Hands-On Science Center, Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr Sean Amidon |
|---|---|
| exec@hosctn.org | |
| Term Start | April 2018 |
| Sean's Experience: Sean brings with him over 13 years of experience in zoo and science center operations experience and nearly 15 years of leadership experience. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Olga Oakley | AF STEM Director |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 2 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 1 |
| Volunteers | 25 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 0% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 5 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | February 2014 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Under Development |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Semi-Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Semi-Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Semi-Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Association of Science and Technology Centers | 1995 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2011 |
| Chamber of Commerce | 2006 |
| Manchester Chamber of Commerce | 1995 |
| Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce | 1995 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Association of Science & Technology Centers | 1995 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold AFB STEM Program Grant | U.S. Air Force | 2018 |
| Arnold AFB STEM Program Grant | U.S. Air Force | 2017 |
| Arnold AFB STEM Program Grant | U.S. Air Force | 2019 |
| Community Volunteer of 2007 | Titans NFL Team | 2008 |
| Fireball Tracking Site | NASA | 2011 |
| Sport a Healthy Lifestyle Scholarship Program | Predators Foundation | 2012 |
| Title 1 Field Trip Grant | Goodrich Foundation | 2014 |
| Wiz Kidz Scholarship Program | Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | 2011 |
| Arnold AFB STEM Program Grant | U.S. Air Firce | 2020 |
| IF/THEN Grant | ASTC | 2020 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of HOSC and reports to the Board of Directors. The Board operates under HOSC Bylaws and the Board of Directors meets monthly. In addition there is an additional HOSC Board of Advisers that meet as needed. HOSC opened its doors in August of 1995 and has been consistent in attendance for the last several years. We hosted 18,000 visitors last year (10,000+ of which were children). We host approximately 50 school groups a year and provide them a science show. We currently have over one hundred interactive exhibits. |
