From Heritage.Info at oprd.oregon.gov Fri Dec 6 16:37:01 2024 From: Heritage.Info at oprd.oregon.gov (INFO Heritage * OPRD) Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2024 00:37:01 +0000 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-06 Message-ID: Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-06 In this Issue: * South Coast Tsunami scare prompts disaster preparedness reminder * RFP for 2024 Multiple Property Documents Evaluation and Outreach Project * Report on Flood Resiliency of Traditional Building Materials Published * AAM Blog Post: The 2024 Museum Store Gift Guide * It's that time of year again...35% of preservation related resource book! *********************** South Coast Tsunami scare prompts disaster preparedness reminder Yesterday, colleagues, friends, family, and residents of the South Coast experienced an unimaginable level of fear as a Tsunami warning was issued following a large earthquake off the coast of Northern California. Thankfully, the warning was cancelled when officials determined that the threat had passed. But, in the words of Oregon Department of Emergency Management issued in a press release, "Although the immediate threat has passed, today's events underscore the importance of being prepared for future emergencies. Taking steps now to ensure readiness can make all the difference during natural disasters." Resources related to disaster resilience planning for heritage resources can be found here. If your heritage organization has yet to begin because it feels daunting or hard to know where to start, please consider applying for the Oregon Heritage MentorCorps to help with project planning and resources. *********************** RFP for 2024 Multiple Property Documents Evaluation and Outreach Project The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), housed within Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, is requesting proposals for a study to improve the use of existing and future Multiple Property Documentation forms (MPDs). This project supports the Oregon Historic Preservation Plan's goal to increase the number and diversity of Oregon properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Project deliverables will include a report evaluating Oregon's existing MPDs and providing recommendations for their use and enhancement, as well as outreach materials and training for using MPDs to develop National Register nominations. A pre-proposal conference will be held on 12/13/2024 from 10-10:45 AM PST. This session will share information about the project and how to apply on OregonBuys. Teams meeting info is below. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 272 544 033 234 Passcode: 2Th3xo2R Interested in applying? Where to find the RFP: All Requests for proposal can be found on OregonBuys, https://oregonbuys.gov/bso. The Bid Solicitation number for this project can be copied and pasted into the search bar on the home screen of OregonBuys. Bid Solicitation Number: S-63400-00012230 All parties that are considering responding to the Request for Proposal must register as a supplier in OregonBuys. To create a supplier account, click the blue "Register" button in the top right corner of the OregonBuys website: https://oregonbuys.gov/bso. For registration assistance see Supplier Resources: https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Pages/supplierresources.aspx For any additional information or support please contact the Single Point of contact listed below. Single Point of Contact Information: Joshua Herron, Senior Procurement Specialist Phone: 503-953-0536 Email: Joshua.a.herron at oprd.oregon.gov *********************** Report on Flood Resiliency of Traditional Building Materials Published The National Park Service is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineer's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory to conduct laboratory tests of the flood resiliency of traditional building materials. The second of three rounds of testing is now complete, and the report is available on the Technical Preservation Services (TPS) website. The initial round of testing, completed in 2019, investigated traditional building assemblies. The recently completed round investigated how various traditional materials, finishes, and assemblies react to inundation, drying, and cleaning. Testing examined individual building assemblies and tested a variety of historic materials: soft brick, lime plaster, stucco, and various old growth wood species. Additionally, the testing provided data comparable to the data for modern construction materials found in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Technical Bulletin 2-08, Flood-Resistant Materials Requirements for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program. A third round of testing, currently underway, is investigating the impact coatings have on the flood resilience of traditional building materials. All tests utilize ASTM E3075 Standard Test Method for Water Immersion and Drying for Evaluation of Flood Damage Resistance, a testing method used to bring uniformity in the evaluation of building materials' response to flooding. Please visit the TPS website for further information regarding the testing rounds and to read the reports published to date. *********************** AAM Blog Post: The 2024 Museum Store Gift Guide The 2024 Museum Store Gift Guide By Joseph O'Neill Looking for some extra-special gifts this holiday season? Let your fellow museum people be your guide! Here were some of the standout museum store products readers recommended in last month's Question of the Month, from inspirational keychains to rooftop-harvested honey. Read more > *********************** It's that time of year again...35% off heritage preservation related resource books! Several museum/historic preservation/history related books are on sale directly from the publisher through December 15. Save 35% when using code 24JOYSALE on the publisher's website here. *********************** Follow us on Facebook at @oregonheritage, on LinkedIn, on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog. Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at www.oregonheritage.org. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Heritage.Info at oprd.oregon.gov Sat Dec 14 08:21:47 2024 From: Heritage.Info at oprd.oregon.gov (INFO Heritage * OPRD) Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:21:47 +0000 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-13 Message-ID: Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-13 In this Issue: * Clatsop Community College seeks a full-time Historic Preservation and Restoration Instructor * FEMA Updates National Disaster Recovery Framework to Enhance Disaster Recovery * Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions due Jan. 9 * Center for the Future of Museums Blog Post: Podcasts for Edification, Inspiration, and Comfort * Resources to help your organizational health as a new year approaches * Travel Oregon Competitive Grants program informational webinars *********************** Clatsop Community College seeks a full-time Historic Preservation and Restoration Instructor Clatsop Community College, a public, two-year institution, located in Astoria, Oregon, serving students and communities in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, is seeking a full-time Historic Preservation and Restoration Instructor beginning either spring or fall term 2025. Clatsop Community College?s Historic Preservation program is one of the top programs of its kind in the nation! Historic Preservation is a multi-disciplinary study involving history, architecture, drafting, and traditional craft skills. Students get the chance to work on real hands-on preservation projects to restore and preserve historic buildings! With the option to take classes in-person or online, our program is easily accessible so we can meet you wherever you are at. Assignment: Full-time Faculty work 174 days annually from mid-September thru mid-June with options for summer teaching Job Summary Under general supervision of the Dean of Workforce Education and Training, works collaboratively to provide Historic Preservation and Restoration Construction instruction for community college students. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree or Associate?s Degree in Historic Preservation, Construction/Carpentry, or closely related field and a background of at least five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the Historic Preservation field; OR Seven (7) years of professional work experience related to this field. Teaching in the subject area will be considered work experience. 2. Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Contractor?s License 2. CAD experience 3. Project management experience 4. Knowledge of building codes 5. Knowledge of HABS/HAER standards 6. Communicate effectively through drawing and sketching To apply: View full job description and apply at our Career Center: https://www.clatsopcc.edu/human-resources/ When applying, please upload resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts, and answer all supplemental questions. Only complete applications will be reviewed. *********************** FEMA Updates National Disaster Recovery Framework to Enhance Disaster Recovery FEMA updated the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) to streamline and clarify the federal government?s approach for providing disaster recovery resources and support to disaster impacted communities. This will help states, Tribal Nations, and territories to more effectively lead and coordinate disaster recovery efforts. States, local governments, Tribal Nations and territories, as well as nonprofits and the emergency management community, are encouraged to view and use FEMA?s National Disaster Recovery Framework. The revised framework includes feedback and recommendations from the public during a 30-day public comment period that ended in October 2024. Key revisions focus on clarifying roles and responsibilities, detailing the Federal Recovery Support Function structure and its role in supporting local recovery goals, enhancing collaboration across the whole community, and providing practical resources to assist in recovery planning efforts. The updates incorporate feedback from Tribal Nations, territories, state and local partners, nonprofits, and voluntary organizations. FEMA engaged business, industry and academic partners to gather lessons learned, best practices and other input to maximize the usefulness of the framework. The framework explains the federal government?s roles and responsibilities for organizing and deploying disaster recovery assistance. It also enhances effective collaboration among federal agencies and state, local, territorial governments and Tribal Nations, while informing nongovernmental partners. For more information, visit fema.gov. Contact FEMA If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Office of External Affairs: * Congressional Affairs at (202) 646-4500 or at FEMA-Congressional-Affairs at fema.dhs.gov * Intergovernmental Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA at fema.dhs.gov * Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal at fema.dhs.gov * Private Sector Engagement at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-private-sector at fema.dhs.gov Follow FEMA Follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on Twitter, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. *********************** Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions due Jan. 9 The purpose of this program is to help small and mid-sized institutions improve their ability to preserve and care for their humanities collections. The program encourages applications from small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant. Deadline January 9, 2025 Learn more here. *********************** Center for the Future of Museums Blog Post: Podcasts for Edification, Inspiration, and Comfort Elizabeth Merritt, Vice President, Strategic Foresight and Founding Director, Center for the Future of Museums, offers some suggestions for Podcasts for those seeking edification, inspiration, and comfort. Read more. *********************** Resources to help your organizational health as a new year approaches Oregon Main Street had developed some really great resources that help with organization health and processes. Much of these resources can be applied to most nonprofits so take a moment to see if you might be able to adapt these resources to your heritage nonprofit. * ?Policies and Procedures Manual * Developing a Strategic Plan Workbook * PDF Version * Fillable PDF Version * 2021 Oregon Main Street Donor Guide * Work Plan Template * ?Main Street Volunteer Handbook Additional resources can be found on the Oregon Heritage Technical Resources website. *********************** Travel Oregon Competitive Grants program informational webinars Travel Oregon?s 2024-2025 Competitive Grant program is designed to increase access and equity for those who may have experienced barriers to visiting our great state?whether by better addressing various mobility challenges or celebrating the diversity of people and communities who live in and travel to Oregon. Applicants must propose a project that focuses on either tourism infrastructure or tourism promotion that increases access and inclusion. The Letter of Intent (LOI) is available and will be accepted until Jan. 15, 2025 at 5 p.m. The total funding available for this grant cycle is expected to be $5.2 million. Read the grant guidelines to see eligibility requirements, funding parameters and application questions. Travel Oregon is hosting applicant information sessions via Zoom. Attendees will need to register in advance. Sessions are listed below: * Nov. 20 | Competitive Grant Overview Session ? watch the recording here * Dec. 19 | Competitive Grant Content Learning Session (Marketing) * Jan. 6 | Competitive Grant Content Learning Session (Strong Project Budgets) * Jan. 8 | Competitive Grant Drop-In Office Hours * Jan. 10 | Competitive Grant Drop-In Office Hours Questions about the program can be directed to grants at traveloregon.com. *********************** Follow us on Facebook at @oregonheritage, on LinkedIn, on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog. Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at www.oregonheritage.org. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Heritage.Info at oprd.oregon.gov Fri Dec 20 12:02:25 2024 From: Heritage.Info at oprd.oregon.gov (INFO Heritage * OPRD) Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:02:25 +0000 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-20 Message-ID: Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-20 In this Issue: * Grants available for main street building projects statewide * Virtual Oregon Heritage/SHPO Workshop on Keeping Your Historic Building Historic, Jan. 16 * Upcoming collections care webinars * Main Street America top 8 blogs of 2024 * Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant project in the news * AASLH Virtual Summit on the Environment and History Organizations, Jan. 28-29 * Preservation Resources from National Trust for Historic Preservation * Engaging Older Adults: Successful Museum Programs That Combat Social Isolation and Ageism, online article * Independent Sector launches Nonprofit Sector State Profiles *********************** Grants available for main street building projects statewide The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is offering grants for up to $400,000 in matching funds for downtown revitalization efforts in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant funds may be used to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide. Funded projects must facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base. Projects may include fa?ade improvement, accessibility enhancement, basic utilities, second floor renovations, and more. Only organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network are eligible to apply. Projects must be within approved Main Street areas. Eligible organizations may collaborate with the local governments and private property owners to apply for projects that will have the biggest benefit to the downtown. The grant application deadline is March 13, 2025. In 2015, Oregon legislation established a permanent fund for the grant and provided an initial $2.5 million of funding as part of a larger lottery bond package. The $10,000,000 lottery bond funding for this grant cycle was approved in the 2023 legislative session. Preservation office staff is happy to talk with applicants about potential grant projects and review applications prior to submitting. A free online workshop specific to the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant will be January 9, 2025 1:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m. Registration is required. Other resources available include: * Prepping for the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant ? with tips for organizational preparation and project planning and selection. * Heritage Bulletin: Board Involvement with Grants ? with tips on organizational success for grant management. * Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Rehabilitation ? A webinar to share with the team and property owners. To learn more about the grant and workshop, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-6085. To learn more about the Oregon Main Street Network contact Sheri Stuart at Sheri.Stuart at oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0679. *********************** Virtual Oregon Heritage/SHPO Workshop on Keeping Your Historic Building Historic, Jan. 16 Upcoming Workshop: Keeping In Shape: Keeping Your Historic Building Historic Date: January 16th, 2025 (VIRTUAL), 1pm to 2:30pm Presenter: Joy Sears, Restoration Specialist with Oregon Heritage/State Historic Preservation Office Register Here!? Are you considering applying for any of grants or tax incentives through our office for an old or historic building? Do you have questions about meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation? Joy will provide a broad overview of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and discuss ways to ensure that your project meets the Standards. After the presentation, Joy will answer project-specific questions or hypothetical situations regarding meeting the Standards. *********************** Upcoming collections care webinars The following webinars are offered by Connecting to Collections Care, an initiative by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. Upcoming Events (All times in Eastern Time ? New York, NY) * FREE January 7, 2025, 1:00 pm ? Care of Newspaper Clippings * January 21, 2025, 1:00 pm ? C2C Care Course Investigating Contamination and Pesticides in Cultural Heritage Collections, 5 part series, $99 early bird registration fee All of their webinar (non course related) are free and archived for continued viewing. Below is a list of 2024 archived webinars that you can access: 2024 Webinar Archives Contamination and Pesticide Residues for Small and Mid-Sized Cultural Institutions, November 19, 2024 Keeping the Groove: Caring for Grooved Audio Media, November 14, 2024 Mental Health for Workers at Cultural Heritage Institutions, October 17, 2024 Consideration and Care of Islamicate Collections, September 27, 2024 Safeguarding Collections, August 20, 2024 Choosing and Using Safe Materials for Collection Housing, July 9, 2024 Earthquake Preparedness, May 30, 2024 Practical Strategies for the Care of Film and Glass Negatives, June 4, 2024 Regional Emergency Networks: VACDaRN?s Response to Vermont?s Severe Weather and Flooding, May 1, 2024 OSHA?s On-Site Consultation Program, April 25, 2024 Video Killed the Radio Star: Making Effective Collections Care Videos, March 20, 2024 Working with Facilities to Create a Fuller Picture of Your Collection Environment, February 29, 2024 Rock On! Storing Your Geological Materials, January 24, 2024 *********************** Main Street America top 8 blogs of 2024 Main Street America rounded up some of the most interesting, innovative, and intriguing stories, insights, and advice from Main Street America and the Main Street Movement over the past 12 months. Check the top eight blogs posts here. *********************** Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant project in the news An Albany restaurant restores a train depot to serve as its new home using an Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant. Check out the article on this project here. *********************** AASLH Virtual Summit on the Environment and History Organizations, Jan. 28-29 Virtual Summit Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites January 28 ? 29, 2025 $60 AASLH Members / $75 Nonmembers REGISTER HERE | SEE THE PROGRAM Discover how your museum or historic site can adapt to and mitigate environmental change, and how you can engage the public in environmental programming at next month?s virtual summit. It all starts on Tuesday, January 28, with an inspiring keynote address by Sarah Sutton, CEO of Environment & Culture Partners: Keynote Address: Museums and Historic Sites as Settings for Climate Agency and Hope Sarah will share how museums and historic sites?keepers of our cultural and environmental legacy?can engage the public on climate change, lead by example with sustainable practices, and foster a sense of climate hope for communities. A Full Day of Actionable Insights After Sarah?s keynote, stay for a series of thought-provoking sessions designed to help you implement sustainability at your site: Effectively Communicating Climate Change to the Public Learn research-backed strategies to address climate issues in ways that resonate and inspire positive action. Increasing Environmental Sustainability on Your Site Explore how organizations are making their operations more sustainable, from landscapes to built environments. Preparing for and Responding to an Environmental Disaster Hear lessons from the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires and strategies to safeguard your site against disasters. And that?s just the start! Day two will feature practical tools, success stories from across the country, and a powerful closing session on preserving historic communities in Louisiana while fighting for environmental justice. Reserve Your Spot Now Don?t miss this opportunity to equip your organization with tools and inspiration to lead on environmental sustainability. REGISTER HERE | SEE THE PROGRAM *********************** Preservation Resources from National Trust for Historic Preservation The Preservation Priorities Task Force Infographics are meant for organizations and advocates to use as starting points for discussions on key preservation issues with community leaders and stakeholders, quick overview of these topics for outreach to potential partners, support materials for fundraising efforts, and more. Preservation Resources *********************** Engaging Older Adults: Successful Museum Programs That Combat Social Isolation and Ageism, online article Engaging Older Adults: Successful Museum Programs That Combat Social Isolation and Ageism, Museum 411 ?We?re at the point where older adults ? ages 65 and up ? are becoming one of the largest demographics in the U.S. By 2035, there will be more seniors than children under 18 for the first time in U.S. history.? Read the full article here. *********************** Independent Sector launches Nonprofit Sector State Profiles Independent Sector launches Nonprofit Sector State Profiles, an interactive dashboard packed with national and state data on the nonprofit sector. Whether you're an advocate, researcher, or just curious, explore insights on the sector's size, economic impact, workforce, and inspiring success stories of nonprofits making a difference in communities nationwide. 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