[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-10-18

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Oregon Heritage News 2024-10-18
In this Issue:

  *   America 250 Oregon Update
  *   Conversations with Oregon Funders (Virtual Event), Oct. 30
  *   Tips from the Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide
  *   Dept. of Energy Building Upgrades Inspiring Local Transformation (BUILT Nonprofits) Grants
  *   Free, nonpartisan online workshop on election scenario planning, Oct. 21
  *   Climate Literacy Guide from NOAA
  *   Free upcoming webinars from Northeast Document Conservation Center
  *   2024 Oregon by the Numbers report is now available
  *   Archaeology related employment opportunities
  *   Celebrating 150th Anniversary of the Saling & Reese Building in Weston
  *   Want to see heritage tourism related topics discussed? Complete the Governor's Conference Content Development Survey
  *   Oregon Historical Society celebrates the 2024 Oregon History Makers

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America 250 Oregon Update
The America 250 Oregon Commission was created through Senate Bill 1531<https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2024R1/Measures/Overview/SB1531>, which was signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek on March 27, 2024. Chaired by the Oregon Historical Society's executive director, Kerry Tymchuk, the commission will coordinate and provide guidance for Oregon's official observance of the United States Semiquincentennial<https://america250.org/>. The commission will consult with the nine federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon to meaningfully include Oregon's tribal history.
America 250 Oregon Commission Members<https://www.ohs.org/about-us/america-250-oregon/upload/America-250-Oregon-Commission-Members_101524.pdf>
Commission members will attend meetings either in person or virtually. Per public meeting law, members of the public may stream meetings live or view them retroactively. Dates of upcoming meetings and recordings of past meetings will be posted on this page when available.
Upcoming Meeting:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
3:30pm-5pm
Learn more the Commission and how to engage with activities surrounding the 250th in Oregon by visiting https://www.ohs.org/about-us/america-250-oregon/index.cfm
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Conversations with Oregon Funders (Virtual Event), Oct. 30
Attend Oregon Cultural Trust's Conversations with Funders event to meet with several grant makers/funders who support art and cultural projects and programming. Grant makers offering over $5 million in cultural funding in 2025 will participate in this FREE virtual event.
When: Wednesday, October 30 · 3 - 5:30pm PDT
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-conversations-with-funders-tickets-1041343846477
Participating funders include: Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage, Oregon Humanities, Travel Oregon, the State of Oregon Library, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, the Roundhouse Foundation, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, the Autzen Foundation and the Oregon Community Foundation.
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Tips from the Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide
Article from National Council of Nonprofits shares the Nonprofit Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide to provide tips on how to remain nonpartisan when inviting candidates to events, hosting candidate forums, or conducting candidate questions. Find the full article here<https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/articles/engage-and-learn-about-your-candidates-then-go-vote> along with a link to the Guide referenced.
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Dept. of Energy Building Upgrades Inspiring Local Transformation (BUILT Nonprofits) Grants
The Department of Energy has a funding opportunity to support nonprofit building improvement projects that reduce energy use, lower carbon emissions, and generate short and long-term energy cost saving. The application deadline is November 12. Learn more.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTgj2s1a7-2Bk-2BMyMO6D8JavVSx8GGnzHINJLDpbzZAGLrTG8Ah9XXmFgDM6r7UP6ZbCPA-3D-3D2Y8k_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOM8cYtZvp67c6rSrh5aZRjrBUXN-2BloDLihlApoOGz-2BLieyx5NFzrjCHIHRtxck7-2BnPdhjDfCzW8BoCvf1yz4lPN0N6-2FR2DbzlWerFHdJkE4G1wT5ZwKKS692P5sAqeBQuGeD1weOFz00pmMJxAet1W0WVuUgmYYKB9LZ5-2FeXK7-2BCz2-2B4GOOYKEsY12IH1ZiDBrevubgrwIJNWTLS7AkzflSV1bSpukMUSVksYBjnK2KPlA-2FNOl2xaaz2pK9CZgcmoQTEdy7px4D4OZeC9DlvgPl78LymUJgGh96Enxq-2FgCaF6e0yfXq0YIfWpwmACwIgxigg5FNqWaOKq5SQuN5-2FXmEksG2oOfYPkUsL8Fxp9nd8qFQmWD4sgga0hXfvmD4JBPXqJRDqQGJhi8rTYR2isQZoDk-2FkgSptG1qVk6yAGSyc-3D>
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Free, nonpartisan online workshop on election scenario planning, Oct. 21

Election Scenario Planning
Monday, Oct. 21, 3-430pm (ET)
online
Register here<https://nemanet.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1893403&group=>
Avirtual workshop about navigating possible roles and actions for museums during the 2024 election. This workshop is free, nonpartisan, and open to museum workers around the United States. During the workshop presenters will guide participants through a process to plan an institution's response to potential election challenges and help participants feel better prepared to support staff and community.
This workshop is organized by:
Sarah Jencks, Every Museum a Civic Museum
Caroline Klibanoff, Made By Us
Michelle Moon, Saltworks Interpretive Consulting
Jennifer Ortiz, Utah Historical Society
Braden Paynter, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
Donna Sack, museum consultant
Rainey Tisdale, museum consultant
Learn more here.<https://nemanet.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1893403&group=>
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Climate Literacy Guide from NOAA
Climate Literacy: Essential Principles for Understanding and Addressing Climate Change presents information that is important for individuals and communities to know and understand about Earth's climate, the impacts of climate change, and solutions. Use this guide to help create climate-related exhibitions or programs. See the guide.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTgt9l92XkKzsfG-2FEvUEcfowrt9PT4ZKI5j5JE0sT6ODlrOvbt_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICO09NU7Pz4cmk23AvamrSnNCAoo7OHn-2FfURRcMk3SsSOt7DTVrb3NHFjKEuTw8jZz-2FaQ1ZM0tGkgFpND-2BUI-2Fe11d47rVDeWWPQzVoDTDIE3uoXt0ZqsqxiRhAX-2FYu6K6hvznriMgeexVA-2BIQ-2FDNT5vyCA5p6BYEDWM-2FctGYJIRhtJS1yVz2dW1lLjIW2ymTr9fDJoqYJKGP-2B156u8X-2FsJX7ZUkIku-2FQyGjnDLTzpBepWnKzZgxdL6Yv416-2FN8GYbCDAH3p1zNETPTrfWZGLF2xJk994tcoLzFsgF7ncn5Rk8Gh5keYvyzaHWJoL1POKrza5PNff89k4iivFKlB7WbE06zp8M3ZKWeUeGmi3DRh3UhXn-2B1h9bHCpFFOV3PQ6LdS-2F2kn9ln-2Fp3WtLytHNplSy736aVPp06lIX7NfxUrb1qQ-3D>
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Free upcoming webinars from Northeast Document Conservation Center
Below is a list of upcoming preservation training opportunities. Detailed descriptions and registration information can be found online at nedcc.org/pt<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist>. Registrants will have access to recorded webinars for three months following their purchase. Additionally, FREE webinars are available on YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155>.
Upcoming Webinars
10/31 - Writing Your NEH Preservation Assistance Grant (FREE)
11/01 - Ask A Conservator Day (FREE)
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2024 Oregon by the Numbers report is now available
The annual Oregon by the Numbers report features a detailed profile for each of Oregon's 36 counties. Summaries of each measure of community well-being include county rankings and rural and urban comparisons when available.
This annual report is issued by the Ford Family Foundation.
Download the report here<https://www.tfff.org/oregon-numbers/>.
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Archaeology related employment opportunities
Anderson Perry and Associates Inc seeks an Archaeology Manager
Anderson Perry and Associates Inc, is hiring for a newly created position and is seeking an Archeology Manager to scope projects, conduct preliminary project reviews/consultation, coordinate subconsultants, manage project tasks related to cultural resources. This position is full time, benefited, and generally includes a standard 40 hour work week. Archaeology Manager - Anderson Perry - Application<https://apply.andersonperry.com/jobs/am24multi>
HRA seasonal archaeology technicians
HRA is seeking seasonal archaeology technicians for projects in the coming months. Pay is $20.50-$36.00 per hour, based on location, education, experience, and special skills. Applicants can visit us at http://hrassoc.com/about-us/employment/ to learn more and apply.
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Celebrating 150th Anniversary of the Saling & Reese Building in Weston
Bernice Charlton, owner of the historic Saling & Reese Building in Weston located at 201 E. Main Street, will host an Open House to celebrate the 150-year milestone on Saturday, October 26 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The public is invited to attend.
The Saling & Reese building was constructed in 1874 by Isham Saling and Isham Reese who were partners in the mercantile store housed in their building. It is the oldest building in Weston's downtown.  The owner of the brickyard, H.B Nelson's home on North Broad Street is the oldest building in Weston.
Brick manufactured by the Weston Brickyard was used to construct the building and many of the other brick buildings downtown and around Weston.
It is the key anchor to the downtown Historic Commercial District located on Weston's Main Street. Today, it houses the Long Branch Café & Saloon which is also owned by Bernice Charlton for the past 30+ years. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as part of the Historic Commercial District which includes Main Street from Water Street to Broad Street.
Isham Saling and Isham Reese bought and sold to the local people everything that was needed to homestead in the new community.
The building has survived three fires: 1874, 1883, and most recently in 2021. The most recent fire was devastating and closed the restaurant for a year while the owner worked to restore the building and reopen in time for the Pendleton Roundup.
Weston Public Library has the original ledgers for public viewing. The ledgers may give researchers a lead on their ancestors.  The shelves in the Long Branch Café & Saloon now contain many new and old items such as salt and pepper shakers and plates and cups. Some are reproductions while some were donated by the pioneers of the valley.
Restoration work is still being conducted on the exterior of the building.  The East and North walls had missing bricks and damaged bricks replaced and loose bricks tuckpointed. The West wall is still waiting for additional funding in the amount of $45,000. Once this wall is completed, the building will be fully stabilized. The work was funded through the 2023 Oregon Main Street Program Revitalization Grant received by the Weston Area Development Association (WADA).  The brick restoration has been conducted by Pioneer Waterproofing, Tigard.
Some exterior work on the wooden structure is yet to be completed. That entails scraping and painting the wood siding for now.  There are future plans to work on the façade of the building returning it to its original façade of large windows across the front of the building.
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Want to see heritage tourism related topics discussed at the statewide Tourism Conference? Complete the Governor's Conference Content Development Survey
Take the brief survey below to help inform Travel Oregon in developing topic-based workshops at the Governor's Conference on Tourism<https://t.e2ma.net/click/lsnsdp/pv851c/5zeq24d>. We'll see you in Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, April 14-16, 2025.
Take the survey.<https://www.research.net/r/ORGCWorkshop?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Take%20the%20Survey&utm_campaign=Oct16IndustryNewsletter>
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Oregon Historical Society celebrates the 2024 Oregon History Makers
First presented in 2009, the Oregon Historical Society's Oregon History Makers Award honors contemporary individuals and organizations that have shaped Oregon's history for the better. Our "Class of 2024" honorees included:

  *   Pathbreaking ophthalmologist Dr. David Huang, who co-invented imaging technology that helps prevent blindness and whose innovations have made OHSU's Casey Eye Institute one of the most renowned institutions in the world;
  *   Susan Sokol Blosser, one of the original "Pinot pioneers," who helped elevate Oregon wines to global renown while trailblazing certifications for green buildings and healthy soils;
  *   Charles F. "Chuck" Sams III, whose scholarship and advocacy for stewardship of the land, rivers, and natural resources<https://t.e2ma.net/click/zplvcn/jtxycc/brecavc> led to his current role as National Park Service Director, the first Native American to hold that position; and
  *   Papé, the fourth generation family-owned business based in Eugene that is now the West's leading supplier of capital equipment.
Learn more here.<https://www.ohs.org/support/history-makers.cfm>
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