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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage News 2025-01-10<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this Issue:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Historic Cemeteries in Oregon Can Promote Spring Cleanup Events With SOLVE<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Upcoming Virtual Events by Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Local Revenue Tools Guidebook Now Available<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Humanities launches new Audio Series, This Place<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Museum Assessment Program Invites Small and Mid-Sized Institutions to Strengthen Operations and Plan for the Future<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Webinar opportunity - Board Members: Equipping, Engaging and Educating your Board for Volunteer Service<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Historic Cemeteries in Oregon Can Promote Spring Cleanup Events With SOLVE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon’s historic cemeteries do a spring spruce-up during April and May to prepare for Memorial Day visitors and stay on top of spring growth. Most historic cemeteries are cared for and operated
by small nonprofits, and the cleanup is a volunteer effort. This year Oregon Historic Cemetery Cleanup days will be supported by SOLVE and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Historic cemetery caretakers are encouraged to register their properties for the event by contacting Estrella Valdez at
<a href="mailto:estrella@solveoregon.org">estrella@solveoregon.org</a> or 971-346-2708.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE offers several resources to cemeteries that are registered for the event:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Free supplies like litter bags, gloves, safety vests and first aid kits.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Volunteer recruitment tools including event flyer templates, promotion and online registration.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Liability coverage and waivers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding options for tools, plants, and disposal costs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Advice on native plant species to plant for lower maintenance.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Project planning assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In addition, OCHC and SOLVE will offer free webinar workshops on how to host a successful clean-up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">January 23, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufuGhpzsrGNQ30yEdBJvxKEeeR179Trid">
register</a> for access information. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">February 19, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.,
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocu6vrzsvHtYyaTsbTLZRYBjKmcYIdaZZ">
register</a> for access information.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OCHC has many online resources including the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB13_how_to_organize_cleanup_day.pdf">
<i>How to Organize a Cemetery Clean Up Day</i></a> Oregon Heritage Bulletin. For general cleanup day information visit
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">“</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon’s historic cemeteries are sites of great cultural value,” said Kuri Gill, historic cemeteries coordinator with Oregon Parks
and Recreation Department (OPRD). “They face many challenges including litter, over-growth of invasive species like thistle and ivy, moss covered monuments and general neglect. SOLVE’s effort is a great benefit to the cemeteries and their caretakers.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">People who are interested in volunteering will be able to find cemetery locations and sign up in April and May on the SOLVE website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">OCHC was established in 1999; its seven members coordinate the restoration and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide and advocate for the importance of preserving Oregon’s historic burial
sites.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission “to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship<i>.</i>” Visit solveoregon.org
for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <a href="http://www.solveoregon.org/"><b>SOLVE</b></a><b>:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings people together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots
group to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains volunteers of all ages across Oregon and Southwest Washington to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. You
can follow SOLVE on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/solveinoregon/">
@SOLVEinOregon</a>, Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SOLVEOregon/">@SOLVEOregon</a>, or at
<a href="http://www.solveoregon.org/">www.solveoregon.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Upcoming Virtual Events by Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO)</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">January 14: Protected Leave of Absence: What Managers Need to Know</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
Do any of these statements sound familiar: My spouse is pregnant! I’m having back surgery. My father died, and I need time off. I’m missing work due to anxiety. My child has chronic ear infections. Congratulations, you have leave experience! This session prepares
managers for compliant leave management. Leave of Absence is an entitlement, not a benefit, and can be complex – let’s sort through the details of a manager’s role in the leave process. <a href="https://nqwo9nbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001VFXpWWbogKWPV9whVEBrAIP_AW8aF6vTGAq12nIIxgQFfi6c09CR51lIIvTU5t_uil-cCWL2VxELS2kACBXg8eqgcSuhIeb2iTrTGLY16PwFQJWHL4ijd1uV62F78YmNgQeO2vFeXPHh2CRhRBWsw5cBX8899Rwhm00qwLR6F2r3yjZJ6NJuQA==&c=3_x4ewUPbdfb4XqxBTE6qLtL2kqzcmrnjHp1g0TLkjtllwQZSvBSYQ==&ch=T13QXf0mFIShcu60bkvaqiThKQkqWXNYJajyiqtfH1gtvVgRk15Lhg==">Register
here.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">January 15: Amplify Your Impact: Leveraging Community Influence in Challenging Times<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this session, we'll explore how nonprofits can adapt to external factors and align their strategies with the changing societal landscape. We'll discuss connecting with local advocacy movements to
amplify impact and drive change. Participants will gain tools and insights to continue their social change efforts amid resource limitations.
<a href="https://nqwo9nbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001VFXpWWbogKWPV9whVEBrAIP_AW8aF6vTGAq12nIIxgQFfi6c09CR5yyTM-YTkNz4Bmeqd8oWgN3yD_8B6-ZsZJnRUotkZ5lHVuUeiWP4aVTgCnLdK2tud1nZdq8MQNG4drqSGPE5G-Bt0kCWk3FO6oD75Zsn-7SvZJFImUlLgD0=&c=3_x4ewUPbdfb4XqxBTE6qLtL2kqzcmrnjHp1g0TLkjtllwQZSvBSYQ==&ch=T13QXf0mFIShcu60bkvaqiThKQkqWXNYJajyiqtfH1gtvVgRk15Lhg==">
Register here.</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">January 21: Financial Reports Made Easy: Turning Nonprofit Financials into Actionable Insights<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Financial strategy provides a comprehensive view of your organization’s financial journey. In this session, we will examine the key components of a strategy, metrics for evaluating financial performance,
effective methods for utilizing data, and storytelling techniques to engage stakeholders with your financial plans.
<a href="https://nqwo9nbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001VFXpWWbogKWPV9whVEBrAIP_AW8aF6vTGAq12nIIxgQFfi6c09CR51lIIvTU5t_uMHCXQcJrWrNSvGDS1J7csBE9nahO8tiTCsXV7cimoo_WutThAzCjw4H4rlpW5v0B3Ww8ddsX6hz8ysYrSetRiV1j712EwH26QOd6kuxyEus_mNiV_Pl9Wg==&c=3_x4ewUPbdfb4XqxBTE6qLtL2kqzcmrnjHp1g0TLkjtllwQZSvBSYQ==&ch=T13QXf0mFIShcu60bkvaqiThKQkqWXNYJajyiqtfH1gtvVgRk15Lhg==">
Register here</a>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Local Revenue Tools Guidebook Now Available <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This new resource is key deliverable of the LOC’s revenue reform project. Part 1 of the guide focuses on how to create a revenue strategy and get voter buy-in.
Part 2 is a comprehensive catalog of revenue tools from cities across Oregon that can be implemented locally. The LOC will be providing webinars and other information sessions on this guidebook throughout 2025.
<a href="https://orcities.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5ed0e37bfa6cd50a448dff14e&id=4d49f36fbf&e=8e9f166a2c" target="_blank">
Read the Oregon Revenue Tools Guidebook now</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon Humanities launches new Audio Series, This Place<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Each week on <i>This Place</i>, Oregon Humanities will talk with Oregonians about the places that matter to them—where they live, work, and find joy. They will
publish new episodes of <i>This Place</i> weekly throughout 2025. You can find <i>This Place</i> on community radio stations around the state, on all major podcast networks, and on
<a href="https://www.oregonhumanities.org/rll/podcast/this-place-radio/">this page</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Museum Assessment Program Invites Small and Mid-Sized Institutions to Strengthen Operations and Plan for the Future<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applications have opened for the
<a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fimls.gov%2Fgrants%2Favailable%2Fmuseum-assessment-program-map%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=20250107%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0101019441fb8c3a-2091dfe9-1a3f-4a06-ab95-5e5f1c7f4a12-000000/lL8N6Ol_GD1-QAR2E7gua9WsG2ONXI-bAV4yYxYi8IQ=387" target="_blank">
<b>Museum Assessment Program (MAP)</b></a>, an initiative supported by a cooperative agreement between IMLS and the American Alliance of Museums. MAP offers museums an opportunity to strengthen operations and plan for the future through year-long process of
self-assessment and consultative peer review. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A MAP assessment engages a team of museum staff and stakeholders in a series of institutional self-assessment activities and information gathering using a MAP Workbook.
During this process a site visit is conducted by a Peer Reviewer who visits the museum and consults with staff, governing officials, volunteers, and other stakeholders. The Peer Reviewer works with the museum and MAP staff to produce an assessment report evaluating
the museum's operations, making recommendations, and suggesting resources and strategies for implementation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Four MAP assessment types are available: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.aam-us.org%2Fprograms%2Faccreditation-excellence-programs%2Forganizational-assessment%2F%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=20250107%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0101019441fb8c3a-2091dfe9-1a3f-4a06-ab95-5e5f1c7f4a12-000000/XvsXMsEOAFLYgBxiwk7wVHHIxp_O72LzwYAZjLbUXSA=387" target="_blank"><b>Organizational</b></a>
- This basic strategic and holistic assessment helps a museum look at its operations primarily from the perspective of how well activities, resources, and mission align with each other, and with professional ethics, practices, and standards.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.aam-us.org%2Fprograms%2Faccreditation-excellence-programs%2Fcollections-stewardship-assessment%2F%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=20250107%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0101019441fb8c3a-2091dfe9-1a3f-4a06-ab95-5e5f1c7f4a12-000000/xKPT3mmsvvxasPyhe-9Z4uStuKgbmqOw1-FbElyu9gM=387" target="_blank"><b>Collections
Stewardship</b></a> - This assessment focuses on practical, ethical, and strategic collections issues and activities related to the care and management of a museum’s collections per professional practices and standards. It also looks at the collections within
the context of the museum’s total operations, plans, and resource allocation. <o:p>
</o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.aam-us.org%2Fprograms%2Faccreditation-excellence-programs%2Feducation-assessment%2F%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=20250107%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0101019441fb8c3a-2091dfe9-1a3f-4a06-ab95-5e5f1c7f4a12-000000/c9tRzbr61dVP7gnSBPHSBcSdcLUTuVX5IEWG1Qrfni8=387" target="_blank"><b>Education
& Interpretation</b></a> - This assessment helps a museum evaluate how well it is carrying out its educational role and mission, and meeting core standards for education and interpretation.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.aam-us.org%2Fprograms%2Faccreditation-excellence-programs%2Fcommunity-engagement-assessment%2F%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=20250107%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0101019441fb8c3a-2091dfe9-1a3f-4a06-ab95-5e5f1c7f4a12-000000/HBeS0QIKB8k4zME5FJWxhVFuMoV7YZROpYEZlYEbzbA=387" target="_blank"><b>Community
& Audience Engagement</b></a> - This assessment focuses on the museum’s awareness and understanding of, and relationship with, its various communities and audiences; and their perception of, and experience with, the museum. It looks at what roles the museum
plays in its community and vice versa. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">MAP also offers a
<a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.aam-us.org%2Fprograms%2Faccreditation-excellence-programs%2Fmap-follow-up-visit-opportunity%2F%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=20250107%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0101019441fb8c3a-2091dfe9-1a3f-4a06-ab95-5e5f1c7f4a12-000000/nb0qU4TZmmxV8O76ygA_o9T40LUZWqPETG-TVMREuus=387" target="_blank">
<b>Follow Up Visit Opportunity</b></a> for museums who completed a MAP in the last five years. This is an opportunity to work again with a Peer Reviewer to help guide, support, and further the museum’s efforts to implement recommendations in the original assessment
report.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fimls.gov%2Fgrants%2Favailable%2Fmuseum-assessment-program-map%3Futm_campaign=%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=20250107%26utm_source=govdelivery/3/0101019441fb8c3a-2091dfe9-1a3f-4a06-ab95-5e5f1c7f4a12-000000/1V4_WH-0qmc6XbrXYQ0770vjP35NYuOAlZcCdGD6Zxs=387">Learn
more.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Webinar opportunity - Board Members: Equipping, Engaging and Educating your Board for Volunteer Service<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Board Members: Equipping, Engaging and Educating your Board for Volunteer Service</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br>
When: January 14, 2025 9:00 AM, PST<br>
Where: Zoom<br>
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