[HistoricCemeteries] 07-09 Volunteer, Cemetery Workshops Scheduled July 20-21 in Burns

[Kuri Gill]

Hi Ernie,

I'll post this this week. 

Kuri



>>> 07/09/12 4:59 PM >>>
Kuri,

The Volunteer workshop in Burns sounds exciting hopefully we will have
the same near our area. I'm wanting to learn as much about cleaning and
leveling grave markers as possible. 

Could you put in the newsletter the following as shown below and please
feel free to change, add, modify what I have:

The Dora Cemetery is having a workparty to clean and level historical
grave markers on August 18th (Saturday) starting at 9 AM with
refreshments and light snacks provided. Dora Cemetery is located 16.5
miles north of Myrtle Point, Oregon taking the Sitkum Lane Road. More
information can be obtained from our web page -
http://doracemetery.coquillevalley.org/ 

Ernie Krewson on behalf of the Dora Cemetery Association applied for and
received a grant of $ 1,500 from the State of Oregon Historical Cemetery
Program. The success of this program relies on volunteers providing
their valuable time. John Frazer, sexton will be providing a four hour
training session.

As I'm learning more on cleaning and leveling grave markers and apply
for grants I want to use my experience to help other cemeteries. 

Take care,

Ernie




From: "Kuri Gill" 
To: "Historic Cemeteries Listserv" 
Sent: Monday, July 9, 2012 2:25:28 PM
Subject: [HistoricCemeteries] 07-09 Volunteer, Cemetery Workshops
Scheduled July 20-21 in Burns


OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE July 9, 2012



MEDIA CONTACT:
Kuri Gill
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at state.or.us


Volunteer, Cemetery Workshops 
Scheduled July 20-21 in Burns

Oregon Heritage, part of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, will
offer workshops July 20-21 in Burns on strengthening volunteer programs
and cemetery maintenance and repair. In conjunction with the workshops,
the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will also meet in Burns.
All of the events are free and open to the public.

The “Building a Strong Volunteer Program” workshop will be offered from
9 a.m.-11 a.m. July 20 at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce, 484 N.
Broadway Ave. Volunteers are helpful workers and great advocates.
Workshop participants will learn tips to develop a strong volunteer
corps, keep volunteers engaged, and work effectively with volunteers. 

On July 21, Oregon Heritage will be at the Burns Cemetery near the
intersection of Highways 395 and 20 to lead a cemetery maintenance and
repair workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. The free workshop will address
marker cleaning, leveling and repair.

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet at the Chamber of
Commerce at 1 p.m. July 20. Agenda items will include current projects
and upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments. State
law established the seven-member commission to maintain a listing of all
historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education
on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial
and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their
appearances. 

Join the Commission on Historic Cemeteries at 4 p.m. for a tour of the
Burns Cemetery with the Harney County Historical Society.

Oregon Heritage offers technical support, grants, and other services to
organizations working in heritage and historic preservation. Oregon
Heritage includes the Commission on Historic Cemeteries, the State
Historic Preservation Office, the Oregon Heritage Commission and the
Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council.

For more information about these events and Oregon Heritage, contact
Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at state.or.us or 503-986-0685.

###

Kuri Gill
Oregon Heritage
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us
www.oregonheritage.org

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