[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Keynote speaker announced forHeritage Conference

[Historic Cemeteries]

Good Morning Chuck,



One of my passions is correct record keeping of the cemeteries.  Guess you can say that is my theme as chair of the Oregon Historic Cemeteries Commission.  Because of those dedicated people who keep the records of the cemeteries, there is a wealth of genealogical information. 



At the Conference in Albany in April we will be having some kind of mini classes and one will be on record keeping.  We will be encouraging such and the different ways that today are possible to retain those valuable records and subsequent information that can and is generated.  



Since I have the pleasure of addressing this topic in Albany, I welcome suggestions from you as to what you would like to have discussed.  Sharing your experiences with me now so they can be worked into the 25 minute time allotted would be helpful.  Also, we can discuss the topic privately at another time with those interested in a longer conversation.  



As I said—this is a passion of mine................keep complete records and remember the dash between the dates.  These are real people whom we honor and respect in our cemeteries and hopefully we can keep them alive in our research.  



Thanks much for the comments,



Diane Elder



From: Historic Cemeteries 

Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 11:10 PM

To: historiccemeteries at listsmart.osl.state.or.us 

Subject: Re: [HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Keynote speaker announced forHeritage Conference



Hi Kuri,
 

The unfortunate omission of genealogy society staff and volunteers as conference attendees was noted with concern. For example all records relating to historic cemeteries, activities for preservation in the field, and coordination with cemetery associations throughout  Jackson County are routine  ongoing functions of the Jackson County Genealogy Library (owned and operated by the Rogue Valley Genealogy Society).  Preservation of historic cemeteries and records is, and has been, a priority since society inception 48 years ago. Please don’t forget or ignore the role of genealogists in your efforts.

 

Chuck Eccleston

 

From: HistoricCemeteries [mailto:historiccemeteries-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Historic Cemeteries
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 9:19 AM
To: CLG & Commission Listserv; Historic Cemeteries Listserv
Subject: [HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Keynote speaker announced for Heritage Conference

 

Grant McOmie, the award-winning television journalist whose stories about travels on Oregon’s backroads blend outdoor recreation and cultural heritage, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Oregon Heritage Conference.              

The conference will take place April 23-25 in Albany. Its theme is “Celebrate, Recreate, Invigorate at the Hub of Heritage and Recreation.”

McOmie has had a varied career reporting and producing topical and timely environmental news stories, features and documentary programs for Seattle and Portland television stations. However, he has most enjoyed his exploration of Pacific Northwest back roads and byways through “Grant’s Getaways.”

A fifth-generation Oregonian with roots near Prineville and Redmond, McOmie has won numerous Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Edward R. Murrow Award for News Coverage from the Radio-Television News Directors Association.

He is the author of a new book, “Grant’s Getaways-101 Oregon Adventures.”

Conference attendees will include community leaders, staff and volunteers from historical societies, museums, archives, historic cemeteries, ethnic organizations, schools, historic preservation commissions, humanities groups, Main Street programs, the tourism industry, economic development, staff from local, state, and federal governments, and professional historians and preservationists.

For more information about the conference, visit the Oregon Heritage website at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/Conference.aspx 

 

 

Kuri Gill

 

NOTE: My email address has changed!

 

Oregon Heritage 

Grants & Outreach Coordinator

503-986-0685

Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov

725 Summer St NE, Ste C

Salem, OR 97301

www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage

http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ - Blog

 



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