[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] scholarship, workshops, and more!

Mon Apr 22 07:16:56 PDT 2019

Scholarships to attend heritage related conferences and trainings open for application

The Elisabeth Walton Potter Oregon Heritage Preservation Scholarship provides financial assistance for Oregon residents to attend a heritage preservation-related conference, workshop, or training in the United States. Eligible travel expenses include registration fees, transportation, lodging, and meals.

It is a competitive application process and scholarships will be offered to those actively involved in local preservation efforts and who demonstrate how attendance at a heritage preservation-related conference, workshop, or training will help meet the heritage preservation needs of their local community. Awards range from $500-$1,500, depending on applicant eligibility, priorities, criteria and the number of applicants. Applications that include some match are more competitive.

This round of applications is for conferences/workshop/trainings occurring between July, 1, 2019-Dec. 31, 2019. Applications are due June 7, 2019.

Some examples of upcoming opportunities this scholarship can be used for:

Oregon Museums Association Annual Meeting<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/Annual-Conference/> - Sept. 15-17, 2019
American Association for State and Local History Annual Meeting<https://aaslh.org/2019annualmeeting/> - Aug. 28-31, 2019
Western Museums Association Annual Meeting<https://westmuse.org/annual-meeting> - Oct. 4-7, 2019
Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School<https://archenvironment.uoregon.edu/hp/field-schools/pacific-northwest-preservation-field-school/2019-field-school> - Sept. 3-20, 2019
American Folklore Society Annual Meeting<https://www.afsnet.org/page/2019AM> - Oct. 16-19, 2019
Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting<https://www2.archivists.org/am2019> - July 31-Aug. 6, 2019
National Preservation Institute Seminars<https://www.npi.org/> - Ongoing

For more information visit https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/Scholarships.aspx. If you have questions about the scholarship or how to apply contact Katie Henry at Katie.Henry at oregon.gov<mailto:Katie.Henry at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0671.

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Having trouble recruiting and retaining volunteers?

Heritage organizations accomplish much of their work through the contributions of dedicated volunteers. This workshop will provide information on the basics of a successful volunteer program. Participants will learn about topics including volunteer handbooks, writing volunteer position descriptions, assessing and prioritizing volunteer needs within your organization, recruitment, and record keeping. Learn why people volunteer and consider how to engage the full spectrum of your community.

Whether you're new to volunteer management or you are a long-time member of an all-volunteer run organization, join us to review the basics and create valuable next steps you can take back to your organization.  Workshop led by Barbara Butzer, nonprofit consultant.
Register online<https://store.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=&itemTypeId=2> or download a flyer with registration<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/docs/2019VolunteerWorkshopFlyer.pdf>.

This workshop is FREE!

Dates & locations:

April 29, 9am-12 pm, Museum of the Oregon Territory, Oregon City
May 1, 9am-12 pm, Baker City Hall, Baker City
May 13, 9am-12 pm, Garibaldi Museum, Garibaldi
May 14, 9am-12 pm, Lane Community College, Florence
May 15, 9am-12 pm, Bear Hotel- Evergreen Federal Bank, Grants Pass

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"Commemoration" vs. "Celebration": OHC reflects on the difference a word makes

On March 27, 2019, House Bill 2081<https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HB2081> was signed by Governor Brown and will become effective January 1, 2020. This bill modifies just one word. It changes the language related to the Oregon Heritage Commission's coordination of statewide activities from "celebration" to "commemoration."

Check out the latest Oregon Heritage Exchange blog post<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2019/04/18/the-difference-a-word-makes/> to read the story behind this change and what it means to the Oregon Heritage Commission.

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The power of a place, a perspective on the Notre Dame fire

The devastating fire that occurred this week at the Notre Dame Cathedral, an historic architectural treasure, brings to mind the power of a place on a community. If you are interested, check out this perspective<https://savingplaces.org/stories/why-the-cathedral-of-notre-dame-matters?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=weekly&utm_content=20190418#.XLiN0GN7ncs> on the event and examining reactions to this loss and other losses of important historic places in communities.

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National Fund for Sacred Places grants due May 1

National Fund for Sacred Places<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=225132&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> - This program provides training, planning grants, and capital grants from $50,000 to $250,000 to congregations of all faiths for rehabilitation work on their historic facilities.

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Grant for small town preservation efforts due May 1

Hart Family Fund for Small Towns<https://us.e-activist.com/ea-action/enclick?ea.url.id=225133&ea.campaigner.email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&ea.campaigner.id=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==&ea_broadcast_target_id=0> - If you are in a town of less than 10,000 people and seeking seed money for a preservation project, this grant program may be for you.

Kuri Gill

Share your photos of preservation and heritage in Oregon on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #oregonheritage.

Oregon Heritage, OPRD
Grants & Outreach Coordinator
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov>
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, OR 97301
www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>
www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage<http://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage>
http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ - Blog

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