[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] State historic cemeteries commission seeks new members

[Valerie Vines Magee]

Hi Kuri,

On Fri, Sep 6, 2019 at 8:46 AM GILL Kuri * OPRD via HistoricCemeteries <
historiccemeteries at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> wrote:

> The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking volunteers to fill
> two positions one for coastal Oregon and one that brings the perspectives
> of one Oregon’s nine federally recognized Tribes.
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> The Commission is seeking members with knowledge related to and interest
> in cemeteries, historic preservation, genealogy, cultural and burial
> practices of ethnic groups found in Oregon, landscaping and native plants,
> and history.
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> The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is comprised of seven
> citizens and is empowered by the Legislature to develop and maintain a
> listing of all historic cemeteries in Oregon, make recommendations for
> funding, obtain grant funding, seek legislative appropriations for historic
> cemeteries, and assist in the coordination of restoration, renovation and
> maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.
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> The group meets four times per year in changing locations around the
> state. There may be an occasional additional meeting for extra projects,
> programs and grant selection. Commissioners are also asked to provide
> informal meetings in their regions and work on other projects outside of
> meeting time.  *CAN YOU TELL ME APPROXIMATE MEETING DATES AND HOW LONG
> THE TERM IS?  ALSO, WOULD POSITION EFFECT ABILITY TO APPLY FOR CEMETERY
> GRANT FUNDING?  THX SO MUCH, VAL*
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> To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to commission coordinator
> Kuri Gill at *Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov <Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov> *or
> 503-986-0685. Please include your reasons for wanting to serve on the
> commission, any skills or knowledge you will bring to its work, and ideas
> or goals you have for your participation. Please submit your information
> before October 3, 2019.
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> More information about the Historic Cemeteries program is available online
> at *www.oregonheritage.org <http://www.oregonheritage.org/>*.
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