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<DIV>Please consider applying for this. You can use it for the Association for Gravestone Studies conference next June or other trainings and classes. </DIV>
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<DIV>The new deadline for the 2011 Elisabeth Potter Historic Preservation Advocacy and Education Awards is Wednesday, June 15. Information and application form can be downloaded from <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A>, or directly as a PDF here <A href="http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/docs/EWP_2011_app.pdf">http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/docs/EWP_2011_app.pdf</A>. Applicants can use the old form which shows May 31 as the deadline; a revised form is being posted later today.</DIV>
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<DIV>We encourage all types of historic preservationists to apply--craftspeople who need training for preservation projects in their community, "Main Street" pro-active participants, historic cemetery organization members, tribal members, archaeologists, city and county planners involved in preservation issues, landmarks commission members and others who are dedicated to local historic preservation-related initiatives.</DIV>
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<DIV>These travel funding awards are designed to assist successful applicants in their efforts to attend a conference, seminar or workshop focusing on an area of historic preservation advocacy and education that can be of significant benefit to their local community. </DIV>
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<DIV>The awards can cover expenses related to airfare, lodging, meals and conference registration fees. The amount of each award will be determined by a review committee so no budget is required as part of the application; however, applicants are expected to write a compelling reason for why a particular gathering will help them to participate in a meaningful way to historic preservation-related projects in their hometown, county or region of Oregon.</DIV>
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<DIV>Applications can be submitted via email before the deadline date as long as a hard copy is also mailed afterward with applicant's signature. Letters of recommendation are not required although in certain cases (e.g., a historic preservation trades person needs very particular training to assist in a rehabilitation or renovation building project, such a letter can help the review committee in assessing the applicant's and community's needs.)</DIV>
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<DIV>Conferences, workshops and seminars must be in the U.S., and take place between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Google searches can yield information on upcoming gatherings; in the application applicants should cite the one that best fits their needs. The SHPO will approve these selections and in some cases, refer applicants to more appropriate choices. </DIV>
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<DIV>Questions? Contact me using the information below. Applications must be received before 5 p.m., June 15, and sent to the address below as well. </DIV>
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<DIV>David Bogan<BR><BR>Cultural Education Specialist<BR>Communications Coordinator<BR>Heritage Programs Division/Historic Preservation Office<BR><BR>Oregon Parks & Recreation Department<BR>725 Summer Street, Suite C<BR>Salem, OR 97301<BR><BR>(503) 986-0671<BR>David.Bogan@state.or.us<BR><BR>Questions or comments about any of our programs?<BR>Please drop us a line - Heritage.Programs@state.or.us<BR><BR>Visit our website:<BR>www.oregonheritage.org<BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Kuri Gill</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Heritage Grants and Outreach Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">725 Summer St. NE, Suite C</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">Salem, OR 97301-1266</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0685</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0793 (fax)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="mailto:kuri.gill@state.or.us">kuri.gill@state.or.us</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>