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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='margin-left:2.4pt;margin-top:2.4pt;margin-right:2.4pt;margin-bottom:.6pt'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hi all, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Currently in La Grande, we are having a difficult time moving our ER committee out of the idea phase and into the implementation phase. While we do have a workplan for this year a lot of the items include terms like, “identify, explore, determine.” Our committee is starting to lose steam because they are not really creating and developing. I am wondering if anyone can pass along tangible project ideas that seemed to work well with your ER committee? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If you prefer to respond just to me please see my below email address. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks for your thoughts. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB","serif";color:#1F497D'>Jerrimi Hofmann</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB","serif";color:#1F497D'>Main Street Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB","serif";color:#1F497D'>City of La Grande<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB","serif";color:#1F497D'>541-963-1223<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB","serif";color:#1F497D'>mainstreet@cityoflagrande.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sheri Stuart<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 03, 2011 11:27 AM<br><b>To:</b> oms_managers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br><b>Subject:</b> [OMS_MANAGERS] Registration now open for the Oregon Main Street Conference + Fundraising Wkshp<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>A Designing Projects for Successful Grants Workshops will be offered in Salem and online. The Salem session will be August 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Mall Office Building 725 Summer St. NE, room 124B. The online session will be August 9 from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.<br> <br>The workshop is free to all who are interested. It will cover how to plan your project and write about it for a successful grant application. We will emphasize the heritage and preservation related grants offered by Heritage Programs of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, but the information can be applied to any grant. Heritage Programs grants are offered for building preservation, museum projects, heritage tourism, historic cemeteries and more.<br> <br>Contact: Kuri Gill, Grant and Outreach Coordinator at <a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@state.or.usor">Kuri.Gill@state.or.usor</a> (503) 986-0685 for more information and to register.<br>____________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><em><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Registration is now open for the Oregon Main Street conference!</span></b></em><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Get ready to be inspired! Make new connections and get new tools to keep your downtown vibrant and competitive in today’s market. The 2011 Oregon Main Street Annual Conference will offer proven ideas and strategies for preservation-based revitalization that is relevant to rural, mid-sized, and urban communities. This conference is a great way to look at the “big picture” of downtown revitalization by discovering fresh ideas and learning numerous ways to turn your historic downtown or neighborhood commercial district into a bustling center of activity. Sessions cover a variety of topics for both beginners and those with experience. The format includes walking tours, lectures, and networking time. Join us for this very special, one-of-a-kind conference!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The conference is free to communities participating in the Oregon Main Street network, but pre-registration is required. To register, go to:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://oms2011.eventbrite.com/">http://oms2011.eventbrite.com/</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Please see the attached flyer for a copy of the agenda, hotel information, and other pertinent information. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>For additional information, contact Sheri Stuart, 503.986.069 or <a href="mailto:sheri.stuart@state.or.us">sheri.stuart@state.or.us</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Oregon Main Street<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>725 Summer St., Suite C<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>503.986.0679<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><a href="http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/">http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Business-services/Main-Street/</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>**CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE**<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>This e-mail may contain information that is privileged or confidential. 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