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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>Just a reminder to consider participating in RDI's "Powered by Rural" campaign. This is a great opportunity to spotlight some of the great projects and activities volunteers are doing across Oregon to help preserve your historic downtowns!</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>Led by Rural Development Initiatives, the Powered by Rural campaign is designed to increase awareness of rural issues and opportunities, strengthen rural communities by giving a voice to rural people, and provide the tools and resources to take action and help increase community vitality. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>RDI knows there is power in rural communities and we want to help you showcase your power to those with the means to make the biggest impact in your community. The Powered by Rural campaign has garnered a lot of attention from those in granting, the media, and business. They are looking to the campaign to get updates on rural communities and to see examples of active and engaged rural citizens who are worthy of supporting. By sharing what is powerful about your community and showcasing the work your community is doing, you will be able to attract the attention of these groups. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 113%; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>Share your stories to make an impact and improve rural communities. Share your successes, best practices, and inspire others to become more involved in their own communities. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT face=Calibri>1.) Follow Powered by Rural on Facebook:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #00b6e3; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>www.facebook.com/poweredbyrural<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.9pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 17.55pt; mso-pagination: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>· <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Use the Powered by Rural Facebook app to share information about your project and add your time to our hours pledged ticker<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 4pt 17.55pt; mso-pagination: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>· <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Join the Powered by Rural Facebook community and read stories, weigh in on hot topics, and get updates<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: none" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><SPAN style="COLOR: #00b6e3; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">www.ripplenw.org</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 17.55pt; mso-pagination: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>· <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Read what is going on in other rural communities<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 17.55pt; mso-pagination: none" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Calibri>· <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Submit a blog post by contacting us at ripplehelp@rdiinc.org<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=NoSpacing><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><FONT face=Calibri>By helping your community garner the attention of those with the most means to help your community, we are fulfilling our mission to help rural communities thrive. We have launched the Powered by Rural campaign as a free resource for you to showcase your power in hopes of also sparking a new interest in civic engagement. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=NoSpacing><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt"><FONT face=Calibri>Powered by Rural is about raising awareness and is educational in nature. Joining Powered by Rural is free and commitment is minimal. We ask that you do something- big or small- to improve your community, encourage others to do the same, and share your stories with us so that we can help you get the attention and recognition you deserve. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A></DIV>
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