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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>1. Join us in La Grande for the "Main Street as Developer" workshop, March 27, 8 am to noon, Cook Memorial Library.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>2. Main Street Program Administrator Job opportunity in Springfield</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Calibri>3. Congratulations to Harv Schubothe, Main Street Coordinator in Bandon, for being honored as one of the 2013 Ford Community Fellows sponsored by The Ford Family Foundations. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>1. Reminder to register for the FREE "Main Street as Developer" workshop on Wednesday, March 27, 8 a.m. to noon, Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth Street, La Grande. Parking is available on-site. Affilitate & Exploring Downtown level communities register at: </FONT><A id=page_url href="http://msdeveloper.eventbrite.com"><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>http://msdeveloper.eventbrite.com</FONT></A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>The workshop will feature Bridgette Epple, executive director of Downtown Washington, Inc., a 2013 Great American Main Street award winning community. Under her tenure, the program was the active developer of a few key projects in the downtown. Faced with the closure of the post office in downtown Washington (MO), the fate of the historic building looked bleak. A handsome red brick building with arched windows and a neo-Classical pedimented entryway, the Old Post Office was beloved by the community since it was built in 1922. So Downtown Washington Inc. stepped in. Working with its sister organization, the Historic Washington Foundation, DWI bought the post office. Tax credits and grants were applied toward restoring the exterior. To raise additional funds, DWI's Organization Committee threw a Post Office Bash. Come hear about this project and other examples where the local Main Street organization stepped in to be the catalyst for development. The workshop is free to Oregon Main Street Network communities, but registration is required. </FONT></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>2. Job Opportunity: NEDCO is seeking a Main Street Program Administrator to generate and support business vitality and investment in core commercial districts by working closely with local organizations, community volunteers, businesses, property owners, and governmental agencies. Please see the attached job announcement for additional information.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>3. Congratulations to Harv Schubothe, main street coordinator in Bandon, for being honored as one of the 2013 Ford Community Fellows sponsored by The Ford Family Foundations. </FONT><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>The award is given to rural residents in Oregon and Siskiyou County, CA who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and a dedication to the pursuit of rural community vitality.<BR><BR>Ford Community Fellows are nominated by Ford Family Foundation staff and partner contractors who deliver the Ford Institute Leadership Program. In addition to participation in the Ford Institute Leadership Program, these Fellows have volunteered as Ford Community Ambassadors and assisted with the delivery of leadership development sessions in their communities.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><FONT size=3> </FONT></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>The Ford Community Fellows program was initiated in 2011 to honor graduates for their work in rural communities. The first five Fellows selected that year were from Cottage Grove, Ontario, Tillamook, Burns and Mt. Shasta. These fellows began their work in 2012.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><FONT size=3> </FONT></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Fellows serve with a focus on strengthening community vitality. Each fellow fulfills an important role by serving as a link between their community and The Ford Family Foundation. They are the eyes and ears on the ground on community based issues and share those observations with community leaders and the Foundation.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>Each Fellow receives a $12,000 annual unrestricted monetary award and is eligible for up to two renewal awards. Fellows are expected to develop their own plan to explore, learn, and practice the art of community building. The Ford Community Fellows promote community building and vitality by some or all of the following activities:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>coaching communities toward their own vision, priorities and measures of success (indicators) <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>promoting systems thinking and collaboration <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>modeling a commitment to “life- long learning” <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>leveraging local resources to draw on external sources, including individuals, philanthropy, non-profits, business, and government <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN>
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<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>directing communities to full use of their own resources of time, energy, and dollars to move projects and programs forward (make things happen) <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>assisting communities in measuring their own success <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>convening individuals, groups and communities to strengthen social capital and networks while learning from each other <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT face=Calibri><FONT size=3>sustaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, adjoining community leaders, and The Ford Institute for Community Building </FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI>
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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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<DIV><EM>Oregon Main Street is administered by the State Historic Preservation Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.</EM></DIV>
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