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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hi Luke,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I’ve worked with consultant Lori Bumgardner on several projects with different organizations in Lane County and her skill set is very broad. I highly recommend contacting her
to see if she is a good fit for what you need. Her email address is <a href="mailto:lori@goddessofgrants.com">
lori@goddessofgrants.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Ruth Linoz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">President, Cottage Grove Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cell (541) 315-5276<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Work (541) 942-0456 x3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">rlinoz@southlanewheels.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> OMS_MANAGERS [mailto:oms_managers-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Luke Hegdal<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 19, 2018 11:46 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers@listsmart.osl.state.or.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] FW: RARE AmeriCorps Program - Call for Community Applications!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello, all. I am working on a grant application for a project to build on a community engagement/assessment that we did a couple years ago that identified some areas that our local community would like to see improved upon. I'd like to
move that into the next phase, and want to have some consulting work done on feasibility studies that give us a better sense of priority and focus. Anyone have recommendations? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Henry Katie * OPRD <<a href="mailto:Katie.Henry@oregon.gov" target="_blank">Katie.Henry@oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Below is a call for Community Applications from the RARE Americorps Program. Some of our Main Street
organizations have been fortunate to have a RARE participant help them with their downtown revitalization efforts so if it’s something you are considering, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind talking to you about their experience.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><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"> Resource Assistance for Rural Environments
(RARE) Program [mailto:<a href="mailto:gregory@rare-uoregon.ccsend.com" target="_blank">gregory@rare-uoregon.ccsend.com</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 08, 2018 9:55 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Henry Katie * OPRD<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RARE AmeriCorps Program - Call for Community Applications!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:#5E0069">RARE AmeriCorps Program</span></a> is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level members.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:white">
RARE members assist in the development and implementation of projects focused on increasing the vitality of the communities and organizations we serve.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Our members live in and serve communities for 11 months.</span></strong> The RARE AmeriCorps Program is now in its 24th Year and has placed more than 475 individuals and served every Oregon county.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:#5E0069">Eligible organizations </span></a>include public agencies (including city, county, and regional governments); special districts (such as soil and water conservation districts, park and transportation districts); and non-profit organizations.</span></strong>
RARE projects typically fall into the following categories: land use planning, downtown development, community and economic development, regional tourism, renewable energy, food systems planning, and natural resources planning.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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training, and support for the full-time RARE member. RARE AmeriCorps Program staff will administer the member's monthly stipend, medical insurance, and post-service educational award.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To apply, communities must submit a
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<span style="color:#5E0069">Community Application</span></a> by 5:00 PM on April 13th.</span></strong> RARE AmeriCorps placements are contingent on availability of program funding.<br>
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The Ford Family Foundation is open to requests to help support the placement of a RARE AmeriCorps member in rural communities in Oregon. These funds are highly competitive. For more information please visit the
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">May 7-31:Member Phone Interviews with RARE staff</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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