<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Hi Sheri,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Thanks for all of the information. I think the dates on the conference description front page are incorrect. Shouldn't it be Wednesday, October 8 and Thursday, October 9th?</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM STUART Sheri * OPRD <<a href="mailto:Sheri.STUART@oprd.oregon.gov">Sheri.STUART@oprd.oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg-761486892641159373">
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<span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">OMS Updates: Third Thursday Speaker Slides, Fall MoM Calls<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></li><li class="m_-761486892641159373MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Conference Updates: Session Descriptions, Extracurricular Activities<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></li><li class="m_-761486892641159373MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Grants: Arts Build Communities, T-Mobile<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></li><li class="m_-761486892641159373MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:black;margin-left:0in">
<span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Resources: Article – Can Nonprofit Boards Vote by Email; Historic Window Workshop<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></li></ul>
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Updates:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Fall MOM Calls |
</span></b></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1" target="_blank"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Access Link</span></span></span><span><span></span></span></a><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">,
Passcode: 760959<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Reminder! We will restart weekly Mornings on Main calls on September 4th.
<i>We will not be changing the link or passcode</i>. We have updated the current Zoom instance to continue weekly on an ongoing basis. Please save the same link you have been using, and the passcode.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><a name="m_-761486892641159373__Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Slides from last week’s Third Thursday MOM w/Kelly Humrichouser, Main Street America</span></b></a></span></span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Kelly shared the important role local programs play in advocacy including
talking Main Street America’s priorities and efforts in DC and how they impact local programs. She did a great job in making the link between what happens at the national and state level to help better understand what advocacy can look like at the local level.<br>
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Updates:<u></u><u></u></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Full Session Descriptions Posted -
</span></b></span></span></span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you’ve been waiting for full descriptions of the 18
concurrent sessions that are featured in this year’s Main Street Conference – the descriptions have arrived. Check out the descriptions
</span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Session%20Descriptions%20-%20WEB.pdf" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">here.</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
If you haven’t yet, </span></span></span></span><a href="https://cvent.me/OMOGN8" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">register
for the conference</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
to be able to attend all of these wonderful sessions! And, don’t forget to reserve your room – special conference discount rates end on September 7.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In town early? Head over to the Albany Regional Museum for their free
monthly History<span style="color:black"> Bites. This month’s presentation is <b>
<i>Embalming in the American Civil War</i></b><i>.</i></span><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The American Civil War was significant in creating what is our contemporary
funeral economy and funeral practices when caring for the deceased. Oscar Hult, historian and owner of the Natty Dresser, will present on mid-nineteenth century embalming practices, its history, and more. Light Refreshments provided.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Albany
Regional Museum</span></b></span></span></span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> is waiving admission to the museum for
conference attendees if you</span> show your OMS conference badge during the week of the conference. Starting with Albany’s founding in the early 1850s, the Museum’s exhibits follow the dynamic development of a city that by the early 1900s would grow to be
one of the most prosperous in the state. Explore exhibits filled with a vibrant history of colorful characters, booming industry, and explosive events.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><b><i><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Trolley of Terror</span></i></b></span></span></span><span><span><span><i><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">:
<u>OMS Conference Exclusive Opportunity </u></span></i></span></span></span><span><span><span><u><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br>
</span></u></span></span></span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7pm or 8pm<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Tickets $20 each. Limited to 25 per tour. Tours begin and end at the
Monteith House Museum, 518 Second St SW. Board the trolley to ride in style as a guide recounts terrifying tales of unexplainable encounters in the downtown Albany area of more than 20 locations. After the trolley tour, you will be invited inside the Monteith
House to hear some of the chilling ghostly tails that have been experienced within its walls. (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) Monteith tours raise funds to help support the Monteith Historical Society's mission to continue to preserve Albany's first
frame house and its collection of pioneer artifacts, as well as provide educational opportunities for the public. <i>Tickets sold separately from conference registration.
</i> <i> </i></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/monteith-historical-society-private-events/trolley-of-terror-oregon-main-street-conference-attendees-only" target="_blank"><span><span><span><b><i><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Order
Tickets for Trolly of Terror Here</span></i></b></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,95,154)">Grants<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Arts Builds Community</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: The new / FY2026 guidelines are now posted on the Oregon Art Commission’s
</span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/Documents/Grant%20Guidelines/ABC_FY26_Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">website here</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">. Applicants may start
their applications now since all questions are included in the guidelines. The online grants portal will be “live” and ready to accept submissions on September 1, 2025.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">T-Mobile Hometown Grants July – September Round
</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">| </span><a href="https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VVvyN66rcQwhVYr6sG1tBWnpW3V7XmG5yt958N11fKXs3m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3njW6hbzkc5gN3S-W83q6Wn4h5sJLW21chXH8wbLhgW76xqFv6cN-XKW7jQl2Z2Ym_rkW51fvmW8yxCH1VFK7TC9c2mHLW4ZGQB92k5f_FW3yC5CT3jMgysW45x08W92lsc_W9bj6xM8PhPHFW5HYtsd55P6T-N6xxbpRZsQ00W1qzSkd9hr5yDW5gSWKV2pqzFfW5rTjyT78yqx6W1gDm3X2qdYFrW4B_ftm5YmgbCVHRlGk7nKcLCW9b0Clz1XnFbrW4SvP9c5dp2xsW7yJ_Jt2bKV7NW2LMtdk3Cb9HFW5QGJ-77w1ZQNN3yVLsMMjgtsW69K4fn1k9SY9W63ZS2R676lpyW3Nh1dP6zDNrvf8bWy7l04" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Learn
More & Apply</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: For communities with populations of 50,000 or less, the program provides grants of up to $50,000 to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities!</span><span style="font-size:18pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Roundhouse Foundation’s Technical Assistance & Professional Development Grants</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> |
</span><a href="https://roundhousefoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-roundhouse-grants/#technicalassistance" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Learn More & Apply</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> - Grants support professional
development and technical assistance opportunities that strengthen the skills, talents, and capacity of our partners in the nonprofit sector. We understand that while opportunities for skill development and strategic investments are highly valuable, they can
often be difficult to pay for. This pilot program is designed to gather insights and improve future offerings. Grants up to $5,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities (including special districts) and Tribal governments serving
rural Oregon. Application open through November 30; new applications considered monthly. Decisions can take 6-8 weeks.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,95,154)">Resources<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Can Nonprofit Boards Vote by Email? -
</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Attorney Gene Takagi and Emily Nicole Chan discuss whether nonprofit boards can vote by both mail and email.
</span><a href="https://blueavocado.org/leadership-and-management/can-nonprofit-boards-vote-by-email/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Click here</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> to read. Source: Blue Avocado, August
2025<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Historic Window Workshop, Albany, Sept. 19-20 -
</span></b><a href="https://historictrades.org/" title="https://historictrades.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Campaign for Historic Trades</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">, a nonprofit dedicated to hands-on training
in traditional preservation is putting on a <b>Historic Window Workshop</b> taking place in Oregon on September 19-20. This workshop will provide participants with practical, hands-on experience in window preservation techniques, including removal, repair,
and finish restoration. It’s designed for preservation professionals, historic property owners, and anyone interested in learning about or maintaining the craftsmanship of historic windows.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to your network. Registration is currently open, and space is limited, so early sign-up is encouraged.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6pt"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Workshop Details:</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Date:</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> September 19-20<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span><a href="https://vintagewindowrestorationllc.com/" title="https://vintagewindowrestorationllc.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Vintage
Window Restoration, Inc.</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">, 635 NE Water Avenue, Suite C<br>
Albany, OR 97321<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Register
</span></b><a href="https://learn.historictrades.org/products/historic-window-repair-workshop-in-albany-oregon" title="https://learn.historictrades.org/products/historic-window-repair-workshop-in-albany-oregon" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Here!</span></b></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cost/Materials:</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> $400 per person. All materials included. <u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb(79,98,40)">Sheri Stuart
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:gray">725 Summer St NE, Ste C<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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