[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] State historic cemeteries commission seeks new members

Tue Nov 10 13:22:54 PST 2015

[bw_shield_wordmark]   OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

     NEWS RELEASE                                                 November 10, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kuri Gill
Coordinator, Historic Cemeteries Program
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov

State historic cemeteries commission seeks new members

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking volunteers to fill open positions representing northeastern Oregon, southern Oregon and the greater Portland area.

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is comprised of seven citizens and is empowered by the Legislature to develop and maintain a listing of all pioneer and historic cemeteries in Oregon; make recommendations for funding; obtain grants funding; seek legislative appropriations for historic cemeteries; and assist in the coordination of restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.

The Commission is seeking members with knowledge related to cemeteries, historic preservation, genealogy, cultural and burial practices of ethnic groups found in Oregon, archaeology, landscaping and native plants, and history.

The group meets four times per year in changing locations around the state. There may be an occasional additional meeting for extra projects, programs and grant selection. Commissioners are also asked to provide informal meetings in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time.

The commission is particularly seeking a representative from the northeast and southern parts of the state and the greater Portland area, but all are encouraged to apply. Please apply before December 20, 2015.

More information about the Historic Cemeteries program is available online at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> . To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to commission coordinator Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov>. Please include your reasons for wanting to serve on the commission, any skills or knowledge you will bring to its work, and ideas or goals you have for your participation. If you have further questions please email Kuri Gill or call at 503-986-0685.

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Kuri Gill

NOTE: My email address has changed!

Oregon Heritage
Grants & Outreach Coordinator
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov>
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, OR 97301
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