[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Volunteer workshop and cemeteries meeting in Brookings

[GILL Kuri * OPRD]

Volunteer workshop offered in Brookings
Oregon Heritage, part of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering a free workshop on volunteer recruitment and management 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 14 at the Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder Street, Brookings. From nonprofits to community startups, anyone is welcome to attend. The workshop will include tips on getting new volunteers, organizing and tracking tasks, and showing appreciation. Come learn about creative and time-tested ideas to engage the skills and background of people who help power the work that you do. Register online<https://store.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=&itemTypeId=2>. Contact Kuri Gill<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov> for more information.

Historic Cemeteries Commission to meet in Brookings
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries<http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OCHC/Pages/index.aspx> will meet at 1 p.m. July 14 at the Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder Street, Brookings. Agenda items will include cemetery ownership, statewide cemetery clean-up days, grant projects, current projects and upcoming plans. The commission will invite public comments. State law established the seven-member Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. Contact Kuri Gill<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov> for information.



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