[OR_Archaeology] Historic Cemeteries Commission seeking volunteers

[Susan White]

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking volunteers to fill the position of a commissioner who recently resigned. 

In 1999 the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, made up of seven citizens, was empowered by the legislature to develop and maintain a listing of all pioneer and historic cemeteries in Oregon; to make recommendations for funding, obtain grants funding, seek legislative appropriations for historic cemeteries, and to assist in the coordination of restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.

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. The 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 a coastal area of the state, but all are encouraged to apply. Please apply before June 19, 2009. For more information on the program visit www.oregonheritage.org. For more information or to apply to serve, please contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at state.or.us or (503) 986-0685.



Kuri Gill
Historic Cemeteries Program  & CLG Coordinator
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us 
 
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