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OCHC Meeting August 8, 2008 9:00-4:30, Medford

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will be meeting in Medford. From 9:00am to 11:00am Brandy Cochrane of the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board will discuss certification, fees and other rules for operating cemeteries. Following a lunch break, the OCHC will hold its public meeting. The day will be wrapped up with a tour of the Eastwood IOOF Cemetery.

Bare Bones of Volunteer Recruitment, Retention and Recognition Workshop
August 9, 2008 9:00-4:30, Phoenix

Topics will include recruitment, orientation, training, recognition and retention of community volunteers. This workshop will combine brainstorm sessions, hands-on activities, and lecture to show participants how to use
the resources in their own communities to build and maintain a solid volunteer program. Also included will be a lively session on event planning. There will be handouts and other materials available.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE WORKSHOP. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Historic Cemeteries Program - Kuri Gill, (503) 986-0685, Kuri.Gill@state.or.us