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Table of
Contents:
1. TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONFERENCES
Building the Annual Fund
Board Governance
Board's Role in Fundraising
Wabash Nonprofit
The Basics of Archives Online Workshop
NTHP Diversity Scholarship Program
Collection Preservation Workshop
2. PROGRAMS
13th Annual Wicket World of Croquet®
Conner Prairie Hosts
13th Annual Wicket World of Croquet®
An Evening of Wine and Chocolate
“Fly the Flag” Day
3. FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
Preservation and Access Education and Training Grant
Preservation and Access: Humanities Collections and Resources
4.
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEWS
IMA Receives $10 million donation
CCHS Receives $19,000 Grant
$15,000 Donated to
5. JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
Operations Manager, History Market,
6. PEOPLE
IN THE NEWS
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko Invited to National Conservation
7. ON THE
INTERNET
Funding Guide
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1. TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONFERENCES
Building
the Annual Fund
Learn
valuable information about resource development and fundraising at this free
workshop June 7-8, 8:30 p.m.-5 p.m. The session will take place at Indiana
University Southeast,
For more
information, contact the Indiana Youth Institute at (317)396-2700 or
www.iyi.org.
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Board
Governance
Discover
critical issues every non-profit organization needs to know when considering
board governance at this workshop on June 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the
A fee for
this workshop has not yet been determined. For more information, contact Lesley
Devine at (765) 288-5586 or go to www.inrn.org. Sponsored by the
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Board's
Role in Fundraising
A companion
workshop to the "Board Governance" session, this workshop will
address the role a board of directors plays in fundraising. The workshop will
be held June 5, 1-4 p.m. at the
A fee for
this workshop has not yet been determined. For more information, contact Lesley
Devine at (765) 288-5586 or go to www.inrn.org. Sponsored by the
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Wabash
Nonprofit
Come to
The fee for
attending this workshop is $10, $15. For more information, contact Kim Johnson
at (574) 295-1650 x205 or go to www.inrn.org.
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The Basics
of Archives Online Workshop
Proceed at
your own pace through this online workshop covering the basics of archives
management and practices including acquiring collections, processing, housing
and preservation, and providing access. The online workshop will be available
June 4 through July 6.
Cost is $85
for AASLH members; $95 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is June 1.
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NTHP
Diversity Scholarship Program
The
National Trust for Historic Preservation is offering scholarships to its annual
conference "Preservation Matters!" October 2-6 in Minneapolis/St.
Paul,
The
National Trust seeks culturally diverse applicants whose attendance at the
conference will benefit their communities and whose commitment to historic
preservation will be reinforced by their participation. Recipients will have an
opportunity to express their perspectives during the conference and to take
advantage of National Trust programs after the conference.
For more
information including the application form, visit
www.nationaltrust.org/scholarships/diversity_scholarship.html. Contact the
Diversity Scholarship Program with any questions at (202) 588-6027 or
scholarships@nthp.org. Applications for Twin Cities 2007 conference in
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Collection
Preservation Workshop
Learn the
essential issues in preserving historical collections and to recognize
different types of materials and how their preservation varies during this
workshop on June 26 at the
Fee for
participation is $105 per person; $200 for two people from the same
organization; or $295 for three people from the same organization. Registration
deadline is 14 days prior to the workshop. Ramona Duncan-Huse, Indiana
Historical Society Director of Conservation, is the instructor for the
workshop. Presented by the Indiana Historical Society Conservation Department,
with assistance from Local History Services, and the Association of Indiana
Museums. Call (317) 233-5659 or e-mail msheline@ indianahistory.org to sign up.
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2. PROGRAMS
Please
confirm events specifics with sponsoring organization, especially if traveling
any distance
Tonight’s
Hoosiers In Hollywood Movie in the Park is The Sound of Music, directed
by Hoosier Robert Wise, and will be shown on the Canal at the
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Conner
Prairie Hosts
Bring the
whole family for two days of non-stop excitement at Conner Prairie. Among the
activities for the weekend are five stages of multicultural music & dance,
Art & Craft Marketplace, cooking demos, ethnic food & festival treats,
kids' games & crafts, magic & puppet shows and face painting.
Hours are
Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more
information, call (317) 776-6000.
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13th Annual
Wicket World of Croquet®
Teams of
men and women dressed in traditional white will compete on the south lawn of
the President Benjamin Harrison Home in the spirited Victorian sport for the
first-place team prize June 9, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The White River Jazz Band
will provide music, and a lunch will be served. A silent auction of special
items will be held.
Cost is
$100 registration for a team of two. Spectators may watch for free. The
Harrison Home is located at 1230 N. Delaware,
Reservations
are required and can be made by calling (317) 631-1888 or emailing David Pleiss
at education@presidentbenjaminharrison.org.
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An Evening
of Wine and Chocolate
Savor
delicious wines and chocolate delights on a warm summer evening overlooking the
Veraestau
was home to
Reservations
are required and may be placed at (312) 926-0087 or visit www.hillforest.org.
Cost is $30 for Hillforest members, $35 for nonmembers.
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“Fly the
Flag” Day
Celebrate
Flag Day June 14, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the President Benjamin Harrison Home
with flag displays, including the three flags under which Benjamin Harrison
served: 38-star, 43-star and 44-star flags. In addition to their tours,
visitors will receive a small 50-star flag, the American Legion manual of flag
etiquette, a printed history of Flag Day and a bookmark bearing the 1892
version of “The Pledge of Allegiance.” In addition, visitors may bring
worn, tattered flags to the Harrison Home for proper disposal by the American
Legion.
Cost is $6
for adults ages 18 to 64; $5 for seniors ages 65 and older; $3 for students
ages 5 to 17.
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Amanda
Wesselmann, Associate Director of the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum and
Coordinator of this year’s Lew Wallace Youth Academy, announced today that
enrollment into the weeklong day camp is now open to the public.
The
Academy, now in its third year after two tremendously successful seasons, has
already enrolled several exceptional middle school-aged students from schools
and home school organizations from throughout
Applicants
for the Academy must be entering 6th through 8th grade or equivalent and able
to attend the entire camp from July 10-14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Community
organizations have generously sponsored participants so that the cost to the
family is only $25 per child. Parents are responsible for arranging
transportation to and from the Academy. For registration forms, contact Amanda
Wesselmann at (765) 362-5769 or awesselmann@ben-hur.com, or stop by the General
Lew Wallace Study and Museum,
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3. FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
Preservation
and Access Education and Training Grant
The
National Endowment for the Humanities is offering Preservation and Access
Education and Training Grants. These grants support national or regional
(multi-state) education and training programs on the care and management of,
and the creation of intellectual access to, library, archival and material
culture collections.
Deadline
for application is July 3. For more information, including grant guidelines and
examples of eligible projects, go to www.neh.gov/grants.
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Preservation
and Access: Humanities Collections and Resources
The
National Endowment for the Humanities is offering Humanities Collections and
Resources grants, which combines support for activities that were funded
previously through two separate grant categories: Preserving and Creating
Access to Humanities Collections and Reference Materials. Digital technology
now makes possible unified access to geographically dispersed collections and
the integration of reference materials with related sources and tools. The
possibilities presented by advances in technology require a new grant category
that encompasses the range of activities funded through the previous programs
and encourages digital projects that codify, unite, integrate or aggregate
humanities collections and resources.
Deadline
for application is July 17. For more information, including grant guidelines
and examples of eligible projects, go to www.neh.gov/grants.
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4.
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEWS
IMA
Receives $10 million donation
The
Indianapolis Museum of Art received $10 million from Melvin and Bren Simon to
endow the director and CEO position. The donation will be added to the IMA's
existing endowment.
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CCHS
Receives $19,000 Grant
The
Carmel-Clay Historical Society received a grant of $19,000 from the township
trustee. The grant money will be used for the society's genealogy program.
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$15,000
Donated to
Habegger's
Ace Hardware and Building Supply in Berne donated $15,000 to the
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5. JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
Operations
Manager, History Market,
Search
Reopened
About
the
The Indiana
Historical Society (IHS) seeks candidates for the full-time position of
Manager, History Market. Since 1830, IHS—an independent, nonprofit
membership organization located in
About
the position
Reporting
to the Vice President, Business and Operations, the Manager, History Market
directs all operations of the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) store, the
History Market, by developing and executing strategies to meet annual gross
sales target for
Prospective
candidates should know and understand retail merchandising principles and
standard accepted retail practices, including inventory management and
consignment sales. The Manager, History Market must have a commitment to
excellent customer service and teamwork as well as honesty in handling
inventory, supplies, and revenues. Other musts: experience in public
service and working with highly diverse publics and superior communication and
organizational skills, including ability to work under stressful conditions and
maintain composure with demanding customers. Position requires ability to
creatively problem solve, make necessary calculations related to paperwork, and
enter data, as well as the ability to stand for long periods of time and
retrieve and lift packages exceeding 50 lbs and transport stock and packages on
carts or flatbeds from storage locations to selling floor for display and
sale. The Manager, History Market must also have the flexibility to work
an adjusted work schedule which will include weekends and occasional evenings
and holidays.
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Required: |
1. Three to five years of retail
sales management experience. 2. Demonstrated superior customer
service skills. 3. Demonstrated P&L and cash
handling experience. |
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Preferred: |
1.
Bachelor’s degree in retail management or related subject. 2.
Knowledge of retail software systems. 3.
Familiarity with advanced financial accounting practices. |
Salary
range starts in the high $30s; salary offered commensurate with experience and
skills. IHS offers an excellent benefits package, including health,
dental, life and LTD insurance; pension and tax-deferred annuity with
TIAA-CREF, employee assistance program, and flexible benefits. Generous
paid time-off. Free parking provided nearby.
How to
apply
Please send
a letter of application, resume, and the names, current addresses and telephone
numbers of three professional references to: Susan P. Brown, Vice President,
Human Resources, Indiana Historical Society,
The
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6. PEOPLE
IN THE NEWS
Cinnamon
Catlin-Legutko Invited to National Conservation
Cinnamon
Catlin-Legutko, Director of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, has
been invited to participate in Connecting to Collections: The National
Conservation Summit to be held June 27-28 in
Participants
in the meeting represent small and medium-sized museums, libraries and historic
organizations with a proven dedication and commitment to conservation. They
will be joined at the meeting by national leaders in conservation, government
officials and leaders in private sector support for conservation.
The General
Lew Wallace Study & Museum had taken great steps forward in its
preservation efforts by going through Heritage Preservation’s Conservation
Assessment Program in 2004. This thorough assessment of the state of the
museum’s collections helped the museum develop a long-range plan to set
priorities to improve collections care. The museum has since used this plan to
secure local and federal grants for archival supplies, storage shelving and
display cases. In 2005, the museum rehabilitated General Wallace’s Carriage
House, outfitting its collection storage area with a dedicated climate control
system and state-of-the-art fire suppression system.
After
receiving her MA in museum studies in 1997, Catlin-Legutko began working with
small museums as a volunteer, consultant and director. After taking the helm at
the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum in 2003, Catlin-Legutko began serving
on national and state committees to help bring resources to small museums.
Heritage
Preservation, the national organization devoted to preserving
The
conservation summit will also be supported by a grant from the Henry Luce
Foundation and by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment
for the Humanities and the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
The summit is being co-hosted by the
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Suzanne
Ullrich Receives Hoosier Hospitality Award
Hillforest
Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Ullrich received the 2007 Lieutenant Governor's
Hoosier Hospitality Award. She has been on the staff of Hillforest for thirteen
years and meets and greets thousands of Hillforest visitors annually.
Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman presented Ullrich with the award at a
ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse May 15.
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7. ON THE
INTERNET
Funding
Guide
The South
Dakota State Historical Society's Historic Preservation staff has put online a
"Funding Guide," which provides general information about the many
kinds of funding opportunities, such as federal grants and loans, available for
preservation projects. The guide is available for free at www.sdhistory.org.
Click on "historic preservation," and then under "In the
Spotlight" click on "Funding Guide."
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COMMUNIQUE
ONLINE is provided for the benefit of local historical societies and museums
throughout
News
releases from local societies are welcomed and may be faxed to 317/234-0427,
E-mailed to the above address, or S-mailed to Local History Services,
Indiana Historical Society,
Please
visit the IHS Local History Services web site at
(http://www.indianahistory.org/lhs).
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