Our Priorities 2008

Ongoing Programs and Activities

1. Acquiring and sustaining Members and Volunteers

* Develop committees for key program areas (Collections, Membership,

Fundraising, Education, Programs, Long-range Planning).

* Develop communications and marketing strategies.

* Produce bi-monthly newsletter and maintain up-to-date web site.

2. Fundraising and Development

* Pursue grants, plan fund raising events, solicit donations, select and

market appropriate merchandise.

3. Oral Histories

* Conduct training for volunteers in procedures and equipment so oral interviews

may be carried out with individuals who are knowledgeable about the past in the area.

* Conduct training so interviews are properly transcribed and archived for public access.

4. Society Programs and Educational Activities

* Plan and schedule general meetings and special educational programs.

* Participate in community festivals and events to further OVHS mission.

* Prepare exhibits for the Library display cases; prepare related articles.

5. Acquiring and curating historical collections

* Acquire, inventory, accession, store and insure donated materials in conformance

with Society Collections Policy, to be developed.

Projects

1. Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan

* Support Town planning for site restoration and historical exhibits.

* Initiate guidelines for guided site tours.

2. Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve

* Develop a documentary in DVD format about the excavations at Honey Bee

Village for use in area schools.

* Participate with Canada Vistas LLC in development plans surrounding the Preserve.

3. George Pusch Historical Collection

* Review donated documents, prepare appropriate descriptions and accession

numbers for entry into OVHS Past Perfect Museum software. Place materials

in archival containers. Scan documents and photos for back-up and use purposes.

4. Key Policies and Procedures

* Develop and document policy and procedures to effectively and accurately

conduct oral history interviews. Conduct initial training to implement program.

* Develop and document policy and procedures for acquisition of historical items

and collections from potential donors.