Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Main Street Arkansas Update - May 30, 2011


Des Moines, Iowa

We’re glad to be back in the office (and already hitting the road). Lots of good stuff learned at the National Main Streets Conference. We tweeted throughout the conference. Don’t forget to follow us at twitter.com/MainStreetAR

Reminder – Nancy will be out 3-6 weeks with a knee replacement beginning Monday, June 6.

Main Street Arkansas Calendar May 30 – June 3, 2011
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MONDAY Memorial Day – office close
TUESDAY Mark & Susan – Helena (merchant visits)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY Cary – Hardy (meet with board)
FRIDAY
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Help Main Street Helena Win
Reminder – Vote for AR Favorite Places
Watch National Main Street Conference Sessions
Participate in Non-Profits Sector Salary & Benefit Survey
Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the National Preservation Conference (June 1 deadline)
AHPP Offers Free Cell Phone Tours of Historic Sites



Help Main Street Helena Win
http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/this-place-matters/community-challenge/
- Starting June 1st vote for Helena, AR

Vote for Arkansas’s Favorite Places – includes many of our friends
http://www.arkansas.com/175/Default.aspx

Missed the National Main Streets Conference?
Watch a number of sessions here:
http://www.preservationnation.org/main-street/training/conference/2011-des-moines/virtual-attendee/

Participate in the Non-Profit Sector Salary & Benefits Survey
http://www.nptimes.com/salary/survey/?tr=y&auid=8387198

Apply for a Scholarship to Attend the National Preservation Conference!
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for the 2011 Diversity Scholarship program for the National Preservation Conference, to be held in Buffalo, NY, October 19-22, 2011. The program provides financial assistance to community leaders from diverse social, economic, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to network with preservationists from around the country while learning more about preserving historic places and revitalizing communities.

In addition, there are statewide scholarships available for New York residents, students attending a New York school, and museum/non-profit professionals in New York. Visit our website for more information on the various scholarship opportunities and how to apply. Have questions? Email: scholarship@nthp.org. Applications are due electronically by June 1, 2011. – TOMORROW!

AHPP Offers Free Cell Phone Tours of Historic Sites
http://www.inarkansas.com/24937/free-cell-phone-tours-of-historic-sites-available