Preservation Georgia online, Aug. 22-26, 2005

Preservation Georgia Online August 22-26, 2005
In this issue: Standards to be reconsidered by NPS advisory board committee Cultural Landscape Guides 2006 Dozen Distinctive Destinations Chickamauga Campaign Heritage Trail Positions available in Georgia LAST CHANCE!!! Making Dollars and Sense of Historic Preservation Tax
Incentives Conference - Register NOW! New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar Subscription Information
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Standards to be reconsidered by NPS advisory board committee
The National Park Service (NPS) has established a committee of the National Park System Advisory Board to consider the effectiveness of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation that are used to guide the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. The committee is charged with developing recommendations for improving the tax credit program's administration and interpretation of the Standards.
The committee will meet on October 18-19, 2005, in Washington, DC, and on December 6-7, 2005, in San Francisco, California. Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program users and members of the historic preservation community are invited to submit comments for the Committee's consideration. For more information and to submit comments, visit the NPS website at: www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/tax/committee.htm.
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Cultural Landscape Guides
The National Park Service's Park Historic Structures and Cultural Landscapes Program has added two titles to its Landscape Lines technical information series. Historic Trails and Historic Roads offer historical contexts, interpretations of cultural landscape terminology, and approaches to documentation, analysis, and treatment. Order the new issues ($19 for both Stock Number 024-005-01224-9) or the original A Guide to Cultural Landscape Reports and all 16 Landscape Lines ($64 Stock Number 024-005-01220-6) online from the Government Printing Office at http://www.gpo.gov/.

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2006 Dozen Distinctive Destinations
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2006 list of a "Dozen Distinctive Destinations." Since 2000, the Trust has used the designation to promote heritage travel to communities that offer authentic experiences, have preserved their sense of place and character, have dynamic downtowns, a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization, interesting architecture, cultural diversity, and an economic base of locally owned small businesses. To learn more or download a nomination form, visit http://www.nationaltrust.org/dozen_distinctive_destinations/nomination.html. Nominations are due by November 4, 2005.
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Chickamauga Campaign Heritage Trail
Fifteen city and county governments in northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee have joined with the Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau to develop the Chickamauga Campaign Heritage Trail, which will note the sites traversed by the opposing forces before the September 1863 battle. While the trail is designed to promote heritage tourism, an underlying objective is to increase awareness of the sites and--through public awareness--increase support for their preservation. The group plans to print 100,000 brochures and install around 30 interpretive signs. www.chickamaugacampaign.net
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Positions available in Georgia
Archeological Investigation to address impacts of 2004 Hurricanes [Georgia] http://www.eculturalresources.com/announcement/139.html
Programs Coordinator position available - Thomasville Landmarks is 36-year old local non-profit with an excellent track record in historic preservation. This position provides the opportunity to learn every aspect of working in a non-profit setting. Responsibilities include coordinating the Community Preservation Program, soliciting sponsors and organizing volunteers around a hands-on preservation project in the community, coordinating the Heritage Education programs for students and teachers, assisting with the coordination of the Annual Meeting, Membership Picnic, Kentucky Derby Party and other fundraisers or educational events and assisting with the day to day operations of the office. Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation preferred. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic person who enjoys working in the community, has

excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan and implement events and activities. Please send a cover letter and resume to Lisa Ryan, Executive Director, Thomasville Landmarks, P.O. Box 1285, Thomasville, GA 31799. For a more complete job description please inquire by email at tli@rose.net with "job opening" in the subject line.
The position of President and Chief Executive Officer of The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah, Georgia, is responsible for the leadership and operation of a large 90,000 square-foot complex, set on 12 acres, comprised of a museum, library, archives, art gallery, meeting rooms, gift shop, cafeteria, and memorial gardens. The total annual budget of this operation is $1.6 million. The position directly or indirectly supervises a staff of 30 personnel and 90 volunteers that operate the museum complex seven days a week. The President/CEO is responsible to the Executive Committee of a non-profit organization and interacts with local and state government officials at the highest levels. The President/CEO must possess skills and expertise in financial matters, marketing, fund raising, personnel management, business operations, exhibit development, long-range planning, written communications, as well as public speaking. Only serious applications with a minimum of 15 years leadership and management experience need apply. Undergraduate and advanced degrees in appropriate disciplines are considered important to the person selected for the position. Prior military service in the armed forces of the United States will also be a favorable consideration. A grasp of military aviation history, beginning with World War II, is considered essential for the candidate who might fill this position. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience and will be finalized following a formal interview with the members of the Executive Committee. Submit rsums to The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, to the attention of the EXCOM, PO Box 1992, Savannah, GA 31402. Closing date is 12 September 2005.
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LAST CHANCE!!! Making Dollars and Sense of Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Conference - Register NOW!
Quick Facts about the conference: When: September 8-9, 2005 Where: Georgia State University, Student University Center, 44 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA Who should attend: Developers, accountants, lawyers, real estate professionals, historic preservation professionals, downtown development authorities, city and county planners, architects, and investors who want the most up-to-date information about rehabilitation tax incentives and the economics of historic preservation. Registration Fee: $95; $75 for government employees and non-profit personnel; $35 for students (a valid photo ID must be presented).

More information: http://hpd.dnr.state.ga.us/assets/documents/2005_tax_conf_brochure.pdf or contact Martha Marcille, 404-651-5566, martha_marcille@dnr.state.ga.us
This conference is co-sponsored by the Historic Preservation Division, Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, The Historic Preservation Education Foundation, the Association of Georgia State University Historians, the Heritage Preservation Program, Georgia State University, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Georgia Power.
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New additions to the Preservation Events Calendar
Check the Events Calendar at www.gashpo.org for complete listings by date. Tell us what your organization or community has planned by sending your listings for our online Events Calendar via e-mail to: helen_talleymcrae@dnr.state.ga.us. Please note that items on the "Preservation Events Calendar" are events and meetings of interest to preservationists. It is not to be used for the detailed scheduling of meetings with HPD staff without contacting those individuals directly.
September 1 - Ocmulgee Archaeological Society meeting - John Whatley will speak about Middle and Late Archaic points - Macon stephen.hammack@robins.af.mil
September 10 - The Trail of Tears bi-monthly meeting - Chieftain's Museum Rome - 706-291-9494 - http://www.chieftainsmuseum.org/
September 11 - Georgia Historical Society, marker unveiling - 9:30 AM, Whittier Mill Village at the Whittier Mill Park - corner of Whittier Avenue and Wales Ave on site of the Whittier Cotton Mills Atlanta www.georgiahistory.com/Markers.htm
September 15 - The Georgia Trust Industry Council's Fall Networking Event Hosted by SCAD-Atlanta http://www.georgiatrust.org/preservation_resources/IC_SCADinvite.pdf
September 17-18 - Ocmulgee Indian Celebration - Ocmulgee National Monument - Macon - 478-752-8257, ext. 24
September 19 - "The B-29 Bomber and the Winning of World War II" lecture by Bill Paden will include the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta - Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park - www.nps.gov/kemo - 770-427-4686, ext. 0

October 6 - Ocmulgee Archaeological Society meeting - Dan Elliott will speak about upcoming fieldwork at Fort Hawkins - Macon stephen.hammack@robins.af.mil
October 8 - Society for Georgia Archaeology fall meeting - Athens www.thesga.org
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