November News

Meet Sam Shogren, professional preservation and heritage consultant, who will be leading THA in the proper preservation of our priceless collection. Sam comes to us with a 20 year career spanning the east and west coasts. He has trained undergraduate and graduate students at 3 universities in museum studies, curatorial care, exhibitions and archaeology. He was a Hagley Fellow and Project Archaeologist at the Hagley Museum where he supervised volunteers in the Blacksmiths Hill Research project in the recovery and cataloging of over 500,000 artiifacts documenting the life ways of 19th century industrial workers. And if that isn't enough ... he also served as Curator of the Penobscot Marine Museum, held various positions with the Board of Maine Archives and Museums and on the Addvisory Committee for the Northeast Documents Regional Conservation Lab, one of the nation's largest conservation facilities. Are you impressed?! We are! Sam's work with us begins with a thorough inventory followed by cataloging and documenting the collection using PastPerfect software. A Collection Care and Management Plan will guide future collection activities. Call Sam if you would like to help at 503-504-0770.

Ted Lippert, who moved to Tigard three years ago, joins THA as our newest Board member. Ted worked in the nonprofit sector for 30 years and brings with him a wealth of knowledge. His experience at the St Louis Science Center will be of great value as we begin the documentation and preservation of our collection. Ted has worked with various computer software applications and has provided support to the membership and fundraising departments of several nonprofits. When asked why he chose to serve on the Board ofTHA , Ted's response clearly shows his passion for historical societies and museums. He was introduced to the John Tigard House at the July Ice Cream Social by a member ofTHA. Not one to sit around and twiddle his thumbs, Ted jumped right in and began helping as a volunteer. THA leadership couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask Ted to join us as a Board member. Ted is excited to help with the preservation project and he has agreed to be the new editor of our newsletter. Please extend a warm welcome to poet ... computer techie ... and history enthusiast: Ted Lippert!

A study released by the Corporation for National and Community Service (Washington, DC) show that volunteering is beneficial to the individual.

The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research, documents findings from 32 studies on the impact of volunteering on people's health, speCifically older adults and those serving 100 hours annually.

Some of the major findings include, volunteers:

• Live longer

• Have lower rates of depression

•  Recover faster from physical illness &0 Benefit psychologically and physically

Source: The Health Benif'its if Volunteering: A Review if Recent Research, The Corporation Jor National and Community Service, Washington, DC. (202) 606-5000; www.nationalservice.org

The value of a volunteer has reach $18.77 per hour according to Independent Sector. This estimate helps THA quantify the enormous value volunteers provide and helps put into perspective their contribution. The true value of volunnteer time is the vital role they play in helping THA preserve and tell the story of our local history. Thank you to all of you who have so generously given of your time and talents.