The monthly meeting of the Cokeville Historical Society will be held on Thursday September 25th at 12:30, not this week. The change is for several reasons. Arlene Kennington will be the speaker. The Promise newsletter is being mailed to members today. Look for more information.
The public is always welcome to hear the speakers. Of course, you can always join as a member, too, and get the monthly newsletter as well as all the benefits from being a part of the Wyoming State Historical Society. Visit the Cokeville Historical Society site and join today!
Showing posts with label Cokeville Historical Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cokeville Historical Society. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ambassadors for Cokeville
Every time anyone from Cokeville travels around our great state of Wyoming, they have the opportunity to act as ambassadors for Cokeville.
Charlotte Freeman and I had this great opportunity last week as we spent 5 days traveling the state. We represented the Cokeville Historical Society at the annual meeting of the Wyoming State Historical Society. It was great to meet all the people who helped Cokeville's chapter during our first year!
We met authors - professional and hobbyists, bought books, ate good food, made friends, networked, hung out with other Lincoln County folks, took a coal mine tour, viewed historic sites and of course...took pictures!
Here is a slide show about Karla and Charlotte and the "fun" part of our trip...starting with the couple we met at the beginning of our trip at Cokeville's own Flying J. This couple from Helsinki was traveling "avound de vowld" which I finally figured out meant around the world...my gift of tongues is a little slow at times :)
To view our complete collection of Wyoming State Historical Society annual meeting photos, please click here or go directly to the site at www.cokevillehistory.blogspot.com
Charlotte Freeman and I had this great opportunity last week as we spent 5 days traveling the state. We represented the Cokeville Historical Society at the annual meeting of the Wyoming State Historical Society. It was great to meet all the people who helped Cokeville's chapter during our first year!
We met authors - professional and hobbyists, bought books, ate good food, made friends, networked, hung out with other Lincoln County folks, took a coal mine tour, viewed historic sites and of course...took pictures!
Here is a slide show about Karla and Charlotte and the "fun" part of our trip...starting with the couple we met at the beginning of our trip at Cokeville's own Flying J. This couple from Helsinki was traveling "avound de vowld" which I finally figured out meant around the world...my gift of tongues is a little slow at times :)
To view our complete collection of Wyoming State Historical Society annual meeting photos, please click here or go directly to the site at www.cokevillehistory.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wyoming State LIbrary Project Presentation
The Wyoming State Librarian, Lesley Boughton, and Wyoming Digital Information Specialist, Erin Kinney, arrived in Cokeville today in time to join in for lunch at the Senior Citizen's Center. (Yes, they reserved meals at least a day in advance). They were able to enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Shirley Toomer and Rose Harmon! Thanks ladies!
Upstairs, the chamber room was filling up quickly by 12:45. more chairs were added along the wall by 1:00 and it was standing room only after that. Karla Toomer welcomed everyone on behalf of the Cokeville Miracle Foundation. Charlotte Freeman welcomed everyone on behalf of the Cokeville Historical Society. It was mentioned that there had never been such great attendance at a Cokeville Historical Society meeting before!
The presentation really explained what the Wyoming State Library was trying to do. They have many old Wyoming newspapers indexed. They are currently search-able by any term. However, when browsing, not everything has a title, a page number, or a volume number. Also, there are some errors, articles listed that should just be included as part of a page, not singled out. They had many interesting stories. It ended at 12:55.
People were thanked for coming. Mrs. Boughton explained that Cokeville was receiving much of the training money and no more is currently available but she encouraged those still interested that hadn't received a training slot to tell Mrs. Kinney of their interest and she would keep a list.
All those that had been fortunate enough to register on-line for one of the training slots before they filled were asked to stay and pick up their training ticket. Anyone who had been told they were on a waiting or substitute list were told they could stay until the end to see if anyone had changed their minds. A few people stuck it out until everyone had picked up their training times and some got in on a training session. Not everyone in attendance was able to but hopefully they will in the future. WSL said they have lots of work to do!
Upstairs, the chamber room was filling up quickly by 12:45. more chairs were added along the wall by 1:00 and it was standing room only after that. Karla Toomer welcomed everyone on behalf of the Cokeville Miracle Foundation. Charlotte Freeman welcomed everyone on behalf of the Cokeville Historical Society. It was mentioned that there had never been such great attendance at a Cokeville Historical Society meeting before!
The presentation really explained what the Wyoming State Library was trying to do. They have many old Wyoming newspapers indexed. They are currently search-able by any term. However, when browsing, not everything has a title, a page number, or a volume number. Also, there are some errors, articles listed that should just be included as part of a page, not singled out. They had many interesting stories. It ended at 12:55.
People were thanked for coming. Mrs. Boughton explained that Cokeville was receiving much of the training money and no more is currently available but she encouraged those still interested that hadn't received a training slot to tell Mrs. Kinney of their interest and she would keep a list.
All those that had been fortunate enough to register on-line for one of the training slots before they filled were asked to stay and pick up their training ticket. Anyone who had been told they were on a waiting or substitute list were told they could stay until the end to see if anyone had changed their minds. A few people stuck it out until everyone had picked up their training times and some got in on a training session. Not everyone in attendance was able to but hopefully they will in the future. WSL said they have lots of work to do!
Friday, August 08, 2008
A Personal Note From Karla regarding WSL - PART 2 of 4
this post is part 2 of 4...
The answer I received was "yes", this opportunity is for many that meet certain requirements and have skills necessary for this type of job. Of course with Wyoming dollars, preference is for Wyoming residents.
Being an officer of the Cokeville Historical Society and knowing that the Wyoming State Library would come to Cokeville at the request of the Cokeville Historical Society, I approached the president, Charlotte Freeman, about the idea and she was excited to host the event. I have recently been elected to be the new chairman of the Cokeville Miracle Foundation and one of our mission statements is to help improve the lives of citizen's of Cokeville. This job certainly fit that! Together, Charlotte and I, after talking to our respective boards, decided the Cokeville Historical Society and the Cokeville Miracle Foundation could co-sponsor this event and highlight our wonderful little community by showing our visitors a good time! We would take them to the Minerva Teichert Invitational Art Show and really let them know how glad we are they came to our town.
The Wyoming State Librarian has been just great to work with. She has answered all our questions and been very gracious in following the time schedule we've outlined for her. I can't wait to meet her in person. (I consciously do not post her name, she doesn't need all of us calling her!)
The answer I received was "yes", this opportunity is for many that meet certain requirements and have skills necessary for this type of job. Of course with Wyoming dollars, preference is for Wyoming residents.
Being an officer of the Cokeville Historical Society and knowing that the Wyoming State Library would come to Cokeville at the request of the Cokeville Historical Society, I approached the president, Charlotte Freeman, about the idea and she was excited to host the event. I have recently been elected to be the new chairman of the Cokeville Miracle Foundation and one of our mission statements is to help improve the lives of citizen's of Cokeville. This job certainly fit that! Together, Charlotte and I, after talking to our respective boards, decided the Cokeville Historical Society and the Cokeville Miracle Foundation could co-sponsor this event and highlight our wonderful little community by showing our visitors a good time! We would take them to the Minerva Teichert Invitational Art Show and really let them know how glad we are they came to our town.
The Wyoming State Librarian has been just great to work with. She has answered all our questions and been very gracious in following the time schedule we've outlined for her. I can't wait to meet her in person. (I consciously do not post her name, she doesn't need all of us calling her!)
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Plan to attend AUGUST 14 Presentation PRIOR TO TRAINING
The Cokeville Historical Society and the Cokeville Miracle Foundation are pleased to be able to coordinate bringing the Wyoming State Librarian to Cokeville to present a special project they are working on. There is also available some part-work available for the THOSE WHO SEE THE PRESENTATION and are interested in helping and have the necessary skills. (This training is not a total job training...please be proficient at typing, reading, comprehension, internet use and computer skills). As far as I know, there is no typing test with this job, but it is an at-will contract which most likely will have an expectation of hourly output.
We, your local society and foundation members, are making the COKEVILLE TRAINING available for THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN THE PRESENTATION AND are interested in it. You may pre-register for the training if you are fairly certain you have the necessary skills and documents and you want to help and you can attend the 1-2pm presentation on August 14. We'd like to have as many people train as possible over this two day period.
The Cokeville Historical Society and Cokeville Miracle Foundation have provided on-line sign-up for pre-registration for the trainings on a first come-first serve basis. There will be very limited space for any who have not pre-registered on-line and want to train after the presentation. Not training AT THIS TIME DOES NOT automatically preclude you from future part-time work on this project...it depends on the state funding etc. so please COME TO THE PRESENTATION even if you haven't pre-registered. You may not get trained right now but other trainings may become available.
This is a SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY. To make the most of it, we are asking that people who are interested in attending the training sessions to FIRST SEE THE PRESENTATION that will be on AUGUST 14 from 1-2pm at the town hall. I know this doesn't fit everyone's schedule but that's just how it is. It is a special opportunity we are bringing in and we welcome all those that can arrange their schedules so they can MAKE THE PRESENTATION.
We ask you to first attending the PRESENTATION on AUGUST 14 from 1-2pm at the town hall so that everyone fully understands the nature of this huge project and the training that will go along with it.
Also, it will leave training time open for training, not questions and explaining again what the project will entail. COKEVILLE CLASS TIME IS LIMITED and so is Cokeville class space.
IMPORTANT: Training place will be announced at the presentation. TRAINING IS IN COKEVILLE BUT WILL NOT BE HELD AT THE TOWN HALL
We, your local society and foundation members, are making the COKEVILLE TRAINING available for THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN THE PRESENTATION AND are interested in it. You may pre-register for the training if you are fairly certain you have the necessary skills and documents and you want to help and you can attend the 1-2pm presentation on August 14. We'd like to have as many people train as possible over this two day period.
The Cokeville Historical Society and Cokeville Miracle Foundation have provided on-line sign-up for pre-registration for the trainings on a first come-first serve basis. There will be very limited space for any who have not pre-registered on-line and want to train after the presentation. Not training AT THIS TIME DOES NOT automatically preclude you from future part-time work on this project...it depends on the state funding etc. so please COME TO THE PRESENTATION even if you haven't pre-registered. You may not get trained right now but other trainings may become available.
This is a SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY. To make the most of it, we are asking that people who are interested in attending the training sessions to FIRST SEE THE PRESENTATION that will be on AUGUST 14 from 1-2pm at the town hall. I know this doesn't fit everyone's schedule but that's just how it is. It is a special opportunity we are bringing in and we welcome all those that can arrange their schedules so they can MAKE THE PRESENTATION.
We ask you to first attending the PRESENTATION on AUGUST 14 from 1-2pm at the town hall so that everyone fully understands the nature of this huge project and the training that will go along with it.
Also, it will leave training time open for training, not questions and explaining again what the project will entail. COKEVILLE CLASS TIME IS LIMITED and so is Cokeville class space.
IMPORTANT: Training place will be announced at the presentation. TRAINING IS IN COKEVILLE BUT WILL NOT BE HELD AT THE TOWN HALL
Monday, August 04, 2008
A few more anwers to questions about WSL project and job...
Here are a few more answers to commonly asked questions about the WSL pt/ job that is being blogged about on this site. You can click here to read a post called "General Information" about the WSL project and job.
You can click here to read the post called "The Details" about the WSL (Wyoming State Library) project and job.
You can click here to read the post called "The Details" about the WSL (Wyoming State Library) project and job.
YOU MUST HAVE TYPING, READING, COMPUTER SKILLS. MUST BE ABLE TO PRODUCE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, WYOMING IDENTIFICATION ETC.
They have had a wonderful response...it sounds like they might be topped out on 20hr/wk workers after the Cokeville training is complete...the Cokeville Historical Society and Cokeville Miracle Foundation are hosting the Wyoming State Library as a benefit to the Cokeville area. Other interested persons, or those interested after these dates, may need to wait for other presentations or future funding.
The other question was about annual limits on time or income. In order to keep as many 20hr/wk jobs open as possible, funding will be allocated as if contract workers (that is you...the person working) will work the full 20. Once the state's money is gone, or allocated, it will be up to the state legislature to fund more next time around, or not.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Cokeville Historical Society
Cokeville Historical Society has a website! It can be found by clicking here or typing in www.cokevillehistory.blogspot.com
New officers were elected on May 22 when the society met at noon at the Senior Citizens Center. Thanks Lowell Clark for being the 1st President of the new group from 2007-2008. Thanks also to the outgoing vice president: Dale Weston, Carol Reed, Charlotte Freeman and Charles Datyon.
Incoming Officers are:
Charlotte Freeman, President
Carol Reed, Membership
Eva Clark, Secretary/Treasurer
Karla Toomer, Public Relations/Newsletter
John Teichert, Recruitment
New Members are always welcome! Minimal membership fee includes membership in state society, state magazine and local newsletter!
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