tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49234436964067163192012-01-07T11:37:54.687-06:00The Friends of Homestead is a 501(c)(3) Organization. Traditionally all funds/property donated go directly towards park specific programs. Our organization spends less than 2% annually on administrative costs. Thus any donation you contribute will make a difference.Friends of Homestead National Monument of Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01997577932434977512noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923443696406716319.post-40714408293193254522012-01-07T11:37:00.000-06:002012-01-07T11:37:54.704-06:00

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument thank the readers of the Homestead Congress blog for their continued support. As of this writing there have been over 55,000 hits to our educational postings on the purpose of the Homestead Act and its many fascinating stories. Readers range from Beatrice, Nebraska, hometown of the Monument, to both the east and west coasts of the United States, as well

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Through grants and the Opal Shum bequest, the Friends of Homestead National Monument of America purchased 140 acres of cropland located south of and contiguous with the monument. This created an opportunity to support landscape and habitat in the park, including the oldest restored tall grass prairie in the region. By Jesse BolliReprinted with permission from HTLN Weather Vane In spring of 2009,

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Dear Friends: Next year we will be commemorating a story we know very well, a story that covers 270 million acres, is tied to 93 million Americans, spanned 123 years and is directly tied to the development of the largest agriculture superpower in the history of the World! In 2012 our Nation will observe the 150th Anniversary -- in what has been said is one of the most significant laws ever

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Homestead National Monument of America recognized its volunteers on Sunday, September 25, 2011.  Over 550 volunteers provided 17,000 plus hours of service in the last year.  Five people provided over 500 hours; 22 provided over 100 hours; 32 provided over 50 hours; and 54 provided over 20 hours. Each year one person is recognized as the Volunteer of the Year based on the most impact to the park

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Diane Vicars and Jerry Davison The Friends of Homestead National Monument of America recognized the talent and time contributions of two members, Jerry Davison and Don Weldon on January 17, 2011. Newly elected president Diane Vicars presented wall plaques commemorating their commitment to the group and to the Monument. As past president Laureen Riedesel noted, Jerry Davison had a true vision

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument are proud to sponsor the photographic exhibit Remembering Our Fallen. This exhibition, featuring photographs of Nebraska and western Iowa armed forces members killed during service in Iraq and Afghanistan can be experienced at the Monument's Education Center from February 19 through February 27, 2011. The Remembering Our Fallen photo exhibit, assembled

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument appreciate the generous gifts of the 2010 Participants of the “160 Acres-160 Dollars program.” Each gift of $160 or more is used to support activities that told the homesteading story. The Participants gifts are commemorated on the Levels of Giving Recognition Board at the entrance of the Homestead National Monument Heritage Center. These recognition

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument thank the readers of the Homestead Congress blog for their continued support. As of this writing there have been over 30,000 hits to our educational postings on the purpose of the Homestead Act and its many fascinating stories. Readers range from Beatrice, Nebraska, hometown of the Monument, to both the east and west coasts of the United States, as well

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Diane Vicars: President Friends BoardBeatrice Community Hospital and Health Centerhttp://www.beatricecommunityhospital.com/Laureen Riedesel: Vice-President Friends BoardBeatrice Public Library http://www.beatrice.ne.gov/library/index.html Renee BauerRural Comprehensive Care Networkhttp://www.rccn.info/ Ross BaumanRetired CEO of BAS Dennis Carmichael Vicky Cowan: Secretary Friends Board

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument were shown how much their volunteer efforts are appreciated at the 2010 Volunteer Recognition Reception.  On September 19 volunteers and their families gathered at the Education Center to applaud the contributions of 647 volunteers. From October 1, 2009 to September 3, 2010 volunteers donated over 15,000 hours. The national independent sector values

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Leadership is about taking responsibility for community and driving it forward. Members of the community who have the ability to lead are especially appreciated today; please consider supporting the Homestead Innovation Congress with your contribution. Your gift of $160 will support activities that will continue to tell the homesteading story. Your gift to the 160 Acres-160 Dollars campaign

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Visitors, fans, and supporters of Homestead National Monument of America can help the park by voting online for “America’s Favorite Park.” Vote at http://www.livepositively.com/ before August 31. There is no limit on the number of times you can vote. Why should we vote? A vote for Homestead will show your pride and support of Homestead National Monument of America. Furthermore, it just might

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument appreciated the generous gifts of the 2009 Charter Participants of the “160 Acres-160 Dollars program.” Each gift of $160 or more was used to support activities that told the homesteading story. The Charter Participants gifts were commemorated on the Levels of Giving Recognition Board at the entrance of the Homestead National Monument Heritage Center.

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument support the following bills introduced by Representative Jeff Fortenberry: H.R.112  Introduced 1/6/2009                                        . -                                             Title: Homestead National Monument of America Boundary Expansion Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation or by purchase with donated

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Donations, memorials, gifts and bequests allow the Homestead Monument to grow and develop in ways that will promote the long term care of the Monument while sharing the legacy of America’s Homesteading History. In addition to planned giving, there is now a program to recognize various levels of continued giving. The first level of recognition is when the continuing gift total reaches $100. As

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Grain elevators have documented man's contribution to the prairie landscape since the mid 19th Century and symbolize how many homesteaders overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to feed their families and the country. Friends of Homestead National Monument of America are pleased to be a sponsor of Landmarks in a Sea of Grass on display at Homestead National Monument of America's Education Center

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The Friends of Homestead National Monument thank the readers of the Homestead Congress blog for their continued support. As of this writing there have been over 12,000 hits to our educational postings on the purpose of the Homestead Act and its many fascinating stories. Readers range from Beatrice, Nebraska, hometown of the Monument, to both the east and west coasts of the United States, as well

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At the annual board meeting, held November 30, 2009, The Friends of Homestead recognized and thanked Darin Baehr for his six years of service as treasurer (2003 – 2009). In other business the Board approved new members Tamara Weers, as treasurer, and Jim Stanosheck. Don Weldon, Laureen Riedesel, and Vicky Cowan were approved to continue in their respective offices. The next annual meeting is

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Governing Board Friends of Homestead National Monument of America Dr. Don Weldon: President Friends Board Laureen Riedesel: Vice-President Friends Board Beatrice Public Library http://www.beatrice.ne.gov/library/index.html Renee Bauer Rural Comprehensive Care Network http://www.rccn.info/ Ross Bauman Retired CEO of BAS Dennis Carmichael Vicky Cowan: Secretary Friends Board Jerry

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Dan Freeman Jaffe and Kansas City jazz musicians Mike Ning, keyboard, and Victor Perelmuter, drums, entertained the new Charter Participants of the Homestead Innovation Congress Saturday, October 10, 2009. Jaffe’s poetry and the jazz combo honored homesteaders past and present with a five part blues movement that embodied the journey of homesteaders from the late eighteen-eighties to today. The

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Governing Board Friends of Homestead National Monument of America Dr. Don Weldon: President Friends Board Laureen Riedesel: Vice-President Friends Board Beatrice Public Library http://www.beatrice.ne.gov/library/index.html Renee Bauer Rural Comprehensive Care Network http://www.rccn.info/ Ross Bauman Retired CEO of BAS Dennis Carmichael Vicky Cowan:  Secretary Friends Board Jerry

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The Homestead Act of 1862 gave people an opportunity to own 160 acres of land. Now, a new program is under way to give people a chance to support the Homestead National Monument of America, a National Parks Service site, with a gift of $160 that will support activities that will continue to tell the homesteading story. “It will provide a sustaining source of funds for ongoing projects and

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Young adults from the Beatrice area seeking new challenges may find just what they are looking for with Venture Crew 82.  Venture Crew 82 is for young men or women ages 16 to 21 who enjoy socializing, camping, travel and educational opportunities and are interested in high adventure and electronic communication with other National Parks.  This program brings together the resources of the

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In 1934, a group of citizens from Gage and nearby counties organized themselves as the National Homestead Park Association. Their purpose was to lobby Congress for establishment of a national park commemorating the Homestead Act. As a result, Homestead National Monument of America was established in 1936. In 1994, another group of citizens joined to form the Friends of Homestead in support of the

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