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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Happy Friday local historians & OAHSM members,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>deadline</span></b> for nominations
for <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>OAHSM’s Outstanding Achievement
Awards</span></b> is <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>August 1</span></u></b>! 
Is there an outstanding local history project that deserves statewide
recognition?  Is there an exceptional person whose long record of “above
and beyond” service to your historical society is an example to us all? 
Recognize that successful project or honor that wonderful person by submitting Outstanding
Achievement Award nomination.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The awards nomination form was mailed around the time of this spring’s
OAHSM regional meetings.  If you need another copy, find it attached here
as a PDF or pasted below in the body of this email.  <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>(Note on the PDF: the form is complete, but the
second page is inexplicably blank)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Outstanding Achievement Award winners will be announced in September
and awardees will be honored at OAHSM’s annual awards luncheon on <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Saturday, October 2</span></b>.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The awards luncheon is the <i><span style='font-style:italic'>second</span></i>
day of OAHSM’s annual meeting and conference, <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>October 1 - 2</span></b> at the Embassy Suites hotel in <st1:City w:st="on">Dublin</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State>—located conveniently off <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Columbus</st1:place></st1:City>’s I-270 outer
belt.  <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>Save the dates and plan to
attend both days of OAHSM’s annual meeting!</span></u></b>  Look for
information about the annual meeting in additional emails and in the annual
meeting brochure, arriving in your mailbox in early August.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Any questions?  Please don’t hesitate to ask!  Thanks. –remember,
text of awards brochure is pasted below<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Andy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><em><b><i><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Andy Verhoff, Local
History Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></em></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Local History Office</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=3
  color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Ohio</span></font></st1:place></st1:State><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> Historical Society<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><font size=3
  color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>1982
  Velma Ave.</span></font></st1:Street></st1:address><font color=black><span
style='color:black'>, <st1:City w:st="on">Columbus</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">OH</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">43211</st1:PostalCode><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>614.297.2341  Toll-free: 
800.858.6878<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a href="http://www.ohiohistory.org/"><font
color=black><span style='color:black'>www.ohiohistory.org</span></font></a> / <a
href="http://www.oahsm.org"><font color=black><span style='color:black'>www.oahsm.org</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <img border=0 width=177 height=177 id="_x0000_i1025"
src="cid:image001.jpg@01CB1466.D042CE90"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=6 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:28.5pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>2010 Outstanding Achievement Awards</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Tahoma-Bold;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Since 1960, the Ohio Association of Historical Societies
&Museums (OAHSM), in partnership with the Ohio Historical Society, has led
the state in recognizing excellent projects, programs, and publications produced
by <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:State>’s
historical societies, museums, and related organizations and the individuals who
make them happen. Submit your nominations so others can know about your
achievements.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>General Rules<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>All
     nominations must pertain to <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:State>
     state, regional, or local history.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Any person or
     project nominated is eligible for the program; however, the nominator
     (person or group) must be a member of the Ohio Association of Historical
     Societies & Museums.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Ohio Association
     of Historical Societies &Museums members may nominate their own
     projects.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Submitted
     materials become the property of the Ohio Association of Historical
     Societies & Museums unless return is requested and a self-addressed
     stamped envelope is provided.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Nominations
     may be described or reviewed in the Ohio Association of Historical
     Societies & Museums newsletter, </span></font><i><font
     face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
     font-style:italic'>The Local Historian</span></font></i><font
     face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>,
     without specific permission.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Each
     nomination must be presented in a three-ring binder indexed into sections
     titled: Nomination Form, Description of Project, Budget, Letters of
     Support, and Publicity.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>The nomination
     form and necessary supporting materials must reach the Ohio Historical
     Society’s Local History Office </span></font><b><font size=2
     face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
     font-weight:bold'>no later than August 1, 2010</span></font></b><font
     face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>.
     The mailing address can be found on the nomination form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>The Ohio Association
     of Historical Societies & Museums does not assume responsibility for
     nominations lost or delayed in transit.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Process<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Soon after the
     deadline, a group of reviewers will evaluate the nominations. It is
     anticipated that the review will be completed by August and award
     recipients announced by the end of the month. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>The awards
     will be presented at the Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums
     Awards program, which will be held in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
      w:st="on">Columbus</st1:place></st1:City> on Saturday, October 2, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>The recipients
     or their representatives should attend to accept the award. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>A display of
     award projects will be set up at the program.</span></font><font
     face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-family:Tahoma-Bold'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=6 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>OAHSM Outstanding Achievement Awards Categories<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Awards are presented in two categories: Individual Achievement and
History Outreach.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=5 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Individual Achievement Awards </span></font></b><font
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:State>’s historical
societies or history museums or to the understanding and appreciation of state
or local history. Nominees must meet the following criteria:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Be involved in
     a historical society, museum, or related organization for at least five
     years.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Demonstrate
     activity and excellence in more than one area of the organization’s
     operations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>If involved in
     teaching, demonstrate creativity in teaching methods and expertise in
     local and state history.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Support Material<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Nominations must be accompanied by letters of recommendation for
the award, and, for publicity purposes, one or more color or black-and-white
photographs. Support material is very important. The review panel needs news
clippings, activity information, lesson plans, publicity, and other material to
help them gain a clear picture of the nominee’s contributions to local
history, historical organizations, or teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=5 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>History Outreach Awards<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>History Outreach Awards recognize outstanding projects, including
public programs, exhibits, and media and publications, that have educational
content, have contributed to promotion and understanding of local and state
history, and have had an impact on the community. At least one History Outreach
Award will be given to an organization with a budget above $25,000 and one to
an organization with a budget below $25,000.Nominations will be accepted for
projects in the following categories:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Public Programming<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>These include school programs, audio-visual programs, workshops,
tours, and lectures. Programs will be judged on the basis of
historical/educational value and on their technical aspects. A description and
visual evidence of the program should be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Media and Publications<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>This is a broad category that includes local and regional history
publications in the form of books or journals, brochures, websites,
newsletters, fundraising material, calendars, and posters. Nominations must demonstrate
that the publication accomplished its goal, reached its intended audience,
and/or promoted a greater interest in history. Style, creativity, and content
will be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Exhibits/Displays<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Exhibits will be judged on the basis of historical significance,
accuracy, aesthetics, organization, and understandable narrative. Please
include a physical description of the exhibit, a brief excerpt from the exhibit
script, and sample labels.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Support Material<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>For all projects nominated for History Outreach Awards, please
include:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Detailed
     budget with itemized expenses. These costs may include, but are not
     limited to, salaries, in-kind expenses (outside institution or individual
     volunteer costs), postage, supplies, printing, construction costs,
     equipment, refreshments, transportation, and rentals. </span></font><b><font
     size=2 face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
     font-weight:bold'>Nominations will not be considered without a budget</span></font></b><font
     face=Tahoma><span style='font-family:Tahoma'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Copies of
     publicity: press releases, articles, and photographs of the project and
     public who participated in the event.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Letters of
     support from people who thought that the project provided a real service
     to the community.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;text-autospace:
     none'><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
     style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman'>Brief
     narrative about the people involved in creating or implementing the
     project.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Assistance<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Have questions about the awards program or need assistance in
preparing a nomination? Contact: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
 w:st="on"><b><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:
  11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Ohio</span></font></b></st1:place></st1:State><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Tahoma-Bold;color:black;font-weight:bold'> Association of Historical Societies
& Museums <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>c/o <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:State>
Historical Society Local History Office<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
 w:st="on"><font size=3 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
  style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'>1982
  Velma Avenue</span></font></st1:Street><font color=black
 face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
 color:black'>, <st1:City w:st="on">Columbus</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State>
 <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">43211-2497</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:address><font
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>ph: 1-800-858-6878 / 614-297-2340 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>fx: 614-297-2233<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'>oahsm@ohiohistory.org<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=5 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=5 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>2010 Outstanding Achievement Awards Nomination
Form<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
 w:st="on"><b><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:
  11.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Ohio</span></font></b></st1:place></st1:State><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
Tahoma-Bold;color:black;font-weight:bold'> Association of Historical Societies
& Museums<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'>This form may be reproduced to make more than
one nomination<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Nomination Type </span></font><i><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'>(check one)</span></font></i><font size=2
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'>: </span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Wingdings-Regular><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Wingdings-Regular;color:black'>_ </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Individual </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Wingdings-Regular><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings-Regular;
color:black'>_ </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>History Outreach<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Organization Annual Budget Category: </span></font><font size=2
color=black face=Wingdings-Regular><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Wingdings-Regular;color:black'>_ </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Under $25,000 </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Wingdings-Regular><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings-Regular;
color:black'>_ </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Over $25,000<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Project Budget Total: $________________________________________ <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Project Date(s):______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Project Title:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Project Completed by: </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Wingdings-Regular><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings-Regular;
color:black'>_ </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Paid Staff </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Wingdings-Regular><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings-Regular;
color:black'>_ </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Volunteer Staff </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Wingdings-Regular><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings-Regular;
color:black'>_ </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Paid and Volunteer Staff<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Nominee(s):___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Organization:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Phone: E-Mail:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Name(s) of those who will accept award if this
nomination is selected:__________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Phone:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Nominator:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Phone:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>E-Mail:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Individual or organizational name(s) as it/they
should appear on award certificate if this nominee is a recipient</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:black'>:_______________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'>Please submit this form and all supporting
materials by </span></font></i><b><font size=1 color=black face=Tahoma-Bold><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;color:black;font-weight:bold'>August
1, 2010</span></font></b><i><font size=2 color=black face=Arial-ItalicMT><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial-ItalicMT;color:black;font-style:italic'>.
</span></font></i><i><font size=2 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;color:black;
font-style:italic'>Your supporting materials are important to the review
process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'>Provide enough information for proper
evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Italic><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Italic;
color:black;font-style:italic'>Please mail this form with all supporting
materials to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=1 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>2010 OAHSM Awards<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>c/o <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:State>
Historical Society<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>Local History Office<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
 w:st="on"><font size=2 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'>1982
  Velma Avenue</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2
color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
 w:st="on"><font size=2 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'>Columbus</span></font></st1:City><font
 size=2 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
 font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State>
 <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">43211-2497</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 color=black face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=5 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>About OAHSM<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black
face=PalatinoLinotype-Roman><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:PalatinoLinotype-Roman;
color:black'>The Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums
celebrates its 50th year of service in 2010! Organized in 1960 under
sponsorship of the Ohio Historical Society, OAHSM is composed of local
historical societies, historic preservation groups, history museums, archives,
libraries, and genealogical societies throughout the state involved in
collecting, preserving, and interpreting <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ohio</st1:place></st1:State>’s
history.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black
face=Tahoma-Bold><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma-Bold;
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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