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Subject: Re: [OHGREENE-L] Fw: ARCHIVES/LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 13:52:19 -0400


I would suggest you write the governor, and other high office officials -
so they will see for themselves that the OHS library is used by more than
a few Ohioans! - ESPECIALLY Govenor Taft - he's big on tourism ....

On Sat, 10 May 2003 14:44:16 -0700 "jajranch" <> writes:
> ...and what may we do to help? I am referring to those of us who are
> not
> residents of Ohio, but have family lineage rooted in the early
> days-as well
> as the present- in beautiful state of Ohio. I for one, depend on
> the
> wonderful genealogical help and available facilities offered to so
> many of
> us, whose ancestors helped settle Ohio. We are Ohio proud and
> appreciate
> these services. Again, what can we do to help? Thank you, Judith
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 10:30 AM
> Subject: [OHGREENE-L] Fw: ARCHIVES/LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
>
>
> > > As a patron of our Archives/Library, the Ohio Historical Society
> needs
> > > your help.
> > >
> > > Vital OHS programs and services that you enjoy, (including
> > > archives/library services and reading room open hours,) are
> likely to
> > be
> > > severely cut or eliminated due to budget cuts by the Ohio
> General
> > > Assembly.
> > >
> > > Here's the situation:
> > >
> > > * State funding for basic OHS services has been reduced
> > significantly
> > > over the last three years. Today, OHS is receiving $2.4 million
> less
> > per
> > > year than was originally allocated in 2001.
> > >
> > > * The Society has made reductions in its workforce,
> increased
> > fees and
> > > used one-time monies that are no longer available to continue
> its
> > > operations during this period of state cuts. Further, demand
> has
> > > increased for history services due in part to capital
> improvements at
> > > Adena and Fort Meigs and because of increased awareness of the
> state's
> > > history as a result of bicentennial-year celebrations.
> > >
> > > * Unless the Society receives additional state funding in
> the
> > upcoming
> > > two-year budget (beginning July 1, 2003), OHS will be forced to
> curtail
> > core programs and services:
> > >
> > > * Historic sites and museums will be closed
> > > * Archives and library services (in the library reading
> room and
> > via
> > > the Internet) will be sharply reduced or eliminated)
> > > * Documentation of the state's history will be limited
> > > * Assistance to local historical organizations and
> historic
> > > preservation efforts will be greatly reduced
> > > * Educational programs for teachers, students, families
> and
> > life-long
> > > learners will be curtailed
> > >
> > > OHS is requesting a total annual state operating request of
> $17.68
> > million
> > > in order to maintain current programs and services - which
> includes $4
> > > million more per year than was recommended in the House version
> of the
> > > budget. The fate of the Society's future rests with the Ohio
> Senate,
> > > which is expected to pass a budget in early June.
> > >
> > > Here's where we need your help.
> > >
> > > Friends of the Ohio Historical Society (like yourself) are urged
> to ACT
> > > NOW in an attempt to restore critical funding to the Society -
> funding
> > > that will enable the organization to continue to provide access
> to
> > > programs, services and sites.
> > >
> > > We're asking you to contact your elected representatives and
> urge
> > > increased support for the Society. Our website
> (www.ohiohistory.org)
> > has
> > > detailed information on the budget
> > > (<http://www.ohiohistory.org/about/budget.html>;) and its
> ramifications.
> > > You can find the address, phone number and e-mail address of
> your own
> > > legislator on this web site
> (<http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/>;).
> > Your
> > > brief message may include some of the following ideas:
> > > * I'm a resident of your district and support additional
> funding
> > for
> > > the Ohio Historical Society.
> > > * I've been a patron of the Society for ____ years.
> > > * Important history programs and services that are
> important to
> > me are
> > > threatened unless state funding for the society is increased
> > > significantly.
> > > The Society needs $4 million more than the Ohio House of
> > Representatives
> > > recommended in its version of the budget to maintain all of its
> > statewide
> > > history services. In addition to contacting your own
> legislators, the
> > > following list contains contact information for key leaders in
> the
> > budget
> > > process. They will be deciding the budget, and we urge you to
> contact
> > > them as well.
> > >
> > > GOVERNOR
> > > Bob Taft
> > > State House, Columbus, OH 43215
> > > (614) 466-3555
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > > SENATE PRESIDENT
> > > Doug White
> > > State House, Columbus, OH 43215
> > > 614/466-8082
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > > SPEAKER LARRY HOUSEHOLDER
> > > Ohio House of Representatives
> > > 77 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
> > > (614) 466-2500
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > > SENATE FINANCE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE
> > > State House, Columbus, OH 43215
> > >
> > > Bill Harris, Chairman
> > > 614/466-8086
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > John Carey, Vice Chairman
> > > 614/466-8156
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Ron Amstutz
> > > 614/466-7505
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > James Carnes
> > > 614/466-8076
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Louis Blessing
> > > 614/466-8068
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Randy Gardner
> > > 614/466-8060
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Jay Hottinger
> > > 614/466-5838
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeff Jacobson
> > > 614/466-4538
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > David Goodman
> > > 614/466-8064
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Eric Fingerhut, Ranking Minority Member
> > > 614/466-4583
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > > Mark Mallory
> > > 614/466-5980
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Ray Miller
> > > 614/466-5131
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > CJ Prentiss
> > > 614/466-4857
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FINANCE
> > > AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
> > > 77 South High Street
> > > Columbus, OH 43215
> > >
> > > Chuck Calvert, Chairman
> > > (614) 466-8140
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > > Jim Hoops, Vice Chairman
> > > (614) 466-3760
> > > mailto:
> > >
> > >
> > > Your continued support of the Ohio Historical Society is
> greatly
> > > appreciated. Thank you for assisting us in this critical time.
> >
> >
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Penny Thomas
Whitehall, Ohio


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