July 2011
Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy
In This Issue
9/11 & 11/11
Taste of the Arts
Spirits in October
YCs & Internships
Donate, Join, or Volunteer
Quick Links

A New Way to Give

CFCG logo The Conservancy has established a fund at the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. at which we are able to accept tax deductible donations for the long-term preservation of Riverside Cemetery.

 

Honoring those who serve 

9/11 & Veterans Day 

  Wreath Veterans Day 2008

Save the dates for our first annual 9/11 Commemoration & fourth annual Veterans Day Commemoration  at Riverside Cemetery.

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Have a cool time in this hot town on August 13 at the Terminal Station...
Taste of the Arts: The Producers
 Honoring our contributors

 Saturday, August 13th 

7:00 pm at The Terminal Station 

 

Cecil R. Coke, Jr., President of Riverside Cemetery is our honoree at Taste of the Arts 2011. During Cecil's 37-year tenure at the helm, he has modernized the ship from an antiquated vessel with handwritten records and swing blade grass cutters to a sleek, modern ultra- voyager with state of the art electronic data storage and a repository and purveyor of arts, history and 123 acres of green space along the Ocmulgee. You are invited to make a donation in his honor by clicking here.   

 

 Presented by Macon Arts Alliance and sponsored by Capital City Bank, this year's Taste of the Arts promises a festive time for all and an opportunity to support over 50 local arts and culture organizations!  

Celebrity chefs compete with their best sweet and savory creations, which attendees enjoy sampling along with drinks, music and a silent auction.

    

Last year, celebrity chef Tom Moody, HRCC Board Chairman, served up Royall & Humphreysdelectable chocolate candy tombstones. This year, our celebrity chefs are spirits Solomon Humphreys, a 19th century free person of color (channeled by Harold Goodridge, business editor for The Telegraph) & 19th century travel writer Anne Royalls (channeled by Liz Fabian, online journalist for The Telegraph & broadcast journalist for News Talk Central, Fox 24).    

 

Admission is $40. Purchase tickets now to support the Macon Arts Alliance and its work in 12 Middle Georgia Counties and to have a cool time on a hot summer night! For more info, call 478-743-6940.

 

Spirits in October
Putting a human face on history

 

Spirits in October logo Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 20, 21 & 22. Click here for details! 

 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Actors/actresses
  • Tour guides/docents
  • Hosts/hostesses
  • Photographers
  • Behind-the-Scenes volunteers 

Interested in volunteering or for more info, check-out the event page on Facebook, email or call 478-742-5328 NOW!  

 

Other Ways to Get Involved
Young Conservators & Internships

YCs

The Young Conservators is a dynamic group of adult supporters ages 25 - 35. At their last meeting, Jon Lewis stepped up to assume leadership of the YCs, and three YCs offered to be put in nomination to serve on the HRCC Board of Directors. The YCs are currently working with Suzanne Doonan on Spirits in October, Other projects include tours, books, and 5k runs. Click here to read the minutes from the last meeting. 

 

The Conservancy also has internship opportunities available. This summer, John Kabue, a recent graduate of Mercer University, has been been working with the HRCC as an intern. He has been spending a few hours each day helping the HRCC with computer work (Excel, Word, etc.), mailings, and the membership drive. Click here to read the Internship Job Descriptions. 

 

If you are interested in becoming involved in either of these capacities, please email or call 478-742-5328. 

We Need Your Support:
Donate, Join, or Volunteer

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The Conservancy exists to preserve, to enhance and to share the beauty and history of Riverside Cemetery for the benefit of future generations. Join our efforts and enjoy our public programs!

 

In addition, the Conservancy builds endowments to secure the long-term stability of the cemetery. We received a 501 (C) 3 non-profit designation from the IRS in December of 2005. All donations are tax deductible.

 

You can become a member of the Historic Riverside Cemetery

Conservancy by purchasing an annual membership at any of the

following levels:

  • Student Supporter.....................$10
  • Individual....................................$25
  • Dual/Family.................................$40
  • Gingko Gardener..........................$100
  • Earthwork Angel.........................$250
  • Gate House Guardian...................$500
  • Ascending Advocate....................$1,000
  • Calvert Vaux Society....................$5,000
Each level offers different benefits, but all levels offer the benefit of knowing that your continued support will help preserve one of the community's most treasured landmarks!

 

Fill out the membership form & mail to HRCC to become a member today!

 

CFCG logo Additionally, the Conservancy has established a fund at the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. at which we are able to accept tax deductible donations for the long-term preservation of Riverside Cemetery

 

Contact us at (478) 742-5328 for more information.