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Dear Fort Ross Cultural Heritage Day 2009 Volunteers and Helpers!
On behalf of all of us at Fort Ross, we would like to thank each and every
one of you for all your good work during CHD 2009! As you know, CHD
wouldn’t exist without you! During the busy day of CHD, we seldom have the
opportunity to visit as much with all of you as we’d like, nonetheless, you
do continue to impress us, and all our visitors, with your skills,
knowledge, enthusiasm and enduring energy! “Bolshoye spasibo”! Big thank
you, to one and all!
Overall this year’s CHD went smoothly, with visitation estimated at
approximately 1500 visitors, despite the disappointment of the last minute
cancellation by Slavyanka. Kedry, as usual, faithfully delivered
traditional Russian song, dance and more. And our numerous other tireless
and talented volunteers demonstrated historic firearms, crafts and much
more. And thanks to the initiative and drive of new invaluable volunteers,
our raffle and silent auction brought in some much needed funds. And an
extra big thanks to those of you (you know who you are) who helped us set-up
before, and clean-up after, the big day!
Thanks
for filling out our volunteer forms. And some of you completed our CHD
Survey, sharing your good ideas and specific suggestions, so our future CHD's
will be even better. If you haven't done so yet, please take the time to
complete the attached survey. Thank you.
For those of us who work here, know that our memories of CHD 2009 will stay
with us, animating and bringing breath and life to our Fort Ross for months
to come!
Hope to see you at Harvest Festival, October 17th!
News from our 'official photographer' - Patrick Wilkes - As the last-minute “official” event photographer, I had a wonderful time meeting and speaking with each of you. Following are the links to photos which I have uploaded to my Facebook profile photo albums. You do not need to be on Facebook to view them, but I would welcome any and all of you as Facebook friends – if you are so inclined:
Fort Ross Community Heritage Day - Flag Raising
<http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=292525&id=509510598&l=3749a3a73d>
Fort Ross Community Heritage Day Photos - General
<http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=292527&id=509510598&l=fb6f652c6e>
Fort Ross Community Heritage Day - Volunteers
<http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=292651&id=509510598&l=13b42478b9>
If you would like me to email you an individual JPEG or Canon RAW format
photo, I will do so at no charge. If you would like a print, I am glad to do
so but would request a donation to cover my paper and ink costs and standard
US Mail postage and handling ($15 per 5X7 $20 per 8X10 – on archival paper)
– with the balance to go to the State Park kitty. If you can’t afford that,
let me know and we’ll work it out.
I know that I missed some names (and maybe transposed a couple), so feel
free to tag or correct any photos posted.
Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
Patrick Wilkes
1072 Camino Coronado
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-1704 home
(707) 583-4567 mobile