The Next Board Meeting . . .
. . . will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Center in conjunction with our
Historic Preservation events. The caretta, built by Gary Williams with Foundation funding, will be dedated about noon, followed
by lunch for all Board members and Volunteers in attendance. The Board meeting will commence immediately after lunch.
Minutes
of the last meeting, and agenda for the above meeting, will be emailed to all board members prior to the meeting. Please email
the president if you have any items to add to the agenda.
Our Charter . . .
The Foundation supports the activities and educational efforts of El Camino Real International Heritage Center.
The
Foundation is a non-profit organization consisting of members, volunteers,
and a board of directors committed to the preservation
of the trail, support the
outreach and educational efforts of the monument, and to share with all the
history and heritage
of El Camino Real.
Some of the activities supported and funded by The Foundation
include:
* Special events and activities
at the Center (Spring Fiesta, Dia del Nino,
Historic Forts Day, Hispanic Heritage Celebration, etc.)
* Operation
of the Gift Shop at the Center
* Book signings, art shows, traveling exhibits, storytellers, etc. associated with the trail
* Financial assistance to schools and teachers for group tours and associated activities
* Period reenactments, Hispanic heritage
activities, workshops
* Advertising for special events and other activities, and coordination with local tourist bureaus
* Support of this website
Somehow, we didn't get photos of Foundation members Kay and Paul, and the Center Manager, Ranger Claudia, at the booth
