GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER

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1 GREENE COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo Telephone: (417) August 2011 You are invited to the first conference of the Ozarks Country School Association. The Ozarks Country School Association is a community development effort coordinated out of the University of Missouri Extension office in Springfield, Mo. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in one-room schools, including current owners, former students and teachers, or local history buffs. The mission of the OCSA is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the one-room school experience in Ozarks. The goals of the organization are to work with historical and community groups,interested individuals and building owners, to raise funds and awareness to maintain historic one-room school buildings in Missouri and to develop them as community centers. This new program has a national affiliation with the Country School Association of America). The highly anticipated 2011 Historic Schools Summit will be held Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, and Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Ave., Springfield, Mo., inside Nathanael Greene and Close Parks (the same park that also houses the Gray-Campbell Farmstead). The two-day program will include a session about adding a property to a multi-property national historic nomination and the Missouri premier of a documentary, Country School: One Room, One Nation, along with other interesting speakers addressing a number of topics relevant to owners of one-room schools or people interested in the history or preservation of one-room schools. Participants will be both inspired and educated at this event. The annual 1850s Lifestyle Days at Gray-Campbell Farmstead will also be taking place in the same park. One of the goals of that group is to move Liberty School to the historic Gray-Campbell Farmstead and restore it. This document is your invitation to attend and contains the agenda and registration forms. Look at the content, complete the registration forms, and I ll look forward to seeing you in September. Sincerely, David L. Burton Civic Communication Specialist University of Missouri Extension Greene County PS: This year, if you are coming in on Thursday or staying on Sunday, we will have driving tours of the schools in Greene County printed out and available (at a price to cover our copy costs) for you to take and follow on your own. Future years, we hope to have tours organized.

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3 Historic Schools Summit Conference Made Possible by These Sponsors Facebook.com/OzarksCountrySchoolsAssociation University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in employment or programs.

4 Agenda / Program Historic School Summit Friday, Sept. 16, a.m. - Welcome and Introductions 9:10 a.m. Why Bother Saving a One-Room School? David L. Burton, civic communication specialist, MU Extension and director of the Ozarks Country School Association. 9:30 a.m. - Early Life in the Ozarks: Humor, Customs, Remedies, & Music Dr. Jim Wirth, human development specialist, University of Missouri Extension 10:30 a.m. - Break 10:45 a.m. - Legacy of the One-Room School Virginia Snyder restored Little Moore School and moved it to Snyder Music Park in Lawrence County. This former teacher will share her restoration successes, lessons learned and why it is so near-and-dear to her heart. 11:15 a.m. - Moving Liberty Norma Tolbert, chair of the Liberty School Committee in Springfield, Mo. Noon - Lunch and movie: A Desk for Billie - 57 minutes Followed by a Q&A with Dr. Billie Davis, who was the subject of this 1956 movie. Dr. Davis story shows how her experience in a one-room school helped this daughter of a migrant farm worker discover a career of teaching and service throughout the world. Lunch: Boxed lunches from Panera Bread 1:30 p.m. - Taking the Mystery out of Historic School Nominations 4 p.m. - Break Overview of Missouri Rural school study underway National Register of Historic Places Nominating rural schools to the National Register Tiffany Paterson, National Register Coordinator at the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office, Missouri Department of Natural Resources 4:15 p.m. - Working With and Inspiring Volunteers Velynda Cameron, a 4-H youth development specialist with MU Extension will provide tips and tools for getting and keeping dedicated volunteers. 5:30 p.m. - Dinner: Catered by Pasta Express 6 p.m. - Country School: One Room, One Nation Missouri premier of this 75 minute documentary Tickets for the movie only will be available to the public for $5 per person.

5 Agenda / Program Historic School Summit Saturday, Sept. 17, a.m. Annual Business meeting of OCSA members Election of board of directors / Discussion of future direction 9:15 a.m. National Insurance Study on Policies for One-room Schools David L. Burton, civic communication specialist, MU Extension 9:45 a.m. Putting Together a Tour of One-room Schools Texas County and Greene County Driving Tours. Joint presentation by Peter Maki, Top of the Ozarks RC&D and David Burton, MU Extension 10:30 a.m. - Break 10:45 a.m. - One room schools in Jasper County Helen Hunter is writing a book about the remaining schools in Jasper County, which includes the beautiful Cave Springs School. 11:45 a.m. - Lifestyle Days at Gray Campbell Farm Walk (or ride the park s solar tram) to the farmstead for lunch and self-guided tours. See demonstrations of various skills needed in 1860s southwest Missouri and tour the oldest home in Springfield. 1:45 p.m. - Fun and Success at Wooley Creek School This 1901 school is located near Cape Fair. A group of local residents restored the building and work tirelessly to maintain it. This is their inspiring story. 2:45 p.m. - Finding Schools in Ozark, Douglas and Wright Counties A group effort and grant made it possible to document the remaining one-room schools in these counties. Presentation by Peter Maki, Top of the Ozarks RC&D. 3:30 a.m. - Break 3:45 p.m. - Fundraising 101: Who Gives and How You Can Get David L. Burton, civic communication specialist, MU Extension and director of the Ozarks Country School Association. 4:15 p.m. - School Roundtable and Networking Group discussion on topics that need to be addressed, things area schools need help with and various ideas on now to approach those needs. 4:45 p.m. - Where Do We Go From Here? Video: Country Schools Association of America Grants from the Country Schools Association of America Facebook.com/OzarksCountrySchoolsAssociation

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7 Event Registration Form Our goal is to break-even on this event while also keeping program fees as low as possible. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, Sept. 12 Costs are listed as per person. One registration form needed per person attending. Copies of form can be found online at Conference Ala Cart (if you prefer to attend only one day) Friday, Sept. 16 (includes lunch) OCSA members $30 per person = $ Non-OCSA members $40 per person = $ Billie Davis luncheon ($20 per person with meal or $10 per without meal) = $ Dinner and Movie on Friday, Sept. 16: OCSA members $15 per person = $ Non-OCSA members $20 per person = $ Tickets will also be sold at the door for the movie only, at a cost of $5 per person. Attend both days for the best deal. Saturday, Sept. 17 (includes lunch): OCSA members $25 per person = $ Non-OCSA members $40 per person = $ Discount by registering for entire conference OCSA members $50 per person = $ Non-OCSA members $75 per person = $ Total enclosed Save more by becoming a member of the Ozarks Country School Association prior to conference. Registration Deadline: Monday, Sept. 12 Historic School Summit Event Registration (one form needed per attendee) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: TELEPHONE: I have enclosed an additional amount as a donation in support of this and future OCSA events. Please make checks payable to: MU Extension Greene County Memo: Ozarks Schools Assn., 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo Tel: (417) * at burtond@missouri.edu

8 Traveling to the Botanical Center The Historic Schools Summit will be held at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, located in Nathanael Greene Park, at 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo From Branson: Take US-65 N toward Springfield. Take the US-60 W/ James River Frwy/US-65 BUS exit. Take exit S Kansas Expy/ MO-13 N. Turn left at W Battlefield Rd. Turn right at S Farm Rd 137/ S Scenic Ave. The Gardens are on the Right. From Tulsa: Take exit 72 for MO-266/I-44 Loop/Chestnut Expy. Turn right at W Chestnut Expy. Turn Right at NW Bypass. Continue onto US-160 E/S w Bypass. Turn right on S Farm Rd 137/S Scenic Ave. Entrance on the Left. From Kansas City: Take MO-13 S into Springfield. Turn right at W Sunshine St. Turn Left at S Farm Rd 137/S Scenic Ave. The gardens are on the Left. From St. Louis: Take I-44 W to Springfield. Take exit 75 for US-160. Take the 1st left onto US -160 E. turn left at MO 413/ W Sunshine St. Turn right on S Farm Rd 137/ S Scenic Ave. The gardens are on the Left. We have not reserved blocks of rooms at area hotels so if you intend to stay overnight in Springfield, we recommend you reserve your room early at one of these nearby hotels. Candlewood Suites 1035 East Republic Road, Springfield, MO (417) Sleep Inn Cnr. S. Campbell & Hwy. 60, 233 El Camino Alto, Springfield, MO (417) Quality Inn & Suites Chesterfield Village 3930 South Overland Avenue, Springfield, MO (417) N

9 MEMBERSHIP FORM Ozarks Country School Association The Ozarks Country School Association was established by David Burton, civic communication specialist at the University of Missouri Extension office in Springfield, Mo., in the fall of It was the fulfillment of an idea that started in 2000 when he wrote the book, A History of Rural Schools in Greene County, Mo. The mission of the OCSA is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the one-room school experience in Ozarks. The goal of the organization is to work with historical and community groups as well as interested individuals and building owners to raise funds and awareness to maintain historic one-room school buildings left in southwest Missouri and to develop them as community centers. Ozarks Country School Association The Ozarks Country School Association distributes a quarterly newsletter to members and hosts an annual conference (which members can attend at a discount). Members are able to vote on OCSA business and hold office. Membership fees cover costs associated with the local organization and educational events related to the OCSA. Membership will result in a fee reduction for the Historic Schools Summit. However, please remember that membership registration is separate from registration for the schools summit. MEMBERSHIP FORM Annual membership $20 Donations also accepted: I am donating an additional amount toward the group s mission. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: TELEPHONE: Areas of interest as they relate to schools (check all that apply) Museum Reenactment Research Local history Oral history Teaching Books Videos/Websites Rural tourism Preservation Other Please make checks payable to: MU Extension Greene County Memo: Ozarks Schools Assn. Mail them to: Greene County Extension Center 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Springfield, Mo Tel: (417)

10 Please make checks payable to: MU Extension Greene County Memo: Ozarks Schools Assn. Mail them to: Greene County Extension Center 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo Tel: (417) Current Membership Steve Bodenhamer Ramona Burton Donna Logan Glenda Myers Dana Randall Norma Tolbert Norma Stillings Norval & JoAnn Brown Loretta Jackson Velynda Cameron Joyce McMurtrey Mike Collins Wooley Creek School Taberville Community Center c/o Anita Evans, Treas. Cynthia W. Anderson Billie Davis Jay Chism Regional Director David Eslick Greene Cnt History Museum Gary Funk Scott Fielder Missouri State University Francie & Bob Schoeller Virginia Synder Patti Hudgins Schuyler Community Center Molly Faulkner Vera Chandler Danette Proctor Carolyn Gardenhire Locust Prairie Ext. Club