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THEHISTORIC TRUSTSPRING 2020NEWSLETTERIN THIS ISSUE:LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT2THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT3-6EVENT CALENDAR6PEARSON FIELD EDUCATION CENTER 7MARSHALL LEADERSHIP AWARDS2020 SPONSORSHIPSCHAUTAUQUA SERIES LAUNCHES8-91011

THEHISTORIC TRUSTCOMMUNITY,First, I hope this message finds you and your family well and remainingsafe. Secondly, I want to assure you that we at The Historic Trust, whileworking remotely, are monitoring developments with COVID-19 andupdating our plans accordingly.With schools closed and more than 7,000 youth and families lookingto Pearson Field Education Center as a resource to deliver communityeducation programs, staff are devoted to creating and implementingnew, live streamed, inclusive educational programs.In addition to creating new creative content online, we are exploring future opportunities fornew innovative and exciting events and programs that will take place throughout Trust propertylocations once this challenging time is behind us.We realize this is a stressful time for everyone. Exercise is considered a safe method to relievestress and it is encouraged when we adhere to six-foot distance guidelines. I invite you to takea peaceful walk through the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. Spring is in the air and eachtime you walk along Officers Row we hope you experience a sense of civic pride in knowingyour generosity is making it possible.The board of directors, staff, volunteers and I join together to wish you peace and health duringthis unprecedented time. We are confident that as we work together, we will emerge stronger.Thank you for your support. It’s your partnership that allows the Trust to move creativelyand boldly into the future.Respectfully,David PearsonPresident/CEO2SPRING 2020Return to Table of Contents

THANKS TOYOUR SUPPORTTHE HISTORIC TRUST.Served over 5,000 youth,provided 5,000 in scholarships,1,700 attended free Open Saturdays andover 800 children from Title I schools and Head Start programsvisited for a field trip that connects directly to classroom learningatPEARSON FIELD EDUCATION CENTER.THE HISTORIC TRUST THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT3

Maintained the beauty and stabilityof our UNIQUE HISTORICBUILDINGS on Officers Row, WestVancouver Barracks, and Providence2020EVENTCALENDARAcademy, while simultaneouslystrengthening our community’s economicvitality by creating affordable office spacefor small businesses to grow and thrive.MAY23-24 Spring Chautauqua –Japanese Internment in WA State10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Red Cross BuildingJULY4Vancouver’s Fireworks SpectacularFort Vancouver National SiteAUGUST10-15 The Vancouver ChautauquaOFFICERS ROW ENTRIESSPRUCED UPVisitors, residents, and tenants arriving at OfficersRow via the west and north sides now have arefreshed welcome experience. The worn shakeson the faux guard shacks serving as signage at theentries were repaired early this year. ArciformLLC performed the tricky work of shinglingthe small conical roofs, and mended someother wear and tear as well. Next up: repairsto the signs on East Reserve at 5th St.and Evergreen Blvd. Of historic note, thesignage design, which dates to the late 1980srehabilitation of the site, recalls thevarious military guard shacks whichstood at the entrances to VancouverBarracks over time.69 a.m. - 8 p.m., Providence Academy/Officers Row/West BarracksSEPTEMBER11Patriot Day9 a.m., The Bandstand at Fort Vancouver19Let’s Take Flight5:30 p.m., Pearson Field Education Center24GiveMore24!Bagfest Cornhole TournamentOCTOBER23-24 Fall Chautauqua –Native Patriots/American Indiansin the U.S. Armed Forces10 a.m.–4 p.m., Red Cross BuildingSPRING 2020Return to Table of Contents

educationPEARSON FIELDEDUCATION CENTER“ASCEND”amO f f to S u m m e r CpDo you remember when something or someone made a profound impact on you?Was it a teacher, a friend, a family member? Was it a class, a chance meeting, or an event? For some kidsin our community, it was a visit to Pearson Field Education Center (PFEC). Below is a letter from Linda,a single parent of a freshman in high school.“We visited your Open Saturday event and my son’s eyes were opened tothe world of aviation. This is something I had no idea he was interestedin, but he has been talking about it for months now. Just visiting madesuch an impact on him. My hope is that learning more about aviation willhelp encourage him and provide a healthy outlet. As a single parent andteacher, I am often unable to provide these types of opportunities formy kids. Thank you for considering Cody for a scholarship.” — LindaPFEC offers three different STEM summer camp experiences each year:OFOUNDATIONS OF FLIGHT – Grades 2-4OFLIGHT IS FUN –Grades 5-7OYOUR FUTURE IN FLIGHT –Grades 8-10In an effort to extend our reach and include youthwho are not able to afford going to camp, we haveestablished full and partial scholarships for those inneed. Please help us say “YES” to anyone in needwith an interest in STEM and aviation camp! Lastyear we awarded 12 scholarships. Your generous giftwill allow us to meet or exceed that number in 2020. 25 transportation for a camper receivinga behind-the-scenes tour of PDX 50 an iFly indoor skydiving experiencefor a camper 75 a discovery flight witha flight instructor 250 a full scholarship for a primaryage camper 350 a full scholarship for a middleor high school camperLet’s help a camper “ascend” who does not otherwise have the means.Camp scholarships vitally impact a youth like Cody, who imagines a futurein flight. Your gift makes STEM education happen and turns dreams intoopportunities to aim high. Thank you for your support!THE HISTORIC TRUST PEARSON FIELD EDUCATION CENTER7Return to Table of Contents

honorThe Historic Trust honorsGEORGE C. MARSHALLLEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTSThe Historic Trust announces this year’s General George C. Marshall Leadership Awards recipients,Chase Smith (Adult Award recipient) and Grace Melbuer (Youth Award recipient). The Marshall LeadershipAward recognizes a person’s leadership potential, commitment to public service, and strength of ALLAWARDYOUTHRECIPIENTCHASE SMITHGRACE MELBUERThe 2020 Marshall Award adult recipient is ChaseSmith, a Computer Science Teacher at HeritageHigh School. Over the past few years, Chase hasorganized new clubs, joined FBLA (Future BusinessLeaders of America) as a co-advisor, supported thefootball team as a coach, videographer and databasecreator and volunteered with Girls in STEM andGirl Scouts. Overall, Chase has spent over 1,200hours volunteering his time for students in aneffort to make STEM education fun, engagingand accessible to everyone. Chase believes, “ thatfemales are underrepresented in the computer scienceindustry. I am working with young females to helpthem understand that computer science is not a“boy’s thing,” it’s a world thing. Helping them tounderstand their potential and how much the worldneeds their views, critical thinking skills, and problemsolving capabilities so our civilization can continue tosucceed.”The 2020 Marshall Award youth recipient is GraceMelbuer, a senior at Ridgefield High School andfounder of the HOSA (Health Occupations Studentsof America) Club her freshman year. She has servedas President all four years and currently serves on theWA HOSA state officer team. As president, Graceconducts weekly meetings, organizes blood drives(collecting over 200 pints for the SW Washingtonarea) and facilitates local job shadows and volunteerprojects. As the HOSA Region 3 VP, her stateposition enables her to serve as a resource for otherHOSA chapters and push for CTSO (Career andTechnical Student Organizations) funding on thelegislative scale. Outside of HOSA, Grace is leadcommittee chair of National Honor Society andserves as lead buddy for TOP soccer, an organizationthat facilitates soccer and social development indisabled youth. Grace plans to pursue a career inmedicine because it provides her the opportunity tocombine her passions for service and science.8SPRING 2020

honorGENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL AWARDPresented byThank you to Riverview Community Bank fortheir ongoing support of this event. We appreciateour community supporting the future leaders inClark County and The Historic Trust.Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the public Marshall Leadership Award Ceremonywas cancelled. The keynote speaker scheduled was Brigadier General Donna Prigmore.The presenting sponsor is Riverview Community Bank. A private luncheon will bescheduled in late spring 2020 to honor the recipients.The adult award recognizes an up-and-comingleader in Clark County, 35 years old or younger,who has a commitment to public service.The youth award recognizes a Clark County highschool senior who has demonstrated leadership,stood for social justice and motivates others tobecome involved.2020 ADULT NOMINEES2020 YOUTH NOMINEESOOBennett Brandenburg – BrandenburgLaw FirmKayla Dansereau – Columbia SpringsEnvironmental Education CenterOCadie Dye – Point North ConsultingOMolly Evjen – Share House VancouverORebecca Frommlet – Ridgefield High SchoolOMichael Pond – ADCO Printing & GraphicsOODanielle Wass – City of VancouverPolice DepartmentLiliya Zhukova – NWI GlobalThe Adult Selection Committee Members were:Mr. Jordan Boldt, Dr. Les Burger,Ms. Elizabeth Fitzgearld, Mr. Mike Morgan,Ms. Maggie Traverso, Mr. Larry Smith,and Ms. Michelle Wagner.OArlilah Abatayo – Prairie High SchoolOKianne Bell – Prairie High SchoolOArianna Bollens – Columbia River High SchoolOOOSydney Clark – Seton Catholic PreparatoryHigh SchoolAvneet Dhaliwal – Heritage High SchoolAndrew Ellson – Cascadia TechnicalAcademyOHailey Hamilton – Battle Ground High SchoolOChloe Higgins – Camas High SchoolOWilson Keller – Columbia River High SchoolODaniela Reyes – Battle Ground High SchoolOBailey Segall – Camas High SchoolOMackenzie Snell – Camas High SchoolThe Youth Selection Committee Members were:Mr. Tom Hagley, Jr., Dr. Roger Jarvis,Ms. Sharon Pesut, Ms. Gail Spolar,and Dr. Mike Stromme.Thank you to all the committee members for their wisdom and diligence in the selection process.The exceptional candidates made the decision-making process challenging but rewarding.THE HISTORIC TRUST GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL LEADERSHIP AWARD9Return to Table of Contents