2002
THANK YOU!!
SPECIAL DONATIONS
Eastman Kodak Company and the National Park Foundation
OCMULGEE INDIAN CELEBRATION MAJOR SPONSORS
EARTHDAY MUSIC
COOPERATING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
VOLUNTEERS
INTERNS
SPECIAL DONATIONS
Eastman Kodak Company and the National Park Foundation
Superintendent, Jim David
Through a grant from the National Park Foundation, Ocmulgee National Monument was one of the national parks chosen to receive a Kodak DX3900 digital camera, with docking station, photo paper, and CD's for graphics storage, donated by the Eastman Kodak Company.
Sandra Peters, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Superintendent Jim David with Muscogee (Creek) National Council Members Sandra Peters and Barbara Gillespie
Muscogee (Creek) National Council Member Sandra Peters donated her original painting, "My Memories Are Ready to Go," for inclusion in Ocmulgee National Monument's permanent museum collection.
Ocmulgee Indian Celebration Major Sponsors
Riverside Ford
John Shoemaker
For the past four years, John Shoemaker (Riverside Ford, Macon, GA) has been the primary sponsor of the annual Ocmulgee Indian Celebration, providing thousands of dollars for promotions and participant expenses. In addition, John's Assistant, Bill Northenor, spends countless hours on fundraising and promotions, and the Riverside Ford staff assists during the event.
Food Max, a subsidiary of Brunos, generously provides on-site lunches for three days, a catered dinner, and bottled water/drinks for Ocmulgee Indian Celebration staff, participants and volunteers (over 300 people).
Earthday Music
Slice
Two bands and their sound crew donated time and talent to present a free public concert at this year's "Earthday at Ocmulgee."
Cooperating Agencies and Organizations
Pat Robinson, KMBBC
Golden K Kiwanis
Order of the Arrow
Bibb County Board of Education
Bibb County Fire Department
Bibb County Public Works Department
Bibb County Sheriff's Department
Macon Parks and Recreation Department
Macon Police Department
Fort Hill Neighborhood Association
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful Commission
Ocmulgee National Monument Association
Piedmont & Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuges
Bleachers for Ocmulgee Celebration
(Provided by Macon Parks and Recreation Department)
Ocmulgee National Monument's small staff is deeply grateful for the many hours of work performed by the park's dedicated VIP's (Volunteers in Parks).
Dr. James Asbell
Carroll Barnwell
Kathleen and Roger Cooper
Charles and William Ellison
Dr. Lindsay Holliday
John, Brenda, Katie and Shannon Irwin
Katie Johnson
Matthew Jump
Rachel Malnar
James O'Neal
Jack Sammons
Shirley Williams
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From the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma
Lindsey Birdcreek
Kristin Bencoma
Reta Briones
Wesley Chamberlain
Casey Lewis
Jacob McNac
Larinda Simmers
Chaperons:
George and Shirley Almerigi
Donnie and Louise McNac
Muscogee (Creek) leaders chose the design and location of the stairway constructed this year to the summit of the Great Temple Mound. The "Dreamcatchers," completed this project. They removed the concrete grass-blocks from the trail to the old stairs, and laid sod that will eventually erase all evidence of this trail and heal the scars left by the former viewing platform on top of the mound. For almost two weeks, the teenagers camped out and worked hard despite unseasonably hot (almost 100-degree) weather the first two weeks of June. During this period, they also attended workshops and took field trips to learn more about the area and their ancient heritage in the Southeast.
Interns
Dr. JoAnna Watson, Mercer University, gave academic credit to two of her students, who served as interns at Ocmulgee National Monument during Spring 2002.
Sunitha Nair
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