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Heritage Advisory Board approves second call for grants with June 26 deadline; discusses courthouse tour, time capsule and outreach
Summary
The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board approved a second funding call for fiscal 2026 and set an application closing date of June 26, and members also finalized plans for a limited courthouse tour, discussed a wooden time capsule in the courthouse vestibule and outlined outreach plans to boost grant applications.
The Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board voted to approve a second call for grant applications for fiscal year 2026 and set a filing deadline of Friday, June 26, after debating whether to extend the application window to boost community awareness.
The motion to publish the second call was made by Lindsay (board member) and seconded by Bridal Monahan (board member). Lindsay told the board she wanted the notice published promptly but left time-frame details to staff, saying she supported publishing “on Monday” while keeping the closing date flexible to allow outreach. The motion passed after a friendly amendment to set the closing date at June 26; the chair announced the motion “carries.” One member recorded an opposed vote during the show-of-hands.
Why it matters: Board members said the second call is the board’s primary vehicle to distribute HAB funding and that better timing and outreach could increase the pool of applicants. Several members argued a longer window and outreach tied to public events — including the courthouse tour and a proposed time capsule — would help reach schools and community groups that have not previously applied.
During the meeting the board also discussed a courthouse tour and a related history presentation. Paula (chair) summarized a draft schedule: a roughly 40-minute PowerPoint history presentation by Mike (using material from the North Olympic History Center) followed by a guided tour limited to 20 pre-registered people split into two rotating groups (clock tower and historic courtroom). The board agreed the presentation will be streamed for members of the public who cannot join the physical tour.
Board members discussed a proposed wooden time capsule to be installed in an empty vestibule space of the courthouse. Paula said the wooden box would sit in the vestibule rather than being buried; she noted an engraved plate would be an additional purchase not included with the wooden box. Members discussed asking schools to contribute artifacts and agreed that student participation could be phased in during the fall. Specific container specifications and final location were not decided and were described as “not firmed up yet.”
Outreach was a major theme: members recommended producing a short HAB slide deck and simple flyers or a trifold brochure to distribute at community venues such as the Clallam County Fair and through partners including the North Olympic History Center and Olympic National Park. One board member suggested pairing publication of the second call with outreach tied to the courthouse tour so presenters could note that grant applications are open.
Next steps: staff will publish the second call notice and accept applications through June 26; staff will also follow up on tour logistics, time capsule specifications and outreach—Paula said she will coordinate with Lonnie on press releases and registration details. The board scheduled a brief June 1 meeting to coincide with the tour and presentation.
