We Need You!

The Rainier Historical Society is looking for members and supporters. We need support to renovate the Historic School.  Using this historic building makes sense.  It was built with old growth timber and has come through many an earthquake without damage to it's structure.  Can we say as much for our capitol or some of our homes?  When renovated it will house many things.  Among them a local library.  The food and clothing bank is already up and running.  We will have a youth center and meeting rooms for the area.  It makes sense folks!  Please see your way clear to make the Historic School one of your regular charities.  Thank you.

Membership

Annual memberships is shall be due on or before March 31 to retain membership:  One person shall be $10.00 Donations:  Patron $1,000 +, Benefactor $500 - $999, Champion $250 - $499, Sponsor $100 - $249, Supporter $50 - $99, Friend $1 to $49. To join or renew your present membership (or to make tax deductible contributions) please make checks payable to:  Rainier Historical Society.  Mail to: Rainier Historical Society, P O Box 1024, Rainier WA 98576.   2008 Memberships:  Scott Barrett, Chris & Bernice Beck, Bullpitt, Inez Burk, Neil Burham, Marjorie Clausen, Johnie & Karen Creamer, Letha Isom, Wilma Lisk, Rod & Shirley Mitchell, Lee & Sally Myers, Linda Nichols, Tom & Sharon Pettit, James Prato, Charlotte Teufel, John Weatherwax, Sybil Wendler.

Support & Volunteers

Donations may be made to:  Rainier Historical Society, P O Box 1024, Rainier WA 98576. Also, please remember that much of our support is volunteering to help.  Right now we are in need of people who can volunteer some time to sort for the Thrift Store.  Call Sally 360-446-7849 or Karen 446-2303  Food Bank could always use help, especially on Wednesday and Saturday from 9 to 12. The Schoolhouse itself is in the restoration mode. There is demolition, electrical lites, plumbing, pipe, etc. to be removed. Exterior needs scraping, caulking, replacement of some siding, paint, paint and paint. Windows must be removed for installation of new glass panes, reglazed and reinstalled. Then... Drywall installation, tape and bed, texture ceilings and walls. New electric lines, lights, ceiling fans installed. More paint, paint, paint. Stripping of layers of old paint off of woodwork (doors, trim, moulding) and refinish with sanding and varnish. DONATIONS? There is a list a mile long. You can receive an invoice for your donations for IRS purposes so please do not drop it off without someone acknowledging your presence.  (Did you know it is illegal to drop things off without someone present to accept the donation?) Please use our "contact us" button for any and all questions related to the Building Renovation or LifeLong Learning Center or call Karen at 446-2303.