
VOCA Spring Meeting
Come, join VOCA--become a member!
We're looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at our upcoming Spring membership meeting.
9am-10am: social hour with beverages+pastries
10am-12pm: VOCA business
12pm-1pm: lunch
1pm-2pm: public presentation: TBD

West Cemetery (Cornwall)
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx 1pm but may be weather-dependent.

Hortonville Cemetery (Hubbarton)
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx 1pm but may be weather-dependent.

Richmond Village Cemetery (Richmond)
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx 1pm but may be weather-dependent.

Riverside Cemetery (Lunenburg)
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx 1pm but may be weather-dependent.
Cemetery TBD (Bennington)
Not sure yet where in Bennington, but will update as soon as there's a decision.
Note: We have another event in New Haven on the same day.
Work Day
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on the type of work you're thinking of doing, VOCA recommends:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.

Riverside Cemetery (New Haven)
And we're B A C K !! We had so much fun (despite the heat) and there's more to do...!
Note: We have another event in Bennington on the same day.
Work Day
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on the type of work you're thinking of doing, VOCA recommends:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.

Mars Hollow Cemetery (Milton)
Work Day
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on the type of work you're thinking of doing, VOCA recommends:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.

Eldredge Cemetery (South Burlington)
Work Day
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on the type of work you're thinking of doing, VOCA recommends:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.

Hinesburg Village Cemetery
Directions
Going South from So. Burlington on Rt 116:
- Take left onto CVU Road
- At 4 corners turn Right onto Mechanicsville Rd
- Approx. 1/4 mile on left at bottom of hill is the Cemetery
Going North from Bristol on Rt 116
- Take right onto Mechanicsville rd in center of town (across from the Public House)
- Go Approx 1 mile, Cemetery in on the right before going up hill
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Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx noon-1pm but may be weather-dependent.

Evergreen Cemetery
Directions
Going South from So. Burlington on Rt 116:
- Take left onto CVU Road
- At 4 corners turn Right onto Mechanicsville Rd
- Approx. 1/4 mile on left at bottom of hill is the Cemetery
Going North from Bristol on Rt 116
- Take right onto Mechanicsville rd in center of town (across from the Public House)
- Go Approx 1 mile, Cemetery in on the right before going up hill
---------
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx noon-1pm but may be weather-dependent.

Colchester Cemetery (Colchester)
Directions
Going South from So. Burlington on Rt 116:
- Take left onto CVU Road
- At 4 corners turn Right onto Mechanicsville Rd
- Approx. 1/4 mile on left at bottom of hill is the Cemetery
Going North from Bristol on Rt 116
- Take right onto Mechanicsville rd in center of town (across from the Public House)
- Go Approx 1 mile, Cemetery in on the right before going up hill
---------
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx noon-1pm but may be weather-dependent.

St. Peter's Calvary Cemetery (Rutland)
This is a great event! Get your hands dirty with us and enjoy friendship and lunch afterward.
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx 1pm but may be weather-dependent.

Shrewsbury Center Cemetery (Shrewsbury)
This is a great event! Get your hands dirty with us and enjoy friendship and lunch afterward.
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is approx 1pm but may be weather-dependent.
Shrewsbury Center Cemetery
Clean-up/Preservation Workshop
We'll be demonstrating preservation techniques and then breaking into smaller work groups to carry out monument straightening, repairing, cleaning, bonding, etc.
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant... Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Depending on what you want to do, we recommend either:
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
or
- bucket/pail, shovel + 1 from optional: trowels, hand maul, pry bar, tamper, rake, pruner, level
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
End time is 12noon but may be weather-dependent.
Lunch will be provided.

VOCA Fall Meeting
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
Rutland Calvary Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Richmond Village Cemetery (Richmond)
Bring whatever you need to be an active participant and please dress in weather-appropriate clothing. We recommend:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
- bug repellent, sun screen and water

The Evergreen Cemetery with Moose Club **Location UPDATE**
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Hinesburg Village Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
Lunenburg Riverside Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Vergennes St. Peter’s Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
Summer Hill Cemetery (Springfield)
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Cuttingsville Laurel Glen Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
Halifax
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
St. George
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Waterford Carr Cemetery (formerly the Wheeler Powers Cemetery)
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick
Colchester Munson Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Milton Village Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Rutland Jewish Cemetery (East Clarendon)
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New Haven Riverside Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

West Norwich Beaver Meadows Cemetery
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick

Vergennes Burial Ground
Vergennes Burying Ground
Wear whatever you need to be an active participant.
Everyone should have:
- work boots or sturdy shoes, gloves, hat
Don't forget bug repellent, sun screen and water.
We recommend bringing
- bucket/pail, 2 soft nylon brushes, 1 toothbrush, 1-2 large spray bottles, wooden paint stick