VOCA Spring Meeting
May
3

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

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West Cemetery (Cornwall)
May
10

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.

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Hortonville Cemetery (Hubbarton)
May
18

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.

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Richmond Village Cemetery (Richmond)
May
24

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.

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Riverside Cemetery (Lunenburg)
May
31

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.

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Jun
7

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.

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Riverside Cemetery (New Haven)
Jun
7

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.

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Mars Hollow Cemetery (Milton)
Jun
21

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.

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Eldredge Cemetery (South Burlington)
Jul
12

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.

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Hinesburg Village Cemetery
Aug
16

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.

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Evergreen Cemetery
Aug
23

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

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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.

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Colchester Cemetery (Colchester)
Sep
6

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.

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St. Peter's Calvary Cemetery (Rutland)
Sep
20

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.

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Shrewsbury Center Cemetery (Shrewsbury)
Oct
4

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.

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Oct
5

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.

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VOCA Fall Meeting
Sep
28

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

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Sep
21

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

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Hinesburg Village Cemetery
Aug
17

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

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Aug
10

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

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Vergennes St. Peter’s Cemetery
Aug
3

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

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Jul
27

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

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Cuttingsville Laurel Glen Cemetery
Jul
13

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

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Jul
13

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

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Jun
29

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

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Jun
15

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

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Milton Village Cemetery
Jun
8

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

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Rutland Jewish Cemetery (East Clarendon)
Jun
2

Rutland Jewish Cemetery (East Clarendon)

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New Haven Riverside Cemetery
Jun
1

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

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West Norwich Beaver Meadows Cemetery
May
25

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

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Vergennes Burial Ground
May
18

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

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