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To encourage and support the preservation, maintenance, and study of Maine's old cemeteries and their records.

board & leadership

Board Members


MOCA Presidents Through the Years

Walter Guptill (2024-2026)
Jenna Blake Davis (2023)
Jessica Couture (2020-2022)
Angela Tibbetts (2019)
Jessica Couture (2016-2018)
Clyde Berry (2015)
Cheryl Willis Patten (2012-2014)
Jane Macomber (2011)
Cheryl Willis Patten (2008-2010)
Emily Quint (2005-2007)
Cheryl Willis Patten (2001-2004)
Roland Jordan (1998-2000)
Carolyn T. Ballantyne (1996-1997)
Arthur Morgan Griffiths (1995)
Clyde Berry (1993-1994)
Otto "Bill" Siebert (1990-1992)
Daniel G. Stevens (1986-1989)
Alan Hawkins (1984-1985)
John Burnham (1983)
Evelin Grover (1981-1982)
Betty Taylor (1978-1980)
Charles Jones (1975-1977)
Otto "Bill" Siebert (1972-1974)
John R. Egerton
(May 1970-July 1971)
MOCA's First President

MOCA Tasks, Teams, and Committees

Archives

Maintains the archival material related to the Association.

Awards

  • Issues recognition certificates to individuals or organizations
  • Reports on recipients at the annual meeting and provide a list of all recipients to Archives and the Newsletter Editor every year.  
  • Recommends to the Board of Directors, for recognition by a cash award, the names of individuals or organizations to be honored by MOCA for distinctive service in the restoration and preservation of Maine cemeteries.

Cemetery Records

Coordinates activities related to the preservation of gravestone inscriptions as records of history, art, and culture.

Cemetery Vandalism

Coordinates communication concerning issues related to cemetery vandalism with the appropriate individuals.

Cemetery Workshops

Organizes and schedules Cleaning/Leaning and Conservator-Led hands-on workshops.

Legislation and Laws

Promotes knowledge of the laws, legislation and issues relating to the purposes of the Association and takes action to strengthen and clarify them.

Memorials

  • Writes thank you and notification notes
  • Keeps an accurate record of donations to the Memorial Fund
  • Communicate with the Treasurer as needed
  • Adds names to the Memorial Book in calligraphy.

Newsletter

  • States newsletter deadlines
  • Prepares the Newsletter of the Association
  • Delivers the newsletters to the printer.

Nominations

Nominates a candidate for each office and each vacant at-large Board of Directors member position as required.

Publicity

Publicizes and promotes the various activities of the Association and forward same to Web Resources.

Web Resources

  • Maintains the public  and member-only MOCA websites
  • Assists with online data, services, and/or other internet-related matters. 

Special

Bylaws Revision Committee
Other groups as appointed by the board

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