Wyoming Preservation Blog

Wyoming Land Trust Holds Board Meeting and Dinner at the Bishop House

The Cadoma Foundation is proud to announce that the Wyoming Land Trust will hold its Board Meeting and Dinner at the Bishop House on May 5th and 6th, 2011.

2011 Spring Tea at the Bishop House

You are cordially invited to join us for
the Historic Bishop Home’s Spring Teas:

Friday Evening’s Candlelight Tea, April 29 at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Tea, April 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Historic Bishop Home
818 East 2nd Street
Casper, Wyoming
Cost: $25.00 per person
( $10.00 is a tax-deductable donation to the Cadoma Foundation)

Invite a friend or treat yourself to tasty sandwiches
prepared by Market and More,
warm scones and delightful desserts
All in a serene historic setting
Whatever the weather outside; it will be Spring in the Bishop Home!

For reservations, please call 235-5277 or email [email protected].
Reservations are confirmed upon payment.

2010 Holiday Teas

The Cadoma Foundation invites  you  to begin your Holidays with a Thankful Heart and a cup of Tea at the Historic Bishop Home. Tasty tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts catered by Market and More await you and your friends.  Your choices are:  

 v  Friday Afternoon Tea, November 20 Transition with Candlelight High Tea at 4:00 p.m.

v  Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. is our traditional relaxing tea time to share with a friend or pamper yourself.

Place: Historic Bishop Home

818 East 2nd Street

 Cost: $25.00 per person

($10 is a tax-deductible donation to the Cadoma Foundation)

For Information and Reservations call 235-5277,

email [email protected], or

write Cadoma Foundation,

1515 Westridge Way Casper, Wyoming 82601 

Bishop House Cards Now Available form the Cadoma Foundation

Download Card insert for internet salespdf

February Teas at the Bishop House

Download Winter Tea Flyerpdf

Holiday Teas at the Bishop House

The Cadoma Foundation invites  you  to begin your Holidays with a Thankful Heart and a cup of Tea at the Historic Bishop Home. Tasty tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts catered by Market and More await you and your friends.  Your choices are:  

 

v  Friday Afternoon Tea, November 20 Transition with Candlelight High Tea at 4:00 p.m.

v  Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. is our traditional relaxing tea time to share with a friend or pamper yourself.

v  Sunday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. our “Teddy Bear” Tea returns by request to entertain our “wee” friends.  All Bears and their escorts welcome!

 

 

Place: Historic Bishop Home

818 East 2nd Street

 

Cost: $25.00 per person

($10 is a tax-deductible donation to the Cadoma Foundation)

 

For Information and Reservations call 235-5277,

email [email protected], or

write Cadoma Foundation,

1515 Westridge Way Casper, Wyoming 82601   

 

Upcoming Bishop House Events

Historic Bishop Home Events

 

Something New——Celebrity Chef Night

You are cordially invited to Leona Hathaway Bishop’s Sunday Supper

to celebrate her IRISH heritage and honor her family home. 

Casper’s 2008 Celebrity Chef, Ms. Juanita Jungck of Market and More

will create a four-course Irish dinner

while receiving culinary tips and secrets from the

SELF-PROCLAIMED cooking GENIUS!?!, Marjoram Fennel of “Cooking With Marge”.

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Historic Bishop Home

818 East 2nd Street

Cost: $45.00 per person

($10 is a tax-deductible donation to the Cadoma Foundation)

 

 

The Bishop Home Teas return Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2009. 

Teas begin at 2:00 p.m.   Cost is $25.00 per person which includes a $10 tax-deductible donation to the Cadoma Foundation

  

For Reservations call 307-235-5277 or email [email protected]

LEONA’S IRISH SUNDAY SUPPER MENU

Assorted Appetizers

Welsh Rarebit, Smoked Salmon, and Tomato with Herbed-Butter

Finger Sandwiches

Salad

Spring Greens with Seasonal Fruit and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Entre´

Angus Beef Stew with Winter Vegetable marinated in a  hearty herbed-burgundy sauce

Assorted Breads

Dessert

Juanita’s award-winning “Chocolate Soup” parfait accompanied by miniature Sherry Cakes and Fruit

Cadoma Foundation 2008 Year-End Report and 2009 Strategic Plan

Cadoma Foundation

2007-2008 Year–end Report

Strategic Plan 2007 to 2009

The Cadoma Foundation was incorporated in Wyoming in 2006 as a non-profit corporation committed to the preservation of Wyoming’s Historic Properties.  With a 5-member voluntary Board of Directors, the Foundation announced its existence and began development of the start-up foundation in the last two years.  One of the first accomplishments was to develop a mission statement and a three-year strategic plan.  As we approach the end of our second year, I am pleased to summarize our accomplishments and announce our plans for 2009.

Mission Statement

The Cadoma Foundation’s purpose to ensure historic places are preserved in perpetuity by fostering a strong ethic supporting stewardship of historic places and acquiring, maintaining, restoring, and preserving historic building is the State of Wyoming.

Goals, Objectives, and Accomplishments

Preservation Goals and Objectives

Goal 1:  Historic Places are preserved in perpetuity.

2008 Objectives:

1.       Advocate for strong policies and financial incentives to support preservation.

2.       Provide direct support and resources to help local preservation efforts.

3.       Serve as strong stewards of historic properties.

2008 Accomplishment

·         Representatives from the Cadoma Foundation participated in the Governor’s Envision Wyoming Conference, Wyoming Statewide Preservation Conference, National Trust for Historic Preservation Wyoming Oversight Committee, and Preserve America Seminar.

·         The Foundation developed its website, www.cadomfouondation.org and a Wyoming preservation “blog” to promote and highlight preservation issues in Wyoming.

·         The Historic Bishop Home was donated to the Cadoma Foundation along with an endowment.

2009 Objectives

1.       Continue to work with Preservation Partners at the local, state, and national level to develop the historic preservation movement in Wyoming.

2.       Continue development and maintenance of the Foundation’s website.

3.       Explore with selected property owner’s the interest and potential for listing additional properties in Natrona County Wyoming on the National Register and assist with their development..

4.       Complete an architectural study of the Bishop Home to develop a renovation plan and begin discussions on the future use of the Bishop Home.

5.       Complete renovation and restoration of bathrooms

Education Goals and Objectives

Goal 2:  A strong preservation ethic supports stewardship of historic places.

2008 Objectives:

1.       Provide information to key audiences on preservation issues and opportunities.

2.       Promote connections between preservation and other important community issues.

2008 Accomplishments

·         Two full-page articles were published in the Casper Star Tribune about the Cadoma Foundation, the Bishop Home, and the importance of historic preservation in Wyoming.

·         Events at the Bishop Home were featured on local television.

·         Representatives attended the National Trust for Historic Preservation conference in Minneapolis, MN as recipients of Diversity scholarships.

·         Drafted a position paper in cooperation with the Alliance for Historic Preservation on the importance of the preservation of Natrona County High School.

2009 Objectives

1.       Continue promoting the Cadoma Foundation to the community.

2.       Join the Chamber of Commerce.

3.       Continue to work on the future of NCHS in cooperation with the Alliance for Historic Preservation

4.       Develop a power point on Historic Preservation presentation for civic groups.

Capacity Goals and Objectives

Goal 3:  The organization is capable of effectively fulfilling its mission.

2008 Objectives:

1.       Build a strong involved Board of Directors.

2.       Develop staffing structure to support the efforts of the foundation.

3.       Develop funding to support the needs of the organization.

4.       Raise the visibility of the foundation statewide.

5.       Strengthen the organization systems to support the efforts of the foundation

2008 Accomplishments

·         Welcomed Jefferson Glass to the Board of Directors.

·         Added contract staff to support the maintenance of the Bishop Home and provide service during fund raising activities.

·         Fund- raising activities initiatives to sustain the Foundation and the Bishop Home included High Teas, Selling See’s Candy, and Local Artist Show and Sale.

·         The Bishop Home was rented for several private events.

·         Brochures were developed for both the Bishop Home and the Cadoma Foundation.

·         Introductions of the Foundation were made to the Local Preservation Office, the Historical Societies, the State Preservation Office, the Wyoming Main Street Program, and the Downtown Development Authority.

2009 Objectives

1.       Consider adding two new members to the Board of Directors.

2.       Continue fund-raising events.

3.       Look for additional revenue streams to support the Foundation.

4.       Research and apply for grants to continue development of the Historic Bishop Property.

Cadoma Foundation Sets Preliminary Schedule for the Bishop House for 2009

Bishop Home Events

2009

·            January:   Donor Thank You Reception and Viewing of Completed Restorations

·            February:  Mid-Winter Teas celebrating Valentine’s Day, February 19, 21, and 22

·            May:  May Day Teas, May 1, 2, and 3

Artist Show and Sale, Date to be determined

·            July:  1964 Class Reunion Celebration

·            August:  Summer Fundraising Event

·            November:  Holiday Teas; November 19, 21, and 22

Artist Show and Sale, Date to be determined

We will add other events throughout the year.   Remember the Bishop Home is available for private rental for your own celebration. As always, we welcome ideas on how the Bishop Home can be used best by the community to celebrate Casper and Wyoming’s rich history.

For additional information, please contact:

Cadoma Foundation

225 East Midwest Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601

307 235-5277

www. Cadomafoundation.org

[email protected]

Cadoma Foundation Announces Accomplishments for 2008

WHAT  A  YEAR!

 

As we look forward to a new year, we pause to express gratitude for the many blessing we received last year through the generosity and support of our community.  In 2008, our emerging Cadoma Foundation made great strides toward preserving Wyoming’s heritage.

 

Our accomplishments are many; here are just a few that really stand out....

·            The Cadoma Foundation officially received a charitable non-profit determination as defined in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code on June 7, 2006.

·            During our first year of operation, The Cadoma Foundation was pleased to accept custodial ownership of the Bishop Home located in Casper, Wyoming.

·            Since assuming ownership of this historic home, over 3,580 people visited and participated in events such as Teas, Local Artists’ Shows and Sales, Small Weddings Birthday Celebrations, High School Reunion Activities and other private events.

·            In appreciation for the community support, a Donor Reception and wine tasting was held in July 2008.

 

One of our major goals for 2008 was to start the restoration process of this historically significant home.  In November we completed the construction to reopen the central hallway and reconstruct the main floor restroom. The original second floor bathroom is under restoration and will be completed by the end of the year.

Future restoration plans for the Bishop Home include a sustainability demonstration project to restore the air flow of the home to its original “green” standards, repairing its 100+ years of plaster cracks, and upgrading the kitchen to accommodate small catering functions and still maintain the historic character of the home.

 

As we continue to make The Bishop Home available for tours, afternoon teas, anniversaries, receptions, bridal and baby showers, business meetings and more – we thank the individuals and corporations who have contributed and supported us in the past.  We look forward to your continued support and interest as we work to preserve the Bishop Home and raise the consciousness of the need for historic preservation in Wyoming.  We are an all volunteer board.   All donations are tax deductible and used to support the ongoing operations and restoration of the Bishop Home and the development of the Cadoma Foundation.  The Cadoma Foundation welcomes the opportunity to send acknowledgments for donations made in memory, in honor, or in celebration of special people and events in our lives.

 

Your continued support is greatly appreciated!

 

The Cadoma Foundation Board of Directors