ANSWERING 21ST CENTURY CHALLENGESPart 2Remember the equation, MORE VISITORS+MORE ACCESSIBILITY/ CREDIBILITY= MOREPROFESSIONALISM? How do we raise the standards for all of us involved with visitors so that as a profession wecan rise to the challenges in this Century?

Mentoring and training is a lifelong pursuit for interpreters facing the challenges of the future. In the 21st Century thenumbers of visitors and accessibility will increase and become more diverse. Finding a mentor to guide your growth inthe profession is important, as is making the personal sacrifice of time and money for high quality training. NAI and theRegions and Sections skill sets can help with this process. Ultimately, your professionalism is guided by you, so face thisresponsibility head on.

Modeling ethical behavior is a requirement in the 21st Century. Remember the old adage “Do what I say, not what Ido?” We all need to be aware of what we do, as our professional behavior is constantly under scrutiny by ouraudiences, and our colleagues. Even if you do not wear a uniform, the public recognition of your profession on yourshoulders. Being a part of good mentoring is modeling ethical behavior. This sets the tone and standards for every newinterpreter, and reflects positively on the profession as a whole.

Putting the customer first has always been a primary objective in designing and creating facilities, props, programsand even non-personal interpretation. As accessibility to our natural and cultural resources increases, so will the typesof questions and desires of our visitors. Being prepared for the diversity of potential experiences, and examining thesociocultural and anthropological nature of interpretation for multicultural audiences, serves the visitor and the resource.

Getting fired up about interpretation shows the energy and passion with which all of us address out profession.Discuss what you love about your profession with your colleagues and friends, and especially with your visitors. Aportion of why we do what we do is because it makes us feel good and this excitement is palpable to our audiences.While the audiences and methods of delivery may change in the 21st Century, our passion for the profession can onlygrow.

Become involved with your profession by working on any one of these suggestions. You will see you are not alone. Asa member of Region 10 you are well on your way on whatever interpretive pathway you choose – and we are there tocheer you on, recognize your talents, and support your growth.

Region 10 Newsletter Fall 2004

2 Northwest Passages Fall 2004

“NAI Region 10 Spring Rendezvous - Interpretive Pathways forthe 21st Century..” in March, 2005!

See the ‘Call for Presentations’ in this issue of the Newsletter-please respond with your topics by January 15th forconcurrent sessions. Topics that we’ll be seeking presentations on include: Computer Technology, Exhibit Planning,Coaching & Training Interpreters, Customer Service, Art in Interpretation, and Marketing. A poster session will focuson invasive plant issues around the Region. The Fieldtrip sessions we hope to offer include: applied museum studies forinterpretive props; Ethno-geography and Cultural Interpretation; Accessibility in Interpretation; and Fulfilling EducationalComponents.

The Fairhaven College complex, nestled in a Douglas fir forest on the campus of the University of Western Washingtonin Bellingham, has been selected as the event site. The event week is scheduled to coincide with Spring Break andtherefore, some onsite housing (for those staying the entire week) all meals, parking, and facilities will be accessible toconference attendees.

Final planning for a four day Certified Interpretive Guide Course, a one day Art of Interpretive Writing Course or a oneday National Park Service IDP Module as pre-workshop offerings is almost complete. Look for regional memberScholarship application forms and workshop registration forms on the website for Region 10 at www.interpnet.com,select regions and sections and select Pacific Northwest region or in hardcopy in the winter edition of NorthwestPassages.

The Art of Interpretive WritingPart of the 2005 Region 10 Rendezvous in Bellingham, WashingtonThursday March 24, 2005. The fee for this one-day workshop is $125. You can register by contacting: AlanLeftridge, Post Office Box 976, Swan Valley, Montana 59826. Phone 406-754-2940. E mail:leftridge@blackfoot.net Also look at the Region 10 web page for links and further information.

Region 10 to Lead the Job Fair at the 2004 NIWHeads up! If you’re seeking a job in interpretation, or hoping to hire an interpreter, don’t miss the 2004 NIW Job Fair!!!

Again this year, NAI’s Region 10 has agreed to organize and staff the Job Fair to make sure that employers andemployees can connect. If you can’t make it to the National Workshop, Jane Burks and Lezlie Murray will acceptelectronic flyers or resume’s to their email addresses, which will be made available to all at the job fair. Employers andprospective employees can also bring additional copies of their announcements, or resumes.

Please send your flyer to llmurray01@fs.fed.us if you are in Region 1-5, and to Burks-jane@aramark.com if you are inRegion 6-10. If you can’t email your flyer you may fax it to Lezlie at: 907-783-2688, or to Jane at 907-683-9297.Should you need to speak to Lezlie you may call her at 907-783-2326. Jane can be reached at 907-683-9204. Sendyour flyer no later than October 1, 2004.

If you’ll be attending this year’s NIW plan to stop by and see their team of volunteers under the giant Job Fair banner atthe “super booth” in the NAI Exhibit hall, the “InterpExpo”. The Job Fair is located across from the Region 10 booth,#221. The Job Fair will open and available at posted times throughout the exhibit hall days on Wednesday and Thurs-day. This year mini-courses in resume building and federal job application processes will be given.

If you’d like to volunteer to help staff the booth, drop Lezlie and Jane an email, or give them a call. They’d love to hearfrom you and sign you up! Look for more information in your fall newsletters!

Fall 2004 Northwest Passages 3Scholarships Available for Spring 2005 Workshop

Two awards (one student, and one professional) will be given in the amount of $200 towards the cost of the Region 10 SpringWorkshop, Interpretive Pathways for the 21st Century. The two-day workshop will be held in Bellingham, Washington March25th - 26, 2005. Applicants must either be a member of NAI Region 10 or join before the application deadline.

Qualifications for student applicants: Open to full-time or part-time students enrolled at an accredited institution in a degreeprogram, with priority given to those attending a school within Region 10. Undergraduate GPA minimum 3.0, graduate studentGPA minimum 3.3.Qualifications for professional applicants: Open to all professional interpreters residing and working or volunteering in Region 10.

To apply: complete the application and send to:Robin Norris, Bonneville Lock and Dam, Bradford Island Visitor Center, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Phone (541)374-8820, Fax (541)374-4516, e-mail: robin.c.norris@usace.army.milAPPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE WINTER ISSUE OF Northwest Passages and on the

Region 10 web page at www.interpnet.com Application Deadline is January 15, 2005

- Congratulations to Nancy Stimson, the 2004 Region 10 Quilt Winner! The 2004 quiltfeatured four polar bears with birds holding NAI letters in their beaks. The 2005 Region 10 quiltwill be on display at the NIW in Grand Rapids and raffle tickets will go on sale there. It featuresgreen leaf silhouettes set off by log cabin batiks. Faith Duncan quilts two, submitting one to theNIW scholarship auction, and one to Region 10.

-Many thanks for your generosity to Chris and Ann Nelson! These Region 10 mem-bers have donated a spectacular stay at their

Friday Harbor home as a Great Northwest Getaways Package to be drawnby raffle at the 2005 Regional Rendezvous Event. A feature advertising the rafflewill be featured in the winter issue of Northwest Passages a poster display at theRegion 10 booth in Grand Rapids will kick off the raffle. Tickets are $10 each,and 6 for $50. If you have ever wanted to see the San Juan Islands and explorethe gorgeous Pacific Northwest, consider this opportunity, and contact Faith atweya@kpunet.net

-Pat Barry and Melissa Rinehart tied the knot on Sunday, August 29, 2004in Hood River, Oregon. Friends and relatives came from all over the world towitness the ceremony and commit their support to the happy couple. Next timeyou see either of them, give them a rousing “Amen”, which means you toosupport their marriage. (They will be happy to tell you the story behind this.) Patworks for the Corps of Engineers at Bonneville Lock and Dam as the Supervi-sory Ranger of the interpretive staff. Melissa also works at the same location, asa Park Ranger on the resource staff. Pat and Melissa are spending Septembersailing in the San Juan’s for their honeymoon, and will make thier home in HoodRiver. Congratulations!

-Thanks to Mary Bloom for her outstanding design of the Spring workshoplogo and for your terrific honors as Outstanding NAI volunteer!

A Big Ten

-Many kudos to Kristin Fischer of Glacier Bay Ranger District, who wasselected as the 2004 Seasonal Interpreter/Conservation Educator of the Year forthe Forest Service in Alaska.

-Welcome to Sandy Sturm, Diva of Distance Learning…. Sandy’s Company,Creative Conservation, Inc. of Wasilla, Alaska, has joined Region 10 as acommercial member.

4 Northwest Passages Fall 2004WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!Jeralyn Hath Deborah Margolis Sean Walsh Bruce Lee Ken WilbertChris Kutsch Don Soileau Linda Kocher William Berry Stephen GeseD.Douglas Cox Elizabeth Hutson James Cavin Stefanie Bohman Timothy WilleRoy Dougherty Suzie Pile Alicia Konsor Marsha Anderson Thomas MazonnaHeather Rothenberger Mary Horwedel J. Clay Walker Katherine MutrieDavid Laughton Bechy Irish Lynn Aderholt Jessica Stern Darren DodererLani Lockwood Charles Lockwood Thomas Osborne C.J. Rea Michael BrittainBrad Himmelwright Olsen Thor Leif Olson Scott Johnson Brent WhitemoreLucas Wingert Dennis Woolford Randolph Stewart Ing-Marie PutkaKathy Pazera Kathy Schulz Bob Woodruff Susan Plaisance Connelly BrownBrooke Barnes Ric Balfour Terri Spencer Jackie Richardson Kathryn OwenThe Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Please contact your area representativeif you have any questions….

Many thanks to all those that have renewed.

Cooperation ColumnVOLUNTEERS ARE

NEEDED!Chuck Lennox is ourLogistics Chair, and RoniHathaway has agreed to

be hisLogistics Gofer during the work-shop. Marc Blackburn will act as ourProgramChair, but he’ll be seekingassistance to read through and selectpapers forpresentations, and he wouldlove to have a Co-Chair. (Could this beyou?)Robin Norris has offered to be ourRegistration Chair, and she’ll be lookingfor volunteers to sit at the desk andhandle registrants as they arrive.In addition we are seeking a FieldtripChair, a Scholarship Auction Chairand a Business Meeting Chair. So if yousee a job that intrigues you pleasecontact Lezlie or Jane and offer to help.We promise you won’t regret it!This is going to be a GREAT work-shop!!!

Area Updates will return in thewinter Issue.

Look for the latest on theParksCanada strike...

Calendar2004-”Celebrating Imagination”, Central Oregon tribal art featured now through Oct. 12 at LavaLands Visitor Center, Oregon- Newberry National Volcanic Monument’s Fall Archaeology Program “Time, Tracks, andTrails”, through October 15 at Lava Lands Visitor Center, Oregon-Alaska Native Health Board Tribal Environmental Conference October18-20, 2004, Downtown Marriott, Anchorage, ANROE Sessions For more information andto register: www.anhb.org-What Are Our Birds Telling Us?, October 20, 2004, Alaska Pacific University, AnchorageEnvironmental Education Workshops & Panel of Experts Register early!!! Early BirdSpecials End October 8th.-Interpretation Canada National Conference, October 20-24, 2004, Tricks andTreats of Interpretation, Lethbridge Lodge, Lethbridge, Alberta.Regidtration packages and more information available at www.interpcan.caSam Ham, Betty Weiler, Tim Merriman, and Lisa Brochu are featured speakersat management workshops.-Casting a Wider Net for EE is the title for the NAAEE national conference in Biloxi,Mississippi November 6-10, 2004. See details of the conference at www.naaee.org-November 16-20, 2004, “An Interpreter’s Voyage”, National Interpreter’s Workshop,Grand Rapids, Michigan; contact Sarah Reding, sreding@naturecenter.org or Ann Bugedaat abugeda@lakemetroparks.com You can register on the web, see www.interpnet.com

The Pacific Northwest Region of the NAI welcomes advertising by businessesand individuals with related services. Ads should be submitted in electronic format.If they contain graphics, please send as compressed jpeg or pdf file.

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SpecialsUnderwrite fall (NIW) Issue, get one issue with Business card FREE (alongwith fallissue) Get 4 issues with Business Card at 50% off price ($25). Please inquire withFaith Duncan for the cost of the fall issue. Cost depends on membership numbers.

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Finacial Update as ofJune 30, 2004

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Liabilities and EquityOpening Balance (1/2004) $7197.56Net income year to date $1473.24Total Liabilities and Equity $8652.80

Lynne Brougher, eastern Washington,Chief of Resource Education,Lake Roosevelt National Recreation AreaNational Park Service, 1008 Crest DriveCoulee Dam, Washington 99116Work Phone: 509-633-9441 ext. 130Work fax: 509-633-9332Lynne_Brougher@nps.gov

Rod Burns, BC and Yukon TerritoryBold Point Centre, Box 348, Heriot Bay,British Columbia, Canada V0P 1H0Work Phone/Fax: 205-285-2272Bph@connected.bc.ca

Rex Ettlin, Portland, OregonEducation Program CoordinatorOregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road,Portland, Oregon 97221Work Phone: 503-220-5709Ettlinr@metro.dst.or.us

Robin Lee Gyorgyfalvy, central OregonDirector of Interpretive Services &Scenic BywaysBend/Fort Rock Ranger DistrictDeschutes National ForestWork Phone: 541-383-4786rgyorgyfalvy@fs.fed.us

Glenn Hart, east central AlaskaNPS, Wrangell-St. Elias National Parkand Preserve, P.O. Box 439Copper Center, Alaska 99573Work Phone: 907-822-5234Work Fax: 907-822-7216Glenn_Hart@nps.gov

Nancy Stimson, south central AlaskaNPS, Alaska Regional Office240 west 5th AvenueAnchorage, Alaska 99503Work Phone: 907-644-3373Nancy_Stimson@nps.gov

April M. Rand, southeast AlaskaTongass Marine Highway Program,Juneau Ranger District, 8465 Old DairyRoad, Juneau, AK 99801Phone 907-790-7491arand@fs.fed.us

Sandy Skrien, southeast AlaskaRecreation, Lands & Special Uses StaffOfficer, USDA Tongass NFWrangell Ranger District, PO Box 51Wrangell, AK 99929Work Phone: 907-874-7561sskrien@fs.fed.us

Scott Mair, Vancouver, British ColumbiaInterpretive SpecialistCapital Regional District,Lower Vancouver IslandBritish Columbia, CanadaPhne: 250-478-3345smair@crd.bc.ca

Ralph Naess, western WashingtonPublic Education Program SpecialistSeattle Public Utilities19901 Cedar Falls Road SENorth Bend, WA 98045206 233-1566ralph.naess@seattle.gov

Leadership CouncilThe Region 10 leadership council is made up of the Region’s officers, committee

members, advisors, and area representatives.

Deputy Director: Jane BurksDirector Interpretive OperationsP.O. Box 393 (summer)Denali Park, Alaska 99755Work Phone: 907-683-9204 (April through October)Work Fax: 907-683-9297Burks-jane@aramark.com

Secretary: Lezlie MurrayVisitor Center DirectorBegich, Boggs Visitor Center, Chugach National ForestP.O. Box 129Girdwood, Alaska 99587Work Phone: 907-754-2316 Fax: 907-783-2094Home Phone: 907-345-4086Cell Phone: 907-242-8752llmurray01@fs.fed.u

Financial Officer: Robin NorrisPark Ranger, US Army Corps of EngineersBonneville Lock and DamCascade Locks, Oregon 97014Work Phone: 541-374-8820Work Email:Robin.C.Norris@usace.army.milHome Email jrnorris2@verizon.net

Director: Faith L. DuncanUSDA Forest ServiceP.O. Box 23383, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901Work Phone: 907-228-6278Work Fax: 907-228-6288Home Phone: 907-247-4218Home Fax: 907-225-4215Cell: 907-209-4218weya@kpunet.net

Area RepresentativesPasquale V. Anolfo, eastern OregonMcNary Lock and Dam,US Army Corps of EngineersWork Phone: 541-922-2226Pasquale.V.Anolfo@nww01.usace.army.mil

Pat Barry, Columbia River, OregonSupervisory Park Ranger,US Army Corps of Engineers,Bonneville Lock and Dam Visitor CenterCascade Locks, Oregon 97014Work Phone 541-374-4582Work fax: 541-374-4516Patrick.barry@nwp01.usace.army.mil

Ted Scherff, northern IdahoPark ManagerWinchester Lake State ParkPO Box 186, Winchester, Idaho 83555Phone: 208-924-7563WIN@IDPR.state.id.us

Jane Burks, Membership CommitteeApril Rand, Elections/NominationsChairMark Blackburn, Web PageAdvisor and Consultant.Marc_Blackburn@nps.gov/nepeWork phone: 208-843-2261, ext. 261Ronica Hathaway, Editor,Northwest Passagesjah1732@msn.com

Committee Chairs

Lezlie Murray, llmurray01@fs.fed..usJane Burks, Burks-jane@aramark.comChuck Lennox, chuck.lennox@interpconsulting.comMarc Blackburn, Marc_Blackburn@nps.gov/nepeRobin Norris, Robin.C.Norris@usace.army.milRoni Hathaway, jah1732@msn.com

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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

NAI Region 10 Annual Spring RendezvousInterpretive Pathways to the 21st Century

March 20-26 2005Bellingham Washington

Join us on the campus of Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington for NAI Region 10’s annual springworkshop. Three pre-workshops are planned: an NAI Certified Interpretive Guide course, The Art of InterpretiveWriting , and the introductory training modules for the National Park Service’s Interpretive Development Programfollowed by two days of regional workshop. Plan to spend the week and take advantage of all the special events, fieldtrips, poster sessions, a banquet and scholarship auction.

Themes for the Presentations, selected by regional membership include the following:Computer Technology – Share your best practices and success stories as well as what works.Exhibit Planning – Examine effective exhibit planning tools and public/private sector projects.Coaching and Training – Share your skills and techniques on coaching and training.Customer Service – Investigate training techniques and materials for providing quality customer service.Art in Interpretation – Explore ways art provides new opportunities for interpreting our natural and cultural resources.Marketing – Understand the role marketing plays in attracting traditional and non-traditional audiences to our sites andeasy strategies to market your resources to the public.Museum Studies Applications – Presenting how to care for museum collections when it is not a primary duty.Ethnogeography – Programs and techniques for exploring the cultural meanings in landscapes.Accessibility – Apply best practices and understand legal responsibilities to interpretation.Invasive Species – Poster Session ONLY— Presentations on the nature of invasive species in the landscape andcreating interpretive opportunities to the public on this important issue.

DEADLINE: Completed Applications must be submitted to the program chair no later than January 15,2005. Please return or fax this form to:Marc Blackburn, NAI Region 10 Program ChairNez Perce National Historical Park, 39063 US Hwy 95, Spalding Idaho 83540Phone: (208) 843-2261, ext. 126 Fax: (208) 843-2001 E-Mail: Marc_Blackburn@nps.gov

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Application Form for Presentations and PostersInterpretive Pathways to the 21st Century

March 25-26 2005Please type or print clearly. Attach abstract and description as necessary

First Name ________________________ MI ____ Last Name__________________________________

NAI Member? Yes No Name for name tag: _____________________________________________

Job Title ___________________________________Organization _______________________________

Mailing Address________________________________________________________________

City___________________________ State ______ Zip Code __________________

Home phone__________________________ Preferred E mail__________________________________Business Phone _________________________Cell Phone ________________________

Do you plan to apply for a Regional student or professional scholarship? Yes NoYou must be a current member of Region 10 NAI to apply. Applications will be available in the winter edition of Northwest Passages, and on the Region 10 NAI website.

Presentation or Poster Title:______________________________________________________________________Abstract (Please summarize the main points of your presentation in 100 words or less):

Audio & visual needs: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What items will you be supplying?

Length Circle one: 30 minutes 50 minutes 90 minutes

Audience (Circle all that apply): General New interpreters Seasoned interpreters

Time Block Preference: Circle One Day Friday Saturday Poster

Circle Time am pm am pm

Theme(s) Chosen:_____________________________________________________________Describe how your presentation illustrates the theme in 100 words or less.

Deadline for application: January 15, 2005

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