Wilderness Education Association

JOREL Inaugural Call for Papers

noemail@weainfo.org — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Call for Papers: Manuscripts are now being solicited by the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership (JOREL) a new journal published by the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), the Wilderness Education Association (WEA), and the Western Kentucky University Research Foundation (WKURF). The journal is located at http://www.ejorel.com/. Journal Mission: to improve outdoor recreation, education, and leadership through the publication and dissemination of peer-reviewed manuscripts centered on professional practice, research, and theoretical discussions. Aims & Scope: The Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership seeks quality manuscripts to disseminate the latest knowledge related to outdoor recreation, education, and leadership to help develop theory and practice. The journal seeks quantitative and/or qualitative research findings; conceptual or theoretical discussions; or program practices. Relevant topic areas (centered on...

New Outdoor Recreation Journal Launched Today

noemail@weainfo.org — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Bowling Green, Ky – The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), the Wilderness Education Association (WEA), and the Western Kentucky University Research Foundation (WKURF) launched the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership (JOREL) earlier today in San Diego, California at the 22nd Annual AORE Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education. The three organizations have teamed together to create and manage this new peer-reviewed publication located at http://www.ejorel.com/. This announcement included the inaugural Call for Papers. The journal's mission is to improve outdoor recreation, education, and leadership through the publication and dissemination of peer-reviewed manuscripts centered on professional practice, research, and theoretical discussions. Manuscript submissions are encouraged from authors inside and outside of academia to help improve research and practice with a goal of reducing the disparity between the two in the...

WEA Board Elections 2008

noemail@weainfo.org — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT

The Wilderness Education Association invites you to become part of the organizational leadership team. Board members play a crucial role in the health and direction of our organization. Elections will begin in December and we are currently seeking nominees to fill a total of two 3-year terms that are currently open. Terms begin February 2009. Board members are required to attend WEA conferences, attend scheduled board meetings and serve on board committees. New board members are expected to attend the 2009 conference to be held in Bloomington, IN. The following is a timeline of important due dates and events: *Candidate information is due October 17, 2008: 1. Position Statement/Letter of Intent: One page statement expressing desire to run, qualifications, aspirations and intent as a potential WEA Board Member. This will be posted on the WEA Website during the election process. (MS Word Format) 2. Biographical Information: Biographical Information – one page or less. Provide...

No Child Left Inside Passes House

noemail@weainfo.org — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

House of Representatives Approves NCLI ACT A Grassroots Victory in Washington for Environmental Education We are pleased to report that environmental education won a major boost today when the U.S. House of Representatives approved the No Child Left Inside Act of 2008. The bill received bipartisan support and was approved by a vote of 293 to 109. This is only one step in the process, but it is a major one and gives us enormous momentum to keep working to pass the bill in the months ahead. And the vote represents a victory for all of us who care about environmental education. We know from our work on Capitol Hill that we passed this bill because of the grassroots interest and energy of our members across the country. Those calls, visits, emails and letters made an enormous difference. So thank you for everything you and your organizations have done in support of No Child Left Inside! You have turned this Coalition into a powerhouse. Please take a minute to...

No Child Left Inside up for Vote

noemail@weainfo.org — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

UPDATE House of Representatives to Vote On NCLI Act NEXT WEEK Please ask Your Representative to Support Environmental Education We received word today that the House of Representatives will vote on the No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 next week – either Tuesday, September 9 or Wednesday, September 10. As we prepare for this critically important vote, now is the time for members of the Coalition to contact Congress. Please take a few minutes between now and next Tuesday and contact your representative to urge them to vote for the legislation (H.R. 3036) on the floor. Below, we have included a Sample Letter to help you craft letters or emails to Congress. Customize your letter by including information about your organization’s interest in environmental education. You can also email your representative through our website, www.NCLICoalition.org, by clicking on Contact Your Congressperson and filling out the short form. If you want to place a phone call to your...

WEA Strategic Plan Sets Stage for Outdoor Leadership Curriculum Accreditation

noemail@weainfo.org — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Bloomington, IN; July 18, 2008 – The Wilderness Education Association (WEA) Board of Trustees has approved a three year Strategic Plan that focuses mission and vision to set the stage for developing and implementing Outdoor Leadership Curriculum Accreditation. The development of the 2008-2010 Strategic Plan examined the vision and the mission of the WEA, resulting in a turning point for the organization. The revised mission and vision for the WEA provides a natural progression of work for the WEA and strives to fill the industry wide need for the professionalization of Outdoor Leaders. WEA Mission: The mission of the WEA is to promote the professionalism of outdoor leadership through establishment of national standards, curriculum design, implementation, advocacy, and research driven initiatives. WEA Vision: WEA will become the governing body in the professionalization of the Outdoor Leader by establishing a strategic alliance with key stakeholders of the industry to create...

CALL FOR EDITOR - Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership

noemail@weainfo.org — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

CALL FOR EDITOR Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership JOREL The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education, The Wilderness Education Association and the Western Kentucky University Research Foundation have developed a new peer reviewed journal for the outdoor profession. Journal Philosophy & Purpose: Given the current culture of many academic journals JOREL will fulfill a major gap created by the distinction placed on practitioner versus academic shared knowledge. The purpose of JOREL is to deliver best practices and research based information to the outdoor community in one publication. Journal Format: JOREL, a subscription-based electronic journal, will create greater accessibility to a global audience while maintaining reasonable subscription rates. In addition, using tools from The Berkeley Electronic Press will help ensure compliance with web content accessibility standards. Primary Editor Responsibilities: The Editor’s primary...

2008-2010 Strategic Plan Open for Member Review

noemail@weainfo.org — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The Wilderness Education Association Board of Trustees has completed a three year Strategic Plan to guide the Association through 2010.

The Strategic Plan is currently available for member review, comments and discussion through June 30, 2008. All WEA members are encouraged to review the Strategic Plan and and supporting documents available on the WEA Website under the Member News Section (www.weainfo.org/membernews).

Members will need to be logged in (Site Log-In) in order to view the Strategic Plan as well as to View/Post comments on the Discussion Forum.

Thank you for taking the time to be involved in this important process.

Mary Williams

WEA National Office Manager

**If your membership has expired and you would like to renew, you can do so online or you can call the National Office and renew over the phone.

AORE Call for Proposals

noemail@weainfo.org — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:00:00 GMT

On behalf of the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education, the 2008 AORE Conference Host and Presentation Relations Committee are now accepting workshop proposals for the International Conference-A Climate for Change, October 30th to November 1st, 2008 in San Diego, CA! While the AORE Conference is loaded with keynotes, technical training and other events and activities, workshops are its foundation. Through them, attendees and presenters alike leave the conference with professional development and energy to delve deeper into their practice. We hope that you will help us fulfill our mission of expanding outdoor recreation and education’s reach and effectiveness by sharing what you know with others. Submitting a proposal is easy! Whether you’d like to present on current research in the outdoor industry, develop our student members, create an opportunity for professional development, provide a venue for collaboration and brainstorming, or have some fun with facilitation, your...

WEA Course Graduates Professional Development Survey

noemail@weainfo.org — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Did you miss the chance to fill out the WEA Professional Development Survey at the National Conference this year?

No worries, there is an online version as well!

If you have taken a WEA NSP, PSC, or WSP please take 10 minutes to complete this survey. Your participation in research efforts, like this one, is one of the many reasons that the WEA is able to continue to grow and make sure that we are continuing to meet the needs of our participants.

WEA Course Graduates- Professional Development Survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UtcXW_2fFvsfTIIIdWRdNPQg_3d_3d

If you have any questions about this study please contact:

Rachel Collins
325 Wigley Administration Building
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
Rachel.Collins@mnsu.edu

Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act

noemail@weainfo.org — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

My name is Brett Haverstick and I am a graduate student at the University of Idaho. I also intern/volunteer with the Friends of the Clearwater (FOC), a non-profit public lands advocacy group in Moscow. FOC has been working hard to promote and support NREPA for 15 years now, and with a more favorable Congress it is finally getting the just hearing it deserves.

If you are interested in finding out more about NREPA, please go to the link below: http://www.friendsoftheclearwater.org/node/410

NREPA needs letters of support from all over the country. Please write to your Congressional representative today and urge her or him to sign on as a co-sponsor. The House of Representatives website can help you find the correct e-mail or postal address, even your representative.

Contact the Committee office at (202) 225-6065. Making a phone call is always the most effective way to communicate!

Thank you so much for showing your support for this Wilderness Bill!! With grass roots activism and a greater understanding of the biological diversity of our ecosystems, we can all make a difference.

Take care and call me if you have any questions.

Brett

Editors Requested

noemail@weainfo.org — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Please see the attached job description for an Editor of a new text: Outdoor Recreation Program Administration: Essentials for the Professional. This text is being authored by the Association of Outdoor Recreation Education and published by Human Kinetics.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 14^TH

Please send a copy of your resume to the AORE National Office: nationaloffice@aore.org. If after reading the job description you have further questions, please call Ann Marie Redente at: 530-898-3546. Thank you.

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2008 Conference Announcement

noemail@weainfo.org — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:45:00 GMT

2008 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership Connecting with Nature We are pleased to announce that the 2008 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership will be held February 12-16 in San Diego, California. The Bahia Resort and Hotel, the venue for 2008, provides a beautiful setting with waterfront access within a few minutes walk. The Bahia is located on a 14 acre peninsula on Mission Bay providing a variety of opportunities for workshops and pre-conference events. So put away those ice climbing tools and skis, you won't be needing them this year! The theme, Connecting with Nature is inspired by the latest book by Author and Keynote Speaker, Richard Louv. Titled Last Child in...

Dr. Steve Spencer awarded Frank Lupton Service Award at 2007 National Conference

noemail@weainfo.org — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Dr. Steve Spencer, a Professor in the Recreation Administration Program at Western Kentucky University, was selected as the Frank Lupton Service Award recipient at the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) award ceremony during the National Conference on Outdoor Leadership held in Estes Park, Colorado on February 7-11, 2007.

The Frank Lupton Service Award is given to a member who has been active in the WEA for at least ten years, has contributed significantly to the success of the WEA, who does an outstanding job representing WEA, and has been recommended by at least three members of the organization.

Dr. Spencer currently serves as the Affiliate Representative to the association for WKU. His service to the association includes the Standards Committee, the Board of Trustees. He has presented educational workshops at the national conference every year since he became a member in 1990. He has written numerous articles for the conference proceedings and newsletter. Steve has donated his time and energy to support the association in its educational and fundraising efforts. When the association moved its National Office to Tennessee, Steve recruited WKU students to assist with the transition by helping move equipment, supplies, and files. Moreover, he has taught fifteen courses for the association utilizing the 18-Point Curriculum. As shown through these examples, Steve Spencer's service to the Wilderness Education Association has been invaluable during the past 16 years.

Grand Canyon Needs Volunteers!

noemail@weainfo.org — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Grand Canyon National Park, and surrounding areas need your help in protecting and preserving this beautiful place for future generations.

Invasive species removal and native revegetation are only a couple of services you can give back to this amazing place. The National Park Service, in conjunction with Grand Canyon National Park Foundation and The Grand Canyon Trust will be launching trip from now until forever!-

The volunteer webpage is: http://www.gcvolunteers.org

We look forward to hearing from you, and getting you down that trail.

Afterall,
"Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another." -Erma Bombeck

2007 Paul K. Petzold Award Recipient - Phil Powers

noemail@weainfo.org — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:00:00 GMT

Each year the Wilderness Education Association(WEA) recognizes and acknowledges outstanding achievements in outdoor leadership with the Paul K. Petzoldt Award. The WEA was founded in 1977 by Paul Petzoldt, Frank Lupton, Robert Christie and Charles Gregory as a means to train outdoor leaders to safely lead and teach the public about appropriate use of wilderness areas. The WEA is comprised of over 40 organizational affiliates - primarily colleges and universities - that help to promote this mission. The 2007 recipient of the Paul K. Petzoldt award is Phil Powers, Executive Director of the American Alpine Club (AAC). Powers joined the AAC as executive director in May 2005. His extensive experience in the field of outdoor leadership includes seventeen years as a course leader, chief mountaineering instructor and development/partnerships director with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). While at NOLS Powers learned and taught outdoor skills within the basic framework and...

Change the Definition of Entertainment

noemail@weainfo.org — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Entertainment-(def.1): noun, an activity that is diverting and that holds attention.

(def.2): Entertainment! is the 1979 debut album by English post-punk band Gang of Four. (see Image A)

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The WEA is taking a new approach to entertainment at this year’s National Conference on Outdoor Leadership.

Bring your real or makeshift instruments and redefine entertainment as we know it……or at least part of it. Friday Night, after the Keynote will be your chance to make history with Jam Session Host: Lucas Owens.

Friday Night Fun in the Dark

noemail@weainfo.org — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Looking to have a good time on Friday night? Join Aiko Yoshino and Jackson Wilson on Friday night after the Keynote Speaker at the 2007 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership as they present a series of fun (and perhaps a bit educational) activities which are enhanced by the visual obscurity of night.

No more huddling with your group near the not so warm light in a Nalgene or getting your fleece melted with the embers of your fire. Learn how to utilize the dark as an element of instruction and fun as we go bump in the night!

Location: TBA

Opening Night Trivia

noemail@weainfo.org — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:00:00 GMT

The 2007 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership is revolutionizing the way we think of conference entertainment.

Do you have large amounts of trivial knowledge in your brain just waiting to be used? Do you know answers to questions like "What is Screech from Saved By the Bell's real name?" or "What is the elevation of Annapurna?" Well if you do, join us for the WEA's 1st ever Pub Quiz.

"Geeks who Drink", a Boulder, CO based pub quiz troupe will be putting on 8 unique rounds of interactive quizzing. If you think this is your ordinary Trivia Night, think again! The Geeks make sure to mix things up with tons of audience participation, audio rounds, visual rounds and the occasional bonus question between rounds. Conference attendees are placed into groups of six and will battle for honor, presige and prizes.

This event is open to all attendees of the 2007 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership. The action will begin following the opening remarks on Thursday, February 8, 2007 so plan on seeing old friends, meeting new people and having a great night!

Searching for Pennies

noemail@weainfo.org — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:00:00 GMT

What if the Wilderness Education Association earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine, with a unique social mission... every time you use GoodSearch, money is generated for the Wilderness Education Association.

Last year, search engines generated close to $6 billion in revenue from advertisers. With GoodSearch part of this advertising revenue will now be directed to the WEA. GoodSearch donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities selected by its users. The pennies quickly add up. For example, if 1,000 WEA supporters searched just twice a day, we would receive an estimated $7,300 per year to help fund our program.

What's great is that you use GoodSearch just as you would any search engine. Again, it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get proven, high-quality results. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter "Wilderness Education Association" as the charity you want to support.

We hope that not only will you use GoodSearch as your main search engine from here on out, but will also pass this message on to your friends and family. The more people who use this, the more money will go to supporting the mission and vision of the Wilderness Education Association.

http://www.goodsearch.com