June 2003, Volume 3, Issue 6
LEWIS & CLARK ON EXPERIENCE WASHINGTON'S WEBSITE
Below you will find the industry link to Experience Washington, the official
website of Washington State Tourism. Scroll down and click on "Lewis and Clark Forms" to search
for and post bicentennial related events.
Appropriate events to post on the industry website include those of general public interest. Events appropriate to submit for the electronic newsletter's events and dates page would be those related to training, conferences, request for information, availability of resources and news.
http://www.experiencewashington.com/industry/IndustryPageSections_pid-102600.html
If you have any questions regarding searching for or posting events, please contact Linda Mitchell at lindami@cted.wa.gov.
STATEWIDE INTERPRETIVE WAYSIDES PROJECT UPDATE - KICK-OFF RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ANNOUNCED
Anticipation builds as the first installation of the Washington State Lewis and Clark Trail Interpretive Waysides Project draws near. The timber plank house style kiosk at Marine Park in Vancouver will be the first structure installed. The public is invited to attend this important kick-off ceremony marking the initiation of the installation process. This kick-off ceremony will be a ribbon-cutting event held on July 30, 2003 at 4:00 pm at Marine Park. (Note: parking is available near the restroom at the main entrance to the park.)
Pictured is the fabrication of the timber plank-style kiosk currently in process. The cedar planks have been temporarily removed from the structure for sandblasting to enhance resemblance to split-plank style construction. Depending on the amount of precipitation this summer, the cedar will eventually fade to a beautiful weathered gray. A sneak preview of one of Marine Park interpretive panels and the national trail map also is provided with this article.
 
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As the project team expedites the production of the Marine Park kiosk, the remaining interpretive panels and structures are in the final phase of design and development. This includes finalizing the text and artwork based on input received from review committees and tribal representatives. Simultaneously, while the interpretive panels are being completed, the kiosk and pedestal structures are also being assembled and prepared for installation.
With local community partnerships, the Interpretive Waysides Project has grown to include interpretive exhibits at over 60 locations across the state of Washington. Installation of the panels will be broken into geographic phases. Following the completion of the kiosk at Marine Park this summer, installation of the other interpretive exhibits throughout the state will begin in September of this year, with completion of the entire project anticipated by late fall of this year (2003).
Commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremonies (in addition to the July 30th event at Marine Park) will be held in each region of the state. These ceremonies will honor the involvement and participation in the project of tribal representatives, local citizens and elected officials, the state Agency Assistance Team, Bicentennial Advisory Committee members, and Governor's [Washington State] Lewis and Clark Trail Committee members, who've contributed a considerable amount of volunteer time to review of the project.
Where practicable, ceremonies will be scheduled to coincide with the anniversary dates of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's travels through this area. The project team will be coordinating with local community contacts to firm up the details related to these ceremonies, including specific locations and the schedule, which will be finalized over the summer. Look for specific locations, dates, and times in future e-newsletters.
If you have any questions about the Waysides project, or if you would like more information, please contact
Mandi Roberts at 206.442.1369 or mandi.roberts@otak.com -or-
Kristin Hoffman at 206.262.2840 or kristin.hoffman@otak.com.
NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL COUNCIL GRANT ANNOUNCED
The National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial (NBC) announces 2003 and 2004 Tribal Involvement Grants. NBC has received a generous four-year grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation for the following purposes:
- Tribal involvement in the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial
- National cultural awareness campaign
- Planning for trail stewardship awareness campaign
- Development of National Council website and linkages
- COTA administration
- National Signature Events
- National Council staffing
Working with the Circle of Tribal Advisors (COTA), NBC will use the Hewlett funds that are restricted to tribal involvement to make grants to COTA tribes and affiliated organizations in two grant cycles.
$230,000 will be awarded in Cycle 1 for tribal bicentennial planning and projects occurring in 2003 and 2004. $270,000 will be awarded in Cycle 2 for tribal bicentennial projects occurring in 2005 and 2006. Details for Cycle 2 of the Tribal Involvement Grants will be announced in May 2004.
Funding priority will be given to projects that address the following Lewis and Clark Bicentennial goals:
- Cultural awareness and understanding
- Cultural resource protection
- Tribal language revitalization
- Environmental stewardship
- Diverse partnerships and collaborations
- Public education and enjoyment
The minimum grant award is $2,500 while the maximum grant award is $10,000. The Tribal Involvement Grants require a 100% match from grant recipients - in either cash or in-kind services.
Completed applications must be POSTMARKED no later than AUGUST 4, 2003. Grant awards will be announced August 25, 2003. For more information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please call 314.361.9031.
THE ADVENTURES OF TENAS LELOO AND THE LONG PORTAGE
Tenas Leloo, which means 'little wolf,' is a hand dug, cedar canoe which was carved by 80 year old elder, George Lagengren, of Washington State. The head of a wolf is carved in the prow with iridescent shells placed for eyes. It was brought to Monticello, Virginia, by Cedar Heart Nichols, a member of the Shawnee United Remnant Band of Ohio. After Monticello, Cedar Heart was given temporary custody of and personal secretary duties for Tenas Leloo to show and display along the trail until he arrives safely back in west where he will again wash his paws in the Pacific Ocean.
Tenas Leloo has traveled from Virginia to Ohio and to many places in between. At each stop he makes, he receives much honor and admiration. It has even been said that he is carrying the heart of the Eastern People and Nations back to The People and Nations of the West just as he carried the heart of the Chinook People in the West to The People and Nations of the East. This is his job, the purpose for which he was created.
Many People have looked upon Tenas Leloo and expressed a desire to have him remain with them. For those who are sincere in their wish to hold Tenas Leloo, where they can see and touch him in the flesh, will carry him along in that spirit place. He shall continue to give heart and bring hope to The People of The Nations.
NATIONAL SCENIC & HISTORIC TRAILS CONFERENCE
Mark your calendars for the ninth annual National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference. The theme for this year's conference is "Vision, Strategies, Networking - Building the National Trails System Together." The goals of the conference include:
- promoting and enhancing participants' visionary and strategic thinking skills and collaborative abilities for the national trails system, individual national trails, and national trail projects
- presenting ways to achieve your desired on the ground results through a systematic process, using visioning, strategic thinking and organizational development, budgeting and planning tools and techniques
- developing an overarching vision statement, system-wide management objectives and success indicators for the National Trails System.
While at the conference participants will experience hikes among the snow covered peaks of the North Cascades, walks in the cultural landscape of Ebey's Landing National Park Heritage Site, music and storytelling by the Swinomish, Lemmi, and Upper Skagit Tribes and more.
The conference runs from August 21- 25, 2003. It will take place at the Skagit Valley Casino Resort located in Bow, Washington. For more information on the conference, contact The Partnership for the National Trails System at 608-249-7870 or NATTRAILS@aol.com.
LEWIS AND CLARK SUMMER INSTITUTE
NASA's Earth Observing System Education Project at The University of Montana is proud to once again offer the 2003 Lewis and Clark Summer Institutes. Learn about digital navigation through the use of GIS, GPS, Satellite Imagery and other remotely sensed activities to relive the Corps of Discovery and see how landscape has changed over the past 200 years. The interpretive field tours along with re-enactments of members of the Corps will take you back in time to Lewis and Clark's expedition.
The cost of the week-long course is $300 which includes three academic undergraduate or graduate credits through The University of Montana, all lunches throughout the week, one dinner, one reception, and transportation to all activities and field trips throughout the week. The Institute in Montana is July 13-18th and the Washington/Oregon trip is planned for August 3-8, 2003. There are still a few spots available in each week and registration will remain open until all spots are filled; each Institute can accommodate 20 people. If you would like to opt-out from receiving academic credits, the cost for registration is $185.
For more information and an application form, go to www.lewisandclarkeducationcenter.com and click on 'events.' Please contact Kandy Raup at (406) 243-6685 or kraup@eoscenter.com if you have any questions.
LEWIS AND CLARK DISCOVERY BOXES
The Lewis and Clark Discovery Boxes are educational trunks developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers focusing on the military aspects of the journey and the seven Army values that are continually reinforced during the expedition: Duty/Respect/Honor/Integrity/Selfless Service/Personal Courage/Loyalty. The boxes contain 42 items and a User's Guide. The items include replicas of some of the items the Corps of Discovery took on the expedition (uniform coat, sextant, etc.) and replicas of items they found on their journey (prickly pear, prairie dog, beaver, etc.). Also included are related music CDs, books, and videos.
There are two types of boxes, one being more durable than the other. Boxes cost $2,144 and $1,763 respectively. The contract has only been open to Corps and Army locations until now. It should be available to others in July. For more information, contact Patti Williams, L&C Coordinator, Portland District, 503-808-4306.
SACAGAWEA'S JOURNEY
Idaho's PBS one-hour documentary, "Sacagawea's Journey," is available for purchase. The cost is $24.95 plus $4.95 for shipping and handling. To order the film, contact:
Idanha Films
ATTN: Lori Joyce
1609 N. 11th St.
Boise, ID 83702
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
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The Vancouver National Historic Reserve's website is the website of the month. The site includes a new section entitled "Lewis & Clark at the Vancouver National Historic Reserve" which describes the Corps of Discovery's time at the Historic Reserve. The site also discusses the area after the time of their journey through the area. To learn more about the Vancouver National Historic Reserve and the Corps of Discovery's experiences here, go to http://www.nps.gov/fova/lewisclark.htm. |
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
July 10, 2003
Agency Assistance Team (AAT -
for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial)
Monthly Meeting
10:00 am to 12:30 pm (approx.)
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue
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Tacoma, WA
Contact Mark Vessey at 360.586.0219 or mvessey@wshs.wa.gov
July 13-18, 2003
NASA's Earth Observing System Education Project
The University of Montana
Contact Kandy Raup
406.243.6685 or kraup@eoscenter.com
July 30, 2003
Washington Lewis and Clark Advisory Committee
(Statutory Committee)
Meeting starts at 1:00pm
Meeting in Vancouver, Washington
Contact Mark Vessey at 360.586.0219 or mvessey@wshs.wa.gov
July 30, 2003
Waysides Interpretive Project Kick-off Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Ceremony starts at 4:00pm
Marine Park, Vancouver, WA
Contact Kristin Hoffman at 206.262.2840 or kristin.hoffman@otak.com
August 3-8, 2003
NASA's Earth Observing System Education Project
Washington/Oregon
Contact Kandy Raup
406.243.6685 or kraup@eoscenter.com
August 4, 2003
National Bicentennial Council Tribal Involvement Grant Deadline
For more information, call 314.361.9031.
August 10-15, 2003
Lewis and Clark and the Legacies of Discovery
Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon
Application information at www.oregonhum.org or www.thejourneycontinues.org
Contact Susie Meserve
Oregon Council for the Humanities
503.241.0543
800.735.0543
August 21- 25, 2003
National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference
Skagit Valley Casino Resort, Bow, Washington
Contact The Partnership for the National Trails System
608.249.7870 or NATTRAILS@aol.com
October 22-24, 2003
16th Annual Washington Heritage Conference
"Lewis and Clark: Tools for Planning, Partnerships, and Opportunities"
Red Lion Inn
Richland, Washington
Contact Mark Vessey at 360.586.0219 or mvessey@wshs.wa.gov
Thanksgiving Weekend 2005
Destination Pacific 2005 - Bicentennial Signature Event
Pacific County, Washington and Clatsop County, Oregon
Look for more information in the future.
PLEASE LOOK for additional information and updates on Bicentennial planning activities and projects in next month's e-newsletter.
ALSO - if you have articles or news-worthy information that you would like to contribute to this e-newsletter or to Washington's quarterly bicentennial newsletter, please Contact Mandi Roberts at Otak 206-442-1369 or mandi.roberts@otak.com.
The Washington State Historical Society, lead agency of the state's Agency Assistance Team (AAT) for bicentennial planning, will send this newsletter via e-mail on a monthly basis to provide updates on events, projects, and activities going on around the state in preparation for the commemoration.
Your name is in the state's Lewis and Clark Trail database as someone who has expressed interest in the bicentennial and/or who has attended public meetings during the past three years. If you do not want to continue to receive this newsletter and/or other bicentennial communications, reply to this e-mail or contact Mark Vessey at the Heritage Resource Center 360-586-0219.
The AAT will continue to publish and mail out the quarterly "hard copy" newsletters in addition to this electronic communication.