September 2002, Volume 2, Issue 9

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.

BICENTENNIAL TRAIL COMMUNITIES COORDINATION SESSION AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING PLANNED FOR END OF OCTOBER

The next Trail Communities Coordination session for Lewis and Clark Bicentennial coordinators representing communities and destinations throughout Washington will be held in Lyle, Washington. It will be October 29, 2002, from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2002, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., also in Lyle, Washington. Both meetings will be at the Lyle Hotel.

The purpose of the Trail Communities Coordination session is to enhance communication among local stakeholders along the route and to enhance communication between the state Agency Assistance Team (AAT) involved and all of the local stakeholders.

LEWIS AND CLARK BICENTENNIAL TRAINING ACADEMY - PACIFIC NORTHWEST SESSION

The 2002 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Training Academy, hosted by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Northwest session will be November 6-8, 2002. The goal of the session is to educate the people that who be making contact with bicentennial visitors. The session will be at the Vancouver Water Resource Education Center in Vancouver, WA. It will be on a first-come, first-served basis with the facility able to accommodate over 100 people. The session is free to the public.

The session will start with an overview of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, then move into a more regional concentration focusing on accommodating visitors. "This year we will focus on the regional aspects of the Lewis and Clark story, concentrating on their travels within the Columbia River Basin. We will also look at the story from two specific perspectives, that of the Tribes of the Lower Columbia River, and that of the US Army," said Craig Rockwell, this year's event coordinator.

The training academy has been scheduled intentionally to coincide with the 'Ocian In View' weekend festivities in Long Beach, WA, November 8-10.

If you are interested in attending the training academy, please contact Craig Rockwell at craig.s.rockwell@usace.army.mil or 509-751-0244. When you contact him, indicate whether you are a Corps of Engineers employee, otherwise employed in visitor contact, or a member of the public at-large.

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Training Academy Agenda

Wednesday, November 6, 2002
12:00 -1:00 p.m. - Registration and lunch on your own
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Sessions
Evening Session - Ken Karsmizki, Curator of History at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

Thursday, November 7, 2002
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Sessions
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - lunch on your own
1:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Sessions
Evening Session - Hasan Davis portraying York, the only black man on the expedition

Friday, November 8, 2002
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Sessions
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - After lunch on your own, leave for Astoria/Long Beach area CarTours Driving Tour
2:00 p.m.- Meet at Rosburg to discuss November 7, 1805 "Ocian In View"
2:30 p.m.- arrive at Station Camp for special presentation and/or tour
3:30 p.m. - Return to Portland or check in for 'Ocian In View' Weekend

For more information on the speakers for "Ocian in View," please go to: www.lewisandclarkwa.org

FEDERAL LEWIS AND CLARK WATER AND PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Download the meeting notes of the Federal Working Group for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration, a subcommittee of the Federal Lewis and Clark Water and Public Safety. It contains interesting and beneficial information to the state of Washington since most bicentennial related events will be on or around water. If you need more information or have questions, contact:

Robbie Wilbur
Office of External and Intergovernmental Affairs
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, N.W., Room 6214
Washington, D.C. 20240
202/208-1923
202/208-1821 (f)
robbie_wilbur@ios.doi.gov

KAYAK AND CANOE SAFETY ON THE LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER

At the Stakeholders meeting in Skamokawa, WA in August, the issue of watercraft safety arose. There has been an increase in the number of kayaks, canoes, and dugouts coming through, and more is anticipated as the Bicentennial approaches. Ginni Callahan of Columbia River Kayaking created a page containing safety information and resource links on her company website.

The page addresses tides, weather, water hazards for hand-powered boats, Coast Guard recommendations, camping locations, launch access, training centers, emergency phone numbers, and more. It is presented in a straightforward format, easy to print out and bring along, and it is being updated regularly as more information becomes available.

To view the page, go to http://columbiariverkayaking.com/Safety.html. Feel free to create a link to the safety page and if you have any suggestions, please contact Ginni at 888.920.2777 or ginnical@yahoo.com.

CHALLENGE COST SHARE 2003 WORKSHOPS

Local communities and organizations, desiring more information about the Lewis & Clark NHT Challenge Cost Share Program for 2003, have opportunities to sharpen their grant-writing skills and to address their concerns in a series of workshops across the trail in October and November 2002.

The sessions will include a review of the elements that create a well-organized and concise grant application, with some opportunity for participants to work on their own proposals. Midori Raymore, Challenge Cost Share Program Coordinator for Lewis & Clark NHT, will be present to describe the changes in this year's program for Lewis & Clark NHT, the kinds of projects the NPS supports, and submittal guidelines.

The Washington session will take place in Vancouver, Washington on November 20. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The exact location has yet to be determined.

For more information contact Midori Raymore at 402-514-9311, or 888-237-3252 or by email at midori_raymore@nps.gov.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR BICENTENNIAL SIGNATURE EVENT IN MONTICELLO

The hotel rooms reserved for the bicentennial signature event in Monticello are filling up. If you are interested in attending the event, make your reservation soon. Contact the Marriott located near the University of Virginia at 800.321.2211. Ask for the Pacific/Vancouver block of rooms. The rate is $69 per night.

For more information, contact Arlene Johnson at 360.906.7119 or director@lewisandclark-clark.org.

LEWIS & CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER ANNOUNCES A PERMANENT FULL TIME APPOINTMENT

The USDA Forest Service will be advertising to fill a permanent full time position at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center anticipated to begin duty in JANUARY 2003. Applicants will be recruited government wide.

The Supervisor Park Ranger works under the direction of the Interpretive Services Specialist (Assistant Director) to develop and implement the Center's visitor services/interpretive program. The Center's interpretive program and visitor services include providing daily short interpretive talks, living history demonstrations, short walks, summer evening campfire programs, special programming as well as management of the Center's fee demo program and information desk operation.

The Supvervisor Park Ranger supervises two permanent Park Rangers, and a roster of temporary Park Rangers, as well as 20-50 front line volunteers. The incumbent coordinates all visitor services activities with other staff, manages the facility rental program, accommodates tour groups, and coordinates activities with Center partners residing in the building. He/she serves as the lead management position during weekends and holidays within the hours of operation.

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center is located on the bluffs of the Missouri River within the boundaries of Giant Springs Heritage State Park, Great Falls, Montana. The Interpretive Center is operated by the USDA Forest Service.

For addition information about this position, please contact Sue Buchel or Jane Weber at 406-727-8733. The vacancy will be posted on the OPM jobs website and can be accessed on the internet at www.opm.gov. If you do not have access to the internet, you may call and leave your name and address with Rose Pettie 206-449-5237 to request a copy.

THANK YOU

The Washington State Historical Society would like to take this opportunity to thank Kiona and Maryhill wineries for their donation of a case of wine each to the Trail States' reception at the Bicentennial Signature Event in Monticello this January 2003.

WEBSITE OF THE MONTH

Thirty-two federal agencies and organizations have partnered to create a website aimed at providing a single, easy-to-use web portal with information about various Lewis and Clark historical places. In 1804 - 1806 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an expedition. Today, 200 years later, this commemoration of their journey provides an opportunity for Americans to look back, recognize, and appreciate the significance of this Expedition. To visit the website, go to: www.lewisandclark200.gov.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

October 10, 2002
Agency Assistance Team (AAT - for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial) Monthly Meeting
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (approx.)
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219

October 29, 2002
Washington Lewis and Clark Trail Communities Coordination Session
1:00 - 4:30 pm
Lyle Hotel
100 7th Street, Lyle, WA
Contact Judy Lorenzo 360.705.7274

October 30, 2002
Washington Lewis and Clark Advisory Committee (Statutory Committee)
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Lyle Hotel
100 7th Street, Lyle, WA
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219 or jpeterson@wshs.wa.gov

November 6-8, 2002
The 2002 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Training Academy
Vancouver Water Resource Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver
Contact Craig Rockwell at craig.s.rockwell@usace.army.mil
or 509-751-0244

November 8-11, 2002
"Ocian in View" Program
Pacific County Friends of Lewis and Clark
Most events held at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA.
Contact: Carolyn Glenn at Oceanic@centurytel.net
Visit their website: www.lewisandclarkwa.org.

November 14-16, 2002
"Lewis and Clark, the Unheard Voices"
Conference coordinated by Penn State University. For more information, contact Chris Dufour, 814-863-5100 or Cpd1@outreach.psu.edu.

November 15, 2002
"End of Our Voyage" Traveling exhibit debuts at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma
1911 Pacific Avenue
Contact Melissa Parr at mparr@wshs.wa.gov.

November 15, 2002
Agency Assistance Team (AAT - for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial) Monthly Meeting
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (approx.)
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219.

November 16-17, 2002
Lewis & Clark Collector's Show
Benton County Fairgrounds
Kennewick, Washington
509.586.9211.

November 20, 2002
Challenge Cost Share 2003 Workshop
Vancouver, WA, (Exact location to be determined)
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact Midori Raymore at 402-514-9311 or 888-237-3252 or email at midori_raymore@nps.gov.

December 10, 2002
Agency Assistance Team (AAT - for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial) Monthly Meeting
10:00 am to 1:00 pm (approx.)
State Capital Museum, Coach House
211 West 21st Ave, Olympia
Contact Jean Peterson 360.586.0219

January 13 - 19, 2003
Bicentennial Kick-Off
Monticello & Charlottesville, Virginia
If you are interested in being involved in a coordinated travel effort, please contact Arlene Johnson at 360-906-7119 or director@lewisandclark-clark.org

January 17, 2003
Lewis and Clark in Art
Submission Deadline
Contact journeys@pacifier.com for more information

May 14, 2003
Northwest History Week
Previously called Vancouver Area Bicentennial Kick-Off
Planned: Several events are anticipated
Contact: Arlene Johnson 360.906.7119

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 Kristin Hoffman at Otak 206.262.2840 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 Jean Peterson 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.