NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TRAINING/MEETING CALENDAR - APRIL 30, 2001

This calendar appears every other Monday as an addendum to the Morning 
Report.

Entries are listed no sooner than FOUR months before an event, except 
in cases in which registration dates close much earlier. Brevity in 
submissions is appreciated.

Asterisks (*) indicate new entries. They are also in light green for 
those of you who receive the color version of the Morning Report.

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Date(s):        Open enrollment
Course:         FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGMENT
Location:       Computer-based training
Details:        The course is designed to provide administrative, 
                budget and financial management personnel with entry, 
                developmental and full performance level competencies 
                in financial management processes.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Jan Gauthier, Mather TC, 304-535-6215
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        Open enrollment
Course:         SMARTPAY CREDIT CARD PROGRAM
Location:       Computer-based training
Details:        Successful completion of this training is required in 
                order to be eligible to apply for a SmartPay 
                government charge card.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Jan Gauthier, Mather TC, 304-535-6215
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        May 7 - 10  
Course:         RIVER MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR A NEW CENTURY
Location:       Minneapolis, MN
Details:        A field-oriented river management workshop designed to 
                provide on the ground tools for managing rivers into 
                the next century. Participate in case studies, share 
                useful information, and network with people from 
                government and non-governmental agencies, 
                river-oriented organizations, and those who care about 
                rivers.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Paul Roelandt, NPS, 715-483-3284 ext 633, or Caroline 
                Tan, Rivers Management Society, 406-549-0514
Submitter:      Bob Karotko, HOAL

Date(s):        May 11 *
Course:         THIRD BIENNIAL FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE SCIENCE 
                CONFERENCE
Location:       Brookhaven National Laboratory, NY
Details:        The conference will focus on 13 different research and 
                inventory projects conducted at the park by the NPS, 
                universities and other agencies. The objective is to 
                have attendees gain a better understanding of the 
                goals and results to date from each research 
                initiative and for the researchers to present the 
                information to their peers and the general public. No 
                charge.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        For directions or other information, contact Michael 
                Bilecki at 631-289-4810 ext 234 or via email.
Submitter:      Michael Bilecki, FIIS

Date(s):        May 15 - 25 
Course:         CERTIFIED NPS STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER I AND II
Location:       Yellowstone NP, WY
Details:        Combines previous NPS Level I and Level II structural 
                fire suppression courses. Instruction includes lecture 
                and audio-visual materials, but maintains an emphasis 
                on individual and engine company skills in fire 
                assessment and offensive, defensive and initial attack 
                procedures. Training will also include auto 
                extrication and treatment of the critically injured.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Denny Sutherland, 307-344-2190
Submitter:      Hal Spencer, NIFC

Date(s):        June 4 - 8 
Course:         NATIONAL WILDFIRE INVESTIGATION (XP-NWITP-103)
Location:       Boise, ID
Details:        Training developed by FLETC, NPS and USFS for law 
                enforcement officers and rangers who have been 
                previously trained in investigation and will bring 
                their skills to fire investigation.
Closes:         May 3rd 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        June 4 - 15 
Course:         TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIVE EQUIPMENT TRAINING (TIETP-106)
Location:       FLETC, Glynco, GA
Details:        Training for experienced federal law enforcement 
                personnel whose primary assignment is associated with 
                the installation, operation and maintenance of 
                surveillance equipment.
Closes:         May 3rd  
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        June 18 - 20 
Course:         INTERPRETIVE TRAINING INSTITUTE
Location:       Appalachian Mountain Club Pinkham Notch Visitor 
                Center, Gorham, NH
Details:        The Interpretive Training Institute is a cooperative 
                program which combines the resources and expertise of 
                several agencies to provide a unique learning 
                opportunity for natural, cultural and historical 
                interpreters. These agencies include the National Park 
                Service, White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian 
                Mountain Club, NH Fish and Game, Army Corps of 
                Engineers, NH State Parks, and the Metropolitan 
                District Commission. There will be two tracks - one 
                for new interpreters and one for advanced 
                interpreters.
Closes:         May 2nd
Contact:        Donna Richardson at 978-970-5020, or via cc:Mail
Submitter:      Donna Richardson, LOWE

Date(s):        June 18 - 22 
Course:         ARPA TRAINING
Location:       Valley Forge, PA
Details:        Basic ARPA training.
Closes:         May 9th 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        June 19 - 20 *
Course:         APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION FOR SUPERVISORS
Location:       Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton, AR
Details:        The workshop will address contemporary thinking and 
                application of interpretive principles and will focus 
                on tools and strategies for supervisors to help their 
                employees to enhance their interpretive effectiveness 
                in meeting the NPS mission.
Closes:         May 18th 
Contact:        Tom Medema, SPR, CUVA, via cc:Mail or at 330-650-0741
Submitter:      Tom Medema, CUVA

Date(s):        June 19 - 21 
Course:         PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Location:       Santa Fe, NM
Details:        Workshop on personal and real property management and 
                use of fixed assets system.
Closes:         May 18th 
Contact:        Ernestine Armstrong, 202-565-1162 or via email
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        June 20 - 21 
Course:         LAND RECORDS AND GENEALOGY SYMPOSIUM
Location:       Beatrice, NE
Details:        The symposium will feature nearly 20 presentations on 
                various topics related to land records and their 
                research and genealogical value and will address 
                future plans for the park, which include acquiring 
                copies of two million homestead records that will be 
                stored at the park and made available to the public 
                for research. Registration is $39 for one day, $69 for 
                both days. Open to the public.
Closes:         June 1st 
Contact:        Todd Arrington, 402-223-3514 or via cc:Mail
Submitter:      Todd Arrington, HOME

Date(s):        July 16 - 19 
Course:         FLASHPOINT FOR THE FIXED ASSETS SUSBSYSTEM
Location:       NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV
Details:        Training course designed for personnel who are 
                responsible for entering data into the property 
                accountability system,
Closes:         April 30th 
Contact:        Jan Gauthier, via cc:Mail or at 304-535-6402
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        July 16 - 20 
Course:         ARPA TRAINING
Location:       Ft. Lewis, WA
Details:        Basic ARPA training course.
Closes:         June 6th 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        July 23 - 27 
Course:         SIGNS, TRAILS PANELS, WAYSIDE EXHIBITS, INTERPRETIVE 
                WRITING (MODULE 230)
Location:       NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV
Details:        Training on development of written interpretive 
                products.
Closes:         May 7th 
Contact:        David Larsen, via cc:Mail or at 304-535-6437
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        July 30 - August 3 *
Course:         FROM INTERPRETIVE PLANNING TO INTERPETIVE PRODUCT - 
                DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE COMPREHENSIVE 
                INTERPRETIVE PLANNING PROCESS
Location:       Mather TC, WV
Details:        The workshop is targeted at employees who oversee 
                parkwide interpretive programs and are responsible for 
                developing and implementing the comprehensive 
                interpretive planning process.
Closes:         May 25th 
Contact:        Don Kodak or Jack Spinnler, HFC, 304-535-6056
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Date(s):        July 31 - August 2 *
Course:         OSHA 226: PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Location:       Albuquerque, NM
Details:        The course is geared to maintenance employees and 
                supervisors, but LE rangers and resource managers are 
                also encouraged to attend and bring confined space 
                issues that pertain to their fields. The course meets 
                a required safety and loss control competency. 
                Tuition: $350.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        Course announcement and nomination forms are available 
                on the Learning Place BB; course info from Andre 
                Perera, PETR
Submitter:      Christie Porter, PETR

Date(s):        August 6 - November 6 
Course:         BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR LAND MANAGEMENT (LMTP-106)
Location:       FLETC, Glynco, GA
Details:        Basic LE training.
Closes:         May 31st 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        August 13 - 16 
Course:         OSHA 510: BASIC COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Location:       Albuquerque, NM
Details:        Introduction to OSHA policies, procedures and 
                standards for construction health and safety.
Closes:         June 29th 
Contact:        Regional employee specialists; Learning Place BB; or 
                FLETC for additional information (on cc:Mail at WASO 
                FLETC-NPS, or 912-267-2246)
Submitter:      Wiley Golden, FLETC

Date(s):        August 27 
Course:         PARK RANGER TRAINING PROGRAM
Location:       Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Details:        Approved NPS seasonal law enforcement training 
                program, run by Steve Dodd, formerly director of a 
                similar program at Cuyahoga Community College. Two 
                semester program, concluding on May 10, 2002.
Closes:         ---
Contact:        For program information, www.prm.nau.edu/rangers; for 
                additional details, contact Steve Dodd at 520-523-8242 
                or at steve.dodd@nau.edu.
Submitter:      Steve Dodd, NAU

Date(s):        September 18 - 22 *
Course:         HOMICIDAL DROWNING AND UNDERWATER INVESTIGATIONS
Location:       Delaware Water Gap NRA, NJ/PA
Details:        The training course will enable investigators and dive 
                team members to better investigate and manage 
                drownings, a significant number of which involve foul 
                play. Open to commissioned rangers with investigative 
                responsibilities for drownings and NPS divers and dive 
                tenders. No tuition or training material costs.
Closes:         May 15th 
Contact:        Wayne Valentine, DEWA, 973-948-6500 or via cc:Mail
Submitter:      Wayne Valentine, DEWA

Date(s):        September 20 - 27 *
Course:         NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP TRAINING
Location:       Anchorage, AK; Kenai Peninsula
Details:        This training has been designed for senior managers 
                and emphasizes interpreting and translating the 
                Wilderness Act and agency policies into principles 
                that managers can apply on the ground.
Closes:         May 11th 
Contact:        Rick Potts, Arthur Carhart National Wilderness 
                Training Center, 406-243-4612, or rpotts@fws.fed.us
Submitter:      Joyce Howe, STMA

Prepared by the Division of Ranger Activities, WASO, with the 
cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.

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