NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TRAINING/MEETING CALENDAR - OCTOBER 12, 1999

The calendar appears every other Monday as an addendum to the Morning Report.
Entries are listed no earlier than FOUR months before the event, EXCEPT in
instances in which registration dates close much earlier.  Asterisks (*)
indicate new entries; pound signs (#) indicate revisions to entries that have
appeared previously.  Brevity in entries is appreciated.

Please note that information on fire training can be found on the multi-
agency fire training schedule posted at www.nifc.nps.gov/mats/matsframe.asp.

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Dates:      FY 2000 *
Course:     Essential Competencies in Interpretation
Location:   Clusters and/or regions
Details:    This matching funds program provides Servicewide funding support
            for curriculum-based developmental opportunities in
            interpretation.
Closes:     Requests for matching funds must be submitted to the training
            manager for interpretation at least two months prior to the
            intended training.
Contact:    Dave Dahlen, Training Manager for Interpretation
Phone/fax:  304-535-6215; 304-535-6408
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name.
Submitter:  Joyce Howe, STMA

Dates:      FY 2000 *
Course:     Risk Management (Occupational Health and Safety) Scholarship Fund
Location:   Various
Details:    The program will provide up to $600 for participants to apply
            toward the tuition of risk management training.
Closes:     December 3rd
Contact:    Mary Robinson
Phone/fax:  304-535-6732; 304-535-6408
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name.
Submitter:  Joyce Howe, STMA

Dates:      November 1 - 5 *
Course:     Waterfowl Law Enforcement Training
Location:   Assateague Island NS/Chincoteague NWR, Chincoteague, VA
Details:    Topics will include waterfowl identification, MBTA, Duck Stamp
            Act, baiting regulations, poaching techniques, compliance checks,
            evidence handling and storage, surveillance techniques and
            planning, enforcement operations/planning, and scenarios. 
            Attendees will work in teams to solve resource crime scenarios
            and should be prepared for long hours in the field and inclement
            conditions.
Closes:     ---
Contact:    Clay Bunting, ASIS
Phone/fax:  757-336-6577
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name.
Submitter:  Clay Bunting, ASIS

Dates:      November 1 - 5  
Meeting:    DOI/USDA Radio Workshop
Location:   Marriott Hotel Southeast, Denver, CO
Details:    Bi-annual radio workshop, focusing on policy and technology
            relating to the narrowband radio transition, allocation of
            spectrum, GAO and Departmental requirements for site and spectrum
            resource sharing, and communications provision alternatives to
            government-owned land mobile radio systems.  There will also be
            vendors and exhibitors displaying state of the art wireless
            technology and manufacturer seminars on servicing equipment. 
            There will be a modest registration fee; pre-registration is
            encouraged.
Closes:     ---
Contact:    Frank Weed, NPS Radio Coordinator, WASO
Phone/fax:  303-969-2084; 303-987-6784
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name.
Submitter:  Same.

Dates:      November 2 - 5  
Meeting:    Eleventh Annual Meeting, Federal Preservation Forum (FPF)
Location:   Valley Forge NHP, King of Prussia, PA
Details:    Topics will include: Training Archeologists, Cultural Resource
            Working Group on Metadata Standards, Paleontology, and GIS
            Applications in Cultural Resources.  A training session on 36 CFR
            Part 800 changes has been tentatively scheduled for November 5th. 
            For lodging and registration info, see the FPF web site:
            www.pe.net/~fpforum.
Closes:     ---
Contact:    David Banks, WASO-HPS
Phone/fax:  202-343-9518; ---
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name.
Submitter:  Anne Vawser, MWAC.

Dates:      November 4 - 6 
Meeting:    International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP)
Location:   Denver, CO
Details:    This first annual IFCPP conference will present general sessions
            on the protection of cultural resources, including physical
            security and fire protection, emergency/disaster preparedness,
            and related issues.  Two professional certification training
            courses will be offered - certified institutional protection
            specialist (CIPS) and manager (CIPM).  There will also be vendors
            and exhibitors showing state of the art protection technology.
Closes:     ---
Contact:    Rob Layne, IFCPP conference coordinator
Phone/fax:  303-322-9667 or 800-257-6717; ---
E-mail:     Rob@IFCPP.com, or www. IFCPP.com
Submitter:  Matt Wilson

Dates:      November 5 - 7 
Symposium:  International Technical Rescue Symposium
Location:   Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins, CO
Details:    Sharing of news and insights on advances in equipment, technical
            problems and issues of mutual concern, including techniques,
            medical considerations, analysis of high-angle accidents,
            helicopter rescue developments, and "SAR screw-ups."  Followed by
            NPS SAR meeting (see below).
Closes:     ---
Contact:    Sherry Cox, Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc.
Phone/fax:  706-764-1437; 706-764-1531
E-mail:     scox@pmirope.com
Submitter:  Ken Phillips, GRCA

Dates:      November 7 - 9 
Meeting:    NPS SAR Meeting
Location:   Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins, CO
Details:    Follow-up on NPS SAR meeting held in Long Beach, California, in
            1997.  Working meeting focusing on completion of a draft of an
            NPS SAR reference manual, the exchange of professional ideas, and
            discussion of NPS SAR issues.  Those planning on attending are
            encouraged to contact Ken Phillips ASAP.
Closes:     ---
Contact:    Ken Phillips, SAR Coordinator, GRCA
Phone/fax:  --- ; ---
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name
Submitter:  Ken Phillips, GRCA

Dates:      November 16 - 18 *
Course:     Midwest Region Special Park Uses Workshop
Location:   Omaha, NE
Details:    Introduction to special park uses as defined in NPS-53, including
            permitting procedures, special events, filming and photography,
            First Amendment issues, rights-of-way and telecommunications,
            compliance, use and occupancy, commercial use authorizations and
            cost recovery.
Closes:     October 15th
Contact:    B.A. "Barney" Olson
Phone/fax:  402-221-3436; 402-343-2282
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name
Submitter:  Joyce Howe, STMA

Dates:      November 29 - December 2 
Meeting:    1999 Congress on Recreation and Resource Capacity
Location:   Snowmass Village, Aspen, CO
Details:    The congress will focus on recreation and resource capacities on
            public lands and waters.
Closes:     ---
Contact:    Susan Scott Lundquist
Phone/fax:  970-491-4865; ---
E-mail:     susanlun@lamar.colostate.edu, or www.cnr.colostate.edu/nrrt
            /capacity
Submitter:  Susan Scott Lundquist

Dates:      December 6 - 10 *
Course:     Interpretive Competencies Workshop, Developmental Level Ranger
            Careers Training
Location:   NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV
Details:    Workshop to develop knowledge, skills and abilities in one or two
            200-level essential competencies.
Closes:     October 21st
Contact:    Dave Hutson
Phone/fax:  505-785-2232 x433; 505-785-2302
E-mail:     ---
Submitter:  Joyce Howe, STMA

Dates:      December 6 - 10 *
Course:     Universal Design: A Design Process for All People, All Abilities,
            All Ages
Location:   Houston, TX
Details:    This NCA course will focus on accessibility aspects of the
            universal design process.
Closes:     November 9th
Contact:    Tracy Snodgrass, National Center on Accessibility
Phone/fax:  765-349-9240; 765-342-6658
E-mail:     nca@indiana.edu
Submitter:  Joyce Howe, STMA

Dates:      December 13 - 17 *
Course:     Search Management Instructor Training Course
Location:   Las Vegas, NV
Details:    Participants will be trained to serve as search management
            instructors.
Closes:     November 15th
Contact:    Ken Phillips
Phone/fax:  520-638-7792; 520-638-7838
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name.
Submitter:  Joyce Howe, STMA

Dates:      January 24 - February 1 *
Course:     Interpretive Curriculum Coordinator/Certifier Workshop
Location:   Mather Training Center, Harpers Ferry, WV
Details:    Field interpreters will be trained in the dual role of
            coordinator/certifier in support of the interpretive development
            program.
Closes:     November 15th
Contact:    Dave Dahlen
Phone/fax:  304-535-6215; 304-535-6408
E-mail:     On cc:Mail by name.
Submitter:  Joyce Howe, STMA

Dates:      February 7 - 11 *
Conference: Criminal Investigator conference
Location:   FLETC, Glynco, GA
Details:    Class will be from Tuesday morning through Friday noon.  The
            theme will be media/law enforcement relations.  Media consultant
            Rick Rosenthal will present his highly-regarded program.  Other
            presentations will be on NPS internal investigations, legal
            updates, WASO Ranger Activities, DOI perspectives and NPS case
            reviews.
Closes:     January 12th
Contact:    Wiley Golden, FLETC
Phone/fax:  912-267-2245; 912-267-3188
E-mail:     WASO FLETC-NPS at NP-WASO
Submitter:  Brian Smith, FLETC

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

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