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Ranger Rendezvous Xxxix The Journal of the Association of National Park Rangers Stewards for parks, visitors & each other Vol. 33, No. 1 | Winter 2016/17 RANGER RENDEZVOUS XXXIX CONTENTS Winter 2016/17 President’s Message ..................................................................................2 ANPR Elections .....................................................................................2 Weaving connections: Arts in the Parks ...................................................4 The Journal of the Association of National Park Rangers A century of SAR VI: The 1990s ............................................................6 Vol. 33, No. 1 Winter 2016/17 K9s do the Park Service proud ................................................................8 Oral History Project: Rick Mossman .....................................................16 Ranger (ISSN 1074-0678) is a quarterly publication of the Association of National Park Rangers, an organization The Professional Ranger ........................................................................18 created to communicate for, about and with National Park The seasonal life: All it’s cracked up to be ..............................................22 Service employees of all disciplines; to promote and enhance All in the Family ...................................................................................24 the professions, spirit and mission of National Park Service Welcome to the Family ..........................................................................25 employees; to support management and the perpetuation Report on endowment...........................................................................25 of the National Park Service and the National Park System; and to provide a forum for professional enrichment. In Print: The Devil’s Playground ............................................................26 In meeting these purposes, the Association provides In Print: Wood Buffalo ...........................................................................26 education and other training to develop and/or improve Life Century Club ................................................................................27 the knowledge and skills of park professionals and those interested in the stewardship of national parks; provides a RENDEZVOUS ROUNDUP forum for discussion of common concerns of all employees; Membership update/Board Business .......................................................3 and provides information to the public. NPCA honors Kate Cannon with Stephen Tyng Mather Award ............10 The membership of ANPR is comprised of individuals Jeff Ohlfs receives Rick Gale President’s Award ......................................11 who are entrusted with and committed to the care, study, Diversity, inclusivity top of mind for Supernaugh Scholars ....................12 explanation and/or protection of those natural, cultural and recreational resources included in the National Park The National Campfire: Ranger Rendezvous and System, and persons who support these efforts. National Park Service institutional culture ............................................13 ANPR business address P.O. Box 151432, Alexandria, Incorporating the untold stories of LGBTQ Americans in the NPS ......14 VA 22315 , www.anpr.org. Members receive Ranger as part of their membership dues. See the website or Ranger for membership/subscription details. FINAL DEADLINES Spring issue ..................................................Jan. 31 In this issue: Rendezvous XXXIX Summer issue ............................................. April 30 Fall issue .......................................................July 31 overing the Association of As a compromise, in this issue we have Winter issue ................................................Nov. 15 National Park Rangers annual printed as much as possible — including Ranger Rendezvous conference the winning photo contest images — as Cfor this magazine always leaves me with well as coverage of notable happenings. mixed feelings. Two presentations receive a little more First, I anticipate attending space: Chad Lord’s talk about inclusion Rendezvous and can’t wait to arrive. and Jerry Rogers’ remarks about National Once there, I have such a good time that Park Service culture. Additional articles BOARD OF DIRECTORS I sometimes forget I’m working and need in future issues will explore other Officers to be somewhere on time to take a photo Rendezvous topics. Prseident Jan Lemons, NCRO or write an article. Our days are packed I regret that we had to summarize Secretary Marin Karraker, VACA from daylight to lights out, and then, all the remarks of these presenters in print. Treasurer Tom Banks, OLYM too soon, it’s time to go home. However, we have included Lord’s and Immediate Past President Erika Jostad, DENA Back in Wisconsin, I start sifting Rogers’ complete prepared remarks at Board Members through the photos and documents ANPR.org under the Ranger Rendezvous Education & Training Katlyn Grubb, GOGA generated at Rendezvous, and am tab. I strongly encourage you to read Fundraising Activities Nick Mann, DETO Internal Communications Cadence Cook, ZION somewhat torn again. How can I possibly these pieces while considering their Membership Services Kate Sargeant, USPP include all the content that can result implications for the future. Professional Issues Jamie Richards, YOSE from Rendezvous in Ranger? And how Most important, the coverage in Seasonal Perspectives Will Mundhenke, CAVO much should even be printed? this magazine in no way replaces the Special Concerns Ben Walsh I want to capture every Rendezvous relationship building that naturally Strategic Planning Scott Warner, RETI moment possible for ANPR members occurs at Rendezvous. Many friendships Task Groups who aren’t able to attend. But if we share and career shifts have been launched over International Affairs Jeff Ohlfs, RETI too much, will any members think they coffee or dinner at Rendezvous. I seem to Staff don’t need to attend? see double the number of hugs, Membership Services Chris Reinhardt Never fear, there would never be handshakes and slaps on the back on Ranger Magazine enough pages in Ranger to fully convey departure as I do on arrival. That alone Editor/Publisher Ann Dee Allen what Rendezvous is like. For one thing, should tell you something. Editorial Adviser Kendell Thompson, LIBO Graphic Design Sherry Albrecht the presentations include Q&A time and — Ann Dee Allen, Ranger Editor discussions, as well as continuing conver- Professional Ranger Section Interpretation Randy W. Turner sations during social time. LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Jan Lemons, National Captial Regional Office, President ANPR Greetings all. We did it! ANPR elections We celebrated 100 years of the National lections were held via electronic Park Service. That’s a major milestone! Eballot in December 2016. New Board members were seated for We had a successful Ranger Rendezvous three-year terms January 1. Statements from the candidates were emailed to in Santa Fe and a very successful World members on ANPR’s email list and also posted on the website. The new Board Ranger Congress in Colorado! members are: That took a lot of hard work, dedication, and commitment from many Secretary rangers, retirees, and staff. We should take some time to breath, smile and savor Marin Karraker our successes. Board Member for As the National Park Service enters its second century, we celebrate 40 years Professional Issues of the Association of National Park Rangers. I am thrilled to assume the position Jamie Richards of President following Erika Jostad. Erika, Alison Steiner, Ann Dee Allen and the Board Member for Board of Directors steered the organization on a wonderful trajectory which I wish Seasonal Perspectives to continue. Will Mundhenke I hope to increase membership, increase volunteerism for Ranger Rendezvous Board Member for and most of all help rangers. As ANPR president, I hope to help rangers get the in- Special Concerns formation, training and mentorship they need. And by rangers, I include everyone Ben Walsh in administration, maintenance, education, interpretation, visitor use and concessions, as well as our partners. We all contribute the public’s enjoyment of the parks, up front of behind the scenes. I look to retirees to provide their wisdom, mentorship and guidance to members. Their institutional knowledge of NPS and ANPR is invaluable. I strive for a spectacular Rendezvous in Colorado this October. To be successful, we need help from many people. Whether you have just a few hours or several, we can use your help in all areas. Please volunteer for whatever tasks interest you. We are also in the process of researching locations for Rendezvous in 2018, with the goal of finding a location that will draw high attendance. It’s an interesting time to work in the National Park Service. It is great to reflect on how far we have come, where we are going, and what can we all do to contrib- ute to the Association of National Park Rangers. I look forward to leading you in the next three years and helping rangers navigate, thrive and succeed in their ca- reers. Please contact me if I can assist you with anything. Wishing you health and happiness in 2017. Ranger Jan, ANPR President 2 t ANPR • Association of National Park Rangers Rendezvous Board business The ANPR Board of Directors met October 26, 28, 29 and 30, 2016. These were the main Roundup discussion items and actions: • In 2017 Ranger Rendezvous will be at the YMCA of the Rockies in
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