RANGThe Journal of the Association of ENational Par Rk Rangers ANPR ~6£SL Stewards for parks, visitors and each other The Association for All National Park Employees Vol. 21, No. 3 • Summer 2005 Directors of the NPS: A Legacy of Leadership & Foresight Letters •LETTERS What you missed ... I unfortunately did not attend the Rapid City Ranger Rendezvous (November 2004) and re­ Stay in touch! cently read about it in Ranger. There I found the Signed letters to the editor of 100 words or less may be published, space permitting. Please text of the keynote speech by ranger Alden Board of Directors Miller. If for no other reason, reading his include address and daytime phone. Ranger speech made me for the first time truly regret reserves the right to edit letters for grammar or Officers not attending. What a perfect synthesis of length. Send to Editor, 26 S. Mt. Vernon Club President Lee Werst, TICA Secretary Melanie Berg, BADI. history and vision in simple, powerful words! Road, Golden, CO 80401; [email protected]. Treasurer Wendy Lauritzen, WABA It is a great tribute that he has chosen to work with the NPS (and, hopefully, become an Board Members YES! You are welcome to join ANPR ANPR member!). If members haven't read Education 6V; Training Kendell Thompson, ARHO even ifyou don't work for the National Park Fund Raising Sean McGuinness, WASO this, they should, either in the Winter 2004/05 Sen/ice. All friends of the national parks are Interna! Communic. Bill Supernaugh, BADE Ranger (page 8), or at the excellent and infor­ eligible for membership. We even have Membership Services Kirsten Talken-Spaulding, PRWI mative website wwiv.anpr.org. Professional Issues Dave Anderson, WASO, Atlanta special student rates. Join today— online Seasonal Perspectives Fred Koegler, YOSE And while I'm at it, I and others who did at www.anpr.orgor using the form on the Special Concerns Tom BowLng-Schaff, LABF not attend the last Rendezvous also missed inside back cover of every Ranger. Strategic Planning Ed Rizzotto, NAR-BSO the inspiration of Barry Lopez, the passionate challenge of Rick Smith's keynote, and sim­ Task Groups International Affairs Tony Sisto, Retired ply having fun with old and new friends in Mentoring Bill Supernaugh, BADL this wonderful organization. Celebration Rick Gale, Retired The message here, which initially started Rendezvous Dan Moses, Retired simply as a tribute to ranger Miller, is that the Retirement Frank Betts, Retired ANPR Rendezvous, no matter where it is or Staff what size of attendance, has proven to attract the Business Manager Jim VonFeldt intellect, passion and professionalism of this Ranger Magazine organization we have all (fortunately) chosen to Editor Teresa Ford work for, and the challenging minds from those Editorial Adviser Mark Herberger, MIMI that support us. This hasn't changed. So... I expect to see everyone in Charleston, Professional Ranger Section Administration Heather Whitman, YOSE S.C., this coming December. Be there! Interpretation Rick Kendall, DEVA Tony Sisto Protection Kevin Moses, BISO San Leandro, Calif. Resource Mgt. 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Send to: Frank Betts, 95 Cobblecrest Road mative publication. Go to ivwio.anpr.org/ Driggs, ID 83422 publications, htm for bulk ordering details. President's Message n 2002 ANPR made a commitment to paring an insightful and pertinent agenda for RANGE•rial of the Association of National RPark Hanger s enhance the ability of the association to the Ranger Rendezvous in Charleston. Rather Vol. 21, No. 3 Summer 2005 fulfill its mission and better serve the than looking back at an unsuccessful endeavor, Ranger (ISSN 1074-0678) is a quarterly publication of the I membership through the creation of an execu­ we should give our attention to these important Association of National Park Rangers, an organization created to communicate for, about and with National Park tive director position. It was hoped that the projects. 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The ultimate success of together to build a strong and vibrant future knowledge and skills of parks professionals and those this endeavor hinged on one very important for parks, visitors and each other. jAk= interested in the stewardship of national parks; provides a forum for discussion of common concerns of all employees, aspect—fundraising. ANPR had the resources and provides information to the public. to sustain the position for only a few years. The membership of ANPR is comprised of individuals Continuation of the executive director required who are entrusted with and committed to the care, study, explanation and/or protection of those natural, cultural and a fundraising effort that would bring in enough recreational resources included in the National Park System, revenue to sustain the position. While we may and persons who support these efforts. have succeeded in our advocacy, we did not ANPR's official address is P.O. Box 108, Larned, KS succeed in raisingenough funds to maintain the 67550-0108. Members receive Ranger as part of their membership dues. Consult the inside back cover for mem­ executive director beyond an initial three-year bership and subscription information. contract. As a result, the contract for the execu­ tive director was not renewed when it ran out Submissions Prospective authors should contact the editor or editorial this spring. adviser before submitting articles. Editor, Teresa Ford, 26 Maintaining the executive di­ S. Mt. Vernon Club Road, Golden, CO 80401, (303) 526- rector during the past three years 1380; [email protected]. Editorial adviser, Mark Herberger, has placed a great strain on the (605)433-5552. financial resources of the associa­ Deadlines tion. I assure the membership that Spring issue Jan. 31 our financial situation is stabilized Summer issue April 30 Fall issue July 31 and I anticipate improvement over Winter issue Oct. 31 time. I would also like to thank Jeff Submit copy to editor in Microsoft Word format or Rich McFarland for his dedication and Text Format as an attached file [email protected] or on hard work on behalf of ANPR. He computer diskette to the address above. has demonstrated his commitment to the principles of the Service, the association and all park employees S Table of Contents on more than one occasion. Thank o NPS Directors O Stephen T. Mather 3 you, Jeff. Q. Horace M. Albright 3 Now we need to look ahead. OJ Arno B. Cammcrer 4 The board member for fund rais­ B. Newton B. Drury 4 Arthur E. Demaray 5 ing activities, Sean McGuinness, is O Conrad L. Wirth 6 working on programs to increase if CO George B. Hartzog 6 revenue. Kirsten Talken-Spaul- z0. Ronald H. Walker 8 LEADING THE NPS: This photo, dated ahout 1927, was GarvEverhardt 9 ding, board member for member­ taken while Stephen Mather, right, served as director of the William J. Whalen 9 ship services, is working to bring National Park Service. The other two men, Arno Cammerer, • Russell E. Dickenson 9 new members to ANPR. Tom William Penn Mott 10 left, and Arthur Demaray, center, also would serve as James M. Ridenour 1 0 Bowling-Schaff, board member for directors. This edition of Ranger takes a look at the legacy RogerG. Kennedy 12 special concerns, is monitoring op­ of each NPS director during the nearly 100 years of the NPS. Robert G.Stanton 13 portunities for ANPR to continue Fran P. Mainella 1 3 its advocacy. Erin Broadbent is pre- Professional Ranger 14 ANPRActions 16 ANPRReports 16 Legislative Highlights 1 7 Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved. IRFUpdate 18 Cover photo: NPS Director Stephen T. Mather In Print 19 on horseback at Glacier National Park, 1920s. Articles and images in this publication are the sole Perspective 20 property of ANPR and icareg^r magazine, except where Photo courtesy of National Park Service His­ Ranger RendezvousXXVffl 21 otherwise indicated. Republication in whole or part is All in the Family 22 toric Photograph Collection. not allowed without written permission. RANGER • Summer 2005 • I a Dear Steve: If you don't like the way the national paths are run, why don't you come down to Washington and Da­ mn them yourself? — Interior Secretary Franklin Lane REACHING A PINNACLE: This historic photo of Stephen Mather atop his horse at Glacier lias become a legend within national park circles.