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Fiddlin' Foresters
complete successful Centennial Tour - My Impressions. By
Lynn Young
(.pdf 139kb), (December 31, 2005- Buffalo, Wyoming) As the 2005 Centennial
Year comes to a close, so does the year-long Centennial Tour of the Fiddlin'
Foresters. The
fantastic year included so many highlights and wonderful adventures, and
the Fiddlin' Foresters were able to enhance the 100 year milestone for
the U.S. Forest Service.
Stanislaus
National Forest celebrates Centennial
(.pdf 338kb), (October 15, 2005- Sonora, CA) - "Celebrate Your National
Forests: The First 100 Years," was the name of the huge Centennial Celebration
planned by the Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora, CA.. Art exhibits, a film
festival, food, children's activities, live music and displays about national
forests were featured.
Roots
of forestry grow in Western North Carolina
(.pdf 190kb), (October 8, 2005) – Asheville,
North Carolina – The
Bent Creek Experimental Forest and the Southern Research Station sponsored
a wonderful celebration the grounds the historic experimental forest near Asheville.
Foresters
kick off Campaign
(.pdf 149kb), (October 4, 2005) - Washington D.C. - The Fiddlin' Foresters
were honored to be asked to kick off the Combined Federal Champaign (CFC)
for the U.S. Department of Agriculture at their headquarters in Washington
DC. The CFC is the charitable fund-raising program of the Federal
Government. CFC in the National Capitol Area raises millions of dollars
for all kinds of charities. This year there was a special emphasis
on victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Retirees celebrate
the people of the Forest Service
(.pdf 190kb), (September 8, 2005) – Portland, Oregon – Over 1100
Forest Service retirees attended the Centennial Celebration Reunion in Portland,
Oregon September 4 – 9. The Forest Service National Leadership team,
the Office of Communication, and the New Century of Service committee had concurrent
meetings and joined the retirees for a Fiddlin’ Foresters performance
at a huge banquet on Thursday evening.
Forest
Service fiddles at timberline
(.pdf 122kb), (September 7, 2005) - Mount Hood, Oregon – The great
Timberline Lodge perched at timberline on Mount Hood was the site of a wonderful
Forest Service Centennial Celebration on Wednesday, September 7. The Fiddlin’ Foresters
performed a Centennial program for about 150 Mount Hood National Forest employees,
retirees and lodge guests.
San
Bernardino National Forest Hosts Birthday Bash
(.pdf 183kb), (August 27, 2005) – Big Bear Lake, California - The San
Bernardino National Forest and the Big Bear Discovery Center hosted a Centennial
concert by the Fiddlin’ Foresters on Saturday evening, August 27. The
event recognized the contributions of 100 years of the Forest Service and of
the partnership between the Forest and the Big Bear Discovery Center.
Yoopers Celebrate Centennial
(August 16, 2005) – Escanaba, Michigan - The Ottawa and Hiawatha National
Forests celebrated the Forest Service Centennial at the UP State Fair in the
upper peninsula of Michigan. A special day was designated at the fair to recognize
the contributions of national forest and the Forest Service to their community.
Helena National Forest Celebrates Bicentennial and Centennial
(July 14, 2005) – Helena, Montana - The Fiddlin’ Foresters joined the Helena National Forest for four days of festivities celebrating the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial and the Forest Service Centennial. The activities included concerts, dedications, picnics, boat trips, hikes, and community and family gatherings.
Lassen
and Eldorado Forests Celebrate
(June 15, 2005) – Susanville, CA - The Lassen National
Forest in northern California celebrated the Forest Service
Centennial with a huge all-day event that included historic
re-enactors, displays, food, fun and music. Employees
got a chance to learn about the history of the Lassen National
Forest and the Forest Service, talk about the importance
of public land and conservation and discuss the challenges
ahead for national forest management. The activities
took place at the Lassen County Fairgrounds in Susanville.
The San Juan NF is 100 Years Old
(June 4, 2005) – Durango, Colorado - The San
Juan National Forest celebrated its 100th birthday at the same time they
celebrated the Forest Service Centennial, June 2 – 4. The huge celebration
included concerts, displays, exhibits, lectures, and a parade through downtown
Durango, Colorado.
New employees
get the message
(April 15, 2005) – Sacramento, California - More than 700 new Forest Service employees heard the Fiddlin’ Foresters messages at the national New Employees Orientation, at the Sacramento Convention Center. For the third consecutive year the Fiddlin’ Foresters sang of history, future challenges and proud traditions of the agency.
Gallatin Celebrates Centennial
(March 29, 2005) – Bozeman, Montana - Employees of the Gallatin National Forest celebrated the Forest Service’s 100th birthday by hosting a fun-filled all-employee day in Bozeman, Montana on March 29. Forest Supervisor Becky Heath set the stage for the day of celebration by recounting the year’s accomplishments and looking to the challenges of the future.
Fiddlin' Foresters Sing for Safety
(March 23, 2005) – Albuquerque, New Mexico - The Fiddlin’ Foresters provided conservation and safety messages as part of the Forest Service National Safety Convention at the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque, NM.
Southern Leaders Celebrate Centennial
(March 8, 2005) – Nashville, Tennessee - The Fiddlin’ Foresters participated in the Southern Region Centennial line officers meeting on March 8. Regional Forester Bob Jacobs hosted the celebration of Rangers, Forest Supervisors and others from the 13 southern states and the regional office in Atlanta.
Fiddlin' Foresters Help Provide Tribute to Firefighters
(February 27, 2005) – Nashville, TN - The Fiddlin' Foresters were honored to be featured at the awards luncheon at the Forest Service Centennial Congress, which commemorated 100 years of conservation, assessed current challenges and opportunities, and initiated a dialogue for the 21st Century to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Fiddlin' Foresters appear at Centennial Congress
(January 6, 2005) – Washington, D.C - The Fiddlin' Foresters were honored to be part of the welcome party banquet for the opening of the huge National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) 30th Annual Convention and Sports Show at the famous Opryland Hotel in Nashville. At the banquet over 3000 participants were treated to an inspirational evening of music and fun which included a tribute to wildland firefighters.
