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Partners Outdoors 2008
Partners Outdoors 2008
Posted on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 14:12.
Partners Outdoors 2008“Unlocking the Fun and Benefits of the Outdoors to All Americans, and Especially Youth”January 13-16, 2008Partners Outdoors 2008 hosted over 125 participants from the recreation community – representing both the public and private sectors – at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort in Snowbird, Utah. The four-day conference highlighted the essential need for partnerships in tackling the challenge of engaging our youth in the great outdoors.
Panels of federal agency and recreation industry leaders then discussed programs, initiatives and partnerships focused on the recreational needs of the public, especially today’s youth, and effective ways of meeting those needs. The Partners Outdoors participants also rotated through four action team discussions led by a core group. Each individual had the opportunity to share insights on four “action vehicles” for unlocking the fun and benefits of the outdoors: A New National Commission on Americans Outdoors; Great Outdoors Month; Action by Other Organizations and Key Contacts; and 2008 Elections and Transitions. The teams produced substantive recommendations for follow-up action throughout the year. The conference closed with inspirational remarks from legendary Dick Bass, Chairman and CEO of Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort and world renowned author of Seven Summits. Mr. Bass praised the Partners Outdoors participants as “part of a movement of human health and protection of our earth’s resources” and encouraged them to persevere in their efforts on behalf of people and the outdoors. For a detailed conference report, click here For the Partners Outdoors Resource Book contents, click here To download the Partners Outdoors panel presentations, click here
The Partners Outdoors Action Team summaries: |