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Glacier National Park
Kass Hardy's Centennial Blog - 2008
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December 8, 2008
100 Years, 100 Stories
To help commemorate the Glacier National Park Centennial in 2010, the Centennial Program is calling for experiential short stories about the park to be published in a book.
“We are looking for stories that reflect experiences and revive memories that people have had with Glacier National Park to celebrate the upcoming centennial,” said Wendy Hill, Executive Director of the Glacier Association.
Our committee is hosting an open call for entries by amateur and established writers, ranging from short haikus to stories 2,000 words in length.
Entries may be submitted by to the Centennial Coordinator through March 1, 2009. There is no entry fee to submit stories. Of the entries received, 100 will be selected and published in a book to benefit the Centennial Program.
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December 5, 2008
Centennial Teaser
As many of you may have noticed, the Centennial Program was recently moved to the Glacier National Park website homepage! We are now a highlight of the park, as we quickly move into the 99th year of Glacier National Park!
In addition, we have also posted a link to a short centennial video: Check out the two minute that we put together! It is high quality film of the various integral elements that make up Glacier National Park. Oh, and the Centennial Program mission is highlighted throughout it: Celebrate, Inspire, Engage...
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November 24, 2008
What we heard...
We are busy applying our guiding principles to the list to seek ideas that will build our calendar of centennial events and programs- and fulfill a few legacy projects that build on the rich history of Glacier National Park and will carry us into the next century. Stay tuned for more information!
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November 21, 2008
There is a lot to report for the month of November: the Official art contest has taken off, we have put together a preliminary report of what we heard in the listening sessions (watch for the report next week!), and we have a special book signing with Author Carol Guthrie for her new book .
The book signing will take place at the Montana House in Apgar Village on November 29th from 2-5 PM- Come join us in the celebration!
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October 7, 2008
Call for Art Entries
As we all know, our National Parks have a long standing history with Art. Many will argue that it was art that began the preservation movement of protecting our most treasured landscapes. We all have a little artist in us- whether we like photography, sketching, sewing, digital art, or even story telling! Art has become a favorite past time in the American culture and we hope to continue that tradition as we celebrate Glacier National Park's cetennial.
With that said, as part of the Glacier National Park Centennial celebration, the centennial committee is holding a juried art competition to continue the tradition of preserving our heritage for the future, through art.
Entries in the form of digital files are due by March 1, 2009 and may be submitted in any art medium, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, textile and graphic design. Any entries not in these categories may fit under the general category.
Visit for complete details and entry forms.
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| Centennial Listening Session |
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September 22, 2008
Community College Tour
We heard from people in the park- now were moving on to the local Colleges. That's right, we are gearing up for a fall series of Listening Sessions at the Colleges in the area.
Flathead Community College October 8th, 4-7 PM (AT 139)
University of Montana, Missoula October 20th, 4-7 PM (UC 330)
Listening sessions are intended to be informal, yet informational meetings. It is a great way to become engaged in Glacier National Park's Centennial Program and to offer suggestions for centennial events, programs, and projects. Feel free to come and go as you can.
Check the and the for other sessions near you, soon!
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September 5, 2008
eNewsletter
The Centennial eNewsletter is our attempt to keep you engaged. We will be sending these letters out on a monthly basis, with the latest- from the Centennial Program!
In reading this first edition, you will notice that we are making a call for photos and short stories. If you have a photo or a story that you would like to see in the monthly eNewsletter- send it in to be a 'featured photo' or posted on the 'Storyboard'. We look forward to hearing from you!
You can also find these eNewsletters on this website: Home, What's New, Get Involved. To sign up for the eNewsletter, please .
See what has happened over the past few months by checking out our page dedicated to:
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| Ranger Ed Norton, Sperry Glacier 1956 |
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August 29, 2008
Glacier Times
Glacier's Timeline has been posted on the Official Centennial website! The timeline is a mere glimpse of Glacier National Park over the years, through a cultural lens. If you have history that you would like to add, please share it with us- and we will do our best to incorporate it.
This timeline was created with the use and help of Glacier National Park's Archives Office, the Glacier National Park Digital Photo File, Glacier Park, Inc's Digital Photos, and C.W. Guthrie's new book, Glacier National Park: The First 100 Years, Farcountry Press.
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| Centennial Brainstorming |
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August 19, 2008
Brain Storm for Glacier’s 100th!
As rain fell outside, the West Glacier Listening Session stormed up a flurry of ideas. From connecting kids and nature to bringing back old naturalist programs, from symphonies to bringing out museum archives, from film festivals to centennial gardens—the ideas were non-stop! Check back often to see all of the comments made during our Listening Session series.
If you missed this session, you can catch us at Many Glacier Hotel (8/21) 11am-2pm, St. Mary Visitor Center (8/21) 4-7pm, Glacier Park Lodge (8/22) 4-7pm, Polebridge Fire Cache (8/26) 4-7pm. We will also be hosting a series this fall in the outlying communities. These sessions are open to all- and you can come and go as you please throughout the three hour time slot!
If you can’t make it to one of the sessions, share your ideas .
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July 31, 2008
We are Here to Listen
The Centennial Program will be hosting a series of Listening Sessions this summer and fall. We want to hear from you- what do you love about Glacier National Park? What events and programs would you like to see happening to celebrate Glacier's 100th Birthday?
The first 5 sessions will take place in the park this August. There will be additional Listening Sessions throughout the region in September and October. Please visit the Calendar of Events often to see where you can find a Listening Session near YOU!
As always feel free to share your thoughts through the 'contact us' page.
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| Glacier Centennial Listening Sessions for August 2008 |
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July 21, 2008
Open Season for Centennial Event and Retail Applications
The Centennial Program has officially opened the season for ! If you would like to host an event in your community, have use of the Centennial Signature (logo) for publications, or craft a Centennial retail product for sale; apply away. Get Involved!
Be sure to check out the Glacier Centennial Signature Guidelines, as well.
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June 30, 2008
Centennial Program with Morning KOFI
The Glacier Centennial Program recently made its big debut on the radio! Throughout the week of June 30-July 4, we are featured as a special guest on KOFI, 1180 AM. Be sure to tune in...
As mentioned on the radio, we are revving up for a fall series of Listening Sessions. Centennial Listening Sessions will be open to all for suggestions and ideas. These sessions are an opportunity to engage and learn about Glacier National Park and its rich legacy of history and preservation as we approach our 100th Anniversary. Check this blog often for a Centennial Listening Session near you!
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