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AEE eNews Update December 2008
| AEE Annual International Conference Success From Paul Limoges, CEO, AEEThe 36th Annual International AEE Conference in Vancouver, Washington, was a resounding success. I knew when I started my position as CEO in June that I had found a home, but now that I have experienced the AEE International Conference from the inside, I know I am ready to really hit my stride. Around every corner, in every hallway and workshop, I was energized by everyone I met. There are so many members willing to provide leadership and share their talents and professional and personal experience that I was quite often humbled. It is impossible for me to single out any one person, meeting, presentation, exhibitor, sponsor, or entertainer to thank because I was constantly reaching for my notepad, asking for a business card, or sharing in genuine laughter. I must express my gratitude, however, to everyone involved in making the conference so special including the Conference Host Committee and Advisory Committee, workshop presenters, Awards Committee and Recipients, the AEE Staff, Board of Directors, Council of Regional Chairs, Council on Research & Evalutaion, the Group Leadership Council, the Accreditation Council, AEE members and attendees of the conference. Please join us this spring at one of our Regional Conferences and for next year's Annual International AEE Conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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AEE MarchFourth - Yes We Can
From Andy Stone, Host Committee, AEE 36th Annual International Conference In Vancouver, Washington on November 8, 2008 at the 36th Annual AEE International Conference at precisely 9:15 p.m., something happened. If you were there, you know. Even if you weren't, what this is about is the back story. And while this is a great opportunity to brag a bit about some things the host committee did, that's not the point. The point is to recognize the intention, collaboration, and planning that went into that event. It is the same that you bring to your best programming. The back story to that event will remind you how and why you do what you do.
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Betty van der Smissen
From Rita Yerkes, Aurora University Betty van der Smissen passed away on November 7, 2008. I would like to read to you a composite of the sentiment of what Betty van der Smissen meant to people around the country. I will start with my own.
Betty van der Smissen - small v, small d, capital S, her name and its correct spelling was important to her - a reflection of her roots and family values. Read more of the eulogy
Please consider donating to the Betty van der Smissen Research Endowment in honor of Betty's lifetime contribution to research and education. |
Where Theory Meets Practice AEE is excited to announce the release of Theory & Practice of Experiential Education - a completely revised and expanded 4th edition of the EE classic, The Theory of Experiential Education. In the almost three decades since the first edition was released, there have been key developments in the theory and practice of experiential education, and this edition is reflective of this evolution.
As those of you with keen eyes noticed, the word "Practice" has been added to the book's title, and that is because the editors of this edition (Karen Warren, Ph.D., Denise Mitten, Ph.D., and TA Loeffler, Ph.D.) embrace the concept of experiential education as both a philosophy and a methodology. To celebrate the release of the long-awaited revise of this EE classic, AEE is extending a 10% discount off both the member and nonmember price until December 31. To receive the discount, simply enter the coupon code TPEE08 upon checking out! Book Details: ISBN: 978-0-929361-17-8; 578 pages, printed here in Colorado by an FSA-certified printer using all green practices. It added a bit to the price, but we hope you'll agree that supporting sustainable practices is worth it; member price $55; list price $67; 20 percent discount extended to qualified bookstores and vendors. |
Save the Date(s) The 5th Annual Research & Evaluation of Adventure Programming (REAP) Symposium will take place March 18 - 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. Read REAP Symposium Flyer Register now for the REAP Symposium We hope to see you for the 2009 AEE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference in sunny Albuquerque February 20-22. Experiential Educators: Who do you want to be?
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Advocacy A Renewed Push for NCLB
From www.cbf.orgChanges are coming to Washington, D.C., as a new administration and Congress get to work in January 2009. As the NCLI Coalition gears up to pass the No Child Left Inside Act, we are reaching out to President-elect Barack Obama to enlist his support for environmental education. In the next few weeks we will send a letter urging him to support the NCLI Act. Please read the text of the open letter here. HR 6358
From Craig Mackey, Public Policy Liaison, Outward Bound Wilderness
NOLS and OB have contacted congressional staff and members of the outdoor industry to discuss
HR 6358. The bill is designed to require state and federal oversight of residential therapy programs
for teens - specifically targeting wilderness therapy and bootcamp programs.
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To AEE members who attended the Conference From Nate Regier, Jamie Remsberg, Jeff King, Michele Ediger, 316-283-4200, www.next-element.com
To AEE members who attended the AEE conference. We are sorry that we missed you and regret that our presentations, especially the pre-conference titled "Outcomes Toolkit", was cancelled. Like many of you, we look forward to the conference every year and it was difficult to stay home. We miss you! For those who might be wondering what happened...We have left Prairie View and formed our own Consulting/Training firm, Next Element Consulting. We are alive and kicking and committed more than ever to helping advance the fields of adventure and experiential learning. We can be contacted through our website at www.next-element.com. We'd love to hear from you, and will see you next year! |
Experiential /Adventure Summit Wrap-Up Report From Sylvia Dresser The Experiential/Adventure Summit held in Chicago, September 16 and 17, 2008, drew 56 people who represented a wide variety of organizations. The summit was held to discuss collaborations on matters of common interest and to develop new alliances to further those interests.The event was organized and hosted by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). Thanks go to our sponsors as well - at the Gold Level, Stratus Insurance Services, and at the Silver Level, Bristlecone Learning, Hibbs Hallmark Insurance, and LEAPware.
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Partner AnnouncementsProject AdventureNew Book from Project Adventure
Count Me In - Large Group Activities That Work by Mark Collard
More than 140 (plus variations) of the most successful ice-breakers, energizers, interactive games and team events for LARGE groups or any size group. Most activities require no equipment. Count Me In is just what you need to keep 30, 50 or hundreds of people occupied, having fun and being active at the same time. Includes introductory and groundwork information for working with large groups. Written by the author of "No Props-Great Games with No Equipment", and guaranteed to become a favorite. ISBN: 978-0-934387-30-9 Copyright 2008 260 pp. J71623 $28.00 by Mark Collard
Outdoor ProLink Big month for Outdoor Prolink ...we added Big Agnes, Milet, Lafuma, and Liberty Skis to the site. (And we have another 3 coming on next month!!). Log in |
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Leaders needed for Canadian Affiliation Group and for next year's International conference in Montreal
From Sam Weiss
The CAG had a wonderful and productive meeting at the conference this year. Thoughts and ideas were generated in order to make the CAG an effective group. This energy and positive response has come at a perfect time as we gear up for the next international conference which will be taking place in Montreal!
At this time we are looking for leadership to take this group to new heights, as well as volunteers of all shapes and sizes to help out with the Montreal conference. If you are interested in a leadership position with the CAG or to be involved with the Montreal conference please email me directly. |
Old Folks & Allies Update
From JoAnna Allen (pictured)At the AEE conference in Vancouver, Washington, JoAnna Allen was chosen to chair the OFA PG for 2009 (in absentia). Tom Smith, Cliff Knapp and Tom Lindblade served steadfastly in 2008 to lead the group. The project to collect bio-pages of AEE elders has already started with Tom Smith's quick model submission. They will appear on the OFA website with periodic updates. JoAnna welcomes suggestions of who she should pursue (nag/nudge) to submit bio-pages for what will become a web directory that will be especially useful for anyone seeking mentors or expertise. Our goal is to share the wisdom and preserve the legacy of OFAs for generations to come. |
Women's Professional Group
From Anja Whittington WPG would like to extend a big thanks to Anna Ridder for her service as a co-chair and welcome Sara Boilen as our incoming chair. Also, stay tuned for our next newsletter - which we're aiming to have out sometime this month. |
Evidence-Based Training & Development Update From Brian Capron
Vancouver was a wonderful experience! Great people, thought-provoking speakers, lots of stimulating discussions, new ideas from workshops and the camaraderie of far-flung colleagues, all compressed into 96 hours. My co-workers and I took some time to hike at Multnomah Falls and Beacon Rock in the Columbia River Gorge- as you can see we had liquid sunshine most of the week!
The Experience-Based Training and Development Professional Group met to network and plan future initiatives. There is a lot of new energy and movement towards some exciting engagement opportunities for our EBTD community. More on these initiatives soon, via email and new dedicated EBTD website and listserve. |
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