The Governor's Conference on Greenways, Blueways and Trails

Wow, this is pretty cool! I just found out today, that I get to be a co-instructor of the Mechanized Trail Building workshop that is a part of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society's 54th Annual Conference with The Governor's Conference on Greenways, Blueways and Trails, being held in Richmond, VA, from October 4 - 7! I get to show people from all around the state, different agencies, localities, dignitaries, trail people, etc., how to build trails with a mini skidsteer! What's also amazing is the fact that from all the other State Park operators, they chose me as being the expert! Well, I don't know if I'm an expert or not, but someone volunteered my name and that's good enough for me! This will be an awesome networking opportunity! This is quite an honor! There will be a plethora of distinguished speakers and guests. I get to help out with the mechanized bit, and attend the whole conference, SWEET! *BONUS, I will be representing my agency and getting my name OUT THERE! Helllooo job offers!

Speaker Highlights

Keynote Speaker
Charles Jordan October 5, Opening Session
Charles Jordan, Chairman, The Conservation Fund
Charles Jordan is one of the most influential voices in conservation today. An outspoken proponent of our nation’s parks, Jordan is nationally recognized for his leadership and responsiveness to the diverse publics he serves. Before being named as chairman of The Conservation Fund, he served as director of the Portland Bureau of Parks and Recreation and director of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. He also held recreation management positions in Palm Springs, Calif. Jordan was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to serve on the President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors and was later appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve on the American Heritage River Alliance board.

Also Speaking…

* Mike Riter, Trail Design Specialists
* Fred Lashley, The Unturned Stone
* Troy Scott Parker, Natureshape
* Dick and Joani Dufourd, Recconnect
* Richard Edwards, IMBA Trail Solutions
* Charlie Denney & Jeff Olson, Alta Planning and Design
* Craig Della Penna, Northeast Greenway Solutions
* Daniel Slone, McGuireWoods

OK, so the didn't have time to put my name in there, but one day...

here's the details:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational_planning/rpconf.shtml