The Balance Wheel Archives

Fall 2008 (download PDF)

President’s Corner:
Looking Forward
Proceedings from the 2008 ACI Conference, Nashville, Tenn.
Children in Nature (download PowerPoint)
Green Hearts Institute for Nature in Childhood
Marketing Session
Songwriting—The Power of Lyrics and Melody
Hunting and Fishing Regulations Publications
Transitioning to High Definition – What You Need to Know
Beyond the Broadcast
Wildlife Photography
State Conservation Magazine Roundtable (download PowerPoint)
The Art of the Voice-over
Internal Communications: Building Strong Internal Communications within Wildlife Agencies
Diversity and Outreach: Reaching Out to Hispanic Audiences (download PowerPoint)
Social/New Media Technologies: Web 2.0
Making the Education Connection: Hosting Tennessee’s First Outdoor Classroom Symposium (download PDF)
Outreach: What’s Working in Tennessee
Great Ideas (download PDF)
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
AFWA Annual Meeting—Sept. 7–12
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA)—Oct. 11–15
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Annual Conference—Oct. 15–18
Aquatic Resources Education Association—Oct. 17–21
The Wildlife Society, 15th Annual Conference—Nov. 8–12
ACI Annual Conference—July 12–15, 2009
Special Section:
Minutes from ACI Business Meeting

Summer 2008 (download PDF)

President's Corner:
Parting Shots
National News:
A Half Century of Preserving Prairie Habitat
Conference Preview:
ACI Conference 2008—Nashville, Tenn.—Agenda Included!
Now is the Time for some Auction Action!
2008 ACI Membership Report
Skill Building:
Attention Magazine Editors! Make Plans to Attend Magazine Roundtable at Upcoming Conference
Strategic Planning:
"Get Outdoors Georgia" Promotes Healthy Living through State Parks
High-tech Treasure Hunt Launched in Minnesota State Parks
Teaming with Wildlife Updates and Other AFWA News
Teaming with Wildlife Staff Update
News from National Fish Habitat Action Plan (NFHAP)
The National Fish Habitat Action Plan Board
New Amphibian and Reptile Subcommittee
On the Radar:
Lead and Wildlife: An Unexpected Risk?
Other News:
Introducing K-Fish Magazine
News of the Weird
Warning to Trespassers
PGA Golfer Charged with Cruelty to Animals
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA)—June 21–24
Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies—June 29–July 2
ACI Annual Conference—July 14–18
AFWA Annual Meeting—Sept. 7–12
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA)—Oct. 11–15
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Annual Conference—Oct. 15–18
Aquatic Resources Education Association—Oct. 17–21
The Wildlife Society, 15th Annual Conference—Nov. 8–12
Member News:
The Healing Power of Positive Thinking...Update on Kay Ellerhoff
Edelson Bids Adieu to AFWA
AFWA Appoints New Director of Communications and Marketing
Minnesota Appoints New Communications Director
Minnesota Hires Lead for New Mentoring Program
Stephanie Hussey Named New RBFF Director of State Initiatives

Spring 2008 (download PDF)

President's Corner:
Observations
National News:
Conservation Education and Information Network for Agencies Emerging Online
Update: AFWA Conservation Education Strategy Working Group
Conference Preview:
ACI Conference 2008 — Nashville, Tenn.
Skill Building:
Pride, Professionalism and Good Resources
The Right Story at the Right Time
Strategic Planning:
Florida's Pet Amnesty Days
Teaming with Wildlife Updates and Other AFWA News
President's FY09 Budget Request and State Wildlife Grants
Long-term and Dedicated Funding Update
Other News:
ACI Awards Deadline Approaches: March 28!
False Start
News of the Weird
Darwin Award Candidates: Two Men Shot During Tattoo Trace
Teen Charged with Illegal Hunting after Running Down Decoy Deer
Thief Snaps His Own Mug Shot!
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
73rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, March 25-29
International Boating and Water Safety Summit, April 16-19
64th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference, April 27-30
ACI Annual Conference, July 14-18
AFWA Annual Meeting, Sept. 7-12
The Wildlife Society, 15th Annual Conference, Nov. 8-12
Member News:
USFWS External Affairs Program Moves to Arlington, Va.
ACI Members Appointed to RBFF Board
North Carolina Hires New PIO

Winter 2008 (download PDF)

President's Corner:
Make This Holiday a Green Holiday
National News:
Helping Fish and Wildlife Survive Global Warming
Back to Nature
RBFF's States Initiative Aims to Find, Catch and Keep Anglers
Conference Preview:
ACI Heads to Nashville in 2008!
Skill Building:
Seven Tips for an Effective Agency News Program
Google Alerts — One way to find out what they're saying about you in cyberspace
Strategic Planning:
Like Totally You-Tubular!
Social Media in a State Agency
Other News:
ACI 2.0: Automated and up-to-date
News of the Weird
Got Gator?
Man Charged for Hitting Deer in Fast Food Parking Lot
Goodbye, I Love You!
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
Teaming With Wildlife Fly-In Day, Feb. 26-27, 2008
73rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, March 25-29, 2008
International Boating and Water Safety Summit, April 16-19, 2008
64th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference, April 27-30, 2008
ACI Annual Conference, July 14-18, 2008
AFWA Annual Meeting, Sept. 7-12, 2008
The Wildlife Society, 15th Annual Conference, Nov. 8-12, 2008
Member News:
RBFF Announces Collaborative Effort with ESPN Outdoors
A Note from Rachel Brittin
Jim Stewart Leaves RBFF
Mark LaBarbera Leaves MN DNR to Join Safari Club International
Kim Nix Named I&E Chief for Alabama
Robin Thomas and Family Welcome Baby "Grace"
Liza Poinier and Family Welcome Baby "Elliot"

Fall 2007 (download PDF)

President's Message: Conference Wrap-up
Proceedings from the 2007 ACI Conference, Lenox, Mass.
Confronting Climate Change
Changing Demographics
Our Professional Shift: From the Sports Page to the Front Page
Changing Perceptions of Wildlife-- Valuable Natural Resources or Intolerable Pests?
Public Tolerance Toward Predators -- The Coyote Story
Reaching into the Cities
Reaching Restless Travelers
Best Practices in Reputation Management
Involving the Media
Minority Imagery in State Conservation Magazines (ppt)
Environmental Education and Outreach to Minority Audiences (ppt)
The Color of Tomorrow
Take Me Fishing in Idaho -- Angler Recruitment and Retention (ppt)
Florida's Five-Year Fishing Promo and Sustainable Marketing Strategies (ppt)
Break Free Tennessee! A Hunting License Sales Campaign (ppt)
Hooking Iowa Anglers: A Fishing License Marketing Campaign Success Story (ppt)
How to Get the Best Campaign Money Can't Buy (ppt)
Gift Cards -- Making our Products and Services More Convenient (ppt)
Stop the Drop -- Utah's Fishing License Retention Campaign (ppt)
State Programs -- Marketing Made Easier for All States (ppt)
Look Inside InDesign
The Ten Most Dynamic Steps for Talking to the Media and Putting Your Best Voice Forward -- How to Make
the Most of Your Voice and Keep Your Audience Spellbound
Digital Tools and Solutions
Working with Editors
The Ecology of Hope
No Child Left Inside, Reconnecting Today's Youngsters to the Outdoors
AFWA's Conservation Education Initiatives
Working through Faith Communities
State Expositions
New Communications Technologies
How Do We Know if it Worked?
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
2007 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Conference
The Wildlife Society (TWS) 14th Annual Conference
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Annual Meeting
68th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference
International Boating & Water Safety Summit
2008 ACI Annual Conference
Special Section:
Minutes from ACI Business Meeting

Summer 2007 (download PDF)

President's Corner: Make Plans to Attend ACI Conference in July
National News:
50 Years of Wildlife Disease Study
Conference Preview:
Welcome to ACI 2007!
We Need Some Auction Action!
Skill Building:
Weblogs: A New Species for Fish and Wildlife Media
Strategic Planning:
The Color of Tomorrow: Embracing Diversity
Teaming with Wildlife Update:
Take it Outside! Getting Media and Members of Congress into the Field
Preventing Wildlife from Becoming Endangered -- the Goal of Two New Web Sites
Wildlife Agencies Pleased as House Subcommittee Approves Appropriations Markup
News of the Weird:
What's in Your Wallet?
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
2007 ACI Conference
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) Annual Directors Meeting
Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Annual Directors Meeting
2007 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Conference
International Boating & Water Safety Summit
Other News:
ACI Web site Gets New Look
Member News:
Chris Chaffin Leaves The Outdoor Channel and Starts Chaffin Communications

Spring 2007 (download PDF)

President's Corner:
Greetings from Louisiana
National News:
Wild Encounters: Turning Wildlife Conflict into Winning Media Coverage
A Winning Strategy for Wildlife Conflict
Conference Preview:
Don't Miss Out on the 2007 ACI Conference!
Skill Building:
Composing Narrative Documents Devoid of Superfluous Prose
IHEA and TOC Release Industry Standards
Strategic Planning:
Interview with Michael Gray, Program Marketing Manager, Kentucky Department Fish and Wildlife Resources
Louisiana Hires Recruitment and Diversity Officer
Teaming with Wildlife Update
Remaining Nine State Wildlife Action Plans Approved; President Announces FY '08 Funding A Changing Climate: Opportunities for Wildlife Funding through Global Climate Change Legislation
Where Does the Wildlife Conservation Funding Come From?
Current Climate Change Legislation Summary
News of the Weird (New Feature!)
He Can See Clearly Now
Photo in Lincoln Journal Leads to Arrests for Illegal Deer Kill
Is the Wash Done Yet?
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
72nd Annual North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference
Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Directors' Spring Meeting
International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)
2007 ACI Conference
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) Annual Directors Meeting
Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) Annual Directors Meeting
2007 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Conference
Member News:
Dave Chanda Named New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Director
The Outdoor Channel Honored with Achievement Award
Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Rachel Carson’s Legacy

Winter 2007 (download PDF)

President’s Corner:
Emerging Issues Make Spreading the Message More Challenging…and Critical!
National News: The Landscape of Last Child in the Woods
Conference Preview: ACI Comes to the Beautiful Berkshires – July 2007
Skill Building: Borrowing from the Best: How Montana Outdoors maintains high standards of excellence
Strategic Planning
Reaching Out to Diverse Audiences
Teaming with Wildlife Update
Teaming Coalition Becomes Largest in Conservation History
Save the Date for the 2007 Teaming with Wildlife Fly-In Day!
News of the Weird New Feature!
Florida Man Leaps Off Bridge After $20
Couple Inflicts Self-punishment
Stop Those Hunters!
Special Section:
Outdoor Reference Manual takes up where AP and Webster’s leave off
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
Bird Education Conference
National Wild Turkey Federation 2007 National Convention and Sports Show
Teaming with Wildlife Fly-In Day
International Boating and Water Safety Summit
72 nd Annual North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference
2007 ACI Conference
Member News:
News from the Schneider Family
New ACI Awards “Czar” Announced!

Fall 2006: Conference Proceedings (download PDF)

Presidents Message:
Marianne Burke Wraps up the Orlando Conference
Proceedings from the 2005 ACI Conference, Orlando , Florida
Richard Louv, “Last Child Left in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder”
Teaming with Wildlife – Communication Strategies
Involving Volunteers in Delivering Your Message
Evaluating Education Programs
RBFF Marketing Partnerships
Dealing with the News Media
Marketing to Increase License Sales
Roundtable: Magazines
Public/Private Outreach Partnerships
Duct Tape Marketing
Backcountry Feng Shui
Re-tooling Agency Web Sites
Ivory-billed Woodpecker: A Successful Communication Partnership
10 Steps to a More Dynamic Voice/At Least 10 Steps to Better Presentations
Roundtable: Regulatory Publications
Avian Influenza Communications
Show & Tell
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
Association for Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Annual Conference
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting
Bird Education Conference
International Boating and Water Safety Summit
2007 ACI Annual Conference  
Member News:
ACI Mourns Passing of Geoffrey Schneider
Update on Old Friends
Retirements and Promotions in Oklahoma 
SPECIAL SECTION:
Minutes from ACI Spring Business meeting

Summer 2006 (download PDF)

President’s Corner:
Make Plans NOW to Attend ACI Conference in Orlando
National News:
Communicating About Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Update on State-level Efforts in Avian Flu Monitoring Network
Florida’s Exotic Species Public Awareness Campaign
Special Section:
Guiding the Future: The Conservation Education Strategies
Conference Preview:
ACI Conference is Sneaking Up on You!
We’re Ready to Collect Your Auction Items!
Skill Building:
Sowing Seeds for Future Hunters
Strategic Planning:
The Association’s Changing Image
Teaming With Wildlife Update
Call to Action! Major Cut to State Wildlife Grants
State Wildlife Grants Five year Accomplishment Report Released
One Year Later Meeting: Save the Date
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) Annual Conference
2006 ACI Conference
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Conference
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting
Bird Education Conference
Member News:
Chris Chaffin Promoted

Spring 2006 (download PDF)

President's Message:
Has Your State's Wildlife Action Plan Been Approved?
National News:
Increasing Hunting and Fishing License Sales: It can be done!
Discover Louisiana Hunting
After the Storm: An Agency at Work
Conference Preview:
Association for Conservation Information (ACI) Returns to Sunshine State
Testimonial: Travel Stipend Puts ACI Conference Within Reach
Skill Building:
Podcasting for Boat and Water Safety!
Special Section:
What ACI Can Mean to You!
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
71st North American Wildlife Conference
Northeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Conference
International Boat and Water Safety Summit 2006
Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) Annual Conference
2006 ACI Conference
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (IAFWA) Annual Meeting
Member News:
Dave Chanda Appointed Acting Director in New Jersey
ACIer's Son on U.S. Olympic Team

Winter 2006 (download PDF)

President's Message:
News from the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (IAFWA) meeting, Conservation Education Strategies and Teaming with Wildlife (TWW)
National News:
Hurricane Katrina: Updates from Louisiana and Alabama
Changing Landscape: A Report from Louisiana
The Call of Duty: Louisiana Department of Fish and Wildlife (LDWF) Search and Rescue
Katrina Sets New Benchmark for Alabama Residents
Skill Building:
Maintaining an Open Line of Communication
TWW Update:
Teaming with Wildlife: A Natural Investment
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
2006 ACI Conference
S.E. Deer Study Group
TWW Coalition Workshop
TWW Fly-In
71st North American Wildlife Conference
Member News:
Chris Chaffin Assumes Conservation Responsibilities
Kathleen Jamison Bids Adieu

Fall 2005 (download PDF)

Presidents Message:
Dave Chanda wraps up the 2005 ACI Conference
Proceedings from the 2005 ACI Conference, Ogden, Utah
National Conservation Strategy Update
The Changing Landscape of Conservation Communication
The Great Salt Lake: A Jewel in the Desert
Endearing Communities to the Great Salt Lake -- Panel Discussion
Branding and Identity Creation
Team and Community Building
Secrets to Capturing the Perfect Wildlife Image
Teaming With Wildlife: Train the Messengers Workshop
Communicating the Costs of Losing Hunting and Trapping
Marketing Magazine Advertising
Biosocial Issues in Natural Resources Management: A Closer Look at Wolves
Video Studios: From "Extreme Makeover" to Starting from Scratch
Master Naturalist Program
Creating Engaging Exhibits
Best Practices Panel Discussion
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
2006 ACI Conference
IAFWA Conference
Member News:
Reorganization Continues at Florida Fish and Wildlife
Former Balance Wheel Editor Welcomes New Baby
SPECIAL SECTION:
Minutes from ACI Spring Business meeting

Spring 2005 (download PDF)

Presidents Message:
Dave Chanda talks about the 2005 ACI Conference
National News:
Update on Chronic Wasting Disease -- Robert Manwell, Wisconsin
Strategic Planning:
Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies: Defining a Vision for Wildlife Conservation
Success in Every State -- IAFWA staff -- Dave Chadwick, Rachel Brittin, Naomi Edleson
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
2005 ACI Conference
Membership News:
Farewell for now. The Balance Wheel Editor Moves on to Second Career. Michelle Griffin
Welcome to the New Balance Wheel Editor, Michelle Griffin
From The Balance Wheel Subcommittee Members, TBW Subcommittee

Winter 2005 (download PDF)

Presidents Message:
Dave Chanda talks about the Conservation Summit and the 2005 ACI Conference
National News:
Update On The Wildlife Comprehensive Planning Initiative
Strategic Planning:
Employee Magazine Subscriptions: Free or Not?
Skill Building:
Keeping the Media Honest and Accountable
Minnesota has found a way to fight back when the media airs half-baked truths
Upcoming Events and Deadlines:
ACI Conference Auction Needs YOU!
2005 ACI Conference
Member News:
LaBarbera Named Minnesota Communications Director
SPECIAL SECTION:
Amendment To ACI's Articles Of Incorporation

Fall 2004 (download PDF)

President's Message:
Our New President, Dave Chanda, Speaks to Our Members
National News:
ACI Member States Exemplify Endangered Species Act Success
Part Two in a two-part series. Part one appeared in the Summer '04 issue highlighting 225 new species listed under the ESA.
Strategic Planning:
Teaming With Wildlife Initiative -- ACI members work to provide long-term support and funding for wildlife conservation and diversity.
Skill Building:
What does it take to be an ACI Awards Winner? Education Category:
-- Utah's Wonderful Wetlands: Creating The Guide
-- Idaho Wins With Educator's Express
Member News:
Spirit Of ACI Award Winner Thanks Fellow Members
ACI Newbie Looking Forward To Veteran Status
OWAA/ACI Liaison Committee Report

Summer 2004 (download PDF)

National News:
Scientists petition to list 225 new plant and animal species as endangered
Part one in a two-part series -- Fall '04 issue to highlight successful recovery stories among ACI member states
Strategic Planning:
Using Tragedies as Teachable Moments
-- Alligator Episode Shows How Media Shape Attitudes -- Texas
-- Public Education in a Time of Crisis - Tillamook Bay, Oregon
-- PR in Times of Mishaps -- Utah
-- Shooting Accident was preventable -- North Carolina
Importance and Impact of Survey Work
Skill Building:
Freelancers: Keeping a Happy Alliance
What does it take to be an ACI Awards Winner? Four Color Magazine Category, South Carolina Wildlife Magazine Takes Home ACI Award and Tells How
Member News:
Florida Fish & Wildlife Reorganizes

Spring 2004 (download PDF)

National News:
-- National Shooting Sports Foundation Awards Over $500,000 to State Agencies for Hunter Recruitment Programs ** Follow-up to Winter 2003-04 Story**
Strategic Planning:
-- Public Opinion On Fish And Wildlife Management Issues In The Northeast United States - **Follow-up to Fall 2003 Story**
-- For a Good Time, call 1-800-..
Lessons learned from Abandoned Agency Phone Numbers
Skill Building:
-- State Wildlife Magazines -- Combining Internal & External Talent Leads to Success for Most States, Excellent Response from our listserv survey
-- What does it take to be an ACI Awards Winner?
Good Ideas, Small Budgets Category -- First, Second & Third Place Winners
-- You Want Me To Do What By When? The Birth Of A New York Nature Trail
-- New Hampshire's Lessons From The Creation Of "Your Window On Wildlife"
-- New Jersey's Children's Fishing Derby Program
Upcoming Events & Deadlines:
-- 2004 ACI Conference

Winter 2003-04 (download PDF)

President's Corner
-- Joan shares her thoughts for the New Year and reflects on ACI conferences gone by
National News:
-- Interview with New USFWS External Affairs Chief
-- $350,000 Grant to Northeast I&E Association Funds 13-State Public Opinion Survey on Fish and Wildlife Issues
-- SPECIAL UPDATE: To ensure up-to-date and timely information, the follow-up on the National Shooting Sports Foundation's Hunting Heritage Grants will be in the Spring '04 issue
Strategic Planning:
-- Wildlife License Tags: Revenue Generation Versus Political Sacrifice. Will establishing a cause-related tag in your state pay off?
Skill Building:
-- How are you using digital media, or how could you be using it?
-- What does it take to be an ACI Award Winner?
-- Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife Knows How to Get Attention with Regulation Publications
-- How Oklahoma went from Mistake-Ridden to Award-Winning Regulation Publications
Upcoming Events & Deadlines:
-- 2004 ACI Conference
-- ACI Awards -- Nomination/Entry deadlines
ACI Member News:
-- 2002 National Wild Turkey Federation ACI Communicator of the Year Winner -- Allen Ricks
-- Allen Ricks with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency writes a first-hand account of the trip he won as Communicator of the Year.
-- Don Kleiner, I&E Director for Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife moves on.
Special Section:
Minutes from 2003 ACI Conference Business Meeting

Summer 2003

President's Corner
Joan Guilfoyle Shares her Wisdom
National News:
Dealing With the Public Regarding Chronic Wasting Disease
Special Section: Specific Communication Outlets Used in Crisis Plan
Skill Building:
What Does it Take to be an ACI Awards Winner?
What is an Award-Winning Photo?
Ten Tips to Better Photographs
Camera Clues
Strategic Planning:
Advertising: What Place Does It Have In Agency Publications And Web Sites?
Upcoming Events & Deadlines:
2003 ACI Conference
-- Your Final Call to be Part of THE Conference of 2003
-- Yellowstone will BLOW you away!!
-- Must See images of Wyoming!
What Are YOU Bringing to the Auction?
-- Important Auction Update!
ACI Member News:
Mike Smith Retires from Job, but not ACI
Dennis MacKee Accepts New Position

Spring 2003

Strategic Planning:
Part II of Public Survey Series:
-- Using Science to Formulate Policy: Where Do We Go From Here?
Public Eye on Playas -- Alternative Options to Big Firm Public Survey Work
Federal & State Agencies Work Together Making 2002 ACI Conference a Huge Success!
Skill Building:
Media Training for the Sometimes Reluctant Natural Resources Professional
National News:
The IAFWA Announces New National Conservation Needs for Grants Program
Upcoming Events & Deadlines:
2003 ACI Conference -- Experience Beautiful Wyoming!
What Are YOU Bringing to the Auction?
ACI Member News: Rod Greene Retires After 26 Years - ACI Remembers an Itty Bitty Buddy

Winter 2003

President's Message
What's New with The Balance Wheel?
Don't Delay -- Register for ACI Conference 2003
Blow the Dust off Your VNRs--Television Needs You!
It's Time for Awards!
Public Surveys: Friend or Foe?

Fall 2002 (download PDF)

President's Column: The Morning After
Annual Business Meeting
ACI 2002 Images
NWTF Communicators Award
ACI Publications Editor
ACI 2003

Spring 2002 (download PDF)

President's Column
ACI 2002 Conference
A Place where Humankind and Nature Interact - Nationals Conservation Training Center
Wildlife Values: What Do We Know About Our Suburban Audience?
Building and Maintainting Agency Credibility: Lessons From the Trenches

Winter 2002 (download PDF)

President's Column
Copyright What You Write
Call on Dr. Grammar
I'm Out of Here
Trivia Question
2002 Awards Contest
Image/Video Requests
Wild and Wonderful West Virginia
ACI News Servey Results
Rules for Better Writing...Not!
Retired!
Net News

Fall 2001 (download PDF)

President's Column
ACI 2000 Award Winners
And the Winner Is
The Socialization of Men and Women Into Hunting: Lessons From the Past That Can Be Used to Recruit Hunters
Hunting as an "Extreme Sport"
Rice Retires
ACI Annual Business Meeting
Take Our Friendly ACI Survey
Former Subscribers Have Their Say
W.O.W. Recieves Award

Spring 2001 (download PDF)

President's Column
It Will Be a "Grand" Time
Computer Haikus
Streaming Video on the Web
"Green Gauge" Survey
Refuge "Online Almanac"
Is ACI Up to the Challenge?
Magazines Struggling to Keep Subscribers
Things I Learned On the Internet
USFWS Reference Service
Quotes on Advertising

Winter 99-00

Do We Have A Future?
What Happened to "Sports Afield?"
Forever is a Long Time
Hot Springs Keynote
RENO ACI-2000
The Night Before Y2K
Tips!
Our State Fair is a Great State Fair
Information Chief Remembered
CARA Update
1999 State Magazine Data
Flogging A Dead Horse
How the Horse Got Dead
Copyrights, Registration & Other Rights
Magazine Survey Available
Internet Information
Digital Photography Expert
Deer Droppings

Summer 1999 (download PDF)

President's Wheel
Editor's Notes
Welcome to the 21st Century
Editor's Sidebar
Keep Them Coming Back
State Government and the Challenge of the Internet
Arizona Outreach Beginnings
ACI Auction -- Success depends on YOU!
Register Now for the Annual ACI Conference
Communicator of the Year Award
Have you Searched the Internet?
MEMO
IAFWA Report
Company Mottos