Programming Guide
We are putting together what hopes to be an informative and entertaining conference line-up. We will also be teaming up with the Natural Resource Information Council (NRIC). Take a look at the workshops we have scheduled and some of the "extracurricular activities."
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, July 11
| 10:00 a.m. |
ACI Awards Committee meeting |
| 12:00-5:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 1:30 p.m. |
ACI Board meeting |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reception(Sponsored by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation)
John James Audubon Steamboat |
Monday, July 12
| 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. |
General Session
- Welcoming remarks: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Dwight Landreneau
- Keynote speaker: Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (tentative)
- Guest speaker:Keni Thomas (National Speaker) - one of the original task force rangers depicted in the movie Black Hawk Down
- Special Presentation: America's Wetland-Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana. In its largest public awareness initiative in its history, Louisiana is leading this campaign to raise awareness of the impact of wetland loss and efforts to conserve and save coastal Louisiana
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| Lunch |
On Your Own |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Half Day Workshops
- Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
Best Practices in Fishing, Boating and Aquatic Stewardship Education
- Mastering the Media & Crisis Communications
Hands-on training focusing on media relations, on-camera performance skills and public speaking. |
| Nighttime |
Nighttime Treks(departure times to be determined)
- New Orleans Haunted History Tour
Walking tour through the French Quarter that visits sites of documented hauntings.
- Alligator Trek
Boat ride through Salvador WMA where gators line the canals
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Tuesday, July 13
| 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Field Trips
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge
Louisiana Coastal Sightseeing Tour |
| 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
ACI Auction(Sponsored in part by the Outdoor Channel)
Aquarium of the Americas |
Wednesday, July 14
| 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Workshops
- You Don't Say? Body Language in the Workplace
Learn how to read people by simply watching how they fold their hands, rub their noses or hold a pencil. (Concurrent)
- How Men and Women Communicate Differently
What more can we say?
- How to Play Ball in the Big League
Find out how to get large corporations to support your programs and what they look for when considering sponsorships. (Concurrent)
- You've Written It, But Will They Use It?
Join reporters and editors in a roundtable discussion on how to get government news picked up by papers and broadcasters. (Concurrent)
- Marsh Maneuvers
Louisiana's successful wetlands education camp for senior 4-H students. Learn how it got started, how it became so successful and how to create a similar workshop for your state. (Concurrent)
- Advanced Education Workshops
Presentations and discussions on unique education workshops tailored specifically for Louisiana students and teachers. (Concurrent)
- Under the Grammar Hammer
An overview of ye olde grammar rules - what's changed, what hasn't, top 10 parade of errors. Everyone can use a refresher on this topic.
- And the Survey Says
How to effectively use data garnered in customer service and reader surveys
- Entertainment Reviews
State wildlife magazines reviewed and analyzed on content, layout appeal and entertainment value.
- Communicating Who We Are
Thoughts on Librarianship. Who are Librarians? How does the world see Librarians? (NRIC session)
- Clear the Web Channels
How to ensure that your message is heard using website usability techniques. (NRIC session)
- Gold on the Web
A survey of conservation web sites. Come and find out about the best information sites for conservation professionals. (NRIC session)
- Taking Out the Trash
How to evaluate what you find on the web. (NRIC session)
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| After dinner |
Hospitality Suite
Talent Show! |
Thursday, July 15
| 9:00 a.m. |
ACI General Business Meeting |
| 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Workshops
- CSI: An Investigation of Color, Shade and Image
One of the great mysteries in the publishing world is controlling color color and detail of images and artwork submitted to illustrate story ideas. (Concurrent)
- Photography Gone Wild
Nationally renowned outdoor photographers Joe Mac Hudspeth and C.C. Lockwood share techniques and advice (and probably a few cautions) on outdoor photography. (Concurrent)
- High Tech Hunter Ed
Now on CD, hunter education courses can be taken in the comfort of your own home. The southern states are leading the country in this new development.
- Starting Small, Finishing Big
Building an organization from the ground up or expanding the scope of a small organization
- The Right to Hunt and Fish
An open discussion from states who have changed their constitutions to make hunting and fishing a right and those who are still in the battle. How was the media handled? How is it currently enforced? What are the effects on the agencies who have made the change?
- Open Your Web
Communication using ADA compliant website regulations. Come and hear the latest on the regulations for websites. (NRIC session)
- What Makes a Good Web Page?
Open channels of communication through a web page. (NRIC session)
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| 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
ACI Awards Banquet
Doubletree Hotel New Orleans |
Conference Attire
