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We are on the hunt for a fresh logo that tells the ACI story – a design that’s modern, attractive, and versatile across all applications. The current logo (shown above) serves as a reference, but we’re looking for something that reimagines who we are and helps propel ACI into the future.
As I sit down to write this, the echoes of our annual ACI Conference are still fresh in my mind. It’s always a whirlwind of inspiration, learning, and networking, and this year was no exception.
The 2024 ACI Conference kicked off on Tuesday, July 23 with a great keynote address by Dr. Mamie Parker. Dr. Mamie Parker is a distinguished fish and wildlife biologist renowned for her leadership and advocacy in conservation.
For the second year in a row, attendees at the 2024 ACI conference in Arlington, VA were treated to a live recording of a podcast, the 7th episode of the ACI Outdoor Communicators Podcast.
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend this year’s ACI conference in Arlington, Virginia, and even luckier to hear some wonderful speakers. One of the most interesting and inspiring talks was entitled “Inclusion in the Outdoors” by Shep Roeper, Director and Co-Founder of Beyond Boundaries.
Kelsey Steenburgh with Virginia DWR, this year’s ACI host agency, gave conference goers some insight into how to develop external partnerships. Her talk was titled Developing Strategic Partnerships: Amplifying Your Organization’s Reach.
Since 1986, the Kay Ellerhoff Spirit of ACI Award has been awarded to individuals who have embodied exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication and profound commitment and enthusiasm to the ACI membership. And this year’s recipient, Tim Akimoff, is no different. Tim has consistently exemplified what it means to go above and beyond the call of duty.
One of the most difficult messages it seems to get across to outdoor adventurers is the importance of safety precautions. We all know people who skip the helmet, use their PFD as a cushion, hike a mountain in sneakers and shorts, or leave the compass at home when venturing into the woods. We have also heard the many excuses too. But nobody wants to be injured or rescued either, or worse.
Utah experienced a series of chaotic, “dumpster-fire”-esque events during a six-month period between the fall of 2022 and spring of 2023. Much of the mayhem involved record-breaking snowfall, which was great for combatting ongoing drought conditions, but also wreaked havoc on wildlife in several parts of the state.
Did you ever wonder what the residents of your state are saying about your agency on social media? Sure, when things go bad, you are the first to know, but you really don’t know how many people are posting about the agency and what they are talking about on a regular basis. You can’t spend all day poking around in social media.