News
2010
January 5, 2010 -
National Scenic Byway Foundation Elections Held
The National Scenic Byway Foundation recently held elections for Officers and Board Members. Officers are: Chairperson, Teresa Mitchell, Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway, NY-PA; Vice Chair, Bobby Koepplin, Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, ND; Treasurer, Janet Kennedy, Lakes to Locks Passage All-American Road, NY.
January 8, 2010 -
Register for the Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog Workshop Webcast
Because of the high level of interest in the National Dialog Workshops, the third in the series of Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog Workshops will be webcast live from Charlotte, NC. Workshop presentations and discussions will be streamed via the Internet for those unable to attend and participate on site.
January 12, 2010 -
Call For Presentations: 2010 NAI National Workshop
The Call for Presentations for the National Association for Interpretation’s 2010 NAI National Workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 16-20, 2010, is now open. The 2010 NAI National Workshop in famous Las Vegas, Nevada, will be an exciting and dynamic experience for interpreters from all corners of the profession.
January 25, 2010 -
NCA Training for Museum Educators, Exhibit Planners & Interpreters, March 8-12, San Antonio, TX
“A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design” focuses on methods and techniques for developing programs and exhibits that benefit people of all abilities. The course is ideal for interpreters and interpretive planners, educators, accessibility coordinators, program coordinators, curators and exhibit planners, designers and fabricators. Training sessions will concentrate on the movement away from minimal accessibility standards and “specialized” design to the benefits of universal designs that can be utilized by people of all abilities.
January 27, 2010 -
Henry Hanka Resigns As Special Projects Manager Of America's Byways Resource Center
The America’s Byways Resource Center announced today that Henry Hanka, Special Projects Manager for the past five years, has announced his resignation, effective February 5, 2010.
As a number of large-scale projects overseen by Hanka for the past several years are nearing completion, he believes the timing is right for him to close this chapter of his professional career and to explore other priorities and interests.
February 10, 2010 -
Economic Impact Tool For Byways Now Available
America’s Byways Resource Center is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Economic Impact Tool for National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads is now available to byway groups seeking to measure the benefits their byways have on local and regional economies.
February 23, 2010 -
Report Highlights 10 Years Of Progress For NSBP And America's Byways Resource Center
National Scenic Byways Program and America’s Byways Resource Center: 10-Year Report, is now available for viewing on www.bywaysresourcecenter.org.
This December 2009 report represents the byway-specific knowledge base and resources created over the previous decade to fortify the success and sustainability of designated byways. It covers work implemented by the FHWA-National Scenic Byways Program and America’s Byways Resource Center as these two complementary organizations have progressed toward fulfilling their respective visions.
March 2, 2010 -
Webcast: Economic Impact Tool Tutorial
An overview for using the Economic Impact Tool for National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads is now available from America’s Byways Resource Center. The 82-minute tutorial, originally presented to the Economic Impact Tool Steering Committee, walks you through the basics of using the tool to help you get started.