News

January 2010

Henry Hanka Resigns As Special Projects Manager Of America's Byways Resource Center
January 27, 2010 -

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.

NCA Training for Museum Educators, Exhibit Planners & Interpreters, March 8-12, San Antonio, TX
January 25, 2010 -

“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.

Call For Presentations: 2010 NAI National Workshop
January 12, 2010 -

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.

Register for the Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog Workshop Webcast
January 8, 2010 -

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.

National Scenic Byway Foundation Elections Held
January 5, 2010 -

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.