2008 Conference

“Living on an Island: Salish Sea Stewardship”

July 9-12, 2008
Friday Harbor, Washington,
San Juan Island

In partnership with The Whale Museum, San Juan School District, Friday Harbor Labs, and the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau.

It’s not too late to register!

Registration will be open Wednesday, July 9^th, from noon - 3:00 p.m. and on Thursday, July 10^th, and Friday, July 11^th from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

The registration table will be at Friday Harbor Middle School, 85 Blair Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Upon getting off the ferry, turn right on Front Street, left on Spring Street, right on 2nd Street and left on Blair Avenue. The school will be on your right. There is plenty of parking at the Middle School.

Come in, register, drop off auction items and, if you are bringing a display for Sea Faire, set it up at this time, too. You must register and have your name tag before attending the Wednesday evening event!

What to Bring

NAME is providing mugs, cloth napkins and bags).

auction items (This is how we raise our mini-grant funds.)
black & white garb for auction night (see below)
your own water bottle
field trip essentials (sunscreen, hiking boots, etc.)
dancing shoes!

Special Food Requests

Tell Deb McArthur if you need vegetarian/vegan food, etc.) Deborah.mcarthur@noaa.gov.

Accommodations – Note: It is especially important to book your accommodations as early as possible before the 2008 event.
Awards – Nominations are due Friday, May 16th, 2008.
Agenda
Auction
Clock Hours
Field Trips
Registration – Download the PDF, fill it out, and mail per instructions at the end of form. Early Registration deadline: May 1, 2008.
San Juan Island Information
Scholarships
Sea Faire
Sponsorship
Transportation

What does the 2008 NAME conference have to offer?

Interact with dynamic plenary speakers whose specialties include history, technology, research, and current events in the world of marine and fresh water environments.
Participate in outstanding workshops for classroom teachers, informal educators, consultants, agency and outreach staff.
Experience fun and educational field trips.
Network with colleagues – renew friendships and create new ones.
Enjoy festivities that include an evening of fun at NAME’s annual auction, a salmon barbeque, and a swing dance!

Bringing your kids to San Juan Island?

Your kids, ages five to nine, can attend a Pod Nod at The Whale Museum while you enjoy the presentation by Jim Lynch and the dance on Friday evening. Pod Nods are overnight marine learning adventures, supervised by Whale Museum educators, that feature games, songs, crafts, science projects and a flashlight tour of the exhibit hall. Advanced registration is required. To enroll your young marine educator in a Pod Nod, please contact Cindy Hansen at 360.378.4710 ext. 23.