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AMI ELECTIONS 2019
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Following the Rivers: AMI 2012
The theme for this year’s AMI workshop is “Rivers connect us to life-sustaining resources through time.” We will be exploring how our cultural and natural heritage has shaped the state, with a spotlight on the deep Missouri Ozarks and the stories we tell to interpret our resources. Pre-conference activities start August 20 in Van Buren, Mo. The workshop is Aug.…
Storytelling Workshop Offered in KC Area
The Greater Kansas City Interpretive Sites Coalition will be hosting a storytelling workshop on February 2. This three-hour workshop will open the world of storytelling possibilities to you. Tap into the amazing power of storytelling to educate, entertain, enlighten, and empower. Discover how to reach out through the magic of stories and explore the use of stories to enhance your…
Constitution & Bylaws Update
In March of 2011, Eugene Vale and John Miller undertook the task of revising and “cleaning” the Association of Missouri Interpreters’ constitution and bylaws. No significant changes were made for the “cleaned” AMI bylaws. This version simply removes duplications, places items in the proper headings, and posts the bylaw changes approved over the last 9 years. A huge THANK YOU to Eugene Vale for…
Fred Christian – Gentleman Mentor
by John Miller, Region 6 Director NAI and the interpretive community mourned the loss of a true master interpreter, Fred Christian, on September 2nd of this year. His Marilyn postponed the Memorial service to allow family, friends, and fellow interpreters to share the amazing life of this outstanding man. Specifics of the memorial are attached. I am not alone in knowing that Fred…
2012 Awards Nominations
Each year, AMI recognizes outstanding interpreters and interpretation in the state of Missouri with a whole panel of awards. We count on our membership to keep us updated on where and when great interpration is happening, and to nominate their peers. Those of you that attended the 2011 conference know that we only received one award nomination this year. The Awards Committee has challenged us to fill all…
Financial Assistance for CIT Training
The National Association for Interpretation will conduct a “Train the Trainers” workshop on August 22-26, 2011 at Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood, Missouri. This workshop is the first step in becoming a Certified Interpretive Trainer (CIT). Thanks to generous donors and funding from members of AMI, financial assistance is available for the workshop fee (travel and lodging costs are not covered). …
2011 AMI Awards
Some news from your 2011 AMI Awards Committee: AMI is a professional organization that assists and supports the work of individuals and groups engaged in resource interpretation. A key word in that statement is “supports”. How do you feel supported? Is it through encouragement or a pat on the back? The feeling of support from our colleagues and friends can…
2011 George Kastler Interpreter Scholarships
Each year, AMI awards George Kastler Interpreter Scholarships to one undergraduate and one graduate student who plan to enter the field of interpretation. To qualify for the scholarships, students must be either a graduate student or a junior or senior undergraduate, attend a Missouri college or university, and be studying in the field of interpretation (biology, environmental education, parks and recreation, wildlife management, cultural history, etc). Scholarships…