| Schedule at a Glance |
Schedule at a Glance
The workshop officially opens with an opening reception in the exhibit hall the evening of Tuesday, November 11.
Participants may want to come early to take advantage of a preworkshop session or the Interpretive Management Institute Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11.
Keynote addresses, concurrent sessions, and other meetings occur Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday (November 12, 13, and 15).
The Interpretive Media Awards ceremony occurs the evening of Thursday, November 13.
Off-site sessions occur Friday, November 14 during the day, followed by the scholarship auction in the evening.
The workshop officially ends with the awards banquet and dance on Saturday, November 15. |
| Opening Reception |
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On Tuesday Evening, November 11, enjoy a warm welcome and a dessert bar at the workshop's opening reception in the exhibit hall. A few surprises are in store as you discover new and familiar exhibitors, including planners, publishers, exhibit designers, and merchandise vendors, among others. This will be a great time to rekindle friendships and welcome first-timers to the NAI National Workshop.
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| Wednesday Night Special Events |
Wednesday night is a night for networking. You may network on your own or take advantage of one of these NAI-sponsored events.
For all but one of these optional special evening events, there is a fee above the regular registration to cover costs.
For full information on each event, please download the registration packet here. |
1. Up Close and Personal: Exploring Forests in a
Hands-On Way
What better place than the Pacific Northwest to spend an evening learning about forests? Join us for an educational evening, dessert, and a cash bar at Portland's World Forestry Center (WFC), a nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to educate people about the importance of forests and sustainable forestry around the world. In their Discovery Museum, you'll marvel and enjoy all new exhibits that address forestry issues in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. |
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2. Rollin' On The River
Discover the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest as you cruise from downtown Portland. The Portland Spirit and her sister ships are the Northwest's premier dinner ship fleet, and we have reserved one entire deck for NAI. Our riverboat dining experience includes fresh northwestern cuisine prepared in on-board galleys and the perfect opportunity to surround ourselves with unmatched views of Portland's nighttime skyline.
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3. Bottoms Up!
Portland is one of America's paramount beer cities. The craft beer revolution is alive and well in the Rose City! For those searching for unique, well-made brews, Portland is a target-rich environment. Join tastemaster and NAI member Ira Bletz as he takes you on a tastebud tour through the history, lore, and mythology surrounding beer and brewcraft of the Pacific Northwest. |
4. Oregon Zoo Moonlight Safari
Join this unique nighttime safari led by the Oregon Zoo's "Zoosnooze" staff, where you can be the visitor and not the interpreter.We will enjoy dinner on the zoo grounds followed by a nocturnal, behind the- scenes, face-to face visit with a giraffe and excursions to the zoo's hospital and commissary. |
5. Wednesday Night Fever
As north and as west as it is, Portland has an active and vibrant zydeco community. NAI will team with the Oregon Historical Society’s Folklife Program and local zydeco instructors, Jeanine Tebeau-Jemerson and Roland Jemerson, for this free special evening event. |
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| Have a question about the National Workshop? |
 Contact Deb Tewell:
1-888-900-8283 or
Click here to email Deb. |
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2008 NAI National Workshop
November 11-15, 2008
Portland, Oregon |
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Print this one-page flyer about the workshop and post it at your site or agency. |
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P.O. Box 2246
Fort Collins, CO 80522
888-900-8283
www.interpnet.com |
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