Your Very Next Step newsletter for July 2008
'But why, oh why, do the wrong people travel, when the right people stay at home?”
– Noel Coward
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*** In this issue:
*** Travel News
*** Bill Ryerson’s tips from traveling
*** Where you stand on this issue depends on where you sit
*** Larry Bearfield in Carlisle, mass., U.S.A., interviews Hwee Suan Ong about diving in Fujirah
*** Hwee Suan Ong in Dubai asks Larry Bearfiled about the Powwow in Montana.
*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!
*** About Ned Lundquist:
Read about Ned and Mikes adventures at the IABC International Conference in New York:
*** Travel News:
Hotel Study Shows Rise Of Free In-Room Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet access is a near ubiquity at U.S. hotels, and fewer properties are charging for the service, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association's 2008 Lodging Survey, which was released this week.
http://www.btnonline.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003817868
J.D. Power: Airline Customers Dissatisfied
Airline customer satisfaction has deteriorated to its lowest level in three years, according to a J.D. Power and Associates survey on North American carriers released this week.
http://www.btnonline.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003817456
*** Rich Barger, ABC, APR and I can’t figure out how this makes money for the airline:
United Airlines said Friday it will start requiring minimum stays for nearly all domestic coach seats beginning in October. It is also raising its cheapest fares by as much as $90 one-way.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,369802,00.html
*** Motel 6, Studio 6 Offer Wireless Internet Chainwide
Accor North America announced late Wednesday that it has completed installation of wireless, high-speed Internet across Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties in the United States. Internet usage in the properties comes with a $2.99 charge for 24 hours of use.
*** Continental Plans UAL Joint Venture, Star Membership
Continental Airlines said it plans to leave the SkyTeam airline alliance to form a transatlantic joint venture with United Airlines and two other Star Alliance carriers, while embarking on broad cooperation with United that includes a global codeshare agreement, frequent flyer reciprocity and joint “lounges, facility utilization, information technology and procurement” initiatives.
*** Midwest will get rid of its fleet of MD-80s.
http://www.atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=13107
*** Dubai Maritime City:
Amazing! Read the cover story in the June 2008 issue of Maritime Reporter:
http://dwp.marinelink.com/pubs/nwm/mr/200806/
*** Coffee:
Ned to Amber Leberman (see the last issue): What kind of coffee do you bring with you?
Revolution Roast from Just Coffee, Madison, Wis. Dark roast, fair trade.
http://justcoffee.e-beans.net/coffees/detail.php?c=2&s=guasan04
*** Bill Ryerson’s travel tips for frequent fliers in far-flung places (I met up with him in Addis Ababa while he was on his 15th trip to Ethiopia):
1.) Drink bottled water. Even if it’s $3 a bottle. Brush your teeth with bottled water, even if it’s Perrier. Keep your moth closed in the shower.
2. Don’t eat salads or other uncooked foods; only eat fruits you peel yourself.
3. You can till lock your bags outside of the continental U.S., so when in Johannesburg, be sure to lock your suitcase.
Did I get ‘em all, Bill?
Hi Ned,
Greetings from Rome. I think you've covered the major ones. Sleeping
on planes is helped by avoiding alcohol and staying hydrated. Take one
aspirin before long flights to prevent thrombosis (or whatever it is
that results from blood clots in the calves). In malaria zones, ask for
a room above the 3rd floor, since mosquitoes are less likely to fly that
high. Also ask for rooms facing away from traffic. Get visas in
advance to save time and hassles in airports (some airlines won't let
you on the plane without the relevant visa).
Best wishes,
Bill
What's the best way to find out what kind of visas you need? And what's the best way to get them if you don't live near a consulate or embassy?
Ned,
There are two answers to this question: the proper, official answer and
the practical answer. If you're traveling on business, you are supposed
to apply for a business visa. However, that requires a lot more paper
work, so many going for a few meetings will apply for a tourist visa.
There are various visa services that handle everything at the relevant
embassies. I use Zierer. I just FedEx my passport and completed
applications from their website, and they return the passport with the
visas entered. It costs quite a few bucks, however.
Best wishes,
Bill
Any interesting visa stories to share?
*** You can read about Ned’s recent trip to New York in the last few issues of Ned’s Job of the Week newsletter at www.nedsjotw.com. You can also read Ned and Mike’s IABC Conference Blog at http://www.nedsjotw.com/blog/2008IABCConferenceBlog.
*** Sit next to me gingerly:
Hi Ned,
I just recently signed up for your JOTW newsletter (thanks for posting
our job opening)and now I see you also have a travel newsletter. I love
it. I have a story about airplane travel. It may be a bit long to post
on the site, so I thought I'd send it to you via e-mail instead. I'm not
sure if you're looking for this kind of 'travel news/airline pain
points!'
I love your description of yourself. Your attitude sounds a lot like
mine: I color outside the lines, but try to stay on the page. Enjoy!
Ginger
We've all heard the announcement: Please be careful as heavy objects
tend to shift during flight. I knew I was in trouble on a recent flight
when two of the heaviest objects on the flight came rumbling down the
aisle and stopped at my row. Are these guys linebackers for the
Patriots?
And, as luck would have it, these two heavy objects take their seats on
either side of me (isn't there an Eagles song about stuck in the middle
again?) and believe me – they definitely look like they'll be shifting
during flight – well, actually before the flight even begins.
Uh oh, they aren't shifting toward the window or the aisle. No, they've
shifted inward, toward me. It starts with their hostile takeover of both
armrests. Apparently, to them, the idea of shared property is anathema.
No Communists among this bunch. The arm rests are theirs and theirs
alone. And it's not just the armrests. Their bodies fill their entire
seat and part of mine. One of them rings the stewardess call button and
asks for a seat belt extender. A seat belt extender? I didn't even know
there was such a thing. Didn't I read a while back that people who are
so large that they can't fit into a seat would be charged extra for
their airline tickets? I believe that obese people protested, saying
they felt discriminated against. Excuse me, but what about my rights to
my entire seat without having to share it with them?
I sit with my shoulders hunched together, elbows pulled close in to my
sides, making myself as narrow as possible. The 350 lb. giant on my
right pulls a newspaper out of his briefcase. He opens it up, stretching
his left arm in front of my face as if I'm non-existent.
And here's another pet peeve. Why is it that my gate always seems to be
the last one, way down at the far end of the concourse. What do they use
all those other gates for? The signs say that there are flights
departing from those gates, there are people sitting there waiting to
board. But I have to wonder if they are all mannequins and it's just a
ruse. I don't think I've ever actually left from a gate that wasn't at
the furthest end of the concourse. Today, I had just started down the
concourse after passing through security. I glanced at my boarding pass
— it read 27A. Wow, the first gate I came to was 27. Must be that 27A
is right next to it, I thought to myself. I've disproved my own theory.
But there was no 27A, only 27. And the sign said the plane departing
from that gate was going to Houston. My destination was Atlanta. I
looked at my boarding pass again and realized that 27A was my seat
number. The actual gate number was 36 which — you guessed it — was the
very last gate on the concourse.
Or here's another question. Why is it that when people board an
airplane, they completely forget that there are other passengers? First
of all, they take their sweet time stowing their luggage, with utter
disregard for the fact that the line of people in the aisle behind them
is getting longer and longer. And then there's the person who is bound
and determined to squeeze their oversized suitcase into the overhead
luggage rack even if it means taking other people's things out. Or the
one who stuffs their luggage in, scrunching other passengers' carefully
folded suit jackets back into the corner. Or – one of my favorites – the
passenger with an overstuffed carry-on slung over their shoulder who
swings around suddenly, thereby giving a solid whack in the face to the
unfortunate person seated on the aisle. Apparently the word 'Sorry!' is
verboten on airlines, or else these people are just so totally oblivious
to all other passengers that they don't even notice that they've
probably maimed them for life.
Or how about getting through security? After you take off your coat,
shoes and belt, empty your pockets, take your laptop out of its bag,
remove any heavy jewelry, hoist your suitcase and purse onto the
conveyor belt and show your boarding pass and photo ID, you're all set.
Actually, I've learned to dress appropriately – no belts, no jewelry
that can't be easily removed, nothing in my pockets, no scarves, no
shoes that are hard to get on and off. Okay, I understand the need and
I'll do whatever is necessary to cooperate with the security screeners.
But the problem is trying to remember to retrieve everything again at
the other end. People rushing to catch flights are pushing and grabbing
things. You have to watch carefully (while struggling to get your boots
back on, balancing on one foot) that they don't grab your computer by
mistake. Although I've never forgotten my shoes, I have been known (just
once!) to leave my purse on the belt.
So, here you are, running to the plane, your computer case slung over
your arm, putting your coat back on while hanging onto your boarding
pass and driver's license, which you'll have to show one more time
before boarding. And, if it's an early morning flight, you might also be
carrying a cup of coffee. So, you get on the plane and it's time to
hoist your suitcase into the overhead rack which you've decided not to
check, in order to save a few precious minutes and also to ensure that
it arrives at the same time and same airport you do. Now throw your
computer case on the seat, flip down the tray table and set your coffee
on it. Hoist the suitcase into the overhead rack (damn! Next time I'm
packing lighter), using your head to balance it. The guy in line behind
you is tall and strapping and you're hoping he'll offer you a hand, but
unfortunately the cell phone conversation he's engaged in is making him
oblivious to his surroundings.
Okay, you got it. Now sit down and put the computer bag under the seat,
being careful not to spill the coffee. Yikes, where's my driver's
license? Here it is, in my coat pocket. You instantly transfer it to
your wallet. You've learned from experience to always keep your
government-issued photo ID in your wallet and not in the pocket of some
coat that might be hanging in your closet the next time you need it at
the airport.
*** I like trying new things, and going new places. But once in a while, I like the “tried and true.” How about you? Do you have any favorite haunts or repeat destinations that bring you back again and again? Read on, and you’ll see what I mean, then share your faves with the rest of us (send to lundquist989@cs.com).
*** Ned predicts with confidence what he and the family will do during the first 24 hours of their family vacation:
We will leave Sunday night and arrive early Monday morning. I’ll run down to Bonatt’s Bakery in Harwichport to get some Melt-aways. Then I’ll go to the community center to get our Harwich Resident’s Beach Parking Sticker. Next we’ll go to one of the ponds in Harwich, kettle ponds actually if you know what a kettle pond is, and go for a dip. For lunch I’m guessing we’ll head over to Orleans and catch some fried scallops from Sir Crickets, then go next door to the Bird Watcher’s General Store to get my 2008 T-Shirt and tell them a bad joke to get my free pencil. We’ll take a nap, then maybe go to the Super Stop&Shop to stock up for the week. The kids will walk down to the elementary school and swing on the swings at the playground while they listen to their iPods. We’ll grill out in the back yard. I might even suggest a ball game, but the Harwich Mariners are away, and won’t play at home (against Orleans) until Wednesday the 2nd of July. So, after dinner, we’ll go to the Sundae School down in Harwichport and Tom will have Bass River Mud, I will have Grapenut, Laura will have Cremsicle and Barbara will have Black Cherry. They will lobby for double scoops. I will resist. Scout will come along to be admired and to police up any scoops that fall to the ground.
Tune into the next issue of Your Very Next Step to see how close Ned comes to predicting what he and the family will do when they arrive on Cape Cod.
Harwich Center, population was 1,832, is part of the Town of Harwich (pop. 12,386)
http://harwichma.virtualtownhall.net/Public_Documents/index
http://www.harwichcc.com/harwich-event-calendar.php?mo=7&yr=2008
*** Larry Bearfield in Carlisle, Massachusetts asks Hwee Suan Ong about diving in Fujeirah, while Suan in Dubai asks Larry about the Chief’s Powwow in Montana:
Suan: what's happening in montana. who are the pow wows?
Ned: A Pow Wow is native American gathering with a feast, dancing and competitions.
The last two pow wows I went to were the NMAI Pow Wow in Washington and the United tribes Pow Wow in Bismarck.
http://www.unitedtribespowwow.com/
Suan: i want to go.
Ned: Let’s ask Larry.
Suan: Hi Larry, great to meet you here. This is the first time I hear of a PowWow – is this a Red Indian heritage event that takes place every year? Are they held in different states? Are these PowWows unique to US? Is there a specific date/ time where these PowWows take place?
And I see Ned is passing on his 'responsibility' on that diving
thing to you! 🙂
Larry: Hi Suan, I've known Ned for more than a lot of years and he has a great way of passing things off… so what started out as his plan to “interview” you and me has turned into his “interviewees”
having to “interview” each other as “interviewees”… pretty slick
I'd say.
Powwows are gatherings that are typically held on weekends. I've heard
that there are more than a thousand held across the US and Canada. Some
big, some small, some huge – they are held on Indian reservations, in
high school gyms, at parks, even in convention centers. The gatherings
are celebrations and for many a way to remain connected… to roots, to
family and friends. The activity revolves around dancing where folks,
dressed in regalia adorned with beads, feathers, ribbons and bells
practice a tradition that has evolved over centuries. For many,
attending powwows across the country – called the Powwow Trail – it's a
way to make a living as a vendor or even competing to win prize monies.
Many powwows are tribe-specific, others are intertribal and open to all
Natives while other powwows attract non-natives. And lots of folks
attend to just watch, be part of the celebration and listen to the
singers gathered around the drum. For many it's a spiritual happening
that penetrates to one's core.
And you, Suan – Ned has left me instructions to ask you about 'diving
at Dibba in Fujuirah'….
So how did you meet Ned… or is that a dangerous question??? : )
Suan: i met ned through iabc? (ned: i haven't asked you, but this is where u got my name and contact?) and does ned typically have a reputation for 'danger'? 🙂
Larry: Ned has a vast underground network who supplies him with names… you can run but you can't hide. Does Ned typically have a reputation for 'danger'….. Mmmmm….. yes.
Suan: are there many red indians 'left' (?) in the us/ canada? are most of them well-connected to their roots, or is the heritage and culture diluted by the larger american population? do they integrate well into mainstream american life?
Larry: I'd say that yes there indeed are many Native Americans in the United States, Canada and South America. I suspect population figures would bear that out. I'm not Native so I can't speak for their culture but logic would dictate that with non-natives taking over their land, the checkered history our government has with them, the mistreatment, abuse and outright slaughters experienced in the past, I'd expect a certain disconnect.
Suan: native indians = red indians? is it impolite to use 'red indians'? are there still tensions among the native americans and non-native americans? do they have a 'name' for native americans? do they speak a native american language?
Larry:
I wouldn't call it entirely PC. Here in the states they are collectively referred to as Indians, Native Americans, Native peoples or indigenous peoples. However, some Native peoples object to the term “Indian” or “American Indian.” Some tribes or nations prefer to be called by their ancient names or tribal affiliation. As for tensions among Native and non-natives, I'm sure that in certain regions of our country there's animosity. Unfortunately, no matter where you go on this planet, when there are peoples of difference, there's divide. As for language, back when our country was “discovered” (Natives insist that they were never lost!), there were over 400 languages spoken. As time has gone most of these languages no longer exist.
Suan: do they use fancy names like 'kicking bird' today? what about religion? pity that these languages are lost. along with it, much history/ culture as well.
Ned: How will this pow-wow compare to others?
Larry: I've never been to a western Pow Wow. And I've never been to a Pow Wow on a reservation. My exposure has been an eastern one so I'm anticipating a big difference from all standpoints.
Ned: What makes this powwow special?
Larry: I'm going with my hunka (pron: hoon-KA… it means relative by choice) brother Clay. We shared a good part of our younger lives together back here in the east through Scouting. He's lived in Colorado for years now. He was adopted by a Lakota family and has spent more than 30 years among the spiritual elders of Native American peoples. His given name is Mato Hin Waste (Good Bear Robe). Although he's white, I'd say that he's an Iyeska (E-esh-ka) or interpreter between cultures. We're close… in fact, he married my wife & I in a blanket ceremony.
Ned: Of course I remember Clay when he was dancing for Taskiagi Lodge and you and I were with the Watanka Indian Dancers of Musketahquid Lodge. Send him my best.
Larry: I haven't had a real vacation in over 25 years so the fact that I'm going to spend time with my brother makes it all very significant.
My 56 Chevy pickup “Lucille the Ferns Wondertruck” also came from Clay – he bought it from a farmer out west and I acquired it from him. You can see pics of Clay and the truck right heah: http://www.fernscountrystore.com/foto_chevy.htm
Ned: Will you be a spectator, or a participant?
Larry: My understanding is that we have been invited to attend so I would never presume my place as a guest – especially in an environment with vast cultural differences. I'm simply looking forward to having new experiences and being open for any possibilities that the west wind may kick up.
Suan: so you do the powwow dance? and how is it spiritual?
Larry: I danced in my youth but have not for over 40 years (back when Ned danced as well!). I plan to attend the powwow in Montana as a respectful guest. Spirituality is experienced by the individual so that's a difficult one to answer.
Suan: is the powwow dance an easy one? the levants have a dance called 'dabka' – it is the national folkdance of syria, lebanon, palestine and jordan. the first time i was exposed to it, i was almost in a state of fright… with the dramatic stomping of feet, acrobatic jumps, loud vocalisations and really loud music on arabic instruments. not quite my idea of celebration. i've grown to enjoy it… trying to coordinate footsteps with everyone who hold hands in a circle.
Larry: “Powwow” is the term for the overall event or gathering – like
“party” or “pahty” as we say in New England. Many different dances take place at a powwow. “Dabka” sounds like an athletic event! Is “dabka” the modern day version of some ancient ritual with meaningfulness? Be sure and get pictures of Ned doing the dabka.
Suan: haha, yes, it is pretty high energy… i hope ned has the stamina for it! 🙂 i don't think it is any form of ancient ritual, really just a folkdance that is uniquely of this region. check this out. http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?p=dabke&b=41&ei=UTF-8&fr=slv8-msgr&fr2=tab-web&tnr=20&vid=000168334947
Larry: I have no idea what 'Dibba' is or where Fujuirah is located on our planet…. And all I know about diving is either the kind of diving you do off of a diving board into a clear pool in a suburban backyard or deep sea diving where you strap on air tanks and try and find cool things to look at. At some point in my life I've done the former but not the later. Although I did go snorkeling in Bermuda last summer – if that counts as diving.
Suan: dibba is a small town on the northernmost tip of the united arab emirates, and it is part of the emirate of fujeirah (the uae is made up of 7 emirates), which is on the eastern coast of the uae. i visited fujeirah last year. it has beautiful beaches, and it is also the home of the hajar mountain range. pretty majestic and a completely different world from 'disneyland dubai' where i live. i haven't been to dibba, so i can't tell you more till after my dive trip next weekend. it is my first dive trip in the gulf, and i am looking forward to it.
Larry: What makes for a “small town” there?? Do you have only one store? What's the population? Is an emirate like one of our states?
Suan: yes, an emirate is like one of your states. there are seven emirates here – abu dhabi (also where the capital is), dubai (most well known, and most populous), um al quwain, ras al khaimah, sharjah, ajman, fujeirah. i am not sure what the population of dibba is, tho' fujeirah has a total of about 150K folks. i am guessing there are a few small little stores, but let me go check it out when i am there.
Larry: 150,000 population – WOW! We wouldn't classify that as a small town. We have 5,000 here in Carlisle, Massachusetts which is considered small. However, there are some towns in the US with less than 100. Having only 7 emirates makes it easier when you're taking school tests. Trying to name all 50 states is a challenge for most.
Suan: oh u so see lots of the underwater world when you snorkel (isn't it such an awesome creation!), but diving gives you a total different experience altogether. one of my friend will be undergoing his diving course next weekend. ned is joining us, tho' he is most likely going to be building a powwow tent on the beach, and maybe tell red indian stories.
Larry: It sounds like you're a regular diver. Do you wear a wet suit? Will you be going out by boat or just dive off shore? And did I read correctly that Ned will be there??
Suan: i used to dive quite regularly while living in singapore. my fave being bali in indonesia. yes, most of the time i wear a wet suit (i hate it… too much of a hassle!). where possible, i don't use it (after checking with the divemaster that it is ok to go without it). for dibba, we will take the boat out to dive sites. i like boat dives… the backroll entry into the water is fun! 🙂 yes, ned is going to be with us. he will show you photos and tell you stories when he gets back… yup, photos and stories of the beach babes as well!
Larry: I didn't think they wore dive suits in Bali… in fact, I've always heard they don't wear anything. When you take the boat out to a dive site, what are you looking for? Are the fish colorful and fancy? Any sharks? Have you had any close calls? Ever find a sunken pirate chest full of gold?
Suan: don't wear anything when they dive in bali? really? where exactly? i want to go! 🙂
it is like an 'underwater sightingseeing' trip of some sort. u go not quite expecting/ knowing what species of fishes to see (tho' divemasters typically would provide a brief on common fishes in those dive sites we go to.) oh yes, there are lots of colourful fishes. playful fishes. mystical ones like the unicorn fish (i saw heaps of them in bali – amazing!). majestic ones like lionfishes (very poisonous tho). sharks (yes, i think the biggest i saw was about 5metres… in bali, that particular one looks really ferocious, i didn't like his face, and hid behind rocks feeling really worried! i don't think he noticed us. my fave close encounter is the one with sea-snakes. my dive buddy told me about the encounter when we surfaced. we were at a dive site called 'snake pod' in malaysia. it was snakes galore! snakes EVERYWHERE, and they look really awesome! i was keeping still behind rocks just looking and admiring the snakes swimming in front of me. and according to my buddy, a snake was right behind me, looking at (and prob admiring, or wanting to try on) my pair of yellow fins. when i decided i have had enough of the snakes, i 'got up' to fin off, and in raising my legs, my fins actually flicked the snake who was looking at my fin, and flung him far into another end! quite alarming isn't it? i guess he might have been giddy with that somersault, and didn't come back to glare at me. phew!
haven't found gold… maybe i shd do more wreck dives…
Larry: I'm guessing Ned be diving – unless he's too busy kicking sand at some scrawney guy on the beach to impress all of the beach babes.
Ned: The ladies really go for that, I’m sure.
Larry: As for stories, Ned knows a zillion – and what he doesn't know he'll make up.
(Ned notes that it will be impossible to physically be in both New York City and Dibba at the same time. His mind knows where it will be metaphysically, however.)
*** If You Find a Fawn, Leave it Alone
It's that time of year again when white-tailed deer fawns are showing up in yards and hayfields and concerned citizens want to know how to help. In almost all cases, the best way to help is to simply give the fawn space and leave it alone. Fawns, born from April through July, are purposely left alone by their mothers. Female deer, called does, stay away from the fawns to avoid leading predators such as dogs or coyotes to their location. The white-spotted coat camouflages a fawn as it lies motionless in vegetation. By giving it a wide berth, you also reduce the risk of inadvertently leading predators to the hidden fawn. Does will return several times each day to move and/or feed their young. You probably will not see the doe at all since she only stays to feed the fawn for just a very few minutes before leaving it alone again.
Concerned people sometimes pick up animals that they think are orphaned. Most such “orphans” that good-intentioned citizens “rescue” every spring should have been left alone. Most wild animals will not abandon their young, but they do leave them alone for long periods of time while looking for food.
If a fawn or rabbit has been “rescued” when it shouldn't have been, it can often be released at the same location. Parents tend to remain in the area for at least a day, looking for the lost youngster.
If a wild animal has been injured or truly orphaned, do not take matters into your own hands. You may locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator by calling the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) dispatch at 804-367-1258 (24 hours, 7 days a week). You may also visit the VDGIF Web site for that same information.
Raising a wild animal in captivity is illegal unless you have a state permit. Each animal's nutritional, housing, and handling requirements are very specific and must be met if they have any chance of survival. Feeding the wrong food to a fawn can make it very sick and possibly lead to its death. Cow's milk will induce very severe diarrhea in fawns.
The best advice for someone who wants to help wildlife is to keep it wild. Once we interfere, we reduce the opportunity for animals to be cared for by their natural mothers and we increase the risk of harming our wildlife heritage.
Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
Park Ranger (Lake), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.
Department of the Interior, Lake Havasu City, AZ
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=66153603&
Executive Chef, Boutique Hotels & Resorts BC, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.tourismworkweb.com/tm_jobview.asp?token=&xtro=675&oid=1-J45350000&mode=1&jobid=13709
Park Ranger (Interpretation), National Park Service: Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, CA
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=72885023
Adventure Specialist, Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood, YMCA of the Ozarks, Potosi, MO
The Outdoor Education and TEAM Works departments at the YMCA of the Ozarks are both looking for qualified participants to join their team as an adventure specialist. In this position, you will be trained and certified to run our many high ropes elements throughout property. If time permits, you will also get the opportunity to take part in various other programs each department has to offer, such as teambuilding, group initiatives, and low ropes (challenge course). Both departments are currently looking to fill positions for the Fall 2008 season.
Requirements:
– First Aid and CPR Certified
– Committed to YMCA core values (caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility)
– At least 18 years of age
– Good work ethic, good communication skills, good problem solving abilities, creative, fun, energetic, loves to work with children
– Previous experience with high ropes is desired
YMCA of the Ozarks – Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood is located in Missouri’s Eastern Ozarks and is situated on a 360-acre lake surrounded by 5,200 acres of forest-covered hills. This year-round, not-for-profit, family getaway, conference center, ranch, residential summer camp, and outdoor education center is just 75 miles south of St. Louis. Come check out our website to learn more about these positions and the YMCA of the Ozarks.
Job Location:
Missouri
Application Instructions:
If you are interested in either the Outdoor Education Adventure Specialist or TEAM Works Adventure Specialist positions, please submit resume with three references to Kim Wentland.
Application Address:
13528 State Hwy AA
Potosi, MO 63664
Application Email:
kwentland@ymcastlouis.org
Application Fax:
573-438-3913
Salary and Benefits:
daily salary, which includes room and board
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*** And this one from my sister, Marilyn:
At last I have an offering for JOTW!
Marilyn Anderson
US Coordinator
Partner School Science Program
Global Friendship Through Space Education
earthdogis90@aol.com
Astronaut, Johnson Space Center, NASA, Houston, TX
NASA's deadline for accepting applications for the 2009 Astronaut Candidate Class is July 1, 2008. Those selected could fly to space for long-duration stays on the International Space Station and missions to the moon.
To be considered, a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or math and three years of relevant professional experience are required. Typically, successful applicants have significant qualifications in engineering or science, or extensive experience flying high-performance jet aircraft.
Teaching experience, including work at the kindergarten through 12th grade level, is considered qualifying. Educators with the appropriate educational background are encouraged to apply.
After a six-month period of evaluation and interviews, NASA will announce final selections in early 2009. Astronaut candidates will report to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston during the summer of 2009 to begin the basic training program to prepare them for future spaceflight assignments.
To apply to be an astronaut, visit: http://www.usajobs.gov.
Additional information about the Astronaut Candidate Program is available by visiting: http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/recruit.html.
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