Your Very Next Step newsletter for March 2009
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in your life but he had stuck in one place since he was born and thought
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*** In this issue:
*** Travel News
*** YVNS “Sport You Must Try” for March:
*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
1.) Vice President Development & Marketing, Sierra Nevada Journeys,
Reno, Nevada
2.) Seasonal Park Ranger, Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space, Littleton, CO
3.) Digital Marketing Manager, Burton Snowboards, Burlington, VT
4.) Assistant Product Manager – Forum Boots, The Program, Burlington,
VT
5.) Teen Expedition Leader and Coordinator positions, W. Alton Jones
Camp, URI Environmental Education Center, West Greenwich, RI
.and much more.and it's all FREE!!!
*** Here's the YVNS Travel News for February:
*** No more airport check-in for Ryanair
European discount leader Ryanair announced Saturday it would close all
its airport check-in desks by the end of 2009, leaving online check-in
as the only option for passengers.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/allBreakingNews/idUKLL53874020090221
*** From Bernie Wagenblast's TCN Newsletter:
Key to Eliminating US Flight Delays? Redesign the Sky Over New York City
Link to story in Wired:
http://www.wired.com/cars/futuretransport/magazine/17-03/ff_airspace
Could Radar Keep Birds from Colliding with Aircraft?
Link to story in Scientific American:
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=avian-aircraft-radar
Airline Industry Seems to be Serious About Going Forward with Wi-Fi in
Sky
Link to Scripps-Howard News Service story:
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/41183
*** Hilton launches Denizen Hotels:
Hilton Seeks To Launch New Luxury Brand
Hilton Hotels Corp. today announced it is negotiating to develop a new
luxury brand in several gateway cities around the globe. The brand,
Denizen Hotels, will be positioned alongside Hilton's current deluxe
offerings, the Waldorf Astoria Collection and Conrad Hotels & Resorts.
http://www.btnonline.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003949778
*** From US Airways:
We're bringing back free drinks
On March 1, we're bringing back free drinks in our Coach cabin. This
includes sodas, juices, tea, coffee and water on all US Airways and US
Airways Express flights.
We believe in our pay-for-what-you-choose-to-use – or “a la carte” –
business model, but it's a work-in-progress. We are committed to
remaining competitive and that's the main reason we have decided to
bring back free drinks.
*** US Airways says soda, juice and coffee will be free again for
domestic coach passengers
Less than a year after it began charging $2 for drinks in coach class,
US Airways says it will return to free beverage service as of March 1.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-ap-us-airways-soda-reversal,0,2458681.story
*** Southwest Airlines will begin serving Boston Logan this fall with a
“conservative number of flights and a two-gate operation,” according to
Chairman, President and CEO Gary Kelly. SWA will continue to serve
Providence and Manchester, N.H., and will release additional details
regarding its BOS service “in the coming months.” Kelly said using the
airport “is a smart choice” for the LCC, which traditionally has
operated at less congested, cheaper facilities, and that its BOS service
“will be made possible by. . .optimizing its current flight schedule and
repositioning aircraft.” It said it still plans to reduce 2009 capacity
by 4% year-over-year. It flies to nine destinations from four gates at
PVD and to eight cities from four gates at MHT.
http://www.atwonline.com/news/other.html?issueDate=2%2F20%2F2009
Southwest Launching Boston Logan Service
FEBRUARY 19, 2009 — Southwest Airlines today announced plans to launch
service from Boston Logan International Airport this fall. The addition
of Logan gives Southwest a presence in four of the top New England
markets, as it already serves Providence, R.I., Manchester, N.H., and
Hartford, Conn.
The carrier did not release full service details, but CEO Gary Kelly
said in a statement, “We plan to begin Logan service with a conservative
number of flights and a two gate operation.”
According to The Boston Globe, Kelly said the airline would start
service “with eight to 12 daily departures from Logan.”
Southwest said it has not changed its previously announced plans to
reduce available seat miles by 4 percent in 2009.
Yet, despite the capacity cut in its overall network, the addition of
Logan is Southwest's third planned launch into large regional cites
2009. The carrier has plans to launch at Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport and New York's LaGuardia Airport, pending approval
of its purchase of now-defunct ATA Airlines' assets (BTNonline, Feb. 2).
Fellow low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways has been using Boston as a
regional hub since 2006 and over the past several months has announced
expansion plans at Logan, including two daily non-stop flights to Los
Angeles International Airport.
http://www.btnonline.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003943035
*** Southwest's passage clear
Improved infrastructure, and industry changes, lure discount carrier to
Logan
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/02/27/southwests_passage_clear/
*** From Bernie Wagenblst's TCN Newsletter:
Southwest Airlines criticised for promotion of magazine's swimsuit
edition
Airline unveils plane painted with image of bikini-clad model featured
in Sports Illustrated
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/mar/02/southwest-airlines-sports-illustrated-swimsuit
(The Transportation Communications Newsletter is published
electronically Monday through Friday.
To subscribe send an e-mail to: TCNL-subscribe@googlegroups.com).
*** From Bernie Wagenblast's TCN newsletter:
Paid Cheerleaders: Does Royal Caribbean's Viral Campaign Cross the Line?
Link to story on ExpertCruiser:
http://expertcruiser.com/advice/paid-cheerleaders-does-royal-caribbeans-viral-campaign-cross-the-line/
*** Which led me to:
Banned from Royal Caribbean for complaining too much
*** Free wireless for Hilton HHonors members?
I recall that as a Hilton HHonors member I was entitles to free internet
service at Hilton properties. The last time I stayed at a Hilton I paid
for the service (it's not cheap), and I do not see on the website where
free internet is offered as a benefit.
*** From Judy Heise:
Restroom ransom? Airline mulls toilet toll
Ireland's low-cost carrier considers pay-to-use toilets, CEO admits
(Reuters) – Ryanair's chief executive said Europe's largest budget
carrier might start
charging passengers for using the toilet while flying, but his spokesman
cautioned Michael O'Leary often just made things up at will.
“One thing we have looked at in the past and are looking at again is the
possibility of maybe putting a coin slot on the toilet door so that
people
might actually have to spend a pound ($1.43) to spend a penny in
future,”
O'Leary told BBC television.
He said this would not inconvenience passengers traveling without cash.
“I
don't think there is anybody in history that has got on board a Ryanair
aircraft with less than a pound.”
A spokesman said the airline had considered the fee as a possible source
of
extra revenue since passengers had the option of not using the toilet on
board, but added that “maybe O'Leary was just taking the p-ss this
morning.”
“Michael makes a lot of this stuff up as he goes along and while this
has
been discussed internally there are no immediate plans to introduce it,”
Stephen McNamara said in a statement.
O'Leary has a reputation as a cost-cutter, expanding Ryanair by offering
low
headline fares and charging extra for items such as additional luggage.
Last week, Ryanair announced it was to shut all check-in desks at
airports
and have passengers check in online instead.
“We're all about finding ways of raising discretionary revenue so we can
keep lowering the cost of air travel,” he said.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29429082/?GT1=43001
*** An “Inconvenience Fee?” Whose inconvenience?
Spirit Airlines adds a twist to the fee flap
A “Passenger Usage Fee” of $4.90 each way? A $2.50 “natural occurrence
interruption fee” and an $8.50 “international service recovery fee?”
http://www.atwonline.com/news/story.html?storyID=15864
*** What children say about the ocean, submitted by Gwyneth Saunders:
She says 9, 12 and 15 are good – especially 15!!
CHILDREN WRITE ABOUT THE OCEAN
1) – This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles.
(Kelly, age 6)
2) – Oysters' balls are called pearls. (Jerry, age 6)
3) – If you are surrounded by ocean, you are an island. If you
don't have ocean all round you, you are incontinent.
(Wayne, age 7)
4) – Sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just like
Emily Richardson. She's not my friend any more.
(Kylie, age 6)
5) – A dolphin breaths through an asshole on the top of its head.
(Billy, age 8)
6) – My uncle goes out in his boat with 2 other men and a woman
and pots and comes back with crabs.
(Millie, age 6)
7) – When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to
cross the ocean. Sometimes when the wind didn't blow the sailors
would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they would
have been better off eating beans.
(William, age 7)
8) – Mermaids live in the ocean. I like mermaids. They are
beautiful and I like their shiny tails, but how on earth do
mermaids get pregnant? Like, really?
(Helen, age 6)
9) – I'm not going to write about the ocean. My baby brother is
always crying, my Dad keeps yelling at my Mom, and my big sister
has just got pregnant, so I can't think what to write.
(Amy, age 6)
10) – Some fish are dangerous. Jellyfish can sting. Electric
eels can give you a shock. They have to live in caves under the
sea where I think they have to plug themselves into chargers.
(Christopher, age 7)
11) – When you go swimming in the ocean, it is very cold, and it
makes my willy small. (Kevin, age 6)
12) – Divers have to be safe when they go under the water.
Divers can't go down alone, so they have to go down on each
other.
(Becky, age 8)
13) – On vacation my Mom went water skiing. She fell off when she
was going very fast. She says she won't do it again because water
fired right up her big fat *ss. (Julie, age 7)
14) – The ocean is made up of water and fish. Why the fish don't
drown I don't know.
(Bobby, age 6)
15) – My dad was a sailor on the ocean. He knows all about the
ocean. What he doesn't know is why he quit being a sailor and
married my mom.
(James, age 7)
*** The bald eagles at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are on camera.
Check out the Eagle Cam:
http://www.wvec.com/cams/eagle.html
*** I have one of those Camper's Dream Ice Cream balls for making ice
cream. Anybody know what the recipe is to make ice cream in one of
those things?
Ned
*** Master Naturalists to Host Training Classes March 24
The Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter of the Virginia Master
Naturalists announces the start of their 3rd training classes beginning
March 24.
http://www.brfal.org/
*** The March YVNS sport Ned has never heard of:
The British Open Crabbing Championship
http://www.explorewalberswick.co.uk/crabbing/
http://www.walberswick.ws/crabbing/2003/index.php
*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors employment opportunities:
1.) Vice President Development & Marketing, Sierra Nevada Journeys,
Reno, Nevada
Sierra Nevada Journeys has experienced rapid growth over its two year
history and is moving into its next phase of accelerated growth. The
organization is looking for a VP of Development & Marketing with proven
experience raising significant funds for the organization and marketing
its successes. The VP must be a leader who is effective at evangelizing
the organization's mission and inspiring that passion in its funding and
program partners. They are responsible for developing and implementing
SNJ's fundraising and marketing strategy. This includes achieving SNJ's
fundraising goals and managing the organization's
communication/community outreach efforts. They report to the Executive
Director, serving as a peer to the VP, Operations (the three of whom
constitute the organization's Executive Team).
Areas of Responsibility
Fundraising
Work with the Executive Director and Executive Team to write and
implement a Development Plan that supports the organization's strategic
plan and significant organizational expansion
Build to a fundraising “Balanced Scorecard” that expands the range of
SNJ's fundraising efforts to include individual giving, grants,
endowment, planned giving, etc.
Manage the organization's grant-writing efforts and develop systems to
improve those efforts, including
Write and submit grants
Manage all other staff-written grants
Convene and garner feedback from “Blue Teams” and “Red Teams” (i.e.
organizational programmatic and financial grant review committees)
Prepare all grant-reporting documents
Work with AmeriCorps Member to maintain Grants Pipeline
Conduct periodic organizational grant-writing workshops
Meet significant targets (i.e. hundreds of thousands of $'s for annual
fundraising
Build new (and maintain on-going) relationships with key funders:
Foundations, Businesses, and State/Federal Agencies
Build the organization's nascent large donor outreach and stewardship
program including cultivation, solicitation, and relations.
Begin work on the organization's endowment
Work with and develop the Board of Director's capacity to contribute to
organizational fundraising goals
Create sustainable office systems to support fundraising efforts
Marketing/Communications
Work with the Executive Director and Executive Team to write and
implement an organizational Communications/Marketing Plan.
Develop a range of marketing collateral to support the Plan
Network with the local (and relevant national) community to communicate
SNJ's successes
Serve as the acting “Public Information Officer” in reaching out to
media and the community
Manage organizations' public relations efforts including:
Annual Report
Quarterly E-newsletters
Website updates and redevelopment efforts
Manage AmeriCorps support of organization's Annual Gala event
Create sustainable office systems to support fundraising efforts
Accountability: The VP, Development & Marketing reports to the
Executive Director.
Job Requirements
Qualifications of the Preferred Candidate Include
. Passionate commitment to SNJ's mission, vision and strategic
direction
. 3+ years of experience in development, with proven track
record of meeting significant fundraising targets in fast-paced,
entrepreneurial nonprofit organization (required)
. 2+ years of experience in organizational marketing,
communications, and public relations
. Demonstrated success in sourcing, writing, obtaining, and
reporting on grants
. Ability to thrive in an environment characterized as
fast-paced, creative, dynamic, and growing
. Proven management and leadership capabilities
. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough
understanding of strategic development
. Experience working with Senior Level executives in a corporate
environment
. Extensive experience working with budgets
. Able to take the initiative, think entrepreneurially, and work
independently
. Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be accountable to
weekly deliverables
. Exceptional communication skills; articulate, with proven
ability to write effectively and speak persuasively and an ability to
listen to and learn from others
. High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility,
teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.
. Familiarity with the suite of Microsoft Office products
. Personal means of transportation
. Bachelor's degree required
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Jonathan Mueller
Email Address: amy@sierranevadajourneys.org
Phone: 775-355-1688
Fax: 775-329-1689
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=5206265
http://www.backdoorjobs.com/entrada.html
2.) Seasonal Park Ranger, Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space, Littleton, CO
Job Description & Requirements:
POSITION SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Park Ranger I, monitors and maintains the
natural and cultural resources on Ken-Caryl Ranch's 4000+ acre native
open space.
SEASON
Seasonal Park Ranger positions run from mid-May until August. 40
hours/week, mostly from Sunday to Thursday.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
. Trail construction and Maintenance
. Noxious weed management
. Natural resource inventories
. General open space and facilities maintenance
EXPERIENCE
Working knowledge of equipment and natural resource management is
desired.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Seasonal Rangers will be subject to hot and cold working conditions
outdoors, physically strenuous work, working with chemical pesticides
and working with power equipment.
Must have current, valid Colorado Driver License and must be insurable
with the Master Association's insurance carrier.
AVAILABILITY
Candidates must be able to work weekends.
Company URL: http://www.ken-carylranch.org
Job Location:
Littleton, CO
Application Instructions:
View full description at www.ken-carylranch.org under EMPLOYMENT-KCRMA.
Application Address:
KCRMA Park Rangers
7676 S. Continental Divide Rd.
Littleton, CO 80127
http://www.oapn.net/OutdoorAdventureJobDetail.php?ad_id=1266&
3.) Digital Marketing Manager, Burton Snowboards, Burlington, VT
https://jobs.burton.com/careersNew/Careers.aspx?adata=ILqPy08n9faXvKQnCSd%2fyUw6s5E2EESRnBnFKvJfa6%2b%2bWAVhpAukBkoLmTe18setFUEx3B438yPFH7%2bPv%2bTFWkHhOpKF%2b6qc
4.) Assistant Product Manager – Forum Boots, The Program, Burlington,
VT
https://jobs.burton.com/careersNew/Careers.aspx?adata=ILqPy08n9faXvKQnCSd%2fydv2r5K7sXqD1HS6nUZEF38fIDh25FsQB75B0uGlgmTd34i36Xu4tuZ1x%2bqwjTCUmyIe18LQ%2bQhM
5.) Teen Expedition Leader and Coordinator positions, W. Alton Jones
Camp, URI Environmental Education Center, West Greenwich, RI
Introducing the W. Alton Jones Camp-an outdoor playground ideal for
learning, exploration and adventure. As part of the URI Environmental
Education Center, the Alton Jones Teen Expedition program provides
adventurers with a 6-12 day journey filled with caving, kayaking,
canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling, rafting and biking. Current hot job
openings include:
Teen Expeditions Coordinator (April 1st-August 31st; one position)
Responsibilities include coordinating entire program for forty teens
each week for seven weeks, overseeing the teen day program and
supervising nine expedition leaders as well as logistical staff.
Teen Expedition Leaders (June 16th-August 15th; nine openings)
Responsibilities include supervising groups of 8-10 teens and teaching
no-trace camping techniques, outdoor and wilderness survival skills and
natural history.
Applicants must have experience in river canoeing or kayaking (class
1/flat water), backpacking or rock climbing/rappelling. Successful
applicants should have experience teaching and leading adolescents and a
thorough working knowledge of no-trace camping techniques. Compensation
includes a very competitive wage, meals, accommodations in staff housing
(wireless Internet and cable TV included), CPR/first aid/lifeguard
certification and two weeks paid training. To begin the application
process, email or fax your cover letter, resume and 3 references to Herb
Blake; 401.397.3304, ext. 6043; 401.397.3293 (fax).
W. Alton Jones Campus
401 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02817-2158
http://www.backdoorjobs.com/adventure.html
http://www.altonjonescamp.com/
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