ANPR - Association of National Park Rangers

What's New?
ANPR submits formal public comments by the June 30, 2008, comment deadline in opposition to proposed changes to firearms regulations in national parks.

ANPR official position on proposed revisions to firearms regulations in national parks.

ANPR official position on the full utilization of Ranger Careers.

Students: Form a college chapter of ANPR
As you start looking at career choices that may include jobs within the national parks, gain exposure, experience, understanding and self confidence.

Prepare children for safety in the outdoors. ANPR's award-winning "Lost . . . but Found, Safe and Sound" video is designed to teach children, ages 4-12, what to do if they become lost in remote areas such as parks or forests. Get your copy!

* * * Now at reduced rates! Available in DVD or VHS format. Also as a PowerPoint program on CD-ROM.

book cover ANPR has published "Live the Adventure: Join the National Park Service," a guide to becoming a park ranger. Read more about it and order it here.

Quarterly columns by professionals in national parks interpretation, maintenance, protection, resource management and administration.

Give a gift membership to ANPR
Do you know someone who should become an ANPR member? Looking for a way to reward a star employee? ANPR gift memberships are now available for only $35!

ANPR survey results are in —
Learn what NPS employees want from an organization like ANPR.
Find out how NPS employees feel about morale issues.
See where ANPR ranks with other NPS employee support organizations.

Remembering Bill Supernaugh ANPR lost a great friend with the untimely passing of Bill Supernaugh on Nov. 20, 2006. He will be remembered for his great love of the national parks, his capable, thoughtful work for ANPR, his gentle demeanor and his wry sense of humor.

NEWS ARCHIVES

ANPR Election News
ANPR members have elected these candidates to terms on the ANPR Board of Directors. (posted 1/3/08)

Career Opportunities
Here are a few job listings and websites to browse if you're looking for career opportunities.

Supernaugh Memorial Scholarship application for first-time Rendezvous attendees.

Volunteer Opportunities
ANPR continues to need your help with the work of the organization. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions.

Health insurance available to any ANPR member
ANPR has fulfilled a long-term goal of making health insurance available to all ANPR members, including seasonal park workers, fire crew members, volunteers, park partners and others who don’t receive insurance benefits through their employers. In addition, coverage is possible for spouses and family of ANPR members.

The Aetna PPO Affordable Health Choices (SM) is now available to any ANPR member. Enroll anytime during a month and your coverage begins on the first day of the next month. It is a limited accident and sickness insurance plan, and members have access to the Aetna network of health care professionals, about 735,000 nationwide.

The summer 2008 issue of Ranger magazine, "Who Remembers Combined Rangers?," was mailed to ANPR members June 9, 2008, via the U.S. mail.

cover, Ranger magazine Any issue of Ranger magazine, is available for purchase by the public for $5 per copy plus $1 for shipping. For more details and to order, please visit this page.

Seasonal Law Enforcement Training
List of seasonal law enforcement training programs. (Updated 5/18/08)

ANPR Actions
Listed here are activities of the ANPR president and board members in recent months.

ANPR's Financial Reports
Financial reports from ANPR's treasurer's:
FY08 3rd quarter
FY08 profit-loss statement

Park History Program
The National Park Service Park History Program now has 325 NPS book-length publications and about 200 shorter articles and websites online that may be of interest to ANPR members.

U.S. Capitol Legislative and Congressional Affairs
A link to what's happening on Capitol Hill and how it might affect ANPR and our national parks.

An ANPR sponsor

Link to Amazon.com right here to earn money for ANPR.