Last November ANPR lost a great friend with the passing of Bill Supernaugh. As many of you know, Bill was a very active member of the association. He not only served two terms on the ANPR Board of Directors as the member for internal communications, but he was also the driving force behind the organization’s mentoring program. Bill always seemed to hold a special passion for the recruitment of new members and facilitating their professional development.

In keeping with that passion, at the request of Bill’s wife, Jean Sigafoos, the board has established a scholarship to assist in the recruitment of new members while also allowing them to experience a Ranger Rendezvous.

The purpose of the William Supernaugh Rendezvous Scholarship Fund is to provide an opportunity for an NPS employee to experience a Ranger Rendezvous and learn about the Association of National Park Rangers. The eligibility criteria are:

In this inaugural year nominations are due by July 10. Send all nominations to Lee Werst (contact information on back cover).

A committee of three, comprised of two members of the ANPR Board of Directors and one other ANPR member, will make selection of recipients.

At present we anticipate at least one individual taking advantage of the fund for the 2007 Ranger Rendezvous in Park City. Start thinking about someone you would like to nominate or pass the word at your park. More information can be found shortly on the ANPR website.