Ranger Rendezvous 48 Underway at Virginia Beach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Virginia Beach, Va. — Ranger Rendezvous 48 began on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with a meeting of the organization’s Board of Directors. Among other issues, the board discussed the state of the ranger profession in a time of uncertainty, discussed strategies to address staff needs resulting from the lapse in appropriations, and discussed strategies to support staff in the field.

“This is a hard time to be a ranger,” Rick Mossman, Association of National Park Rangers president, said.  “ANPR prioritizes the people who make park conservation possible. We are providing a venue so that our members can support each other in times of uncertainty and stress.” 

Discussion at the Board of Directors meeting focused on:

• Questions about the future of FLETC training for new law enforcement rangers.
• The ongoing lapse in appropriations and known negative effects in parks and on staff.
• Providing professional development opportunities like Ranger Rendezvous.
• Strategies to enhance and perpetuate ANPR into the future.
• Ongoing initiatives such as the organization’s distribution of Ranger Emergency Relief Fund grants.
• Election of new board members

The conference will continue through Saturday, Oct. 18, and features presenters with centuries of collective park conservation experience. Follow our social media to learn more about what’s happening day to day!

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