February 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS
The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education www.aore.org
WHAT’S INSIDE
Board of Directors + Committee Chairs .................................................. 2
From the President ............................................................................... 4
From the Executive Director .................................................................. 5
From the National Office ....................................................................... 6
MOU Partner Corner ............................................................................. 7
The mission of AORE is to
provide opportunities for
professionals and
students in the field of
outdoor recreation and
education to exchange
information, promote the
preservation and
conservation of the
natural environment, and
address issues common
to college, university,
community, military and
other not-for-profit
outdoor recreation and
education programs.
Get on the Bus! ..................................................................................... 8
Congress Enacts Significant New Public Lands Protections ...................... 9
Bacon is Not a Food Group .................................................................. 10
Environmental Stewardship Committee Report ................................... 13
A Celebration of Life............................................................................ 15
An Interview with Fletcher Holst ......................................................... 16
The Cuba Connection .......................................................................... 17
Members in Motion ............................................................................ 23
Vendor Member Spotlights ................................................................. 24
National
Office
1100 North Main
Suite 111
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
P: 810-299-2782
F: 810-299-3436
[email protected]
www.aore.org
Photo Submission by AJ Heil
University of Wisconsin– La Crosse
Southwest Expedition!
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