02-06-2004, 12:38 AM
Conservation Education Volunteers Recognized
Volunteers contributed more than 9,900 hours to several North Dakota Game and Fish Department education programs last year. In all, 528 events were conducted, helping more than 30,000 people learn about boat safety, fishing, and environmental education.
The game and fish department recently recognized the efforts of the many volunteers who make the agency's conservation education projects successful. These projects include: Birds of North Dakota, Wildlife of North Dakota, Hooked on Fishing, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites, Boat and Water Safety, and Fur Harvester.
Following is a summary of instructor of the year and service awards for 2003, presented at the annual volunteer workshop held in Fargo, Jan. 24:
Project WILD Instructor of the Year - John Brauner, Jamestown. Brauner has volunteered more than 200 hours and 18 events since he started with Project WILD in 1987.
Boating Instructor of the Year - Joe Neuenschwander, Bismarck. Neuenschwander has taught 534 hours of boating education. He has been a boating basics instructor for six years.
Fishing Instructor of the Year - Bill Moffett, Jamestown. Moffett has volunteered with more than 100 activities totaling 930 hours. He has been a fishing instructor for four years.
Aquatic Instructor of the Year - Carolyn Brauner, Jamestown. Brauner has conducted 46 events while recording 577 volunteer hours. She has been a volunteer since 1987.
OWLS Site of the Year - Kensal School, Susan Vinamen - committee member. This one acre OWLS site includes native grass, shrubs, trees, bat and bird houses, walking trail, wildlife tracks, butterfly garden, and a pond. This area provides a wonderful outdoor learning site for several classes each year, said Dave Jensen, department education coordinator.
In addition to instructors of the year, volunteers received awards for long-term service.
Recognized for 15 years of service were Walter Darr, Williston; Warren Larson, Williston; Larry Nagel, Shields; Wilmer Pich, Menoken.
Ten-year service recipients were Beth Darr, Williston; Nanci Fennern, Bismarck; Janelle Montgomery, Center; Tim Phalen, Wyndmere.
Recognized for five years of service were Kim Belgarde, Horace; James Boley, Minot; Stanley Bruggeman, Grand Forks Air Force Base; Beth Campbell, Bismarck; Stanley Cox, Jamestown; Don Ferguson, Jamestown; Kerry Fines, Garrison; Tricia Gegelman, Valley City; Fred Heer, Bismarck; Mike Miller, Moorhead, MN; Jim Nagel, Bismarck; Richard Peterson, Bismarck; Jerald Ronningen, Minot; Bernard Schaefer, Minot; Karen Thompson, Wilton; Susan Vaniman, Pingree.
Two year service recipients were Gwen Dinkins, Beulah; Randy Ehni, Wahpeton; Steve Hall, Moorhead, MN; Glen Hornung, Jamestown; Kathy King, Bismarck; Guy McCommon, Jamestown; Janice Nelsen, Riverdale; Glen Nelson, Steele; Arlene Norberg, Minot; Justin Otto, Bismarck; Ronald Reum, New Town; Brian Sailer, Garrison; Ned Strand, Minot; Judy Ziegler, Minot.
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Volunteers contributed more than 9,900 hours to several North Dakota Game and Fish Department education programs last year. In all, 528 events were conducted, helping more than 30,000 people learn about boat safety, fishing, and environmental education.
The game and fish department recently recognized the efforts of the many volunteers who make the agency's conservation education projects successful. These projects include: Birds of North Dakota, Wildlife of North Dakota, Hooked on Fishing, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites, Boat and Water Safety, and Fur Harvester.
Following is a summary of instructor of the year and service awards for 2003, presented at the annual volunteer workshop held in Fargo, Jan. 24:
Project WILD Instructor of the Year - John Brauner, Jamestown. Brauner has volunteered more than 200 hours and 18 events since he started with Project WILD in 1987.
Boating Instructor of the Year - Joe Neuenschwander, Bismarck. Neuenschwander has taught 534 hours of boating education. He has been a boating basics instructor for six years.
Fishing Instructor of the Year - Bill Moffett, Jamestown. Moffett has volunteered with more than 100 activities totaling 930 hours. He has been a fishing instructor for four years.
Aquatic Instructor of the Year - Carolyn Brauner, Jamestown. Brauner has conducted 46 events while recording 577 volunteer hours. She has been a volunteer since 1987.
OWLS Site of the Year - Kensal School, Susan Vinamen - committee member. This one acre OWLS site includes native grass, shrubs, trees, bat and bird houses, walking trail, wildlife tracks, butterfly garden, and a pond. This area provides a wonderful outdoor learning site for several classes each year, said Dave Jensen, department education coordinator.
In addition to instructors of the year, volunteers received awards for long-term service.
Recognized for 15 years of service were Walter Darr, Williston; Warren Larson, Williston; Larry Nagel, Shields; Wilmer Pich, Menoken.
Ten-year service recipients were Beth Darr, Williston; Nanci Fennern, Bismarck; Janelle Montgomery, Center; Tim Phalen, Wyndmere.
Recognized for five years of service were Kim Belgarde, Horace; James Boley, Minot; Stanley Bruggeman, Grand Forks Air Force Base; Beth Campbell, Bismarck; Stanley Cox, Jamestown; Don Ferguson, Jamestown; Kerry Fines, Garrison; Tricia Gegelman, Valley City; Fred Heer, Bismarck; Mike Miller, Moorhead, MN; Jim Nagel, Bismarck; Richard Peterson, Bismarck; Jerald Ronningen, Minot; Bernard Schaefer, Minot; Karen Thompson, Wilton; Susan Vaniman, Pingree.
Two year service recipients were Gwen Dinkins, Beulah; Randy Ehni, Wahpeton; Steve Hall, Moorhead, MN; Glen Hornung, Jamestown; Kathy King, Bismarck; Guy McCommon, Jamestown; Janice Nelsen, Riverdale; Glen Nelson, Steele; Arlene Norberg, Minot; Justin Otto, Bismarck; Ronald Reum, New Town; Brian Sailer, Garrison; Ned Strand, Minot; Judy Ziegler, Minot.
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