Breakfast
7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
The Shift to the Sport Utility Rifle
CANCELED
Asian Carp and Nonnative Crayfish: Coming Soon to a Lake Near You?
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Speakers: Phil Moy, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant; Bob DiStefano, Missouri Department of Conservation
As Asian carp continue to advance toward the Great Lakes, fisheries scientists debate whether anything else can be done to stop them and what the effects to sport fishing and the overall ecology of the Great Lakes will be if they succeed in becoming established. Meanwhile, anglers are the prime suspects in an insidious invasion of nonnative crayfish spreading across the Midwest, displacing local species and changing aquatic environments. Is a ban on crayfish as bait the only solution?
National Parks Second Century Commission Recommendations: A New Vision for the National Parks
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Ron Tipton, National Parks Conservation Association
An overview of recommendations, presenting a clear picture of what this vision might mean for the individual park visitor, the Park Service, and NPCA and its allies in terms of implementation and the future of our national parks.
The Driftless Area
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Speaker: John "Duke" Welter, Trout Unlimited
John Welter, trustee of Wisconsin Trout Unlimited, will discuss restoration plans and progress of the 24,000-square-mile region known as the Driftless Area.
The Philosophy of Outdoor Writing in the 21st Century
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Speaker: Galen Geer
Outdoor communications is taking on a new face in the 21st Century. Galen Geer will discuss the philosophy of outdoor writing for the 21st Century. He'll also cover a definition of what literature is and why outdoor communication media is part of a body of literature; Social Group Theory and how it impacts the outdoor communicator; and the existence of the three truths of outdoor writing, and how these truths support the 21st Century’s philosophy of outdoor writing.
State Parks: Opening Doors to the Outdoors
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Speakers: Joe Elton, President of the National Association of State Park Directors, and Courtland Nelson, Director of Minnesota State Parks & NASPD Board member.
More than 727 million Americans visited state parks in 2009, demonstrating strong demand for budget-friendly outdoor recreation and cultural tourism within easy access to home. Those visitors helped create $20 billion worth of economic impact, a great return on investment given that the overall budget expenditure nationwide on State Parks is $2.2 billion. State parks also play a pivotal role in providing health benefits to citizens, including helping to combat obesity. Learn more about the benefits of State Parks and the challenges they face as states cut Park funding in an attempt to deal with their severe budget issues, and the launch of the America’s State Parks Alliance aimed at advocating for the economic and healthful benefits of State Parks.
Understanding and Negotiating Online/Electronic Rights
11 a.m. - Noon
Speaker: Bill Powell
OWAA’s Legal Counsel, Bill Powell, author of the recently published Legal Handbook for Freelancers, will give an up-to-date analysis of how copyright laws operate with respect to online publication and will respond to audience questions.
The Big Three: USFWS, USFS and BLM
11 a.m. – Noon
Representatives from the Big Three Federal land and resources management agencies will give their perspective on land-use policies on our public lands.
Lunch
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, USA
How to Talk to the Camera
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Lisa Densmore
This seminar is for anyone who might be in front of television camera, whether hosting, interviewing or as a guest. A three-time Emmy winner and OWAA Board member, Lisa Densmore will cover all of the basics of being on camera, including where to look, how to sit or stand, what to do with your hands, and what to wear. She will cover effective word usage and scripting, when a script is helpful (or critical), how to ask and how to answer questions to give the right impression on-camera. She will also touch on how to be an effective narrator. You’ll learn how to leave a credible, personable impression with viewers regardless of your role.
Travel Photography: Going Beyond the Cliché
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Colleen Miniuk-Sperry
Drawing from her experienceas an Artist-in-Residence at Acadia National Park, travel photographer and writer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry will share 10 techniques for turning seemingly hopeless photographic situations into the “right place at the right time” every time. In this presentation, attendees will learn how to pre-visualize photos before arriving on location, actively engage with their subjects and environment on location, and capture one-of-kind photographs anywhere, any place and in any light.
In defense of the small independent publisher
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Speakers: Mary Nickum, Michael Furtman, Dennis Dunn
Learn about the benefits to self-publishing your book for profit, and the most important things you need to consider when deciding to go it alone or hire a publishing company.
How to profit from YouTube videos you create
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Speaker: John Beath
Learn why and how to produce your own YouTube videos for your Web sites. This seminar will cover how to profit, when and why to have YouTube videos, equipment, techniques and tricks to making a better YouTube video.
Social Networking 101
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
"Social Networking 101" is for those who are eager (or not so eager) to try online social networks. This is a session geared toward all outdoors communicators, whether you are a photographer, writer or broadcaster. Learn more about Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr and others. How to use social networking sites as reporting tools, promotional tools and how to balance your personal and professional images.
Better photos for writers
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Speakers: Mark Taylor and Brent Frazee
Moderator: Bill Graham
Necessity makes photographers out of people trained to be newspaper and magazine writers, who often have staff photographers to call on but not always. Mark Taylor and Brent Frazee will be sharing tips on how the writing pros can better support their stories with pictures that make them look like photo pros.
Television Storytelling: Techniques of telling the story on TV
4 – 5 p.m.
Speakers: Dave Carlson, Tim Lesmeister, Dan Small
This panel discussion features some of the best storytellers in outdoor television. You’ll learn the craft secrets for creating a compelling television show from a variety of perspectives, including host, producer, writer, cameraman and editor. Each panel member will impart tips for telling a good on-air story guaranteed to keep viewer attention.
Outdoor Radio: The Last Frontier for the Outdoor Writer?
4 – 5 p.m.
Speaker: Ty Stockton
Hosting a radio program began as an accident for Ty Stockton. He still sees himself primarily as a writer, but finds himself increasingly in the radio world. Don’t overlook the radio format – join Ty and find out how-to, how-not-to, places to get ideas and the formats to use. Radio 101 for the outdoor writer looking to explore the realm of radio.
Composing A Photo That Will Sell – People/Places/Things
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Speaker: Jim Foster
Com-po-sition – not to be confused with compost. Learning how to use the camera as a cropping tool and save digital darkroom time. And, if you do need to crop in Photoshop, how to accomplish the job without loss of quality. The Photography Business Meeting will be held at the conclusion of this session.
Dinner
There are no officially planned meals this evening. Take time to catch up with friend and enjoy some of the local restaurants within walking distance of the hotel!
iTeck - Weebly.com Drag-and-Drop Web
Site Creation
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Speaker: John Beath
Explore
new technology to quickly and easily build a Web site and online store.
Bring your laptop and build your site during this workshop!
Photo Critique
7 – 8 p.m.
Speaker: Chris Madson and Jack Ballard
Submit your best photos for a look by our photo experts! Send your 300 dpi digital photographs to OWAA headquarters by May 21 to be included in the presentation.