----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Western Association of Map Libraries Fall Meeting September 7-10, 1994 University of Wyoming-National Park Service Research Center Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming The Fall, 1994 WAML meeting will be held at the historic AMK Ranch which is now used as the University of Wyoming-National Park Service Research Center. Meetings will be held in the Lodge at the Research Center. Registration packets can be picked up from Linda Zellmer on Wednesday Afternoon, or at the official registration session Thursday Morning. LODGING--Contact Linda Zellmer about lodging. E-mail [log in to unmask] FIELD TRIP: Yellowstone National Park--The World's Oldest National Park--We will leave Colter Bay Village on Saturday, September 10, 1994 at 8:00 AM or shortly thereafter and car pool to Old Faithful Lodge. At 10:00 AM, we will board a bus for a tour of the Upper Loop of Yellowstone, making stops on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, and other spots along the way. This trip is approximately 6-8 hours, depending on the length of stops. We will return to Colter Bay by 8:00 PM, later if dinner is eaten at Old Faithful Lodge. Field trip participants may wish to eat dinner at Old Faithful Lodge before returning to Colter Bay. Please indicate if you are interested in this optional dinner on the registration form. Approximate cost of the Field Trip will be $20.00 (assumes 20 participants), less if more participate. Lunches or picnic supplies can be purchased at Colter Bay. Weather in September is usually sunny during the day, but cold at night, with occasional rain or snow showers. Therefore, be prepared to dress in layers. A jacket, sweater or sweatshirt, pants and comfortable walking shoes are a must. A hat and gloves should be carried just in case. REGISTRATION--Registration will be $25.00. Canadian members who will be attending can pay their registration fee on arrival. Deadline for registration is August 29, 1994. Please complete the registration form, making checks payable to WAML, and send to Linda Zellmer. WAML BANQUET--The Banquet will be held in the Mural Room at Jackson Lake Lodge, overlooking the Teton Range and Jackson Lake. A limited choice of entrees from the menu has been selected. Members and guests will be offered a choice of: Mural Room Trout--Sauteed Utah Trout served with almonds and lemon butter sauce, and broiled Idaho Red Bliss Potatoes. Scallopini of Turkey Breast with sage spatzle & mushroom ragout. Broiled New York Cut Sirloin (12 oz.) with crisp fried onions & Baked Idaho Potato Eggplant Lasagne--Eggplant layered with ricotta & other cheeses and tomato fondue. All meals are served with a choice of Consomme, Soup of the Day or Summer Field Greens. Alcoholic beverages and dessert are extra. Cost is $22.00 per person. TRANSPORTATION--Jackson Hole Airport is served by Delta/Skywest, American Airlines and Continental Express. Contact your local travel agent for flight information. Airport shuttle service is available between the Jackson Hole Airport and the lodges in Grand Teton National Park (all flights are met by the shuttle). The shuttle costs $10.00 each way plus $4.00 for the park entrance fee. Some airport runs will be made by local hosts. Contact Linda Zellmer with your arrival time to see if transportation can be arranged or the Grand Teton Lodge Company [(307)-543-2811 or 1-800-628-9988]. PARK FEES--Since we will be meeting in Grand Teton National Park, and travelling in and out of the park, participants will have to pay a $4.00 park entrance fee, which is good for 7 days, or have a valid Golden Eagle Passport. WEATHER--Temperatures in Grand Teton National Park during September are 69 (Average High) and 32 (Average Low), so layers are suggested. If the weather is nice, breaks can be spent out on the lawn, so casual clothing is recommended. MEETING SCHEDULE Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994, 1:00 - 4:00 PM WAML Executive Board Meeting Thursday, September 8, 1994 8:30-9:30 Conference Registration 9:30-10:00 Opening, Announcements & Vendor Introductions; Katherine Rankin, WAML President; Hank Harlow, UW-NPS Research Center Director; Linda Zellmer, Local Host 10:00-10:30 Break & Vendor Displays 10:30-11:30 Digital Preservation of Maps and Photos Joe Burke, Visual Information, Inc., Denver, CO 11:30-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:45 Mapping the Jackson Hole Region Bill Resor 2:00-2:45 Western Maps at New York Public Library Alice Hudson, New York Public Library 2:45-3:15 Break & Vendor Displays 3:15-4:15 Automating Circulation of Maps--Panel Discussion Julie Hoff, University of Kansas; Linda Zellmer, University of Wyoming and Other Volunteers. 4:15-5:00 The National Spatial Data Infrastructure WAML BANQUET at Jackson Lake Lodge begins at 7:00 PM. Details are available on the meeting summary sheet. Friday, September 9, 1994 9:00-9:45 The Yellowstone Bibliography Deborah Dawson, University of Wyoming 9:45-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 Planning in Jackson Hole Bill Collins, Teton County Planning Director 11:00-11:45 Fire Management in Grand Teton National Park Len Dems, GTNP Fire Management Officer 11:45-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:30 Business Meeting & Sounding Board 2:30-3:00 Break 3:00-3:45 Researching Yellowstone Place Names. Lee Whittlesey, Park Historical Archivist, Yellowstone National Park 3:45-4:30 In the Highest Style of Art: A Publishing History of Yellowstone's Haynes Companies; Richard Saunders, Montana State University REGISTRATION FORM Western Association of Map Libraries Fall Meeting September 7-10, 1994 PLEASE RETURN BY AUGUST 29, 1994 Name Institution Address City State Zip Telephone Fax E-mail I will have a car Yes No Contact Linda Zellmer to reserve a cabin at Colter Bay Village. Please check all activities in which you plan to participate: ( ) WAML MEETING Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 ( ) Association Banquet, Thursday September 8, 1994 Cost $22.00 Per Person Guests Welcome. Number of Tickets $ Check one for each ticket: ( ) Trout ( ) Steak ( ) Turkey ( ) Eggplant Lasagne ( ) Field Trip Please pay for the field trip at the meeting. Cost will be $20 assuming 20 people participate. Lunch is extra. Sack lunches can be ordered at the John Colter Grill or picnic supplies and/or sandwiches can be purchased at the Colter Bay Grocery. Coolers will be available so that participants can keep drinks and sandwiches cold. ( ) I am interested in the optional dinner at Old Faithful Lodge ( ) I will have a car and can help transport field trip participants to and from Old Faithful Lodge. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM ALONG WITH A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO WAML BY AUGUST 29, 1994. Receipts will be in the registration packet. Send to: Linda Zellmer Geology Library Box 3006, University Station Laramie, WY 82071-3006