2008 NAI Region VI Conference
Friday, February 22 - Monday, February 25, 2008
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Click on any links below for more detailed information and forms

Join your fellow Region VI members at this years regional conference as we explore
"The Race to Save our Place: Land Run."

The Land Run; A Brief History

In the 1880s, Indian land was overtaken as the railroad began to cross into Oklahoma and Indian Territory. President Harrison opened the 3 million acres to white homesteaders in a greatly publicized event, the Land Run of 1889. Nearly ten thousand people arrived by train and wagon to race and claim their 160 acres of free land. Over the next few years, four more land runs were held in (what is now) western and central Oklahoma, bringing an additional two hundred thousand people. The land runs were chaotic, however, so land to the south and east (including Tulsa) was settled either by allotment, lottery or sealed bids. (Source: Historical Atlas of Oklahoma by Goins and Goble)

Region VI Awards - nomination deadline is Dec. 25th, 2007
Award Categories

Distinguished Professional Interpreter
Richard Baldauf Award/Outstanding New Interpreter
Bob Jennings Meritorious Service
Fellow/Life Time Achievement Award
Outstanding Interpretive Site Publication Award
Outstanding Interpretive Program
Outstanding Special Event Award
Outstanding Written Article Award

Click here for more information and nomination forms.
For questions contact Laura Motley, Awards Chair.

Seed Swap
A free seed swap table will be available so that attendees can exchange plants from the region. Selection preference will be given to those who bring seeds to exchange. Extras will be made available to the rest of the attendees. Start gathering seeds now while it is growing season! Note: Please label seed packets with the following: plant name, your name & garden, description, growing season, etc. Contact Amy Stephens for more information.

Silent Auction
Proceeds from this annual conference event allow us to offer student scholarships to future conferences. If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact Amy Stephens at 405.425.0277 or via email.

Social Mixer
This year's social mixer has a new twist! You will travel from room to room, watching mini-presentations by fellow members attending the conference. Each session will be informal, followed with a few minutes for asking questions and meeting the other attendees. Then...on to the next room of your choice. We call it "mingling with a purpose."

How about offering to give one of these mini-presentations? It can be 15 minutes on any topic, from nature to history. Tell a story, give a nature lesson, or do first-person interpretation. NAI is all about sharing ideas! Audience size will be 10 to 15, and the more presenters the better. Please contact Amy Stephens if you are interested.

Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Airport
7728 E. Virgin Court, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA 74115
Tel: 918-838-1444 Fax: 918-834-6910
Room Rate: $68.00
A block of 25 single and a block of 25 double rooms are held for the conference.
Mention NAI when making a reservation.

Overflow Hotel: Radisson Inn Tulsa Airport
2201 North 77th East Avenue
Tulsa Oklahoma 74115
Reservations: (888) 201-1718
Telephone: (918) 835-9911 Fax: (918) 838-2452
Room Rate: same as above for double rooms.
Mention NAI when making a reservation.

Registration
Registration Form -- click on the green words to the left to download a registration form.

Six month NAI membership form application -- click to the left to download this form.

Special accomodations form -- click on the words on the left if you have special needs and would like to request accomodations. Please return this form with your registration.

Early bird registration discounted rates are valid through February 1, 2008. Regular registrations will be taken after that date. If you have questions regarding registration please contact Susie Ruby.

Financial Assistance
Thanks to generous donors and funding from the members of NAI Region 6, limited financial assistance for the workshop registration fee is available. Click here for a financial assistance form. Applications must be received no later than January 11, 2008.

Field Session Sites
Sessions are all day and leave from the Hilton Hotel. More detailed information will be in registration packets. Click here for details of the 6 exciting field sessions at this years conference.

Conference Committee
Chair: Laura Motley
Registration: Susie Ruby
Field Sessions: Omar Reed
Silent Auction: Amy Stephens
Awards: Laura Motley
Jennifer Taylor
Eddie Reese
Cheryl Jackson
Amy Morris