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Fall Northern Conference: Tamarack Flat Campground, Yosemite National Park, California

Fall Southern Conference: Pathfinder Ranch Outdoor School, Mountain Center, California

1999

State Spring Conference: Sly Park Environmental Education Center, Pollock Pines, California

Date: April 23-25, 1999
Theme: "Building Bridges: EE Into The New Millennium"
Keynote Speaker: Joseph Cornell, Author of Sharing Nature With Children, Sharing the Joy of Nature, and Journey To The Heart Of Nature; Bill Andrews, State EE Consultant and advocate; David P. Meaney, Superintendent, Sacramento County Office of Education.
Howard Bell Award Winner: Joseph Cornell
Entertainment: Music with Clan Dyken, Frank Helling as John Muir, and bluegrass with Rowdy Fingers

Fall Southern Conference: : Agua Caliente, Anza Borrego Desert, California

Date: Oct. 22-24, 1999

Fall Northern Conference: Yosemite National Park, Porcupine Flat Campground

Date: Date: Oct. 1-3, 1999
Entertainment/Speakers: Frank Helling (as John Muir) and the Recycled String Band

1998

State Spring Conference: SCICON, Tulare County, California

Date: May 1-3, 1998
Theme: "Take A Walk On The Wild Side"
Keynote Speaker:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Bernie Lemm
Entertainment: The Bungee Jumpin' Cows

Fall Southern Conference: Starr Ranch Audubon Sanctuary, Mission Viejo, California

Date: Oct. 23-25
Theme: "Taking Flight"
Entertainment: Rosewood Ramblers (bluegrass)

Fall Northern Conference: Yosemite National Park, California

Date: October 2-4

1997

State Spring Conference: Camp Jones Gulch, Santa Cruz, California

Date: April 11-13
Theme: "Rendezvous In The Redwoods"
Keynote Speaker: Ane Rovetta, storyteller and Naturalist
Howard Bell Award Winners: The Banana Slug String Band
Entertainment: The Banana Slug String Band

Fall Southern Conference: YMCA Camp Surf, Imperial Beach, California

Date: November 14-16

Fall Northern Conference: Yosemite National Park, California

Date: October 9-11

1996

Spring State Conference: Palomar Outdoor School, Palomar Mountain, San Diego, California

Date: April 26-28
Theme: "Information You Need--Strategies That Work"
Keynote Speaker: Steve Van Matre, Founder of the"Institute for Earth Education" and Author of Earth Education: A New Beginning, Earth Keepers, Acclimatization, Sunship Earth
Howard Bell Award Winner: Greg Schuett
Entertainment: Dana Lyons, Environmental singer and songwriter

Fall Southern Conference: Agua Caliente County Park, Anza Borrego Desert, California

Date: October 25-27

Fall Northern Conference: Mission Springs Conference Center, California

Date: October 4-6

1995

State Spring Conference: Foothill Horizons Outdoor School, Sonora, California

Date: March 24-26
Theme: "Putting It All Together"
Keynote Speaker: Mike Cohen of "Letting Earth Teach" guest workshop presenter; Bertram Chatham, "The Art of The Welcome".
Howard Bell Award Winner: John Hendrickson
Entertainment: The Bungee Jumpin' Cows

Fall Southern Conference: Decker Canyon, Malibu, California

Date: October 20-22

Fall Northern Conference: Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur, California

Date: October 13-15

1994

State Spring Conference: KEEP Sierra, Sierra foothills, California

Date: April 29-May 1
Theme: "California Diversity"
Keynote Speaker: Elna Bakker
Howard Bell Award Winner: Elna Bakker, Author of An Island Called California
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Fall Southern Conference: Decker Canyon, Malibu, California

Date: November 5-6

Fall Northern Conference: Yosemite National Park, California

Date: Oct 21-23?

1993

State Spring Conference: Camp Lodestar, Wilseyville, California

Date: April 16-18
Theme: "In, Through and Beyond"
Keynote Speaker: John Hendrickson, Director of Woodleaf Outdoor School; Laura Tucker.
Howard Bell Award Winner: Jim Hastings
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Fall Southern Conference: Two Harbors, Catalina Island, California

Date: October 29-31

Fall Northern Conference: Ocean Song, Bodega Bay, California

Date: November 12-14

1992

State Spring Conference: Hi-Hill Outdoor School, La Canada, California

Date: April 24-26
Theme: "Thoughts and Actions in Environmental Education"
Keynote Speaker:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Ben Bird
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Fall Southern Conference: Anza Borrego State Park, Palm Canyon, California

Date: Oct. 30- Nov.1
Theme: "The Earth Beneath Our Feet"

Fall Northern Conference: Coloma Outdoor Discovery School, Coloma, California

Date: November 6-8
Theme: "Those who do not study history are bound to repeat it"

1991

State Spring Conference: Walden West, Saratoga, California

Date: March 8-10
Theme: "Getting It All Together"
Keynote Speakers: Joseph Cornell, Author of "Sharing Nature With Children." John Olmstead, Founder of the California Institute of Man In Nature. Running Grass, Executive Director and founder of the Three Circles Center for Multi-Cultural Environmental Education
Howard Bell Award Winner: Ruth Crew
Entertainment: The Banana Slug String Band

Fall Southern Conference: Cuyamaca Outdoor School, San Diego County, California

Date: November 8-10
Theme: "Environmental Action"
Keynote Speaker: Duncan McFetridge, Chairperson, "Save Our Forests and Ranch Lands"

Fall Northern Conference: Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, Azalea Campground, California

Date: November 9-11
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1990

Spring State Conference: Big Bear, California

Date: April 27-29
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Keynote Speaker:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Norris Beakes
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Fall Southern Conference: CIMI (Catalina Island Marine Institute), Catalina Island, California

Date: October 19-21
Theme: "Water-From Oceans To Atmosphere"

Fall Northern Conference: Yosemite National Park, California

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1989

Spring State Conference: SCICON, Tulare County, California

Date: April 14-16
Theme: "Bringing Outdoor Education Alive Through The Performing Arts and Better Teaching"
Keynote Speaker: Arnie Nixon, CSU Fresno, "The Art and Craft of Storytelling"
Kathleen Galbo, CSU Stanislaus, "Essential Elements of an Environmental Lesson".
Howard Bell Award Winner: Rudy Schafer
Entertainment: Outdoor School Variety Show with/ "John Muir" (Frank Helling) MC; Folk Dance.

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Fall Northern Conference: Marine World Africa /USA and Mount Diablo State Park

Date: November 4-5
Theme: "Conservation-Making It Happen"

1988

Spring State Conference: Agua Caliente County Park, Anza Borrego Desert

Date: April 29-May 1
Theme: "Desert Ecology"
Keynote Speaker:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Dan Baker

Fall Southern Conference: Rancho El Chorro, San Luis Obispo, California

Date: November 11-13
Theme: "Wetlands"

Winter Northern Conference:

Date: January
Theme: "Environmental Education and the Arts"
Keynote Speaker: Steve Van Zandt
Award given to Steve Van Zandt for far reaching contributions to Environmental Education.
Entertainment: The Banana Slugs String Band

1987

Spring State Conference: Foothill Horizons Outdoor School, Sonora, California

Date: April 24-26
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Theme: "Connecting Viewpoints: A Gateway to Understanding"
Howard Bell Award Winners: Lela Crockett and Don Bielefield
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Fall Southern Conference: Hi-Hill Outdoor School, La Canada, California

Date: November 6-8
Theme: "Native Americans"

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1986

Spring State Conference: Cuyamaca Outdoor School, San Diego County, California

Date: May 2-4
Theme: "Think Globally, Act Locally"
Keynote Speaker: Lori Mann and Bill Stapp, "Thinking Globally, Acting Locally"
Howard Bell Award Winner: Pat Crocker
Entertainment: Barn Dance with/ the Smith Mountain Band

Fall Southern Conference: CIMI (Catalina Island Marine Institute), Catalina Island, California

Date: November 14-16
Theme: "Tools For Teaching"
Keynote Speaker: Garth Gilchrist, the assistant to Joseph Cornell, "Sharing Nature With Children".

Fall Northern Conference: No information

1985

State Spring Conference: Walden West, Saratoga, California

Date: May 3-5
Theme: "World Conservation Strategies"
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bill Stapp, University of Michigan and Lori Mann, Coyote Point Museum in San Mateo. Co-authors of "Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: EE Teaching Activities"
Howard Bell Award Winner: Martin "Marty" Marcus
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Date: October 26-27

Fall Northern Conference: None

1984

State Spring Conference: Clear Creek Outdoor Education Center, Los Angeles County, California

Date: April 28-29
Keynote Speaker: None
Theme: None
Howard Bell Award Winner: George and Louise Donaldson
Entertainment: Song Fest

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Spring Northern Conference: Marine Headlands, site of Yosemite Institute.

Date: May 19
Theme: "Coastal Flora, Fauna and Habitats"

1983

State Spring Conference: Redwood Glen Baptist Conference Center, La Honda, California

Date: May 6-8
Theme: "Better Understanding Through Communication"
Keynote Speaker: Jane Westenberger, Director of Information, USDA Forest Service, Pacific SW Region."Twentieth Century Renaissance" A responsible attitude toward the environment can provide us with the force to move us into the next century".
Howard Bell Award Winner: Shirley Mason
Entertainment: Contra Dance

Fall Southern Conference: Lock Leven Christian Conference Center, San Bernardino Mountains

Date: October 22-23
Theme: None

Fall Northern Conference: Sly Park Environmental Education Center, Pollock Pines, California

Date: November 4-6
Theme: "Using What You've Got"

1982

Spring State Conference: Hi- Hill Outdoor School, La Canada, California

Date: May 1-2
Theme: "Energy Sources"
Workshop Presentations: Southern California Edison, Metro. Water District, Southern California Gas Company, Jet Propulsion Lab, Arco Pipeline Company, Californians Against Waste.
Howard Bell Award Winner: Dean Orahood
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Fall Southern Conference: Camp Valcrest, Los Angeles National Forest

Date: November 6-7
Speakers: Dr. Rudy Schafer, Mr. Jack Davidson, Tom Morash , William Van Arsdale

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1981

State Spring Conference: Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda, California

Date: April 25-26
Theme: "Endangered Species: Earth"
Keynote Speaker:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Leonard Beeman
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Fall Southern Conference: Hi-Hill Outdoor School, La Canada, California

Date: October 24-25
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1980

State Spring Conference: Hi-Hill Outdoor School, La Canada, California

Date: May 3-4
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Keynote Speaker:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Oscar Clarke
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Fall Southern Conference: Camp Oaks, California

Date: November 1-2
Theme: None
Speakers: Oscar Clarke-ecologist, Dennis Kucera-Botanist, Tom Atchley-Historian of San Bernardino Mountains.
Entertainment: Square and Folk Dancing

Fall Northern Conference: Camp Hammer, Boulder Creek, California?

Date: November 14-16

Northern Conference: Jones Gulch, La Honda, California

Date: January 11-13
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Keynote Speaker: Raymond Dasmann, M.A., PhD., Author of eight books relative to the environment, Zoologist, Biologist, Plant Ecologist and Professor at UCSC.
Keynote Speaker: Frank Schiavo, Professor of Environmental Studies, SJSU.

1979

AEOE-CSTA joint Spring Conference: San Jose State University, California

Date April 20-22
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Keynote Speaker: State Senator Jerry Smith, member of the Senate Education Committee, whose topic was, "The Effects of Prop 13 on Environmental Education.
Howard Bell Award Winner: Josephine Duveneck

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1978

State Spring Conference: Mendocino Woodlands, south of Fort Bragg, California

Date: April 14-16
Theme: "Coastal Ecosystems: Marine And Terrestrial"
Keynote Speaker: Steve Schultz, Marine Biologist for California. Dept. Fish & Game; Dr. Mattison, Jr., Environmentalist and member of Friends of the Sea Otter. Film and presentation, "Back From Extinction".
Howard Bell Award Winners: Ronald Lang and Michael L. Johnson

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Fall Northern Conference: Old Oak Ranch, Sonora, California

Date: October 20-22
Theme: "The Sky's The Limit" (Physical Aspects of the Environment-Solar Energy, Astronomy, Meteorology)

1977

Spring Northern Conference: Camp Sonora, Sonora, California

Date: April 29-May
Theme: "Bigger and a New Approach"
Keynote Speaker: none
Howard Bell Award Winner: Dr. Esther Railton, Professor of Education at Hayward University.
Entertainment: Indian Dancers and folk dancing

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1976

National AEOE Spring Conference: Palomar Outdoor School, San Diego County, California

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Howard Bell Award Winner: Richard Brians
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Spring Northern Conference: Old Oak Ranch, Sonora, California

Date: April 2-4

Fall Northern Conference: Mission Springs Conference Grounds, Redwood Glen School, Scotts Valley, California

Date: October 15-17
Theme: none
Keynote Speaker: Rudy Schafer, report on the Alliance & Environmental Ed; Dave Backman, "Our Changing Coast"

1975

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Fall Northern Conference: Redwood Glen Baptist Camp, San Mateo County, California

Date: November 14-16
Theme: "Environmental Controversies"
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Draeger of PG&E, panel discussion on, "A Focus on Nuclear Energy".

1974

Spring National AEOE Conference: Providence Heights Education and Conference Center, Issaquah, Washington

Date: May 17-19
Theme: "What's Fair--The Trade Offs?" (energy vs. Consumption-Problems and Solutions)
Keynote Speaker: A. Dan Horn, Instructor in E.E. Sciences, N. Seattle Community College, "Energy, Affluence, and the Environment: The Coming Collision; Josef Scaylea, Chief Photographer, The Seattle Times, "The Photographer and the Environment"; Ernest McDonald, Conservation Education Officer, USFC, Portland, OR; Robert Samples, Evergreen State College, "Toward an Ecology of Mind"
Howard Bell Award Winner: Nanette Sullivan

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1973

Spring National AEOE Conference: Vallombrosa Center, Menlo Park, California

Date: May 4-6
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Keynote Speakers: Paul Brandwein, Ph.D., Educator, Author, Lecturer; Hal Stein, Naturalist and traveler. Rudy Schafer, California state Coordinator of Environmental Education.
Howard Bell Award Winner: Charlene McDonald
Ruth Kirby: Certificate for noteworthy achievement in Environmental and Outdoor Education

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1972

National AEOE Spring Conference: Kellogg-West, State Polytechnic College, Pomona, California

Date: April 27-30
Theme: "Environmental and Outdoor Education - The National Scene"
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Paul Nowak, Chairman, Dept. of Conservation and Outdoor Education, Southern Illinois University; Rudolph Shafer, Consultant in Conservation Education.
Howard Bell Award Winner: John Kirk (actually awarded at a conference for the Consultation on Environmental Education Through Camping , Shenandoah National Park, VA. May 17, 1972.
Entertainment: Folk singers Rusty and Keith McNeil and son performed environmental songs.

Fall Southern Section Workshop: Palomar School Camp, San Diego, California

Date: October 7

Fall Northern Section Workshop: Alliance Redwoods

Date: November 3-5
Keynote Speaker: Emil Smith, Marine Biologist, State Dept. Fish & Game. Topic was on current tide pool depletion in California.

1971

National AEOE Spring Conference: Pacific Science Center, Seattle, Washington

Date: April 23-25
Theme: "Year One, E.D. (Earth Day)" urban environmental education focus
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Gordon Orians, University of Washington, who spoke on "Power to the People"
Howard Bell Award Winner: Ernie C. McDonald (Char McDonald received for Ernie)

Fall Southern Section Workshop:

Date: October 15-17

Fall Northern Section Workshop: Sly Park Environmental Education Center

Date: October 15-17
Keynote Speaker: Dick Serino, U.S.F.S., Inquiry Method Demonstration and Techniques.

Spring Northern Section Workshop: Jones Gulch, La Honda, California

Date: April 30-May

1970

National AOE Spring Conference: Villa Hotel, San Mateo, California

Date: April 24-26
Theme: "Outdoor Education And Environmental Awareness"
Keynote Speakers: Carl Miescke, AOE President, "A Rose By Any Other Name"
Howard Bell Award Winner: William Hammerman

Fall Southern Section Workshop: El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach, California

Date: December 4
Theme: "Getting It All Together"

Fall Northern Section Conference: Old Oak Ranch, Sonora, California

Date: October 23-25

Spring Northern Section Conference: Camp Jones Gulch, La Honda, California

Date: May 1-2

1969

National AOE Spring Conference: Villa Hotel, San Mateo, California

Date: April 25-27
Theme: "On Wings Young And Tender"
Keynote Speakers: J. Holley Ashcraft, Past President of AOE, One of the Founders of AOE
Howard Bell Award Winner: Edward Pumula

Fall Southern Section California. Conference: Camp O-Ongo Outdoor School, California

Date: October 25-27

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Annual Washington Section Conference: Camp Long, Seattle, WA

Date: April 12

Fall Washington Section Conference: Camp Waskowitz, WA (near North Bend)

Date: October 24-26

1968

National AOE Spring Conference: Monte Corona, Twin Peaks, California

Date: April 26-28
Theme: "Promoting Outdoor Education Through Improved Communication"
Keynote Speaker: Howard Day, California State Dept. of Education
Howard Bell Award Winner: Jane Westenberger

Fall Southern Section Conference: Camp O-Ongo Outdoor School, California

Date: October 25-26

Fall Northern Section Conference: Old Oak Ranch, California

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1967

Co-Sponsored Spring Conference: Region VII American Camp Association and AOE

Date: March 7-12
Theme: "Focus..The Many Viewpoints of Camping"
Keynote Speakers:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Kenneth V. Pike

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1966

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1965

National AOE Spring Conference: ISOMATA, Idyllwild, California

Date: April 23-26
Theme: "California First"
...in Science Education
...in Conservation Education
...in Population
...in Industry and Agriculture
Keynote Speakers:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Jack Davidson

Fall Southern California Section Conference: Camp O - Ongo, Running Springs, California

Date:November 5-6
Theme: "Lands For Learning"

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1964

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Howard Bell Award Winner: Lloyd B. Sharp

Fall Southern California Section Conference: Camp Hi-Hill

Date: October 30-November 1

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1963

National AOE Spring Conference: Camp Thousand Pines, Crestline, California

Date: April 26-28
Theme: "The Diminishing World"
Keynote Speakers:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Elwood Mitchell

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1962

National AOE Spring Conference: Mountain Crags Camp, Calabasas, California

Date: April 27-29
Theme: "The Conflicts In Management of Our Nation's Resources - Where Is Educations' Responsibility?"
Keynote Speakers:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Holly Ashcraft

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1961

National AOE Spring Conference: Redwood Glen Camp, Santa Cruz, California

Date: May 5-7
Theme: " The American Heritage: Our Young People, Our Land"
Keynote Speakers:
Howard Bell Award Winner: Howard Bell

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1960

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Fall Southern California Conference: Arrowpines Conference Grounds, Lake Arrowhead, California

Date: October 14-16
Theme: "Conservation Education In An Urban Society"
Keynote Speaker: Lloyd Britton, Chief of Fire Control and Education, San Bernardino National Forest

1959

National AOE Spring Conference: Lake Sequoia, Sequoia National Park, California

Date: May 15-17
Theme: "Education Looks Into The Wise Use Of California's Natural Resources"
Keynote Speakers: Harry Robinson, Chief Park Naturalist, Sequoia/Kings National Park and Louis W. Hallock, Chief Ranger.

Fall Southern California Section Conference: Idyllwild School of Music and Art

Date: October 16-18
Theme: "2000 A.D."
Keynote Speaker: Ed Dolder, Dr. Paul Brandwein, Conservation Foundation, Dr. Richard Logan, Professor of Geography, UCLA

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1958

National AOE Spring Conference: Camp Colby, Bellflower Unified School District and Rowland Union Elementary School District.

Date: May 10-11
Theme: "The Out-Of-Doors; Nature's Laboratory"
Keynote Speakers: Dorothy Harmon, Coordinator of Curriculum; Director of Outdoor Education, East Whittier School District; President-elect AOE. Address: "The Three C's - Camping - a Curriculum Catalyst".

Fall Southern California Section Conference: Thousand Pines Camp, Crestline, California

Date: November 1-2
Theme: "Community Resources and Outdoor Education"

1957

Combined Spring Conference: Organized and Sponsored by AOE. California. Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Southwest District of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Date: April 13-16
Place: LaFayette Hotel, Long Beach, California
Theme: Panel Discussions
Keynote Speakers: Carl Troester, AAHPER, Exec. Secretary, Washington D.C.; Barnie Davis, Garvey School District; C. Carson Conrad, California State Dept. of Education; Martin Mortensen, Arizona State University

Fall Southern California Section Conference: Camp Cuyamaca, San Diego, California

Date: November 2-3
Theme: "Meeting Children's Needs Through Outdoor Education"
Keynote Speakers: Dr. E.V. Pullias, Dr. Jane Warters, Sally Craft, Program Dir. YMCA, San Francisco

AOE Spring Workshop: Presbyterian Conference Grounds, Pacific Palisades, California

Date: May 18-19
Theme: "More Creative Experiences Through Science and Outdoor Education"

Fall Northern California. Conference: Jones Gulch, La Honda, California

Date: April 6-7
Theme: "The Struggle"

1956

National AOE Spring Conference: Idyllwild School of Music and Arts, Idyllwild, California

Date: May 19-20
Theme: "Teaching in the Out-of Doors"
Keynote Speakers: Miss Helen Hefferman, Chief, Bureau of Elementary Education, State Dept. of Education; Mr. Carson Conrad, Chief, Bureau of Health, P.E. and Recreation, State Dept. of Education; Dr. William B. Melchoir, Supervisor, Curriculum Development, Long Beach Public Schools.

AOE Fall Conference: Camp Paivika, Crestline, California

Date: October 20-21
Theme: "Professional Leadership Training Through the Outdoor Education Program"
Panel Discussion: Gloria Graham, Chairman, Tom Brown, Recorder, Ken Pike, Carl Ahee, Ted Leach

1955

Annual Membership Meeting: Camp Cuyamaca, San Diego, California

Date: May 14-15
Theme: "Improving Instruction in the Out-of-Doors"
Keynote Speaker: Dr. George V. Hall, Assist. Superintendent in Charge of Instruction, San Diego City Schools
Historical event: Constitution and By-Laws presented to the association members. List election of officers.

Camp Colby Conference

Date: January 15-16
Theme: Outdoor Education In Action"
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Louis E. Means, Consultant for Secondary Education, State Dept. of Education

Camp Paivika Conference

Date: October 22-23
Theme: "Improving Public Understanding of Outdoor Education"
Keynote Speakers: Holly Ashcraft, A.O.E. President, Long Beach; Ken Pike, A.O.E. Past President, U.C.L.A.
Film "The Great Adventure" completed in cooperation with the State Department of Natural Resources, Ed Dolder.

1954

Camp Paivika Conference

Date: October 30-31
Theme: "Education In The Out-Of-Doors"
Keynote Speakers: Mr. Claud Reeves, Superintendent of Los Angeles City Schools; Mr. Edward Jarvis, Assist. Superintendent of Los Angeles City Schools

Volunteer steering Committee Meeting: Laguna Beach, California

Date: June 5
Historical event:
* Association purpose discussed.
* Association for Outdoor Education name selected.
* Committees and chairmen appointed.
* Considered plans for Paivika Conference.

School Camp Workshop: Camp Hi-Hill

Date: May 15-16
A decision was made to form the Association For Outdoor Education. (the day the dollar bills were placed on a stump!) A volunteer steering committee of 19 members was formed...the rest is history.

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