From: John Tanner <jtanner@cgcn.com> To: "Herrington, Lucy R" <lucy herrington@ios.doi.gov> Cc: "Repass, Kristin E" <kristin repass@ios.doi.gov>, "Lockwood, Robert E" <robert lockwood@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] AOA Meeting Request, Feb. 25 Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:04:28 +0000
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Thanks, Lucy.
We will send the request form back shortly.
John.
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From: Herrington, Lucy R <lucy_herrington@ios.doi.goy> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2025 2:39:08 PM To: John Tanner <jtanner@cgcn.com> Cc: Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov>; Lockwood, Robert E <robert_lockwood@ios.doi.goy> Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] AOA Meeting Request, Feb. 25
Hi John, My apologies for the delay, we were in the process of onboarding, and this must have slipped through the cracks. Please see instructions below for filling out the attached document.
For us to provide a timely response, please complete the form attached at your earliest convenience.
Regards, Office of Scheduling and Advance U.S. Department of the Interior
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Kristin,
I told Rob that this request would be coming in. I hope the Secretary is able to accommodate this group.
Please let Tara or me know if you have any questions.
John Tanner
Thank you for considering our meeting request. Details below -
Meeting requested by: America Outdoors Association
Meeting Date: February 25, 2024
Meeting Time: Available 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The group would be happy to meet anywhere convenient for the Secretary. We're assuming the Dept. of Interior building. We also have a conference room located at 101 Constitution Ave. if that is helpful.
Meeting Agenda - America Outdoors Association is an association of professional outfitters organized to help people experience the great outdoors. They believe the outdoors should be accessible to all, and are committed to ensuring the outfitters in the outdoor recreation industry have a voice.
The group would like to discuss the implementation of the GAOA and Explore Acts, as well as the recently announced hiring freeze.
Attendees Grand Canyon Outfitters Association, AZ - John Dillon Canyon Explorations, AZ - Justin Salmon Hatch River Expeditions, AZ- Steve and Eva Hatch, Jessica Clark Canyons River Company, CO - Greg McFadden Cascade Raft and Kayak, ID - Ken, Anne and Isabel Long Idaho Outfitters and Guide Assoc, ID - Aaron Lieberman America Outdoors Assoc, WY and IL - Aaron Bannon, Caryn Short Nantahala Outdoor Center, NC - Steven Foy French Broad Adventures, NC- Mitch and Korey Hampton Adventure Treks , NC- Dave McGlashan Northwest River Company, OR - Zach Collier Western River Expeditions, UT - Jason Taylor, Brian Merrill Tour West, UT - Jason Harding River and Trails, WV - John Gonano River Riders/Wilderness Voyageurs, WV - Matt Knott Triangle X Ranch, WY - Lucas Turner
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Rendezvous River Sports, WY - Aaron Pruzan Nine Quarter Circle Ranch, MT- Sally Kelsey Upper Canyon Outfitter and Guest Ranch, MT - Cassie Ubaldo Ober Adventure, TN - Lacy Bramlett Smoky Mountain River Rat, TN- Jay Moore Bennett Group DC - Tim Stewart, Ken Lee
Meeting Contact - Bennett Group DC, Tara Tanner,
Best, Tara
tara.tanner@bennettdc.com
JOHN TANNER
1307 NEW YORK AVE., NW, 6th FLOOR, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 801.589.0154 / JTANNER@CGCN.COM / WWW.CGCN.COM
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Meeting requested by: America Outdoors Association
Meeting Date: February 25, 2024
Meeting Time: Available 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The group would be happy to meet anywhere convenient for the Secretary. We're assuming the Dept. of Interior building. We also have a conference room located at 101 Constitution Ave. if that is helpful.
Meeting Agenda - America Outdoors Association is an association of professional outfitters organized to help people experience the great outdoors. They believe the outdoors should be accessible to all, and are committed to ensuring the outfitters in the outdoor recreation industry have a voice.
The group would like to discuss the implementation of the GAOA and Explore Acts, as well as the recently announced hiring freeze.
Attendees Grand Canyon Outfitters Association, AZ - John Dillon Canyon Explorations, AZ - Justin Salmon Hatch River Expeditions, AZ- Steve and Eva Hatch, Jessica Clark Canyons River Company, CO - Greg McFadden Cascade Raft and Kayak, ID - Ken, Anne and Isabel Long Idaho Outfitters and Guide Assoc, ID - Aaron Lieberman America Outdoors Assoc, WY and IL - Aaron Bannon, Caryn Short Nantahala Outdoor Center, NC - Steven Foy French Broad Adventures, NC- Mitch and Korey Hampton Adventure Treks , NC- Dave McGlashan Northwest River Company, OR - Zach Collier Western River Expeditions, UT - Jason Taylor, Brian Merrill Tour West, UT - Jason Harding River and Trails, WV - John Gonano River Riders/Wilderness Voyageurs, WV - Matt Knott Triangle X Ranch, WY - Lucas Turner Rendezvous River Sports, WY - Aaron Pruzan Nine Quarter Circle Ranch, MT- Sally Kelsey Upper Canyon Outfitter and Guest Ranch, MT - Cassie Ubaldo Ober Adventure, TN - Lacy Bramlett Smoky Mountain River Rat, TN- Jay Moore Bennett Group DC - Tim Stewart, Ken Lee
Meeting Contact - Bennett Group DC, Tara Tanner, (b)(6) tara.tanner@bennettdc.com
Best, Tara
JOHN TANNER
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U.S. Department of the Interior - Office of the Secretary
Meeting Information Request Form
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