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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We have opened up a few spots for non- DCR employees to attend this training.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Certified Interpretive Guide Training<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Department of Conservation & Recreation, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed
for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. We are looking forward to hosting the Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) Training at Waquoit Bay NERR in July. The course will run from Monday, July 10<sup>th</sup>
through Thursday, July 13<sup>th</sup>. <span style="color:black">It will be taught by Maggi Brown, Nancy Church, Joan Muller, and Amy Nelson.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The CIG Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone in the interpretive field. Whether you’re a new hire, a professional looking to refresh your skills, or beginning
a second career - this course will aid you in improving your presentation techniques. The course combines the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical strategies in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This 32-hour course includes:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">•The history, definition, and principles of interpretation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">•Techniques on how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">•How to use tangible objects to connect your audience to intangible ideas and universal concepts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">•The 3 certification requirements needed to obtain a CIG (open book CORE Literature Review exam, program outline, and 10 minute interpretive presentation).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Course Options<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">There are two options for this course.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Option one: take the course without obtaining certification.
<span style="color:black">You will need to pay $10 for your book</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Option two: take the course and add certification as a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG).<span style="color:black">You will need to pay $10 for the book and y</span>ou will
<span style="color:black">also need to</span> pay an additional fee for certification and you must complete an open book Core Literature Review exam. The CIG lasts four years and comes with a complimentary one year membership. If you are already a member of
NAI we will add your complimentary membership onto the end of your current membership.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">How to Register<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The website to register for the Certified Interpretive Guide training is up and running. You can find it here:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#4F81BD"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.interpnet.com_nai_nai_-5Fevents_Event-5FDisplay.aspx-3FEventKey-3DCIG071017W&d=DwMFAw&c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&r=ruURwT7oKUWibfoeFBU4Bv_5StkAwjr_3zC9d019Pc8&m=L36LF_3KFZV0H7f6aVZuLGlnZn67h8d6A5nEcah_7LE&s=CIn0TaTt8a5VUnAKR0wB0NGW1jP9qbwmLQuDlqlONTs&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0066CC">https://www.interpnet.com/nai/nai/_events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CIG071017W</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">What to Bring<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You should bring a notebook for taking notes and may want to have a laptop when planning your presentation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Schedule and what to expect<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Monday through Thursday, the class starts promptly at 8:30 AM. Please do not be late as we start on time. Attendance is mandatory. We typically finish by 5. You will find that you need to work past 5 on your
Literature Review and/or interpretive presentation. Friday we will finish no later than 5:00. Please do not plan to leave earlier than that.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Attire<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please wear comfortable clothes for all sessions. You might want to check the weather forecast before you come so will be prepared to be outdoors off and on during the week. You will be presenting your 10-minture
interpretive presentation on Thursday so you may want to bring something nice to wear for that day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#FDFDFD"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Getting There</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:#FDFDFD"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">GPS:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">131 Waquoit Highway, Waquoit, MA 02536<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Lunch<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lunch is on your own. <span style="color:black">
We</span> suggest bringing a lunch to make sure that you are back by the end of the lunch break.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Questions?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Contact one of the <span style="color:black">
Waquoit Bay Reserve </span>instructors if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nancy Church, <a href="mailto:Nancy.Church@state.m.us">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Nancy.Church@state.m.us</span></a>, 508-457-0495 x125<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Joan Muller, <a href="mailto:Joan.Muller@state.ma.us">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Joan.Muller@state.ma.us</span></a>, <span style="color:black">
508-457-0495 x107<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">See You There!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">Joan Muller<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">Education Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">131 Waquoit Hwy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">Box 3092<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">Waquoit, MA 02536<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">508-457-0495 x107<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#000066">www.waquoitbayreserve.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The chief aim of Interpretation is not instruction, but provocation. -Freeman Tilden<o:p></o:p></p>
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