DEDICATION MEDIA KIT
The following media kit was prepared to support trail dedication events on November 17, 2005.
Media contacts:
In addition to the downloadable information below, editors and reporters also may contact the following for assistance:
Doug Babb, Project Media Relations, Conkling Fiskum & McCormick, 503/294-9120 in Portland, OR; Email: dougb@cfmpdx.com
Chip Jenkins, Superintendent, Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Park
503/861-2471 ext 401 in Astoria, OR; Email: chip_jenkins@nps.gov
Dedication events news:
Suggested interviews:
- Chip Jenkins, Superintendent, Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Park; 503/861-2471 ext 401 in Astoria, OR); Email: chip_jenkins@nps.gov
Chip led the public-private team that built the trail.
- Ken Wightman, CEO, David Evans and Associates; 503/223-6663: Email kmw@deainc.com
A descendent of a member of the Corps of Discovery (Alexander Willard), Ken organized a group of Oregon firms to donate design, engineering, technical support and other services.
The view from the Governor’s office and why the project is important to state government.
- Tim Wood, director, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Please contact Chris Havel in the Director's Office; (503) 986-072 in Salem; Email chris.havel@state.or.us
State parks took the lead in building the portion of the trail that is not part of federal lands, mostly the trail west of US 101.
- Oregon State Sen. Betsy Johnson, D-Scappoose, District: 16; Capitol Phone Number: 503-986-1716 ; Interim Phone Number: 503-543-4046; Email Address: sen.betsyjohnson@state.or.us
Led the project fundraising effort and chairs the Lewis and Clark bicentennial celebration.
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