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Bring Iditarod to Your School
Classroom Opportunity
by Education Department
09/10/2008
Bring Iditarod to Your School!
YOU can bring Iditarod to your classroom!
Over the next few months and the next school year, several Iditarod Mushers will be traveling in Alaska and the lower 48, sharing presentations for schools and communities. A sled dog generally accompanies the musher for the presentations designed to share information about Iditarod, dog mushing, and what it takes to achieve goals and dreams. The presentations are designed for students but are appropriate for audiences of all ages and are great for audiences of all ages. Don't miss the opportunity to book a presentation in your area. Click on the musher's information below to learn about the kind of presentation and fees associated with the presentation.
Don't hesitate, make the contacts now. Book a presentation in your community.
Dewey Halverson:
"The real Iditarod Experience - through the eyes and stories of Duane "Dewey" Halverson, nine-time veteran Iditarod Alaska Sled Dog Race Musher" is a presentation you don't want to miss! Discover information about the history of the trail, background on the Iditarod Sled Dog race, tales of heroics between fellow mushers and a checkpoint by checkpoint introduction to the 1,200 mile journey. Dewey will be on tour during the 2008 - 2009 school year in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, and other parts of the United States. Visit Dewey's website and book a presentation by Clicking Here!
Hugh Neff:
Hugh will be on tour on the east coast starting the 1st week of May (thru the 11th) then on to Ohio and wrapping up in Chicago. There are several opportunities for schools to sign up when he is in your area. Hugh will also be on tour next fall. Contact Hugh if you are interested, no matter what state you live in because if enough schools in your area are interested, he will journey to your area. Hugh's presentation, "Never Lose Hope" is an inspirational presentation worth booking!
Learn more about Hugh and his presentations by clicking HERE!
Laura Daugereau:
Are you interested in having Laura Daugereau, the first woman to represent Washington State in the history of the Iditarod, a dog sledder for 14 years, come speak to your students, group, or event? Laura, born in Tennessee, lives in Port Gamble, Washington, but will travel to other states. Most of her presentations are in the spring due to racing schedule. Funds raised by her inspirational and informational presentation help support her kennel. To learn more about Laura, the Night Runner Kennel, and her presentation, visit her website by Clicking Here!
Kelley Griffin:
Kelley is a two time Iditarod finisher and six time Yukon Quest finisher! This year, Kelly became the first, and so far, only woman to complete both races in the same year. Kelley was born in Minnesota and now lives in Wasilla, Alaska. Kelley will present at schools in Alaska and will travel to other states as funded. Her presentation is inspirational and her dog, Sitka, generally travels with her. Learn more about the incredible K-9 athletes and what it takes to compete and meet goals. Contact Kelley to learn about the booking fees and presentation by sending her an email by Clicking Here!
Eric Rogers:
Iditarod Musher, Eric Rogers will present programs in Alaska and outside of Alaska. He is also seeking a sponsor to help cover costs of travel expenses associated with presentations outside of Alaska and hopes to be on tour in many different areas and states. If you know of an organization interested in sponsoring his tour or if you are interested in having him speak at your school, contact Eric by sending him an email. Click Here!
Eric took second place in the 2008 Tiaga 300. He plans on running the 2009 Iditarod. Eric also shares his mushing adventures through his journal on his website, allowing students and readers of all ages the opportunity to 'read' what it takes to work towards goals. You can visit Eric's website by Clicking here!
MushHusky Assembly Tour for 2008-2009. The Ruzicka Family:
On tour in the lower 48! Bringing Iditarod and mushing to the communities and classrooms!
Click Here to visit their website!
The price for one assembly is $595 or $750 for two a.m. or two p.m.
programs. The school assemblies are held Sept. /Oct and then March/April/May.
The 2008/2009 tour will be visiting Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota,
Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and
Kansas. "We also will include one week for Texas (1st week in December) and another two weeks for Virginia and North Carolina (April/May). We have never been in Pennsylvania and hope to include a week or two on our
tour for that state.
We do let the schools define our tour. So, we will spend more time in a
state depending on the amount of schools that want us to visit that year in that state."
"Finney" Andrea Auf der Heyde
Finney, Iditarod's FIRST Teacher on the Trail(1999) will be on tour in Indiana during the school year with an incredible and inspirational program for students. Finney, accompanied by her sled dog, Annui, have many adventures to share with audiences of all ages. Seeing a sled, winter gear, and other items helps bring the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Alaska to within the walls of the school Don't miss this opportunity. Click here to contact Finney!
Tasha Stielstra and Nature's Kennel! Pulling to Succeed
"Nature's Kennel, owned by Ed and Tasha Stielstra, is located near McMillan in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Nature's Kennel is home to nearly 100 outstanding Alaskan Huskies. Tasha has combined her 4 years of classroom teaching experience with 10 years of mushing to create the very unique and effective "Pulling Together" program for schools" www.natureskennel.com
"Pulling Together" offers:
Full or half day programs
Hands-on, minds-on activities
Age appropriate, interactive slide show
Mushing equipment for students to handle
Free teacher/classroom activity packet
Small or large group presentations
Contact Tasha: Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing & Adventures
