Oregon Trail Advisory Board

Advisory Board Objectives and Scope: The Advisory Board will develop recommendations and provide advice regarding policies, programs, and long-range planning for the management, use, and further development of the Interpretive Center; establish a framework for an enhanced relationship and participation between the Bureau and the Oregon Trail Preservation Trust; ensure a financially secure, world-class historical and educational facility, operated through a partnership between the Federal Government and the community, thereby enriching and maximizing visitors' experiences to the region; and improve the coordination of advice and recommendations from the publics served.

Duties of the Advisory Board: The Advisory Board is authorized to gather and analyze information, hear public testimony, and develop recommendations with respect to matters relating to the Interpretive Center including, but not limited to, the setting of goals and objectives, strategic planning, and support of educational, cultural, recreation, interpretive, volunteer, and capital improvement programs of the Interpretive Center. This may also include coordination of activities along the Oregon Trail, fostering communication within the region regarding the Interpretive Center's need, programs, and activities, and establishing a State and regional context for the operation of the Interpretive center. All decisions will be made through consensus and the Advisory Board will provide a forum for community contact. Decisions will be made by majority vote if the Advisory Board cannot reach unanimous consent.

Board Member (appointed for two-year term) Representing
Kurt Wiedenman Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Vacant Trail Tenders, Inc.
Marv Sumner Oregon Trail Preservation Trust
Gene Stackle Baker City business community
Fred Warner, Jr. County or locally-elected office
Peggi Timm Public-at-large
Bill Gast Public-at-large