Perhaps at some point during the Half Century Campaign there will be an opportunity for us old QLF alums to express our appreciation to Rev. Bryan for all he has done over the past 50+ years for this remarkable organization.
I’ve been practicing appellate law at the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division, for about four and a half years now. If this background may be of use to QLF in a volunteer capacity, please let me know.
John Arbab, Arlington, VA
Maine Indian Camp, Sinclair, ME 1982
Build your portfolio around your life and not your life around your portfolio is one way to remember the importance of giving something back, having a positive impact, and putting things into their proper perspective(s).
Daniel W. Assard, East Hartford, CT
Friend of QLF
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Alumna Martha Hays Cooper (on right), Jim and their family at the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge. Nashville, Tennessee. Grey Islands School, 1976 |
Alumna Julia Judson Rea (second from right), with parents Sandy and Stephanie and sister Elizabeth. Pennsylvania |
Stever and I hold dear our summer memories of the 1970s working for QLF.
Stever and Elsie Aubrey, Dedham, MA
Vanceboro, ME 1974
Castor River, Newfoundland 1974
I saw that Rosemary Furfey has joined the QLF Board. I wonder if Rosemary knew Jeanie Bass who was at the Living Rivers Program in 1977?
Edie Bass, mother of Living Rivers Alumna Jeanie Bass
Nashville, Tennessee
I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1989 and have been fairly well-settled in the rain forest on the south Olympic Coast. For most of the last 18 years, I have done well as a wine professional. I've enjoyed modest success and recognition as a sommelier and restauranteur. I had always wanted to continue working in conservation, but there were virtually no such opportunities when we moved here in 1993. Serendipity seems to have worked magic, however, because just when I decided to start looking for a job, a new salmon recovery organization advertised for its second staff person.
Our purpose is to coordinate and facilitate funding of salmon recovery and protection projects in the state's coastal wetlands. Imgine my surprise when reading your Annual Appeal that Rosemary Furfey has been elected to the QLF Board.
I've also been in touch with Ken Hoffman. He has always been an important role model to me, and I am delighted that he even rembered who I am. He's been very helpful to me as I begin to steer our organization into a formal structure. I will be working with the watershed coordinators to bring a regional perspective to their work and to keep the region focused on the important work being done in the field.
J. M. Batchelder, Ocean Shores, Washington
QLF Development 1987
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Bill has launched a very exciting initiative that's really taken hold this year. From his work on “agro-tourism”, he connected with a basic issue confronting our society – the gap between urban and rural societies and how the gap must be bridged to build sustainable agricultural and food systems. Bill and Pam Bryan, Bozeman, MT |
All is well with us in Cleveland, Ohio. Glad to hear that Candy’s book has been republished. I still treasure the one she gave me engraved with “To the party queen of Conche.” A lot has changed since those days, but my full-hearted support of QLF.
Frances Bourne, Chagrin Falls, OH
IREP, New England/Scotland, 1988
Salmon Tag Retrieval Project, Conche, Newfoundland, 1989
IREP, Western European Exchange, 1989
Salmon Tag Retrieval Project, Conche, Newfoundland, 1990
Thank you (QLF) for your outstanding dedication, work, and contributions through all your programs.
Ingrid Brimer, Naples, FL
Community Service, Kegaska, QC 1976
Maine Indian Camp, Mud Lake, Maine 1977
I finished my Masters in education this summer from Central Michigan University. They run a satellite program in Ontario, and I was able to do it here in Barrie (1 hour north of Toronto) at Georgian College. I also work part time at this post secondary institution as a learning strategist and faculty member. I teach biology and critical thinking in the pre-health program. Otherwise, life is good, the sun is shining, and I am keeping out of trouble.
Joanne Buckland, Barrie, ON
Dalhousie Aquaculture Project, 1980
Living Rivers/North Woods Canoe, 1985
Stephanie Carr continues to work at the EPA and enjoys it. Best wishes to QLF .
Calvin Carr, Boothbay, ME
(parent of alumna Stephanie Carr, Middle East Coordinator, 1993)
Happy 2009!
Sarah (Bryant) and Colin Caughie, Peebles, Scotland
Environmental Education and Publications, 1990s
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2009 is my year for a visit! I am sure we have plenty of stories to share. Alumna Betsy McGean and Tom, and family members Caitlin and William |
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We’re planning a week in Newfoundland this summer. Any tips on great places to stay/camp – things to do? Community Service 1970s and 80s |
Mark and I still live in Cholula, Mexico. I’m teaching the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery on music twice a year in the Basque County of Spain. My book, “A Silent Cure: Transforming Pre-Verbal Trauma Through Meditation,” was published in 2007 by Velvet Spring Press.
Virginia (Ginger) Clarkson, Cholula, Mexico
Northwest River, Labrador 1967, 1968
Thank you for your thoughts. Give a call.
Jock Conyngham, Missola, MT
River Conservation, New Brunswick, 1980s
Many thanks for the QLF grocery bag. I will use it all the time. Also loved reading all the information. You are ALL doing a wonderful job, and I’m so proud of the whole organization.
Jane Davison, Lyme, CT
Friend of QLF
QLF Corporation member Julie Early is a Certified Flight Instructor. She recently took Larry Morris for an evening flight around the Massachusetts North Shore in her new Piper airplane. |
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I’m approaching one year in a new job in Boston. We mediate – or try to – among various stakeholder groups to reduce environmental impacts from various consumer products. Instead of Palestinians and Israelis, I now have pharmaceutical companies and wastewater treatment plant managers on my hands (my projects are pharmaceuticals, fluorescent lamps, and medical sharps). A fascinating whole new world, but building on my interests and skills begun in QLF days. Otherwise, I am doing a little work on the side for the Consensus Building Institute – another connection harkening back to QLF days. Life is good, Bruce and I bought a little condo in Somerville.
Sierra Fletcher, Somerville, MA
Middle East Fellowship, 1998-2002, 2003
New England Projects, 1999-2001
The "Fish business" is alive and well. Coral is a freshman at Bowdoin.
Deb Sandler, "Mrs. Fish", Portland, ME
Alumna of International Exchanges
I have been teaching conservation for the past 14 years after getting a Masters in Forest Resource Management from SUNY ESF in Syracuse in 1982. I remarried two years ago and moved to the banks of the Battenkill and continue to teach forestry and environmental studies. I have received training in natural channel design and river restoration and wildland firefighting.
Ronald Frisbee, Greenwich, NY
Waterfowl Project, Tabusintac, New Brunswick 1978, 1979
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Hunter and Ross Bolling in Botswana, sons of Alumnus Bob and Martha Bolling, Wilmington, Delaware |
Alumna Sylvia Dickey Whitman, Gordon and family, Brad and Heidi (and friends)
Weston, Massachusetts |
I completed several Salmon recovery plans this year in my position with NOAA. I am thrilled with Obama's appointment of Oregon State University marine biologist Dr. Jane Lubchenko to head NOAA. Imagine that, a preeminent scientist with stellar credentials on global warming to head one of country’s most important science agencies! I was asked to sit on the board of QLF for which I worked when first back from the Peace Corps. I helped facilitate QLF’s workshop for Middle East Fellows in Turkey in early fall.
Rosemary Furfey, Portalnd, Oregon
Living Rivers Program, 1970s
QLF Staff 1980s
QLF Trustee 2008
Loved the Globe piece on Bert & I. I’ve passed it along to an old friend who is doing a PBS special on Garrison (Keillor). Yes, all is well – life is very good.
Patricia (Tricia) Gibney, New York, NY
Middle Bay, Quebec 1970
Upriver 1991, 1992
Married to Dana; two kids Hannah (14) and Sam (12). Hope to journey back this summer to Newfoundland for the first time. Can’t wait!
Alfred Himmelrich II, Pikesville, MD
Grandois, NL 1974
Bill Hooper and Faye Cowie,
Amostown, New Brunswick
Long time advisors to many QLF programs
From their recent card: Bill says he is doing fine, but Faye is not so sure. His hearing is going, he continues to be a taskmaster of screwing up, practices unsustainable development, and skillfully abuses anything mechanical or technically oriented. Faye swears he’s also getting dumber.
It's wonderful to read about the inspiring work that QLF continues to do!
Jennifer Hull, Wayland, MA
Community Service, St. Augustine, Quebec, 1975
Community Service, West St. Modeste, Labrador, 1976
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Dick is in his tenth year as headmaster of Chapin School. I am spending more hours in private practice since leaving my job with the Trenton schools. Dick and Bobbie Johnson at Dick's 40th Princeton Reunion, May 2009. |
I appreciate being kept in touch – and especially to hear Bob is doing well. Now I look forward to his book! I am fine too – even as we all “live the ancient curse”!
Frances (Frankie) Jueds, Philadelphia, PA
Harrington Harbour, Quebec North Shore, 1964
I’ve just returned from spending five weeks in India – visiting orphanages and schools and churches. I was reminded of my Newfoundland days. The hospitality of the people was extraordinary.
Peter A. Luckey, Lawrence, KS
Goose Cove, Newfoundland 1970
La Tabatiere, Quebec 1972
Croque, Newfoundland 1975
Enjoying my three boys – my husband, Peter, being the biggest one! McQuillen and Rhodes, my sons, are fantastic – lots of fun and keep me smiling.
Lindsey Brace Martinez, Dedham, MA
QLF Publications 1990
Southern Labrador 1990
Fisheries/Publications 1993
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Wyatt Cook with Gail and children Jack and Helen, London, December 2008 |
I’m near the end of my MBA program (College of William and Mary) and have been thinking about QLF quite a bit lately. How I wish everybody was as impactful in the world as you guys are and the work that you’re doing. Just want to say thank you for encouraging me to get my MBA two summers ago.
Jenny Macaulay, Ontario and Nova Scotia
Sounds Conservancy 2000s
Did you know that Bill (Bryan’s) grandson, Natan Obed, is living in Igaluit, Nunavit, with his wife, Letia, and son Panigusiq. They work on government programs for the Inuits. Hello to all at QLF.
Don and Karen Megathlin, Cotuit, MA
Friends of QLF
Sending you my greetings for this new year. Mucha suerte y un abrazo para todos.
Esteban "Marcelo" Paredes Molina, Ecuador
International Fellow 2008
I am currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in English at the University of Iowa. Just finished my first semester. I’m enjoying it very much.
Kate Montgomery, Iowa City, IA
QLF Publications 1990
Conche, Newfoundland 2006
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Great to see Larry, Tom, and Beth last year at the Middle East conference at Norwich University in Vermont that I helped to organize. Thanks for all the info regarding QLF. Still impressive after all these years. All the best to the QLF crew. Dart Thalman, Peacham, VT |
Thank you for all you are doing. David and Shira Manski |
I continue at Stanford University teaching international womens' health, and in 2009 will also be teaching a class on "love as a force for social justice." In 2008 I ran a conference on womens health and human rights, conceived and carried out by Stanford students. There was also a gala celebration of 21 years of the Global Fund for Women.
Anne Murray, Palo Alto, CA
Friend of QLF
We had a delightful day running around Harvard Square in our matching sunglasses. Just whetting our whistles for the next international alumni reunion! Anne-Seymour St. John, Middle East Program Director, 1992-2002 |
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Just got married in August to Janet Strickland. Learning how to drive 18 wheelers for the last four months.
Tim Nadeau, St. Paul’s River, QC
Pilot Assistant, 1986, 1987
Co–Pilot, 1988, 1989, 1991
Airplane Crew, 1992, 1993
Thank you for all your work on behalf of the rivers and environment
Dan and Beth O’Brien, Carlinville, IL
Friends of QLF
I am currently working as an Instructional Designer and Technology Consultant at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in addition to teaching courses for UW-Stout’s School of Education while completing my doctoral degree. I am also leading a group of individuals from several UW-System schools, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, and the Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan, to develop a battery of “blended” (face to face and online) courses specifically for Somalian refugees – recent high school graduates – to prepare them for higher education in advance of the experience. To boot, I am at the end of conducting a year-long, formal program evaluation of a professional development conference for K-12 educators.
Jamison Olson, Menomonie, WI
Franklin County Rail-Trail, Franklin County, Maine 2000, 2001
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QLF Trustee Randy Hack with Mary, daughter Tobin and son Tony. Peru 2008 |
QLF Alumna Frances Robinson (left) with sisters Sewell and Ren |
Love all the publications we get from QLF. Looks like the great work continues despite the tough times. We are well. Had a great Christmas with Isabel (9) Charlotte (8) and Henry (3), but many days without power took a toll.
Brentnall Powell, Hopkinton, NH
Development/Program Assistant 1991, 1992
All is well with me and my family. Wish everyone at QLF a very happy 2009.
Katherine (Kit) Rohn, Darien ,CT
Marine Bird Conservation Project 1985
Keep at it!
Beth Sauerhaft, Chappaua, NY
St. George River, Thomaston, ME 1988
Exploits River, NL 1989
Alumni Congress 2006
Bumping along here in Fairbanks still. Pacer still in the garage. I’m getting close (?) to finishing the recovering project (it’s a fabric airplane). Still love the country up here, along with a lot of the (non-politician-type) people. Still teaching Jr. High.
Carol Scott, Fairbanks, AK
Ocean Horizons, Fogo Island, Newfoundland 1982
I am now gainfully employed with the Main Street Program at the Texas Historical Commission. Hope all is well at QLF!
Dana Serovy, Austin, TX
Internet and Conservation Project 2001, 2002
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Hey Guys, Imagine the weather here and the fishes that are biting. Wil Maheia, Punta Gorda, Belize |
Kerry Bryan Brokaw lives here in Brooksville, and we meet at the grocery store. Bill Bryan was one of my bosses at U. of Maine Admissions. He was so great!
Jean Webster, Brooksville, Me
Friend of QLF
Thanks for QLF’s impressive 50 year review. As you have seen, I am now heading the Quebec Region for the Nature Conservancy of Canada. After over a decade looking after the development of an integrated network of protected areas on public lands, it is a great opportunity to now concentrate my work on protecting natural areas on private lands. And by doing so, making real hard core on-the ground acquisitions.
Nathalie Zinger, Montreal, QC
Ocean Horizons, Fogo Island, Newfoundland 1981
Marine Bird Conservation, Blanc Sablon, QC 1983
Environment 2000 1984
Montreal Office of QLF