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Extending the Reach: Part 2

Extending the Reach: Part 2. Exercise How to be a Good Ambassador Connecting with Communities Show and Tell. Neighborhood Impact. Hot City Mining Days. Scenarios Exercise. Watershed Forum. State Reclamation Awards. 8 th Grade Science fair. What is an Ambassador?.

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Extending the Reach: Part 2

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  1. Extending the Reach: Part 2 • Exercise • How to be a Good Ambassador • Connecting with Communities • Show and Tell

  2. Neighborhood Impact Hot City Mining Days Scenarios Exercise Watershed Forum State Reclamation Awards 8th Grade Science fair

  3. What is an Ambassador? • 1: an official envoy; especially: a diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his own government or sovereign or appointed for a special and often temporary diplomatic assignment2 a: an authorized representative or messenger b: an unofficial representative <traveling abroad as ambassadors of goodwill>

  4. STAR TREK a Trill a Romulan Gordi, Diana,Data, Worf The Ferengi Q

  5. Are there different rules for different “aliens?” • Trills • Q • Romulans • Ferengi • Data • Jordi

  6. Is your agency a foreign country? • “I’m from the government and I’m here to help! I work for the DMME AML program and we are authorized by Title IV of SMCRA under the auspices of OSM. I’m writing an EA to comply with NEPA for the IV-06-299 project. Do you have any questions?”

  7. TRANSLATION “I work for the abandoned mine program and we are planning a project in your area. I want to tell you about it.”

  8. Or are YOUentering a foreign land? • “Why do you let them mine?” • “Why can’t they mine somewhere else?” • “I’m against all mining.” • “How could youhave let them carve that hole in the mountain side? We don’t do that in America.”

  9. Kennecott Utah Copperlargest open pit mine in northern hemisphere

  10. The pit

  11. From space

  12. Try Google Earth… create a local tie

  13. UTAH

  14. Salt Lake City

  15. My house

  16. When are You an Ambassador? ANY TIME YOU: • Conduct a public meeting • Give a talk: • At a school • Civic group • Scouts • Participate in an interagency meeting • Meet with mine officials • Respond to an emergency situation

  17. Emergencies • Immediate crisis – what should you do? • Keep yourself safe. • Help others get to a safe place. • Reassure people. • Make sure everyone in vicinity knows.

  18. Door Step DiplomacyOne to One Connections ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH • Express concern. • Use active listening. • Nod your head, pay attention, be interested. • Use reflective listening. • Say “I see” or “I understand” or “I hear you.” • Use “I” language.

  19. You might have to be an unexpected ambassador when … • Another agency has a crisis but you are called. • Your friends/acquaintances ask you about a particular development. • Examples??

  20. Your already know this – but some tips: • Call ahead • Be on time • Use proper English • Dress appropriately - don’t over or under dress • Have helpful information or know where to get it • Have a lot of business cards

  21. Do your homework. • Know the issue. • Find out if there is opposition. • Who are “they”? • Who are the key players? • What is the history

  22. When you have to give a talk –Do a dry run! • Give the presentation: • Alone in front of the mirror • To family or friends • To colleagues • Role play: • Have someone grill you • Have someone who is obnoxious grill you Need a little practice?

  23. Take someone with you • Safety in numbers • Backup. • A second set of ears helps to avoid the possibility of “but you promised me a new fence!”

  24. RESPECT • The Golden Rule • Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten • Be nice • Adapt – be flexible • Remember – we are public servants!

  25. Why connect with communities?

  26. Involving the community can improve awareness of SMCRA • Increases support • Part of public service • Public participation is required by NEPA for all federal actions. Citizen input can mean a better all around project.

  27. Get the “leaders” on your side • Both official leaders and unofficial • Community elders • Local business people • Church leaders • Emerging leaders

  28. How to find the leaders - • Check with government agencies : • Federal , state, tribe • County • City • Other governmental agencies ASK: Use the Delphi Technique friends, colleagues, locals, etc.

  29. Celebrate Your Successes • THESE ARE PR OPPORTUNITIES! • Partnership Agreement • Bond release • Project kickoff/completion • Program recognition: awards, citation, etc. East Ayrshire Council’s Outdoor Access Unit organised a Spring Outdoor Access Festival from the 19th -27th March this year as part of Scottish Natural Heritage’s celebration of the new Land Reform Act. The festival was a celebration day for all walkers who were involved in the Coalfield Assess Project.

  30. THE WAY IT IS TODAY…

  31. DISPLAYS In your student note book there is a handout on Display Tips Nevada I-515 EIS Outreach Office

  32. Typical low end display

  33. High end display $16,000

  34. SHOW and TELL

  35. Virginia example Some of their Outreach Tools

  36. ‘Tis the Season... Winter Alert! October ‘01 - March ‘02 Monitor Highwalls • Watch for Slip/Fall Hazards • Increase Braking Time and Distance • Hypothermia Kills: Dress for the Weather VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MINES, MINERALS & ENERGY “Winter Alert!” Banners Weather-proof vinyl 2’ x 5’ banners posted at surface and underground coal mines

  37. It Pays to be ALERT! WINTER ALERT! • Invest in your safety by: • Checking ventilation • Making thorough roof examinations • Frequently testing for methane in work places • Controlling ignition sources • Rock dusting Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy Division of Mines (276) 523-8236 Paycheck Insert • Paycheck insert designed to fit standard pay envelope • Distributed to all coal companies by DMME for distribution to underground miners

  38. Billboards & Bulletins • Hazard Alert Live Tomorrow • We work closely with our industry customers to develop messages that hit home.

  39. Educating Virginia’s Educators • FREE 2-week Summer Energy Program • Science Teachers – Grades 3 - 12 • 3-hours graduate credit • 90 recertification points

  40. “Kids inthecreek DMME, VA Dept. of Forestry, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Daniel Boone Soil and Water Conservation District

  41. Sharing news about our customers’ successes Paramont Coal Corporation Cane Patch Mine Winner of best in state, two best in nation and one national honorable mention

  42. Natural Resource Awareness Days • Offers speakers, exhibits from industries and government agencies • Wise County-based since 1984 • Planning Committee member • 6,000+ middle and high school students, teachers reached since inception

  43. Show and Tell • Roundtable discussion • 3 minute per person max If you’ll show me yours, I’ll show you mine!

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