This came from Evelyn Richer this morning:

Just read about the Northern Pike caught in Joes... Golly, I guess they
tend to hang out in the marshes this time of year (deeper waters in the
hot summer days) while the water is still cool... that's right were the
loons take their chicks... so again, raising chicks is not easy... if we
see the loon family, PLEASE do not distract it... they have to watch the
air (for eagles) and the waters for BIG FISH!!  What a life for them...
let's hope the fishermen catch all those big guys and mount them on their
walls!!  GO FISHIN'!!!

Also:  Just letting you know that the West Danville nest has produced 2 very
active chicks!  First chick hatched yesterday morning (Ray witnessed the
hatching) and the second chick hatched in the early morning hours this
morning.  The signs around that nest will be removed tonight, but again,
everyone is asked to be cautious while out on the pond, to watch for TWO
families... one family near the islands and points north, and the other
near the narrows (between first and second ponds) ...

Thank you Jane for helping to keep these guys safe by posting these
little announcements...  Evelyn

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From:  Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association 

Hi everyone – we, at NEKTTA are deeply committed to creating growth within the tourism sector however we can not do it alone.  We refer to our businesses and organizational partners as “Marketing Partners” and not members for one primary reason and that is because we have to work together, in partnership, in order to reach our common goals and objectives.  We need you to be involved. 

Please plan on attending and send along your RSVP today!

NEKTTA to Alter Working Relationships with Communities – Important Meetings to Outline New Approach

The Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association (NEKTTA) will be hosting two meetings to highlight their new approach to further the tourism related economic and destination development efforts of key partner communities.

Why Come?

NEKTTA in partnership with the Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA) and the Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) will be working with communities and businesses who wish to dial in, roll up their sleeves and engage in partnerships that will produce results.  You will also learn how one pilot/partner community has already begun to transform their destination development efforts and grow their area business. 

Who Should Come?

· Lodging, attraction, outfitter, tourist heavy restaurant, store or other tourism operation manager who is engaged in tourism development and/or management.

· Any business or organization that has an interest in new product, marketing and workforce approaches, ideas and partnerships including co-promotions and conjoined partnership efforts with fellow tourism and community partners.

· Educational partners who have an interest in the tourism related workforce.

· Community officials who have an interest in the overall economic development of the tourism sector in their community.

What Should You Bring?

Energy and Optimism

Meeting Details:

For the convenience of our partners we have scheduled the meeting in two locations – please simply attend the meeting most convenient you. Both Meetings will be hosted on Wednesday June 13th.  An agenda will follow. 

St Johnsbury, Catamount Arts Center from 10 am - noon

Newport, Hebard Building, room 250 from 2 - 4 pm.

Please SHARE THIS EMAIL with any party you wish to have attend to include your community officials.  Please RSVP to director@travelthekingdom.com

Gloria Bruce
Executive Director
Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association
PO Box 212
East Burke, VT 05832
802-626-8511