John Huston Polar Explorer
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,262
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
October 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Project Overview
John Huston will present on his polar expeditions, particularly his trek to the North Pole. Two presentations will be scheduled.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,262
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,262
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Audience will be able to learn about the process of fund raising for a polar expedition, documenting the journey (they published a book as a result), and learn about the polar equipment that was broght with them on the trek.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Excellent presentation - tied in many elements involving their trek - life lessons, exploration, survival skills, outdoor equipment and environmental issues. We garnered more 40 attendees at the Lebanon Hills. Presentation can be used at the school.
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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