 National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C. Vol. 31, No. 17 * September 13, 1999 Previous story | Table of Contents | Next story |
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Dave Schmidt Vice Chair, Rural Action Caucus |
Years involved with NACo: 7. Chair, Public Lands Steering Committee – 1994-96; President, Western Interstate Region – 1996-97.
Years in Public Office: County commissioner – 11; community college trustee – 8; elementary school board – 4.
Occupation: Professional forester and tree farmer.
Education: Master’s in forestry, Oregon State University; B.S. in Forestry, Northern Arizona University.
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Advocate for Western counties and communities at President Clinton’s 1993 Forest Conference concerning “Northern Spotted Owl” impacts.
Three people I’d invite to dinner: Nelson Mandela, Jordan’s Queen Noor, and Gifford Pinchot, first Chief of U. S. Forest Service.
A dream I have is to: Do volunteer work projects in Central and South America after “retirement.”
You’d be surprised to learn that I: Tour the Western states and Canada on my Goldwing motorcycle.
The most adventurous thing I’ve done is: Sample Japanese culture for two months by staying in Japanese homes and Inns on Shikoku Island in 1974.
My favorite sport is: Piloting private aircraft cross-country and into wilderness landing strips.
I’m most proud of: The values, goals and accomplishments of my four children and four grandchildren.
Every morning I read: The Oregonian
My favorite meal is: Baby back ribs, baked potato and fresh green salad with a good Merlot.
My pet peeve is: People denying responsibility for their own bad choices.
My motto is: Focus on the present and future; don’t dwell on the past.
The last book I read was: Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell.
My favorite movie is: “The Hunt For Red October.”
My favorite music is: All but hip-hop and heavy metal; classic country and Mozart best.
My favorite president is: Anwar Sadat.