Hey sam,
Glad I was able to touch base with you and get to know you more. I enjoyed the conversation we had and learning more about you.  As stated when we talked I was just stopping to by to make sure your needs were taken care of and to follow up if any further clarification was needed because of the power outage question as well as the welcome center one you called me on Sunday about. You said in past jobs if a person in my role shows up it is indicative of a problem.  I assured you that is not the case and this is typically what a manager does at state parks.  I care about the folks I work with and want to see them be successful.   Sorry to hear that you have been worried, my hope it that by talking with you it would help bring comfort and clarity and address any outlying questions.

My goal as a park manager is to set folks up for success.  Thanks for sharing your perspective, my hope it you are able to believe what I am sharing about mine.  I would consider that your concerns and questions have been addressed on my end.  I believe kati is planning to touch base with you in person as texting can be hard to communicate effectively.  Sometimes it takes a bit for schedules to match up (vacations, sick days, travel days, working on  different projects etc).  We typically do not touch base with our volunteers daily.

A reset sounds good to me.  Glad to hear you have future assignments scheduled with OPRD.

 

Ryan Warren |  Park Manager
Jessie Honeyman State Park
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
84505 Hwy 101 S.
Florence, OR 97439
Cell: 541-999-0697
Office: 541-997-3851
Ryan.warren@oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Ryan.warren@oprd.oregon.gov>











From: Robert Samuel White <rsw@rswfire.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:22 AM
To: BLISS Logan * OPRD <Logan.BLISS@oprd.oregon.gov>
Cc: Baker Kati * OPRD <Kati.BAKER@oprd.oregon.gov>; WARREN Ryan * OPRD <Ryan.WARREN@oprd.oregon.gov>
Subject: Re: Jessie M. Honeyman State Park Hosting for March 2025

Dear Ryan, Kati, and Logan:

I would like to start by saying what an honor it has been to be at Honeyman and to experience this place firsthand, and I deeply respect the energy and commitment it takes to manage a place like this.

I have had a few days to think about what happened. I would like to offer my perspective for your consideration and a possible path forward, if you'll do me the honor of considering it.

First, there was an unfortunate confluence of events. A water outage, an angry guest, a power outage, an angry guest, a new volunteer, the early morning hour, a hesitant text for clarification, and a reply that didn't quite make the volunteer feel he had his bearings here.

Next, the volunteer asserted a boundary as softly as he could and he felt it was respected and was already moving on, but the system saw it differently, and a park manager showed up at the start of his shift, without his direct supervisor for support, and this created a whole new situation.

This volunteer is new to this life, to volunteering at the state parks, and just trying to navigate it with as much care as he can possibly muster. He's not here trying to stand out or create waves of any kind. He just wants to be supported as he learns to integrate into this rhythm.

I have been worried all week. I have not seen Logan, and that feels purposeful. Because he could have put my mind at ease instantly. I would like to ask we reset. Please take the time to get to know me. I sincerely believe I can be a valuable resource to you. And I want that so much.

And my time here is so limited. If you don't want me back here next year, I will understand this. I will regret it, because I care about this place and I really thought I was building something meaningful here. But I will understand.

I have volunteer assignments lined up all year as I explore this wonderful coast. I don't want to jeopardize that. I will conform. I will recalibrate. I will be a model volunteer. I hope that you will give me that opportunity.

Sam


From: BLISS Logan * OPRD <Logan.BLISS@oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Logan.BLISS@oprd.oregon.gov>>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:26:53 PM
To: BLISS Logan * OPRD <Logan.BLISS@oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Logan.BLISS@oprd.oregon.gov>>
Cc: Baker Kati * OPRD <Kati.BAKER@oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kati.BAKER@oprd.oregon.gov>>; WARREN Ryan * OPRD <Ryan.WARREN@oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Ryan.WARREN@oprd.oregon.gov>>
Subject: Jessie M. Honeyman State Park Hosting for March 2025


Hello Everyone, I hope you are all doing well,



If you are receiving this email, then I have you down for Hosting here at Honeyman State Park for March of 2025.  I will be sending another email in a few days that will go over the Orientation times for March and will also have a projected schedule attached.  If you have any questions about what site you are headed to or if you need any host supplies such as a Sign, Nametag or vest please contact me so I can get those ordered.   Hope to see you all soon for March!



Logan Bliss | Volunteer Services Lead/Ranger 1


Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

84505 Highway 101

Florence, OR 97439

(541) 997-3851 Office

(541) 999-5711 Cell

(541) 997-4425 Fax

https://stateparks.oregon.gov<https://stateparks.oregon.gov/>