Larry has posted the new newsletter with his comments about the national convention. Oklahoma was well represented. You can check out the August newletter by clicking on the link below. You can always find a link to past newsletters in the side column.
1959 Soil Conservation Postage Stamp
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Larry has just posted the July 2010 newsletter for your viewing pleasure. I’ll archive these when I get them in the right column.
After several hard-fought campaigns that threatened to turn negative but never did, we have ourselves a full slate of council officers.
The closest race was for President-Elect, where Daniel Moriasi faced “other”. I’m happy to report that “other” actually received no votes. Daniel is a research hydrologist at the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory in El Reno. He’s served on the council for 2 years. He’s very interested in the chapter and in ways to increase membership and involvement. Thanks to Daniel for taking on this demanding position. Let’s give him the support he needs. Daniel was giving no hint as to where the next annual meeting would be held.
Stacy Riley, NRCS District Conservationist from Altus was elected to one of the three council positions. To my recollection, this is the first position on the council that Stacy has had. I’ve worked with Stacy in the past on the Civil Rights Committee and I know that she takes these responsibilities seriously and will be a welcome addition to the council.
Jean Steiner, Director of the USDA-ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory in El Reno is our second council member. Jean has been very active with SWCS for many years. She was chapter president in Georgia, Southeast Regional Board Representative, At-Large Board Member, SWCS liaison to the American Society for the Advancement of Science, and is currently a member of the SWCS Science and Policy Committee. We are excited and blessed to have her experience on the council.
Clark Williams is an instructor and extension specialist for the Agricultural Department at Langston University. He has been on the council for several years and has President of the Chapter. Clark has been handling our scholarship and awards program for several years.
Jamey Wood, Assistant State Conservationist for NRCS was appointed by the council to fill Daniel’s vacated position. He has also been a council member for many years and severed as President. He’s been in charge of setting up the golf outing at the state meeting.
The Oklahoma Chapter co-sponsored the Know Your Farmer Know Your Food conference July 1, 2010 in El Reno. More than 250 attended and it was a huge success.
Larry Wright, Chapter President for 2010-2011 was the host for the meeting and did a great job putting together a program that brought together a diverse group of individuals and businesses. Breakout sessions were grouped into three categories, “Marketing”, “Growing” and “Farm to School Tract”.
There were great networking opportunities for attendees as well as some very informative vendors and display booths.
The day concluded with a Gala Dinner at the Historic Darlington Indian Agency. Oklahoma grown produce and products were served at the dinner and the guest enjoyed live music, vendor booths, square dancing and wagon rides.
NRCS just put out a newsletter about the event that you can access here.
This is another great program that your Oklahoma Chapter is helping with.
Joe
I’m working on a new look and updates for the site. I have updated the Officers page to show our new chapter officers. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Joe
