Deadlines
Extended to Feb. 5
Act Now!
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The Asian
Pacific Islander Organization is looking to
recognize individuals who exemplify excellence in
leadership and professionalism in the implementation
of the NRCS mission and support of APIO.
This year
we are offering 5 awards and are seeking nominations
for each of the categories listed below. The winners
will be recognized at the 2010 Joint Professional
Employee Organization and SEPM Conference in Kansas
City, Missouri in March.
Visit the Awards page for more
information.
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National
Diversity Conference Planned
March
15-19, 2010 in Kansas City, MO.
Don't miss this joint meeting of the NRCS
employee organizations and Special Emphasis Program
Managers! Click on the
Conference page for
more details.
Those who have not
yet made reservations for the conference in Kansas
City
should immediately
make your room reservations at either of the two
overflow hotels listed on the Conference Web page.
Be sure to request the room block for NRCS or Joint
Employees’ Conference. (Lodging should be $107).
Please plan on attending this historic conference!
More details will be posted as they become
available.
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Open season for electing new Council Members
Nominations are
due by February 15!
Since we are having a Joint Annual Training
Conference in March, we have a shorter period to conduct the
elections process. The Nominations Committee appreciates
your time and attention to this important business.
Below are the offices open for election.
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Vice President
Regional Representatives:
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Northern Plains
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Pacific Islands Area West
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South
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East
Go to
http://www.apio.org/council.htm for info on the current
officers. Nominations relieved after February 15, 2010 will
not make the list. Once nominations are in, I will compile
them and ask you for your vote.
Please contact me with questions.
Thank You
Gary Parks - 785-823-4552
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Applications due
by Feb. 16, 2010
