October 2020
Welcome to NACD's New Fiscal Year!
As many of you are very busy planning your annual meetings, please remember to stay tuned to this newsletter, as well as NACD's weekly eResource, for upcoming grant and policy deadlines.
As always, reach out to Ariel with any updates, questions or suggestions for your NACD leadership.
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PACIFIC REGION BI-MONTHLY CALLS
It's time to send your agenda items to Ariel for the next bi-monthly Zoom call.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, 4-5 PM Pacific.
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HAPPENING NOW: NACD'S POLICY PROCESS
Remember that NACD is the national voice for conservation districts and state and territory associations, but we need your help to accurately represent your needs. Now is your opportunity to help strengthen NACD's advocacy efforts.
Please find information on the NACD Board of Directors Webpage on how to challenge sunsetting policies, submit bylaw amendments, and to propose resolutions (contact Ariel if you need login support).
The deadlines for each are indicated below. Contact Coleman Garrison with any questions.
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Sunsetting Policies: November 2, 2020
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Bylaw Amendments: December 4, 2020
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Resolutions: December 31, 2020
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FRIENDS OF NACD DISTRICT GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Through the generous donations of the Friends of NACD, the District Operations and Membership Services (DOMS) Committee will again offer four grants of up to $2,500, to be awarded at the 2021 NACD Annual Meeting.
See more about the successful 2020 grantees, including the Pacific Region's Butte SWCD in Idaho, and review the RFP online. Districts must be current on their dues, and all creative proposals are welcome.
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TAKE NACD'S DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION SURVEY
During NACD’s 2020 Summer Board Meeting, the NACD Board of Directors took up, voted on and approved a formal statement on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The statement included creation of a task force to provide recommendations back to the board on DEI issues for NACD and our 3,000 conservation districts.
NACD’s DEI Task Force began work earlier this fall and needs feedback from conservation districts.
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RESOURCE POLICY GROUP UPDATES
RPG Members: please make sure to call in to your meetings regularly to participate in the policy process. Contact Ariel with any questions.
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PUBLIC LANDS:
The RPG is seeking new members to help drive the group's efforts in the coming year, which will focus on the following:
- Grazing
- Wild Horse and Burro Management
- Multipe use of public lands
- Endangered Species Act
- National Environmental Policy Act
With many public lands in the West, the Pacific Region is well-placed to participate in these efforts, and at-large members do not need to be an NACD Board Member or Alternate to join. Please promote to any conservation district officials who may be interested in participating.
The next meeting of the RPG is October 19, but new members may join at any time. Contact Mary Scott, NACD's Natural Resource Policy Specialist, to discuss the group and potential membership.
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URBAN AND COMMUNITY:
Deb Bogar, NACD Senior Advisor and staff appointee to the U&C RPG retired on Sept. 31.
Ariel will now support NACD's urban programming efforts, including the RPG and U&C webinars. Keep your eye out for opportunities to engage with urban, community and small-scale conservation, with the next U&C Webinar on Nov. 19, 9-10 AM Pacific.
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COASTAL:
The Coastal RPG is continuing the interview process with state leaders to identify opportunities to incorporate into the RPG's workplan.
Ariel will work with the State and Territory Associations and other leaders to organize the interviews, but please reach out if you have any questions or suggestions for the RPG.
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FORESTRY:
To help promote NACD’s 2021 Stewardship and Education theme, "Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities," and to celebrate National Fire Prevention Month, help districts share information about their forestry work using the hashtag #DistrictsSupportForestHealth on social media.
Through the end of the month, any district posting on social media with the hashtag will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win two multitools and a pack of NACD face masks for their office from NACD's Marketplace. The winning district will be drawn on Oct. 26 and announced in eResource on the Oct. 27.
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PACIFIC REGION MEMBER CORNER |
Has your district considered new media options for reaching your clients? Take some inspiration from Palouse Conservation District (WA) and their Palouse Pulse Podcast.
In the first episode, hear PCD District Manager Jennifer Boie describe conservation districts broadly and some of PCD's ongoing projects.
For additional inspiration, check NACD's library of past Urban and Community webinars, many of which feature Pacific Region districts and their various outreach efforts.
Do you have a member project to highlight? Email Ariel to share.
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New NACD Fiscal Year,
New Membership Dues
The new dues requests went out to districts on October 1; congratulations to Curry County CD (OR) for being the first in the Pacific Region for renewing their membership for FY 2021.
Please continue to remind districts to support NACD, and contact Ariel if you have questions about any of NACD's programs, or if you need any help in communicating the value of NACD.
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UPCOMING NACD DEADLINES AND EVENTS |
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Nov. 2, 2020: Deadline to challenge any of NACD's sunsetting policies
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Nov. 3, 2020: Pacific Region Bi-Monthly Zoom Call - Please send agenda items and any materials to Ariel by Oct. 20.
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Nov. 19, 2020: NACD's Monthly Urban Webinar
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Dec. 4, 2021: Deadline to submit proposed by-law amendments
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Dec. 31, 2021: Deadline to submit resolutions
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Feb. 6-10, 2021: NACD Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (tentative)
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July 24-27, 2021: NACD Summer Meeting, Chicago, IL
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Ongoing: National Conservation Foundation Fundraising Campaign
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Ongoing: Opportunity to support district grants by donating to Friends of NACD
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RECENT PACIFIC SUCCESS STORIES |
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Recent posts, news and information about successful district projects and regional activities. |
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Please send any resources, job posts, events, blogs, news to share, questions, comments, etc. to Ariel Rivers, ariel-rivers@nacdnet.org.
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