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Kalven Trice 1 2 Table of Contents Welcome to Kansas City, Missouri . 4 – 11 Conference Agenda . 12 –17 Conference Workshop Schedule . 18 –19 Biographies . .20 – 38 Conference Note Pages . .39 – 41 Networking Notes . .42 – 45 Kansas City Marriott Hotel Floor Plan Map . 46– 47 Did you know... Missouri’s State Motto is... Salus Popili Suprema Lex Esto, signifying “Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law,” was adopted in 1822. 33 Welcome to Missouri! Welcome to Kansas City, Missouri and the 2010 Joint Employee Organizations and Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPM) Training Conference!! We extend a warm welcome to members of the National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees, Asian Pacifi c Islanders Organization, National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees, Special Emphasis Program Managers, and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employees, partners, and guests. Thank you for sharing in this historic training conference. This is the fi rst time three employee organizations are sponsoring a training conference. We are excited about what you will experience this week. The three employee organizations and the Civil Rights Division have worked hard to plan a quality conference. We have no doubt that we will exceed your expectations. There are so many individuals that we need to express our thanks. First, a special thanks to the planning committees that have worked tirelessly to make sure that the I’s are doted and the T’s are crossed. It was a monumental task to organize this conference. Secondly, we would like to thank Chief Dave White for his support in allowing Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employees to attend this important Training Conference. We also want to express our thanks to the three host State Conservationists: Eric Banks, Kansas; J.R. Flores, Missouri; and Mike Sullivan, Arkansas. These individuals and many others have been the keys to our success in planning this 2010 Joint Employee Organization and SEPM Training Conference. The Employee Organizations have existed for over 15 years. They were formed to support NRCS, to assist with recruitment, retention, diversifi cation, leadership development, and to provide networking and training opportunities for its members. Training Conferences sponsored by the Employee Organizations allow us to fulfi ll our mission and goals and at the same time provide valuable assistance to NRCS. Overall, the Employee Organizations have been very successful in carrying out their missions and goals. Employees are profi cient in their jobs, aware of future needs of the agency, and in many cases have been motivated to seek promotions and move laterally because of the Employee Organizations. We believe that there is a positive correlation between managers that have improved underrepresentation in their organizations and those that are members of the Employee Organizations and/or attended the Employee Organizations’ Training Conferences. There is much work has to be done to improve recruitment, retention, and address underrepresentation in NRCS and the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The theme for this conference “Partners Retooling for the Future to Accomplish Unity and Diversity” embodies what is needed at all levels of NRCS and the Department. We are confi dent we will see a change with the continued partnership between the employee organizations and NRCS leadership. It will take all of us to be successful. We encourage you to open your mind to what will be shared with you this week. Please share what you learn and experience and put at least one thing into practice. Thank you for attending the conference. Peter Bautista Bautis Kalven Trice LuisLuis HernandezHernand President President President Asian Pacifi c Islander National Organization of National Organization of Organization Professional Black NRCS Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees Employees 4 Welcome to Missouri! J.R. Flores State Conservationist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Missouri On behalf of all of the Natural Resources Conservation Service employees in Missouri, I welcome you to the Show-Me State! I hope that during your stay in Kansas City, you will have an opportunity to experience some of the great attractions this city has to off er. At the very least, sample some of the local barbecue, which is among the best in the nation. I know that it’s not possible, but I also wish that you could see other parts of this great state. It truly is beautiful, and it is very diverse in its resources. I don’t know of another state that is one-third cropland, one-third grassland and one-third forest land. Missouri also has a delta, and it’s anchored by two great, yet very diff erent cities – Kansas City and St. Louis. Since the theme of this conference is “Partners Retooling for the Future to Accomplish Unity and Diversity,” it is fi tting that your conference is in a state that is rich not only in its resources, but in its people. This is the fi rst time that the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees, the National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees, and the Asian Pacifi c Islander Organization, have held a joint training conference. I am pleased that the three organizations and SEPMs are meeting here because, together, you can assist each other in fi ne tuning and advancing your visions for NRCS. I hope that this conference enhances your skills in not only in identifying new NRCS customers, but in providing the best service to them, and our existing customers, that you possibly can. You are in the Show-Me State, but let’s go show the world that after 75 years as an agency, NRCS is well positioned and prepared to provide its best service ever. JJ.R..R. FFloreslores Missouri State Conservationist Did you know... Kansas City is the largest city in the State of Missouri. Kansas City was founded in 1838 as the “Town of Kansas” at the confl uence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers and was incorporated in its present form in 1850. 5 Welcome to Missouri! Eric B. Banks State Conservationist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Kansas Dear NRCS Employees and Friends: Welcome to the fi rst Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 2010 Joint Professional Employee Organizations (Asian American Pacifi c Islander, Black, and Hispanic) and Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPM) Diversity Training Conference. “Partners Retooling for the Future to Accomplish Unity and Diversity” is the theme. This statement sets an important Civil Rights commitment for our agency and for me as Kansas State Conservationist: to ensure that all of our “employees, prospective employees, customers, and prospective customers are provided with a positive and professional work environment that off ers program delivery services in a fair, equitable, and respectful manner.” For years, NRCS leaders have repeated this commitment at NRCS meetings and at meetings of our partner organizations. NRCS has put a lot of energy into making this Civil Rights commitment a reality. And we will continue to do so in the future, both in terms of programs and the workforce. My desire for you is that you continue your dedication and hard work. Your dedication to self improvement, as evidenced by your attendance at this week’s training conference, is your personal ticket to meeting your individual potential. Your hard work on behalf of customer service and conservation programs is an important part of helping us meet the needs of all producers, including those in underserved segments of the agriculture industry. NRCS is committed to ensuring the Civil Rights of every individual who requests access to the programs administered by the agency. Recognizing that our employees are our greatest asset, it is imperative that we embrace diversity within the agency. NRCS must continue to strive to create and maintain an inclusive work environment where every employee and customer is respected and valued regardless of diff erences. This conference is an investment in you. It has been designed to ensure that every employee is provided the opportunity to network, attend training and breakout sessions, and hear diverse speakers who will help develop and advance you both personally and professionally. My challenge for you at this conference is to be an open, active, and receptive participant. SSincerely,incerely, ERICC B.B BANKSBANKS Kansas State Conservationist Did you know... Origin of the Name Missouri - Missouri was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means “river of the big canoes.” 6 Welcome to Missouri! Mike Sullivan State Conservationist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Arkansas Dear Members, Colleagues, and Guests: Welcome to the 2010 Joint Professional Employee Organizations and Special Emphasis Program Managers Training Conference. “Partners Retooling for the Future to Accomplish Unity and Diversity” is an excellent theme this year as we celebrate 75 years of Helping People Help the Land. Having a well-trained and diverse workforce is essential for us to continue to carry out our mission and address critical natural resource issues into the future. I am excited to be here with you for this event. This fi rst ever joint conference is historic in nature, bringing together the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees, the National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees, the Asian Pacifi c Islander Organization, and the Special Emphasis Program Managers. Your presence at this conference articulates your commitment to enhancing your knowledge and sharing your expertise with your fellow NRCS colleagues from throughout the country. The knowledge and skills learned this week will enhance your ability to provide the best service possible to our diverse conservation partners and customers. Many people helped make this conference possible. In particular, I would like to thank Kalven Trice, President of the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees, Luis Hernandez, President of the National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees, and Peter Bautista, President of the Asian Pacifi c Islander Organization, for their eff orts working together planning this joint conference.
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