|
|
News & Notes January 2006
PACD Hires Government Relations/Policy Specialist
The PACD is pleased to announce that Brenda J. Shambaugh has joined
their staff as a Government Relations/Policy Specialist. Mrs. Shambaugh
brings 25 years of legislative and policy experience to PACD.
"We are thrilled to have Mrs. Shambaugh as part of the PACD team,"
Susan Fox Marquart, PACD Executive Director said. "With her 25-plus-years
of experience and knowledge of the legislative issues, she will be a
true asset to our organization."
"Mrs. Shambaugh is a familiar face on Capitol Hill and well respected
among the Senate and House representatives. Not only do I look forward
to working with Mrs. Shambaugh, I am excited to have the added legislative
clout on The Hill with the addition of the newly created legislative
position."
Brenda Shambaugh "talks shop" with PACD 2nd Vice President
Dr. Irvil Kear (left) and Chief of DEP's Conservation Districts and
Nutrient Management Division Cedric Karper, during a break at the All
Bay Meeting on December 13 in Grantville, PA.
As Government Relations/Policy Specialist, Mrs. Shambaugh will be responsible
for implementing legislative initiatives and generating policy positions
for PACD. She will also oversee several policy programs for the Association.
Brenda will be the PACD liaison at legislative events including House
and Senate Committee hearings and meetings, specifically for the Agriculture
and Environmental Resources Committees. She will also participate in
agency workgroups and stakeholder meetings. Additionally, she will be
coordinating our Capitol Day activities. Brenda is already a board member
of the PA State Council of Farm Organizations.
In addition to legislative activities, Brenda will be coordinating several
PACD programs. One of her initial assignments will be to organize the
new nutrient trading project. As this initiative develops, Brenda will
be working with DEP and other groups to facilitate the development of
the Conservation District role in an effective trading program that
benefits both the farming community and the point source generators.
"I am anxious to begin my new position with the PACD. Over the
years, I've had the opportunity to work side-by-side with PACD on many
issues. I am proud to be part of such a well-respected organization
and look forward to the many challenges that lie ahead," Shambaugh
said.
Nutrient Trading and Growing Greener to be Discussed
at PACD Winter Meeting
Are your district directors and staff aware of the latest developments
in nutrient trading, Growing Greener I and II, the ombudsman program,
riparian forest buffer protection agreements, DCNR partnering opportunities,
and agricultural erosion and sedimentation control compliance? These
issues will be discussed at the PACD Issues Forum Thursday, January
19, 2006. Make sure your district is represented. Staff from DEP, DCNR
and the ombudsman program will be on hand to answer your questions.
In addition to the Issues Forum, the following sessions will be held:
- leadership development tools
- "Outreach for Success"
- new PACD committee meetings
- new directors orientation
- State Conservation Commission meeting
- PACD Executive Council meeting
The PACD Winter Meeting will be held January 18-20, 2006 at the Ramada
Inn, State College, PA. It is not too late to register for the meeting.
Additional information on the Meeting is available on the PACD website,
www.pacd.org.
Page 2>
|
