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News & Notes February 2004
Honor Someone Special With a Gift to the PACD Endowment
Fund
Wondering why there is an envelope enclosed with this issue of News
and Notes? The PACD Endowment Committee has enclosed it as an easy way
for you to donate to the Endowment Fund.
The Endowment Fund was established to provide funds for efforts that
"aid and/or promote conservation efforts in Pennsylvania,"
according to the PACD bylaws. Contributions to the Fund are tax deductible,
and are a great way to recognize a birthday, retirement or other special
occasion, or to honor the memory of someone.
Sam Worley, a Franklin County Conservation District Director, was elected
chairman of the Endowment Committee at the October PACD meeting. During
the meeting, Committee members reviewed the Endowment Committee bylaws
and made plans to increase contributions and donor recognition levels.
Donations to the Endowment Fund are placed in an interest-bearing account.
PACD may spend only interest from the Fund each year for activities
approved by the Endowment Fund Committee.
The Committee plans to develop a program to solicit large donations
to help raise the Fund to a million dollars. But, as Worley reminds
everyone, "Gifts of $10, 25, or $50 add up over time and help to
build the Fund, also."
Register Now for the Legislative Conference
Plans are in full swing for the upcoming PACD Legislative Conference
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Harrisburg March 8-10, 2004. Some
of the highlights include:
Monday:
A New Director Orientation which will take place Monday from
1-5pm and continuing 7-9pm. Presented by Joanne Nardone of the PA Department
of Environmental Protection and the Leadership Development Committee,
this session will offer an overview of the roles and responsibilities
of a conservation District Director, as well as an understanding of
the network of organizations that make up the Conservation Partnership.
We are offering free registration for new directors appointed January
1, 2004! The coupon can be printed from the PACD website at http://www.pacd.org/events/leg/default.htm.
Monday morning the Legislative Training will be held. Prepare
for your Capitol Day visits by gaining information on PACD priorities.
Monday afternoon the Issues Forum will be held. Issues will include
a Health Insurance Industry Update with Tom Sauerwine of PCI Insurance
who will also be available at his exhibit all afternoon to answer questions;
Water Resources Planning Update with DEP and members of the regional
and statewide committees; Farm Bill and CSP Update from NRCS; and Environmental
Education and Standards from Dr. Patricia Vathis are just a few of the
topics that will be covered.
Tuesday:
Capitol Day Visits will occur Tuesday morning. Make appointments
to meet with your legislators! The PACD exhibit will be on display at
the capitol and PACD staff will be there to assist you. Visit the new
PACD Headquarters while you're downtown on Tuesday from 9:00 am to 11:00
am. Walking directions to the building will be available at registration.
In the afternoon, the SCC Meeting will be held.
Wednesday:
The Legislative Conference will be concluded Wednesday morning with
the PACD Executive Council meeting.
Visit the PACD website at http://www.pacd.org/events/leg/default.htm
for a registration form and more information on the conference.
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