Congratulations to our 2023-24 ARCSE award winners who were recently recognized at the 50th annual meeting in Myrtle Beach. Barbara Osgood is the recipient of our Community Service Award. Barbara was recognized for her long-term impact on women’s careers in natural resource conservation and her involvement with a not for profit close to her heart.Continue reading “ARCSE Recognizes National Leaders”
Yearly Archives: 2024
ARCSE and NEW Solutions MOU
View the Association of Retired Conservation Service Employees (ARCSE) and National Experienced Workforce (NEW) Solutions MOU
ARCSE 2023-2024 Annual Report
View the 2023 Association of Retired Conservation Service Employees (ARCSE) Annual Report
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
R. Pooh Vongkhamdy Asian American and Pacific Islander Month is celebrated in May. This is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. Pooh Vongkhamdy has served as the Rhode Island State Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources ConservationContinue reading “Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month”
ONE WOMAN’S HISTORY
By Barbara T. Osgood, PhD Women’s History Month, established by Congress is 1981, is a celebration of the contributions that women have made throughout the history of our country toward science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and other fields. It also honors those women who may not have become rich or famous, but whoContinue reading “ONE WOMAN’S HISTORY”
From the President
March 2024: Julie “JMac” Macswain Greetings! On behalf of your ARCSE Board and Advisors, I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in our recent ARCSE survey. This was the first time that ARCSE has ever reached out to the ARCSE membership for input. A special “thank you” goes to Frank Clearfield,Continue reading “From the President”
From the President
Greetings! On behalf of your ARCSE Board and Advisors, I wish you a very Happy New Year! We hope in 2023 that you and your families have been blessed with good health, happiness, and great friendships, and that 2024 continues with many blessings. ARCSE is grateful for the dedication of its members and would likeContinue reading “From the President”
Older Posts by Year
To get to the older Blog posts, please select the year of the posting. https://arcse.org/2024/ https://arcse.org/2023 https://arcse.org/2022/
ARCSE Volunteer and Communications Survey
The Association of Retired Conservation Service Employees (ARCSE) developed a survey of their membership to assess their interest in volunteering to mentor newly hired Natural Resource Conservation Service employees, work as an Earth Team volunteer, and work with the ACES program. Additionally, the survey asked to rate the communications methods ARCSE currently employs to communicateContinue reading “ARCSE Volunteer and Communications Survey”
Cheryl Simmons, SWCS Liaison
Email: cheryl.simmons@usda.gov Back in Person! Back in Action! The August SWCS meeting in Iowa reminded me of a family reunion. It was exciting to attend the retirees’ meeting, with great speakers and informative conference sessions. The long partnership between SWCS and the Retirees is cause for celebration. As the two organizations move forward, it willContinue reading “Cheryl Simmons, SWCS Liaison”
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