The Annual Meeting of ARCSE is taking place in Costa Mesa, California. This year’s conference will take place at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.Monday, August 41:30 PM – 4:00 PM (This meeting will be held both in person and via Zoom) ARCSE Annual Business Meeting1:30 PM – 3:00 PM The annual meeting is open to associationContinue reading “ARCSE Annual Meeting – Aug 4”
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90 Years of Conservation, 90 Years of Heart
As ARCSE members, we remember the days walking fence lines, swapping stories at field offices, and helping landowners care for the land we all love. The 90th anniversary of NRCS bring back proud memories–and deep gratitude for the mission that shaped our careers and continues to inspire new generations. Here’s to the legacy we helpedContinue reading “90 Years of Conservation, 90 Years of Heart”
ARCSE Recognizes National Leaders
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”
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, Arnold King
The pandemic problems will probably continue for the near future. However, we will soon begin planning for a real face-to-face annual board meeting. Our meeting will once again be held concurrently with the annual meeting of the SWCS. The meetings will be held at Denver, CO early next summer. The Colorado folks are active, strongContinue reading “From the President, Arnold King”
National Older Worker Career Center, Now looking for Watershed Program Experience, 20 positions available, $40 to $50 /hour
USDA-NRCS has contracted with the National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC), to expand their offering of Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program to include work with our watershed programs. ACES is a unique opportunity for retirees and older workers to utilize their expertise to help NRCS continue providing technical support for program and project delivery.Continue reading “National Older Worker Career Center, Now looking for Watershed Program Experience, 20 positions available, $40 to $50 /hour”
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