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2009 Annual Training Conference

Together, Helping People Help the Land
Juntos, Ayudando a las Personas a Cuidar la Tierra

Philadelphia, PA
August 3-7, 2009

Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

2009 Conference Banner
Ron Alvarado, Moderator
Presentation of Colors

Luis Hernandez, NOPHNRCSE President

Ginger Murphy, Associate Chief, NRCS

Febe Ortiz, Management Analyst, Washington, DC, "USDA Hispanic Employment Plan"

Dr. Steve Running, Co-Recipient Nobel Peace Prize, "Accelerating Impacts of the Changing Climate on Our Natural Landscapes"
NRCS Leadership Update
Jacqueline Padron, National Hispanic Emphasis Program Manager
Ernest S. Wuustig (second from the right), 2009 Farmer of the Year
Humberto Hernandez, former NOPHNRCSE President, delivered the keynote address at the Awards Luncheon.
Kris Graham-Chavez (left) received the NOPHNRCSE Outstanding Member Award.
Rafael Vega (left) received the Excellence in Hispanic Community Outreach Award.
Carmen Ortiz (left) received the NOPHNRCSE Amiga Award.

Student receives a $1000 Scholarship Award.

Joseph Rodriguez (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Alejandra Martinez (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Terri Lynn Johnston (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Aaron Smythe (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Juan C. Hernandez, State Conservationist, Maine
Representatives from California
JR Flores, State Conservationist, North Dakota
Representatives from Texas and West Virginia
Speed Mentoring Session
Garry Lee (right), State Conservationist in Michigan, participated in the speed mentoring session.
Sylvia Gillen (left), State Conservationist in Utah, participated in the speed mentoring session.
Larry Yamamoto, State Conservationist in Hawaii, participated in the speed mentoring session.
Speed Mentoring Session
Ron Hall (left), State Conservationist in Delaware, participated in Speed Mentoring session.
Ed Burton, State Conservationist in California
Ted Lucero (right), representing Colorado NRCS, participated in the Speed Mentoring session.
Kevin Wickey (left), State Conservationist in West Virginia, mentors a new NRCS employee.
Ron Hilliard (center), State Conservationist in Oklahoma, participated in Speed Mentoring session.
Leonard Jordan (left), Regional Assistant Chief, East, mentors employees during the Speed Mentoring session.
Delaware Tour: University of Delaware Farm
Delaware Tour: University of Delaware Farm
Pennsylvania Tour: a visit to the Bog Turtle – Natural Lands Trust.
Pennsylvania Tour: Dr. Bernard Sweeney Director of the Stroud Water Research Center.
Pennsylvania Tour: a visit to Daniel Beltran's mushroom farm to learn how he uses EQIP funds to manage air and water quality issues.
Pennsylvania Tour: a visit to Daniel Beltran's mushroom farm to learn how he uses EQIP funds to manage air and water quality issues.
New Jersey Tour: at the Historic Batsto Visitor center.
New Jersey Tour: we visited the Atlantic Blueberry Company facility.
New Jersey Tour: a visit to the Russo farm stand.
New Jersey Tour: we visited the Atlantic Blueberry Company facility.
Dr. Sherry Yellin spoke about "Leadership and the Brain".
Bernadine Karunaratne, Gallup - "Managing and Leading: A Strength-Based Application"
Dr. Frank Clearfield presented the results of the NOPHNRCSE Career Development Survey.
Kalven Trice, President NOPBNRCSCE, spoke about the 2010 Joint Employee Organizations Training Conference.
Consuelo Castillo, Banquet Keynote Speaker, offered inspiring words.
NOPHNRCSE members share a happy moment during the banquet.
NOPHNRCSE members share a happy moment during the banquet.
Members of the NOPHNRCSE National Council at the main table during the banquet.
The 2010 Training Conference will be a Joint conference with NOPHNRCSE, the Asian/Pacific Islander Organization (APIO), the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees (NOPBNRCSE) and the Special Emphasis Program Managers. It will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, the week of March 15-19, 2010.
The 2010 Training Conference will be a Joint conference with NOPHNRCSE, the Asian/Pacific Islander Organization (APIO), the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees (NOPBNRCSE) and the Special Emphasis Program Managers. It will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, the week of March 15-19, 2010.
2011 NOPHNRCSE Training Conference Proposal Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
San Antonio, Texas
Salvador Salinas and Bertha Venegas presented the Texas proposal.
And the winner is San Antonio: Back to where it began!
Tony Resendez and Heydsha Cordero (photo not available) Technical Papers and Posters
Amanda Hasemeier, Chair Planning Committee
Betsy Clarke, Local Arrangements
From left to right: Russell Castro, Maria Hrebik, Lori Valadez, Erika Alverio (not pictured),  Communications
Cristina Clark-Cuadrado, Local Arrangements
From left to right: Edwin Muñiz, Noel Soto, Tim Garrahan, Conservation Tours
Emily Bonilla, Student Participation
Heather Medina, Auction/Scholarship Night
Irma Hernandez, Co-Chair Conference Planning Committee
Lori Valadez, Communictions Committee
Luis Gamboa and Tanya Riehl Equipment & Technology
Marina Barajas (left) & Arturo Carvajal, Awards
Mike Castillo, Nominations
Kris Graham-Chavez and Milton Cortes (photo not available), Moderators
Noel Soto, Conservation Tours
Edwin Almodovar and Febe Ortiz, Program
Ronnie Skala (left) and Ted Lucero, Exhibits
Rosa Reyes, Registration

Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

2009 Conference Banner
Ron Alvarado, Moderator
Presentation of Colors

Luis Hernandez, NOPHNRCSE President

Ginger Murphy, Associate Chief, NRCS

Febe Ortiz, Management Analyst, Washington, DC, "USDA Hispanic Employment Plan"

Dr. Steve Running, Co-Recipient Nobel Peace Prize, "Accelerating Impacts of the Changing Climate on Our Natural Landscapes"
NRCS Leadership Update
Jacqueline Padron, National Hispanic Emphasis Program Manager
Ernest S. Wuustig (second from the right), 2009 Farmer of the Year
Humberto Hernandez, former NOPHNRCSE President, delivered the keynote address at the Awards Luncheon.
Kris Graham-Chavez (left) received the NOPHNRCSE Outstanding Member Award.
Rafael Vega (left) received the Excellence in Hispanic Community Outreach Award.
Carmen Ortiz (left) received the NOPHNRCSE Amiga Award.

Student receives a $1000 Scholarship Award.

Joseph Rodriguez (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Alejandra Martinez (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Terri Lynn Johnston (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Aaron Smythe (center) received a $1000 Scholarship Award.
Juan C. Hernandez, State Conservationist, Maine
Representatives from California
JR Flores, State Conservationist, North Dakota
Representatives from Texas and West Virginia
Speed Mentoring Session
Garry Lee (right), State Conservationist in Michigan, participated in the speed mentoring session.
Sylvia Gillen (left), State Conservationist in Utah, participated in the speed mentoring session.
Larry Yamamoto, State Conservationist in Hawaii, participated in the speed mentoring session.
Speed Mentoring Session
Ron Hall (left), State Conservationist in Delaware, participated in Speed Mentoring session.
Ed Burton, State Conservationist in California
Ted Lucero (right), representing Colorado NRCS, participated in the Speed Mentoring session.
Kevin Wickey (left), State Conservationist in West Virginia, mentors a new NRCS employee.
Ron Hilliard (center), State Conservationist in Oklahoma, participated in Speed Mentoring session.
Leonard Jordan (left), Regional Assistant Chief, East, mentors employees during the Speed Mentoring session.
Delaware Tour: University of Delaware Farm
Delaware Tour: University of Delaware Farm
Pennsylvania Tour: a visit to the Bog Turtle – Natural Lands Trust.
Pennsylvania Tour: Dr. Bernard Sweeney Director of the Stroud Water Research Center.
Pennsylvania Tour: a visit to Daniel Beltran's mushroom farm to learn how he uses EQIP funds to manage air and water quality issues.
Pennsylvania Tour: a visit to Daniel Beltran's mushroom farm to learn how he uses EQIP funds to manage air and water quality issues.
New Jersey Tour: at the Historic Batsto Visitor center.
New Jersey Tour: we visited the Atlantic Blueberry Company facility.
New Jersey Tour: a visit to the Russo farm stand.
New Jersey Tour: we visited the Atlantic Blueberry Company facility.
Dr. Sherry Yellin spoke about "Leadership and the Brain".
Bernadine Karunaratne, Gallup - "Managing and Leading: A Strength-Based Application"
Dr. Frank Clearfield presented the results of the NOPHNRCSE Career Development Survey.
Kalven Trice, President NOPBNRCSCE, spoke about the 2010 Joint Employee Organizations Training Conference.
Consuelo Castillo, Banquet Keynote Speaker, offered inspiring words.
NOPHNRCSE members share a happy moment during the banquet.
NOPHNRCSE members share a happy moment during the banquet.
Members of the NOPHNRCSE National Council at the main table during the banquet.
The 2010 Training Conference will be a Joint conference with NOPHNRCSE, the Asian/Pacific Islander Organization (APIO), the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees (NOPBNRCSE) and the Special Emphasis Program Managers. It will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, the week of March 15-19, 2010.
The 2010 Training Conference will be a Joint conference with NOPHNRCSE, the Asian/Pacific Islander Organization (APIO), the National Organization of Professional Black NRCS Employees (NOPBNRCSE) and the Special Emphasis Program Managers. It will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, the week of March 15-19, 2010.
2011 NOPHNRCSE Training Conference Proposal Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
San Antonio, Texas
Salvador Salinas and Bertha Venegas presented the Texas proposal.
And the winner is San Antonio: Back to where it began!
Tony Resendez and Heydsha Cordero (photo not available) Technical Papers and Posters
Amanda Hasemeier, Chair Planning Committee
Betsy Clarke, Local Arrangements
From left to right: Russell Castro, Maria Hrebik, Lori Valadez, Erika Alverio (not pictured),  Communications
Cristina Clark-Cuadrado, Local Arrangements
From left to right: Edwin Muñiz, Noel Soto, Tim Garrahan, Conservation Tours
Emily Bonilla, Student Participation
Heather Medina, Auction/Scholarship Night
Irma Hernandez, Co-Chair Conference Planning Committee
Lori Valadez, Communictions Committee
Luis Gamboa and Tanya Riehl Equipment & Technology
Marina Barajas (left) & Arturo Carvajal, Awards
Mike Castillo, Nominations
Kris Graham-Chavez and Milton Cortes (photo not available), Moderators
Noel Soto, Conservation Tours
Edwin Almodovar and Febe Ortiz, Program
Ronnie Skala (left) and Ted Lucero, Exhibits
Rosa Reyes, Registration
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