2009 Technical Conference
By Charles Pannebaker
The Colorado Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society held its annual technical conference and business meeting November 16, 2009, at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado. The conference theme was “Creating Profitable Cropping Systems – Post CRP”. An excellent group of speakers informed the 44 attendees on the best way to convert CRP back to crop production while protecting the resource base. Most of the eastern plains counties of Colorado have 25 to 30% of their cropland enrolled in CRP, and a significant portion of the current CRP acres are scheduled to end in the next few years. Land use planners need guidance on how to return the land back to cropland after being in CRP for the last twenty years. This year’s technical conference provided that knowledge. I would personally like to thank Wendell Hassell, Dr. Ronald Follett, Dr. Allen Schlegel, Dr. David Nielsen, Eric Blinka, Jeffery Tranel and Seth Gallagher for being presenters.
Colorado Chapter Recognizes Volunteers with Commendation Awards at Annual Meeting
On November 16, 2009, following the Technical Conference, the Colorado Chapter SWCS held its annual business meeting. There were several Colorado SWCS members in attendance. Past President Ardell Halvorson went over chapter activities for 2009 and held a follow up discussion to the Technical Conference. Charlie Pannebaker gave the Northern Plains Regional Director’s Report on be half of Mary Miller who was unable to attend. It was reported that the Colorado Chapter of SWCS has 121 active members. New officers were announced and welcomed, and then President Ardell and Awards Chair Beth Fortman gave out Colorado Chapter awards for 2009. The following is a list of awards given to Colorado Chapter members by Past President Ardell Halvorson. Missing from photos are: Kristi Gay - membership/web, and Sammie Molinaro - Science Fair committee
COMMENDATION AWARDS
RENEE KOCH
In recognition of your outstanding service to the Colorado Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society as Secretary/Treasurer during 2009.
SAMMIE MOLINARO
In recognition of your continued outstanding service to the Colorado Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society as Science Fair Chairperson and dedication in obtaining Science Fair Judges and managing the Awards in 2009.
BETH FORTMAN
In recognition of your superior service to the Colorado Chapter of theSoil and Water Conservation Society as Awards and Scholarship Committee Chairperson in 2009, your continued dedicated service to the Chapter as East Slope Director, and your assistance at the Northern Plains Technical Conference in Rapid City, SD.
SHERRI BRANDT
In recognition of your outstanding service in producing two excellent quality Newsletters in 2009 for the Colorado Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society.
KRISTI GAY
In recognition of your continued, dedicated and diligent service to the Colorado Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society as Webmaster and Membership Committee Chairperson during 2009.
DAWN JACKSON
In recognition of your continued, dedicated and diligent service to the Colorado Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society as Director at Large and for your assistance as Finance Chair at the Northern Plains Technical Conference held in Rapid City, SD.
CINDY CRIST
In recognition of your dedicated and diligent service to the Colorado Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society as West Slope Director, and for your assistance at the Northern Plains Technical Conference held in Rapid City, SD.
PRESIDENT’S CITATION
JOHN SCOTT
In recognition for your leadership activities and efforts in organizing the August 14th, 2009 joint Technical Summer Tour with the Society of Range Management, Gunnison Conservation District, and Colorado Chapter of SWCS in the Gunnison Basin.
CHARLES PANNEBAKER
In recognition of your leadership efforts in organizing the Technical Conference “Creating Profitable Cropping Systems – Post CRP” for the Colorado Chapter SWCS that was held at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, CO on November 16, 2009.
JORGE DELGADO
Delgado was recognized for his service to the executive council for three years as President Elect, President, and Past President.
