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Idaho's Civil Rights Program


And Justice For All LogoThe Idaho Civil Rights Committee serves as an advisory body to the State Conservationist on employment and program delivery issues related to civil rights members identify emerging areas needing special attention, make recommendations for improvement, and provide feedback on our performance on civil rights issues.

The Committee's mission is not only to act as an advisory board, but to do research and make recommendations concerning civil rights issues and special emphasis programs.

Of course, none of this can be accomplished without every employee's comments, concerns, ideas, or suggestions. Please contact your respective committee representative to provide them with your input and ideas.

The Idaho Civil Rights committee is a standing committee which:

  • Serves as an advisory body to promote and assist in meaningful and effective affirmative actions consistent with the goals and objectives established by management.
  • Provides feedback on performance of the equal opportunity and other civil rights programs, identifies areas of weakness, and makes recommendations for improvement.
  • Makes recommendations to the State Conservationist regarding policies, practices, and procedures as they affect civil rights in Idaho.
     

Civil Rights 2008 January Summary Minutes 
Civil Rights 2008 Business Plan 
Civil Rights 2007 September Summary Minutes 

 

Idaho Civil Rights Committee Members
Name Position Term Phone Office
Frank Gariglio
 		 Divisions 1 & 2 Representative 
Chairperson		 10/1/08 - 9/30/11 (208) 746-9886
ext. 113		 Lewiston Field Office
1630 23rd Ave., Suite 501
Lewiston, ID  83501
Dinah Reaney Divisions 3 & 4 Representative 10/1/07 - 9/30/11 (208) 678-1225
ext. 111		 Burley Field Office
1361 East 16th St.
Burley, ID  83318-2929
Elliot Traher Divisions 5 & 6 Representative 10/1/06 - 9/30/10 (208) 237-4628
ext. 125		 Pocatello Field Office
1551 Baldy Ave., Suite 2
Pocatello, ID  83201-7117
Denis Feichtinger State Office Representative
Recorder		 10/1/05 - 9/30/09 (208) 378-5723 Idaho State Office
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C
Boise, ID  83709
Kurt Cates American Indian Emphasis Program 10/1/07 - 9/30/11 (208) 478-3778 Fort Hall Field Office
Pima Drive, Bldg. 7
P.O. Box 306
Fort Hall, ID  83203
Leah Juarros Asian American/Pacific Islander
Emphasis Program 		11/1/04 - 9/30/08 (208) 888-1890
ext. 114		 Meridian Field Office
132 S.W. 5th Ave.
Meridian, ID  83642
Kim Golden
Chair		 Black Emphasis Program 11/1/04 - 9/30/08 (208) 762-4939
ext. 115		 Coeur d'Alene Field Office
7830 Meadowlark Way, Suite C-1
Coeur d'Alene, ID  83815
Chris Bergmann
Vice-Chair		 Disability Emphasis Program 10/1/05 - 9/30/09 (208) 685-6924 Idaho State Office
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C
Boise, ID  83709
Dee Carlson Federal Women Program 10/1/06 - 9/30/10 (208) 685-6985 Idaho State Office
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C
Boise, ID  83709
Ryan Clayton Hispanic Emphasis Program 11/1/07 - 9/30/11 (208) 237-4628
ext. 110		 Pocatello Area Office
1551 Baldy Ave., Suite 2
Pocatello, ID  83201
Jackie Cullen
Secretary		 Veterans Emphasis Program

 		 11/1/06 - 9/30/10 (208) 237-4628
ext. 101		 Pocatello Area Office
1551 Baldy Ave., Suite 2
Pocatello, ID 83201
Sue Ellis Civil Rights Advisor N/A (208) 378-5733 Idaho State Office
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C
Boise, ID  83709
Susan Tharp Civil Rights Liaison N/A (208) 378-5704 Idaho State Office
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C
Boise, ID  83709
Vacant Outreach Coordinator N/A   Idaho State Office
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C
Boise, ID  83709

The following document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Adobe Acrobat DocumentCivil Rights Policy Statement (295 KB) 
Adobe Acrobat DocumentHow to be Outstanding (122 KB) 
Adobe Acrobat DocumentSuggested Activities to Promote Civil Rights Awareness (52 KB)  
 Adobe Acrobat DocumentNon-Discrimination Provisions of USDA Policy (85 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentIdaho NRCS State Outreach Plan 2007 (31 KB) 
Idaho Farm Operator Maps 


Scholarship Related Link: 

See the National scholarship page for scholarships for minorities.

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The National Civil Rights Committee (NCRC) serves as an advisory body to the Chief on employment and program delivery issues.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.  (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Last Modified: 04/29/2008