Idaho Bulletin 230-5-4

May 3, 2005

SUBJECT:  EOP - "The Chinese Legacy in Idaho"

TO:  All Employees, NRCS, Idaho

Purpose.  National Asian American/Pacific Islander Month Meeting

Expiration Date.  September 30, 2005

May is National Asian American/Pacific Islander (AA/PI) Heritage Month, and the 2005 theme is “Bridging the Gap Between our Differences: Promote Diversity.”   Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the contributions that AA/PI’s have made to the American society and to the rest of the world.  

At the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) we believe that our effectiveness is a direct result of our trained and diverse work force.  As we continue to increase our awareness of cultural and gender differences, the understanding and appreciation of diversity will provide a spirit of unification to achieve a common goal – more conservation on the land.

In recognition of AA/PI Heritage Month there will be a program held on May 12 and 26, 2005.  The guest speaker is Susie Osgood.  Susie Osgood is the Forest Archaeologist from the Boise National Forest (BNF).  Her presentation is titled "The Chinese Legacy in Idaho”.  Susie organizes and administers the Passport in Time (PIT) program on the BNF.  They have an active archaeological dig at an old Chinese mining camp.  This program will show the impact Chinese people had on Idaho’s history, and tie into the NRCS cultural resource program.  The program will start May 12, at 9:00 am at the Research and Extension Office located at 16952 S. 10th Ave., Caldwell, ID.  The program will be repeated that afternoon at 1:30 pm in the Agriculture Research Office, 3793 N. 3600 E., Kimberley, ID.  Then, on May 26, Susie will present her program at 1:00 pm at the NRCS State Office, Boise, ID in the NRCS conference room.

Please take the time to participate in this NRCS program.  Supervisory approval should be received prior to attendance.

/s/                                           
RICHARD SIMS                        
State Conservationist                 

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