Idaho Bulletin 230-6-2

April 12, 2006

SUBJECT:  EOP - Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

TO:  All Employees, NRCS, Idaho

Purpose.  To provide information on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Expiration Date.  September 30, 2006

“Shaping the Future” is the 2006 theme for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is designed to expand opportunities for girls and boys, expose them to what adults in their lives do during the work day, show them the value of their education, and give them an opportunity to share how they envision their future.

Idaho NRCS and the Federal Women’s Program encourage you and any children between the ages of 8 and 15 to participate in this activity for a day during the week of April 24^th.  As a part of the day’s activities, appointments could be set up with several of your coworkers to talk about your jobs and careers.  You and your colleagues can provide hands-on-training to the children on different career choices available with NRCS. 

If you choose to participate in this activity, make sure you contact the child’s school and obtain an excused absence.  Most schools recognize the benefits of this program and will let your child accompany you to work.  To alleviate liability problems, all participants need to have the attached release form signed by their parent/guardian.  If you plan to go to the field, you must have a release form signed by the landowner(s) you visit.  Personal vehicles must be used on these field visits. Please send permission slips to Christa Johnson, Federal Women’s Program Manager, prior to the day of the activity (faxed copies are acceptable).

We would like each child to complete an evaluation form or write a summary of their experience and activities.  Please send evaluations to Christa Johnson at 1551 Baldy Ave, Ste 2 Pocatello, ID 83201.  Pictures are also encouraged.  Participating children will receive a certificate and small token of recognition for the day. 

/s/                                            /s/
RICHARD SIMS                         CHRISTA JOHNSON                        
State Conservationist                 Federal Women's Program Manager 

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