Combined Federal Campaign Season is upon us!
Greetings SAIGE supporters-
You may have noticed that Federal Executive Boards and agencies are starting to send out announcements for events and activities to promote the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). These activities are to introduce federal employees to participating non-profit organizations that they can support, either by setting up a recurring payroll deduction or a single donation during 2016. The opportunity to sign up for CFC donations generally runs from September until December 15.
SAIGE again is on the CFC for the upcoming 2016 donation year, and our number is 26052.
We thank you all for your support, as these funds help us strengthen our organization and bring you the premiere National Training Program that is unique in the Federal sector.
We encourage you to participate in the CFC, whatever charities(s) you support. We hope you will consider SAIGE when making your decision to participate in the 2016 CFC.
The SAIGE Board of Directors 
Carol Jorgensen Scholarship Announced- Deadline Sept. 30!
The Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship for Native College Students
This scholarship provides $1,000 to a full time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in an environmental stewardship discipline, including environmental studies, natural resource management, the natural sciences, public administration, public policy, and related disciplines.
SAIGE established this award to honor the memory and legacy of Carol Jorgensen whose service to her family, community, country, and Mother Earth was an inspiration for all.
Carol was Tlingit from the Yandestake Village in southeast Alaska and was part of the Eagle/Killer Whale Fin House of Klukwan. She served many years in public service, most recently as Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s American Indian Environmental Office. She had a deep connection to our shared Earth and was a passionate advocate for protecting the environment and human health in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
Deadline for application is September 30, 2015.
For more information on eligibility, and instructions on how to apply go here:
2015 Carol Jorgensen Scholarship
Final Agenda for the National Training Program 6/15-6/18
Here is the final agenda for the SAIGE 2015 Annual National Training Program –
please click HERE.
The Veterans Program Agenda can be downloaded HERE.
See you Soon!
SAIGE 2015 Achievement Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to the SAIGE Annual Achievement Awards Winners!
The 2015 awards will be presented at a special reception on June 16 at the National Training Program in Welch, MN, at the Treasure Island Hotel. The Hotel is owned and operated by the Prairie Island Community of Dakota Indians.
- Georgia Madrid, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO – Leadership Award
- Walt Harris, DISA / DITCO , Scott AFB, IL – Honorable Mention, Leadership
- D.J. Lente-Watts, Veterans Affairs, Denver, CO – Achievement Award, General Schedule 11-15
- Millie Titla, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, San Carlos Service Center, Peridot, AZ – Achievement Award, General Schedule 11-15
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service – Agency Award
OPM Memo for Chief Human Capital Officers regarding Training
OPM MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS
| From: | Katherine Archuleta Director |
| Subject: | OPM’s Discontinuation of Issuing Memoranda regarding Whether Conferences Qualify as a Training Activity under 5 CFR 410.404 |
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF DOCUMENT
http://www.chcoc.gov/transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=6762
Draft Agenda, National Training Program as of May 13
To download the new Draft Agenda for the SAIGE 12th Annual
National Training Program,
Click HERE
Talking Leaf Spring 2015 Edition!
The Talking Leaf Spring Edition is now available
Download by clicking the link below:
SAIGE Newsletter- Talking Leaf Spring 2015
Announcing the SAIGE Training Program Attendance Scholarship
2015 SAIGE Training Program Attendance Scholarship
BACKGROUND: Recent OPM statistics show that AI/AN personnel have the lowest average grade level among all Federal employees and fewer Native American employees have college degrees. Through our scholarship program, we can do something positive to improve these statistics and the lives of the Native employees they represent.
PURPOSE: To provide assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) federal employees for attendance to the SAIGE Annual National Training Program. Scholarship will include registration fee, travel and lodging for attendance at the SAIGE National Training Program by a current SAIGE member.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS: Permanent, term, or career seasonal Career Conditional, or Career Federal American Indian and Alaska Native employees who have been members of SAIGE for at least one year. You may not apply if you have received this scholarship previously.
For the National Training Program (NTP) Scholarship, include an Individual Development Plan (IDP) signed by applicant’s supervisor identifying the National Training Program. Also required are:
* Letter of Recommendation (character reference)
* Narrative of extracurricular and community service activities
* Essay – Topic: Describe your educational and workplace advancement goals and how this scholarship will assist you in meeting these goals.
AWARD:
* Applications will be evaluated strictly on the merit and the items listed above that comprise the application package. The merit of the applications will be determined on the basis of how the subject-training course will serve to advance and/or develop the employee’s career in the federal government.
DISBURSEMENT:
For SAIGE NTP scholarship, SAIGE will pay for travel and lodging and provide a registration fee waiver which includes all meals offered at the SAIGE NTP. Arrangements will be made with the recipient prior to the National Training Program.
Please send completed Application packages by April 15, 2015 deadline. to:
SAIGE Colorado Front Range Chapter
c/o Lori Windle
lwindle@saige.org or by fax at 303-293-5058
Download the Application by clicking here.
Application can also be accessed by going to the tab on this website called Member Resources and clicking on Scholarships.
Nominations for 2015 SAIGE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD (MILITARY)
Nominations now being accepted for SAIGE MILITARY MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
The purpose of the SAIGE Meritorious Service Award is to honor military members and civilian men and women employed by Department of Defense (DoD), who have supported the DoD mission, overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes best epitomized the qualities and core values of their respective Military Service or other DoD Component.
All branches of the military have found this to be a unique and meaningful way to recognize deserving individuals in their ranks. Please consider nominating a military member, or DoD civilian employee, for the outstanding work they are doing for American Indians and Alaska Natives in their workplace and our country. Awards will be given out during the National Training Program at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Welch, MN, on June 18, 2015.
NOTE: Deadline is April 10, 2015
DOWNLOAD NOMINATION APPLICATION HERE: NOMINATION APPLICATION
Honor a Colleague: Nominate them for a SAIGE Award
Now is the time for you to recognize a deserving person to receive one of the SAIGE Annual Recognition Awards for 2015. Consider nominating a colleague for the amazing work they are doing for American Indians and Alaska Natives in their workplace. Awards will be given out during the National Training Program at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Welch, MN, on June 16, 2015.
The purpose of these awards is to recognize agencies and individuals (civilian or military), who through their personal commitment and professional initiative have made demonstrable contributions in recruiting, retaining, and providing career advancement opportunities to American Indian and Alaska Native employees in the Federal workforce. Additionally they have assisted with the advancement of American Indian and Alaska Native professionals, role models and future leaders. Deadline is April 10, 2015
Download the Nomination Application: SAIGE Recognition Award Nomination
