CFC Debuts “Universal Giving Tool”

SAIGE is on the CFC!

SAIGE is very pleased to announce that it is on the Combined Federal Campaign list for 2014-15!

Now there is another way for federal employees to support SAIGE through regular payroll deductions.

Your contributions are needed to help SAIGE continue to build our great programs despite fluctuating agency budgets. As an all-volunteer organization, we work diligently throughout the year so we can offer the best quality training that is needed and desired by government workers.

When you sign up for SAIGE on the CFC, you become part of the SAIGE team making the National Training Program, Veterans’ and Youth Programs, and scholarships possible. You become part of that voice advocating for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the government workforce. When your agency begins the CFC Campaign this fall (Sept. 1 – Dec. 15) be sure to select SAIGE, #26052, and you can make a difference.

The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. Some, but not all regions, will offer e-giving options; check with your local officials.
To find your local campaign go to:
http://www.opm.gov/combined-federal-campaign/find-local-campaigns/locator/

Congratulations to the SAIGE Achievement Award Winners! Pictures added –

The SAIGE Board is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 SAIGE Achievement Awards –
Congratulations to all the recipients for their work in advocating for American Indians and Alaska Natives in their communities.

Awardees were recognized and presented the award by Colorado Front Range Chapter President Carl Etsitty at the Eleventh Annual SAIGE National Training Program in Albuquerque, NM, June 10, 2014.

The following are the categories for the SAIGE Achievement Awards, and the recipient of that Award:

1. Agency: National Park Service   

2. Supervisory: Darla Eastman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife

3. Leadership (General Schedule Grades 11-15): Ranelle Yazzie, Federal Aviation Administration

4. Leadership (GS-1-10): Coralee Mackay, Internal Revenue Service

5. American Indian /Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Committee member:  Daniel Holt, Jr., Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs

BACKGROUND:
Native American employment represents 1.8 percent of the permanent Federal Workforce. The purpose of these awards is to recognize agencies and individuals who, through their personal commitment and professional initiative, have made contributions in recruiting, retaining, and providing career advancement opportunities to American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) employees in the Federal workforce, and who have assisted with the advancement of AI/AN professionals..

Authorization from OPM for SAIGE 2014 NTP!

Greetings!
Here are the documents from the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, Katherine Archuleta, acknowledging that the 2014 SAIGE National Training Program meets the requirements to qualify as an authorized training activity for federal employees. Please utilize these documents when justifying your request to attend the SAIGE 11th Annual National Training Program in June.  Director Archuleta has agreed to come and speak at our Training Program this year. Draft agenda will be posted soon.

Early registration ends April 15!

Click on the links below to download the documents in PDF format.

OPM Letter SAIGE 2014                      

OPM CHCO Memo 4-1-14           

Press Release for National Training Program

Please share this SAIGE Press release with your contacts.Thank you for supporting SAIGE! Click on the link below to download the PDF Document.

SAIGE_PressRelease_3_13_2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                

Washington, DC, March 13, 2014

Contacts: SAIGE Chair, Susan Johnson, sjohnson08@fs.fed.us
SAIGE Vice-Chair, Fredericka Joseph, 410.802.2190 or freddiejoseph51@yahoo.com

SAIGE 11^th Annual National Training Program—Albuquerque, NM

The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) will hold its 11^th annual National Training Program, Native Pride and Spirit: Yesterday, Today and Forever, at the Isleta Pueblo’s Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 9-13, 2014. The training provides forums on the most current issues, opportunities, and challenges facing American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) government employees, the AI/AN tribes and the people we serve. The plenary sessions offer acclaimed and dynamic presenters and the developmental workshops are presented by knowledgeable speakers. Workshops are designed in these areas: Federal Indian Law, Leadership and Professional Development, and Indian Country. Networking opportunities with tribal and governmental leadership abound over the course of the Training Program.

SAIGE hosts an all-expense paid Youth Program designed to develop AI/AN college students into the next generation of leaders and introduce them to prosperous and fulfilling career paths in Government.  Recruiters from private and public sectors will have the opportunity to participate as exhibitors, meet the students, and promote career opportunities within their agencies and organizations. Youth Program scholarships are limited, so students are encouraged to apply soon. Applications may be found on the SAIGE website at www.saige.org under Youth Track News.

SAIGE proudly supports its Veterans Program developed for and by veterans that offers training specific to the needs of AI/AN veterans by highlighting available federal benefits and providing attending veterans exposure to varied employment options. The Veterans’ Program facilitates collaboration and partnership opportunities among veterans, agencies that serve them and veterans’ organizations. The Veterans’ Program is open to all SAIGE registrants and is free to local area veterans.

The SAIGE National Training Program early registration fee is $600 online by April 15; $650 to pre-register online by May 27; $700 for on-site registration.

Invest in yourself and your organization! To learn more about all these opportunities and to register online visit us at www.saige.org. Online registration is now available at: http://www.etouches.com/saige2014
Exhibitors may contact Exhibit Coordinator Duane Matt directly at dmatt@osmre.gov or at 303-293-5072 for more information.

The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization representing American Indian and Alaska Native Federal, Tribal, State and local government employees. SAIGE was formed to promote their recruitment, retention, equal treatment and advancement within the government and to assist government agencies in honoring the unique Federal-Tribal relationship.

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