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 |
