[Path-list] Fwd: Alert to Clubs: USFS Saw Extension and Annual Report on Volunteerism

Mon Oct 18 09:31:09 MDT 2021

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   FYI - Please share with your club board as appropriate.

    ---------- Original Message ----------

    From: Leanna Joyner <ljoyner at appalachiantrail.org>

    To: "trudyephillips at gmail.com" <trudyephillips at gmail.com>, Theresa Duffey <taduffey2054 at comcast.net>, "longportage at comcast.net" <longportage at comcast.net>, Paul Curtin <pmcurtin at hotmail.com>, Joe Roman <jroman at outdoors.org>, "catalano.cosmo at gmail.com" <catalano.cosmo at gmail.com>, bbryant99 <bbryant99 at hotmail.com>, Roger Osorio <ro936562 at gmail.com>

    Cc: Dan Howe <dnlhowe at gmail.com>, SORO Email Distribution List <soro at appalachiantrail.org>, VARO Email Distribution List <varo at appalachiantrail.org>, MARO Email Distribution List <maro at appalachiantrail.org>, NERO Email Distribution List <nero at appalachiantrail.org>

    Date: 10/14/2021 5:25 PM

    Subject: Alert to Clubs: USFS Saw Extension and Annual Report on Volunteerism

    Saw Extension:
     The US Forest Service issued an extension to sawyers that have expired or will expire so that their certifications remain in effect 
    until December 31, 2022.
     ATC, with financial assistance from APPA, has been working to keep pace with saw safety training courses, and our USFS partners continue to assist with course delivery as possible given the continued constraints of COVID-19. Our aim is to reduce the backlog of recertification needs by continuing to coordinate workshops, provided we can do so safely. 

    Volunteer Numbers and Hours are in for Federal Fiscal Year 2021: 
    There are a total of

    3,758

    volunteers reported for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. They collectively contributed

    142,649 hours

    to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, with an estimated value of $4,071,202, according to

    Independent Sector
    . What a tremendous impact! I've attached a summary of the submitted data that captures categories of work, age distribution (when reported), and notable accomplishments. 

    FYI: USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership

    – On October 8, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will establish an Equity Commission and is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture. The notice represents an important step towards implementing President Biden’s commitment to create an Equity Commission and the American Rescue Plan Act provision that directs USDA to “address historical discrimination and disparities in the agriculture sector… [through] one or more equity commissions to address racial equity issues within USDA and its programs.” There's more information found: https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/usda_rd_sa_equity_commission.pdf

    Looking forward to seeing everyone at RPC meetings! 

       Leanna Joyner (she/her) 
       Program Director, Volunteer RelationsAppalachian Trail Conservancy 
       160 Zillicoa St. | Asheville, NC 28801 
       ljoyner at appalachiantrail.org 
       Phone: (828) 357-6541 

         A.T. Volunteers now have a new training webpage! Find a variety of self-paced online training, as well as associated resources for A.T. stewardship. www.appalachiantrail.org/training.    

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