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October 2004
President’s Message
Inside thisissue:Unsung Hero AwardWinnerMembershipDuesCommitteeChairs
Newsletter of the National Organization of Professional HispanicNatural Resources Conservation Service Employees
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Meet the NationalCouncil, 2004-2005
By Bertha VenegasNOPHNRCSE President
President
Bertha T. Venegasbertha.venegas@tx.usda.gov4100 Piedras Drive EastSuite 253San Antonio, TX 78228210 735-3391210 735-3392
Vice President
Carmen Diazboritex0808@aol.com213 Cedar LaneBurleson, TX 76028Phone: 817 426-4299Fax: 817 426-2334
Executive Vice President
Carlos SuarezCarlos.suarez@ne.usda.gov100 Centennial Mall NorthRoom 152Lincoln, NE 68508
Secretary
Fernando Garzafernando.garza@tx.usda.gov727 East Durango, A-507San Antonio, Texas 78206-1204Phone: 210 472-5527Fax: 210 472-5525
Treasurer
Zaragoza Rodriguez, IIIzaragoza.rodriguez@tx.usda.govPO Box 1006Zapata, Texas 78076Office: 956 765-6911Fax: 956 765-5209It’s been a busy fourmonths for NOPHNRCSE!Since taking office, ourCouncil has selected 10committee chairs andapproved their plans ofaction and budgets. Thecouncil selected the 2005planning team and devel-oped and approved a planof action and budget forthe council. Well on ourway, we look forward to asuccessful year.Be expecting amessage from AstridMartinez, MembershipChair, as we kick off the2005 membership drive.She will be providing aletter of encouragement tojoin NOPHNRCSE. I urgeeveryone to submit yourdues within the timeallotted and recruit a newmember, or two or threeto join us! Mario Moralesis recruiting members tobe a part of the planningteam for our nationalconference in Lafayette,Louisiana. Contact him ifyou want to be a part ofthat team. All the commit-tee chairs are also recruit-ing members for theirrespective teams.I submitted all 2004NOPHNRCSE awardwinners to be consideredfor the UNSUNG HEROAward. I am proud thatAmanda Hasemeier wasone of the recipients ofthe UNSUNG HERO Awardgiven by the department.CONGRATULATIONS!Read all about Amanda inthis newsletter. I alsowant to congratulateGilbert Guerrero on hisselection as the newNational Hispanic Em-ployee Program Manager.I have asked all theRegional Representativesto communicate with ourmembers by providingminutes, financial reportsand any other informa-tion including newslettersand job openings.Feedback is encouraged.Contact your regionalrepresentative if youhave any comments orconcerns.Wishing you and yourfamily a joyous holidayseason. Stay safe andmay you have a prosper-ous New Year!
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