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Iowa SAF News

Seeking 2024 Diversity Scholars and Mentors

Posted on 12/15/2023
Apply now to be a 2024 Student Diversity Scholar or Mentor. Includes a full scholarship to Convention for scholars, professional development opportunities, and more. Application due February 15, 2024.

Seeking: Mentors for SAF Student Diversity Scholars

Posted on 4/29/2022
We need mentors like you! To support the 2022 cohort of SAF Student Diversity Scholars, SAF is seeking mentors committed to creating a more welcoming, inclusive, and diverse profession.

Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation's Forests, Communities, and Local Economies

Posted on 4/29/2022
On Earth Day, President Biden signed the “Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies.”

SAF is Hiring: Help Us Find the Best Candidates

Posted on 3/29/2022
As announced in October 2021, SAF is investing in new positions to balance the talents of our current staff and position SAF to better serve our members and the profession.

Announcements

  • Please see the attached flyer about an open WMI Forester position: Forestry Specialist located in Fairfield, Iowa.

  • From Chair Curzon:
    Hello, everyone!

    The fall meeting for Iowa SAF will be held November 13-14. Registration will open at 10 am on Wednesday, November 13th at the Loess Hills Visitor Center in Pisgah, IA. The meeting will conclude on Thursday at noon. The attached draft agenda has more information, including two options for lodging.

    Registration is $60 for current Iowa SAF members, $25 for students, and $85 for non-members. Registration includes lunch and dinner on November 13th. Please RSVP to Sabrina Marte ([email protected]) with your name and lodging information by November 11th. Lunch choices will made available shortly. If possible, please mail your registration fee in advance to Gretchen Cline (PO Box 86, Swedesburg, IA 52652). You can also pay in-person at the meeting.

    Take care,
    Miranda