The Federation Report
January 30, 2015
In This Issue
Legislative Report
 
The following bills are threats to conservation:
 
OAKs Missouri Outdoor Summit
March 19-20
Join CFM at our inaugural Missouri Outdoor Summit to learn advantages that could be beneficial to Missourians. There will be keynote speakers, followed by concurrent sessions highlighting resources and outdoor opportunities and will end with facilitated discussion groups. Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City is hosting the event. It will begin the morning of March 19 and conclude at noon on March 20.
Explore The Outdoors
May 9, 2015
Kansas City is the first stop on CFM's series of regional events in 2015. The event familiarizes Kansas City residents with the outdoor opportunities in their area while they learn more about the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Attendees will enjoy auctions and a banquet in the evening. Everyone is invited!
From Our Blog:
 
Conservation and Agriculture Work Together on Private Land Habitats
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) are working together to improve grasslands, glades, and woodlands on private property. A USDA grant of $1.3 million will be used to improve private lands for both wildlife habitat....
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Kirkham Family CFM Scholarship

The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Kirkham Family CFM Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an upperclassman or graduate student who is currently a member of CFM (or whose family is a member of CFM) and is studying big game at an accredited college or university. This scholarship is intended to support the career development of a wildlife biologist. Applicants must be enrolled at a Missouri college or university.

 

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 27, 2015.

 

Judd Kirkham is a Conservation Federation of Missouri Board Member, Past President and Life Member. 

 

Kirkham Scholarship Application Form
Legislative Action Center

The Conservation Federation of Missouri will have a new Legislative Action Center up and running in the next couple weeks. Once signed up, the system will allow residents to see who their representatives are and send already written emails directly to them with the click of a button.

 

Conservation in Missouri is experiencing attacks like never before. Legislative bills are threatening our successful Department of Conservation by eliminating funding sources and altering conservation authority. This new advocacy portal will allow Missourians to have a greater voice in these policy issues that affect conservation and our precious natural resources. It creates an extremely efficient way for CFM to affect legislation with your help. By working together, our voices will be heard by decision makers before they act on your behalf.

 

Sign up here to receive emails about the new system and be the first to know when it will be up and ready for you to sign in. Our Legislative Action Center is completely free and will be the best way for you to have your voice heard at the capital during this vitally important time for conservation in Missouri.


CFM Media Event

CFM hosted a very successful media camp this week at Lilleys' Landing Resort in Branson.  Attendees to the event included 16 of Missouri's most prevalent outdoor communicators. We must thank our sponsors. Without their support, this important event would not have been possible. Sponsors include:

  • Lilleys' Landing Resort
  • Bass Pro Shops
  • Branson CVB
  • G3 Boats
  • Missouri Corn Growers Association
  • Rebel Lures
  • Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation
  • Missouri Tourism
  • Camp Chef
  • Quantum
  • Pradco Outdoor Brands

CFM staff worked hard to educate our media friends about the opportunities and challenges facing conservation in Missouri. 
79th Annual Convention
March 20-22

Please make plans to join us March 20-22 at our 79th Annual CFM Convention in Jefferson City at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. We are making preparations for our biggest and best convention ever. 

 

Each year many businesses, affiliates and individuals contribute to our success by underwriting part of our costs for the weekend. We are deeply grateful for this incredible generosity. If you are planning to attend and have any items for our auction please get them to us at your earlier convenience. This will allow us time to plan for their effective use.  

 

So, mark your calendar, and plan to join us as we celebrate conservation at your annual convention.