The Federation Report
March 13, 2015
In This Issue
Legislative Report
 
The following bills are threats to conservation:
 

OAKs Missouri

Outdoor Summit

March 19-20, 2015

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Join CFM at our Missouri Outdoor Summit to learn new ways for your community to promote the outdoors. 

 

Check the website for an updated agenda, including all of our speakers. There will be four speakers for each concurrent session. The sessions include: Be Outdoors (Mental Health and Well-Being), Play Outdoors (Recreation and Physical Health), Learn Outdoors (The Outdoors as a Learning Laboratory) and Care for the Outdoors (Stewardship Opportunities).

 

Interact during the Missouri Outdoor Summit with the Twitter hashtag  #MoOutdoorSummit. Post questions, thoughts and photos throughout the two days. Tweet back to others using the hashtag, and participate in online conversations. 

 

Registration closes Monday evening, so register today. There will be no on-site registration.
Professional Outdoor Media Association 
10th Anniversary Business Conference
March 18-21, 2015
 
 
POMA's conference has become the must-attend event of the year for
outdoor communicators and industry professionals.

 

The conference is focused on helping attendees enhance

skills, grow business, and generate content.

 
Trout Fest
June 6-7, 2015
Join CFM at Bennett Springs State Park during free fishing weekend (June 6 and 7) to catch some fish while celebrating conservation in Missouri. 

Trout Fest is going to be all about family fun centered around fishing.
 
We hope to see you at Bennett Springs for Trout Fest this June.
From Our Blog:
 
Getting Outside with Technology: Geocaching
Guest blog post by Shannon H. White from the 4-H Summers@Mizzou GeoTech Summer camp. White will be speaking during CFM's Missouri Outdoor Summit next week in the 'Play Outdoors' session.  Ever dream of going on a current day treasure hunt? Following a map and searching for the hidden treasure? You, your family and your friends can do just that, no matter where you are by going geocaching. Geocaching...
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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. 

 

Live Auction Sneak Peek

 


Elite Light Craft, Hancrafted Kayaks is donating a 10' Cedar Stripped Canoe.

 

 

(1) 36x48 (or smaller) Hunting or Fishing Trophy Portrait (can be exchanged for a family portrait or athlete) portrait.

(1) 36x48 Wildlife Art Painting. You select your favorite animal or fish and we will create an original piece of wildlife art for you in either a realist or modern abstract style.

 

Donated by: A.J. Wood ~ www.huntfishpaint.com/ 

 

 

30" Weston Vertical Propane Smoker (Black Powder-Coated) comes with porcelain water bowl, smoking box, and three chrome-plated cooking racks. This model also features door clamps to keep the cabinet sealed extra tightly. Donated by: Weston Products ~ www.westonproducts.com 

 

 

TEK 2.0 Tracking System - Donated by: SportDOG Brand ~ www.sportdog.com 

 

In terms of range, accuracy and reliability, the TEK 2.0 Tracking System surpasses every other system on the market. Preloaded 1:100,000 full-color topo maps keep you on course while the system provides feedback on your dog's location. 
Explore the Outdoors
May 9, 2015

 

Kansas City is the first stop of 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!

 

The cost for individuals to attend includes a one-year membership to CFM. Spouses and children have a discounted family rate. Children ages six and under attend for free.

 

There are sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Sponsors receive ten tickets and an Iron Business Alliance Membership with their purchase.
New Interactive Advocacy Portal
Has Been Launched

The Conservation Federation of Missouri has launched a new Interactive Advocacy Portal. 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 allows Missourians to have a greater voice in these policy issues that affect conservation and our precious natural resources.By working together, our voices will be heard by decision makers before they act on your behalf.

 

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