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https://lnkd.in/e6_E82cd We were honored to be included in this video from We The Forest featuring our Minnesota Forest Conservation Coordinator Scott Johnson. In it, he discusses Aspen stand management through an example project site, as a component of our stewardship agreement in the Chippewa National Forest with the USDA Forest Service.

Featured Job Posting – Forest Conservation Director: Piedmont / Coast Plains Region This is a foundational role in an emerging region. Please have a look, or share! https://lnkd.in/eHt5Futw

Congrats again to our newly-elected national board chair Julie Sandstrom! Additionally, RGS & AWS elected two new members to the board of directors in 2024: Nelson Freeman, partner and COO of Checkmate Government Relations of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Rob Unkovic, managing director, senior vice president and financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. RGS & AWS thanks immediate past board chair Brian W. Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for his three years of board leadership. Smith will continue on the executive committee as immediate past chair.

We're currently hiring multiple positions within RGS & AWS. Here are some highlights in the conservation arena. Others have reached closing date but strong candidates may still consider applying. Forest Wildlife Specialist – Virginia Forest Conservation Director- Coastal Plain/Piedmont

In honor of #internationalwomensday we're proud to announce that Julie Sandstrom has been elected as our National Board Chair. Sandstrom is co-owner and chief financial officer of Sandstrom’s, a premier distribution company, a role she’s held since 1992. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, she enjoys the outdoors and has long been passionate about conservation, hunting ruffed grouse and all things bird dogs. Congratulations Julie! You can read the full story below.

We’re still celebrating the largest forest conservation project in #Wisconsin state history — the permanent protection of Pelican River Forest. No one has been closer to the twists and turns of this project than our very own Clint Miller, The Conservation Fund’s central Midwest regional director. Read our latest blog to hear directly from Clint about what it took to make this monumental opportunity a success in his home state: bit.ly/3OlqriG. 📽️ Jay Brittain Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) #ForestConservation #PelicanRiverForest

WE'RE HIRING! Multiple positions are open, spanning from Minnesota to the Carolinas and everything in between. If you're interested in conservation delivery or chapter engagement and want to get on board with a rapidly growing organization – check out our opportunities or share with a friend! Current openings: ✅ Forest Conservation Director- Coastal Plain/Piedmont ✅ Forestry Technician – Michigan ✅ Forest Wildlife Specialist – Minnesota ✅ Regional Engagement Coordinator – Western Great Lakes – (WI, Western UP MI) ✅ Forest Wildlife Specialist – Vermont ✅ Forest Wildlife Specialist – Virginia

If you're looking for a change and think RGS & AWS might be a fit – you're in luck because we're hiring. Today's highlight: Regional Engagement Coordinator – Western Great Lakes (WI & Western U.P. MI) We’re seeking an outstanding individual to increase member engagement. This position will include organizing fundraising banquets and events, along with engagement and education events for local chapters in your region, as well as helping develop and drive policy advocacy. The Regional Engagement Coordinator will empower volunteers to become conservation leaders, working with chapters that engage a larger network across the region for conservation delivery, advocacy and fundraising. Learn more and apply below!

📢 In the midst of the hustle bustle of the holidays you might've missed some BIG news from RGS & AWS headquarters. Katie McKalip has joined RGS & AWS to lead our communications and marketing. She brings more than two decades’ experience working with outdoors groups to grow organizational narratives, effectiveness and brands, having successfully guided numerous influential organizations in the hunting and angling space. Welcome aboard Katie – exciting things ahead!

We're saddened to report the passing of former Executive Director Dr. Samuel Richard Pursglove who faithfully served RGS for 25 years. If you'd like to share a story about Dr. Pursglove we'll be featuring a tribute in an upcoming issue of Covers. Please email them to info@ruffedgrousesociety.org https://lnkd.in/eknSCgdW