For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Contact:
DeeDee Sigler
, Communications Manager, 317.692.7374


IASWCD STAFF:

Executive Director: Jennifer Boyle, 317.692.7519
Watershed Information Specialist: Elizabeth Trybula, 317.692.7514
Communications Manager: DeeDee Sigler, 317.692.7374

Project Assistant: Jaclyn Casale, 317.692.7325




2008 SWCD Supervisor of the Year Award Launched
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The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) today launches the 2008 SWCD Supervisor of the Year Award. The award will recognize outstanding and exemplary supervisor achievements and leadership in the protection and enhancement of Indiana's soil and water resources.

According to Jim Droege, IASWCD President, any current District supervisor serving on an Indiana Soil and Water Conservation District board, is eligible to be nominated. Nominations can be made by any individual, organization, agency or conservation partner. Individuals will be evaluation and selected on a regional basis. Each region winner will then compete at the state level.

The state winner will be announced at the 2009 Annual Conference for Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts - the Power of Conservation Building a Sustainable Future.

The deadline to submit nominations to the IASWCD is Friday, September 12, 2008, to Jaclyn Casale, jaclyn-casale@iaswcd.org.

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INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

OFFICERS:

President: Jim Droege, Posey Co.
Vice President: Paula Baldwin, Marion Co.
Secretary: Ray McCormick: Knox Co.
Treasurer: Jeff Meinders, Ripley Co.

REGION DIRECTORS:

Board Roster / Region Map
North-Northwest: Larry Strole, Newton Co.
South-Northwest: Kenny Cain, Montgomery Co.
North-Northeast:
Tom Crowe, Allen Co.
South-Northeast: Bobby Hettmansperger, Wabash Co.
North-Southwest: Bob Weaver, Johnson Co.
South-Southwest: Ray Chattin, Knox Co.
North-Southeast: Brad Dawson, Dearborn Co.
South-Southeast: Brad Ponsler, Jennings Co.