Asian Pacific Islander Organization (APIO) Employee Organization MISSION: The Asian Pacific Islander Organization (APIO) was established in May 1998 to provide a forum for employees of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to exchange ideas, network, mentor, train, and add value to the agency by being a linguistic, cultural, and ethnic bridge to our communities and other employee organizations. The APIO will focus attention on the under-representation of API employees and serve in an advisory role to address methods of recruitment, retention, and promotion. In assisting the NRCS to achieve workforce diversity goals, the APIO will help to enhance outreach, as well as promote access and delivery of agency programs to historically communities. Angela L. Biggs President ext. 5 Asian Pacific Islander Organization PO Box 6054 Olympia, WA 98507 Association of Christians Reaching Out in Service and Support (ACROSS) Employee Organization The purpose of ACROSS is to contribute to employee welfare and morale by supporting and strengthening one another in the practice of a living faith in Jesus Christ, devoted to serving our fellow employees and agency constituents. Anne Weiskircher Chair 928-333-6310 PO Box 640 Springerville, AZ 85938 Association for Employee Organization David Plumlee 816-823-1334 PO Box 419205
Black/Minority Employees Organization Employee Organization MISSION: Enhance awareness of and participation by Blacks and other minorities within USDA by promoting equal opportunity and fairness in recruitment, assignment, and promotion; support increased training opportunities; provide and/or assist with the orientation of summer interns and/or new hires; and support career development. BMEO shall operate in all agencies within the USDA. Geraldine Herring President 202-720-1637 US Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250 Blacks in Government, USDA GWC Chapter Employee Organization USDA George Washington Carver Chapter is a leader for employees and promotes excellence in professionalism and employee development. Deborah Duckett President 202-720-9867 P.O. Box 23381 Washington, DC 20026 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees in USDA (DHH USDA) Employee Organization MISSION: To provide advice to the Secretary of Agriculture and Departmental Management on all issues related to the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees within the USDA in their pursuit of career development, civil rights, and privileges as Federal employees. Brianne Burger President 202-618-5525 USDA, NRCS 1400 Independence Ave SW Room 6236-S Washington, DC 20250 Federally Employed (FEW), USDA New Horizons Chapter Employee Organization Private membership organization working as an advocacy group to improve the status of women employed by the federal and DC government. MISSION: The New Horizons Chapter of Federally Employed Women supports the mission and activities of USDA Federal Women’s Program (FWP). FEW is a private, nonprofit organization that works as an advocacy group to improve the status of women employed by the Federal Government. Sederis Fields President 202-690-5571 ; 300 Seventh Street, SW Rm 424 Washington, DC 20024 Patricia Jackman, Vice President 202-205-0989 Forest Service Employee Organization Trini Juarez 707-562-8894 FSHEA
Employees. Promote the recruitment, retention and career development of USDA Veterans. Assist with Veterans Mentoring, Coaching, and assimilation into USDA’s Culture. FOREST SERVICE ORGS 2014 – POC: Patricia Jackman Name of Group Charter Contact Dates FS Recognized WO Liaisons/SEPM African American Strategy Group AASG AASG operating guidelines recognized by USDA Cynthia Hale, WO NFS 202-205-1689 Nicholas Douglas, Exec Advisor 11/ 18/1992 Craig Willis, BEPM 202-401-4463 Association of Christians Reaching Out in Service and Support ACROSS Charter recognized by USDA Anne Weiskircher Region 3 Apache-Sitgreaves NF Springerville, AZ 9/5/1997 (vacant) FS Hispanic Employee Association Charter recognized by USDA Trini Juarez 707-562-8894 1/ 13/1993, modified 4//96 Pedro Nieto, HEPM 202-205-0999 Pathfinders Association of People with Disabilities in Forest Service Charter, Bylaws recognized by USDA Jerry Smith Region 9 Huron Shores Ranger Station Manistee NF 10/ 7/1993 Amended 08/4/94, 05/21/96 Randy Murbach, DEPM 410.696.7321 FS American Indian Council AIC Charter recognized by USDA Groth Campbell 208-557-5770 1/29/1997 Ruth Piotrowski, SEPM 202-205-0601 Pacific American Employee Association APAEA Charter recognized by USDA Elizabeth Berger (Liz) WO, WFARP Eaberger@fs.fed.us 202-205-0967 7/11/2011 Pedro Nieto, SEPM 202-205-0999 Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Charter recognized by USDA William D. Aley 6/ 1994 Pat Jackman, LGBT
Employees USDA GLOBE 301-851-2130 202-205-0989 Federally Employed Women Recognized by USDA New Horizons FEW National Ruth Piotrowski, FWP 202-205-0601 Veterans and Veterans with Disabilities NFFE Forest Service Council, Veteran’s Committee David Chevalier, Chair 801-641-6819 Jerry McGaughran 202-205-9928 Job Corps Alumni Recognized by USDA Michaela Hall, Catherine Whitteker, Kenyatta Woods 202-205-1558 (Need date) Pat Jackman, EO 202-205-0989 National Federation of Federal Employees, NFFE FS Union Chris Berry 703-605-5305 Region 6 ERG Liaison R6 Monica Lindsey, CR 503-808-2536 Nita Wornum request. DR4020-251 5 CFR 251 Code of Federal Regulation that deals with the agency relationship with organizations representing Fed Employees (example ERGs). (b) This part provides a framework for consulting and communicating with non-labor organizations representing Federal employees and with other organizations on matters related to agency operations and personnel management. (c) The purposes of consultation and communication are: the improvement of agency operations, personnel management, and employee effectiveness; the exchange of information (e.g., opinions, and proposals); and the establishment of policies that best serve the public interest in accomplishing the mission of the agency.09/04/14