Volunteers in Natural Resources

9:30 -10:00 AM - Arrive, check-in at registration desk, display viewing, and networking - Science Center lobby area 10:00 - 10:10 AM - Welcome and Introduction of Jeff Vonk, Department of Natural Resources Director - Principal Hall 10:10 - 10:25 AM - Director's Acknowledgments 10:25 - 10:40 AM - 2004 Keepers of the Land Volunteer Program Highlights 10:40 - 10:55 AM - 2004 IOWATER Program Highlights 10:55 - 11:00 AM - Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Jane Seaton 11:00 - 11:30 AM - Keynote Address, "The Value of a Volunteer", Jane Seaton Jane Seaton is the state coordinator for Main Street Iowa working with all communities enrolled in the program. Prior to joining the Iowa Department of Economic Development in 1994, she spent five years as the development coordinator for the Adams Community Economic Development Corporation in Corning, Iowa, facilitating the industrial and commercial (Main Street) development programs. A former small business owner, Ms. Seaton has a strong background in community development with an emphasis in organizational and volunteer development. She has served as a consultant for the National Main Street Center in the states of Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Washington. 11:30 AM - Lunch 12:15 - 12:50 PM - Keepers of the Land Volunteer Awards 12:50 PM - 1:05 PM - IOWATER Volunteer Awards 1:05 PM - 1:20 PM - Project AWARE 2005 DVD Release 1:20 - 1:30 PM - Closing Remarks