<div dir="ltr"><div>Thanks to the folks who called in for the November Collectors' Call on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014.</div><div><br></div><div>Please continue to send all seed (to Bend), data (to SOS, Bend), photos (to SOS), clearance forms (to SOS) and vouchers/labels/transmittal notices (to Smithsonian and others).</div><div><br></div><div><b>Please send all data and photos by Dec. 15.</b> If you cannot meet this deadline, please let me know.</div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b>Bend Seed Extractory Holiday Schedule - </b>Please do not send any shipments the week of November 24<sup>th</sup>-28<sup>th</sup>, and between December 22<sup>nd</sup>-January 2<sup>nd</sup> as there is no guarantee that they will reach us in a timely manner. We will be here intermittently during that time to answer phone calls and emails. This is especially important for those shipping fleshy fruits.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b>Smithsonian Update</b> - Meghann Toner will be the primary contact for all SOS collections (<a href="mailto:tonerm@si.edu" target="_blank">tonerm@si.edu</a>). Please be sure to include appropriate paperwork (transmittal notice, labels). Vouchers should be unmounted and data sheets do not need to be sent.<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b>SOS Training: Seed Collection for Conservation and Restoration Course</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">The Seeds of Success course, Seed Collection for Conservation & Restoration (1730-06) is open for registration in DOI Learn. The course will be offered May 12-14, 2015, with an optional field trip offered on May 15, in Folsom, CA. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Lori Young, Training Coordinator, BLM National Training Center, 602-906-5640<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">, <a href="mailto:lyoung@blm.gov" target="_blank"><span class="" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">lyoung@blm.gov</span></a>.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>National Native Seed Conference </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">April 14-16; Santa Fe, NM</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please send me any ideas you may have for an SOS session or panel. We have discussed engaging Bend, ARS and other partners to discuss challenges and lessons learned.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">The next call is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2014. Look for either a reminder or cancellation notice for this call.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">As usual, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Cheers,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Megan</p></div><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Megan Haidet<div>Seeds of Success<br><div>National Collection Curator</div><div>Seeds of Success</div><div>202-912-7233</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.blm.gov/sos" target="_blank">www.blm.gov/sos</a></div></div></div></div></div>
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