<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">SOS Collectors' Call</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">August 18, 2015</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">There were 50 participants on the call.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">National Seed Strategy
– Was released on Monday, August 17<sup>th</sup>. </span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">You can read and
download the Strategy at the following website: </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.blm.gov/seedstrategy">www.blm.gov/seedstrategy</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The section that is
most directly related to Seeds of Success is Action 1.3.4 – “</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Expand collection, conservation,
and assessment of native plant genetic resources for use now and into the
future through Seeds of Success and other complementary efforts.” </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Stay
posted for opportunities to get involved in the implementation of the National
Seed Strategy, a listserve will be established to manage communications with
partners</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
webpage also includes a number of frequently asked questions </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Questions about the
SOS process & paperwork</span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 20.25pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">-<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Clearance forms – All
clearance forms must be routed through the National Coordinating Office (</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:mahaidet@blm.gov">mahaidet@blm.gov</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">), please also be sure to provide ALL
requested in formation, including FedEx code and intended use of material</span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 56.25pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:'Courier New'">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please provide more
than 30 days processing time for Bend to return seed, SOS is not the only
client that uses the Bend Seed Extractory</span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 56.25pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:'Courier New'">o<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Do not rush return
requests unless there is an immanent need for the seed</span></p><p class="" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 20.25pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif">-<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Data sheets – Please
remember the seed collection reference number is the full, unique code for each
collection and should follow the exact format outlined in the Technical
Protocol (ex: UT080-519, WY070-237, CBG-3275). The collector code is your team
code (ex: UT080, WY070, CBG) and the collection number is the sequential number
of collection that team has made for SOS over time. Note, you should note begin
from 1 each year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>Bend Update<br>- They have received almost 600 seed lots for 2015 collection season<br>- Packaging is looking really good – give yourself a pat on the back!<br>- Data forms should be sent with all SOS collections<br>- They won’t be able to process any large seed return requests until after October 1st<br><br>Smithsonian Update <br>- If you have questions, contact Meghann at <a href="mailto:tonerm@si.edu">tonerm@si.edu</a>, 202-633-0904<br>- Vouchers that have been sent in look good<br>- They do NOT need data sheets with voucher specimens<br>- Send unmounted with label<br>- Ship seed in newspaper with cardboard, try to find a box that fits exactly, if not add padding so the specimens aren’t damaged</div><div><br></div><div>If your team is interested in piloting the SOS online data entry portal this fall, please contact Megan.<br><br>Next Call – Tuesday, September 1, 2015<br><br> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p></div><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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