<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi all,<br><br>The next <span>SOS</span> Collectors <span>call</span> is Tuesday, November 5th. These monthly <span>calls</span> are required for all seed collecting teams. Let me know if you need the <span>call</span> in information.</div><div><br></div><div>From the Smithsonian: There has been some issues with teams not following proper label procedures along with other issues:</div><div><ol><li>Not cutting out labels to size</li><li>Not following the label template from the BLM website</li><li>Labels missing</li><li>Transmittal notices missing </li></ol><div>PLEASE refer to the protocol, guide to shipping, and use the online herbarium label template all available on the SOS website (<a href="http://blm.gov/SOS" target="_blank">blm.gov/SOS</a>) and always feel free to contact me with any questions.</div><div><br>From Bend - PLEASE send clearance forms to Leah at the National Office as soon as you determine you will be requesting seed back. The sooner Bend is aware, the faster the seed can be cleaned. <b>PLEASE be clear when shipping NON <span>SOS</span> lots to Bend, label these collections as "NON <span>SOS</span>"</b> not "operational collection". Bend has a separate NON <span>SOS</span> form you can use. <div><br>Draft Agenda:<br><br>Roll <span>call</span><br>Reporting and end of year procedures</div><div>Round Robin/Updates - please come prepared with how your season is going, number of collections made so far, number shipped to Bend, and number you plan to ship soon.<br></div><div><br>If you do not have a 2019 portal log in please contact me.<br><br>Just as a reminder, the <span>calls</span> take place at:<br><br>8 AM Alaska<br>9 AM Pacific<br>10 AM Mountain<br>11 AM Central<br>Noon Eastern<br clear="all"><div><br></div><div>Please contact me if you need the <span>call</span> in number.</div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Below are points from our October call:<br></div><div><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></p><ul><li><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%">Data
entry via the portal is also due by Dec. 15<sup>th</sup></span> <br></b></li><ul><li>PLEASE be sure to fill out the first/top date box. If you collected over multiple dates, you can use the free text range, but PLEASE make sure the first date box is always filled out. This is how the database tags collections by year so when I query 2019 collections they will only show up if the first box is filled out.</li><li>"Collection Number" is JUST a number, NOT your full seed collection reference number. "Seed Collection Reference Number" = "Collector Code - Collection Number" in other words, WO220-5 is your seed collection reference number, WO220 is your collector code and 5 is your collection number.</li><li>Please do not include negative signs in your LAT/LONGS the database has West already defaulted.</li><li>Always be sure to click the MAP button after entering your LAT/LOGS which will generate a google map so you can double check your collection site</li><li>Please be careful when entering associated species, only I can edit this once you submit (including deleting duplicates)</li></ul><li><b>Reporting</b>: Please leave all SOS records in good order, ensuring that
datasheets, photos and other records are saved electronically at your office.
All data forms, photos, and annual reports are due to Leah by Dec. 15,
materials sent in early are always appreciated. If for some reason you cannot
meet that deadline, please let Leah know.</li><li>The SOS annual report template is available on the website. </li><li>Please submit any extra photos of people collecting, or new collection techniques you may have tried. These will be used for reports and new training materials. </li></ul><p></p></div>Thanks,<div>Leah<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font color="#0c343d" style="font-size:12.8px">Leah Prescott</font><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font style="font-size:small" color="#0c343d"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Seeds of Success</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"></font><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#0c343d">National Collection Curator (Contractor)</font></div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#0c343d">202-912-7232</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection" style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Seeds of Success</a><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration</a><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">Plant Conservation Alliance</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>