Indiana District Employee Association 2010 Fall Conference October 12, 13 & 14, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Bloomington, Indiana

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1 Indiana District Employee Association 2010 Fall Conference October 12, 13 & 14, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Bloomington, Indiana

2 Table of Contents PRE CONFERENCE KICKOFF Information About Oliver Winery... 4 CONFERENCE INFORMATION Conference Agenda... 5 REGISTRATION FORM HOTEL INFORMATION... 4 CONSERVATION CELEBRATION CARNIVAL Carnival Overview BREAKOUT SESSIONS Educational Focused Breakout Sessions... 7 Administrative Focused Breakout Sessions... 6 Technical Focused Breakout Sessions... 8 Speaker Biographies... 9 THE HOSTING REGION North Southwest Region Counties Brown County Clay County Greene County Johnson County Monroe County Morgan County Owen County Parke County Putnam County Sullivan County Vermillion County Vigo County I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 3

3 PRE CONFERENCE KICK OFF OLIVER WINERY Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 7:00 9:00pm Oliver Winery started in the 1960s as a hobby in the basement of Indiana University law professor William Oliver. His enthusiasm for making wine led him to establish a vineyard northwest of Bloomington. Soon the flourishing vines produced grapes far in excess of his needs as a hobby winemaker, and he began plans to open a commercial winery. Professor Oliver was instrumental in passing legislation allowing for the creation of small wineries in Indiana. The Indiana Small Winery Act passed in 1971 and Oliver Winery opened to the public in Initially, sales were modest but grew quickly after the winery began making Camelot Mead, a light wine made from honey. Professor Oliver's son, Bill, took charge of the winery in He focused on enhancing the visitor experience by increasing wine quality and variety, establishing gardens and providing great customer service. Sales grew steadily in the 80s, reaching 25,000 cases by In 1993, Kathleen Oliver joined the winery as General Manager. This allowed Bill to focus on winemaking and viticulture and the new Creekbend Vineyard, which was started in Retail sales continued to grow and allowed for the construction of a new tasting room in By 2000, sales had reached 60,000 cases. Creekbend Vineyard is Oliver Winery's commitment to the production of great wine from Indiana grown grapes. Using the best practices known, the vineyard is managed with one objective to make the best wine possible and set the standard by which these varieties are judged. Our Monroe County site is ideally suited for growing wine grapes. The hilltop location and well drained limestone soil provide the best environment for vine health. Our long, warm summers allow us to ripen the broadest range of grapes, including challenging varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Since Creekbend Vineyard was re born in 1994, Oliver s wines have gained national reputation for quality. Hotel Amenities In room data ports In room microwave Smoking and non smoking rooms available Swimming Pool and Fitness Center Fax and photocopying services available Holiday Inn Express 117 South Franklin Road Bloomington, IN (812) Hot Breakfast Fluffy scrambled eggs or cheese omelets Crispy bacon, sausage patties or sausage gravy* Flaky biscuits Signature cinnamon rolls you ve come to know and love our own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee Assorted yogurt Hardboiled eggs Variety of breakfast breads & cereals Selection of fruit juices and skim and 2% milk Restaurants Close to the hotel Buccetos Pizza Burger King Casa Brava Mexican China House Cracker Barrel Dragon Chinese Hardees KFC Long John Silvers McDonalds Olive Garden Pizza Hut Steak n shake Subway Taco Bell Wendy s White Castle I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 4

4 CONFERENCE DAY 1 Wednesday, October 13, :00 9:00 am Registration at Hotel 9:00 9:30 am General Session at Hotel 10:00 11:30 am Breakout Sessions Quick Books Just the Basics Please! Let s play hide and seek! Let s go Geocaching What is Toolkit? 11:30 12:30 pm LUNCH / On Your Own See local options insert 12:30 2:00 pm Breakout Sessions Who Do I Call For That? Nature Hike Karst, Wetlands, Invasive, Etc. Building Partnerships and Leveraging Programs 2:15 3:45 pm Breakout Sessions What to do when What is an MS4? 3:45 6:00 pm FREE TIME 6:00 10:00pm CONFERENCE DAY 2 Thursday, October 14, :00 10:00 am IDEA Business Meeting 10:00 11:30 pm Motivational Speaker Lisa Holscher Busseron & Turtle Creek Watershed Coordinator 11:30 12:00 pm Closing Comments I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 5

5 ADMINISTRATIVE FOCUSED SESSIONS Location: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Lower Level Meeting Room Session A1 ( 10:00 11:30am) Quick Books Just the Basics please! Presenter: Jeri Ziliak Committee Representative: Laura Stearley, Putnam Co SWCD Overview: Want to know a little more about getting QBs to work for you? Find out how easy it is to print 1099 s, reconcile your accounts at the end of the month and keep organized! Align your accounts with the State s financial report for easier year end reporting. Discover why using classes over accounts can help you. Invoicing customers, paying sales tax and creating accounts will be covered. No specific version of QB is required, they are all basically the same. It s not required for the session, but you can bring a laptop and a backup copy of your QBs to practice with. Session A2 ( 12:30 2:00pm) Who Do I Call For That? Presenters: Q & A Session Committee Representative: Brenda Hendrix, Morgan Co SWCD Overview: The phone rings, you answer, the question is. I want to build a pond, who do I call? My neighbors cut down their tree,s can they do that? How do I get rid of beavers in my creek? These and many other strange questions to be discussed. Session A3 (2:15 3:45pm) What to do when A humorous look at Field Day, Workshop and Presentation Bloopers Presenter: Group Panel Committee Representative: Gwen Deiter, Owen Co SWCD Overview: Did you see that? Oh No You re kidding! The port a john did what? Have you ever experienced one of those moments when nothing else could go wrong but it does? Come hear and tell, come laugh and smile as we share those moments with each other. The who did it the what happened the how I survived or fixed it. Prerequisite required: Sense of Humor I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 6

6 EDUCATIONAL FOCUSED SESSIONS Location: Karst Farm Park & Leonard Springs Park Session 1 / 10:00 11:30am Let s play hide and seek! Let s go Geocaching Presenter: AK Pritchard & Erika Cornett Committee Representative: Cathy Paradise, Brown Co SWCD Session Overview: Introduction to Geocaching, When to got started, The Geocaching Lingo, Introduce Recycled SWAG(stuff we all get), Learning the rules and Website (need access to Computer) GPS and how it works for Geocaching, Companies who make GPS and Show how to enter coordinates into GPS then doing a hunt for caches. Session II / 12:30 3:45pm Leonard Springs Nature Walk Karst, Wetlands, Forest and Invasive Plants Presenter: Committee Representative: Martha Miller, Monroe Co SWCD Session Overview: Let s walk and discover some of the hidden treasures of Leonard Springs. An area of land rich in history to the water supply of Monroe County and saturated with this underground pennon karst topography. An area originally rich in fresh water springs, then a reservoir that was to hold water for hundred and finally to evolve into an amazing wetland, a home for a multitude of wildlife that can be observed by many. Above and beyond the amazing springs and wetland as you walk the approximately 1 mile trail through the wooded area and back up across the open space one can observe the changes in the forest cover and the impact of invasive plants. I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 7

7 TECHNICAL FOCUSED SESSIONS Location: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Main Level Meeting Room Session 1 / 10:00 11:30am What is a Toolkit? Presenter: Miranda McGillem Committee Representative: Jan Came, Vigo Co SWCD Session Overview: This session will be an introduction to Toolkit Maps and Planning. I will give you some helpful tips and go through how to produce soil maps, planning buffers and waterways using Toolkit. Take home examples will be provided. Also, we will briefly look at the Practice Scheduler and the Contract Wizards in Toolkit for those interested in conservation planning. Come with any questions you might have about Toolkit. Session II / 12:30 2:00pm Building Partnerships and Leveraging Programs Presenter: Lisa Holscher, Busseron & Turtle Creek Watershed Coordinator Committee Representative: Jan Came, Vigo Co SWCD Session Overview: A common sense approach to building strategic and financial partnerships to help leverage existing programs. Session III / 2:15 3:45pm What is an MS4? Presenter: Missy Shaber, Storm Water Specialist Office of Water Quality IDEM Committee Representative: Jan Came, Vigo Co SWCD Session Overview: Construction Site Run off Storm Water Quality Measures, Drainage issues I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 8

8 MEET OUR GUEST PRESENTERS PRESENTER: Jerod Chew, Director Environmental Stewardship will be our guest speaker for the Pre Conference Celebration and Kick Off at Oliver Winery on Tuesday, October 12. Jerod has been with the State of Indiana and the Division of Soil Conservation for 8 years. From 2002 to 2005 he served the division as a Resource and Stormwater Specialist working with landowners and contractors in the field. In 2005 the Division of Soil Conservation moved to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Jerod served as the Assistant Director of Soil Conservation until April of 2009 when he was named the Director of the Division of Soil Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Initiatives. Prior to working for the state, Jerod served as a St. Joseph County Soil and Water Conservation District employee. Additionally, Jerod s experience includes serving as an Outdoor Educator for Bradford Woods, a wildlife research assistant for Indiana State University, and various natural resources education positions. Jerod has a passion for the conservation of our natural resources and enjoys many outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, and camping. Jerod is a graduate of Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Life Science with an Ecology emphasis. He currently lives in Greencastle with his wife Amy and sons Keaton and Landon. PRESENTER: Lisa Holscher is the watershed coordinator for the West Central Indiana Watershed Alliance which covers 265,000 acres and crosses the boundaries of Clay, Greene, Sullivan and Vigo counties. PRESENTER: Cathy Meyer has a Master s Degree in Biology and Environmental Science from Indiana University. She has been a Naturalist for the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department in Bloomington, Indiana, since She is responsible for planning and implementing environmental education presentations for school groups, teachers, day camps, and the public. She is a facilitator for Project WET, Project WILD, PLT, and Hoosier Riverwatch. PRESENTER: Missy Shaber has had over ten years experience in soil conservation, specializing in erosion and sediment control on urban and agricultural lands. She was previously employed by the DNR, Division of Soil Conservation and the Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District. While with these agencies, Missy worked on implementation of Rule 5, which prepared her for her current position of Storm Water Specialist with the IDEM, Office of Water Quality Wetlands & Storm Water Section. Missy is a Certified Professional for Erosion and Sediment Control and holds a B.A. degree from Indiana University. PRESENTER: Miranda McGill is originally from Gibson County, Miranda first became involved with Soil and Water Conservation District while in high school. She participated in the Hoosier River Watch and Pigeon Creek Clean Up sponsored by the local SWCD. She became a student trainee with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) while in college. In 2004 she graduated from the University of Evansville, where she majored in Environmental Science. Miranda has been a full time employee with NRCS since In the past, she has worked in Gibson and Carroll Counties. Currently, she is stationed in Sullivan County as a Soil Conservationist. PRESENTER: Jeri Ziliak has been with the Posey County SWCD since May 2000 and has been using Quick Books since Jeri s peers and others view her knowledge and skills in various areas but especially in the use of Quick Books. Jeri is active in the Indiana Envirothon, with I.D.E.A. and has given presentations on Quick Books. She has helped set up multiple family farm accounts and is currently helping her daughters set up their new business utilizing Quick Books. Her kindness and willingness to spend time with and assist other Districts with their Quick Books questions and concerns is truly appreciated, invaluable and needed by many. PRESENTER: AK Pritchard grew up in Brown County. She is the mother of 2 Yorkies, Jecca and Jasmine. She works for Byram Healthcare. Her interests include working in her yard, hunting for Geodes and Geocaching. A.K. began Geocaching to get exercise and to visit new places. I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 9

9 PRESENTER: Erika Cornett a long time resident of Indianapolis is a mother of 2. She works for Howard Regional Health Systems in Kokomo. Her interests include reading, knitting, scrapbooking and Geocaching. Erika began Geocaching as a hobby to get kids out of the house and away from TV and Video games. The Counties of the North Southwest Region include: Brown, Clay, Greene, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo. Each district has its own distinctive natural resource concern and qualities. The region also shares many amazing places to visit during every season of the year. But it seems that fall holds the most activity. There are forest trails to hike and bubbling brooks to cross. In the autumn of the year many head for the beauty of the hills of Brown County but if you travel across any of the backwoods of our region you will be blessed with the beauty of fall in Indiana. If just getting back to nature is a way for you to unwind take a hike through Morgan Monroe State Forest or take a trip to Greene County and sit a spell at the Goose Pond to watch wildlife in full bloom. If shopping is your cup of tea then plan to head to Parke County during the annual Bridge Festival. It is shopping at its best and make sure to plan a stop in Clay County at Clay County Pottery. If enjoying the quaint simplicity of days gone by then doing a bit of shopping at many of the main squares or downtowns of our counties is the direction for you to head. Let s not forget the amazing trips out into the country during harvest time. Maybe you will pass a field of soybeans being harvested or corn drying in the cool autumn breeze. All this as you travel to Apple Works in Johnson County. No matter where you plan to visit in the North Southwest Region it is sure to be a time you will remember. So gather the family and pack the over night bag and head on down to visit with us here in the beauty and simplicity of Southern Indiana. I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 10

10 Brown County, Indiana Established February 1836 County Seat Nashville Highlights of Brown County Brown County is a county of approximately 14,000 people. The county is mostly forested, with rolling hills that are home to many wildlife species. Brown County State Park is the largest State Park in the state and is our one of our many resources. Yellowwood State Forest is also located in Brown County and has a large, pristine lake where anglers visit for their big catch! The Village of Nashville is noted to be a paradise for shoppers and lovers of art. The Brown County Playhouse is open during the summer and fall seasons to provide fun entertainment to visitors. Nashville is the county seat and the largest town in the county. The population of Nashville is only about 900. Other places that are worth a trip include Story in southern Brown County; where you feel like you entered a different era in time. Helmsburg is home to the For Barefeet Sock Factory, where you can plan a tour through the factory. Also in Helmsburg, you will find The Fig Tree, a quaint coffee shop that offers entertainment at certain times of the year. Though most people think about Brown County in the fall, it is beautiful all year long, with Red Buds and Dogwood in bloom in the spring and shades of green in the summer. Fall offers a spectacular display of colors for those that enjoy the fall scenery. There is something for everyone, so plan a visit. Artist Colony Inn Brown County State Park with Indoor Water Park Abe Martin Lodge Story Inn Village of Nashville & unique shops Brown County Play House Season s Conference Center Brown County Inn Farmhouse Café Hob Nob Restaurant Established in: 1953 Address: 1156 Old St Rd 46 / PO Box 308 / Nashville, IN Phone: District Staff Cathy Paradise, District Coordinator / cathyparadise@iaswcd.org Clay County, Indiana Established February 1825 County Seat: Brazil Highlights of Clay County The city of Brazil was founded in It was named after the country of Brazil, as at the time Brazil was a country constantly in the news. As of now, Brazil is a part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clay County, which was formed in 1825, originally had Bowling Green as its county seat; the county seat was relocated to Brazil in 1876, following the city's incredible development. : Clay County Courthouse moved to Brazil from Bowling Green after Bowling Green's courthouse burnt down. Some local historians say the fire was intentional. Community Theatre of Clay County Chafariz Dos Contos Fountain at Forest Park Eddie's at the corner of Jackson St. and Walnut St. has occupied the same location since 1935, known locally for small grilled hamburgers. Brazil Rotary s Annual 4th of July Festival Clay County Popcorn Festival (First Weekend in October) Christmas in the Park Celebration (Day after Thanksgiving until Dec 26th) Parke County Covered Bridge Festival (15 miles north of Brazil) (Starts second Friday in October, lasts two weeks) Cory Apple Festival, Cory, IN. 15 Miles SW of Brazil in Clay County. (Last Full Weekend of September, Friday Sunday) Clay City Pottery making pottery for well over 100 years now (Festival in June) Angel Falls Water Company Clay City Swiss Connection Clay City Established in: 1950 Address: 955 W Craig Ave / Brazil, IN Phone: x3 Web: Staff Jennifer McKee, Office Mgr / Coordinator Jenn.mckee@in.nacdnet.net David Schroer, District Technician David.schroer@in.nacdnet.net I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 11

11 Greene County, Indiana Established January 1821 County Seat: Bloomfield Johnson County, Indiana Established December 1822 County Seat: Franklin Highlights of Greene County Greene County is simply the best place to come to for a day, a week, or a lifetime with the variety of history combined with friendly citizens. It is one of the most interesting and unique places in the world. There are 546 square miles to wander with 4 square miles of water. Greene County Indiana has many recreational activities including a state park, state forest, and two fish and wildlife areas. Also, historical sites such as the Tulip Trestle and the Richland Creek Covered Bridge allow the past to live on into the future. American Bottoms Goosepond Fish and Wildlife Areas Greene Sullivan State Forest Linton Freedom Festival Minnehaha Fish & Wildlife Area Phil Harris Golf Course Richland Plummer Creek Covered Bridge Shakamak State Park Shawnee Summer Theatre Viaduct aka The Tulip Trestle Established in: 1948 Address: 104 CR 70 E, Suite B / Bloomfield, IN Phone: x3 Web: swcd.com Highlights of Johnson County With Greenwood Park Mall to the north and Camp Atterbury to the south, there is a wide variety sure to interest everyone in between. Johnson County will take you on a journey to orchards, wineries, walking trails in numerous parks, farm tours, and to Franklin College. Camp Atterbury Franklin College Kelsay Dairy Farm Mallow Run Winery Apple Works The Historic Artcraft Theatre Established in: 1940 Address: 550 E Jefferson St / Franklin, IN Phone: Web: Staff: Ric Schlosser, District Manager Ric schlosser@iaswcd.org Kathy Haste, Asst Director/Education Coordinator Kathy haste@iaswcd.org Andy Nichols, Ag Conservation Programs Staff Deborah Lynn, District Mgr / Board Fiscal Officer Deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 12

12 Monroe County, Indiana Established January 1818 County Seat: Bloomington Morgan County, Indiana Established December 1831 County Seat: Martinsville Highlights of Monroe County Home to the state s largest man made reservoirs Lake Monroe provides water for the entire county as well as areas of Brown and Lawrence. There are various natural features of interest in the county such as the Leonard Spring Nature Trail a mile hike down the amazing fresh water springs that run continually and feed the wetlands below. As you wind around the trail you will find wildlife of all kinds as you walk up through the pine grove and back around to the top of the karst springs. On the Northern end of the county just off the beaten path you will find the Bean Blossom Bottoms several acres of wetland with a unique board walk for observation of the wildlife. Lake Monroe Lake Lemon Morgan Monroe State Forest Bean Blossom Bottoms a SLT Property Indiana University Karst Farm Park Leonard Springs Park WonderLab Buskirk Chumley Theater Oliver Winery Butler Winery Established in: 1964 Address: 1931 S Liberty Drive Bloomington, IN Phone: Web: Staff: Martha Miller, District Manager Martha.miller@in.nacdnet.net Highlights of Morgan County Morgan County has a total area of 409 square miles, of which 406 square miles is land and 3 square miles (0.71%) is water. Morgan County is bisected by the White River Valley. The county also is home to large areas of land that were not glaciated during the last ice age. The river valley and contributing watersheds, along with the non glaciated hills, results in topography unlike the rest of the metropolitan Indianapolis area. The community has taken an interest in recent years in protecting the river as an asset, seeking to develop parks and greenways along the White River and initiating an annual river clean up day in the spring. Bradford Woods Burkhart Creek County Park Cikana State Fish Hatchery Day Lilly Farm Link Observatory Morgan Monroe Forestry Niche Farming Apiaries (bee keepers), Cervids (captive deer), Fisheries, Freezer Beef/ Pork / Lamb / Chicken, Fresh Water Shrimp (Malaysian Prawn), Gourds, Grape Arbors, Hardwood Furniture, Llamas, Organic production in greenhouse, Orchards, Portable Sawmills, Vegetable / Fruit Production, Wool and Wool Products Established in: 1946 Address: 180 S Main Street, Suite 002 / Martinsville, IN Phone: Staff: Carla Kay Allen, Education Coordinator callen@morgancounty.in.gov Casey Belcher, Education Coordinator Assistant cbelcher@morgancounty.in.gov Brenda Hendrix, Administrative Assistant bhendrix@morgancounty.in.gov I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 13

13 Owen County, Indiana Established December 1818 County Seat: Spencer Parke County, Indiana Established January 1821 County Seat: Rockville Highlights of Owen County Beautiful scenery, gracious rural life and history blend together to make your visit to Owen County unforgettable. Extraordinary limestone formations and scenic waterfalls are some of the highlights at Indiana's first state park, McCormick's Creek, nestled along the White River. For a unique getaway or meal, enjoy the peaceful calm of the canyon and cliffs found near the Canyon Inn located within the state park. Other natural wonders await your visit at Green s Bluff, a Nature Conservancy property. Owen also boasts Cataract Falls, where two sets of falls on Mill Creek create a cascade that drops 86 feet, and is the largest waterfall in Indiana. The upper falls has a sheer plunge of 20 feet; the lower falls about a half a mile downstream has a fall of some 18 feet. There was a primitive bridge across Mill Creek between the upper and lower falls that washed out in the flood of A 140 Smith Type 3 covered bridge was built at the upper falls in 1876 and was open to traffic until The Indiana Department of Natural Resources restored the Cataract Bridge in Spencer, the county seat, contains many historical structures including the original Carnegie Library building, now the home of the Heritage & Culture Center. There are a variety of dining options to be found in Spencer. McCormick s Creek State Park Owen Putnam State Forest Cataract Falls State Recreation Area Green s Bluff Preserve Community Farmers Market of Owen County Owen County Heritage & Culture Center Museum and Gift Shop Owen County Public Library Rolling Meadows Golf Course Established in: 1946 Address: 2534 E Hwy 46 / Spencer, IN Phone: Staff: Gwen Dieter, District Coordinator/Treasurer owenswcd@gmail.com Highlights of Parke County Parke County is the Covered Bridge Capital of the World celebrating with the Covered Bridge Festival each October beginning the 2 nd Friday for ten days. The Parke County Maple Fair is the last weekend in February and first weekend in March. 31 Covered Bridges Turkey Run State Park Shakes State Park Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area Mansfield Mill State Historic Site Cecil Hardin Lake Rockville Lake Park Billie Creek Village Bridgeton Mill and Covered Bridge Parke County Golf Course Turkey Run Golf Course Raccoon Lake Golf Course Parke County Historical Museum Historical Ritz Theater Canoeing on Sugar Creek Wabash & Erie Canal Covered Bridge Art Gallery Antique Shops Amish Settlements Quaint Villages Established in: 1952 Address: 252 S Ridgewood Dr / Rockville, IN Phone: x3 Staff: Jaci Witty, Admin. Asst. /Treasurer jaci.witty@in.nacdnet.net I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 14

14 Putnam County, Indiana Established December 1821 County Seat: Greencastle Highlights of Putnam County Land that comprises Putnam County was purchased from Delaware, Potawatomi, Miami, and Eel River Indians through the treaties of 1809 and In 1820 the land was surveyed and put up for sale. As the population started to increase steps were taken to form a local government. In December of 1821, the General Assembly approved an act organizing Putnam County. Putnam County was named after the General Israel Putnam of the Revolution. Greencastle was chosen as the county seat, named after Ephraim Dukes, who was from Greencastle, Pennsylvania. DePauw University is located in Greencastle, as is Ivy Tech. Area 30 provides career education for area youth. Putnam County is home to four school corporations, North Putnam, Greencastle, South Putnam, and Cloverdale. Putnam County boasts several covered bridges throughout the Big Walnut Corridor. Many are still road worthy for scenic drives in the county. Greencastle Courthouse Square is host to one of the last remaining buzz bombs from World War II era. Fern Cliff Hemlock Ridge Scenic Big Walnut Creek Historic Register architectural homes / buildings Sullivan County, Indiana Established December 1816 County Seat: Sullivan Highlights of Sullivan County Fairbanks Landing 8,000 acres public wilderness lands Greene Sullivan State Forest 6,764 acres of forested land Minnehaha Wildlife Area public land Redbird State Riding Area 200 acres of off road vehicle riding area Sullivan Park & Lake 475 acre Lake and campground Turtle Creek Resevoir 1500 Acre Lake Wabash River Heritage Corridor Historic Downtown Square Historic Courthouse with Stained glass dome Historic museum original 1920 s drugstore Merom Bluff overlooking the Wabash River Established in: 1945 Address: 2316 N Section St / Sullivan, IN Phone: x3 Web: Staff: Judy Bengochea, Education Coordinator SWCD Sullivan@wirelessilliana.com Established in: 1946 Address: 1007 Mill Pond Lane, Suite C / Greencastle, IN Phone: Web: Staff: Sue Crafton, Executive Director/Educator Sue.crafton@in.nacdnet.net Laura Stearley, Financial Officer/Rule 5 Tech Laura.stearley@in.nacdnet.net I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 15

15 Vermillion County, Indiana Established January 1824 County Seat: Newport Vigo County, Indiana Established January 1818 County Seat: Terre Haute Highlights of Vermillion County It was named for the southbound Vermilion River which flows nearby. The extra L in Vermillion County distinguishes it from the adjacent Vermilion County in Illinois. This is one of few cases in the US in which a county borders its namesake in another state. Cities and towns in Vermillion County include: Cayuga, Clinton, Dana, Fairview Park, Newport, Perrysville, and Universal. Newport Hill Climb: Starts September 26, 2010, with the queen pageant. October 1 st starts the street fair with flea market booths and lots of good food. Saturday October 2 nd features the hill climb practice runs and lots of other fun activities, Sunday October 3 rd completes the hill climb competition, trophies are awarded on Sunday, the last day of the festival. Clinton Little Italy Festival: Starts Friday of Labor Day week end every year, and goes on for four days. It celebrates the area s coal mining and Italian heritage. There are flea markets, good food, live entertainment, wine garden, grape stomping, and many more fun activities. Dana, Indiana is the home of famed WWII News correspondent Ernie Pyle and Bert Shepard, a major league baseball pitcher for the Washington Senators. Fairview Park is the home of major league baseball player Len Gilmore who played for the Pittsburg Pirates. Established in: 1948 Address: 385 E Market Street / PO Box 86 / Newport, IN Phone: Staff: NONE Highlights of Vigo County The Indiana city of Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and sits in the west central part of the state along the east bank of the Wabash River. Situated approximately 78 miles west of Indianapolis, the city is only about six miles away from the state's western border with Illinois. Terre Haute was home to Eugene V. Debs, one of the founding members of the International Labor Union and Presidential candidate for the United States as a member of the socialist Democratic Party in Incorporated as a city in 1832, Terre Haute derived its name from an expression used by early 18th century French explorers to describe the terrain of the city, which lies on a high flat plain (the English translation of "Terre Haute" is "high land"). Terre Haute is home to Indiana State University, named by the Princeton Review as one of the nation s "best value" undergraduate institutions. Other area institutes of higher learning include Saint Mary of the Woods College, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and Ivy Tech Community College. Indiana State is best known as the alma mater of basketball legend Larry Bird and World Champion gymnast Kurt Thomas. Terre Haute is also the former home of baseball Hall of Famers Max Carey and Mordecai "Three Fingers" Brown, and of former Major League pitchers Paul (Dizzy) Trout and Tommy John. Swope Art Museum Children's Science and Technology Museum of Terre Haute CANDLES Children of Auschwitz Nazi Deadly Lab Experiment Survivors Holocaust Museum, created by holocaust survivor and Terre Haute resident Eva Mozes Kor. Clabber Girl Museum and General Store Fire Police Museum Native American Museum Kleptz Antique Auto Museum. Established in: 1950 Address: 3241 S 3rd Place Honey Creek West Terre Haute, IN Phone: x3 Staff: Becky Steele, Administrative Assistant Becky.steele@in.nacdnet.net Ryan Hendricks, Resource Conservation Ryan.hendricks@in.nacdnet.net Jan Came, Urban Conservationist Jan.came@in.nacdnet.net I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 16

16 Come and join the Celebration and have some unforgettable fun at the Conservation Carnival! Corn Hole Balloon Pop Old Fashion Soda Fresh Popped Pop Corn Live auction Prizes! And More.. I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 17

17 Please type or neatly print all information, and make a copy of this form for your records before mailing: Each person must submit his or her own separate registration form, even those in the same organization. Make as many copies of this form as needed. Payment must accompany registration. Registration deadline is September, 10, No refunds will be issued after October 1, Registrant: Organization: Last Name Daytime Phone: ( ) Mailing Address: County: e mail address: I.D.E.A 2010 FALL CONFERENCE First Name City State Zip Holiday Inn Express 117 South Franklin Road Bloomington, IN (812) Contact the hotel directly to reserve your room Tell them you are with the I.D.E.A Conference for discounted rate Book your room early!! $82 per night if booked before September 17 $139 per night if booked after September 17 Tax Exempt Information must be provided to the hotel at the time of reservation, status can t be changed at arrival! Oliver Winery Pre Conference Kick Off WILL ATTEND WILL NOT ATTEND CONSERVATION CARNIVAL WILL ATTEND WILL NOT ATTEND Wednesday, Oct. 12 BREAK OUT SESSION CHOICES Please indicate your breakout session choices Session Titles 10:00am 11:30am What is a tool kit? Quick Books Just the Basics Please Let s Play Hide & Seek! Let s go Geocaching 12:30pm 2:00pm Building Partnerships and Leveraging Programs Who Do I Call For That? Leonard Springs Nature Walk Karst, Wetlands, Forestry and Invasive Plants 12:30 pm 3:45pm *NOTE SPECIAL TIME 2:15 pm 3:45 pm What to do when A humorous look at Field Day, Workshop and presentation bloopers and recoveries What is an MS4? Registration Fee does not include lodging Session Location Hotel Main Level Hotel Lower Level Karst Farm Park Hotel Main Level Conf Rm Hotel Lower Level Conf Rm Leonard Springs Park Hotel Lower Level Conf Rm Hotel Main Level Conf Rm Before September 17 Full Conference $80 $100 Wednesday Only $50 $70 I.D.E.A Dues $15 Mail completed registration and payment to Jan Came, Region Director Vigo County Soil & Water Conservation District 3241 S 3rd Place Honey Creek West Terre Haute, IN Phone: x3 After September 17 I.D.E.A Fall Conference Brochure and Registration Form 18