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Irrigation Foundation
Spring 2011
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Essay/Video Contest: Entries Due Sept. 9

Students should start planning now for the eighth annual Student Essay/Video Contest. "How will irrigation careers be affected by limited water supplies in the future" is the theme for the 2011 event. Click here for contest specifications and entry guidelines.

 

Student winners and their instructors will receive all-expenses-paid trips to the Irrigation Show in San Diego, Nov. 6-8. The show provides opportunities to meet industry leaders, interview with prospective employers, interact with new irrigation technologies and learn about the industry.

 

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Irrigation Foundation
6540 Arlington Blvd.
Falls Church, VA 22042
Tel: 703.536.7080
Fax: 703.536.7019

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Check Out the 2010 Annual Report

The 2010 Irrigation Foundation Annual Report is now available on the Foundation web site.  Read it today! The dynamically redesigned report highlights 2010 successes, task group achievements, donors and end-of-year financials.

 

The Foundation saw a busy 2010 and continued to concentrate on three initiatives: career awareness and recruitment, education and resources. All three initiatives were supported by marketing efforts that focused on delivering the Foundation's message.

 

Get a glimpse at what's in store for 2011, and see how your continued support is helping the Foundation realize its mission of attracting people into the irrigation industry and ensuring ongoing professional success.  

Still Time to Register for Faculty Academy

Registration for the 2011 Irrigation Faculty Academy closes Friday, June 10. If you're an instructor from a university, technical college, community college or advanced high school program, there's still time to join your colleagues in Walla Walla, Wash., June 22-23.

 

This two-day experiential learning program is comprised of seminars and tours of an irrigation manufacturer and a local vineyard. The agenda consists of both in-class and hands-on learning experiences. Attendees can earn six continuing education units for IA certifications. Registration is free, but attendees are responsible for their travel expenses. For more information on the program and to register online, click here.

Promoting Careers at ASCA Convention

The Irrigation Foundation is committed to creating awareness of potential careers within the irrigation profession. The 2011 American School Counselor Association Annual Conference, held June 25-28 in Seattle, is a key event in helping the Foundation achieve this strategic goal. 

 

The conference brings together over 2,000 school counselors, counselor educators, supervisors and graduate students. Highlights of the event include:

  • Education sessions and workshops on the latest techniques in school counseling.
  • Networking events that allow attendees to make valuable contacts in their field.
  • Exhibit hall with resources for pre-kindergarten to post-secondary counselors.

The Foundation continues to build relationships with this key audience and will be on-site to promote the versatility of career opportunities within the irrigation industry. 

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