News Feature                                                            9/13/2007

Colleen Oestreich named recipient of the Outstanding Staff Member

Colleen Oestreich, Giziibii RC&D Coordinator from Bemidji, Minnesota was named Outstanding Staff Member by the Minnesota Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Inc. on September 11, 2007.   

This Outstanding Staff member was recognized for her direct contribution to the fulfillment of the purpose of the RC&D program at the local, state, regional and national levels. 

Colleen Oestreich has been the Giziibii RC&D Coordinator for the past 14 years.  During this time, Giziibii RC&D has experienced a steady growth in net assets, has been recognized as an Outstanding Council by receiving the National Association of RC&D Council’s circle of Diamonds designation, and in 2003 was selected as the Outstanding council in the North Central RC&D region. 

 At the local level, Giziibii has completed over 117 resource related projects which tallies many hours of volunteer work, boosts the economic well-being of the Giziibii RC&D Area and greatly impacts the standard of living for many people. 

 In 1996, Colleen Oestreich became a “RC&D Partner” by becoming a member of the National Association of RC&D councils.  She is very supportive and encourages members of the Giziibii RC&D Council to become actively involved with RC&D at the state and national level.

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