CONSERVANCY COMMONS

At the All Staff Meeting on July 23, Katherine Toy and Elizabeth Lindner presented on the progress of the draft DEI plan and what our leadership team will commit to addressing in 2020 and 2021. See the list of commitments by viewing the PowerPoint slide deck here. You can also catch their presentation by watching a recording of the meeting on SharePoint (the presentation starts at 39:05).

For more info on the DEI plan, visit the DEI Committee’s Sharepoint site here

Reach out to Katherine, Elizabeth, or the DEI Committee at dei@parksconservancy.org with any questions.

Kelly Trombley and Samir Soriano put together updates to monitor key changes regarding COVID-19 for the leadership team. This information is gathered from public agencies and local news outlets and includes updates that may be of interest to Covid-19 planning and safety.

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This is voluntary and open to any staff member.

This year marked the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ+ Pride traditions. Pride Month is a time to celebrate our progress and to continue the conversation that LGBTQ+ rights ARE human rights. GOGA NPS's DEI Committee made this Virtual Pride slide show. As you scroll through, you will get a glimpse into our park's involvement in Pride through the years.

Let’s continue the spirit of PRIDE throughout the year in our work. As we work to cultivate a workplace and park that can best embrace and welcome all people, please take a moment to read through their DEI Committee's Gender Pronouns document

Yosemite National Park is famous for its majestic sequoia trees and landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome. But few have heard of Sing Peak. Watch this clip hosted by the National Parks Conservation Association describing Chinese contributions to California history and Yosemite the importance of educating the public through pilgrimages and interpretative programs.

You can view recordings of previous All Staff video conferences on Sharepoint. Please use your work email and login to connect.

Wed., July 29, from 1:30 – 3 pm
This circle is for staff who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). We will gather again to connect, build our conversations from last week, identify ways we can support and care for one another, and dismantle anti-racism in ourselves, our communities, and our organization.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88593015175?pwd=OEV1WXZzaC9mSzIrM1ZUc1JTbkltdz09
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Wed., July 29, from 1:30 – 3pm. This circle is a space for white-identifying staff to explore the implications of white culture and privilege and focus on tangible actions to dismantle this power dynamic.

To prepare for this week's circle, please listen to NPR's podcast: Confronting Racism. This resource will guide our breakout discussions this week.

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• Wed. 7/29 from 1:30pm – 3pm
• Wed. 8/12 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm
• Tues. 8/25 from 1pm – 2:30pm
• Tues. 9/8 from 1pm – 2:30pm
• Wed. 9/23 from 1pm – 2:30pm

Our next All Staff Video Conference is this Thursday, August 6, 10-11 am via Zoom Webinar.

All staff will need to register in advance to join this webinar. Attendees will only be required to register once to attend any future occurrences.

After registration and approval, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom Webinar information. If you need any assistance, please contact Nessa Ramos at nramos@parksconservancy.org

Did you know that the Training Portal offers a suite of on-demand trainings that can be taken any time? There are over 30 trainings to choose from with new ones added regularly. Click the "On Demand" tab to view choices in: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Safety, Health, and Wellness, Technology and Systems, and Park Resources. You can also check out the Training Portal calendar tab for new time-specific trainings.

Tues., Aug. 4, 1 – 3 pm.
Join Shauna Farabaugh for an online interactive bystander intervention training. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn to recognize various forms of harassment and practice the skills you need to effectively and safely intervene. Limited spots are available. Please register on the Training Portal ASAP!

If you need to create a Training Portal account, use the account request form. You will receive a welcome email and directions to gain access to the portal.

Restoration Technician (deadline Aug. 3) 
 

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