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Why I Became a Life Member of CFM: David Urich
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had a 30-year career with the Missouri Department of Conservation and for much of that time, I was a member of the Conservation Federation of Missouri. I understood the organization's history and its role in passing the constitutional amendments that established the Conservation Commission and provided sales tax funding. I did not appreciate the Federation’s critical role in advocating for the Department of Conservation plus environmental and conservation issues until I had risen in the agency and taken on statewide responsibilities. Then I found myself at the state capitol interacting with legislators on various issues mostly related to public land management. These experiences were eye-opening and suddenly, I understood the importance of the Federation at the legislative level. I also learned that all the vital and essential conservation organizations in this state, all with a rich history, are more effective at legislative matters if they act together as a united team.
It is the Federation that plays the critical role of team leader on legislation impacting the state’s natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Federation’s leadership job will never be been done, and it was apparent that I could continue to help by becoming a life member.
Become a CFM Life Member When you purchase a Life Membership with CFM, your money is added to an endowment supporting the administration of the organization in perpetuity. Each year, we draw earnings from the endowment, so your contribution will truly be supporting the CFM for the rest of your life and beyond. This is an important funding source for our Federation. We hope you will consider joining the over 300 dedicated conservationists who have already made a life commitment to the Conservation Federation of Missouri by becoming a Life Member today at www.confedmo.org/join.
Contact CFM at (573) 634-2322 or email info@confedmo.org
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