Conservation Federation of Missouri!

Governor recognizes MDC Private Land Conservationist for outstanding public service.

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Private Land Conservationist Kyle Lairmore recently received the 2010 Missouri State Employee Award of Distinction for Public Service from Governor Jay Nixon during a ceremony at the Capitol. Pictured are (l-r): MDC Private Land Services (PLS) Unit Chief Bob DeWitt, MDC PLS Agricultural Program Coordinator John Knudsen; Fisheries Unit Chief and Lairmore’s former supervisor Brian Canaday, Conservation Commissioner Don Johnson, MDC PLS Division Chief Mike Hubbard, Lairmore, Gov. Nixon, MDC Director Bob Ziehmer, MDC Deputy Director Tom Draper, Lairmore’s mother Chris Lairmore, Lairmore’s father Jerry Lairmore and Lairmore’s grandfather Maurice Landwehr.

JEFFERSON CITY Mo – Missouri Governor Jay Nixon recognized Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Private Land Conservationist Kyle Lairmore with the 2010 Missouri State Employee Award of Distinction for Public Service at an Aug. 18 ceremony at the Capitol.

The award recognized Lairmore for his “outstanding dedication to the advancement of state service, which enhances the quality of life to citizens and is above and beyond the employee’s normal job requirements.”

The annual awards are coordinated through the Office of Administration, Division of Personnel, and recognize outstanding state employees in the categories of Public Service, Human Relations, Safety and Heroism and Innovative Suggestion of the Year.

“Missouri’s outdoor resources are some of our greatest treasures, and preserving them for the use and enjoyment of future generations depends on our wise stewardship today,” said Gov. Nixon. “I commend Kyle Lairmore for his dedication to both his profession and to conserving those natural resources we are blessed with.”

This year's Fall Conference will be held September 17-19 at Camp Clover Point, Lake Ozark State park. Our focus will be on Missouri State Parks for the entire weekend.

Arrivals and getting reacquainted with old friends will commence on Friday afternoon. After a wonderful dinner provided by Gourmet Guide (the Boessen family), we have a very special evening program. First John Cunning will introduce us to the mission of Division of State Parks; this is usually the highlight of training for new interpreters at State Parks and available to those employees attending the Jaeger Academy. Next John will present "Missouri State Parks History," a fantastic program normally exclusive to the indoctrination of State Parks' camp-ground hosts and employees. The capstone to our first evening will be Director Bill Bryan's presentation "The Future of Missouri State Parks." Don't miss ANY of these presentations, but be sure to be there for Director Bryan's!