SCWF recently had the opportunity to represent South Carolina at the National Wildlife Federation’s Annual Meeting – the largest and oldest gathering of grassroots conservation leaders in the nation.

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation, previously the SC Game & Fish Association (formed in 1931), has been a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) since NWF’s inception in 1936. The relationship between NWF and its state affiliates is unique among other conservation organizations because each affiliate functions as a completely separate organization concerning all aspects – finances, programs, policies, board governance, membership, etc. At the same time, NWF relies on the votes of its state affiliates to approve resolutions and elect board members each year during NWF’s Annual Meeting.

Rosemary Martin-Jones represented South Carolina in voting on NWF Policy Resolutions and Board Members.

This year, Rosemary Martin-Jones (SCWF Board Member & Affiliate Representative) and Sara Green (SCWF Executive Director) represented SCWF and South Carolina at the recent NWF Annual Meeting held in Washington, DC. They not only voted on NWF resolutions and board members, but also had the opportunity to sit on committees and interact with colleagues at NWF and other state affiliate organizations. This meeting is always such a great opportunity for SCWF to learn from other affiliates, share our successes and brainstorm new ideas.

Sara Green represented SCWF and South Carolina in the committee on Shark Conservation.

SCWF would also like to congratulate Ron Warnken, NWF’s Director of Conservation Partnerships (who represents affiliates in SC, GA, FL, AL, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) on winning the federation’s annual Kent Salazar Director of Conservation Partnerships Award! See the news HERE. We truly appreciate all that Ron does to help connect us with NWF staff and other affiliates to help us all work together effectively!

NWF’s Ron Warnken recently won the Kent Salazar Director of Conservation Partnerships award – photo courtesy of NWF