Phosphorus Levels Fall in Everglades - Growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) have exceeded State laws in reducing phosphorus pollution in the Everglades for the fourth consecutive year. From May 1998 to April 1999, the amount of phosphorus that would have drained into the Everglades from farms south of Lake Okeechobee was reduced by nearly 49 percent, according to the South Florida Water Management District. Under State law, growers must show an annual 25 percent reduction in phosphorus levels. Producers say that such reductions show that they are cleaning up Florida's water twice as much as the law requires. Environmental officials feel that they still have a long way to go. NRCS attributes much of the reduction to producers in the EAA who are voluntarily implementing Best Management Practices to reduce phosphorus runoff. Your contact is Dorothy Staley, State Public Affairs Specialist, on (352) 338-9565.

Coordinator's Dream Becomes "A Walk in the Park" - Madison County, Alabama, Soil and Water District Administrative Coordinator Kathy Walker had a dream of turning nondescript piece of urban land into an attractive and well-lighted walking area filled with trees, shrubs, benches, and a gazebo. Kathy envisioned a place where the entire community, especially senior citizens, could enjoy crape myrtle and cherry trees in spring and summer; ash and redwood in fall; holly and pine during the winter holidays; and magnolias for a touch of the South. Private citizens, groups, businesses, and government entities got behind the project. Says District Conservationist Joe Berry, "Kathy's dream was for the community to become involved in this project through contributions of money, donations of building materials, and technical assistance from the NRCS." Kathy saw her dream begin to come true recently when numerous dignitaries from government, business, and industry gathered to officially break ground for her dream of "A Walk in the Park." Your contact is Fay Garner, Public Affairs Assistant, on (334) 887-4506.

Weather or Not, Big Crowds Flock to USDA Farm Show Exhibit - NRCS Pennsylvania reports that the weather gods must have been confused as the normally snowy and cold Pennsylvania Farm Show passed with decent weather that kept crowds big and the USDA booth busy. The USDA Partnership exhibit included conservation and ag quizzes, videos, and displays. Twenty-four 24 NRCS employees interacted with many of the 400,000 Farm Show visitors and showed them how they can be part of conserving the Commonwealth's natural resources. Thousands of NRCS posters, planners, brochures and other publications were provided to visitors. The annual 6-day January event is recognized nationally as the largest indoor agricultural exposition. Your contact is Stacy Mitchell, State Public Affairs Specialist, on (717) 237-2208.

RC&D Update Forever Team to Protect Lands in SC - NRCS South Carolina reports that the Foothills RC&D Council, Inc., and Upstate Forever announced that they will join forces to protect important lands and resources in the five upstate counties of Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg. Upstate Forever, a non-profit organization, has established a land trust program to protect property primarily through conservation easements. The Foothills RC&D and Upstate Forever will work together to distribute information about land protection methods. Upstate Forever will meet with interested property owners referred by the Council. Your contact is Perdita Belk, State Public Affairs Specialist, on (803) 765-5402.

PERFORMANCE MILESTONE

NRCS' First Annual Program Performance Report Now at Department - The agency's first-ever Annual Program Performance Report, as mandated by the Government Performance Results Act, has been forwarded to USDA. The Annual Report is the primary source of reporting and documenting performance and will be used by Congress and the Executive Branch in the budgetary process. Agency reports are due to Congress this March. The annual report describes progress toward goals identified in the performance plan. Annual Performance Plans are developed in conjunction with budgets and are linked directly to goals and objectives presented in the Strategic Plan.

The NRCS Annual Program Performance Report relies heavily on the Performance and Results Measurement System (PRMS), which was implemented at the beginning of FY 1999. Data collected at 287 pilot sites was used to estimate the agency's performance on key indicators such as Resource Management Systems applied, nutrient and waste management systems installed, and cropland protected against excessive erosion. Program-specific results were used for the Wetlands Reserve, Forestry Incentives, and the Small Watersheds programs. NRCS reported that performance indicator targets were generally exceeded and performance goals were achieved.

Some notable accomplishments in the FY 99 report:

• More than 630,000 customers received conservation planning and application assistance.
• Resource Management Systems were applied on an estimated 8,680,000 acres of cropland and 7.9 million acres of grazing land.
• Nutrient Management Systems were applied on 2.7 million acres.
• NRCS made 366 digital soil surveys available for use in integrated resource assessments.

For FY 2000, full national PRMS data will be used in the performance report rather than sample site data. In addition to data collected at field offices, data reported at the State and national office level will be integrated into the report.

A summary of the Annual Report is being finalized and will be distributed in March. The complete report is available electronically at ftp://ftp.nhq.nrcs.usda.gov/pub/incoming/Performance/ Please click on the "99 Performance.doc" icon.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Retiring Eddleman Praised by Peers, Governor, Senators - After 42 years of faithful service to NRCS in Indiana, Illinois, and New York, Robert L. Eddleman retired December 31, 1999, as Indiana's State Conservationist. At a recent retirement dinner, fellow NRCS employees, including Midwest State Conservationists and Regional Conservationist Charles Whitmore, spoke of Eddleman's contributions to conservation of the land, unfailing leadership, and support and dedication to the conservation partnership. Indiana's Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture Joe Pearson presented him with the prestigious "Sagamore of the Wabash," an honor from the Governor that is awarded to individuals who display outstanding leadership in Indiana.

Eddleman received honors from conservation partners including Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Divisions of Soil Conservation and Fish and Wildlife, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Purdue University, Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Indiana League of Resource Conservation and Development Council, and USDA's Farm Service Agency. Representatives of Senator Evan Bayh and Senator Richard Lugar relayed personal greetings and well wishes to Eddleman and his family. Recently, Senator Lugar read a statement before the Senate, which was added to the Congressional Record, announcing Eddleman's retirement and applauding his outstanding contributions to conservation and dedication to his country. Your contact is Pam Davidson, Public Affairs Specialist, on (317) 290-3222.

EWP Efforts Get Awards in Alabama - NRCS Alabama received "A Resolution of Appreciation" from the Geneva County Commission for taking the lead in planning and financing 38 Emergency Watershed Protection Program sites in the county. The repair of these sites reduces the destructive force of erosion, sediment accumulation, and stream pollution and improves the quality of life for the citizens in the Geneva County area. Your contact is Joan Love Smith, Public Affairs Specialist, on (334) 887-4530.

CWAP Principals Awards Deadline March 2! - Nominations are now being accepted for the Clean Water Action Plan Principals Awards. Awards will be given for the following categories:

CWAP Principals Award for Achievement of a CWAP Key Action

This award recognizes employees who contributed to the accomplishment of one or more of the key actions in the Action Plan, or to a major milestone under a key action in a way that serves as a model for their peers.

Award for Interagency Collaboration

This award recognizes employees who: break down barriers among agencies; effectively represent their agencies' interests while being responsive to other agencies concerns; help others within their agencies to better understand the objectives and organizational cultures of other agencies; and find ways to deliver multiple Federal programs to our partners in a more cohesive manner.

Again, your deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 2. For more information, contact Jeff Loser, NRCS Animal Husbandry and Clean Water Programs Division, on (301) 504-2208 or fax on (301) 504-2264. His e-mail is jeff.loser@usda.gov

CALL FOR PAPERS

Interagency Sedimentation Conference Seeks Papers - Papers are sought for presentation at the Seventh Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, March 25-29, 2001, in Reno, Nevada. The conference's theme is "Sediment: Monitoring, Modeling, and Managing." Papers and posters addressing the conference theme and directly supporting the activities of Federal agencies will be given preference. Abstracts are due April 15, 2000. Nearly 200 papers will be solicited.

Sought-after subjects include: data collection, instrumentation and calibration, automation and real time methods, field and lab processes, erosion, sedimentation, transport, deposition, scour, sediment and flow modeling, river reach transport, physical and chemical transport, Total Maximum Daily Loads, monitoring networks, channel and stream corridor restoration, nonpoint source pollution, coastal and estuary sedimentation, geomorphology, managing sediment in watersheds, data availability and quality assurance, GIS, reservoirs, and rehabilitation and decommissioning, and remote or non-contact sensing of sediment.

NRCS authors should submit an abstract of 500 words or fewer to Jerry Bernard, their Sedimentation Subcommittee representative. Jerry may be contacted at (202) 720-5356, by fax at 720-0428, or on e-mail at jerry.bernard@usda.gov

NEW PUBLICATIONS

New Monthly NRCS Tech Pub Released This Week - The first issue of "USDA NRCS Technology News" was sent this week to employees and other customers. "USDA NRCS Technology News" is a monthly electronic information piece provided by NRCS Science and Technology. It is designed to deliver pertinent information about new technology, products, and services available from the Soil Survey and Resource Assessment and the Science and Technology deputy areas. Some of the features in the February issue include: New Products and Services, Web Based Technology, Training, and A State Conservationist's Corner. For more information about "USDA NRCS Technology News," contact Ingrid Milton at (202) 690-2010 or e-mail at ingrid.milton@usda.gov or Barbara Wallace at (616) 942-1503 or e-mail at bwallace@po.nrcs.usda.gov

Draft CNMP Tech Guide Getting Comments on Web - USDA's Draft Technical Guidance for Developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans is now available on the Web at http://www.nhq.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/ahcwpd/ahCNMP.html USDA is seeking comments on the draft from individuals, the livestock industry, private consultants, State, Tribal, and local governments or subgroups thereof, universities, colleges, environmental groups, and other organizations. These comments will assist USDA in developing and implementing the final Technical Guidance for Developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans. The 90-day comment period began on December 9, 1999.

NRCS, ASA Articles Put Spotlight on Farmland and Fisheries - NRCS and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) teamed up to produce a series of special articles about how fishing and farming interests have aligned to produce not only healthier land, but also healthier water. The series describes some of the conservation incentives that help farmers and ranchers, and shows how the fishing and farming communities can work together so that both may benefit. The series also includes an op-ed piece on environmental justice. The articles are available at http://www.asafishing.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

February 2000

 

Livestock Conference 2000-A New Era

Colby, Kansas

February 11

Sponsored by the Western Prairie RC&D Area. Topics include: Direct and Cooperative Marketing, Grass-Fed and Alternative Livestock Production, Livestock technology, Grazing Systems, Ranch Tourism. For more information, call Western Prairie RC&D at (785) 462-2602.

 

53rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management

Boise, Idaho

February 13-18

Registration begins November 15, 1999

 

Great Lakes International Grazing Conference

Shipshewana, Indiana

February 14-15

Among featured topics will be grazing cows, sheep, and horses, alternative marketing, and grass species. For more information, call Dona Hunter at (219) 463-3471 or check out the conference's Web site at http://www.msue.msu.edu/jackson/GLGC.htm

International Erosion Control Association, 31st Annual Conference and Expo

Palm Springs, California

February 21-25

 

Agricultural Outlook Forum 2000

Arlington, Virginia

February 24-25

Topics include: Farm Prospects, 2000 and Beyond; Future of Farming and Rural America; Farming Under Contract; Impact of Agribusiness Mergers; New Markets: E-Commerce, Organics, and Industrial Uses. Updates on speakers http://www.usda.gov/oce To get updates by e-mail, send an e-mail to agforum@oce.usda.gov

March 2000

 

NEW!

Enhancing Income with Agroforestry Specialty Products

March 7-8

Grand Forks, North Dakota

A workshop for Northern Great Plains landowners to explore alternative income possibilities from native trees and shrubs. Researchers and practitioners will discuss income potential and resource requirements of an assortment of enterprises, such as jelly and preserve production, furniture manufacturing, wood turning, wood carving, and other locally developed enterprises that utilize the fruits and wood native to the Northern Great Plains. The workshop is funded in part by Environmental Quality Incentives Program Educational Assistance. For more information, contact http://www.craig.stange@nd.usda.gov

Farming and Ranching for Profit, Stewardship, and Community

Portland, Oregon

March 7-9

Innovative agricultural techniques, scientific research, networking, visions of the future, and examples of successful sustainable agriculture. Sponsored by USDA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, with contributions from land-grant universities and the Federal sustainable agriculture effort. Deadline for scholarship applications is January 21; contact Jim Freeburn or Lori Schafer on (307) 532-8892.

Check the web site at http://wsare.usu.edu/2000

Asian Pacific Islander Organization 2nd Annual Training Conference

March 14-17

San Diego, California

Theme: "The Pacific Rim: Leading America Into the New Millennium." Contacts: Mon Yee at (909) 869-2191, e-mail mon.yee@ca.usda.gov, Virginia Lewis at (505) 761-4408, e-mail virginia.lewis@nm.usda.gov, and Quan D. Quan at (602) 280-8832, e-mail qquan@az.nrcs.usda.gov For more information, see the APIO Web site at http://www.nv.nrcs.usda.gov/apio

NACD Spring Legislative Conference

March 19-22

Washington, DC

For information, see NACD's web site at http://nacdnet.org/meetings Your contact is Robert Raschke on (303) 988-1810. His fax number is (303) 988-1896

10th Annual Non-Industrial Private Forest Landowners Conference

March 20-21

Moscow, Idaho

The Clearwater RC&D Council hosts "Forest Stewardship Management: Looking Ahead into the New Millennium." Sessions include: What Can Regulations Do for Us and to Us?; Practicing What They Preach on Their Own Land; Envisioning Your Land in the New Millenium; and Forest Health: Managing the Millennium Bugs and Other Pests. Contacts: Dan Pierce on (208) 882-4960, ext. 4; and Harry Lee on (208) 885-6900; or e-mail: crcdc@moscow.com

 

North Central Region RC&D Annual Conference

March 22-24

Oneida Indian Nation near Green Bay, Wisconsin

The conference will focus on diversity, outreach, sustainability, and partnerships. The Glacierland RC&D (though not federally designated) and the Wisconsin State RC&D Association will host this conference. To receive an agenda, please contact Gwen Klay at gwen.klay@wi.usda.gov

New Income Opportunities from Specialty Products: Agroforestry in the Northeast

March 23-25

Portland, Maine

A regional conference to help shape the future and success of agroforestry in the Northeast. Sponsored by NRCS, the Maine and New England associations of RC&D's, and USDA's National Agroforestry Center. Visit the Web site at

http://www.thresholdtomaine.org/agroforestry/, or contact Velma Orcutt, Down East RC&D, at (207) 546-2368 or Velma.Orcutt@me.usda.gov

Global Sustainability Conference

Springfield, Illinois

March 28-29, 2000.

Carbon sequestration and ecological practices in agriculture and forestry, global warming, water quality, bio-energy, soil health, world food security, production agriculture, and ecological economics. Sponsored by the Gallatin County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Shawnee RC&D Council. E-mail: Michele.Gidcumb@ilridgway.fsc.usda.gov

For more information, see the conference agenda on the NRCS Illinois web site at: www.il.nrcs.usda.gov

 

Managing Nutrients and Pathogens from Animal Agriculture

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

March 28-30

A forum to present recent research, field experiences, and government responses regarding interactions of animal agriculture and the environment in the Eastern U.S. Topics include: Nutrients and Water Quality, NRCS and EPA Goals in Nutrient Management, Feed Management To Reduce Excess Nutrients, Manure Management Practices, and Nutrient and Pathogen Transport in Watersheds. USDA's Water Quality Working Group provided seed money for the conference. For more information, contact the Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service on (607) 255-7654, or by fax on (607) 254-8770.

 

The Watershed Approach to Improving Water Quality: Fact or Fantasy?

LaCrosse, Wisconsin

March 28-30

Sponsored by the West North Central Chapters of the Soil and Water Conservation Society in cooperation with other partners. The conference agenda and details can be found at http://www.cares.missouri.edu/watershed/ Contact Ann Robinson at annr@osmre.gov or Mary Hanks at mary.hanks@state.mn.us

 

Summit 2000--Private Forest Forum: A Policy-Oriented Look at Private

Forests in Washington State

March 29-30

Capitol Lake, Olympia, Washington

Summit objectives are to understand and protect the economic, social, and biological viability of private forests in the State and devise a plan for sustaining future prosperity. The symposium is designed for forestland owners, managers, policy makers, and others interested in management and policies governing forestlands. Summit 2000 is designed to be participatory, technical and philosophical. For more information, please contact Dr. Donald Hanley, Forester, Program Chairman, on (206) 685-4960, or at dhanley@u.washington.edu

MANRRS 2000: Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences 15th Annual Career Fair and Training Conference

March 30-April 1

Lexington, Kentucky

Sponsored by National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences. For registration: Conferences & Institutes, University of Kentucky, 218 Peterson Service Building, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0005. Phone: (606) 257-3929. Fax: (606) 323-8522.

April 2000

 

Nation's First Upstream Flood Control Rehabilitation Project Celebration

Cheyenne, Oklahoma

April 14

Site 2 Sergeant Major Creek will be rededicated after complete rehabilitation of the 50-year dam, which will extend its life for another 100 years.

Forest Utilization Conference & Equipment Expo

Western Hills Resort, Sequoyah State Park, Wagoner, Oklahoma

April 26-28

Contact Ouachita Mountains RC&D on (918) 423-2479, or at omrcandd@icok.net

 

May 2000

 

The Culture, Economics, and Ecology of Ranching West of the 100th Meridian

Colorado State University at Fort Collins

May 4-6

Will bring together people who have devoted their lives to thinking, practicing, and helping change the culture, ecology, and economics of ranching. Sponsored by NRCS, American Farmland Trust, the Western Center for Integrated Resource Management, The Nature Conservancy, and others. For registration information, contact CSU's Office of Conference Services on (970) 491-6222.

 

Buffers: Commonsense Conservation on Urbanizing Landscapes

Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, Nebraska

May 9-11, 2000

For more information, please check the National Arbor Day Foundation's web site on

http://www.arborday.org

 

Third National Mitigation Banking Conference

Denver, Colorado

May 17-20

Sponsored by the Terrene Institute. Sessions on mitigation banking for wetlands, habitat conservation, introductory mitigation banking, and advanced sessions for practicing bankers. NRCS co-sponsors. For more information, contact the Institute on (800) 726-4853

 

Sustainability of Wetlands and Water Resources: How Well Can Riverine Wetlands Continue To Support Society into the 21st Century?

University of Mississippi at Oxford

May 23-25

Information is available at http://130.74.129.109/

June 2000

 

1ST Annual Mid-America Grassland Evaluation Contest

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

June 5-7

Open to FFA and 4-H teams, nationwide. Contest includes soil interpretation, plant identification, forage and livestock management, and wildlife habitat management. Sponsored by the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, in cooperation with NRCS, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and University of Missouri Outreach and Extension. Contact Melodie Marshall on (800) 364-8732x3, or Mark Kennedy on (417) 967-2028.

NEW!

22nd Annual Natural Resource Societies Science Day

Washington, D.C.

June 7

The event will address projected demographic, technology, and economic trends and their effects on natural resource science and practice.

Association of State Floodplain Managers' 24th Annual Conference

Austin, Texas

June 16-23, 2000.

"Floodplain Management 2000 and Beyond: A New Beginning in a New Millenium." For reservations, call (512) 477-1234.

 

National Association of RC&D Councils Conference

Ogden, Utah

June 18-21, 2000

Your contacts are the National Association of RC&D Councils on (202) 434-4780, and David Spann, Coordinator, Bonneville RC&D Office, 1030 West 5370 South, Murray, Utah 84123. Phone: (801) 262-6838. Fax: (801) 263-3667. E-mail: mpatten@ditell.com

 

July 2000

 

SWCS Annual Conference: Gateway to the Future-Conserving Private Land

St. Louis, Missouri

July 8-12

Information is available on the Soil and Water Conservation Society's Web page at http://www.swcs.org Your contact is Charlie Persinger, SWCS, Director of Member Services, 7515 NE Ankeny Road, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-9764. Voice: (515) 289-2331, ext. 12. Fax: (515) 289-1227. Email: charliep@swcs.org

 

Valuation 2000

July 10-13

Las Vegas, Nevada

A business, education, and networking conference sponsored by the American Society of Appraisers, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, and the Appraisal Institute. Will focus on environmental concerns and their impact on valuation, technology in valuation and its use, employment, regulatory concerns, trends, and other unique valuation problems. May be the largest gathering of NRCS' resource information customers, especially regarding soil survey. For more information, see http://www.val2000.org/

 

Land Conservation Summit 2000

July 28-29

St. Paul, Minnesota

The conference will advance the debate about private land conservation and the use of conservation easements in the new millennium.

2000 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Agricultural Economists

July 30-August 2

Tampa, Florida

For meeting information, see http://www.aaea.org/meetings/m2000

August 2000

 

International Conference on Riparian Ecology and Management in Multi-Land Use Watersheds

Portland, Oregon

August 27-31

An event of the American Water Resources Association, and co-sponsored by NRCS, this conference will provide a forum for discussion of biological, physical, chemical, social, and economic aspects of riparian areas and stream corridors. For more information, visit http://www.awra.org/meetings/Portland/Portland.html or Bruce Newton at the National Water and Climate Center, at bnewton@wcc.nrcs.usda.gov

 

Carbon: Exploring the Benefits to Farmers and Society

August 29-31

Des Moines, Iowa

Ag perspectives on emerging policies and technologies involving carbon management and sequestration and other greenhouse gases. Focus on the impacts and benefits of carbon sequestration affecting ag producers, society and the environment. Hear ideas from a cross-section of policy, science, and industry perspectives. Poster abstracts due March 13. Contact Alice Vinsand, conference coordinator, at (515) 225-1051 or email

avinsand@aol.com Complete abstract details and other conference information are available at http://www.cvrcd.org/carbon.htm

Spetember 2000

 

International Poplar Commission 2000 Conference

Sept. 24-30

Portland, Oregon

Will include scientists and practitioners from more than 32 countries. The theme: "Poplar and Willow Culture: Meeting the Needs of Society and the Environment." Papers will be presented in working group sessions, including Poplar and Willow Breeding, Diseases, Insects and Other Animal Pests, Production and Environmental Systems, and Logging and Utilization. The Web site is http://www.ncfes.umn.edu/IPC2000/

October 2000

 

North American Association for Environmental Education National Conference

October 17-21

South Padre Island, Texas

The conference theme is "Spanning Cultural and Ecological Diversity through Environmental Education." Learn more about the conference, at http://www.naaee.org

 

Third Biennial Conference on Understanding Each Other and Working Together for a Better Future

October 24-25

Eugene, Oregon

Forum for agricultural interests, government, and environmentalists to discuss issues relevant to agriculture and water quality. Perspectives presented in a non-confrontational forum and others see and understand other points of view. For more information, see the conference's Web site at http://www.agwaterqualitynw.org

 

December 2000

 

National Conference on Grazing Lands

Las Vegas, Nevada

December 5-8

Economic and environmental effects of proper grazing lands management. Sponsored by NACD, Grazing Lands and Public Lands Committee, the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI), and others. Abstracts for oral and poster papers accepted until April 1. Contact John W. Peterson, NCGL Program Manager, by phone on (703) 455-6886, or fax at (703) 455-6888, or by e-mail on jwpeterson@erols.com

 

March 2001

 

NEW!

7th Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference

Reno, Nevada

March 25-29

Will provide Federal and non-Federal scientists and managers from various disciplines the opportunity to discuss recent accomplishments and progress in research and on technical developments in the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of sedimentation. Scheduled are tours, exhibitions, and presentations of papers.

 

May 2001

 

UPDATE!

Seventh National Watershed Conference

Richmond, Virginia

May 20-23

The theme: "Small Watershed Programs: Past, Present, and Future." This conference will examine our Nation's rich history with upstream small watershed programs and will explore innovative ways of accomplishing watershed project objectives as traditional sources of assistance become harder to get.

"QUOTE OF THE WEEK"

The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.

-- John Ruskin, 19th Century author and historian

 

If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.

-- McDonald's restaurants' motivational slogan

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