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Vol. 6, No. 46 September 26, 2000
IN THIS ISSUE...
...USDA Discussion Regarding Federal Retirement
...K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference
...Address Change for Southwest Area Office
...Kansas Corn, Grain Sorghum and Soybean Commissions RFP
...2001 Kansas 4-H New Millennium Grant Applications Due October 2
...New 4HCCS Pilot Opportunity
...Basic 4-H Operations Training, October 11-12, 2000 or February 26-27,
2001
...Epsilon Sigma Phi Endowment Grants Due
...Reminder--Teamwork: Let's Work Together Workshop
...Youth on Board-"Sure Shot" Way to Involve Youth in Your
Community
...Research Assistant (.5 Time) Position Available October 29, 2000
...Extension Specialist, Horses-Assistant/Associate Professor Position
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
USDA DISCUSSION
REGARDING FEDERAL RETIREMENT
Recently, an internal USDA document, relating to federal retirement
benefits for Cooperative Extension Service employees, became public.
Copies of that document are circulating as are many rumors.
The document recommended that the Secretary
of Agriculture rescind all Cooperative Extension federal retirements
because USDA may be put in the position of defending employment and
personnel actions against university employees of which USDA was not a
party. Taken a step further, USDA could be held accountable, and
possibly liable for compensatory damages, for decisions made by the
universities. While this issue needs to be addressed, Extension
leadership feels that rescinding current federal appointments is not the
appropriate solution.
I have personally heard our federal CSREES
administrator say that this action is no longer under consideration.
A recession of federal retirement benefits
would have affected 187 K-State Research and Extension colleagues and
about 7000 Extension employees nationally. Many of you are likely to
hear some discussion of this as you interact on a regional and national
basis. Be assured that if there are further developments, I will
keep you informed. For now, however, there is no reason for
apprehension. --Dick Wootton rwootton@oznet.ksu.edu
K-STATE RESEARCH
AND EXTENSION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference is set for
October 23-26. The theme for this year's conference is
"Bridging the Centuries."
If you have not registered for the
conference and the poster session, please do so immediately. The
deadline is October 2. Everyone should have received registration
information for the conference and poster session.
I look forward to seeing you at the
conference. --Marc A. Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu
ADDRESS
CHANGE FOR SOUTHWEST AREA OFFICE
Be sure to update your mailing lists, etc., with the new address for
the Southwest Area Office. They are still receiving mail at their
old address. Mail sent to that address is taking about an extra week
to get to them. The new address is K-State Research & Extension
Center, 4500 East Mary Street, Garden City, KS 67846-9132. The phone
number remains the same; the new fax number is 316-276-6028.
KANSAS CORN,
GRAIN SORGHUM AND SOYBEAN COMMISSIONS RFP
The Kansas Corn, Grain Sorghum, and Soybean Commissions have been busy
since July 1st with their reorganization as part of moving from the Kansas
Department of Agriculture to the private sector. As a result, they
will not have a RFP (request for proposals) ready until November 15, 2000,
or soon thereafter. The proposals will be due in mid-December of
2000. Last year the RFP went out in September with the proposals due
in November.
I would urge you to get drafts of your
proposals for FY2002 completed soon. I doubt that their priorities
will change drastically from last year, although they may change some
since the Grain Sorghum and Soybean Commissions expect reduced revenues
based on the 2000 crop production.
Thanks for your assistance on this
matter. --George E. Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu
2001 KANSAS 4-H NEW
MILLENNIUM GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 2
A reminder that applications for 2001 Kansas 4-H New Millennium Grant
awards are due October 2, 2000 (due to October 1 falling on a
Sunday). In its first year, eight projects were awarded more than
$17,000, which generated more than $20,000 of additional new program
dollars as matches for the participating counties. (That's nearly
$40,000!). The emphasis areas are programs around the issues of
Youth Involvement (youth-adult partnerships) and/or Volunteer Development
(across the lifespan). For details and applications you may click
here to go directly to the site on our web page: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/200914hgrants.PDF
The following individuals may be contacted
about their activities this year, or you may e-mail me with questions: Jim
Adams, Glenn Brunkow, Michael Cole, Michelle Crago, Al Davis, Beth
Dresher, Marilyn Glenn, Beth Hecht, Beth Hinshaw, Lindy Lindquist, Andrea
Schmidt, or Jennifer Wilson --Gary W. Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu
NEW 4HCCS PILOT
OPPORTUNITY
This is a call for teachers to pilot the new "Embryology in the
Classroom" material. The curriculum will be supported by a WWW site
with interactive material. The first draft is up at http://www.ext.vt.edu/4Hembryology
. We hope to pilot from the beginning of October through early
November. I realize that most Kansas teachers do this in the spring;
however, if you have teachers who would like to see and test some new
material, now is the time! Materials and pilot information will be
mailed around October 2, 2000. If you have someone interested,
contact Phillip J. Clauer, Extension Poultry Specialist, Virginia Tech;
Phone: 540-231-9185, fax: 540-231-3713; pclauer@vt.edu
. The Poultry Resource Homepage: http://www.apsc.vt.edu/Faculty/Clauer/clauer.html
. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
BASIC 4-H OPERATIONS
TRAINING, OCTOBER 11-12, 2000 OR FEBRUARY 26-27, 2001
All county offices have received information about the offering of a
Basic 4-H Operations Training for new agents or those desiring a refresher
course. The Basic Operations Training covers the baseline
information you need to manage your local 4-H youth development program;
the resources that are available to you in your office and within the
system; and the knowledge that is critical to handle managerial issues
that you might be confronted with the first year on the job.
Registration for the October training is due October 3, to the State 4-H
Office. (NOTE: A typo in the brochure sent to counties indicated that the
first offering would be October 10-11. The correct dates are October
11-12, 2000 as printed on the Registration Form. Sorry about the
confusion!) --Gary Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu
EPSILON SIGMA PHI
ENDOWMENT GRANTS DUE
This is a friendly reminder that the grant proposals for the 2000
Alpha Rho Endowment Grants for Innovative Programming or Professional
Development are due to Steve Fisher on October 2. A call for
proposals from Steve Fisher, chair, was mailed to all Extension faculty on
July 28. Let me know if you need a copy. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
REMINDER --
TEAMWORK: LET'S WORK TOGETHER WORKSHOP
Registration forms for the free K-State Research and Extension Office
Professionals instructional workshop are due by September 29. To
register, fill out and mail the registration form that is a part of the
"Teamwork: Let's Work Together" brochure that was mailed out on
September 15, or e-mail jkoppes@oznet.ksu.edu
the following information: Name, Department, and which session, October
10, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; OR October 11, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, you would like to
attend.
This is an excellent opportunity to network
with other office professionals in our organization. See article in
last week's "Tuesday Letter" for more information. --COPAC
Committee
YOUTH ON
BOARD-"SURE SHOT" WAY TO INVOLVE YOUTH IN YOUR COMMUNITY
The Wichita/Sedgwick County Regional Prevention Center and Wichita's
Promise Youth Council is offering a one and a half day workshop to help
communities across the state build mutually respectful relationships
between youth and adults. These relationships will allow youth to
move from the margin of their communities into the center, where they can
be fully involved! Nationally know staff from "Youth on
Board" will facilitate the "Sure Shot Introductory
Workshop," an interactive workshop for youth and adults which will
help communities/organizations understand: 1)Why youth should be involved
in decision-making; 2) How to overcome barriers; 3) How to effectively
involve youth; and 4) The next steps to success. This training is a
great opportunity for communities/organizations that are already involving
youth as well as those just getting started.
Youth on Board: Sure Shot Introductory Workshop
October 24 (11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.) through October 25 (8 a.m.-11 a.m.)
Bay Ridge Retreat Center, 7610 W. 45th Street North, Wichita, Kansas
(NOTE: We are aware that this is during the
AES-CES Annual Conference; however, this will be a great opportunity for
4-H PDC members and/or 4-H Council officers to improve their
partnerships!)
Workshop fee is $100 for adults and $50 for
youth and includes training materials and meals (lunch, dinner, and a
continental breakfast). A block of rooms has been reserved at
Hawthorne Suites, 316-729-5700. Room rates are $75 per night for a
double room.
If you have questions or would like to
register, please call the Regional Prevention Center at
316-262-2421. Organizations from outside the RPC service area are
welcome. To encourage youth participation, organizations that bring
youth will receive a free copy of "14 Points to Successfully
Involving Youth in Decision Making" (a $25 value). --Gary W.
Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu
RESEARCH
ASSISTANT (.5 TIME) POSITION AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29, 2000
Specific duties include: Assist in applied research program dealing
with the winter wheat disease, Fusarium Head Blight. Includes
planting and maintenance of plants in greenhouse and field experiments,
manipulation of microorganisms in the laboratory, pathogen population and
disease evaluations in the greenhouse and field, and data analysis.
Involves interaction with wheat breeding efforts to help identify
resistant varieties. Successful candidate must hold a BS in Biology
or related field. Application deadline is October 9, 2000 or until
position is filled. To apply, submit (1) a letter of application,
including a copy of transcripts; (2) resume; (3) a brief statement of
career objectives; and (4) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three references to: Dr. William W. Bockus, Department of Plant Pathology,
Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas, 66506-5502. Telephone:
(785) 532-1378; bockus@plantpath.ksu.edu
. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
EXTENSION
SPECIALIST, HORSES-ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITION
The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State
University, is seeking an Extension Specialist, Horses -
Assistant/Associate Professor. This is a tenure-track position with
70% Extension and 30% Teaching. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in
Animal Science, with emphasis in horse breeding, reproduction, nutrition
and management. Candidates should submit university transcripts, a
detailed resume of education, experience, qualifications and publications
along with three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Jack Riley, Head,
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, 232 Weber Hall, Kansas State
University, Manhattan, KS 66506-0201. Applications will be received
until November 15 or until an acceptable candidate is identified.
Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
employer and encourages diversity among its employees.
VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS .
Submit corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu
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DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER
SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 4, 2000, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2000:
ADDITIONS: Wednesday,
September 27
.... Rural/Urban Issues Training, Lawrence, Statewide, 11:00 a.m., (Brad
Lubben)
.... Upper Arkansas Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, Jetmore/HG and
surrounding area, SW, 1:00 p.m., (Morgan Powell)
.... Solomon Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, Stockton/RO and
surrounding area, NW, 7:30 p.m., (Morgan Powell) Thursday,
September 28
.... Upper Republican Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, Atwood/RA and
surrounding area, NW, 1:00 p.m., (Morgan Powell)
.... Lower Arkansas Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, Halstead/HV and
surrounding area, SC, 1:30 p.m., (Morgan Powell) Tuesday,
October 3
....Neosho Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, Burlington/CF and
surrounding area, SE, 1:00 p.m., (Morgan Powell)
.... Missouri Basin Advisory committee Meeting, TBA, Surrounding area,
(Morgan Powell) Wednesday,
October 4
.... Agent Update on Irrigation & Water Management, Colby, NW
Area, (Mahbub Alam)
.... Verdigris Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, Madison/GW and
surrounding area, SE, 1:00 p.m., (Morgan Powell)
.... Marais des Cygnes Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, Fort Scott/BB and
surrounding area, SE, (Morgan Powell) Thursday,
October 5
.... Kansas Lower Republican Basin Advisory Committee Meeting,
Tonganoxie/LV and surrounding area, NE, 10:00 a.m., (Morgan Powell)
.... Walnut Basin Advisory Committee Meeting, El Dorado/BU and surrounding
area, SC, 6:30 p.m., (Morgan Powell) Tuesday,
October 10, through Wednesday, October 11
.... KS Assn of Family & Community Education (KAFCE), State
Conference, Dodge City/FO, Statewide, (Carol Young)
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