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Vol. 7, No. 41 August 28, 2001
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Agronomy Farm Field Day is September 6
...Farewell Reception for Steve Paisley - SC Area
...The Jefferson Awards
...More Volunteers Still Needed for 4-H Division at State
Fair
...4-H Youth Development Program Assistant
...Nominees Sought for National 4-H Hall of Fame
...What Makes Me Tick and What Ticks Me Off
...Kansas Health Foundation Recognition Grants
...Epsilon Sigma Phi
...I Dare You Award
...Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
...Lights on Afterschool
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
AGRONOMY FARM
FIELD DAY IS SEPTEMBER 6
The 2001 Agronomy Farm Field Day is Thursday, September 6, at the
Agronomy Research Center on Kimball Avenue in Manhattan. Field tours
begin at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts available. This year
participants can "design your own tour." They can choose from
more than 20 different tour stops and activities relating to crop
production, cropping systems, alternative crops, and environmental
management. There will be a special seminar/discussion on precision
agriculture. As usual, a browsing area will present research poster,
sponsor displays, and an "Ask the Experts" table. KKSU's
Agriculture Today will broadcast live from the site. Lunch is available
at no charge. --Bill Eberle weberle@oznet.ksu.edu
FAREWELL
RECEPTION FOR STEVE PAISLEY - SC AREA
You are invited to a reception for our Livestock Production
Specialist, Steve Paisley. He will be leaving us in October to take the
position of State Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with the University
of Wyoming. The reception is September 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the
South Central Area Extension Office, 1600 N. Lorraine, Suite 125,
Hutchinson, KS 67501. Come join us for cake, punch and good fellowship
with Steve, Carrie, Ty and Todd.
Please RSVP by September 4, 2001 to the
South Central Area Extension Office, 620-663-5491. Shelley Charles
scharles@oznet.ksu.edu
THE
JEFFERSON AWARDS
Here is a great opportunity to recognize those outstanding 4-H
volunteers in your county. The American Institute for Public Service
(AIPS) partners with 4-H and other local community-based organizations
and approximately 70 media outlets across the country to recognize and
honor exceptional volunteers. Each year these community-based
organizations can recognize up to five of the best volunteers with the
Jefferson Award Certificate of Excellence and lapel pin. The volunteer
organizations then submit the recipients as nominations to their local
Media Sponsor. Each Sponsor encourages their viewers/readers to nominate
someone special who volunteers in the community. The Media Sponsor then
selects five to six people from all the nominations to receive a
Regional Jefferson Award. The AIPS' Board of Selectors chooses one
recipient from each of these cities to attend the National Jefferson
Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. The national ceremony held in June
each year celebrates community service as well as highlights four
nationally known public servants. From this national ceremony five
regional recipients are selected to receive the Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis Award and are highlighted in a national television special
"Change the World," which is aired annually on 130-150
television stations across the country.
To learn how to recognize people in your
community visit www.aips.org or
call 302-622-9101. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
MORE VOLUNTEERS
STILL NEEDED FOR 4-H DIVISION AT STATE FAIR
Thanks to all of you and your volunteers who have responded to help
with State Fair committees. If you are new to the system and missed
Lindy's invitation, it's still not too late to be involved. Just send
Lindy Lindquist an e-mail and let her know when you are available and
your areas of interest. I notice that the Electric exhibit and Forestry
check-in are especially short of help. I also need at least six more to
assist with the FACS Quiz Bowl on the last Sunday.
Please contact me with names of
volunteers or agents who are willing to assist. Tasks include operating
the buzzer, scorekeeping, and runners. Almost all the Check-out
committees are few to none, which means on the last Sunday, if we don't
have committees grouping exhibits by county, that you will be spending
lots of time looking for and collecting your county's exhibits. Thanks
in advance. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT
K-State Research and Extension, Riley County, is accepting
applications for the position of 4-H Program Assistant. This is a part
time position (.6) which involves working with 4-H enrichment and
assisting with other Riley County 4-H program needs. Qualifications:
Interest in working with youth and adults through 4-H, working with
volunteers, and having a valid driver's license. Prefer applicants to
have B. S. in education or related field. Send letter of application and
resume to Alan Ladd, K-State Research and Extension - Riley County, 110
Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502 by September 5, 2001. Interested
applicants can contact the Riley County Extension Office by calling
785-537-6350. Andrea L. Schmidt aschmidt@oznet.ksu.edu
NOMINEES SOUGHT
FOR NATIONAL 4-H HALL OF FAME
The Kansas Association of Extension 4-H Agent's, KAE4-HA, invites
you to nominate individuals (living or deceased) for the National 4-H
Hall of Fame. It will be established in 2002 as part of the 100th
anniversary celebration of 4-H.
The Hall of Fame will exist exclusively
in an electronic format accessible by the Internet. One hundred people
will be inducted in the Centennial Class of 2002. Nominees may or may
not have been 4-H members. It is expected that nominees will be
excellent role models in the areas of citizenship, leadership, career
accomplishments and character.
Who do you think deserves to be included
in the 4-H Hall of Fame? Send your nominations by September 21 to: pkriesel@oznet.ksu.edu
. The Public Relations & Information Committee are anxious to hear
who your nominees are. Please include a brief biography indicating major
career accomplishments and/or a statement of the impact the nominee had
on 4-H. --Phyllis Kriesel pkriesel@oznet.ksu.edu
WHAT MAKES ME TICK AND
WHAT TICKS ME OFF
“What Makes Me Tick and What
Ticks Me Off” is the title of this year’s Classified Office
Professional Advisory Committee’s (COPAC) FREE workshop. This
workshop on “True Colors” is for ALL K-State Research and Extension,
College of Agriculture and County Office Professionals.
At the workshop you will be provided with
the tool of “True Colors.” With this tool you can gain insight into
why you do things the way you do and understand why others have a
different way of doing things. “True Colors” is a unique way to
improve the quality of your life at work and at home.
Due to the subject matter, this year’s
workshop is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In order for everyone in an office
to have the opportunity to attend the one-day workshop, “True Colors”
will be presented on two days. You may choose either Tuesday, October 2,
OR Wednesday, October 3, 2001. The workshop will be held in Pottorf
Hall, at Cico Park, in Manhattan. We will provide snacks for the two
breaks; however, lunch is on your own. You may bring your own lunch and
eat at the site, or you may eat at a local restaurant or fast-food
place. (A listing of restaurants and their locations will be provided
for your use at the workshop.) Please join your fellow K-State Research
and Extension campus and county co-workers in this enlightening
workshop.
If you wish to register by e-mail, the
following information is needed: Name, e-mail address,
Department/Unit/County Extension Office, City, and which workshop date
attending. Send this information to Jan Taggart at jbt@wheat.ksu.edu
. Registration deadline is September 21, 2001. (If possible, please
register early so that we know approximately how many “True Colors”
booklets to order.) If you have questions, call 785-532-1945. --COPAC
KANSAS HEALTH
FOUNDATION RECOGNITION GRANTS
The deadline to submit a proposal for the Kansas Health Foundation
Recognition grant is September 15. The Foundation's
Recognition Grants program is a competitive program open to any
nonprofit organization doing innovative work to improve Kansans' health.
Those eligible to apply are organizations
that are:
1. Proposing a project to improve
the health of Kansans
2. Tax-exempt, nonprofit and using funds for charitable purposes
3. Located within the state.
4. Not previous recipients of a Recognition Grant within the
calendar year
Projects are selected based on:
5. Program focus: children,
leadership, health promotion and disease prevention
6. Meeting a clear, identifiable need
7. Creativity
8. Strength of the applicant organization and project leadership
9. Ranking when compared with other applications received during
the funding cycle
10. Ability to reach out to populations and regions not otherwise
served
If you would like more information or
would like to view the Recognition Grants application form, it can be
found at http://www.khf.org/Grantees/khf0203_text.asp
. --Jana Hackney jhackney@oznet.ksu.edu
EPSILON SIGMA
PHI
Epsilon Sigma Phi Is sponsoring another auction at Annual Conference in
October. This money will be added to the amount used for scholarships
for our members. Plan now to donate an item for the auction. Just let
Clarene Goodheart or Ann Domsch know what you will bring. More details
will arrive in the county packets in the near future. Ann Domsch adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu
I DARE YOU AWARD
Many counties are familiar with, and have the tradition of
recognizing outstanding 4-H members with this award. This program is
handled totally by the American Youth Foundation, and not by our office.
I contacted the American Youth Foundation office, and was told the 4-H
mailing is to go out this week. If you need more information, contact
Jackie Fuller, I Dare You Coordinator, at 314-646-6155; or by e-mail at jackie.fuller@ayf.com
. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
PRUDENTIAL
SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
Watch for the nomination packet for Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards to arrive in your office in the next few weeks. Middle and High
school age youth are recognized for exemplary acts of service to their
communities. Schools, Girl Scout Councils and local extension offices
can all nominate. One middle school and one high school winner is
selected per state, and receives a $1,000, silver medallion and
all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C., in May 2002.
Kansas 4-H has one of the state winners
since 4-H has been participating. I know you have a member in your
county who is deserving of a nomination. Additional information
for promotion, and application can be found on their website at www.prudential.com/community/spirit
. Applications must be completed by October 31, 2001. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
LIGHTS ON
AFTERSCHOOL
Do you want the lights on after school for youth in your community? Mark
your calendar and join the Afterschool Alliance in sounding a rallying
cry for safe, stimulating afterschool programs for all kids!
On Thursday, October 11, communities and
afterschool programs across the nation will hold rallies to celebrate
their programs, and to show how they're keeping kids safe, helping
working families and improving academic achievement.
Join in calling attention to the need for
more afterschool programs. Visit www.afterschoolalliance.org
to:
Sign up to receive information about
Lights on Afterschool! And/Or register to host an event. Your event
will be posted online and chronicled by the Afterschool Alliance.
Find an event in your area. Call the
event coordinator to offer your support and participation, whether as
an educator, parent, elected official, law enforcement official, local
employer, artist, youth advocate or neighbor.
Get tips on planning a rally at an
afterschool program or on the steps of your town hall.
--Jana Hackney jhackney@oznet.ksu.edu
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 SEPTEMBER 5, 2001, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2001:
ADDITIONS:
Tuesday, August 28
.... Pre-Plant Wheat Meeting, Logan/PL, Multi-county, NW, 9:00 a.m.,
Bob Broweleit bbrowele@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, August 31
.... SE Research Center Fall Field Day, Parsons/LB, Statewide, Gary
Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu
Thursday, September 6
.... Agronomy Farm Field Day, Manhattan, Statewide, 8:30 a.m., Bill
Eberle weberle@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, September 7
.... Kids Field Day, Manhattan and surrounding area, Jim Shroyer jshroyer@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Fall Field Day, Hays/EL, Statewide, 9:00 a.m., Pat Coyne coyne@ksu.edu
Friday, September 7,
through Sunday, September 16
.... Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, Lindy Lindquist llindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
Saturday, September 8
.... Centennial Celebration, Hays/EL and surrounding area, Pat Coyne
coyne@ksu.edu
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