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Vol. 8, No. 32 July 2, 2002
IN THIS ISSUE...
...USDA
Rural Development Value Added Activities Grant Meetings
...Specialists' Quarterly Reports
...Office of Community Health Main Office Has Moved
...Plant Pathology Seminar Series Speaker - July 10
...A Few Extra 2002 Kansas State Fair Exhibitor
Handbooks Available
...Perceptions of Rural America
...Principles to Consider Before Fundraising
..."The Hispanic Scholarship
Fund"
...The Points of Light Award
...Lindquist Boy
...13th Adult Education Institute to be Held
...DCE Adult and Continuing Education Courses in Fall
2002
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
USDA RURAL
DEVELOPMENT VALUE ADDED ACTIVITIES GRANT MEETINGS
Chuck Banks, State Director for Kansas USDA Rural Development,
announced on June 28 that informational meetings will be held in Dodge
City, Hays, Manhattan, and Iola to present information pertaining to
USDA Rural Development's opportunities in the Farm Bill, specifically
the Value-Added Agricultural Product Market Development Grant Programs.
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service
announces the availability of approximately $33 million in competitive
grant funds for fiscal year 2002 to help independent agricultural
producers enter into value-added activities. Proposals are requested
from eligible independent producers, agricultural producer groups,
farmer or rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based
business ventures interested in a competitively awarded grant.
Dodge City: July 8, 2002, 8:30 a.m. to 11
a.m., at the Dodge City Public Library, 1001 Second Street.
Hays: July 8, 2002, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,
Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Memorial Union, in the
Black and Gold Room.
Manhattan: July 11, 2002, 8:30 a.m. to 11
a.m., Cico Park, Kimball Avenue and Avery Avenue, Pottorff Hall, Wheat
Room, North Entrance.
Iola: July 11, 2002, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at
the Allen County Community College, Lecture Hall (also known as A27)
located in the main building. The campus is located at 1801 N.
Cottonwood.
For Program information, please contact
Larry Carnahan, EZ/EC Specialist at 620-784-5319; FAX 620-784-5900; or
e-mail lcarnaha@rdasun2.rurdev.usda.gov/
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For directions or meeting information,
please contact Harold Alford, Kansas State Office Clerk at 785-271-2702;
FAX 785-271-2708; or e-mail harold.alford@ks.usda.gov/
. --Steven M. Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu
SPECIALISTS'
QUARTERLY REPORTS
The Specialist Quarterly Report is online at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/prev/
. Please submit your report to the database soon after the end of the
reporting period which was June 30. If you have questions or need
assistance, please call the Planning and Reporting office at
785-532-6775. --Marie Blythe mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu
OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH MAIN OFFICE HAS MOVED
The Office of Community Health has moved its main office to Umberger
101. Our main line number is still 785-532-7750. Please note, however,
that we only have one fax number now. It is 785-532-7733. --Jody Hall jhall@oznet.ksu.edu
PLANT PATHOLOGY
SEMINAR SERIES SPEAKER - JULY 10
Dr. Simon Hogan will be speaking in the Plant Pathology Seminar Series
on July 10, at 11 a.m. in Throckmorton 4031.
The title of his seminar is
"Potential Impact of Genetically Modified Plants on Health and
Disease." Dr. Hogan is with the Allergy and Inflammation Research
Group, Department of Molecular Bioscience at John Curtin School of
Medical Research in Canberra, Australia.
Dr. Hogan will be available from 2 p.m.
until 3:30 p.m. on July 10, for individual meetings. If you are
interested in meeting with Dr. Hogan, please contact Merla Brookman at
532-1330 to schedule an appointment. --Merla Brookman merla@plantpath.ksu.edu
A FEW EXTRA 2002
KANSAS STATE FAIR EXHIBITOR HANDBOOKS AVAILABLE
After distributing the 2002 Kansas State Fair Exhibitor Handbooks at 4-H
Discovery Days, we have a few extras. While we cannot mail them, you are
welcome to stop by the State 4-H Office and pick up additional copies if
you can use them in your county.
The extra books will be distributed on a
first-come/first served basis. Once this supply is gone, we will not
have additional copies to distribute. --Lindy Lindquist llindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
PERCEPTIONS
OF RURAL AMERICA
The Kellogg Foundation recently released a study that examines the views
on rural America by those in Congress. Interviews were conducted with 26
members of Congress, including 16 Democratic House members and senators
and 10 Republican House members and senators. According to the report,
lawmakers believe that rural Americans hold to a set of values that are
important to preserve, yet many expressed pessimism about the future of
rural areas. Both the economy and environment were of bipartisan
concern, according to the study.
Access the report online at http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/FoodRur/Pub3699.PDF
. --Robert Wilson rwilson@loki.agecon.ksu.edu
PRINCIPLES TO
CONSIDER BEFORE FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is about far more than asking for money. It is about
engaging someone in your cause and giving him or her the opportunity to
do good. It is also about organizational credibility. The very process
exposes the soul of your organization as you ask others to join you in
the journey to do good. Too many volunteers and agency professionals set
out with high hopes and find themselves short of their goals and
frustrated. Read a short article that outlines eight helpful principles
to consider in designing your next fundraising effort. http://www.glocalvantage.com/scissues/page5.html
. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
"THE
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND"
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help
Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The
scholarships are available on a competitive basis for community college,
four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Awards
generally range from $1,000 to $3,000. Applications are evaluated on
academic achievement, letter of recommendation, personal statement, and
financial need. Applications are available August 1, 2002, and are due
by October 15, 2002. http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/CollegeRetention.html
. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
THE POINTS OF
LIGHT AWARD
Given each weekday, the Daily Points of Light Awards are designed to
honor those who have made a commitment to connect America through
service to help meet critical needs in their communities, especially
those focused on the goals for children and youth set by the President's
Summit for America ’s Future. Daily Points of Lights are ordinary
citizens doing extraordinary work to make a difference in the lives of
others. For more information visit www.pointsoflight.org
.
Thanks to Clover Corner News for
providing these resources. -- Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
LINDQUIST BOY
Tom and Liz Lindquist of Manhattan announce the birth of their son,
Ethan William Lindquist. He was born June 12 at Mercy Health Center in
Manhattan, weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz. and measuring 20 inches long. He was
welcomed home by his 8 year-old sister, Marissa, and his 4 year-old
brother, Codey. Grandparents are Helena Lamb and the late William Lamb
of Blue Rapids, and the late Lawrence and Gladys Lindquist of
Waterville. --Tom B. Lindquist tlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
13TH ADULT
EDUCATION INSTITUTE TO BE HELD
The Adult Education Summer
Institute XIII will be held July 16-19, 2002 at the Kansas State
University Student Union. This year’s theme is "Adult Education:
The Foundation of Workforce Development." The institute provides
professional development opportunities for adult educators, program
directors, volunteers, and partners involved in adult education and
literacy. For more information or to receive a brochure, call
785-532-5569. Exhibit information and registration information is also
available via the World Wide Web at http://www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/summerinstitute
. --Continuing Education
DCE ADULT AND
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES IN FALL 2002
Kansas State University Division of Continuing Education (DCE) will
offer adult and continuing education courses during Fall 2002 in the
Kansas City area and Wichita, as well as via videotape and the World
Wide Web.
Courses in Ft. Leavenworth include these
topics: Technology Issues in Adult Education (EDACE 786), Introduction
to Adult Education (EDACE 780), Characteristics of Adult Learners (EDACE
790), and Program Planning in Adult Education (EDACE 830).
Courses in Overland Park include: Program
Planning in Adult Education (EDACE 830), Diversity in the Workplace
(EDACE 786), and Innovative Instructional Strategies for Adult Educators
(EDACE 786).
Courses offered in Wichita include:
Social Foundations in Adult Education (EDACE 886), and Human Resource
Development Policy (EDACE 886).
Research Methods (EDCEP 816) is offered
via videotape.
Seminar: Leadership (EDADL 886) is
offered via World Wide Web.
For more information, contact Cheryl
Polson, Director of Off-Campus Program, at 913-962-6264 or by e-mail at cpolson@ksu.edu
. To request a brochure or to enroll in these courses, contact the
Division of Continuing Education at 785-532-5566 or 1-800-432-8222, or
register via the World Wide Web at http://www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/cl/adulteduc/
. --Continuing Education
VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS .
Submit corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu
.
DATES TAKEN FROM THE
MASTER SCHEDULE FOR JULY 10, 2002, THROUGH JULY 16, 2002:
Wednesday, July 10,
through Saturday, July 13
.... Mitchell County Fair, Beloit, Single county, NE
.... Sedgwick County Fair, Cheney, Single county, SC
Wednesday, July 10,
through Sunday, July 14
.... Barton County Fair Assn, Great Bend, Single county, SC
Thursday, July 11,
through Saturday, July 13
.... Tri-County Free Fair Inc., Herington/DK, Multi-co, SC
Thursday, July 11,
through Sunday, July 14
.... Clark County Fair, Ashland, Single county, SW
Friday, July 12, through
Saturday, July 13
.... KSU Swine Classic, Manhattan, Statewide, Jim Nelssen jnelssen@oznet.ksu.edu
and Joel DeRouchey jderouch@oznet.ksu.edu
Saturday, July 13,
through Friday, July 19
.... Edwards County Fair, Kinsley, Single county, SW
Saturday, July 13,
through Saturday, July 20
.... Ellis County Fair, Hays, Single county, NW
Sunday, July 14, through
Thursday, July 18
.... Hodgeman County Fair, Jetmore, Single county, SW
.... Smith County Fair, Smith Center, Single county, NW
Sunday, July 14, through
Sunday, July 21
.... Bourbon County Fair, Fort Scott, Single county, SE
Monday, July 15
.... Super Cow/Calf Show - Washington Co., Washington, KS, 9:00
a.m., Ross Mosteller rmostell@oznet.ksu.edu
Monday, July 15, through
Friday, July 19
.... Rice County 4-H Fair, Lyons, Single county, SC
Monday, July 15, through
Saturday, July 20
.... Kearny County Fair, Lakin, Single county, SW
Tuesday, July 16, through
Wednesday, July 17
.... KFCA Crop School, Manhattan, Statewide, Kent McVay kmcvay@ksu.edu
.... ServSafe Manager Certification Course, Salina and
surrounding area, NE and SC, 8:30 a.m., Sherrie Mahoney smahoney@oznet.ksu.edu
Tuesday, July 16, through
Friday, July 19
.... Brown County Fair, Horton, Single county, NE
Tuesday, July 16, through
Saturday, July 20
.... Logan County Fair, Oakley, Single county, NW
Tuesday, July 16, through
Sunday, July 21
.... Clay County Fair Assn, Clay Center, Single county, NE
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