The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 9, No. 14   February 18, 2003

IN THIS ISSUE...

...A New Look for the Web Site on March 1
...Progress with the K-State Research and Extension Five-Year Plan
...Rural Calendar on the Internet
...Submitting KAAs for State Judging
...National Congress Delegate-at-Large and Standard of Excellence
...Good News for Kansas 4-H
...Open Rally Obedience Workshop and Fun Trial
...Fire Training Specialist, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas State University
...4-H Youth Development Department Retirements and Receptions
...Master Schedule

A NEW LOOK FOR THE WEB SITE ON MARCH 1
We are just weeks away from publicly introducing the redesigned K-State Research and Extension Web site, but first we wanted to give you another opportunity to provide comments or suggestions. To preview the new site, go to http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/welcomeMain.asp  or go to http://www.oznet.ksu.edu  and click on the "Sneak Preview" toward the bottom of the middle column. Please take a few minutes to look at the new site and provide comments or suggestions by clicking on "Feedback" in the left column.

If you'd like to nominate your own Web page as a featured site, click on "Feedback" in the left column. Provide us your URL and contact information, and we will get back to you within the week regarding your site.

Thanks in advance for your feedback. We plan on implementing this new design as the K-State Research and Extension Web site on March 1, 2003. --Linda Sleichter lsleicht@oznet.ksu.edu 

PROGRESS WITH THE K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION FIVE-YEAR PLAN
Core Mission Themes (CMT)

1. Healthy Communities: Youth, Adults & Families
2. Safe Food and Human Nutrition
3. Adding Value to Agricultural Products
4. Natural Resources and Environmental Management
5. Competitive Agricultural Systems

1.   Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
2.   Healthy Sustainable Communities
3.   Positive Child, Youth, and Family Development
4.   Positive Adult Quality of Life
5.   New and Enhanced Products from Agriculture
6.   Conservation of Soil, Water, and Energy
7.   Improved Quality of Land, Air, and Water
8.   Efficient and Sustainable Cropping and Horticultural Systems
9.   Efficient and Sustainable Animal Production Systems
10. Economic Development and Management
11. Safe, Secure, High-quality Food Supply
12. Enhanced Nutritional Quality of the Food Supply

13. Comprehensive education experience for undergraduate students
14. Competent advanced degree graduates
15. Education opportunities through distance learning
16. Life-long learning skills in all students
17. Enhanced faculty development and teaching resources
18. Enhanced image of the College of Agriculture
19. Improved appreciation for diversity and recruitment and retention of diverse students and faculty

Three to six strategies within each long-term intended outcome are being identified by the five-year plan steering committee in concert with interested faculty. Action teams of faculty interested in common subjects are now being asked to accept or modify the draft strategies. Several draft strategies have been posted to the web site for review. If you have suggestions or concerns with this draft list of Long-Term Intended Outcomes or want to suggest strategies (approaches) that will help us achieve our long-term intended outcomes, go to the web site on the Intranet http://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/5yp04_08/draft.htm  or e-mail them to mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu . Thanks for your assistance. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu , Forrest Chumley fchumley@oznet.ksu.edu , and Larry Erpelding lerpeldi@oznet.ksu.edu 

RURAL CALENDAR ON THE INTERNET
You may be interested in reviewing the latest Rural Calendar Update: http://www.nal.usda.gov/ric/conf.html .

Check out the other National Rural Development Program Listservs. They include the Tribal listserv, Health Care, Welfare Reform, Workforce Development Listserv, and the Telecommunications listserv. For more information, please contact Dave Barr at david.barr@usda.gov  or see subscription instructions on-line at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nrdp/listserv.html . Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu 

SUBMITTING KAAs FOR STATE JUDGING
Since State KAA and Scholarship selection is later in March this year, we are offering you the opportunity to save postage and worry about delivery of KAAs. Previous information indicated they are due in the State 4-H Office by March 1. If you have staff that are coming to campus on March 7 for Cattleman's Day, they can deliver them to the State 4-H Office that day, between 8 a.m. and noon, and 1 to 5 p.m. We also will have boxes near the registration area at Spring Action Conference in Salina, and you can bring them there and we will transport them back to our office. 

IT IS STILL CRITICAL THAT ALL 4-H SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS BE MAILED TO THE STATE 4-H OFFICE BY MARCH 1. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu 

NATIONAL CONGRESS DELEGATE-AT-LARGE AND STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
We are again offering counties the opportunity to select and support a delegate from each county to attend 2003 National 4-H Congress. Counties can also submit the name of a current, eligible Key Award member to be drawn as one of the six representatives as our Kansas Standard of Excellence delegates to Congress. This letter and forms should be in your county this week. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu 

GOOD NEWS FOR KANSAS 4-H
Merle Eyestone has been selected for induction into the Class of 2003 National 4-H Hall of Fame. He is one of 21 chosen this year and the only Kansan! A former 4-H Agent in Shawnee County, others will remember him from his years as Director at Rock Springs or with the Kansas 4-H Foundation. Those wishing to congratulate Merle for this honor may write him at: 841 Wildcat Ridge, Manhattan, KS 66502; e-mail him at: mwclover@oz-online.net ; or call him at 785-539-5354. Merle enjoys hearing from his Extension and 4-H friends.

Be watching for details on future celebrations to honor Merle for this honor. --Phyllis Kriesel pkriesel@oznet.ksu.edu 

OPEN RALLY OBEDIENCE WORKSHOP AND FUN TRIAL
March 29, 2003 -- CiCo Park, Pottorf Hall, Manhattan. Learn from the creator of this new fun type of dog obedience training. Bud Kramer will be teaching the workshop and judging the Trial. This event is open to 4-H and Open (AKC, etc..) dog trainers.

Pre-registration is due by March 24! Proceeds go to the Kansas 4-H Dog Care and Training program. Check the Kansas 4-H web site calendar for an entry form. Only the first 50 entries will be accepted!! There will be a Kansas 4-H Dog Care and Training Action Team meeting immediately following the Fun Trial. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu 

FIRE TRAINING SPECIALIST, KANSAS FOREST SERVICE, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The Kansas Forest Service is currently recruiting to fill a fire training specialist position located at the Hutchinson Community College, Fire Science Center, South Campus, Hutchinson, Kansas.

Description: Coordinate and deliver wildland fire training to volunteer firefighters and other state, federal and career emergency responders statewide; develop new course curricula and support manuals/videos for training; assist with administration of wildland fire qualifications system with an opportunity to take part in state and national mobilizations; cooperate with state and local agencies and organizations involved in wildland fire protection; and assist with other programs such as federal excess property, cost-share and master fire planning, as needed..

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of wildland fire suppression and prevention training and/or experience required. B.S. degree in forestry or closely related field of study and four years of experience in wildland fire suppression and prevention preferred. Single Resource Boss (Crew Boss, Engine Boss) preferred. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele and organize work priorities and carry them to completion. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing, plus skill in giving presentations. Knowledge of Incident Command System. Skill in use of computer software programs and audio-visual equipment. Ability to work in a team setting. Willingness to travel frequently in state and out-of-state. Valid drivers license.

Salary: Minimum - $32,000 - salary varies depending upon education and experience.

Application procedures: Qualified applicants must submit: (a) letter of application; (b) current resume; (c) academic transcripts; and (d) the name, address and phone number of three professional references to Casey McCoy, Rural Fire Coordinator, Kansas Forest Service, 2610 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66502. Review of applications begins April 1, 2003 and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates may call 785-532-3300 for more information or view the Kansas Forest Service web site at www.kansasforests.org .

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees. --Casey McCoy cmccoy@oznet.ks.edu 

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RETIREMENTS AND RECEPTIONS 
Two more opportunities are being planned to recognize our colleagues and their contributions to Kansas 4-H.

March 28 -- Reception for Steve Fisher and Lindy Lindquist, 3-4:30 p.m., Umberger Hall, Room 125

April 6 -- Retirement event for Steve, Lindy and Marcia McFarland, 1:30 - 4 p.m., K-State Alumni Center Formal program first, followed by greeting and visiting. 

Send your retirement letters for memory notebooks now to: Andrea Schmidt, Riley County Extension, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS  66502-0111. Watch for more details and gift opportunities soon! 

Please share this information with the many past and present 4-H and other Extension people in your county who have worked with Steve, Lindy or Marcia. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu 

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 FEBRUARY 26, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 4, 2003:

ADDITION:

Tuesday, February 25
.... Sorghum Seminar, McPherson, Multi-county, NE and SE, Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu

Wednesday, February 26, through Thursday, February 27
.... The Complete Newsletter, Dodge City/FO, SW Area, 10:00 a.m., Kathy Wright kwright@oznet.ksu.edu

Thursday, February 27
.... Kansas Nutrition Council Conference, Topeka, Statewide, Cindy Evans cevans@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Cotton 101, Stafford, SW, Stu Duncan sduncan@oznet.ksu.edu
.... SE Plant Pathology/Entomology Agent Update, Chanute, SE Area, 9:00 a.m., Doug Jardine jardine@plantpath.ksu.edu 

Monday, March 3
.... NE Plant Pathology/Entomology Agent Update, Manhattan, NE Area, 9:00 a.m., Doug Jardine jardine@plantpath.ksu.edu
.... Arthritis Management and Programming, Manhattan, Statewide, 9:30 a.m., Nancy Gyurcsik gyurcsik@ksu.edu

Tuesday, March 4
.... Weed/Brush Seminar, Elk, Multi-county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu
.... SW Plant Pathology/Entomology Agent Update, Garden City, SW Area, 9:00 a.m., Doug Jardine jardine@plantpath.ksu.edu

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