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Vol. 9, No. 38 August 5, 2003
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Sequel to the Local
Delivery Task Force
...Southeast Area
Extension Director Interview Schedule
...Kansas State Fair Entries
...Kansas State Fair 4-H Volunteers
...State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
...Schafer Retirement Reception
...Volunteers Requested to Help in our Booths at the
Kansas State Fair
...New Guide on Engaging Youth in Community Change
...North Central Region SARE Surveying County Ag Agents
...August Issue of Kansas Junior Master Gardener
Available Online
...Research Assistant, Meat Science/Muscle Biology
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
SEQUEL TO THE LOCAL
DELIVERY TASK FORCE
The first K-State Research and Extension Local Delivery Task Force was
charged with recommending how we could deliver cutting-edge programs at
the local level while providing job satisfaction and career enhancement
for county and area professional staff given limited resources. Sounds
relevant, doesn’t it? The Status Report produced by this group is dated
July 6, 2000, and was released by Marc Johnson and Dick Wootton. It should
be obvious to everyone that the challenges we have been forced to face
since mid-2000 are significant, diverse, and will have long-term impact on
how we approach our mission; particularly if we want our organization to
remain vibrant, relevant, and the preferred point of first contact for
unbiased, science-based information within Kansas.
As you know, many states are rethinking how
they approach extension structure and staffing. K-State is not immune from
internal and external pressures. For example, consider your own unit’s
staffing situation and the operating funds you have available now versus
three years ago.
We want to hear your thoughts on how we
should approach future planning for delivering our educational message in
the face of changing budgets, staffing patterns, expectations, technology,
etc. The initial Local Delivery Task Force was largely composed of
internal members (with the State Extension Advisory Council chairperson
included). This time, for broader strategic planning, we intend to include
internal and external stakeholders. More information will be released as
these plans evolve. Your suggestions are welcome. –Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
SOUTHEAST AREA
EXTENSION DIRECTOR INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
On behalf of the Southeast Area Director Search and Screening Committee,
it is a pleasure to announce the upcoming interviews for the Area
Extension Director position on August 18-19. The seminars and interviews
have been scheduled for Monday, August 18 at the Area office in Chanute
and on campus in Throckmorton Hall, Tuesday, August 19.
The candidates selected for interviews
are Dr. Emma O. Brooks and Dr. Gerald W. Warmann. Dr. Brooks is
currently President/Chief Administrative Officer of the SHERO Community
Development Corporation, Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Warmann is currently the
Northwest District Extension Director, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension
Service, Enid, OK.
Everyone is invited to attend and
participate. The schedule for the seminars is listed below:
August 18, 2003
Gerald W. Warmann - 10:00 a.m. -
Seminar and Question Session
Southeast Area Extension Office Meeting Room, 308 West 14th Street,
Chanute, KS
Emma Brooks - 1:15 p.m. -
Seminar and Question Session
Southeast Area Extension Office Meeting Room, 308 West 14th Street,
Chanute, KS
August 19, 2003
Gerald W. Warmann - 9:00 a.m. -
Seminar and Question Session
Room 2002, Throckmorton Hall, KSU Campus
Emma Brooks - 11:00 a.m. -
Seminar and Question Session
Room 2002, Throckmorton Hall, KSU Campus
--Paul Hartman phartman@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS
STATE FAIR ENTRIES
Many county fairs are now over and thus it is time to get State Fair
entries submitted via the KSFAIR web site on the Intranet. Please do not
wait until just before the deadline as that may overload the system!
Deadline is August 15, unless your county fair ends after August 10.
Then you have 5 days after your fair ends. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS
STATE FAIR 4-H VOLUNTEERS
As of July 31, we have responses from only about 15 - 20 counties
listing volunteers to help at the state fair. This is the list we use to
issue gate admission tickets, so if we do not receive the reports, your
volunteers may be left out!!!
Please remember to list those volunteers
who may be serving on State 4-H Action Teams that have responsibilities
at the state fair too. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
STATE 4-H
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
Please remember that the state 4-H Livestock Judging contest will be
held August 30 at Weber Hall on the K-State campus this year. Individual
and team entries are due to Julie Voge in Animal Science while entry
fees ($10/person) and additional meal reservations ($6 each) for coaches
are due to the State 4-H Office by August 15. Please make checks payable
to: Kansas 4-H Foundation. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
SCHAFER
RETIREMENT RECEPTION
Please mark your calendar now to attend a reception honoring Dave
Schafer, PhD and retired Extension Specialist, Meats, on Saturday
evening, September 27. The exact time and location will be announced at
a later date. --Darla Thomas dthomas@oznet.ksu.edu
VOLUNTEERS
REQUESTED TO HELP IN OUR BOOTHS AT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR
The College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will
once again have adjoining booths in the Pride of Kansas Building at the
Kansas State Fair. The fair runs from Friday, September 5, through
Sunday, September 14, 2003.
We will need people to work in the two
booths on both Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m., and the last Sunday from 9 a.m.
till 7p.m.
We would certainly appreciate it if
faculty and staff from campus, county offices, Agronomy Fields, and
Research-Extension Centers would go to the fair and work for several
hours on any one day. Also, we would appreciate agents and/or faculty,
who are going to the fair anyway, signing up to work a couple hours in
the booth before or after your activities. It is fun sharing information
about K-State and K-State Research and Extension.
If you would like to work in one or both
of the booths, please contact Cassie Mitchell at 785-532-5729 or cmitchel@oznet.ksu.edu
by August 8. Tell her which booth you want to work in and which day and
times are best for you. We will be in touch soon afterward with the
final schedule plus send tickets, work out transportation, etc.
Thank you for your assistance. See you at
the Kansas State Fair. --Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu
and Jackie McClaskey jax@ksu.edu
NEW GUIDE ON
ENGAGING YOUTH IN COMMUNITY CHANGE
A new workbook from the Harwood Institute offers hands-on strategies
to inspire youth and engage them in community development and
improvement efforts. The report, “Telling Stories of Self-Trust and
Hope: A Tool for Engaging Youth in Community Change,” suggests tools
such as word webs, community collages, and civic maps to connect with
youth. The report also shares several stories of successful community
change efforts. The workbook costs $35 and can be ordered online at www.theharwoodinstitute.org/materials/
or by calling 301-656-3669. --Robert Wilson rwilson@loki.agecon.ksu.edu
NORTH CENTRAL
REGION SARE SURVEYING COUNTY AG AGENTS
The NCR SARE has developed a survey to evaluate and develop SARE
programs that better support extension educators with their educational
programs.
County Ag Agents are encouraged to answer
the 15 minute short and easy survey. The survey is located at http://www.surveyhouse.com/sare
. The password is saresurvey.
Questions? Contact Jana Beckman at beckman@oznet.ksu.edu
, or 785-532-1440. --Jana Beckman beckman@ksu.edu
AUGUST ISSUE OF
KANSAS JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER AVAILABLE ONLINE
The August issue of the Kansas Junior Master Gardener is available
online at the Kansas 4-H web site, http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp
. Click on 4-H Projects/Interests/Opportunities and scroll down to JMG
Newsletter. This month you will find information on the Minute Maid
"Growing Good Kids" Grant. --Evelyn Neier eneier@oznet.ksu.edu
RESEARCH
ASSISTANT, MEAT SCIENCE/MUSCLE BIOLOGY
Kansas State University, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.
Applicants should have a M.S. in Animal Science, Food Science,
Chemistry, Biological Science or related area with training and/or
experience in meat research techniques, technical report preparation,
and computer-statistical-graphic analysis of research data.
Duties include coordinating a Meat
Chemistry research laboratory. Full-time, 12-month term, non-tenure
track position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Detailed position announcement available at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/ansi
. Review of applications begins August 15, 2003 and continues until
position is filled. Applicants should submit detailed resume of their
education (including college transcripts), experience, qualifications,
publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Melvin C.
Hunt, Department of Animal Sciences & Industry, 224 Weber
Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.
Kansas State University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its
employees. --Melvin C. Hunt hhunt@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 AUGUST 13, 2003, THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2003:
Wednesday, August 13
.... Dryland Ag Day/KSU SW Research-Extension Center, Tribune/GL,
Statewide, 9:00 a.m., Alan Schlegel aschlege@ksu.edu
.... EC Kansas Experiment Field Fall Field Day, Ottawa/FR,
Statewide, Keith Janssen kjanssen@oznet.ksu.edu
Wednesday, August 13,
through Saturday, August 16
.... Sumner County Fair, Caldwell, SE
Thursday, August 14
.... Sandyland Experiment Field Fall Field Day, St. John/SF,
Statewide, Vic Martin irrigconsv@stjohnks.net
Thursday, August 14,
through Saturday, August 16
.... Kansas All Breeds Jr. Dairy Show, Salina, Statewide, Carl
Garten cgarten@oznet.ksu.edu and
Mike Brouk mbrouk@k-state.edu
Friday, August 15
.... 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, Salina, Statewide, Pam Van Horn pvanhorn@oznet.ksu.edu
and Mike Brouk mbrouk@k-state.edu
.... State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, Salina,
Statewide, Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
Saturday, August 16
.... State 4-H Meats Judging Contest, Wichita, KS, Statewide, Dave
Schafer dschafer@oznet.ksu.edu
Monday, August 18
.... ServSafe 2003 (Part II - 8/25/2003), Parsons/LB, Statewide,
8:30 a.m., Karen Penner kpenner@oznet.ksu.edu
Monday, August 18,
through Wednesday, August 20
.... New Extension Agent Orientation, Manhattan, Statewide, 12:30
p.m., Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu
Tuesday, August 19
.... Irrigation Experiment Field Fall Field Day, Scandia/RP,
Statewide, Barney Gordon bgordon@oznet.ksu.edu
Tuesday, August 19,
through Wednesday, August 20
.... ServSafe 2003, Olathe/JO, Statewide, 8:30 a.m., Karen Penner kpenner@oznet.ksu.edu
.... ServSafe 2003, Topeka/SN, Statewide, 8:30 a.m., Karen
Penner kpenner@oznet.ksu.edu
Tuesday, August 19,
through Friday, August 22
.... Atchison County Fair, Effingham, NE
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