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Vol. 9, No. 39 August 12, 2003
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Congratulations
to Us
...KSRE Five-Year Plan Progress
...Livestock
Judging in Scott City
...Help Needed at State Fair - 4-H
...Kansas State Fair Entry Cards
...Volunteers Still Needed to Help in our
Booths at the Kansas State Fair
...Kansas State Fair Horse Classes
...Martech Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment Software
...Voluntary Adult Health Information Form
...2003 4HCCS Product Premier
...Nemaha County Office Moving
...State 4-H Contests for 2004
...Creating New Possibilities for your Community
...Publications/Production Services Update
...Food Science Graduate Certificate Offered
Through Distance Education
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
CONGRATULATIONS
TO US
There have been a number of fine comments shared regarding county fairs
this year via the media and through unsolicited communications. Creative
and traditional educational programming in FCS (the new designation for
FACS) and a host of quality field days/farm visits/open houses/technical
updates, along with many other efforts, continue to demonstrate the
importance and relevance of K-State Research and Extension. Those involved
know first-hand the tremendous amounts of planning and effort required for
these events to operate smoothly. When combined effectively, our people,
programs, and right-time/right-place/right-content/right-format
information serve to showcase what KSRE has to offer. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
KSRE FIVE-YEAR PLAN
PROGRESS
Marie Blythe has returned almost all long-term intended outcome
statements to designated writing team leaders. She has been reformatting
the work completed thus far so it matches a common template (title,
background, 2 to 5 strategy statements/LTIO that include tactics,
resources/inputs needed, an evaluation plan with key indicators of
success, non-faculty participants and collaborators, and a communications
section).
Leaders should be working with
collaborators to fill in the gaps for their LTIO statement. Marie and the
co-chairs are scheduling meetings with writing teams to help move the
process forward. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
and Forrest Chumley fchumley@oznet.ksu.edu
LIVESTOCK
JUDGING IN SCOTT CITY
The Scott County Livestock Judging Contest will be August 15 in Scott
City. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $3 per person
which includes lunch. Contact John Beckman, 620-872-2930, for more
information. --John Beckman jbeckman@oznet.ksu.edu
HELP NEEDED AT
STATE FAIR - 4-H
The State 4-H staff could use your assistance in setting up the 4-H
fair building in Hutchinson, Thursday, August 21, starting at 10 a.m.
Besides fewer staff members, more displays will be moved in from other
buildings and large project displays such as photography take multiple
people to set up. If you or some of your volunteers have time that day
to assist with setup, it would be greatly appreciated.
In the past, Lindy has been available in
the 4-H building during the week to answer questions about the displays
and how to join 4-H. We feel this public relations outreach is important
and should continue if possible. We would appreciate your help to man
the booth in the 4-H building. Assistance is needed Monday through
Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Give Jim Adams a call at 785-532-5800, or
e-mail him at jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
, if you would be available one of these days. --Carol Fink cfink@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS STATE FAIR
ENTRY CARDS
The first printing of the 2003 Kansas State Fair entry cards was
done on August 6. After the cards have been perforated, they will be
sent to the appropriate counties or districts unless you have arranged
with the State 4-H Office to pick them up in 201 Umberger. The
cards will be sent by first class postage. This first printing included
entries made before August 7. Look for additional mailings in the weeks
ahead. Please note that if you had less than 10 entries by August 6,
your cards will be sent with the next mailing. Any questions may be
directed to Cheryl Thomas at the State 4-H Office, 785-532-5800, or
e-mail her at cthomas@oznet.ksu.edu
. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
VOLUNTEERS
STILL NEEDED 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
as soon as possible. Please 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.
--Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu
and Jackie McClaskey jax@ksu.edu
KANSAS
STATE FAIR HORSE CLASSES
The following KSF horse classes have been cancelled:
Class 3023 - Saddle Seat Pleasure (ages
10-13)
Class 3024 - Saddle Seat Pleasure (ages 14-18)
Class 3025 - Saddle Seat Equitation (ages 10-13)
Class 3026 - Saddle Seat Equitation (ages 14-18)
Class 3032 - Pony Western Pleasure
Class 3033 - Western Pleasure Non-Stock Type (ages 10-13)
Class 3034 - Western Pleasure Non-Stock Type (ages 14-18)
The following KSF Horse Show Classes will
be combined:
Classes 3001 & 3002 - Invitational
Stock Type Yearling Fillies & Geldings
Classes 3007 & 3008 - All Other Breeds Mares & Geldings
Classes 3018 & 3019 - Hunter Hack Over Fences (All Ages)
Classes 3040 & 3041 - Reining (All Ages)
Please let the 4-Hers in your counties
know about these changes. --Ann Domsch adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu
MARTECH BLUE
RIBBON YOUTH ENROLLMENT SOFTWARE
Those counties and districts that have ordered the Martech Blue Ribbon
Youth Enrollment software upgrades can expect delivery very soon.
Packets that will include installation instructions and invoices will be
sent by first class postage. The State Office expects to receive the
upgrades this week. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl
Thomas at the State 4-H Office, 785-532-5800, or e-mail her at cthomas@oznet.ksu.edu
. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
VOLUNTARY
ADULT HEALTH INFORMATION FORM
A Voluntary Adult Health Information Form is now available on the
Research and Extension Safety Web site at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/agsafe/forms/Health%20Info%20Form.pdf
. The form is designed to be used for emergencies involving adults on
Extension trips and for Extension employees at county and area offices.
In the past, we have sometimes had trouble getting hospitals to provide
treatment for adults who were incapacitated.
This form addresses the information and
signatures most often required by hospitals. The form is voluntary--each
adult decides whether or not to fill it out. The form was developed by a
committee consisting of Lois Carlson, Carl Garten, and Janice Lierz. The
form has been reviewed by Jay Reppert from Lafene Health Center, by
Cheryl Strecker from the University Attorney's Office, and by Extension
Administration. If you use the form for adult participants, just have
them fill it out and give it to you in a sealed envelope with their name
on it prior to the trip or activity. In the event of a medical
emergency, give the envelope to healthcare personnel so they can provide
assistance. If an emergency does not occur, return the unopened envelope
to the participant at the end of the trip.
Employees may also complete the form so
they can receive treatment if they become incapacitated. A new form
should be completed each year. All completed health forms should be
treated as confidential. Please note that this form is not to be used
for 4-H activities, as 4-H has its own forms. --Mitch Ricketts - Health,
Safety, and Environmental Coordinator mrickett@oznet.ksu.edu
2003 4HCCS PRODUCT
PREMIER
Are you planning to attend the Galaxy Conference in Utah? Why not go
a couple of days early and learn how to train 4-H leaders in
experiential learning. CCS will be introducing the new training video
plus having workshops using CCS material in: Child Development, Horse,
Health, Leadership, Outdoor Adventures, Theatre Arts, Sewing and
Textiles, Consumer Savvy, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance,
Communications, Forestry, Veterinary Science and a school enrichment
Science Discovery Series.
Premier is Friday, September 19, 12:30 -
6 p.m.; and Saturday, September 20, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost is
$100 per person which includes a tote bag of resources plus food breaks,
continental breakfast and deli lunch. If three or more register
from Kansas, we will receive a $100 scholarship!!!
Register on Line at www.cnr.usu.edu/galaxy2
. All questions may be directed to Jim Adams at jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
. --Jim Adams
NEMAHA COUNTY
OFFICE MOVING
The Nemaha County Extension Office will be moving this week.
Their phone number will remain the same, but their new address will be
207 Main, Seneca, KS 66538. They will have limited service (phone
and e-mail) for most of this week. --J. D. McNutt jdmcnutt@oznet.ksu.edu
STATE 4-H
CONTESTS FOR 2004
A process of defining the most logical and appropriate time and
location for the various state 4-H judging contests, skill-a-thons, and
quiz bowls has been underway. Where an action team exists,
recommendations from that action team are being implemented. Where no
action team exists, the coordinator, along with those in close
leadership roles, have provided insight and input into decisions about
the time and location for the 2004 state 4-H contests. Following is a
rundown of current/pending decisions on the state contests:
Horticulture - Wichita Garden Show -
Saturday, March 6, 2004
Photography - 2004 Kansas State Fair - Sunday, September 12, 2004
FCS Judging / Quiz Bowl - TBD
Livestock - KSU Campus - Date TBD
Livestock Skill-a-thon - KSU Campus - Date TBD
Dairy Judging / Quiz Bowl - Kansas Junior Dairy Show - August 2004
Horse - Douglas County - June 29, 2004
Poultry - 2004 Kansas State Fair - Saturday, September 18, 2004
Crops - 2004 Kansas State Fair - Saturday, September 11, 2004
Meats - Excel, Wichita - August 2004
Dog Quiz Bowl - Rock Springs - November 2004
Several leave some decisions to be made.
As these decisions do come forward, announcements will be made. We
believe the decisions on moving the horticulture, livestock judging, and
dairy judging to the different events/locations will result in better
contests with the opportunity for more comprehensive educational
opportunities for the young people involved.
Photography will continue to have an
educational activity associated with the Wichita Garden Show, but the
state contest is better suited to take place at the Kansas State Fair.
Family & Consumer Sciences 2004 contest/quiz bowl events are still
under discussion of the FCS Action Team. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
CREATING NEW
POSSIBILITIES FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation offers a great workbook
to help spark civic engagement in communities. "Let's Step It Up:
Creating New Possibilities for Your Community" outlines a 4-step
process that helps residents identify the challenges facing their
community, where they can have the greatest impact, and concrete steps
to make progress. Users are guided through each of the four steps by a
series of questions intended to generate discussion within the
community. The workbook is available online at: http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/pdf/lsiu.pdf
. --Robert Wilson rwilson@loki.agecon.ksu.edu
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION
SERVICES UPDATE
Research/Technical Editing Suspended
Eric Rhodenbaugh, research and technical editor with the Department of
Communications, has resigned effective August 8. Until a new editor can
be appointed to the position, editing of journal articles will be
suspended.
Authors may continue to submit
manuscripts for number assignment using the transmittal form at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/Forms/transmit.pdf
.
Authors submitting articles for upcoming
K-State Research and Extension publications (Dairy Day, Swine Day, etc.)
should continue to work with the individual publication coordinator and
follow the research writing
guidelines at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/misc2/samplers/KAESGUID.asp
.
Questions and suggestions should be
directed to Nancy Zimmerli, Publications/Production Coordinator, at nancyz@oznet.ksu.edu
.
Deadfiled Publications
Both printed and electronic versions of L-901, "LEPA Irrigation
Management for Center Pivots," have been deadfiled. Any remaining
copies should be destroyed.
Printed copies of MF-2563, Building
Healthy Communities: Sustaining Progress, have also been deadfiled, but
the electronic version will remain available in the Publications Library
at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/
--Nancy Zimmerli nancyz@oznet.ksu.edu
FOOD
SCIENCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OFFERED THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION
K-State’s Division of Continuing Education and Food Science
Institute have teamed up to offer extended learning opportunities to
those people looking to further their careers in food science. The Food
Science Graduate Certificate requires the completion of 20 semester
hours of graduate level courses. This graduate certificate is offered at
a distance so students can take classes at convenient times without
interrupting their careers. Careers in food science include quality
assurance, food microbiology and safety, process technology and
engineering, business management and sales, product development and
evaluation, and research and development. For more information on the
Food Science graduate certificate, visit the Food Science website at http://www.foodsci.k-state.edu/
. --Division of Continuing Education
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 20, 2003, THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2003:
ADDITION: Friday, August
15
.... Scott County Livestock Judging Contest, Scott City, SW, 8:00
a.m. Registration, Contest at 9:00 a.m., John Beckman jbeckman@oznet.ksu.edu
Wednesday, August 20 through Friday,
August 22
.... Environmental Leadership Training-Session 4, Garden City/FI,
Statewide, 11:30 a.m., Morgan Powell mpowell@bae.ksu.edu
Thursday, August 21
.... Harvey Co. Experiment Field Fall Field Day, Hesston, Statewide,
6:00 p.m., Mark Claassen mclaasse@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, August 22,
through Saturday, August 23
.... SW Classic Livestock Show, Sublette/HS, SW Area, Frank Swan fswan@oznet.ksu.edu
Monday, August 25
.... ServSafe 2003 (Part I - 8/18/2003), Parsons/LB, Statewide, 8:30
a.m., Karen Penner kpenner@oznet.ksu.edu
Monday, August 25,
through Friday, August 29
.... New Agent Interpersonal Relations Training, Manhattan, 12:30
p.m., Area Directors - Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu;
Dan O'Brien dobrien@oznet.ksu.edu;
J.D. McNutt jdmcnutt@oznet.ksu.edu;
Sarah Fogleman sfoglema@oznet.ksu.edu;
and Paul Hartman phartman@oznet.ksu.edu
Tuesday, August 26
.... Fall Field Day/KSU Ag Research Center, Hays/EL, Statewide, 3:00
p.m., Patrick Coyne coyne@ksu.edu
.... SC Experiment Field Fall Field Day, Hutchinson,
Statewide, Bill Heer bheer@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Horticulture Tour/KSU NW Research-Extension Center,
Colby, Statewide, 6:00 p.m., Dan O'Brien dobrien@oznet.ksu.edu
and Rodney Zimmerman rzimmerm@ksu.edu
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