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Vol. 9, No. 42 September 2, 2003
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Electrical
Safety at Fairs, Field Days, and Other Public Events
...Thank You
...4-H International Programs
...Publications/Production Services Update
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AT FAIRS, FIELD DAYS,
AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS
Recommendations for electrical safety at fairs, field days, and
other public events have been posted on the Research and Extension
safety web site. An electrical safety inspection checklist is also
included. You can either go directly to the recommendations at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/agsafe/electrical_safety_public_events.htm
, or you can go to our safety homepage and follow the links under the
heading, "Resources," at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/agsafe/
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Electrical safety is an important
consideration at all public events, especially when these events occur
outdoors, in damp conditions, or in facilities with unfinished floors.
Please review and implement the recommendations prior to each public
event. I am available to discuss your safety concerns and I will come to
your location if you need any help implementing the recommendations. I
appreciate the hard work you already put in to make sure our events run
smoothly. This is one more important step to help guarantee that our
participants and visitors are all safe and well at the end of the day.
--Mitch Ricketts mrickett@oznet.ksu.edu
THANK YOU
Thank you to all the friends and co-workers who sent cards to us and for
those who made contributions to Dad's Memorial Fund. My family and I
appreciate so much the support we received from everyone. The
outpouring of sympathy and support we received was more than we could
ever have imagined. Thank you all. --Carol
Collins ccollins@oznet.ksu.edu
on behalf of the Clyde Wilson Family
4-H INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMS
Kansas 4-H Youth Development will again participate in two important
international exchange efforts during the 4-H year beginning October 1,
2003.
1. International Four-H Youth Exchange
(IFYE)
With the fantastic leadership of Dr. Mary Kay Munson of Junction City,
both the traditional 4-H IFYE Representative and Ambassador programs will
be offered. NEW FOR 2004, is our partnership with Wisconsin and an
opportunity for 4-H'ers, 16-18 year olds, to spend a month in Australia
living with farm families. The month-long "Upper Midwest Ambassadors
to Australia" and 4-H IFYE Ambassador group exchanges that are
chaperoned will be open to 4-H'ers, 16 and older. 4-H alumni, ages 19-25,
may participate in these IFYE Ambassador summer, six-week group programs
as well as unchaperoned, individual Ambassador exchanges in a variety of
countries next summer. The IFYE Representative opportunities provide 3 or
6 month stays for 19 to 30 year olds.
A MAILING IS HEADING YOUR WAY IN THE WEEKLY
MAIL FROM DISTRIBUTION CENTER WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THESE
OPPORTUNITIES!
2. 4-H Japan Exchange (LABO)
Yes, the 4-H Japan Exchange will be back in the summer of 2004! Details
about the 2004 4-H Japan Exchange program have not yet arrived, but the
Department of 4-H Youth Development, K-State Research and Extension, is
committed to the summer inbound and outbound exchanges in 2004. Decisions
regarding inbound year long exchanges for the 2004-2005 school year have
not been finalized. Expect additional information this Fall regarding 4-H
Japan Exchange as soon as we receive it.
Gary W. Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION SERVICES
UPDATE
Standing Orders for AES Publications Canceled
The 2003 Crop Performance Test and other Agricultural Experiment Station
publications are due for distribution soon. Note that standing orders
for these publications have been canceled, and orders must be placed
through monthly order forms. This process was changed in response to
client comments about receiving too many copies of items on standing
order. Please check your office or department's needs for AES
publications. Five publications were listed on the October order form,
with orders due August 1. Printing will begin soon, so please revise
your order as soon as possible if more copies are needed.
Beef Nose Print Nomination Cards May be
Revised
Orders for the 4-H publication MG-33, Beef Nose Print Nomination --
Kansas 4-H/FFA State Shows have been canceled due to a probable revision
of the card. Look for the revised card to be offered on the January 2004
order form.
Publications Deadfiled
The following publications have been deadfiled as both electronic and
printed documents. Any copies remaining in local offices should not be
used, as information is outdated. They are:
MF-2386, Weight Price Data as a Beef
Cattle Management Tool
MF-1057, Kansas Beef Industry Economic Trends
MF-284, Kansas Irrigation Leases
MF-2368, Farm Bill Options
--Nancy Zimmerli nancyz@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 10, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2003:
Sunday, September 14
.... 4-H Shooting Sports Action Team, Hutchinson Public Library,
Statewide, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Gary Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu
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