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Vol. 10, No. 17 March 9, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Nellis
Returning to K-State as Provost
...SIRT Warning Regarding Latest Virus Problems
...KSU Agent Update 2004 Program - Entomology & Plant
Pathology - March 15-18
...4-H and Open Rally Obedience Workshop and Trial
...4-H District Horse Shows
...Nominations Needed for KARL Program
...Thank You
...Free - Laminar Flow Hood
...4-H Family & Consumer Sciences State Contest
...Master 4-H Volunteer Program
...Publications/Production Services Update
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
NELLIS RETURNING
TO K-STATE AS PROVOST
M. Duane Nellis has been named K-State's next provost. He will
succeed James Coffman, who will step down as provost in July. Nellis has
served as dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West
Virginia University since 1997. Prior to his time at West Virginia, he
spent 17 years at K-State, progressing from assistant professor of
geography to professor and head of the department. He then became senior
associate dean of K-State's College of Arts and Sciences. He was the
first director of K-State's Institute for Social and Behavioral
Research.
Nellis earned his Ph.D. in 1980 and his
master's degree in 1977 -- both in geography and both from Oregon State
University. He earned a bachelor's degree in geography from Montana
State University in 1976.
The deans of nine academic
colleges, the libraries, the Graduate School and the Division of
Continuing Education and other university offices report to the provost.
--George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu
SIRT WARNING
REGARDING LATEST VIRUS PROBLEMS
The K-State Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) issued the following warning
regarding the latest virus problems. These virus messages have faked
addresses and contents, in an attempt to lower your guard. BE CAUTIOUS!
"Attention, all K-Staters:
There is a new e-mail worm out that poses a high risk to the
K-State community. K-State's Symantec antivirus software may not
reliably detect it, and it might get through the antivirus filters on
the central e-mail server. This makes YOU the last and most important
line of defense!
IT IS LIKELY YOU WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS WORM. It arrives as
e-mail with a .ZIP file attached, along with a password to unlock
it. The actual worm is encrypted inside the .ZIP file, making it
difficult for us to scan and block.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
1. If you get e-mail with an attachment you're not expecting, DELETE IT.
2. If you think it might be legitimate,
verify the e-mail with the person who sent it BEFORE YOU OPEN THE
ATTACHMENT. If you have any doubts, delete it.
3. After deleting any suspicious e-mail, empty your Trash folder."
Don't respond to the faked messages. The
reply-to has likely been faked as well and a reply will simply clog the
system even more. --Mary Knapp mknapp@oznet.ksu.edu
KSU
AGENT UPDATE 2004 PROGRAM -
ENTOMOLOGY & PLANT PATHOLOGY - MARCH 15-18
Training Dates &
Locations:
March 15, 2004: Manhattan
(K-State Union Room 213)
March 16, 2004: Chanute (SE Area Office)
March 17, 2004: Garden City (SW Area Office)
March 18, 2004: Hays (Hays Experiment Station)
The program for the 2004
KSU Agent Update had been developed. The central focus
is the curriculum designed for first detectors (i.e., extension agents,
crop consultants, and ag industry personnel) by the Great Plains
Diagnostic Network in conjunction with the National Plant Diagnostic
Network. The primary objectives are to prepare those in the field to
identify new pests and pathogens, the proper protocol for sample
collection and submission, and the communication protocol necessary to
facilitate a rapid diagnosis of a new pest or pathogen. The workshop is
structured to include presentations and hands-on sessions for digital
photography and the new PDIS software system for sample
submission.
As an incentive for
completion of the workshop curriculum and completion of the workshop
evaluation, agents will be offered the equivalent of $100 in free sample
submissions to use during the current season. This could be 10 x $10
samples, or 20 x $5 samples. This effort is an important part of a
national program to achieve a state of preparedness for the introduction
of new pests or pathogens. Oh, and lunch will be provided.
Please take this
seriously and participate. Certificates of completion will be awarded to
those who complete all modules of the workshop and letters of
appreciation forwarded to regional directors and KSU
administration.
NOTE:
1) Since lunch is being
provided, please e-mail Diana Pavlisko, dpavlisk@ksu.edu
, to let her know which training location you will attend. This will
give us a head count for the meals.
2) Please bring your
digital camera, camera accessories, and camera manual.
3) Please bring your
laptop computer. Serif photo plus should be installed on your computer
prior to the workshop. Copies can be obtained from Gary Kepka at
785-532-6270. --Diana Pavlisko
4-H AND OPEN
RALLY OBEDIENCE WORKSHOP AND TRIAL
The workshop and Trial will be conducted March 20, at Pottorf Hall
in Manhattan, by Bud Kramer, the developer of this obedience form.
Please promote this opportunity to both 4-H and Open (AKC, etc.) dog show
people. Entries are due by March 15! the Entry Form can be
downloaded from the 4-H Dog Care and Training Information Page as part
of the project listings on the 4-H Youth Development Web site. This
event is sponsored by the State 4-H Dog Care and Training Action Team
with proceeds going to the State 4-H Dog Project Activities. --Jim Adams
jadams@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H
DISTRICT HORSE SHOWS
The 4-H district horse shows will follow the same boundaries as we
have had for several years. They are not the same as the Extension area
boundaries. The rules state that everyone needs to participate
in their district horse show. The show dates are as follows:
June 25 - South Central at Kingman,
July 6 - East Central at Lawrence,
July 7 - North Central at Salina, Northwest at Oakley, Northeast at
Lawrence, and
July 8 - Southwest at Garden City, Southeast at Yates Center.
--Ann
Domsch adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu
NOMINATIONS
NEEDED FOR KARL PROGRAM
As we approach spring, it reminds us of the constant renewal of the KARL
Program, http://www.karlprogram.com/
. Now is the time to start surfacing and nominating candidates for
the next KARL group, Class VIII (2005-2007).
The assistance of agents and specialists
is appreciated in the nomination of one or more candidates. Please send
the name and address of your nominee(s) to karl@ksu.edu
and we'll send
them a letter recognizing your nomination, details of the application
process and a new applicants brochure. You, in turn, can let them know
you've nominated them and encourage them to visit www.karlprogram.com
to
learn more about the experience.
Application Profile Forms will be
available beginning September 1, as will on-line applications. The
application period is open through April 15, 2005 so if you think of
other potential candidates you can submit more names.
We especially appreciate assistance in
nominating individuals from counties not yet involved with the program.
KARL has graduates in 85 Kansas counties. If you have contacts in the
following counties, those nominations would be greatly appreciated:
Western Kansas
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Norton
Sheridan
Trego
Russell
Rush
Pawnee
Hodgeman
Morton
Clark
Commanche
Eastern Kansas
Washington
Wyandotte
Morris
Chase
Miami
Linn
Wilson
Neosho
Thank you for your assistance. --Jack W.
Lindquist jack@oznet.ksu.edu
THANK YOU
Thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy from the family of
Bob Zinn. A memorial was established with the Cherokee County 4-H
Council and project "READ" at the Columbus Library. --Martha
Flanagan mflanaga@oznet.ksu.edu
FREE - LAMINAR FLOW
HOOD
The Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab has a Laminar Flow Hood to give
away to another lab. If you have an interest in taking this hood off our
hands, please contact Joy or Judy, 785-532-1383, in the Diagnostic
Lab. --Diana Pavlisko dpavlisk@ksu.edu
4-H FAMILY
& CONSUMER SCIENCES STATE CONTEST
The 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Action Team is working on the
Intermediate Family & Consumer Sciences State Judging Contest which
will be held during the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson in 2004. There
will not be a 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Quiz Bowl in 2004.
A committee will be forming soon to look
at comprehensive project learning experiences like the 4-H Family &
Consumer Sciences Quiz Bowl.
Individuals interested in serving on this
subcommittee of the 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences Action Team may
complete the Action Team application form located at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/PDFfiles/04applactteam.pdf
.
Please indicate your area of interest on
the application form. --Margaret E. Phillips Margaret@oznet.ksu.edu
MASTER 4-H
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
We are excited to announce the launching of the Master 4-H Volunteer
Program for the Kansas 4-H Program! This is a project of the Kansas
Association of 4-H Volunteers, under the leadership of Linda Henningsen,
Saline County 4-H Volunteer.
Announcement of this program took place
at the 4-H Updates last fall. In addition, a number of counties
participated in the "Unlocking Your Program Potential with Key
Volunteers" during the past couple of months. At that time, the
participants identified key positions and tasks, wrote job descriptions,
and were challenged to begin the process to fill those positions with
key or master volunteers.
A message and brochure was electronically
sent March 3 to all Extension offices. The brochure outlines the
purpose, objectives and timeframe for the training sessions and includes
the registration form. Please make and distribute copies of this
brochure as needed in your county/district.
You will note that the first preliminary
session takes place April 3, in McPherson. Additional preliminary
training sessions will take place August 28 (Emporia) and October 16
(Scott City). This session is open to anyone interested in 4-H volunteer
programs. To attend the Master Volunteer Training, November 19-20,
attendance at the preliminary session is required.
Registrations for the April 2 session
will be accepted until March 26 in the State 4-H Department.
Thank you for giving serious
consideration to taking your 4-H program to a higher level by the
utilization of Master 4-H Volunteers. Questions? You may contact any of
the Area 4-H Specialists, Linda Henningsen, henningsen@sbcglobal.net
, or me. --Pat McNally pmcnally@oznet.ksu.edu
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION
SERVICES UPDATE
Watch for Order Forms
Three order forms for publications were sent to internal client offices
March 5:
June New/Revised Publication Order Form
3rd Quarter 2003 Order Form
4-H CCS 2003 Order Form
Deadline for all order forms is April 1. For more detailed information
about the 4-H CCS publications, refer to the catalog sent directly from
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System. However, please use the
order form provided and return to the Umberger Hall Distribution Center
to ensure the quantity discount for a statewide order. Price may vary
from that shown, but should not be higher. Remember that only one order
form is sent to each office, so please share with interested colleagues.
Deadfiles
The following publications have been deadfiled in both printed and
electronic versions. Old copies should be destroyed, since the
information is out of date:
GT337b: When Violence Hits Home: Fast Facts
GT337c: When Violence Hits Home: Test Your Knowledge
MF2233c: Youth Violence-Evaluation
GT346c: When Words Become Weapons: Community Mental Health Centers
GT346b: When Words Become Weapons: Domestic Abuse Shelters
--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
.
DATES TAKEN FROM THE
MASTER SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 17, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 23, 2004:
ADDITIONS/CHANGES:
Monday, March 15
....Entomology and Plant Pathology Agent Update, Manhattan (Rm 213 KSU
Student Union), NE Area, 8:30 a.m., Phil Sloderbeck psloderb@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Tree and Shrub Planting & Pruning Workshop, Garnett/AN and
surrounding counties, SE, 4:00 p.m., Shannon Blender sblender@oznet.ksu.edu
Tuesday, March 16
....Entomology and Plant Pathology Agent Update, Chanute, SE Area, 8:30
a.m., Phil Sloderbeck psloderb@oznet.ksu.edu
Wednesday, March 17
.... Entomology and Plant Pathology Agent Update, Garden City (Southwest
Research and Extension Center), SW Area, 9:00 a.m., Phil Sloderbeck psloderb@oznet.ksu.edu
Wednesday, March 17,
through Saturday, March 20
.... Kansas City 4-H Global Conference, Kansas City, MO, Beth Hinshaw bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu
Thursday, March 18
.... Entomology and Plant Pathology Agent Update, Hays (KSU Agricultural
Research Center Auditorium), NW Area, 8:30 a.m., Phil Sloderbeck psloderb@oznet.ksu.edu
Thursday, March 18,
through Tuesday, March 23
.... National 4-H Conference, Chevy Chase, MD, Beth Hinshaw bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, March 19
.... Marketing Seminar for Value Added, Topeka, Statewide, 8:30 a.m.,
Jana Beckman beckman@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Master Farmer Banquet, Manhattan, Statewide, 6:00 p.m., Sue
Robinson srobinso@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, March 19, through
Saturday, March 20
.... Certified Sportfishing Program Training, Russell, Statewide, Dana
Belshe dbelshe@oznet.ksu.edu
Saturday, March 20
.... Grow Your Farmers' Market Workshop, Topeka, Statewide, 9:30 a.m.,
Chuck Marr cmarr@oznet.ksu.edu....
KSU Sheep Day, Manhattan, Statewide, Cliff Spaeth cspaeth@oznet.ksu.edu
and Julie Voge jvoge@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Open Rally Obedience, Manhattan (Pottorf Hall), Statewide, Dan
Rogers dhrogers@ksu.edu
Monday, March 22
.... Farming with the Family: Making Sound Business, Salina and
surrounding area, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Charlie Griffin cgriffin@ksu.edu
Monday, March 22, through
Friday, March 26
.... KSU Spring Break
Tuesday, March 23
.... PQA Train the Trainer, Washington, KS and surrounding area, 3:00
p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Ross Mosteller rmostell@oznet.ksu.edu
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