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The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
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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