The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 10, No. 18   March 16, 2004

IN THIS ISSUE...

...Personal Use of State Owned or Leased Vehicles
...Spring Action Conferences Information
...Annual Conference Notice
...Schedule for Health Risk Appraisal - March and April
...Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society Program
...Kaw Valley Rodeo Association
...Midwest Dairy Council's "Dairy Makes a Difference" Grants Now Available
...Retirement Reception for Gene Algrim
...Retirement Reception for Nada Thoden
...Strengthening Youth Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs
...First Ever 4-H Dairy Camp - June 17-19 - Rock Springs and K-State
...District Horse Shows
...Provost Coffman's Seminar on the Web
...Watershed Forester, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas State University
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives

PERSONAL USE OF STATE OWNED OR LEASED VEHICLES
Remember that state-owned or leased vehicles are to be used for official state business and only operated by those who are employed by Kansas State University.

A state-owned or leased vehicle is not to be used to commute between the employee's residence and the employee's work station except when the vehicle is assigned to the employee on a trip basis only and driving the vehicle to the employee's residence will not increase the total one-way trip mileage between the official workstation and the destination by more than 10 miles.

For additional information, see the K-State Policies and Procedures Manual at http://www.ksu.edu/policies/ppm/6420.html . --George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu 

SPRING ACTION CONFERENCES INFORMATION
In preparation for Spring Action Conferences, State Action Plans are located on the web and are organized by Long Term Intended Outcome.

2005-2009 Action Plan Forms may be accessed from the web. There is a specific section for Extension agents and also for Extension specialists located in the right hand column. The forms have been made available in WordPerfect and Word Format for your use.

Registration information has been sent to specialists and agents. If you are planning to attend and have not heard from a specific area, please contact that area office.

Outcomes for 2004 Spring Action Conference follow. Knowing these should be helpful to everyone who is involved during the conferences.

Short Term Outcomes:

1. County/district agents will share locally identified needs with other county/district staff and area and state specialists.

2. Area and state specialist will respond to locally identified needs.

3. Agents will participate in and experience actual practice translating program needs into County/District Action Plan.

Intermediate Outcomes:

1. Agents will use identified needs and State Action Plans to develop practical, informative County/District Action Plans.

2. Area and State Specialists will adjust their Action Plans to best meet the needs identified at the County/District level.

Dates for each area are:

--Margaret Phillips margaret@oznet.ksu.edu 

ANNUAL CONFERENCE NOTICE
After reviewing the survey responses and meeting with Curtis Kastner and the steering committee for the 2004 Annual Conference, we have decided to ask for your assistance in planning the next Annual Conference dates and who you would like to see on the steering committee. If you would like to volunteer yourself or someone you work with to be on this steering committee, please let us know.

The general consensus of the comments received is that Fall is the best time to have the Annual Conference. With this in mind, we are asking you to help us by telling us about any major meetings/conferences, etc. that the agents have scheduled between the dates of September 27 and November 5, 2005. Please send your comments to Diana Pavlisko at dpavlisk@ksu.edu . We need your reply by April 2, at noon.

Thanks for your input. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon. We want this to be YOUR conference. --George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu ; Forrest Chumley fchumley@oznet.ksu.edu ; Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu 

SCHEDULE FOR HEALTH RISK APPRAISAL -  MARCH AND APRIL
Here is the URL for the health screening schedule for Health Risk Appraisal during March and April at various community locations in Kansas: http://da.state.ks.us/ps/subject/healthquest/most2sched_1.htm . --Joe Younger jyounger@ksu.edu 

NORTHERN FLINT HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY PROGRAM
The next meeting of the Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society is March 17, 7:30 p.m. Room 221, Ackert Hall, on the Kansas State University campus. Laura Calwell, Riverkeeper, will speak on "The Kansas River: the Good, the Bad and the Beautiful." --Judy Roe jroe@ksu.edu 

KAW VALLEY RODEO ASSOCIATION
The KVRA is hosting a performance by Baxter Black, world-renowned cowboy humorist, at 7:30 p.m. on March 20, at McCain Auditorium in Manhattan. For more information or tickets, call the McCain box office at 785-532-6428. --Char Henton chenton@oznet.ksu.edu  and Ron Wilson rwilson@oznet.ksu.edu 

MIDWEST DAIRY COUNCIL'S "DAIRY MAKES A DIFFERENCE" GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
Grants are available for school-based projects that promote better nutrition through dairy consumption as part of a school’s overall effort to improve the school nutrition environment. The grants are $1000 or less.

Teams with members such as school nurses, Extension professionals, administrators, PTO/PTA, educators, school-based student groups, school food service and athletic departments, are invited to apply. Applications are due by April 1, 2004. For information and applications, contact Midwest Dairy Council: KC metro area, Vickie Diesel, 913-319-7233, vdiesel@midwestdairy.com ; and other 101 counties, Jane Byrnes-Bennett, 316-721-5300, jbyrnes-bennett@midwestdairy.com . --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu 

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR GENE ALGRIM
Walnut Creek Extension District #2 (Rush, Ness & Lane Counties) will be hosting a retirement reception (come and go) for Gene Algrim, Agricultural Agent and District Coordinator, on Monday, March 22, 1 to 5 p.m., in the Rush County Extension meeting room, 702 Main Street, LaCrosse. Gene will be retiring March 29. After starting  June 1, 1976, Gene is completing 28 years of service to K-State Research and Extension. --Carolyn Woods cwoods@oznet.ksu.edu 

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR NADA THODEN
A retirement reception will be held for Nada Thoden, K-State Research & Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, hosted by the Johnson County Extension Council.  The reception will be Friday, April 16, 3 to 6:30 p.m., at the Johnson County K-State Research & Extension Office, 13480 S. Arapaho Drive, Olathe, KS 66062.

Nada retires April 1, after 38 years, seven months and one day as a K-State County Extension Agent. Nada began her career as a Miami County Extension Agent and came to Johnson County in 1985. Nada specialized in educating the public in areas of food safety, food preparation and food preservation. Refreshments will be served. Remarks begin at 5 p.m. The target date for Nada's replacement is July 1, 2004.

Cards and gifts may be sent to the Johnson County Extension Office. Contributions to the scrapbook must be received by April 1. --Roxann Kinkade rkinkade@oznet.ksu.edu 

STRENGTHENING YOUTH NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
The 4-H Youth Department Office and FNP are sponsoring a training to improve the skills of those who teach nutrition education to youth. Non-FNP staff are also encouraged to attend this training. To provide staff with the background to achieve the greatest impact for school-aged-youth, this training has been designed to help staff to:

understand the philosophy and principles of youth development in the area of nutrition

increase knowledge of basic developmental needs and tasks of children

recognize the influence on a youth’s development that is created by the interaction between a youth and the environments in which he/she lives, and

provide the skills necessary to design and deliver programs that are effective in promoting positive youth development in the area of nutrition and physical activity.

Trainings are April 27, at the Lyon County Extension Office, Emporia; and April 27, at Pottorf Hall in Manhattan, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is due April 10. A registration form can be found on the 4-H web site at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/4h/PDFfiles/FNPtrain04.pdf . --Carol Fink cfink@oznet.ksu.edu 

FIRST EVER 4-H DAIRY CAMP - JUNE 17-19 - ROCK SPRINGS AND K-STATE
Don't forget to share this new adventure with any 4-H member interested in Dairy. Registrations are due to the Saline County Extension Office by May 7!! Get the forms and all the information from the 4-H Dairy Project Information Page on the State 4-H Web site!

Enjoy Skillathons, Swimming, Quiz Bowl practice, Dairy Treats and a day at the K-State Dairy Farm learning judging, showmanship, general herd management and much more! Be a part of history by attending the first ever 4-H Dairy Camp, conducted by the State 4-H Dairy Action Team. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu 

DISTRICT HORSE SHOWS
The district horse shows will use the same districts that have been in existence for several years.  They are different than the Extension districts.

The show dates are:

South Central - June 18 - Kingman (This has been changed from June 25)
East Central - July 6 - Lawrence
North Central - July 7 - Salina
Northwest - July 7 - Oakley
Northeast - July 7 - Lawrence
Southwest - July 8 - Garden City
Southeast - July 8 - Yates Center

--Ann Domsch adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu 

PROVOST COFFMAN'S SEMINAR ON THE WEB
On March 8, at 3 p.m. at the Alumni Center, Provost James Coffman presented "The Relevance of the Land Grant Mission in the 21st Century." This seminar was the last in a series of three to stimulate thought and discussion in preparation for the CSREES Review for Agricultural Economics. The lecture can be found at the following URL: www.ksu.edu/provost/about/messages.htm . --Kathleen Emig kemig@mail.agecon.ksu.edu 

WATERSHED FORESTER, KANSAS FOREST SERVICE, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The Kansas Forest Service is currently recruiting to fill a watershed forester position to be located at the Lake Region RC&D Office in Ottawa, KS to work in the Marais des Cygnes River Basin.

Description: this position will work with a Management Committee within the Basin for project direction and establish close working relationships with other natural resource agencies and organizations; provide on-site forestry technical assistance to private landowners by preparing forest management and practice plans based on owner's objectives; assist landowners in implementing forestry practices; coordinate educational tours promoting riparian forest benefits; and assist with the development of a forestry association within the Basin.

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in forestry from a SAF accredited college or university (BS or MS). Ability to work effectively with others under limited supervision; organize work priorities and carry them out; and communicate effectively. Computer skills such as data base and word processing. Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Valid drivers license upon employment.

Salary: $32,000 - $34,000. This is a full-time position subject to availability of grant funds. Application procedures: Qualified applicants must submit (1) letter of application; (2) current resume: (3) college transcripts; and (4) name, address and phone number of three professional references to: Ray Aslin, State Forester, Kansas Forest Service, 2610 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66502. Required information must be received by 5 p.m. CST on April 2, 2004 to be considered. Interested candidates may call 785--532-3300 for more information or view the Kansas Forest Service web site at www.kansasforests.org .

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees. --Ray Aslin

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 24, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 30, 2004:

Wednesday, March 24 through Friday, March 26
.... Environmental Leadership Training, Topeka, Statewide, 11:30 a.m., Morgan Powell mpowell@ksu.edu

Thursday, March 25
.... Farming with the Family: Making Sound Business Decisions, Colby, NW Area, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Charlie Griffin cgriffin@ksu.edu

Thursday, March 25, through Friday, March 26
.... 5-State Multicultural Conference, Garden City, Multi-state, Linda Walter lwalter@oznet.ksu.edu

Friday, March 26
.... Farming with the Family: Making Sound Business Decisions, Dodge City, SW Area, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Charlie Griffin cgriffin@ksu.edu

Friday, March 26, through Saturday, March 27
.... 4-H Ambassador Training, Rock Springs, Statewide, Beth Hinshaw bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu

Friday, March 26, through Sunday, March 28
.... 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshop, Hutchinson, Statewide, Gary Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu

Monday, March 29
.... Farming with the Family: Making Sound Business Decisions, Chanute, SE Area, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Charlie Griffin cgriffin@ksu.edu

Tuesday, March 30
.... SW Kansas Farm Management Board Meeting, Garden City, SW KFMA, Samuel Funk funk@agecon.ksu.edu

Tuesday, March 30, through Wednesday, March 31
.... Spring Action Conference - Southeast Area, Pittsburg, J.D. McNutt jdmcnutt@oznet.ksu.edu

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