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IN THIS ISSUE... ...Update
-- Extension Strategic Planning UPDATE --
EXTENSION STRATEGIC PLANNING Tomorrow (July 14), letters of invitation will be sent to 40+ people, the majority of whom are external to K-State Research and Extension. Telephone calls will be used as a follow-up to the letters to further encourage these individuals to participate. The group will meet three times at Rock Springs 4-H Center (August 24, October 27, and December 1) to explore what Cooperative Extension will need to look like well into the future so that it is relevant, sustainable, and offers quality services throughout the state. Topics of discussion will include organizational structure, staffing, resource development, fiscal support, information development and dissemination, marketing, constituency development, and a number of other issues. The outcome of this discussion will involve the identification of a vision of the future, and to help develop a set of "evergreen" recommendations for the leadership of K-State Research and Extension. These recommendations will be shared with the K-State Research and Extension system as a whole as the process unfolds. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu , Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu , George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu , and Fred Cholick fred.cholick@sdstate.edu
FAREWELL FOR
NED TISSERAT AND JAN LEACH
TIPS FOR DEVELOPING
AN E-NEWSLETTER * Send the newsletter regularly (e.g.
every two weeks, or monthly) The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a very nice e-newsletter that you can view at: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/newsletters/update04/050604.html . Additional tips on developing effective newsletters is available through the K-State Research and Extension Department of Communications at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/communications/PDF/Newsletters.pdf . --Pat Melgares melgares@oznet.ksu.edu
NO-TILL ON THE PLAINS SUMMER EVENTS Whirlwind No-Till Expo South Dakota No-Till Bus Tour For more information, call 888-330-5142 or check out the website at http://www.notill.org/ . --Jana Lindley jana.lindley@notill.org
AG TECHNOLOGY FIELD
DAY
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- FORESTRY FIELD DAY SCHEDULED Educational sessions on thinning, pruning and marketing black walnut will be led by national and local experts. There will also be sessions on wildlife management. The Field Day is designed for woodland owners and natural resource professionals who want to know more about the management and care of woodlands. Extension agents are encouraged to attend. The Kansas Forest Products Association and the Kansas Tree Farm Committee are co-sponsors of the event. Contact Bob Atchison at 785-532-3310 or by e-mail at Atchison@oznet.ksu.edu for additional information and registration. --Bob Atchison
REQUEST FOR ESP
AWARD NOMINATIONS The general criteria for Extension personnel awards: 1. Development of an Extension education program, which is timely, relevant, and addresses current needs of an appropriate audience or clientele. 2. Innovative, creative programming that includes the development of effective new approaches. 3. A cooperative and helpful attitude toward fellow Extension professionals while contributing significant program accomplishments over a period of years. Recent programming is considered most heavily. The Retirees Service Award is based on continuing contributions and outstanding service by a retired Extension professional. The Friend of Extension Award is based on involvement in and support of Extension by a lay person. Any person nominated (except for Retiree and Friend of Extension Awards) must be current on current year's ESP dues. A listing of current members can be found at the Alpha Rho web site at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-AlphaRho/members/members.htm . Nominations can be submitted by hard copy, e-mail, or fax. Please submit your nominations by August 30, 2004 to: Danny H. Rogers, ESP Awards Chair Fax: 785-532-6944 drogers@ksu.edu The awards committee will consider all nominations and make the final selection. Award winners will be recognized during the ESP Awards Banquet. Please let me know if you have any questions. --Dan Rogers
K-STATE RESEARCH
AND EXTENSION AWARDS LUNCHEON All nominations should include the
following: Submit nominations by Friday, August 6, to Fred Cholick, 114 Waters Hall, Manhattan KS 66506; or e-mail his administrative assistant, Ginny Claycomb, at gclaycom@oznet.ksu.edu . BUILDER AWARDS - These awards recognize individuals who have exhibited extra energy and creativity over a number of years in building new programs, audiences or institutions within K-State Research and Extension. DIVERSITY AWARD - K-State Research and Extension is committed to an emphasis on diversity in programming, workforce and relationships with other organizations. In order to recognize individuals who have embraced this vision, a Diversity Award will be presented. TEAM AWARD - The Team Award acknowledges outstanding efforts by a group of individuals addressing one of the Core Mission Themes of K-State Research and Extension. MENTORING AWARD - K-State Research and Extension faculty who have been employed for two years or less are encouraged to nominate a mentor who has helped them and others achieve higher performance and productivity. One award will be presented to a county/district faculty mentor and one to an area/state faculty mentor. --Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS YOUTH
LEADERSHIP FORUM NEEDS PRESENTERS We are recruiting proposals for track session instructors/presenters. Topics should center around leadership. Some ideas might include, but are not limited to, community service, citizenship, communication, conflict management, ethics, motivation, decision making, leading by example, time management, international citizenship, multi cultural studies, diversity, business etiquette and getting involved after high school. The Kansas State 4-H Youth Council members hope that you (or one of your volunteers) will be interested in sharing your expertise or talent through this opportunity. All sessions will be on Saturday, November 20. Sessions will be 8:30-9:30, 9:45-10:45 and 3:30- 4:30. You may give your workshop once, twice or three times. You will find the information letter and proposal form on the 4-H Web page. The proposal form is in form filler format; just fill in, print and send. The website is http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/4h/kylf/Request_Presenters.pdf . Proposals are due to the State 4-H office by July 15, or if you are under a time crunch and need a few extra days, let us know. If you have questions, contact Beth Hinshaw, bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu ; or Justin Wiebers, jwiebers@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 JULY 21, 2004, THROUGH JULY 27, 2004: CHANGE: Tuesday, July 20, through
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