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Vol. 10, No. 37 July 27, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Pat
McNally Appointed Acting Assistant Director - 4-H
...National Search for 4-H Youth Development Leader
...Extension Strategic Plan Update
...Mission Statement - 5 Year Plan
...K-State Research and Extension Awards Luncheon
...Third Paycheck in the Month of July
...FCS Agent Update, August 30 - September 2, 2004
...Districting Question and Answer Article on the
Web
...Midwest Plan Service (MWPS)
...The State's New Agritourism Promotion Act
...Kansas Agritourism Conference This Fall in Great
Bend
...Upcoming Field Days
...Position Announcement - The Department of Animal
Sciences and Industry
...Stipend Registration Deadline for Water
Celebration Planning Workshop
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
PAT McNALLY
APPOINTED ACTING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 4-H
We are pleased to announce that effective August 1, Dr. Pat McNally
will provide leadership as acting Assistant Director/Unit Head/State
Program Leader for 4-H Youth Development, including all roles and
responsibilities in that capacity for as long as it takes to complete a
successful national search for the person to step in and fill that
position permanently. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
NATIONAL SEARCH
FOR 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEADER
The search committee for the Assistant Director/Department
Head/Program Leader - 4-H Youth Development position has been reactivated.
The committee currently is involved in a final review of the position
description. Target dates for the search process include: gaining
Affirmative Action approval of the position announcement and recruitment
process by mid-to-late August; publication and broad dissemination of the
announcement starting late August; with review of applications to begin
during October. January 4 - 6, 2005 have been identified as likely dates
for the interviews.
If this schedule holds, a 4-H Youth
Development Leader could start March 1, 2005. We are very grateful for the
outstanding leadership that Daryl Buchholz has provided during the last
several months. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
and George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu
EXTENSION
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Phone calls are currently being made to 40+ individuals who have been
nominated to participate in the long-term Extension Strategic Planning
process via an initial letter of invitation from Drs. Cholick and Ham.
Once commitments have been made, the membership list will be shared.
Three working sessions will be held at Rock
Springs 4-H Center (August 24, October 27, and December 1) to review the
history, structure, and operations of Cooperative Extension in Kansas.
Members will participate in an analysis of internal and external
organizational influences, to identify a preferred vision of the future
for Extension, and to help develop a set of "evergreen"
recommendations for the leadership of K-State Research and Extension. The
effort will explore what Cooperative Extension will need to look like in
order to be relevant, sustainable, and offer 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. Daryl Buchholz, Associate
Director for Extension and Applied Research Designate, will assume
leadership for this effort. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
and George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu
MISSION STATEMENT
- 5 YEAR PLAN
After much discussion, we have decided not to change the mission
statement that will accompany our next 5 Year Plan for K-State Research
and Extension. As you know, our new Five-Year Plan includes five Core
Mission Themes and twelve Long-Term Intended Outcomes. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
, Forrest Chumley fchumley@oznet.ksu.edu
, and George Ham gham@oznet.ksu.edu
K-STATE RESEARCH
AND EXTENSION AWARDS LUNCHEON
The K-State Research and Extension Awards Luncheon will be Wednesday,
October 20, during the Fall (Micro) Annual Conference to be held in
Great Bend. Even though Annual Conference will be abbreviated, we think
it is important to recognize faculty annually for their accomplishments.
We invite your nominations for the following awards. Please note the
August 6 deadline.
All nominations should include the
following:
1) Name, title, address and phone number of the nominee and nominator.
2) Maximum two-page justification for the award.
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
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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 M. Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu
THIRD PAYCHECK IN
THE MONTH OF JULY
July 30, 2004 is the payday in which we receive a third paycheck in the
month of July. Premiums for State of Kansas group health insurance,
KPERS Optional Group Life Insurance, TEA Life Insurance and
contributions to the KanElect Flexible Spending Accounts will not be
deducted from this third paycheck. Additionally, 12-month unclassified
employees do not earn an 8 hour vacation day for the pay period July 4
through July 17, paid on July 30, 2004. Premiums for Federal Employees
Health Benefit and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance will be
deducted from the July 30 check.
Questions should be addressed to the
Division of Human Resources at 785-532-6277. --Division of Human
Resources
FCS AGENT UPDATE,
AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2004
The block of rooms being held at the Ramada Inn will be released on
July 30. If you have not made your reservations, please do so soon. Also,
the update registration deadline is August 10. --Linda Lamb heiens@humec.ksu.edu
DISTRICTING
QUESTION AND ANSWER ARTICLE ON THE WEB
A districting question and answer article was sent to Kansas news
outlets last week. There continues to be a significant amount of
districting discussion occurring with several different groupings of
counties. Please call your area director if your county is interested in
beginning a discussion.
A link to the districting story can be
reached from the "About Us" section on the Oznet Web site. You
can view it at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/main/aboutus.asp
. --Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
MIDWEST PLAN
SERVICE (MWPS)
Extension Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department will no
longer handle MWPS publications. We need to clear our inventory and have
several publications in our inventory that are available to be
purchased. If your county is interested in ordering some of the
publications or want a list of remaining publications, contact Cindy
Casper, ccasper@ksu.edu . There are
limited quantities on some of the publications, so orders will be filled
on a first come, first serve basis. After August 1, you can order these
publications directly through MWPS at www.mwpshq.org
. --Cindy Casper
THE STATE'S
NEW AGRITOURISM PROMOTION ACT
The Agritourism Promotion Act, that was passed by the 2004 Kansas
Legislature and signed by Governor Kathleen Sebelius, became effective
July 1, 2004.
Its purpose is to promote the growth of
the agritourism industry in Kansas by:
- Creating a no fee registration process
through which the Kansas Department of Commerce can assist in the
promotion of agritourism operations,
- Limiting liability through signage, and
- Creating a tax credit to help offset the expense of agritourism
liability insurance for existing and new operations.
To receive a no fee registration packet
or to ask questions about the agritourism promotion act, please contact
Alisa VinZant at 785-368-7260, Janna Dunbar at 785-296-8132, or e-mail: agritourism@kansascommerce.com
. --Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS
AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE THIS FALL IN GREAT BEND
The State of Kansas is sponsoring an Agritourism Initiative to
harvest travel dollars through agritourism. The goals are to generate
more tourism revenue for the state, and to help Kansas farmers and
ranchers boost their income and preserve their enterprises by tapping
into the emerging market for agritourism. The Kansas Department of
Commerce is sponsoring the Agritourism Initiative, led by its Travel
& Tourism Development and Agriculture Marketing divisions.
To learn more about liability, liability
insurance, how to start an agritourism operation, marketing your
operation, and much more, plan to attend the "Fields of Green:
Building Agritourism So They Will Come" conference. The conference
will be held on November 3 and 4, 2004, at the Highland Hotel in Great
Bend, KS. If you would like additional information, please contact Alisa
VinZant at 785-368-7260, Janna Dunbar at 785-296-8132, or e-mail: agritourism@kansascommerce.com
. --Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu
UPCOMING FIELD
DAYS
Kansas River Valley Experiment Field
Rossville Unit
August 10, 2004, 6 p.m.
Topics: Soybean Breeding and Roundup Ready Soybean Release, Soybean/Corn
Weed Control Update, Irrigation Timing on Soybeans, Corn/Soybean
Production Research Update
Contact: Larry Maddux, 785-354-7236
Irrigation Experiment Field
Scandia
August 24, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Topics: Corn & Soybean Seed Treatments, Soybean Insect Update, Strip
Tillage Fertility Issues, Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation
Contact: Barney Gordon, 785-335-2836
Northcentral Experiment Field
Belleville
September 2, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Topics: Alfalfa Production, Crop Rotation Research, Wheat Management
Update
Contact: Barney Gordon, 785-335-2836
--Troy Lynn Eckart teckart@oznet.ksu.edu
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT - THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES AND INDUSTRY
The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University,
is seeking an Assistant Professor, Food Safety and Security. This
full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track, term position will be primarily
focused on meat safety and related research in
microbiology/toxicology/epidemiology research in Diagnostic Medicine and
Pathobiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine and in Animal
Sciences and Industry (particularly that related to BL2 and BL3 food
processing research initiatives). Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Food
Science, Veterinary Medicine, or a closely related field. Screening of
applications begins August 16, 2004 and continues until the position is
filled. A complete position announcement can be found at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/ansi
. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
--Darla Thomas dthomas@oznet.ksu.edu
STIPEND
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR WATER CELEBRATION PLANNING WORKSHOP
The August 15 travel stipend registration deadline for the September
23-24 Water Celebration Planning Workshop is just around the corner. I'm
writing to remind you not to miss out on the opportunity to have KACEE
pick up the tab for mileage and hotel expenses for you to attend the
workshop.
A water celebration is an educational,
interactive, and fun event that will increase awareness and appreciation
of local water resources and issues. The Water Celebration planning
workshop is designed to provide tools for planning water celebration
event logistics and curriculum, along with a behind-the-scenes water
celebration experience. Participants will have inside access to the
Topeka Water Festival, along with workshop sessions covering all aspects
of conducting educational and sustainable water celebrations that
address the water education issues that are most important in your local
area. Workshop participants are eligible to apply for up to $2500 per
county served for their water celebration event, and support is
available throughout the planning process.
The registration forms and agenda are
available online at http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/nps/
. Scroll down to Clean Water Programs, and hit the link for KACEE Water
Celebrations. The forms are also available via e-mail in PDF or MS Word,
or a mailed hard copy by request.
KSU Extension employees have already been
active volunteers for several water celebrations, the EARTH program, and
various environmental education events statewide. I hope you'll consider
sending a representative from your area to the workshop, and forwarding
this information to interested partners. For more information, please
call me at 785-597-5452 or reach me through e-mail at melisarth7@aol.com
. --Melissa A. Arthur
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 AUGUST 4, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 10, 2004:
Wednesday, August 4,
through Saturday, August 7
.... Cheyenne County Fair, St. Francis, Single county, NW
.... Greeley County Fair, Tribune, Single county, SW
.... Marion County Fair, Hillsboro, Single county, SE
.... Overbrook-Osage County Fair, Overbrook, Single county, SE
.... Rush County Fair, LaCrosse, Single county, NW
Wednesday, August 4,
through Sunday, August 8
.... Finney County Fair, Garden City, Single county, SW
.... Pottawatomie County Fair, Onaga, Single county, NE
.... Tri-Rivers Fair, Salina and surrounding area, NE
Wednesday, August 4,
through Tuesday, August 10
.... Central Kansas Free Fair, Abilene/DK and surrounding area, NE
Wednesday, August 4,
through Friday, August 13
.... State 4-H Venturers Backpacking Trip, Philmont, NM, Statewide,
Pat McNally pmcnally@oznet.ksu.edu
Thursday, August 5,
through Saturday, August 7
.... Academy of Veterinary Consultants, Colorado Springs, CO,
Multi-state, Larry Hollis lhollis@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, August 6, through
Sunday, August 8
.... Barber County Fair, Hardtner, Single county, SW
Friday, August 6, through
Tuesday, August 10
.... Harvey County Free Fair, Newton, Single county, NE
Saturday, August 7,
through Saturday, August 14
.... Linn County Fair & Rodeo, Mound City, Single county, SE
Saturday, August 7,
through Sunday, August 15
.... Interstate Fair & Rodeo, Coffeyville/MG and surrounding
area, SE
Tuesday, August 10
.... State Wheat Show, Concordia/CD, Statewide, Todd Whitney twhitney@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Kansas River Valley Experiment Field Day,
Rossville/Topeka, Statewide, Larry Maddux lmaddux@oznet.ksu.edu
.... SDI Technology Field Day - KSU NWREC, Colby,
Multi-state/Region, 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Freddie Lamm flamm@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Agricultural Technology Field Day, Saline, Statewide,
Randy Taylor rktaylor@ksu.edu
Tuesday, August 10,
through Saturday, August 14
.... Leavenworth County Fair, Tonganoxie, Single county, NE
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