The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 10, No. 38   August 3, 2004

IN THIS ISSUE...

...Word From Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...John C. Pair Horticultural Center Open House
...Chuck Otte Elected to National Leadership of NACAA
...Whitey Whitehill Receives National Distinguished Service Award
...Upcoming Field Days
...Micro KSRE Annual Conference - October 19-20, 2004, in Great Bend
...Interim Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader Position
...Personnel Changes, KSU Agronomy Farm
...Password Change Reminder!
...Thank You
...New K-State Research and Extension Items Available
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives

WORD FROM ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
Greetings! I trust this summer is racing by for you as it is for me. As we are in the midst of fair time, I do hope the youth who take this opportunity to display the fruits of their project work find it to be a great experience, regardless of the color of ribbon. Instead, they take pride in their work and the experiences they have had through 4-H leading up to the fair.

County Action Plans. We are approaching the time when county extension agents should have completed, or be completing the county 5-year action plans. These plans can be a vital communication to the executive board, the program development committee, county commissioners, and to the people within the local program reach who are expected to benefit from the implementation of the plan. I hope you would agree that communicating the county action plan widely is wise in helping prepare your target audiences for the educational initiatives they should expect in addressing key issues within their communities.

On Professionalism and Leadership. One of my areas of interest over the years has been on what it means to be a professional and a leader. It really doesn't matter what position one holds within the system; there is always room for professionalism and leadership. One quality that is necessary is that of being a co-learner. As our motto for K-State Research and Extension says, "Knowledge for Life," I believe WE have the first obligation to take that motto to heart. Take every opportunity you have to learn and grow. Whether it be hauling 4-H youth to a state event, or attending a national meeting, we each have an obligation to learn and grow through those experiences. Being a listener and learner are key to developing yourself as a professional and leader. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu 

JOHN C. PAIR HORTICULTURAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE
The Open House at the John C. Pair Horticultural Center will be held Saturday, August 21, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. --Helen E. Bortz hbortz@oznet.ksu.edu 

CHUCK OTTE ELECTED TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF NACAA
Chuck Otte, Geary County Extension Agriculture Agent, has been elected Vice-President of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. The election was conducted at the recent national meeting of NACAA in Orlando, Florida. 

Following terms as Vice-President and President-Elect, Chuck will begin his term as President in 2006, providing leadership to NACAA and presiding over the 92nd annual meeting and professional improvement conference of NACAA in Grand Rapids, Michigan in July of 2007. During his terms as President-Elect, President and Past-President, Chuck will also serve on the Board of the Joint Council of Extension Professionals. 

Chuck will be the first NACAA President from Kansas since Dewey Z. McCormick who served as President in 1939. Congratulations to Chuck. We are proud he will be representing K-State Research and Extension nationally for the next four years. --Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu 

WHITEY WHITEHILL RECEIVES NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Dean (Whitey) Whitehill was recognized on Thursday, July 15, by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents at its 89th Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in Orlando, Florida by receiving the Association's Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented to the top two percent of the county agents from each state with more than ten years service in the nation's Cooperative Extension Service.

The selection is made by county agent peers in that state and endorsed by the State Extension Director. This year, seventy-five individuals from throughout the United States were presented the Distinguished Service Award.

Whitey has served in two southwest Kansas counties and has been responsible for initiating several new Extension programs. He has organized the Finney County Farmers Market, Southwest Kansas Master Gardener training, High Plains Horticultural Society and the Market Wheat Show at the Finney County Fair. Whitey has worked extensively on irrigation management with county farmers. He also has written a weekly newspaper column and produced regional radio shows. --Paul Hartman phartman@oznet.ksu.edu

UPCOMING FIELD DAYS
East Central Experiment Field - Ottawa - August 18, 2004, 9:30 a.m.
Topics: Soybean Variety Development & Release Policy, Double Crop Soybean Performance in East Central Kansas, Grain Sorghum Insect Concerns, Strip-till and No-till Systems for Corn, Lime and Fertilizer Placement in No-till. Contact: Larry Maddux, 785-354-7236, or Jim Kimball, 785-242-5616. --Troy Lynn Eckart teckart@oznet.ksu.edu 

MICRO KSRE ANNUAL CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 19-20, 2004, IN GREAT BEND
This year's shortened version of the K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference will be held at the Highland Hotel and Conference Center in Great Bend, KS, on Tuesday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 20, 2004.

Registration information will be sent near the end of this month.

The Annual Conference program will be approximately the following:

Tuesday, October 19, 2004
10 a.m. - Association Meetings

Noon -  KEAA Business Lunch

1 p.m. - Talks by and discussion with:
Dr. Fred Cholick, Dean and Director
Dr. Daryl Buchholz, Associate Director for Extension and Applied Research

2:30 p.m. - Break

3 p.m. - Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh

6 p.m. - All Association Awards Dinner (4-H, FCS, Ag, ESP)

Wednesday, October 20, 2004
7 a.m. -  ESP Business Meeting

8 a.m. - TechBytes
Districting Discussion
State Benefits Update
Federal Benefits Update

Noon - KSRE Awards Luncheon

Please put the Micro 2004 K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference on your calendar and plan to attend. If you have questions or suggestions, e-mail me. --Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu 

INTERIM EXTENSION AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM LEADER POSITION
The Interim Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader position announcement is available on the K-State Research and Extension website (see link below).

We request that nominations and letters of application be submitted by hard copy to Stacey Warner, 121 Umberger Hall, or by e-mail to swarner@oznet.ksu.edu .

The screening of nominations and applications will begin on August 15, 2004. Pending the pool of applicants, the interviews will be set up soon after that time.

For questions regarding the application process, contact Stacey Warner at 532-5790. For questions regarding the responsibilities of the position, contact Daryl Buchholz at 532-5820.

For the position announcement see: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/operations/jobs/AsstDirANRPA.htm . --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu , Stacey M. Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu 

PERSONNEL CHANGES, KSU AGRONOMY FARM
Karl Mannschreck, Manager of the KSU Agronomy Farm, retired July 22. Vernon Schaffer, Manager of the Foundation Seed Program, is serving as the interim Farm Manager. A national search for a new farm manager will be conducted later this fall. --Dave Mengel dmengel@bear.agron.ksu.edu  

PASSWORD CHANGE REMINDER!
THE UNIVERSITY'S eID PASSWORD CHANGE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. Please change your KSU eID and OzNet passwords between August 1 and September 8. On September 8, all KSU eID accounts with unchanged passwords will be deactivated.

IET and the University are currently testing the application that would synchronize your OzNet password with your KSU eID. This feature should be available for the next password change deadline in early 2005. 

To change your KSU eID password, log in to your eID profile at http://eid.k-state.edu  . Even if you don't use KSU computing services, you need to change this password.

To change your OzNet password, go to http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/changepassword .

For more detailed instructions on changing your passwords for these systems, as well as your e-mail client and Windows, go to http://accounts.oznet.ksu.edu/password  .

Call IET for additional help. --Roger Terry rterry@oznet.ksu.edu  and Kat Burton kburton@oznet.ksu.edu 

THANK YOU
I would like to thank all those who supported me in my recent successful election as Vice President for the National Association of County Agricultural Agents during their 89th Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference in Orlando, FL. 

The support of the Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents was very critical and greatly appreciated as was the support of K-State Research and Extension administration, the Geary County Extension Council, my co-workers in the Geary County office, and most importantly, my wife. I can't say thank you enough for all the Kansans who were in Orlando and helped with their support in so many ways. I look forward to representing Kansas in this national leadership position over the next four years. Thank you again! --Chuck Otte cotte@oznet.ksu.edu 

NEW K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION ITEMS AVAILABLE
New K-State Research and Extension items are now available to assist you with your marketing efforts. We are offering purple slap wraps that double as koozies, 3" note cubes, coffee mugs, retractable pens, pencils, and much more. We also have notepads, blank greeting cards, and posters that can be customized for your county or program. Visit our marketing Web site at http://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/marketing , for complete descriptions, costs, and an order form. If you have any questions or comments, call Steven Graham at 785-532-5729, or e-mail sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu . --Linda Sleichter lsleicht@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 AUGUST 11, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2004:

Wednesday, August 11
.... Pre-Plant Wheat School, Post Rock District #1, NW, p.m., Stu Duncan sduncan@oznet.ksu.edu

Wednesday, August 11, through Friday, August 13
.... Environmental Leadership Training, Garden City, Statewide, 11:30 a.m., Morgan Powell mpowell@ksu.edu

Wednesday, August 11, through Saturday, August 14
.... Harper County Agriculture & 4-H Fair, Harper, Single county, SE
.... Mitchell County Fair, Beloit, Single county, NW
.... Wichita County Fair, Leoti, Single county, SW

Wednesday, August 11, through Monday, August 16
.... Seward County Regional Fair, Liberal, SW

Thursday, August 12, through Friday, August 13
.... Employee Management for Production Agriculture Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, National, Sarah Fogleman sfoglema@oznet.ksu.edu

Thursday, August 12, through Saturday, August 14
.... Kansas All-Breeds Jr. Dairy Show, Salina, Statewide, Carl Garten cgarten@oznet.ksu.edu and Mike Brouk mbrouk@oznet.ksu.edu

Friday, August 13
.... State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest and Quiz Bowl, Salina, Statewide, Pam Van Horn pvanhorn@oznet.ksu.edu

Saturday, August 14
.... Anderson County Fair, Garnett, Single county, SE

Monday, August 16, through Friday, August 20
.... Interpersonal Relations/County Operations, Manhattan, Statewide, 12:30 p.m., Dan O'Brien dobrien@oznet.ksu.edu

Monday, August 16, through Saturday, August 21
.... Rooks County Free Fair, Stockton, Single county, NW

Tuesday, August 17
.... Limited Irrigation Day/KSU SW Research-Extension Center, Tribune/GL, Statewide, 8:00 a.m. MDT, Alan Schlegel schlegel@ksu.edu

Tuesday, August 17, through Friday, August 20
.... Atchison County Fair, Effingham, Single county, NE

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