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IN THIS ISSUE... ...Word
from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH Last week, we talked of constraints within social sector organizations for getting the right people in the right seats on the bus, and the wrong people off the bus. This week, I want to look at ways to bring the right people to the bus. As quoted by Collins, "the key variable is not how (or how much) you pay, but who you have on the bus..... In the social sectors, when big incentives (or compensation to all, in the case of volunteers) are simply not possible, the First Who principle becomes even more important. Lack of resources is no excuse for lack of rigor--it makes selectivity all the more vital." A second story is about Wendy Kopp and her vision for "Teach for America." I'll hope you go there and read about her, the vision and the accomplishments. It all started with a belief and a few of the right people willing to get on a bus that had nothing to get started. Take home message quoted from Collins.... "The more selective the process, the more attractive a position becomes--even if volunteer or low pay. ..... social sectors have one compelling advantage: desperate craving for meaning in our lives. Purity of mission--be it about educating young people, connecting people to God, making our cities safe, touching the soul with great art, feeding the hungry, serving the poor, or protecting our freedom--has the power to ignite passion and commitment. .... the number-one resource for a great social sector organization is having enough of the right people willing to commit themselves to mission. The right people can often attract money, but money by itself can never attract the right people. Money is a commodity; talent is not. Time and talent can often compensate for lack of money, but money cannot ever compensate for lack of the right people." While we work to fairly compensate to the fullest extent possible, salary or wage will NEVER inspire greatness. Therefore, we must work to attract those individuals to join K-State Research and Extension because of its mission and opportunities to make a difference. Without question, as we hire faculty and staff, as we appoint volunteers, putting forth the compelling mission, being rigorous in the selection process, and doing your best to select the right people coming on the bus is critical. Collins goes on to say that interviews are not a perfect science, and as such, evaluation must be rigorous to assure the match of the person with the seat on the bus, or to help that person to find that right seat or possibly to move them off the bus. So much of what Collins says points again and again to WHO. And, I sit here thinking that WHO is you and me. And, K-State Research and Extension can only be successful with that compelling desire within each of us. The journey towards greatness can start at any level, whatever minibus we're driving within that larger bus. And, I am pleased in knowing that numerous examples of such journeys are present within this system today! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
EXTENSION COUNCIL/BOARD RECRUITMENT May is the perfect month to begin the process. It begins with identifying strengths of the current board, and developing criteria of characteristics needed in Council/Board members. It takes time to engage in a process that involves many people and includes providing them with adequate information to make the good decision of becoming a candidate. The Extension Board Leadership site includes a module called Extension Council/Board Recruitment which outlines steps for a recruiting process. The module includes worksheets, scripts and additional resources that will be valuable to use. The process of recruitment is the responsibility of the board; however, it's a good idea to involve the entire Council/PDCs in the process. --Margaret Phillips margaret@ksu.edu , Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu , Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
THANK YOU FROM LINDA ELFERS
KANSAS 4-H
PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE CAMP Flash...the deadline for scholarships has been extended. The Kansas 4-H Photography Action Team has just received an additional donation to the scholarship fund, so more scholarships can be offered. The scholarship makes Photo Adventure Camp a very affordable opportunity. Please let people know of this. If you have any questions, please contact me. --Rod Buchele rbuchele@ksu.edu
NATIONAL 4-H TECHNOLOGY SURVEY National 4-H Council and National 4-H Headquarters want to know what you think about technology and how you use technology in 4-H. Your ideas and opinions will help the national leadership of 4-H to improve the technology resources that they provide to the 4-H community. It's your chance to speak up and tell National 4-H Headquarters and National 4-H Council what you're looking for! The survey is open to 4-H members of all ages, including youth, volunteers, and staff! The results will help National 4-H Council and National 4-H Headquarters to make critical decisions about their future use of technology to enhance the 4-H experience. --Rod Buchele rbuchele@ksu.edu
KSU FOUNDATION: SERVICES WE PROVIDE Those are words that accompany so many of the gifts we receive. The truth is that there are dozens of ways for friends to "do more" for the future of K-State Research and Extension -- if gifts are properly planned. Gift planning is an art that combines financial planning, estate planning and tax planning techniques to enable friends to make gifts of surprising significance, often with dramatic tax and financial rewards. The need for careful planning becomes clear when people consider the basic questions involved in making an important gift: What should I give; how should I give, when should I give, and are there special purposes my gift should accomplish? Together, the KSU Foundation Gift Planning department and you can assist your audience to help determine if charitable giving fits in their estate plans. Please contact us at 785-532-7586 or 1-800-432-1578 today for more information. --Lori Rogge lorir@found.ksu.edu
INFORMAL REPORT TO THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE We are collecting story ideas for both the feature stories and the shorter side stories for next year's report. We want to show the impact of K-State Research and Extension programs in all parts of the state. We are especially interested in ideas that provide data on how the program benefits Kansans, such as increased yield from planting K-State varieties or health benefits to eating more nutritious foods and getting more exercise. Please contact Gloria Holcombe, gloria@ksu.edu , or Pat Melgares, melgares@ksu.edu , with story ideas. All ideas will be considered; however, with this format we are limited to 12 features with two to three short stories per feature. --Gloria Holcombe
YOUTH GARDENING LEADER WORKSHOPS Topics to be covered include: The dates, locations and registration information are as follows: --Evelyn Neier eneier@oznet.ksu.edu
What issue, if handled properly, would hold the potential to transform
your community? As an Extension professional, what is your role in
helping the community to address such issues? What might happen if
your community had a healthy, engaging process in which they could
participate in conversations and problem solving? These are a few of
the driving questions that will be addressed in the June 4-6, K-State
Research and Extension Public Issues Facilitation Workshop in
Manhattan.
The workshop is designed for KSRE Extension professionals and KSU
faculty, but will include resources from National Issues Forums (see
national listing at:
http://www.nifi.org/calendar/event_detail.aspx?itemID=5407&catID=22
); a speaker and resources from CDR and Associates (
http://www.mediate.org/ ) and
processes and resources from many other sources.
This is an outstanding training opportunity for Extension
professionals interested in community development. For more
information, visit:
www.oznet.ksu.edu/leads and click on professional development
opportunities, or contact Dan Kahl,
dkahl@oznet.ksu.edu . --Dan
Kahl
FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT COURSE AVAILABLE
SUMMER 2006 THROUGH DCE For information about AGEC 308, contact the instructor, Dr. Bob Burton, by telephone at 785-532-4436, or e-mail bburton@agecon.ksu.edu , or visit him at 305A Waters Hall. For registration information, contact the Division of Continuing Education by telephone at 785-532-5566, or 800-432-8222, or e-mail at info@dce.ksu.edu . --Bob Burton
STATE 4-H HORSE JUDGING CONTEST
VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. Submit corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@ksu.edu . DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR MAY 10, 2006, THROUGH MAY 16, 2006: Wednesday, May 10 Thursday, May 11 Thursday, May 11, through Friday, May 12 Friday, May 12, through Saturday, May 13 Saturday, May 13, through Sunday, May 14 Monday, May 15
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