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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 We Grow People edited by Scott J. Peters and Margo Hittleman Catalyzing Change edited by Scott J. Peters, Daniel J O'Connell, Theodore R. Alter, and Allison L. H. Jack While these two books are built upon profiles of Extension workers in the Cornell University Cooperative Extension system, I would tell you that as I read those profiles, I began thinking about several of you among office professional, assistant, agent, and specialist ranks for whom I have great admiration and respect. No matter what you believe your role might be, when you are a part of Extension, you make a difference. I hope you can see yourself in these profiles as well. Extension often times is portrayed and perceived as simply a one-way mechanism for information and research-based knowledge dissemination from the University. Will Extension survive in the 21st Century? I would submit to you that it will be a difficult, uphill battle if the above portrayal and perception represent all we do. Indeed, with communication networks and connectivity of people with information, there would seem little need for a dissemination service from the University. So, what is the REAL work of an Extension professional? Madie McLean, an EFNEP Educator, sees her work as having "encouraged and gotten people going and doing things that they probably never thought they could." In a cooking lesson, she cites one young woman who had no knowledge, skills, or abilities to cook. Madie was teaching her how to make rice. "One cup rice; two cups water. One cup rice; two cups water." This young lady came back to the class the next week beaming with new found pride and confidence; she had made rice for her family's dinner. At this point, Madie stopped telling the story for a moment and looked at those who were interviewing her for this book and said: "If you want to understand what we do here, you have to understand, it's not about the rice." In explaining how he develops his educational programs, John Ameroso says: "You have got to be able to feed off what people's interests are.... You cannot sit here and try to formulate programs to do out there; everything comes from out there." He goes on to say, "You start off with a project and... you make a billion contacts from that project, which opens up a million other things... You can't involve yourself in just one small project and close off everything else. You have to be open to a bunch of stuff because that's how things happen." Andy Turner emphasizes: "The programs are the mechanism; they are not the mission.... The highest stage that we are trying to achieve should be community change. We should be thinking about that when we are developing our programs and trying to find ways that they tie together." Phyllis Morgenlander, in describing Extension workers, points out: "You really do need to love people. You also need to be a good listener. ... And it's a type of job that if you're bored, you're not doing it right." Later she says, "You can tell someone will make a good community educator assistant by the way that they deal with other people. To me, you can learn about nutrition. You can read a script... But really having a feel for people, having a genuine concern, wanting to do something for your community. .... that can't be taught." My take home message from all this...... I hope you will give yourself a Christmas present in downloading and printing one, or both these books and enjoy reading and reflecting on the profiles over the holiday. Think about the significance of your work. And, when you question why you are going to this one multi-agency meeting, or some other seemingly disjointed community planning meeting, realize that so much of what we accomplish comes through our connections and relationships, helping people see beyond their perceived limits. And know, the REAL work of Extension goes far beyond technology transfer, teaching, and sharing information. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP MODULES AVAILABLE Two new modules are available on the Extension Board Leadership web site: www.oznet.ksu.edu/boardleadership Areas Of Program Focus and Forming an Extension District have been added. These modules are available to Agents and Board Members to utilize individually or for the entire Board to use during a Board meeting. With the January Joint Board meeting approaching, agents and Board Chairs will want to check out the January Board Meeting module. A presenter guide, PowerPoint presentation and all of the handouts typically provided at the January Board Meeting are available with this module. --Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
2007 FINANCIAL CHECKSHEET AVAILABLE
SOON Local Units can utilize the series of spreadsheets to summarize and reconcile their 2006 financial operations, account for reserve funds, begin the process of building the 2008 budget with a budget worksheet and Extension budget forms, and can develop an equipment replacement plan. Also included in the package is a spreadsheet to assist in managing end-of-year spending. --Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu
2007 HEALTH INSURANCE/KAN ELECT
CONFIRMATION STATEMENTS Questions should be addressed to Ms. R. J. Steelsmith, Division of Human Resources, at 785-532-6277. --Joe Younger
LARRY JACKSON
SERVING AS INTERIM LEADER FOR IET Thanks both to Will and Larry. --Kris Boone kboone@ksu.edu
MARKETING
KANSAS 4-H IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHARLOTTE'S WEB Charlotte's Web features the 4-H Emblem multiple times, and the themes portrayed speak directly to the great work that 4-H does in developing youth building friendships, commitment to goals and having fun! It stars Dakota Fanning as Fern, and the voices of Julia Roberts and 4-H alumnus Reba McEntire, as well as many other noteworthy actors. Two new Kansas 4-H promotional items adapted from items developed by University of Illinois Extension are available under "What´s Hot" at http://4-h.k-state.edu/ . Use the promotional flier or promotional game sheet at local theatres or in other ways. Both are in MS word files so that you can insert local contact information. There are other downloadable promotional tools to help you on www.fourhcouncil.edu . 4-H Supply also has a great holiday selection of 4-H gear; including the t-shirt Dakota Fanning wears as Fern in the movie at http://www.4-hmall.org/CW.aspx . --Diane Mack dmack@ksu.edu
TECHWEB OFFERS
UPDATED K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION LOGOS There are also many new photos, PowerPoint backgrounds, clip art, and graphics recently added to the TechWeb Image gallery. To view these logos and other images, go to the TechWeb site at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/techweb . On the navigation bar, go to the Services>Image Gallery link or simply select "KSRE Image Gallery" on the Links to Resources module located on the right side of the TechWeb homepage. For more information, contact Gerry Snyder, gsnyder@ksu.edu . --Gerry Snyder
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION SERVICES UPDATE Note Publication Deadfiles Publications are deadfiled periodically when they are no longer accurate, when they are seldom used, or when they are replaced by more current publications. Your office may want to keep and use existing stock of publications that are maintained electronically, but should destroy those that are deadfiled both as printed and electronic publications. The information in those deadfiled electronically may be out of date or no longer accurate and should not be distributed. The following printed publications have been deadfiled but will be kept in the electronic library. You may continue to distribute these publications as long as you have them in stock, but they will no longer be reprinted: 4H-460 Public Speaking; The following publications have been deadfiled in both printed and electronic versions. These are outdated and should NOT be distributed: 4H-519 Kansas 4H Shooting Sports, Leader’s Guide; Newsletter Tip: Q. How can I make my newsletter easier to read? A. Use clear and readable fonts. Serif fonts (Times, Palatino) in 10-12 point sizes are generally used for body type in printed newsletters. Sans serif fonts (Helvetica, Arial, Futura) in 14-32 points are usually preferred for headlines. (Small point size for short-item headlines; larger point size for longer items.) Select a boldface or italic version of the body type for captions, and use it consistently. Maintain the same styles of body, caption and headline type throughout the newsletter so the reader has quick visual cues that make it easy to keep reading. Besides making layout quicker and simpler, font consistency gives the newsletter a more professional appearance. Did You Know … … your county/district allocation may be used for any product or service offered by the Department of Communications? In addition to publication purchases, allocation funds may be used for design work, printing, addressing, metering, or purchasing items offered for marketing K-State Research and Extension. Welcome 2007! Remember to order publications for Quarter 2 and March delivery before closing down for the last time in 2006 – preferably by December 20. Monthly and quarterly order forms have been distributed. The Department of Communications Distribution Center will be closed for inventory from December 21, 2006, through January 1, 2007. The center will be partially staffed, but the inventory system will be closed during that time, so please order early! --Nancy Zimmerli-Cates nancyz@ksu.edu
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
OFFICE (DPO)! The conference highlighted several speakers who focused on Diversity in the Workforce, Parliamentary Procedure, and Professional Development and also included a tour of the International Grain Programs Complex. We had positive feedback from the participants and we feel prepared for attending the upcoming National MANRRS Conference, which will be held in Birmingham, AL in March. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make this Workshop a success. We would also like to give special thanks to Dr. Virgil Smail and the Department of Grain Science and Industry’s faculty and staff for your time and efforts to house the Workshop, as well as providing us with a spectacular tour of your facilities! We could not have done it without you. THANKS so much! The DPO would also like to congratulate Amber Tyler who was recently crowned Miss Black and Gold at the pageant held earlier this month. This scholarship pageant is hosted by the Kappa Tau, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc at K-State. Amber Tyler is the president of the K-State MANRRS chapter and a student from Nebraska majoring in Agriculture Business. We are pleased to announce that on December 13, 2006, we will host our Junior MANRRS chapter from Odgen Elementary as we present academic opportunities in the College of Agriculture at K-State. Remember we must “GROW our OWN” and what better way than to bring the students to our great college. Thanks to Dr. Subramanyam (Subi) Bhadrirju, Grain Science and Industry for presenting to this group! Best wishes to all students as they complete their finals. Again, we wish all of you a happy and safe holiday season! --Zelia Wiley zwh@ksu.edu
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