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Vol. 14, No. 14
February 19, 2008 IN THIS ISSUE... ...Word from the
Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH Striving to become a leader is vital to the success and impact of the Extension educational work being undertaken. Becoming a leader comes through personal development, pursuing your learning and understanding, being a great listener, commitment and follow-through on your part, giving of yourself in pursuit of the public goals, a sincere interest in wanting to serve, and so much more. And, becoming a leader has nothing to do with being self-proclaimed. Instead, leaders are recognized by others through their collaborations, trust, empathy, integrity, commitment, interest, and ethical use of power. I hope each of you seek ways to serve in a greater leadership role among your communities of influence. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
MESSAGE ON OFFICE OF RURAL OPPORTUNITY
FROM SECRETARY ADRIAN POLANSKY The Office of Rural Opportunity is a new entity designed to spur rural development in Kansas. ORO staff will serve as contact points for rural communities that need help to develop strategic plans to attract businesses, workers and investment. The ORO focus will be on community-driven, self-determined plans for rural development in Kansas. Renee Lippencott is working from the Sterling office and is providing assistance to communities in central Kansas. James Foster is working from the Colby office and is providing assistance to communities in northwest Kansas. Two other offices will open in coming months. ORO staff are charged with identifying all rural communities in their regions, traveling to them and meeting with community leaders. I look forward to the benefits our rural communities will derive from the Office of Rural Opportunity. --Adrian J. Polansky, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD WINNERS IN
IET
AMERICA SAVES WEEK (ASW) - FEBRUARY
24-MARCH 2 Forty-two counties and districts are promoting Kansas Saves/America Saves Week 2008 goals. Shawnee, McPherson, Leavenworth, and Finney counties have received funding to support community and employer activities. Three of the ASW action goals for individuals encourage: a) making Saving Automatic through payroll deductions and automatic transfers to savings accounts or investment tools; b) saving Tax Refunds with the Form 8888 split refund option; c) reducing credit card debt. --Carol Young cyoung@ksu.edu
2007 TOTAL COMPENSATION SUMMARY
STATEMENTS NOW AVAILABLE Enter your K-State eID and password....select "Sign-In." Select Employee Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > View Total Compensation. The first page provides basic and useful information. Select the "Total Compensation Summary" button at the bottom of the page. The 2007 Total Compensation Summary Statement shows wages paid in 2007 (paycheck issue dates January 12, 2007 - December 28, 2007). The statement does not replace W-2 forms or other income tax related information and is not intended for use in tax preparation. For additional information regarding HRIS Employee Self Service, see http://www.ksu.edu/hr/selfserv.htm . --Division of Human Resources FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN THE KS ADVANCING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE The nationally recognized Advancing Youth Development (AYD) training will be presented by Jutta Dotterweich and Kay Telfer from Cornell University at the KS Advancing Youth Development Institute February 25-29, Rock Springs 4- H Center. AYD, an interactive, applied course in positive youth development for front- line youth workers will be presented (February 25-27). A second course, "Strengthening Organizational Youth Development," which helps organizational leaders, board members and administrative staff learn how positive youth development principles can influence and strengthen their organizational policies and practices will be presented February 28-29 also at Rock Springs. Scholarships are available to KSRE personnel to reduce the cost for both courses from $400 to $250. But there are only 30 slots available for scholarships so immediate registration is encouraged. Participants may also choose to attend one of the two courses at separate course rates. Variable graduate credit is available through the K-State Division of Continuing Education for participants attending the complete, 24 contact hour AYD Institute. Online registration is now available through KS 4-H Youth Development at www.kansas4-H.org/register . Or, contact Robin Curry, 4-H Administrative Assistant, rcurry@ksu.edu or 785- 532-5800 for registration information. For more information about the KS AYD Institute course content or sponsorship by the KSRE Youth Development Program Focus Team contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu . --Elaine Johannes
eXTENSION
LAUNCH THIS WEEK eXtension was created to provide a single point on the Internet where a person can go to find the best extension-oriented information from around the country. Current areas of focus are beef, cotton, dairy, disaster education, diversity, entrepreneurship, family caregiving, fire ants, horses, lawn and garden, livestock and poultry, Map@syst, parenting, personal finance, wildlife damage management, and Youth SET for Life. A number of KSRE personnel have been involved in developing eXtension's resources, which will continue to expand in the future. To find out more about the eXtension launch, visit http://about.extension.org/wiki/eXtension_Launch_Celebration_Announcement . To learn more about the virtual state fair, visit http://about.extension.org/wiki/Second_Life_Virtual_State_Fair_to_Celebrate_eXtension_Launch . --Larry Jackson ljackson@ksu.edu REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT WORKSHOP Next week a team from Nebraska will be coming to Kansas to discuss Community Development Processes. Community development as a process includes: techniques for organizing groups; problem identification and analysis techniques; techniques to analyze alternatives; understanding of "Who and How" decisions are made; and the identification and mapping of evaluation indicators. Through the understanding of (and getting comfortable with) these processes, agents working in leadership development, community improvement through master gardener, 4-H, PRIDE, or FCS, and agents working with ag or watershed groups will increase their skill mastery of working with individuals and groups. To participate in Community Development 101, you must call 785-532-5840 today to reserve your spot! The workshop will be held February 26-28 at the McPherson County Extension facility. --Dan Kahl dkahl@oznet.ksu.edu
A LEADERSHIP READ Direct any questions to Ginger Kopfer at gkopfer@ksu.edu or Andrea Schmidt at aschmidt@ksu.edu . --Andrea Schmidt
KAE4-HA SPRING MEETING - PUTTING THE
FUN BACK INTO THE 4-H PROFESSION
Dr. Jeff Goodwin, Colorado State 4-H Program Leader, will be our guest speaker. He will be presenting programs on: How to be a Jedi County Agent, Are You Smarter Than a 4-H Member? and The Two Commandments of 4-H (Extension) Work. In addition, on Wednesday afternoon, he will present a program on "Effective Livestock Quality Programs." This is also a great opportunity to visit the Salt Mine Museum, one of the 7 wonders of Kansas. See the registration form for details. For more information and the registration form, please visit http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/kae4ha/ . --Shawna Mitchell smitchel@oznet.ksu.edu
FORT HAYS JUDGING IS MARCH 29 IN HAYS Please encourage your 4-H members to come and join the fun and learning. New in 2008 - Following the livestock judging contest, there will be a short workshop on selection, caring for and showing livestock project animals. Watch for more information on this event in the near future. Also held in conjunction with this workshop - a "walking" Project Leader Workshop for parents at Albertson Hall during the judging contest. Participants get to take part in "hands on" activities that are quick and easy for them to take back and share with their local 4-H club members. --Susan Schlichting sschlich@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H FAIR JUDGES' TRAINING This event is sponsored by the Northwest 4-H Advisory. We appreciate your help in getting the word out to 4-H members about these educational opportunities. Thanks so much. --Susan Schlichting sschlich@oznet.ksu.edu
MARIE'S PICK OF THE WEEK Outcomes: When we tested baled hay and standing forage, 110 samples were sent to the lab from 41 producers. The producers derived nutritive value plus nitrate safety of their forage from the analyses. In some instances, field test acid was used to estimate nitrate content. Protein recommendations and answers to nutrition questions were provided. Although the cost is around $12,000 to get started, several farmers have already seen economic results with the new technology. To date, more than 800 soil samples have come in from farmers involved in Precision Agriculture. This new computer technology will show producers how much and where to use fertilizers, plant populations, herbicides, lime recommendations, and other products for use in production of food and fiber. --Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.edu
COMPLIMENTARY WEB CARDS In early January, we began letting you know that Web addresses for all local offices will change on March 1, as a result of statewide marketing research with Kansas citizens and K-State Research and Extension employees. The shift has caused initial confusion in counties that are part of districts. For those counties, both a county and a district Web address have been established and will work on March 1. However, you should continue to promote your district name. For example, the primary Web address for the Walnut Creek District is http://www.WalnutCreek.ksu.edu . If, however, you live in Rush County, you can also get to the Walnut Creek site by typing in your county name, http://www.rush.ksu.edu . This address takes them to the home page for the Walnut Creek District. Why is this being done? Simply, because making a county's name part of every county's address will help Kansas citizens -- and especially those who haven't used our services previously -- find us more easily. In any Kansas county, citizens simply need to type (for example), "www.countyname.ksu.edu." District offices have received Web cards for each of their county offices, and Web cards for the District's web address. These are free to use as you see fit; if you want additional cards, you can easily order them using your county allocation funds. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have additional questions- Pat Melgares, Marketing Coordinator; K-State Research and Extension, Department of Communications, 785-532-1160, melgares@ksu.edu . --Pat Melgares
VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Submit corrections to previously submitted items to cthomas@ksu.edu . DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 28 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2008.
Thursday, February 28, 2008,
all day at Doniphan County
Thursday, February 28, 2008,
6:00 p.m. at Garnett
Thursday, February 28 thru
Friday, February 29, 2008 in
Wichita at the SG Co Office
Thursday, February 28 through
Saturday, March 1, 2008 in
Savannah, GA
Friday, February 29 at
9:30-11:30 conference call
Saturday, March 1, 2008
at Phillips County Fairgrounds, Phillipsburg
Saturday, March 1 to
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008,
9 AM through 4 PM at K-State Salina
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
at 9:30 AM in Manhattan, KS
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