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The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

Vol. 14, No. 40  August 19, 2008


IN THIS ISSUE... 

...Word from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...Nominate Your Colleagues for Awards! Applications Due September 1
...Time to Change eID Password
...Retirement Reception for Helen McKinney
...Retirement Reception for Gerry Posler
...Volunteers Requested to Help in Our Booths at the Kansas State Fair
...Annual Performance Review Included Professional Development Plans
...Galaxy III Conference - State's Night Out Plans
...Kansas Health Summit: Built Environment, The Outdoors Physical Activity and Nutrition
...State 4-H Meats Judging Contest, Saturday, October 11, 2008
...Publication Under Revision
...Master Schedule

                                                                                                           ...Tuesday Letter Archives


WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
In 2006 we organized professional development around Program Focus Teams. The work of the teams has generated many professional development opportunities. As you prepare your 2009 professional development plans, I encourage you to use the proposals in the Professional Development System.  See the message in this week's newsletter regarding its use from Margaret Phillips.

I was on a family vacation time for the past 10 days to Yellowstone National Park. We were able to take in the wonders of both the landscapes and wildlife. It was truly awesome. Then, I reflected on the landscapes and beauty of Kansas. Some of you might snicker. But, honestly, I really like the quote I picked up from one of Kirk Wiesler's T4D's that goes:

The real voyage of discovery consists not in making new landscapes but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust

Makes me think of Marci Penner of the Kansas Sampler fame who I heard say once (In my words), Kansas isn't a state for tourists, but rather for explorers. It takes more of an explorer's inquiry and adventure to appreciate what is here. I sure agree with Marci on that point. This state has all the wonders of anywhere in the world. It might just take viewing through new eyes.

I hope you can also make a connection with seeing the big picture and in that also seeing new Extension program opportunities. If it seems like a routine, maybe its time to try some new eyes to move it from a routine to an innovative program?

Have a great week! - Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

 

NOMINATE YOUR COLLEAGUES FOR AWARDS! APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 1
The Epsilon Sigma Phi - Alpha Rho Chapter is seeking nominations for the 2008 chapter awards. Kansas extension professionals are extremely talented and should have their skills and programs acknowledged at the state and national levels. I encourage you to nominate your colleagues, administrators, mentors, or even yourself for these important awards.

Awards are:

Meritorious Service
Distinguished Service Award
Team Award
Horizon Member Award
Early Career Award
Mid Career Award
International Service Award
Retiree Service Award
State Friend of Extension Award

Nomination forms for awards may be downloaded at
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-AlphaRho/awards/awards.htm .

Nominations are due September 1, 2008. Award applications should be sent to M. Gayle Price, awards committee chair, Southeast Area Office, 308 West 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720.

If you have questions, please contact me at 620-431-1530, or gprice@ksu.edu . --Gayle Price

 

TIME TO CHANGE eID PASSWORD 
August 1 to September 10 is the timeframe during which K-State eID passwords must be changed. Before September 10, go to the eid.k-state.edu
website and sign in to change your password. If you've forgotten it, call K-State's IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722 and verify your identity, and you will be given a temporary password to use. For more information about passwords, read the Password FAQ page . For additional password help, call IET Tech Support at 785-532-6270. --Larry Jackson ljackson@ksu.edu

 

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR HELEN McKINNEY
It is time to honor Helen McKinney, accountant in the Dean's Business Office, for her many years of service to Kansas State University and the College of Agriculture. Helen will be retiring on September 5, 2008.

We will have a reception on September 3, from 2 to 4 p.m., in room 137 Waters Hall. Please join us and help celebrate with Helen. --Doug Elcock delcock@ksu.edu

 

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR GERRY POSLER
A Retirement Dessert Reception to honor Dr. Gerry Posler will be held on Friday, September 12, 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Tadtman Board Room at the KSU Alumni Center.

For further information or to R.S.V.P. for this event, contact Brittany Green at 785-532-0184 or bdgreen@ksu.edu .  --Brittany Green  

 

VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED TO HELP IN OUR BOOTHS AT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR
The College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will once again have booths in the Pride of Kansas building at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, KS. The Kansas State Fair runs from Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 14, 2008.

We would appreciate faculty and staff from campus, area offices, counties/districts, Agronomy Fields, and Research-Extension Centers coming to the fair and working a few hours in one or both of the booths. Also, we would really appreciate agents and/or faculty, who are coming to the fair anyway, signing up to work a couple of hours in the booth before or after your activities.

Days and times that our KSRE/COA fair booths are open are:
(Notice the new, shorter days - closing at 9 p.m.!)

Friday, September 5 - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 6 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday, September 7 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday, September 8 -  9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, September 10 -  9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Thursday, September 11 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, September 12 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 13 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday, September 14 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

If you would like to work in the K-State Research and Extension booth, please contact Steven Graham, sgraham@k-state.edu , by August 27.

If you would like to work in the College of Agriculture booth, please contact Sharon Thielen, sthielen@k-state.edu , by August 27.

We will be in touch in late August to finalize days, times, entrance tickets, etc. Thank you. --Sharon Thielen and Steven Graham

 

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW INCLUDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Professional Development Plans are an important part of the annual performance review process.

The Professional Development System may be accessed at https://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/prof%5Fdev/ .

To sign in, type ad\ and your eID then enter your password to enter the system. Notice that this \ is different than / and / will not work.

The first window that opens is labeled "My Home." At the top of the window throughout the system is a welcome message, "Welcome (your eID)."

We'll come back to "My Home," but first let's go to the catalog. Select "catalog" from the list of options at the top of the page. The catalog opens to all of the proposals which have been submitted into the system. They are listed in chronological order by date unless they are independent study, then they are listed alphabetically.

Review the opportunities for the coming year. Place a check in the box in the left hand column for each proposal that you are considering for your professional development plan. When you have finished selecting, go to the very bottom of the page and click on "Update/Add to my selections."

The system will take you back to "My Home" where you should see a list of those items you selected. To de-select, go back to the Catalog and un-check items, go to the bottom of page and click on "Update/Add to My Selection." Eventually this system will automatically send the list of selected items to an electronic Professional Development Plan, but that isn't ready for this cycle.

The form for completing your professional development plan is located on the Professional Development Website: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/Employee_Resources/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=164 . You may choose from Word, WordPerfect documents or a form fillable pdf.

Questions about the process or form may be directed to your respective area director or Margaret Phillips, margaret@ksu.edu . --Margaret Phillips

 

GALAXY III CONFERENCE - STATE'S NIGHT OUT PLANS
All Extension Staff, friends and family attending the Galaxy III Conference in Indianapolis are cordially invited to participate in the Kansas State’s Night Out Party. It will be held on Tuesday, September 16. There will be 72 people from Kansas representing all of the various professional associations including KAE4HA, KEAFCS, KACAA, ESP. State’s Night Out will be an opportunity to gather with colleagues, celebrate accomplishments and to network. This will also be the opportunity for any association to recognize award recipients or do any other activity that is traditionally done at a national meeting.    

KEAA has taken the responsibility to coordinate this event. Details are available at http://www.gearycountyextension.com/StatesNightOut.pdf .

Please note that pre-registration is due by September 10. For additional questions, contact Lori Sporer, lsporer@ksu.edu  or Jodi Besthorn, Besthorn@ksu.edu . --Jodi Besthorn, KEAA President

 

KANSAS HEALTH SUMMIT: BUILT ENVIRONMENT, THE OUTDOORS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION
The Kansas Health Foundation, KDHE, KS Trails Council and Kansas Recreation and Parks are co-sponsoring the annual Kansas Health Summit, October 6-7, 2008, in Wichita. The summit will focus on how communities can affect the built environment and support healthy eating and activity.

A highlight on the Summit will be the presentation by Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods,” Monday evening at Century II. For more information and to register, go to http://www.kdheks.gov/bhp/healthy_ks_comm/ , or contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu . --Elaine Johannes

 

STATE 4-H MEATS JUDGING CONTEST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008
The State 4-H Meats Judging Contest has been rescheduled again to Saturday, October 11, 2008, due to delays in repairing the coolers in Weber Hall. Contest will begin at 1 p.m. with check-in in Weber Hall, room 111. Details will be posted soon under "What's Hot" on the State 4-H Website. Pre-registration will be online. --Jim Adams jadams@oznet.ksu.edu

 

PUBLICATION UNDER REVISION
The publication, "Diagnosing Corn Production Problems in Kansas," S-54, is under revision and current orders are being canceled. We do not yet have an estimated completion date, but the item will be listed on a new/revised order form when the revision is complete. We regret any inconvenience to clients. --Nancy Zimmerli-Cates nancyz@ksu.edu

 

VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

To view the complete Master Schedule online or as a pdf, go to http://129.130.72.154/MasterSchAdd/

Submit corrections to previously submitted items to cthomas@ksu.edu .

DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 28 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, 2008:

Thursday, August 28, 2008, Horticulture Tour – trees, shrubs, and flowers for the Northwest, 5:30 p.m., K-State NW Research and Extension Center, Colby, Bob Gillen gillen@ksu.edu

Thursday, August 28, 2008, Fall Field Day, 5:30 p.m., Belleville, Barney Gordon bgordon@ksu.edu

Thursday, August 28, 2008, Fall Field Day – culture and management of summer-grown crops, 9:00 a.m., K-State SW Research and Extension Center, Garden City, Bob Gillen gillen@ksu.edu

Monday, September 1, 2008, Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Reports due, State 4-H Office, KSU, Manhattan, Gary Gerhard ggerhard@ksu.edu

 
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