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Vol. 15, No. 35
July 7, 2009 ...Word from the
Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH The Board of Regents has approved K-State's tuition increase of 3.9%, and that increase is expected to generate about $5.4 million in tuition revenues. In our communication with the University, plans are taking shape such that KSRE will receive some University non-recurring funds and KSRE will identify some non-recurring funds to meet the commitments of the FY2010 budget. And, for now, those funds will cover the 2% additional reduction announced by Governor Parkinson. Our challenge remains for the University and KSRE to set priorities as to where permanent cuts will be taken in order to align the spending with the base budget. More information to come. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu and Fred Cholick fcholick@ksu.edu
FEDERAL EARLY
RETIREMENT The incentive for an early federal retirement is the ability to begin receiving an immediate retirement income and to continue federal life and health insurance. There is no additional incentive for those who are already eligible for federal retirement. For additional information contact Stacey Warner, Extension Operations Leader, at swarner@ksu.edu or 785-532-3080. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
NOMINATIONS
FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE AWARDS For additional information, see the Employee Resources website, www.ksre.ksu.edu/employee_resources , and click on Nominations in the center of the page. --Fred Cholick fcholick@ksu.edu
FY 2010 TRAVEL
REIMBURSEMENT RATES
THANK YOU FROM
GARY PIERZYNSKI
THANK YOU FROM
CAROL YOUNG
THANK YOU
FROM GERRY SNYDER
GROWING GROWERS
WORKSHOP AND FARM TOUR
STATE 4-H HORSE
JUDGING CONTEST--RESULTS POSTED Here is the link: http://www.kansas4-h.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=43 I want to thank all of the counties who participated in the contest. Please contact Sarah Dick, Kansas 4-H Horse Program Coordinator, if you have any questions. --Sarah Dick sarahdd@k-state.edu
STATE FAIR
4-H HORSE SHOW--ENTRY AND STALL REGISTRATION Please note, the entry deadline for the State Fair Horse Show is August 1st. Please contact Sarah Dick, Kansas 4-H Horse Program Coordinator, sarahdd@ksu.edu , for additional information. --Sarah Dick KYLF WORKSHOP PRESENTERS NEEDED In November, the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum will be held at Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kansas. Teens, ages 14-18, are the primary audience. We are looking for one hour workshops focusing on some aspect of leadership. The workshops will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 and will begin at 8:30 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. Proposals are due to the State 4-H Office on August 1. A letter with details and a proposal form can be found on the 4- H website: http://www.kansas4h.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=48 . Please contact Beth Hinshaw with questions, bhinshaw@ksu.edu . --Beth Hinshaw
LEGALLY SECURE YOUR
FINANCIAL FUTURE (LSYFF) PROGRAM DISCUSSION OPPORTUNITY
MARIE’S PICKS .
. . --A 4-H parent called the Extension agent the day before Campference was to begin and indicated that their son wasn't sure if he wanted to go. Earlier in the year, this 4-H member told the agent he would attend Discovery Days or Campference, but Discovery Days had already been held. The agent visited with the 4-H'er and reminded him of their little agreement and reassured him of how much fun he was going to have at Campference. After a little more discussion, the 4-H’er said that he would see the agent the next day. The next day, they arrived at Rock Springs 4-H Center and the 4-H'er participated in Campference. A couple of weeks following the event, his parents thanked the agent for talking to the 4-H'er and encouraging him to attend Campference. They said their son had such a good time that he is planning on attending next year. Wow, what growth this 4-H'er exhibited and developed a sense of independence and set a goal for himself to attend next year! --Levi, a first year 4-H member, was elated when his fellow 4-H member, Lindsay, asked him to help show her dairy goats. She had four goats in one class and needed help . . . his smile said it all! . . . Lindsay is a good mentor to younger members. --4-H is a perfect opportunity for families to have fun, and to help and support their children's interests and meet other families in the community. I wasn't sure if 4-H was right for me, but decided to give it a try for a year. I found out that besides being just lots of fun, and some hard work, it's was wonderful to see how 4-H has helped our family. It has given so many more rewards than the work involved. We have seen our children grow in confidence and personal interests, becoming more community service-minded and emerging leaders. Our club has very active parent involvement, where each family leads a project. I was hesitant in becoming a project leader, but soon learned that others provide support in that as well. I've made so many new friends, made so many great memories, and learned a lot through the last four years. -Denise (Social worker and 4-H leader) --Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.edu
JUNE EXTENSION
AGENT PERSONNEL CHANGES Kaitlyn Peine, 4-H Youth Development Agent in Johnson County, began employment on June 7, 2009. Her e-mail address is kpeine@ksu.edu Christopher Long, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent in Walnut Creek District #2, Ness City Office, began employment on June 7, 2009. His e-mail address is clong@ksu.edu . Jill Zimmerman, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent in Cowley County, began employment on June 28, 2009. Her e-mail address is jazimmer@ksu.edu . --Stacey Warner swarner@ksu.edu
KSRE MASTER
CALENDAR Note: Professional Development entries are automatically added to the new Master Calendar system and do not require separate/duplicate entry! Select "Upcoming Events" to review events and professional development offerings for the next two weeks. Dates can easily be added from the "submit event" tab. You can edit events that you have submitted; it is your responsibility to maintain your entries. To correct previously submitted items, contact mblythe@ksu.edu --Marie Blythe Please Submit Items no later than Noon on Monday to include in the following Tuesday Letter to: tuesday@ksre.ksu.edu . Put the word "Tuesday" in the subject line. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |