 |
 |
||||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service |
|
Vol. 15, No. 37
July 21, 2009 ...Word from the
Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH Nothing more satisfying than knowing that each of you are out there living by the Extension Professional's Creed with pride in being an Extension professional. I too believe in these things. I am an Extension professional. Have a great week! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
SLODERBECK
NAMED INTERIM SOUTHWEST AREA EXTENSION DIRECTOR Phil will begin his interim duties on July 27, 2009, creating the opportunity to overlap one week with Paul Hartman, as Paul wraps up his career with K-State Research and Extension. Please welcome Phil Sloderbeck to his new assignment as Area Extension Director - Southwest. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
REMINDER: KSRE
ADOBE CONNECT ADDRESS CHANGE - JULY 22
DEADLINE LOOMING FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH DCE For additional information, go to: http://www.dce.k-state.edu/faculty/grants/ . --Ernie Minton eminton@k-state.edu
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
AWARDS BUILDER AWARDS - These awards recognize
individuals who have exhibited extra energy and creativity over a number
of years in building new programs, audiences or institutions within
K-State Research and Extension. Nominations should include the
following: DIVERSITY AWARD - K-State Research and
Extension is committed to an emphasis on diversity in programming,
workforce and relationships with other organizations. In order to
recognize individuals who have embraced this vision, a Diversity Award
will be presented. Nominations should include the following: TEAM AWARD - The Team Award acknowledges
outstanding efforts by a group of individuals addressing one of the
Strategic Opportunities of K-State Research and Extension. Nominations
should include the following: MENTORING AWARD - K-State Research and
Extension faculty who have been employed for two years or less are
encouraged to nominate a mentor who has helped them and others achieve
higher performance and productivity. One award will be presented to a
county/district faculty mentor and one to an area/state faculty mentor.
Nominations should include the following: COUNTY/DISTRICT OFFICE PROFESSIONAL OF
THE YEAR - Nominations should include the following: UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (for
the College of Agriculture and all divisions of K-State Research and
Extension on and off-campus) - Nominations should include the following: I look forward to receiving the nominations by Friday, July 31. --Fred Cholick fcholick@ksu.edu
DEADLINE FOR
4-H LIVESTOCK SWEEPSTAKES AUGUST 1 Complete rules and information can be found at www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu . Registration is available on the Kansas 4-H Online Events Registration system. *The registration deadline is August 1.* --Sharon Breiner sbreiner@ksu.edu
2009 KANSAS 4-H AND FFA STATE WHEAT SHOW
Don’t forget the exciting free 2009 Kansas 4-H and FFA State Wheat Show in McPherson on Friday, August 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the McPherson County 4-H Building. The wheat show is open to all 4-H and FFA members, family members, 4-H leaders, Extension staff and Vocational Agriculture staff. Pre-registration is required for an accurate meal count and for tour divisions by July 31 on the Kansas 4-H website registration system, www.kansas4-h.org . Register by clicking on “4-H Events Registration,” and then the “Kansas 4-H & FFA State Wheat Show.” For those with no computer connections, contact Jana McKinney in McPherson County Extension for a food count by July 31 at 620-241-1523.
For details
about the wheat show, visit:
http://www.kansas4h.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=226
.
For more information, contact Deryl Waldren at 785-462-6281 or e-mail
him. --Deryl Waldren
dwaldren@ksu.edu
LAST CALL FOR 2010 KANSAS 4-H AND FFA WHEAT
VARIETY PLOT ENROLLMENT
EPSILON SIGMA
PHI ALPHA RHO AWARD Distinguished Service Application process for awards may be downloaded at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-AlphaRho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=11 . Applications for awards are due August 15, 2009. Applications should be sent electronically to M. Gayle Price, awards committee chair, Southeast Area Office, gprice@ksu.edu . If you have questions, please contact me at 620-431-1530. --Gayle Price
WORKSITE
WELLNESS UPDATE Benchmark 1: Capture Senior Level Support. We are so fortunate to have strong support from our Director and Associate Director for K-State Research and Extension. Fred and Daryl, thank you for your support, encouragement, and for modeling the way! Benchmark 2: Create Cohesive Teams. A Workplace Wellness Leadership Team for KSRE is in place, and we will be identifying local/regional teams in the future. Benchmark 3: Collect Data. This is the step we are currently working on and we need your help. On August 3, you will receive an invitation to participate in a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) called "Wellstream." This HRA is completely confidential and you will receive more details about the questions and the process in the near future. You will also have the opportunity to participate in several other surveys, about needs and interests, over the next 6 months. These remaining benchmarks will be the focus of the leadership team after the data has been collected: Benchmark 4: Craft an Operating Plan. As you can see, it will take some time to work through each benchmark. We encourage and invite your suggestions during every step of this process. I also want to express appreciation to Susan Krumm and Denise Sullivan for dedicating their sabbatic work to get us started on this path toward wellness. Watch for more information, and plan to participate by completing the HRA survey sometime between August 3 and September 18. --Sharolyn Jackson sharolyn@ksu.edu
MARIE’S PICKS . . . --Through Gavel Game and Model Meeting Contests, more than 50 youth developed and continue to fine tune their parliamentary skills. --Youths became more aware of how to develop a budget and the importance of a balanced budget through the 4-H Council budget process. --Seven youths began to develop their job readiness skills through the application and interview process for the Ambassador Program. Four of the youths were selected to serve as Ambassadors. --The Flint Hills Tractor Safety Training Course in Emporia is a collaborative effort among Coffey, Morris, Chase, and Lyon County Extension. In a partnership with PrairieLand Partners, Farm Bureau, and the Flint Hills Antique Tractor Club, a two-day session covers comprehensive safety material, hands-on learning, and an evaluation process involving written exams and follow-ups. In one of our larger classes, nearly 40 youth from throughout the four-county area participated. We served sponsored meals and offered hands-on activities including a grain flow demonstration and tractor/implement walk-arounds. All of the participants earned a passing grade. Throughout the course, great discussion was held and the youth were very engaged. Perhaps as important, the parents also had the opportunity to participate in discussion and many expressed that they had learned as much or more than the kids. Through opportunities such as this, we are providing a valuable service to our agriculture industry by training youth to be responsible and safety-minded employees. This, in turn, provides for less "down time" due to accidents or faulty equipment. Time is money and those who have the safety certification make more productive and profitable employees to our producers. --Many youths, who would be unlikely to attend, participate in the Geary County Free Fair because of the collaboration between the Junction City Arts Council and the Geary County Free Fair (by way of Extension). These youths were responsible for approximately 75 entries in the open class division of the fair. While these young artists and their parents attend the fair to see their entries, they learn more about 4-H and have a positive experience that will help bond them to the community. Social research has shown that youth are less likely to engage in risky behavior when they feel bonded to the community. --Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.edu
KSRE MASTER
CALENDAR It is Fair Season! So be sure to check out the Master Calendar for fairs and related events. Select "Upcoming Events" to review events and professional development offerings for the next two weeks. Make sure that your events are listed and correct. 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 Marie Blythe. Note: Professional Development entries are automatically added to the new Master Calendar system and do not require separate/duplicate entry! --Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.eduPlease 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. |