Vol. 15, No. 46  September 22, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE... 

...Word from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop, November 3-5, 2009
...Thank You for Helping Make the State Fair a Success
...Time to Register for the K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference
...Do You Need a New Name Badge?
...Need Your Ideas on Budget Savings
...Opportunity to Provide Input on University Budget
...Personal Health Assessment for KSRE Employees - Closes Tomorrow
...Thank You from Nozella Brown
...Retirement Reception for Donna Martinson
...4-H Enrollment Flyers (English or Spanish Version)
...State 4-H Dog Conference On-Line Registration is Up and Running!
..."Grain Processing and Utilization in China"
...Register by September 24 for SARE Management and Alternative Marketing Bus Tour
...Legally Secure Your Financial Future (LSYFF) Program Discussion Opportunity
...KCC 2009 Kansas Wind and Renewable Energy Conference
...Second Annual in the Pink Luncheon
...Fall 2009 Engagement Incentive Grants, Request for Proposals
...Hold the Dates and Register Early
...Communication Minute: Tips Make Application Shine
...KSRE Master Calendar
                                                                                          

                                                                                                ...Tuesday Letter Archives

WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
Following is an announcement regarding a GREAT opportunity for professional development with somewhat of a short fuse on it. Don't pass up the opportunity to apply for this training. We've had 4 individuals from K-State Research and Extension participate in this training previously, and they were very strong advocates to bring this training to Kansas. So, here is a great opportunity for about 20 individuals within our system who want to grow around Stephen Covey's approach to becoming highly effective. Recognize that while the registration is $175 per person, this basically covers the lodging and meals at Rock Springs 4-H Center. An additional set of training materials and outstanding presenters are being provided to you at no extra cost! Please read on, and have a great week! - Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP, NOVEMBER 3-5, 2009
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for K-State Research and Extension Professionals Program has a strong emphasis on effectiveness in the workplace. Based on the best-selling business book by the same name, this three-day workshop experience provides the foundation to strengthen the human side of performance at the personal, managerial, and organizational levels. The content helps build a stronger organization by strengthening and exercising the character and competence of the individual employee.

Registration is due by October 16. The registration form is available on the Employee Resources Website > Registration. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu , Margaret Phillips margaret@ksu.edu

THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE THE STATE FAIR A SUCCESS
As most of you know, I serve on the State Fair Board and spent nine days at the Fair. As the director and board member I want to thank all the Extension agents and faculty who helped make the State Fair a success. I had the opportunity to visit with Extension agents and watch them in action and was very impressed.

The 4-Hers who gave the presentations to the Governor did a great job and he told me that he was impressed.

To a select group of Abe's and Mary's (they know who they are), I just want to say hello and look forward to seeing you at annual conference.

Thanks again to all of you involved with State Fair for your dedication to all those who we serve. --Fred Cholick fcholick@ksu.edu

TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The deadline for submitting posters for the October 20 poster session has been extended to today, September 22. Conference registrations are due October 6.

Go to http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/annconf  for the registration forms, the full schedule, speaker bios, and hotel information.

Remember that you must register for the conference to attend the free awards luncheon.

The conference theme is "Live Well, Work Well: Securing the Future." The committee hopes that you will participate and enjoy the conference. --Kris Boone, Conference Committee Chair, kboone@ksu.edu

DO YOU NEED A NEW NAME BADGE?
All participants attending the upcoming Annual Conference, October 20-22, 2009, will be requested to wear their K-State Research and Extension name badges.

If you have never received a name badge, if you still have one of the old variety, or if you wish to purchase a new badge, e-mail Sue Robinson, srobinso@ksu.edu .

Be sure to specify the kind of backing you want - magnet, clip or pin - and specify how you want your name on the badge. There is not room for titles, but department, area, county, district, or research center will be shown if you desire. The alternative I like is just your name below the K-State Research and Extension brand.

Each new employee, at the instructor level or above, receives his/her first name badge free of charge. Counties, districts, areas and departments are encouraged to order name badges for other employees and will be invoiced in the amount of $6 for each name badge.

If a new name badge is needed, please order immediately so we can get it sent to you prior to the conference. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

NEED YOUR IDEAS ON BUDGET SAVINGS
Everyone is invited to contribute their suggestions on how K-State can identify about $15 million in permanent budget savings. To do this go to the K-State homepage at www.k-state.edu . Scroll down the page to the Budget Initiative section. You will then be directed to a survey where your suggestions will be submitted.

Members of the College of Agriculture Committee on Programs and the Extension Committee on Programs encourage you to contribute your suggestion via the survey OR contact one of the following committee members with your ideas: Dan Devlin, Mark Stadtlander, Stacey Warner, Kevin Dhuyvetter, Richard Baker, Diane Mack, Dan Rogers, Jan Stephens, Mary Meck Higgins, Allen Featherstone, Ted Cable, Srinivas Kambhampati, Dallas Peterson, Jeffrey Stevenson, Gina Nixon, Yong Cheng Shi, and Bikram Gill. --Stacey M. Warner swarner@ksu.edu

OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE INPUT ON UNIVERSITY BUDGET
President Schulz is conducting a system-wide brainstorming session. Faculty senators are encouraging K-State Research and Extension personnel to submit ideas relative to any part of the university - including K- State Research and Extension - on how to become more efficient, reduce expenditures, and generate additional revenue.

To submit ideas, log onto President Schulz's "Budget Initiative" Website and provide anonymous comment at http://www.k-state.edu/budget/initiative.html .

Your input is needed by October 15.

For more information about the university's budget initiative or the work of your extension senators contact:
* Gloria Holcombe, gloria@ksu.edu
* Joel DeRouchey, jderouch@ksu.edu 
* Sharolyn Flaming Jackson, sharolyn@ksu.edu 
* Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu 
* Danny Rogers, drogers@ksu.edu 
* Mark Stadtlander, mark@ksu.edu 
* Pam Van Horn, pvanhorn@ksu.edu

PERSONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR KSRE EMPLOYEES - CLOSES TOMORROW
The Personal Health Assessment (PHA) survey opportunity will be available through tomorrow, September 23. To access the Wellstream Personal Health Assessment, simply log in at http://www.wellstreamonline.com . Your temporary password is "wellness" (you will be required to change this when you log in), and the username is a number unique to each KSRE employee. To request your username, contact Penny Adams in the NE Area Extension Office, padams@ksu.edu , or call 785-532-2271.

Thank you to those who have completed this PHA. More information about the survey and the KSRE Worksite Wellness Initiative will be provided during Annual Extension Conference. --Sharolyn Jackson sharolyn@ksu.edu , on behalf of the KSRE Wellness Leadership Team

THANK YOU FROM NOZELLA BROWN
From the bottom of my heart I'm beyond grateful for all the love, support, encouragement and comfort we received from my Extension family during this season of bereavement. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of e-mails, cards, gifts and other expressions of concern for my family. My father will be greatly missed, but we find healing in God's tender embrace, and in knowing that others remembered and cared. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. --Nozella Brown nozellabrown@earthlink.net

4-H ENROLLMENT FLYERS (ENGLISH OR SPANISH VERSION)
Amy Taylor, Ford County, has developed some enrollment flyers for 4-H in English and Spanish. Amy is willing to transpose for any county wanting to use. Just drop her an e-mail at amtaylor@ksu.edu . --Jim Adams jadams@ksu.edu

STATE 4-H DOG CONFERENCE ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS UP AND RUNNING!
Please encourage your dog project members, parents and leaders to register early. Deadline is October 16! --Jim Adams jadams@ksu.edu

"GRAIN PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION IN CHINA"
Last spring, Drs. Maier, Sun, and Dogan took a group of students to Beijing, ZhengZhou, and Shanghai China on a study abroad program, "Grain Processing and Utilization in China."

Students who participated will present their observations on Chinese Culture, Food, Architecture, History, and any Cultural Shock at a seminar to be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, in Shellenberger Hall 301. You are invited to attend. Light snacks provided. --C E (Chuck) Walker chuckw@k-state.edu

REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 24 FOR SARE MANAGEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE MARKETING BUS TOUR
Register today for the Kansas SARE Program bus tour featuring four north central Kansas farms utilizing alternative and sustainable management and marketing options. Certified organic crop production, grazing and forage management, alternative livestock watering, agri-tourism, alternative crops and an ornamental grass nursery will be showcased on the tour.

View the tour flyer at http://www.kansasruralcenter.org/publications/KCSAACtourflyer.pdf .

Registration is $15 and is due THURSDAY, September 24. Register online at https://outreach.ksu.edu/etrakWebApp/Registration.aspx?MeetingCode=241005 .

Contact: Jana Beckman beckman@ksu.edu . --Jana Beckman

LEGALLY SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE (LSYFF) PROGRAM DISCUSSION OPPORTUNITY Have you provided any component of the LSYFF program in your community? Would you be willing to share your experiences? Would you like to hear from other agents regarding how they are using or planning to use the materials? Or, are you just interested in learning more about LSYFF?  

Then join us on Thursday, September 24, at 9:30 a.m. CT for a conference call. We'll learn who has provided the program in their local communities and who is planning to roll out the program in 2010. We'll discuss possible audiences, pitfalls, accomplishments, and the evaluation process. We invite you to come and learn from each other the strategies and techniques that support successful program implementation.

The call is free, so save the date and connect with other LSYFF leaders!

Call in: 1-877-278-8686
PIN: 094528  

For more information, contact Deb Sellers at dsellers@ksu.edu  or call 785-532-5773. --Deb Sellers

KCC 2009 KANSAS WIND AND RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE
The 10th annual Kansas Wind and Renewable Energy Conference will be held October 6 - 7 at the Ramada Inn in Topeka, Kansas.

Hosted by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Commerce, the conference is an opportunity for state and regional officials and stakeholders to discuss the future of renewable energy in Kansas.

The conference will feature three renowned energy experts: James Hoecker, former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Kevin Hazel, Vice President of Supply Chain Management for Siemens Energy; and Michael Eckhart, President of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE).

The conference will also include 12 breakout sessions that will address the most important energy related issues facing the State of Kansas including renewable energy, transmission of power, energy efficiency, and economic development.

The conference is open to the public. General registration (through September 29) is $100. Registration will be capped at 700 attendees on a first come, first serve basis. Registrations will not be accepted after September 29 or on the day of the conference.

More information about the conference, including a complete agenda and online registration, is available at http://kcc.ks.gov/energy/kwrec_09/ . --Steven Graham sgraham@k-state.edu

When:  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 (registration & lunchbox distribution start at 11:30 with program starting closer to noon)

Where:  Family & Child Resource Center, 2101 Claflin Rd., west end conference room

Cost:  $8, includes lunch (Planet Sub) and goodie bags, and prizes will be given away

Pre-Registration Required and Due by October 9. The Registration Form is on the Web at www.cancer.k-state.edu/outreach . (Scroll down just a bit to "In The Pink")  

Presenters:  Jeanice Janke, cancer survivor and lead mammogram technician, Women's Imaging Center                    Janet Kiser, cancer survivor and RN
                   Marcia Locke, Johnson Cancer Center, K-State  

Feel free to contact me for further information. --Marcia Locke Marcia@ksu.edu

Activities supported by this program should lead to a larger project concept and the submission of a proposal for external funding. While preference will be given to sustainable projects that have potential long-term impact (i.e. 5-10 years), proposed projects should also be able to show tangible results in the short-term (i.e. 2 years). Proposals should clearly outline both the short-term and the potential long-term outcomes.

These grants are not intended to provide support for established areas of teaching, research or outreach, or previously funded projects.

Agents with community project ideas are encouraged to call Dan Kahl, 785-532-5840. --Dan Kahl dankahl@ksu.edu   

HOLD THE DATES AND REGISTER EARLY
"Climate and Water: Planning for Change" is the theme of the third annual Kansas Water Issues Forum scheduled for December. The dates and locations for the forums are Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Sedgwick County Extension Center, 7001 West 21st Street North, Wichita; and Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the Kansas State University Agriculture Research Center, 1232 240th Avenue, Hays.

The meetings are open to the first 150 members of the public to preregister for each location. A nominal charge of $10 will be made. Registrations and payment must be received by November 25, 2009. A copy of the program and the registration form are posted on the Kansas Water Office's website, www.kwo.org . Click on "Water and Energy Forum" hot button. If you have questions, please call 888-KAN-WATER (526-9283).

"Our objective is to raise the awareness of the possible effects a changing climate might have on water resources and the related economic impacts on cities, industry and agriculture," says Tracy Streeter, Director of the Kansas Water Office. Program sponsors and hosts are Kansas State University, KCARE, the state's 12 river basin advisory committees, and the Kansas Water Office. --Steven Graham sgraham@k-state.edu

COMMUNICATION MINUTE: TIPS MAKE APPLICATION SHINE
Written communications can represent you when you can't be present to represent yourself. If, for example, applying for a grant, leadership program, committee or appointment, nominating a colleague for a well-earned award, or, for that matter, preparing your annual evaluation, use these communications tips to shine: