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Vol. 15, No. 47
September 29, 2009 ...Word from the
Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH Vision for Program Focus Teams
Just a few additional comments on that vision. The design was to engage Extension Specialists and Extension Agents in teamwork, planning, and delivering those most critically important educational programs that are wanted and needed for the clientele. The design also enhances the communication among specialists and agents in the in-service training needs and opportunities. I was very pleased as each of the team leaders reported out on the work of their respective program focus teams. It is evident that most teams have advanced both in the professional development/in-service training that is taking place, and in setting forth priority areas of emphasis that may well become SIGNATURE Extension PROGRAMS of K-State Research and Extension! It was exciting to hear that progress, and I applaud all of you who are engaged and working through a Program Focus Team to see that K-State Research and Extension is indeed addressing the critical, relevant issues for today and the future. This is truly focused on improving the quality of life and standard of living for our clientele within Kansas and beyond! Have a great week! - Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu P.S. My thanks to all who participated in my 5 year administrative review process, and especially the review committee who summarized and provided the critical input back to me. I thank you for the vote of confidence and support you have given for my continued work as Associate Director. Know that I will take the recommendations seriously to improve my administrative capacity in support of the needs for the system for the next 5 years!
TIME TO REGISTER
FOR KSRE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 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
LAST CHANCE TO GET A
NEW NAME BADGE BEFORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 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
EPSILON SIGMA
PHI SILENT AUCTION Everyone attending Annual Conference is invited to participate in the auction. Proceeds from the auction help support ESP projects including scholarships and grants. --Evelyn Neier eneier@ksu.edu
HEALTH INSURANCE
OPEN ENROLLMENT: 2010 OPEN ENROLLMENT: OCTOBER 1-31, 2009 Between October 1-31, 2009 you must go online to 1)Declare your tobacco status (must be
done every year); To log on for open enrollment, go to the State's Website: www.da.ks.gov/ps/subject/ssc/ . (Remember, this is not the K-State HR website) Sign in: Your ID number is your unique Employee ID number that is used for payroll purposes. (This not your e-mail EID). Your employee ID begins with a capitalized alpha character followed by ten numerals. This unique number is on your pay advice, or you can see your departmental specialist or log into K-State's HR self-service to find it. Password: If you have never enrolled on-line, you will need to set up an account. For the first time password, enter the first two letters of your last name in lower case followed by the last six digits of your social security number. Prompts will direct you from there. If you remember your password from last year, use it. However, be sure you remember it correctly or you will be locked out and have to call the help-desk. If you do not remember your password, enter your Employee ID number and then choose "Forgot Your Password." Prompts will direct you from there to set up a new password. Problems logging into the website should be directed to the State's KHPA help desk, 1-866-999-3001. Questions? Contact your departmental specialist. Attend informational sessions (dates above). Call HR at 785-532-6277. --Division of Human Resources PAUL W. GRIFFITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Extension Agents enrolling in graduate study at K-State this coming fall (2010) are encouraged to apply for the Kansas State University Paul W. Griffith Memorial Scholarship. Up to seven scholarships may be awarded.
Following
are some specifics:
NELD: NORTH CENTRAL 2010 This is class XVI for the program consisting of four three-day seminars designed to build leadership in Cooperative Extension at all organizational levels. NELD: North Central is a program of the 12 North Central States and Penn State University. This program is sponsored by the North Central states’ Extension Services and in 2010 will be coordinated by Purdue Extension. Including the 2010 delegates, 40 K-State Research and Extension faculty have participated in NELD: North Central. If you are interested in future classes or learning more about the program, visit the website and/or contact Marie Blythe at 785-532-6775 or mblythe@ksu.edu . --Marie Blythe
THANK YOU FROM CADE RENSINK
A special thank you to the CKD staff for everything you have done to make life easier during this crazy time. Words cannot express how much your support means to us. God Bless. --Cade, Amanda, and Callan Rensink crensink@ksu.edu
THANK YOU
FOR WORKING IN OUR STATE FAIR BOOTHS We especially want to thank the Kansas Farm Management Association, Sedgwick County Extension, and the Ag Ambassadors for taking full days to help during the Fair. That was very, very helpful. Thanks to those of you who stayed late and closed the booths. We really appreciate your assistance. We hope you had lots of fun seeing old friends and making new ones. If you have ideas for next year's fair, please pass them along while the fair is still fresh in your mind. Just send them to sgraham@k-state.edu or sthielen@k-state.edu . Thanks again for your assistance. --Steven Graham and Sharon Thielen
WEBINAR: REACHING OUT TO RESIDENTS TO REDUCE RUNOFF The K-State Pollution Prevention Institute, housed in Engineering Extension, will be hosting a free Webinar on Friday, October 2, at 1 p.m. CDT. This one-hour Webinar will feature information about how communities and organizations can effectively reach out to residents on the issue of stormwater runoff. Attend to hear what lessons have been learned and what practices residents can do to have a greater impact.
Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit www.sbeap.org and look for the yellow box, or to register by phone, call 1-800-578-8898 or 785-532-6501. Please contact Ryan Hamel, rhamel@ksu.edu , if you have any questions. --Ryan Hamel
OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM IDEA CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 13 - SEDGWICK COUNTY EXTENSION EDUCATION CENTER Do you partner with teachers, afterschool program providers, or recreation directors? If yes, would your team want to engage youth in long-term, structured learning- environments that address their interests and help develop their physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities? You’re invited to come participate in this one-of-a-kind “Out-of-School Program Idea Conference” open to anyone - certified teachers, afterschool program directors, community or faith-based afterschool providers, summer recreation providers and extension agents. This one-day conference sponsored by K-State Research and Extension 4-H highlights hands-on curricula that adapt easily for out-of-school settings. Kansas 4-H youth development professionals will share favorite hands-on educational activities and resource ideas that are sure to keep youth excited and centered. The breakout session include: “Biofuel BLAST!”; Acres of Adventure; Reading Makes Cents; Photography; Kindling Kid's Creativity; Programming for 5-and 6- year-olds; Health Rocks; Literature in the Garden; Science in the Kitchen; and more! Additionally, following the “Out-of-School Program Idea Conference,” a two hour post conference to answer questions on how to get afterschool educational opportunities started and community networking. Registration is available at http://www.kansas4h.org/ under “What’s Hot,” then clicking on the Out-of-School Program Idea Conference. Registration should then be mailed to the Sedgwick County Extension Office. Cost is $15 which includes lunch and activity materials. Registration is due October 5. Further questions may be directed to Pam Van Horn, pvanhorn@ksu.edu; or Beth Drescher, drescher@ksu.edu . --Pam Van Horn
KANSAS FOREST
SERVICE HOLDS 15TH ANNUAL FALL FIELD DAY More information can be found on our website, http://www.kansasforests.org/calendar/fall%20field%20day%2009.pdf or by calling Bob Atchison at 785-532-3310. --Patricia McCaffrey pmccaffr@k-state.edu
DR. TANA
GOERING SCHEDULED AS AGING EXPO'S KEYNOTE SPEAKER "Growing Older... but Not Old!" is this year's theme for the Aging Expo which is set for November 6, at the Sternberg Museum in Hays. The registration for this event is rapidly approaching and is October 26. For more information about this premier event, contact Libby Curry at 785-462-6281, Carla Morrical-Frederking at 785-628-9430, or Tranda Watts at 785-443-3663. To obtain registration information, go to www.ellis.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx or www.northwest.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx to download a registration brochure. --Byron Hale bhale@ksu.edu
FASHION AN
EASIER LIFESTYLE WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) PROGRAM DISCUSSION
OPPORTUNITY OCTOBER 29, 9:30 A. M. CT
APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 "GET IT - DO
IT!" KANSAS PRIDE-EXTENSION GRANTS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 8
$3,000 mini-grants to PRIDE community groups help fund physical activity and health promotion projects. Appropriate projects include trail development and promotion, physical activity promotion, establishment of walking/biking clubs, cooperation with schools (e.g, Coordinated School Health) and TV/screen-time reduction campaigns. Applications will be available beginning October 8. Proposals are due November 15, 2009.
Grants
awards will be announced December 11 and commence January, 2010 -
November, 2010.
For
more information contact:
KCC 2009 KANSAS WIND AND
RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE 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
MARIE'S PICKS
... Participants in the FULL CIRCLE . .
. AN AGING EXPO ( "Think PINK and Tell a Friend" annual breast cancer awareness delivered as a Knowledge at Noon program - focused on the explanation of "lifetime risk" and how it applied to our health as we age and risk increases. Attendance increased from 12 to 58 in five years! And participants reported learning something new every year they attend. --Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.edu
COMMUNICATIONS MINUTE: IMPORTANCE OF MULTI-CHANNEL MARKETING In other words, sometimes you need to repeat a message many times for your audience to internalize it. That is, you need to repeat a message many times before your audience will internalize it. (See, it works!) But, what is the best way to distribute
the message? It depends on your audience. And if you want them to actually internalize the message, you should send the message every way you can. In an organization like ours, where we need to reach all segments of the public with our information, it is essential that we employ multiple channels to distribute to communicate. Through print news, radio, television, Websites, twitter, Facebook, e-mail, mobile marketing, newsletters, columns, tangibles, publications, and programs, we can blanket the audience with our messages. We can reach not only the 80 percent who need to hear it three times, but the 15 percent that need to hear it five times. Thankfully, we have the infrastructure within KSRE to be able to use multi-channel marketing effectively and efficiently. For more on multi-channel marketing, including how multi-channel marketing is like a county fair, go to our blog at www.ksremarketingminute.blogspot.com . --Linda Sleichter lsleicht@ksu.edu
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