The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
(Vol. 21 No. 2)
IN THIS ISSUE...
WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
November 11: Veterans Day. In the spirit of an Extension professional, we always want others to understand and appreciate, beyond simply experiencing. Taken from the US Dept of Veterans Affairs website, here is a brief explanation of the observance and why it is on November 11 of each year:
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended
when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace
of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting
ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation
of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect
on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that
reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war
to end all wars.”
Veterans Day is our opportunity to honor and express our appreciation to all persons who have served in the US Armed Forces. The freedoms we experience every day of our lives are preserved and protected through the courage and valor of all who have served our country. Thank you to all who have served or are currently serving. Your sacrifice for our freedom is deeply appreciated.
All University Campaign. Thanks to everyone contributing to the All University Campaign. Research and Extension has hit a new high with respect to participation! We are at 36% participation. Our previous high was 32%. Thank you! And with this final push, let's see if we can exceed 40%!! To make a contribution to the All University Campaign, you can browse options and give online here or download the form to print here. If you have any questions, please contact Callie Friedrich by phone at 800-432-1578 or 785-532-7754; email callief@found.ksu.edu.
Finally, Emotional Intelligence. I heard Dan Dye, CEO of Ardent Mills, as he was recognized as 2014 agriculture leader of the year by the AFA (Agriculture Future of America), recently. In his leadership acceptance speech, Dan described emotional intelligence in the context of being a servant leader. He described emotional intelligence as developing the ability to truly and humbly understand how you are perceived and understood through the eyes and ears of others.
Wow, one of the greatest challenges is in understanding yourself, but for Dan Dye it is more than just understanding yourself. It is also understanding how others perceive you and to use that understanding to work towards being an even greater servant leader. I find that leader challenge to be especially relevant to Extension professionals in building and strengthening relationships within community to increase your programming impacts.
Have a great week! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
ALL UNIVERSITY CAMPAIGN SPECIAL TREAT: MAKE A GIFT NOW!
Have you participated in the All-University Campaign yet this year? If so, you are in for a special treat.
If
you make a gift before this year's deadline, Friday, November 14, you can
join us at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 11, in Bramlage Coliseum for a special
appreciation night when K-State women's basketball team will take on the
University of Kansas.
Participants in the 2014 All-University Campaign will receive:
• Discounted athletic tickets to the K-State women's basketball game against KU at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 11.
• All participants also are eligible for a concession voucher that includes a hot dog, chips and a drink for $5.50
• Additionally, the first 50 participants to arrive will receive a free gift.
Don't miss out on this great event. If you have not already, be sure to make your gift before Friday, November 14. Make a gift online or download a giving form pdf.
A
promo code will be shared with All-University Campaign participants in
the coming weeks. Questions? Contact Callie Fredrich at callief@found.ksu.edu or 785-532-7754. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
USING TECHNOLOGY TO BUILD CAPACITY IN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WEBINAR
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (CT) Research indicates that nearly one-third of volunteers choose not to continue their service due to poor management practices. Some of the critical practices for volunteer administrators have become increasingly difficult due to budget constraints. This webinar will explore how to better manage volunteers using educational technology and social media to increase organizational capacity.
The webinar is FREE - however registration is required: http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/training-events/yd-brown-bag-webinar-series/index.html. Register to get the web-link and handouts for the webinar. Groups wishing to view the webinar together at one location are encouraged - Register once per site.
The University of Minnesota Extension and North Dakota State University Extension have partnered to offer the Youth Development “Brown Bag” Webinar Series since 2010. The purpose is to provide research-based information, hot topics, and trends on topics relevant to youth practitioners. The free webinar format provides professional development opportunities for people who work with youth, without the cost and travel usually incurred with workshops and conferences!! Participants are able to ask questions and get answers in "real time" while the presenter conducts interactive discussions, questions and polls for sharing and applying the information to your work.
Technology Requirements: High-speed Internet and Computer Speakers
Direct questions to Kari Robideau at robideau@umn.edu, or Sharon Query at sharon.query@ndsu.edu. --Rod Buchele rbuchele@ksu.edu
‘TIS THE SEASON TO SUPPORT UNITED WAY!
Local United Ways invest resources — financial, employees,
community partnerships — in three specific initiatives: education, health, and
income, creating a collaborative effort to impact the critical problems facing
each community. Each United Way's goal is to create long-lasting change by
addressing the underlying causes of problems facing those in need. Advancing
the common good is less about helping one person at a time and more about
changing systems to help all of us. We are all connected and interdependent. We
all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable,
when people are healthy.
For more information about how you can contribute to your
local United Way through Kansas State University please visit http://www.k-state.edu/unitedway/.
The Contact United Way link will allow each KSU
employee throughout the state to connect to his or her nearest United Way.
There are two easy
ways to positively impact your community:
Pledge Online:
- Pledge online in Employee
Self Service/HRIS (for current employees)
- Donate with a credit card to Konza United Way
There are so many
reasons to Live United. Find yours. --Kris Boone kboone@ksu.edu
TRAINING ON WORKING WITH EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS IN PROGRAM GROUPS
Join Kansas OMK (Operation Military Kids) Training on Working with Exceptional Family Members in Program Groups.
School-age children who have special health, social and learning needs (ie.,exceptional family members) participate in clubs, after school programs and organized group events. Sometimes, the adults planning programs are unaware of how events and activities should be adapted to help exceptional children thrive.
Kansas OMK invites you to join us in learning more about exceptional family members (military and civilian), and how we can adjust our group programs to better meet their needs. McConnell Air Force Base school-liaison officer, Amy Jensen will lead the training scheduled for:
November 20 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (registration begins at 9:30) at the Sedgwick County Extension Office, Wichita, KS
November 21 - 10 a.m - 12 p.m. (registration begins at 9:30) at the Shawnee County Extension Office, Topeka, KS
Following the training, participants are invited to stay after lunch for a review of Kansas OMK's programs to support:
school and community awareness through the Operation Champs program, and
community networks through the Kansas National Guard's JCF (Joining Community Forces) initiative.
There is no charge to participate in the training and Kansas OMK review which will be completed by 2:30 p.m. on both days. Refreshments will be provided at registration which begins at 9:30.
To participate, send an email of confirmation by November 17 to Jackie Cox, cox1@ksu.edu. If you have questions, contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu; or Ann Domsch, adomsch@ksu.edu. --Ann Domsch adomsch@ksu.edu
4-H PROGRAM RALLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The
Kansas 4-H Program Rally will be held December 3 – 4, 2014 at Rock
Springs 4-H Center.
After a full summer and fall of giving your best to the Kansas 4-H
Program, the 4-H Program Rally is an opportunity for your own personal
and professional growth. This year’s program includes:
Creating Positive Relationships – A Toolkit to Reduce Conflict Youth Development Program Administration and Supervision Addressing Difficult Situations with Adolescents Updates on the Kansas 4-H Program Plenty of time for fun and fellowship with your KSRE colleagues.
The 4-H Program Rally is open to all KSRE staff with 4-H responsibilities.
To register, visit the link below by Monday,
November 17. Payment may be sent in advance or brought to Program Rally to be paid at check in. Make checks payable
to the Kansas 4-H Foundation and send to 4-H Youth Development at 201 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. http://www.cvent.com/events/2014-kansas-4-h-program-rally/invitation-a736d1f4eead491aa9b535b407a7d794.aspx.
Please let me know if you have any questions. --Kylie Dicket kylied@ksu.edu
CMS TRAINING AND QUICKBOOKS TRAINING TO BE OFFERED AT SEDGWICK COUNTY OFFICE IN WICHITA
CMS Training for Local Extension Units Offered in Wichita
Julie Fosberg of the KSU Division of Communications and
Marketing will be offering CMS Training for KSRE Agents and Staff. This will be
an important training for those who will be involved in transitioning local
unit websites to the new CMS system. Training will be offered on Tuesday, December 16,
9 to 11 a.m. for training and 11 to Noon for a hands-on work session. There is a maximum room capacity of 25. The training will be
held in the Sunflower Room / 4H Hall, Sedgwick County Extension Center, 7001 W.
21st St. N., Wichita. Individuals need to bring their laptops; Reservations are required and need to
be made by emailing Julie Fosberg at jfosberg@k-state.edu.
QuickBooks Training for Local Unit Extension Financial Accounting
Laura Rosenbaum, Sedgwick County Extension Bookkeeper, will
be offering a QuickBooks for Local Extension Unit Financial Accounting training
that afternoon. Some may elect to stay from the morning CMS session, or may
choose to just attend the QuickBooks training in the afternoon.
This training will be held the afternoon of Tuesday,
December 16, 1 to 4 p.m. in the Sunflower Room / 4H Hall, Sedgwick County Extension Center, 7001 W. 21st
St. N., Wichita. Individuals should be prepared to bring laptops if they are
loaded with QuickBooks. Reservations are required and need to be made by
emailing Laura Rosenbaum at lrosenba@ksu.edu. Participation will be limited so register as soon as possible. Laura will be in touch with those who have made
reservations to discuss their individual software and knowledge-level prior to
the 16th.
Thank you
Sedgwick County for providing these training opportunities to local extension
units. --Jim Lindquist jlindqui@ksu.edu
DIVERSITY PROGRAMS OFFICE UPDATE
DPO would like to share some information about our upcoming events:
• This fall’s Navigating Difference Training will be in Fort Scott, KS and Pittsburg, KS on November 12th and 13th. The purpose of this training is to provide a set of skills to enhance your work with diverse audiences, to increase your understanding of intercultural communications theory and practice and to give you opportunities to apply new learning in the training setting to take back to your work. Best wishes to Class VII as they embark on this training. Our trainers will be Zelia Wiley, Charlotte Olsen, Nozella Brown, and Brian Rees.
• From November 14th to the 16th, nine K-State MANRRS chapter members, along with Dr. Derris Burnett, Animal Sciences and Industry, MANRRS Co-Advisor; and Dr. Zelia Wiley, MANRRS Advisor; will be attending the 2014 MANRRS Regional Conference in Fort Worth, Texas sponsored by the National Society of MANRRS and Farm Credit.
• The Ninth Diversity Summit will take place on Friday, November 14, 2014 from 8 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. in the Alumni Association Ballroom. This year’s theme is “2015-2025: Achieving the Apex in Diversity Excellence.” Dr. Wiley will be on the Featured Panel: “A Showcase of Faculty Excellence in Multicultural Curriculum Transformation” at 1 p.m. The Summit Registration can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/diversity/events/SummitRegistrationForm.htm. While the Summit Schedule can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/diversity/events/fy2015summit.html.
• Please make sure you take time to participate in the University Climate Survey. For more information go to http://www.k-state.edu/2025/initiatives/climate-survey/.
Please continue to look for more diversity events as we continue to advertise. We appreciate your support. For more information about upcoming events or to collaborate with the DPO, please call 785-532-5793 or contact Dr. Zelia Wiley, Assistant Dean of Diversity, zwiley@ksu.edu. --Zelia Wiley
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