When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, midnight to 2 p.m.

Description:

FNEP is nutrition education for individuals and families.
Nutrition educators meet participants in homes, schools, and at agencies.

Children learn all this and more:

Trying new foods is fun!

Healthy food from the start, comfort food for life;

Physical activity is fun; do what you like best;

Food safety means better health;

Health means lots of energy to play and learn

Session topic:

6-8th grades

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Linda Morgan, morganlj@missouri.edu
Dexter Family Nutrition Education Programs Office, MU Extension
phone: 573/614-7110

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Description:

Targeted program to teach producers how to improve forage production economic return while protecting the environment. Techniques include management intensive grazing, pasture based dairying, seasonal feeding systems, and fescue toxosis. The program inspires increased economic development and social viability in rural Missouri.

Session topic:

Targeted program to teach producers how to improve forage production economic return while protecting the environment. Techniques include management intensive grazing, pasture based dairying, seasonal feeding systems, and fescue toxosis.

Registration:

$80 per person or $100 for a couple/farm
Registration is limited to 20 Farms

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$80.00
$100 per couple/farm who wish to share one set of materials

Facilitator:

Sarah Kenyon, kenyons@missouri.edu
Oregon County MU Extension Center
phone: 417/778-7490

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Description:

Class dates/times in this series:

Day 1: May 29 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 2: June 5 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 3: June 12 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 4: June 19 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 5: June 26 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
(must attend all sessions to complete training )

In FastTrac® NewVenture TM, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, you will look at all aspects of your proposed company, exploring the feasibility of your business concept and learning how to develop a viable business plan. Participants will learn about start-up issues and learn to address the competition, legal matters, marketing and financial management aspects. FastTrac® participants don't just learn about business, they work on their own business endeavors throughout the course. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.

Session topic:

In FastTrac® New Venture, participants will learn about start-up issues such as the competition, legal matters, marketing & financial management aspects. This program is fast-paced & energizing, with guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.

Registration:

For more information and to receive an application, please email fasttrac@umkc.edu or call 816-235-6063.

Class size:

35

Event full:

No

Cost:

$595.00
Missouri dislocated workers can attend at no charge. Tuition is covered through a grant through Missouri Workforce Development. Any others who would like to attend may do so in paying the full tuition.

Facilitator:

Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Description:

FNEP is nutrition education for individuals and families.
Nutrition educators meet participants in homes, schools, and at agencies.

Children learn all this and more:

Trying new foods is fun!

Healthy food from the start, comfort food for life;

Physical activity is fun; do what you like best;

Food safety means better health;

Health means lots of energy to play and learn

Session topic:

3-5th grades

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Linda Morgan, morganlj@missouri.edu
Dexter Family Nutrition Education Programs Office, MU Extension
phone: 573/614-7110

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Session topic:

Hands on workshop to learn advanced topics about QuickBooks. This class targets businesses that have experience using QuickBooks.

Registration:

Call 660-543-4402 to register

Class size:

12

Event full:

No

Cost:

$89.00
$79.00 for Lee's Summit Chamber members

Facilitator:

Kelly Dyer, kdyer@ucmo.edu
University of Central Missouri SBTDC
phone: 660/543-8777

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Description:

This course is for dislocated workers interested in starting a business. An education program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept. FastTracs hands-on program uses your idea as a case study, giving you an opportunity to workshop your venture in a safe and supportive environment. FastTrac NewVenture is a nine-module, 31.5 hour, program.  more...

Registration:

Call 1-800-392-2949

Cost:

$0.00
The program is free for dislocated workers who have been qualified and $350 for those who are not dislocated.

Facilitator:

Lynette Watson, watsonly@missouri.edu
Business Development Program, MU Extension
phone: 314/241-2083

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 10 a.m. to noon

Description:

Basic financial management workshop to assist individuals take control of their finances during job loss or job transition.

Session topic:

Basic financial management session including 8 steps for taking financial control during job transition or job loss.

Registration:

Pre-Register: Missouri Career Center-Kirksville, 2105 East Normal, Kirksville MO phone #: 660-785-2400

Registration
deadline:

6/18/2012

Class size:

15

Event full:

No

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Deborah Whiston, WhistonD@missouri.edu
Clark County MU Extension Center
phone: (660) 727-3339

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Description:

Learn how to organize and record a professional oral history project for family members or individuals with a shared experience. Materials on oral histories and the MU Extension publication, “A History of Me,” will be provided to participants, lunch will be provided and a field trip is also included. Any person with a love of history or anyone who works with older audiences should be interested in this class. There is a classroom portion to this program, along with handouts and a field trip to observe a professional quality oral history project being done with former one-room school students and teachers in the same building by members of the Missouri State Historical Society. more...

Session topic:

Presentation to attendees at the national conference of the Country School Association of America. Focus will be on how to organize an oral history event for one-room school organizations.

Registration:

Registration is required by calling 417-881-8909; members of the Ozarks Country School Association receive a discount of $5.

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$30.00

Facilitator:

David L. Burton, burtond@missouri.edu
Greene County MU Extension Center
phone: 417/881-8909

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Description:

Learn how to:
- Sustain during bootstrapping
- Go to market strategies
- Balance priorities
- Use SBIR grants
- Motivate your team
- Use simple technology to clearly explain your offering more...

Session topic:

Learn how to:
- Sustain during bootstrapping
- Go to market strategies
- Balance priorities
- Use SBIR grants
- Motivate your team
- Use simple technology to clearly explain your offering

Registration:

St. Joseph Metro Chamber more...

Registration
deadline:

6/15/2012

Class size:

45

Event full:

No

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Rebecca Evans, evanssbdc@saintjoseph.com
Northwest Missouri State University SBTDC at St. Joseph
phone: 816/232-4461

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Description:

Date: June 19 (Tuesday) 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Place: Cornell Auditorium, Plaster Hall, Room 201
Cost: Payment in advance: $10

Join the Annual Women's Leadership Conference at Missouri Southern. If you want an infusion of bright ideas, inventive approaches and ingenious solutions, this conference is for you. Join us for an afternoon of training and networking. Presented in partnership with Southwest Missouri Bank Insights Women’s Program, and Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council. more...

Cost:

$10.00

Facilitator:

Karen Bradshaw, bradshaw-k@mssu.edu
Missouri Southern State University SBTDC
phone: 417/625-9520

When:  Sunday, June 17, 2012, 3 p.m. to Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 10 a.m.

Description:

Southwest Regional Teen Camp more...

Session topic:

Southwest Regional Teen Camp

Registration:

All campers receive a T-shirt.

Member camp programs are conducted by 4-H teen counselors under the supervision of University of Missouri Extension
Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.

Trout fishing is an option for campers, usually two times at 6:30 a.m. each day. State Park daily license fee is $2 ($3 if
member is 16 or older). Older members must have valid MO fishing permit. Bring cash to pay for fishing fee at camp. Each
fisherperson needs to bring the following equipment: fishing rod, reel, and 2 - 4 lb. test line, single hook lures (60th-100th
ounce jigs or 1/16 oz. single hook rooster tails) and a stringer. (Few/no trout are caught on heavier line or larger lures.) A
limited number of camp rods and reels are available. Each fisherperson must wear a billed cap and eye protection (eye
glasses, sun glasses or safety glasses) while fishing. Please send cap and glasses with your camper if they intend to fish.

Make check payable to: Jasper County Extension Council

Bring camp application to our office or mail with fee to:
Jasper County 4-H
Courthouse Basement
Carthage MO 64836

Priority will be given to current 4-H'ers. Friends may attend camp but must enroll in 4-H by paying state dues and completing enrollment form!
Refund Policy: All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations before May 15 will receive a full refund, half refund if cancellation is before June
15, and no refund if member just fails to show up to camp. If a member must cancel at any time, please try to find another member to take their
place INVITE A FRIEND OR TWO!! WE NEED CAMPERS!

Camp Applications are accepted until camp fills. Late Fee Applies after May 15, so apply now!!

Need-based scholarships are available for up to half of camp fee. Contact your 4-H staff person for more information.

THE HEALTH FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO ATTEND

Registration
deadline:

5/15/2012

Class size:

100

Event full:

No

Cost:

$90.00

Facilitator:

Robert L. McNary, mcnaryrl@missouri.edu
Jasper County MU Extension Center
phone: 417/358-2158

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Description:

The 2012 Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program (ESP), highlights the region’s most innovative technology business leaders as they discuss ideas and opportunities for the future generation of entrepreneurs. The series highlights experiences, lessons learned and unique issues and challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the creation of a new enterprise.

All sessions are held from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the law offices of Polsinelli Shughart PC at 700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO.

Registration:

Click the "Register Now" tab below. Please be sure to fill in all of the information fields provided. A phone number and e-mail is critical to having a way of contacting you should there be any issue with registration, an emergency cancellation, etc.

Cost:

$25.00
$30.00 at the door (cash or check) ($25.00 is the discounted rate for those who pay via credit card in advance through this website)

Facilitator:

Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Description:

Randolph County 2.5 hour workshop for divorcing parents with children under the age of 18 in the home

Session topic:

2.5 hour workshop includes didactic lecture based on current best practices and research as well as viewing and discussing divorce vignettes likely to come up for the families.

Registration:

Either through the Circuit Clerk's office of by calling the MU Extension Randolph County office directly

Class size:

25

Event full:

No

Cost:

$35.00

Facilitator:

Thomas Fuhrman, fuhrmant@missouri.edu
Randolph County MU Extension Center
phone: 660/269-9656

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Description:

Focus on Kids is the court-mandated program in Platte County for separating/divorcing parents and for parents doing modifications of their parenting plans.

Session topic:

Focus on Kids is the court-mandated program in Platte County for separating/divorcing parents and for parents doing modifications of their parenting plans.

Registration:

Parents whose cases are being heard in Platte County must contact the Circuit Clerk's office at 816-858-1986 to register for the class.
Parents whose cases are being heard in another county or out-of-state, but wish to take the class in Platte County, must contact the University of Missouri Extension Center at 816-407-3490 for registration information.

Registration
deadline:

6/18/2012

Class size:

25

Event full:

No

Cost:

$35.00

Facilitator:

Diana Milne, MilneD@missouri.edu
Clay County MU Extension Center
phone: 816/407-3490

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Description:

Roses, Kid's class and Composting will be discussed.

Session topic:

Composting made simple! Learn how to make organic compost using an inexpensive trash can and 2 secret ingredients. Grow bigger, healthier plants with this"must have" component for your garden.

Registration:

Register with Lincoln County Extension Center, 636-528-4613

Cost:

$10.00

Facilitator:

Wayne Shannon, ShannonS@missouri.edu
Lincoln County MU Extension Center
phone: (636) 528-4613

When:  Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Description:

Learn basic techniquest for pressure canning, water bath canning, freezing, making pickles, and jams and jellies. more...

Session topic:

Freezing Basics -- Topics include selecting foods for freezing, blanching, sugar vs. dry pack methods for fruit, proper packaging, and freezer storage temperatures.

Registration:

Contact University of Missouir Extension - Franklin County Phone 636-583-5141

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$7.00

Facilitator:

Mary Schroepfer, SchroepferM@missouri.edu
Franklin County MU Extension Center
phone: (636) 583-5141