Fall 2008 ESP Newsletter

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Fall 2008

In This Issue

Renew Your Professional Batteries!

ESP Award Nominations Due September 8, 2008

The 110% Challenge

Gasoline is Nearly $4.00/gallon…Need Money?

Two Alpha Tau Chapter Members Serve at National Epsilon Sigma Phi

Epsilon Sigma Phi 2008 Election

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Fall 2008 Extension Retiree Meetings

National ESP Headquarters

2006-2007 Board Members

For More Information

Renew Your Professional Batteries!
Bev Maltsberger, President, Alpha Tau Chapter

The next two months will provide us all with opportunities to meet other professionals at Galaxy III, as well as to renew friendships with fellow MO coworkers at our Annual Conference. Attending professional development opportunities has always been a favorite activity of mine. I have met interesting Extension professionals from other states and learned about new programs they are offering.

We all get tired and bogged down from time to time. That’s why professional development offers a nice break from the routine and a change of scenery. Sure, we all come back with lots to do in the office; but, we’re more refreshed and can look at challenges and opportunities through new eyes.

For those of you attending Galaxy III, I encourage you to look at all of the professional workshops that are being offered by the various associations and attend at least one that is a completely new idea for you. Hearing new ideas and getting different angles for programming will help stimulate thinking and build enthusiasm. Also, while you are there, get out of the hotel! Be sure to see some sights in Indianapolis. That’s why we travel to new places. All hotel rooms look pretty much alike; don’t be trapped inside the entire time! Explore!

Our own MO Annual Conference, in October, will be another opportunity to renew friendships and meet new people. The annual conference committee has put together some great workshops and speakers. One change from previous conferences is that the ESP Annual Meeting will be the same day the Retirees are at the conference – October 28. I encourage all of you who are retirees to attend the ESP meeting, too. We always look forward to seeing all of our membership! As in previous years, we will celebrate and market ESP to all MU Extension employees with an ice cream break at 3:00 on October 28 and the ESP Annual Meeting will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 on the same day.

Have a great fall season and take in the scenery, wherever you may travel!

ESP Award Nominations Due September 8, 2008
Joe Koenen, Awards Chairperson

Award Nominations are due to Joe Koenen by Monday, September 8, 2008. You can check on awards information on the website at http://extension.missouri.edu/esp/awards.html

The 110% Challenge
Sandra McKinnon, Membership Committee Chair
Bob Schultheis, Treasurer

Are you up for a challenge? Active members – it is time to get, well…active. (No push-ups or sit-ups required). National ESP has challenged us to increase our membership by 10%. But our chapter can do one better and shoot for 110%. We value our current members and want to see 100% of you renew before extension’s annual conference. And working together, each member can help invite new colleagues to join our ranks to meet the 10% part of the challenge. New members keep our organization strong. Currently we have 72 active members so that means we are seeking no less than 8.

E-mails of invitation have been sent to several eligible colleagues in each region. As a member, your name was in the cc: field. Potential members will look to you for answers if they have questions.

Personal contact is the most effective way to garner new prospects. Reflect on why you became a member – it is likely because an ESP member invited you to join.

When a colleague asks you “what’s in it for me?” consider sharing these benefits:

Epsilon Sigma Phi is the only professional Extension organization that focuses on Extension as a profession
ESP is one of the oldest (75+ years) and is the largest organization of Extension Professionals (6500 members strong)
Our members are united across disciplines and program areas. We learn from sharing experiences and expertise.
Recognition through numerous awards
Scholarships and grants
Leadership workshops and conferences to increase professional value
ESP builds political support with decision makers on issues affecting employee benefits and legislation affecting Extension

Alpha Tau also has an active membership committee that is contacting colleagues in their area. They will be making recruiting and renewal announcements at regional meetings. A chapter hoorah for the efforts of Van Ayers, Donna Clavin, Karisha Devlin, Annette FitzGerald, Candance Gabel, Rick Mammen, Mark Stewart, Georgia Stuart-Simmons, and Rebecca Travnichek.

To join or renew, print out and complete the application/renewal form in the member brochure available on the chapter website at http://extension.missouri.edu/esp. Send it to Bob Schultheis, ESP Treasurer, Webster County Extension Center, 800 S. Marshall St., Marshfield, MO 65706. Or you may use the UMEA form at http://extension.missouri.edu/umea/join.htm to submit all your dues on just one check. ESP initiation will be held October 28 during Extension Annual Conference in Columbia. Please plan to attend and welcome new members among us.

Click here for a copy of the Missouri ESP Chapter brochure.

Gasoline is Nearly $4.00/gallon…Need Money?
Lisa Wallace, Loan and Fellowship Chair

While we cannot actually give you money to fill your gas tank. Take a look at the list below to see how your colleagues have used Loan and Fellowship dollars to help them with travel and other expenses associated with their mission of life-long learning.

Professional association meetings
Doctoral Program
National 4-H Camping Institute
Global Leadership Education Study Tour to Thailand
4-H Global Education Study Tour to Japan
Training in Adult Weight Management
Brazilian Agriculture and Its Affect on the Mo Beef Industry
Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow Class
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Training
Costa Rica Trip through College of Ag
Leadership St. Louis
Galaxy Conference
Public Issues Leadership Development Conference
Six Seconds Certification Level I training
Myers Briggs Type Indicator Certification Training
Dynamic Cropping Systems Symposium

and this is a partial listing!

Planning to attend a professional association meeting? If so, consider applying for Loan and Fellowship money. The application is at the Epsilon Sigma Phi website or at http://outreach.missouri.edu/staff/awards/fellowship.html. For those of you attending upcoming national association meetings, this fund can also be a resource to you.

Heading back to class this Fall? Loan and Fellowship can also be a source of funds for college coursework expenses.

Ready to Apply? Applicants must have two years of consecutive employment for UM or LU. The total amount individuals may receive is $1,500 during their tenure. Processing can take up to two months, so don’t wait to apply.

Only e-mail applications are accepted. After completing the application, individuals must send it to their supervisor, who will forward it to the committee. Supervisors: Send applications via e-mail to Lisa Wallace, chair, Fellowship and Awards Committee, wallacel@missouri.edu.

Applications are reviewed monthly. To be considered in a given month, applications must be received by the first. Nominations will be reviewed by the Fellowship and Awards Committee appointed by the executive vice president and director of cooperative extension. The committee — comprised of representatives of UMEA, Epsilon Sigma Phi, the UM campuses, Lincoln University and the executive vice president's Office — will make recommendations to the executive vice president, who will make the final selection.

Two Alpha Tau Chapter Members Serve at National Epsilon Sigma Phi

Two members of our chapter are serving in roles at the national level. Our thanks to them for their commitment of time, energy and their excellent representation of MU Extension

Mark Stillwell is serving as the 2009-2010 Epsilon Sigma Phi North Central Regional Vice President.
Sandra McKinnon is serving on the National Epsilon Sigma Phi Membership Recruitment and Retention Committee. She will be attending the Galaxy III Conference where she will be meeting with this committee

Epsilon Sigma Phi 2008 Election
by Mark Stillwell, Past-President

We are pleased to present an outstanding slate of candidates for the Alpha Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi. Our bylaws call for election of president-elect, secretary and annalist in even years and president-elect and treasurer in odd years. They also stipulate that the office of president-elect alternates between field and campus positions. Below is a brief description of each office and an introduction to the candidates who have agreed to be nominated.

Click here to find the election ballot. Please return your ballot by October 1, 2008. The election results will be posted on our website and installation of officers will be conducted at the Extension Annual Conference, October 28-30.

President-Elect (One-year term): The president-elect shall serve as a member of the Recognition and Awards Committee and assume duties and responsibilities assigned to the office by the president. After completing a term as president-elect, the president-elect shall automatically serve as the next president. The president-elect is responsible for publishing and distributing the newsletter.

Mary Anne Patten – 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Central Missouri Region – Mary Anne has been an Extension Specialist with University of MO Extension for 6 years after retiring from twenty six years as a middle school and high school Family and Consumer Science and Earth and Life Science teacher in north east Missouri. She has been active in UMEA, MAE4-HYW and ESP serving on several state committees. Mary Anne represented ESP attending the 2007 ESP National Meeting in Charleston, SC.

Secretary (two-year term): The secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings and the record of all official business; shall furnish each newly initiated member a copy of the creed, a copy of the by-laws, and a membership card; and shall work with the annalist to maintain historical records.

· Rhonda Gibler – Assistant Vice Provost for Extension. Rhonda has been with Extension for more than ten years, serving as Assistant Director for Administrative Management, Director of Administrative Management, and Assistant Vice Provost for Management. She was a member of the MELD II class and has completed all levels of Community Development Academies. She holds a BS in Math and Econ, an MA in Econ and a PhD in Consumer and Family Economics.

Annalist (two-year term): The annalist shall gather, organize and maintain the historical records of the chapter such as minutes of the annual meeting, board minutes, list of officers, annual meeting programs, list of award recipients, etc.; and shall be responsible for maintaining the Alpha Tau Chapter website.

Janet Lafon –Family Financial Education Specialist, Southwest Region - Janet is based in Jasper County/Southwest Region. She has been in that position for about 27 years. Janet has served on the ESP awards committee and has held numerous offices in UMEA and MEAFCS. She is a member of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE).

Calendar of Upcoming Events

September 8, Awards Applications Due
September 15 – 19, Galaxy III Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana
October 28 – 30, MU Extension Annual Conference, Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia. ESP Ice Cream Break – October 28 at 3:00 p.m.; ESP Annual Meeting October 28, 5:30 – 6:30.

Fall 2008 Extension Retiree Meetings

Thursday, October 2 - Lamar

Friday, October3 - Springfield

Wednesday, October 8 - Columbia

Thursday, October 9 - Gallatin

Friday, October 17 - Sedalia

Thursday, October 23 - Jackson

National ESP Headquarters

The location of our national office / contact is:
Linda D. Cook, Executive Director
espoffice@espnational.org
Epsilon Sigma Phi, Inc.
espnational.org
PO Box 357340
Gainesville, FL 32635-7340
Phone: 352-378-6665
Fax: 352-375-0722

Epsilon Sigma Phi - Alpha Tau Chapter
2007-2008 Board Members

Title

Name

Mailing Address

Phone/ Fax/ Email

President

Beverly Maltsberger

Buchanan County Extension Center
4125 Mitchell Ave.
St. Joseph, MO 64507

Phone: 816-279-1691
Fax: 816-279-3982
Email: maltsbergerb@missouri.edu

President-Elect

Barb Casady

109 Whitten Hall
Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573-882-2003
Fax:
Email: casadyb@missouri.edu

Treasurer

Bob Schultheis

Webster County Extension Center
800 S. Marshall St.
Marshfield, MO 65706

Phone: 417-859-2044
Fax: 417-468-2086
Email: schultheisr@missouri.edu

Secretary

Rhonda Gibler

212 Whitten Hall
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573-882-7756
Fax: 573-884-5040
Email: giblerr@umsystem.edu

Annalist

Janet Lafon

Jasper County Extension Center
Courthouse Basement
Carthage, MO 64836

Phone: 417-358-2158
Fax: 417-358-2159
Email: lafonj@missouri.edu

Past President

Mark Stillwell

3215B Lemone Industrial Drive
Columbia, MO

Phone: 573-882-2695
Fax: 573-884-4336
Email: stillwellm@umsystem.edu

Committee

Chair(s)

Mailing Address

Phone/ Fax/ Email

Awards

Joe Koenen

Putnam County Extension Center
Courthouse, Room 104
Unionville, MO 63565

Phone: 660-947-2705
Fax: 660-947-3700
Email: koenenj@missouri.edu

Courtesy & Memorials

Wilma Jean Lower

471 Highway 32
Fair Play, MO 65649-9546

Phone: 417-654-2496
Fax:
Email: fwjlower@alltel.net

Global Issues

Mary Leuci

University of Missouri - Columbia
232 Gentry Hall
Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573-882-2937
Fax: 573-882-5127
Email: leucim@missouri.edu

Loan & Fellowship

Lisa Wallace

Henry County Extension Center
100 W. Franklin, Courthouse Basement, Rm 16
Clinton, MO 64735

Phone: 660-885-5556
Fax: 660-885-5408
Email: wallacel@missouri.edu

Membership

Sandra McKinnon

Franklin County Extension Center
116 W. Main St.
Union, MO 63084

Phone: 636-583-5141
Fax: 636-583-5145
Email: mckinnons@missouri.edu

Nominations

Mark Stillwell

3215B Lemone Industrial Drive
Columbia, MO

Phone: 573-882-2695
Fax:
Email: stillwellm@umsystem.edu

Professional Improvement

Pat Snodgrass

Crawford County Extension Center
202 N. Main St., P.O. Box 190
Steelville, MO 65565

Phone: 573-775-2135
Fax: 573-775-5363
Email: snodgrassp@missouri.edu

Public Issues

Sandy Stegall

University of Missouri - Columbia
210 Whitten Hall
Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573-882-4134
Fax:
Email: stegalls@umsystem.edu

Retirees/Life Members

Tom Henderson

5303 W Tayside Cir
Columbia, MO 65203

Phone: 573-882-3087
Fax:
Email: hendersont@missouri.edu

Visit the Missouri Alpha Tau Chapter website at http://extension.missouri.edu/esp

For Newsletter Items or Information, Contact:
Barbara Casady, President-Elect
109 Whitten Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
E-mail: CasadyB@missouri.edu
Phone: 573-882-2003

Title	Name	Mailing Address	Phone/ Fax/ Email
President	Beverly Maltsberger	Buchanan County Extension Center 4125 Mitchell Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64507	Phone: 816-279-1691 Fax: 816-279-3982 Email: maltsbergerb@missouri.edu
President-Elect	Barb Casady	109 Whitten Hall Columbia, MO 65211	Phone: 573-882-2003 Fax: Email: casadyb@missouri.edu
Treasurer	Bob Schultheis	Webster County Extension Center 800 S. Marshall St. Marshfield, MO 65706	Phone: 417-859-2044 Fax: 417-468-2086 Email: schultheisr@missouri.edu
Secretary	Rhonda Gibler	212 Whitten Hall University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO 65211	Phone: 573-882-7756 Fax: 573-884-5040 Email: giblerr@umsystem.edu
Annalist	Janet Lafon	Jasper County Extension Center Courthouse Basement Carthage, MO 64836	Phone: 417-358-2158 Fax: 417-358-2159 Email: lafonj@missouri.edu
Past President	Mark Stillwell	3215B Lemone Industrial Drive Columbia, MO	Phone: 573-882-2695 Fax: 573-884-4336 Email: stillwellm@umsystem.edu
Committee	Chair(s)	Mailing Address	Phone/ Fax/ Email
Awards	Joe Koenen	Putnam County Extension Center Courthouse, Room 104 Unionville, MO 63565	Phone: 660-947-2705 Fax: 660-947-3700 Email: koenenj@missouri.edu
Courtesy & Memorials	Wilma Jean Lower	471 Highway 32 Fair Play, MO 65649-9546	Phone: 417-654-2496 Fax: Email: fwjlower@alltel.net
Global Issues	Mary Leuci	University of Missouri - Columbia 232 Gentry Hall Columbia, MO 65211	Phone: 573-882-2937 Fax: 573-882-5127 Email: leucim@missouri.edu
Loan & Fellowship	Lisa Wallace	Henry County Extension Center 100 W. Franklin, Courthouse Basement, Rm 16 Clinton, MO 64735	Phone: 660-885-5556 Fax: 660-885-5408 Email: wallacel@missouri.edu
Membership	Sandra McKinnon	Franklin County Extension Center 116 W. Main St. Union, MO 63084	Phone: 636-583-5141 Fax: 636-583-5145 Email: mckinnons@missouri.edu
Nominations	Mark Stillwell	3215B Lemone Industrial Drive Columbia, MO	Phone: 573-882-2695 Fax: Email: stillwellm@umsystem.edu
Professional Improvement	Pat Snodgrass	Crawford County Extension Center 202 N. Main St., P.O. Box 190 Steelville, MO 65565	Phone: 573-775-2135 Fax: 573-775-5363 Email: snodgrassp@missouri.edu
Public Issues	Sandy Stegall	University of Missouri - Columbia 210 Whitten Hall Columbia, MO 65211	Phone: 573-882-4134 Fax: Email: stegalls@umsystem.edu
Retirees/Life Members	Tom Henderson	5303 W Tayside Cir Columbia, MO 65203	Phone: 573-882-3087 Fax: Email: hendersont@missouri.edu