Epsilon
Sigma Phi NewsletterProfessional Development
Opportunities
1. Professional Improvement
Webinar
2. Galaxy III Conference
3. ESP Pre-Conference
None of Us Can Pass Up Free
Money – Right?
National
Scholarships and Loans Available – Check it out!
2008 ESP Awards Information
Memorials
Report from Public Issue Leadership Development Conference (PILD)
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Fall 2008 Extension Retiree
Meetings
National ESP Headquarters
2007-2008 Board Members
For More Information
Professional Development
Opportunities
Pat Snodgrass,
Professional Improvement Chairperson
1. PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT WEBINAR– (No Cost for ESP Members)
ADVOCACY AT ALL LEVELS: LEADING EXTENSION INTO A VIBRANT FUTURE -
EMERGING LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP - JULY 31, 2008 – 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Educating, advocating, lobbying - what is your role as an Extension professional and how do you implement that role? Do you involve volunteers? How are our advocacies efforts perceived and received by elected decision makers? These and related questions along with the how-to's of effective advocacy for Extension will be addressed in the 2008 Emerging Leadership workshop led by Gwen Wolford on July 31. The program is offered by the Emerging Leadership sub-committee as a benefit of membership in ESP. There is no charge for ESP members. Non-members can also participate for a fee of $25. Registration deadline is July 17th.
Dr. Wolford serves as the Director of Government Relations at the Ohio State University. She serves as the liaison for the College on agricultural issues with Ohio's Congressional delegation and their staff, the Ohio General Assembly and the County Commissioners Association of Ohio. She also actively works as a part of the land-grant system's overall efforts on agricultural funding and policy issues.
The program will be hosted using the Pennsylvania State University's Adobe Connect system. You'll be able to participate and interact from your computer desktop. Registration information is posted on the ESP website at: http://www.espnational.org/2008-Emerging-Leadership-Brochure.pdf.
2. GALAXY III CONFERENCE – September 16 – 19, 2008 -- Indianapolis, Indiana
The conference theme is “Celebrating the Extension System: Strengths, Diversity, and Unique Qualities”. The conference features outstanding speakers, more than 180 concurrent sessions, and special programs all designed to reflect the goal of enhancing the personal and professional development of Extension professionals. The conference reflects the leadership commitment of the six National Extension Associations to develop our professionals for the evolving educational climate Extension functions in today. Registration, Housing and Schedule are located on the JCEP web-site www.jcep.org/galaxy. You do have the option of registering for the total conference or one or two days.
The Galaxy conference is a wonderful opportunity for Extension professionals from all subject matter areas and all parts of the country to network, learn together, and continue to build programs that will serve the citizens of our communities now and well into the future.
Leading
Change for a Healthy Organization
ESP Galaxy III Pre-Conference Workshop, Monday, September 15, 2008
Indianapolis, Indiana
"Leading Change for a Healthy Organization" is the theme for the ESP sponsored pre-conference scheduled for Monday, September 15, in Indianapolis. The keynote speaker is Kathleen Lingle who leads Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), a national center of work-life expertise that defines and recognizes innovation, best practices and provides global thought leadership. AWLP advances work-life effectiveness as a high-performance business strategy that integrates work, family and community.
Attendees will be exposed to a new, integrative model for total rewards strategy that serves as a 21st century roadmap for leaders responsible for attracting, retaining and motivating a workforce in today's work environment. She will conclude by describing what it takes to make this highly profitable journey, whether you are a lone practitioner, leader of an enterprise or member of a team. Case studies will be provided that show how a variety of employers across industry sectors have generated significantly better business outcomes than their peer group by integrating work-life effectiveness into their overall people strategy.
Prior to the workshop, registered participants will complete a brief survey tool to help set the stage for an effective learning experience and more closely tailor the presentation to the audience's specific needs.
Cost of this outstanding workshop will be $100 per participant. The workshop is to be held on Monday, September 15, and will begin at 8:30 a.m., includes lunch and concludes at 3:00 p.m. Registration information, as well as additional conference information is available on the National ESP website http://www.espnational.org/2008NationalMeeting/index.htm
This workshop is open to Extension personnel across all disciplines, county and regional directors, human resource and professional development personnel and Extension administrators. This workshop is sponsored by the ESP Professional Development Committee.
None of Us Can Pass Up Free
Money – Right?
By Lisa
Wallace, Loan and Fellowship Chair
Are you 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://extension.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 will be 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.
National Scholarships and Loans Available – Check it out!
Not only can you get money from our own Extension System, through Loan and Fellowships…as an ESP member, you are eligible for mini grants and scholarships from National ESP! Make your dues work for you and check out the National ESP website to discover benefits of scholarships and professional mini grants. http://extension.missouri.edu/esp/benefits.html#Scholarships You’ll have to plan ahead for these benefits because most are due in February and March.
Need a Loan? Be an ESP member in good standing; show evidence of financial need; must not have received an ESP loan previously; present strong professional improvement plan; and recommended by the State Extension Director. Up to $2,000 may be loaned, at no interest, provided the loan is repaid before the conclusion of the first year (12 months) following the closing date of the professional improvement funded. No application deadline.
State Certificate of Recognition
Outstanding
Regional Extension Faculty (Woman)
Outstanding Regional Extension Faculty (Man)
Outstanding State Extension Faculty
Application should emphasize the nominee's success in program development, regional or campus activities, innovative methods used, use of evaluation, willingness to cooperate, and other successful activities. Contributions may be of a general nature or may be specific to Agriculture, 4-H/Youth Development, Human Environmental Sciences, Business/Industry, Community/Public Sector or Continuing Education. (Must be a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi)
Epsilon Sigma Phi State Friend of Extension Award - This is the highest award presented to a non-extension (lay) person and is designed to recognize truly outstanding support and personal involvement in Extension efforts over a period of time. Contributions may be of a general nature or specific to 4-H/Youth Development, Human Environmental Sciences, Business/Industry, Agriculture, Community/Public Sector or Continuing Education. (Recipient does not have to be an Epsilon Sigma Phi member.)
Distinguished Service Award - Recognizes experienced Extension professionals who consistently exhibit continuing leadership, initiative, and excellence in extension program planning, delivery, and evaluation in program, or in administration, on a state or regional basis, over a career of 20 or more years. Nomination submitted for national and regional consideration. (Must be a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi)
Mid-Career Service Award - Recognizes mid-career professionals who have shown outstanding competence in extension program planning, delivery, and evaluation in their subject matter or in administration, on a regional or state basis. Nominee must have 10 to 20 years of service in Extension. Nomination submitted for national and regional consideration. (Must be a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi.)
State Early Career Service Award - Recognizes the achievements of rising young professionals who have shown noteworthy enthusiasm, performance, and accomplishments during their early extension careers (less than 10 years) in program design and delivery. (Must be a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi)
State Retiree Service Award - Recognizes continuing contributions and outstanding service by retired Extension professionals. Describe the nominee's contributions to their professional field or their community since retirement. (Must be a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi)
State Meritorious Support Service Award - recognizes University or extension state or regional staff, paraprofessionals or support staff who have significantly supported extension professionals or programs for a sustained period. (Recipient does not have to be an Epsilon Sigma Phi member.)
Team Award - Recognizes outstanding effort of extension staff teams in responding to and incorporating into a specific educational program one or more of the national initiatives identified by the Cooperative Extension System. These initiatives focus on improved agricultural and other economic enterprises; safer, cleaner water, food, and air; enhanced stewardship and management of natural resources; healthier, more responsible and more productive individuals, families and communities; and a stable, secure, diverse and affordable national food supply. Nomination submitted for national and regional consideration. (One or more team members must be Epsilon Sigma Phi members.)
Visionary Leadership - Recognizes extension professionals whose significant accomplishments have resulted in leading extension forward in new directions. This person’s visionary leadership should have enabled extension to anticipate a significant new opportunity and developed support to implement program organizational changes necessary to achieve success. (Recipient does not have to be an Epsilon Sigma Phi member.)
International Service Award - Recognizes extension professionals who have contributed significantly to the development and/or expansion of an Extension program in another country or countries through in-state and /or overseas work. (Must be a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi)
ESP Team Award Guidelines
In order to be successful at the regional level programs need to be ongoing efforts that show impact. Explaining who benefited and how individuals or communities were changed is a critical component of the nomination. Following are general guidelines for completing the nomination.
1. One or more team members must be a current Epsilon Sigma Phi member.
2. Each nomination should be a well-designed statement that makes the best possible presentation of the team's achievement, within the two-page space limitation (front and back, 8 ½ x 11 paper).
3. At the top of the first page clearly indicate the name of the state/chapter making the nomination, mention that this is a Team Award Nomination, give a title for the team's program, and list the names and staff titles of the team members. (The biographical information included in individual nominations is omitted for the Team Award nomination.)
4. The most important part of the nomination statement is the narrative summary (200 words or less) which should clearly explain the role that the team's program has played in preparing people and/or communities to deal with critical issues which address social, economic and/or environmental concerns. Following are the kinds of information to incorporate into the statement:
* The National Initiative(s) addressed;
* Resources involved -- team members, volunteers, agencies/cooperators and funds, supplies or equipment utilized;
* Methods used -- innovative or creative problem solving, educational or delivery methods, etc.; and
* Results -- who benefited, what were the impacts, how did lives or communities change, what are the implications for future programs, etc.?
5. Complete the nomination with a brief statement of support outlining why this project is being nominated for the Team Award. This is another chance to highlight impact.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF HONORED BY
ALPHA TAU CHAPTER – EPSILON SIGMA PHI
| August 6, 2007 |
Gilbert Rhodes
Retired
County
Extension Agent/County Director/Area Associate Director,
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| October 17, 2007 |
Ida
Bell Terry |
| October 25, 2007 |
Robert
J. Lukowski |
| November 5, 2007 |
Ken
Apperson, |
| November 22, 2007 | George
Boyle Retired Labor Education Director |
| December 11, 2007 |
Eber
Cude |
| December 22, 2007 |
Harry
Vieth, Jr. |
| December 26, 2007 |
James
E. “Jim” Summers |
| December 27, 2007 |
Lewis
Herbert |
| February 27, 2008 |
William
J. Johnson |
| March 22, 2008 |
W. W.
“Bud” Thomas |
| March 28, 2008 |
DeLois
Buswell |
| April 28, 2008 |
Willard
James |
| May 28, 2008 |
Ray
Davis |
Report from Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference
Barb Casady,
Alpha Tau Chapter, President-Elect
As I participated in the 2008 PILD Conference with the Missouri delegation, the theme Connectivity: Community to the Capitol was brought to life. The Missouri team of 14 people spent time during the three day conference talking about what we had learned at the various workshops, preparing our state message to take to our legislators, and discussing how we plan to share the information we gathered at the conference upon returning home. Our delegation became a community – each person representing a larger community back home. Together we connected our various professional organizations to make each stronger.
The PILD conference promotes leadership, communication and cooperation among Extension professionals in public issues education. I was pleased to attend and represent the Alpha Tau Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi and honored to receive a scholarship from National ESP.
I was especially interested in learning how NASULGC, ECOP, USDA, CSREES – all acronyms that we hear on a regular basis as we do our Extension work at home – work together to provide and strengthen Extension Programs nationwide. The information shared about the Strategic Opportunities for Cooperative Extension, prepared by the ECOP Strategic Priorities Task Force, is an excellent example of how the local-state-federal partnerships can connect Extension Programs across the county.
The report on the Criteria of Excellence in Cooperative Extension developed by an ECOP Task Force and work group was also a highlight. It was interesting and exciting to hear about the criteria that is being developed that helps to define excellence in Extension across the country, as well as the matrix that helps to make it real and useable.
Discussion about issues each state faces as they work to meet the needs of their residents through Extension programming was an important focus of the conference. Issues such as immigration, involving youth, marketing Extension programs to new audiences, energy, nutrition, diversity were discussed in workshops throughout the conference. We each brought back information, learned from other states, which will benefit our state as we continue to be involved in policy decision making both in local communities and on the state level.
The PILD conference has provided me with many tools that will continue to serve well in my role of President-Elect to the Missouri Chapter.
· July 31, ESP Webinar – Advocacy at All Levels
· September 5, Awards Applications Due
· September 15 – 19, Galaxy III Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana
· October 28 – 30, MU Extension Annual Conference, Columbia
Fall 2008 Extension Retiree Meetings
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 - LAMAR
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 - SPRINGFIELD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 – COLUMBIA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 - GALLATIN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 - SEDALIA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 - JACKSON
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The
location of our national office / contact is: |
Epsilon Sigma Phi - Alpha Tau Chapter
2007-2008 Board Members
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Title |
Name |
Mailing Address |
Phone/ Fax/ Email |
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President |
Beverly Maltsberger |
Buchanan County Extension Center |
Phone:
816-279-1691 |
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President-Elect |
Barb Casady |
109 Whitten Hall |
Phone: 573-882-2003 |
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Treasurer |
Bob Schultheis |
Webster County Extension Center |
Phone: 417-859-2044 |
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Secretary |
Rhonda Gibler |
212 Whitten Hall |
Phone: 573-882-7756 |
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Annalist |
Janet Lafon |
Jasper County Extension Center |
Phone:
417-358-2158 |
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Past President |
Mark Stillwell |
3215B Lemone Industrial Drive |
Phone: 573-882-2695 |
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Committee |
Chair(s) |
Mailing Address |
Phone/ Fax/ Email |
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Awards |
Joe Koenen |
Putnam County Extension Center |
Phone: 660-947-2705 |
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Courtesy & Memorials |
Wilma Jean Lower |
471 Highway 32 |
Phone: 417-654-2496 |
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Global Issues |
Mary Leuci |
University of Missouri - Columbia |
Phone: 573-882-2937 |
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Loan & Fellowship |
Lisa Wallace |
Henry County Extension Center |
Phone: 660-885-5556 |
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Membership |
Sandra McKinnon |
Franklin County Extension Center |
Phone: 636-583-5141 |
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Nominations |
Mark Stillwell |
3215B Lemone Industrial Drive |
Phone: 573-882-2695 |
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Professional Improvement |
Pat Snodgrass |
Crawford County Extension Center |
Phone: 573-775-2135 |
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Public Issues |
Sandy Stegall |
University of Missouri - Columbia |
Phone: 573-882-4134 |
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Retirees/Life Members |
Tom Henderson |
5303 W Tayside Cir |
Phone: 573-882-3087 |
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
CasadyB@missouri.edu
573-882-2003