May 23, 2003May 23, 2003
Across the state, faculty, staff and council members took time out to celebrate the ways our educational programs and research-based information improve people's lives. Local celebrations of University Outreach and Extension Week, May 18-24, were designed to increase awareness and communicate the local value of extension programs.
Audrain County
The council marketing committee created Audrain
County bookmarks and delivered them to five public
libraries. The committee also created and
delivered placemats to 20 restaurants throughout
the county. An extension appreciation barbecue was
held, and nutrition programs were delivered at
Scattering Forks and the senior center in Mexico.
Benton County
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| The
Benton County Master Gardeners raised
nearly $300 for educational programs during the fourth annual Outreach and Extension Week barbecue and plant clinic/sale held in Warsaw. |
The Annual Extension Day, featuring the Master Gardener plant clinic and sale, and barbecue, was held May 22 in downtown Warsaw. Local businesses provided food and beverages for the barbecue, and the Benton County Cattleman's Association did the cooking and serving. The county health department and the Family Nutrition Education Program provided nutrition information and healthy snacks. Master Gardeners provided horticulture advice and gave a demonstration, "Gifts from Your Garden Bounty."
Boone County
Flyers developed by a Boone County outreach and
extension council member, featuring educational
programs available to residents, were distributed
throughout the county. One flyer provides an
overview of program areas, while the other two
offer information on specific programs.
Barry County
Faculty, staff and council members hosted a
morning open house May 22. Residents had a chance
to see the extension center's new courthouse
location in Cassville.
Callaway County
The Callaway County outreach and extension council
and regional faculty and staff hosted the annual
UO/E Week barbecue, from 5-7 p.m., May 22, at the
extension center in Fulton. The event, which was
open to the public, was publicized through local
news media. Council members provided, prepared and
served the food, and gave away door prizes. MU
extension specialists, traveling with the MU Plant
Protection Program Van, provided advice and
answered questions. In addition to promoting the
barbecue and open house, a local news release
provided information on programs and staff and
invited people to view the council's annual
report.
Camden County
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| Pictured are (from left): Commissioner Steve West; Jackie Rasmussen, business and industry specialist; Presiding Commis- sioner Carolyn Loraine; Bob Reiskamp, Camden County council chairman, and Commissioner Thom Gumm. |
An open house was held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. each weekday. Visitors received information packets on popular topics such as lawn and garden care and canning; $1 off soil testing; and free pressure-canner gauge testing. Ken Apperson and Lake Area Master Gardeners will operate a gardening hotline. County commissioners signed a proclamation recognizing the impact of local extension work on May 9. Faculty and staff distributed "Extension Firsts" placemats to senior centers and restaurants, and "We Bring It All Together" puzzles to schoolchildren in conjunction with the Family Nutrition Education Program. Council members, armed with UO/E information packets, embarked on an "Each One Reach 10" campaign throughout the county. In addition, local newspapers and three lake-area chambers of commerce received news articles about extension week and local educational programs
Cape Girardeau
County Extension Council President David Ludwig
presented the county commission with a certificate
of appreciation, May 15. A news release about UO/E
programs, including local staff's work in
organizing and supporting the Community
Organizations Active in Disaster, was distributed
to local media.
Clark County
Commissioners proclaimed UO/E Week in Clark County
with the signing of a proclamation, and
commissioners were presented with a certificate of
appreciation for their financial support. News
releases were published in local newspapers.
Working with four financial institutions in the
county, the Clark County council developed a
placemat that was used at local restaurants. The
placemats featured a photo of the proclamation
signing as well as program information. Seed
packets were handed out to citizens, along with a
brochure about local programs, and a display in
the foyer greeted courthouse visitors.
Clinton County
Council, faculty and staff members hosted a picnic
on the Clinton County Courthouse lawn, from 11:30
a.m.-1 p.m., May 22. Farm safety demonstrations
were offered every 30 minutes during the event.
Cooper County
The extension council purchased advertising in the
local newspaper, and members arranged radio
interviews with clients. The Boonville Daily News
published a photo of Cooper County Commission
being presented with Certificate of Appreciation.
Council members also hosted a staff appreciation
ice cream and cake social.
Douglas County
Faculty, staff and council members hosted the May
meeting of the Ava Chamber of Commerce with a
barbecue luncheon. The 57 attendees received an
overview of local programs and heard details of
the 2004 EXCEL leadership program.
Howell County
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Staff and council observed UO/E Week through a May
21 appreciation event for supporters and program
participants. A 4x5-inch postcard with an
appreciation message and invitation to UO/E Day
was mailed to more than 200 residents. Guests were
served both during the noon hour and after work.
During the event, a certificate of appreciation
was presented to the county commissioners. Media
coverage included a news release, with photo, and
a live radio interview.
Jasper County
More than 600 tri-fold brochures, featuring
information on local educational programs, were
mailed to people throughout the county. During
extension week, faculty, staff and council members
hand-delivered the brochure to businesses and
offices around the square in Carthage.
Linn County »»»
Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring UO/E
Week. A display outside the extension center
offered guidesheets, outreach and extension
pencils and flower seed packets. Open houses were
held on May 21 and 22.
Madison County
Outreach and extension week kicked off May 16,
at the first annual Senior Citizen Day. Extension
gift baskets were among the door prizes. Council
member Jane Kapitsky did radio interviews during
the week. Sonic Drive-In saluted past and present
Madison County extension council members with
advertising on their marquee and a discount for
council members and their families. Newspaper
articles highlighting extension hit the newsstands
May 21, and people who visited the office received
punch, cookies and coffee. Every fifth person
received a goodie basket. On May 22, council
members set up a display table, and on May 23,
faculty, staff and council members thanked the
community for its support.
Marion County
A multitude of activities were planned throughout
Marion County. At three-on-three basketball
tournament, May 17, in Palmyra, UO/E had displays,
4-H and FNEP science wizards, a tasting booth
featuring nutritious foods and a reaction timer.
Media coverage focused on newspaper articles,
morning radio shows and Quincy public television.
From May 25-June 25, billboard along Hannibal's
main traffic routes is promoting UO/E in Marion
and Ralls counties. Display racks were placed in
public building in Palmyra and Hannibal.
Polk County
Tables in most county restaurants were decorated
with UO/E placemats throughout the week. Faculty,
staff and council members focused their outreach
efforts on professionals working with children and
families. Those professionals received a packet of
resource manuals to help them better serve their
clients.
Saline County »»»
The Saline County outreach and extension council
has hosted a month-long celebration focusing on
emergency preparedness. A front-page
article in the Marshall-Democrat News
discussed local emergency preparedness education
efforts. Before the festivities conclude, Saline
County faculty and staff will have made
presentations to more than 150 people, including
the 7 a.m. Saturday Optimists, extension council,
Marshall Senior Center, Methodist Women's general
meeting, Slater Rotary and the Study Club. A
banner is on display on the UO/E lawn daily during
business hours, and flyers, included in
newsletters, will be sent to 500 households.
Warren County
County commissioners signed a proclamation. Anyone
who visited the extension office during the week
was eligible for a drawing to win a gardening
basket featuring UO/E publications. Council
members handed out UO/E magnets to people
throughout the week.
Washington County
Cancelled in February due to bad weather, the
Washington County extension council hosted its
annual dinner May 20. As part of the ceremonies,
Ron Turner, executive vice president, presented a
50-year service award to Genelle Cole, who is
retiring as county secretary.
Vernon County
Council and staff members hosted an open house,
May 22, during which county commissioners signed a
proclamation.
Reports on University Outreach and Extension Week can be sent to Extension Communications. Printed materials may be mailed to Eileen Yager, 817 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.
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