Vol. 2 — No. 10
May 17, 2002
Farm Bill Education Program: The
Farm Bill Education Program in-service will take place on June 7
at El Reno. The purpose of the in-service is to provide state and
county staff with an understanding of the new act, to encourage
local and multi-county meetings to improve awareness, and to
encourage field staff to act as presenters at those local
meetings.
Conference Slated: The 34th Annual Beef
Improvement Federation Conference will take place July 10-13 in
Omaha, Nebraska. The theme of the conference is “Focus on
Efficiency.” For more information contact John Evans, Animal
Breeding Extension Specialist, at 405-744-6060, or jle@oksate.edu . The Beef
Improvement web page is located at http://www.beefimprovement.org/
.
Join Hands Day: The purpose of JOIN
HANDS DAY is to bring youth and adults together to improve their
own communities. On June 15, all Americans are encouraged to
reach across generations and work with new friends in identifying
and fixing problem conditions right where you live. The
possibilities are limited only by the imagination. New
partnerships can be born and fostered in an effort to bring more
young people into leadership roles in many organizations. More
information is available at http://www.joinhandsday.org
.
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Note of Thanks: The expression of sympathy you have
shown our family has been wonderful. The cards, letters,
telephone calls, food, contributions, flowers, and visits have
been so very helpful. Your thoughtfulness and kindness during
this difficult time is greatly appreciated and will be
remembered. We ask for your continued thoughts and prayers for
our family as we deal with our tremendous loss. Sincerely, Joyce
Martin and children.
Winters Honored: KWHW Radio in Altus
has recognized Ida Fay Winters, Jackson County Extension
Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development, and
CED, as the “2002 Jackson County Working Woman of the
Year.”
Governor’s Commendations Awarded:
Gov. Frank Keating presented Rodney Holcomb, Assistant Professor,
Agricultural Economics, Bob LeValley, Area Extension Agronomy
Specialist, and Glenna Williams, Oklahoma Nutrition Education
Program State Coordinator, each with a “Governor’s
Commendation” during the Quality Oklahoma Team Day 2002 at
the State Capitol. Holcomb and LeValley were recognized for their
leadership with the OCES Value Added Products Program, and their
assistance to wheat producers in Alva to develop a New Generation
Cooperative and the largest pre-proofed bread dough plant in the
nation. The pair also received a “Motivating the
Masses” award. Williams was recognized for the ONE
Program’s success of a 211 percent statewide increase in
productivity among all agencies participating in the program.
There are 36 counties in Oklahoma participating in the ONE
Program through OSU.
Rhyne Gets Published: An article
authored by Mary Rhyne, Kay County Extension Educator, Family and
Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development, and CED, was featured in
the April edition of the Ponca City News. This article was picked
up by a clipping service and forwarded to the Kettering
Foundation, who then included it in a weekly mailing they send to
more than 350 people across the country. The article was titled
“Oklahomans Prepare to Assist with Controversial Public
Issues,” and discusses National Issues Forums.
Coordinator Being Sought: A motivated
4-H volunteer is being sought to coordinate the Oklahoma
delegation to the Southern Region Volunteer Leader Forum at Rock
Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. Applications and letters
of reference must be received at the State 4-H Office by June 28.
Contact Karla Knoepfli at 405-744-8882 for more information. A
position description is available at http://clover.okstate.edu/fourh
. Click on the Volunteerism link.
Grants Available: Oklahoma Extension
professionals and a team of 4-H volunteers may apply for a grant
to attend the Southern Region Volunteer Leader Forum, slated
October 3-6 at Eatonton, Georgia. Up to $500 will be awarded to
one county team in each district to attend the forum. Grant
application information is available at http://clover.okstate.edu/fourh
. Click on the Volunteerism link.
Dates Have Been Set: The 2002 Fall
Public Policy Institute dates have been set for November 10-12 in
Woodward. The Public Policy Institute is part of the Citizen
Engagement Through Public Deliberation Extension Program. OCES
partners with the Oklahoma Partnership for Public Deliberation.
OPPD is a partnership of statewide and regional organizations and
groups that are interested in fostering citizen involvement in
public decision making through public deliberation. OCES
coordinates the partnership. Registration materials will be
available after July 1. For more information, contact Sue
Williams at 405-744-6825, or Renee Daugherty at 405-744-5776.
Bull Testing Schedule: The 2002-2003
central bull testing schedule for Oklahoma Beef, Inc., is now
available through the Animal Science Extension office at OSU.
Those interested in this can get a copy by calling 405-744-6060,
or go to the OBI Web page at www.ansi.okstate.edu/exten/OBI/
.
Condolences to: Sherry Grussing, TV
Producer/Director, Agricultural Communications Services, and her
husband, David, on the death of her father-in-law, Warren
Grussing. He passed away May 2. Funeral services were held May 6
at the First Presbyterian Church at Armstrong, Iowa.
Condolences to: Kim Anderson,
Professor, Extension Grain Marketing Specialist, on the death of
his father, Chester D. Anderson. He passed away May 4. Funeral
services were held May 8 at the Checotah Church of Christ.
Condolences to: Carrol Belair,
Nutrition Education Assistant, Kay County, on the death of her
mother, Fredia Coffey. She passed away May 7. Funeral services
were held May 9 in the chapel of Roberts and Son Funeral Home in
Blackwell.
Jana L. Feken, Extension Educator, FCS/4-H Youth Development,
Noble County, effective 5-13-02.
Bradley J. Bain, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development,
McCurtain County, effective 5-31-02.
Aaron L. Henson, Extension Educator, Ag/4-H Youth Development,
Tillman County, effective 5-20-02.
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Nakita D. Coe, Communications Specialist—50% FCS, effective 5-17-02.
May 18: State 4-H Trap and Skeet Shoot (El Reno)
May 18: State Hippology Contest (Shawnee)
May 23: OSU Turfgrass and Ornamentals Field Day (OBGA,
Stillwater)
May 23: Northeast District CED Meeting (Muskogee)
May 24: Northeast District Area Specialist Agents Meeting
(Muskogee)
May 28: In-Service—Core Curriculum: Level Two (Oklahoma
City)
May 28: State 4-H Interviews (Stillwater)
May 29-31: State 4-H Roundup (Stillwater)
June 3-8: Oklahoma Youth Forestry and Wildlife Camp
(Beaver’s Bend State Park)
June 4: Peach and Grape Field Day (Perkins)
June 6: Northwest District P-Card Training (Woodward)
June 7-9: Southwest District 4-H Horse Show (Lawton)
June 8: Northwest District 4-H Horse Show (Freedom)
June 13-15: CNEP Statewide In-Service (Stillwater)
June 13: 4-H Day at Big Splash (Tulsa)
June 18: Southwest District CED Meeting (TBA)
June 20: In-Service—Sugars and other Sweeteners (Stillwater)
June 20-22: State 4-H Horse Show (Enid)
June 22: Lane Field Day (Lane)
June 23-25: Oklahoma Pecan Growers’ Annual Meeting (Shangra
La Resort)
June 25-26: Oklahoma Greenhouse Growers’ Conference
(OSU-OKC)
June 27: Healthy Cooking—Quick and Easy (Duncan and Lawton)
June 28: In-Service—PowerPay (Watonga)