September
24, 2004
Topics in today’s issue of Extension Update:
EXTENSION STAFF SUPPORT TRAINING TOPIC FOR SEPTEMBER
As you know
the training scheduled on Service Centers was canceled due to conflict
for the speaker. However, we have scheduled an
excellent program slated to Thursday, September 30, 9:00 – 11:00
am. The topic is “Allowable Expenditures by Program.” Instructions:
Chandler Priebe, General Accounting; Dan Nordquist, Office of Grants
and Research Development (OGRD); and Mary Hoffman, CAHNRS/WSU Extension.
They will discuss the different funding sources at WSU - state,
federal, sponsored programs, self-sustaining and development accounts
and the types of expenditures that are permitted under each fund.
They'll talk about direct and indirect costs (also referred to
as Facilities and Administrative costs); they'll provide tips for
obtaining maximum flexibility in accounts.
Handouts and print materials will be available online before the
training, Tuesday September 28 at the BFO
FACULTY/STAFF WEB SITE.
INTERNATIONALIZING EXTENSION
National Conference on the Initiative
to Internationalize Extension, January 18-20, 2005, Orlando, FL.
In an effort aimed at helping
our citizens better understand the local implications of today’s
globally interdependent world, the second national conference in
Orlando will highlight the progress several states have made in
internationalizing their extension services and programs. This
is a chance to learn about innovative practices resulting from
our “mini-grants” program and share experiences on
effective ways to bring an international perspective to local clientele.
To register for the conference and obtain more information, please
visit www.msue.msu.edu/intext/conference.
For further information on the National
Initiative to Internationalize Extension, contact: Dr. Mary Andrews, Michigan State University Extension,
Phone: (517)432-3322.
MASTER GARDENER FUNDRAISER
The Art of the Garden
October 2nd
Event
crucial to the well-being of Washington’s Master Gardener
Program.
Nine days from now,
on October 2nd, the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State
will hold its first ever major fundraising event, The Art of the
Garden. This event, which will be a live and silent auction and
dinner cruise aboard the Royal Argosy Cruise ship, is being held
to raise badly needed funds for this very important community volunteer
program. Because of recent funding cuts, it is crucial that everyone
who is able to come and who cares about the Master Gardener program
join us for this very special evening. At least one large county
program in the northwest district is facing elimination through
county budget cuts. We don’t want to lose any of our county
programs. And, without additional funding, the eagerly-awaited,
updated MG basic training manual will be severely delayed. We need
this additional funding to hire a scientific illustrator and editorial
staff help.
The cost of this event is $125 per person for the general public
and $75 per person for Master Gardeners and their guests. All the
proceeds will go to benefit the Master Gardener program here in
Washington.
We would like to have 140 Master Gardeners join us October 2nd
to support this event and help us as we launch what we hope will
be an annual celebration. To encourage everyone to make a reservation
as soon as possible, the 100th Master Gardener who RSVPs will win
two free tickets with lunch to the Northwest Flower and Garden
Show. The winning Master Gardener will be announced the night of
the event. Reservations for The Art of the Garden can be made by
contacting Juli or
Kathleen, Whistling Rabbits Events, 206-362-5973.
Checks should be made payable to the Master Gardener Foundation
of Washington State (MGFWS).
WELCOME SHERRI FREDERICK, ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN AND DIRECTOR
We
have filled the position vacated by Noele Cooper who continues
to work for Mike Tate, now located in French Administration 134
in the office of the Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Please
join me in welcoming to WSU Extension office of the Dean and Director,
Ms. Sherri Frederick. Sherri returns to WSU after ten years absence.
Sherri had previously worked at WSU in the controller’s office
and travel office. Sherri comes to us with a great deal of experience
in Extension. For the past ten years she has been the assistant
to the Associate Director and to the Director of University of
Idaho Extension. She has been the primary contact for the 100 faculty
and 100 staff located throughout Idaho at ten research and extension
centers, 42 county offices and seven departments within the College
of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UI. Sherri begins her new
job with us on Monday, October 4. We will share with you her personal
email address when it is available, but remember she will monitor
all the email addressed to extension@wsu.edu, so you can reach
her at that address as well, and phone (509)335-2933. Welcome,
Sherri.
PERSONNEL
New Hires:
Shane Barrett, Multi-Media Services Coordinator,
Information Department
Administrative Professional
Effective September 15, 2004
Cindy McHargue, Program Administrative Manager, Center to Bridge
the Digital Divide, Spokane
Funding: 100% Extension, grant funds
Administrative Professional
Effective September 1, 2004
Retirements:
Erik Sorensen, Extension County Director, Franklin
County
Funding:
100% Extension
Effective October 1, 2004
County Director Appointment:
Kay Hendrickson has been appointed
the County Director in Franklin County, effective October 1 upon
the retirement of Erik Sorensen.
SHARED LEAVE
Jennifer Buffaloe, of the WSU Extension Energy Program,
has been approved for shared leave. If you would like to share
some leave
with Jennifer, please contact Human Resource Services at 509-335-4521.
SCHEDULE
Next week neither Linda nor Ed will traveling away from
their respective offices.
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Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Interim Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
PO Box 646230
Pullman WA 99164-6230
(509) 335-2933 Office
(509) 335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
FAX (509) 335-2926
lkfox@wsu.edu |
