January 2008 Issue

Other News & Articles

Editor's Note

Dave Beebe (TX), Executive Director
Jeanne Priester is a staunch supporter and Life member of NEAFCS from Extension in Virginia as well as a retired CES/USDA administrator. Now living in Auburn, Alabama, she is well-known to many of our members. Jeanne's nieces notified us that she recently broke her hip and is convalescing in a nearby medical center. Cards and phone calls to Jeanne would be greatly appreciated.

**Remembering Past Galaxy Conferences — Memories from Members**

Mary Ann Lienhart-Cross (IN), Vice President for Professional Development
As we approach this year's Galaxy III Conference, several of our members have shared their reminiscences of previous Galaxy conferences they attended. If you have never attended a Galaxy conference, make Galaxy III your first. If you have attended before, we hope you will join us again this year!

Saving Your Way to Galaxy III

Louise Kirkland (ME), Eastern Region Director
I would like all NEAFCS members to add this to your list of 2008 New Year's resolutions: "I will save money to attend Galaxy III in Indianapolis".

2008 Award Update

Marsha Lockard, Vice President for Awards & Recognition
I know many of you are anxiously awaiting the activation of the online award submission form. The form will be activated after all 2008 dues information has been updated. In the meantime, members can begin working on their awards, gathering photos and have everything ready to enter when the link goes "live".

Highlights from Winter Board Meeting

Diana Milne (MO), Secretary
The NEAFCS board met December 12-14, 2007 in Dallas, TX. Meeting in Dallas gave the board their first opportunity to tour the headquarters office and meet all the office staff members at Madeleine Crouch & Co. Not only did we get a chance to become better acquainted with everyone at headquarters office; we also learned more details about the behind-the-scenes work that is involved in managing and supporting a national professional association such as ours.

Meet Your Board Member

Amy Peterson (NE), Central Region Director
Greetings from the great state of Nebraska! I hope you are all keeping warm during these cold winter months. We had a wonderful white Christmas here in the Cornhusker state — which we haven't had in many years and although it is bitter cold at times, it is also quite beautiful in our winter wonderland!

President's Message

Kathy Dothage (MO), 2007-2008 NEAFCS President

Dear NEAFCS Members,

Happy New Year to y'all (my Oklahoma childhood is re-emerging)!

Last month I recapped our accomplishments and successes for 2007. Now it's time to look ahead at 2008 and to the future of NEAFCS.

First on the list is the Galaxy III Conference in Indianapolis. I would like to suggest that one resolution you might make and keep for 2008 would be to fully participate in Galaxy III. To me, fully participating means presenting, experiencing the business of the association, and networking with all Extension colleagues from across the country. Even though this is a Galaxy year, as NEAFCS members we will be handling the business of our organization and honoring our members who have done excellent work throughout the year. Early bird registration is $395 and will be available online April 15. Although there are several hotels with room blocks for the Galaxy conference, our designated hotel is the Westin; so you may want to make your room reservations early. The functions specific to NEAFCS will be held at the Westin, with large group functions at the nearby conference center. The hotels and conference center are conveniently connected by skywalks.

The second resolution I would like for you to consider is to become more actively involved in your association. This is an exciting time for us, because we will celebrate our 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary in 2009 and preparations are in full swing! We are studying Annual Session and considering changes and adaptations that might be implemented. We have drafted a new strategic plan. It is personally very exciting to me to lead our hard working, talented board in continuing the excellent work of previous boards. NEAFCS is comprised of individuals with a wide variety of skills. Please consider sharing these skills with your association. There are many opportunities: state affiliate officers, Annual Session committee members, association committees and subcommittees, reviewers for NEAFCS Journal articles, authors for eNEAFCS e-newsletter articles, national board membership . . . and more!

I am really looking forward to seeing some of you at the upcoming JCEP Regional Leadership Workshops in Orlando and San Diego. Until next month, take care and remember the daisies!

Kathy

Important Dates

2/5/2008 - 2/7/2008	JCEP Regional Leadership Meeting, Southern and Eastern Regions – Orlando, Florida This year's workshop, Reaching All Generations in Your Extension Efforts, is designed to help participants understand the diverse ways that the different generational audiences we work with learn. We live in an inter-generational society where Extension programming must reach individuals of all ages. Registration is now open. Read More . . .
2/8/2008	Online 2008 Awards Application period opens at 1 PM Central Standard Time
2/15/2008	Application Deadline, 2008 PILD Registration Scholarship from NEAFCS NEAFCS Public Affairs will provide 30 scholarships of $150 each to assist NEAFCS members in attending the 2008 PILD Conference, April 28-30, 2008. The application form is available online. Preference is given to first-time attendees. Scholarship recipients will be notified by February 22, 2008 to take advantage of the PILD Early Bird registration.
2/20/2008 - 2/22/2008	JCEP Regional Leadership Meeting, Central and Western Regions – San Diego, California This year's workshop, Reaching All Generations in Your Extension Efforts, is designed to help participants understand the diverse ways that the different generational audiences we work with learn. We live in an inter-generational society where Extension programming must reach individuals of all ages. Registration is now open. Read More . . .
3/1/2008	Early Bird Registration Deadline, PILD Conference Register online for PILD 2008 Apply for a 2008 PILD Scholarship, deadline February 15
3/9/2008 - 3/15/2008	*NEAFCS Living Well Week, 2008*
4/1/2008	NEAFCS National Officer Candidate applications due
4/1/2008	Friend of NEAFCS nomination applications due
4/8/2008 - 4/10/2008	2008 Priester National Extension Health Conference The theme of the 2008 Priester National Extension Health Conference, Building Healthy Communities, One Person at a Time, celebrates Cooperative Extension's long history of promoting health and preventing disease for individuals of every age and background, in families of all types, living in rural, suburban, and urban communities. Read More . . .
4/15/2008	JCEP Galaxy III Conference – Registration Opens
4/23/2008 - 4/25/2008	Shaping a Healthy Future IV: A Rocky Mountain Conference - Jackson Hole, Wyoming This will be the fourth such conference focused on improving health at any age, weight, or income. The conference will include research updates by leading experts in their fields, thoughtful perspectives on contemporary issues, access to resources and training workshops, and many networking opportunities. Read More . . .
4/28/2008 - 4/30/2008	2008 Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) - Washington, D.C. Sponsored by JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) the PILD conferences are conducted by and for Extension professionals. Read More . . .

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