Gamma Chapter ~ Oregon State University Summer 2015 2015 ESP Board Mike Knutz, President mike.knutz@oregonstate.edu Barbara Brody, President-Elect barbara.brody@oregonstate.edu Debra Schreiber, Past President debra.schreiber@oregonstate.edu Janice Gregg, Secretary gregg.j@oregonstate.edu Nancy Kershaw, Treasurer nancy.kershaw@oregonstate.edu Jeanne Brandt, Global Relations jeanne.brandt@oregonstate.edu Shana Withee & Lynette Black Member Recruitment & Retention shana.withee@oregonstate.edu lynette.black@oregonstate.edu Scholarship, Grants & Recognition: Mike Knutz, President mike.knutz@oregonstate.edu Debra Schreiber, Past President debra.schreiber@oregonstate.edu Public Issues: Bob Parker bob.parker@oregonstate.edu Joy Jones, Professional Development joy.jones@oregonstate.edu Resource Development Open janice.smiley@oregonstate.edu Duane Johnson, Historian, National ESP Past President duane.johnson@comcast.net Retiree Issues: Nellie Oehler oehlershrops@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Patricia Dawson patricia.dawson@oregonstate.edu Join Us National Meeting Plan now to join us in Idaho for the 2015 National ESP Conference October 4-7. The site of the conference is The Coeur d'alene Resort located on spectacular Lake Coeur d'alene in Northern Idaho. Pre-conference tours showcasing the history and beauty of this region of Idaho are set for Sunday, October 4th. National Committee meetings will be held Sunday afternoon from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, followed by the First Timer/Life Member Event. The opening event, scheduled for Sunday, October 4th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, will be a dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d Alene. During the week participants will enjoy over 20 outstanding seminars, 15 poster sessions, excellent speakers, the Ruby luncheon and lecture, educational tours and networking throughout the agenda. Conference keynote and capstone speakers include: Dr. Kay Sagmiller, Director OSU Center of Teaching and Learning Presentation title: Being the Best Educator Possible...The Key to Impacts. Dr. Larry Roper, Past Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Oregon State University Presentation Title: Leadership and You...A Priceless Combination. Dr. Waded Cruzado, President of Montana State University. Presentation Title: Who needs Extension anyway? The Relevance and Values for our next 100 years of Engagement. Early Bird Registration is $450 per person and will be available through August 23rd; the Regular Registration rate is $500 through September 25th. Go to espnational.org and to the Conference tab on the right to register.
Welcome New Members Gamma Chapter welcomes nine fantastic new members to ESP. We look forward to their participation in Association meetings and Committee roles. Mike Bondi, Clackamas Region-Regional Administrator/Director NWREC Jennifer Oppenlander, Jefferson County, OSU Open Campus Ed Coordinator Toni Stephan, Deschutes/Crook County ~ Horticulture & Small Farms Becky Munn, Crook County, OSU Open Campus Ed Coordinator Mary Stewart, Marion County ~ Regional Communications & Marketing Coordinator Emily Henry, Tillamook County ~ OSU Open Campus Ed Coordinator Keely Moxley, Klamath County ~ OSU Open Campus Ed Coordinator Shanna Northway, Grant County ~ 4-H & Agriculture Programs Patrick Proden, Metro Region ~ Regional Administrator Becoming an ESP Life Member Are you planning to retire in 2015 or 2016? If so, the Oregon/Gamma Chapter invites you to join over 60 former OSU Extension faculty members who are life members of ESP. Life member dues are $250. Anyone looking at this option should contact Membership Committee Chair, Shana Withee at shana.withee@oregonstate.ed Gamma Chapter Website Many thanks to Lynette Black and Lillian Larwood who have been working hard to make sure the ESP website is updated. Please take a minute to check out the webpage and let us know what you think! http://extension.oregonstate.edu/esp
ESP s 25 Years of Service Janice Cowan Janice Cowan has directed the Baker County s 4-H Program since 1991. Not only has she maintained a strong viable program, but has also collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement the award winning program Survivor Camp; a financial and career educational camp for high school students. Janice is also the horticulture agent and provides leadership for the Master Gardener Program. Maureen Hosty Prior to joining OSU Maureen held a variety of youth development positions including 3 years with Virginia Extension as well as positions with Camp Fire, Red Cross, Peace Corp Micronesia and Teachers in Space Foundation. During her career Maureen has worked with hundreds of schools to create school garden projects and recently helped establish the Urban-Rural Exchange. Doug Hart Doug grew up in Union County where his father served as Extension Agent and Doug got an early start in 4-H livestock, horse, & leadership projects. Doug began his OSU career as the 4-H agent in Columbia and then Curry Counties. He went on to serve as the Eastern Extension Regional Director for 4 years before taking on the role of Associate Program Leader for 4-H/Family & Community Health. Doug has been as active participant in NAE4HA leadership and Outreach and Engagement programs during his career. Mylen Bohle Mylen s career with OSU Extension Service began as a contract Extension Agent leading to his role in Crook County responsible for Forage and Crop Management. Prior to 1989 he served as an OSU Extension Agronomist in Tunisia and provided Ag Training Coordination for the Peace Corp. Mylen s major Extension programs have addressed forage and cereal information for producers in Central Oregon. Willie Riggs Willie has been with Extension for 25 years. 15 years in Oregon and 10 years in Nevada. He has served as a County Agent, Regional Specialist, and Administrator during his tenure. Currently Willie serves as the Director for the Klamath Basin Agriculture Research and Extension Center as well as the Outreach and Engagement Regional administrator for Klamath and Lake counties. Willie also has been involved in extensive work related to Ag Production and Community Economic impact analysis. Scott Reed Scott has served as the Vice Provost for University Outreach and Engagement since 2007. He has been at Oregon State since 1990 in various roles, including professor, executive associate dean and Extension program leader. Before coming to OSU, Scott coordinated activities at the University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry Center while serving as an outreach specialist in timber harvesting and economic development.
National Recognition Congratulations to Gamma Chapter members who were recently selected as ESP Award Winners for the Western Region. Honorees will be recognized during the National ESP Conference in Coeur d'alene this fall. Continued Service ~ Janice Smiley Mid-Career ~ Mike Knutz Early Career ~ Luisa Santamaria Visionary Leadership ~ Deborah Maddy Diversity Individual ~ Barbara Brody Diversity TEAM JUNTOS program: Jeff Sherman Jennifer Oppenlander Emily Henry Maydra Valencia 2015 Chapter Recognition The following ESP members have been selected as 2015 Gamma Chapter honorees. 2015 Chapter Awards: Meritorious Support Service ~ Katie Johnson, Francisca Lopez, Pati Craven Ruby Nominee ~ Deborah Maddy Friend of Extension Nominee ~ Jim Clawson Distinguished Service Recognition Nominee ~ Joy Jones Continued Service Nominee ~ Janice Smiley Mid-Career Service Nominee~ Mike Knutz Early-Career Service Nominee ~ Luisa Santamaria Visionary Leadership Nominee ~ Deborah Maddy Administrative Leadership Nominee ~ Doug Hart Diversity Multicultural Individual Nominee ~ Barbara Brody Diversity Multicultural Team Nominee ~ Jeff Sherman Distinguished Team Nominee ~ Lynette Black Retiree Service ~ Tammy Skubinna, Duane Johnson 25-Year Recognition ~ Mylen Bohle, Janice Cowan, Doug Hart, Scott Reed, Willie Riggs, Maureen Hosty
National Conference Presenters Congratulations to the following individuals who were recently selected as presenters for the 2015 National ESP Conference. Concurrent Sessions: Shana Withee The best 100 Travel Tips Mike Knutz & Barbara Brody Improving Your Team Performance with Emotional Intelligence Patricia Dawson Attitudes for Success ~ Hispanic Outreach Program Poster Sessions: Susan Busler Creating Extension Tax Districts a New Era for Extension Glenda Hyde High Speed Hand Washing ~ Helps Build Healthy Habits Judi Peters Get Them Doing Science National Leadership Serving on a National ESP Committee is a fantastic leadership opportunity as well as a wonderful way to learn more about the ESP organization and the chance to meet and work with colleagues from across the country. Most groups meet via teleconference 4-6 times annually with a face-to-face meeting at the national Conference. Committee members also receive a $200 stipend if they attend the National meeting. Oregon is fortunate to have the following National Committee members: Mike Knutz, Yamhill County, is serving as the Western Region Contact on the National Scholarship, Grants and Recognition Committee for his second year. Lillian Larwood is serving as the Western Region Contact on the Global Relations Development Committee for 2014-2015 program year. Joy Jones is serving as Western Region contact for the National Membership Recruitment and Retention Committee. Barbara Brody is providing leadership as Western Region contact on the National Marketing Committee for 2014-2015. Contact Patricia at patricia.dawson@oregonstate.edu for details on the application process and additional ESP leadership opportunities.
About ESP Did you know that ESP is the largest professional Extension organization with over 5,600 members? ESP brings together all program areas, is national in scope, and has both retirees and current faculty and staff as members. Besides the networking opportunities with other professionals, benefits of ESP Gamma Chapter membership include: Professional development conferences and distance learning opportunities. Connecting current employees and retirees to build networks, and support for the Extension system and related issues. Uniting Extension personnel and retirees across disciplines, units and programs in Oregon and the United States. Access to scholarships for professional development, including national conferences, and to attend trainings and study tours. Learn about international opportunities from members who have done work all over the world. Opportunity to have your work recognized at state and national levels. Opportunity to serve on state and national committees. Stipends to present workshops, poster presentations and serve on National Committees at National ESP Conferences. Opportunity to develop leadership skills. Incoming National President Patricia Dawson, Umatilla County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, will take over the reins as National President, Epsilon Sigma Phi this October at the close of the National Conference in Coeur d Alene. During her career in Extension she has served as an Extension Agent in Elmore County, Idaho, and in Gilliam County prior to relocating to Umatilla County. Patricia has served in numerous leadership roles during her tenure including Board member of NAE4-HA 2 terms, Journal of Extension National Board 2 terms, Gamma Chapter ESP President and committee roles, OSUEA4-HA President and National Editor of the Journal of Youth Development. Patricia is appreciative of the support provided her during her leadership journey and hopes to see many Gamma Chapter members at the installation of officers this Fall.
2015 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference Mike Knutz, President, Gamma Chapter Oregon I had the privilege to attend the Public Issues Leadership Development Conference (PILD) in our Nation s Capital. I was grateful to the Oregon ESP Chapter for supporting $400 towards the cost of the trip. Likewise National Epsilon Sigma Phi funded $600 through a PILD Grant. We arrived at the end of Washington D.C. s Cherry Blossom Festival. Although crowds abounded, the trees were absolutely beautiful around the Capitol Mall and I am always inspired by the historic words of past presidents inscribed on the memorials. Delivering a greeting from the USDA s National Institute of Food and Agriculture was Director Sonny Ramaswamy (Oregon State University s former Dean of the College of Agriculture.) Dr. Ramaswamy shared his personal story growing up in poverty in India and how the work of the U.S. Land Grant University and Extension System positively impacted India s agriculture. Sonny offered his story as an example of how Extension has always been about extending knowledge and changing lives and underscoring the important work of Extension Professionals. I was relieved to learn the difference between advocacy and lobbying during the first session. Extension Professionals can educate and inform regarding pending legislation (advocate) so long as they avoid giving an opinion on a specific legislation and/or commanding a desired call to action. During the conference we also learned about the 125th Anniversary of the signing of the Second Morrill Act, which established 1890 Land Grant University s. This act was in response to an 1883 Supreme Court ruling that declared the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional, which resulted in many states establishing Jim Crow Laws and making it illegal for Blacks to vote and attend schools with Whites. This was contrary to the intent and purpose of the first Morrill Act of 1862 which sought to provide higher education to middle and lower class. Thus the 1890 Morrill Act was passed to require each state to show that race was not an admissions criterion for their Land Grant University, or establish a separate land-grant institution for persons of color. More information can be found at http:// www.1890universities.org. There were more sessions than I have space to write about. Most of which were aimed at preparing us to have a successful meeting with Oregon s U.S. Senators and Representatives. Armed with some brief impact stories and statistics, we were prepared to speak on the program areas of Extension and particularly the areas that might strike a chord with our elected official. As one of my colleagues mentioned, you may be surprised at the number of 20 something aged Americans that worked on behalf of the Congress as legislative assistants. They were attentive, friendly and often knowledgeable regarding the information we had to share. It took most of the day to complete the seven meetings; running back and forth among five legislative office buildings. Overall it was a pleasure to speak about the valuable work that Extension is doing for the people of Oregon and to see our democratic process up close. With professional development conferences, the most significant impact comes from connecting with colleagues. The synergy from spending time with other Extension Professionals serves to charge your batteries and stir your passion for the important work that we do.
2015 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference Oregon s 2015 PILD delegation to Washington, D.C. included Regional Administrators Dana Martin, Carole Smith and Patrick Proden; volunteers Laura Cleland from the Association of Oregon Counties and Craig Pope, Polk County Commissioner. Representing their Oregon Affiliates were: Mike Knutz - ESP Dani Annala -NEA4-HA Glenda Hyde FCS Maureen Hosty OSUEA Nicole Anderson ACAA PILD Delegates meet with Senator Merkley
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