|
Be A Shining Extension Star
Nancy Crago, Professional Development Committee
The National ESP Professional Development Committee is offering some opportunities for ESP members to shine a light on their talents and successes by submitting a proposal to conduct a professional development webinar and/or presentation at the National ESP Conference in Colorado Springs, CO, October 14 - 17, 2019.
ESP will host up to two 60 minute National Webinars in Spring 2019. Topics are emerging technology/tools that will assist Extension with programming or reaching new audiences (i.e. social media, smart phones, new presentation technology beyond PowerPoint, language translations, tools to reach diverse audiences, etc.) Share your skills in these topics by submitting a proposal by February 6, 2019.
Another way to let your star shine is to submit a proposal for a presentation at the 2019 ESP National Conference. ESP offers a variety of opportunities for presenting, including concurrent session, poster session, lightning session, and new this year, a 15 minute research presentation. This year, ESP has identified four tracts for concurrent session presentations. Proposals for the ESP National Conference are due March 15, 2019.
For both webinars and national conference presentations, the lead presenter must be a current member of ESP to submit a proposal. Complete details including proposal requirements, scoring criteria, and application forms for webinars and national conference presentations are on the website: epsilonsigmaphi.wildapricot.org. This year, be a shining star for ESP!
| Call for 2019 National ESP Webinar Proposals |
Growing Support for Professional Development When you believe in Epsilon Sigma Phi you make a personal decision to be involved. Making a monetary contribution year after year is a personal commitment and steadfast loyalty. It is supporting your profession and professional organization in doing its part in training the current and next generation of Extension faculty and staff. It is more than just personally receiving benefits of membership but supporting the future. State chapters are encouraged to support this educational effort by establishing their own resource development and management chair and committee to fund raise for its own programs. Be sure to support the national Development Fund so it can continue to support your Chapter members. A local chapter can challenge its members to donate or raise funds with a portion of the funds designed for national projects. Income from the Development Fund is a significant part of our national annual budget and it needs to continue to grow. The National Resource Development and Management (RDM) Committee encourages state chapters to review what the chapter and its members have given and to recognize the benefits the chapter has received in grants and scholarships. The "Endowment Contributions and Payouts August 2018" document located on the Development page of the website provides information on the chapter's involvment. Then the RDM challenges the local chapter to take on a fundraiser or a member challenge to raise funds. Many chapters are recognized in our Key Level Recognition program and can be seen in “Donor Contribution Levels as of August 2018” on the Development page of the website. Currently one chapter is at the Gold Key level of $5,000 or more, fourteen chapters are at the Silver Key Level of $1,000 or more, and six chapters are at the Bronze Key Level of $250 or more. Make a plan to take your chapter to the next Key Level recognition. |
You can Donate online using the Donate button located at the top of the Homepage |
PILD: Enhancing your Leadership Capacity The Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference will be held in Arlington, VA from April 14-17, 2019. Extension professionals are known for their attention to emerging issues and providing unbiased, research based information to clientele on such issues. Residents look to us for the ability to provide multiple views and sources of information so they can make their own educated opinions about current issues. PILD is an engaging conference that prepares Extension professionals to conduct valuable work in their communities and provides tools for understanding emerging issues. The PILD Committee has a variety of sessions to build your “toolbox” including keynotes on “Innovation through Lean Experimentation” and “Building the Knowledge, Skills and Networks needed to Effectively Engage in Public Discourse” along with a panel discussion including NIFA National Program Leaders. Wednesday of the conference gives you the opportunity to spend time on the hill and meet with staffers while engaging in dialogue around emerging issues for Extension and Land Grant systems. Make sure PILD is in your professional development plans for 2019, an opportunity to increase the skills and “tools” we can provide those that are most important, our clientele. Registration will open early January on the JCEP website and early-bird registration will end March 22. |
|
ESP Redinger Administrative Leader Scholarship Applications Due May 1st The ESP Redinger Administrative Leader Scholarship, was established to promote continued professional development for eligible members to attend the ESP National Conference. Up to four scholarships of $500 each are awarded annually to outstanding administrators/leaders based on accomplishments. Eligible recipients include ESP members whose dues are paid for the current year (by February 1) and who are first-time attendees at the National ESP Conference. Examples of eligible recipients include those in an Extension administrative/leadership role at the county, regional, state or national level including program leaders, administrators, directors, regional directors, county directors and staff chairs. The online application requires a statement of support from the Chapter President and the Director of Extension and is due May 1st. Oregon State University Extension Ag Program Leader, Sam Angima was a first time attendee to the 2018 conference in Kansas. Sam shared the following:
Dr. Angima received the 2018 Administrative Leadership Award and also served as a presenter for the session titled “Innovative Approaches to Programming Under Reduced State and Federal Funding.” Please encourage those in leadership roles to apply for the conference scholarship no later than May 1. Applications are accepted online through the ESP website at Scholarships/Awards. Need help? Please contact any of the national SGR committee members, your regional VP, chair of your chapter recognition committee or our ESP National Executive Director if you have any questions. |
|
Notes from your National Office Stay connected with deadlines and important items by visiting the newly, re-designed ESP Homepage. Don't forget that February 1 is the deadline for paying your 2019 membership dues. |
This newsletter is a publication of Epsilon Sigma Phi, Inc. - The Extension Professionals' Organization