National Association County Agricultural Agents (NACAA)
NACAA
COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
HANDBOOK
2005 - 2006
NACAA Committee Handbook
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION A
NACAA Committee Restructuring Report A-1
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATIONAL CHART B
Current Structure B-1
Organizational Chart B-2
COMMITTEE & COUNCIL & OFFICE DUTIES C
Committee and Council Descriptions and Office Duties C-1
Open Positions for 2006 - 2008 C-3
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE D
Executive Program Committee Description D-1
Members of NACAA Executive Program Committee D-2
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL E
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS E-1
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEES F
Aquaculture/Sea Grant F-1
Agronomy & Pest Management F-2
Ag Economics and Community Development Committee F-3
Animal Science F-5
Natural Resources F-6
Horticulture and Turfgrass F-7
Professional Improvement Council Members F-9
Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee Members F-10
Agronomy & Pest Management Committee Members F-11
Ag Economics and Community Development Committee Members F-12
Animal Science Committee Members F-13
Natural Resources Committee Members F-14
Horticulture and Turfgrass Committee Members F-15
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL G
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS G-1
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL H
Public Relations and Agriculture Issues H-1
Early Career Development H-2
Administrative Skills Development H-3
Teaching and Educational Technologies H-4
Extension Development Council Members H-5
Public Relations & Agricultural Issues Committee Members H-6
Early Career Development Committee Members H-7
Administrative Skills Development Committee Members H-8
Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee Members H-9
PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL COMMITTEE . I
PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL DESCRIPTIONS I-1
NACAA AWARDS GUIDELINES I-2
PROGRAM RECOGNITION PROGRAM COMMITTEES J
Communications J-1
Extension Programs J-1
4-H and Youth J-2
Professional Excellence J-3
Public Relations J-3
Recognition and Awards J-4
Scholarship J-5
Program Recognition Council Members J-6
Communications Committee Members J-7
Extension Programs Committee Members J-8
4-H and Youth Committee Members J-9
Professional Excellence Committee Members J-10
Public Relations Committee Members J-11
Recognition and Awards Committee Members J-12
Scholarship Committee Members J-13
ADVISORY GROUPS K
LIFE MEMBERS L
LIFE MEMBER COMMITTEE L-1
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR OFFICERS, COUNCILS/COMMITTEES M-1
PROPOSED PRODUCTION SCHEDULE FOR THE COUNTY AGENT N-1
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT O
NACAA Expense Reimbursement for Chairs and Vice Chairs O-1
Guidelines for Completing NACAA Expense Vouchers O-2
Reimbursement Form O-3
REPORT FORMS P
Report to Executive Program Committee P-1
NACAA Program Committee Address Sheet P-3
Report of Committee Activity P-4
NACAA Committee Budget Form P-5
OPERATIONS Q
The NACAA Committee Handbook Q-1
Sponsorship for Committee Activities Q-2
Committee Support for the Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference Q-3
Electronic Communications Q-4
INTRODUCTION
A
Revised 7/15/98
A. INTRODUCTION NACAA COMMITTEE RESTRUCTURING REPORT JULY 1997
The Futuring Committee's Report was released to the Board and our membership during the 1994 Annual Meeting in Casper, WY. This report was considered by many members to be a "wake up call" - alerting our organization's leaders that NACAA may need to change itself in order to better meet the needs of our members across the country. Almost two years, the NACAA Board authorized the Regional Directors to begin studying the committee organization structure of NACAA, keeping in mind the challenges suggested in the Futuring Report. That examination process identified several points where modifications would produce a better and stronger organization. From the outset the objective was not to dismantle our organization, but look for ways to make it stronger. Ways had to be identified whereby our members could get more professional improvement opportunities since that is the primary mission of NACAA.
That intense study has produced the report that is enclosed. The underlying objective was to offer structural changes that will make NACAA the strongest professional organization for Extension Agents/Educators who work in the field of agriculture. A way was found to retain all of the present recognition and awards opportunities, and to add more opportunities for our members to obtain even more professional improvement than in the past. Some of this professional improvement will be focused on specific subject matter areas, such as agronomy, animal science, horticulture, forestry, agricultural economics, and aquaculture, and some professional improvement will target general extension training options, such as early career development, public relations and agricultural issues enhancing administrative skills, and teaching and communication skills. The key ingredient is that ideas for the needed training can now come from the members themselves - the "grass-roots" level.
NACAA proudly represents Extension Educators who specialize in agriculture, environmental horticulture, natural resources, community development, forestry, 4-H and several other areas. Extension Professionals are trained to be "change agents" to help address the needs of the millions of clientele and organizations across the country. Our own professional organization shares that need for change if it is to remain relevant to its members. During the past 20 years, the work of county agents has changed from one of generalist to more specialized assignments. Part of this reason is to better address the increasingly technical needs of a better educated and more sophisticated clientele. These changes have placed a greater obligation on Extension to continually update and expand our professional competence in our respective fields of work.
As the study began, the Regional Directors used the NACAA Mission Statement as the guiding focal point for the restructuring effort. The mission statement of NACAA: "The mission of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), an organization of professional Extension educators, is to further the professional improvement of its members and communication and cooperation among all Extension educators, and provide for enhancement of the image of Extension and the development of personal growth opportunities for Extension professionals". The NACAA membership has indicated a need for a professional organization that goes beyond providing awards and recognition for superior work: they need one that can also provide better opportunities for professional training; and one that provides opportunities for professional training that is directed by the membership rather than a "top-down" approach; one that provides the members effective training on how to become better Extension Educators; one that enables subject related groups to develop training options; one that will provide more opportunities for the membership to gain leadership experience. Our members want a professional organization that better fulfills the NACAA mission.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS CONTRIBUTING TO THE RESTRUCTURING PROPOSAL:
Mark Beeler, TN, Chairman Southern Region Director 1994-1997
Phil Pratt, OK Southern Region Director 1994-1996
Ken Krieg, AK Western Region Director 1994-1996
Ray Bosmans, MD Northeast Region Director 1995-1997
Steve Munk, SD North Central Region Director 1995-1997
Steve Odom, SC Southern Region Director 1996-1998
Phil Osterli, CA Western Region Director 1996-1998
Dave Phillips, MT Association Policy Chairman 1995-1997
COMMITTEE
STRUCTURE &
ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART
B
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B. CURRENT STRUCTURE
The current structure offers much greater diversity in terms of content and professional opportunities for members along with enhanced flexibility for growth as NACAA enters the 21st century. This proposal has something for everyone; the new extension agent/educator, the mid-career Extension agent/educator, and the full-term Extension agent/educator. Any structure should be built using a strong, broad-based, and solid foundation. The current structure for NACAA is built on three foundation blocks that are the basic components of NACAA's professional enhancement areas: Program Recognition, Extension Development, and Professional Improvement. The Directors' proposal included taking a bold, aggressive, and pro-active action that would strengthen and expand the existing committee structure of NACAA.
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
This component contains the award based programs that have been a very traditional part of NACAA. Members can enter competitive contests that highlight the following areas: Communications, Extension Programs, 4-H & Youth, Professional Excellence, Public Relations, Recognition and Awards, and Scholarship. Current programs that target specific subject matter or include a travel study tour will be assigned to the appropriate Professional Improvement Committee or Extension Development Committee. As new competitive awards programs are introduced they would be placed into this block. All programs in this component are expected to identify sponsors and secure adequate funding to operate each award activity. Where possible the sponsor's funding should include all committee expenses.
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT
This component is designed to enhance our members in the area of general Extension training. One common thread among NACAA members is the fact that we are all Extension Agents/Educators. Therefore it is imperative that our organization strengthen and continue to offer training in how to become a better extension professional. This is the one area that effectively separates NACAA from other subject specific professional organizations. These sub-areas would not be subject matter specific, but rather would cover broad, general extension related topics that could focus on the following: Public Relations and Agriculture Issues, Early Career Development, Administration Skill Development, and Teaching and Educational Technologies. Each of these broad headings would become a Committee.
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Our members have indicated a need for more opportunities to present and receive specific subject matter information. This component was created and designed to better fulfill our mission: "... to further the professional improvement of our members...", as written in the NACAA mission statement. This area is devoted to enhancing the opportunities for our members to become more knowledgeable and competent in subject matter areas in which they work. Examples of training activities that might be included within this category include: discussion groups, seminars, refereed papers, demonstration sharing, study tours, and interstate//international exchanges. Six broad, fundamental subject matter areas were identified that would encompass the vast majority of work done by Extension agents/educators across the country. That list includes: Agronomy & Pest Management, Agricultural Economics and Community Development, Animal Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Horticulture, and Aquaculture/Sea Grant. Each of these six broad subject matter areas would comprise a Committee. Additional committee categories can be added in the future or existing areas modified to better meet the needs of NACAA members. Each of these broad subject matter committees may have numerous advisory groups beneath it as are deemed necessary. Examples of advisory groups under the Animal Science Committee might include: Range/Pasture Management, Bio-Technology in Livestock, Beef Nutrition, Dairy Breeding, Swine Genetics, Rotational Grazing, Animal Waste Management. This short list is not meant to be all inclusive.
NACAA Councils and their associated committees provide opportunities for NACAA members to make regional and national presentations relative to their individual work experiences. This current structure provides opportunities for NACAA members to develop and implement regional and even national programs within their discipline that will meet objectives and goals contained in their annual Plan of Work (POW).
NACAA Structure
COMMITTEE &
COUNCIL
OFFICE DUTIES
C
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C. COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFICE DUTIES
Council Chair:
A. Nominations for Council Chair should be made by the Vice President with input from the Regional Directors and approved by the NACAA Board.
B. Council Chairs will represent their respective groups on the Executive Program Committee
C. Council Chairs will conduct and facilitate Council meetings
D. Council Chairs will serve three year terms on a rotating basis; in order to facilitate the rotation the following system would be employed beginning in 1997:
Professional Improvement Council 3 year term
Extension Development Council 2 year term
Program Recognition Council 1 year term
E. Will solicit nominations for Program Committee Chairs and forward them to the Vice President. The Vice President will obtain input from the Regional Directors and Council Chairs and approval of Program Committee Chairs will be made by the NACAA Board
Councils:
A. Members on the Councils shall be made up from the respective Program Committee Chairs
B. Members should continually look for national opportunities for Committee activities
C. Members serve on the council as long as they are chair of their respective Program Committee
D. Members should keep other Council members aware of concerns identified within individual Program Committees and recognize opportunities to create networks where Program Committees with mutual concerns can work together
E. Members should recommend to the Executive Program Committee when to add additional Program Committees or remove non-functional Program Committees. Decisions will be forwarded to the NACAA Board for final action
F. Members should monitor funding resources and be sensitive to existing NACAA and/or Host State AM/PIC sponsors
G. Members should forward reports, evaluations, financial needs of activities to the Executive Program Committee
H. Members should maintain an historical data base on activities and resources of programs being carried out, identify exchange opportunities for members, serve as a clearing house for information. To assist NACAA members relative to job opportunities, tours, or exchanges on a national or international level
Program Committee Chairs: Approved: Pre-Board 2002
A. Nominations for Program Committee Chairs should be made by the Vice President with input from the Council Chairs and Regional Directors and approved by the NACAA Board. For the Professional Improvement Council and Extension Development Council Committees only: Regional Vice Chair nominees will be selected after consultation between the Vice President and respective Council Chairs. These regional chair nominees will be presented to the NACAA Board at their Spring meeting for confirmation. After confirmation by the NACAA Board, the respective Council Chairs will contact the newly appointed regional Vice Chairs concerning application for the position of National Committee Chair. Any regional Vice Chair that desires to be considered for the National Committee Chair position will submit a completed application form to the respective Council Chairs. The Council Chairs will review the applications and after consultation with the Vice President will make a recommendation to the NACAA Board for appointment of National Chairs to be confirmed at the Pre-AM/PIC Board Meeting. National Chairs serves a one year term. An individual can be re-appointed for a second year, but can serve only two consecutive terms as committee chair. However, an individual is eligible to serve again as committee chair after stepping down for a least one year. A member who retains membership on a committee is eligible for additional opportunities to serve as Chair. The Committee Chair can request a Vice Chair to represent the Chair in the event that Chair is unable to attend a particular function.
B. Represent Program Committees on the Council
C. Conduct Program Committee meetings
D. Forward reports to the Council Chair
E. Maintain a historical data base of resources for all committee activities for future use
Program Committees:
A. Composed of one representative per region. The chair will be selected annually as stated under A Program Committee Chairs on page C-1.
B. Committee Members serve two year terms that can be renewable.
C. Represent the interests and concerns of the Advisory Groups within their Region
D. Encourage participation in Advisory Group activities
E. Review, expand, and establish networks for the proposals and/or plans among various Advisory Groups within their Region and coordinate those efforts
F. Recognize the need to add new Committees or remove non-functional Committees as the need arises
G. Develop suggestions for funding resources necessary for Advisory Group activities
H. Maintain a file/data base of programs and resources initiated by Advisory Groups
I. Prepare annual reports/evaluations on Advisory Groups' activities
J. Solicit members to present papers, lead discussion groups, or presentations at the AM/PIC
K. Assist NACAA members to see how specific issues can relate to one or more committee activities; ie. Water Quality, 4-H Youth, IPM, or Leadership Development
Advisory Groups:
A. Members should have a desire to obtain and share specific information to resolve specific concerns, questions, or technology advances
B. Membership can be varied without regard to any criteria or geographic areas; i.e. Extension Agents, Researchers, Life Members
C. Membership should be fluid and have no defined term limits
D. Create a network among NACAA members for the improved exchange of ideas, technology or production tips and this information should be forwarded to the Regional Program Representative
E. Submit an evaluation summary of the groups activities and these will be forwarded to the Regional Program Representatives at the Committee level
F. Secure funding for program ideas, if additional resources are needed, forward requests through regular channels
G. Members should have an interest in a specific commodity or work area; i.e. Agronomy, Beef Cow-Calf, Cotton, Nutrient Management on High Water Table Soils, Safety Issues
OPEN COMMITTEE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR POSITIONS 2006 - 2008
Application/nominations will be available shortly after January 1, 2006 and will be due sometime after March 1, 2006. Appointments will be made at the Spring Board Meeting.
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
Agronomy & Pest Management
Northeast
North Central
Agricultural Economics & Community Development
North Central
Southern
Animal Science
Northeast
Western
Natural Resources
Northeast
North Central
Horticulture & Turf Grass
Southern
Western
Aquaculture/Sea Grant
Southern
Western
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Extension Development Council Chair
Public Relations and Agricultural Issues
Northeast
North Central
Early Career Development
Southern
Western
Administrative Skills Development
Northeast
Western
Teaching and Educational Technologies
North Central
Southern
PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
National Chairs
Professional Excellence
Public Relations
Scholarship
Regional Vice Chairs
Communications
Northeast
Western
Extension Programs
North Central
Western
4-H and Youth
Northeast
Western
Professional Excellence
Northeast
Southern
Public Relations
North Central
Southern
Recognition and Awards
North Central
Southern
Scholarship
North Central
Northeast
EXECUTIVE
PROGRAM
COMMITTEE
D
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A. EXECUTIVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE: (EPC)
A. Executive Program Committee Chair is the NACAA Vice President, serving as link between committees and NACAA Board
B. The( EPC) group is composed of the three Council Chairs and the Vice President
C. (EPC) Members will determine the criteria for Chair selections and regional rotation sequence (See the Program Committee section)
D. (EPC) Members will develop the report forms for all Advisory Groups and Program Committees to use (uniform report formats)
E. (EPC) Members will distribute these collected reports/evaluations back to the NACAA members through a variety of formats; ie. Internet, The County Agent magazine, and other options
F. (EPC) Members should provide input to the AM/PIC Planning Committee for presentations opportunities to incorporate into AM/PIC format
G. (EPC) Members should solicit input from the Life Members Committee and use this group as a resource for agent training, mentor programs, and other needs to enhance NACAA members
H. (EPC) Members should establish priorities for resource alternatives and development, ultimate approval to be made by NACAA Board
I. The (EPC) Committee will determine the most appropriate placement for new Professional Improvement program opportunities, ultimate approval will be made by NACAA Board
J. Members will develop the criteria to determine when a Program Committee is to be added or deleted, ultimate approval to be made by NACAA Board
K. Will approve or deny a program committee name change. A formal request will be forwarded by the program committee to the Council Chair as explained on page R-1.
Revised 07/14/05
NACAA Executive Program Committee
NACAA Vice President
N. Fred Miller
1175 S. Brady Avenue
PO Box 389
Newton, NC 28658
Phone: 828-465-8240
Fax: 828-465-7428
E-mail: Fred_Miller@ncsu.edu
Professional Improvement Council Chair
Tom Benton
PO Box 1247
Stinnet, TX 79083-1247
Phone: 806-878-4026
Fax: 806-878-4021
E-mail: t-benton@tamu.edu
Extension Development Council Chair
Michael Heimer
9020 F.M. 1484
Conroe, TX 77303
Phone: 936-539-7822
Fax: 936-788-8394
E-mail: m-heimer@tamu.edu
Program Recognition Council Chair
Neil Broadwater
109 Jay Bee Drive
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-536-6300
Fax: 507-280-2872
Email: broad007@umn.edu
PROFESSIONAL
IMPROVEMENT
COUNCIL
E
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PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL (PIC)
The Professional Improvement Council will be comprised of the PIC Council Chair and the Chair of each of the Program Committees:
Agronomy & Pest Management Natural Resources
Agriculture Economics & Community Development Horticulture & Turfgrass
Animal Science Aquaculture/Sea Grant
Professional Improvement
Our members have indicated a need for more opportunities to present and receive specific subject matter information. This new component was created and designed to better fulfill our mission: ”....to further the professional improvement of our members...”, as written in the NACAA mission statement. This area is devoted to enhancing the opportunities for our members to become more knowledgeable and competent in subject matter areas in which they work. Examples of training activities that might be included within this category include: discussion groups, seminars, refereed papers, demonstration sharing, study tours, and interstate/international exchanges. Six broad, fundamental subject matter areas were identified that would encompass the vast majority of work done by Extension agents/educators across the country. That list includes: Agronomy & Pest Management, Agricultural Economics & Community Development, Animal Science, Forestry& Natural Resources, Horticulture, and Aquaculture/Sea Grant. Each of these six broad subject matter areas would comprise a Committee. Additional committee categories can be added in the future or existing areas modified to better meet the needs of the NACAA members. Each of these broad subject matter committees may have numerous advisory groups beneath it as are deemed necessary. Examples of advisory groups under the Animal Science Committee might include: Range/Pasture Management, Bio-Technology in Livestock, Beef Nutrition, Dairy Breeding, Swine Genetics, Rotational Grazing, Animal Waste Management. This short list is not meant to be all inclusive.
APPROVED POLICY
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR PARTICIPATION IN
NACAA AWARDS PROGRAMS
1. For state committee chairs serving on the Professional Improvement (PIC) and Extension Development Council Committees:
A. If a state committee chair of a PIC or EDC committee DOES NOT apply for any of the professional improvement program/s their committee is responsible for, which require an application to participate in, they will rank all the applications at the state level. The state chair will forward the ranked applications to the regional vice chair by the designated deadline.
B. If a state committee chair of a PIC or EDC committee DOES apply for any of the professional improvement program/s their committee is responsible for, which require an application to participate in, they will forward all applications unranked to the regional vice chair. The regional vice chair will make arrangements for ranking the applications from that state.
1. For state committee chairs serving on the Program Recognition Council Committees:
A. When a PRC committee chair DOES NOT apply for an award program(s) that their committee is in charge of, the state chair will go through the normal selection process and forward the top place winner from the state to their regional vice chair.
B. When a PRC committee chair DOES submit an application for an award program that their committee is in charge of and the state chair is selected as the state winner, their application along with the second place state application will be sent on to their regional selection committee to verify and agree with the state ranking. The regional selection committee has the final authority in selecting the state winner.
1. Any applicant selected as a state winner is not allowed to participate in any regional awards/professional improvement selection committee.
PROFESSIONAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
COMMITTEES
F
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AQUACULTURE/SEA GRANT COMMITTEE
The Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee is charged with the responsibility of providing professional improvement opportunities for members with responsibilities in this area. This includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various state chairmen. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee, it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee Chair:
• Coordinate the activities of the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee.
• Provide leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities, and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assume responsibility for reporting Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chair.
• Work with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee Chairman.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with regional vice chairs and state chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops. To assist them in understanding the application process. To provide information to the Editor of The County Agent publication and the Electronics Communications Coordinator that will promote Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee activities.
• To receive all NACAA Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee program applications from the Regional Vice Chairs, check the applications for accuracy, and select participants. Contact Regional Vice Chairs to inform them of selected participants. Contact selected members to let them know of their selection for participation in activities.
• Assume responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine.
• Organize any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Process all applications from the State Committee Chairs. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee national chair by promoting activities to state committees and to regional and state membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee from states to the national level by requesting input from state chairman.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and state activities relating to Aquaculture/Sea Grant programs being conducted that might have national applications.
* State Committee Chairs: Added 08/13/02
• Participate in and assist with the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee and the states membership.
• Assist the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to state committees and NACAA memberships within the state.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Aquaculture/Sea Grant Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Process all applications from NACAA members in state. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Aquaculture/Sea Grant Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Aquaculture/Sea Grant Committee from states membership to the national level by requesting input from state NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chairman through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of state activities relating to Aquaculture/Sea Grant programs being conducted within the state that might have national applications or benefit NACAA members.
Revised 08/13/02
AGRONOMY/PEST MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Agronomy/Pest Management Committee is charged with the responsibility of providing professional improvement opportunities for members with responsibilities in this area. This includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various state chairmen. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee, it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Agronomy/Pest Management Committee Chair:
• Coordinate the activities of the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee.
• Provide leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assume responsibility for reporting Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chairman.
• Work with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Agronomy/Pest Management Committee Chairman.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Agronomy/Pest Management Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with regional vice chairs and state chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops. To assist them in understanding the application process. To provide information to the Editor of The County Agent publication and the Electronics Communications Coordinator that will promote Agronomy/Pest Management Committee activities.
• To receive all NACAA Agronomy/Pest Management Committee program applications from the Regional Vice Chairs, check the applications for accuracy, and select participants. Contact Regional Vice Chairs to inform them of selected participants. Contact selected members to let them know of their selection for participation in activities.
• Assume responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine.
• Organize any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
* Regional Vice Chairs:
• Assist with the NACAA Agronomy/Pest Management Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Agronomy/Pest Management Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Agronomy/Pest Management Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Process all applications from the State Committee Chairs. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Agronomy/Pest Management Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee national chair by promoting activities to state committees and to regional and state membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee from states to the national level by requesting input from state chairman.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and state activities relating to Agronomy/Pest Management programs being conducted that might have national applications.
State Committee Chairs: Added 08/13/02
• Participate in and assist with the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Agronomy/Pest Management Committee and the states membership.
• Assist the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to state committees and NACAA memberships within the state.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Agronomy/Pest Management Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Process all applications from NACAA members in state. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Agronomy/Pest Management Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Agronomy/Pest Management Committee from states membership to the national level by requesting input from state NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chairman through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of state activities relating to Agronomy/Pest Management programs being conducted within the state that might have national applications or benefit NACAA members.
Revised 08/13/02
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee is charged with the responsibility of providing professional improvement opportunities for members with responsibilities in this area.. This includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various state chairmen. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Agricultural Economics Committee, it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Agricultural Economics Committee Chair:
• Coordinate the activities of the Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee.
• Provide leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities, and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assume responsibility for reporting Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chairman.
• Work with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee Chairman.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with regional vice chairs and state chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops. To assist them in understanding the application process. To provide information to the Editor of The County Agent publication and the Electronics Communications Coordinator that will promote Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee activities.
• To receive all NACAA Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee program applications from the Regional Vice Chairs, check the applications for accuracy, and select participants. Contact Regional Vice Chairs to inform them of selected participants. Contact selected members to let them know of their selection for participation in activities.
• Assume responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine.
• Organize any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with the Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Process all applications from the State Committee Chairs. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to Ag. Economics & Community Development Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities.
• Assist the Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee national chair by promoting activities to state committees and to regional and state membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee from states to the national level by requesting input from state chairmen.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and state activities relating to Agricultural Economics and Community Development programs being conducted that might have national applications.
State Committee Chairs: Added 08/13/02
• Participate in and assist with Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee and the states membership.
• Assist the Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to state committees and NACAA memberships within the state.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Process all applications from NACAA members in state. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Agronomy/Pest Management Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Agricultural Economics & Community Development Committee from states membership to the national level by requesting input from state NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chairman through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of state activities relating to Agricultural Economics & Community Development programs being conducted within the state that might have national applications or benefit NACAA members.
Revised 08/13/02
ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE
The Animal Science Committee is charged with the responsibility of providing professional improvement opportunities for members with responsibilities in this area.. This includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various state chairmen. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Animal Science Committee it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Animal Science Committee Chair:
• Coordinate the activities of the Animal Science Committee.
• Provide leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities, and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assume responsibility for reporting Animal Science Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chairman..
• Work with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Animal Science Committee Chairman.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Animal Science Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Animal Science Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with regional vice chairs and state chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops. To assist them in understanding the application process. To provide information to the Editor of The County Agent publication and the Electronics Communications Coordinator that will promote Animal Science Committee activities.
• To receive all NACAA Animal Science Committee program applications from the Regional Vice Chairs, check the applications for accuracy, and select participants. Contact Regional Vice Chairs to inform them of selected participants. Contact selected members to let them know of their selection for participation in activities.
• Assume responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Animal Science Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine.
• Organize any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc. Currently the Pre-AM/PIC Tour is held.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with the Animal Science Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Animal Science Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Animal Science Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Process all applications from the State Committee Chairs. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Animal Science Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities.
• Assist the Animal Science Committee national chair by promoting activities to state committees and to regional and state membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Animal Science Committee from states to the national level by requesting input from state chairman.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and state activities relating to Animal Science programs being conducted that might have national applications.
State Committee Chairs: Added 08/13/02
• Participate in and assist with the Animal Science Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Animal Science Committee and the states membership.
• Assist the Animal Science Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to state committees and NACAA memberships within the state.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Animal Science Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Process all applications from NACAA members in state. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Animal Science Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Animal Science Committee from states membership to the national level by requesting input from state NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chairman through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of state activities relating to Animal Science programs being conducted within the state that might have national applications or benefit NACAA members.
Revised 07/21/03
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
The Natural Resources Committee is charged with the responsibility of providing professional improvement opportunities for members with responsibilities in this area.. This includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various state chairman. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Natural Resources Committee it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Natural Resources Committee Chair:
• Coordinate the activities of the Natural Resources Committee.
• Provide leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities, and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assume responsibility for reporting Natural Resources Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chairman.
• Work with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Natural Resources Committee Chairman.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Natural Resources Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with regional vice chairs and state chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops. To assist them in understanding the application process. To provide information to the Editor of The County Agent publication and the Electronics Communications Coordinator that will promote Forestry/Natural Resources Committee activities.
• To receive all NACAA Natural Resources Committee program applications from the Regional Vice Chairs, check the applications for accuracy, and select participants. Contact Regional Vice Chairs to inform them of selected participants. Contact selected members to let them know of their selection for participation in activities.
• Assume responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Natural Resources Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine.
• Organize any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Natural Resources Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Natural Resources Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Process all applications from the State Committee Chairs. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Natural Resources Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Natural Resources Committee national chair by promoting activities to state committees and to regional and state membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Natural Resources Committee from states to the national level by requesting input from state chairman.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and state activities relating to Natural Resources programs being conducted that might have national applications.
State Committee Chairs: Added 08/13/02, Revised 07/21/03
• Participate in and assist with the Natural Resource Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Natural Resources Committee and the states membership.
• Assist the Natural Resources Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to state committees and NACAA memberships within the state.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Committee Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Process all applications from NACAA members in state. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Natural Resources Committee Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Natural Resources Committee from states membership to the national level by requesting input from state NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chairman through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of state activities relating to Natural Resources programs being conducted within the state that might have national applications or benefit NACAA members.
Revised 08/13/02
HORTICULTURE/TURFGRASS COMMITTEE
The Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee is charged with the responsibility of providing professional improvement opportunities for members with responsibilities in this area. This includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various state chairmen. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee Chair:
• Coordinate the activities of the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee.
• Provide leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities, and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assume responsibility for reporting Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chairman.
• Work with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee Chairman.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assume responsibility for conducting Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with regional vice chairs and state chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops. To assist them in understanding the application process. To provide information to the Editor of The County Agent publication and the Electronics Communications Coordinator that will promote Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee activities.
• To receive all NACAA Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee program applications from the Regional Vice Chairs, check the applications for accuracy, and select participants. Contact Regional Vice Chairs to inform them of selected participants. Contact selected members to let them know of their selection for participation in activities.
• Assume responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine.
• Organize any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc. Current activities are the RISE Tour and the Pre-AM/PIC Seminar and Tour.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with the Horticulture & Turfgrass Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Process all applications from the State Committee Chairs. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee national chair by promoting activities to state committees and to regional and state membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee from states to the national level by requesting input from state chairman.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and state activities relating to Horticulture/Turfgrass programs being conducted that might have national applications.
State Committee Chairs: Added 08/13/02
• Participate in and assist with the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee and the states membership.
• Assist the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to state committees and NACAA memberships within the state.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Process all applications from NACAA members in state. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Horticulture/Turfgrass Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Horticulture/Turfgrass Committee from states membership to the national level by requesting input from state NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chairman through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of state activities relating to Horticulture/Turfgrass programs being conducted within the state that might have national applications or benefit NACAA members.
Revised: 07/14/05
2005-2006
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
Chair: Tom Benton - Stinnet, Texas
AQUACULTURE/SEA GRANT
(06 SOUTHERN Jim Steeby - Mississippi
(06 WESTERN Patrick W. Torres - New Mexico
(07 NORTH CENTRAL Charles Pistis - Michigan
AGRONOMY & PEST MANAGEMENT
(06 NORTHEAST William Bamka - New Jersey
(06 NORTH CENTRAL Gary Cramer - Kansas
(07 SOUTHERN Russell Duncan - South Carolina
(07 WESTERN Michael Rethwisch - California
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(06 NORTH CENTRAL Willie Huot - North Dakota
(06 SOUTHERN Emmett L. Jordan - Georgia
(07 NORTHEAST Madeline Flahive DiNardio - New Jersey
(07 WESTERN Milton Green - Wyoming
ANIMAL SCIENCE
(06 WESTERN Randy Mills - Oregon
(06 NORTHEAST Wendy M. Sorrell -Vermont
(07 NORTH CENTRAL Mark Stewart - Missouri
(07 SOUTHERN Barry Foushee - North Carolina
NATURAL RESOURCES
(06 NORTHEAST Eddie Johnson - Maryland
(06 NORTH CENTRAL Al Ulmer - North Dakota
(07 SOUTHERN Daniel Goerlich - Virginia
(07 WESTERN Derek Godwin - Oregon
HORTICULTURE & TURFGRASS
(06 SOUTHERN Jule-Lynne Macie - Georgia
(06 WESTERN JoAnn Robbins - Idaho
(07 NORTHEAST Jim Willmott - New Jersey
(07 NORTH CENTRAL Jennifer L. Barnes-Schutter - Missouri
Revised: 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
AQUACULTURE/SEA GRANT
NAME: Jim Steeby (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
P O Box 239
Belzoni, MS 39038
PHONE: (662) 247-2915 E-MAIL: jsteeby@ext.msstate.edu
FAX: (662) 247-3823
NAME: Patrick W. Torres (06 NACAA REGION: Western
Santa Fe County Extension
3229 Rodeo Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
PHONE: (505) 471-4711 E-MAIL: patorres@nmsu.edu
FAX: (505) 471-6076
NAME: Charles Pistis (07 NACAA REGION: North Central
CED/District Sea Grant Agent
333 Clinton Ave.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
PHONE: (616) 846-8250 E-MAIL: pistis@msue.msu.edu
FAX: (616) 846-0655
Revised: 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
AGRONOMY & PEST MANAGEMENT
NAME: William Bamka (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
49 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
PHONE: (609) 265-5757 E-Mail: BAMKA@aesop.rutgers.edu
FAX: (609) 265-5613
NAME: Gary Cramer (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
7001 W 21st Street N
Wichita, KS 67205
PHONE: (316) 722-7721 E-MAIL: gcramer@oznet.ksu.edu
FAX: (316) 722-7727
NAME: Russell Duncan (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
11A West Rigby Street
Manning, SC 29102-3227
PHONE: (803) 435-8429 E-MAIL: rdcn@clemson.edu
FAX: (803) 435-4218
NAME: Michael Rethwisch (07 NACCA REGION: Western
290 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225-1649
PHONE: (760) 921-7884 E-MAIL: mdrethwisch@udavis.edu
FAX: (760) 921-7887
Revised: 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
AG ECONOMICS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NAME: Willie Huot (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
151 So. 4th St. S-302
Grand Forks, ND 58201
PHONE: (701) 780-8229 E-MAIL: whuot@ndsuext.nodak.edu
FAX: (701) 780-8309
NAME: Emmett L. Jordan (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
PO Box 220
Newton, GA 39870
PHONE: (229) 734-3015 E-MAIL: emmett3@uga.edu
FAX: (229) 734-4642
NAME: Madeline Flahive DiNardio (07 NACAA REGION: Northeast
300 North Ave East
Westfield, NJ 07090
PHONE: (908) 654-9854 E-MAIL: flahive@aesop.rutgers.edu
FAX: (908) 654-9818
NAME: Milton Green (07 NACAA REGION: Western
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, WY 82604
PHONE: (307) 235-9400 E-MAIL: mgreen@natronacounty-
FAX: (307) 265-0419
Revised: 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
ANIMAL SCIENCE
NAME: Wendy M. Sorrell (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
UVM Adams House, 601 Main
Burlington, VT 05401
PHONE: (802) 656-5418 E-MAIL: wendy.sorell@uvm.edu
FAX: (802) 656-8642
NAME: Randy Mills (06 NACAA REGION: Western
721 SE Third, Suite 3
Pendleton, OR 97801
PHONE: (541) 278-5404 E-MAIL: randy.mills@oregonstate.edu
FAX: (541) 278-5436
NAME: Mark Stewart (07 NACAA REGION: North Central
5803 Co. Rd 302
Fulton, MO 65251
PHONE: (573) 642-0755 E-MAIL: stewartm@missouri.edu
FAX: (573) 642-8552
NAME: Barry Foushee (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
222 A S. Fayetteville Street
Asheboro, NC 27205
PHONE: (336) 318-6007 E-MAIL: barry_foushee@ncsu.edu
FAX: (336) 318-6011
Revised: 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
NATURAL RESOURCES
NAME: Eddie Johnson (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
P O Box 1836
Salisbury, MD 21801
PHONE: (410) 749-6141 ext. 109 E-MAIL: EJohnson3@umd.edu
FAX: (410) 548-5126
NAME: Al Ulmer (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
P O Box 37
LaMoure, ND 58458
PHONE: (701) 883-5301 ext. 209 E-MAIL: aulmer@ndsuext.nodak.edu
FAX: (701) 883-4229
NAME: Daniel Goerlich (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
PO Box 757
Halifax, VA 24558-0757
PHONE: (434) 476-2147 E-MAIL: dalego@vt.edu
FAX: (434) 476-7777
NAME: Derek Godwin (07 NACAA REGION: Western
3180 Center St. NE, Rm 1361
Salem, OR 97301
PHONE: (503) 566-2909 E-MAIL: Derek.Godwin@oregonstate.edu
FAX: (503) 566-4940
Revised: 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL
HORTICULTURE AND TURFGRASS
NAME: Jule-Lynne Macie (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
1329 Suite C Portman Dr
Conyers, GA 30094
PHONE: (770) 785-5952 E-MAIL: jlmacie@uga.edu
FAX: (770) 785-5957
NAME: JoAnn Robbins (06 NACAA REGION: Western
600 2nd Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
PHONE: (208) 324-7578 E-MAIL: jrobbins@uidaho.edu
FAX: (208) 324-7562
NAME: Jim Willmott (07 NACAA REGION: Northeast
152 Ohio Avenue
Clementon, NJ 08021
PHONE: (856) 566-2906 E-MAIL: willmott@aesop.rutgers.edu
FAX: (856) 566-2910
NAME: Jennifer L. Barnes-Schutter (07 NACAA REGION: North Central
503 East Northtown Road
Kirksville, MO 63501
PHONE: (660) 665-9866 E-MAIL: schutterjl@missouri.edu
FAX: (660) 665-9876
EXTENSION
DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
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Extension Development Council (EDC)
The EDC will be comprised of the EDC Council Chair and the Chairs of the EDC Program Committees.
Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Administrative Skill Development
Early Career Development Teaching and Educational Technologies
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT
The Extension Development Council (EDC) strives to enhance the professionalism of our members in the area of general Extension training. One common thread among NACAA members is the fact that we are all Extension agents/educators. Therefore, it is imperative that our organization strengthen and continue to offer training in the process of how to become a better extension professionals. This is the one area that effectively separates NACAA from other subject specific professional organizations. The sub-areas of the EDC are not be subject matter specific, but rather cover broad, general extension related topics that focus on the following: Public Relations and Agriculture Issues, Early Career Development, Administration Skill Development, and Teaching and Educational Technologies. Each of these broad headings are addressed by a Committee.
APPROVED POLICY
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR PARTICIPATION IN
NACAA AWARDS PROGRAMS
1. For state committee chairs serving on the Professional Improvement (PIC) and Extension Development Council Committees:
A. If a state committee chair of a PIC or EDC committee DOES NOT apply for any of the professional improvement program/s their committee is responsible for, which require an application to participate in, they will rank all the applications at the state level. The state chair will forward the ranked applications to the regional vice chair by the designated deadline.
B. If a state committee chair of a PIC or EDC committee DOES apply for any of the professional improvement program/s their committee is responsible for, which require an application to participate in, they will forward all applications unranked to the regional vice chair. The regional vice chair will make arrangements for ranking the applications from that state.
1. For state committee chairs serving on the Program Recognition Council Committees:
A. When a PRC committee chair DOES NOT apply for an award program(s) that their committee is in charge of, the state chair will go through the normal selection process and forward the top place winner from the state to their regional vice chair.
B. When a PRC committee chair DOES submit an application for an award program that their committee is in charge of and the state chair is selected as the state winner, their application along with the second place state application will be sent on to their regional selection committee to verify and agree with the state ranking. The regional selection committee has the final authority in selecting the state winner.
1. Any applicant selected as a state winner is not allowed to participate in any regional awards/professional improvement selection committee.
EXTENSION
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEES
H
Revised 12/17/02
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND AGRICULTURE ISSUES
The Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee provides educational opportunities that help NACAA members identify, define and educationally address issues in agriculture that impact the sustainability of agriculture operations in their areas. In addition, it encourages and trains members to carry out high impact public relations projects to enhance appreciation for and an over all understanding of agriculture. This charge includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various State Chairs. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee, it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so, then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee Chair:
• Coordinates the activities of the National Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee.
• Provides leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assumes responsibility for reporting Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chair.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee Chairs.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs and State Chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops and to assist them in understanding the application process.
• Assumes responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine and the Electronics Communications Coordinator.
• Organizes any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Assist with the NACAA Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forward that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee National Chair by promoting activities to State committees and to regional and State membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee from States to the National level by requesting input from State Chairs.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and State activities relating to Public Relations and Agriculture Issues programs being conducted that might have National applications.
State Committee Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with the Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee and the State’s membership.
• Assist the Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to State committees and NACAA members within the State.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forward that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Public Relations and Agriculture Issues Committee from States membership to the National level by requesting input from State NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chair through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of State activities relating to Public Relations and Agriculture Issues programs being conducted within the State that might have National applications or benefit NACAA members.
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The Early Career Development Committee develops professional improvement education programs that will assist members who are early in their career to maximize and successfully complete their Extension education experiences. The Committee will also help train members in management positions, or those who are in other positions that might play a role in mentoring new professionals, to assist those who are new to Extension. This charge also includes the securing of resources to fund these activities and the responsibility to promote these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various State Chairs. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Early Career Development Committee, it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so, then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Early Career Development Committee Chair:
• Coordinates the activities of the Early Career Development Committee.
• Provides leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assumes responsibility for reporting Early Career Development Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chair.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Early Career Development Committee Chairs.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Early Career Development Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Early Career Development Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs and State Chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops and to assist them in understanding the application process.
• Assumes responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Early Career Development Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine and the Electronics Communications Coordinator.
• Organizes any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Assist with the NACAA Early Career Development Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Early Career Development Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forward that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Early Career Development Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Early Career Development Committee National Chair by promoting activities to State committees and to regional and State membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Early Career Development Committee from States to the National level by requesting input from State Chairs.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and State activities relating to Early Career Development programs being conducted that might have National applications.
State Committee Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with the Early Career Development Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Early Career Development Committee and the State(s membership.
• Assist the Early Career Development Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to State committees and NACAA members within the State.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forward that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Early Career Development Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Early Career Development Committee from State(s membership to the National level by requesting input from State NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chair through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of State activities relating to Early Career Development being conducted within the State that might have National applications or benefit NACAA members.
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS COMMITTEE
The Administrative Skills Committee strives to improve and enhance the administrative skills of all NACAA members regardless of the degree of administrative responsibility. Possible areas of focus could include working with State legislators and other local government officials, general office administration, budgetary skills, personnel management and evaluation, administering volunteers, developing position descriptions and grant writing. This charge includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various State Chairs. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Administrative Skills Committee, it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so, then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Administrative Skills Committee Chair:
• Coordinates the activities of the Administrative Skills Committee.
• Provides leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assumes responsibility for reporting Administrative Skills Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chair.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Administrative Skills Committee Chairs.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Administrative Skills Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Administrative Skills Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs and State Chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops and to assist them in understanding the application process.
• Assumes responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Administrative Skills Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine and the Electronics Communications Coordinator.
• Organizes any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Assist with the NACAA Administrative Skills Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Administrative Skills Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forward that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Administrative Skills Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Administrative Skills Committee National Chair by promoting activities to State committees and to regional and State membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Administrative Skills Committee from States to the National level by requesting input from State Chairs.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and State activities relating to Administrative Skills programs being conducted that might have National applications.
State Committee Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with the Administrative Skills Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Administrative Skills Committee and the States membership.
• Assist the Administrative Skills Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to State committees and NACAA members within the State.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forward that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Administrative Skills Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Administrative Skills Committee from States membership to the National level by requesting input from State NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chair through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of State activities relating to Administrative Skills programs being conducted within the State that might have National applications or benefit NACAA members.
TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
The Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee focuses on the development of programs to assist members in learning non-traditional Extension education skills. Possible areas of focus could include electronic multi-media skills, computer networking, compressed video, electronic communications, distance education, and traditional teaching skills. This charge includes the development of professional improvement opportunities, securing resources to fund these activities, and promoting these activities to members. Professional improvement program ideas should come from the total NACAA membership to this committee through the various State Chairs. As ideas for professional improvement are brought to the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee, it will be the responsibility of the committee to determine if the idea for professional improvement is feasible, and if so, then determine what course should be taken to offer this opportunity to members.
National Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee Chair:
• Coordinates the activities of the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee.
• Provides leadership in raising funds and preparing budgets for committee activities and handling donor contacts in cooperation with the NACAA President Elect.
• Assumes responsibility for reporting Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee activities to the NACAA PIC Chair.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs in establishing communications concerning committee activities with State Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee Chairs.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee meetings at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Assumes responsibility for conducting Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee professional improvement workshops at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Works with Regional Vice Chairs and State Chairs to encourage NACAA members to submit applications for participation as presenters at the NACAA AM/PIC workshops and to assist them in understanding the application process.
• Assumes responsibility for informing the membership of activities being conducted by the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee by submitting articles and information to the editor of The County Agent magazine and the Electronics Communications Coordinator.
• Organizes any professional improvement activities not held during the NACAA AM/PIC such as seminars, workshops, tours, short courses, etc.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Assist with the NACAA Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee Chair and State Committee Chairs.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the National Chair.
• Assist Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Assist the National Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Assist the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee National Chair by promoting activities to State committees and to regional and State membership.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee from States to the National level by requesting input from State Chairs.
• Keep the National Chair informed of regional and State activities relating to Teaching and Educational Technologies programs being conducted that might have National applications.
State Committee Chairs:
• Participate in and assist with the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee activities at the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Serve as communication link between the NACAA Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee and the State(s membership.
• Assist the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee National Chair and Regional Vice Chair by promoting activities to State committees and NACAA members within the State.
• Assist in the identification of potential sponsors for events and activities and forwarding that information on to the Regional Vice Chair.
• Assist Teaching and Educational Technologies Regional Vice Chair in preparation of reports, plan of work, and other tasks as requested.
• Assist the National Chair or Regional Vice Chair in planning and conducting professional improvement activities when called upon.
• Promote the flow of ideas for the Teaching and Educational Technologies Committee from State membership to the National level by requesting input from State NACAA members and channeling such information and ideas to the National Chair through the Regional Vice Chair.
• Keep the Regional Vice Chair informed of State activities relating to Teaching and Educational Technologies programs being conducted within the State that might have National applications or benefit NACAA members.
07/14/05
2005-2006
EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Chair: Michael E. Heimer - Conroe, Texas
PUBLIC RELATIONS & AGRICULTURAL ISSUES
(06 NORTH CENTRAL Dan Downing - Missouri
(06 NORTHEAST Pedro Perdomo - New Jersey
(07 WESTERN R. Edmund Gomez - New Mexico
(07 SOUTHERN Jerry Clemons - Arkansas
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
(06 SOUTHERN Julie Speight - Arkansas
(06 WESTERN Mark Nelson - Utah
(07 NORTHEAST Steve Hadcock - New York
(07 NORTH CENTRAL David Marrison- Ohio
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
(06 NORTHEAST J. Lee Miller - Pennsylvania
(06 WESTERN Bruce Hinrichs - New Mexico
(07 SOUTHERN Jerry Warren - Texas
(07 NORTH CENTRAL Richard Fechter - Kansas
TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
(06 NORTH CENTRAL David Rice - North Dakota
(06 SOUTHERN John Dorner, IV - North Carolina
(07 WESTERN Dr. Susan R. Kerr - Washington
(07 NORTHEAST Karen Vines - Pennsylvania
Revised 7/14/05
2005-2006 EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
PUBLIC RELATIONS & AGRICULTURAL ISSUES
NAME: Pedro Perdomo (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
PO Box 900
Morristown, NJ 07960
PHONE: (973) 285-8307 E-MAIL: perdomo@aesop.rutgers.edu
FAX: (973) 605-8195
NAME: Dan Downing (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
205 Ag Engineering
Columbia, MO 65211
PHONE: (573) 882-0085 E-MAIL: downingd@missouri.edu
FAX: (573) 884-5650
NAME: Jerry Clemons (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
640 South Sixth Street, Suite B
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
PHONE: (870) 246-2281 E-MAIL: jclemons@uaex.edu
FAX: (870) 246-7583
NAME: R. Edmund Gomez (07 NACAA REGION: Western
PO Box 159
Alcalde, NM 87511
PHONE: (505) 852-2668 E-MAIL: gr@nmsu.edu
FAX: (505) 852-2857
Revised 7/14/05
2005-2006 EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
NAME: Julie Speight (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
2536 McConnell Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
PHONE: (479) 444-1755 E-MAIL: jspeight@uaex.edu
FAX: (479) 444-1764
NAME: Mark Nelson (06 NACAA REGION: Western
PO Box 466
Beaver, UT 84713
PHONE: (435) 438-6450 E-MAIL: markn@ext.usu.edu
FAX: (435) 438-6481
NAME: David Marrison (07 NACAA REGION: North Central
39 Wall Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
PHONE: (440) 576-9008 EMAIL: marrison.2@osu.edu
FAX: (440) 576-5821
NAME: Steve Hadcock (07 NACAA REGION: Northeast
479 Route 66
Hudson, NY 125345753
PHONE: (518) 828-3346 E-MAIL: seh11@cornell.edu
FAX: (518) 828-3069
Revised 7/14/05
2005-2006 EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
NAME: Bruce Hinrichs (06 NACAA REGION: Western
3005 N. Prince
Clovis, NM 88101
PHONE: (505) 762-1052 E-MAIL: bhinrich@nmsu.edu
FAX: (505) 762-10537
NAME: J. Lee Miller (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
1000 Third Street, Suite 102
Beaver, PA 15009
PHONE: (724) 774-3003 E-MAIL: jlmiller@psu.edu
FAX: (724) 544-2900
NAME: Richard Fechter (07 NACAA REGION: North Central
130 South Pennsylvania, PO Box 647
Howard, KS 67349-0647
PHONE: (620) 374-2174 E-MAIL: rfechter@oznet.ksu.edu
FAX: (620) 374-2889
NAME: Jerry Warren (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 212
San Antonio. TX 78230
PHONE: (210) 467-6575 E-MAIL: jw-warren@tamu.edu
FAX: (210) 930-1753
Revised 7/14/05
2005-2006 EXTENSION DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
NAME: David Rice (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
115 Morrill Hall, NDSU
Fargo, ND 58105
PHONE: (701) 231-7381 E-MAIL: drice@ndsuext.nodak.edu
FAX: (701) 231-7044
NAME: John Dorner, IV (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
740 Glover Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
PHONE: (828) 697-4891 E-MAIL: john_dorner@ncsu.edu
FAX: (828) 697-4581
NAME: Karen Vines (07 NACAA REGION: Northeast
313 Hemming Buidling
University Park, PA 16802
PHONE: (814) 865-3097 E-MAIL: kvines@psu.edu
FAX: (814) 863-6042
NAME: Dr. Susan R. Kerr (07 NACAA REGION: Western
228 West Main Street, MS-CH-12
Goldendale, WA 98620
PHONE: (509) 773-5817 E-MAIL: kerrs@wsu.edu
FAX: (509) 773-5707
PROGRAM
RECOGNITION
COUNCIL
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Program Recognition Council (PRC)
The PRC will be comprised of the PRC Council Chair and the Chairs of the PRC Committee.
Communications Public Relations
Extension Programs Recognition and Awards
4-H and Youth Scholarship
Professional Excellence
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
This component contains the award based programs that have been a very traditional part of NACAA. Members can enter competitive contests that highlight the following areas: Communications, Extension Programs, 4-H & Youth, Professional Excellence, Public Relations, Recognition and Awards, and Scholarship. Current programs that target specific subject matter or include a travel study tour will be assigned to the appropriate Professional Improvement Committee or Extension Development Committee. As new competitive awards programs are introduced they would be placed into this block. All programs in this component are expected to identify sponsors and secure adequate funding to operate each award activity. Where possible the sponsor(s funding should include all committee expenses.
NACAA AWARDS GUIDELINES
GUIDELINES:
1. Provided sponsor funds are available for the cash awards, Search for Excellence Programs and PRIDE national winners will receive up to $500.00 and all national finalists will receive up to $250.00. National winners and national finalists must attend AM/PIC to receive awards. The poster session award winners will receive the following for each respective category: 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $250, 3rd place - $150.
2. Program entries may include work within the past three years where the application allows multiple years.
3. For each award category, each region will submit three (3) unranked entries in each award program to create a national pool of 12 applicants.
4. From the pool of 12 applicants in each award category, the appropriate NACAA committee chair and regional vice chairs will select four national finalists. One national winner will be selected from the selected national finalist.
5. National award winners in each category will be designated the Search for Excellence winner for that category. National finalists will be designated the Search for Excellence Finalist in each award category. The award winner will give an oral presentation of their accomplishments during the AM/PIC. Upon completing their oral presentation, the national winner will be eligible for a registration fee reimbursement for the NACAA AM/PIC. These fee reimbursements, along with award expenses, would become the responsibility of the award sponsor. Guidelines for this reimbursement are found in section P-1 of the Committee Handbook.
6. All award entries, except training seminars and tours, will submit an abstract of between 150-250 words. This abstract should be developed following accepted NACAA guidelines for abstract writing. Abstracts for all Search for Excellence and PRIDE entries can be submitted for selection for publication in the AM/PIC proceedings. All state entries will be submitted to the regional vice chair. These entries would be reviewed against a quality standard for publication. Abstracts for the entries deemed to meet this standard would be published in the proceedings.
7. All references to team applications (excluding Scholarships) shall require at least one or more NACAA member(s). All team awards shall provide one plaque for the member who submits the application and certificates for all other team members.
8. NACAA policy states that all Achievement Award (AA), Distinguished Service Award (DSA), National Finalists, and National Winners must register for the NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference and attend the designated ceremony to receive their award. The respective National Committee Chair, in concert with the National Committee Vice Chairs and the NACAA Vice President, will make rulings on requests for non-attendance. Excuses may be granted to AA, DSA, National Finalists, and National Winners for extreme personal or family illness; circumstances which would seriously jeopardize their job; or similar extreme situations. The intent of this requirement is that awards are inclusive of cash, plaques, and certificates. In the event a national winner does not receive an excused absence from attending the AM/PIC, the national winner’s award will be presented to the next ranking National Finalist who attends the AM/PIC. If none of the National Finalists attend the AM/PIC, a national winner award will not be presented. In the event a national finalist does not receive an excused absence from attending the AM/PIC, the national finalist award will be forfeited. If a national finalist award is forfeited, there will be no replacement from lower ranking entries.
9. In the event a national winner or national finalist receives notification of their award without sufficient time to register for the AM/PIC before the registration deadline, the council chair can approve a waiver of the late registration fee on a case by case basis. Award recipient is responsible for initiating contact with National Chair who will forward request to Council Chair. Registration must be submitted by a date specified by the council chair to be eligible for the reimbursement. Council chair is responsible for communicating with registration chair in these matters.
Decisions on excused absences will be made on a case by case basis by consultation among the respective national committee chair, council chair and vice president of national board.
APPROVED POLICY
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR PARTICIPATION IN
NACAA AWARDS PROGRAMS
1. For state committee chairs serving on the Professional Improvement (PIC) and Extension Development Council Committees:
A. If a state committee chair of a PIC or EDC committee DOES NOT apply for any of the professional improvement program/s their committee is responsible for, which require an application to participate in, they will rank all the applications at the state level. The state chair will forward the ranked applications to the regional vice chair by the designated deadline.
B. If a state committee chair of a PIC or EDC committee DOES apply for any of the professional improvement program/s their committee is responsible for, which require an application to participate in, they will forward all applications unranked to the regional vice chair. The regional vice chair will make arrangements for ranking the applications from that state.
1. For state committee chairs serving on the Program Recognition Council Committees:
A. When a PRC committee chair DOES NOT apply for an award program(s) that their committee is in charge of, the state chair will go through the normal selection process and forward the top place winner from the state to their regional vice chair.
B. When a PRC committee chair DOES submit an application for an award program that their committee is in charge of and the state chair is selected as the state winner, their application along with the second place state application will be sent on to their regional selection committee to verify and agree with the state ranking. The regional selection committee has the final authority in selecting the state winner.
1. Any applicant selected as a state winner is not allowed to participate in any regional awards/professional improvement selection committee.
2. PROGRAM
RECOGNITION
COUNCIL
COMMITTEES
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
The objective of the Communications Committee will be to enhance the communication skills and knowledge of the County Agent through promotion and recognition efforts.
Conduct the Communications Award Program, working closely with its sponsors and supporters, to sharpen communication skills, encouraging interest, and sharing ideas with other Extension workers. NACAA members can apply to 13 communication award categories. Each communication category is listed in the Special Edition issue of The County Agent.
National Chair:
Beyond the general responsibilities, the National Chair is responsible for putting together a team of judges for the selection of the national finalists and national winner for each award category.
Regional Vice Chairs:
The Vice Chair is responsible for putting together a team of judges for the selection of three regional winners for each category. The regional winners will be selected from the state award winners sent them by state chairs.
State Committee Chairs:
• Work closely with the regional communications vice-chair and the state recognition chair to carry out the goals and guidelines and provide leadership as set by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Program Recognition Council.
• Enhance the communication skills and knowledge of the County Agent through promotion, training, and recognition efforts.
• Conduct the state communications recognition program to recognize effective communications skills and technology use by state members.
• Work closely with state sponsors and supporters, as means of sharpening communication skills, encouraging interest, and sharing ideas with other Extension Staff.
• Promote the cooperation with all media to serve as an outlet for Extension information.
• Recommend educational programs to the state president that will improve or train members in communication skills and/or better use of communication technology.
• Promote cooperation and collaboration with printed and electronic media to Extension
• Conduct the state communications program.
o Receive entries in the 13 award categories
o Assemble a team of judges who will select the top three entries in each category
o Forward the winning entry in a timely manner to the regional communications vice-chair.
o Provide leadership to the state communications award programs.
• Secure a speaker to promote the efforts of others within your local travel.
EXTENSION PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
• The objective of the Extension Programs Committee will be to promote and recognize quality program efforts of NACAA members. Also, to design methods of transferring such excellence in programming to other County Agents across the United States.
• Conduct recognition programs in program development, implementation and evaluation by NACAA members, including:
o Landscape Horticulture
o Crop Production Program
o Livestock Production Program
o Farm Financial Management Program
o Remote Sensing and Precision Agricultural
National Chair:
Beyond the general responsibilities, the National Chair is responsible for putting together a team of judges for the selection of the national finalists and national winner for each award category.
Regional Vice Chairs:
Beyond keeping state chairs updated on committee activities, the Vice Chair is responsible for putting together a team of judges for the selection of three regional winners for each category. The regional winners will be selected from amongst the state award winners sent them by the state chairs.
Extension Programs State Chair:
• See that all members of your state association receive information on Extension Programs Award Programs, including but not limited to: Livestock Production, Crop Production, Farm and Ranch Financial Management, Remote Sensing/Precision Agriculture, and Environmental Protection.
• Encourage and recruit agents to apply for awards.
• Conduct state judging of Extension Programs within two weeks of the date listed in the Special Edition of The County Agent as due date to State Committee Chair.
• Notify State Winner of their winning entry. Encourage them to send a thank you to the sponsor of their awards program.
• Send State Winners in each of the awards programs to your regional Vice Chair listed in the magazine prior to April
o Include a list of all entries you received by name and program area.
• Encourage Extension Program Award winners to attend the NACAA AM/PIC to receive their awards.
• Participate in the Extension Programs Committee Workshop during the NACAA AM/PIC.
• Make contact with potential sponsors through local representatives.
4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE
National Chair:
• The objective of the 4-H and Youth Committee will be to enhance the 4-H program efforts of NACAA members.
• Develop and promote 4-H and Youth professional improvement opportunities for NACAA members through:
o NACAA Annual Meeting in cooperation with the NACAA President.
o "The County Agent" magazine.
o Other regional and national 4-H conferences and workshops.
• Conduct the 4-H Recognition Award Program (sponsored by NACAA).
• Conduct the 4-H Talent Revue at the NACAA Annual Meeting in cooperation with the host state and region.
• The National Chair represents NACAA on youth issues with ES-USDA and the National 4-H Council or at other times at the NACAA President's request.
Regional Vice Chair:
• Develop and promote 4-H and Youth professional improvement opportunities for NACAA members to states with in their region through:
o NACAA Annual Meeting in cooperation with the NACAA President.
o "The County Agent" magazine.
o Other regional and national 4-H conferences and workshops.
• Assist the National Chair in conducting the 4-H Recognition Award Program (sponsored by NACAA).
• Assist the National Chair in conducting the 4-H Talent Revue at the NACAA Annual Meeting in cooperation with the host state and region.
• Provide assistance to the National Chair as requested.
4-H and Youth Sate Chair:
The state chairperson for the 4-H & Youth Committee plays a vital role in connecting the state partner association with the National Association of County Agricultural Agents involving youth programming. The length of the term is determined at the state level, but should not be less than one year.
• The primary responsibilities for this individual include:
o Provide leadership for the state committee made up of NACAA members and/or others as appropriate.
o Solicit award applicants for the Search for Excellence in 4-H & Youth Programming category.
o Screen applications, select the state winner, and forward the state application to the appropriate regional vice-chair.
o Complete annual report and forward on to regional vice-chair including total award entries and any other business conducted during the year.
o Working in conjunction with the vice-chair and talent revue chair, solicit youth entries for the 4-H Talent Revue when the respective region hosts the Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference.
o Attend AM/PIC, including 4-H Brown Bag luncheon and 4-H Committee meeting.
o The 4-H & Youth Chair may also have some additional responsibilities assigned by their state.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
The objective of the Professional Excellence Committee will be to showcase excellence in program efforts of NACAA members. This will be done by giving them the opportunity to present posters and abstract papers at the NACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference. Another objective to this committee is to assist members with career promotion and performance evaluation. If the member has distinguished him/herself by becoming a national finalist in an award program, an abstract of their award winning program will be published. All abstracts from accepted poster session entrants will be published as well. The abstract will be published in the Annual Meeting Proceedings and other methods deemed useful.
General Responsibilities:
• Collect abstracts from poster session entrants and publish them as a supplement to the AM/PIC proceedings.
• Provide guidelines for poser preparation and judging.
• Recruit judges not from the AM/PIC region to judge posters.
• Work with AM/PIC committee regarding poster session placement and logistics.
• Provide information to general membership on poster preparation and writing abstracts.
• Prepare and publish abstracts of national finalists from other award committees.
• Implement methods for NACAA to be a catalyst and vehicle for its members to use for publishing and presenting papers at annual meetings.
Professional Excellence State Chair:
• Encourage and recruit agents to submit posters for the Poster Session
• Collect abstracts from Poster Session entrants and forward them to the Regional Vice-Chair for consideration for the Poster Session.
• Provide guidelines for poster preparation and judging.
• Provide information to general membership on poster preparation and writing abstracts.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
• It is the responsibility of all members of the Association to promote good public relations. However, this committee will assume leadership in developing suggestions for improving the public image of Cooperative Extension and the County Agent.
• Implement a system whereby all NACAA award recipients receive recognition in their home community media and acknowledgment to advisory committees and supervisors.
• Included as recipients will be elected officers and directors, DSA and AA recipients, and professional improvement programs. The committee will work with the chairs of the appropriate committees for implementation and maintenance of the system.
• Conduct the Public Relations In Daily Efforts (PRIDE) program.
• Conduct the Squanto program at the NACAA Annual Meeting.
Public Relations State Committee Chair:
• Following AM/PIC meeting, state chair should establish communications with Public Relations Regional Vice-Chair. (Vice-Chair information is on the NACAAWeb site under committees).
• Maintain communication with Regional Vice-Chair throughout the program year.
• Secure information on Public Relations Awards Program from Regional Vice-Chair and send to
• state membership.
• Encourage participation in Public Relations Program within state membership. Be informed about the Public Relations program and provide timely information to state membership. Be prepared to answer questions about programs from membership.
• Provide state membership information on due date for submitting Public Relations entries to state chair. (All entries should be sent to state chair by March 15th).
• Assemble committee to judge state entries and select state winner.
• Submit state winner to Regional Vice-Chair by April 1th.
• Encourage state winner to attend PRIDE Recognition Breakfast at National AM/PIC meeting. (If possible, assist state in raising funds for state winner to attend national meeting.
• Encourage all first time members attending AM/PIC conference from respective state to attend Squanto luncheon and program. Provide membership information about Squanto program.
• Implement local recognition program to recognize Public Relations award recipient(s) from respective state.
• Promote good public relations between the Cooperative Extension Service and the state. Encourage good public relations efforts by all state association members.
• Attend national AM/PIC meeting and participate in Public Relations committee meetings and workshops.
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
The objective of the Recognition and Awards Committee will be to provide leadership in the recognition of outstanding accomplishments by NACAA members including the selection and appropriate recognition of three awards programs. They will administer, with the approval of the Board of Directors, the selection and presentation of the Distinguished Service Award and the Achievement Award.
National Chair:
• Will prepare and mail to the Regional Vice Chairs eligibility procedure and report forms in sufficient quantity to supply the states in their region, information concerning the Distinguished Service Award and the Achievement Award.
• Check for accuracy, individual forms as they are received from the Vice Chairs.
• Check with the NACAA Treasurer to be sure that all nominees are in good standing.
• Contact each nominee regarding their attendance at the Annual Meeting (breakfast and banquet) to receive their award. Also, check on correct spelling of name to be used on certificates.
• Check with ES/USDA for names of NACAA members receiving USDA honors.
• Obtain certificates and arrange to have the names engraved on the certificates.
• Purchase plaques and mount certificates.
• Work with NACAA Annual Meeting Committee and the President-Elect in making definite plans for the awards portion of the Annual Banquet.
• With the assistance of the Regional Vice Chairs, make presentation of DSA certificates at the Annual Meeting Banquet and the AA certificates at the Awards Breakfast.
Regional Vice Chair:
• Mail awards information and forms for to the state representative. Contact the State Association President if an active NACAA Committee member does not represent a state.
• Make sure that each state in the region acts on schedule and forwards the necessary data and information on DSA and AA nominees.
• Will review all data and make corrections where necessary. Reduce or rewrite citations to a maximum of 75 words in length.
• Will forward one completed copy of nominees' material to the National Chair after checking, but before April 1. The second copy of the nominees' data is to be kept on file until after the Annual Meeting in case of accident to forms forwarded to the National Chair.
• Will assist the Chair with the program honoring the DSAs at the Annual Banquet and the AAs at the Awards Breakfast.
• Assist the Chair with the picture taking of DSAs and AAs and their spouses following the state picture taking.
Recognition and Awards State Chair:
• Contact state association president and Recognition and Awards Chair to inform them of the eligibility requirements and deadlines for selecting Distinguished Service and Achievement Award winners.
• Secure names of the nominees and the necessary data for DSA(s and AA(s as early as possible and forward material to the Regional Vice Chair by specified date.
• Notify Extension Director and Publicity Unit of the award recipients. Make notification to appropriate persons and organizations such as legislators and the media.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
The Scholarship Committee is charged with the responsibility of promoting the scholarship program by obtaining funds from Extension personnel, friends of NACAA, and others interested in this effort. The committee should, by working with other committees with responsibility concerning the scholarship fund, enable NACAA to provide scholarships to members as a means of encouraging and supporting professional improvement.
National Scholarship Chair:
• Coordinate the three (3) sections of the NACAA Scholarship Committee membership: active NACAA members, Life Members, and friends of Extension.
• Assume responsibility for reporting total Scholarship Committee Report to membership at Annual Meeting.
• Work with Regional Vice Chairs; Life Member Committee Chair and Regional Vice Directors in developing regional and state plans to raise monies from NACAA members, businesses, industry, and foundations.
• Assume responsibility for receiving and accounting of funds received from all sources; membership, Life Members, and Friends of Extension, and maintain records on computer.
• Forward all funds received to Treasurer, NACAA Foundation for investment and management.
• To encourage NACAA members to submit applications for individual and group scholarships. To assist them in understanding the application process. To provide information to the Editor of the County Agent publication and the Electronics Communications Coordinator that will promote scholarship applications.
• To receive all NACAA Scholarship Applications from the Regional Vice Chairs, check the applications for accuracy, and distribute the applications to the NACAA Scholarship selection committee before the annual meeting.
• Organize the Scholarship Selection Committee meeting during the annual meeting. Inform the scholarship selection committee of the Foundation(s Trustee(s decision on the funds available for scholarships. To assist the selection committee in determining amounts and numbers of scholarships to be awarded for the coming Association year.
• Inform NACAA Scholarship recipients of their awards and the procedures to follow in claiming their scholarships.
• Direct the Foundation Board treasurer to send scholarship payments to the scholarship recipients after all the requirements of the scholarship are met.
Regional Vice Chairs:
• Serve as communication link between NACAA Scholarship Chair and State Scholarship Committee members.
• Assist in the collection of scholarship funds from State Committee Chair members; forward collected funds to the NACAA Scholarship Chair.
• Assist Scholarship Committee Chair in preparation of reports, Plan of Work, and other tasks as requested by the Committee Chair.
• Process all scholarship applications from each State Scholarship Committee Chair. Check all applications for accuracy and completion before forwarding to NACAA Scholarship Committee Chair.
• Secure any information necessary from State Committee Chairs to ensure that each scholarship application is complete and accurate.
• Use the State Committee Chairs to ensure that the National Committee Chair receives the written report of the scholarship recipients.
• The Vice Chair in the region that hosts the annual meeting will be responsible for organizing the scholarship auction at that annual meeting.
Scholarship Committee State Chair:
• The State Scholarship Chair shall receive, review and forward onto the NACAA Scholarship Committee Regional Vice-Chair all scholarship applications from his or her state. The chair shall note the date the application arrived on the coversheet of each application and forward all applications on by June 10, excepting he or she shall keep one of the seven copies of each application for their records until after the current years AM/PIC.
• The State Scholarship Chair shall receive money from members to be donated to the NACAA Scholarship Foundation. Donations will be sent to the national chair in a reasonable time after receipt. When requested, state chair shall review the state’s records in the national data base for updating and/or correction.
• The State Scholarship Chair shall promote the mission of the Scholarship Committee to state membership and make them aware of the opportunity to apply for financial support from the fund and of the opportunity to support the fund.
• The State Scholarship Chair shall assist the Regional Vice-Chair and National Chair in other areas to support the committee(s mission as requested and able. The state chair shall maintain good communication with the Regional Vice-Chair and make reasonable efforts to remain abreast of current scholarship committee policy.
* Revised 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
Chair: Neil Broadwater - (07
COMMUNICATIONS
(07 CHAIR Dave Whitson - Missouri
(07 VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN Larry Williams - Florida
(07 VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Mark Schuler - Kansas
(06 VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST Norman Conrad - Pennsylvania
(06 VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Robert Call - Arizona
EXTENSION PROGRAMS
(07 CHAIR Hugh Soape - Texas
(07 VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST Dick Brzozowski - Maine
(06 VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Bradley Brummond - North Dakota
(07 VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN David Harrison - Kentucky
(06 VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Bob Gorman - Alaska
4-H & YOUTH
(07 CHAIR Nelda Starks - Mississippi
(06 VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST Nancy Kadwill - Pennsylvania
(07 VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Mike Christian - Kansas
(07 VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN Sherry Eudy - Arkansas
(06 VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Ken Hart - Idaho
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
(06 CHAIR Donald Fretts - Pennsylvania
(07 VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Gary Zoubek - Nebraska
(06 VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST Richard Smith - Pennsylvania
(06 VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN Charles Phillips - Georgia
(07 VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Richard D. Gibson - Arizona
PUBLIC RELATIONS
(06 CHAIR Charles Davis - South Carolina
(07 VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST J. Craig Williams - Pennsylvania
(06 VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Brad Carlson - Minnesota
(06 VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN Larry Moorehead - Tennessee
(07 VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Robert Kattnig - Arizona
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
(06 CHAIR Alan B. Galloway - Tennessee
(07 VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST Carol Schurman - Pennsylvania
(06 VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Todd Lorenz - Missouri
(06 VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN Charles Eskew - Louisiana
(07 VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Jim Church - Idaho
SCHOLARSHIP
(07 CHAIR James Jones - Oklahoma
(06 VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST Robert Mickel - New Jersey
(06 VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Chris Bruynis - Ohio
(07 VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN Eric Eberly - Virginia
(07 VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Eric Norton - Arizona
Revised 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS
NAME: Dave Whitson (07 CHAIR
201 North College
Neosho, MO 64850
PHONE: (417) 455-9500 E-MAIL: whitsond@missouri.edu
FAX: (417) 455-9505
NAME: Norman Conrad (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
343 Chesnut Street, Suite 3
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
PHONE: (570) 966-8194 E-MAIL: ngc1@psu.edu
FAX: (570) 966-8199
NAME: Robert Call (06 NACAA REGION: Western
450 S Haskell
Willcox, AZ 85643
PHONE: (520) 384-3594 E-MAIL: recall@ag.arizona.edu
FAX: (520) 384-3681
NAME: Mark Schuler (07 NACAA REGION: North Central
115 South Sixth, Box 160
Mound City, KS 66056
PHONE: (913) 795-2879 E-MAIL: mschuler@oznet.ksu.edu
FAX:
NAME: Larry Williams (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
5479 Old Bethel Road
Crestview, FL 32536
PHONE: (850) 689-5850 E-MAIL: lwilliams@co.okaloosa.fl.us
FAX:
Revised 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
EXTENSION PROGRAMS
NAME: Hugh Soape (07 CHAIR
1305 East Horton, Suite 104
Brenham, TX 77833
PHONE: (979) 277-6212 E-MAIL: h-soape@tamu.edu
FAX:
NAME: Bradley Burmmond (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
101 County Road 12B
Park River, ND 58270
PHONE: (701) 284-6248 E-MAIL: bbrummon@ndsuext.nodak.edu
FAX: (701) 284-7383
NAME: Bob Gorman (06 NACAA REGION: Western
2221 E Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 118
Anchorage, AK 99509
PHONE: (907) 786-6323 E-MAIL: ffrfg@uaf.edu
FAX: (907) 786-6312
NAME: David Harrison (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
PO Box 210
Hodgenville, KY 42748
PHONE: (270) 358-3401 E-MAIL: david.harrison@uky.edu
FAX:
NAME: Dick Brzozowski (07 NACAA REGION: Northeast
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
PHONE: (207) 780-4205 E-MAIL: rbrz@umext.maine.edu
FAX:
Revised 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
4-H AND YOUTH
NAME: Nelda Starks (07 CHAIR
PO Box 9641
Mississippi State, MS 39762
PHONE: (662) 325-3350 E-MAIL: neldas@ext.msstate.edu
FAX:
NAME: Nancy M. Kadwill (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
1015 Bridge Road, Suite H
Collegeville, PA 19426
PHONE: (610) 489-4315 E-MAIL: nmk1@psu.edu
FAX: (610) 489-9277
NAME: Ken Hart (06 NACAA REGION: Western
P O Box 9
Nez Perce, ID 83543
PHONE: (208) 937-2311 E-MAIL: khart@uidaho.edu
FAX: (208) 937-9238
NAME: Mike Christian >07 NACAA REGION: North Central
Kansas State University
1007 Throckmorton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-5503
PHONE: (785) 532-5833 E-MAIL: mchristi@oznet.ksu.edu
FAX: (785) 532-5887
NAME: Sherry Eudy (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
421 North Main Street
Nashville, AR 71852
PHONE: (870) 845-7517 E-MAIL: seudy@uaex.edu
FAX:
Revised 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
NAME: Donald C. Fretts (06 CHAIR
61 E. Main Street, County Building
Uniontown, PA 15401
PHONE: (724) 438-0111 E-MAIL: dcf3@psu.edu
FAX: (724) 430-3063
NAME: Charles Phillips (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
3300B Evans to Locks Rd
Martinez, GA 30907
PHONE: (706) 868-3413 E-MAIL: charlesp@uga.edu
FAX: (706) 868-3418
NAME: Richard Smith (06 NACAA Region: Northeast
RR 2, Box 2022A
Dushore, PA 18614-9704
PHONE: (570) 928-8941 E-MAIL: rss7@psu.edu
FAX: (570) 928-7469
NAME: Gary Zoubeck (07 NACAA REGION: North Central
2345 Nebraska Avenue
York, NE 68467
PHONE: (402) 362-5508 E-MAIL: hoorman.1@osu.edu
FAX:
NAME: Richard D. Gibson (07 NACAA REGION: Western
820 East Cottonwood Lane, #C
Casa Grande, AZ 85231
PHONE: (520) 836-5221 E-MAIL: gibsonrd@ag.arizona.edu
FAX: (520) 836-1750
Revised 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
PUBLIC RELATIONS
NAME: Charles Davis (06 CHAIR
PO Box 161
St. Matthews, SC 29135
PHONE: (803) 874-2354 E-MAIL: cdvs@clemson.edu
FAX: (803) 874-2461
NAME: Brad Carlson (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
320 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, MN 55021
PHONE: (507) 332-6109 E-MAIL: bcarlson@umn.edu
FAX: (507) 333-3838
NAME: Larry Moorehead (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
P O Box 188
Lynchburg, TN 37352
PHONE: (931) 759-7163 E-MAIL: lmmoreh1@utk.edu
FAX: (931) 759-6384
NAME: J Craig Williams (07 NACAA REGION: Northeast
118 Main Street, Courthouse Annex
Wellsboro, PA 16901
PHONE: (570) 724-9120 E-MAIL: jcw17@psu.edu
FAX: (570) 724-6819
NAME: Dr. Robert Kattnig NACAA REGION: Western
An. Sci. Dept, 239 Shantz Bldg
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
PHONE: (520) 621-4757 E-MAIL: rkattnig@cals.arizona.edu
FAX:
Revised 07/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
NAME: Alan B. Galloway (06 CHAIR
900 South Walnut Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
PHONE: (931) 526-4561 E-MAIL: abgalloway@utk.edu
FAX: (931) 526-7197
NAME: Todd Lorenz (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
608 East Spring Street
Boonville, MO 65233
PHONE: (660) 882-5661 E-MAIL: lorenzt@missouri.edu
FAX: (660) 882-5662
NAME: Charles E. (Eddie) Eskew (06 NACAA REGION: Southern
PO Box 1407
Jennings, LA 70546
PHONE: (337) 824-1773 E-MAIL: eeskew@agctr.lsu.edu
FAX: (337) 824-0748
NAME: Carol Schurman (07 NACAA REGION: Northeast
827 Water Street
Indiana, PA 15701-1755
PHONE: (724) 465-3880 E-MAIL: cjs2@psu.edu
FAX:
NAME: Jim Church (07 NACAA REGION: Western
Courthouse, Room 3
Grangeville, ID 83530
PHONE: (208) 983-2667 E-MAIL: jchurch@uidaho.edu
FAX:
Revised 7/14/05
2005-2006 PROGRAM RECOGNITION COUNCIL
SCHOLARSHIP
NAME: James Jones (07 CHAIR
1700 North Broadway
Ada, OK 74820
PHONE: (580) 332-7011 E-MAIL: jj.jones@okstate.edu
FAX: (580) 332-9234
NAME: Robert Mickel (06 NACAA REGION: Northeast
P O Box 2900
Flemington, NJ 08822
PHONE: (908) 788-1338 E-MAIL: mickel@aesop.rutgers.edu
FAX: (908) 806-4735
NAME: Chris Bruynis (06 NACAA REGION: North Central
109 S. Sandusky Ave, Room 6
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
PHONE: (419) 294-4931 E-MAIL: bruynis.1@osu.edu
FAX: (419) 294-6415
NAME: Eric Eberly (07 NACAA REGION: Southern
177 Morton Lane, PO Box 488
Appomattox, VA 24552-0488
PHONE: (434) 352-8244 E-MAIL: eeberly@vt.edu
FAX:
NAME: Eric Norton (07 NACAA REGION: Western
PO Box 3485
Parker, AZ 85344
PHONE: (928) 669-9843 E-MAIL: enorton@ag.arizona.edu
FAX:
ADVISORY
GROUP
K
LIFE
MEMBER
L
LIFE MEMBER
CHAIR Dick Curran - Maryland
CHAIR - ELECT Hal Tatum - Georgia
VICE CHAIR - NORTH CENTRAL Larry Casey - Illinois
VICE CHAIR - WESTERN Dave McManus - Colorado
VICE CHAIR – NORTHEAST Duane Duncan - Pennsylvania
VICE CHAIR - SOUTHERN Ed Overton - Virginia
NAME: Dick Curran CHAIR
339 Hook Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157-5918
PHONE: (410) 848-9109 E-MAIL: dankadick@
FAX:
NAME: Hal Tatum CHAIR-ELECT
134 Clack Circle
Eatonton, GA 31024
PHONE: (706) 923-0068 E-MAIL: tatumsp@
FAX:
NAME: Larry Casey NACAA REGION: North Central
12740 E. St. Hwy 33
Newton, IL 62448
PHONE: (618) 783-2534 E-MAIL: caseyljd@
FAX:
NAME: Dave McManus NACAA REGION: Western
7657 High Mesa Rd.
Olathe, CO 81425
PHONE: (907) 323-6572 E-MAIL: davekathy@
FAX:
NAME: Duane Duncan NACAA REGION: Northeast
49 “E” St.
Carlisle, PA 17013-1405
PHONE: (717) 243-8068 E-MAIL: dgd1@psu.edu
FAX:
NAME: Ed Overton NACAA REGION: Southern
155 Cooley
Williamsburg, VA 23188
PHONE: (757) 229-4734 E-MAIL: moverton@
FAX:
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
M
Revised 1/03
NACAA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
NATIONAL BOARD
□ President Elect confirms program sponsors for next AM/PIC
□ Vice President and Council Chairs welcome new Committee Chairs; request changes and corrections for professional improvement programs with entry forms for the Professional Improvement Program issue of The County Agent.
□ Vice President updates NACAA nomination form for Service to Agriculture Award and Pursell Pinnacle Award and submits these for Fall issue of The County Agent.
COUNCIL CHAIRS
□ Write and welcome new Committee Chairs to your area. See that they have copies of the current Plan of Work and minutes of the Committee meetings. Some may not have attended the AM/PIC; complete their orientation.
□ Establish goals for various Committees. Remember that donor support is often directly related to ember participation. Review participation sheet by states.
□ Make sure that the Vice President receives a copy of each Committee Plan of Work and minutes of Committee meetings
□ Discuss with the Vice President any changes needed in the Professional Improvement issue of The County Agent.
□ Send copy of all correspondence to Vice President
□ Solicit Committee Budgets from Committee Chairs
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
□ Write and welcome new Vice Chairs to your Committee. See that they have a copy of the most recent Plan of Work and minutes of Committee meetings. Some may not have attended the AM/PIC; complete their orientation.
□ Establish goals with the Vice Chairs. Remember that often donor support is related to member participation.
□ Review the state participation list.
□ Discuss any changes that may be necessary in the Professional Improvement issue of The County Agent.
□ Send copy of all correspondence to the appropriate Council Chair
□ Prepare a column for the Fall issue of The County Agent.
□ Prepare Committee Budgets and Submit to Council Chair
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS
□ Write a welcome letter to State Committee Chairs/Advisory Group Contacts. Include a copy of the most recent Plan of Work and Committee Report. Send copy of all correspondence to Committee Chair.
□ Remind State Chairs that they serve through the next AM/PIC; work with State President, National Chair, and Council Chair to fill vacancies immediately.
□ Some State Committee Chairs may not have attended the AM/PIC; make them aware of their responsibilities and acquaint them with their programs, goals and deadlines.
□ Be watchful for new professional improvement opportunities that fit within your committee.
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
NATIONAL BOARD
□ Prepare reports for the Winter Board Meeting.
□ Vice President collects all committee contact information and updates award, workshop, and pre-AM/PIC seminar application information for the Special Edition of The County Agent and sends it to the NACAA Executive Secretary.
COUNCIL CHAIRS
□ Collect Committee progress reports and forward them to Vice President, due December 1st.
□ Forward and policy changes/adjustments to Vice President for Board action.
□ Keep Board of Directors informed of programs that relate to your Council area. Request any recommendations for committee restructuring and forward to the Vice President.
□ Request any recommendations for changes in the Policy Handbook and forward to the Vice President.
□ Submit Committee Budgets and Council Chair Budgets to Vice President.
□ Coordinate contact with AM/PIC Planning Committee to assist with program logistics.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
□ Submit Committee progress reports, due November 10, send to appropriate Council Chair.
□ Review committee responsibilities in the Policy Handbook. Send any recommendations for changes to Council Chair by November 15.
□ Keep the Board of Directors informed of programs that relate to your Committee.
□ Prepare a column for the Winter issue of The County Agent.
□ Submit Committee Budgets to the Council Chair.
□ Contact previous year State Chairs to assist in obtaining new State Committee Chair roster.
□ Submit special request to Council Chair for submission to AM/PIC Planning Committee.
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS
□ Study and become familiar with professional improvement programs that will be your responsibility this year.
□ Set State participation goals. Inform membership of your goals, and work with membership to achieve those goals.
□ Continue to correspond with State Committee Chairs on program responsibilities. Fill vacancies as soon as they occur.
□ Send copies of all correspondence to Committee Chair.
□ Contact previous years State Chairs to assist in obtaining new State Committee Chair roster.
□ Submit special request to National Committee Chair for submission to AM/PIC Planning Committee.
DECEMBER
NATIONAL BOARD
□ President contacts Extension Directors requesting their support of professional improvement programs.
□ President Elect transfers verbal donor commitments to written form.
□ Vice President, writes a letter to State Presidents requesting nominations to fill those terms of Council Chair, National Chairs and Vice Chairs that will expire at the next AM/PIC. Include nomination form and other pertinent information. A carbon copy of each letter will be sent to NACAA Directors, Vice Directors, Council Chairs, Committee Chairs and Committee Vice Chairs. Nominations due March1 to Council Chairs.
□ Vice President, along with the Executive Secretary, finalize the Special Edition of (The County Agent( for distribution in early January.
□ Vice President writes letter to State Presidents (within appropriate region) reminding them to develop nominations for the Service to World Agriculture Award. Include guidelines and nomination form. Nominations due to Vice President by March 1st.
□ Vice President and Council Chairs prepare and present Committee Reports at the Winter Board Meeting.
□ Vice President contacts Council Chairs to coordinate committee reports for the Winter Board Meeting.
COUNCIL CHAIRS
□ Remind Committee Chairs to work with Vice Chairs to promote award and other professional improvement opportunities.
□ Assist with the Vice President in getting information for the Special Edition of The County Agent for distribution in early January.
□ Contact the Committee Chairs to get information for the Special Edition of The County Agent for distribution in early January.
* COMMITTEE CHAIRS
□ Return second-year Chair acceptance card to Vice President.
□ Mail professional improvement form to Vice Chairs.
□ Take whatever action is necessary for implementing new programs.
□ Work with vice chairs to determine what type of program the committee will contribute to the upcoming AM/PIC.
□ Contact the Council Chair to provide information for the Special Edition of The County Agent for distribution in early January.
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS
□ Return second-year Vice Chair acceptance card to Vice President.
□ Work with the committee chair in establishing the committee’s contribution to the AM/PIC.
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR/ADVISORY GROUP
□ Mail professional improvement program reminder to members or one to each Extension office where a member is located. Identify subject matter groups that can develop: tours, demonstration exchanges, seminars, or discussion groups to meet member needs.
□ Request at least one entry per county. Target at least one subject matter group activity per state or area.
JANUARY
NATIONAL BOARD
□ Vice President reviews committee selection process and provides Directors necessary state committee appointment forms to be distributed at Regional Workshops.
□ Vice President reviews recommendations for any committee restructuring.
□ Vice President reviews recommendations. if any, for changes in the Policy Handbook.
COUNCIL CHAIR
□ Contact Committee Chairs to encourage promotion of awards programs and professional development opportunities to Region Vice Chairs.
□ Provide Assistance to Committee Chairs in their efforts.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
□ All current year program announcements should be in hands of Vice Chairs by January 1.
□ Mail professional improvement program reminders to Vice Chairs and encourage participation within each state. Send copy of correspondence to Council Chair.
□ Begin determining who will serve as National judges.
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR
□ Make sure all program materials have been distributed to State Chairs.
□ Mail professional improvement program reminders to State Committee Chairs and encourage participation within the state. Send copy of correspondence to Committee Chair.
□ Begin determining who will serve as Regional judges.
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR
□ Make sure all program materials are distributed to each member or each Extension office.
□ Begin determining who will serve as State judges.
□ Request at least one entry per county or Extension office.
□ Promote NACAA Awards and Professional Improvement Programs to State Membership.
FEBRUARY
NATIONAL BOARD
□ Directors inform State Presidents at Regional Workshops of the process for selecting Chairs and Vice Chairs. Pass out forms showing vacancies to be filled. Nominations due March 1 to the Council Chairs. Nominations for Council Chair are due to Vice President March 1.
□ Prepare a column for The County Agent.
COUNCIL CHAIR
□ Assist Directors to notify State Presidents concerning National Chair and Vice Chair vacancies by March 1.
□ Review Committee Chair and Vice Chair nominations and send recommendations to Vice President by March 8.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
□ Submit nominations to Council Chairs for Committee Chair vacancies by March 1.
□ Contact Vice Chairs, urging that a letter be sent to State Chairs emphasizing the importance of member participation in professional improvement programs.
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR
□ Submit nominations to Council Chair for Committee Vice Chair vacancies by March 1. For Program Council, submit nominations for Committee Chairs as well.
□ Write State Chairs reminding them of the closing dates for Professional Improvement programs.
STATE CHAIR/ADVISORY GROUP
□ Notify members to remind them of entry deadlines (March 15) for Professional Improvement programs.
□ Develop network list for non-contest professional improvement opportunities. Make sure members know about tours, discussion groups, field days, etc. that will occur within each subject matter area.
MARCH - APRIL
NATIONAL BOARD
□ Vice President in consultation with the Council Chair assembles nominations for Committee Chair and Vice Chair appointments. These are presented to the Board at the Spring Board Meeting, date and location to be determined.
□ Vice President and Council Chairs write to new Chairs and Vice Chairs immediately after the Spring Board Meeting indicating that they will be nominated to serve for the upcoming year and to notify nominations that were not selected.
□ Vice President submits Committee Progress Reports to Board of Directors at Spring Board Meeting.
□ Prepare column for The County Agent.
COUNCIL CHAIR
□ Consult with the Vice President to assemble nominees for Chair and Vice Chair appointments.
□ Collect Committee Progress Reports and forward them to the Vice President in time for the Spring Board Meeting.
□ Write letters to new Chairs and Vice Chairs within their Council immediately after the Spring Board Meeting indicating that they will be nominated to serve and what their responsibilities will be for the upcoming year.
□ Work with the President to utilize agent members in the AM/PIC program for presentations, discussion groups, seminars, etc.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
□ Committee Progress Reports from December 1 to March 1 are due March 15, and send to appropriate Council Chair.
□ Remind Vice Chairs of due dates for professional improvement entries.
□ Correspond with Vice Chairs for need to select competent judges and final instructions for judging professional improvement entries.
□ Prepare column for The County Agent.
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR
□ Encourage prompt selection of State winners and reiterate what needs to be included with entry forms for regional and national judging.
□ Assemble and arrange entries for regional judging by April 1.
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR/ADVISORY GROUP
□ Collect professional improvement program entries and rank State winners. Report of Committee Activity and winning entries should be submitted to Vice Chair no later than April 1.
□ Be sure entries are in compliance with all rules and regulations. Check to be sure entries are made by members of State Associations and check with NACAA Treasurer to verify that winners are members of NACAA.
□ Write State winners and extend congratulations. Arrange for local and/or statewide publicity. Your Vice Chair can help determine when this publicity release would be appropriate.
□ Write State judges expressing appreciation for their time and service.
□ Entries not forwarded to Vice Chair should be returned to members. Express appreciation for their effort in developing the entry and encourage agents to submit an entry another year.
MAY
NATIONAL BOARD
□ Attend the PILD Seminar in Washington, DC.
□ Vice President shall request orders for the number of plaques/certificates needed by respective Council Chairs.
□ Vice President shall order plaques from plaque coordinator and has them shipped to respective Committee Chairs.
□ Vice President shall develop a list of retiring National Chairs and Vice Chairs. Order certificates from the NACAA Secretary and order certificate holders.
□ Prepare a column for The County Agent.
COUNCIL CHAIR
□ Prepare a list of all Committee Chair and Vice Chair nominees, forward list to Vice President by May 1.
□ Request plaque/certificate orders from all Committee chairs.
□ Develop a list of retiring National Chair and Vice Chair and forward to Vice President.
□ Work with the President to include opportunities for professional improvement during the AM/PIC.
□ Recommend Agent members who might be well qualified to be on the AM/PIC program.
□ Request information for proceedings from National Committee Chairs. The information should be sent to the Executive Secretary by 60 days prior to AM/PIC. Information that needs to be collected is (but not limited to): abstracts, award winners (state, regional and national), Achievement Award winners, Distinguished Service Award winners, and Tuesday Committee Session presenter abstracts.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
□ Arrange for judging national finalists entries by May 15. Complete awards program judging and notify sponsors and Council Chair and Vice President of the names of the state winners, national finalist, and national winner. Winners must be notified by June 1.
□ Be sure that entries are in compliance with all rules and regulations.
□ Check with NACAA Treasurer to make sure winners are NACAA members.
□ Prepare a column for "The County Agent."
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR
□ Be sure entries are in compliance with all rules and regulations.
□ Submit top three (3) entries in each category to Committee Chair for national selection by May 8.
□ Submit “Report of Committee Activity” of regional program activities to Committee Chair by May 8.
□ Write regional judges thanking them for their time and help in selecting regional winners.
□ Return State entries not going to next judging level; also return the State report.
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR/ADVISORY GROUP
□ Notify Committee Vice Chair of outstanding professional improvement programs that might be included in a Future AM/PIC program agenda.
JUNE
NATIONAL BOARD
□ All Officers look at the NACAA Policy Handbook under duties of their position to be sure time-lines are met as the NACAA comes to an annual closing cycle.
□ President Elect shall review the donor list and determine which donors are to receive special recognition at the AM/PIC.
□ President Elect shall work with the President on activities planned for donors at the AM/PIC.
□ Vice President shall develop plans and programs for Committee Members' Breakfast.
□ Vice President shall prepare and distribute the agenda for Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs Luncheon.
□ Vice President writes a letter to State Presidents to obtain the state committee appointment list. This letter should be sent out 60 days prior to AM/PIC.
□ Secretary shall inventory the certificates used for the Professional Improvement and Extension Development Programs and print any short supply or where dates or sponsors are outdated.
□ Secretary shall inventory all ribbons and other supplies needed for the AM/PIC.
COUNCIL CHAIRS
□ Write to the incoming Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs outlining their responsibilities at the next AM/PIC.
□ Write Committee Chairs outlining their responsibilities at the next AM/PIC.
□ Invite all current and incoming Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs to the Committee Chair & Vice Chair luncheon during the AM/PIC.
□ Assist the Vice President in developing the agenda for the Committee Chair & Vice Chair Luncheon.
□ Notify Vice President how many plaques are needed for the Award Winners.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
□ Notify the Council Chair how many plaques are needed for the award winners.
□ Notify the NACAA Secretary of the certificates needed for each award program including names of State winners, National finalists, and National winner to be printed on these certificates. If the committee needs certificate holders, order them from the NACAA Secretary as well.
□ Write judges of national awards programs expressing appreciation on behalf of NACAA.
□ Submit a “Summary of Committee Activities” to Council Chair by June 15.
□ Contact Sponsors; determine whether they will sponsor again the next year, and ask they to notify you by July 15 of any recommendations for changes.
□ Prepare the appropriate information to publicize the results of the professional improvement programs. Follow the guidelines for news release preparation enumerated in the format for NACAA news releases adopted by the NACAA Board.
□ Plan a display of committee activities during the AM/PIC.
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS
□ Write to the new State Committee Chairs urging that they attend the AM/PIC.
□ Participate in the committee workshops and Committee Members Breakfast.
□ Prepare the appropriate information to publicize the results of the professional improvement programs.
□ Follow the guidelines for news release preparation enumerated in the format for NACAA news releases adopted by the NACAA Board.
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR/ADVISORY GROUP
□ Plan to attend the AM/PIC. If your state will have a new State Chair next year, notify them of the importance of attending the AM/PIC as well.
JULY - AUGUST
NATIONAL BOARD
□ Submit reports to the Executive Secretary who shall prepare the (Report to the Membership( (1600-2000 copies depending upon membership attendance at AM/PIC) containing summaries of all Officers, Directors, Council Chairs and Committee Chairs for distribution at the AM/PIC (enclose in registration packet for members only, 200 copies for President, and 100 copies for President Elect). Work with the President to determine the number to print. Should be submitted 60 days prior to the AM/PIC.
□ Executive Secretary shall submit six copies of the "Report to the Membership” to the Association Policy Committee.
□ Vice president shall prepare for your role as national officer who conducts the Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs Luncheon and Workshop and the Committee Members' Breakfast at the AM/PIC.
COUNCIL CHAIRS
□ Assist the Vice President in planning the agenda and discussion topics for the Committee Chair & Vice Chair Luncheon and Workshop.
□ Prepare a report for the "Report to the Membership" concerning the programs and opportunities within your specific area and send to Vice President.
□ Council Chairs will collect the committee Plan of Work, Annual Report and Committee meeting minutes at the AM/PIC in order to prepare a report at the Post-Board meeting.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
□ Prepare an annual committee report for the "Report to the Membership" and submit that report to the Council Chair 60 days prior to AM/PIC.
□ Write current and new Vice Chairs, inviting them to the committee functions at the AM/PIC. Remind all that retiring and incoming Vice Chairs attend the Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs Luncheon and Workshop. Incoming Committee Chairs conduct the Committee Workshops, prepare the next Committee Plan of Work, and submit it to the Council Chairs prior to the Post Board meeting.
□ Prepare for the AM/PIC Committee Workshop by working with next year's Committee Chairs. At the Committee Workshop a secretary should record the minutes and those minutes should be reproduced at the AM/PIC and submitted to the Council Chairs prior to the Friday Post-Board Meeting.
COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRS
□ Mail a copy of the Committee Workshop agenda to State Committee Chairs/Advisory.
□ Groups, giving them the time and place of meetings and asking them to be prepared to offer suggestions.
□ Offer to assist Committee Chairs with committee activities at the AM/PIC. Don't wait for the Chair to write and ask - you be a volunteer.
□ Attend the Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs Luncheon and Workshop, committee workshop and Committee Members' Breakfast.
* COUNTY
AGENT
MAGAZINE
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Production Schedule
For
THE COUNTY AGENT
Post AM/PIC
Mail Date: August 24, 2005
Submission Deadline: August 5, 2005
October Issue (No specific Topic)
Mail Date: October 15, 2005
Submission Deadline September 22, 2005
Awards/Committee Special Edition
Mail Date: December 1, 2005
Submission Deadline: November 7, 2005
April Issue Registration Issue
Mail Date: March 28, 2006
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2006
E-County Agent – 4 issues, dates to be determined
These dates could change, if recommended by the advisory committee.
Scott Hawbaker
252 N. Park St.
Decatur, IL 62523
Phone: (217) 876-1220
Fax: (217) 877-5382
E-mail: nacaaemail@
EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT
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NACAA Expense Reimbursement
Council Chairs, Committee Chairs, and Committee Vice Chairs
It is the policy of NACAA to reimburse persons for expenses that were incurred in conducting NACAA programs and activities, and persons elected to Council Chair, Committee Chair, and Committee Vice Chair positions are entitled to a reimbursement of certain expenses. The specific expenses will be outlined later in this document. All expenses must be filed on a NACAA Expense Voucher. Vouchers can be obtained from the NACAA Treasurer. After the expense voucher is completed, it is sent to the NACAA President for approval. The President then forwards the approved expense voucher to the Treasurer who writes and mails the check. This approval process can easily take several days to complete the circuit. All expenses related to an Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference will be approved by the President who was in office during the AM/PIC. Below are guidelines to be used by persons who have been elected Council Chairs, Committee Chairs, or Committee Vice Chairs:
Council Chairs:
□ Expenses to attend the AM/PIC: travel, lodging, meals, registration fee, etc.
□ Postage and shipping
□ Supplies, exhibits, notebooks, copying, etc.
□ Telephone
□ Travel to pre-approved meetings (approval granted by NACAA President
Committee Chairs:
□ Expenses to attend the AM/PIC: travel, lodging, meals, registration fee, etc.
□ Postage and shipping
□ Supplies, exhibits, notebooks, copying, etc.
□ Telephone
□ Travel to pre-approved meetings (approval granted by NACAA President)
Committee Vice Chairs:
□ Registration Fee for AM/PIC
□ Postage and shipping
□ Supplies, exhibits, notebooks, copying, etc.
□ Telephone
EXPENSE ACCOUNT RULES:
Committee Chairs:
1. Transportation by personal vehicle is allowed, and reimbursement is limited to 2,000 miles (round trip) at a rate of $0.30 per mile. Transportation by airlines will be reimbursed at coach fare rates. Airfare reservations should be in advance to reduce fares. To reduce costs, Saturday night stays should be incorporated into the travel plans.
2. Parking or toll charges will be paid.
3. Taxi fares or shuttle fares will be paid along with a reasonable gratuity.
4. Rental Cars must be pre-approved by NACAA President.
5. Travel lodging is limited to one night before and one night following an event.
6. Actual cost of meals and gratuities; not to exceed $30 per day.
7. Registration fees will be paid with proper receipts.
8. Expenses for new Council Chairs and Committee Chairs will be paid beginning with breakfast on Friday following the close of the AMPIC and the return portion of travel, lodging, and meals expenses.
9. Expenses for retiring Council Chairs and Committee Chairs will include travel, lodging, and meals back home after the close of the AMPIC.
10. All required receipts should be attached to the expense voucher when it is submitted.
Committee Vice Chairs:
1. Committee Vice Chairs will receive reimbursement for their AM/PIC Registration. This reimbursement will be submitted on an NACAA voucher to the NACAA President for approval.
For additional questions regarding NACAA expense reimbursement contact:
NACAA Treasurer
Chuck Schwartau
863 30th Ave. SE
Rochester, MN 55904-4915
Ph: (507) 536-6301
e-mail: schwart@umn.edu
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GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING NACAA EXPENSE VOUCHERS
1. For any official expenses incurred by members of the Board of Director, Committee Chairs, Council Chairs, or other persons authorized by the President or Board of Directors, expenses will be paid as follows:
• Transportation by personal vehicle may be used and reimbursed up to 2,000 miles at a mileage rate of $0.30 per mile. This mileage rate is established by the Board of Directors.
• Parking and toll charges will be paid and receipts should be submitted when possible.
• Transportation by air will be fully reimbursed at the coach fare rate. To reduce costs, Saturday night stays should be included if necessary. Reservations should be made in a timely manner to take advantage of applicable discounts.
• Taxi fares and reasonable gratuities will be reimbursed.
• Travel other than by air or a private vehicle must have prior approval by the President.
• Travel lodging is limited to one night prior to and one night following an event.
• Actual costs of meals and gratuities will be paid, not to exceed $30.00 per day.
• Registration fees, if applicable, will be reimbursed, receipts required.
1. Expenses for new officers, council chairs, committee chairs, and regional directors will be paid beginning with breakfast following the close of the AM/PIC, and the return home portion of transportation expenses.
2. Expenses for retiring officers, council chairs, committee chairs, and regional directors will be paid for return home transportation, meals, and lodging.
3. Expenses for educational foundation trustees are paid according to the Policy Handbook (page 8).
4. Regional Directors may visit state associations as set forth in the Policy Handbook. These expenses will be paid according to the above-mentioned guidelines. Regional Directors will not be reimbursed for attending their own state association meeting.
5. There is no reimbursement for insurance.
6. Postage, shipping, copying, and telephone expenses are reimbursed to officers, directors, vice directors, council chairs, committee chairs, and a vice committee chairs. A statement of expenses and explanation with receipts is required. If possible, expenses chargeable to a specific program or sponsor should be noted.
7. No secretary allowance will be paid.
8. All required receipts: lodging, transportation, postage, copying, telephone, etc...should be attached to the expense voucher.
9. All expense vouchers are mailed to the President for approval.
10. REIMBURSEMENT FORM
NACAA NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS
MAKING PRESENTATIONS AT AM/PIC
New guidelines passed by the NACAA Board make it possible for the National Winners who make program presentations to obtain a reimbursement of their registration fee. Any member selected as a National Winner and who is asked to make a program presentation about their winning entry at the AM/PIC is eligible for a reimbursement of the AM/PIC registration fee. All reimbursement requests shall include this form and an official NACAA Expense Voucher. The National Chair of your Award area will have a supply of the voucher forms.
( Complete this form; get the signature from the National Committee Chair
( Complete a NACAA Expense Voucher
( Include the receipt for the AM/PIC Registration Fee showing payment
( All requests for reimbursement must be mailed to the NACAA President for approval within 30 days following the end of the AM/PIC
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REPORT
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REPORT TO EXECUTIVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
COUNCIL NAME (circle one): Professional Improvement
Extension Development
Program Recognition
COMMITTEE:
CHAIR:
1. Objectives for 2005 - 2006:
2. Plan of Work for 2005-2006:
3. Recommendations for committee involvement in future NACAA AM/PIC:
4. Suggested changes or additions to current committee’s duties and responsibilities.
5. Recommendations for NACAA Board Action. (Be specific)
6. Please attach the following information:
A. Complete Plan of Work.
B. Highlights of minutes of your committee meeting.
C. Attendance roster from the committee meeting.
D. NACAA PROGRAM COMMITTEE ADDRESS SHEET
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ACTIVITY
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Extension Development
Program Recognition
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COMMITTEE BUDGET
Report Sheet
Budget sheets should be prepared and submitted as part of committee plan of work during AM/PIC or by September 1. These are estimated budgets. All committees should note that submission of this budget sheet does not indicate approval of expenditure of funds. All requests for expenditures must be pre-approved by the NACAA President through Council Chairs and Vice President, prior to commitment of funds by committees.
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OPERATIONS
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THE NACAA COMMITTEE HANDBOOK
Any changes that are required for the Committee Handbook and the distribution of those changes will be done by the Senior Council Chair. Copies of all update should be sent to all Program Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs, Council Chairs, NACAA Board, Regional Directors & Vice Directors, Association Policy Chair, Electronic Communications Coordinator, NACAA Headquarters, County Agent Publisher and AM/PIC Committee Chair.
ALTERING A PROGRAM COMMITTEE NAME
When deemed necessary a Program Committee can request a name change for that committee by the following procedure. A Program Committee name change can take place by having the chair of the involved Program Committee forward a request for a name change to the associated Council Chair. The request should come forward when there is significant interest for the change from NACAA members associated with the involved program committee and/or from the program committee itself. The Council Chair will forward the request to Executive Program Committee of which, will make a decision on the name change request.
ADDING A PROGRAM COMMITTEES NAME
A new Program Committee can be created by NACAA members who have an interest in doing so. The request and supporting information should be forwarded to the Council Chair that the new Program Committee would fit most appropriately under.
The Council Chair will share the request with their Council. The Council will make a recommendation as to support or not support the request. The Councils recommendation concerning the request will be forwarded to the NACAA Vice President who will present the information to the NACAA Board for approval or denial.
TO DISSOLVE A PROGRAM COMMITTEE
A Program Committee can be dissolved by having the involved Program Committee submit a request for such action to the associated Council Chair.
The Council Chair will share the request with their Council. The Council will make a recommendation as to support or not support the request. The Councils recommendation and request will be forwarded to the NACAA Vice President who will present the request to the NACAA Board for approval or denial.
CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence between Program Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs should be shared with the associated Council Chair.
All correspondence from a Council Chair should be shared with the other Council Chairs and NACAA Vice President.
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POLICY TITLE -
SPONSORSHIP FOR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Background, Purpose and Objective:
For committees to be successful in providing NACAA members with effective professional improvement opportunities during the AM/PIC or at other times, adequate funding is essential. Committee chairs and other NACAA leadership can be effective in securing funds from outside sponsors.
Policy:
1. Committees are encouraged to secure funding from sponsors outside of NACAA for sponsorship.
2. Funds for program support are to be maintained in the NACAA Treasury. It is the policy of NACAA not to account for revenue remaining at the completion of the fiscal year.
3. Committees shall submit to the National Board a proposal on how the funds secured by that committee will be expended for the year(s) designated.
4. Committee chairs are to keep the President Elect and Treasurer informed of all contacts and funds obtained.
POLICY TITLE -
COMMITTEE SUPPORT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
AND PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCE
Background, Purpose and Objective:
In order to provide resources for NACAA Committees to conduct professional improvement opportunities for NACAA members committees that focus on enhancing members knowledge shall have the following financial support
Policy:
Each Professional Improvement Committee and all Extension Development Council Committees shall be eligible for up to $500 for program support for committee workshops and other educational opportunities at the AM/PIC. The funds shall be used for speakers, transportation and materials as per NACAA Policy for reimbursement. NACAA members are not eligible to be reimbursed for serving as speakers from these funds. No funds shall be used that is in conflict with other NACAA Policies, as per, reimbursement for travel, waiver or reimbursement or AM/PIC registration or other NACAA Policies. Committee and Council Chairs shall keep the NACAA Vice President informed as to committee plans for the AM/PIC to assure plans fit within the activities planned by the NACAA Board and the AM/PIC host state.
Electronic Communications:
Obtaining a Copy of the Committee Handbook:
The most current copy of the committee handbook will be placed on the NACAA website as changes occur. The URL for the NACAA website is: .
Mailing Lists:
The following lists are now available for your use: Add after each list e.g. nacaa-pres@lists.cas.psu.edu
nacaa-exec NACAA Executive Committee
nacaa-board NACAA Board
nacaa-regdir NACAA Regional Directors
nacaa-vdir NACAA Vice Directors
nacaa-councilchairs NACAA Council Chairs
nacaa-chairs NACAA Committee Chairs
nacaa-vicechairs NACAA Committee Vice Chairs
Note: Chairs are included on the Vice Chairs list, and Council Chairs are included on the Chairs list. So if you are sending to the Vice Chairs, the Chairs will also get the message - no need to send a separate message.
nacaa-specassign NACAA Special Assignments
nacaa-educ NACAA Educational Foundation
nacaa-pres Presidents from all regions
nacaa-ncpres NACAA North Central Presidents
nacaa-nepres NACAA Northeastern Presidents
nacaa-spres NACAA Southern Presidents
nacaa-wpres NACAA West Presidents
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