* Congratulations to Deborah Young in receiving a national award at the
Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) meetings in
Florida last week. The Partner Award "recognizes individuals,
organizations, and institutions that provided outstanding support to ANREP
or to the Extension natural resources programs in which ANREP members
participate."
* Position Opening: The primary purpose of the Assistant/Associate Area
Agent, Natural Resources position is to provide state-wide leadership in
the coordination, development, and overall fire education strategy for the
state of Arizona in collaboration with the State Forester. This position
has the responsibility of developing and conducting Extension programs that
address priority problems in the assigned area, as well as cooperating with
and supporting the overall Extension and outreach program. Additional
responsibilities may be deemed necessary and assigned by the College and/or
Extension administrators. The position reports to the County Director in
the Pima County Extension Office and through her to the Director of the
School of Renewable Natural Resources and has statewide responsibilities.
The duration of this year-to-year grant funded position is approximately
two years with the possibility of an extension based on the availability of
funds.
* The National 4-H Council Youth Grants Program will provide literacy
grants in the amounts of $500 to $2,000 (funded by the Dr. Scholl
Foundation) to stimulate literacy education nationwide. Grants are awarded
to communities in support of ongoing literacy education programs or to
stimulate new and creative youth-led programs. The role of adults is to
provide guidance to young leaders in the literacy programs. Application
deadline is July 9, 2002. A complete announcement and the application are
available at www.grants.n4h.org
* The next CED meeting is planned for September 11-12, 2002. The location
is open and we would appreciate recommendations.
* Twenty-eight representatives from six counties participated in the first
phase of the Advocates for Child Care Excellence (AC2E) Project in
Prescott, June 7 and 8. This three-year project teaches child care
providers, educators and parents about public policy issues and provides
skill-building opportunities that will lead to improvements in child care
quality. Cooperative Extension participants included Patty Merk and Jolie
Ogg Graybill (Maricopa), Marta Stuart (Yavapai), Lynne Durrant (Mohave),
Esther Peterson and Larry Yazzie (Navajo) and Michelle Rodriquez
(Pinal/Gila). The group was also joined by Mark Nagasawa of the Governor's
Office for Children. AC2E is a project of the Arizona Cares Initiative, one
of the Extension working groups for Family and Consumer Sciences.
* Inspection Training & Certification Workshop, sponsored by the National
Association of Wastewater Transporters (NAWT) & University of Arizona
Cooperative Extension, Thursday & Friday, June 27 & 28, 2002; 8:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m, Embassy Suites, Flagstaff, Arizona. Instructors: David Gustafson,
P.E., James Anderson, Ph.D. This program is for experienced industry
professional or those just starting out in the business. Cost: $250.00
(includes 2 manuals, breaks, certification test). For more information,
call Kitt Farrell-Poe (928) 782-3836. Registration deadline is June 19, 2002.
* Mid Season Cotton Workshop, June 12, 2002, 8:30-12:30, Yuma County Extension
Auditorium. For more information please call Mohammed Zerkoune at (928) 726-3904.