Volume 23, Number 5 – March 18, 2008
Women & Money Conference Set for 3 W.Va. Cities
Look for New Name Badges This Week
Technology Bulk Order Deadline Set
Directory Update
Meeting Notes
People and Places
Important Program Planning and Reporting Dates for
2008
Looking to get a better handle on your personal finances? Whether you’re planning for retirement, working to get out of debt, saving for college, or building a household budget, you’ll receive helpful information at a free Women & Money Conference.
The conference, organized by West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue, will be held at three sites this year:
The conference will feature breakout sessions and a two-hour presentation by keynote speaker Dee Lee, a nationally known financial planner and author. Each participant will receive a free copy of Lee’s book Money: Your Personal Financial Guide. The seminars also include a continental breakfast and luncheon.
Financial services exhibitors will be on hand to explain their services and products.
Over the past six years, more than 7,500 people from across West Virginia have attended the Women & Money Conferences. To register for the Morgantown session, call (304) 341-0724 or visit the Web site (www.wvtreasury.com); select the Women & Money logo. Registration for the Huntington and Parkersburg conferences will begin in June.
The conferences are funded by sponsorships provided through the West Virginia Financial Education Foundation.
New and improved name badges and holders will be sent to WVU Extension employees in campus and county mail this week.
The new badge holders have a clip on them, which should keep them from slipping off the lanyards. Some employees reported that problem with the new lanyard-style holders after they were distributed at the annual meeting in November. The clip on the new holders can be fastened within the loop of the attached lanyard clasp. (Meg Baughman’s March 1 e‑mail message contains a picture showing how to attach the new holders.)
In addition, each badge holder is loaded with two name tag cards—one
facing each side. Even if the badges flip, your name will be visible. You may
use the badge holder to store a room key or meal card between the two name
cards.
If your name badges need any changes or corrections, contact Susan Prager (susan.prager@mail.wvu.edu).
Those who attended the new employee orientation last month already have the new badges.
The deadline for sending in orders for desktops, notebooks, projectors, and other peripherals is Friday, April 11. However, the sooner you send in your order, the sooner the Office of Technology can determine the percentage of the cost-share benefit. Right now, we are hoping for a 50 percent match, but the “pot” does have a bottom!
Equipment offered this year (notice new items) includes:
The computer prices below do not reflect a bulk discount.
Desktop - Dell Optiplex 755 - $1,263
2 GB RAM (memory)
250 GB storage (hard drive)
19-inch flat-panel monitor
16x CD/DVD +/- RW optical drive and a 16x CD/DVD optical drive
4-year, on-site warranty
19-in-one media card reader
Windows Vista Ultimate operating system
Notebook - Dell Latitude D30 - $1,735
2 GB RAM (memory)
120 GB storage (hard drive)
14.1-inch WXGA+ LCD screen
Internal wireless card
8x CD/DVD +/- RW optical drive
4-year, on-site, Complete Care warranty
Windows Vista Ultimate operating system
Docking station for the notebook - $116
Additional 19” flat-panel monitor - $255
Projectors
Eiki – LC-XA20 (2000 ANSI lumens, XGA, LCD, 3-year warranty) - $657.65
Canon – LV-7265 (2500 ANSI lumens, XGA, LCD, 3-year warranty) - $975.29
Panasonic – PT-F100U (3200 ANSI lumens, XGA, LCD, 5-year warranty)
- $1,646.34
Thumb/jump drive - 16 GB capacity - $60 (not subject to a cost-share)
Please send your requests via e-mail (ExtensionTechnology@mail.wvu.edu). If you have already sent in a request, we thank you. Feel free to contact Technology with any order updates (specify which projector, add a thumb/jump drive, etc.). If you have any questions about the various products, please send your questions to the same e-mail address.
The Calhoun County WVU Extension Office has a new shipping address for anything being mailed through UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc. That address is 363 Main St. Suite 101, Grantsville WV 26147. The office continues to receive U.S. Postal Service mail at PO Box 680, Grantsville WV 26147.
… April 1 is the due date for counties to register 4-H members who will be participating in the 2008 State 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Contest. The event will be held Saturday, April 26, at Potomac State College of WVU in Keyser. In addition to the competition, participants will tour the campus and the farm and see an equine demonstration.
… The Extension Camping Team will conduct a series of regional 4-H volunteer training programs around the state next month. The training will be offered at six sites April 14 and at another six sites April 15. The sessions will feature activities to help volunteers gain knowledge about and skills in working with young people at camp. Each session will begin with registration at 6 p.m., followed by a meal and the program. The April 14 programs will be held in Clay, Jefferson, Pleasants, Preston, Tucker, and Wyoming counties. On April 15, training will be given in Hardy, Marshall, Mingo, Monroe, Roane, and Webster counties. Contact Bill Beckley (Bill.Beckley@mail.wvu.edu) for details.
… Faculty and Staff Changes
John Davis joined WVU Extension March 17 as a trades specialist for WVU Jackson’s Mill, where he will do general maintenance and repairs. Previously, he worked for more than five years as a trades worker at WVU’s Morgantown campus. He was responsible for maintenance and repairs of general plumbing, electrical equipment, boilers, and centrifugal chillers. John also supervised student workers and other employees carrying out preventative maintenance. Earlier, he performed similar work for Timberline Apartments and Holiday Inn, both in Morgantown. He also has experience in selling electronic supplies to commercial and industrial establishments. John has participated in much technical training, including refrigeration, water treatment, electrical troubleshooting, and boiler operation. He holds a certificate in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning from the Monongalia County Vocational Technical Center.
Lisa Summers joined the organization Feb. 12 as 4-H program assistant in Tyler County. Lisa has bachelor’s degrees in agriculture and journalism and a master’s degree in agriculture and environmental education; all of her degrees are from WVU. While a graduate student, Lisa worked with WVU Extension agriculture specialists to produce videos. She grew up in 4-H and has served as a volunteer leader in Marshall County. Lisa’s predecessor, Susan Richmond Seders, held the job for nine years. She left the organization in October when she moved to Clarksburg.
…Have You Heard?
Cathy Donnellan is recuperating at her parent’s home after being released from the hospital. She suffered a head injury when she fell down steps at her home. Send cards to Cathy at PO Box 554, Jane Lew WV 26378.
Rich Fleisher recently received the Barbara R. Alvis Award from the WVU International Student Organization (ISO). The ISO honored him for his contributions to WVU, Morgantown, and the international community.
Brandon Moll and his wife, Amy, had their third child March 15. Elise Arianna weighed 8 pounds. She has a big sister, Bree, and a big brother, Ashton.
Linda Waybright will be the guest of honor at a retirement party Sunday, March 30, at Cedar Lakes Dining Hall, near Ripley. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., followed by a program beginning at 2:30 p.m. Cost of the lunch is $12 per person ($6 for children age 4 and under). The celebration is sponsored by Jackson County’s Community Educational Outreach Service clubs and the Jackson County WVU Extension Office. To make reservations for the meal and/or the public program, contact Teresia Fought by Friday, March 21, at (304) 372-8249 or via e-mail (Teresia.Fought@mail.wvu.edu).
Doddridge County 4-H member Kelsie Marple has been chosen as West Virginia’s middle school honoree for the 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Kelsie gave up most of her summer vacation in 2007 to serve as a youth volunteer for Energy Express. The 13-year-old provided summer learning experiences for 40 children from rural and low-income communities. The award honors young people for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. As a state honoree, Kelsie will receive $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., where the top 10 national honorees will be named. National honorees receive $5,000 and a $5,000 grant from Prudential to give to a charitable organization of their choice.
As a tribute to his deceased father, Mike Breiding, the son of retiree George
H. Breiding, is placing some of George’s writings online.
You may check out the first posting (http://EpicRoadTrips.us/dad/),
which includes the journal George kept while he was stationed at Lowry Field,
Colo., during World War II. George retired in 1979 after a 16-year career
as WVU Extension program leader in outdoor recreation. He died Feb. 2, 2007.
The 2009 WVU and Extension Day at the Legislature is scheduled
for Wednesday, March 25. Why so late? The legislative session begins a month
later in years that follow a major general election.
… In Memoriam
Retiree Caroline Wolfe Schnably Cutlip, 87, died March 8 at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Her funeral was March 12 in Clarksburg. Caroline, a native of Moatsville, graduated from WVU in 1941 with a bachelor’s degree. She earned a master’s from WVU in 1965 and completed a year of graduate work at Iowa State University. Caroline worked as home supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration from 1941 to 1947. She retired in 1980 as WVU Extension agent in Harrison County, a position she’d held since 1971. She began her WVU Extension career Feb. 15, 1954, as agent in Lewis County; she moved to Monongalia County Jan. 1, 1969. Caroline was a member of the West Virginia and national associations of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, Epsilon Sigma Phi, and West Virginia 4-H All Stars. Surviving are two sons, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, a son, and a daughter. Memorial contributions may be made to Peoples Hospice, PO Box 1680, Clarksburg WV 26302.
James Ivan Freed, 85, father of Linda Kuzniar, died March 15 after a lengthy illness. His funeral was March 17 in Morgantown. A native of Ritchie County, he served in World War II and worked at Weston Chemical (Borg-Warner) and at Star City Glass. Condolences may be sent to Linda and her husband, Joe, at this address: 3273 Grafton Road, Morgantown WV 26508.
John McCutcheon, father of John E. McCutcheon, died March 11. His funeral was March 15 in Fairlea. Condolences may be sent to John at 75 Loudermilk Road, Clintonville WV 24931. Memorial donations may be sent to Greenbrier Valley Hospice Inc., 540 N. Jefferson Street, Box 7 Suite D, Lewisburg WV 24901.
… To Our Good Health
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs instead of taking escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends; mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool; it’s also a “stress-buster.” Thought for the day: Cha, cha, cha … then do it!
— from Paula Strawder
Selected Program Planning and Reporting
Dates for 2008
March 28, 2008 |
Final reports due for those who received Seed Grants for Research and/or Competitive Funds for Team Activities in Spring 2007. |
May 15, 2008 |
Written requests due from faculty members who want to be considered for promotion and/or tenure. Send letter requesting consideration for promotion and/or tenure to Program Unit Director. |
| Federal Reporting Dates | |
March 28, 2008 |
WVU-ES Program Accomplishment Reports submitted to CSREES |
March 28, 2008 |
WVU-ES 2009-2013 Plan of Work update submitted to CSREES |
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