| Abstracts from 1999 Concurrent Sessions at National ESP Conference | |||||
| No. | Presenter Names | ST | Title of Presentation | Brief Description | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Thompson Ann Clutter Nikki Conklin Gail Gunderson Jo Jones Linda Kutilek Marilyn Spiegel Jan Thompson |
OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH |
Opening Doors on Work/Life Issues for Extension Employees | Handling work, family, and a personal life is an everyday juggling act. Learn how Extension employees in the national study are faring and their suggestions. | Abstract |
| 2 | Nellie Oehler | OR | Using Humor as a Tool to Cope with Stress | Learn to use humor to cope with stressful situations on the job and in your personal life. Learn to laugh again. | Abstract |
| 3 | Mary Schuman Evelyn Adams |
IN IN |
Indiana's ESP Nifty 50's Club | What is this unique club for Indiana's Epsilon Sigma Phi members? Who can belong? What special activities are conducted? Come learn about this special "perk" for all members over 50, both active and retired. | Abstract |
| 4 | Deanna Tribe | OH | Reviving Professional Courtesy | Practicing professional courtesy in the workplace used to be more common place than it is today. We need to revive civility in our Extension work environment. | Abstract |
| 5 | Bernadatte Watts John Crites Curtis Grisson Cheryl Jones-Syracuse |
NC OH AL OH |
From First Timer to Frequent Flyer | This interactive seminar will focus on enhancing your awareness, knowledge, and skills for increased participation and ultimate Extension Association leadership in the next century while balancing work and life. | Abstract |
| 6 | Floyd Branson, Jr. Jerry Nelson Nancy Wagner |
IN IN IN |
Getting On Board | "Getting On Board" is a comprehensive Web based program designed for advisory committees and boards. Additionally, it serves as an outreach tool to other groups/organizations. | Abstract |
| 7 | Mary Schuman Dr. MargaretAdamek Gus Thias Stan Watts Pat Roark Alice Chitty |
IN IN IN IN IN IN |
Retirement Living Options | One of the decisions to be made as we enterour retirement years is where we wish to spend our time in the future as far as living arrangements. This session will give participants a look at several options. | Abstract |
| 8 | Deanna Tribe Barbara Brackman |
OH OH |
It Takes Office Teamwork to Deliver Extension Programs | Like the adage "it takes a village...", doing Extension work takes an office team in which support staff play an integral role in our respective units. | Abstract |
| 9 | Ingrid Holmes Maurice Dorsey Jenny Grover Cathy Matinez Susan Damme AJ Dye Kathy Castania Marilyn Corbin Jose Vasquez David Travis Marlene Berger May Mong Judy Kingston LaVerne Blount Joanne Bankston |
MD DC DC CO MN DC NY PA WI VA UT MI CA AL KY |
Benefits of Diversity in Cooperative Extension: Implications for County and State Faculty in Programming for the21st Century | As the 21st Century approaches, many of the old attitudes of exclusion remain entrenched in the system. To remain competitive and viable, Extension must embrace change and realize the benefits of diversity in programming and employment. This session will further examine the principles addressed in "Pathway to Diversity 1991" and provide methodology to implement and promote change in the system. | Abstract |
| 10 | Nancy Stehulak | OH | Managing Life's Personal and Professional Challenges...At the SameTime! | Do you ever feel that managing your family and your work life is a bit like a juggling act? Learn to manage with a family vision and picture the outcomes you want! | Abstract |
| 11 | CharlotteCrawford Karen Chan |
IL IL |
When and How to Tap Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plans | When and how to take retirement savings out of tax-deferred plans is as important as putting money in ! For IRA's or 403(b) plans, age at distribution will affect tax treatment. Learn about annuitizing, beneficiary choices, and types of distributions. | Abstract |
| 12 | CassandraCaldwell R. Dale Safrit |
OH OH |
Using Change to Enhance Your Personal and Professional Life in the Next Millennium | Are you willing to go outside of your current paradigm? Change can serve as catalysts for an enhanced professional and personal life. Learn how change can work FOR you! | Abstract |
| 13 | Carolyn Travers Kendra Wells |
MD MD |
Your Character, My Character .....Does it Matter | Come learn how character contributes to the"whole" person and how character education can become a part of your Extension education programs without adding additional work! | Abstract |
| 14 | Ellen Williams | NJ | Are You Now or Will You Ever be"Roleless" Without Extension? | As an Extension professional, do you identify with any other role than your work? This workshop provides a variety of learning activities to help participants explore how to expand their personal and professional roles in order to achieve greater life satisfaction during work and retirement years. | Abstract |
| 15 | Debra Minar-Driscoll | OR | Can Extension Professionals Live the Simple Life? | Is your life rushing by? Are you creating time to nurture your spirit? Explore simplicity concepts and learn to apply them to the Extension life. | Abstract |
| 16 | Mary Schuman Betty Combs Jim Preston Lee Dreiman Steve Cambridge |
IN IN IN IN IN |
Travel/Study Opportunities for Seniors | Learn about opportunities to enhance your life experiences following retirement, whether for personal enjoyment, expand your mind, or to live and learn about real life cultural experiences in a foreign country. | Abstract |