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