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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>TMN submittal: <a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html">http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html</a><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Tuesday Morning Notes – The Wednesday Edition <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>July 5, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>MESSAGE FROM THE INTERIM DIRECTOR:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>As you have heard, I have been asked to step into the role of Interim Director of Extension at the University of Arizona. It is an honor to be asked to take on this role and I look forward to these new challenges and opportunities. As I embark on this interim appointment, I am reminded of the leadership that Jim Christenson has provided for over 22 years to UA Cooperative Extension. Thanks for all you have done, Jim, and best wishes in retirement. Jim has left big shoes to fill, but with the support of Ed, Linda, our staff, and all of you, I know we are in capable hands and I am excited by the challenge and opportunities of the future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I intend to fill this role to the very best of my abilities and will not be a simple “caretaker.” Along with the Extension administrative team and staff, we intend to continue moving ahead along the lines that we have outlined in our strategic plan and with the signature program initiatives we have identified. We will also rely on all of you to help steer this ship on a steady course of progress and not lose momentum. I am optimistic about our future and excited about the months ahead. This is a great time to be a part of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and the University of Arizona. I look forward to your support, help and advice as we move forward with confidence, commitment and clarity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CONDOLENCES:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dr. Norm Oebker</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, former Cooperative Extension Vegetable Crops Specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences, passed away June 12 at the age of 84. The family arranged for two memorial services due to scheduling conflicts with family members. The first took place on Sunday, June 26. A second service will be on Sunday, July 16 at 3:00pm at the Fellowship Bible Church, 6700 E. Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Middle School/High School program at Fellowship Bible Church and cards may be sent to his wife, Donna, at P.O. Box 31406, Tucson, Arizona, 85751. The family would love to see any friends and colleagues at the service. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOCUS ON PROGRAMS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Seven hundred family and consumer sciences professionals from across the country met for their national conference at Wild Horse Pass Resort on the Gila River Indian Community on June 22-25. The Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences and FCS alumni helped sponsor the conference. Thanks to all Extension faculty and staff who volunteered for tours, registration, early AM exercise, AZ INFO Booth, AZ Artisan Fair and more. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Some new web pages have been created for social media that list all of the <a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/social-media">current social media sites</a> for Arizona Cooperative Extension. If you have a site you would like listed, contact <a href="mailto:decleene@email.arizona.edu">Molly DeCleene</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There is an additional site for social media assistance located under <a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/employee/social-media-employee">Employee-Web/Publications-Social Media Resources</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEW PUBLICATION:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1430S.pdf">Cómo Convertir de Galones a Pulgadas, y Determinar el Tiempo de Operación Para los Sistemas de Riego por Goteo en Cultivos en Surcos</a> by Edward Martin and Armando Barreto.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kirk A. Astroth<br>Interim Associate Dean and Director<br>Arizona Cooperative Extension<br>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>PO Box 210036<br>Tucson, AZ 85721-0036<br>520.621.7205<br>520.621.1314 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>