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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 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>October 23,</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 2012<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></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"'>FROM THE DIRECTOR:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I attended a field day last week at the Maricopa Agricultural Center (MAC). It was a beautiful day at a great time of year to conduct a field day of this type, the event was well-planned and carried out, and they had excellent attendance. Ayman Mostafa, the Extension Ag Team, the Arizona Pest Management Center, and the entire MAC faculty/staff did an excellent job in developing and executing the event. My congratulations to all of them!<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"'>This event also very clearly demonstrated the distinct connection between the applied and translational research and Extension education programs that are intimately connected and become one complete functional entity in CALS. In the case of this event at MAC, the faculty and staff had the opportunity to take people out into the field and describe the background regarding the problems they are addressing, show them directly and explain the research work they are conducting, and then present the results in practical terms of application. <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"'>This arrangement with faculty and staff based at our Agricultural Centers (which I would prefer to identify as “Research and Extension Centers”) is extremely important in addressing our mission in CALS and Cooperative Extension. We also have many faculty and staff conducting programs in CALS that are not based at the Centers but utilize them extensively. Therefore, we are fully committed in CALS to the strong research-based Extension programs and the centers that serve as the physical platform from which these programs are directed out in the State. <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"'>In relation to the purpose and function of these Centers, I am working to better incorporate the Center directors that have Extension/research personnel and programs based at their site with all lines of planning and communication in Cooperative Extension, similar to County Extension Directors and Department (unit) Heads. The Centers are vital to our ability in CALS to conduct the translational and applied research that fuels our Cooperative Extension efforts in many areas and provide important components to our strategic planning for 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"'>This arrangement with the combination of research and Extension with our programs across the college, including the Centers, is the reality that we have in CALS at this time. This is a functional and practical model for program development in many facets in our Cooperative Extension portfolio and it will continue to be the norm from which we will build and develop many new programs that serve and reach out across this State.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOCUS ON FACULTY:<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"'>I’d like to personally add my congratulations to the winners of the <b>2012 CALS Outstanding Team Award</b> – the Environment and Sustainability Extension Signature Program Team. The team of specialists and agents working to address climate change and sustainability through practical extension programming included: Chris Jones (Gila County), Mark Apel (Cochise County), Gregg Garfin (SNRE), Mike Crimmins (SWES), Dan McDonald (Pima County), Tom DeGomez (Coconino County), Melanie Lenart (SWES), Candice Rupprecht (WRRC), Kerry Schwartz (WRRC), Channah Rock (Maricopa Ag Center), Erik Glenn (Yavapai County), Darcy Tessman (Cochise County), Ayman Mostafa (Maricopa County), and Bill Brandau (Graham County). <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 STAFF:<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><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Robert Armstrong</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> recently accepted an offer for a new position with the CALS Communications and Technology (CCT) unit, effective October 29. In so doing, Robert is joining a team that will be directed by Mr. Robert Casler to provide a full range of web-based IT support for CALS, including Cooperative Extension. The intention of this new construct is to provide the critical mass and complimentary expertise among the members of this team to render a strong and capable group to provide this level of critical support to our programs across the college. We thank Robert Armstrong for his many contributions while working for Cooperative Extension and we look forward to working with him and the other members of this CCT group in 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><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Carol Besselsen</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> has accepted a new position within Extension, Administrative Associate, as of October 29. She will be working .75 FTE from 8:00am-2:00pm (and no longer working a split position between our office and Ag Experiment Station). Carol’s duties will expand to include additional administrative support as well as select accounting support. Her new phone number is 520.621.3621.<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"'>Congratulations to both.<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"'>The Water Resources Research Center has been awarded a $138,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to support outreach and tool development for its innovative Conserve to Enhance program. Conserve to Enhance provides a way for individual water users - home owners, businesses, etc. - to link their personal water use and water conservation efforts with environmental enhancement projects. This grant is the second year of support provided by the Walton Family Foundation for the program. Over the course of the 14 month grant (November 2012 to December 2013), WRRC staff will conduct outreach about Conserve to Enhance to water utilities and NGOs throughout the Colorado River Basin, support expansion and development of Conserve to Enhance programs in Tucson and other communities, and develop a new only water conservation calculator tool to help people learn how they can save water. More information about Conserve to Enhance, including how to enroll in the Tucson Conserve to Enhance program, is available on the <a href="http://wrrc.arizona.edu/c2e">WRRC website</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 lang=EN-CA style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>O’BRIEN ENDOWMENT AWARD </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><b>CALL FOR PROPOSALS:<o:p></o:p></b></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"'>The call for proposals for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) James P. & Shirley J. O’Brien Endowment has been extended one week to <b>Friday, November 2</b>. For detailed information, go to the <a href="https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/resourcefile/resource/scrofts/ProjectProposalGuidelines.pdf">Proposal Submission Guidelines</a> and/or the <a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/resourcefile/resource/scrofts/O%27Brien_Gift_Agreement.pdf">Endowment Gift Agreement</a> or <a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/state/james-p-shirley-j-obrien-endowment-award">view previous award winners</a>. <b><span style='color:red'>It is important to note</span></b> that there was an incorrect file loaded for the submission guidelines and that has been corrected – so please recheck the guidelines file. Also note that this award differs from the “Shirley O’Brien Diversity Award” offered through CALS. If you have any questions, contact <a href="mailto:scrofts@cals.arizona.edu">Steven Crofts</a> (520.621.7145). <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"'>TECH TIP OF THE WEEK – TIPS FOR SHOPPING SAFELY ONLINE:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Online shoppers are commonly targeted through three methods: by compromising unsecured or unprotected computers, by creating fraudulent websites and email, and by intercepting unsecured Internet connections. Following these tips can help protect you while shopping online:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Use and maintain anti-virus software, a firewall, and anti-spyware <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Keep software, particularly your web browser, up to date<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do business with reputable vendors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Take advantage of security features, such as passwords and other security features<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Be wary of emails requesting information<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Check privacy policies before providing personal or financial information<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Make sure your information is being encrypted<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Use a credit card instead of a debit card<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Check your bank or credit union statements, and compare them to your online purchase<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><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"'>For more information, check out the <a href="http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST07-001.html">United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team</a> (US_CERT) website. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'> </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"'><b>UPCOMING EVENTS:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://uafoodday.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/2012-food-day-flier-fb-1.jpg">UA Food Day Fair</a>, Wednesday, <b>October 24</b>, 10am-2pm, UA Mall - The goal of Food Day is to celebrate the concepts of Eat Real. What does that mean? To Eat Real means you vote with your fork for foods that are sustainable, humane, healthy, accessible and safe, and will ultimately improve our food system and the health of our bodies, minds and the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Grandparents and other relative caregivers are invited to a Strengthening Grandfamily Connections regional workshop, <b>November 10</b>, 10:00am-3:00pm at the Church of the Red Rocks (54 Bowstring), Sedona. The workshop is co-hosted by the UA Coconino Extension program “Raising Up GRANDchildren” - support for caregivers and the Sedona Discussion group. Workshop topics include helping your grandchild overcome adverse childhood experiences, creating a partnership with schools to benefit your grandchild, moving beyond conflict-reinventing necessary communication with adult children, and sorting through DES support. Participants will hear from and ask questions of speakers including CPS, guidance professionals, and both grandparent and grandchildren panelists. Caregivers are encouraged to preregister with <a href="mailto:newtonj@cals.arizona.edu">Jan Newton</a> (928.774.1868, ext 150) or Rebecca (928.774.1868, ext 100). Preregistration is $5 for a single caregiver and $10 per couple. Registration on the day of the workshop is $10 and $15. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2012 Arizona Agriculture Literacy Days, <b>November 19-21</b> - It’s the 7th year of the AZ Ag Literacy Days and a piloted version of the 1st children’s book dedicated to Arizona’s agriculture industry has been released. This program helps the upcoming generation see how connected we all are to agriculture through volunteers who take 20 minutes of their time to visit a nearby elementary school. During a visit, volunteers share a PowerPoint of the “piloted book” to a K-3 classroom. It’s an easy process - think of the children in your life and then contact their elementary school – either a specific teacher or the school’s librarian – to schedule a visit. Once a date and time are set, volunteers must then complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dFlZZUdBOF81aUFsTWcwVXFVM182R1E6MQ#gid=0">online registration form</a>. The form will be processed and volunteers are then given access to the PowerPoint or, if a class isn’t able to view a PowerPoint, the materials will be mailed to the volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering, you will need to set up the class visits and submit the online form no later than November 7. For more information or questions, contact <a href="mailto:BMoak@cals.arizona.edu">Brandon Moak</a> (602.827.8200 x389).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><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"'>Jeffrey C. Silvertooth<br>Associate Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Director for Economic Development & 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-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To submit tips, suggestions, ideas for changes and anything that could help us be more effective, use the “<a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/state/directors-suggestion-box">Director’s Suggestion Box</a>” – all submissions are anonymous. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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>