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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'>January 8,</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 2013<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><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I hope this finds everyone taking off to a good start in the new year. Of course some folks were predicting last month that we wouldn’t be here now due to the apparently false interpretations of the Mayan calendar that identified the “end of the world” as 21 December 2012. Now it appears that a valuable Mayan Extension Bulletin was lost along the way that provided an accurate interpretation of the Mayan calendar. So this experience just goes to remind us that someone must take the responsibility of interpreting complex information and directing it in a manner that can be understood and put to practice in a useful way. Therein lies an important function of professional Extension educators both past and present.<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"'>As we move into this new year and look ahead, we can see that we have some significant challenges and opportunities ahead of us. This college has been going through and continues to experience significant change in many ways. We have all been engaged in a strategic planning process with the CALS 2021 efforts in the past year so that we now have some goals and guidelines identified as a framework to guide us as we move ahead through the next few years. We also have a CALS Cooperative Extension $6.3M decision package proposal that has been advanced by President Hart, strongly endorsed and supported by the Arizona Board of Regents, is now under review in Governor Brewer’s office, and hopefully this proposal will come before the next Arizona Legislature that will begin their session later this month. This in itself represents a tremendous opportunity for the UA, CALS, and Cooperative Extension.<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"'>We engage in work through all aspects of change one step at a time, we need to apply the appropriate attention to each step along the way and the decision package proposal is a good example of this. In later December we took advantage of two opportunities to present the Cooperative Extension proposal to groups of legislators and the feedback from both events has been very positive. The feedback has also been very clear in identifying the importance of communicating the positive impacts on economic development that result from the delivery of good programs by CALS through Cooperative Extension programs across the state. Our programs contribute to economic development by helping people and communities solve problems, contribute to job creation and improve productivity. Thus, when we are working to develop this material and we are requesting information from various units and programs regarding economic impact, we have a very real and meaningful purpose and objective. So I want to offer my “thanks” right now to everyone in CALS for your good work and cooperation as we move to advance these opportunities and work to bring them to fruition in the months ahead. <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 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"'>Last Friday I received a retirement notice from <b>Rob Grumbles</b>, County Extension Director and Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Mohave County and Area Agent, Natural Resources for Coconino and La Paz counties - effective close of business, March 1. Rob began his career as a cowboy at McElhaney Cattle Company and stud (as in horses) handler at ASU and in July 1974 was hired as an Ag/4-H agent on the Hopi Reservation. He has worked in a wide range of areas such as livestock management and animal systems, rangeland management, vegetation monitoring, public policy/land use, water resources, horticulture/plant sciences, Master Gardeners, and has acted as liaison for regional programing with Utah, Nevada and California. Rob, we wish you the best and hope that you enjoy those well-earned retirement years!<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"'>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – NEW YEAR REMINDER:<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"'>Each year we recognize our faculty, staff and strong contributors to CALS Extension with the <b>Extension Faculty of the Year Award</b>, the <b>Outstanding Staff in Cooperative Extension Award</b>,<b> </b>and the <b>Extensionist of the Year Award</b>. It is time to make nominations for 2012 and I encourage you to submit your recommendations: <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:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The <b>Faculty of the Year</b> award recipient will receive $1,000 and an award. <a href="http://ag.arizona.edu/awards/extfacultyawd.html">Click here</a> for Extension Faculty of the Year Award criteria and nomination form.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The <b>Outstanding Staff in Cooperative Extension </b>award recipient will receive $500 and an award. <a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/awards/extstaffawd.html">Click here</a> for award nomination criteria.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The <b>Extensionist of the Year</b> award recognizes and honors a resident of the State of Arizona who has demonstrated extraordinary contributions, through UACE, to improving the lives of people in their community and state. The award will be presented at an appropriate college-wide event. Letters of nomination from UACE or non-UACE faculty and staff and/or peers should focus on the following criteria: <b>1)</b> the nature and extent of the contribution provided by the individual (35%), <b>2)</b> how this contribution has benefitted people in the community (15%) and the state (15%), <b>3)</b> leadership qualities (25%), and <b>4)</b> support for UACE (10%).<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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>All awards will be presented at an appropriate Extension or CALS event. Please read the criteria carefully, submitting <u>only</u> the materials noted (no vitas). Submit your nominations and support letters c/o Steven Crofts, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, PO Box 210036, Tucson, AZ, 85721 or <a href="mailto:scrofts@cals.arizona.edu">scrofts@cals.arizona.edu</a> by <b>Friday, February 1</b>. If you have any questions, contact <a href="mailto:scrofts@ag.arizona.edu">Steve</a> (520.621.7145).<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"'>UPDATED DIRECTORY AVAILABLE:<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 January 2013 edition of the downloadable Extension directory is now available on our People Search web site (<a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/people-search">http://extension.arizona.edu/people-search</a>). Just click on the "Directory Download PDF" on the left side, then on the File Resource, to open up a copy that you can save and print as needed. Or use this <a href="https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/resourcefile/resource/scrofts/20130102Roster.pdf">direct link</a> for an immediate download. As always, please report any changes to <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"'>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/insects/az1588.pdf">Bagrada Bug: A New Pest for Arizona Gardeners</a> by Stacey Bealmear, Peter Warren & Kelly Young <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 – RECLAIMING AN EMAIL ACCOUNT:</span></b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you suspect that your email account has been compromised or taken over and is being used to send spam messages to your contact list, you need to check the security page for your particular account (whether it is Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, Live.com or another service) and follow their directions to combat the problem.<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"'>As an example, check out the <a href="http://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?locale=en_US&y=PROD_ACCT&page=content&id=SLN2068">Yahoo page</a> that addresses this issue. It covers examples to be aware of (such as getting bounced messages for emails you didn’t send to your password not working anymore), important steps to take, resetting your password, and reviewing your alternate email address information.<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"'><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><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Noxious, Invasive Plants of Arizona</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> (RNR/PLS 400), Summer Session I, 3 credits – a new online (D2L) course taught by Larry Howery. The course will be conducted entirely from the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) site and will focus on the biology, ecology, impacts, and management options for noxious, invasive plants in (or near) Arizona. For more information or to obtain a copy of the syllabus, contact <a href="mailto:lhowery@ag.arizona.edu">Dr. Larry Howery</a>.<b><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"'><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>