Remember Chapter Reports Are Due For Use At
JCEP Leadership Conference
Each chapter is to submit an Annual Chapter Report once per year. The reports are used for discussion and for sharing during the ESP portion of the JCEP Leadership Conference that is coming up February 7-9 in San Antonio, Texas. The reports have become an important part of the discussion at the conference. In addition some of the national committees have used the information found in these reports to assist in developing projects that will be beneficial to all chapters as they perform their work.
Normally these reports are completed by the Chapter President or someone they designate to do the report on their behalf. This last year we had an excellent response with almost thirty reports being submitted. If you are interested the reports are posted on the website as soon as we have received them. Annual Chapter Reports dating back to 2004 are posted on the website under the Report menu item in the For More Information menu. This years reports can be entered by selecting the Chapter Reports item in the Upcoming Deadlines menu.
Mark Your Calendars Now For The 2012 JCEP Leadership Conference - Registration Now Open
Early Bird Registration Ends 1/13/2012
Plan to attend the JCEP Leadership Conference on February 7 - 9, 2012 in sunny San Antonio, Texas! "Building the Leader in You" is the theme for 2012, with our exciting and motivating featured keynote speaker, Kevin Eickenberry! Nationally known for building association leaders, Kevin's focus will be on "Remarkable Leadership" to help you become the leader you were born to be.
The 2012 JCEP Leadership Conference is hosted by the leadership of ESP, NEAFCS, NACAA, NAE4-HA, ANREP and NACDEP. Anyone who is a member of one or more of these associations is welcome to attend. Each association will have meetings within the conference to help guide you to being more effective in your leadership roles. Evenings on the historical Riverwalk for networking with your colleagues from across the nation as well as the opportunity to visit with other attendees from your state are also planned.
For additional information or to register check the JCEP Website.
Remember - "The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already" - John Buchan
Regional Vice President Elections Moved
to National Conference
Every two years we elect a new set of Regional Vice Presidents, normally this has been done at what used to be the JCEP Regional Meetings. It has been several years since the regional meetings have gone to a single meeting. Since attendance at the JCEP Leadership Conference meeting is much less than it used to be at the regional meetings, the National Council voted to change the elections to be held at the 2012 National Conference in Mobile. This means that the due date for the Regional Vice President applications have been moved until July 1st.
JCEP
Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference
April 16-18, 2012
Westin Alexandria, VA
Optional tours will be held on Sunday April 15th, with the conference beginning at 7:30 AM on Monday, April 16th with Breakfast and ending at the conclusion of Hill visits on Wednesday, April 18th.
We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2012 Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference. This year’s conference theme is ‘Cooperative Extension: Relevant Now and Beyond’, and will feature nationally recognized speakers in the general sessions and your colleagues in several breakout sessions.
Meet National Program Leaders, Visit Legislators on the Hill, Learn from your Colleagues, Network with your Association and others, and Grow professionally in this important area.
Learn more in the coming weeks at www.jcep.org
2011 Distinguished Service Ruby Recipient
Dr. Edward G. Smith
Director, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Ruby Lecture Abstract: (Full Text Address, Video of Address)
Extension education is the mission that distinguishes land-grant universities from all other institutions of higher education. Together with research, teaching and service, Extension fulfills a societal contract with the people‒a contract with a strong legislative foundation, which can contribute to economic prosperity today as much as it did throughout the 1900s. However, too many land-grant system leaders fail to recognize or uphold the role and impact of Extension education and its program delivery model. The model is more than a best practice. It is a principle-driven process, based on grassroots needs assessment, involvement of volunteers, and a network of trusted local educators supported by specialists and researchers. When followed on principle, the model is applicable for all times.
Conference Materials Now Online
To see the video of the keynote speakers and Concurrent Session materials that have been submitted follow the link below. The materials can always be found under the Resouce Tab on the homepage.
National Conference 2011 - It's History!
ESP National Conference 2011 in Syracuse is now in the history books! Thanks to Cornell's Lambda Chapter for hosting a great conference. Special thanks to Penn State's Alpha Omicron Chapter for assisting with beautiful decorations and to Maryland's Tau Chapter for organizing and carrying out the Development Fund Auction! Comments like: "Great Conference" and "This Conference should be on the to go list of all Extension professionals" could be heard throughout the conference.
I had hoped to provide a day-by-day accounting of the happenings at the conference, but there just was not enough time left at the end of the day to get it done, so I will try to fill in the gaps for those who were unable to attend.
The week began for the National Board on Sunday with an all day meeting to carry out business of the organization and to prepare last minute details for the conference. There was good news shared by board members including the results of all of the work by the committees and, in particular, the hard work by chapters, including the membership numbers which have exceeded the goal for the 2011 campaign.
On Monday the tour to Niagara Falls and the Apple and Wine Tour were both hits and provided an opportunity for both personal and professional development.
The Apple and Wine Tour group seen relaxing and enjoying lunch and good company!
On Monday after the tours returned the first of two committee meetings were held. The 2011 committees were able to meet to review the accomplishments of the past year's work and to identify items that needed attention in the upcoming year.
As a part of the Membership Recruitment and Retention Committee Meeting the committee hosted the First Timers and Life Members reception. The reception was held at the MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) in downtown Syracuse. The committee, led by Chair Sandy Corridon, had a number of activities for those participating. The first timers and life members received a lapel pin and ESP pen for particpating in the event. The rest of the conference attendees joined for a fun event at the MOST enjoying the famous Dinosaur Barbeque.
