This year has been full of challenges, as we were swept up in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. Cornell Cooperative Extension has encouraged us providing ways to live our mission of cooperation and partnership with government, farmers, growers, volunteers and the community. We have worked even harder, dug deep into the well of creativity, stretched more to demonstrate our flexibility, transitioned to online platforms [sometimes kicking and screaming] and working remotely, wearing face coverings, and carrying hand sanitizer everywhere. We have been appreciated, thanked, praised, and received support from a variety of sectors.
To whom much is given, much is expected.
The role of Epsilon Sigma Phi, is one of fostering excellence in the Extension professional through professional development and leadership opportunities. We do this through online workshops, seminars and our flagship in person Annual ESP Conference. Three years of planning, promotion, logo designs, trips and tours were overruled by COVID-19.
To whom much is given, much is expected.
So, we pivoted and decided to host the first ESP Virtual Conference! We retooled plans, repurposed logos and rallied the Extension troops across New York State and on the Cornell campus to make the concept a reality. There are not words enough to thank everyone for all the creativity, tenacity, problem-solving, and hard work, resulting in a highly successful, record-breaking ESP national conference! Stay tuned for more innovation and projects from ESP!
Warmly,
Arlene Wilson, ESP Lambda President
aaw66@cornell.edu
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