Prof Dev Series Announced

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) – Lambda Chapter has announced a series of professional development offerings for 2022.  Hope that you will consider registering, participating, and bringing along a colleague or two.

ESP is a national extension professional development organization that anyone who works for Extension can join.  This series is open to all (membership not required + no fee for attendance).

3/31; 11am
Writing Reports for Grants and Other Obligations | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter What tips and tricks are there so that report writing is not dreaded, procrastinated, or missed?  Join us for a workshop and discussion on report writing.
6/16; 11am
Resources and Guidance for Program Advisory Committees | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter Advisory Committees! We all have them, we all need them, but what do we do with them? Join us for a presentation and panel discussion on Program Advisory Committees.
9/15; 11am
Project Management Platforms – focus on Trello | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter So many apps out there – how do you choose what to use to be effective? Bonnie Collins, Ag Program Leader, CCE Oneida County will join us to share her experiences using Trello.
12/8; 11am
Effective Meeting Practices + Play followed by ESP Annual Meeting | sponsored by ESP Lambda Chapter Being a part of a board, committee, or team meeting that is well run is a joy – yet many meetings may not feel joyful. Join us for a practical and playful session on running effective meetings. The first 10 participants to log on that day will receive a gift from ESP.

ESP – CHAPTER NEWS – MARCH MEETING

ESP Lambda Chapter Board met On 3/18.  The following are highlights.

Professional Development – upcoming

  • March:  3/31 – Writing reports for grants
  • June: 6/16 Program advisory committees – a panel approach + resources
  • September: 9/15 Project management platforms – focus on Trello (Bonnie Collins)
  • December: 12/8? Annual Meeting  – professional development around running a good meeting (including Roberts Rules of Order)
    • Board meeting kit for 1st ten people; how to make Robert’s Rules work and fun! (Inflatable gavel?)

Other: 

  • Looking for opportunities to practice Spanish (prof dev in Spanish, chat group?)

President’s Update – Arlene

  • 2022 National conference is in Missouri – submissions is open through today

Next Meeting:  Friday, April 22nd at 8:30 a.m.

 

 

FUTURE

Put national and state dates/deadlines on bottom of all agendas/minutes