The Newsletter of Epsilon Sigma Phi Number CXXXII June/July 2015

2015 ESP National Conference—”Unlocking the Treasures of Your Future” in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

October 4-7 will be here before we know it, so plan now to join us in Idaho for the 2015 National ESP Conference. The site of the conference is beautiful The Coeur d’Alene Resort located on spectacular Lake Coeur d’Alene in Northern Idaho. Three pre-conference tours showcasing the history and beauty of this outstanding region of Idaho are set for Sunday, October 4th. For details on these tours, see Page 3 of this newsletter. National Committee meetings will be held Sunday afternoon from 5:00-6:00 pm, followed by the First Timer/Life Member Event. The opening event, scheduled for Sunday, October 4th from 7:00-9:00 pm, will be a dinner cruise onboard two-deck, climate-controlled cruise boats on Lake Coeur d’Alene. The cruise will explore the shoreline and allow guests to view wildlife, as well as some exquisite homes that are built along the shore. In addition to the phenomenal scenery of Northern Idaho, participants will enjoy over 20 outstanding seminars, over 15 poster sessions, excellent speakers, the Ruby luncheon and lecture, educational tours and networking throughout the agenda. Conference keynote and capstone speakers include:

Dr. Kay Sagmiller, Director, OSU Center of Teaching and Learning

Presentation Title: “Being the Best Educator Possible…The Key to Impacts.”

Dr. Larry Roper, Past Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Oregon State University

Presentation Title: “Leadership and You…A Priceless Combination.”

Dr. Waded Cruzado, President of Montana State University

Presentation Title: “Who needs Extension anyway? The Relevance and Values for our next 100 years of Engagement.”

You will also hear our 2015 Distinguished Service Ruby Recipient, Karen Bruns, The Ohio State University, present the Ruby Lecture at the Ruby Luncheon, set for Tuesday, October 6th.

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Plan now to attend the Plan now to attend the

2015 ESP National 2015 ESP National

Conference Conference

in spectacular in spectacular

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,

October 4October 4--7, 2015.7, 2015.

Our Conference Venue—The Coeur d’Alene Resort 2

Don’t Miss These ESP National Conference Tours 3

Transportation to/from the Conference 4

ESP 2015 Development Fund Auctions 4

2015 ESP National Conference—Tentative Schedule 5

Results of the Epsilon Sigma Phi National Officers Announced 6

ESP National Conference Delegates—An Essential Component

in the Operation of the Organization 6

2015 Epsilon Sigma Phi National Recognition Recipients

Announced 7

Inside this issue:

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Our Conference Venue—The Coeur d’Alene Resort

The hotel offers room types from Lake Tower Lake Coeur d’Alene views with Fireplace, Downtown and Mountain views, Park Tower rooms with Marina, City or Non views, or North Wing rooms with limited views (see room pictures below). Room prices: Lake Tower—$179/night Park Tower—$139/night North Wing—$119/night You can make hotel reservations either online as you register for the conference, or directly by calling 1-855-643-5084. Our Room

Block price ends on August 23, so be sure to make your hotel reservations early to make sure you get the special room rates! Are you a golfer? The Coeur d'Alene Resort golf course is simply sublime. Nothing is spared to deliver the ultimate golfing experience, once described as America's Most Beautiful Resort Golf Course by Golf Digest. You’ll be in for the golf game of your life. It's quite simply, golf at its finest... The conference has received a special rate of $135 for 18 holes of golf. Dress Code: Casual golf attire. Denim, sleeveless shirts and tank-tops are not permitted on the golf course.

Our conference venue, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, is a renowned resort offering a beautiful setting for our meeting.

Lake Tower Room—Lake Coeur d’Alene View Room with Fireplace

Park Tower Marina View Park Tower Non View North Wing Limited View

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Silver Valley Idaho Tour The discovery of silver in the Idaho Panhandle played a large role in Inland Northwest history. This tour starts with the Cataldo Mission, site of Idaho’s

oldest wooden structures still standing and a key site in early European settlement of the region.

Next is a trip on North America's longest gondola - a 3.1 mile journey from Kellogg to the top of the Silver Mountain Ski Resort, where participants will get a

firsthand view of Idaho’ extensive mountains, learn about local history of forestry, silver and lead mining and smeltering in the Silver Valley, and efforts to restore the landscape from environmental impacts that are a legacy of that history.

The tour will conclude with free time for participants to explore Wallace, Idaho, which has a colorful history and where every downtown building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sign up and pay with ESP Conference Registration. Tour will depart the CDA Resort at 8am and return by 5pm. Price: $80 per person – includes gondola ticket, bus ride, and lunch (15 person minimum).

Walking Tour of Downtown Coeur d’Alene Lakefront: Discover the rich history and scenic beauty of Coeur d’Alene. Start with a visit to the Museum of North Idaho which takes you on a visual journey from Coeur d’Alene’s humble beginnings as the home of Fort Sherman, to its fast rise in the lumber industry, to the very beautiful and unique destination it

is

today. The museum is home to the area’s most extensive photographic archive of the history of Fort Sherman and the Coeur d’Alene Lake. Next you will witness the area’s early homes and landmarks, including Fort Sherman Chapel built in 1880, and some of the region’s largest trees, including old-growth ponderosa pines and Idaho’s largest American chestnut trees (over 43” in diameter and 140 feet tall). The tour will also feature

a walk along Lake Coeur d’Alene’s waterfront with discussions of the importance of the lake to the local community and Extension programming on water quality.

Sign up and pay with ESP Conference Registration. Depart from CDA Resort at 8am and return by 11:00 am. Price: $45 per person (5 person minimum).

St. Joe River Cruise Held Sundays in October, this six-hour public cruise (approximately 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) sails the length of the lake to the St. Joe River. The cruise offers eagle, osprey, and other wildlife viewing, as well as beautiful fall scenery. The cruise also offers information about the lake, specifically regarding the area lumber industry.

The cruise also offers an optional lunch buffet for $13 in addition to the listed cruise prices. These tickets must be purchased in advance from the CDA Resorts’ concierge.

Sign up directly with the Coeur

d’Alene Resort (800-365-8338).

Price: $38.75 for adults, $36.75 for

those 55 and older, and $13 for

kids 12 and under.

Don’t Miss These ESP National Conference Tours Scheduled for Sunday, October 4th!

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The closest airport to our conference venue is

located in Spokane, Washington, approximately 40

miles from The Coeur d’Alene Resort. The Resort

has several shuttles and will provide transportation

from/to the airport/resort for $69 round trip.

To make arrangements for the hotel shuttle contact

the hotel by calling 1-855-643-5084 (this is the same

number you can use to make reservations at the

hotel, or you can make your hotel reservation when

you register for the conference on the website).

The hotel will need your flight information—airline,

flight number, and arrival time. Once you’ve made

arrangements with the hotel, the shuttle will meet

you at the airport within 10-15 minutes of your

arrival.

Transportation to/from the Conference

Don’t forget the annual Silent and Live Auctions that will be held beginning at 5:00 pm on Monday, October 5th! Join your colleagues from across the country for an outstanding professional development experience! Early Bird Registration is $450 per person and will be available through August 23rd; the Regular Registration rate is $500 through September 25; Late Registration of $550 starts on September 26th. Part Time and Non-Member registration rates are also available. Registration is available now through the ESP website by clicking “2015 ESP National Conference.” A link to make your hotel registration is included in the conference registration

process, OR you can phone The Coeur d’Alene Resort directly by calling 1-855-643-5084. This phone number is reserved specifically for National ESP Conference participants, so no special code is needed to get the room rates (see Page 2 for room types and rates). Our Room Block pricing runs through August 23, so be sure to make your reservations early in order to get the special rates. And, if you have family joining you at the conference, tours and meals can be purchased separately. If you have any questions regarding the conference, give the ESP National Office a call at 208-736-4495 and we’ll be happy to answer them! We hope to see you in Idaho!

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ESP 2015 Auctions

The 2015 Silent and Live Auctions benefitting the ESP Development Fund

and educational scholarships are scheduled for Monday, October 5,

beginning with the Silent Auction from 5:00-6:30 pm, followed by the Live

Auction from 6:30-8:00 pm. Start thinking now about donations—

personal and/or chapter—that you can give in support of

Epsilon Sigma Phi. If you would like to ship your donation

ahead of time to the conference, please send them to:

Chris Schnepf Kootenai County Extension Office

1808 N. 3rd St. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814-3407

Please plan delivery no earlier than September 21, 2015.

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Saturday October 3, 2015

8:00am-5:00pm National ESP Board Meeting

6:00pm-9:00pm National ESP Board Dinner

Sunday October 4, 2015

8:00am-4:30pm Pre-Conference Tours

12:00pm-7:00pm Registration Open

5:00pm-6:00pm National Committee Meetings

6:00pm-7:00pm First Timer / Life Member Event

7:00pm-9:00pm Opening Reception

Monday October 5, 2015

7:00am-12:00pm Registration Open

7:00am-9:45am Regional Meetings

9:45am-10:00am Break

10:00am-12:00pm Opening Session

12:00pm-1:45pm Lunch / Poster Session Viewing

12:00pm-1:45pm National Past Presidents’ Luncheon

2:00pm-3:00pm Concurrent Session I

3:00pm-3:30pm Break

3:00pm-4:30pm Setup Silent Auction

3:30pm-4:30pm Concurrent Session II

4:00pm-6:00pm Registration Open

4:30pm-5:30pm National Committee Meetings

5:00pm-6:30pm Silent Auction

5:00pm-7:00pm Cash Bar

6:30pm-8:00pm Live Auction

Tuesday October 6, 2015

7:00am-8:15am Chapter Presidents’ Breakfast

7:00am-8:15am Breakfast

8:30am-10:00am General Session II

10:00am-10:30am Break

10:30am-11:30am Concurrent Session III

11:45am-1:15pm Ruby Luncheon and Lecture

1:30pm-4:00pm Life Member Tour

1:30pm-2:30pm Concurrent Session IV

2:30pm-3:00pm Break

3:00pm-4:00pm “The Future of Extension”

Dialogue with the Administrators

5:00pm-6:00pm Reception with Cash Bar

6:00pm-8:30pm Recognition / Awards Banquet

8:30pm-10:00pm Dessert and Coffee Reception

Wednesday October 7, 2015

7:00am-8:00am Breakfast

8:00am-9:45am National Council Annual Meeting

10:00am-11:45am General Session III

11:45am Adjourn

12:00pm-5:00pm National Board Meeting /

Orientation for New Officers

National Epsilon Sigma Phi’s 2015 National Conference—Tentative Schedule

Plan now to attend the Plan now to attend the

2015 ESP National 2015 ESP National

Conference Conference

in spectacular in spectacular

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,

October 4October 4--7, 2015.7, 2015.

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ESP National 2nd Vice President From the Northeast Region Elizabeth Claypoole New York / Lambda Chapter Beth will serve a year as the ESP National 2nd Vice President and will then be the President Elect followed by a year as President and finally a year as Past

President. Beth follows Jeffrey Myers who is in his final year on the National ESP Board as Past President.

Northeast Region Vice President Beth Raney Pennsylvania / Alpha Omicron Chapter Beth will be serving a two year term as the Vice president from the Northeast Region. Beth will be following Elaine Long Bailey who has served as the Northeast Region Vice President and the Global Relations Committee Chair for

the past three years. Beth will be serving as a committee chair of a committee appointed by the National EPS President.

Western Region Vice President Rusty Collins Colorado / Zeta Chapter Rusty will be serving a two year term as the Vice president from the Northeast Region. Rusty will be following Donna Gillespie who was appointed to serve as the Western Region Vice President and the Public Issues Committee Chair for the past

year after Luke Erickson had to step down for personal reasons. Rusty will be serving as a committee chair of a committee appointed by the National EPS President.

Results of the Epsilon Sigma Phi National Officer Elections Announced

Visit the ESP website at www.espnational.org

ESP National Conference Delegates—An Essential Component in the Operation of the Organization Bob Ohlensehlen, ESP National Executive Director

The annual business meeting of Epsilon Sigma Phi is held annually during the ESP National Conference and is known as the National Council Meeting. Each chapter is entitled to 1 or more delegates that may vote on business of the organization. In order to meet the requirements of the Bylaws, pertinent information that will be acted upon during the National Council Meeting must be sent to the delegates of the National Council Meeting 30 days prior to the meeting. In order to comply with this requirement, it is necessary to have the delegates registered by August 15th. Registering delegates is a simply process. Simply go to the ESP website under “Deadlines” and click on “Register Chapter Delegates for National Council Meeting.”

The states/chapters are grouped according to the number of delegates allowed based on chapter membership. Simply select your chapter from the group and you will be taken to a form to enter the name(s) of your delegate(s). We only ask for your delegate(s) name(s) and email address(es). In the event that you need to change or substitute a delegate, that will not be a problem. All you will need to do is to notify the national office of the change. We hope that every chapter will see that they have a delegate to represent them at the national council meeting. This year we have to approve a new strategic plan, the 2016 budget, 2016 committee members, as well as other business that may arise.

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2015 Epsilon Sigma Phi National Recognition Recipients Announced

The results of the 2015 Epsilon Sigma Phi National Recognition voting are in! Congratulations to the following recipients who have been selected by their peers for their

outstanding work in and dedication to Extension.

Northeast Region North Central Region

Distinguished Service Deborah Ross, MD Distinguished Service Douglas Jardine, KS

Continued Service Kendra Wells, MD Continued Service Chris Kniep, WI

Mid Career Service April Dawn Hall Barczewski, MD Mid Career Service Patrick Nehring, WI

Early Career Service Rachel Lyons, NJ Early Career Service Mary Ann Schilling, WI

International Service Jeff Howard, MD International Service Mohamed Khan, ND

Visionary Leadership Theresa McCoy, MD Administrative Leadership Laurie Chapin, MI

Diversity Multicultural– Individual

Michelle Brill, NJ Visionary Leadership Debra Sellers, IA

Distinguished Team Penn State Extension Land Use Webinars - Peter Wulfhorst, PA

Diversity Multicultural– Individual

Debra Bolton, KS

Diversity Multicultural– Team

Learning About Food in Urban Communities - A Total Extension Program, Marylin Rabe, OH

Distinguished Team Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety Program (GAPS Team) Ashley Kulhanek, OH

Southern Region Western Region

Distinguished Service Jane Gault, TN Distinguished Service Ken Hart, ID

Continued Service Dena Wise, TN Continued Service Janice Smiley, OR

Mid Career Service Cristin Sprenger, VA Mid Career Serviice Mike Knutz, OR

Early Career Service Basal Bactawar, FL Early Career Service Luisa Santamaria, OR

International Service Robert Burns, TN International Service Justen Smith, UT

Administrative Leadership Rosie Allen, KY Administrative Leadership Kathleen Riggs, UT

Visionary Leadership Larry Moorehead, TN Visionary Leadership Deborah Maddy, OR

Diversity Multicultural– Individual

Angela Bosier, TX Diversity Multicultural– Individual

Barbara Brody, OR

Diversity Multicultural– Team

Grow Eat Go Project Sonja Stueart-Davis, TX

Diversity Multicultural– Team

Juntos Program Jeff Sherman, OR

Distinguished Team Walk Georgia Jan Baggarly, GA

Distinguished Team Enabling Idaho Youth to Go On Gail Silkwood & Suzann Dolecheck, ID

Distinguished Service Ruby Karen Bruns, Ohio