The registration deadline for the 2008 Faculty Conference, August 19-21, at the Omni Tucson National Resort (2727 West Club Drive, Tucson) is THIS Friday, July 25. You can still register at http://cals.arizona.edu/registration/FC2008/ and find a tentative agenda and options for poster sessions, seminars on wheels (Biosphere 2, BIO5, Campus Agricultural Center, McClelland Park) and a place to request pre- or post-conference and association and working group meetings. For questions or further information, contact a Planning Committee Co-Chair (Mike Ottman, Jan Norquest, Dan McDonald) or support staff (Sandra Saad, Steven Crofts, Patti B. – 520.621.7205). There is also a link to the registration site through the main CALS Web site page (under "CALS highlights and activities").
Rick Gibson assumed the presidency of the NACAA (National Association of County Agricultural Agents) last Thursday evening at their awards banquet in Greensboro, North Carolina. Rick was joined by his wife Lexia, 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I was honored to join his table and share in this special occasion. Ten or so Ag Agents attended the conference, many receiving awards and most presenting papers/posters. The Distinguished Service Award went to Jim Sprinkle; the Achievement Award winner was Randy Norton. NACAA has about 3200 members. Its first meeting was held in 1916 in Chicago, IL and there has been no other national officer from Arizona. Sam Stedman and Don Howell shared a four year term as western region vice director/director, and as such, they were members of the national board, but they were not national officers. Congratulations, Rick, you bring honor to both yourself and the state of Arizona!
Funded proposals for Working Groups and State Initiatives for FY 2008-09 are located at http://cals.arizona.edu/internal/programs/.
Healthy Recipes for Meetings by Lynne Durrant, Evelyn Whitmer and Joyce Alves is now available.
2008 Canon Envirothon, July 28-August 3, NAU, Flagstaff. The Canon Envirothon is North America's premier high school environmental competition. This year Arizona is hosting the competition and volunteers can spend a few days this summer in Flagstaff. Share this information with students, employees or anyone you think would like to volunteer! If you have any questions, contact Kris Graham Chevez (602.280.8842). For more information, go to http://azenvirothon.org to find a fact sheet, description for volunteer opportunities and a sign-up sheet.
James A. Christenson, Ph.D.
(jimc@cals.arizona.edu)
Associate Dean and Director
Arizona Cooperative Extension
Forbes, Room 301
Tucson, Arizona 85721
520/621-7205
520/621-1314 FAX
TMN submittal: http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/submittal_form.html