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Program

“Turning the Tide with Epsilon Sigma Phi”

October 24-27, 2016

The Grand Hotel of Cape May

Cape May, New Jersey

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8:00 am-2:30 pm Pre Conference Tours Meet in Wicker Room

(Full & Half Day)

8:00 am-3:30 pm Registration Open Lobby

2:45-3:15 pm 2016 National Committee Meetings

Professional Development Grand Ballroom A Beth Raney Presiding

Membership Recruitment and Grand Ballroom B Retention, Peggy Compton Presiding

Marketing Grand Ballroom C Rusty Collins Presiding

Public Issues Wicker Room Ann Berry Presiding

Resource Development and Management Room 186 Cindy Barnett Presiding

Global Relations Room 127 Beth Claypoole Presiding

Scholarship, Grants and Recognition Crystal Room Dan Culbert Presiding

3:15-4:15 pm 1st

Timers and Penthouse Lounge Life Members Meet & Greet Membership Recruitment & Retention Committee Hosting

4:00-4:15 pm Shuttles from The Grand Hotel to Lobby Utsch’s Marina (Shuttles depart at 4:00 pm & 4:15 pm)

5:00-8:00 pm “Turning the Tide” Opening Event Sunset Cruise on the American Star (Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center Boat) with Hot & Cold Hors d’ oeuvres Boat will leave the dock at 5:00 pm sharp, so be on time!

5:00-7:00 pm Dinner Grand Ballroom B

(For those not going on the Sunset Cruise)

7:00-8:30 pm Evening Programs (For those not going on cruise-choose one) Option 1-Marvels of Migration Crystal Room Option 2-Cape May’s African American Grand Ballroom C Community and Its Link to the Underground Railroad

8:00-8:15 pm Shuttles to The Grand Hotel from Utsch’s Marina (Shuttles depart at 8:00 pm & 8:15 pm)

ESP Life Member & Extension Retiree Day

7:00 am-5:00 pm Registration / Information Open Lobby

6:00-7:30 am Exhibit and Poster Set Up Twitty’s Porch

(Posters will remain on display until Thursday morning)

7:30-9:30 am Breakfast / Regional Meetings Sponsored by Rutgers Equine Science Center

Northeast Region, Beth Raney Presiding Penthouse Ballroom East Southern Region, Dan Culbert Presiding Penthouse Ballroom West North Central Region, Peggy Compton Presiding Crystal Room Western Region, Rusty Collins Presiding Atrium

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8:00 am-5:00 pm National Board Meeting Wicker Room

1:00-5:00 pm Registration Open Lobby

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

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9:45-11:45am General Session I Grand Ballroom

Call to Order and Welcome Patricia Dawson, ESP National President

Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance

Boy Scout Troop #73 of West Cape May

National Anthem Alexis Mathis, Atlantic County, NJ 4-H Member

Extension Professionals’ Creed Dan Culbert, Southern Region Vice President

Welcome to New Jersey Jeannette Rea-Keywood, 2016 Conference Chair

Welcome to Cape May County E. Marie Hayes, Freeholder, Cape May County

Board of Chosen Freeholders

Greetings from Rutgers University Daniel Kluchinski, Chair, Department of Agricultural and

Resource Management Agents and Assistant Director, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Introduction of National Board / Guests Patricia Dawson, ESP National President

Keynote Speaker Matt Lohr, “A Lasting Legacy”

Introduction by Rachel Lyons, Chair, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Assistant Director, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

11:45 am-1:00 pm Buffet Lunch and Penthouse Ballroom Poster Viewing (authors will be present), Ignite Sessions & Elevator Speeches

Poster Sessions Twitty’s Porch

PS1—YA4-H! Youth Advocates for Health: The Impact of 4-H Teens as Teachers Program Presenter: Barbara Brody, Oregon/Gamma

PS2—Assisting New Jersey Municipalities in Reclaiming Flood-Prone Properties for Open Space Presenter: Christopher Obropta, New Jersey/Alpha Xi

PS3—Preparing for Disasters Presenter: Lynette Black, Oregon/Gamma

PS4—Turning the Tide for Healthy Lifestyles Presenter: Nancy Kershaw, Oregon/Gamma

PS5—Polk County Family Fun Nights Presenter: Susan Busler, Oregon/Gamma

PS6—Developing Leadership Skills in Middle School Youth - Discovering the Leader in You! 4-H Conference Presenter: Jeannette Rea-Keywood, New Jersey/Alpha Xi

PS7—Connecting Campus and Community through Online Teaching: What’s in it for Extension Educators? Presenter: Sherri Cirignano, New Jersey/Alpha Xi

PS8—Extension Professionals: Driving Tides of Change or Anchored Safe in Harbors? Presenter: Kirk Bloir, Ohio/Alpha Eta

PS9—Assessing Life Skills: A 4-H Tool Kit for Success Presenter: Amanda Wahle, Maryland/Tau

PS10—Turning the Tide through Team Leadership: Building Community Connections Presenter: Patricia McGlaughlin, Illinois/Alpha Nu

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PS11—Turning the Tide of ESP Award Nominations: Increasing Numbers and Educating Members Presenter: Travis West, Ohio/Alpha Eta

PS12—ESP Membership Recruitment & Retention Successes Presenter: Peggy Compton and Membership Recruitment

and Retention Committee

PS13—Global Relations Committee Table Presenter: Beth Claypoole & Global Relations Committee

PS14—Marketing Committee Table Presenter: Rusty Collins & Marketing Committee

PS14—JCEP-Joint Council of Extension Professionals Presenters: Lena Mallory and Cynthia Gregg,

JCEP National Board

Ignite Sessions Penthouse Ballroom

IS1—Trauma-Informed Extension Service Presenter: Lynette Black, OR/Gamma Chapter

IS2—Incentivizing, Rewarding and Celebrating Accomplishments Presenter: Cynthia Bond, OH/Alpha Eta Chapter

Elevator Speeches Grand Ballroom B Ann Berry and Public Issues Committee

11:45 am-1:15 pm ESP National Wicker Room Past Presidents’ Luncheon Ann A. Berry, ESP Past National President, Presiding

1:00-5:00 pm Life Members/Retirees Crystal Room Speaker and Tour 1:15-2:15 pm Concurrent Session I

CS1—Inclusive Extension: Public Issue #1 Grand Ballroom B Presenter: Ann A. Berry, Chair, Public Issues Committee Additional Presenters: Public Issues Committee Facilitator: Kathy Riggs

CS2—AGsploration: Planting the Seeds of Grand Ballroom A Agriculture Literacy Presenter: April Hall Barczewski, Tau/MD Additional Presenters: Sheryl Bennett, David Gordon and Thomas Hutson Facilitator: Justen Smith

CS3—25 Terrific Technology Tools for Grand Ballroom C Extension Educators Presenter: Barbara O’Neill, Alpha Xi/NJ Facilitator: Doug Jardine

CS4—ESP Online Membership Management Room 127 Presenter: Bob Ohlensehlen, National Executive Director Facilitator: Joey Peutz

CS5—Rising From the Ashes: A Community Partner Approach for Rebuilding Harpers Ferry Room 186 Presenter: Chad Proudfoot, Phi/WV Additional Presenter: Kelly Nix Facilitator: Kathleen Morgan

CS6—Explorations—Gathering STEAM Through Crystal Room Creative Writing, Sculpting and Sketching Presenter: Ellen Williams, Alpha Xi/NJ Additional Presenters: Richard Alomar

and Tobiah Horton Facilitator: Barbara Brody

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2:15-3:00 pm Break Atrium

Hosted by Agricultural Agent’s Association of New Jersey

2:15-3:00 pm Live and Penthouse Lounge & Ballroom

Silent Auction Set Up 3:00-4:00 pm Concurrent Session II

CS7—Turning the Tide to Engage Latino Grand Ballroom A Youth and Families in Extension Programs Presenter: Barbara Brody, Gamma/OR Additional Presenters: Liliana Vega, Missy Cummins and Judith McShane Facilitator: Sandra McKinnon

CS8—4-H Feeding and Growing our Communities Room 186 Presenter: Bill Million, Alpha Nu/IL Facilitator: Justen Smith

CS9—Creating Tools for Urban and Suburban Room 127 Communities to Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality in NJ Presenter: Christopher Obropta, Alpha Xi/NJ Additional Presenter: Rosana Da Silva Facilitator: Robin Brumfield

CS10—Leadership 101 for ESP Chapter Crystal Room Officers and Potential Chapter Leaders Presenter: Elizabeth Claypoole National Board Presentation Facilitator: Joey Peutz

CS11—The New Peer Review: Digital Content in a World of Traditional Pubs Grand Ballroom B Presenter: Jamie Seger, Alpha Eta/OH Additional Presenters: Jerry Thomas & Paul Hill Facilitator: Beth Raney

CS12—The Buoyant Brain Grand Ballroom C Presenter: Jocelyn Koller, Tau/MD Facilitator: Kathy Riggs

4:45-5:45 pm Social Hour Penthouse Ballroom Cash Bar and Light Refreshments 4:45-8:00 pm Silent Auction Penthouse Lounge

6-8:00 pm Recognition Dinner Penthouse Ballroom and Program Patricia Dawson, ESP National President, Presiding

Recognition of Friends of Extension

Recognition of Members Achievement in Chapter Membership Chapter of Merit 8:00-9:15 pm Live Auction Penthouse Ballroom

(Silent Auction closes when Live Auction Begins)

Cindy Barnett, David & Debbie Ross and Maryland Tau Chapter Members

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7:00-8:15 am Chapter Presidents’ Penthouse Ballroom

Breakfast Elizabeth Claypoole, ESP 2nd National Vice President, Presiding

7:00-8:30 am Breakfast Atrium Hosted by ESP Alpha Xi Chapter of New Jersey

Poster Viewing Twitty’s Porch

8:00 am-12:00 Noon Registration Open Lobby 8:30-10:00 am General Session II Grand Ballroom

Kathleen Tweeten, ESP National President Elect, Presiding

Thought for the Day—Barbara Brody, Gamma Chapter, OR

JCEP Marketing Team Presentation and JCEP ESP Creative Excellence Award Cynthia Gregg and Lena Mallory, JCEP National Board

Keynote Speaker Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak, Legislative District 1, “Overcoming the Odds”

Introduction by Ann Rhinesmith, ESP Life Member, Alpha Xi Chapter/NJ

10:00-11:00 am Concurrent Session III

CS13—The Dreaded Performance Appraisal! Crystal Room Tips & Techniques for Successful Assessments Presenter: Daniel Kluchinski, Alpha Xi/NJ Facilitator: Doug Jardine

CS14—Identify Core Competencies for Room 127 Extension Educators Presenter: Dena Wise, Omega/TN Additional Presenters: Ann Berry, Karen Franck and Allisen Penn Facilitator: Beth Raney

CS15—The Art & Science of Teamwork Grand Ballroom A in Extension Presenter: Lacie Ashby, Tau/MD Additional Presenter: Elaine Long Bailey Facilitator: Kathy Riggs

CS16—Creating Successful Extension Grand Ballroom B Programming for Clientele with Developmental Disabilities Presenter: Michelle Brill, Alpha Xi/NJ Additional Presenter: Jeannette Rea-Keywood Facilitator: Jeannette Rea-Keywood

CS17—Community Development: Fun Lessons Wicker Room for Fitting the “Other Part” of Extension into 4-H Presenter: Mollie Toppe Additional Presenters: Chad Proudfoot & Robin Frost Facilitator: Spring Williams Byrd

CS18—Turn Your Team to Successful Social Grand Ballroom C Media Programming Presenter: Patricia Brinkman, Alpha Eta/OH Additional Presenters: Lisa Barlage & Michelle Treber Facilitator: Tammy Kelly

11:15 am-12:15 pm General Session III Grand Ballroom Dialogue on “Future of Extension” with Extension Administrators Patricia Dawson, ESP National President, Presiding

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12:30-2:00 pm Ruby Luncheon Penthouse Ballroom and Lecture Ann Berry Presiding

Dr. Pennie Crinion, Alpha Nu Chapter of Illinois, 2016 Distinguished Ruby Recipient “Do We Make a Difference?”

2:15-3:15 pm Concurrent Session IV

CS19—Cooperative Extension and Health Crystal Room Literacy: A National Focus Presenter: Lisa Barlage, Alpha Eta/OH Additional Presenters: Sarah Bercaw, Belinda Letto Facilitator: Barbara Brody

CS20—Tame the Stress in Your Life Grand Ballroom C Through Mindfulness Presenter: Lisa McCoy, Tau/MD Facilitator: Beth Raney

CS21—Brain Centered Teaching; Engaging Grand Ballroom B the Learner More Effectively Presenter: Mike Knutz, Gamma/OR Additional Presenter: Shanna Northway Facilitator: Doug Jardine

CS22—Don’t Leave it on the Table Grand Ballroom A Presenters: Rhea Bentley and SGR Committee Facilitator: Sherri Cirignano

CS23—College Access for Rural Youth: Room 127 Using Your University Connections Presenter: Travis West, Alpha Eta/OH Facilitator: Barbara O’Neill

CS24—Five Things We Learned by Piloting Room 186 Educational Technology Specialists Presenter: Jerold Thomas, Alpha Eta/OH Additional Presenters: Jamie Seger Facilitator: Justen Smith

3:15-4:45 pm Break Atrium

Hosted by National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, NJ Affiliate

3:30-5:00 pm 2017 National Committee Meetings

Professional Development Grand Ballroom A Beth Raney Presiding

Membership Recruitment Grand Ballroom B and Retention Doug Jardine Presiding

Marketing Grand Ballroom C Rusty Collins Presiding

Public Issues Wicker Room Jennifer Grogan Presiding

Resource Development and Management Room 186 Mark Blevins Presiding

Global Relations Room 127 Beth Claypoole Presiding

Scholarships, Grants and Recognition Crystal Room Patricia Dawson Presiding After 5:00 pm State’s Night Out Evening on the Town

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7:00-8:00 am Continental Breakfast Atrium

Hosted by New Jersey Association of 4-H Agents

7:00-8:00 am Poster Take Down Twitty’s Porch

8:00-9:45 am National Council Crystal Room Annual Meeting Patricia Dawson, ESP National President, Presiding 10:00-11:45 am General Session III Grand Ballroom

Patricia Dawson, ESP National President, Presiding Thought for the Day, Lynette Black, Gamma Chapter, OR

Special Awards & Presentations Elevator Speech Winners Top Ten Poster Presentations Membership Recruitment & Retention Drawing

Capstone Speaker: Jennifer Smith, Growth Potential Consulting & Leadership Institute, “Game Changing Leadership for the 21st Century & Beyond”

Introduction by Kathleen Morgan, Chair, Department of

Family and Community Health Sciences and Assistant Director, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

2016 Memorial Service Ellen Burton, Sandy Corridon and Mark Stillwell, ESP National Past Presidents

Invitation to 2017 ESP National Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina, “ESP in NC—Nothing Could be Finer,” Xi Chapter of ESP

Installation of 2017 National Board Members Conducted by Jeff Myers, ESP National Past President

11:45 am Adjourn 12:30-5:00 pm ESP National Board Meeting Crystal Room and Orientation for New Board Members 1:00-5:00 pm Post Conference Tours Meet in Wicker Room

Start thinking about submitting a proposal for a concurrent session or a poster session at the 2017 ESP National

Conference, set for October 9-12, 2017 in Wilmington, NC. The submissions will be made online at www.espnational.org.

The link to submit proposals will be available soon on the ESP Homepage.

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Rutgers Cooperative Extension, New Jersey

New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University

Rutgers Equine Science Center

Rutgers University

250th Anniversary Celebration

New Jersey Association of 4-H Agents

New Jersey State 4-H Association

National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-NJ Affiliate

Agricultural Agents’ Association

of New Jersey, Inc.

New Jersey, Alpha Xi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi

Dr. John Gerwig and

Mrs. Anne Sheelen Gerwig

and

Hospitality Donors

Clifford E. & Melda C. Snyder Research and Extension Farm

Rutgers Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Equine Science Center, Rutgers University

New Jersey Agricultural Society

New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Soybean Board

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Special Thanks to our

Sponsors...

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Alabama Jeannette M. Argo Ann Barr Addre Bryant Carl Dennis George McMillan Mildred Payne Inez Petty Nannie S. Rhodes Elizabeth Stewart Elna Tanner Elizabeth Thomas Colorado Jacque Miller

Florida Alice B. Ayers

Georgia Newton J. Hogg

Idaho Rod Taylor

Illinois J. Curt Eisenmayer James McCurdy William F. Whiteside

Indiana Herbert C. Krauch

Iowa

Eugene W. Mathern Philip P. Hufferd Norma L. Morgan E. Eugene Neven John W. Patterson Helen I. Perkins

Kansas John H. Barnes Edward P. “Ed” Call Philip Finley Juanita Payne Glenn M. Busset Kentucky Dr. Walter Walla Jones R. Davie Patricia De Coursey Margie Wilson Jack M. Friar A.S. Williams Stephen Q. Allen Everette Mackey Frances H. Benge J.W. Kidwell David Sparrow Quentin R. Terry A.W. Rowland Estil Noffsing Tom Stephenson Robert M. Huffman Harold Vaught

Louisiana Ruth F. Thompson-Carville

Maryland Constance Pergerson Eleanor Young Patricia Tengel

Minnesota Jerrold Tesmer

Montana Allene M. Pierce

New Jersey Gail Alexander Mary Jane Willis Dianne Lennon

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North Dakota Banks H. Sieber Oklahoma J.D. Edmonson Anna L. Rouk Frances R. Henderson Jay Hesser Ray A. Parker Keith McClemore Margaret E. Fitch

Oregon Harold M. Black Alberta Johnston

Pennsylvania Murray W. Risk Mae B. Hostetter Jerry H. Reyburn R. Blaine Schlosser Josephine M. Kotch

Rhode Island William Wallace Texas Vivian Pittman Tommy Tatum Jimmie Lou Wainscott Eddie P. Washington Delbert O. Black Don D. Decker Toy Smith Eunice Rainwater Washington Felix Entenmann

West Virginia Annette S. Boggs

Wisconsin Lois Christenson James A. Everts

Life is not a path of

coincidence, happenstance,

and luck, but rather an

unexplainable, meticulously

chartered course for one to

touch the lives of others and

make a difference

in the world. Author Unknown

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P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T C O M M I T T E E

Beth Raney, Chair Jeannette Rea-Keywood, NE

Zona Medley, S

Phyllis Lewis, W Marie Blythe, NC Doug Jardine, NC Kathleen Riggs, W

Vicki Hayman, W Wendy Whiteaker, S Mark Platten, W

Dan Culbert, Chair Laurie Chandler, NC Cindy Meadows, S

Cheryl Poppell, S Grace Wittman, W Rhea Bentley, S

Mary Beth Albright, NC Travis West, NC Kirsten Jensen, W

S C H O L A R S H I P S , G R A N T S & R E C O G N I T I O N C O M M I T T E E

M E M B E R S H I P R E C R U I T M E N T & R E T E N T I O N C O M M I T T E E

Peggy Compton, Chair Judith Breland, S Natasha Lucas, S

Carrie Stark, W Jennifer Grogan, S Peter Wulfhorst, NE

Joy Jones, W Vivian Anderson, NC Patricia Powley, NE

P U B L I C I S S U E S C O M M I T T E E

Ann Berry, Chair David Crawford, NC Mike Knutz, W

Karen Reddersen, NE Debra Bolton, NC Mandel Smith, NE

Paul Lachapelle, W Amanda Marable, S Pennie Crinion, NC

G L O B A L R E L A T I O N S C O M M I T T E E

Elizabeth Claypoole, Chair Joel Brumley, NC Lillian Larwood, W

Mohammed Khan, NC Norma Samuel, S Nancy Kadwill, NE

Leonard Anderson, S Mary Ann Kizer, S Barbara Brown, S

R E S O U R C E D E V E L O P M E N T & M A N A G E M E N T C O M M I T T E E

Graham Cochran/ Cindy Barnett, Chair Nate Arnett, NC Margaret Viebrock, W

Lyle Hansen, W Mark Stillwell, NC Nancy Kershaw, W

Deborah Thomason, S Ed Dwyer, NE Jane Gault, (Ex-Officio) David Ross, (Ex-Officio)

M A R K E T I N G C O M M I T T E E

Rusty Collins, Chair Joanne S. Cavis, S Barbara Brody, W Mary Keith, S

Lora Lee Howard, S Mary Carol Sheffield, S Karol Dyson, NE

Luann Boyer, W Sandra Wick, NC Bob Ohlensehlen, W (Ex-Officio)

C H A P T E R R E L A T I O N S C O M M I T T E E

Elizabeth Claypoole, Chair Beth Raney, NE Vice Pres Dan Culbert, S Vice Pres Peggy Compton, NC Vice Pres

Rusty Collins, W Vice Pres Bob Ohlensehlen, Executive Director

The National Board wishes to extend a special thanks to all of our members who have taken on the responsibilities of our organization to become national committee members or chapter officers.

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State Chapter President

Alabama Alpha Pi Donna Shanklin

Alaska Alpha Alpha Gamma Julie Cascio

Arkansas Alpha Iota Mary Ann Kizer

Colorado Zeta Jacki Paone

Delaware Alpha Theta Susan Truehart-Garey

District of Columbia Mu Mat Ngouajio

Florida Alpha Delta William Sheftall

Georgia Alpha Beta Mary Carol Sheffield

Hawaii Alpha Omega Raymond Uchida

Idaho Theta Joey Peutz

Illinois Alpha Nu Beth LaPlante

Indiana Alpha Lambda Doug Keenan

Iowa Alpha Mu Sandra McKinnon

Kansas Alpha Rho Nozella Brown

Kentucky Alpha Kappa Kenneth Jones

Louisiana Alpha Alpha Robin Landry

Maryland Tau Chuck Schuster

Michigan Alpha Psi Beth Prykucki

Minnesota Pi Kelly Kunkel

Mississippi Rho Tawnya Holliman

Missouri Alpha Tau Meridith Berry

Montana Alpha Paul Lachapelle

Nebraska Alpha Upsilon David Lott

New Jersey Alpha Xi Jeannette Rea-Keywood

New Mexico Epsilon Jason Turner

New York Lambda Rick LeVitre

North Carolina Xi Rebecca Liverman

North Dakota Upsilon Janet Knodel

Ohio Alpha Eta Lisa Barlage

Oklahoma Omicron Joyce Martin-Sheerer

Oregon Gamma Barbara Brody

Pennsylvania Alpha Omicron Robin Kuleck

South Carolina Alpha Phi Trish DeHond

Tennessee Omega Michelle Parrott

Texas Alpha Zeta Daphne Richards

Utah Iota Jody Gale

Virginia Alpha Gamma Cristin Sprenger

Washington Beta Margaret Viebrock*

West Virginia Phi Joan Baldwin

Wisconsin Alpha Sigma Mark Hagedorn

Wyoming Eta Justina Russell

*Chapter Contact

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T C O M M I T T E E

Beth Raney, Chair Jeannette Rea-Keywood, NE

Zona Medley, S

Phyllis Lewis, W Marie Blythe, NC Doug Jardine, NC Kathleen Riggs, W

Vicki Hayman, W Wendy Whiteaker, S Mark Platten, W

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Thanks to the Extension administrators from those states that have National Board members. These members have performed their ESP tasks as Board members in addition to their jobs in their home states. They couldn’t do all that has been expected without the support of their Extension administrators, their Extension colleagues, support staff and finally, without the support of their families.

1993, San Antonio, TX (First “Stand Alone” Conference)

1994, Milwaukee, WI

1995, Spokane, WA

1996, Annapolis, MD

1997, Cincinnati, OH (Galaxy I)

1998, Atlanta, GA

1999, Indianapolis, IN

2000, Salt Lake City, UT

2001, Albany, NY (Cancelled - 9/11)

2002, Lexington, KY

2003, Salt Lake City, UT (Galaxy II)

2004, Moline, IL

2005, Colorado Springs, CO

2006, Annapolis, MD

2007, Charleston, SC

2008, Indianapolis, IN (Galaxy III)

2009, Fargo, ND

2010, Jackson Hole, WY

2011, Syracuse, NY

2012, Mobile, AL

2013, Pittsburg, PA (Galaxy IV)

2014, Indianapolis, IN

2015, Coeur d’Alene, ID

2016, Cape May, NJ

2017, Wilmington, NC

2018, Manhattan, KS

P A S T & U P C O M I N G N A T I O N A L M E E T I N G S … Prior to 1993, the only annual meeting held was the National Council Meeting which

was held in conjunction with the National Land Grant Meetings.

P A S T N A T I O N A L P R E S I D E N T S . . .

George E. Lord, MA…………….………...1951-52

J. O. Knapp, WV ...................................... 1955

Roland H. Abraham, MN ......................... 1961

Dr. John L. Gerwig, NJ ............................ 1972-73

Ann E. Thompson, VA ............................. 1974-75

Ronald P. Brady, CO ............................... 1976-77

George R. Gist, OH ................................. 1978-79

J. Cordell Hatch, PA ................................ 1980-81

Jesse E. Francis, TN ............................... 1982-83

Dr. Wayne Bath, WA .......................... 1984

Dr. Gale L. VandeBerg, WI ..................... 1985

Dr. Anne H. Rideout, CT ......................... 1986

Meatra D. Harrison, TX ........................... 1987

Gail Shellberg, CO .................................. 1988

Dr. Clarence J. Cunningham, OH ........... 1989

Patricia L. Powley, PA ............................. 1990

R. Nadine Hackler, FL ............................. 1991

Marilynne J. Ross, WA ............................ 1992

Pat J. Buchanan, MO .............................. 1993

Richard R. Angus, MD……………………1994

Dr. Bill Braden, TX………………………..1995

Margaret A. Viebrock, WA ............................ 1996

Patrick G. Boyle, WI ...................................... 1997

Madeleine Greene, MD ................................. 1998

Bernadette G. Watts, NC .............................. 1999

Laurel L. Kubin, CO ...................................... 2000

Jim Lindquist, KS .......................................... 2001

Fay B. Strickler, PA ....................................... 2002

Bonnie D. McGee, TX ................................... 2003

Robert Ohlensehlen, ID ................................ 2004

James E. Hovland, WI .................................. 2005

Nancy E. Crago, PA ...................................... 2006

Della Baker, SC............................................. 2007

Duane P. Johnson, OR ................................. 2008

Ellen Burton, IL.............................................. 2009

Cassandra S. Corridon, MD ......................... 2010

Deborah Thomason, SC ............................... 2011

Justen Smith, UT .......................................... 2012

Mark Stillwell, MO ......................................... 2013

Jeffrey D. Myers ............................................ 2014

Ann A. Berry .................................................. 2015

Patricia Dawson, National President

Kathleen Tweeten, National President Elect

Elizabeth Claypoole, National 2nd Vice President

Ann A. Berry, Past National President

Beth Raney, Northeast Region Vice President

Dan Culbert, Southern Region Vice President

Peggy Compton, North Central Region Vice President

Rusty Collins, Western Region Vice President

Robert Ohlensehlen, Executive Director

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Thanks to the members of the Professional Development Committee and the Scholarships, Grants and Recognition Committee who have worked many hours to provide opportunities for our membership to present their scholarly work and to be recognized for their accomplishments in a national professional setting.

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Billy Warrick, Texas Life Member, who again serves as our official conference photographer. Billy’s work over numerous conferences has captured unforgettable and irreplaceable moments that will be treasured by Epsilon Sigma Phi members for many years to come.

Special Thanks The Epsilon Sigma Phi National Board would like to express

our appreciation to those in New Jersey for hosting this year’s National ESP Conference. Special thanks to the

Alpha Xi Chapter and members of Rutgers University Cooperative Extension System for taking the leadership

to provide an excellent conference.

2016 Epsilon Sigma Phi National Conference Planning Committee

Jeannette Rea-Keywood, Alpha Xi Chapter/New Jersey Host Chapter Committee Chair and Alpha Xi Chapter President

Planning Committee Members

Robin Brumfield Sherri Cirignano

Zane Helsel Rachel Lyons Daryl Minch

Kathleen Morgan Roberta Moseley Ann Rhinesmith Linda Strieter Carol Ward Rita Wood

Ex-Officio - Dan Culbert, Board Liaison

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To provide opportunities for ALL Extension professionals to make scholarly presentations as well as to participate in personal and professional development

To encourage and promote interdisciplinary programming and diversity of Extension programs

To recognize members for excellence in programming

To provide opportunities for ESP members to present programs of interest to retirees/life members

E p s i l o n S i g m a P h i ’s M i s s i o n :

To foster standards of excellence in the Extension System and to

develop the Extension profession and professional.

C o n f e r e n c e E v a l u a t i o n s D u e b y N o v e m b e r 1 !

You will receive an email with a link to the 2016 National ESP Conference Evaluation after the

conference. Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation so we can have your input in order to have another

excellent conference next year.

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