Council Packet for Greene County Extension

Council Packet

Formerly known as the “Reaching Out Report,” this is only published when the county extension council meets.

December 2020 * Vol. 13 Issue 12

Scott Hoad, a Marine Corps veteran, found that he could use GI Bill benefits to learn welding, putting him on course for a new career. Learn more in Amy Patillo’s report.

Greene County Extension Council | extension.missouri.edu/greene Tel: (417) 881-8909 | Email: burtond@missouri.edu

Greene County Extension Council Greg Boehne Chairman Jason Whitesell Vice-chair Morgan Ash Secretary Lisa Bakerink Treasurer Harold Bengsch County Commission Tammy Lowrey Farm Bureau Jordan Miller MFA Samuel Snider City of Willard Joseph Hoffman City of Springfield

Vacant 4-H Youth member Members at large Tony Ahart Missy Hayward Tyler Gunlock Scott Smith Chad Courtney Karen Dowdy Chris Schulze Rick Stenberg Alex Greiwe Larry Adams Ray Meyer Eric Sutton Mike Lofaro Tiger Ambassador

COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE Pursuant to the Missouri Sunshine Law: Notice is given: Greene County Extension Council will conduct a public meeting starting at noon, Monday, Nov. 30, online.

Zoom Meeting Online: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/355711943 Or dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago). Meeting ID: 355 711 943 Noon —

Call Meeting to Order

Roll Call — Secretary (Establish a Quorum) Introduction or recognition of guests Consent Agenda Items — Meeting minutes (next page). Financials & bills are provided to council in a separate email for approval.

Staff Reports & Grant Updates Old Business /Committee Reports • MOU for salary offset on Kelly McGowan (3%) • Elections: current nominations; open appointments New Business for discussion • Give Ozarks 2021 set for March 24 • State of emergency in Missouri extended to March (impacts council meetings in person) • Mizzou Founders Day / Greene County Annual Meeting • 2021 Budget update (proposal for committee) • 2021 brainstorming session on topics like Quickbooks, interns, Americorp Vistas, partner projects and funding, alumni involvement, increasing program options Educational Presentation that Adds Value to Your Life • “Council Leadership Training,” Jay Chism PENDING: Any and all other matters that come before the extension council CLOSED SESSION (if needed): Agenda includes a possible vote to close part of this meeting pursuant to Section 610.021 to discuss issues related to “individually identifiable personnel records.”

Adjourn FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS December: No Meeting January 2021: Monday, Jan. 25 February 2021: Monday, Feb. 22 Council receives proposals and financials by mail or email. Same information is available to the public on request.

MU Extension is an equal opportunity/ access/affirmative action/ pro-disabled and veteran employer.

County Extension Council minutes MINUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COUNCIL OF GREENE COUNTY Date: Monday, October 26, 2020 Place: Via Zoom Meeting Attendees: Tony Ahart, Morgan Ash, Lisa Bakerink, Harold Bengsch, Greg Boehne, Tyler Gunlock, Alex Greiwe, Joseph Hoffman, Ray Meyer, Chris Schulz, Rick Stenberg and Eric Sutton. Guests/Nominees in attendance: Beau Buffington and Christina Hammers.

The meeting was called to order at 12:01 pm, by Council Chair, Greg Boehne, who welcomed those in attendance. Secretary Morgan Ash called roll and it was determined that a quorum was present.

Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Joseph Hoffman and was seconded by Alex Greiwe, to approve the September meeting minutes and September Treasurer’s report.

Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Reports: Sherri Hull is wrapping up Farmer’s Market visits and her cooking with kids classes. Her virtual classes will continue.

Myra Dickensheet has continuing virtual classes.

She shared that Crosslines activities have been postponed due to a Covid outbreak. Amber Allen has started her Boost Your Brain and memory classes. Kelley McGowan has been planning conferences, including the, “Great Plains Growing Conference,” which is transitioning to virtual. She has noticed the positive benefit of this uncertain time has been a lot of video production happening with farmers.

Old Business: Council Mini-Grants: Most approved grants have been spent for a total of $8,690 in expended funds. This is below the anticipated budget and some money has been returned.

Update on Applied for Grants: Kelly McGowan has had two grants approved that will help with her salary offset. The lavender grant has not been Federally approved yet, but looks good and we should hear back soon. The food safety training grant for farmers has helped offset the salary decrease too. This training covers the new food safety guidelines.

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New Business: MOU for Salary Offset: Pay cuts have been made to all MU staff. Everyone switched to 0.9 of full-time equivalent pay. This has created an incentive to write for grants to attempt to get 10% of salaries underwritten by grants. An MOU for shared salaries has precedent and is not unheard of with councils. Greene County Extension has funds saved from the employee resigning mid-year. Jay Chism has submitted a letter in support. More hours are being worked for less pay. Kelley McGowan spends a lot of time with the Master Gardeners and does not receive any compensation for this. There will not be any negative ramifications to the budget this year and hopefully a renewal MOU will not be needed in future years.

There is still a search on for grants to cover salary offsets.

A motion was made by Tony Ahart and was seconded by Joseph Hoffman, to submit an MOU for the salary offsets to equal full-time pay. Motion to approve passed unanimously.

Give Ozarks 2021: CFO has decided to bring back this program for March 24, 2021. Staff and council can come up with a fundraising theme and potentially get matching dollars.

Council Nominations: One individual could be added for 10 nominees, for 8 positions. We could potentially use appointed seats for have spots for all 10 nominees.

Educational Program on Neighboring: There is a trend for limited social capital and more ways to spend it in modern times. Building neighboring builds better neighborhoods and asset-based community development with inclusion. This could inspire 60% less crime, more stable families and can provide more easily accessed assistance.

This class will drive people to become more engaged neighbors.

Next meeting will be on Monday, November 30th at noon. There is no December meeting. January meetings are going to resume in person.

A motion was made by Joseph Hoffman and was seconded by Harold Bengsch, to adjourn the meeting at 12:54 pm. Motion to approve passed by unanimous vote.

Respectfully submitted by Morgan Ash

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COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL

Extension Council Mini Grant Requests for 2020 Proposal Number

Submitter

Proposal Amount

Topic/Title and notes

1

Amy Patillo

Workforce Navigator Canvas class and webinar series

2

Kelly McGowan

Twlight tour at Millsap Farms (asked for $2,000)

3

Amber Allen

Building Strong Families with the Boys & Girls Club

4

David Burton Salute to Century Farms

5

David Burton Becoming an Engaged Neighbor

$

6

David Burton Oral History Class statewide

$

7

David Burton 21 Qualities of a Leader - Canvas

$

8

David Burton Commission ag tour

$

9

Amber Allen

$

Matter of Balance at UMC

12

NLA Student project mini grants reviewed by Council / Expected in David Burton October or November Plastic wrap baler for used wrap David Burton from hay bales and silage Workforce Distance Learning ProAmy Patillo ject

13

Kelly McGowan

10 11

14

Master Gardener coordinator (2% of salary and benefits offset)

$

NOTES

2,000.00 Delayed to Spring 2021

$

1,000.00 canceled 1,600.00 Open for registration Withdrawn. Not ap- proved as online class.

750.00 Open for registration Canceled due to quaran- tine. See you in 2021.

1,600.00

$

PENDING STUDENT PRO1,000.00 POSALS - November Transferring to another - specialist/county

$

2,000.00

$

$2,000

County Neighboring Project (10% David Burton salary & benefits offset mini-grant) TOTAL $ Estimated amount left for council mini-grants: $

This amount would bring Kelly to 1.0 FTE

Amount of this is set by campus; proposal reviewed by Jay Chism. $11,000 Will require an MOU..

22,350.00 67.00

* We are discovering that under the present arrangement with campus, fees for programs are to be collected via Cvent. That means some of our current grants, which included monies to campus for time, will come in under budget.

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Horticulture

Cranberries Are a Force of Nature, Unique Taste Although we can’t grow cranberries in Missouri, they are native to the United States and a staple of the Thanksgiving dinner table. Top cranberry producing states include Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington.

Cranberries are grown on dry land on low-growing vines and in sunken beds, called bogs.

Cranberry vines are perennial plants and, with proper care, can live indefinitely.

Bog fields are flooded from December through March, which help protect plants from freezing conditions.

Fields are drained at the beginning of the growing season and flooded again in

Changes to Spring Public Education Programming Public education classes for 2021 are going to look a little different for Master Gardeners according to MU Extension Horticulture Specialist Kelly McGowan.

Instead of traditional Potting Shed University and Learn to Grow class series, there is a series of classes titled ‘Vegetable Gardening in the Ozarks” being planned for teaching via Zoom.

“This is still in the early planning stages so details will not be available for a few weeks,” said McGowan..

McGowan is hopeful that members of the Master Gardeners to Potting Shed University and Learn to Grow in 2022.

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Kelly McGowan Horticulture Specialist mcgowank@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2955 Started: 2012

Responsibilities: Locally coordinates the Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists chapters as well as horticulture educational events for the public.

October for harvest. Machinery is driven through the flooded fields to knock berries loose from the plants. Cranberries contain air chambers which cause them to float. They are then collected by corralling and scooping them up.

Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and were originally used as food and medicine by Native Americans. 20% of the annual U.S. harvest is consumed at Thanksgiving, with the rest being used to make cranberry juice, craisins, and other products. Whole, fresh cranberries are now available in supermarkets and can be used to make homemade cranberry sauce. If you need a recipe, check out this one from University of Missouri Extension: https:// extension.missouri.edu/publications/n991 Fresh cranberries have a sour to tart flavor so additional sweeteners are often added. Give them a try this holiday season!

Master Gardeners of Greene County Newsletter Nov. 2020 Topics Include: Gardening Tips & Tasks; Wildlife Problems; Autumn Colors & Where to Find Them; Fall & Winter Lawn Care; Crocus Herald of Spring; Home Propagation of Plants; Master Gardeners Answer Gardening Questions

by Phone/Email Statewide; Zoom Class Shrubs & Grasses for Home Landscape; MDC Seedling Orders 2020-21; Caterpillars in Your Garden; Plus additional informative gardening articles with easy to use links. Take a look! Enjoy and share with your friends! Read at this link https://conta.cc/2JsVNW4 Page 6

For answers to your ag questions ...

MU Extension offers agriculture town halls online for farmers, gardeners University of Missouri Extension is offering weekly online town hall meetings led by agronomy, livestock and horticulture specialists.

Weekly times and topics • Home horticulture: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon.

• Forages and livestock: Thursdays, noon-1 p.m.

• Field crops: Fridays, 7-8 a.m.

The sessions offer easy access and will be held using the Zoom teleconferencing system. Advance registration is required to receive email with the Zoom link and instructions. Register and submit questions online at ipm.missouri.edu/TownHalls

We are sold out of printed books.

However, you can order books online at mappingsolutionsgis.com.

Printed and digital books and maps available from vendor. Proceeds still benefit Greene County MU Extension.

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Human Development

The Health Benefits of an Attitude of Gratitude It is that time of year where we start saying what we are thankful for however, having an attitude of gratitude throughout the year can have many health benefits.

Gratitude is defined as the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself; it is a general state of thankfulness and appreciation.

In psychology research, gratitude has been linked with greater happiness.

When someone practices gratitude it can lead to positive emotions, improved health, and can act as an antidote to stress.

Research also shows gratitude strengthens social relationships and improves sleep. Individuals express gratitude in multiple ways.

Here are some ways to cultivate gratitude throughout the year: • Create a gratitude journal.

• Think about someone you are grateful for.

• Writing/sending a letter to someone to show your appreciation.

• Be present in the moment.

• Write down three things you are grateful each day.

• Say thank you or write thank you notes.

When gratitude is practiced regularly it can have long-term impact on your health.

Think about how you can include gratitude into your daily routine.

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Amber Allen

Human Development amallen@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2958 Started: October 2019

Responsibilities: Improving families and senior adults with “Boost Your Brain and Memory,” “Focus on Kids” and Green Dot violence prevention and more.

Modeling Resiliency Learning to deal with stress and change creates opportunities for families to become stronger and more resilient.

Researchers have concluded that how parents respond to stressors is much more important than the stressor itself in determining the outcomes for themselves and their children. If one member of a family is stressed it causes a ripple effect to the rest of the family.

Resilience is the process of managing stress and functioning well even when faced with challenges, adversity and trauma. Parents and other adults’ model what resilience looks like for the children in their lives. Modeling resilience can help children learn critical self-regulation and problem solving skills.

Some tips to help families build resilience: • Make connections by joining local groups related to your interest such as a sports league.

• Embrace change by trusting the process and looking at how outcomes will affect you positively.

• Establish goals like setting a monthly budget.

• Develop your problem-solving skills for example by learning about a new subject.

• Have positive beliefs in your abilities.

• Look for opportunities of self discovery.

Families will experience difficult times.

However, learning new healthy ways to cope with stress can help make families stronger. No one should try to do it alone and should find support in family, friends, schools, and other local organizations.

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Human Development December- Upcoming and Current Programming Day/Date

Time

Program

Wednesday, December 2nd

10:00 am-11:00 am

Thursday, December 3rd

8:00 am-1:00 pm

Tuesday, December 8th

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Wednesday, December 9th

8:00 am-2:30 pm

Thursdays, October 22ndDecember 17th

11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Alzheimer’s Association Effective Communication Strategies: Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease Youth Mental Health First Aid: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Building Strong Families: Research-based educational program that helps families identify and build their strengths, face challenges, and make informed choices.

Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Boost Your Brain & Memory

Fridays, October 23rdDecember 14th

9:00 am-11:00 am

Our aim is to help participants implement new habits to maintain cognitive health while also practicing new skills for better memory performance.

A Matter of Balance-Taney County A program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.

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Community Development

New Free Zoom Class Explores Importance of Neighboring University of Missouri Extension has launched a series of free programs known as "Neighboring 101." These are free classes that will be taught live via zoom once a month during the noon hour.

"In these monthly zoom classes, we will look at the neighboring issue by highlighting examples across the nation of where neighboring is being done well," said David Burton, community development specialist, University of Missouri Extension.

While these classes are free, advance registration is required. Individuals that want to enroll in "Neighboring 101" before the first class on Nov. 19, you can do so at http://extension.missouri.edu. Search for the class name in the page search bar.

The first six sessions of the class will examine the topic of neighboring, look at examples from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Midland, Michigan, and Edmonton, Canada, and elsewhere and review the landmark study on neighboring done by State Farm in 2015.

IMPACT OF NEIGHBORING "When we think about making a community more robust, we often think of financial or economic gains. But, building social capital through networks and reciprocity impacts our community more," said Burton. "The single best way to grow social capital is with the concept of neighboring."

Developing relationships with our neighbors may provide a solution to our national epidemic of loneliness and feelings of isolation and depression.

Active neighboring also helps people, organizations, and communities expand the participation and breadth of voices while respecting differences and embracing the Online at http://extension.missouri.edu

David Burton

County Engagement Specialist burtond@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2954 Started: 2001

Responsibilities: Leadership development, neighboring, heritage tourism, media relations, and works with council to fund and administer local programs.

diversity that makes communities vibrant places to live, work, and play.

But neighboring takes effort, purposeful planning, and time.

MORE INFORMATION University of Missouri Extension is at the forefront of a national movement that recognizes the importance of neighboring in community development. Our program is known as "Becoming an Engaged Neighbor."

An online class with that name is available at http://extension.missouri.edu for individuals wanting to earn certification as an "engaged neighbor."

More on neighboring can be found online at https://extension.missouri.edu or by reaching David Burton at burtond@missouri.edu or telephone (417) 881-8909.

GET REGISTERED • • •

These classes are free Advance registration is required.

Individuals that want to enroll in "Neighboring 101" can do so at http:// extension.missouri.edu. Search for the class name in the page search bar.

FIRST CLASS IMPACT

The first class on Nov. 19 had 74 people registered, representing seven states with 14 from Greene County, Mo. At the end of class, 15 attendees gave examples of something they had learned and would immediately implement.

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Community Development

Missouri Leadercast: Positive Disruption Looking for another way to build your leadership skills? Turn your TV time into professional development in February/March 2021! Join MU Extension for the Missouri Leadercast: Positive Disruption workshop series - a spin on the leadership book club.

Each week, you’ll gain access to inspiring video presentations from international leaders of change, then meet virtually with a network of Missouri leaders to discuss and apply the video lessons to your own work and community efforts.

This program is open to leaders of all experience levels to share ideas on how to move our communities, organizations and businesses forward in times of change.

Leadercast is an international annual broadcasted leadership event that provides a forum for local leaders to connect and learn from renowned leaders and speakers.

MU Extension is offering a Missouricentered format for viewing the Leadercast content and applying the lessons to our Missouri businesses, organizations, and communities.

Participants will access a set of inspiring videos for one week before each facilitated Thursday morning discussion.

Pre-registration is required by February 12, 2021.

Registration can be done online at http:// extension.missouri.edu A zoom link will be shared with participants after registration, along with the link to each week's videos with a participant specific code for access.

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If you need special accommodations, contact Sarah Massengale at 573-729-3196 or hultines@missouri.edu Participants will need to watch approximately 1.5 hours of video each week before the discussion class, in order to participate in the discussion session.

Cost: $125 Graduates of an MU Extension leadership program are eligible for a $25 discount. Contact hultines@missouri.edu with your program and graduation date to receive the discount code.

Local facilitators Sarah Massengale David Burton Tish Johnson Live Zoom Discussion Sessions (8:30am - 10:00 am) 2/25/21 3/4/21 3/11/21 3/18/21

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Labor and Workforce Development

Connecting to Careers:

Helping veterans transfer value and skills to civilian life.

Scott Hoad was at a low point this spring, trying to piece together a decent living after being laid off from a job painting commercial aircraft. Then Hoad crossed paths with Amy Patillo, a University of Missouri Extension labor and workforce development specialist based in Springfield.

Hoad’s brother owns the ranch where Patillo boards her horse. When she met Scott Hoad and learned about his struggles, she got to work doing what MU Extension does best: helping make life-changing connections.

In this instance, Patillo connected Hoad with Steven Butts, who heads the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program at the regional Missouri Job Center in Springfield, part of the statewide network of job centers operated by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

“Our role at extension is to be the connector and convener, building relationships with workforce organizations and leaders across the state,” Patillo said.

“When local communities and individuals have needs, we can help get them to the right resources.”

The Missouri Job Centers are one such resource, offering comprehensive connections to employers as well as contacts and services related to career readiness and postsecondary education.

Hoad, a former Marine, learned he was entitled to GI Bill educational benefits.

Butts helped him explore trade school options, and Hoad applied his benefits toward an eight-month welding program at the Midwest Technical Institute.

Employers — even those who have served in the military themselves — often

Amy Patillo

Workforce Development patilloa@missouri.edu Direct Tel: 874-2956 Started: November 2011

Responsibilities: Statewide coordination of online and face-to-face educational programs and projects designed to grow Missouri’s workforce.

have a hard time seeing how the skills veterans honed in military service transfer to civilian life, Patillo said. The Missouri Job Centers help veterans assess their skills and translate them into the language of the civilian job market.

“Sometimes you just need that program, that boost, those connections to help you understand and communicate the value you bring,” Patillo said. “And that is the value of Extension.

Because we are statewide and local, we work hard to build the relationships that connect people with important resources like these.”

In Hoad’s case, that chance encounter at the horse ranch opened the path to a new career: “I’m so happy I have this program because it improves my and my family’s life.”

Scott Hoad was put on course for a new career.

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Leadership

Virtual "Lead, Learn and Dream" Conference Provided Encouragement and Education for Over 400 Attendees SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Hosts of the "Lead, Learn and Dream" Virtual Leadership Conference on Nov. 17 said the gathering was a great success with over 425 people registered and attending from across Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma.

Additional participants were watching via YouTube Live and one of 14 Facebook pages that broadcast it live.

"As I shared at every break, this conference was designed to feature speakers of national and local reputation to create a virtual experience that would add value to attendees and help build their leadership capacity," said David Burton, a county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

Labor and Workforce Development Specialists Dr. Amy Patillo and Matt Pezold assisted with marketing and technology.

In follow-up surveys provided by 124 attendees, over 96% said the conference was educational and impactful. While several people made suggestions for improvement in 2021, most said the conference was inspiring, impactful, and a great pick-me-up.

One attendee wrote: "I am dealing with situations where there is a lack of leadership and very negative environments. It has taken a toll on my health, both physically and mentally, in 2020.

I knew I wanted to attend this conference but didn't realize how much I NEEDED to attend this conference. It was a bright spot in some dark days. I can't speak for others, but I'd be willing to bet that others were needing some encouraging messages, too."

Among attendees, comedy seemed to reign supreme because comedians Michael Jr. and Steve Harvey received the highest audience scores, followed by the presentation by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven.

PRESENTERS AND LESSONS The conference kicked off with "Working Together" by Alan Mulally, former CEO of Boeing Airlines and Ford Motor Co., and author of "Relentless Implementation." He discussed teamwork and his working together process and what it did for Boeing and Ford. "Working together created a huge turn around in our employee surveys," said Mulally. "We went from a percent positive of feeling appreciated among workers at Ford, around 42% to 91% with these working together principles." His presentation can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ Vm6ZyRx2EbY Second up was "More than Funny" by comedian Michael Jr., who explained how to take your life's setups (challenges) and then change direction in a way that brings fulfillment, revelation, and joy to you and those around you.

"What some people see as a handicap may be a setup for something greater," said Michael Jr. "The truth is, your gift will make room for you."

His presentation can be viewed at https:// youtu.be/twSvd5bQLDw "Leadership in Uncertainty" was the title of a short program presented by David Burton, MU Extension community development specialist. In that presentation, he details how Ernest Schakelton embarked September 1914 on a journey that did not go as expected. "It could have ended in tragedy but instead offers us leadership lessons for guiding people during periods of uncertainty," said Burton. His presentation can be viewed at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhEPFh6SgIc

"What some people see as a handicap may be a setup for something greater."

-Michael Jr

Leadership Sometimes no matter how hard you try, no matter how good you are, you still end up as a sugar cookie. Don't complain. Please don't blame it on your misfortune. Stand tall, look to the future, and drive on!"

Naval Adm. William H. McRaven "Make Your Bed" by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, U.S. Special Operations commander was a conference favorite. McRaven gave the speech that inspired his book by the same name. "It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. It is easy to think that where you were raised, how your parents treated you, or what school you went to is all that determines your future. Nothing could be further from the truth. The common people and the great men and women are all defined by how they deal with life's unfairness: Helen Keller, Nelson Mandela, Stephen Hawking, Malala Yousafzai, and—Moki Martin. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, no matter how good you are, you still end up as a sugar cookie. Don't complain.

Please don't blame it on your misfortune. Stand tall, look to the future, and drive on!" His presentation can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ pxBQLFLei70 "Embracing the Near Win" was the topic of a speech given by Sarah Lewis, an art historian, who noted that in our pursuit of success and mastery, it is our near wins that push us forward. "Mastery requires endurance. Mastery, a word we don't use often, is not the equivalent of what we might consider its cognate— perfectionism—an inhuman aim motivated by a concern with how others view us. Mastery is also not the same as success—an event-based victory based on a peak point, a punctuated moment in

time. Mastery is not merely a commitment to a goal, but to a curved-line, constant pursuit," said Lewis. Her presentation can be viewed at https:// www.ted.com/talks/ sarah_lewis_embrace_the_near_win? utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=email& utm_campaign=tedspread "The Art of Neighboring" was presented

by David Burton, MU Extension community development specialist. He noted that Americans are feeling more isolated and lonelier and part of the reason is that we have a neighboring crisis. "It all begins by turning off Netflix, getting up off your couch, and meeting your immediate neighbors and learning and remembering and then using their names," said Burton. His presentation can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=DN281PdKAtI "Find Your Calling Where it Hurts" was a powerful presentation given by Shawn Askinoise, a Springfield resident and Mizzou grad. He went from being a defense attorney to a passionate chocolate maker. "Good works are beautiful in the eyes of God but not if I am so exhausted that my little lamp's flame is extinguished," said Askinoise. His presentation is at https://www.ted.com/talks/ shawn_askinosie_find_your_calling_where_it_hur ts "Developing the Leader Within" was a presentation by John C. Maxwell, a well-known leadership coach, and author. He discussed the quality of self-discipline and the importance of consistency in growing your leadership reputation.

"Teaching it is easy, living it is difficult," said Maxwell. His presentation can be viewed at https://youtu.be/GZZJQrhpJ_A

Good works are beautiful in the eyes of God but not if I am so exhausted that my little lamp's flame is extinguished.

Shawn Askkinoise

Leadership

“Let failure be your teacher, not your undertaker."

David Burton "The Mind of a Master Procrastinator" Tim Urban knows procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never shaken his habit. He wants us to think about it before we run out of time.

"The only thing that scares the instant gratification monkey is the panic monster, which works for deadlines but not for larger goals in life," said Urban. His presentation can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=arj7oStGLkU&t=79s "Worms Taught Me About Failure" David L. Burton, a county engagement specialist for MU Extension, is experienced at failure, from his failed worm farm to his wrong car purchase.

"Always be learning, talk about your failures more," said Burton. "Let failure be your teacher, not your undertaker." His presentation can be viewed at https://youtu.be/EYt6XEn40Ks "Lessons from Unexpected Places" - Kat Cole, worked her way up from serving tables to being President at FOCUS Brands. "My advice is that you focus on things that are small enough to change, but big enough to matter," said Cole. Her presentation can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ qfWMtXJ00Ks "What I learned when I conquered the world's toughest triathlon" - When Minda Dentler decided to take on the Iron Man, she had bigger aspirations than just another medal around her neck. "Follow your passion, and don't be afraid to take risks. The best things that have happened to me have come from being willing to take risks." Her presentation can be viewed at https://www.ted.com/talks/ minda_dentler_what_i_learned_when_i_conquered_ the_world_s_toughest_triathlon "My Walk/Your Dream" by Steve Harvey is a motivational speaker, comedian, and TV personality. He knows a few things about seeing

a dream come true. "I aim for stuff so big that the dream is bigger than the fear," said Harvey. His presentation can be viewed at https://youtu.be/ s9oiIi9TJzM EXPECTATIONS AND EVENTS As is often the case, people's expectations often dictate what they get out of an event.

"At the start of the day, I told a story about a young boy that kept catching fish and measuring them against his hand and throwing the lunkers back in but keeping the small ones," said Burton.

"Eventually, another fisherman asked him why he was keeping the small ones, and he said it was because he only at a 10-inch frying pan."

As Burton pointed out, the size of your expectations often determines what you keep and learn from a conference or educational event. But investing in yourself is essential.

"Any day is a good day to invest in your leadership abilities," said Burton. "MU Extension officers all types of leadership-related programs that you can find online. We hope some that attended this conference will be inspired to enroll in some of our other leadership programs."

Some attendees have shared their favorite topics and links to favorite speakers on social media using our unique tag for the day. #leadlearndream David Burton can be reached at the Greene County MU Extension office in Springfield, Mo., by telephone at (417) 881-8909 or by email at burtond@missouri.edu.

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"Follow your passion, and don't be afraid to take risks. The best things that have happened to me have come from being willing to take risks."

Minda Dender

Thanks to our 2020 Donors to Greene County Extension Cyril and Geraldine Brown Stephen and Sally Taylor William Hosman John and Gail Hurley

David and Stacey Burton Randy and Lisa Bakerink Dan Faflak Carolyn S. Green Bobby and Ronda McCarty Tom and Sharon DeWitt Fred and LaQuita Hall James Garton

Lamont & Virginia Nelson Virginia Snyder Sally McCune Catherine Banks Greg and Tara Boehne

Donating to Greene County Extension is as Easy As: 1. Donate online at extension.missouri.edu/greene by mail or in person.

2. Stay connected with

Greene County Extension on social media, by email and/ or in service as a volunteer.

3. Enjoy making a difference in the lives of 45,000 county residents annually.

Helping Greene County Extension Do More, Reach More, Be More!

University of Missouri Extension in Greene County

Located inside the Botanical Center at 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807 Tel: (417) 881-8909 | Email: greeneco@missouri.edu | Online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene

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MU Extension Staff Serving Greene County Sherri Hull Nutrition Associate Joined 2008

M. Dickensheet Nutrition Associate Joined 2018

1845 S. National, Ste. 100, Springfield, Mo. Tel: (417) 865-0707

Myrna Stark FNEP Program Manager

Jay Chism, Regional Director, email: chismj@missouri.edu

Terri Fossett

Program director Joined 2000

Sarah Grubaugh,

Assistant, email: GrubaughS@missouri.edu

Family Nutrition Education Program

2160 W. Chesterfield Blvd. F200, Springfield, Tel: 417-886-2059

Karla Deaver

4-H Youth specialist HQ: Lawrence County Tel: (417) 466-3102 deaverk@missouri.edu

Tim Schnakenberg

Southwest Region Directors Office

Mo

Andy McCorkill

Patrick Byers

Agronomy specialist HQ: Stone County Tel: (417) 357-6812 schnakenbergc@missouri.edu

Commercial Horticulture HQ: Webster County Tel: (417) 859-2044 byerspl@missouri.edu

Reagan Bluel

Kyle Whittaker

Dairy Specialist HQ: Barry County Tel: (417) 847-3161 BluelRJ@missouri.edu

Sarah Havens

Natural Resources specialist HQ: Laclede County Tel: (573) 458-6260 havenss@missouri.edu

Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Livestock specialist HQ: Laclede County Tel: (417) 532-7126 mccorkilla@missouri.edu

At Missouri State 405 N Jefferson Springfield, MO 417-837-2612 waldoaj@missouri .edu

Ag and Environment HQ: Webster County Tel: (417) 859-2044

kyle.whittaker@missouri.edu

Dr. Pam Duitsman

Community Development HQ: Christian County Tel: (417) 581-3558 duitsmanp@missouri.edu

Allen Waldo

Contact: • Chrystal Irons • Lance Coffman • Sandra Smart Irons

Smart

Coffman

Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, 405 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield | 417-837-2617 | https://sbtdc.missouristate.edu/

Online at http://extension.missouri.edu/greene