Greene County Extension Council

MU Extension is offering FREE 1 hour Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention trainings throughout the next several weeks! Registration: https://extension.missouri.edu//qpr-gatekeeper-training-vi #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies

Thank you to three of our new extension council members who attended three nights of council leadership training. Regional Director Jay Chism presents certificates of completion to Christina Hammers, Aaron Jones and Steve Sneed.

Have you checked the map and visited any of the LAWN (Lawn Art With Neighbors) installations? Event ends on May 8. Check them out before it is too late!

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is a 1.5 hour session that explores stereotypes and bias. This in-person or virtual, discussion-based course helps people build the confidence and skills to speak up when they hear stereotypes or other demeaning comments. Participants will learn six key strategies for communication recovery skills to communicate respectively in this diverse world. These strategies are equally effective in the workplace, at the family dinner table, at a social gathering, or community event. #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies Register here: https://extension.missouri.edu//ouch-that-stereotype-hurts

Stress can affect all aspects of life, including emotions, behaviors, thinking ability, and physical health. No part of the body is immune.#ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

MU Extension Labor and Workforce Development for April’s webinar on Disaster Preparedness for Businesses. Our distinguished speakers: Rob O’Brian, SBDC, O'Bria...n & Associates. Disaster recovery contractor: Business Emergency Preparedness Paul Taylor, Taylor Strategies. Former FEMA Region 7 Director- Kansas City: COVID-19 response and working with government agencies on disaster preparation and recovery Jo LeDuc, Director, Insurance Market Regulation Division, Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance https://bit.ly/3s1rVRc #BusComEx #ExtendMU #ShowMeResilience #MUEXTLWD O'Brian & Associates, LLC Missouri DCI

Your local extension office still maintains literature displays at the Library Center and the Library Station.

Are you a childcare provider looking for clock hours? Check out these upcoming virtual childcare provider trainings. #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies

Horticulture Specialist Kelly McGowan was hard at work yesterday at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. She was preparing an area for her lavender research plot. It will be ready to plant in May.

Stressors and Resources for Farm/Ranch Families with Disabilities Thursday, February 25 12:00 1:00 p.m. CT Stress can have a profound effect on any agricultur...al producer. However, for those with disabilities, the impacts of stress can be compounded by a variety of additional factors This webinar will address, from both the professional and the producer perspectives, issues related to farm stress for producers with disabilities. A long-time AgrAbility expert on stress-related issues will share his viewpoint from years of working with agricultural workers with disabilities, and a farmer/rancher from Missouri and Missouri AgrAbility Ambassador, Carey Portell, will discuss stress from her perspective as the survivor of a vehicular crash that resulted in permanent disabilities. Register at: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PWERS3iPZ6XLng #AgrAbility #MOAgrAbility #2xAg2030 #Committed2MOFamilies #ExtendMU

University of Missouri’s Show-Me ECHO program has created an ECHO that will educate and train health care professionals in multidisciplinary approaches to evidence-based HIV care and prevention. This HIV ECHO’s expert team will offer collaborative and interactive online learning sessions the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 12 to 1 p.m. Register at https://showmeecho.org/. #ExtendMU #showmeecho

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, Feb. 22, 2021, 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 and may be delayed this month due to closures. Staff Reports & Grant Updates: Sherri Hull, Myra Dickensheet, Kelly McGowan, Amy Patillo, Amber Allen and David Burton Announcements: Give Ozarks March 24; Council leadership training for Lawrence and Greene County April 15, 22 and 29; Chairman representing Greene County at national extension event. Old Business /Committee Reports Nominations committee report for officers New Business for discussion Moving to QuickBooks online (costs and options) Actions for Council ideas from Specialist Reports Educational Presentation that Adds Value to Your Life Reducing Loneliness through Social Connection by Human Development Specialist Amber Allen 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 March 29, 2021: online Council receives proposals and financials by mail or email. Same information is available to the public on request. PENDING: Any and all other matters that come before the extension council

Thanks to the County Clerk, we were able to make the swearing in of the new extension council members for Greene County official today online. That is ANOTHER first.

Breaking Down Common Mental Health Misconceptions https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org//breaking-down-commo/ #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies

LEADERSHIP LESSON -- None of us would admit to liking boundaries. I have a friend who has a dog that was a mess from day one. The dog would run off any chance she got so they kept in a fenced area of the lot, instead of her enjoying the families four-acre lot. She only got to come out when she was leashed. The family finally put in an underground fence and had the dog trained within a few hours. She can now run free in the yard, and the family sees so much more of her because... the dog can just hang with them outdoors. The dog finally understands her boundaries and with that understanding, came so much more freedom. Boundaries actually give us freedom. It’s contradictory but true. Sometimes boundaries exist for our own safety and so we can enjoy more freedom. It allows us to live our best lives. Boundaries are not for the sake of oppression, but for a life full of joy. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuTh47i3hOY and for more information on leadership or neighboring programs, contact MU Extension Specialist David Burton at [email protected] See more

5 Things You Should Know About Stress https://www.nimh.nih.gov/he/publications/stress/index.shtml #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies

Registration for Pixels of Production 2020 is LIVE https://cvent.me/4BZklP Join us online for a stellar group of women presenters including Caroline Sicht- Buil...ding Bridges, Dr. Micah Jansen- Vaccinology, Dr. Temple Grandin- Beginning women in agriculture, and Amberley Snyder- There is no future in giving up. Nov. 5th, 10th, 12th and 17th. We hope to see you there! Registration is $70 but scholarships are available and applied at check out (first come first served basis). See more

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Talk to children about bullying and how they can reach out for help. https://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org//bullying-prevention #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies

You are either green and growing or ripe and rotting. Which would you rather be?

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness month. Watch this video to learn more about cyberbullying. #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies https://www.facebook.com/watch/

Check out the latest Workforce Newsletter to learn about your next opportunity to pivot towards growth. Over the past few months, Labor and Workforce Developme...nt has hosted over 50 webinars to help Missouri's businesses and organizations pivot towards greater success. Fall Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yxtcqmtz

Kelly McGowan sharing some colorful information on KOLR.

What is Community Green Dot? Community Green Dot is a prevention program that seeks to reduce power based personal violence (child abuse, stalking, dating, domestic, and sexual violence) and is predicated on the notion that all community members have a role in reducing violence. If you would be interested in scheduling a training please contact your local MU Extension Field Specialist in Human Development and Family Science. #ExtendMU #Committed2MOFamilies

LEADERSHIP LESSON - What do you do when you try to energize a community around an idea and few people seem interested? For starters, spend no time worrying about people who do not like your idea. Chances are they were never going to help. But you can win them over (which is different than convincing them). It's not your job to change the way anyone else thinks. Your job is to take action and make it so attractive that others want to join. It is also essential to make it easy ...for them to join in. Then keep doing it. Build a sizeable and committed-enough community to move forward, and you will bring those dragging their feet or stuck in the past along with you. Eventually, a few of them will see the merit in what you are doing and become supporters. Most importantly, do not let the people who are not helping stop you from taking action. It's easy to get discouraged when others are not with you. Unfortunately, that often causes individuals to get stuck instead of pushing on! Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZA-u1sCKS8 and for more information on leadership or neighboring programs, contact MU Extension Specialist David Burton at [email protected] See more

When Will This All End? How close are we to a vaccine for COVID-19? Dr. Kamal Singh will highlight his breakthrough with a drug to treat COVID-19. How effective... are drugs at treating COVID-19 and who is eligible for vaccination? Join Dr. Singh as he shares information about vaccines and coronavirus treatments. #BusComEx #ShowMeResilience #MUEXTLWD #ExtendMU See more

Are you having trouble communicating with your teen? Check out these tips. https://childmind.org/article/tips-communicating-with-teen/ #ExtendMU #Committed2MoFamilies

Lead, Learn and Dream Conference 2020 A VIRTUAL leadership program presented by the University of Missouri Extension. Our first Lead, Learn and Dream Leader...ship Conference features speakers of national and local reputation to create a virtual experience that will add value to you and help build your leadership capacity. Plan ahead so you can take the day and focus on these speakers and our broadcast. Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/y3vx5bz4 Register: https://tinyurl.com/y56ydc5u November 17th. The free program begins at 10 a.m. (CST) #BusComEx #ShowMeResilience #MUEXTLWD #ExtendMU Greene County Extension Council