PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
AND YOU!
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS CAN BE A
GREAT ASSET
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
FOR YOU
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
NATIONAL EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EXTENSION 4-H
AGENTS
EPSILON SIGMA PHI
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL AGENTS
COLORADO COUNTY
AGENTS ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION MISSION
Further member’s professional
improvement
Encourage communication and
cooperation among all agents
Enhance the image of Extension
Develop personal growth opportunities
for Extension professionals
GOALS
PROMOTE THE EXTENSION
EDUCATOR AS A CREDIBLE
RESEARCH-BASED
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
PROMOTE AND ENHANCE
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
GOALS CONT.
INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN
CCAA AND NACAA PROGRAMS
AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE
ANNUAL MEETING AND
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT
CONFERENCE AS ACCESS TO
ACADEMIC CREDIT AND
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.
GOALS CONT.
PROMOTE AND STRENTHEN THE
INVOLVEMENT IN CCAA OF
EARLY CAREER AGENTS,
WOMEN AND CULTURALLY
DIVERSE AGENTS.
ENHANCE CCAA/NACAA’S
VISIBILITY WITH THE CSREESUSDA AND THE LAND GRANT
UNIVERSITIES.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
Agriculture
Horticulture
Natural Resources
4-H Youth Development
Community Development
Administration
Related Disciplines
ASSOCIATION MISSION
Further member’s professional
improvement
Encourage communication and
cooperation among all agents
Enhance the image of Extension
Develop personal growth opportunities
for Extension professionals
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
$25,000 TO $30,000 SCHOLARSHIPS
ADVANCED DEGREES
GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL
PROFESSIONAL
IMPROVEMENT TOURS
RECOGNITION FOR PROGRAMS
Crops
Livestock
Horticulture
Environmental
Quality
Forestry
Urban efforts
4-H Youth
Public Relations
Communications
efforts
PUBLICATIONS
THE COUNTY AGENT
JOURNAL OF EXTENSION
RECOGNITION
TOP 2% OF MEMBERSHIP IN EACH
STATE RECOGNIZED FOR
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
ANNUALLY.
EARLY CAREER (UNDER 10
YEARS OF SERVICE)
RECOGNIZED FOR MEMBERS
FROM EACH STATE ANNUALLY.
MEMBER ACTIVITIES
LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
PROF. IMPROVEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
STUDY TOURS AND
PROFESSESSIONAL TRAINING
ANNUAL MEETING AND PROF.
IMPROVEMENT CONFERENCE
RECOGNITION FOR
OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS
JOIN CCAA!
BECOME INVOLVED IN OUR
STATE SCHOLARSHIP PEER
REVIEW PROF. ASSOC. FOR
EXTENSION WORK IN AG.,
HORT., NATURAL RESOURCES,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
AND ADMINISTRATION
JOIN CCAA!
SHARE IDEAS WITH COLLEAGUES
AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS
NETWORK WITH OTHER
PROFESSIONALS
ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PEER REVIEW
JOIN CCAA!
ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS AND
PROFESSIONAL
IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ACHIEVE RECOGNITION FOR
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM
EFFORTS
CONTACTS FOR CCAA
KURT JONES – PRESIDENT
(719) 539-6447
Kurt.Jones@colostate.edu
Epsilon Sigma Phi
The Cooperative Extension Professionals’ Organization
Your Key to Professional Excellence
Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)
is dedicated to:
fostering excellence in the
Cooperative Extension System
developing the Extension
profession and professional.
Epsilon Sigma Phi, the National Honorary
Extension Fraternity, was founded in 1927
The organization unites all Cooperative
Extension Service professionals and retirees to:
Build support for the Cooperative Extension
System
Promote and secure resources which will
enhance professionalism
Develop a spirit of fellowship and develop
effective working relationships
ESP Opportunities…
Increase Your Professional Value
Improve skills as an educator/presenter/leader
Enhance leadership abilities through committee
membership and professional development
opportunities at local, regional and national levels
Share experience, expertise and scholarly activity
Expand network of colleagues and resources
Your Unique ESP Benefits Package
Professional Scholarships
Mini-grants
Awards–State, Regional, National
Partnerships with JCEP and CSREES-USDA
Retiree and Life Member Support through
Legislative Activities
Quarterly ESP Connection Newsletter
INVEST IN Yourself, Your Career,
and Your Profession
Explore state and national leadership
opportunities
Showcase model programs at local,
regional and national conferences
Promote the Cooperative Extension
System
Mentor and Network with colleagues
Epsilon Sigma Phi
offers:
Scholarships and Mini-Grants
Encourage professional development
Award Opportunities
Recognize program excellence on the state, regional
and national levels
Professional Development
Sponsors national and regional conferences, and
workshops using the latest technology
Political Support
Builds political support with decision makers on issues
affecting employee benefits and legislation affecting
Extension
Scholarships
Professionalism
Encourages, stimulates and supports professional development
through participation in courses, seminars or workshops.
Four $500 scholarships available
Administrative Leadership
Supports unit administrator attending ESP National Conference
Must be first timer and ESP member
Four $500 scholarships available
Life/Retiree Member Registration Defrayment
Reduced registration for ESP National Conference
Number available and value of reduction will vary yearly
Chapter and Regional ESP Awards
Friends of Extension
Recognizes volunteers who build support for Extension
Distinguished Service
Recipients have demonstrated outstanding program leadership
for more than 20 years
Mid-Career Distinguished Service
Recipients have demonstrated outstanding performance during
10-20 years of service
Distinguished Team
Team contributes significantly to state Extension program
planning and delivery
Distinguished International Service
Recipient must have made significant contribution to
international programs
Chapter Awards
Early Career Service
Recipients have demonstrated outstanding ability to deliver
Extension programs in first ten years of service
Visionary Leadership Recognition
Recipient has enabled Extension to anticipate emerging
needs and develop support to implement relevant programs
Meritorious Support Services
Recipients are support staff who have demonstrated
significant support for Extension programs
Chapter Awards Cont.
Retiree Service
Recipient must be an Extension retiree who continues to
contribute to the mission and programs of Extension
25 Year Tenure of Service
Recognition of ESP members with 25 years of employment
in the Extension System
Retirement Recognition
Recognition of ESP members at the time of retirement from
the Extension System
ESP National Conference
Presentations by nationally known speakers and by ESP
colleagues
Distinguished Service Ruby Lecture
Annual Meeting of National Council and National
Committees
Recognition of National and Regional Award Recipients
Some travel stipends available
Rotates among the four regions of the country
Fall of every year
Registration posted on ESP Website: http://espnational.org
Other Professional Development
Public Issues Leadership Development
Opportunity to learn methods of impacting public policy, talk
with members of Congress and enhance leadership skills
Washington, DC
April of Every Year
Four $500 Scholarships available to first-timers
JCEP Regional Workshops
Opportunity to network with Extension colleagues and learn more
about the ESP organization to provide stronger chapter leadership
January/February of Each Year
Rotates within the region
$300 Travel Stipend for each chapter
Join Today!
To learn more about Epsilon Sigma Phi, contact us at:
World Wide Web Site:
http://espnational.org
National Office
Epsilon Sigma Phi National Office
450 Falls Avenue, Suite 106
Twin Falls, ID 83301-2307
Phone: 208-736-4495
FAX: 208-539-1279
E-Mail: espoffice@espnational.org
National Extension
Association of Family and
Consumer Science
CEAFCS, Colorado
Extension Association of Family
and Consumer Science
MISSION STATEMENT
THE NATIONAL EXTENSION
ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND
CONSUMER SCIENCES (NEAFCS)
EDUCATES ITS PROFESSIONALS TO
EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND
FAMILIES TO MAKE INFORMED
DECISIONS
VISION STATEMENTS
BEING THE VOICE FOR
PROFESSIONALS IN EXTENSION
FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT
PROVIDING AN INFORMATION
NETWORK FOR ITS MEMBERS
VISION STATEMENTS
PROVIDING CONTINUING
EDUCATION FOR EXTENSION
PROFESSIONALS
RECOGNIZING EXTENSION
PROFESSIONALS THROUGH
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
WORKING COMMITTEES
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMUNICATION
AWARDS AND
RECOGNITION
MEMBER
RESOURCES
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
BYLAWS
NOMINATING
JOIN CEAFCS/NEAFCS!
NETWORKING WITH OTHER
EXTENSION EDUCATORS
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
AND TERRITORIES.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH STATE AND
NATIONAL INVOLVMENT
JOIN CEAFCS/NEAFCS!
RECOGNITION THROUGH
AWARDS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FUNDS AND OPPORTUNITIES
PRESENTATION AND
PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH
AND/OR PROGRAM INFORM.
NATIONAL MEETINGS HELD
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
JOIN CEAFCS/NEAFCS!
MENTOR/ADVISOR
OPPORTUNITIES
LASTING FRIENDSHIPS
PUBLISHING IN PEER REVIEWED
PUBLICATIONS
DISCUSSION OF COMMON
EXTENSION CONCERNS
JOIN CEAFCS/NEAFCS!
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND
CERTIFICATION CREDITS
NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION
AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
HOW TO JOIN CEAFCS
DEBBIE ALPE
(970) 879-0825 dalpe@co.routt.co.us
NATIONAL ANNUAL DUES ARE
$40 PER YEAR PLUS $20 STATE
DUES ($60 TOTAL)
NEAFCE WEBSITE:
www.neafcs.org
National Association of
Extension 4-H Agents
CAE4HA, Colorado Association
of Extension 4-H Agents
MISSION STATEMENT
The National Association of
Extension 4-H Agents promotes,
strengthens, enhances and advocates
the 4-H Youth Development profession
VISION STATEMENT
We are an internationally recognized, inclusive
network focusing on the needs of the 4-H Youth
Development profession by:
Promoting positive ethics, behavior and personal
integrity.
Serving as a catalyst for collaborations, coalition
development and teamwork.
Using cutting-edge youth development research to
impact emerging youth issues.
Promoting use of up-to-date methods of transferring
technological information.
Achieving the level of financial resources to
accomplish our mission.
GOALS
Strengthen, expand and diversify membership to
be inclusive
Provide a system of staff development that meets
the present and emerging needs of the 4-H
Youth Development Program
Empower a process that aligns, projects and
communicates the image of the 4-H Youth
Development profession consistent with the
NAE4-HA vision
Refine and strengthen an ongoing structure for
financial and donor development
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Professional Development
Annual subscription to Community Youth
Development (CYD) Journal for NAE4-HA
members along with Quarterly News & Views.
Regional Newsletters
State Visits from Regional Directors
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Professional Development (cont.)
Leadership opportunities through:
Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP)
Regional Workshops
Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD)
List of Professional Standards for NAE4-HA
members
CAE4-HA Spring Professional Development
Conference
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Networking
Sharing program ideas
Building friendships
Creating partnerships and shared
program/research development
Regional teleconferences with state leadership
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Awards and Scholarships
Awards to members (Distinguished Service
Award, Achievement in Service Award, 25
years, Meritorious Service Award,
Communicator, Scholarships.)
CAE4-HA Tyro Award
Educational scholarships
Professional development grants
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Awards & Scholarships (cont.)
Innovative program grants
Professional Development scholarships
Scholarships for members to attend PILD & JCEP
Opportunity for individual involvement on a
national level with NAE4-HA
JOIN CAE4-HA!!
Become a member of the premier youth
development professional association.
Network with colleagues.
Access professional development
opportunities.
Achieve recognition for innovative
programming.
JOIN CAE4-HA!!
Contacts for CAE4-HA
Jean Glowacki, President
970-304-6535 ext. 2086
jglowacki@co.weld.co.us
Web Site: www.cae4ha.org
Professional Development