Plugged In: For UMaine Extension Staff and Volunteers

Extension Leadership Team Minutes Monday, August 20, 2018 Orono – 102B Libby Hall Facilitator: Jon Prichard Note-taker: Dennis Harrington Others in attendance: Dick Brzozowski, Lisa Phelps, Fran Sulinski, John Rebar Update – Camps The University of Maine System legal office has informed the ELT that CBD (Cannabidiol – an oil known as cannabinoid derived from […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes July 23, 2018 102B Libby Hall – Orono Facilitator: Lisa Phelps Note-taker: Jon Prichard UMS Equal Opportunity Sarah Harebo from University of Maine System Office of Equal Opportunity joined the ELT meeting. We discussed her work and we shared with her Extension’s commitment to and experience with EO.  We explored ways […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes June 28, 2018 Augusta – Farmhouse 11 Facilitator: Fran Sulinski Note-taker: Lisa Phelps Updates: Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory: The grand opening of the new Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory on June 21, was a huge success with over 100 in attendance.  The next day the Open House attracted […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes May 31, 2018 Augusta – Farmhouse 11 Facilitator: John Rebar Note-taker: Fran Sulinski Guest: Ryder Scott provided his annual Camp and Learning Centers update. Check-in Notes As a reminder to staff, if you plan to travel more than 250 miles away from Orono using a University vehicle, please write the full […]

Extension Leadership Team Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 10, 2018 Orono – 102B Libby Hall Facilitator: Dennis Harrington Note-taker: Richard Brzozowski Present: John Rebar, Lisa Phelps, Jon Prichard, Dennis Harrington, Fran Sulinski, and Richard Brzozowski Gayle Zydlewski, incoming Director of Maine Sea Grant, attended as a guest at 10:30 am. The ELT members met with Gayle […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes March 28, 2018 Orono – 102B Libby Hall Facilitator: John Rebar Note-taker: Jon Prichard University of Maine Diagnostic & Research Laboratory The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the University of Maine Diagnostic & Research Laboratory is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2018.  The laboratory was formerly referred […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes March 5, 2018 102B Libby Hall Facilitator: Fran Sulinski Note-taker: John Rebar General Updates: Lisa attended the National 4-H Program Leaders meeting in Las Vegas last week. 4-H Animal Science Committee Meeting was held on Saturday, March 3. The ELT thanks the many staff with 4-H responsibilities that attended to work […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes February 8, 2018 Via Zoom Platform due to weather conditions Facilitator: Lisa Phelps Note-taker: Fran Sulinski Check-in Items/Announcements: Rural Information Center will assist those seeking grants. https://www.nal.usda.gov/ric/funding-resources  If you are seeking funding sources for a specific need, you can contact them directly.  email: ric@nal.usda.gov  phone: 1-800-633-7701 The National Agribility Conference (also known as […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes January 19, 2018 122 Libby Hall – Orono Facilitator: Richard Brzozowski Note-taker: Fran Sulinski Please note: Due to the confidentiality and sensitivity of some agenda items, these ELT minutes do not represent the full content of each meeting. The 2018 Agricultural Trade Show Thank you to the many Extension staff who […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes December 12, 2017 102B Libby Hall – Orono Facilitator: Dennis Harrington Note-taker: Richard Brzozowski Opioid Webinar Link Sent This past week, John Rebar sent the link to all staff regarding the recent webinar on the Opioid Crisis and Extension’s potential role. Fair Labor Standards Act There are 2 Extension employees for […]