Plugged In: For UMaine Extension Staff and Volunteers

Extension Leadership Team Minutes 102B Libby Hall, Orono August 20, 2015 Facilitator: Jon Prichard Note taker: Dennis Harrington Plant, Animal, and Insect Lab (PAIL) update: Dennis reported that the planning effort for the PAIL facility has entered the schematic phase during which the first draft of a floor plan will be created. This phase will […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes July 29, 2015 102B Libby Hall Facilitator: John Rebar Note taker: Jon Prichard NE State Program Leaders Meeting – Lisa Phelps is hosting the NE State 4-H Program Leaders meeting in Maine in August. Financial Management Meetings – The financial management visits led by Dennis and John are going well. They […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes May 20, 2015 Rm 102B, Orono Facilitator: Dennis Harrington Note taker: Fran Sulinski New Employee Training on 5/12. The Extension new employee training has adjusted to changes in the UMaine orientation over the years. Typically taking place twice a year in March and October, the 9:30 – 3:30 training now includes […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes 218 Richard Randall Student Center, Augusta June 29, 2015 Facilitator: Lisa Phelps Note taker: John Rebar Guests: Dr. Richard Brzozowski The ELT welcomed Dr. Richard Brzozowski who will become a Program Administrator on September 1st. Dick will oversee the Maine Food System program of the Extension portfolio and provide support to […]

Extension Leadership Team June 3, 2015 Rm 102B, Orono Present: John Rebar, Fran Sulinski, Jon Prichard, Dennis Harrington and Lisa Phelps Maine 4-H Foundation Update: The annual meeting very went well. There were 14 scholarships given out and the UMaine President and Provost attended. Also Karen Hatch Gagne and Norma Hardison were recognized by the […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes April 28, 2015 Facilitator: Jon Prichard Note taker: Dennis Harrington Dennis reported that the Tanglewood electrical project is nearing its final phase and the first switch is likely to be flipped within the next 2 weeks. The ELT acknowledges the hard work of the local staff on planning and implementation of […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes April 15, 2015 Orono Facilitator: John Rebar Note taker: Jon Prichard Updates: Extension’s new Accounting and Reporting Professional, Megan Tardiff, is settling in and working out wonderfully. She has been amply welcomed by Extension staff. John Rebar and Susan Jennings met recently with Congressman Bruce Poliquin to orient him to Cooperative […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes March 25, 2015 Orono – 102B 9:00 – 3:30 Facilitator: Lisa Phelps Note taker: John Rebar Updates: There is a bill in the legislature to fund the ELLMS collaborative $500,000 for each of two years with $100,000/yr dedicated to Bryant Pond and to Tanglewood. Central Maine Power is installing the electrical […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes March 3, 2015 218 Richard Randall Student Center, UM Augusta 9:00 – 3:30 Facilitator: Francine Sulinski Note taker: Lisa Phelps USDA/NIFA Annual Report Update: Fran and Jon are continuing to work with Dennis on our annual USDA/NIFA report. Future ELT Meeting Dates: The ELT reviewed calendars and scheduled meetings dates through […]

Extension Leadership Team Minutes February 10, 2015 Libby Hall – 122 9:00 – 3:30 Facilitator: Dennis Harrington Note taker: Francine Sulinski Guests: 11AM – Ryder Scott 1PM – iPET team 2:30PM – Leslie Forstadt Prioritize Agenda: Centralized Database The new centralized database processed a record breaking $24,000 in registration payments last month and is seamlessly […]