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February 2010 |
Issue No. 8 | |
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Are you prepared?
Being ready for winter storms includes having a plan. Click here for our Disaster Resources website with information on H1N1, winter storms, and links to FEMA emergency planning tools. There's no time like the present to get prepared! | |
Greetings!
We are certainly experiencing difficult times in Illinois. Because it is during these times that many of our constituents need us most, Extension is exploring ways to continue to provide our high-impact programming to the more than 500,000 residents who utilize us each year.
Our leaders are seeking your input at upcoming public meetings. We hope you will be able to attend and weigh in on the various plans to restructure Extension. For locations and dates for these meetings, click here. It's projected that Extension funding will not only decline by millions of dollars statewide next year, but a cut in state funding is expected this year as well. Rest assured that we are doing all we can to maintain our quality and outreach, and as always we welcome your thoughts and ideas on how we can Help You Put Knowledge to Work.
Sincerely,
Willene Buffett
Cook County Director |
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Twitter Me This... 
Friend us, tweet us, just please be sure to meet us!
Extension is reaching far and wide via social media, and we want you to join us! Here is a sampling of where we can be found:
We tweet at the following:
www.twitter.com/officeEcology for workplaces-with practical resources, advice and training opportunities for individuals or 'green teams' working to make their offices more sustainable
www.twitter.com/townEcology for communities leaders-with news and resources related to the local environment, community opportunities and grants, environmental rules and legistation from the federal and state government
If you're not yet familiar with Twitter, here's what a tweet looks like:
@UrbanGarden: Very proud of Chicago Master Gardener TU who designed flower arrangements for Grammy Awards http://bit.ly/biDkpt
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Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Tiger
Join us and celebrate!
 Happy Chinese New Year!
The 2010 Chinese New Year starts February 14. Chinese people will celebrate for 15 days during the full cycle of the moon.
We invite you to learn about and celebrate the Chinese New Year with U of I Extension at this celebration event.
- Learn about Chinese culture including the New Year, zodiac signs, language and life
- Learn how to use chopsticks
- Make a Chinese lantern to take home
- Enjoy fortune cookies and oranges and find out why this fruit is special to the Chinese people
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Forest Park Public Library
7555 Jackson Blvd.
Forest Park, IL 60130
Who: Children 8 years and older (children under 8 when accompanied by an adult)
To register: contact Susan Kunkel, Forest Park Public Library at (708) 366-7171 or Magane Koshimura, U of I Extension at (708)449-4320.
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Master Naturalist Classes Begin in March
Get closer to becoming one with nature this spring
The  Illinois Master Naturalist (ILMN) program provides science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. Our natural resources are under increased pressure from many sources, including urbanization, invasive species and climate change.
This program is designed for any adult, 18 or over, who is committed to life long learning and stewardship of local resources. You will need to have time for volunteering and for on-going training as well as good communications skills to be a successful Master Naturalist.
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Developing Strong Communities from the Inside Out
Creating sustainable organizations 1 leader, 1 board, & 1 program at a time
In order to deliver on our promises to our communities and our clients, we have to build organizations strong enough to weather financial crises, leadership transitions, and the changing needs of our residents. Join us for a personal and professional development series that address these and other challenges at our 3333 W. Arthington office in Chicago.
Sessions are available to non-profit organizations, boards of directors, staff members, and others interested in learning to build and sustain strong communities. February sessions are:
Tues. 2/9: Setting Personal Goals 3pm - 5pm
Thurs. 2/11: Being Promoted to Supervisor 9am - 1pm
Tues. 2/16: Time Management 10am - 12pm
Thurs. 2/18: Networking and Partnerships 2pm - 4pm
Tues. 2/23: Resolving Conflict 2pm - 4pm
Thurs. 2/25: Marketing Strategies 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $20 per 2 hr. session, $30 per 3 hr. session, and $40 per 4 hr. session
Click here for a full list of programs on Emerging Community Leadership, Staff Development and Board Development among others. For a full calendar of these sessions, visit our I-inform calendar under Quick Links above.
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Small Business Education in Spanish
Federal and state resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses
 Thursday, March 11 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mount Prospect Community Connections Center
1711 W. Algonquin Rd, Mount Prospect
Extension is offering small business education classes in Spanish. Future programs include Introduction to the Basic Components of a Business Plan in April and Resources to Write Your Business Plan in June.
For Spanish language fliers to share this program with Spanish speaking constituents, or for more information, contact Shelley Hoyt Anderson at 312-575-7930 or shoytan@illinois.edu | |
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University of Illinois Extension in Cook County, 2010.
University of Illinois * U.S.D.A. * Local Extension Councils Cooperating
U of I Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend an Extension program, contact the
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