2013 - 2014 Superior Service Awards - PowerPoint Presentation

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2013 - 2014 Superior Service Awards

Texas A&M

AgriLife

Extension Service

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COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTSMark M. Arnold, Ellis CountyBrent Batchelor, Matagorda CountyPaula Butler, Navarro County

J. D. Ragland, Randall County

Daphne Richards, Travis County

Todd Vineyard, Wise County

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Mark M. Arnoldc

ommunication

,

continuing

e

ducation, partnerships, team player, diversified agriculture, emerging technologies

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Brent Batchelore

mergency operations

,

Texas Farm

Bureau,

small businesses, rice farming, beef production, economic d

evelopment, mentoring

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Paula ButlerHealthy County

program

,

volunteers

, Master Wellness,

weight management, diabetes education, bilingual programming, healthy l

ifestyles, food safety

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J. D. Ragland

i

nitiative

,

endurance

, 4‑H Dream Team, crops tour, wheat freeze management, intern classes

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Daphne RichardsStrong

Starts

program

,

Master

Gardeners, urban horticulture, social media and news media outreach

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Todd VineyardRanchers Gathering,

drought

s

trategies

,

small landowners, 4-H, excellence in education and collaboration

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EXTENSION SPECIALIST EXTENSION PROGRAM SPECIALISTJeff Ripley

Dale Rollins

David Wright

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Jeff Ripleyp

rogram

d

evelopment

,

strategic planning, onboarding, issue identification, faculty development, public value, Iraq AERP

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Dale Rollins

m

entor

,

outreach

, TV and

radio

,

range

m

anagement

, Quail Masters, Texas Brigades

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David WrightMilitary

4-H,

military

f

amilies

, Tech Wizards, Adventure Camps, motivation

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DIVERSITY

Randall County Dream

Team

Leesa

Wood

Calvi

Kim PetersJ. D. RaglandShannon Walsh

at-risk youth,

countywide support,

goal setting,

student success

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VOLUNTEERISMJulie Massey

sea

t

urtles

, Galveston Bay, Master Naturalists,

volunteers, safety training, collaboration, encouragement

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UNIT

Robert Allen

Debbie Barnes

Mary Cantrell

Mark Carroll

Dana CrossDale EmbreyMaranda JusticePamela Kincheloe

Darlene LockeWayne RiceAllen StroudJudy WeatherfordNancy Williams

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Texas 4-H Conference Centerregional

e

mployment

,

economic

impact, home away from home, summer camps,

coordinated services, accreditation, training, activities

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TEAMSANR Regional Scan Forms ProjectNorth Plains Efficient Profitable Irrigation in Corn (E.P.I.C

.)

Replicated

Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE

)

Texas GROW! EAT! GO Development and PilotTexas High Plains Risk Management Education

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ANR Regional Scan Forms Project

Marvin R. Ensor

Paul Pope

Jeff Ripley

Ronald

C. Woolley

planning and evaluation, evaluation matrix, consistent data, measurable impacts, clear and concise, communication

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North Plains Efficient Profitable Irrigation in Corn (EPIC)

Mike Bragg

Brad

Easterling

Marcel

Fischbacher

J.R

.

Sprague

Scott Strawn

Kristy

Synatschk

Slough

drought conditions, irrigation practices, water conservation, collaboration, corn production, “EPIC” results, North Plains, Ogallala Aquifer

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Replicated

Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE)

David Drake

Dan Fromme

Mark Kelley

Gaylon

Morgan

Dale Mott

Jonathan H. Ramirez

variety selection, RACE trials,

decision-making

,

partnership

, value

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Texas GROW! EAT! GO! Development and Pilot

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University School of Rural Public Health

University of Texas School of Public Health

healthy eating, childhood obesity, innovation, interdisciplinary,

family focus, far-reaching

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Texas High Plains RiskManagement Education

DeDe

Jones

Jay Yates

Apple App Store, strategic planning, decision support, breakeven analysis, profitability, financial fundamentals

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AGENCY LEADERSHIPChris Boleman

v

isionary

,

motivator

, leading

by example, youth advocate, purposely positive,

blogger

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OFFICE SUPPORT Stephania

Lucia Alvarez, Harris County

Wanda Powell, Limestone County

Michelle Sensing, District 5–Overton

Karin Wallace, Horticultural Sciences

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Stephania

Lucia Alvarez

f

ood

s

afety, nutrition, contagious enthusiasm,

food solutions, health and wellness, Three Easy Bites, Walk Across Texas

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Wanda Powellp

rofessionalism

,

friendliness

,

training, materials design, community liaison, constant resource, customer s

ervice, dedication, patience

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Michelle Sensingeasy-going

,

software

m

aven

, travel support, mind-reader, onsite editor,

registration guru

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Karin Wallacemultitasker

,

upbeat attitude

,

teacher

at heart, International JMG, train-the-trainer

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DISTINGUISHED CAREERAdelita Figueroa-Muñoz, Hidalgo County

Steve George, Horticultural Sciences

David Winkler, Bosque County

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Adelita Figueroa-Muñoz

v

isionary

,

g

rantsmanship, partnerships, compassion, nutrition education, coalition building, high expectations, diverse outreach

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Steve George Earth-Kind,

roses

,

horticulture leadership, scholarship

,

collaboration, humor, award-winning, environmental responsibility

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David WinklerAnswer Man, w

ildlife management

,

livestock

,

county hay show, results demonstrations, influential leader, relatable, goal achiever, mentor

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2013 - 2014 Superior Service Awards

Congratulations!