SEPTEMBER 2018
Gardening News
Master Gardener class applications due, Sept 15
Do you want to learn more about gardening? Volunteer in your community as a WSU volunteer? Then this 16 week program is for you. The class will begin in October and there will be short breaks around the holiday seasons to accommodate potential traveling and plans. The class will meet one day a week, in person, every other week for three hours. The exact time of the class will be chosen after interviewing the applicants and reviewing availability. Applications are due September 15. You have to be over the age of 18 to apply. You can follow this link to download an application. Any questions can be directed to Adenea Thompson, Master Gardener Coordinator at a.thompson@wsu.edu or 509.684.2588.
4-H News
4-H Open House, Sept 22 from 10am – 2pm
Our second annual 4-H Open House is set for September 22 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Ag Trade Center on the NE WA Fairgrounds. This will be a chance for the public to learn about 4-H and to get involved as either a member or a leader. All clubs are asked to host a booth about their club and/or projects. Please email Shannon at sgordon@wsu.edu to reserve your space.
Fall Fuzzy Fun Horse Show, Oct 6 & 7
Summit Spirits 4-H is hosting the Fall Fuzzy October 6 and 7 at the NE WA Fairgrounds. In addition to English and Western classes there are also in hand classes and many fun game classes including a costume class. Fall Fuzzy Horse Show registration is due October 1. Cost is $5 per class or $50 a day. There is a special rate of $80 if you register for both days. Day of show entries accepted for a $20.00 post entry fee. You do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate. If you have any questions you can reach out to the show secretary Debbie Harbin at 509.690.0664.
Community and Economic Development News
Strategic Planning in Nonprofits, Sept 19, 9am – 4pm
When you start out on a trip, you know your destination. You have maps and routes picked out and a trip itinerary. Do you know where your nonprofit is going? Do you know if you have enough fuel to get there? Will you know when you have arrived? Strategic planning is all about aligning your people, partnerships, and resources around a plan to achieve your mission. It invites conversation and prioritization on ways to make a difference while ensuring the health and sustainability of your organization. Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN), created by Washington Nonprofits, was designed to make strategic planning accessible and manageable for you, your board, and your staff. For more information follow this link.
Forestry News
Ties to the Land- Succession Planning for the Family Forest Owners, Dec 14, Spokane
Your land will outlive you. Who will care for it when you’re gone? Will it be a family legacy or a family squabble? Will it be kept intact and protected, or will it be divided up and sold off in pieces? Will it become a source of conflict between surviving family members? What is the long-term future that you want for your property? Ties to the Land is an award-winning curriculum developed by leading estate planning experts at Oregon State University Extension and the Austin Family Business Program. Working as a family, you will learn about legal, economic, and, most importantly, relational aspects of transferring forests and farms from one generation to the next. This workshop is a mix of DVD-based presentations and practical exercises to help your family develop techniques to address tough issues. Details pending.
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