Thursday, November 17, 2016

NACAA Technology Webinar Recording Available

NACAA Technology Webinar Recording Available


Hello Fellow NACAA Members,

Yesterday’s NACAA Teaching and Educational Technology committee webinar (Sarah Smith presenting “WSU Carcass Calculator App: From Development to Use”) was recorded and is archived at http://breeze.wsu.edu/p3rrfwuv0eu/. This webinar introduced the WSU Livestock Carcass Grade & Cutability Calculator app, which calculates carcass yield grade, dressing percentages, and cutability of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses from carcass data. It also estimates yield grade or cutability from live animal data. The webinar explains how the app was created and demonstrates how to use it.

We’ll have more webinars in January and February, 2017; details to follow.

This link and other Webinars which have been conducted by NACAA can be found at:  


Susan Kerr, DVM, PhD, PAS
Washington State University
Northwest Regional Livestock and Dairy Extension Specialist
Northwestern Research and Extension Center
16650 St. Rt. 536
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-848-6151
kerrs@wsu.edu

WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Announcing the “$20 on the 17th” Fundraising Campaign

Announcing the “$20 on the 17th” Fundraising Campaign
Not many organizations or businesses have an opportunity to reach milestones seven years early. In 2017, (hence $20 on the 17th idea).  We are 7 years away from 2025 and closer to our $1 Million goal for the NACAA Educational Foundation.  What if we could reach this goal early? 
That would be great, did I hear you say?  Well here is an opportunity for us to help our NACAA Educational Foundation reach that goal and possibly raise more than $1Million.  This could provide even more scholarships and possibly fund future professional endeavors of our present and future members.

We are excited to announce as part of a special initiative:  The “$20 on the 17th” Fundraising Campaign!  The specific goal in mind:  is to help the NACAA Educational Foundation reach their financial goal of $1 Million before the year 2025.

How can NACAA members become involved?  We would like every member, active and life, to make a gift of $20 on the 17th of a month during 2016-2017.  You can also pick more months than one.  For example, if you decide to do one quarter of the year your donation would be $60 (that will cover your initial investment of $40 and qualify you for a $1,000 Scholarship); if you do half of the year your donation would be $120 (that would cover your total investment of $100 and would qualify you for your maximum of $2,000 in scholarships); for the entire year the payment would be $240.  All of these will also give you a tax deductible donation.   

If a member is not vested in the scholarship program, a contribution of $40 will vest the member for their opportunity to apply for up to $1,000 in scholarships through NACAA.  A contribution of $100 is required to apply for scholarships up to $2,000.  Members who become vested through this campaign may apply for scholarships in 2018.  As another option, you can spilt your donation between 2016 and 2017 to get tax credit in two years.

Our goal is to have all our membership be a part of this effort.  We are asking for participation from both active and life members.  If you can give $20 for one month or up to twelve, please consider some level of giving to honor our NACAA Educational Foundation goal early.

What is the timeframe?  Collections will start immediately, and the $20 on the 17th fund drive will conclude by June 1, 2017.  This will give us an opportunity to reveal our final fund drive totals at our 2017 AM/PIC in Salt Lake City, Utah.

How do I send a donation?  Checks should be made payable to the NACAA Educational Foundation and sent to:
Dwane Miller, NACAA Scholarship Chair
1202 Ag Center Drive
Pottsville, PA 17901
Please include $20 on the 17th on the memo line of your check, so we can accurately track contributions toward this effort.

Contributions can also be made online at www.nacaa.com - scroll to the bottom and hit the "Donate here" button.  Monthly recurring donation option is available.

Through strong leadership and dedication, NACAA members, active and life, can be proud to say we reached and exceeded out $1 Million goal early!

Another potential the NACAA Educational Foundation is working on is how to make it easier for member to give to the NACAA Educational Foundation is through your Estate Planning Documents…. More to come on this in the near future. 

Remember your cash donations to the NACAA Educational Foundation’s “$20 on the 17th” fund drive are 100% tax deductible.

Thank you!

Cynthia Gregg, NACAA Past President
Rick Gibson, NACAA Educational Foundation
Dwane Miller, NACAA Scholarship Committee

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Teaching and Educational Technologies Webinars

The first two in a series of free webinars sponsored by the NACAA Teaching and Educational Technology committee are listed below. Both can be accessed at this webinar location on their respective dates: http://breeze.wsu.edu/nacaawebinar/.

Nov. 16, 2016
11 AM Pacific Time
Sarah Smith
“WSU Carcass Calculator App:  From Development to Use”
The WSU Livestock Carcass Grade & Cutability Calculator app calculates carcass yield grade, dressing percentages, and cutability of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses from carcass data. It also estimates yield grade or cutability from live animal data. This webinar will explain how the app was created and demonstrate how to use it.

Jan. 17, 2017
11 AM Pacific Time
Trevor Lane, Jordan Tampien and Natalie Kinion
“There’s an App for That!”
With so many options and choices for smart phone apps and other technology, many people have a hard time sorting through the best apps.  This webinar is designed to educate Extension professionals how to better use technology, specifically smart phone technology, to enhance their productivity.  The webinar will teach tips and tricks to assist with everything from organization and teamwork to data collection and communication, and even touch on interactive media and graphic design. These skills will launch attendees into the next level -- even those who are “technologically resistant.”

Susan Kerr, DVM, PhD, PAS
Washington State University
Northwest Regional Livestock and Dairy Extension Specialist
Northwestern Research and Extension Center
16650 St. Rt. 536
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-848-6151