January 2022 - NACAA Update

 NACAA January Activities

Dear NACAA Members,

 

Instead of sending 3 different e-blasts, we're combining information into one post to simplify everyone's life.

NACAA 365 Webinar  (Next week)

When: Jan 12, 2022 01:00 PM Indiana (East)
Topic: NACAA 365 Webinar - NACAA New Website....

Brief Overview - How To

NACAA Executive Director Scott Hawbaker will give us a brief overview of the new NACAA website found at www.nacaa.com

We'll run thru how to apply for an award, submit a presentation proposal, submit a poster, enter a Journal article for the Journal of NACAA...as well as do some general browsing to show you how to update your general info and where to find other items on the website.

Since there may be a lot of questions, we'll do our best to answer them during the call, but due to time limitations, we may just collect those in chat...and then Scott will follow up with answers and make them available to everyone.

Pre-registration is not required for this one - so join if you can.  We will be recording the webinar for future reference and placing on the NACAA website.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81131028446?

pwd=dzRJNVNsWHNKSFUrbC93RU1XbzBxZz09
Passcode: 542021
Or One tap mobile :
US: +13126266799,,81131028446#,,,,*542021# or +13017158592,,81131028446#,,,,*542021#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 811 3102 8446
Passcode: 542021
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kHHz2vAp1

NACAA Regional Directors Update (Newsletter)

Southern Region Director Melody Rose along with all of the other NACAA Regional Directors have pieced together an informative newsletter highlighting upcoming important dates and reminders (for all Regions).  Please view that newsletter here:  https://www.nacaa.com/uploads/userfiles/files/2022-Winter-NACAA%20Regional%20Directors%20Update%20lr.pdf - or download the attachment included with this e-blast.

The County Agent Magazine

The latest edition of The County Agent magazine has been mailed this week (for those of you who requested a hard copy).  A Digital version of the magazine can be found here: https://www.nacaa.com/uploads/userfiles/files/2021-04.pdf

This edition is the Committee/Awards edition which highlights leadership positions, leadership openings for the upcoming 2 years, as well as information on the award application, presentation and poster submission process currently underway.

NACAA to unveil NEW WEBSITE December 1st

 NACAA to unveil NEW WEBSITE December 1st

www.nacaa.com will have a NEW Look starting December 1st.

The process of "switching on" the new site may take 24-48 hours to reach everyone across the country, but it will be functional very soon.  Our plans are to flip the switch officially on December 1, 2021.

For security reasons, you will need to create a new password for the site in order to log-in.  If you see a series of short video clips running (similar to the image above)....you'll know you are on the new site.  If you don't see the short video clips....please wait to do the new password update until the new site is viewable to you.

In the upper right hand corner - you will see a Log-in header.  Click on that - and then click on the Forgot Password link.  You will be asked for your username.  Most of you have you have used your email address as your username on the old site (but a few of you had created a different user name in the old system).  Once you enter your username - an email will be sent to the email address we have on file, allowing you to then create a new password.  If for some reason you don't remember your username - send me an email at nacaaemail@aol.com and I'll see what I can find on this end.

Upon logging in - you will first be taken to your Member Profile page.  Please make updates to your address/contact info if what we have isn't up to date.  You will also notice on this page - there are options to select what your Member Specialties are, as well as let us know if you are interested in serving as a Promotion/Tenure reviewer.  Please make sure to edit/update as many of the items as you can within the Member Profile page (Edit My Profile), as it is useful information to our National committees and other members when trying to search for you.

NACAA will be posting and emailing links to short "How-To" videos for various elements of the website.  As we enter into the new year, the award application, presentation, scholarship, Journal of NACAA and Membership Dues submission processes will be different than before.  Member Dues are still coordinated by each state association - so please contact your state leadership on the process for submitting dues.  

For state leadership - if you haven't updated your State Officers or State Committee Chairs within the system - you will now have to submit those lists directly to NACAA for input by the National Office.  For security reasons - we are unable to give access to state leaders to update that information direclty on the site.  Please email those lists to:  nacaaemail@aol.com.  

We hope you will enjoy the new website!  We've tried our best to make this site more user friendly and easier to find what you need...quicker.  As with any new project, there are bound to be small "glitches" that need to be "fixed".  If you find something that isn't working, or just doesn't look quite right, please let us know and we'll do our very best to get those issues resolved as quickly as possible.

Thanks for your membership in NACAA!

Scott Hawbaker

NACAA Executive Director

6584 W. Duroc Road

Maroa, IL 61756

217-794-3700

nacaaemail@aol.com

www.nacaa.com

2021 Meet the Candidates/AGility Session 3: AGility on the Farm - Videos added to YouTube

Dear NACAA Members,

 

Two recent videos have been uploaded to NACAA's YouTube Channel - 

NACAA 365 Webinar - AGility Session 3: AGility on the Farm held July 9, 2021 - link:  https://youtu.be/BmPZXrFf3Vc

2021 NACAA Meet the Candidates - June 10, 2021 - link:  https://youtu.be/nxKEWmGzZaw

Subscribe to our NACAA YouTube channel to get notifications everytime one is added: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNBJf6zA4iMq5DoVrQ8y0w

2021 AM/PIC Registration Reminder - Deadline

 Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to register for the 2021 NACAA AM/PIC is June 30, 2021.  Registration can be found here: https://okzyhxiuzf.formstack.com/forms/2021_nacaa_virtual_am_pic

The deadline to register for the Wine & Cheese Tasting event is June 15, 2021.  Registration can be found here:  https://okzyhxiuzf.formstack.com/forms/2021_nacaa_virtual_wine_and_cheese_tasting_event

Youtube Link for Webinar #9 - AGility Session 1: The Changing Landscape of Farm Profitability

NACAA 365: Webinar #9 - AGility Session 1: The Changing Landscape of Farm Profitability

Here's a link to the recorded webinar on NACAA's YouTube Channel: 

https://youtu.be/DDLTFBBOeRY

April Edition of The County Agent in the mail and now available online + AM/PIC Registration Info

 Dear NACAA members,

The most recent printed edition of The County Agent was mailed this week and should be on the way to your address on file.  Many of you requested an electronic version.  The PDF file link can be found at:   https://www.nacaa.com/countyagent/2021-01.pdf

Registration for the upcoming 2021 NACAA Virtual AM/PIC will be May 1st to June 30th.  A separate e-blast will be sent to members with a link for that registration site on May 1st.  The registration fee for Active members is $100 and for Life members who want to participate in the entire conference the fee will be $25.  Life members will have the option to register only for the Life Member Business meeting and a couple of workshops - for free - via Zoom.  The primary AM/PIC will be utilizing the Microsoft Teams platform (similar to last year).

This edition of the magazine does have a 2 page tentative schedule listed for the AM/PIC (which can also be found at:  https://www.nacaa.com/ampic/2021/2021AMPICProgram.php.  More information regarding other new and exciting activities within virtual AM/PIC will be available soon and published in the June edition of The County Agent.

NACAA 365: Webinar #6 Youtube Link Now Available

NACAA 365: Webinar #6 - Video Production to Maximize Extension Program Impact, was held on March 24, 2021

Here's a link to the recorded webinar on NACAA's YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/QXYYnlS7l_w