Agenda

Iowa State University Memorial Union
Ames, Iowa
October 15, 2024

A professional development opportunity for our campus and county office professionals

Mon
Oct 14
1:00 – 1:20 p.m. Welcome

1:20 – 2:50 p.m. Relax and Revitalize

Chair massages courtesy of PCI Academy, DIY Sugar Scrub, Self-guided tours of Reiman Gardens 

2:50 – 3:30 p.m. Whip Up Wellness

Creating Healthy Recipes with Jody Gatewood

3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Paint & Create

Board and Brush painting activity

4:45 – 5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

Tue
Oct 15
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Registration

7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Professional Photos

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome

9:00 - 9:20 a.m. Chair Stretches - Jody Gatewood

9:20 - 10:05 a.m. Keynote - Dr. Lori Korthals

10:15 - 11:05 a.m. Workshop #1

How to Use the Private Pesticide Applicator File and Upload to IDALS
Kathy Wilson

Productivity Power-Up with AI
Kristi Elmore & Kris Baldwin 

Brand Updates
Megan Bagley

Master Gardeners
Alicia Herzog

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Garden FAQ’s - Aaron Steil

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Learning Fair

1:40 - 2:30 p.m. Workshop #2

How to Use the Private Pesticide Applicator File and Upload to IDALS
Kathy Wilson

How an Office Assistant can Impact the Local Community Through a Support Group for Parkinson’s Disease
Amy Benge & Sue Boettcher

Refreshing Your Website: Tools and Strategies for Optimization and Accessibility
Kristi Elmore & Alex Brent

Microsoft Office Tips and Tricks
Andrea Lutter

2:40 - 3:20 p.m. Round Table Discussion - County Services Onboarding Process

Regional Directors

3:20 – 3:30 p.m. Closing session