Workshops

WORKSHOP 1: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Getting Your News to the Media
Do you struggle when someone in your office hands you something and tells you to get a news release sent out? How do you know who to send it to? How do you write a news release properly? You’ll gain tips for writing news releases and building relationships with your local media — so they’ll use your news!
(Presenters: Jolene McCoy, Julie Hlas, Laura Sternweis)

CyBox Tips and Tricks
Bring your computers for this interactive workshop.
(Presenters: Steven Netcott)

InDesign Training Using the County Stakeholder Report
InDesign Training Using the County Stakeholder Report: Join Advancement designer Amanda Karges as she teaches you how to use InDesign using the county stakeholder report template. You’ll learn to edit text, place images, package and share your file with team members, and prepare your document for eAccessibility. (Presenter: Amanda Karges)

Program Marketing: So you want to host a program.
So you want to host a program. Learn how to work with specialists in your county, what information you need to collect, where the money comes from, and how to access county need.
(Presenters: Cindy Gannon and Janet Smith)

WORKSHOP 2: 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Lightning Talks: 4-H, Human Sciences, Community and Economic Development, and Ag and Natural Resources
A workshop specifically devoted to learning more about a specific program or resource we may refer people to. For example: Beginning Farmer Center, Ag Decision Maker, Small Farm Sustainability, Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation, Women in Ag, etc.
(Presenters: Ag & natural resources- Jamie Benning; 4-H- Mitch Hoyer; human sciences- Sarah Francis & Marsha Peterson; community & economic development- Lisa Bates and Antoinette Veldhuizen

Improving PSEP Processes: Using Registration Services
Counties can now work with Registration Services for PSEP programs. Learn how in this breakout session.
(Presenters: Kathy Wilson, Tim Grewell)

Background Screening: Refreshers, Reminders, and Your Responsibility
Background screening has been around for many years but there are always updates to the background screening guidance as new situations come up. We’ll share best practices, provide guidance, talk through scenarios, and answer your questions.
(Presenters: Jennifer Vit & Julie Baumler)

MyData 101:
Preparing for what’s to come and collecting data.
(Presenter: Phil Heckman)

WORKSHOP 3: 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

County Office Excellence: Elevating Event Planning Skills
Your co-worker would like you to help plan their event, now what?
Hear from your colleagues at Conference Planning and Management, Registration Services, and Advancement on setting up registration, planning logistics, and learn about resources available through Advancement.
(Presenters: Jody Larson, Amanda Sawyer, Cindy Gannon, Maddie Reed and Natasha Neal)

MyData 101
Preparing for what’s to come and collecting data.
(Presenter: Phil Heckman)

Accepting Credit Card Basics – Things You Should Know:
Learn what programs others are using and how to use them.
(Presenters: Bryan Whaley and Meri Skala)