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Public Issues Leadership Development 2010
April 26 – 28, 2010
Marriott Key Bridge, Arlington, VA

Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) will give you the chance to grow professionally and personally. Nationally recognized speakers, relevant breakout sessions and the opportunity to connect with others who work in our nation’s capitol are complemented by the opportunity for networking with peers from  across the United States. 

Change equals opportunity and this year’s PILD Conference will allow you to focus on new opportunities in your Extension programming and volunteer work.  Examples of new partnerships, discussions on emerging issues, roundtables with  National Extension Program Leaders and sessions specific to the JCEP-member  organizations and volunteers will spark new ideas for you to use when you return home.

JCEP Conference Keynote Address
JCEP Members had to opportunity to listen to Geania Dickey who is the Program Coordinator for the Arkansas Governor's Work-Life Initiative, speak at the JCEP Leadership Workshop that was held in Nashville, Tennessee February 2-4, 2010.  Ms. Dickey's presentation focused on the Theme for the conference which was "A Family Friendly Workplace Environment."

Due to the length of the presentation (approximately 60 minutes) it is divided into Part 1 and Part 2. 
Click here to view part 1 of the Keynote Address
Click here to view part 2 of the Keynote Address

Link to accompanying Work-Life PowerPoint Presentation of Ms Dickey's.  (download at Resource Tab).

Members Respond to Call for Email Addresses

In the last edition of the ESP Connection newsletter that was mailed to Life Members as well as posted on the website we called for those who have email addresses to consider receiving notification by email that a new edition of the newsletter was posted on the website rather than receiving it through the mail.  The response was excellent. To date, we have received about 50 members who have said they would be glad to access the newsletter and have provided us with their email addresses.

That will save over $100 annually in postage and printing.  While that will probably not make us rich, every little bit helps.  Thanks to all who responded.  We hope that you will enjoy the ESP Connection and ESP Communique as they are posted on line at http://espnational.org.