4-H Tractor & Machinery Certification Program Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:30 am - 3:00 pm The Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program is for youth and adults 14 years of age and over.  This program will be held February 19-21 from 8:30-3:00 each day. We invite and encourage all farm and non-farm youth and adults who will be working on or around machinery to participate in the program.The program will be held at the VFW in Clinton, NY. The cost for 4-H members is $25. For non-members the cost is $35. Payments can be made out to CCE Herkimer and mailed to 5657 State Route 5 Herkimer, NY 13350. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Collins at jlr34@cornell.edu or 315-866-7920. 4-H members is $25. Non-members is $30 ========================================= 4-H Tractor & Machinery Certification Program Wednesday, February 20, 2019 8:30 am - 3:00 pm The Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program is for youth and adults 14 years of age and over.  This program will be held February 19-21 from 8:30-3:00 each day. We invite and encourage all farm and non-farm youth and adults who will be working on or around machinery to participate in the program.The program will be held at the VFW in Clinton, NY. The cost for 4-H members is $25. For non-members the cost is $35. Payments can be made out to CCE Herkimer and mailed to 5657 State Route 5 Herkimer, NY 13350. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Collins at jlr34@cornell.edu or 315-866-7920. 4-H members is $25. Non-members is $30 ========================================= Pesticide Certification Training Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Attend our training to help you prepare for the upcoming exams!Pesticide certification Exams are being offered Feb 28th & March 12th in Utica. If you plan to attend call 315-736-3394 x120 to obtain an application for the exam and receive info on ordering the study guide. Jeff Miller, jjm14@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 120 ========================================= 4-H Tractor & Machinery Certification Program Thursday, February 21, 2019 8:30 am - 3:00 pm The Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program is for youth and adults 14 years of age and over.  This program will be held February 19-21 from 8:30-3:00 each day. We invite and encourage all farm and non-farm youth and adults who will be working on or around machinery to participate in the program.The program will be held at the VFW in Clinton, NY. The cost for 4-H members is $25. For non-members the cost is $35. Payments can be made out to CCE Herkimer and mailed to 5657 State Route 5 Herkimer, NY 13350. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Collins at jlr34@cornell.edu or 315-866-7920. 4-H members is $25. Non-members is $30 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 9th, 17th, 29th and February 13th and 27thBoonville Elks- January 23rd, February 5th and 21st   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 3nd is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Sunday, February 24, 2019 8:00 am - 5:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80 CANCELLED, LACK OF PARTICIPANTSClass Sunday, February 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM $125 Class Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 CANCELLED DUE TO BUILDING RENOVATIONSClass Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Sunday, June 2, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= Crop Meeting Richardson's Tuesday, February 26, 2019 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Verona Fire Hall (5555 Volunteer Avenue Verona, New York 13478) Richardson's crop meeting at the Verona Fire HallSign in 10 to 10:30Lunch is $10 per person. $10 for lunch ========================================= F.A.R.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm F.A.R.M. Program Webinar: Updates and Resources to Help You Get OrganizedWatch for the Webinar Link in February Farm Flash or Contact Marylynn Collins at 315-736-3394 ext.132 for details Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl Wednesday, February 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Come learn more about dairy cattle at our 4-H Dairy Bowl practices!  This is a chance to test your own bovine knowledge as well as work with other 4-H bovine enthusiasts in a team setting!  There are four scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:00 to 8:00pm. January 9th, January 17th, February 13th, and February 27Additional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 9th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Wednesday, February 27, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 9th, 17th, 29th and February 13th and 27thBoonville Elks- January 23rd, February 5th and 21st   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 3nd is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Saturday, March 2, 2019 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 4-H Youth can learn more about horses during the 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices.  Horse Bowl is a quiz bowl type game using buzzers while Hippology is a more hands on knowledge test.  Practices will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm either at the CCE 4-H Office in Oriskany or the Boonville Elks in Boonville.  New Comers Welcome and NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! CCE 4-H Office- January 9th, 17th, 29th and February 13th and 27thBoonville Elks- January 23rd, February 5th and 21st   (Address is 13054 State Route 12, Boonville)Saturday March 3nd is the Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Morrisville Eaton High School in Morrisville, NY. Contest divisions include Senior (14-18), Junior (8-13) and Novice (Under 14 and first time competing). Cloverbuds (Ages 5 to 8) may attend practices but may not compete on March 2nd.  Come and learn about horses while having fun!! None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Women in Ag Discussion Group Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Women in Ag Discussion Group: Holistic ManagementHolistic Management is a value-based decision-making framework that integrates all aspects of planning for social, economic, and environmental considerations.To R.S.V.P., or to be added to the e-mail list, please contact Bonnie  Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= 4-H Dairy Bowl Saturday, March 9, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Come learn more about dairy cattle at our 4-H Dairy Bowl practices!  This is a chance to test your own bovine knowledge as well as work with other 4-H bovine enthusiasts in a team setting!  There are four scheduled practices held at the CCE Office in Oriskany from 6:00 to 8:00pm. January 9th, January 17th, February 13th, and February 27Additional dates and times will be scheduled as needed.  Teams will compete against other countries at the district contest.  The District Dairy Bowl event will be held March 9th at South Lewis Central School in Turin.   None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= CDA Module 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families Thursday, March 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) Module 4 covers CDA topic area 4 Strategies to Establish Productive relationships with Families. The five classes focus on helping providers develop the communication skills and techniques to support building strong, reciprocal relationships with families, engaging and communicating with diverse families, supporting families as they engage in their children's learning and advocating for families. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 4. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/post-tests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and Regs, 9. Shaken Baby SyndromeCore Body of Knowledge:5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 6. Professionalism and Leadership  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Saturday, March 16, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) No other program in 4-H is more respected than 4-H Public Presentation Program.  Providing youth the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas is one of the key youth development opportunities that 4-H offers. That being said the fear of public speaking is listed as the number one fear that adults have. This fear can hinder both personal and professional opportunities.For this reason Oneida County 4-H recognizes the difficulties that Leaders have had in the past finding qualified evaluators for their club level programs. While we encourage Leaders to still provide this club level experience we are now going to provide the formal setting here at CCE. Participating youth may advance to the District and State events as they have in the past.Hint: Some of our best 4-H Presenters come from clubs where public speaking was mandatory. Leaders recognize the value of the program and require it. Don’t let your fears or the fears of others take away the valuable life skill that public speaking can bring to our 4-H youth. On the registration you will be asked to select a time for your presentation. We will do our best to honor your request. However, please understand that we rely upon volunteers to be evaluators and their time is valuable. You may be required to shift your time if there are large gaps in the schedule due to low participation. Presentations are scheduled approximately every 20 minutes. None Lynette Kay, lsk23@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 105 ========================================= 4-H Horse Communications Saturday, March 16, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) No other program in 4-H is more respected than 4-H Public Presentation and Horse Communications. Providing youth the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas is one of the key youth development opportunities that 4-H offers. That being said the fear of public speaking is listed as the number one fear that adults have. This fear can hinder both personal and professional opportunities.Participating youth may advance to the District, State and even National events as they have in the past.On the registration you will be asked to select a time for your presentation. We will do our best to honor your request. However, please understand that we rely upon volunteers to be evaluators and their time is valuable. You may be required to shift your time if there are large gaps in the schedule due to low participation. Presentations are scheduled approximately every 20 minutes or every 10 minutes for Cloverbuds presenting on 3/16 at the CCE Office.This year we are offering two locations and two dates for Horse Communications.3/16 at CCE in Oriskany 3/23 at Boonville Municipal Commission in BoonvilleRegister Here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CHC2019_230Follow this link for Horse Communication resources and score sheets: http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/animal-programs/horses/events-rulebook/ None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Planning your fertilizer program Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Details to follow Jeff Miller, jjm14@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 120 ========================================= Ask The Experts: Farm Taxes Tuesday, March 19, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Do you have questions about what tax forms you need to file as a farm?Are you keeping copies of all the receipts and paperwork that you'll need come tax time?How are you currently keeping track of your income and expenses?CCE Oneida County via ZOOM conference will join CCE Broome County for our first "Ask the Experts" talk with Grey Bennis, Tax Associate with Farm Credit East.He will discuss typical tax forms that a farm or agri-business would file, the best way to keep track of all your receipts, mileage and other important numbers, and best practices for tracking income and expenses so you are ready to go when it is time to file taxes. A light meal is included in your registration fee.Registration is required by Friday March 15th! $10 Please register at the link below Bonnie Collins, bsc33@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 104 ========================================= Shop Meeting Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location and Topic:   TBDRSVP 315-736-3394 ext 132 by March 18. (details in March issue of Farm Flash) Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, March 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= Ag. Literacy Week Monday, March 18, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Agriculture Literacy Week is March 18th-22nd! The signature book for 2019 is On The Farm, At The Market by G. Brian Karas. In this book readers find out what must happen before food can get to our table to nourish our bodies and spirits.This year our book is geared for K through 3rd grade.Once your classroom has registered that they would like to participate, a volunteer will contact you to arrange a day and time to come in, read the book and do a activity. The whole program lasts from a 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. In February volunteers will be contacting teachers directly to coordinate dates and times.In the past some schools have a specific volunteer that has read to them. If you would like to request a specific reader there is an opportunity to do so.All school requests must be in by January 16th! This allows enough time to order books, supplies and arrange volunteer readers.Please follow this link for more information and/or to register your classroom: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019AgLit_230To Register to be a Volunteer Reader click the link below: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019aglitvol_230 No Fee Lynette Kay, lsk23@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 105 ========================================= 2019 Early Childhood Educator's Spring Conference Saturday, March 23, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Inn (1777 Burrstone Rd New Hartford, NY 13413) Join us for the 2019 Early Childhood Educator's Spring Conference! We'll be providing professional development in many of the OCFS, CBK and CDA topic areas.  See course descriptions below!____________________________________________________________________________10 Things You Need to Know About Lead PoisoningKathy Paciello and Helen Madden, Lead Poisoning Primary & Secondary Prevention“The evidence is clear - lead exposure damages the structure and function of a child's developing brain, stealing the potential for academic achievement, resulting in long-term health and behavioral impacts and preventing that child from reaching their full potential over the course of their life. Lead exposure is entirely preventable, and the outcomes of prevention accrue to the individual, the family and the community.” – Ruth Ann Norton. This presentation will include information about Lead Poisoning, services that the Lead Poisoning primary and secondary prevention programs provide and more!Language in Early Childhood to Build Relationships and LearningTammy Ablang, Child Care Council Credentialed TrainerIn this training we will take a look at what language we use with children. We will look at the power of open ended questions. We will investigate ways to be a better communicator with children, build stronger relationships and lead children into a successful future.***Let’s explore the answers to these questions and more…**Too often we think that we need to compliment a child’s behavior, rather than complimenting the child. We sometimes intervene in children’s play by asking a simple yes or no question. Do we expect a quick response or even get one? How do we expand language in children without circle time? Are children learning to communicate or problem solving during free play or should they be sitting in circle time longer? Are we having conversations with children? What does that look like?Keeping Infants SafeKristi Cusa, Infant/Toddler Specialist, Child Care SolutionsThis training will cover the importance of following the regulations and keeping infants safe.DiversityEllen Olson, MS, Child Care Council Credentialed TrainerWe live in a diverse world. As early care and learning professionals it’s important to be able to meet the needs of all of the children in our care. It’s impossible to know about all of the cultures of children who may enter our program but it is possible to develop a cultural humility and to learn about and practice culturally responsive care. We will explore diversity, culturally responsive care and why it’s important to think about even in a setting that has no diversity.The Sensory Play ExperienceRobin Saxe, Mohawk Valley Community CollegeSensory rich lessons and centers can be incorporated into any early childhood curriculum. We will discuss the benefits of sensory activities for learning and emotional development. You will have hands on experiences with multiple sensory stations and take back an encyclopedia of activities and ideas for your classroom.ResilienceTim Hathaway, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse NYResilience is a film that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. Now understood to be one of the leading causes of disease, substance abuse and depression, extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior. However, as experts and practitioners profiled in RESILIENCE are proving, what’s predictable is preventable. These communities are using cutting edge science to help the next generation break the cycles of adversity and disease.This presentation will feature a viewing of the film along with a reflective discussion.____________________________________________________________________________ $60 Early Bird until 2/22; $70 General Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 ========================================= 4-H Horse Communications Saturday, March 23, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) No other program in 4-H is more respected than 4-H Public Presentation and Horse Communications. Providing youth the opportunity to share thoughts and ideas is one of the key youth development opportunities that 4-H offers. That being said the fear of public speaking is listed as the number one fear that adults have. This fear can hinder both personal and professional opportunities.Participating youth may advance to the District, State and even National events as they have in the past.On the registration you will be asked to select a time for your presentation. We will do our best to honor your request. However, please understand that we rely upon volunteers to be evaluators and their time is valuable. You may be required to shift your time if there are large gaps in the schedule due to low participation. Presentations are scheduled approximately every 20 minutes or every 10 minutes for Cloverbuds presenting on 3/16 at the CCE Office.This year we are offering two locations and two dates for Horse Communications.3/16 at CCE in Oriskany 3/23 at Boonville Municipal Commission in BoonvilleRegister Here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CHC2019_230Follow this link for Horse Communication resources and score sheets: http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/animal-programs/horses/events-rulebook/ None Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Focus on Calf Health: Salmonella Issues on Farm Wednesday, March 27, 2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Speaker: Dr. Melanie Hemenway NYSCHAPPlease RSVP by Monday March 25th free Marylynn Collins, mrm7@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 132 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, March 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CPR & First Aid for Child Care Providers Saturday, March 30, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm MVCC (1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, , NY 13501) First Aid and CPR for Childcare Providers - $50Saturday Feb. 9 Saturday March 3010 a.m.-4 p.m. • Utica • JC109This course teaches you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, and back injuries, heat and cold emergencies, and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help infants and children up to 12 years of age. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Instructor: Caroline Pollard Call 315-792-5300 to register $50 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 4, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.April Training:Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, April 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJuly Training: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, July 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, July 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.April Training:Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, April 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJuly Training: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, July 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, July 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Thursday, April 11, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.April Training:Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, April 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJuly Training: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, July 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, July 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Sunday, April 14, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80 CANCELLED, LACK OF PARTICIPANTSClass Sunday, February 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM $125 Class Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 CANCELLED DUE TO BUILDING RENOVATIONSClass Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Sunday, June 2, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= 4-H Science Days Monday, April 15, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) 2019 Science Days will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY on April 15th, 16th and 17th from 9am to 3pm each day. The cost for early registration is $25 per a day for 4-H members and $30 per a day for non-4H members. If you register for all three days you will save $5.00. You may register for 1 day or all 3 days.Prices double for registrations after March 21st. No registrations will be accepted after April 7th.All three days are packed with fun educational activities. Lunch and a healthy snack will be provided each day.Many of the activities scheduled will require patience from the participant. We welcome any parent that would like to stay and lend a helping hand.Please complete the following required medical permission slip and bring it with your child the day of the event. https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/28150/Permission_Medical_Form.pdf?1516740098 $25 per a day for 4-H members and $30 per a day for Non-4-H members Lynette Kay, lsk23@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 105 ========================================= 4-H Science Days Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) 2019 Science Days will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY on April 15th, 16th and 17th from 9am to 3pm each day. The cost for early registration is $25 per a day for 4-H members and $30 per a day for non-4H members. If you register for all three days you will save $5.00. You may register for 1 day or all 3 days.Prices double for registrations after March 21st. No registrations will be accepted after April 7th.All three days are packed with fun educational activities. Lunch and a healthy snack will be provided each day.Many of the activities scheduled will require patience from the participant. We welcome any parent that would like to stay and lend a helping hand.Please complete the following required medical permission slip and bring it with your child the day of the event. https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/28150/Permission_Medical_Form.pdf?1516740098 $25 per a day for 4-H members and $30 per a day for Non-4-H members Lynette Kay, lsk23@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 105 ========================================= 4-H Science Days Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) 2019 Science Days will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County, 121 Second St., Oriskany, NY on April 15th, 16th and 17th from 9am to 3pm each day. The cost for early registration is $25 per a day for 4-H members and $30 per a day for non-4H members. If you register for all three days you will save $5.00. You may register for 1 day or all 3 days.Prices double for registrations after March 21st. No registrations will be accepted after April 7th.All three days are packed with fun educational activities. Lunch and a healthy snack will be provided each day.Many of the activities scheduled will require patience from the participant. We welcome any parent that would like to stay and lend a helping hand.Please complete the following required medical permission slip and bring it with your child the day of the event. https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/28150/Permission_Medical_Form.pdf?1516740098 $25 per a day for 4-H members and $30 per a day for Non-4-H members Lynette Kay, lsk23@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 105 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 18, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= CDA Module 5: Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation Thursday, May 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (9882 River Road Utica, NY 13502) This series of five classes is the fifth module of eight. Module 5 covers CDA topic area 5: Strategies to manage an effective program operation. The five classes’ focus on helping providers develop the skills and techniques that they can use to document growth, plan appropriate activities, and run an effective and responsive classroom. We will use self-reflection to explore and examine what it means to be a professional and ways to develop and maintain professional relationships. We will review the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the New York State Core Body of Knowledge. We will discuss and demonstrate the value of observation and we will explore different methods of record-keeping. We will explore child care regulations and Mandated Reporter requirements and identify the teachers role in ensuring that classrooms meet regulation and best practice. This module can support students who have previously taken CDA training but lack the hours in CDA content area 5. Completing all eight modules will result in completing 120 classroom hours in the eight CDA topic areas. Training outcomes will be measured through the use of multiple tools including but not limited to pre/posttests, self-reporting on training evaluations, informal observation of classroom and group discussions and various homework activities.OCFS Topics:7. Child Care Statutes and Regs, 5. Business Records, 4. Safety and Security, 1. Principles of Childhood Development, 3. Child Care Program Development, 8. CA/M Statutes and RegsCore Body of Knowledge:1. Child Growth and Development, 4. Environment and Curriculum, 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition, 7. Administration and Management  $250 (or $50 per class) Ellen Olson, elp32@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext 235 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80 CANCELLED, LACK OF PARTICIPANTSClass Sunday, February 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM $125 Class Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 CANCELLED DUE TO BUILDING RENOVATIONSClass Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Sunday, June 2, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= The 'Friends of Children' Recognition Dinner Tuesday, May 7, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Danieles Banquet Specialists (8360 RT-5 Clinton, NY 13323) Save the date! We're still planning this great event! ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= Farm Fest 2019 Friday, May 31, 2019 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Brabant Farm (6166 Happy Valley Road Verona, NY 13478) Oneida County FarmersInvite you to join them for some good old fashion fun and festivities the whole family will enjoyPlease join us for Farm Fest 2019You can download our poster here $2 parking donation appreciated Linda Wightman, lw343@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 124 ========================================= Vegetable Garden Basics Saturday, June 1, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Learn hands-on how to start your own vegetable garden.  Join our Master Gardener volunteers in the CCE vegetable gardens to learn how to get started.   $5 at the door Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Sunday, June 2, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80 CANCELLED, LACK OF PARTICIPANTSClass Sunday, February 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM $125 Class Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 CANCELLED DUE TO BUILDING RENOVATIONSClass Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Sunday, June 2, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates: Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday, June 13, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: CCE Oneida 121 second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Health and Safety for Child Care Directors Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Health & Safety Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group DirectorsSession ScheduleDates: Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday, June 13, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: CCE Oneida 121 second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424$260 - YOU CAN APPLY FOR EIP! Click HereParticipants must attend all sessions to receive their certificate.  A minimum of six participants are required to hold the courseRegister on PDP website and call Tammy at 315-223-7850 ext. 222The focus of this training is to move all child care programs toward best practice standards. Whether you are a Director of a Day Care Center, School-Age Child Care and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group program, you are in a position to make high quality care your main focus. We will discuss components of high quality, illustrate regulations and best practice, and discuss challenges and identify resources that will be ideal for supporting best practice. This training is mandatory for all new Directors hired after September 31, 2017. (It is not required for LE Director’s at this time.) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Herb & Flower Festival Saturday, June 15, 2019 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to the 23rd Annual Herb & Flower Festival, Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.A gardener’s dream!The event is held at the Oneida County Farm & Home Center located at 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY 13424.Event admission fee is $4. The Botanical Gardens are a showcase of new gardening ideas from raised beds annuals, perennials and herbs to the brick garden’s showcase of annuals and vegetable All- America Selections plants. Come and view the butterfly plantings and take a walk on nature trail as one explores nature.The event includes 4 classes (to be announced) for gaining new gardening knowledge including: The event offers abundant plants including trees, shrubs, herbs, flowers and vegetable plants. Other items related to gardening such as sculptures, trellises, and garden tools are also available. ‘Famous’ Herbal Ice cream sandwiches delight attendees every year, and other food merchants are available for lunch and snacks. The Master Gardener Booth offers information on a great variety of topics and the chance to ask very specific gardening questions. Complimentary vegetable and flower seeds will be available along with pamphlets for guidance on many common gardening concerns.This event is sponsored by the Oneida County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Extension’s Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens.Monies raised go towards the Master Gardener Volunteer program. Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= 23rd Annual Herb and Flower Festival Saturday, June 15, 2019 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Details TBA ========================================= Medication Administration Training (MAT) Saturday, June 22, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) ATTENTION: Effective January 8th, participants for MAT Classes and Independent Studies must register through the SUNY ECETP MAT System. There is no longer a separate registration for the Child Care Council and SUNY. Click Here to learn about registering through the SUNY ECETP MAT system. Once you have registered, please submit your payment by either1.Calling (315) 223-7850 x 230 with a credit card number to process over the phone OR2.Mailing a check made payable to the Child Care Council for the amount of the class to Richelle Singer 121 Second St Oriskany NY 13424. Please put 'MAT' in the memo line of your check.___________________________________________________________________________________This course is a mandatory component of gaining NYS certification to administer medications to the children in your program. MAT Fee: $125, non-refundable. The independent study MAT course tuition is $80. MAT 3 Skills Demonstration Renewals will be held on Independent Study days. (Funding is available through NYS to cover $100 of the fee. For information on funding, contact SUNY at 800-295-9616 Upcoming dates at CCE OneidaIndependent Study Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $80 CANCELLED, LACK OF PARTICIPANTSClass Sunday, February 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM $125 Class Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 CANCELLED DUE TO BUILDING RENOVATIONSClass Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Sunday, June 2, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125Class Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $125 Class - $125, Independent Study - $80 Mary Anderson, mf688@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 226 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, June 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.April Training:Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, April 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJuly Training: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, July 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, July 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.April Training:Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, April 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJuly Training: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, July 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, July 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Child Care Health & Safety 15hr Course Friday, July 12, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) This training fulfills the mandatory 15 hour Health & Safety training requirement necessary to become a NYS regulated family or group family child care provider. Presented by a NYS certified Health & Safety trainer. You must attend all classes in a session to receive your certificate.April Training:Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWednesday, April 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, April 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMJuly Training: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMThursday, July 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMFriday, July 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMRegistration Fee: $260To register call 315-223-7850 (ext.222) Tammy Ablang  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Century Gothic'} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font: 6.0px 'Century Gothic'; font-kerning: none} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #0563c1} Registration must also be completed online at www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu (search for trainer: Tammy Ablang) $260 Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= Stewards of Children developed by Darkness to Light Saturday, July 13, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) DETAILS FOR THIS TRAINING (SUCH AS COST) ARE STILL BEING FINALIZED. Please contact Tammy Ablang for more information.facilitated by Lori Collea and Val SmithThis 2 1/2 hour training is designed to educate adults on how to recognize, prevent and react responsibility to the reality of child sexual abuse and to emphasize child safety as every adult’s responsibility. Our goal is simple: to educate and prepare our community to deal with and prevent child sexual abuse. The training teaches the steps to preventing abuse, recognizing the warning signs and reacting responsibly when abuse occurs. 2.5 hours of OCFS topic area 6 TBD, contact Tammy Ablang Tammy Ablang, taa24@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 222 ========================================= GROWING MICROGREENS INDOORS Saturday, July 13, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) Create your own make-and-take display of delicious, nutritious microgreens. Join Master Gardener Volunteer Cathe Bullwinkle inside our air-conditioned building for this class.  $5 per person at the door Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= Boonville Oneida County Fair Tuesday, July 23, 2019 8:00 am - 7:30 pm Boonville Oneida County Fair (Route 294 Boonville, NY 13309) Join us for the Annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair this year from July 23rd to the 28th!  This years theme is Country Nights and Carnival Lights.  Also fair officials are excited to announce their biggest concert to date set for Saturday, July 27; featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Colin Raye!The Oneida County 4-H Program youth have worked very hard to get their 4-H projects ready for the County Fair.  Come check out some amazing projects in the Exhibit Hall or stop in and watch a 4-H animal show or two.  Check out the fair schedule at http://boonvillefair.com Seniors 60 & over $3, Adults 13 & over $5, 12 and under FREE Lisa Farney, lb553@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 122 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= CCE Fall Festival Saturday, October 12, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The RCIL Dorothy Smith Center (1607 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501) Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County for our 3rd Annual Fall Festival!We're excited to be back for another year of hands-on fun and games on October 12th from 11am-2pm at RCIL!Come stop by to enjoy FREE family games, activities, learning and crafts.  Everyone who comes will leave with a prize!Check back for more updates! Free! Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 ========================================= Board of Directors / Committee Meeting Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center (121 Second Street Oriskany, New York 13424) The Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors meets every other month to discuss various agenda items.  Committees meet in the months between board meetings.February 28Board OrientationMarch 21Board Meeting April 25Committee MeetingsMay 23Board Meeting June 27Committee MeetingsJuly 25Board MeetingAugust No Meeting ScheduledSeptember 26Board MeetingOctober 24Board MeetingNovember 21 (tentative)Annual MeetingDecemberNo Meeting ScheduledMeetings typically start at 6pm and are held at CCE Oneida unless otherwise noted.Questions regarding Board Meetings can be directed to Terri Harrison at  tah223@cornell.edu or (315) 223-7850 extension 168                                                               Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 Ext. 168 ========================================= 2019 Early Childhood Educators Fall Conference Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Inn (1777 Burrstone Rd New Hartford, NY 13413) Save the date! We're still planning this great event! Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 Ext. 230 =========================================