This summary recognizes several UW-Extension employees for their work and contributions: Pence Revington is praised for going above and beyond in their role by providing research-based guidance. Dennis L. is recognized for their work educating learners who always ask for them by name. The Washington County office thanks several colleagues including Marma McIntee, Kandi O’Neil, Allen Linnebur, and others for their dedication to the program.

1. Connections & Engagements Recognition MomentsUW-Extension, Cooperative ExtensionFall Conference 2010

2. Michele GonzalesHer unending energy and enthusiasm for the 4-H kids is phenomenal!-GG

3. To: Pence RevingtonFrom: Cindy MuharAs a FLP specialist, you go above and beyond your role to provide research-based guidanceDedication

4. From: Alisha TerryTo: Demetrius BrownThanks for all the work in our office regarding shared leadershipLeadership

5. Shining Star BringsScholarship to Youth Development work!Matt CalvertScholar

6. From: Alisha TerryTo: Cynthia MuharThanks for all the work in our office regarding shared leadershipLeadership

7. Ellen Taylor-Powell, You are an excellent resource, helping us with developing our skills in program evaluation!

8. Diana Alfuth, Great job teaching the master gardener program! Your gift for educating others keeps our county strong!-Pierce County UWEX

9. Thank you fellow Iron County Colleagues! From: Deb Leonard

10. Dennis L.Learners at Horizon House ask “Where’s Dennis?” before they welcome me in the garden!-KathyrnCieszki

11. Always willing to go the extra mile Great Colleauge! Lisa LakeFrom: Donna Faulkner

12. ThankyouShiningStarCarolyn Johnson gives 200% to support her office colleagues!From: Eloisa Gomez

13. Debra McRae, You’re the best!-Carol Howard

14. Thank you They are awesome!Milwaukee County Office-Jo Williams

15. Best Place in Milwaukee CountyThank you WEHR Nature Center-Jo Williams

16. ThankyouShiningStarAnnie Jones, Thanks for all that you do!From: Nick Heckman

17. Thank You Extra Effort & Special Talent making Western District Support Staff Day special!Deb JonesFrom: Liz Hilts

18. Deb Jones, Thanks for your wonderful encouragement & empowerment of ALL agents, staff and support staff! Greg Andrews, Pat Malone

19. Thank you Survived the budget wars with Grace & AplombTim JergeasonCourage

20. Participation in thoughtful Extension reconsidered sessionGreat ideas, Great discussion, Great tweets!All CES ColleaguesTHANK YOU

21. Renee Vertin & Pattie CarrollThanks for keeping the WNEP program in Washington County running so smoothly-MarmaMcIntee

22. Kandi O’NeilI could not wish for a better department head. Thanks for being a terrific colleague to Washington County staff!-MarmaMcIntee

23. Allen LinneburThank you for being a constant inspiration at the Washington County office!-MarmaMcIntee

24. Paul Roback& Mary NovakThank you for dedication to developing a great conference!-MarmaMcIntee

25. Agnes WagnerAgnes is a star 4-H supporter and makes the Washington County program the best!-MarmaMcIntee

26. Ted BayWe appreciate all you do!!-Your Staff

27. Ione MeoskaThanks for the gifts you bring to our WNEP team! You provide balance, organization & energy.-Cindy Busch

28. Mark Verhagen,Thanks for all you do!A Friend

29. Research-Based Guidance Goes above and beyond Pence RevingtonFrom: Cindy MuharThank you

30. Katy Sticha,You are a bundle of heart, smarts and you bring so much to our jobs!-Kristine Zaballos

31. Trailblazer in building communityThank you Connie WaliFrom: Kristin Zaballos

32. Thanks for all your support! Shining StarSue, Lisa & ElaineFrom: Julia Solomon

33. Kristine Zaballos, Thanks Kristine for your compassion, thoughtfulness and dedication to extension.

34. Thank you Thanks for welcoming me into the FDL family.Fond du Lac County OfficeFrom: Julia Solomon

35. Incredible Educator who teaches with head, heart and hands Dynamic, blesses people with knowledge and laughter Sharon Roberts(my mentor)From: Cheryl Horns

36. Mark Verhagen, Thank you for your integrity and dedication to the natural landscapes of WI and helping others understand their value.Deb McRae

37. Role ModelCompassion for Extension shines in all aspects of workLarry Jones

38. Mary Gaub, Thank you for your dedication to children and nature. Your years of work have touched many lives. Deb McRae

39. Jo Williams, Thank you for keeping us outside of the box and nurturing an outstanding volunteer program for Wehr Nature Center.Deb McRae

40. Pat Fojut,Thank you for your amazing creativity, love of nature and your ability to share it with all agesDeb McRae

41. Awesome Colleague Shining StarPatricia HarringtonFrom: Donna Faulkner

42. Carol Howard, Thank you for your dedication to NIP and FOW. You always keep us looking for a better way!Deb McRae

43. You make a difference! Shining StarClassified Staff Organization MembersDedication

44. Rebecca Garcia is very bright. She takes on tasks as a classified staff that make crucial differences in our office. We really couldn’t function properly without her.-Valerie Arnold

45. Chris Kneip, You did a great job as the chair of the chancellor’s search and screen committee! Thanks for all your efforts!Yvonne Horton

46. Lesley Scott, Your kind heart and words of wisdom have inspired me to educate, learn, grow and “shrink”!Tondra Davis

47. KazouaMouaThank you for your hard work! It’s great to have you by my side and on our team!-Tondra Davis

48. Aracely Portillo, Thank you for your big heart to plan programming for specially abled learners! Love you girl! Tondra Davis

49. Val, You are a jewel. Thank you so much for your help with program plannning!Tondra

50. Awesome job with the Glendale Garden!Rock Star Joe MuellenbergFrom: Tondra Davis

51. Thank you Dedicated and lively work in meeting with partners and making a difference!Milwaukee County WNEP From: Rosamaria MartinezDedication

52. Dean Slark, Thanks for being a good friend and advising best for my future career!NavGhimire

53. Paul RobackCRD extraordinaire, the newbie in the Washington County office but so appreciated!-MarmaMcIntee

54. Kevin StruckBrightens our Washington County office ½ of the time with brilliant “quotables” and scholarly work!-MarmaMcIntee

55. Thank you ExcellenceAngie, Christina, Kurt, MaryFrom Sharon KlawitterDedication

56. Rick KlemmeYou model the way with your participatory, open and inclusive leadership style. We make a difference, because you make a difference! Thanks!

57. Cara Carper, Is this what tenure process can do to a person? Congrats on getting tenure earlier this year!Peggy Compton

58. Congrats!!! Launch of the Water Star ProgramFrom: Peggy Compton

59. Her vision, dedication and attention to detail made a successful conference!JoAnnHinz is a star organizer! From: Paul and Mary

60. Alisha and Ramona are taking leadership roles in our county office regarding shared leadership. They are great role models.-Cindy Muhar

61. Ann Weid,Couldn’t ask for a better colleague to co-program with! You are a great friend!-Sharon Morissey

62. Kevin MasarikThe WI Idea in Action!Great Work!Achievement

63. Jo is such a resourceful colleagueDynamite with growing and keeping a large volunteer force!-From: Eloisa Jo

64. Jan Skell,Thank you for your hard work and creative and inspiring leadership. We appreciate all you do!-Nutrition Staff

65. Thank you for safe travels! Pat FojutFrom: Jo Williams

66. Dennis L.Learners at Horizon House ask, “Where’s Dennis?” before they welcome me in the garden!-KathyrnCieszki

67. 25 years with Extension and still forward-thinking!Marma always sees partnership possibilities! From: Pattie and Renee

68. Juana MaldonadoA great WNEP educator in Milwaukee County! -Imelda Delchambre

69. Thank you again for your inclusive leadership style! You truly walk the talk!Dean Rick KlemmeFrom: Cathy Cranday

70. Model For Community Development Extension work Way to go Josh Clement of Walworth County!From: Steve Brachman

71. ThankyouAndyYenchaThanks for teaching me the UWEX ropes!FromJenErickson

72. Excellent at managing her “cats”Deb has a heart as large as WIFrom: Jo Williams

73. WEHR Nature CenterA great team!!!!!From: Jo Williams

74. Excellent Job! Shining StarFrom: Ira Harris

75. Technology GuruThank YouBest Information SourceProblem Solver

76. New mom, but continues to innovate and leadDirected leader of our youth Nutrition teamFrom: Joe Muellenberg

77. Thank you Liz HiltsLiz, Thanks for all you do!-MahlonFrom Mahlon Peterson

78. ThankyouJenniferLordJennifer,Thanks for your help with the Swine Team.- MahlonFromMahlonPeterson

79. ThankyouCarolynJohnsonThanks for teaching me the UWEX ropes!FromJenErickson

80. Thank you The District/Quad County Administrative Assistant TeamThanks for all your hard work and I am glad to be your teammate!Good job, Ladies!From Cathy Crandall

81. Mary Campbell-WoodThank you Thanks for being such a wonder woman!From Liz Hilts

82. To the Western District Ag Agents, Your kindness, great spirits and sense of humor are appreciated by many.

83. Thank you Chad McClureThank you for your patience, knowledge and kind words. I appreciate your assistance greatly.From Liz Hilts

84. To Bill Halfman:Happy birthday, Bill! An effective educator through his teaching and leadership. From Deb Jones

85. Jenny WehmeierThank you Thank you for helping me transition into the Department Head role. Your time and thoughts are invaluable to me. From ChrissyRegester

86. Patrick DuCharme,Thanks for sharing your insights on stress reduction with Western district support colleagues! You are engaging and practical!Deb Jones

87. Rosemary Potter,As one Western District Dept. Head said, “Rosemary is one of the best investments Extension has made!” Thanks for supporting our efforts in county offices!Deb Jones

88. Pamela SeelmanThank you Pamela goes above and beyond the call of duty! She’s been our “public relations champion” in the West!from Deb Jones

89. Thank you Lisa LinfieldYour practical tips for increasing efficiency were greatly appreciated in the West. You have the ability to translate technology!from Deb Jones

90. Thank you Dave NolanFor patience & persistence with our grant submissions – and skill at transforming our words, budgets & aspirations into successful grant proposals.From Cathy Techtmann

91. Sarah Traaholt, For providing program, office and moral support to the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center staff – above and beyond the call of duty! We couldn’t do it without you!!Cathy Techtmann

92. Donna AndersonThank you Donna is an integral member of our workgroup who is always ready to help.from Jim Leser

93. Mike Maddox,Thanks for working with me the past 5 years. I enjoy learning from you and cross county programming with you. You do great work and are a leader in Horticulture.ChrissyRegester

94. Mary,Your dedication and desire to help has greatly strengthened the academic staff title prefix reviews process. Thanks!Sharon Klawitter

95. Nan BaumgartnerJennifer CaravellaMarilyn HermanEdie Felts-PodollThank you Thank you for all your support to this “newbie!”From Sue Allen

96. All the “Extension’s Got Talent” folks, Thanks to all the performers and organizers of this event. I really enjoyed myself!Mary Petra

97. Liz HiltsThank you Liz is a gifted colleague…dedicatedcapableexcellent communicatorcompassionatelife-long learnerfrom Deb Jones

98. Paul McginleyThis guy is super willing to help teach and design special programs for unique audiences. Top notch outreach educator!-John Haack

99. Angie, You showed creativity and commitment to customer service by launching “Screening by Sharepoint.” Thanks!Sharon Klawitter

100. Thank you Kurt RoseYour ideas and enthusiasm made the Recognition Kiosk a huge success!Thanks!from Sharon Klawitter

101. ChristinaThank you Your willingness to help anytime and for anything makes you a star student!Thanks!From Sharon Klawitter