District Trainings for County Judges and Commissioners Critical Component of Program Interpretation Initiative

One of the components of the 2010 County Programs Interpretation Initiative are District Judges and Commissioners Conferences that will be conducted in eleven of our twelve Extension Districts in 2010. The following is a list of these events;

• District 1- September 9, 2010- Amarillo, Texas
• District 3- November 4, 2010-Vernon, Texas
• District 2- November 5, 2009- Lubbock, Texas
• District 8- November 10, 2010- Waco, Texas
• District 5- December 1, 2010- Nacogodoches, Texas
• District 4- December 2, 2010- Mt. Pleasant, Texas
• District 12-December 3, 2010- Kingsville, Texas
  
• District 6 -December 7, 2010- Fort Stockton, Texas
• District 10-December 8, 2010- Uvalde, Texas
• District 7- December9, 2010- San Angelo
• District 11-December 14, 2010- Edna
  

These conferences provide a tremendous benefit for both our County Commissioner Court members and Texas AgriLife Extension Service. The following are some of the reasons that this component of our interpretation plan is critical;

• Enables District Extension Administrators to solidify partnerships with County Commissioners Court members in their District.
• Demonstrates Texas AgriLife Extension Service's commitment to county government.
  
• Provides an opportunity for Texas AgriLife Extension Service to showcase effective educational programs conducted in the District.
• Provides customized professional development for County Commissioners within a District.
• Provides a venue for quality interpretation.

All District Extension Administrators and County Extension Directors should be reminded that he 2010 County Programs Interpretation Initiative includes the following;

• District Judges and Commissioners Conferences hosted by District Extension Administrators.
• Utilization of the Extension Making a Difference Newsletters that communicates Texas AgriLife Extension's public value. This newsletter will be published on an annual basis.
  
• Utilization of an Urban County Capacity Report for County Commissioners and key stakeholders.
• All Counties conduct formal interpretation events with County Commissioners Courts annually that communicates Texas AgriLife Extension's public value.
• All Counties involve elected officials in Extension "showcase" events.
• All Districts will have a Marketing and Interpretation Committee.
  

In addition to interpretation efforts that District Extension Administrators and County Extension Directors provide leadership to, it is imperative that every county has an interpretation plan that is systematic and comprehensive in nature.