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Friday, January 16
  • 8:00 AM   Starting and Managing a Business
    • This eight-hour offering will acquaint you with the basics of starting and managing a small business in Missouri. It is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business, have made a decision to start a business or have been in business for less than two years.
    Summit Technology Campus, Centrals Suummit Center
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Jefferson City
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten-week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance.
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 1:00 PM   Starting a Business: The First Steps
    • University of MO-St.Louis
    Saturday, January 17
  • 9:00 AM   Ste. Genevieve Volunteer Orientation
    • Volunteer Orientation from 9-11:30 by State Personel along with lunch provided, and extra sessions iin the afternoon to include Tips on being a Leader, etc. until 2:00 pm
  • 9:00 AM   Creating Environments for Postive Youth Development
    • Making the Best Better Member Leader Training, Mt. Vernon, MO
    Mt. Vernon Middle School, Mt. Vernon, MO
  • 9:00 AM   EXCEL – EXperience in Community Enterprise and Leadership
    • Northland EXCELs 2009 Class
    Earnest Shepherd Youth Center
    Sunday, January 18
  • 3:00 PM   Youth Council
    • County organization for youth in 8th grade and up. The organization focuses on community service and providing leadership to county events. Also an outlet for the teens in all the clubs to come together to discuss ideas and develop a rapport.
    Courthouse Lounge
    Monday, January 19
  • 8:00 AM   Office Closed for Holiday.
    • Office Closed for Holiday.
  • 5:00 PM   Club officer training
    • club officer training
    Financial Credit Services building
  • 5:30 PM   Annies Project, Lathrop, 1 12 09
    • Annies Project--Risk Management Education for Farm Women, is a program designed around specific educational and social needs of Midwestern farm women. Farm women, young and old, (ages 19 to 84) participate in the 6 workshops for a total of 18 hours. Teams of instructors, which represent University Extension, government and private agribusinesses deliver educational programming in the five areas of risk: production management, financial management, marketing, legal issues, and human resources. Annie’s participants learn about personality characteristics and traits through True Colors. Also, they learn about money management, constructing a business plan, financial documents, marketing, ownership of assets and leasing issues. Instructors not only teach, but also encourage interactive discussion and debate among the women. In this environment women find answers and build their confidence by sharing experiences. To accommodate lively discussion and an environment that fosters questions, the groups remain fairly small in size from 8 to 30 women, with the average size of fifteen. Key local instructors are recruited and trained so women can begin building their teams of professionals and network support. Annie’s Project teaches farm women about computer and internet use to improve their record keeping and decision making skills. In a hands-on environment, women familiar with computers are paired with women who have little or no computer skills. Women with little farm experience are mentored by women with years of experience. Specifically participants are trained to use spreadsheets to improve their decision making abilities and/or lend support to decision makers of the farm operation. Beyond the six week course, the participants continue to serve as mentors to one another, and are given an opportunity to continue their education on-line through Iowa State’s Agricultural Management e-School.
    Lathrop R-II Administration Building
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener-Callaway County
    • The class will be held at Fulton Housing Authority at 350 Sycamore St. from (January 19) through (March 30, 2009). Classes are 3 hours, from 6 to 9 pm. Trained Master Gardeners, Extension Specialists and instructors from the University of Missouri will teach the classes. Topics include: plant growth & health; soils; vegetables & fruits production; garden insects & pesticide safety; woody & herbaceous ornamentals, turf and landscaping. Discussion of gardening topics and issues are encouraged. The basics of the Master Gardener program, volunteerism and its association with the University of Missouri Extension is covered. The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is designed for gardeners interested in learning and sharing horticulture knowledge with their friends and neighbors. Master Gardeners of Southwest Missouri, Inc. is a non-profit organization assisted by University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University. Trained volunteers provide the community with current and approved horticulture practices to enhance their home garden, lawn and landscape. Individuals and group projects include: * Horticulture Teaching * Service Activities * Master Gardener Hotline
    The JC Harris Community Center and Fulton Housing Authority is located at the south west corner of 4th street (Martin Luther King jr. Drive) and Westminster Avenue or 350 Sycamore St., Fulton, MO 65251
  • 7:00 PM   4-H council meeting
    • Regular 4-H council meeting
    Financial Credit Services building
  • 7:00 PM   Lentner Pioneers 4-H Club
    • Lentner 4-H Club meets the Third Monday of the month at the Clarence United Methodist Church. For information contact Jeanna Rutter at 573-588-2241
    Lentner Pioneers 4-H Club meets the third Monday of the month at the Clarence United Methodist Church. For more information please contact Jeanna Rutter at 573-588-2241
    Tuesday, January 20
  • 8:00 AM   Northwest CCA Workshop
    • Northwest CCA Workshop
    Stoney Creek Inn, St Joseph
  • 8:30 AM   Cass County Soils and Crops Conference
    • Conference topis include Ag Commodity Outlook, Using Yield Maps for Management Decisions, Producing 150+ Bushel/acre soybeans, and Advanced Grazing Management.
    Community Room at Family Center
  • 9:00 AM   QuickBooks 2008 for Your Business
    • This offering has hands-on learning experiences to assist small business owners in their financial managment through the use of QuickBooks. Program offers introductory sessions on the various aspects of QuickBooks including set up, creating accounts, and many other aspects needed to begin using QuickBooks for all your business needs. Training materials are provided; lunch is on your own.
    Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rm 103 Curtis Laws Wilson Library
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac® NewVenture TM for Dislocated Workers--Session 1
    • Class dates/times in series: Day 1: January 20th (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 2: February 3rd (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 3: February 10th (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 4: February 17th (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 5: February 24th (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) (must attend all sessions to complete training ) In FastTrac® NewVenture TM, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, you will look at all aspects of your proposed company, exploring the feasibility of your business concept and learning how to develop a viable business plan. Participants will learn about start-up issues and learn to address the competition, legal matters, marketing and financial management aspects. FastTrac participants dont just learn about business, they work on their own business endeavors throughout the course. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.
    Upon entering the building, take a left and then an immediate right down the yellow hallway. The class will be held in room 114 on the left side past the restrooms.
  • 10:00 AM   Dining with Diabetes - Hayti First Baptist Church
    • Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Dining With Diabetes) is a four-session series that provides people with type 2 diabetes, their family and friends, with tools for the self-management of diabetes. The series focuses on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also reviews other self-management strategies that can help individuals avoid diabetes complications. Food demonstrations and tasting are included.
    Hayti First Baptist Church 201 Lincoln Street,Hayti, MO
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • This class begins January 5th and continues on twice a week for 10 weeks on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am in the Community Room of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
    This class will be held in the basement (Community Room) of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
  • 1:00 PM   Money Action Plan
    • Liberty Housing Authority Meeting Room
  • 6:00 PM   Annies Project II: Women Marketing Grain and Livestock Winter 2009
    • University of Missouri Extension is offering an evening farm management course, Annie’s Project II: Women Marketing Grain & Livestock beginning January 13. The course is targeted towards farm women and women landowners. The course includes four evening classes (January 13, 20, 27, and February 3). There will be two locations for the course: Unionville and Edina. The fee for the course is $40. Participants will receive a binder, handouts, and other informational materials. For more information or a brochure contact Karisha Devlin at the Knox County Extension Center (660) 397-2179. A few of the course topics include: introduction to marketing terminology and fundamental outlook, basic hedging problems, futures contracts, cash contracts, crop insurance and marketing — options on futures, selling options and derivative contracts, livestock marketing, and a hands on workshop.
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac - First Step
    • West Plains Civic Center.
  • 6:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Fulton
    • Location TBA
  • 6:30 PM   Animal Science and Technology - Companion Animals
    • Cooper County Horse Show Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2009 6:30 p.m. @ Cooper County Extension Office
  • 6:30 PM   Starting a Business: The First Steps
    • Sponsored by State Fair Community College as Beat the Odds: Start Your Own Business - And Succeed! This three-hour offering will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about a new business venture. Participants will assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements and identify sources of funding.
    State Fair Community College, room number to be determined
  • 6:30 PM   MO Crop Management Systems
    • A meeting will be held on January 20 to focus on soybean production issues. The meeting will be held in the lower level of the Memorial Auditorium starting with supper at 6:30 p.m. Topics that will be covered include a soybean herbicide update with information presented on using non gmo soybean, using guidance systems and an update on new uses for soybean.
    The meeting will be held in the lower level of the Memorial Auditorium in Union.
  • 6:45 PM   Labor Learn Film Series
    • Labor Learn is a monthly program scheduled 1-hour prior to the regularly scheduled St. Louis Labor Council meeting. Labor Learn will feature films of interest to workers and unions, covering both historical events and current issues.
    IBEW Local 1 Labor Hall, 5850 Elizabeth Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 Film: TBA
  • 7:00 PM   Ralls County -- Dont Let Your Computer Intimidate You
    • If you feel intimidated by a computer or have ever wondered what you could do with a computer in your home, then this class will help answer your questions. Topics to be covered in the class include: using and searching the world-wide-web, protecting your computer from viruses, basic e-mail, selling or buying items over the internet, managing digital pictures, and basic maintenance of your computer. The class will be on Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Mark Twain High School in Center, MO. It starts January 13, 2009 and ends February 10, 2009.
    Mark Twain High School is located near Center, Missouri off of HWY 19 in Ralls County.
  • 7:00 PM   Kirksville Area Master Gardener meeting
    • Monthly meeting of the Kirksville Area Master Gardeners.
    Adair County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Moniteau 4-H Council
    • California City Hall
    Wednesday, January 21
  • 7:30 AM   Small Business Leadership Series
    • Join us for a series of free sessions dedicated to mid-Missouris entrepreneurs! We will bring you experts in a variety of areas and offer you an opportunity to share and learn from them and from one another. Here is the lineup for the next series: Wednesday, July 16,"I Know They are Out There Somewhere: Market Research Made Easy!"; Thursday, October 16, "Secrets of Employee Engagement: Helping Everyone Perform Like an Owner"; Wednesday, January 21, 2009, "The Employers HR Toolkit: Dont be Caught Unprepared!", and Thursday, April 23, 2009, "Communicating the Sweet Spot: Help from the Panel of Marketing Professionals." All sessions will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will include breakfast. Bring your questions! A great opportunity to share and learn! Seating is limited, and registration is required.
    Columbia Country Club
  • 8:00 AM   QuickBooks for Your Business
    • This powerful accounting system for businesses will enable you to track the progress of your company and at the same time allow you to focus on your business, not on being an accountant. QuickBooks® is a tool you can use to automate the tasks you will need to perform as a business owner to document and track the accounting activity of your existing business, or to set up a new business. This course will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice.
    Missouri State’s Computer Institute in the Jim D. Morris Center for Continuing Education at 301 South Jefferson (corner of Jefferson and McDaniel), Springfield, Missouri.
  • 8:00 AM   Small Business Academy
    • “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” – Will Rogers. Want to grow your business but not sure how to do it? Or, is your business growing so fast you can’t keep up with it? If creating or managing growth is a challenge for you and your business, then the Jefferson City Small Business Academy is for you. A partnership between the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Extension’s Small Business Technology & Development Center (SBTDC), the Academy provides you the opportunity to work on your business rather than working in your business. What is in it for you? The academy focuses on growth and preparing for that growth through a structured curriculum that provides practical advice, real-world techniques, & opportunities for coaching and access to new resources. The Small Business Academy uses a world-class curriculum developed by the Kaufman Foundation of Kansas City. The 30 hour curriculum is provided in easy to digest 3-hour events. You will be with fellow entrepreneurs facing the same challenges. The curriculum is a mix of lecture, exercises, guest speakers and networking. At the conclusion of the Academy you will have created a growth plan for your business. You will also have access to the full range of SBTDC services, which includes market research, business plan assistance, financial reviews, access to government contracting help to name a few. Fee is for all 10 sessions.
    Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce
  • 8:00 AM   Northwest CCA Workshop
    • Northwest CCA Workshop
    Stoney Creek Inn, St Joseph
  • 9:00 AM   Government Marketing Fundamentals
    • Learn about the services of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the proper direction to turn in pursuing government contracts. This orientation seminar will introduce you to the PTAC program and break down the government marketing process into smaller segments to help better understand the different levels of government. You will learn government marketing fundamentals, primary considerations, types of businesses, core requirements, certification processes and procedures, government marketing research strategies, determinants of selling potential, and how to find out which agencies buy from you in the various facets of federal, state, and local government. If your company has considered or is presently doing business with the government, you will not want to miss this informative presentation.
  • 9:00 AM   Predicting Future Cash Needs
    • Missouri State Universitys Glass Hall (west entrance)
  • 1:00 PM   The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
    • This three-hour offering is for current and future business owners and entrepreneurs who have little or no knowledge of writing a business plan. "The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included. Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one. It will also provide guidelines for style and appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan.
  • 1:00 PM   Going the Distance for Palmyra 4th Grade
    • Team work/team development programs for each of four Palmyra 4th grade classes.
  • 1:30 PM   QuickBooks for Farm/Business Accounting
    • QuickBooks has become a popular tool for farm record keeping. While QuickBooks is not difficult to use, establishing a good chart of accounts and enterprise groupings will greatly enhance this tool’s efficiency and effectiveness. This series is designed for new users or users desiring a review of QuickBooks. Use of the library’s computer lab will enable participants to apply the knowledge gained during each class.
    Carrollton Public Library computer lab
  • 3:00 PM   CLIMB High
    • Local Economy Day
  • 3:00 PM   Focus on Kids--Pettis County--Sedalia, MO
    • More than half of all marriages end in divorce, and the majority of these involve children. Conflict between parents, both before and after a divorce, is associated with many negative outcomes in children. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.
    Located in Country Mall between Westlakes Hardware and Factory Return Outlet, enter the double doors and go to the right and follow hall to the end. Meeting is across hall from University of Missouri Extension Office. Call Extension office to pre-register and more information at 660-827-0591.
  • 5:30 PM   Palmyra Community Betterment--Vision to Action: Take Charge Too
    • Public Library
  • 5:30 PM   Focus on Kids - Henry County
    • Henry County Focus on Kids Class. A court-mandated class offered monthly. Video-based, 2.5 hour class. Fee is $35.00. Call 660-885-5556 for details and to sign up. Registrations due one week before the class date.
    Call 660-885-5556 for details and to pre-register.
  • 5:30 PM   Annies Project, Lathrop, 1 12 09
    • Annies Project--Risk Management Education for Farm Women, is a program designed around specific educational and social needs of Midwestern farm women. Farm women, young and old, (ages 19 to 84) participate in the 6 workshops for a total of 18 hours. Teams of instructors, which represent University Extension, government and private agribusinesses deliver educational programming in the five areas of risk: production management, financial management, marketing, legal issues, and human resources. Annie’s participants learn about personality characteristics and traits through True Colors. Also, they learn about money management, constructing a business plan, financial documents, marketing, ownership of assets and leasing issues. Instructors not only teach, but also encourage interactive discussion and debate among the women. In this environment women find answers and build their confidence by sharing experiences. To accommodate lively discussion and an environment that fosters questions, the groups remain fairly small in size from 8 to 30 women, with the average size of fifteen. Key local instructors are recruited and trained so women can begin building their teams of professionals and network support. Annie’s Project teaches farm women about computer and internet use to improve their record keeping and decision making skills. In a hands-on environment, women familiar with computers are paired with women who have little or no computer skills. Women with little farm experience are mentored by women with years of experience. Specifically participants are trained to use spreadsheets to improve their decision making abilities and/or lend support to decision makers of the farm operation. Beyond the six week course, the participants continue to serve as mentors to one another, and are given an opportunity to continue their education on-line through Iowa State’s Agricultural Management e-School.
    Lathrop R-II Administration Building
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener Mexico
    • The class will be held at Hart Vo-Tech School, Room # 20, 905 N. Wade, Mexico, MO every Wednesday, from (January 7 through March 18, 2008. Classes are 3 hours, from 6 to 9 pm. Trained Master Gardeners, Extension Specialists and instructors from the University of Missouri will teach the classes. Topics include: plant growth & health; soils; vegetables & fruits production; garden insects & pesticide safety; woody & herbaceous ornamentals, turf and landscaping. Discussion of gardening topics and issues are encouraged. The basics of the Master Gardener program, volunteerism and its association with the University of Missouri Extension is covered. The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is designed for gardeners interested in learning and sharing horticulture knowledge with their friends and neighbors. Trained Master Gardener volunteers provide the community with current and approved horticulture information and practices to enhance their home garden, lawn and landscape. Individuals and group projects include: * Horticulture Teaching * Service Activities * Master Gardener Hotline
    Hart Vo-Tech School is located just north and adjoining the Mexico High School campus. The classes are held in Room 20 on the main floor of the school.
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac - First Step
    • West Plains Civic Center.
  • 6:00 PM   Forage-Livestock-Research Update Winter Seminar
    • With the help of the Missouri Fertilizer and Agriculture Lime distributors, we were able to receive a grant for research and demonstration to show the impact of various fertilization programs on forage yield, forage quality, animal productivity and the economic consequences of these forage fertility decisions. We will be presenting the 2008 research results and are pleased to have two additional livestock programs from Doctors Poock and Sexton. This regional event will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pilot Grove High School Commons in Pilot Grove, MO. A light meal will be sponsored by the Pilot Grove Coop Elevator. Dr. Poock, an Assistant Professor with University of Missouri, will give a program entitled “Calving 101”. The presentation will describe the normal process of delivering a calf, along with some discussion on abnormal presentations. The purpose of the talk is to save more calves and reduce postpartum problems in the cow. Dr. Sexton, an Assistant Professor with University of Missouri, will give a program entitled “Taking Steps to Control Feed Costs”. The presentation will cover culling cows, nutritional needs, body condition, feed quality, supplementation and much more.
    Pilot Grove High School Commons in Pilot Grove, MO
  • 6:30 PM   Certified Arborist Examination Training
    • The status of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist is becoming vital to those “green industry” professionals involved in tree care. More job positions and commercial and municipal contracts require a candidate either hold or attain ISA Certified Arborist status. In an effort to improve the industry and assist those interested in becoming an ISA Certified Arborist, the Community Tree Council of St. Charles is sponsoring this series of instructional classes as a preparation tool for the exam. The classes will be instructed by ISA Certified Arborists providing students the opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals. The class will cover all 15 domains of the ISA Certified Arborist exam in a series of 12 weekly lectures. Each week a different instructor will lecture on at least one of the 12 domains:
    University of Missouri Extension Center
    Thursday, January 22
  • 8:00 AM   QuickBooks for Your Business
    • This powerful accounting system for businesses will enable you to track the progress of your company and at the same time allow you to focus on your business, not on being an accountant. QuickBooks® is a tool you can use to automate the tasks you will need to perform as a business owner to document and track the accounting activity of your existing business, or to set up a new business. This course will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice.
    Missouri State’s Computer Institute in the Jim D. Morris Center for Continuing Education at 301 South Jefferson (corner of Jefferson and McDaniel), Springfield, Missouri.
  • 8:00 AM   2009 4-H Days at Fort Leonard Wood
  • 8:00 AM   PSI Teen Leader Training
    • Teen Leaders will be trained on how to facilitate the Postponing Sexual Involvement curricula. This day long training will include hands on activities, practice speaking in front of their peers, and role playing.
    Lowere level of the Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
  • 9:00 AM   Selling to the Government - PTAC
    • The government buys EVERYTHING! Small business owners need to know how to effectively compete in the government contract business to increase their client base and sales. This seminar offers attendees an understanding of the government contractual business and how to qualify and compete for this type of business.
    Missouri State University, Business and Economic Development Center, 112 Glass Hall
  • 9:00 AM   The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
    • This three-hour offering is for current and future business owners and entrepreneurs who have little or no knowledge of writing a business plan. "The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included. Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one. It will also provide guidelines for style and appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan. Discussions are facilitated by business counselors who will help you examine your individual situation, explore opportunities and discover new ideas. Youll learn from other participants and have a host of valuable resources available to you.
    Extension Office Phelps County Courthouse (lower level; outside entrance)
  • 10:00 AM   Comm Decision Making Emerging Programs
    • Weston Economic Development Plan Creation
    Weston Bank
  • 10:00 AM   Optimizing Your Website for Search Engines Seminar
    • During this informative seminar you will learn how to: • Drive increased traffic to your Website • Discover how consumers are searching for your products/services • Learn how to attract more qualified customers • Identify factors that affect your search engine rankings • Maximize your bottom line by utilizing search technology
    Upon entering the building, follow the directional signs.
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • This class begins January 5th and continues on twice a week for 10 weeks on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am in the Community Room of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
    This class will be held in the basement (Community Room) of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
  • 1:00 PM   Understanding Financial Statements
    • Phelps County Courthouse
  • 4:00 PM   Spirit 4-H Club Project Meetings
    • Whiteman Air Force Base Youth Center
  • 5:00 PM   Extension Council Meetins and council support
  • 6:00 PM   Misc. Business Management
    • Will be showing attendees how to keep their business records safe from identity theft.
    Delta Center Auditorium
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac - First Step
    • West Plains Civic Center.
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac - First Step
    • West Plains Civic Center.
  • 6:00 PM   EXCEL – EXperience in Community Enterprise and Leadership
    • Northland EXCELs 2009 Class
    Clay County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Grow Your Farm Series in St. Joseph, Maryville and Chillicothe
    • Course for new farmers and landowners and those looking at new enterprises. It is designed to help participants develop and evaluate a business plan. Topics include: identifying goals, walking your farm, assessing opportunities, keeping track of finances, marketing your products & understanding rural legal issues.
    Buchannan County Extension Office, Grandriver Tech School, and NWMSU McKemy Center
  • 6:00 PM   The Basics to Writing a Business Plan
    • Preparing a business plan is one of the most daunting tasks in starting and running a successful business. It could also be the most critical task! Our seminar will explain the fundamentals everyone needs to know before “putting pen to paper.” Attending this seminar will reduce your frustration and save you time and ultimately money. This program is for current and future business owners and focuses on understanding the key components of a business plan. It will also provide guidelines for style, appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan, and other tools and assistance in business planning. Enroll in both this class and Starting A Small Business – The First Steps and receive a $10 discount.
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   St. Clair County 4-H Council meeting
    • Lowry City Civic Center
  • 7:00 PM   Extension Council
    • Meeting will be held at the the Eastern Jackson County Extenison Center at 1106 West Main in Blue Springs.
  • 7:30 PM   Gasconade County Livestock Leaders Planning Meetings for 2008-2009
    • Beef, Swine, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, Rabbits and Country Cured Ham Leaders meet periodically to plan the livestock events for the 4-H/FFA members of the county
    Extension Center
    Friday, January 23
  • 8:00 AM   2009 4-H Days at Fort Leonard Wood
  • 9:30 AM   Introduction to QuickBooks Pro
    • Salem TCRC
  • 9:50 AM   Money Action Plan
    • Horizon Academy
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Jefferson City
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten-week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance.
    Cole County Extension Center
    Saturday, January 24
  • 8:45 AM   Gardening Inside and Out 2009
    • Seminar sponsored by Greene County Master Gardeners and MU Extension
    St. Johns Cancer Center
  • 9:00 AM   Regional Energizer
    • The West Central Regional 4-H Energizer will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Blue Springs Freshmen Center (2103 Vesper St., Blue Springs, MO). The event will feature workshops for Clover Kids, 4-H members and leaders, and Volunteer Orientation sessions.
    Blue Springs Freshmen Center 2103 Vesper St., Blue Springs, MO
    Monday, January 26
  • 8:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • Randolph County Health Department
  • 8:00 AM   MoTax Initiative
    • MUE Extension Office
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • This class begins January 5th and continues on twice a week for 10 weeks on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am in the Community Room of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
    This class will be held in the basement (Community Room) of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
  • 3:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for adults 60 years and older. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 4:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week program for middle-aged and older adults, although younger adults can benefit as well. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. Classes will be held in Columbia at Parkade Elementary School.
    Parkade Elementary School Gymnasium 111 Parkade Blvd. Columbia, MO
  • 5:30 PM   Pulaski County Council Meeting
    • The Pulaski County Extension Council Meets on the Last Monday of each Month in the Community Room in the basement of the Pulaski County Courthouse at 5:30 pm.
    Pulaski County Courthouse
  • 5:30 PM   Extension Council meeting
    • Monthly meeting of the University of Missouri Extension Council
    Courthouse Annex
  • 5:30 PM   Annies Project, Lathrop, 1 12 09
    • Annies Project--Risk Management Education for Farm Women, is a program designed around specific educational and social needs of Midwestern farm women. Farm women, young and old, (ages 19 to 84) participate in the 6 workshops for a total of 18 hours. Teams of instructors, which represent University Extension, government and private agribusinesses deliver educational programming in the five areas of risk: production management, financial management, marketing, legal issues, and human resources. Annie’s participants learn about personality characteristics and traits through True Colors. Also, they learn about money management, constructing a business plan, financial documents, marketing, ownership of assets and leasing issues. Instructors not only teach, but also encourage interactive discussion and debate among the women. In this environment women find answers and build their confidence by sharing experiences. To accommodate lively discussion and an environment that fosters questions, the groups remain fairly small in size from 8 to 30 women, with the average size of fifteen. Key local instructors are recruited and trained so women can begin building their teams of professionals and network support. Annie’s Project teaches farm women about computer and internet use to improve their record keeping and decision making skills. In a hands-on environment, women familiar with computers are paired with women who have little or no computer skills. Women with little farm experience are mentored by women with years of experience. Specifically participants are trained to use spreadsheets to improve their decision making abilities and/or lend support to decision makers of the farm operation. Beyond the six week course, the participants continue to serve as mentors to one another, and are given an opportunity to continue their education on-line through Iowa State’s Agricultural Management e-School.
    Lathrop R-II Administration Building
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener-Callaway County
    • The class will be held at Fulton Housing Authority at 350 Sycamore St. from (January 19) through (March 30, 2009). Classes are 3 hours, from 6 to 9 pm. Trained Master Gardeners, Extension Specialists and instructors from the University of Missouri will teach the classes. Topics include: plant growth & health; soils; vegetables & fruits production; garden insects & pesticide safety; woody & herbaceous ornamentals, turf and landscaping. Discussion of gardening topics and issues are encouraged. The basics of the Master Gardener program, volunteerism and its association with the University of Missouri Extension is covered. The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is designed for gardeners interested in learning and sharing horticulture knowledge with their friends and neighbors. Master Gardeners of Southwest Missouri, Inc. is a non-profit organization assisted by University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University. Trained volunteers provide the community with current and approved horticulture practices to enhance their home garden, lawn and landscape. Individuals and group projects include: * Horticulture Teaching * Service Activities * Master Gardener Hotline
    The JC Harris Community Center and Fulton Housing Authority is located at the south west corner of 4th street (Martin Luther King jr. Drive) and Westminster Avenue or 350 Sycamore St., Fulton, MO 65251
  • 6:00 PM   Annies Project II - Bethany
    • This class targets farm women with a passion for business involvement. This 4 session class will focus on Grain & Livestock Marketing. Topics covered will include terminology, futures contracts, cash contracts, options, crop insurance and will spend one session on a class exercise.
    Harrison County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Clark County 4-H Council
    • Clark County 4-H Council meets the 4th Monday of the month.
    LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW
  • 7:00 PM   University of Missouri Extension Council of Dade County
    • Monthly meeting for the Dade County Extention Council. Meeting is open to the public.
    1st floor Judges Chambers, Dade County Courthouse
  • 7:00 PM   Boone County 4-H / FFA Livestock Committee Summit
    • Boone County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Private Pesticide Applicator Training
    • Highland High School Ag Classroom
  • 7:00 PM   Putnam County Extension Council Meeting
    • regular monthly meeting of the University of Missouri Extension Council of Putnam County. Agenda includes: monthly bills, programming, personnel concerns and council elections.
    Old Soldiers Room of the Putnam County Courthouse
  • 7:30 PM   Clark County Junior Livestock Committee
    • Tuesday, January 27
  • 8:00 AM   Food Power
    • John Thomas/Nixa R-II Elementary
  • 11:30 AM   Protect Your Network
    • St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce
  • 1:00 PM   Water Awareness Festivals
    • Springfield
  • 1:00 PM   Master Gardener Level 1 training - Greene County
    • Wesley United Methodist Church
  • 3:00 PM   USDA Rural Development Homeownership/H.O.M.E.
    • USDA Rural Development Home Ownership Made Easier(HOME)Class. Program specifically designed for prospective USDA Rural Development mortgage clients.
    University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 5:30 PM   Focus on Kids - Phelps
    • The purpose of Focus on Kids is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after separation and divorce.
    Phelps County Courthouse
  • 5:30 PM   Lewis County Extension Night
    • The Lewis County Extension Night is an opportunity for the public to learn about various topics in Agriculture and Natural Resources and Consumer and Financial Education.
    This event will be held at Highland High School, located 2 miles west of Ewing on Highway 6 in Lewis County.
  • 6:00 PM   Annies Project II: Women Marketing Grain and Livestock Winter 2009
    • University of Missouri Extension is offering an evening farm management course, Annie’s Project II: Women Marketing Grain & Livestock beginning January 13. The course is targeted towards farm women and women landowners. The course includes four evening classes (January 13, 20, 27, and February 3). There will be two locations for the course: Unionville and Edina. The fee for the course is $40. Participants will receive a binder, handouts, and other informational materials. For more information or a brochure contact Karisha Devlin at the Knox County Extension Center (660) 397-2179. A few of the course topics include: introduction to marketing terminology and fundamental outlook, basic hedging problems, futures contracts, cash contracts, crop insurance and marketing — options on futures, selling options and derivative contracts, livestock marketing, and a hands on workshop.
  • 6:00 PM   Money and Love - Make Money Action Plan
    • A faith-based sponsored two-session workshop for couples considering marriage and couples early in their marriage on the topic of money management. Dr. Cynthia Crawford, Extension Family Financial Education Specialist, will be the workshop facilitator.
    Powerhouse Ministries, Marshall MO
  • 6:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Fulton
    • Callaway County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener- January Monthly Meeting/Annual Dinner
    • The Annual Dinner is the program. The CMMG Annual Potluck Dinner, in conjunction with our monthly business meeting, will be held at McClung Park Pavilion on January 27 at 6.00 pm.. Come anytime after 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Spouses or significant others are welcome. The CMMG will provide two meats and all Master Gardeners are asked to bring either a salad, main dish, or a dessert.
    McClung Park Pavillion
  • 6:30 PM   Pike County 4-H Council
    • Pike County Courthouse, 3rd floor
  • 6:30 PM   Home Buyer Education
    • In order to be eligible for some home loans, first-time home buyers must attend a home buyer education class. This is a two-hour workshop that meets the requirements for a loan through USDA Rural Development.
    Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Ralls County -- Dont Let Your Computer Intimidate You
    • If you feel intimidated by a computer or have ever wondered what you could do with a computer in your home, then this class will help answer your questions. Topics to be covered in the class include: using and searching the world-wide-web, protecting your computer from viruses, basic e-mail, selling or buying items over the internet, managing digital pictures, and basic maintenance of your computer. The class will be on Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Mark Twain High School in Center, MO. It starts January 13, 2009 and ends February 10, 2009.
    Mark Twain High School is located near Center, Missouri off of HWY 19 in Ralls County.
  • 7:00 PM   Boone Co. Senior 4-H Council Meeting
    • Boone Co. Extension Center
    Wednesday, January 28
  • 8:00 AM   Food Power
    • Century/Nixa R-II Elementary
  • 1:00 PM   Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Jasper County
    • Missouri Law requires all purchasers and users of "Restricted-Use" pesticides to attend a training session to be certified for a private applicators license. This training is also open to prodcers agricultural commodities who have not been certified or have let their license expire. At the current time, commercial applicators are re-licensed on a 3-year cycle and private applicators recertify on a 5-year cycle. New applicators need up-to-date training and training materials prior to becoming certified and licensed. This training program will allow individuals to recertify or receive initial training to be licensed to purchase or use restricted use pesticides. Pest identification, application methods and other pertinent information to use pesticides safely will be covered in this training program.
    Jasper County Courthouse
  • 1:30 PM   QuickBooks for Farm/Business Accounting
    • QuickBooks has become a popular tool for farm record keeping. While QuickBooks is not difficult to use, establishing a good chart of accounts and enterprise groupings will greatly enhance this tool’s efficiency and effectiveness. This series is designed for new users or users desiring a review of QuickBooks. Use of the library’s computer lab will enable participants to apply the knowledge gained during each class.
    Carrollton Public Library computer lab
  • 3:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for adults 60 years and older. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 3:00 PM   CLIMB High
    • County Government Day
  • 5:30 PM   Focus on Kids--Pettis County--Sedalia, MO
    • More than half of all marriages end in divorce, and the majority of these involve children. Conflict between parents, both before and after a divorce, is associated with many negative outcomes in children. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.
    Located in Country Mall between Westlakes Hardware and Factory Return Outlet, enter the double doors and go to the right and follow hall to the end. Meeting is across hall from University of Missouri Extension Office. Call Extension office to pre-register and more information at 660-827-0591.
  • 5:30 PM   Health for Every Body:Taking Care of All of YOU--Body, Mind, Spirit
    • Health for Every Body: Taking Care of all of YOU-- Body, Mind, Spirit is a four-week program series for adults. The weekly 2-hour sessions will provide opportunities to learn approaches that can help you take care of the whole YOU-- to achieve a healthier YOU. During the sessions you will learn to shift from a weight-centered approach to a health-centered approach; create a healthy relationship with your food, mind and body; explore ways to be more physically active; and take small steps that can help you live a healthier life--in body, mind and spirit. The classes will be held in Columbia and led by Vera Massey, Nutrition & Health Education Specialist.
    Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
  • 5:30 PM   Annies Project, Lathrop, 1 12 09
    • Annies Project--Risk Management Education for Farm Women, is a program designed around specific educational and social needs of Midwestern farm women. Farm women, young and old, (ages 19 to 84) participate in the 6 workshops for a total of 18 hours. Teams of instructors, which represent University Extension, government and private agribusinesses deliver educational programming in the five areas of risk: production management, financial management, marketing, legal issues, and human resources. Annie’s participants learn about personality characteristics and traits through True Colors. Also, they learn about money management, constructing a business plan, financial documents, marketing, ownership of assets and leasing issues. Instructors not only teach, but also encourage interactive discussion and debate among the women. In this environment women find answers and build their confidence by sharing experiences. To accommodate lively discussion and an environment that fosters questions, the groups remain fairly small in size from 8 to 30 women, with the average size of fifteen. Key local instructors are recruited and trained so women can begin building their teams of professionals and network support. Annie’s Project teaches farm women about computer and internet use to improve their record keeping and decision making skills. In a hands-on environment, women familiar with computers are paired with women who have little or no computer skills. Women with little farm experience are mentored by women with years of experience. Specifically participants are trained to use spreadsheets to improve their decision making abilities and/or lend support to decision makers of the farm operation. Beyond the six week course, the participants continue to serve as mentors to one another, and are given an opportunity to continue their education on-line through Iowa State’s Agricultural Management e-School.
    Lathrop R-II Administration Building
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener Mexico
    • The class will be held at Hart Vo-Tech School, Room # 20, 905 N. Wade, Mexico, MO every Wednesday, from (January 7 through March 18, 2008. Classes are 3 hours, from 6 to 9 pm. Trained Master Gardeners, Extension Specialists and instructors from the University of Missouri will teach the classes. Topics include: plant growth & health; soils; vegetables & fruits production; garden insects & pesticide safety; woody & herbaceous ornamentals, turf and landscaping. Discussion of gardening topics and issues are encouraged. The basics of the Master Gardener program, volunteerism and its association with the University of Missouri Extension is covered. The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is designed for gardeners interested in learning and sharing horticulture knowledge with their friends and neighbors. Trained Master Gardener volunteers provide the community with current and approved horticulture information and practices to enhance their home garden, lawn and landscape. Individuals and group projects include: * Horticulture Teaching * Service Activities * Master Gardener Hotline
    Hart Vo-Tech School is located just north and ajoining the Mexico High School campus. The classes are held in Room 20 on the main floor of the school.
  • 6:30 PM   Certified Arborist Examination Training
    • The status of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist is becoming vital to those “green industry” professionals involved in tree care. More job positions and commercial and municipal contracts require a candidate either hold or attain ISA Certified Arborist status. In an effort to improve the industry and assist those interested in becoming an ISA Certified Arborist, the Community Tree Council of St. Charles is sponsoring this series of instructional classes as a preparation tool for the exam. The classes will be instructed by ISA Certified Arborists providing students the opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals. The class will cover all 15 domains of the ISA Certified Arborist exam in a series of 12 weekly lectures. Each week a different instructor will lecture on at least one of the 12 domains:
    University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 6:30 PM   Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Barton County
    • Missouri Law requires all purchasers and users of "Restricted-Use" pesticides to attend a training session to be certified for a private applicators license. This training is also open to prodcers agricultural commodities who have not been certified or have let their license expire. At the current time, commercial applicators are re-licensed on a 3-year cycle and private applicators recertify on a 5-year cycle. New applicators need up-to-date training and training materials prior to becoming certified and licensed. This training program will allow individuals to recertify or receive initial training to be licensed to purchase or use restricted use pesticides. Pest identification, application methods and other pertinent information to use pesticides safely will be covered in this training program.
    Wolf Building Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Stone 4-H Club
    • The Stone 4-H Club meets monthly--usually the last Wednesday of each month at the United Methodist Church, Monroe City. Contact the Marion County Extension Office at 573/769-2177 for more information.
  • 7:00 PM   Monticello 4-H Club
    • The Monticello 4-H Club usually meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, at the Monticello Church, Monticello MO. For more information contact either the Lewis County Extension Office at 573/767-5273 or Don Nicholson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, at 573/769-2177.
    Thursday, January 29
  • 8:00 AM   Food Power
    • Espy/Nixa R-II Elementary
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • This class begins January 5th and continues on twice a week for 10 weeks on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am in the Community Room of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
    This class will be held in the basement (Community Room) of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
  • 11:15 AM   Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
    • How to use dark chocolate to reduce the risk of chronic disease.
    Belton Community Center -- Sr. Center room
  • 1:00 PM   Going the Distance for Palmyra 4th Grade
    • Team work/team development programs for each of four Palmyra 4th grade classes.
  • 1:00 PM   Master Gardener Level 1 training - Greene County
    • Wesley United Methodist Church
  • 4:00 PM   Spirit 4-H Club Project Meetings
    • Whiteman Air Force Base Youth Center
  • 6:00 PM   How to Use Local Media More Effectively
    • Learn what local media is available to your business and when to use it along with ways to increase your advertising budget.
    Greater ARea Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac - First Step
    • West Plains Civic Center.
  • 6:00 PM   Grow Your Farm Series in St. Joseph, Maryville and Chillicothe
    • Course for new farmers and landowners and those looking at new enterprises. It is designed to help participants develop and evaluate a business plan. Topics include: identifying goals, walking your farm, assessing opportunities, keeping track of finances, marketing your products & understanding rural legal issues.
    Buchannan County Extension Center, Grandriver Tech School, and NWMSU McKemy Center
  • 6:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • A strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The programs goal is to improve health and quality of life. Exercise sessions to improve strength and balance include warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises and cool-down stretches. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 6:30 PM   Volunteer Orientation - Saline County
    • Volunteers are important to Missouri 4-H. We want you to have a positive experience while working with young people. You may be the only representative of 4-H and the University of Missouri that some people see. As you begin or continue your service Missouri 4-H has an obligation to equip you with educational materials and background information to make you knowledgeable about 4-H and young people. This is a one-time only requirement for 4-H volunteers. Objectives: At the completion of this orientation participants will: - Understand how 4-H and how it fits into the University of Missouri system. - Understand the proper use of the Clover and who has authority over the Clover. - Recognize the developmental stages of young people and how we make learning fun. - Understand the role of competition and cooperation in 4-H. - Know the Six Pillars of Charactersm. - Understand the importance of safe environments. ? Discuss factors which make leader fail or be successful.
    Saline County Extension Office in Marshall, MO.
  • 6:30 PM   Home Ownership Made Easier
    • This workshop covers: ? Financial preparedness ? Renting vs. buying ? How much house you can afford ? Understanding your credit report ? Insurance ? Predatory lending ? Inspections ? Different types of home ownership ? Negotiation ? Mortgages ? The process of closing ? Avoiding foreclosure
    Regional Public Library meeting room
    Friday, January 30
  • 8:00 AM   Food Power
    • High Pointe/Nixa R-II Elementary
  • 9:00 AM   Energy Audits for Small Business
    • Attendees will learn how to reduce their energy usage and learn new ways to control their energy costs in the retail, office or manufacturing settings
    University of Missouri Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
  • 9:00 AM   QuickBooks Pro Introductory
    • Chances are your business records aren’t actually in a shoebox. But, are they organized in a way that you can use them to manage your business? Computer software such as QuickBooks can help you organize records and then, at the click of the mouse, create financial reports that can be used to make informed decisions and to guide your business in a profitable direction. Topics include: setting up accounts, entering transactions, invoicing, tracking customers and vendors and generating financial reports. Designed for those who have little or no experience with QuickBooks
    Park Hill Community Education Center
  • 9:00 AM   Intermediate QuickBooks
    • This class is designed for individuals who have a basic knowledge of Quickbooks. This is NOT a beginners class. In this session, we will deal with some more advanced topics such as customizing forms, progress invoicing, billing for labor and materials, creating letters with WORD, purchase orders, sales orders, inventory tracking and reporting.
    Osher Lifelong Learning Center, Training Room 3
  • 9:00 AM   Keeping it Legal and Beating the Tax Man
    • This class explores how to reduce business taxes while maintaining legality in daily operations. No silver bullets, but rather paying as little tax as possible. Learn tips to help your business increase profits by legal methods. The class expands the “keeping it legal” section of Starting & Managing a Small Business in MO.
    Univesity of Central Missouri
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Jefferson City
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten-week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance.
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 1:00 PM   Finding the Right Selling Price for Your Product or Service
    • This course will provide you with a template for calculating an overhead for your business and show you how to incorporate the percentage into the selling price of your products and services.Two practical exercises will offer you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the seven step pricing template.
    University of MO-St.Louis
    Saturday, January 31
  • 10:00 AM   State 4-H Teen Conference 2009
    • Teen Conference 2009 is an event for children/youth ages 11-13. The focus is on building leadership skills and gaining understanding of the benefits/opportunities they can enjoy as teens participating in 4-H. The event is planned and implemented by the State 4-H Council, with assistance from members of the State 4-H team.
    Stoney Creek Inn
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