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We are pleased to announce two VISTA positions for hire:

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Ashland County 4-H Youth Development Summer VISTA

Serve as a member of the Ashland County UW-Extension Youth Development programs team. The 4-H Youth Development Summer Vista will assist the UWEX Youth Development Educator, Nutrition Educator and Community Resource Development Educator in assessing learning interests of youth and in delivering educational programs to meet those interests. Teach or facilitate the teaching of Nutrition education classes or demonstrations, and leadership, environmental, energy or science programs. Recruit children to attend summer day camps and organize activities for the camps. Assist with 4-H club development, club activities and communication. Work cooperatively with staff to organize service-learning. Plan, organize, and present hands-on youth education exhibits at the county fair. Work with others to plan and offer youth programs responding to identified educational needs and interests.  Assist staff with community research projects.

Ashland County is home of the Great Divide, where waters flow North to Lake Superior, and South to join the Mississippi. Ashland County has 64 lakes and the Apostle Islands and Madeline Island of Lake Superior. There are 177,732 acres of National Forest and Bad River Tribal Land in the county. The Summer VISTA will work out of the Ashland County Courthouse located in Ashland overlooking Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior. There are two year-round VISTA positions in the County plus the summer position. The Youth Development Summer VISTA will assist UWEX staff and year-round VISTA’s to develop programs that support healthy lifestyles for county youth emphasizing civic engagement, leadership, nutrition and exercise. We will begin reviewing applicants on April 30th and hope to select someone by May 8th.

VISTA Program Benefits:  Living Allowance, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Training.

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Ashland County Summer Youth Development - Summer

Program Start/End Date

06/18/2009 - 08/05/2009

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum:None

Program Locations

WISCONSIN

Languages

None

Accepting Applications

From 04/07/2009 To 05/08/2009

Contact

Tom Wojciechowski

201 West Main St.

Ashland WI 54806

715-682-7017

tom.wojciechowski@ces.uwex.edu

www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/ashland

To apply:  http://www.americorps.org/for_individuals/choose/vista.asp

  • Select from drop down menu:               Wisconsin
  • Click:                                                   Search
  • Go to the bottom of the page.  Click on Refine Search button                           
  • Program Type drop down menu:           Americorp Vista
  • State drop down menu:             Wisconsin
  • Program Name enter:                            Ashland
  • Click:                                                   Search button
  • Click red link position title:                    UWEX Ashland….

We have two positions. One is year round and the other is summer only.  Make sure you are in the right position.

Click “Apply Now” to complete application materials

For questions:  Call 682-7017.

Serving Communities

Volunteer In Service To America   VISTA
Ashland County UW-Extension
Youth Development Facilitator
1 Year position

Member Duties : The Youth Development VISTA will assist the UWEX 4H and Youth Development Educator in assessing the community needs of youth and delivering programs to address those needs   The VISTA will assist in the development and facilitation of a variety of programs which may include: Summer and Winter Camps; Traditional 4H clubs; Adventure leadership; Mid-fall and mid-winter getaways; 4H Ambassador program; Leadership training; Summer day camps; Local food projects including market gardening.  A special focus will be programming for youth in the Bad River Native American community. The VISTA will be a member of the Ashland County UWEX team and may assist other educators depending on skills, interests and the goals of the VISTA project. 

Service Areas :, Youth Development, Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Health and Wellness,  Food Security & Hunger, Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Youth Development ,Communications , Community Organization , Education , Public Health , General Skills .

Service Description : Ashland County is home of the Great Divide, where waters flow North to Lake Superior, and South to join the Mississippi. Ashland County has 64 lakes and the Apostle Islands and Madeline Island of Lake Superior. There are 177,732 acres of National Forest and Bad River Tribal Land in the county.

The VISTA will work out of the Ashland County Courthouse located in Ashland overlooking Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior. There are two VISTA positions in the County with only the Youth Development position currently open. The Youth Development VISTA will develop programs that support healthy lifestyles for county youth emphasizing civic engagement, leadership, nutrition and exercise.

One example of the complex challenges facing area youth is diabetes, a health issue plaguing the youth population in general and especially Native Americans. The VISTA will work with youth and adult tribal members to provide youth with the skills to make wise decisions in nutrition and physical activities that may reduce their susceptibility to the disease.

The VISTA will be mentored by Youth Development Educator Doug Liphart and supported by all members of the Ashland County UWEX staff.

To apply:  http://www.americorps.org/for_individuals/choose/vista.asp

  • Select from drop down menu:               Wisconsin
  • Click:                                                   Search
  • Go to the bottom of the page.  Click on Refine Search button                           
  • Program Type drop down menu:           Americorp Vista
  • State drop down menu:             Wisconsin
  • Program Name enter:                            Ashland
  • Click:                                                   Search button
  • Click red link position title:                    UWEX Ashland….

We have two positions. One is year round and the other is summer only.  Make sure you are in the right position.

            Click “Apply Now” to complete application materials

 

 


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We are excited to announce a new leadership program for citizens of our two counties that started in January 2009. 

To learn more about the program, see the brochure attachment below. 

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Come join us in a new regional leadership adventure.

PDF file Brochure link (2 pages, 262 KB)

word icon Application form (2 pages, 68 KB) [Currently not taking applications. Check back later in the fall for the next program.]

Visit this site in the future to find additional program information


Ashland and Bayfield Counties Leadership Program Retreat

Retreat

Back row: Amorin Mellow, Steve Hoecker, Mark Jerome, David Eades, Doug Lowthian, John Bletsch, Steve Probst, Paul Haugen

Middle row: Julie Shilts, Sara Bolin, Monica Van Cleve, Stephanie Saari-Kollauf, Jennifer Birkholz, Beth Meyers, Kelly Dunn, Mary Maday, Jennifer Schierman, Kristen Sandstrom

Front row: Tom Wojciechowski, Teresa Maday, Tim Kane, Ron Leino, Richard Fredericks, Jr.

The first cohort of the new leadership program has been selected and they held a day and a half retreat on January 23 & 24th. The group participated in activities and discussions about: personality styles, problem solving, networking, communication, team building and county history and economy. The program will meet once monthly through June. It is anticipated that a second group will be selected for a fall or winter program. Tim Kane and Tom Wojciechowski, UW Extension educators are coordinating the program and numerous community leaders are participating through panels or presentations.

 


Integrated Energy Communities Workshop click here for PPTPowerpoint Presentation, 6.06 MB

Related links to the above PowerPoint:
USGBC: LEED

Aldo Leopold Legacy Center

Midwest Renewable Energy Association

focus on energy : Home

Eco-Home at Hawk Ridge

Presidents Climate Commitment

Energy Center of Wisconsin

Making a Great Lake Superior click here for PDF file PDF of the PowerPoint, 7.22 MB


 

alliance for sustainability PDF fileSustainable Chequamegon Initiative strategic plan ( 32 pages, 728 KB) Please note that this is a five-year strategic plan for an immerging initiative of the Alliance for Sustainability. This is a DRAFT document.

 
  • PDF file 2004 Ashland County Level Citizen Survey Findings Report (19 pages, 1000 KB) For the Ashland County Comprehensive Planning Oversight Committee
    As part of the Ashland County and participating communities’ Comprehensive Planning program(s) this random sample survey was designed and implemented. With a desired rate of statistical validity of plus or minus 3, a sample size of 1,800 residentsand property owners was selected from the County tax role.

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Community Resource Development in Ashland County, please contact:

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Tom Wojciechowski
Ashland County - UW Extension Office
Courthouse Room 107
Ashland, WI 54806-1652
Phone: 715-682-7017
Fax: 715-682-7922
Email: tom.wojciechowski@ces.uwex.edu