2024 October Board Meeting Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 Wednesday October 23, 2024 About the BoardPeople support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through locally elected Boards of Directors and active program development committees.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors that consists of 13elected community volunteers and a representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Rockland County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.Program Committees for each of our issue areas guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of Rockland County, and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.CCE-Rockland is delighted to have active and diverse Board of Directors and Program Committees, which are key to achieving strong and meaningful community impacts! If, as you read more about how we are governed, you believe you have a contribution to make to our programming as a volunteer, please get in touch! We welcome your input and ideas!2024 Board Meeting Dates (open to the public)January 24February 28March 27April 24May 22June 26July 24August - no meetingSeptember 25October 23November - 20December 4Meetings are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, starting at 5:30 pm.Meeting Time & LocationImportant Change Due to Public HealthAll meetings are open to the public and are held in person at 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point. If a meeting must be held via zoom due to inclement weather and you would like to attend, please email Deirdre Hayman at dh577@cornell.eduPaper ballots will be available at the meeting but may be requested in advance by emailing Deirdre at dh577@cornell.edu or calling 845-429-7085, ext. 117. Jody Addeo, jka64@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 107 ========================================= Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pearl River Adult Enrichment at Pearl River High School, 275 East Central Ave. , Pearl River, New York 10965 Pearl River High SchoolPlease Contact Monica Muthig at muthigm@pearlriver.org to registerGrowing and Caring for Indoor PlantsExtend your gardening season by growing orchids and tropical plants indoors all year round. Learn which plants grow best in your home environment, and when to fertilize, divide, and re-pot the plants. This program will include a discussion of keeping insects and diseases under control. ========================================= Winter Container Gardening Monday, November 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library - Main, 10 W. Ramapo Road , Garnerville, New York 10923 Haverstraw Kings Daughters Library Please Contact Catherine Campos at ccampos@rcls.orgWinter Container GardeningThis lively and informative presentation highlights valuable tips and easy techniques for growing ornamentals and miniature evergreens throughout the fall and winter. It will also demonstrate different methods of decorating the containers with branches, berries, and twigs for the holiday season. Through the use of live, winter-hardy plants and shrubs that have interesting texture and form, the winter container will provide long-lasting color through the cold, snowy months. ========================================= Winter Seed Sowing: Growing Native Plants from Seeds Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tappan Zee High School, 15 Dutch Hill Road , Orangetown, NY 10962 Tappan Zee High School Contact Terry Campanella at tcampanella@socsd.orgWinter Seed Sowing: Growing Native Plants from SeedSo, you want to sow! If you have never tried winter-sowing, learn how to start your own vegetable and/or flower seeds in this hands-on fun workshop. Winter-sowing is an easy method to germinate seeds by making use of the natural elements in the middle of winter. Sun, cold weather, rain and snow and some other inexpensive materials is all you need. Participants will leave the workshop with a container ready for spring germination and the knowledge on how to winter-sow on their own. ========================================= Teen Interview Skills Workshop Registration Deadline Monday, November 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 Are you a high school student looking for work or preparing for college?Join this free workshop to develop confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to excel in any interview!Event Date:Saturday, November 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm with a virtual pre-orientation and resume workshop on Tuesday, November 5, 3:00pm - 5:00pm.Location:Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980Facilitated By:Counselors, Educators, and Volunteers with Rockland WorksTentative Agenda:10:00am – 11:00am: Welcome / Interview Workshop11:00am – 1:00pm: Mock Interviews (30-minute timeslots)11:00am – 1:00pm: When not in in interviews, youth will participate in three, 30-minute workshops focused on:Resume ReviewProfessionalism in the WorkplaceCareer Exploration1:00pm – 2:00pm: Full Group Wrap-Up:Evaluator and youth reflectionsDiscussion of services – Rockland Works, Youth Bureau, CCE Rockland, Jack & Jill, other employersQ & AAttire:Youth should be dressed in business casual or business formal attire.Refreshments:Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Youth are welcome to bring a packed lunch.Registration:The registration form for this event includes 4-H enrollment forms, which will open opportunities for youth at the local, regional, state, and national levels. These forms are important for us to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. If you have questions or concerns about the registration, please contact Kristin Ruggiero. Free! Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a60liR97ioljMVw ========================================= 2024 November Board Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 Wednesday November 20, 2024About the BoardPeople support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through locally elected Boards of Directors and active program development committees.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors that consists of 13elected community volunteers and a representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Rockland County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.Program Committees for each of our issue areas guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of Rockland County, and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.CCE-Rockland is delighted to have active and diverse Board of Directors and Program Committees, which are key to achieving strong and meaningful community impacts! If, as you read more about how we are governed, you believe you have a contribution to make to our programming as a volunteer, please get in touch! We welcome your input and ideas!2024 Board Meeting Dates (open to the public) January 24February 28March 27April 24May 22June 26July 24August - no meetingSeptember 25October 23November  20December 4Meetings are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month, starting at 5:30 pm.Meeting Time & LocationImportant Change Due to Public HealthAll meetings are open to the public and are held in person at 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point. If a meeting must be held via zoom due to inclement weather and you would like to attend, please email Deirdre Hayman at dh577@cornell.eduPaper ballots will be available at the meeting but may be requested in advance by emailing Deirdre at dh577@cornell.edu or calling 845-429-7085, ext. 117.Learn Morehttp://rocklandcce.org/about-us/board-governance Jody Addeo, jka64@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 107 =========================================