Abbott keynotes Oct. 25 Extension annual meeting

Purdue Extension-Putnam County cordially invites the public to attend its 2016 annual meeting.

The annual meeting will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Inn at DePauw.

The evening will consist of a buffet dinner and a presentation from keynote speaker Angie Abbott.

Abbott is the assistant director and program leader for Purdue Extension in the College of Health and Human Sciences. She is a registered dietitian and Extension specialist in the area of nutrition education programs that targets limited resource audiences.

She received a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from Ball State University. Following, she also completed a Master’s degree and a postgraduate dietetic internship through Ball State University. Abbott is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Creighton University in educational leadership.

Angie has gained professional experience in the areas of education, research, community and clinical practice. At Purdue, she has directed the SNAP-Education program, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and outreach efforts in the Nutrition Science Department.

Her current interests are in the area of building teams to deliver research-based information in innovative ways to audiences in Indiana and beyond. Abbott was the recipient of the Member Media Award from the Indiana Dietetic Association and the Emerging Professional Award of Merit given on behalf of the Ball State University Alumni Association.

Angie Abbott is an excellent presenter and will speak about the impact and success of Purdue Extension partnerships across the state of Indiana. In particular, the success and impact within Putnam County could not be accomplished without valued partnerships with businesses, organizations and individuals.

Join in and RSVP for Tuesday, Oct. 25 as these collaborative successes celebrated. Tickets are priced at $5 per person, and reservations are due no later than Oct. 19. Tickets may be obtained from the Purdue Extension Putnam County office or any Extension Board member.

Visit www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or you can contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 653-8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.

Upcoming events

Oct 18 – Boiler Bridge, 7 p.m., Clay County Fairgrounds (preregister).

Oct. 19 – RSVP for Purdue Extension annual meeting due.

Oct. 20 – Forest management webinar, noon-1 p.m., register at ag.purdue.edu/Extension/wia/Pages/webinars.aspx.

Oct. 20 -- Where Does Your Money Go Program, Extension Office, 5 p.m.

Oct. 25 -- Purdue Extension Annual Meeting, Inn at DePauw, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 4 and 5 -- Past Presidents Arts and Crafts Show, Putnam County Fairgrounds.

Nov.6 – Putnam 4-H Leader Recognition and Member Awards program, 2 p.m., Fairgrounds.

Nov. 9 – Putnam 4-H volunteer meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds.

Nov. 13 – Putnam 4-H launch (enrollment kickoff), 2-4 p.m., Fairgrounds.

Nov. 14 – Putnam 4-H Junior Leader kickoff, 6 p.m., 3G Bowl.