1. September, 2009

2.  Conference call and face-to-face mtgs  Explored strengths and challenges of individual states  Explored multi-state grant applications  Outcomes have been strong and impactful

3.  Reviewed models  Updating the models with impact indicators  Utilizing the models in our regional impact reports  Collecting data to support future multi-state impact reporting

4. 1.Food Safety Education: Saving Billions of Dollars by Helping Industry and Consumers Prevent Foodborne Illnesses 2.Helping Families and Youth Achieve Better Health through Diet and Physical Activity

5.  Branded multi-state effort  Based on logic models  Focused on common indicators  Unique aggregation of results from all 12 states  Simple, brief format

6.  Consistency of data collection among states  Refining and expanding richness of data

7.  Encourage multi-state grant writing  Embrace new partnerships and potential funders  Enhance reporting systems

8. Family Financial Security Strengthening Families

9. Aging Consumer Food Safety Affordable Housing Rural Health and Wellness

10.  Multi-state programming  Curriculum development  New campus partners  eXtension and COP participation

11.  Identified interested states  Writing a position descriptions  Developing funding models  Securing potential funding support from state directors  Reviewing progress at February meeting

12. Explore funding opportunities (and others... Military) Submit regional grant applications Engage NPLs in February meeting Define 4 th AFRI institute (Youth and Community Development) Explore shared services of a grant writer/consultant

13. “Family Strengthening “ Program Efforts

15. Multi-state efforts /Multi-program efforts: 1. Builds Stronger outcomes and impacts 2. Better approach in economic environment 3. Embraces the strengthens in states 4. Broadens intellectual capacity and professional networks