Welcome to the MASCOE Daily Update Page.  We hope this page serves as a better opportunity to communicate with our membership.

 

 

Subject Message Date
       
       
Office Closure Information Please read the attached letter from NASCOE on the dos and don'ts of employees presenting an office closure .  Click Here  1/22/12  
2012 MWA Rally Missouri will be hosting the 2012 MWA Rally, April 27-28, 2012 in St. Louis.  See the MWA Rally Page for new information.  1/11/12  
MWA Report Here is the latest MWA December Report  12/15/2011  

Negotiation Items Wanted

Deadline Extended

Just a quick reminder that the deadline to submit negotiation items has been extended to December 23rd.  The negotiation form can be located on the NASCOE Page.  The new Computer Usage statement specifically state that it is permissible to use work computers to write, submit, or read negotiation items. 

You may contact Dennis Ray, CED Perry County for more information.

 

 12/15/2011  
 

 

 

2012 MASCOE Scholarship

The MASCOE Scholarship program offers our members a way to encourage others to seek higher education.  To review the qualifications for the program please see the links below.  All 2012  Member Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than December 28, 2011.  Legacy applications must be postmarked no later than January 14, 2012  Send Applications to the following address:

Mary Ann Gibson, Gentry County FSA

512 East Hwy 136

Albany MO 64402

Link to Scholarship Page

 

 

 

 

 

11/15/2011

 
Home E-Mail Addresses Needed  There are many VERY IMPORTANT issues being discussed right now.  These issues may impact our jobs and benefits. 

Send Jackson Jones your home e-mail address to be added to this list.
 
11/3/2011





Negotiation Items Wanted

WANTED:  GOOD IDEAS

Just a quick reminder that the deadline to submit negotiation items is December 1st.  The negotiation form can be located on the NASCOE Page.  The new Computer Usage statement specifically state that it is permissible to use work computers to write, submit, or read negotiation items. 

You may contact Dennis Ray, CED Perry County for more information.

SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS TODAY!

11/3/2011  
2011 MASCOE Convention

MASCOE Convention

September 22-23 ~ Columbia, MO

Featuring  NASCOE Leadership updates, Ag Economists opinion on how the fFY12 budget affect employees , STO Panel, & the STO/MASCOE BBQ

 

We Hope to see you there!

 

Click Here for Registration Form

 

 
 08/02/2011  
2011-2012 MASCOE Board Members Thanks to everyone for participating in the new electronic MASCOE Elections.  Click here to view the 2011-2012 Board Members  07/17/2011  
Considering VERA or VSIP?

Tim Puyear ~ JM Marketing

tpuyear@jminsurdirect.com

1-800-330-6223

OR

Wade Guemmer

gwguemmer@sbcglobal.net

816-229-5948

 

 06/30/2011  
URGENT ALERT FOR ALL MEMBERSHIP

NASCOE Needs Your Help!

Please take some time to make comments on the proposal regarding Crop Reports.

DO NOT USE YOUR GOVERNMENT COMPUTER! 

Instructions to Make Comments LINK

Comments you can cut and paste LINK

Spread the word, but use caution on how you communicate with membership and producers.

    Federal Register with Executive Order 13563 Html 

    Federal Register with Executive Order 13565 PDF 

You may also e-mail Jackson Jones for more information at:

want2c_bass@hotmail.com

 

 05/12/2011   
MWA Report New information from the MidWest Area Rally in Springfield, Illinois.  Click Here  
03/15/2011
 
 
       
 

NAFEC
 Encourage all COC members to Join NAFEC.  And remember YOU can be an associate member too. New information is now available.
 

03/15/2011 
Legislative Fly In Information A new page has been created with new information on this year's legislative fly in.  MASCOE members Jackson Jones, Dennis Ray, Jeremy Mosley, & Steve Morrison were in attendance.  Be sure to read all information to stay current with issues affecting all employees.  

03/15/2011 
Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our MASCOE Scholarship Winners

Emily Scott, Daughter of Cynthia Scott of Polk County

Jacob Tallman, Son of Carla Tallman of Schuyler County

 

 02/28/2011
CAPWIZ All members are encouraged to register for CAPWIZ!  Click here to register.

NOTE CAPWIZ REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER AND USE A PERSONAL
E-MAIL ADDRESS!

EMPLOYEES MAY NOT USE THE GOVERNMENT COMPUTER FOR ANY CAPWIZ ACTION!
 02/17/2011 
Important Information for ALL Members Notes from a conference call with NASCOE President Myron Stroup from MASCOE President Jackson Jones.
Click Here

NASCOE President Myron Stroup wrote a message for all employees Click Here
 02/17/2011 
Reminder
NASCOE NOW
The NASCOE NOW Serves as our LIFELINK to all NASCOE News and Issues.  Remember it is published every two weeks & the link is on the MASCOE Homepage  02/01/2011 

Awards

A reminder that we have some

VERY WONDERFUL EMPLOYEES.

Don't forget to give credit where credit is due.  Make it your goal to submit a distinguished service award this year.  See the Awards Page for more details!

 01/12/2011

MASCOE President Report

President, Jackson Jones, has prepared a report for the membership.  Click Here   01/12/2011

Minutes for 2010

The minutes for the 2010 MASCOE Meetings have been posted.  Click Here   01/12/2011

MWA Rally Registration Available

 

The MWA Rally is in Springfield, Illinois March 10-11, 2011.  The registration form is now available. CLICK HERE

Take advantage and register early.  Early registrations are eligible for a chance for a $25 drawing. 

 12/01/2011

Negotiation Items Needed

WANTED:  GOOD IDEAS

Just a quick reminder that the deadline to submit negotiation items is December 15th.  The negotiation form can be located on the NASCOE Page.  The new Computer Usage specifically state that it is permissible to use work computers to write, submit, or read negotiation items.  Help the MWA meet their goal of 50 items. You may contact Dennis Ray, CED Perry County for more information.

SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS TODAY!

 11/16/2010

2011 MASCOE Scholarship

Click Here to View This Year's Scholarship Information. 

Member Applications are Due 12/27/10

Legacy Applications are Due 1/14/11

Mary Ann Gibson, Gentry County FSA

512 East Hwy 136

Albany MO 64402

  11/16/2010

MASCOE Board of Directors Meeting

The next MASCOE Board of Directors meeting has been tentatively scheduled for December 16, 2010.  Contact a board member if you have any concerns.   11/09/2010

SAMS Club Benefit

 As a MASCOE member you are eligible for a $10 gift card when you sign up for a new Sam's Club Membership or renew and existing membership.  Click Here for more details and for the redemption certificate.  11/09/2010
2010 MASCOE Convention Notes  Notes are not available from the 2010 Convention.  Thanks to Sheria Yancey for sharing them with the membership.   10/14/2010 
Midwest Area Report The MWA Executive, Charlene Nuekomm has provided a report to MASCOE.  Review for the latest information.   10/05/2010
2010 Silent Auction Results A BIG THANKS! to all the counties that donated items for our 2010 MASCOE Scholarship Silent Auction or for Door Prizes.  Here are the results for this year's event. Click Here  10/5/2010

New!

MASCOE Convention  Information

A new registration form & tentative agenda are now available with more information about the 2010 MASCOE Convention.  Don't forget that the early registration deadline is MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010!  08/19/2010
Election Results Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Directors.  To see the new members visit the Board of Directors Page.  08/17/2010
IMPORTANT Convention Information

State Office program specialists along with the State Committee will be attending the 2010 MASCOE Convention.  We will again host a Q&A Panel this year with our STO staff.

 

 08/17/2010
MASCOE Convention 2010 Don't Forget the EARLY Registration Deadline is August 23, 2010.  Be sure to get your registration form in TODAY!  We hope to see you in Branson.  08/17/2010

MASCOE

Convention

2010

Click Here for the 2010 MASCOE Convention.  This year's convention will be held in Branson September 23-24!

Early Registration Deadline is August 23, 2010.  Send your registration in TODAY! 

 

  7/12/2010
MASCOE Convention 2010 MASCOE Raffle Tickets are now available for...

GARMIN NUVI 225W GPS

Buy your tickets today!

 6/4/2010
JM Marketing Benefit

All NASCOE/MASCOE Members are eligible for a $1,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy at NO COST

Click Here for the form that must be filled out and mailed back to JM Marketing

 

 04/30/2010
MASCOE Newsletter The Spring 2010 MASCOE Newsletter is now available.  Check out all the latest news.  Click Here  03/15/2010
MASCOE Meeting  

  The next MASCOE board of director's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2010.  If you have any concerns or issues you would like to bring to the board please contact your board members.  

 

 2/18/2010
NASCOE Newsletter

The Winter 2009/2010 NASCOE Newsletter is available.

 

 1/13/2010

 Program Committee

 Update

The Program committee has made a report and would like the membership to have the opportunity to review the information.  Click here to see the report.  1/13/2010

Distinguished Service Awards

Less than 3 weeks

to submit nominations for DSA’s in the areas of Service to FSA/Agriculture, Service to NASCOE, and Service to Community. The Deadline is February 1st.   Examples and nomination forms are available on the NASCOE web page at http://nascoe.org/Awards.aspx.

Send completed forms to

Jackson Jones

208 West Street

Stockton MO 65785

 1/13/2010

 2010 Scholarship  

 Information

 Click Here to View This Year's Scholarship Information. 

Member Applications are Due 12/28/09

Legacy Applications are Due 1/15/10

Mary Ann Gibson, Gentry County FSA

512 East Hwy 136

Albany MO 64402

 12/15/2009
Negotiation Ideas Wanted The Negotiation process is an opportunity for NASCOE members to make their working environment better.  Everyone has something they would like to see done differently that would make their job easier.  Is there any benefit you think would be good to have.  Ask for it.  Why not?  This is how credit for FERS Sick leave became a reality.
Pleas submit your ideas by December 15, 2009 and use this form.

 Negotiations Form
 

 12/3/2009
Volunteers Wanted MWA Executive Jon Williams is requesting volunteers that would be willing to be SCOAPERs for testing agency software at either KCMO or Washington. Let MASCOE President Kathy Post know if you are interested.  11/23/2009
MASCOE Board Meeting The Quarterly MASCOE Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the STO in Columbia.  If you have any issues to bring to the board please contact your district representatives.

 

 11/20/2009
MASCOE Pictures We have a new site to share our MASCOE pictures.  From our new site you can download the pictures, publish them to your facebook page or download them to your computer.  You do not have to be a member of shutterfly to view the pictures.  Click below to view the page.  Enjoy!

http://mascoememories.shutterfly.com

 

 10/06/2009
MASCOE Convention Report Thanks to everyone who helped make this year a success.  More than $1,500 was raised for our scholarship at the 2009 Convention.  Job well done to our planning committee.  10/02/2009
MASCOE Convention New convention details are now  available.  Click Here!  The Convention Agenda is filling up don't miss out on this year's exciting line up.  8/25/2009
Support Our MASCOE Scholarship Fund Raffle tickets are now available for the 2009 MASCOE Convention.  Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  This year's winner will be a proud owner of a new TomTom One XL-S GPS Navigation System.  And, if you attend the convention you are eligible for a bonus drawing.  All proceeds go to support our MASCOE Scholarship Fund.  Follow the directions on the Raffle ticket sheet above for your chance to win.  8/05/2009
Special Guest Announcement  The 2009 MASCOE Convention Committee is pleased to announce that a special performance by Sheltered Reality will be featured a this year's convention.  Don't miss out on the fun, register today.  8/05/2009
MASCOE Convention 2009 The 2009 MASCOE Convention will feature a variety of events for our members.   The registration form is now available.  Early registration deadline is August 31, 2009. The convention will be September 17-18 in Hannibal.  We hope to see you there.  8/05/2009
 SAMS Club Benefits  A discount is available for MASCOE members for SAMS Club.  Receive a $10 gift card for either renewals or new memberships. Take the discount form to the nearest SAMS Club to participate in this special program.  The offer expires September 10, 2009.  6/30/2009
NASCOE Travel Check out the latest edition of the NASCOE Travel. Be sure to take advantage of this great benefit for all your summer traveling needs.  6/30/2009
Elections The MASCOE Election Ballots are out!  Be sure to return the ballots and the dues transmittal to Cathy Hemme in Pettis County by June 26th.   6/15/2009
NASCOE Scholarship Winner CONGRATULATIONS! Danielle Leeper, Daughter of Caldwell County PT Debbie Leeper is the 2009 NASCOE Scholarship Winner in the Amount of $2,500.   6/15/2009
MASCOE Convention 2009  The 2009 MASCOE Convention will be in Hannibal, Missouri, September 17-18th.  Mark your calendars and look for more registration details soon!  5/21/2009
MASCOE Board Meeting The latest minutes from the last MASCOE Board of Directors meeting.  Click Here  5/21/2009
NASCOE Travel Advantage The latest edition of the NASCOE Travel Advantage newsletter is out.  Check out the hot travel deals for your summer vacation.  And remember, booking with NASCOE Travel means you are supporting your employee association.   4/29/2009
 MASCOE Newsletter
 

The Spring 2009 MASCOE Newsletter is here.  Also, be sure to check the link to NASCOE Now.  It is posted to the site every two weeks.  Be sure to stay informed about issues important to all employees.

 4/28/2009
 MASCOE Scholarship Winners We are proud to announce our 2009 MASCOE Scholarship Winners!  They each received a $500 scholarship.

Lorryn Bolte, Daughter of Pike Co. PT Karen Bolte

and

Danielle Leeper, Daughter of Caldwell Co. PT Debbie Leeper

Danielle was also selected as the 2009 MWA scholarship recipient in the amount of $1,500.  Her application will be submitted to compete for the national scholarship valued at $2,500.  Congratulations to both Lorryn and Danielle!

 

 4/7/2009
Legislative Report See the Legislative Page for updated information on the recent Legislative Conference in Washington D.C.  3/29/2009

MWA Meeting

UPDATE!

 Bob Stephenson Acting DAFO and Brad Karmen Assistant Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs are confirmed to attend the Midwest Area Rally on April 3-4.  
 
3/29/2009
NASCOE Travel As you plan your Summer Vacations don't forget to check out the great deals on NASCOE TRAVEL.  Book you next vacation and help fund your association.  3/26/2009
NASCOE Now Newsletter The NASCOE NOW Link has been updated on the homepage.  Check out the latest news.   3/23/2009
President's Report MASCOE President Dennis Ray makes a report on the latest news.  Click Here to view the report  3/5/2009
2009 MASCOE Convention  

We want to know what YOU want. Please review some new information on the Convention Page and let your board of directors know your thoughts and ideas. 

 

 2/8/2009
 MWA Meeting Don't forget our Mid-West Area Rally is in Des Moines, Iowa this year April 3-4.  Registration information is available on the  MidWest Area Page.  We hope to see you there!  2/8/2009
Reminder About Sick Leave Awards Sick Leave Award – There are no deadlines for these awards, and are available to all members. To nominate someone or yourself, simply email Jackson Jones with the name of the member and the number of accumulated Sick Leave Hours.  MASCOE does not receive any reports, so the only way we are able to know who is eligible for this award is when we are notified. Awards are granted to members who for the first time have accumulated 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 hours of sick leave.  1/20/2009
Scholarship Information

  Click Here to View This Year's Scholarship Information. 

  Application are Due Monday, February 2, 2009:

Lexie Thompson

Christian/Stone/Taney FSA

1786 South 16th. Ave

Ozark, MO 65721-9406

 

 

12/18/2008
MASCOE Board Meeting

 The next regularly scheduled MASCOE Board of  Directors meeting has been scheduled for

Tuesday, December 16, 2008  

Please contact your board members if you have any questions or comments for the board.

Happy Holidays!

 

 12/9/2008
MASCOE Hospitality Room  MASCOE is currently making plans to host hospitality rooms at the upcoming Farm Bill Training.  We plan to host a room at each training session. Stay tuned for more information.   10/7/2008
FERS Sick Leave

Proposed Legislation

Are you under the FERS retirement system?  Then you need to be aware of the proposed legislation that would allow employees to apply their sick leave toward their retirement annuity.  Although NASCOE/MASCOE is still evaluating the implications of this benefits for their employees it is definitely worth the time to research this proposed benefit.  The following links have the latest information regarding the legislation.

http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?filepath=/dailyfed/0808/080708pb.htm

http://www.federaltimes.com/index.php?S=3655399

http://www.federaltimes.com/index.php?S=3652146

 

   8/28/2008
Farm Bill Steering Committee Report The latest report from NASCOE's Farm Bill Steering Committee is now available.  Click Here to review the report.   7/31/2008
Convention Schedule The MASCOE Convention Schedule of Events has been posted to the 2008 Convention Page.  Click here to view the Agenda   7/31/2008
MASCOE Board Meeting The latest minutes from the last MASCOE Board of Directors meeting.  Click Here   7/28/2008
 MASCOE Raffle  Print your own chances for the MASCOE Raffle.  Remember they are $1 a piece or we will make you a deal 6 chances for $5.  Click Here  Please be sure to have the tickets mailed by Aug. 18   7/14/2008
 Knowledge Bank Assessment Study NASCOE President Bonnie Heinzman statement on the study.   Click Here   7/3/2008
 MASCOE Newsletter   Here is the latest edition of the MASCOE Newsletter   6/19/2008
NASCOE Travel Are you planning a summer vacation?  Check out some of the great deals on the NASCOE Travel page.  Best of all, 100% of the commissions received by NASCOE from the vendors go to support our organization.   Check out the latest addition of the Travel  Advantage Newsletter.   6/9/2008
MASCOE Convention The 2008 Convention Registration fliers has been posted to the Convention Page   5/8/2008
District Boundary Proposal MASCOE is proposing to permanently change district boundaries.  To review the proposed changes Click Here.   5/7/2008
MWA Rally Notes  A Report from MASCOE President Dennis Ray from the MWA Rally Click Here.  Minutes from the rally can be reviewed by our membership on the MWA page.  Click Here to view the Rally Minutes.   5/7/2008
Benefits The NASCOE Benefits page has updated. Click Here http://www.nascoe.org/benefits.htm  to see what's new.   4/15/2008
MWA Rally The MWA Rally is scheduled for April 18-19, 2008 in Indianapolis, Id.  Click Here for the Registration Flier.   3/31/2008
MASCOE Board Meeting The latest minutes from the last MASCOE Board of Directors meeting.  Click Here   3/31/2008
Illinois State Convention Minutes highlighting the events at the Illinois Convention.  Click Here   3/31/2008
MASCOE Spring Newsletter The Spring 2008 MASCOE Newsletter is now available.  Click Here   3/13/2008
Reorganization Task Force Here are the minutes from the first task force meeting.  Click Here   3/4/2008
MASCOE Convention The Dates for the 2008 MASCOE Convention are August 22-23, 2008 in Columbia.  It will be held at the Courtyard Marriott.  See the Convention page for more details.  Click Here to go to the page.   2/26/2008

 

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