Learn QUICKBOOKS® for your small business

“Introduction to QuickBooks®”, a hands-on two day workshop covering this highly popular computerized bookkeeping system will be held from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, January 10 and 12, at Tri-Lakes TCRC, 20277 State Hwy 413, Reeds Spring- located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School.

A registration fee of $99 will be charged to cover the cost of materials. To receive additional information and register contact Tri-Lakes TCRC at (417) 272-8707, begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 20277 State Hwy 413, Reeds Spring, MO 65737/Email: rstcrc@missouri.edu.

“QuickBooks® boosts the accuracy of your small business accounting. In addition to keeping more accurate business records, the QuickBooks® reports help owners and managers make better business decisions.” said Chrystal Irons, business development specialist, Taney County SBTDC, University of Missouri Extension.

Attendees will learn how to navigate in the program and how to set up a new company. Irons will guide participants through setting up bank accounts, tracking credit card transactions, and understanding asset and liability accounts. In addition the class will cover accounts receivable and accounts payable, basic bookkeeping functions including: Sales/Invoicing; Customer Receipts; Paying Bills; Generating Standard Reports; and Bank Reconciliation.

Finally, attendees will work through payroll in QuickBooks®; learn to write checks using QuickBooks® how to track payroll liabilities. We’ll also cover the reports, charts, and graphs QuickBooks® creates for you, and review how you can customize reports for your specific business and managers, and how to customize invoices and statements to include your logo and messages to customers.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SVA. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for person with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Tri-Lakes TCRC is a partnership between University of Missouri Extension, Skaggs Regional Medical Center and the Reeds Spring R-IV School District. Tri-Lakes TCRC is part of the TeleCenter Network. The Telecenter Network links resources from communities, the University of Missouri and other research-based sources to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of Missourians.

University of Missouri Extension programs focus on the high-priority needs of Missourians. Each county extension center, with oversight by locally elected and appointed citizens, is your local link to practical education on almost anything.

Welcome to J.D. Hundt, our new Audio Visual Assistant

J.D. started on Oct 19 and we are thrilled to have him here.

J.D.’s experience includes being in charge of the Audio/Video department of the number one Embassy Suites in the world for 2008. He ran the day to day operations of setting up and tearing down equipment for events, maintaining said equipment and ordering/renting specialty equipment they did not carry in house. He handled scheduling for himself and his associates for working with clients.

J.D. is trained in the use of digital and analog mixing boards and has mixed concerts and meetings for Campus Crusade for Christ and the Legacy 7 band.

J.D. is also knowledgeable on computers and will teach a three session class on computer hardware and software and Internet basics in December.

University of Missouri Extension Business Specialists Offering Sessions at Tri-Lakes TCRC

Kathy Macomber and Chrystal Irons, business development specialists in Barton and Taney counties will be offering the following sessions at Tri-Lakes TCRC:

• First Steps: How to Start a Business in Missouri. Students learn the legal and regulatory requirements, identify sources of funding, assess their strengths and weaknesses. Thursday, Sept 30, 1:30-4:30 pm $29
• The Basics of Writing a Business Plan. Learn to create an effective business plan for lenders and management decision making. Wednesday, Oct 20, 1:30-4:30 pm, $29
• Quick Books – Learn the basics of setting up a company with accounts receivable, payables and payroll, progress invoicing and tracking time. (Monday & Wednesday) Nov 15 & 17, 1:30-4:30 pm, 2 sessions, $69 per computer includes comprehensive QuickBooks manual on CD

For registration or additional information contact Tri-Lakes TCRC at 417-272-8707 or email registration to Lesli Bruce: brucelc@missouri.edu.

Reeds Spring High School Construction

For those of you who may not know- we are located in the south wing of Reeds Spring high school. We've been in a construction zone all summer- it's been rather exciting to figure out where to park and how to get to the TCRC! The parking lot was pretty torn up for quite a while- now it's really nice and almost done.

The high school is also adding a new gym and more classrooms- again not done, but close.

We had a week and a half without air conditioning- we do appreciate it more than we did.

Fall is an exciting time- we have a free ID Theft session on September 2, POST training classes starting again September 9 and we have a new business specialist, Chrystal Irons, in Taney county who will be offering sessions here.

Hope you summer was great- contact us if you are looking for something exciting to add to your fall schedule!

Position Available: AUDIOVISUAL ASSISTANT

The University of Missouri Extension Tri-Lakes TCRC seeks applications for an Audiovisual Assistant.

Application Procedure: Information and application forms for the position are available from the address and telephone number below. A completed application form, letter of intent, current resume, and a minimum of three (3) letters of professional/academic reference must be received at the address listed below by September 13, 2010. This is technical and clerical work in the repair, operation, inspection, demonstration and record keeping involved with audiovisual equipment. High school graduate or equivalent. Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of audiovisual equipment. Mechanical aptitude and physical coordination, ability to communicate and relate well with co-workers and TCRC patrons. EEO/ADA/AA employer.

For more information on Tri-Lakes TCRC and the TeleCenter Network visit our website at http://telecenter.missouri.edu/reedsspring/

Nellie Lamers, TCRC Coordinator
20277 State Hwy 413, P.O. Box 718
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
Phone: 417-272-8707
Email: lamersn@missouri.edu

Fackbook Co-Founder Mark Zuckerberg- Diane Sawyer's Interview

Did you hear that Facebook now has its 500 millionth member- in the interview Diane Sawyer did with Mark Zuckerberg, FB founder, Sawyer noted FB has doubled in size in the past year and FB didn't even exist 6 years ago! In two years, FB has gone from 140 to 1600 employees. Yahoo offered Zuckerberg $1 billion two years after starting FB- he didn't sell. (Click title to see the interview.)

Zuckerberg said he thinks the privacy settings are where they should be- phone numbers and addresses are set to private- only friends can see them, and things like pictures are set so everyone can see them. Remember that you can change these settings- if you're using FB you should know what each item is set at for privacy.

26 year old, Harvard dropout, Zuckerberg started FB when he was 19 and says FB is really about how people are spreading it by sharing, people make up the end result for themselves- that’s the power of democracy. Everyone has friends and family they want to stay connected with. Sawyer asked if it is a force that will transform everything globally- poverty, politics, freedom, privacy. What do you think?

MU Extension “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” Exercise Program

Wayne Dietrich, community development specialist, headquartered in Taney County has led this program here at the TCRC for the past month- this group will meet for a few more sessions.

We've really enjoyed hosting them here- what fun to see the folks come in every Tuesday and Thursday for the sessions. There are about 10 folks participating. Wish I could join in, but since I can't it inspires me to do a workout when I get home in the evenings. I try to do two workouts with weights a week, just like they do here.

It's amazing how good it makes you feel- mentally as well as physically. Mentally- I'm proud of myself, knowing I'm doing something good for my health. Physically- it really does give me more energy!

“Stay Strong, Stay Healthy,” a program developed by Tufts University and adopted by MU Extension, is designed to help older adults improve strength, flexibility and balance.

According to research conducted by Tufts, strength training improves bone density, can help reduce falls, improve arthritis symptoms, increase flexibility in older adults and can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle.

“If you have been thinking about signing up for an exercise program this class is a great way for older adults to learn basics and develop a routine. Past participants reported a definite change in their strength, balance and flexibility,” said Wayne Dietrich, community development specialist with University of Missouri Extension in Taney County.

The program is limited to 16 participants. All necessary equipment is provided during the class.

For more information you can contact Wayne at Tel: (417) 546-4431 or by E-mail: dietrichw@missouri.edu

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Facebook Classes

Last week (April 26 - 30) was a little trying at the TCRC- the internet was down on Monday- the phone company had to come and work out that problem.

Then on Friday- we were one hour into the Facebook Basics class and it went down again! This time it was a bad switch.

We're expecting a great week this week!

So...we have two new sessions of Facebook scheduled for the folks who were in Friday's class. And I want to say a big THANK YOU to all these folks- they were very gracious and understanding. We have spots available in these two new sessions: Friday, May 7, 1:00 - 4:00 pm and Monday, May 17, 9:00 am - noon.

Just click the title here to go to the page on our website where you can register or call us at 417-272-8707.

Tri-Lakes TCRC will be a Census 2010 Question & Answer Center

Tri-Lakes TCRC will be a Census 2010 Question & Answer Center for citizens and residents, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through April 16. Tri-Lakes TCRC, 20277 State Hwy 413, is located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School in Reeds Spring, Mo.

Come in for help and receive a FREE t-shirt or mousepad while supplies last. Contact Tri-Lakes TCRC at (417) 272-8707 for more information.

We are very pleased to have a Census 2010 representative at our facility during this time period to answer questions and help residents fill out their Census 2010 forms and to offer this service to our community.

"The main purpose of the Q&A Center is to assist people in the completion of the census questionnaires and to offer the language assistance needed. The QACs will be equipped with the (in-language) questionnaires, 1 Language flashcard, 59 Language Assistance guides (LAG), and also the Braille and Large Print LAGs. Strict laws protect the confidentiality of respondents and the information they provide.”

Partners in this service include the United States Census 2010 and University of Missouri Extension.

University of Missouri Extension programs focus on the high-priority needs of Missourians. Each county extension center, with oversight by locally elected and appointed citizens, is your local link to practical education on almost anything.

Census 2010 is here~

The Census folks are here today for the first training session at our facility- 13 who have gotten jobs are attending training- 2 trainers are here. This group will be here the rest of the week and another group will be trained next week.

Lesli and I have both gotten our letters saying the forms will be here soon- we're looking for them- hope you are too.

Questions about the Census- come to Tri-Lakes TCRC- we will be a Census 2010 Q&A Center from February 26 - April 19, a Census representative will be here on weekdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm during those dates.

Worried about sharing your information with the Census? Here are two of the privacy questions answered on the Census website:

How is my information protected?
All Census Bureau employees take the oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including the IRS, FBI, CIA or any other government agency.
Can my neighbor see my information?
No. Individual census records are not shared with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, -- not the IRS, not the FBI, not the CIA, and not with any other government agency. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.

And a quote on privacy from the website: "Participation in the census is not dependent on your visa or residency status. The census does not ask about your status (Your information is protected)." -- Moin Ansari, Founding member of Children of Abraham: American Jewish-Muslim Alliance, and American Christian-Muslim Alliance and Naturalized U.S. citizen

Click the title link to find more information.

Here's the link for the Missouri Census 2010 website: http://oa.mo.gov/mocensus/

Census 2010 Question & Answer Center

Weekdays, 9:00am-Noon, 1:00-4:00pm, March 23-April 19, Tri-Lakes TCRC will be a Question & Answer Center site for Census 2010. A Census 2010 representative will be available to answer your questions about Census 2010 and to provide help filling out the Census 2010 form. You can also pick up a Census 2010 form if you didn't receive one in the mail. Come in for these services and receive a free t-shirt or mouse pad while they last.

Tri-Lakes TCRC will be a Census Question & Answer Center

From March 23 through April 19 a Census 2010 representative will be at Tri-Lakes TCRC from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday to answer your questions about the Census and help you fill out the Census form. A great service for our community!