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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 03 - Issue 43 IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Enrollment: Why Bother Reporting? UPCOMING EVENTS November 10
November 28-December 2
December 7-9
December 31
January 10
January 15
January 20-21
January 31-February 1
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ Online version of Ideas: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ideas03/ Ideas index: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ideas03/03-index.htm 4-H ENROLLMENT: WHY BOTHER REPORTING? Here more in a series of questions regarding the CES-237 report and related issues. The questions and answers were taken from the National 4-H Web site statistics section. Understanding the system and needs of those who rely on the information it provides may help to explain the importance of accurate reporting by all counties. Why should local and county staff be conscientious about filling out their ES-237 reports? Isn't it just another report that doesn't really make any difference to anyone?
Jill Martz 4-H PROJECT MEDALS ARE AVAILABLE National donors are again making some project award medals available for county recognition programs through National 4-H Council. We have been provided a supply of medals for the horse, photography, swine and clothing projects. These medals may be used in any manner you feel appropriate for your county program. Suggested uses include county project achievement winners, record books, demonstrations, exhibits, shows, etc. These medals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Just send a request by email to ssutton2@utk.edu with the number of medals you need. Steve Sutton 4-H-ER’S SELECTED AS FACILITATORS FOR TENNESSEE CONFERENCE ON YOUTH Tennessee 4-H will be well represented at the Tennessee Conference on Youth November 2-3 in Franklin. The 4-H'ers selected to introduce speakers, moderate panels and open and close sessions are:
The conference is designed to offer ideas and inspire youth, youth workers and community leaders in seeing youth transition successfully to adulthood, as well as create strong collaborations with youth. Information about the conference is at http://www. meccsa.com. Pat Whitaker DON’T FORGET: TARGET S.M.A.R.T. GRANT PROPOSALS DUE The National Wild Turkey Federation has been generous in donating $5,000 to the Tennessee 4-H Target S.M.A.R.T. program to be used in starting or strengthening county shooting sports programs. All funds will be directed towards county programs, leader training and the Target S.M.A.R.T. Campboree. Applications forms can be found at www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ideas03/attach/target_smart_grant_2004.wpd and are due in the state 4-H office December 1, 2003. Jill Martz FALL JUDGING RESULTS POSTED ON WEB SITE The results from fall judging day along with pictures of the winning teams and individuals are posted on the Tennessee 4-H Web site. They may be accessed from the “News” link on the main page or you can go there directly by using www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/judging/. Steve Sutton LET’S GET REAL: ANTI-BULLYING FILM KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN Youth voices speak up about name-calling and bullying in middle school, in this 35-minute film documentary. Schools and youth groups can get the film and curriculum guides from the Respect for All project at a cost of $75. For more information, go to www.womedia.org/letsgetreal.htm. Denise Brandon LIFE SKILL PILOT COUNTIES DUE DECEMBER 1 Take advantage of the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of the new Tennessee 4-H Life Skill Evaluation System. The state 4-H office is looking for counties to volunteer to be pilot sites for testing the evaluation subscales measuring communication, healthy lifestyle choices, and decision-making. Counties will need to be available to pilot test the subscales prior to April 1, 2004. If you are interested and you know your plan of work will focus on one of these areas, let us know that you are interested by December 1. It should not add a heavy burden to your workload and will provide valuable information to you for use in evaluating your 4-H program. Jill Martz STATE CHICKEN BARBECUE CONTEST HELD Eight members competed in the chicken barbecue contest held during State 4-H Judging Day at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, October 25. The contestants were scored on their appearance; timing; fire; skill in barbecuing; and taste, doneness and appearance of the finished product. Results for the event are as follows:
The chicken barbecue winner will participate in the National 4-H Chicken Barbecue Contest. The alternate will represent Tennessee in the National 4-H Turkey Barbecue Contest. Both events will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, November 19-20. Steve Sutton STATE FALL JUDGING DAY RESULTS Twenty-six teams competed for the state championships in three different judging areas, October 25, at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. The winning teams and high individuals received plaques and out-of-state educational or competitive trips as their awards. Dairy Products
Plant and Seed Identification
Poultry
A special thanks goes to those agents and leaders who assisted with conducting the contests. Your help was appreciated. Congratulations to all parents, leaders and 4-H agents who made it possible for their county to participate. Steve Sutton STATE OUTDOOR MEAT COOKERY WINNERS ANNOUNCED Seven teams participated in the Outdoor Meat Cookery Contest at State 4-H Judging Day, October 25. The event was held at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Results for the event are as follows:
The contestants were scored on their safety and efficiency; appearance; imagination and recipe; and palatability and attractiveness of the final product. Each member of the winning team will receive a $100 savings bond. Steve Sutton TWO TENNESSEE 4-H-ERS HONORED BY ENTOMOLOGY GROUP Liam Black of Hardeman County and Kimberly Woodard of Trousdale County have been selected as a 2003 recipients of the Tennessee Entomological Society's Harry Williams Award. This award honors Professor Harry Williams, an entomologist with The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service from 1965 to 1995, current Professor Emeritus, and past historian and charter member of the Tennessee Entomological Society. Mr. Williams understands the importance of guiding youth and has spent many years encouraging them to participate in entomological 4-H projects. Recipients of this award were chosen from the junior and senior 4-H entomology state winners. Liam and Kimberly have received plaques and their awards will be announced at the Tennessee Entomological Society Annual Meeting. For more information about the award and the Tennessee Entomological Society, please see their Web site at eppserver.ag.utk.edu/tennentsociety/default.html. John Skinner WILSON COUNTY LIVESTOCK TEAM RETURNS FROM HARRISBURG The Wilson County 4-H livestock judging team recently returned from the Keystone International Livestock Judging Contest in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Team members include Katie McKinnis, Jared Givens, Travis McPeak and Cody Powell. The group was accompanied by Mark Powell, 4-H agent and Jane McKinnis, volunteer leader and parent. The team out scored 8 other 4-H and FFA teams to place 6th in the contest. Jared Givens was 5th high in swine, 10 high in sheep and 5th high overall. Travis McPeak was the 4th high individual in beef. The team placed 5th in swine and 6th in beef, in addition to being 6th place overall. The four team members together had 21 perfect scores on the 12 classes they judged, more 50's than any other team in the contest. During the trip, the team toured White Stone Angus Farm in Virginia, Hope's Hampshire Sheep Farm in Maryland, the Baltimore Inner Harbor, the USS Constellation and two of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC. Picture highlights may be found at the links below:
The trip was sponsored by the Wilson Farmer's Co-op, McKee Livestock, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Amanda Houston and funds raised at the Wilson County Fair by the judging team members. Mark Powell THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK There’s no such thing as coulda, shoulda and woulda. If you
shoulda and coulda, you woulda done it.
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