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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 04 - Issue 20 IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Volunteers USA - A New Web Site By, For And About 4-H Volunteers! UPCOMING EVENTS May 25-26
May 26-28
June 1
June 2
June 5-11
June 7-11
June 15-18
June 17
June 17-19
June 22-26
June 29-July 2
July 6-9
July 12-16
July 19-23
July 23-25
July 26-30
July 28-August 1
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ Online version of Ideas: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ideas04/ Ideas index: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ideas04/04-index.htm 4-H VOLUNTEERS USA - A NEW WEB SITE BY, FOR AND ABOUT 4-H VOLUNTEERS! As 4-H works to advance the power of youth in a changing world,
we realize that we could not do so without the time, commitment
and input of the exceptional youth and adult volunteers that are
the heart of all 4-H programs. To that end, National 4-H Council,
through the support of Fleischmann’s Yeast and the Cadeau
Foundation, is in the process of building a brand new Web site
that will be a virtual community for current and potential 4-H
volunteers as well as those interested in volunteer activities. There are two ways that you can help in building 4-H Volunteers USA:
With new volunteers finding their way to your state organization, with terrific volunteer support materials, and with phenomenal volunteer management tools, we believe this national site will be well worth your effort in supporting it. Patrick Hamilton 155 ATTEND 4-H SHEEP CONFERENCE A large group of 4-H members, parents, leaders and Extension personnel participated in the 31sth annual 4-H Sheep Conference in Crossville, May 14-15, 2004. This educational event sponsored by the Tennessee Sheep Producers Association and the Agricultural Extension Service was members participating from across Tennessee. Winners in the various contests and activities are as follows:
Special recognition goes to Shelby County for traveling the farthest distance and to Knox County for having the largest delegation. Thanks to all agents who made this opportunity available to their 4-H’ers and encouraged their participation. Steve Sutton FLEECE SHOW AT 2004 TENNESSEE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK EXPO Bill Kuecker, President, Tennessee Sheep Producers Association has announced there will be a fleece show for 4-H and FFA members at the 2004 Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition. Prize money will be provided by the Tennessee Sheep Producers Association through its Wool Outreach program. There will be a fleece class for each breed of sheep which has at least three fleeces entered. There will also be a class for fleeces from crossbred sheep. Breeds which have fewer than three entries will be in an “Other Breeds” class. Members may enter a total of two fleeces, either both from the same breed or one each fro two different breeds. Each fleece must be from a ewe greater than one year of age and must be skirted, rolled and tied with paper or cotton twine or displayed in a clear plastic bag. Cash awards will be provided in each class as well as for the champion and reserve champion overall. Drew Hatmaker, President, Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers, encourages all 4-H and FFA members who own mature ewes to save two of their fleeces at shearing time to enter them in this new activity at Expo. Fleeces entered in this show may also be exhibited at the Tennessee Valley Fair, Tennessee State Fair and the Mid-South Fair this fall. Purposes of this activity are to increase awareness of the importance of wool, encourage producers to shear and package wool properly, help youth identify the desirable characteristics of a wool fleece and to recognize young people for producing a quality product. For additional information, contact Ben Powell, Secretary, Tennessee
Sheep Producers Association, at 615-237-0300. PYLI CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR 4-H STAFF SCHEDULED Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is pleased to offer the Prudential Youth Leadership Institute (PYLI) Training Seminar. This seminar will certify 4-H staff to deliver this training to high school-aged youth. PYLI is an innovative leadership training and service program for high school-aged youth, developed by the Prudential Insurance Company of America in partnership with The Points of Light Foundation. For more information about PYLI please visit www.pyli.org. The seminar will take place August 9-11, 2004 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The cost of attending this session would normally be $495.00 plus travel and lodging. Thanks to the Engaging Youth Serving Communities grant that Tennessee 4-H Youth Development received from National 4-H Council, this training fee will be waived. Participants will be responsible for their travel and lodging. Please visit www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/youthaldprt/pylipkt.pdf to download an informational registration packet. Please note that applications must be received in the Tennessee state 4-H office by June 15, 2004. Participants will be notified of their selection to attend by June 25. Patrick Hamilton RECOGNIZE YOUR ACADEMIC CONFERENCE DELEGATES It is important to recognize 4-H members for their accomplishments. Academic Conference is a recognition tool, as well as an educational event. Delegates are selected to attend on the basis of their 4-H project work. Go to the Web Packet provided by UTIA Marketing and Communications for a fill-in-the-blank news article on Academic Conference suitable for use in your local newspaper. To access the Web Packet, go to www.agriculture.utk.edu/webPacket/. Type in your user name and password when prompted. If you wish to read an article, simply click on the link. If you wish to download an article for your use, choose which format you prefer (MS Word or Text) and click on the icon provided with each article. When prompted, select the location where you wish to save the file. You might personalize it with a photo and information on your delegates’ project accomplishments. Steve Sutton SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - WHEELS FOR LIFE BIKE-A-THON St. Jude's Children's Hospital is inviting county 4-H programs to organize a Bike-A-Thon to benefit the children served by St. Judes. What Is Wheels for Life Bike-A-thon?
What Do I Have To Do?
What Will I Receive?
If you would like to participate in the bike-a-thon program, please call St. Jude's Children’s Hospital at 1-800-457-2444. Mark Gateley THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK I’m no miracle worker. I’m just a guy who rolls up
his sleeves and goes to work.
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