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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 04 - Issue 25 IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Name And Emblem Update UPCOMING EVENTS June 29-July 2
July 6-9
July 12-16
July 19-23
July 23-25
July 26-30
July 28-August 1
August 9-11
August 13
August 13
August 15
August 20-28
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 During the recent 4-H in service, I gave you an update on the 4-H name and emblem. Please note some of the main points.
If you have any questions, contact me. Alice Ann Moore ALL STAR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED The 4-H All Stars have proposed several constitutional amendments, which have been reviewed by the state 4-H staff and approved by Dr. Norman. The proposed amendments may be viewed at www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/allstars/const-changes.htm. The current constitution is available at www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/allstars/downloads/Constitution_2001.pdf. Please share the proposed amendments with All Stars who will be attending Roundup. Note that the amendments are grouped, because changing one thing necessitates several wording changes. Basically, the amendments would change the following things:
The amendments will be voted on by the membership at the All Star luncheon on July 21. Lori Jean Mantooth FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE JUDGING RESULTS District-winning forestry and wildlife judging teams competed for the state championships June 17 at the fairgrounds in Crossville. The winning teams will represent Tennessee in the national events later this summer. Results are as follows:
A special thanks goes to those agents and leaders who assisted with conducting the contests. Congratulations to all parents, leaders and 4-H agents who made it possible for their teams to participate. Steve Sutton REPRESENTATIVE ROWLAND ENCOURAGES YOUNG WOMEN TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP We recently receive this scholarship announcement through Knoxville’s
Promise. Representative Donna Rowland is proud of the fact that
Tennessee has had winners for two of the last three years. Many
of our 4-H members would certainly be good applicants for the scholarship. For more information contact, Representative Donna Rowland’s office at 615/741-2804, the scholarship committee at the NFWL office at 202/293-3040 ext 1006 or nfwl@womenlegislators.org, or visit www.womenlegislators.org or donnarowland.com/communityaid.php. Nathan Myers VOLUNTEER HOURS VALUED AT $17.19 Independent Sector (www.independentsector.org) has estimated the value of a volunteer hour at $17.19 for 2003. The hourly value, updated yearly, is based on the average hourly earnings of all non-agricultural workers as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Independent Sector takes this figure and increased it by 12% to estimate for fringe benefits. The 2003 hourly rate is a $0.45 increase from the previous year’s estimate. The estimated value of volunteer time provides a uniform way for volunteer managers, nonprofit executives, government agencies, and others to account for the value of time contributed by volunteers. Nationally, Independent Sector estimates that in 2003, volunteer time was equivalent to approximately $266 billion of contributed service, assuming the total number of volunteer hours held constant from previous years. Lori Jean Mantooth WILLIAMSON COUNTY 4-H’ER REPORTS “NEXT STEPS” Congratulations to Britt Hampton, a 4-H’er in Williamson County, for being the first 2004 State 4-H Congress delegate to report his “Next Steps” toward civic engagement. After Congress, Britt wanted to give copies of the book V is for Volunteer to third grade classrooms studying the state symbols. He saved money to buy the books, read them to the classes, and helped 34 students learn the state symbols. He reported, “It was a satisfying experience to help others, even in a small way, in my community.” Next, Britt plans to help the environment by planting trees and talking to neighbors about trees, forestry, and environmental health. Way to go, Britt! All Congress delegates received a copy of “Next Steps: Moving Toward Civic Engagement” (www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/civic/NextSteps.pdf). “Next Steps” is a brief guide to help young people take what they learn at State 4-H Congress and apply it once they return home. Inside the guide is a commitment sheet (www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/civic/NextSteps-commitment.pdf). On the front, 4-H’ers plan the “next steps” they want to take. They report their civic engagement activities on the back. Once they have completed the form, they can mail or fax it back to the state 4-H office. They can also go online to www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/civic/report.htm and report their activities. Lori Jean Mantooth WOOL AND WOOLLIES REVUE COMPETITION SCHEDULED FOR AREA FAIRS This fall boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate
in the Wool and Woollies Revue at several area fairs across the
state. This is an excellent opportunity for your Contestants need not be 4-H members, but must be under 21 years of age as of January 1, 2004. During the competition, entrants must lead a registered ewe which has been fitted and trained to show at halter. The ewe does not have to be owned by the entrant, and the show management will be more than glad to help make arrangements for your 4-H members to find a ewe to lead. The entrant must wear a garment made of wool or a wool blend. The garment does not have to be constructed by the entrant. Contestants are divided into classes according to their age. Classes vary from contest to contest. You should check the fair catalogues for specific details. The following standards are used when judging the classes: entrant’s garment (40%); poise and appearance (30%); and control and presentation of the animal (30%). A special class is offered in the Wool and Woollies Revue at the Tennessee Valley Fair. Contestants under six years of age as of January 1, 2004, will compete in a pairs competition with an older partner. A class for adults will be held at the Appalachian Fair giving parents, leaders and even agents an opportunity to participate. The Wool and Woollies Revue has been a very popular activity across the state. We hope you will encourage your 4-H members to participate. For additional information and/or entry forms, please contact the following:
Entry forms for the Appalachian, Tennessee Valley and Mid-South fairs are also available on the Tennessee 4-H Forms page at www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/forms&materials/. Steve Sutton THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize
they were the big things.
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