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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 04 - Issue 35 IN THIS ISSUE Alternate Versions Of Project Selection Guide Available UPCOMING EVENTS September 10-19
September 10 -19
September 16
September 24-October 3
September 25
September 30-October 3
October 1-2
October 3-9
October 8-9
October 16
October 31-November 4
November 15
November 26-30
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 ALTERNATE VERSIONS OF PROJECT SELECTION GUIDE AVAILABLE At the request of some agents, the state 4-H staff has created alternate versions of the Project Selection Guide. There are now two additional choices for agents, leaders, and 4-H’ers wishing to view the 2-page guide. One version is black and white but with an outline of the border instead of the heavy, black border on the original. The other version is in color. Please let the state office know if you have additional questions or suggestions.
Lori Jean Mantooth OPPORTUNITY TO NOMINATE OUTSTANDING 4-H YOUTH OR ADULT VOLUNTEER LEADERS Nominations are being accepted for the 2004 Hannah Neil Awards, sponsored by World of Children. The awards honor “ordinary people doing extraordinary work” for children. Three awards will be made: the Cardinal Health Children’s Care Award, which carries a cash prize of $100,000 and recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to the health and well-being of children; the Kellogg’s Child Development Award, with a cash prize of $100,000, which honors an individual who has improved children’s opportunities to learn and grow; and the Founders’ Award, with a cash prize of $15,000, which honors an individual who is 21 years old or younger and has contributed at least three consecutive years of service to helping children. Nomination forms and additional information are available on the organization’s Web site, www.worldofchildren.org/. Nominations may be made by anyone familiar with the nominee’s work, and self-nominations are accepted. Nominations for the 2005 awards will begin shortly. If you know of any 4-H’ers or adult volunteers who may be deserving, please feel free to nominate them. Nathan T. Myers STATE 4-H OFFICE CONTACT PHONE NUMBER The general phone number to reach the state 4-H office staff is (865)974-2128. Pam Boruff will be more than happy to direct your calls. Alice Ann Moore WEB-BASED PROJECT ACTIVITY SHEETS FOR TENNESSEE 4-H Project activity sheets are being developed by 4-H agents, specialists, program assistants and volunteers. We have a process in place to review the activity sheets and give credit to the authors. Lori Jean Mantooth is editing the activity sheets along with Wanda Russell, Publications Editor in the Communications Department. For now, Lori Jean is publishing them to the Web site. The first efforts are at the “beginning” level, geared for 5th and 6th grades. The line & design and photography projects are on the Web site today. Others to follow are cat; dog; rabbit; nutrition, health & fitness; horse; computers & technology; leadership & personal development; and engineering & safety science. If you are interested in designing activity sheets for 4-H, please contact Lori Jean Mantooth or Alice Ann Moore. The activity sheets can be accessed by clicking on the project names on the 4-H projects Web page (www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/projects). You also may access the sheets directly through the links below: Line & Design: www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/projects/activities/LineDesign.pdf Each project will have a Web page; however, the pages are still very much in the construction phase. They will include the activity sheets, links for information service ideas and more. We have developed a process for completing the activity sheets so that they will be a Web based publication. The process can assist those who need documentation for promotion dossiers. Thanks to Kathy Finley and Samantha Barnard for taking the lead in developing the activity sheets. I encourage you to contact us if you have resources that may be utilized statewide. Alice Ann Moore THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your
eyes off your goal.
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