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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 04 - Issue 36 IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Project Activity Sheet Template 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 4-H PROJECT ACTIVITY SHEET TEMPLATE As you know, the 4-H program is undergoing some change. Since we are not able to print the project literature as we have in the past, we are working with agents and specialists to develop Web-based activity sheets. Several agents and volunteers have already taken the initiative to create activity sheets, and many other agents and specialists are in the process of doing so. The state 4-H staff is working very closely with agents and specialists so that the sheets contain accurate information and also reflect the positive youth development model that is the basis for our statewide program. Lori Jean Mantooth, Extension Assistant and Wanda Russell, Publications Editor, are editing the sheets. Our goal is to have at least one beginning, intermediate and advanced level activity sheet for each project. Supplemental sheets will enhance the activity sheets by providing project information with a narrower focus. For example, the leadership project will have a supplemental sheet on parliamentary procedure. Several people have inquired about the process for developing these sheets. Visit www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/projects/template.htm for complete details and templates to download in both Microsoft Publisher and PDF. Following is a step-by-step look at the process:
Please contact the state 4-H office if you need additional information. Alice Ann Moore 2005 NATIONAL EXTENSION CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEERISM REGISTRATION MATERIALS The Registration and Information Package for the 2005 National
Extension Conference on Volunteerism is now available on the Leadership
and Volunteer Development Web site. Go to http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/lvd/conference.htm for more information. Patrick Hamilton NEW PROJECT ACTIVITY SHEETS AVAILABLE Beginning level activity sheets are now available for three projects: computers & technology, engineering/safety science, and horse. Thanks to Martin Koon, Kathy Finley, and Melody Noah (Robertson County 4-H volunteer) for developing these activity sheets. Activity sheets may be accessed through the 4-H projects page
Agents and specialists are working on developing other activity sheets. Check the 4-H projects page (www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/projects/index.htm) for new sheets. They will be available online as soon as they are finalized, with a notice in Ideas on Fridays. Lori Jean Mantooth YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN THE 2004 ELECTION Freedom’s Answer is a nationwide initiative that seeks to increase voter participation by utilizing youth to obtain at least 10 pledges from adults who promise to vote in the election. The youth do not encourage voting for a particular party or candidate. They only encourage adults to vote. In making these pledges the students also secure voting registration forms and absentee ballots if necessary. This fulfills the 4th Promise of America’s Promise, marketable skills, by showing youth the impact they can have when they choose to engage the community. For more information, go to www.youthevote.net. Nathan T. Myers THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
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