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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 04 - Issue 50 IN THIS ISSUE 2005 Healthy Lifestyles Grant Program Announced UPCOMING EVENTS January 8
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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 2005 HEALTHY LIFESTYLES GRANT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED National 4-H Council, with funding provided from Kraft Foods,
Inc., and Cargill, Inc., is offering local grants of up to $7,500.00
to develop or expand innovative and fun programs to help communities
create educational programs and public awareness to confront and
reverse the climbing trends of overweight and obesity among youth.
These programs must partner youth ages 5-12 with adults, and grants
are open to 4-H and/or Cooperative Extension related organizations
only. The deadline for proposals to be received at National 4-H
Council is 5 P.M. EST on Friday, January 14, 2005. Patrick Hamilton 4HCCS READY TO PILOT DAIRY CURRICULUM When you are ready to download the activities you want to pilot, go to www.n4hccs.org and click on "2005 pilot materials" in the left column. In the table you will be taken to, look for the row for the dairy cattle project. The first column has a PDF file of the dairy cattle curriculum brochure. The next column has a link to the evaluation survey that you will click on when it is time to give feedback after your piloting experience. The last column, labeled "Pilot test materials" has project materials broken into PDF files according to levels.
Please note: If you rely on dial-up service for your Internet connection, you may become frustrated with the file download times so please see if you can find a high-speed connection to print off the activities you need. After you and your group are finished piloting the activities, please go back to www.n4hccs.org and go to the evaluation survey link. This will take you to an easy online evaluation. If you have any questions concerning the pilot, please use the contact information listed below.
Steve Sutton BUILDING COMMUNITY INCLUSION GRANT OPPORTUNITY National 4-H Council, in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF), has already selected four sites in Illinois, North Carolina and Texas and will select up to three additional implementation sites across the nation, with a desire to advocate for Youth/Adult partnerships and change the local, state, or national view of inclusion of youth of all abilities in community programs. This will include youth roles in governance, working in partnership with adults. Each site will receive National 4-H Council’s Youth/Adult Partnership curriculum and an implementation grant of up to $5,500. This program will enable sites to provide support for inclusion of youth with disabilities in youth/adult partnerships and in program implementation with community awareness activities jointly supported by a local program partner - a community governance group. National 4-H Council will only award funding to 4-H/Cooperative Extension System (CES) sites. A 4-H/CES site is defined as a program or office which is either the program manager or implementer, or a primary partner in a collaborative community group, but in any case acts as fiscal agent for the program. If the Building Community Inclusion grant opportunity is of interest to you, a Word version of the RFP/Application is available for download at www.fourhcouncil.edu/pGrntBci.aspx. You can request a PDF version by emailing Wawa Ngenge at wngenge@fourhcouncil.edu. Complete application packets are due by 5:00pm Eastern Time on Friday, December 24, 2004. Patrick Hamilton SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AT CHRISTMAS With the holidays quickly approaching, many Americans are searching for ways to reach out to troops stationed overseas. Anticipating a rush of mail from well-wishers, the Department of Defense announced last week that they will no longer accept items mailed to “Any Service Member.” Fortunately, those wishing to send support to troops overseas have another option. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) “Gifts from the Homefront” and “Help Our Troops Call Home” programs allow anyone to make a direct contribution towards the morale of deployed troops without compromising security or increasing the strain on the military mail system. “Gifts from the Homefront” certificates, which can be purchased by any individual, business or civic organization, allow troops to purchase items of necessity and convenience at PX and BX facilities around the world, including 51 Exchanges in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The gift certificates may also be personalized with a message to troops who find themselves far from home. “Help Our Troops Call Home” pre-paid phone cards offer the best value for calls made from AT&T phone centers in deployed areas. Although AT&T phone cards are available at many retail locations, they often carry hidden charges and much higher rates. The Military Exchange continually monitors the cost per minute rates for the “Help Our Troops Call Home” cards to ensure they remain competitive. AAFES Commander Maj. General Kathryn Frost says, “‘Gifts from the Homefront’” and ‘Help Our Troops Call Home’ are excellent ways for all to show they care. I encourage every American who is concerned about the welfare of deployed troops to buy a gift certificate or phone card. While these troops are doing superhuman tasks in countries half way around the world, we must remember that, after all, they too are human and the holidays can be a tough time to be away from friends and family.” Those wishing to send “Gifts from the Homefront” can log on the www.aafes.org or call 1-877-770-4438. “Help Our Troops Call Home” phone cards are also available at www.aafes.org or by calling 1-800-527-2345. From there, the gift certificates and/or phone cards may be sent to an individual service member (designated by the purchaser) or distributed to “any service member” through the USO, American Red Cross, Air Force Aid Society or Fisher House. For more information about supporting our troops through these programs, visit www.aafes.org. Lori Jean Mantooth THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.
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