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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 06 - Issue 18 IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Sheep Conference: New Date/New Format UPCOMING EVENTS
May 12-14
May 19-21
May 23
May 23
May 25
May 25
May 30-31
June 1
June 1
June 5-9
June 6
June 10-17
June 13-16
June 14-17
June 15
June 15
June 20
June 20-24
June 27-30
July 5-8
July 5-8
July 10-13
July 17-21
July 21-22
July 24-28
July 25-30
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas06 Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas06/06-index.htm 4-H SHEEP CONFERENCE: NEW DATE/NEW FORMAT We’re going to try something a little different this year. Thanks to lots of good suggestions, we are going to a later date (Saturday, June 10) and are going to have the conference in one day (saves time and money for families). The new format allows for more teen leadership and “hands-on” experiences. Therefore, participants are encouraged to bring a washed lamb to use in their enhanced “hands-on” learning activities. Important - we need a count! We just need: name(s) of those attending in your group and years of sheep project experience for each 4-H member. Call Warren Gill or Ramona Robertson (615-832-8341) or email them (wgill@utk.edu or redward4@utk.edu); or Ben Powell (615-237-0300/benthomaspowell@gmail.com) or Dwight Loveday (865-974-7344/hloveday@utk.edu). Cost for the conference is $10 per person payable when you arrive. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the program should be completed by 5:30 pm. Program details can be found on the 4-H Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/sheepconf/. Teen leaders are needed for 4-H Sheep Conference. Teen leaders will have the opportunity to have a more active teaching role in the 2006 4-H Sheep Conference. Teen leaders will need to be willing to teach skillathon stations, grooming and showmanship and to bring a lamb and equipment for teaching. Teen leaders must be nominated by June 5 by a county 4-H agent or Tennessee Sheep Producer Association member. Send nominations to Warren Gill, Ben Powell or Dwight Loveday. 4-H agents and/or volunteers are needed to work with Dwight Loveday to develop skillathon stations (2-4 learning activities per topic) and serve as resource person for that station. In addition to the skilathon activity, a teaching guide for the teen leaders is needed. Teen leaders will use materials to “teach” learning activity topics. Contact Dwight if you are interested. Location: Cumberland County Fairgrounds: located at 1398 Livingston Road. Exit Dwight Loveday 21ST CENTURY FAMILIES CONFERENCE CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW BEING ACCEPTED The 21st Century Families Conference: From Research to Reality has been scheduled for April 17-19, 2007, and will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Peabody Hotel. This national conference is being sponsored by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, LSU AgCenter and Mississippi State University Extension Service. 21st Century Families: From Research to Reality will address current issues with the latest proven solutions. Nationally known speakers will offer leading-edge advice for real-world concerns. This jam-packed conference will include concurrent sessions and poster presentation to bring the latest research-based information to you. Attendees will experience an evening at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and have the opportunity to tour the River Market district of Little Rock. "Call for Proposals" are now being accepted and can be found at www.arfamilies.org/21st_century/default.htm along with the guidelines for submission. A conference track on "Youth Development" is planned, and they are hoping to receive several proposals in this area. Alice Ann Moore EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY WITH MINNESOTA I recently received this request from Houston County, Minnesota. They are looking for a 4-H group to exchange with in 2007/2008.
If any one would be interested in the possibility of being in an exchange with Houston County, Minnesota, please contact Kelly Votherms using the information below.
Steve Sutton METH DESTROYS YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SUMMIT UPDATE Tyler Boyd, outgoing 2005 Congress Governor, and Jamie Lockhart, current State Council President, participated in the Meth Destroys Youth Leadership Summit in Nashville on April 25. At the Summit, students from across Tennessee met with their district attorneys to discuss what can be done to stop the meth epidemic in our state. Governor Phil Bredesen addressed the teens and participants also had the opportunity to tour the Capitol, hear stories from recovering meth addicts and participated in a training session to develop and implement action plans in their own schools and communities. Formed by the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference and Governor Bredesen, the Meth Destroys campaign is designed to raise awareness among Tennesseans about the destructive nature of meth in their communities. For more information about the Youth Summit or to download PSA's, teacher guides or educational brochures and/or posters, please visit the Web site at www.MethFreeTN.org. Amy Gallimore STATE LIVESTOCK/MEATS JUDGING CONTESTS SET FOR JUNE 6 The state 4-H livestock and meats judging contests have been set for Tuesday, June 6 at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. Each region is eligible to send four teams to each event. Those qualifying include:
Registration will be at 9:00 a.m CDT with the contests getting underway at 10:00 p.m. There will be awards banquet at 4:30 p.m. CDT. Steve Sutton TENNESSEE TO HOST 2006 SOUTHERN REGION 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER FORUM! Mark October 5-8 on your calendar for the 2006 Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum (SRLF). We have plenty to do, and I’m confident Tennessee is up for the challenge. Information will be sent out through email and our Tennessee Ideas newsletter. We will need help with events and workshops/funshops (especially funshops). Kentucky will host the workshops, and we have a small window of opportunity to submit proposals. I will be sending an email to all agents showing additional areas we will need assistance. Begin promoting the 2006 SRLF now! If you have questions, need additional information or would like to take leadership for one of the committees, please feel free to contact me at 865-974-2128 or via email at cburgos@tennessee.edu. Carmen Burgos WARREN COUNTY WELCOMES 25 NEW HONOR CLUB MEMBERS Warren County had 25 Honor Club applications approved in April. Congratulations to 4-H agents Jamie Harris and Michael Barry on making opportunities available that would enable such a large number of applicants to be accepted. Remember Honor Club is a recognition program. Honor Club recognizes members for participation in educational opportunities; membership does not involve winning any kind of competition. Members receive points on the application form just for participating. Any 4-H’er meeting a minimum number of points can achieve Honor Club recognition. An active Honor Club is an indication of a quality teen program. Steve Sutton THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Mistakes are the usual bridge between inexperience and wisdom.
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