TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS

VOLUME 06 - Issue 25
June 23, 2006

2006 Tennessee Junior Fleece Show
4-H Dairy Show Rules And Eligibility
4-H Idol: Searching For The Hidden Star
All Star Project Exhibit Competition At Roundup
Results From State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Roundup Service Project Announced: "Color Your Community"
Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum Registration
Sweepstakes Tennessee Market Lamb And Commercial Ewe Award
Target S.M.A.R.T. CA’s Selected
Wildlife Judging Results
Wool And Woollies Revue Competition Scheduled For Area Fairs

2006 TENNESSEE JUNIOR FLEECE SHOW

The Tennessee Sheep Producers Association will again conduct and provide awards for the Tennessee Junior Fleece Show to be held at the Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition in Cookeville on Tuesday, July 25. A successful show with over 40 entries was held in 2005.

There will be a fleece class for each breed of sheep which has at least three fleeces entered plus a class for fleeces from crossbred sheep. Breeds which have fewer than three entries will be in an “Other Breeds” class. Exhibitors may enter two fleeces in each breed category. Each fleece must be from a ewe greater than one year of age and must be a fleece sheared in 2006. Each fleece must be rolled and tied with paper or cotton twine or displayed in a clear plastic bag. Each entry will receive premium money. An overall champion and reserve champion fleece will be selected.

Fleeces must be received at the Hyder Burkes Arena between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 25. For additional information, contact Ben Powell, Secretary, TSPA, 4233B Poplar Hill Road, Watertown, TN 37184. Telephone 615-237-0300, or email benthomaspowell@gmail.com.

Ben Powell
Secretary
Tennessee Sheep Producers Association
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4-H DAIRY SHOW RULES AND ELIGIBILITY

Show season is coming upon us and we want to get started to avoid any potential miscommunications. There are several important items to consider.

All entries must be made online by the Extension office through the animal science Web site!

Jeff Mitchell
Extension Assistant
Animal Science
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4-H IDOL: SEARCHING FOR THE HIDDEN STAR

This year's Roundup will feature the first ever "4-H Idol." Delegates will have the opportunity to showcase their talents while performing to an audience of their peers. Here are the details:

It should be an exciting, entertaining evening. After all, a big part of Roundup is about having FUN!!!

Jim Stewart
Extension Program Leader
Central Region
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ALL STAR PROJECT EXHIBIT COMPETITION AT ROUNDUP

The purpose of the project exhibit is to provide 4-H All Stars an additional opportunity to share accomplishments, ideas, requirements, and/or results of special studies or research in their 4-H project area with others.

A first place plaque will be awarded to the All Star with the highest scoring exhibit. All exhibits will be classified into blue, red, and white award groups. The five highest scoring exhibits will receive either a $50 U.S. savings bond or a $25 scholarship to attend a regional or state All Star conference.

Exhibits should be set up in the University Center Room 230 during the Collegiate Tailgate Party.

Amy Gallimore
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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RESULTS FROM STATE 4-H HORSE JUDGING CONTEST

The 2006 Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships kicked off with the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. Ten teams competed to represent Tennessee at the Southern Regional and Eastern National horse judging contests. Williamson County edged Lincoln County for the title. Johnson County finished third followed by Jefferson County (A).

Williamson County team members were Rachel Lampley, Molly Morrison, Kristen Chandler and Eli Anders. The Lincoln County team consisted of Samantha Cobb, Haley Crabtree, Dustin McGeorge and Alicia Refer. Congratulations to Samantha Cobb of Lincoln County for earning high individual honors. She received the $250 Meadows Family Award for her achievement. Other results are as follows.

In a special recognition ceremony, the 2006 State 4-H Horse Championships were dedicated to Anne Brzezicki and Dave Whitaker. Both individuals have made numerous contributions to the Tennessee 4-H horse educational program. Each received artwork created by Beau Whitaker. In addition, Doyle Meadows presented several special awards to individuals that have contributed to the Tennessee 4-H horse program. Vicki Moses, volunteer leader from Marshall County, was presented the Tennessee 4-H Horse Project Volunteer Leader Award. Meredith Collins (Marshall County), Warren Gill (Extension Animal Science) and Dwight Loveday (4-H Youth Development) were recognized for their contribution to the Tennessee 4-H Horse Championships with an appreciation award.

Dwight Loveday
Associate Professor
4-H Youth Development
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ROUNDUP SERVICE PROJECT ANNOUNCED: “COLOR YOUR COMMUNITY!”

This year, the Tennessee 4-H All Stars have issued the “2006 Service Challenge.” This project encourages 4-H members to do “2006 of something” – whether it is having 2006 hours of service learning in their county or collecting 2006 canned good, etc.

The Roundup service project for this year is “Color Your Community.” All delegates to the 83rd Roundup and State All Star Conference are encouraged to contribute crayons and coloring books for the Weakley County Board of Education to distribute to local pre-K, kindergarten, elementary and middle schools.

Remember, not only delegates can contribute to the project. This is a great way to get your Honor Club and other 4-H members involved in service learning and to learn one of the many opportunities available to them when they are eligible to attend Roundup.

A downloadable flyer to promote the service project in your community is available from 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas06/attach/coloryourcommunity.pdf.

Amy Gallimore
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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SOUTHERN REGION 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER FORUM REGISTRATION

This year we have the great opportunity to show case our state and our volunteer spirit! We will be the host state for the Southern Region Leader. Our theme is 4-H Sounds Good to Me.

The 2006 Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum will be held October 5-8 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. This is a unique and exciting experience where 4-H volunteer leaders from 13 southern states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands gather and share experiences, educational and creative lessons, resources and enthusiasm for 4-H and the youth we serve. Participants benefit from experiential workshops and diverse, exciting funshops. You will not want to miss a note of this educational symphony.

The registration for this year’s forum is $205 per delegate. This will include lodging, meals, registration and T-shirts. Please visit the Tennessee 4-H Volunteer Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/rockeagle/ for more information about the event. You may also download a registration form directly from this web site.

Please note that ALL registration materials are due back to the state 4-H office by August 14, 2006. Registrations received after August 14 will be charged a $10.00 late fee. Registration cancelled after September 1 will not be refunded except in extreme circumstances. More information about the forum, including photos of past forums, can be found at www.4hsrlf.org.

We have a great team of agents and volunteers working diligently to prepare for this event. We can still use more help! If you would like to be a part of this wonderful opportunity, give me a call at (865) 974-2128 or contact me via email at cburgos@utk.edu.

Carmen Burgos
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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SWEEPSTAKES TENNESSEE MARKET LAMB AND COMMERCIAL EWE AWARD

The Tennessee Sheep Producers Association is providing a recognition program based on a point system for recognizing the exhibitors of the top market lambs and commercial ewes in the state. This is to be based on their participation in several shows following Expo.

Ben Powell
Secretary
Tennessee Sheep Producers Association
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TARGET S.M.A.R.T. CA’S SELECTED

Conference assistants have been selected for Target S.M.A.R.T. Campboree to be held at the Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia, July 5-9. Congratulations to the following individuals.

A special thanks is in order to those counties that encouraged teens to apply. The selected teens have been sent a notification letter, Survival Guide for Leaders and a F600A. Target S.M.A.R.T. CA’s are responsible for their own transportation.

Mark Gateley
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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WILDLIFE JUDGING RESULTS

The state 4-H wildlife judging contest was held at West Tennessee Ag Center in Jackson on June 15. These highly competitive events saw more than 100 youth and adults involved. The winning teams will represent Tennessee in the national events later this summer. Results are as follows:

A special thanks is extended to Dr. Bob Hayes at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center for graciously hosting the event and making a special effort to help with logistics and to Neal Smith and Tonya Bain for helping with the cookout.

Craig Harper
Associate Professor
Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
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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 4-H members enrolled in clothing, fashion revue and livestock projects; but would certainly not be limited to these individuals only.

Contestants need not be 4-H members, but must be under 21 years of age as of January 1, 2006. 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, 2006, 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 4h.tennessee.edu/forms&materials/. An entry form for the Williamson County Fair may be found at williamson.tennessee.edu/wool_woolies_form.pdf.

Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Panic at the thought of doing a thing is a challenge to do it.
~ Henry S. Haskins