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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE Call For Southern Region Leader Forum Workshop/Funshop Proposals UPCOMING EVENTS November 24-28
December 1
December 2
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January 26-28
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 CALL FOR SOUTHER REGION LEADER FORUM WORKSHOP/FUNSHOP PROPOSALS Mark your new calendars for the Southern Region Leader Forum, October 4-7, 2007. It may seem a little early to start thinking about Rock Eagle again. However, the team from Louisiana wants to make sure a great variety of workshops and funshops are offered in 2007. They have already provided information for volunteers and agents on submitting a proposal. Proposals should be submitted by the close of the business day on March 1, 2007. You may utilize the Web form at www.lsuagcenter.com/4h/4HWorkshopRequest/ or submit by mail to the following address.
Educational sessions are 1 hour and 30 minutes in length. Sessions may be in any form deemed effective (presentations, panel discussions or experiential learning opportunities). All presenters are responsible for their own expenses including conference registration, travel, lodging, meals, specialized equipment rental and handouts. The use of technology is encouraged and some equipment will be made available.
If you have any questions, contact Janet Fox via email at jfox@agcenter.lsu.edu or by phone at 225-578-2971. Carmen Burgos CO-OP’S LATEST COMMEMORATIVE KNIFE GIVES COLLECTORS DOUBLE VISION Collectors of Co-op’s commemorative 4-H/FFA knife will be seeing double again with this year’s edition. The sixth knife in the popular series is a three-bladed stockman that features a distinctive two-sided look - blue bone handle representing FFA on one side, a green bone handle representing 4-H on the other. On each side, the traditional Case shield is set into the handle. Both sides of the main blade, meanwhile, are imprinted with Co-op and Case logos. “Supports 4-H 2006” is imprinted on the green side, and “Supports FFA 2006” on the opposite (blue) side. Packaged in an attractive slim “Case calls this style a Magician’s Knife,” says Paul Arnette, product manager in Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s Home, Lawn, Specialty Department. “And we felt it represented these two worthy youth organizations very well.” The series, which debuted in 2001, was created to recognize the Co-op’s long-standing support of 4-H and FFA in Tennessee and to provide a creative and meaningful way to supply these organizations with some additional funds. As in past years, profits from the sale of the knife will be split equally and donated to the state 4-H and FFA organizations. Over the last four years, sales of knives through this promotion have enabled Co-op to donate more than $64,000 to these worthwhile organizations. “Demand for each edition continues to grow,” says Arnette. “And we’re pleased to work with Case on this important project.” Case is a premier brand for knife collectors, he explains, and their reputation for a quality American-made product makes Case the choice for many collectors. Plus, Arnette adds, Case officials are excited to be involved with the worthy mission of this series. Those wanting to add the 2006 4-H/FFA commemorative knife to their collection should check with their participating local Co-op for availability. With nearly 150 retail outlets across the state, the 63 locally owned member Co-ops in Tennessee are the premier source for farm supply products and services for the state’s farmers. Mark Gateley FIVE TENNESSEE TEENS ATTEND REGIONAL FORUM Five teens from across the state attended the first annual Southern Region Teen Leaders Forum in Rock Eagle, Georgia, on November 9-12, 2006. Participants were Lacy Johnson, Decatur County; Beth Lee, Henry County; Jillian Barnes, Henry County; Joshua Moore, Warren County; and Kristin Holder, Campbell County. The 4-H’ers participated in workshops and fun shops at the four day event and learned about youth-adult partnerships, as well as networking with other youth from the southern region. Tennessee delegates Kristin Holder and Lacy Johnson also represented the state as they participated in a flag retirement ceremony to mark the remembrance of Veteran's Day. Small group and round table discussions were held, and the event ended with a town hall meeting where the teens established a list of the items they liked most about the current 4-H program and offered suggestions as to where they would like to see the For more information about how you and your teen audience can be involved in this event, please contact me at agallimore@utk.edu. Amy Gallimore MAYFIELD VISITOR CENTERS OFFER FREE TOURS Looking for a field trip for your 4-H group? Alana Stephenson, account executive for an advertising firm working with Mayfield Dairy Farm, recently contacted us about free tours at their two visitor centers. Located conveniently en route to many popular destinations in the South, Mayfield’s visitor centers in Athens, Tennessee, and Braselton, Georgia, are great locations to let the kids stretch their legs and work out some energy. One of the largest dairies in the Southeast, Mayfield’s visitor centers offer free tours of the Mayfield plants and give guests an inside look into the history and production of Mayfield products. Visitors watch as Mayfield signature yellow milk jugs are produced and filled with delicious milk. Athens visitors get a bird’s eye view of Mayfield ice cream favorites being packaged and prepped for distribution to consumers. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. After learning about dairy production, guests are invited to the gift shop to browse for collectibles and company memorabilia. They can also enjoy the great taste of ice cream in the Mayfield’s ice cream parlor.
Steve Sutton Several agents and staff attended the NAE4-HA national meeting in Milwaukee. Those who attended were Glenda Booker, Donna Bradley, Brian Signaigo, Michael Barry, Justin Crowe, Sierra Ham, Jamie Harris, Melissa Henry, Nancy Rucker, Jim Stewart, Pat Whitaker, Sharon Davis, James McMillion, Amy Williams, Rosalind Woodard, Joseph Donaldson and Daniel Sarver Brian Signaigo completed his term serving on NAE4-HA Board as Southern Region director. Tennessee will now be represented by the following people who were elected during the meeting. Donna Bradley will be serving as Southern Region director, Nancy Rucker will be serving as vice president of Marketing and Outreach, Joseph Donaldson is the chair of the Reach and Evaluation Committee and Amy Williams will serve as the Southern Region contact for Member Services Committee with Sierra Ham as the Southern Region contact-elect for Member Services Committee. Justin Crowe and Glenda Booker presented a poster session “4-H Career Preparation: It WORKS in Tennessee,” and Sharon Davis and volunteer leader Kristine Beard presented a session on 4-H and Technology with GPS/GIS called “Where in the World is 4-H?” Tennessee had one national communication winner, Michael Barry and Jamie Harris for their promotional package and three southern regional winners, Michael Barry for educational package, Sierra Ham for radio program and Becky Bonner for Excellence in Teen Programming. Tennessee’s service award winners were also recognized. Justin Crowe received the Achievement in Service Award; Joseph Donaldson, Melissa Henry and Jim Steward received the Distinguished Service Award; and Pat Whitaker received the Meritorius Service Award. Other highlights of the conference included a great states night out feasting on fine German cuisine at Mader’s restaurant; networking with other professionals; introduction of the 4-H Brand Network; Dr. Richard Learner - "Promoting Positive Youth Development Among Americas Adolescents: Findings From the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development;" National Make A Difference Day - Pillow Patrol; a special screening of Charlotte's Web; and great workshop sessions following 4-H PRKC. The 2007 national meeting will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, October 21-15. We encourage all TAE4-HW members to attend. Melissa Henry NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION OFFERS FREE "JAKES" MEMBERSHIP The NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) has offered free membership in their youth program called “JAKES," to all 4-H youth in Tennessee involved in the 4-H Target S.M.A.R.T. program. Mark Jackson, Senior Regional Director with NWTF, is making this offer available. Counties wishing to offer this membership can email names of 4-H members directly to Mr. Jackson at mejacknwtf@earthlink.net. NWTF is a supporter of the 4-H Target S.M.A.R.T. program. * Notice: Counties must receive parental permission before giving names of 4-H members to NWTF or any outside group. Daniel Sarver NEW ACTIVITY PAGES POSTED TO WEB SITE We are pleased to offer the following new 4-H project activity pages. The pages have been posted to the “Project” pages on the Web site. Each activity sheet is available in both color or black and white versions. There is also a leader's page for each activity in both color and black and white. The leader's page provides the answers to the puzzles, games, etc. in each activity page. For a complete listing of all the activity pages, please go to 4h.tennessee.edu/projects/actsheets.htm.
New pages are continuing to be developed. The following projects are coming soon.
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Belew via email at lbelew@tennessee.edu or by phone at 865-974-7434. Lori Belew SOUTHERN REGION LEADER FORUM SLIDE SHOW ONLINE You can now see the slide show created by Ralph Meacham and Bob Spalding for the Southern Region Leader Forum at Rock Eagle. The address is www.4hsrlf.org. Please share the slide show with others and encourage them to attend next year, October 4-7, 2007! Carmen Burgos TENNESSEE 4-H HORSE PROJECT MEMBERS SHINE AT EASTERN NATIONALS Tennessee 4-H horse project state winners competed at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup on Saturday, November 5, 2006, in Louisville, Kentucky. This event is the culmination of years of hard work and effort by many Tennessee 4-H members. There is a tremendous amount of educational benefits for the youth as they develop life skills through competitive educational activities. The 2006 Tennessee state 4-H champion horse judging team was crowned reserve national champions at the event. Williamson County, representing Tennessee in horse judging, was high team in halter, high team in reasons, third in performance and reserve champion overall. Team members were Molly Morrison, Eli Anders, Rachel Lampley and Kristen Chandler. Molly Morrison was the overall high individual of the contest and received a $500 college scholarship from the American Quarter Horse Association. She was high individual in halter and second in reasons. Rachel Lampley was in the “top ten” in all categories as she was 9th in halter, 8th in performance, 7th in reasons, and 7th overall. Kristen Chandler was 4th in the halter division. This concluded a successful year of competition for the outstanding 4-H horse judging team members. Previously, they were champions at the American Paint Horse Nationals in Ft. Worth, Texas, champions at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships in Raleigh, North Carolina, and reserve champions at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. The team was coached by Dave Whitaker and assisted by Doyle Meadows. Representing Tennessee in Horse Bowl competition at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup was the state champions from Hardeman County. Asa Black, Brandon Vaughn and Reed Avent placed 6th in overall competition. Asa Black was 4th high individual of the contest. This was the highest placing that a team from Tennessee has received in the Horse Bowl contest at the Eastern National. The Hardeman County 4-H members went to the seventh round before losing to the overall champions in the event. The team was coached by Hardeman County Extension agent Gary Rodgers. Sumner County 4-H horse project members Tyler Templeton, Kaitlyn York and Casey Cox were state champions in hippology and represented Tennessee in the hippology contest at the Eastern Nationals. The team was reserve champion in the horse judging phase, 5th in the written phase and finished 9th overall in hippology competition. Casey Cox was high individual in horse judging and 5th in the written phase. The team was coached by Sumner County Extension agent. Allene Cobb, Robertson County 4-H’er, placed 6th in the horse speech contest in Louisville. She was previously crowned Tennessee 4-H horse speech champion and competed against 23 other contestants at the national contest. Grant Monroe from Decatur County participated in the individual demonstration contest at the Eastern National in Louisville. Grant was the Tennessee state winner in individual demonstration. Doyle Meadows TENNESSEANS CHOSEN FOR NATIONAL CURRICULUM DESIGN TEAMS Five Tennesseans have been named to a National 4-H Curriculum Cooperative System’s (4-HCCS) design team. Summer Davis, Montgomery County volunteer; Lorelynn Claudill, Montgomery County 4-H’er; and Tim Hicks, Tipton County Extension agent, will serve on the 4-HCCS arts and crafts curriculum revision design team. Dee Wolters, Maury County volunteer, and Hannah Wolters, Maury County Steve Sutton THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.
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