TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS
VOLUME 06 - Issue 49
December 8, 2006

2006 National 4-H Wildlife And Fisheries Volunteer Leader Award
Junior Sheep Exhibitors Receive Sweepstakes Awards
“Make A Statement...” At TAE4-HW Annual Conference!
Purchase Tickets To See Charlotte’s Web And Support Tennessee 4-H
Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers Elect Board
Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers Host Leadership Retreat

2006 NATIONAL 4-H WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES VOLUNTEER LEADER AWARD

Now in its 27th year, the National 4-H Wildlife and Fisheries Volunteer Leader Recognition Program, co-sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of the U.S. Department of Interior and the National 4-H Headquarters, housed within the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, annually honors and recognizes 4-H volunteer leaders who assist 4-H members in learning about wildlife and fisheries conservation and management. The recognition award promotes positive youth development through the 4-H Mission Mandates that support the educational foundation of 4-H in science, engineering and technology, healthy living and citizenship. Of the nearly 7 million youth enrolled in 4-H programs, over 1.1 million are participating in natural resources and environmental education programs.

The outstanding volunteer leaders selected from the nominations received from the State Land-Grant Universities receive national recognition, including an all expense paid trip to attend the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference to be held March 20-24, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. During the conference, the volunteer leaders will be recognized with plaques and awards from both FWS and CSREES. There will also be a formal banquet and a reception attended by the nation's natural resources leaders. Recognition is also given from the Boone and Crockett Club, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, the National Rifle Association and the Wildlife Management Institute.

To nominate a volunteer leader, the nomination form must be completed by the volunteer leader and signed off by the appropriate county UT Extension Agent and Alice Ann Moore, Director, Tennessee 4-H Youth Development. A complete nomination packet is comprised of the nomination form, photograph and "The Leader's Story," a biographical sketch (no longer than one-page) outlining why they got involved as a 4-H volunteer and what it means to them. All of these items must be submitted with the nomination.

Nominations must be received at the state 4-H office on or before January 2, 2007. Award applications are available at 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas06/attach/wfvlaward.doc. Please send completed applications to Carmen Burgos, Extension Specialist, 205 Morgan Hall, 2621 Morgan Circle, Knoxville, TN 37996-4510

Carmen Burgos
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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JUNIOR SHEEP EXHIBITORS RECEIVE SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS

Several 4-H junior sheep exhibitors received market lamb and commercial ewe Sweepstakes Awards at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Sheep Producers Association. The Tennessee Sheep Producers Association recognizes the exhibitors of the top market lambs and commercial ewes in the state. Winners were determined by points earned by exhibiting their lambs at least three of the following shows: Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition, Tennessee Valley Fair, Tennessee State Fair, Mid-South Fair, Appalachian Fair, West Tennessee State Fair and Macon County Fair. First place winners received an embroidered blanket made from donated wool processed from Tennessee sheep. Winners were:

Dwight Loveday
Associate Professor
4-H Youth Development
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“MAKE A STATEMENT …” AT THE TAE4-HW ANNUAL CONFERENCE!

“Make a Statement” is the theme for the 2007 Annual TAE4-HW Conference. The conference will be held May 2-4, 2007 at the Music Road Hotel in Pigeon Forge. The 30th anniversary of the statewide event will be hosted by the TAE4-HW Specialist Region.


In place of the traditional program updates and technical skills development, this year’s conference will focus more on helping you to “make a statement” in the areas of personal and professional improvement. The planning committee is currently exploring engaging speakers and break-out sessions to assist you in developing skills such as:

In addition to professional and personal development, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of this annual event. The conference will also feature some of our signature activities including the recognition banquet, TAE4-HW information and officer elections and entertainment. More details regarding the schedule of events, directions as well as information regarding registration fees and deadlines are forthcoming. We hope that you will mark your calendars and make plans to attend!

Lori Belew
Extension Assistant
4-H Youth Development
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PURCHASE TICKETS TO SEE CHARLOTTE’S WEB AND SUPPORT TENNESSEE 4-H

Many of you have heard about the movie Charlotte's Web coming to theaters nationwide December 15. Charlotte's Web features the 4-H emblem multiple times. The themes portrayed speak directly to the great work that 4-H does to develop youth-building friendships, commitment to goals and having fun!

The movie features Dakota Fanning as Fern, and the voices of Julia Roberts and 4-H alumnus Reba McEntire as well as many other well-known actors.

For every ticket purchased to see the Paramount Pictures and Walden's Media Production of Charlotte's Web through the National 4-H Council, a donation of $1 will be made by Hollywood Movie Money to the State 4-H program in which the ticket was purchased to support that 4-H program. The ticket sales Web site (www.fourhcouncil.edu) goes live beginning December 8!

Some of you have asked how you can help spread the word. Here are a few promotional ideas provided by the National 4-H Council.

You can download these items and other items to help promote the opportunity at www.4-Hbrandnetwork.org/chqrlottesweb/.

We hope you enjoy your holidays with your family and plan to see this wonderful movie with your children.

Alice Ann Moore
Director
4-H Youth Development
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TENNESSEE JUNIOR SHEEP PRODUCERS ELECT BOARD

The Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers elected the 2007 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held in conjunction with Winter Leadership Retreat. The Board of Directors provides leadership to the organization and assists in planning and conducting junior sheep activities in Tennessee. They also assist in general sheep and wool promotional activities.

Officers and board members are as follows:

Regional Ambassadors selected to assist in lamb and wool promotional activities include: Western - Kirby Cherry (Dyer County); Central - Gina Locke (Williamson County) and Eastern -Tyler Bruhin (Sevier County).

Dwight Loveday
Associate Professor
4-H Youth Development
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TENNESSEE JUNIOR SHEEP PRODUCERS HOST LEADERSHIP RETREAT

The 16th Annual Tennessee Junior Sheep Producers Winter Leadership Retreat was held on December 2, 2006, at the James Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon. For the second year, the retreat was held in conjunction with the Tennessee Sheep Producers annual meeting. Thirty-three junior sheep producers participated in sheep health workshops.

Following a very informative and entertaining presentation by nationally acclaimed veterinarian Dr. David Pugh, junior sheep producers participated in hands-on workshops learning about identifying healthy and unhealthy sheep, sheep diseases, sheep vital signs and public health issues associated with livestock exhibitions. Fred Hopkins, John Goddard and Dwight Loveday lead the educational activities.

Each junior sheep producer received a copy of the learning activities to use for 4-H project group meetings. If you would like a copy of these activities, please contact me at hloveday@tennessee.edu.

Dwight Loveday
Associate Professor
4-H Youth Development
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

No matter how hard you hug your money, it never hugs back.
~ Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.