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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS
VOLUME 06 - Issue 50
December 15, 2006
IN THIS ISSUE
American Polypay Sheep Association Starter Flock
Charlotte’s Web Theater Questions
National 4-H Congress Photo Gallery
Register Your Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service Project
State And Regional 4-H Wildlife Judging Contests Scheduled
Toyota TAPESTRY Grants For K-12 Science Teachers
Youth Service America’s Youth Venture Now Accepting Applications
UPCOMING EVENTS
| State 4-H Market Hog Show - Murfreesboro |
| State 4-H All Star High Council Meeting - Lebanon |
| 4-H Beekeeping Essays Due - State 4-H Office |
February 1
| Senior Citizenship and Leadership Portfolios Due - State 4-H Office |
| State 4-H Horse Public Speaking/Demonstration Contests - Cookeville |
February 16-17
| 4-H Target S.M.A.R.T. Leader Training - Columbia |
| State 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Contests - Cookeville |
| YF&R Leadership Conference - Nashville |
February 23-25
| State 4-H Council Meeting - Crossville |
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
AMERICAN POLYPAY SHEEP ASSOCIATION STARTER FLOCK
The American Polypay Sheep Association Starter Flock is in the fourth year of this popular program. Due to the high recognition and increased demand for this starter flock, our association will give away two starter flocks this year. The winners will receive the animals during the National Polypay Show and Sale in Springfield, Illinois, on June 21-23, 2007.
The winner will receive three registered Polypay ewes, and a runner up will receive two registered Polypay ewes. Both recipients will receive $100 buying credit to use at the 2007 National Polypay Sale. The buying credit is a donation in loving memory of J Charles Ripley. Chuck passed away unexpectedly September 5, 2005. He was an ag teacher and a well respected shepherd of Polypay sheep in Minnesota. Chuck helped plan this starter flock during its formation. He promoted the program as a Director on the American Polypay Sheep Association Board.
In each of the two starter flocks, one ewe will be futurity nominated by the association. This futurity ewe can be brought back and shown as a futurity yearling ewe in the 2008 National Junior Show. This futurity class is a popular class in the Polypay Junior Show.
This is how the starter flock process works. Any youth in the United States is eligible to apply for this starter flock as long as they meet the following requirements:
1. Be involved in 4-H or FFA.
2. Between the ages of 8-19(as of March 1, 2007).
3. Attend the 2007 National Polypay Show and Sale weekend if chosen as
winner.
4. Use a registered Polypay ram for the first breeding.
5. Write a one page essay (questions on application).
6. Submit a letter of recommendation with application.
7. Encouraged to attend the 2008 National Show and Sale. |
Interest in Polypay sheep on the farm and at sales is continuing to rise. The 2006 National Sale recorded the highest average in over a decade. The Center of the Nation Sale, featuring Polypay sheep with EPD’s (Expected Progeny Differences ) was also a big success. Many sheep producers, breeders, and youth are noticing that these sheep work. Polypay sheep are very manageable for youth with their medium frame size, docile temperament and easy fitting requirements. The biggest advantage for youth is the productivity of Polypay sheep in the barn after being exhibited at shows throughout the summer.
Polypay sheep are production oriented animals that are also well received by judges and buyers in shows and sales around the country. The Polypay breed is well known as one of the premier production sheep breeds in the world. Multiple births and the ability to breed out of season make this breed a profitable choice. To demonstrate their productivity, any yearling ewe shown in the country must have lambed prior to showing. All animals shown and sold at Nationals must be from a multiple birth. The Polypay breed can be enrolled in NSIP (National Sheep Improvement Program). This program uses EPD’s to measure the production of sheep. One donated ewe Iamb in each starter flock will come with NSIP records, including EPD’s for all production traits.
The Polypay National Show and Sale is held in Springfield, Illinois every June. A large part of our National event is our Junior show. This show has seen tremendous growth in the last few years in Junior attendance and sheep exhibited. There are many classes for the youth to display their animals, and the show is a fun and popular start to our National event Along with the Junior Show and National Show and Sale, a pizza party and banquet are other events that occur that weekend.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to research our breed. Start with our website at polypay.org, contact the association, a breeder, or a professional in your area for more information. If you fit the requirements mentioned above, we encourage your response. Whether you own a flock, or are just wishing to start one, this starter flock is an excellent opportunity.
More information is available from polypay.org. For an entry form contact:
Gordon Sammons
Sammons Polypay
17295 Hwy 82 Geneseo, IL 61254
TEL: 309-944-3692
Email: Sarnmons@theinter.com |
Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take! Don’t delay, entries due postmarked March 1, 2007.
Gordon Sammons
Secretary
American Polypay Sheep Association
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CHARLOTTE’S WEB THEATER QUESTIONS
There have been a number of questions concerning theater participation with Hollywood Movie Money (HMM), the company that oversees online ticket sales for this promotion. There is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) link on National 4-H Council’s Web site (www.fourhcouncil.edu) that addresses these questions and many others, but I wanted to provide you directly with answers so that you are able to respond to any questions you may receive on the matter. Please see below.
Q. How do I know if my local theater is participating? Currently, when I type in my zip code it doesn’t show theaters near me.
A: Log onto www.hollywoodmoviemoney.com and enter a zip code. ALL accepting theaters partnered with HMM show up in this database and are not restricted by the Charlotte’s Web effort. If the theater shows up in this database, it will eventually show up (by Friday, December 15) in the 4-H/Charlotte’s Web ticket purchase program on HMM.
At this time, all of the theaters partnered with HMM and showing Charlotte’s Web have not uploaded their theater information to HMM. Theaters will be added to the site daily as we move closer to the movie’s opening day (Friday, December 15). If you do not see your local theater currently listed and yet it is listed on the general HMM Web site database as stated above, check back closer to the movie opening date to see if it has been added yet. The full compliment of theaters showing Charlotte’s Web who are partnered with Hollywood Movie Money (HMM) will appear in the
HMM/4-H/Charlotte’s Web zip code system by the movie’s opening day, Friday, December 15.
Q: There is a theater close to me, but it is not listed on the ticketing Web site database. What do I do?
A: There are a few theaters that do not participate in HMM’s movie tickets sales process. Occasionally, HMM does not know the theater exists. Visit www.hollywoodmoviemoney.com/contact to give HMM the name and location of the theater. If possible, they will contact the theater and attempt to negotiate a partnership that will add them to the program. At the least, they will be able to give you the location of an alternative theater. |
Alice Ann Moore
Director
4-H Youth Development
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NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS PHOTO GALLERY
The Tennessee delegation to National 4-H Congress had a wonderful time in Atlanta. Our delegates came home with new skills, new friends and a new perspective on their 4-H experiences. They would like to share their experience with you via a photo gallery at 4h.tennessee.edu/natcong/photogallery.htm. Be sure to check it out!
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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REGISTER YOUR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT
The Corporation for National and Community Service has recently launched My MLK Day. My MLK Day is an online tool for those organizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects to register their projects, manager volunteers and report results. Individuals may search for volunteer opportunities with registered MLK Day Projects. To learn more, go to my.mlkday.gov/default.aspx.
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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STATE AND REGIONAL 4-H WILDLIFE JUDGING CONTESTS SCHEDULED
The state and regional 4-H wildlife judging contests have been scheduled for 2007. Those dates are as follows.
May 14 - Eastern Region Contest
May 15 - Central Region Contest
May 16 - Western Region Contest
June 14 - State Contest |
Sites for all of the contests have yet to be determined.
Daniel Sarver
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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TOYOTA TAPESTRY GRANTS FOR K-12 SCIENCE TEACHERS
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association are pleased to announce the 17th Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program. This year, 50 large grants of up to $10,000 each and 20-25 mini-grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to K-12 teachers of science in the United States.
To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements. The deadline for the completion of the online application is 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, January 18, 2007. Recipients of Toyota TAPESTRY grants will be notified by March 5, 2007. Non-recipients will be notified by May 11, 2007. Awardees will be honored at a special ceremony on March 29, 2007 at the NSTA National Conference in St. Louis. All travel expenses for project directors of the large grants will be covered by Toyota.
The project director should begin the online proposal. This is the person who will be in charge of the project and implement it during the 2007-08 school year. The project director must be a middle or high school science teacher who teaches a minimum of two science classes per day or an elementary teacher who teaches some science in the classroom. All applicants must have a minimum of at least three years science teaching experience in a K-12 school not including the current school year. Staff people (up to four allowed) may also work on the proposal. Applicants may submit only one proposal per year as project director. Please be aware that Toyota TAPESTRY awards are conditional upon the awardee (project director) being employed at the same school for the duration of the proposed project.
To apply, please go to http://ecommerce2.nsta.org/toyota/.
Daniel Sarver
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA’S YOUTH VENTURE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Youth Service America/Youth Venture Program is a unique partnership between Youth Service America and Youth Venture that helps youth engage in community service and develop as young social entrepreneurs.
YSA Youth Venture provides funding and support to young people (ages 12-20) who want to create new, sustainable, civic-minded organizations, clubs or businesses called Ventures.
For an application, applications tools and more information about the YSA Youth Venture Partnership Program, go to www.youthventure.org/ysa.
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Making mistakes simply means you are learning faster.
~ Weston H. Agor
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