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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE 2007 ESRI GIS Grant Program for U.S. 4-H UPCOMING EVENTS February 16
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Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas07 Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas07/07-index.htm 2007 ESRI GIS GRANT PROGRAM FOR U.S. 4-H ESRI, in cooperation with National 4-H Headquarters and Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)/U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and American Forests announces two ESRI GIS grants for U.S. 4-H to support its geospatial outreach, education and community involvement efforts. The goal of this program is to foster and support the integration of geographic information system (GIS) software in U.S. 4-H clubs. Grant categories include an introductory grant for 4-H clubs new to GIS and an intermediate grant for those 4-H clubs that received previous ESRI 4-H grants and completed the grant requirements. Eligible Applicants: A U.S. 4-H community or in-school club, 4-H after-school program, 4-H special interest group, 4-H school enrichment group, 4-H camp or similar 4-H unit that meets regularly and is recognized as an authorized 4-H group within its state's 4-H program. Applications due February 28, 2007. Go to www.esri.com/grants/esri/2007_4h.html to access the application guidelines for this grant. For additional information, please contact Esther Worker at eworker@esri.com. Daniel Sarver 4-H TARGET SMART SHOOTING SPORTS GRANTS AWARDED TO COUNTY PROGRAMS Grant funds have been awarded to nine counties for starting or strengthening 4-H Target SMART Shooting Sports programs. Those counties chosen by the selection committee to receive funds are Carroll, Cheatham, Cumberland, Dickson, Fayette, Madison, Robertson, Warren and Union. A total of 17 counties submitted applications, nine of which were first-time applicants. This is more than double the amount of applications from last year and the most ever received for this particular grant program. The grant monies will be used for the purchase of materials, equipment and recognition for participants and/or training for leaders. Those receiving grants are encouraged to pursue matching funds from community resources to strengthen the potential for future funding. The National Wild Turkey Federation is the donor for these grants funds. Counties should thank their local chapters for their sponsorship. Congratulations to those awarded grant funds, and thanks to all who applied. Daniel Sarver ACADEMIC CONFERENCE AND ELECTRIC CAMP WEB SITES UPDATED The Tennessee Junior High 4-H Academic Conference and 4-H Electric Camp Web sites have been updated and reflect the information for 2007. The URL for the Academic Conference site is 4h.tennessee.edu/acadconf/. The Electric Camp site may be accessed through 4h.tennessee.edu/elecamp/. These sites promote the events and contain information of interest for potential participants... including who may attend, program highlights, and what to bring. There are links from the sites to the registration and application forms as well as the Activity and Event Acceptance Form (F600A). Both sites also have guest books for 4-H’ers to use in asking questions, leaving messages for other delegates or reading what others have to say about the events. We hope these sites will be useful to you in promoting Academic Conference and Electric Camp with your 4-H members. You should be receiving registration materials from your regional office in the coming months. Steve Sutton ARE YOUR CONGRESS DELEGATES ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR OFFICE? Tennessee 4-H Congress is fast approaching. Many of you are getting ready for your regional Congress readiness days. Your 4-H’ers may be thinking about running for an office. Here are some things they need to keep in mind.
For more details on election procedures, visit the Tennessee 4-H Congress Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/stcong/election/elerules.htm. Steve Sutton ATTENTION: THREE ADDITIONAL AREAS FOR ACADEMIC CONFERENCE Good news! 4-H Youth Development recently received increased funding for Junior High 4-H Academic Conference. This has lead to the addition of three subject matter areas to the 2007 event. 4-H’ers with an interest in CATS, LINE and DESIGN and POULTRY are now invited to submit applications for this year’s conference. These three areas are in addition to the 12 announced last month (beef, consumer education, dairy, dairy foods/food-nutrition, dog, field crops/plant science, garden/home horticulture, horse, petroleum power, sheep, swine and veterinary science). A total of ten delegates will be selected in each of these 15 subject matter areas on the basis of the member’s application form. These three areas are in addition to the 12 announced last month (beef, consumer education, dairy, dairy foods/food-nutrition, dog, field crops/plant science, garden/home horticulture, horse, petroleum power, sheep, swine and veterinary science). A total of ten delegates will be selected in each of these 15 subject matter areas on the basis of the member’s application form. For more information on Junior High 4-H Academic Conference, go to 4h.tennessee.edu/acadconf. Steve Sutton CENTRAL REGION TOPS PORTFOLIO ENTRIES The Central Region submitted the most 4-H achievement portfolios for spring judging this year. There were 31 portfolios from 13 Central Region counties. Warren County was the top county with seven (7) entries. We hope to have the portfolios judged and the state finalists announced by February 19. Steve Sutton COUNTY DAIRY PROMOTION CONTEST
We are also looking for 5-6 teen leaders who are not serving as June Dairy Month chairpersons to serve in leadership roles for the chairperson training sessions at the June Dairy Month Kick Off luncheon on June 1, 2007. We would especially like to have teens who have been winners in the promotion event in the past or who are active in the dairy or dairy foods projects. If you would like to nominate someone, please send me a note with the name, address and brief statement about why you think they would be good in this leadership role. Steve Sutton CYFERnet’S FEBRUARY MISSION OF THE MONTH: INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION CYFERnet is celebrating National Engineers Week and Black History Month with a tribute to inventors and innovation. You can also begin to explore how seasons change with their "It's a Mystery" project.
For complete details, go to www.cyfernet.org/4htech/missions.html. Daniel Sarver Applications now being accepted for 2007 Tennessee 4-H Performing Arts Troupe. There are openings for male and female vocalists, dancers and technicians! Live auditions are coming this spring for 4-H members interested in being members of the Tennessee 4-H Performing Arts Troupe. 4-H'ers considering participation should check out the already-scheduled show dates for 2007. Then they can apply for the troupe by one of two ways!
Applications for both types of auditioning are posted on the Tennessee 4-H Performing Arts Troupe Web site at http://4hperformers.tennessee.edu/. You can also go to this site to download a promotional video of the troupe! Members interested in joining the technical staff may also apply online. An audition is not necessary for technicians. However, they should have some experience in operating lighting and sound equipment. Current troupe members who wish to return need to fill out an online application only. A video/DVD or live audition is not required for those wishing to return. We are excited about this unique opportunity for our talented youth! Please promote the troupe to your 4-H members, and contact me if you have any questions or concerns! Amy Gallimore STATE BEEKEEPING ESSAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED State judging has been completed for the 2007 beekeeping essay contest conducted by The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. The results are as follows:
Bethany’s essay will be forwarded to the American Beekeeping Federation, Inc. for national judging. The national winners will be announced by May 1. National awards are first place ($250), second place ($100) and third place ($50). As our state winner, Bethany will receive a book about honey bees, beekeeping and/or honey. Congratulations to all winners and thanks to those who made this opportunity available to their 4-H members. Steve Sutton TENNESSEE 4-H CONGRESS ORIENTATION/LEGISLATIVE VISIT INFORMATION Many counties are in the process of promoting Tennessee 4-H Congress to their 9th and 10th grade 4-H'ers. To make the "Congress experience" more meaningful to your delegates and to ensure a well-informed delegation, we suggest you conduct an orientation session with delegates and volunteer leader prior to their arrival in Nashville. You should discuss the following with them:
We also strongly recommend that you make an appointment for your volunteer leader and Congress delegates to visit your legislator during free time on Monday afternoon. The afternoon assembly will be over at approximately 3:00 p.m. You could schedule an appointment between 3:30 and 8:00 p.m. Please visit with your leader and delegates about the visit during your orientation session. Your delegates might want to present a 4-H memento or gift made by one of the delegates related to their project work. Be sure your leader knows where the visit it to take place and the correct time. This is a great opportunity for 4-H to be seen in Nashville, but it is imperative the 4-H’ers be prepared to make a positive impression! There will be no group meal event on Monday evening. There are several restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The evening assembly will being at 8:30 p.m. so delegates may choose to visit the observation area of the House or Senate chambers prior to that time if sessions are in progress. Thank you for your advance preparation. With your help the 60th Tennessee 4-H Congress will be a rewarding, educational experience for the more than 500 Tennessee teens and volunteers in attendance. For additional information, please visit the Tennessee 4-H Congress Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/stcong/. Amy Gallimore THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Glass, china and reputation are easily cracked, and never well mended.
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If you have not already received it, you should be receiving within the next few days information from J.J. Collins and Eric McClain on the 2007 County Dairy Promotion Contest. This event provides opportunities for 4-H members to build communication skills, citizenship and leadership skills, as well as skills in consumer science, health and fitness, dairy foods, and food and nutrition. If you wish to utilize this opportunity in your 4-H program, be sure to send your information sheet with the member’s name and the request for materials along with the return request card for the June Dairy Month kit by April 13. Remember: $200 will be added to the local county 4-H funds of the three overall state winners in each division. If you do not receive the information about the event, please let me know. The information can also be found on our Web site at 
