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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE Academic Conference “Thank You’s” Are Important UPCOMING EVENTS June 18-23
June 19
June 25-28
June 26-29
July 5-7
July 5-7
July 9-13
July 20-21
July 23-27
July 30-August 2
August 1-5
August 9
August 10-11
August 15
August 15
August 15
August 17
August 20-25
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 ACADEMIC CONFERENCE “THANK YOU’S” ARE IMPORTANT The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture hosted 139 junior high 4-H members for Academic Conference on the ag campus, June 12-15. The delegates had a very educational experience along with a lot of fun. The faculty and staff of the four divisions of the Institute of Agriculture are to be commended for the excellent job they did in preparing for and conducting the event. The conference was sponsored by gifts from a variety of donors with an interest in providing positive youth development opportunities for Tennessee 4-H members. We hope each delegate will recognize the donors for their interest and support by writing a thank-you note now that they have returned home. The addresses are:
It is important to recognize our donors, and we would appreciate your help in encouraging 4-H members to write. Steve Sutton CYFERnet’s JUNE 2007 MISSION OF THE MONTH This month, CYFERnet features a Game and Animation Contest that lets young people show off their creativity and programming skills. Using Scratch (available for free from scratch.mit.edu/), participants get a chance to develop their own computer games and/or animations. Youth may work independently or in teams, with an entry deadline of August 5, 2007. Once they've finished, they can submit their work for all to view and enjoy. CYFERnet's panel of judges will notify the winners later this summer. Help youth build 21st-century skills that will allow them to be successful in the future, including thinking creatively, communicating clearly, collaborating effectively and learning continuously. Go to www.cyfernet.org/4htech/missions.html to get started! Steve Sutton OPPORTUNITY FOR $5000 SCHOLARSHIP AND TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Are you interested in having an all expenses paid week of intensive learning and education on how the American Government works and the opportunity of receiving a one time $5000 college scholarship? If yes, then be a part of the United States Senate Youth Program held March 1-8, 2008. The United States Senate will be holding their 46th Anniversary where a total of 104 student delegates will be engaged in various activities throughout the week. Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials of the Department of State and Defense and directors of federal agencies, as well as participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Two students from each US state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will be selected as delegates. The Department of Education for each state is responsible for selecting two student delegates and two alternates. If interested please visit the USSYP Web site at www.ussenateyouth.org and download the Announcement Brochure and Yearbook for further information. Steve Sutton THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Gratitude is the best attitude.
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