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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE 2007 Tennessee Junior Fleece Show UPCOMING EVENTS 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 2007 TENNESSEE JUNIOR FLEECE SHOW The Tennessee Sheep Producers Association will again conduct and provide awards for the Tennessee Junior Fleece Show to be held at the Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition in Cookeville on Tuesday, July 28. A successful show with over 40 entries was held in 2006. There will be a fleece class for each breed of sheep which has at least three fleeces entered plus a class for fleeces from crossbred sheep. Breeds which have fewer than three entries will be in an “Other Breeds” class. Exhibitors may enter two fleeces in each breed category. Each fleece must be from a ewe greater than one year of age and must be a fleece sheared in 2007. Each fleece must be rolled and tied with paper or cotton twine or displayed in a clear plastic bag. Each entry will receive premium money. An overall champion and reserve champion fleece will be selected. Fleeces must be received at the Hyder Burkes Arena between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 28. For additional information, contact Ben Powell, Secretary, TSPA, 4233B Poplar Hill Road, Watertown, TN 37184. Telephone 615-237-0300, or email benthomaspowell@gmail.com. Ben Powell 4-H DAIRY SHOW RULES AND ELIGIBILITY Show season is coming upon us and we want to get started to avoid any potential miscommunication. There are several important items to consider.
All entries must be made online by the Extension office through the animal science Web site at animalscience.ag.utk.edu/dairy/dairy_4-H.htm! Jeff Mitchell ALL STAR PROJECT EXHIBIT COMPETITION AT ROUNDUP The purpose of the project exhibit is to provide 4-H All Stars an additional opportunity to share accomplishments, ideas, requirements, and/or results of special studies or research in their 4-H project area with others.
A first place plaque will be awarded to the All Star with the highest scoring exhibit. All exhibits will be classified into blue, red, and white award groups. The five highest scoring exhibits will receive either a $50 U.S. savings bond or a $25 scholarship to attend a regional or state All Star conference. Exhibits should be set up in Morrill Hall Cafeteria East during the Welcome Party. Amy Gallimore INFORMATION ABOUT 4-H TARGET SMART CAMP 4-H Target SMART Camp will be held at Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia, July 5-7. Check-in will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on July 5. The camp will end on July 7 at approximately 2:00 p.m. Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from camp. Daniel Sarver TENNESSEE PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL 4-H CURRICULUM SUMMIT For the first time in its 105-year history, the 4-H youth development organization took an in-depth look at how it meets the educational and developmental needs of our nation's young people through hands-on learning experiences during the National 4 H Curriculum Summit just held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Participating from Tennessee were Steve Sutton, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Department; Amy Gallimore, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Department; and Kathy Finley, Extension agent, Robertson County. Co-sponsored by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) National 4 H Headquarters at USDA, their private partner National 4 H Council and the Cooperative Extension System, the National 4 H Curriculum Summit was called to strengthen and revitalize the oldest youth development organization's curriculum process. During the Summit, participants examined strategies to successfully develop high-quality and forward-looking curricula that speaks to the interests and needs of 21st century youth. David Hardesty, President of West Virginia University-one of the nation's 106 land-grant universities that serve as the research and curriculum development foundation of 4-H-addressed attendees on the "importance and timeliness of charting a new course in providing research-based, university-developed curriculum that excites and engages today's young people and prepares them for the challenges they and our nation will face tomorrow." Ron Ottinger, President of the Noyce Foundation, established by Intel founder Bob Noyce and a major supporter of 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology programming, challenged attendees to "not stand pat in your historical success, but rather to boldly move forward in preparing the nation's next generation of leaders in science, engineering and technology." Lacey Martin, 4-H youth member from North Carolina, attributed her plans to pursue biological science to her participation in 4-H. Using personal examples of growing up using 4-H curriculum, including her latest work with the 4-H Electricity project, Lacey encouraged the Summit attendees to "meet the ongoing challenge of the changing times and apply them to the 4 H curriculum." Attendees, which included 4-H youth and land-grant university leaders from across the country, provided feedback to improve upon future 4-H curriculum. Information collected during the course of the Summit will be posted at http://www.4-Hcurriculum.org shortly. Next steps include gathering a small workgroup to address the jury review process-identified as a high priority by participants-as well as outlining the national priorities for developing future curriculum which will continue to reach youth through a variety of delivery modes including 4-H camps, 4-H Afterschool and within 4-H community clubs. The Summit concluded as the first step toward reshaping the nation's oldest youth development organization's curriculum and programming for youth. Steve Sutton The state 4-H wildlife judging contest was held at the McCord farm in Blount County on June 14. The winning team will represent Tennessee in the national event later this summer in Cedar City, Utah. Results are as follows:
For photos, please go to 4h.tennessee.edu/judging/wildlife.htm. Steve Sutton WOOL AND WOOLLIES REVUE COMPETITION SCHEDULED FOR AREA FAIRS This fall boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate in the Wool and Woollies Revue at several area fairs across the state. This is an excellent opportunity for your 4-H members enrolled in clothing, fashion revue and livestock projects; but would certainly not be limited to these individuals only. Contestants need not be 4-H members, but must be under 21 years of age as of January 1, 2007. During the competition, entrants must lead a registered ewe which has been fitted and trained to show at halter. The ewe does not have to be owned by the entrant, and the show management will be more than glad to help make arrangements for your 4-H members to find a ewe to lead. The entrant must wear a garment made of wool or a wool blend. The garment does not have to be constructed by the entrant. Contestants are divided into classes according to their age. Classes vary from contest to contest. You should check the fair catalogues for specific details. The following standards are used when judging the classes: entrant’s garment (40%); poise and appearance (30%); and control and presentation of the animal (30%). A special class is offered in the Wool and Woollies Revue at the Tennessee Valley Fair. Contestants under six years of age as of January 1, 2007, will compete in a pairs competition with an older partner. A class for adults will be held at the Appalachian Fair giving parents, leaders and even agents an opportunity to participate. The Wool and Woollies Revue has been a very popular activity across the state. We hope you will encourage your 4-H members to participate. For additional information and/or entry forms, please contact the following:
Entry forms for the Appalachian, Tennessee Valley and Mid-South fairs are also available on the Tennessee 4-H Forms page at 4h.tennessee.edu/forms&materials/. An entry form for the Williamson County Fair may be found at extension.tennessee.edu/county/williamson/wool_and_woolies.htm. Steve Sutton THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior.
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