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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS
VOLUME 07 - Issue 30
July 27, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE
2008 State 4-H Council Members Selected at Roundup
4-H College Scholarship Recipients Announced
Hale Master 4-H Family Recognized
State Winner Named in 4-H Volunteer Leader Recognition Program
Tennessee 4-H Roundup Awards Program Results
Vol State Ceremony at Roundup
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition (Sheep Events) - Cookeville |
| Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships - Memphis |
| State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest - Franklin |
| 4-H Target SMART Leader Training - Columbia |
August 15
| Mid-South Fair Agribusiness/4-H Speaking Entries Due - State 4-H Office |
| Mid-South Fair 4-H Career Pursuit Entries Due - State 4-H Office |
| 4-H Enrollment Report Due - State 4-H Office |
| Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum Registration Due - State 4-H Office |
August 20-25
| Southern Regional 4-H Teen Forum - Crossville |
September 7-16
| Tennessee Valley Fair - Knoxville |
| Tennessee State Fair - Nashville |
September 15
| State Junior Market Goat Show - Nashville |
September 18-19
| Meat Goat Evaluation Inservice - Shelbyville |
| 4-H Day at the Mid-South Fair - Memphis |
September 28-29
| YF&R Fall Educational Tour - Weakley County |
| Southern Region Volunteer Forum - Rock Eagle, GA |
October 7-13
| State 4-H Fall Judging Team Contests - Knoxville |
| State 4-H Dairy Show - Murfreesboro |
October 21-25
| NAE4-HA Annual Meeting - Atlanta, GA |
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
2008 STATE 4-H COUNCIL MEMBERS SELECTED AT ROUNDUP
Elections are always an exciting part of State 4-H Roundup. The 2008 State 4-H Council members were elected in Knoxville this week. New council members will represent their peers in an advisory role as members of the State 4-H Council for the coming year. Thanks to all agents who have encouraged these 4-H’ers and helped them develop the leadership skills to serve in this role. New council members include:
State Council President - Kevin Hensley, Loudon County
State Council Vice President - Chase Ferrell, DeKalb County
Western Region Senior Representative - Jessica Weaver, Shelby County
Western Region Senior Representative - Beth Lee, Henry County
Central Region Senior Representative - Grant Scoble, Davidson County
Eastern Region Senior Representative - April Parker, Jefferson County
Eastern Region Senior Representative - Thomas Greenlee, Grainger County
Western Region Junior Representative - Brianna Tidwell, Dickson County
Western Region Junior Representative - Lindsey Rochelle, Hickman County
Western Region Junior Representative - Jamie Arnett, Shelby County
Central Region Junior Representative - Luke Willoughby, DeKalb County
Central Region Junior Representative - Rachel Lee, Rutherford County
Central Region Junior Representative - Joshua Moore, Warren County
Eastern Region Junior Representative - Noah Goggans, Hamilton County
Eastern Region Junior Representative - Hannah Hopkins, Knox County
Representative-at-Large - Jared Helms, Lincoln County
Representative-at-Large - Sencola McDowell, Robertson County |
Amy Gallimore
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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4-H COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
College scholarships were awarded at State 4-H Roundup, July 26, during the Thursday morning assembly program. Scholarship recipients included:
Alpha Gamma Rho Agricultural Scholarship ($500)
David Holt, Overton County
Alan Peace Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Brittany Hix, Clay County
Charline Hamilton Powell Scholarship ($1000)
Terra Kimes, Clay County
Earl M. Knepp Scholarship ($1000)
Carolanne McKenzie, Bradley County
Farm Credit Service of Mid-America 4-H Scholarship ($1000)
J
eremy Mills, Coffee County
Meredith McBride, Dyer County FarmHouse Agricultural Scholarship ($500)
David Holt, Overton County
Nocona Canady, Henry County
Gilbert N. Rhodes Scholarship ($1000)
Jessica Moncier, Crockett County
G.L. Herrington Scholarship ($1000)
Sarah McDonald, Smith County
Hamilton-Brown Scholarship ($500)
Jessica Evans, Franklin County
Harold Robbins Agricultural Scholarship ($300)
David Holt, Overton County
Kenneth Ambrose Agricultural Scholarship ($1000)
Sarah McDonald, Smith County
Mary Basinger Elliott Memorial Scholarship ($1500)
Mary Beth Lee, Rutherford County
Mary Neil Alexander Scholarship ($1000)
Leah McDonald, Putnam County
Mary Stanfill Home Economics Scholarship ($200)
Jessica Vann, Sumner County
Mary Stanfill Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
Samantha Doster, Carroll County
TEAFCS Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship ($300)
Jessica Vann, Sumner County
TFGA Mary B. Cooper Scholarship ($300)
Danielle Coleman, Crockett County
Tennessee Rural Health Nursing Scholarship ($1000)
Brianna Seal, Hancock County
Deborah Weinheimer, Maury County
Allene Cobb, Robertson County
Olivia Herndon, Robertson County
Leah McDonald, Putnam County
Kayla Marshall, Trousdale County
Troy and Susie Johnson Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Danielle Coleman, Crockett County
W.B. & Imogene Kyker Agricultural Scholarship ($250)
Brittany Hix, Clay County
Lovelace/McKinney Scholarship ($12,000)
Nocona Canady, Henry County |
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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HALE MASTER 4-H FAMILY RECOGNIZED
The Lee Family (Mark, Lagene, Mary Beth, Rachel and Hannah) from Rutherford County was honored as a Hale Master 4-H Family award during Tuesday night awards program at State 4-H Roundup in Knoxville. The W.M. and Ruth Hale Tennessee Master 4-H Family recognition honors 4-H families who have shown consistent leadership ability and exceptional participation in all phases of 4-H work. The Hales established an endowment in 1983 to provide funds for the Master Family recognition. For more information about this award visit, 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/awards/masterfamily.htm.
Carmen Burgos
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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STATE WINNER NAMED IN 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The state winner in the adult volunteer leader recognition program for 2007 is Marissa Lemley of Robertson County. The award includes a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta and the Charlene Hamilton Powell memorial plaque sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kant. The runner-up for the award was Patsy Brown of Dyer County.
Congratulations to both Marissa and the Robertson County UT Extension staff. For more information about this award, visit 4htennessee.edu/volunteers/awards/volrecog.htm.
Carmen Burgos
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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TENNESSEE 4-H ROUNDUP AWARDS PROGRAM RESULTS
Several 4-H’ers were recognized at the Tennessee 4-H Roundup awards banquet, Tuesday night, July 24. Each Level I winner received the 4-H Horizon Award and is eligible for a $500 scholarship if they major in agriculture or family and consumer science at UTM or UTK. Each Level II winner received a silver bowl, the Lee Medallion and a trip to National 4-H Congress.
Beef
Hannah Wright, Rhea County - Level I
Lee-Allen Turner, Warren County - Level II
Clothing and Textiles
Abigail Bryant, Blount County - Level I
Elisa Raffo, Marshall County - Level I
Clarissa King, Roane County - Level II
Communication/Public Speaking
Lindsey Rochelle, Hickman County - Level I
Elizabeth Goggans, Hamilton County - Level II
Companion Animal
Lilia Weber, Knox County - Level I
Anastasia Kollett, Roane County - Level I
Cara Stitt, Williamson County - Level II
Brittany Marsh, Madison County - Level II
Computers and Technology
Catherine Carney, Putnam County - Level I
Daniel Ferrell, Bedford County - Level II
Consumer Education/Economics
Katie Spears, Robertson County - Level I
Blakeley Mooney, Madison County - Level I
Amanda Hunley, Madison County - Level II
Brittany Basham, Warren County - Level II
Dairy
Kelsey Smith, Henry County - Level I
Julie Ozburn, Williamson County - Level II
Electric
Bret Gammons, Trousdale County - Level I
David Barlow, Carter County - Level II
Engineering/Safety Science
Cody West, Claiborne County - Level I
Samuel Sherrouse, Coffee County - Level I
Benjamin Lee, Monroe County - Level II
Matthew Jones, Knox County - Level II
Entomology
Andy Brown, Coffee County - Level I
Tiffany LaLonde, Coffee County - Level II
Food Science
Taylor Gore, Putnam County - Level I
Logan Foshie, Hamblen County - Level I
Kyle Hensley, Loudon County - Level II
Erika Betschart, Warren County - Level II
Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
Evan Betterton, Putnam County - Level I
Joshua Moore, Warren County - Level I
Heather Claridy, Trousdale County - Level II
Jordan Kelly, Coffee County - Level II
Goat
Emily Mote, Rutherford County - Level I
Catherine Mote, Rutherford County - Level II
Horse
Ben Walker, Putnam County - Level I
Grant Monroe, Decatur County - Level II
Horticulture/Garden
Grant Davis, Bedford County - Level I
Emily Buck, Wilson County - Level I
Sarah Boggess, Campbell County - Level II
Logan Tipton, Carter County - Level II
Line and Design
Marci Weber, Knox County - Level I
Hannah Hopkins, Knox County - Level I
Marjorie Pess, Williamson County - Level II
Rebekah Ransom, Johnson County - Level II
Nutrition, Health and Fitness
Lindsey Clayton, Warren County - Level I
Lauren Lytle, Warren County - Level I
Grant Scoble, Davidson County - Level II
Nicholas Gonyea, Williamson County - Level II
Performing Arts/Recreation
Rebecca Davis, Bedford County - Level I
Beth Lee, Henry County - Level II
Personal Development
Jesse Paz, Warren County - Level I
Brent Sharp, Washington County - Level II
Photography
Asa Black, Hardeman County - Level I
Ashlee Duncan, Coffee County - Level II
Plant Science
Tyler Bruhin, Sevier County - Level I
Carson Moore, McNairy County - Level II
Poultry
Holly Stewart, Williamson County - Level I
Hannah Mills, Dickson County - Level II
Sheep
Hannah Wolters, Maury County - Level I
Bethany Wolters, Maury County - Level II
Swine
Derek Snoderly, Loudon County - Level I
Caleb Vaden, Knox County - Level II
Veterinary Science
Cheyenne Ralston, Bedford County - Level I
Joanna Buxkemper, Loudon County - Level II |
Two additional winners were named at the Thursday morning assembly on July 26.
Agricultural Leadership
Thomas Greenlee, Grainger County - Level II
Family and Consumer Sciences Leadership
Julie Pickens, Wilson County - Level II |
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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VOL STATE CEREMONY AT ROUNDUP
Thursday night saw 89 Tennessee 4-H’ers inducted as Vol State members during State 4-H Roundup at the Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville. This impressive candlelight ceremony honors outstanding members with the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H’er may receive, the Vol State Award.
Vol State recipients must be active All Star members and in the 11th or 12th grade and are nominated by their 4-H agents. For a listing of the 2007 Vol State inductees, go to 4h.tennessee.edu/roundup/volstate/members07.htm.
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough.
~ Author Unknown
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