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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE Classrooms Nationwide Seek Record Donations in Thanksgiving Drive UPCOMING EVENTS November 23-27
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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 CLASSROOMS NATIONWIDE SEEK RECORD DONATIONS IN THANKSGIVING DRIVE “The Drive” is November 7-21. K-12 classroom teams are invited to score “points” for items collected and delivered to the community agencies they’ve chosen - with a goal of students thoughtfully collecting and distributing more than $1 million worth of donated goods. It’s the first event of a new effort called The LEAGUE (National 4-H Council President and CEO Don Floyd serves on its National Commission), with events linked to state coded and grade specific curriculum. There are so many great programs and efforts already that don’t get as much recognition as they deserve and also more students to involve in helping others. The LEAGUE offers 1,200 free Learning to Give curriculum lessons and links. It’s free and simple to participate in “The Drive.” Visit www.theleague.org. How much can your class collect? Steve Sutton CO-OP OFFERS 2007 EDITION OF ITS 4-H/FFA COMMEMORATIVE SERIES Collectors of Co-op’s commemorative 4-H/FFA pocket knives should be eager to get their hands on the 2007 edition, which is now available at participating Co-ops across Tennessee. This will be the seventh knife in the unique series, which began in 2001 as a way to provide extra funds for 4-H and FFA programs in Tennessee. Proceeds from the sale of the knives are divided equally between the state 4-H and FFA foundations, which use the funds to develop and expand their youth development programs. A total of $82,800 has been awarded over the past six years, including $14,400 given in 2006. “Being able to help the rural young people of Tennessee to this extent is a point of pride for all of us in the Co-op system,” says Paul Arnette, product manager in Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s Home, Lawn, Specialty Department. “It’s an important part of what Co-op is all about.” Produced in partnership with WR Case & Sons Cutlery Company of Bradford, Pennsylvania, the 2007 4-H/FFA is a Case pocket-worn canoe pattern with a harvest orange bone handle. The Co-op and Case logos are featured on the secondary blade, and “Supports 4-H and FFA 2007” is imprinted on the main blade. Each knife comes in a commemorative sleeve and tin and retails for $51.99. “People look forward to the new knife each year,” says Arnette. “The popularity of these knives as collectibles shows just how supportive so many customers are of Co-op’s commitment to help 4-H and FFA, both outstanding youth organizations.” He urges collectors and others interested in buying the 2007 knife to check right away with their Co-ops for availability. “Demand for each 4-H/FFA knife continues to grow, and the earlier editions sold out quickly and are no longer available,” says Arnette. “TFC commissioned Case to a one-time run of a controlled number of knives for our ’07 release,” he says. “Once the inventory is depleted, there will be no more.” Check out the knife on the Tennessee 4-H Foundation Web site at 4hfoundation.tennessee.edu. Mark Gateley The following grant opportunities come from the Clues and News newsletter from the Tennessee Commission on National and Community Service.
Steve Sutton LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON TEAM PLACES THIRD AT NATIONAL CONTEST
The team competed in team and individual beef cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat identification and management skill activities. For the individual events, Terra Kimes placed 6th, Sarah McDonald placed 9th and Joanna Buxkemper placed 12th. In the identification division, Tennessee placed second with Sarah placing 6th, Joanna placing 9th and Terra placing 10th. Tennessee placed 6th in the evaluation division and 6th in the quality assurance section. Terra was the 7th high individual in the quality assurance division. Thirteen teams competed in the contest. Dwight Loveday TENNESSEE YOUTH SHOW CHAMPION EWES AT NAILE Nearly 50 youth from Tennessee entered sheep in the 2007 North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, Kentucky. Most of the sheep were entered and exhibited in the junior shows held November 10-11. 17 exhibitors entered 52 registered sheep in the junior breeding show. These young people represented Tennessee in seven different national junior shows. Additionally, 29 youth entered 61 market lambs at this year’s show. Kirby Cherry, a Lauderdale County 4-H member, exhibited the champion Corriedale ewe at the National Junior Corriedale Show. This was the second time this ewe has been selected for this top honor. Caleb Fritz, a Rutherford County 4-H’er, exhibited the champion Shropshire ewe at that breed’s national junior show. This ewe was bred and born on the Fritz farm in Rutherford County. Congratulations to all of these truly outstanding young people. Ricky Skillington WEB-BASED SURVEY FOR ADULTS WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH YOUTH
To participate, visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=72375217369. Steve Sutton WILSON COUNTY LIVESTOCK TEAM RETURNS FROM KANSAS CITY The Wilson County 4-H livestock judging team competed in the American Royal Livestock Judging Contest on October 21 in Kansas City, Missouri. Team members Caleb James, Will Hightower, Matthew Reed and Lindsey Hodge began the contest by looking at 10 classes of animals including cattle, sheep and hogs, followed by six sets of oral reasons. The team finished 17th overall, with Caleb James finishing fourth place in the cattle division. While in Kansas City, the team got to attend some of the shows at the American Royal, visit the trade show and sample some of the famous Kansas City barbecue. It was a wonderful experience for the Wilson County 4-H’ers, and they look forward to using this experience to help them in future contests. Accompanying the team were 4-H Extension agent Johnny Barnes and volunteer leader Teri Reed. Johnny Barnes THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.
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Tennessee's livestock skillathon team placed third at the National 4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. Tennessee was only 11 points behind the winning team from Kentucky. Team members were Terra Kimes (Clay County), Sarah McDonald (Smith County), Joanna Buxkemper (Loudon County) and Katie Crisp (McMinn County). Kelly Lichlyter (McMinn County) and Megan Shedden (Knox County) attended as alternates. The team was coached by Larry Darnell (Williamson County) and Amy Powell-Williams (Loudon County). These individuals earned spots on the team by excelling in the Tennessee beef, sheep or swine skillathons.
