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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Day at U.S. Space and Rocket Center Is April 12 UPCOMING EVENTS February 8
February 8-9
February 8-10
February 15
February 16
February 23
February 25
February 29
February 29-March 1
February 29-March 2
March 1
March 1
March 8-9
March 29
March 29
March 29-April 3
March 30-April 2
April 1
April 11-12
April 12-14
April 13-18
April 21
April 22-24
April 24-25
April 28
April 30-May 2
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08 Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08/08-index.htm 4-H DAY AT U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IS APRIL 12 The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is having their 4-H Day on April 12, 2008. Admission is $18.00 per person and includes:
For more information, see the flyer at 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08/attach/4hday08.pdf. Justin Crowe 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS GRANTS AWARDED TO COUNTY PROGRAMS Grant funds have been awarded to eight counties for starting or strengthening 4-H Shooting Sports programs. Those counties chosen by the selection committee to receive funds are Blount, Crockett, Decatur, Giles, Hamilton, Loudon, Obion, and Shelby. Those counties will be notified separately of the exact amount of the award. A total of 21 counties submitted applications, eight of which were first-time applicants. This is 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 4-H’ERS RETURN FROM LAS VEGAS Rebecca, the senior division ambassador for Tennessee, made a chocolate 100% wool sateen tailored dress and jacket. She also made a pink 100% flannel hat trimmed with chocolate piping. All of her pieces were fully lined. She fashioned her outfit from Vogue patterns. Hannah, the junior division ambassador for Tennessee, made a black tweed 100% wool suit. Using a McCall's pattern, Hannah made a lined jacket and straight mid-knee length skirt. On Thursday evening, the girls were welcomed by Marie Lehfeldt, the national coordinator for Make It With Wool. They enjoyed playing games with the 58 contestants. Friday morning, Rebecca and Hannah were in competition early. After appearing before the panel of judges for only two minutes, they were rushed for a morning fashion parade in front of the American Sheep Industry Women. Later that afternoon, Rebecca and Hannah's garments were judged on construction. On Friday evening these two girls spent four hours in rehearsal for the final fashion show. While in Las Vegas, Rebecca and Hannah also enjoyed a "Jubilee!" backstage tour at Bally Hotel. One of the famous Jubilee Dancers escorted the girls back stage to the scenery and costume areas where all the Bob Mackie and Pete Menafee costumes are kept. The tour culminated with a make up demonstration and costume change which transformed the guide into a world famous Jubilee showgirl. After Rebecca and Hannah had their picture made with the showgirl, it was back to the Riviera for the final dress rehearsal. During free time, Hannah attended some of the seminars hosted by the American Sheep Industry, and Rebecca did a little bit of site seeing. The closing banquet for the American Sheep Industry convention was held on Saturday night. Celebrating its 60th birthday, a period fashion show was presented with wool garments being modeled from each of the decades. Hannah Wolters volunteered to model a plaid wool pants outfit representing the 70's. The parade of participants for the 60th Make It With Wool was set to the music from Deal or No Deal. Rebecca and Hannah carried suitcases with 60 on one side and Tennessee on the other side. Both girls did an excellent job modeling and represented our great state well. The state contest for 2008 has already been set for September 13 at the Lincoln County Fair in Fayetteville. For additional information, please feel free to email Wendy Collins at collins_wendy@bellsouth.net. Wendy Collins 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 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS READY FOR STATE 4-H CONGRESS The bills and resolutions to be used in the Know Your Government program at State Check out the links to the left of each bill. These are resources to help delegates prepare for this mock legislative session. There is also a link allowing you to print the bills from the Web site. Special thanks go to the Eastern Region and Western Region program leaders for their efforts in developing the bills and resolution. Steve Sutton CENTRAL REGION TOPS PORTFOLIO ENTRIES The Central Region submitted the most 4-H achievement portfolios for spring judging this year. There were 38 portfolios from 14 Central Region counties. Warren County was the top county with nine (9) entries. We hope to have the portfolios judged and the state finalists announced by February 18. 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 May 30, 2008. We would especially like to have teens who have been winners in the promotion event in the past or who are active in dairy or dairy foods activities. 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
Electric Camp is a fun-filled, rewarding adventure in electricity held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The camp will feature learning centers staffed by electric utility professionals. Each learning center will use hands-on activities that allow the 4-H members to learn by doing. Previous electric camps have received rave reviews from the 4-H members, leaders and Extension staff that have attended. The cost for the 2008 4-H Electric Camp will be $140. This fee includes the cost of meals, lodging, field trips, insurance, programs, etc. Transportation fees are covered by members of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. Each region is eligible to send two adult volunteer leaders to the camp. Leaders should have an interest in the electric project. At least 12 camp assistants will also be selected to attend Electric Camp in a leadership capacity. Camp assistants must be senior 4-H members. You will receive registration material from your regional office in the near future. Additional information is available on the Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/elecamp/. LOUISIANA PARISH LOOKING TO EXCHANGE IN 2008 Iberville Parish located in South Louisiana on the banks of the Mississippi River and just a stone’s throw to our state capital Baton Rouge and the Crescent City of New Orleans is actively seeking a county who would like to participate in a teen exchange this summer. I realize that this might be short notice for many of you, however, I just recently introduced the idea of the state exchange program with my junior leaders here and they were excited about the possibilities. My group consists of approximately 15-20 teen leaders along with several volunteers who would love the idea of traveling to your state this year and hosting in the summer of 2009.
We look forward to hearing from anyone interested in exchanging and sharing in this wonderful opportunity for our 4-H youth! Please call or contact me with any questions you may have…
Until then, come on down and Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the Good Times Roll!) Shannon Dietz MORE INFORMATION ON STATE 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER FORUM Plans are well underway for the 2008 Tennessee 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum to be held February 29 and March 1 at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville. The conference offers opportunities for volunteers to network with others, share fun and fellowship and receive program ideas from youth development professionals. This will also be the annual meeting of the Tennessee 4-H Alumni, Inc. We have accepted 14 excellent workshop proposals. All of these offer useful information to take back to your local 4-H groups. A listing of the workshops with a short description has been posted on the Web site. Visit 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/stateleaderforum/descriptions.htm to begin to make plans for which ones you will attend! You can also find a schedule of events and promotional brochure at 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/stateleaderforum/. Registration is due February 8. If you have not registered, please contact me and send your registration to the state 4-H office ASAP. An accurate count will allow us to be prepared for you and ensure everyone has a great time (plenty of materials, food and a place to sleep). Carmen Burgos PIGGY BANK PAGEANT COUNTY NOTIFICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED The deadline for confirming your county’s participation in the State Piggy Bank Pageant has been extended! Please email your intent to participate to Shelly Phillips no later than Friday, February 29, 2008. (Note: This is not the date the banks are due. This is the date your county’s intent to participate is due!) Below is a list of counties already stating that they will participate. Banks should be in the Wilson County UT Extension office no later than April 9. If you are on the list of participating counties, you will receive further instructions on this process.
Rules:
Each county may submit a total of four (4) banks per county. A county may have one entry in each category or multiple entries in the same category as long as there are only four total from the county. The categories are Pre-K - 3 grade; 4 - 5 grade; 6 - 8 grade; and 9 - 12 grade. There will be a first place winner in each category as well as one overall winner. Each first place winner will receive a $100 savings bond sponsored by Wilson Bank and Trust. The overall winner will receive an additional $100 saving bond also sponsored by Wilson Bank and Trust. If you have any questions regarding the Piggy Bank Pageant, please email Shelly Phillips at snphillips@utk.edu. Shelley Phillips SKILLATHON CONTEST OPPORTUNITY Washington County, Virginia, is hosting the Southwest Junior Stockman Contest on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Abingdon, Virginia. The contest will start at 10:00 a.m. and involves beef, sheep and swine. The contest will include the following:
There are junior and senior divisions as well as 4-H and FFA divisions. The eligibility rules area as follows:
A registration form may be downloaded from 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08/attach/SWVAstockman.doc and should be returned to Phil Belvins by March 3. Dwight Loveday STATE BEEKEEPING ESSAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED State judging has been completed for the 2008 beekeeping essay contest conducted by The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. The results are as follows:
Phillip’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, Phillip 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 Here are some more questions which have surfaced as data was viewed for the annual enrollment report.
Carmen Burgos THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson: you find the present tense, but the past perfect!
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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 2008 County Dairy Promotion Contest. This event provides opportunities for 
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