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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS
VOLUME 08 - Issue 07
February 15, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
Corrections to National 4-H Curricula
Kiwanis Offers Leadership Training Opportunity to Tennessee 4-H'ers
Piggy Bank Pageant to Be Held at TEAFCS Conference
State Submissions to National Directory of 4-H Educational Materials
Still Looking for Talent!
Tennessee 4-H Congress Dress Code Posted to Web Site
Tennessee 4-H'ers Named Prudential Spirit of Community Award Finalists
UT Block and Bridle Roundup Is March 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
State 4-H Horse Public Speaking/Demonstration Contests - Cookeville |
February 16
| State 4-H Horse Bowl/Hippology Contests - Cookeville |
| State LifeSmarts Contest - Lebanon |
February 25
| 4-H Alumni Recognition Nominations Forms Due - Regional Offices |
| State 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum - Crossville |
| State 4-H Council Meeting - Crossville |
February 29
| TN Piggy Bank Pageant County Notification Due - Wilson County Extension Office |
| G.L. Herrington Scholarship Applications Due - State 4-H Office |
| UTK Block and Bridle Roundup - Knoxville |
March 8-9
| Performing Arts Troupe Congress Rehearsal - Hendersonville |
March 29
| State Finalist/Regional Winners Report to Congress - Nashville |
| Performing Arts Troupe Live Auditions - Nashville |
March 29-April 3
| National 4-H Conference - Chevy Chase, MD |
| Tennessee 4-H Congress - Nashville |
| Tennessee 4-H Foundation, Inc. Annual Meeting - Nashville |
| 4-H Shooting Sports State Shoot - Columbia |
April 12-14
| National LifeSmarts Competition - Minneapolis, MN |
| National 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop - Kerrville, TX |
April 21
| Performing Arts Troupe Audition Tapes Due - Central Region Office |
| Statewide 4-H Inservice - Henry Horton State Park |
| Knoxville Spring Junior Cattle Exposition - Knoxville |
| Junior Market Goat Field Day - Woodbury |
| TAE4-HW Annual Meeting - Paris Landing State Park |
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
CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL 4-H CURRICULA
We have identified some needed corrections to three curricula:
The corrected pages are posted on the curriculum Web site (www.4-hcurriculum.org - go to “Curriculum Updates” on left bar). We apologize for any inconvenience these errors may have caused.
Nancy Schaff
Project Manager, Curriculum
National 4-H Council
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KIWANIS OFFERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR TENNESSEE 4-H’ERS
 Tennessee 4-H members in grades 8-12 have a life-changing opportunity before them…. the international Key Leader leadership training event. The event is scheduled for March 28-30, 2008 at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend, Tennessee.
What's in store?
Leadership training, team building (low ropes course), tons of fun and loads of new friends to meet!
But this conflicts with Congress…
Yes… the dates for the spring leadership training are the same as those for State 4-H Congress. Those 4-H'ers in grades 8-12 who are NOT attending Congress may want to consider Key Leader as another leadership training event. For those attending Congress, another Key Leader leadership training event will take place in the fall. However, the fall event is for 9-12th graders only.
What is Key Leader?
Key Leader is a program sponsored by Kiwanis International. It is designed to give students the tools they need to be service leaders in their school, church and community.
Chaperones…
Just like 4-H events, the Key Leader leadership training event is also well chaperoned (one adult chaperone to every 10 participants). Kiwanis requires that all chaperones must register a minimum of three weeks in advance. A thorough background check will be completed on every adult before his or her registration is finalized.
Registration Information…
Only five weeks remain to register for the spring event. The deadline is March 14 for the March 28-30 training session. Visit www.key-leader.org to learn more or sign-up. Before registering, simply download the student brochure to learn what information is needed before completing the online registration. Participants will need to know their sponsor's name and email and their nominator's name and email.
Email Leslie Grossman Frederick at LeslieAnn@LeslieGrossman.com to get the sponsor's name. Leslie is the Key Leader chairman for Tennessee and Kentucky Kiwanis. Local Kiwanis clubs sponsor students to the event and help pay for expenses. 4-H agents may be listed as the nominator.
Cost…
Cost for student participants is $175. However, Tennessee Kiwanis clubs want to assist financially. Therefore, students may only incur a minimum charge (i.e. $25 to $50). Chaperone cost is $95. 4-H leaders and parents are encouraged and welcomed to attend as chaperones.
Lori Belew
Extension Assistant
4-H Youth Development
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PIGGY BANK PAGEANT TO BE HELD AT TEAFCS CONFERENCE
The Tennessee Piggy Bank Pageant will take place at the TEAFCS Conference, April 16-18, 2008. Agents will be able to register piggy banks from 8:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17. Anyone unable to get their banks to the conference may mail them to me at the Wilson County UT Extension office or coordinate with someone close to you to bring them.
Winners will be announced at the conference! After the extended confirmation date (February 29), you will receive information regarding how to enter the banks. Each bank will have an entry card that will be mailed to you prior to the conference. This entry card will need to be attached to the bank prior to registering.
Prizes are being sponsored by Wilson Bank and Trust. There will be a first place winner in each category. These winners will receive a $100 savings bond. There will also be a grand champion. This winner will receive an additional $100 savings bond!
Shelly Phillips
Extension Agent
Wilson County
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STATE SUBMISSIONS TO NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF 4-H EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
This directory is a searchable national database of 4-H educational materials currently available throughout the Cooperative Extension System (www.4-hdirectory.org). Below are instructions for submitting educational materials into the national directory. A full launch of the new national directory is expected on April 1, 2008.
| What are the criteria for material submitted into the National Directory of 4-H Educational Materials? |
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Material created or revised within the past seven (7) years. |
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Material created within a land grant university system, intended either for a youth audience or for adults working with youth. |
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Material can be identified in one of the four categories of 4-H materials: 4-H Project Curriculum; 4-H Curriculum for Groups; 4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials; and 4-H Resources. To learn more about the four categories of materials go to www.4-hdirectory.org/about. |
| How can I submit material into the National Directory of 4-H Educational Materials? |
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Click on this link: www.4-hdirectory.org/add. |
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Enter information into the online form about the 4-H educational material. |
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Click on the submit button. |
| What happens after I submit information into the online form? |
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After the submission is completed, an email will be generated to the approving authority within the state/university. |
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After approval, the entry will be added to the national directory. |
| Who is the approving authority within Tennessee? |
| The approving authority for Tennessee is: |
Name: Steve Sutton
Email address: ssutton2@tennessee.edu |
| How can I view materials from my University that have been listed on the National Directory of 4-H Educational Materials? |
| To review resources your state has added to the Directory, go to the Directory homepage at www.4-hdirectory.org and click on “Browse by Source.” Check back often; new materials will be added regularly. |
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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STILL LOOKING FOR TALENT!
Applications now being accepted for 2008 Tennessee 4-H Performing Arts Troupe. There are openings for male and female vocalists and dancers.
Live auditions are coming this spring. 4-H'ers considering participation should check out the already-scheduled show dates for 2008. They then can apply for the troupe in one of two ways!
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Schedule a live audition in vocal and/or dance on Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the War Memorial Building in Nashville. Applications to schedule a live audition must be received by March 14, 2008. Applicants will be notified of their audition times. |
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Members unable to attend the live audition may submit a video tape/DVD postmarked no later than April 21, 2008. Video auditions should be sent to:
Central Region Extension Office
Attention: Jim Stewart
5201 Marchant Drive
Nashville, TN 37211 |
Applications for both types of auditioning are posted on the Performing Arts Troupe Web site at 4hperformers.tennessee.edu/. You can also go to this site to download a promotional video of the troupe!
Members interested in joining the technical staff may also apply online. At this time, we do not have any openings for technical members. However, 4-H'ers are welcome to apply just in case there is a need for additional help during the year.
Current troupe members who wish to return need to fill out an online application only. A video/DVD or live audition is not required for those wishing to return.
We are excited about this unique opportunity for our talented youth! Please promote the troupe to your 4-H members. Contact me if you have any questions or concerns!
Jim Stewart
Technical Director
Tennessee 4-H Performing Arts Troupe
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TENNESSEE 4-H CONGRESS DRESS CODE POSTED TO WEB SITE
Wondering what to wear to Tennessee 4-H Congress? Your questions can be answered by going to the Tennessee 4-H Congress Web site! A comprehensive dress code has been posted to 4h.tennessee.edu/stcong/generalinfo/whatwear.htm. You can also download a printable copy from this URL.
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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TENNESSEE 4-H’ERS NAMED PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD FINALISTS
Two Tennessee 4-H’ers have been recognized by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the Association of Secondary School Principals. Hannah Wolters from Maury County and Courtney Shelton from Lawrence County were two of six youth recognized as Tennessee distinguished finalists.
Courtney Shelton, 18, of Lawrenceburg, a senior at Lawrence County High School, initiated a campaign called Christmas Wishes to collect donations of toys, books, blankets, clothes and other comfort items for children who have to be removed from homes with methamphetamine labs. She also visited area schools to educate students about the dangers of methamphetamine.
Hannah Wolters, 15, of Culleoka, a sophomore at Silver Sun Christian Academy and a member of the Maury County 4-H, volunteered to raise and train a guide dog for a handicapped person. Hannah spent 14 months caring for a black Labrador puppy, teaching her manners and basic commands and developing her social skills before returning her to an organization serving the disabled. |
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes individuals in grades 5-12 solely on the basis of their volunteer activities. Young volunteers can apply through middle and high schools, county 4-H programs and other officially designated local organizations. Congratulations to Courtney and Hannah on this honor.
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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UT BLOCK AND BRIDLE ROUNDUP IS MARCH 1
Greetings! Wanted to let you know that the 2008 Block and Bridle Roundup is set for March 1, 2008. The dairy and meats contests will be very similar to past years. The livestock contest will have a few changes. Information on the events is posted at animalscience.ag.utk.edu/block&bridleclub/roundup.htm.
Registration will once again be online and will be mandatory. The deadline is February 25, 2008. This greatly helped last year’s registration process on Saturday morning go very smoothly. We plan to continue that this year. Links to registration process are at the Web site list above.
As part of Roundup this year, we are planning a canned food drive to benefit the Salvation Army. If students bring four (4) non-perishable cans of food, we will deduct $3 from the price of a Block and Bridle Round Up t-shirt for them. That would make t-shirts cost $7 plus four cans of food.
We have tweaked the schedule a little this year and plan to have the awards ceremony earlier. Hopefully this will allow more teams to stay for ceremony and maybe even the collegiate contest later that evening.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Looking forward to seeing you at Roundup 2008.
Aaron Fisher
Instructor
Animal Science
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
If you're going to do something tonight that you'll be sorry for tomorrow morning, sleep late.
~ Henny Youngman
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