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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE Academic Conference “Thank Yous” are Important UPCOMING EVENTS June 15
June 18
June 19-20
June 22-27
June 23
June 23-26
June 24-28
June 29-July 2
June 29-July 2
July 1
July 6-8
July 13-16
July 20-24
July 24-25
July 28-August 2
August 12
August 24-29
August 27
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas09 Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas09/09-index.htm ACADEMIC CONFERENCE “THANK YOUS” ARE IMPORTANT The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture hosted 142 junior high 4-H members for Academic Conference on the ag campus, June 9-12. The delegates had a very educational experience along with a lot of fun. The faculty and staff of the four divisions of the Institute of Agriculture are to be commended for the excellent job they did in preparing for and conducting the event. The conference was sponsored by gifts from a variety of donors with an interest in providing positive youth development opportunities for Tennessee 4-H members. We hope each delegate will recognize the donors for their interest and support by writing a thank-you note now that they have returned home. The addresses are:
It is important to recognize our donors, and we would appreciate your help in encouraging 4-H members to write. Justin Crowe BEEF AND SHEEP EXPO ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 15 Just a reminder that entries for the 2009 Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition must be submitted by June 15, 2009. This includes online entry and the paper entries. Don't forget that copies of registration papers must accompany entries for registered heifers and registered ewes. Be sure to send the appropriate entry fees to the appropriate individual. State entries are to be submitted to Jim Neel and regional entries and entry fees are to be submitted to your regional program leader. If you have a question regarding an entry, please contact Clyde Lane, Jim Neel or Emily Tipton. It is much easier to solve a problem now rather than at the show. Emily Tipton DICKSON COUNTY GOING TO INTERNATIONAL BB GUN CHAMPIONSHIP The top two teams in the State 4-H BB Shoot held on April 25 were both from Dickson County. They have won the right to represent Tennessee 4-H in the 2009 International BB Gun Championship Match to be held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green on July 3-5, 2009. These teams are:
Good luck as you represent Tennessee 4-H. Daniel Sarver ENERGIZING TENNESSEE 4-H 2009-10 Crude Oil Prices. Biofuels. Wind Energy. Energy independence. Offshore drilling. ANWR. What can be more timely than to teach youth about the science of energy? Your county/center 4-H program has the opportunity to participate in the Energizing Tennessee 4-H grant program for 2009-10. This program is associated with the NEED kits featured at 4-H inservice in spring 2008. A total of 24 counties participated in the Energizing Tennessee 4-H program in 2008-09. Statewide, over 25,000 youth contacts were made with over 4,500 Change-a-Light pledges acquired and 38 community events being conducted. 4-H professionals were also treated to an "Energy Tour" in April. Many counties and 4-H centers have expressed an interest in this program. This will continue to be a large SET focus for this year and can fit easily into your Individual Action Agenda. This may also be a great way to make that big impact with your local school systems. The program for 2009-10 is being planned at this time. Training sessions are being planned for late summer or early fall 2009. Be on the lookout for more information soon. This program is being funded by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Energy Policy. Daniel Sarver SHELBY COUNTY 4-H AIR RIFLE TEAM HEADED TO NEBRASKA A Shelby County air rifle team has won the right to represent Tennessee at the National 4-H Invitational, to be held June 24-28, 2009, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Jamie Arnett, Ethan Blackstone and Kaitlin McDonald won the Tennessee State 4-H Air Rifle Shoot on April 25. In addition to competing in Nebraska, Jamie, Ethan and Kaitlin will meet other 4-H shooters from all parts of the country and will tour the Hornady Ammunition Manufacturing facility located in Grand Island. Good luck, Jamie, Ethan and Kaitlin and have fun as you represent Tennessee at the National Invitational. Daniel Sarver STATE 4-H SHOOT WINNERS ANNOUNCED Approximately 75 youth participated in the Tennessee 4-H State Air Rifle, Archery and BB Shoot on April 25 at W.P. Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia. Congratulations to all who participated. Those who placed first are as follows. BB The top 2 teams in BB, both from Dickson County, will participate in the 2009 International BB Gun Championship Match, held at Western Kentucky University in Bowlng Green, Kentucky on July 3-5, 2009. Air Rifle (Junior Division) Air Rifle (Senior Division) Newsflash! Shelby County 4-H has won the right to represent Tennessee at the National 4-H Invitational to be held June 24-28, 2009, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Congratulations Jamie, Ethan and Kaitlin. Archery (Recurve) Archery (NASP, Senior Division) Archery (NASP, Junior Division) Archery (Open, Junior Division) Archery (Open, Senior Division) Daniel Sarver THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
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