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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE Coca-Cola Grants UPCOMING EVENTS January 29-30
February 1
February 1
February 5-6
February 12-13
February 19
February 20
February 22
February 26
February 26-27
February 26-28
February 27
March 1
March 5-6
March 8
March 20-25
March 27
March 27
March 28-31
March 30
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas10 Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas10/10index.htm As you know, Tennessee 4-H is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Not many companies and organizations can share that they have been around longer or even as long as Tennessee 4-H. However, one exception is Coca-Cola. This Southern-based company has been around for 123 years and provides funding for local organizations to better their community. In 2008, the Coca-Cola Company awarded $82 million in grants and sponsorship to organizations all over the United States. With the great work going on in 4-H programs across Tennessee, why not take advantage of funding dollars to benefit your local program. For more information about the vast areas supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation, please visit www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/foundation.html. There is no specific deadline to apply for funding. Justin Crowe LOUDON COUNTY LIVESTOCK TEAM RETURNS FROM DENVER
The team placed 14th overall and were 9th in beef, 10th in goats and 12th in reasons. Greer Goddard was 8th overall, 7th in reasons, 13th in placings, 2nd in swine and 4th in goats. Derek Snoderly was 7th in swine placings. While in Denver, the team traveled to Estes Park and snow shoed in the Rocky Mountain National Park. They also travelled to Fort Collins, Colorado, and practiced judging at Colorado State University. The evening activities included outings to downtown Denver and various local restaurants. The team would like to thank all the 4-H volunteer leaders and members who donated countless hours of work to help raise funds for the trip. MID-SOUTH 4-H ALL-YOUTH RANCH SORTING The Mid-South 4-H All-Youth Ranch Sorting will be held, Saturday April 3, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Giles County Fairgrounds in Pulaski. The event is a comprehensive hands on activity for youth from beginners to moderate riders who would like to participate in a fun event. The awards presented will be belt buckles, plaques and trophies. The registration fee for the cattle sorting is $10.00 for each youth participating per run. Those who do not have a horse and wish to observe, will not be charged the registration fee. Lunch will be provided. Each youth must have his/her own horse. Any youth who actually rides will still be charged the registration fee. Each equine must have a NEGATIVE COGGINS. Upon entering the Giles County Fairgrounds, please have papers ready for view. Registration is due by Friday, March 26. A registration form may be downloaded from 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas10/attach/ranchsorting.docx. For more information and/or entry form contact Jason Morris at 931-796-3091. Jason Morris Our Military Kids (not to be confused with Operation: Military Kids) offers $500 grants to military youth whose National Guard or Reserve parent is deployed or has been injured. This money can be used in a variety of activities, including sports, fine arts, academic tutoring or camp. (4-H camp is an approved activity.) These grants are awarded to honor the sacrifices of the military family and to ensure that the youth have access to activities and support during the parent’s deployment or injury recovery. Please visit www.ourmilitarykids.org for more information, to see a list of eligible activities and to read the criteria. Carrera Harris QUARTERFEST HORSE EVENT TO BE HELD IN MURFREESBORO The American Quarter Horse Association will be hosting this year’s QuarterFest in Murfreesboro at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum and would like to invite you to their event. The event is focused on equine events, but there will be a clinic presented by Bo Winslow from Colorado. He will focus on packing and camping with your horse, but also has an extensive section on various knots and hitches, picking and setting up a campsite as well as a Dutch-oven cooking demonstration. Other clinicians for this year’s events include:
This educational opportunity is a great experience for youth interested in the horse industry. Come enjoy QuarterFest with your entire family. You can purchase your one-day or three-day QuarterPass admissions online.
Single day, adult admission is $25.00 which also includes admission to the evening events. Children 11 and younger get free admission except to the Friday or Saturday evening events ($5.00) and their first riding lesson ($15.00). Tickets are going fast so be sure to order today! (Extra discounts to AQHA members) For more information call the toll-free QuarterFest hotline 866-424-7433 or to purchase tickets please go to www.aqha.com/quarterfest. For a promotional flier, go to 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas10/attach/QuarterFest.pdf. Emily Tipton SEVIER COUNTY KICKS OFF CENTENNIAL WITH HONOR CLUB INITIATION Sevier County kicked off their centennial celebration this week with the initiation of 27 new Honor Club members. The event was held on the Sevier County campus of Walters State Community College. Those attending were treated to a four-course meal served by the Rel Maples Institute for Culinary Arts. Sevier County Honor Club officers led an impressive induction ceremony will all new initiates be recognized with certificates and pens in front of their parents, peers and other guests. Extension agent Glenn Turner shared a PowerPoint presentation with the group featuring early Sevier County 4-H history as well as opportunities available to present day 4-H members. Earlier this month, I also had the privilege of attending the Polk County Honor Club initiation ceremony in Benton. Extension agents Greg Paxton and Donna Calhoun welcomed 21 new members in the presence of approximately 120 parents, volunteers, county officials and other guests on one of the coldest Saturdays in January. Following the ceremony, everyone enjoyed 4-H cupcakes and punch along with some good old-fashioned fellowship. Making it an honor to be in Honor Club is one way to increase your membership. If you are interested in recognizing your new Honor Club members in a special way, the Tennessee 4-H Honor Club Recognition Ceremony (EC750) is a step-by-step guide to staging a candlelight Honor Club initiation ceremony. The publication comes complete with a script, list of materials needed and staging diagram. If you do not have a copy in your office, it is available online from the “Forms & Materials” page on the Tennessee 4-H Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/forms&materials/. The direct link is 4h.tennessee.edu/forms/acrobat/ec750.pdf. Steve Sutton STATE 4-H VOLUNTEER FORUM SCHEDULE The 2010 State 4-H Volunteer Forum is THE place to learn more about 4-H, become aware of opportunities for youth and volunteers and see what other counties are doing. A variety of great workshops will be offered during the forum. There will also be table top exhibits from different 4-H programs from across the state. Most workshops will have handouts or resources you can use in your county program. The forum is for anyone that works with 4-H and youth (volunteers and agents). Register before February 10 to receive the $60.00 registration fee. After this date, the registration fee goes up to $80.00. If you plan on attending, please contact your county UT Extension office. They will collect the registration fee and complete the online registration. All the information pertaining to the forum can be downloaded from on our Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/stateleaderforum/index.htm. Share this information with friends and plan on a great weekend of learning, sharing, visiting old friends and making new ones...in one word - FUN! If you have questions, please contact Carmen Burgos at 865-974-2128 or send an email to cburgos@utk.edu. Carmen Burgos The 2010 State Market Hog was held at the Tennessee Livestock Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. A total of 206 youth from 32 counties exhibited 342 market hogs. This is an increase in participation over the 2009 show (23 more exhibitors and 59 more hogs). In addition to showing individual and pen-of-three market hogs, there were competitions in showmanship, skillathon and premier exhibitor. The market hog show was held in conjunction with the Tennessee Pork Producers Association annual meeting. Market hog exhibitors were treated to a pizza and pool party and a barbecue lunch. The judge for the show was Kyle Culp of Purdue University.
Dwight Loveday The following information may be helpful as you promote and plan for these summer camping adventures. Junior 4-H Camp - At junior 4-H camp this year, we will be celebrating 100 years of 4-H. As one of the most recognized events within UT Extension, 4-H camp promises to be a highlight of the Centennial Celebration this year. The Centennial theme is “Transforming Tennessee: Our Past, Your Future.” The logo and the agent toolkit can be found at utextension.tennessee.edu/100years/toolkit.htm. The curriculum is being developed at this time. It will be posted on 4h.tennessee.edu/centersandcamping/resources/index.htm. Camping groups should select and train teen and adult leaders, as well as work with the 4-H centers in formulating camp agendas and selecting educational activities. The base camp fee is $215.00 ($226.00 for credit card users). 4-H Ed-venture Camp - Development of camp agendas and themes and selection of educational activities will be done through the regions in cooperation with the 4-H centers. In addition, regional camping groups should select and train teen and adult leaders. 4-H centers are eager to work with the regions to incorporate Ed-venture activities into camps. Other possible camp activities are posted on 4h.tennessee.edu/centersandcamping/resources/index.htm. Regional planning committees should check with 4-H centers for the base camp fee. 4-H Target Smart Shooting Sports Camp (W.P. Ridley 4-H Center, July 6-9) - This is a statewide shooting sports camp for grades 5-12. Participants select in-depth focus on hunting, archery, muzzleloader, rifle or shotgun. Participants should have received prior training before registering for this camp. Disciplines are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fee is $200.00. There is no refund after the registration deadline. County groups are expected to bring an adult leader with them or make arrangements with a neighboring county. Conference assistant (CA) applications are due in the state 4-H office May 1. CA applications can be downloaded and/or printed from the camp forms page. The camp brochure may be downloaded and/or printed from 4-H Electric Camp (University of Tennessee-Knoxville, June 29-July 2) - Electric Camp is a fun-filled, rewarding adventure in electricity held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The camp features 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. Electric camp is for youth enrolled in 4-H who are in grades 6-7 as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Members do not have to be enrolled in the electric project to attend the camp, but they should have an interest in this area. 4-H'ers may attend Electric Camp only once. The cost is $170.00. Daniel Sarver For your next county 4-H service project, why not consider collaborating with youth local health departments to distribute child care items for single parents. These items can include diapers, baby spoons, baby wipes, etc. The donated items can be collected and assembled in diaper bags to present to single parents. Additionally, UT Extension educational publications can be placed in the bags to provide resources for the single parents. Justin Crowe TENNESSEE 4-H CONGRESS SERVICE PROJECT REMINDER As you are promoting Tennessee 4-H Congress, please remember to share the information about the two service projects planned for this year. The theme for the Congress service project is "Our Hands to a Larger Service." Delegates will be collecting items for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital to benefit families requiring an overnight stay. Many patients' families arrive in such a rush that they do not have time to think about basic toiletry items they might need. Suggested items can be found on the promotion flyer, located at 4h.tennessee.edu/stcong/generalinfo/largerservice10.pdf . Additionally, we are asking that each county make an effort to raise $100 for disaster relief in Haiti. The funds raised from this “ Hope 4-Haiti” project will go to the American Red Cross, and will directly benefit the residents of Haiti. Please note that any checks should be written to "Tennessee 4-H Foundation." For more information, and to download the promotional flyer, please visit 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas10/attach/Hope4-Haiti.pdf. Justin Crowe TENNESSEE YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN ASI YOUTH PROGRAM Twenty Tennessee Junior Sheep Producer members attended the national meeting of the American Sheep Industry (ASI) Association in Nashville. This is the first national meeting that ASI has included a youth program as part of their annual meeting. Other states represented were Washington and Colorado. The junior producers met with sheep industry leaders, participated in a sheep management problem solving scenarios, quiz bowl, lambing difficulty workshop and a lamb carcass grading and cutting demonstration. Hannah Wolters of Maury County serves on the ASI Youth Taskforce committee. Other Tennessee youth attending were: David Bruce Doan, Bethany Wolters, Rachael Wolters, Aaron Wolters, David Walker, Anne Allen, Ashley Tuttle, Thomas Mendl, Lucas Mendl, Sarah Edwards, Taylor Edwards, John Edwards, Hanna Cross, Katlyn Currie, Justin Poyner, Allie Heffington, Coleman Heffington, Chandler Heffington and Ashley Jones. Participants received scholarships to attend the meeting from the Tennessee Sheep Producers Association producer education grant provided by the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program. Dwight Loveday THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.
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