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4-H Members Continue to Demonstrate Service to Others
--Pat BoyEs
In the month following the devastating storms that so severely affected Lewis, Pacific and Grays Harbor Counties I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of assistance from the 4-H community. Members, their parents and volunteer leaders have been in the forefront of much needed sweat equity to restore devastated families to their homes. We have 4-H members doing extended animal care, shoveling mud-- lots of mud, removing damaged household goods and preparing meals for relief workers. I am awed by their remarkable efforts. Of course that is one of the fundamental principles of 4-H--service to others.
As you have likely seen from photos, the fair grounds in both Lewis and Pacific Counties were heavily damaged. The recovery process will not be measured in weeks but rather months. Your county or club 4-H Program will have many opportunities to contribute to the recovery efforts. Donations for 4-H members who lost their 4-H Project materials including animals in flooding/winds or for 4-H families whose homes were damaged or to the fair grounds for repairs should be directed to:
Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor 4-H Leader's Council
PO Box R
Elma, WA 98541
Pacific County
Pacific County 4-H Leaders Council
PO Box 88
South Bend, WA 98586
Lewis County
Washington State Employees Credit Union
2015 Kresky
Chehalis, WA 98532
* Be sure to mark it for 'Lewis County 4-H Families' there are several other flood relief funds being managed by the Credit Union so be sure to specify 4-H families.
Please continue to think of ways we can all assist our 4-H community in Lewis, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties to get back on their feet.
Winter Program Management Day WECN
--Kevin Wright
The postponed December Program Day will be held on Tuesday, January 15th from 10am until 3pm. There are 12 sites that will be connecting with the WECN so you shouldn't have to drive very far. Please register and enter your program highlights and hot topics at: http://4h.wsu.edu/profdev/descriptions.htm.
The agenda includes:
10am
- Welcome
- New IRS Filing Requirements & Record Retention- Pat BoyEs. Core Competency: Organizational Systems
- Working with Latino Audiences – Jose Garcia-Pabon, WSU TriCities. Core Competency: Youth Development
Noon
- Lunch
1pm
- Program Sharing/Hot Topics – All
- Know Your Government Update – Jan Klein. Core Competency: Learning Strategies
- Social Networking Websites – Carey Roos and Joy Faerber. Core Competency: Youth Development
- Additional Topics?
3pm
- Adjourn
Please register by Monday, January 14th. If you have questions please contact Kevin Wright.
Upcoming Portable Challenge Training
--Sarah Butzine and Scott VanderWey
The Portable Challenge Training is an introduction to the educational model used for 4-H Adventure Based Experiential Learning Programs. This is a three day training with an 8-hour practicum.
The next training is January 16, 17 and 18, 2008 (Wednesday – Friday) from 10am – 6pm, attendance is required at all 3 days. Training will take place at Lake Union Parks Building at 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA. Bring a sack lunch so that we can maximize our time together. Be sure to complete necessary forms prior to your arrival. I look forward to receiving the paperwork and training fees no later than Wednesday, January 9th, 2008. Contact Sarah Butzine, Training and Events Coordinator, with questions or for more information at: Sarah.butzine@kingcounty.gov or (206) 205-3108.
- Cover Letter
- Challenge Adult Health Form
- Challenge Program Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability and Consent
- Volunteer Application Form
- Lake Union Park Directions (To find out the best way to reach the training via public transit from where you are visit http://transit.metrokc.gov/ for route schedules or call 206-206-553-3000.)
- Logistics for Portable Challenge Training
- Your invoice for the training fee
The cost is $250.00 plus current book price, (scholarships available, if needed). The cost for AmeriCorps, current 4-H leaders, and other extension volunteers and staff is $60.00. The fee is waived for Seattle Parks and Recreations employees for this training.
4-H Summer Teen Conference
--Jan Klein, Teen Leadership Coordinator
I am pleased to announce that workshop proposals are NOW being accepted for 2008 4-H Summer Teen Conference! Conference will take place on June 29 - July 1, 2008 at WSU - Pullman Campus.
Fast Track to Success is the theme this year and the details are already falling into place.
Please find information and workshop proposal forms at http://whatcom.wsu.edu/4-h/htmlemail/WPA_4H.html. Presentations will take place on Monday, June 30. Workshop sessions are planned for the morning and afternoon. Please note the focus and time allotment for each and select which is the best fit for your proposal.
- One hour workshops focused on success building skills: college, careers, life skills, leadership, and/or independence.
- Two hour workshops focused on exploration and adventure: may include WSU departments, new or creative subject mastery, or physical adventure.
Deadline for submission is January 28, 2008. Consider how you might be involved to move our youth ahead towards a successful future!
Shooting Sports Instructors Needed from Western WA
--Janet Schmidt
Several counties in Western Washington have requested 4-H Shooting Sports Training however, it is difficult to provide the training at a reasonable cost when we have so few National Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors from west of the Cascades. We desperately need more national instructors in rifle, archery and shotgun from Western Washington. Note that the National 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop is scheduled for April 13-18, 2008, in Kerrville, Texas. I have a limited amount of funds that could be applied towards sending one or more volunteers to attend the training. The early bird registration is due by January 30. For more information, refer to the shooting sports website at http://4h.wsu.edu/projects/shooting.htm or contact Janet Schmidt, schmidtj@wsu.edu or (509) 397-6290.
PowerPoint Presentation for Healthy Youth Summit
--Pat BoyEs
See the PowerPoint Jennifer Leach used to present information related to the Healthy Youth Survey data for Wahkiakum County. Please note slide number 110 and 111 especially as it relates to questions about 4-H. The PowerPoint is a longitudinal study of youth attitudes toward risk behaviors in Wahkiakum County. Jennifer is helping with a Youth Summit in Wahkiakum County that is being sponsored by the Wahkiakum Community Network that looks at this data and then asks the youth what their feelings are. It is great process of using the Healthy Youth Survey Data in a meaningful way. You may want to check with your community network to see if a similar process is being or has been conducted in your area.
4-H Natural Resource Educators Directory: Information Needed
--Emily Burt
The WA State 4-H Core Committee is collecting information for a directory of WSU Extension staff specializing in forestry and natural resource education. The goal for this directory is to facilitate effective communication between those in WSU Extension working to offer natural resource programming to youth. If you are a natural resource educator or offer natural resource programming, please be sure to check the directory for accuracy and provide additional information. Additions and corrections can be made by contacting Emily Burt at (509)775-5235 or emburt@wsu.edu.
Veterinary Medicine Extension Newsletter
--Pat BoyEs
Dr. Dale Moore, our Extension Veterinarian, has had quite a few inquiries about the Veterinary Extension Newsletter and has been adding names to the list. This is a test of the list as well as an announcement of the website where all issues will be posted.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in this newsletter, you can direct them to the following site for registration: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/extension/Newsletters/index.aspx.
I have found the newsletter to be most timely and informative.
Citizenship Washington Focus Program Assistant Position
Do you know a collegiate 4-H'er who has a passion for government, history, political science, working with youth, public speaking, or leadership? If you do, encourage them to apply for the position of Program Assistant (PA) at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center! They will be given the opportunity to spend their summer in Washington , D.C. , touching the lives of hundreds of high school-aged students from all over the United States while working for our Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) program.
The CWF program, offered at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD, gives young people the chance to explore, develop, and refine the skills necessary to become outstanding citizens and leaders in their home communities. Using the living classroom of Washington , D.C. , youth will learn about the history of our nation, various leaders who have shaped this nation, and how they can put their skills of leadership and citizenship into use when they return home.
As Program Assistants, Collegiate 4-H'ers will have opportunities to create and facilitate workshops for use with groups who participate in the CWF program, act as a liaison between the National 4-H Youth Conference Center and various 4-H delegations from across the country, and serve as a role model for the students who participate in the CWF program.
We are looking for individuals with at least a high school diploma (preferably some or continuing college experience) and an interest or passion for youth development, hospitality, teaching, history, politics, or leadership. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them visit our website ( http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org) for more information; or have them contact me directly. The application deadline is January 27, 2008. Selected candidates will begin in early May and will run through the beginning of August. We look forward to getting to know some qualified, energetic applicants for this professional development opportunity.
GIS Grant for U.S. 4-H Programs
The 2008 ESRI GIS Grants for U.S. 4-H are now available at: http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/4-h/grants.html.
ESRI is pleased to offer a 2008 GIS Grant for U.S. 4-H programs, the grant guidelines and application for the Introductory and Intermediate grants are found at the links below. The 4-H grant application period will be from January 1, 2008 through February 28, 2008.
Application deadline: February 28, 2008
Please send your completed application and letter of support to 4–HGIS_external@esri.com no later than Feb. 28, 2008. You will receive an email acknowledgement that your application has been received.
Please download and save both the Grant Application and the Grant Guidelines to your computer.
2008 4-H Introductory Grant Application Details.
2008 4-H Intermediate Grant Application Details.
Under the 2004-2007 GIS Grant for U.S. 4-H program, ESRI has awarded 4-H Clubs in over 500 U.S. counties with ArcView and ArcPad software and Virtual Campus training. GIS technology was used by youth to help make a difference in their community service projects.
Please contact Esther Worker, ESRI 4-H Program Manager, if you have any questions or need additional information at: eworker@esri.com, 303.449.7779 ext 8216 or 1- 800-447-9778 ext 18216.
National 4-H Curriculum Ordering Has Changed
--Nancy Mordhorst
Please note these changes apply to National 4-H Curriculum only. The ordering website, www.4-hmall.org is replacing the former www.n4hccs.org site.
New:
Consolidated ordering for National 4-H Curriculum! Effective January 2, 2008 all items in the National 4-H Curriculum catalog will be sold at a single point of service through National 4-H Supply Service at: www.4-hmall.org (click on the 4-H Curriculum tab).
Note:
If you have an existing customer account with National 4-H Supply Service you can continue to use your account information for all of your curriculum purchases. If you have not previously ordered through National 4-H Supply Service you will need to follow the brief steps to set up a new account (click on Sign In to create a new account).
National 4-H Volunteer Strategy Update
--Barbara Stone
National 4-H Headquarters will be providing leadership for a 3-part process that will result in a national strategy around 4-H volunteer development.
There will be 1) focus groups of 4-H volunteer specialists on the current status of volunteerism in the 4-H system, volunteer trends, and what that means for our system; 2) an analysis of the focus group results; and 3) a convening of thought leaders to review the analysis and recommend new systems, models and promising practices for engaging volunteers in 4-H that that will reflect and sustain the 4-H organization of the future.
4-H volunteer development specialists will have opportunities for input and involvement throughout the process. I will be in touch with those of you that have indicated an interest in being involved. If you have not been in touch with me, but wish to be directly involved, please let me know.
The timeline is currently set to introduce the national strategy at the State Program Leaders and National Leadership meeting in April 2008, in Boston. The strategy will then be reviewed, finalized and introduced by National 4-H Headquarters and state 4-H volunteer specialists in the fall—hopefully at the Galaxy conference.
On a related note, I announced the anticipated 2009 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism has been put on hold until the recommendations from the strategy process were available. Based on the feedback from the 4-H volunteer specialists, who were concerned about putting the conference on hold, this is being reconsidered. We are exploring the potential for a conference in Spring 2009 that would bring people together around the proposed national 4-H volunteer strategy; that would also appeal to a broader Extension audience related to volunteerism; and be held in a location that is easily accessible. While 4-H is certainly a leader in volunteerism across the Extension system, we also have an obligation and opportunity for all Extension staff to understand the issues and build skills for utilizing volunteers effectively. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
I look forward to your ideas as we build a stronger, strategic vision of volunteer development in 4-H.
New Issue of "Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice" on-line
The fifth issue of Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice is now on-line at the following website: http://www.nae4ha.org/directory/jyd/index.html . Please note that access to the journal is free at this time, but requires a username and password.
Job Opportunity in California
4-H Youth Development Advisor opening in California.
Job Opportunity in Idaho
University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System is seeking applicants for the tenured track, assistant professor position of Extension Educator, 4-H/youth. The position is located in Bannock County Extension Office in Pocatello, Idaho.
Job Opportunity in Tennessee
University of Tennessee is seeking applicants for an Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development. Contact Alice Ann Moore at aamoore@utk.edu or 865-974-2128 for information regarding this position.
Just a Reminder!
When you have new Extension staff that will be working in some capacity with 4-H, please let Nancy in the State 4-H Office know. They will be added to mailing lists, added to the 4-H Talk list serve, sent a 4-H Welcome Packet, and be assigned a state 4-H staff person as a point of contact, as appropriate. 4-H News is sent via the 4-H Talk list serve each week. Archived copies of previous weeks “Tuesday 4-H News” are available on the 4-H web site: http://4h.wsu.edu/. Please send submissions by Friday of each week to Tiffany Boswell, State 4-H Office, tiffany_boswell@wsu.edu. Detailed event information and registrations forms can be found on the 4-H web site.