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Updates on 4-H Teen Conference 2007
--Jan Klein
Banquet Speaker - Dr. Kim Kidwell is a professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at WSU where she leads the spring wheat breeding and genetic research program. She also teaches a high enrollment experiential-based interpersonal communication course for undergraduates. Sharing from her experiences, Dr. Kidwell will provide a motivational message to the Teen Conference delegates.
Wrap-up event - Motivational Media presentation-called UNWRITTEN, contemporary media production utilizing 3 screens and surround sound.
Teen Conference photo CD and group photo available - A CD with 100's of photos from the conference's events and activities - cost: $5. A 5” x 7” group photo in a folder frame - cost: $2. Pre-order your CD and group photo on site at the Conference Headquarters Desk.
t is not too late to register your county youth! They won't want to miss this great 4-H leadership event! To find out more information visit the State 4-H Teen Conference website at: http://4-h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/index.htm or send me an email at jlklein@wsu.edu.
New Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations
--Pat BoyEs
I realize that you have all faced significant changes in procedures in reporting requirements in recent years. I am forwarding along to you information recently sent to me by National 4-H Program Director Cathann Kress. The IRS is placing new requirements on small tax-exempt organizations like 4-H Clubs. We do not know the exact form or full reach of these changes yet. From Cathann's message below, you'll see that she has been receiving a number of inquiries from across the nation; please do not contact her at this time. Cathann has provided us with all the information she has at this point. Her office continues to represent 4-H on the national level with the IRS so that we can have a united approach in full-filling these new requirements. I am sharing the following information with you because I want you to be informed and not blind sided. The level of compliance we will need to follow is still under discussion with the IRS. Thank you all for your understanding.
Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations that previously were not required to file returns may be required to file an annual electronic notice, Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt Organizations not Required To File Form 990 or 990-EZ. This filing requirement applies to tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006.
Who Is Included?
Small tax-exempt organizations, whose gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less, are not required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, or Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax. With the enactment of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, these small tax-exempt organizations will now be required to file electronically Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, with the IRS annually.
Who Is Excluded?
Exceptions to this requirement are organizations that are included in a group return, private foundations required to file Form 990-PF, and section 509(a)(3)-supporting organizations required to file Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
A number of your staff members have been contacting me at National 4-H Headquarters regarding the new IRS requirements for small tax-exempt organizations. We are aware of these new requirements and are working to clarify how this will potentially impact 4-H, and 4-H affiliated organizations. Karla Howard, the CFO at National 4-H Council, and I are working to prepare a briefing sheet for all of you, and I am investigating if there might be flexibility or exemption for 4-H clubs under our shared umbrella EIN. We will keep you informed as we learn more.
In the meantime, for more information: http://nonprofitrisk.org/nwsltr/archive/internalcontrol050607.htm#continue.
4-H Educator Position in Idaho
--Arlinda Nauman, Director, University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development
The University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System is seeking applicants for the permanent, 12-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, Extension Educator, Youth Development/4-H. The position is located in the Canyon County Extension Office in Caldwell, Idaho.
Call for Articles for Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice
--Pat BoyEs
The Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice, is an online resource for youth development researchers, practitioners and policymakers. The multidisciplinary, applied refereed journal is published three times a year by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents and focuses on the development of school-aged youth through the transition to adulthood (ages 6-22).
The Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice is particularly interested in receiving papers for publication consideration in the following categories:
- Research and Evaluation Strategy Articles—1,000 word articles that describe innovative methodologies and strategies in the collection and analysis of quantitative or qualitative research and evaluation data.
- Resource Reviews—300 word critical reviews of resources and tools that would be helpful to youth development professionals.
Manuscripts are accepted at anytime. Please visit the following website to access submission guidelines and the first three issues of the journal: http://www.nae4ha.org/profdev/joyd/index.html. Please contact the editor, Patricia Dawson, with questions at Patricia.dawson@oregonstate.edu.
The International Journal of Volunteer Administration (IJOVA)
--Pat BoyEs
The Editorial Board and staff of The International Journal of Volunteer Administration (The IJOVA/) is pleased to announce the publication of Volume XXIV, Number 3: Volunteerism and Community Development. This issue (and all previous issues) may be accessed free-of-charge at: http://www.ijova.org/ .
The IJOVA is a peer-reviewed, professional publication of The Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Science at North Carolina State University . The IJOVA is a professional not-for-profit service of the Department in recognition of the critical role of professional managers of volunteers in mobilizing human resources to address serious human, community, and social needs through volunteerism.
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.