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County Leaders' Council
--Chuck Todd
New County Leaders' Council contact information is needed. Please send their name, position, mailing address, email and phone number to Tiffany Boswell.
PNW574 File Correction
--Nancy Mordhorst
It has been discovered that the file for PNW574, "4-H Horse Contest Guide," included on the recently released 2007-2008 4-H Publications & Projects CD, is not the most recent version of this publication.
The most recent version of PNW574 is available on the publication website and has been correctly linked on our 4-H website at: http://4h.wsu.edu/EM2778CD/pdf/PNW0574.pdf. The revision includes a brief paragraph and chart on pg. 33, titled 'Run-out Line" and applies to Washington only. An addendum is being included with hard copies of this publication distributed from WSU Extension Publishing and Printing (formerly Bulletins).
In order to provide consistent versions of PNW574, a limited quantity of corrected 2008 4-H Publication CDs will be produced to replace CDs containing the inaccurate publication file for 4-H horse leaders only.
Please estimate how many replacement CDs your county needs for horse leaders and respond to me at: nancym@wsu.edu by Friday, December 7, 2007. The replacement CDs will be distributed to those responding counties later in December.
Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup
--Carol Beckman
In early November, Washington State 4-H Horse Teams participated in the 2007 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, Kentucky. These teams qualified at our state contests earlier in the year. Congratulations to these outstanding youth, their parents, coaches, chaperones and volunteers who helped prepare these young people for this trip of a lifetime!
In team competitions, Hippology, Horse Bowl and Horse Judging, youth from Mason, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane counties represented Washington 4-H. Hearty Congratulations to Spokane County's Horse Bowl team placing 4th in the nation! AND Hearty Congratulations to Washington's State 4-H Horse Judging Team placing 6th in the nation!
In the Public Speaking and Presentations competition, Washington 4-H was represented by youth from Clark, Kittitas and Snohomish counties. Hearty Congratulations to Snohomish County's Team Demonstration placing 4th in the nation!
If you would like more information about the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup or the upcoming dates of the 2008 state contests please contact: Carol Beckman, beckmanc@wsu.edu.
County Teen Representative Leadership Trainings
--Jan Klein
Many counties are participating in the 4-H County Teen Representative (CTR) State/County leadership program for middle age teens. About 18 counties have selected CTRs. Other counties have youth involved in local leadership positions and would like additional information about this unique program. This training is for both of them, their advisors, interested 4-H volunteers and 4-H Staff.
Youth will participate in active learning workshops in basic leadership skills and build a network with other middle school teens across the State. Adult CTR advisors will be orientated to become effective mentors and to their role in helping the 4-H teens have a successful experience. Second year CTRs and beginning CTRs will have some workshops together and some separately to be applicable to their experience and roles.
Two trainings are available. Registration and more information will be available December 10, 2007.
- Eastside: Saturday, January 12, 2008, Spokane County Extension Office, 9-3. Cost: $10.00
- Westside: Monday, January 21, 2008, King County Extension Office, 9-3. Cost: $10.00
Cost includes: notebook, supplies and snacks.
County Teen Representative Program Guidelines
--Jan Klein
Vision Statement:
To better prepare youth for the roles of active citizenship during their teen years and as adults.
Mission Statement:
To actively partner with 4-H staff, volunteers, and other youth in order to improve and facilitate communication throughout their district and organize district youth programs and 4-H Youth Development.
Eligibility: Open to 4-H members in grades 8,9 or 10 who have been active 4-H enrolled members a minimum of two (2) years.
Prerequisites include:
- Club leadership role for minimum of 1 year
- Positive and active participation in county teen program, if applicable
- Involvement in organizing community service projects at the club level
- Consistent attendance and active participation in club/project related
activities and meetings - Endorsement by club leader and county offices
Scholarship Opportunities for High School Seniors
--Jan Klein
Each year Washington State 4-H members, who are seniors in High School or completing their GED, are eligible for many scholarships. Washington State 4-H is pleased to offer 15 different scholarships. Please note that there are two different sets of criteria for the scholarships. Current and former Washington State 4-H members are eligible to apply. Applicants must have accumulated at least 2 years of 4-H affiliation. Previous Washington State 4-H scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.
In conjunction with the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, we are excited to offer four Washington State University 4-H $1500.00 scholarships: two for achievement in Leadership and two for achievement in Citizenship/Community Service. Each of these scholarships is worth $1500.00 toward tuition in a student's freshman year at Washington State University, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
Applicants being considered for the Leadership and Citizenship/Community Service Scholarships will first be reviewed for the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Dean's Merit Award worth $3000.00. To be eligible for these scholarships a youth must complete both the Washington State University Scholarship Application (online only) and the WSU/CAHNRS 4-H State Scholarship Supplemental Information (send to Britta Nitcy). Applications must arrive at WSU by January 31, 2008.
Please note:
- Washington State University Scholarship Application is ON-LINE ONLY
- Applicant must complete a WSU application and receive a student ID PRIOR to applying for the Scholarship
The other Washington 4-H Scholarships require a completed 4-H Scholarship Application and Washington State 4-H Scholarship Supplemental Application Information. Each applicant will be considered for all Washington State 4-H Scholarships. These applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2008. These scholarships may be used at any institution offering post-secondary education (i.e. Seattle University, The Ohio State University, Technical and Community Colleges, Cosmetology school, DigiPen Institute of Technology, etc.).
A 4-Her may be awarded only one of the Washington scholarships mentioned above.
There are two different sets of requirements for the scholarships; one for the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and the other for general 4-H Scholarships. Each has a checklist to make sure you don't forget any part. Much of the information is repeated in different ways on each (unfortunately, this is necessary because we are working with different systems). Once you have completed the first form the others should be much easier!
In summary, the scholarships available are:
Washington State University, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences State 4-H Scholarship: (Received by January 31, 2008 at WSU)
- Dean's Merit Scholarship $3,000
- Two @ $1,500.00 for Leadership
- Two @ $1,500.00 for Citizenship/Community Service
Washington State 4-H Scholarships: (Postmarked by March 1, 2008 to State 4-H Scholarship Committee)
J. Orville Young Memorial Scholarship
- One @ $500.00
Lewis County 4-H Leaders Scholarships
- Six @ $500.00
O.M. Plummer Memorial Scholarship
- One @ approximately $575.00
Washington State 4-H Foundation Scholarship
- One @ $500.00
Washington State 4-H Foundation Dairy Endowment Scholarship
- Two @ $500.00 (Must be/have been a 4-H Dairy Member. One for a senior in High School and one for a current college Student.)
More information about WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences scholarships can be found at:http://academic.cahe.wsu.edu/scholarships.htm
General information about financial aid and WSU scholarships can be found at: http://www.finaid.wsu.edu/scholar/
The 4-H Scholarship Application form may be obtained from your local County Extension office or downloaded from the Washington State 4-H Website: http://4h.wsu.edu/kidstuff/scholar.htm
If you have any questions about the scholarships please contact me at (509)358-7937 or email jlklein@wsu.edu
States Pop-Top Challenge
--Linda Webb
Are you ready to take the challenge to see which state can collect the most pop-tops during the 2008 Western Regional Leaders Forum? Representatives from the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Boise will be attending the Share Fair on Thursday to provide information on their pop-top collecting program.
RMH is a volunteer organization that provides needed items for 500 plus families that call the Idaho RMH their “home away from home” every year. There are other RMH programs located throughout the country. Therefore many organizations use this as a fun community service project.
So, as a community service, the WRLF Share Fair Committee is posting a challenge to everyone attending the forum to bring or collect as many pop-tops as they can throughout the forum. Each state will have its own collection container, available throughout the forum, and the winning state will be announced on Sunday morning.
So start rounding up those pesky tops and “herd” them over to the forum.
For more information on this event, contact Susan Dudasik, srider@salmoninternet.com.
“Stampede to Idaho” is the theme of the 2008 Western Regional Leaders Forum (WRLF) in Boise, Idaho, March 6-9, 2008. Registration is $240 by January 15 or $270 by February 15. Go to the Washington State 4-H Homepage http://4h.wsu.edu/ to click on the link to the Idaho 4-H website for more information.
2008 Priester National Extension Health Conference
--Marilyn A. Swanson
The Call for Presentations paper deadline has been extended to December 14, 2007.
Please join us on April 8-10, 2008 in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina for springtime beauty and an exciting and engaging 2008 Priester National Extension Health Conference! For complete conference information visit: http://continuingeducation.ncsu.edu/PNEHC/index.html.
Job Opportunity
--Cassandra Shaver
The Center for 4-H & Community Youth Development is seeking applicants for
a Youth Development Communications Manager. Visit: http://www.extension.umn.edu/units/director/hr/positions.html (Requisition
# 152256) for the job description.
Job Opportunity
--Peter Stortz
The University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor 4-H Youth Development/Agriculture-Horticulture/Educator (Assistant Professor, masters required).
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.