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FREE Presentation for the Whole Family, Thurston County Thurston County 4-H invites the whole family on February 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to a FREE presentation as part of a four-part event series that started January 31. The last Thursday of February, March and April will be a free two-hour evening of celebrating 4-H through sharing experiences, workshops, panels, and crafts as we show the public how one can "learn by doing" and exactly what the Hs of 4-H are. Each evening demonstrates one of the Hs, and how they are defined by the essential elements. February is appropriately the Heart which symbolizes the belonging aspect of 4-H. In January, workshop participants learned how their brains and bodies work together to act, and the importance of including one's whole body in the learning process. This month, we'll celebrate the way in which 4-Hers come together to learn by sharing and helping and having fun all the while! 4-H families are invited to come out to the Thurston County Dept. of Public Health and Social Services and bring some friends interested in 4-H for a Potluck Feast. Those who bring guests will be eligible for prizes. We are asking families to bring a dish, but no one will be turned away. For more information call Thurston County 4-H for information and to RSVP (360) 786-5445 x.7913, or e-mail TC4H@co.thurston.wa.us. Bullying Prevention Conference Save the Dates, May 22 and May 23, 2008, for the 3rd Annual Washington State Bullying Prevention Conference at the Comcast Everett Events Center. Topics include: Cyberbullying!
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Details and registration information coming soon! This is a collaborative effort of Puget Sound ESD, NWESD 189 and Seattle Public Schools. Interested in Offering Clothing Judges' Training? As you plan for educational opportunities (Marvelous Monday, Super Saturday, etc.) in your county, consider the potential of a training day for 4-H judges. Too often we get close to our county fairs or competitive events and then start scrambling for judges for our events. Are these judges qualified to evaluate the work of our 4-H members? Can they give constructive comments so the 4-H members can learn to "Make the Best Better?" Do your 4-H leaders know what the judges are looking for as they evaluate articles at fairs? If your fairs or competitive events are lacking the educational component, why should we encourage members to exhibit and compete? The State Clothing/Textile Team would like to conduct a day of training in your area which would be open to 4-H superintendents, leaders, parents, and potential judges of 4-H, Open Class, Grange, and Make It with Wool events. A background philosophy of judging would be combined with how to write constructive comments, tips to make the judging process run smoothly, and survival tips for judges. The training day would also include familiarizing judges with the various score sheets used when judging still life and participatory competition like Fashion Revue, Creative Consumers of Fashion and Make It With Wool. A component of the day-long session would include hands-on experience with real garments and sewn items and feed-back from the group on these evaluation skills. Completion of the session would qualify participants to be on an updated state listing of qualified judges. For more information, contact Susan Parr, smparr4H@earthlink.net or Nancy Mordhorst, nancym@wsu.edu. New Programs of Distinction Please find a CSREES news release about two new Programs of Distinction, TerraPod, from Montana State University, and 4-H Tech Wizards, from Oregon State University: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/21408_programs_of_distinction.html Congratulations to those programs on their achievement! If you are interested in having a web-based Programs of Distinction training please send an e-mail request to pod@csrees.usda.gov The trainings take about 1 ½ hours and involve about an hour or two of “homework” before the training. We are anticipating that more awards will be linked to Programs of Distinction in the near future so please look for announcements about these opportunities. “Rada Rabbits & Cavies 4-H Youth April Seminar & Shows” Come to our 15th annual “Rada Rabbits & Cavies 4-H Youth April Seminar & Shows” Saturday April 19, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA.
For a show catalog or to donate a show quality and pedigreed rabbit or cavy for youth only to bid on at the Silent Auction contact Aggie Mowry, leader, at aarabbits@charter.net. How Would You Power Your Future? Students' answers to that question could win them and your school thousands of dollars in rewards in a competition called Imagine Tomorrow. Exclusively for high school students, the competition debuts May 9-11, 2008. This competition will demonstrate to our future leaders the importance of civic engagement, while underscoring the intrinsic power of their own ideas and actions. Under the advisement of a school mentor, student teams will present their best ideas to address the world's growing energy problems. Whether their strongest subjects are science, social studies, business, engineering, or the arts, there is a challenge category for them. Students may choose to tackle the challenges from one aspect, or bring together a range of ideas to offer their solution in a multi-disciplinary format. The range of solutions is limited only by their imaginations. Student teams and their advisor will travel to the Washington State University campus in Pullman where they'll be fully hosted and given the opportunity to tour research labs. They will present their project before a panel of judges that includes top University faculty, as well as business and opinion leaders from throughout the state. Students and advisors will join the distinguished judges and fellow competitors at a spectacular awards banquet. Highlighting the evening will be a keynote speech from a man named one of Time magazine's "Heroes of the Planet:" Mr. Denis Hayes, board chair of the International Earth Day Network, President of the Bullitt Foundation, and former director of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Take the next step. Imagine Tomorrow. We have made a flier available to download from the website. Wranglers are Needed Needs:
Miracle Ranch http://www.cristacamps.com/miracle_ranch/default.asp is a Christian camp which is affiliated with Crista Ministries. They specialize in horsemanship classes, both Western and English and offer fun and unique summer camp with horses and activities like swimming and paintball, along with fireside time and a Bible study theme; and day camps with horsemanship for grade school through junior high. The Horsemanship Coordinator writes “I am in need of approx. 14 wranglers, a day camp Horsemanship Coordinator and 3 team leaders (someone who is willing to guide a team of approx. 6 people through chores and their daily scheduled activities). The responsibilities include general horse care, trail rides, western lessons, english lessons (for those who are comfortable teaching this subject) and ground classes. We give these people two weeks of training to familiarize them with the horses, schedule and how to's. It should be an exciting summer and I am looking forward to it immensely! We also have 10 positions available for students ages 16-18, to serve in our W.I.T. (wrangler in training) program. They assist in the riding classes and trail rides in the morning but then have lectures, classes and ride time in the afternoon. It's very educational, beneficial for all levels and extremely fun. It's more of a discipleship / team building time. The commitment for the summer runs from June 9th - August 29th. However, we are somewhat flexible if someone needs vacation time, etc.” Please make application and inquiry directly to Miracle Ranch http://www.cristacamps.com/jobs/summer_staff.asp. For more information, contact Jessica Yankey, Miracle Ranch Horsemanship Coordinator at jyankey@crista.net or 706-338-1400. Volunteer Recognition Certificates The Volunteer Recognition certificates are now available on the secure Clover Site for county staff and faculty to download. Because WSU President Elson Floyd's signature is on some of the certificates, we are now required to keep those files on our secure site. In order to keep all the 4-H recognition certificates in one place on the website, I put the Leader Year certificates on the secure Clover Site, too. Click on “Staff” from the main page of our website to find a link to the secure site. Publication Update Extension Publications & Printing (formerly Bulletins) has put the following publication out of print, as supplies on hand have run out: NE4H460 National Poultry Judging Manual – Out of Print This publication may be ordered directly from Nebraska State University by contacting: Nebraska State University Corrections for Three National Curricula Available The following information has been received from National 4-H Council regarding corrections for the following three publications:
The corrected pages are posted on the National 4-H Curriculum website (www.4-hcurriculum.org – go to Curriculum Updates on left bar). We apologize for any inconvenience these errors may have caused. Please forward to 4-H leaders who may be using these curricula. Questions regarding these changes or input on other National 4-H curricula may be directed to: Nancy D. Schaff at nschaff@fourhcouncil.edu. Veterinary Extension Newsletter February 2008 Includes:
Anyone is welcome to sign up for free extension newsletters at http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/extension/newsletters/. Grant's Available Youth grants listing from National 4-H Council. Grants are available in the following areas: Arts, Civic Engagement, Education, Media/Technology, Recreation, Safety, Substance Abuse and Well-Being. Congratulations Spokane County 4-H Spokane 4-H Clubs/Leaders have won two awards recently. The Spokane County 4-H Club “Cultivating Community 4-H Club” was the recipient of the Chevron Community Pride award. Marlene Alford and Cynthia Hamilton of Spokane County were the recipients of the Safeco Local Hero award. Family Strengthening Awards Once again National 4-H Council is pleased to offer you the opportunity to help recognize your outstanding programs through the 2008 4-H Family Strengthening Awards program. As you know, these five $15,000 awards are provided by National 4-H Council and the Annie E. Casey Foundation in recognition of outstanding programs that significantly involve families with young people. We especially look for programs that have reached underserved families and especially those that at least in part involve rural families (population 50,000 or less). The deadline for submitting the awards application to National 4-H Council is May 23, 2008, and selections will be made during the month of June. The winning programs will receive the cash award along with up to an additional $1,400 for travel to the Galaxy Conference in Indianapolis , IN , in September. The winners will be recognized at a NAE4-HA business meeting during the conference. The website for the application is located at http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/4HFamiliesProgram.aspx . The application form for 2008 clearly indicates that exemplary 4-H youth development/CYFAR/Extension family science programs will be considered for this award. The first step in the process is to become a Program of Distinction through National 4-H Headquarters. The website for the POD process is http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/family/in_focus/youthdev_if_programs.html . The POD document along with the five extra questions regarding the family strengthening process will be used to select the winners. We believe that we have had extraordinary winners the past three years. Our winners have trained a significant number of other 4-H educators in replicating the programs and many have obtained major support dollars through federal, state and local grants some in part for being named to this outstanding award. Don Floyd, President and CEO of National 4-H Council, offers the following statement— “The 4-H Family Strengthening Awards have become one our more prestigious awards at National 4-H Council for many reasons. First, the programs we recognize are named a Program of Distinction at National 4-H Headquarters. Second, these programs are examples of the kind of work that 4-H has always done—involved families with their youth in a long term learning experience. And third, we have found that these award winning programs have expanded their reach through training of other 4-H educators and by obtaining significant financial resources from other sources to grow and expand their programs. Being named a 4-H Family Strengthening winner has provided many new opportunities for the recipients. I would encourage every institution to consider having at one application for this award each year.” Please feel free to contact Sharon at sanderson@fourhcouncil.edu or Gregg at gtabachow@fourhcouncil.edu with any questions. We hope to offer a special Programs of Distinction training session for those interested in apply for this award in the near future. Thanks for your support and encouragement to your staff. 4-H/Army YDP Tech Specialist Opening - West Region NOTICE: The 4-H/Army Youth Development Project is seeking a technology/youth development professional currently employed by Extension in a Land Grant University to take a TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST assignment at the Army West Region Office at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio , TX . Specialists in this role will provide technology and technology/youth programming assistance to Child & Youth Services (CYS) teams at Garrisons within and beyond the Western United States . Working as part of an international team, the Specialist will provide support and training in Youth Technology Lab Programming and Integration, Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) and other CYS specific technology initiatives. All training is provided for Specialists working on this strong, supportive team. The 4-H/Army Youth Development Project (YDP) is a collaboration between National 4-H Headquarters and U.S. Army CYS, creating an exciting job opportunity for Extension professionals! San Antonio is located in South Central Texas, approximately 140 miles northwest of the Gulf of Mexico and 150 miles northeast of the city of Laredo on the Mexican border. In addition to a tremendous military presence, the area is known for its arts and cultural attractions, diverse population and rich history. The Technology Specialist must have the commitment of his/her home university to maintain his/her Extension employment for a one year YDP assignment. The Specialist will be stationed at an Army Region office and be part of the Region Child and Youth Services team. Extensive travel is required, within and outside the assigned Region, to provide training & technical assistance to Army CYS Garrison staff in support of Army-wide 4-H and CYS initiatives. For more information and application instructions, visit the 4-H Military Partners website http://www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org Professional Opportunities or contact Mark Otto, Technology Coordinator by e-mail mark.otto2@us.army.mil or phone (571-243-3874). 4-H/Army YDP Tech Specialist Opening - Alexandria ,VA NOTICE: The 4-H/Army Youth Development Project is seeking a technology/youth development professional currently employed by Extension in a Land Grant University to take a TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST assignment at the Army Headquarters Office in Alexandria, VA. Specialists in this role will provide technology and technology/youth programming assistance to Child & Youth Services (CYS) teams at Garrisons across the United States and on Army Garrisons world-wide. Working as part of an international team, the Specialist will provide support and training in Youth Technology Lab Programming and Integration, Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) and other CYS specific technology initiatives. All training is provided for Specialists working on this strong, supportive team. The 4-H/Army Youth Development Project (YDP) is a collaboration between National 4-H Headquarters and U.S. Army CYS, creating an exciting job opportunity for Extension professionals! Only minutes from Washington DC, Alexandria is a thriving, historic, waterfront community that enjoys an abundance of cultural activities, great schools and colonial charm. The Technology Specialist must have the commitment of his/her home university to maintain his/her Extension employment for a one year YDP assignment. The Specialist will be stationed at Army Headquarters and be part of the Headquarters Child and Youth Services team. Extensive travel is required, to provide training & technical assistance to Army CYS Garrison staff in support of Army-wide 4-H and CYS initiatives. For more information and application instructions, visit the 4-H Military Partners website http://www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org Professional Opportunities or contact Mark Otto, Technology Coordinator by e-mail mark.otto2@us.army.mil or phone (571-243-3874). Associate Specialist in Youth Development-4-H Program leader position Associate Specialist for Youth Development/4-H Program Leader, position number 83968, UHM C of Trop Agr & Human Res, (Manoa), Family & Consumer Sciences, 11 month, tenure track, to begin approximately September 2008. Duties: Provide innovative and visionary leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Youth Development/4-H Program in Hawaii . Collaborate with Cooperative Extension Service (CES) youth development/4-H faculty to design and implement innovative programs that are responsive to new opportunities and changing needs. Evaluate statewide and county programs and assist in youth development/4-H evaluation. Plan, collaborate and coordinate youth development programs in high priority needs areas. Work with 4-H organizations and the community that support CES youth development programs. Develop and implement new curricula via multi-method and multimedia dissemination. Serve as a resource for implementation of effective, evidence based youth development and 4-H curricula. Coordinate statewide youth development and 4-H conferences, workshops, and events. Minimum qualifications: Doctorate in youth development, social sciences or related field and at least four years of experience in youth program administration, management or program design at the next lower rank with demonstrated increasing professional maturity, including at least two years of experience in youth development/4-H program. Demonstrated understanding of the Land Grant university mission, philosophy and practice. Demonstrated ability to conduct youth development research and practice. Ability to work with a broad diversity of youth and adults, program volunteers, clientele, agencies, individuals and stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven grantsmanship ability; strong organizational skills; and the ability to secure resources. Desirable qualifications: Expertise in working with Asian and Pacific Islander or multicultural youth and families. Ability to: implement the experiential learning model, apply Extension evaluation models for youth programming, adapt and design program curriculum to meet Hawaii Department of Education standards, and work with community and advisory boards. Pay range: Commensurate with training and experience. To apply: To ensure full consideration, qualified persons must submit: letter of application which addresses each of the desired and minimum qualifications, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts (official document), and names, addresses, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of three current work related references by application deadline. Application address: Carol Ikeda, Search Committee Chair, University of Hawaii-CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, 79-7381 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, Hawaii 96750. Inquiries: Carol Ikeda 808-322-4892; cikeda@hawaii.edu Date posted: Feb-05-2008 Closing date: May-31-2008. Assistant Professor, University of Wyoming Wyoming is searching for an Assistant Professor of Human Development in the Family & Consumer Sciences department at the University of Wyoming . Attached is the position announcement. This position will emphasize child and youth development. Colorado State University Extension, Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development Provide leadership, guidance, organization, management & educational opportunities within the 4-H Youth Development program in Denver County . This position will focus efforts to develop organized 4-H clubs to a wide variety of audiences in Denver County . Completed Master's degree with course work or professional experience in youth development or education required. Two years of applicable professional experience. Application instructions & complete list of requirements located at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html For questions regarding the application process contact 970-491-7866 or cepersonnel@ext.colostate.edu . For questions regarding the job vacancy and responsibilities, please contact JoAnn Powell , 970-491-7887 or joann.powell@colostate.edu.
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