News & Announcements
November 2008
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Announcments and Calendar for More!
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Food Preservation
The National Center for Home Food Preservation has announced a free, self-paced, online course for those wanting to learn more about home canning and preservation.
- Introduction to Food Preservation
- General Canning
- Canning Acid Foods
- Canning Low-Acid Foods
This online course is offered in the University of Georgia WebCT system.
UGA requires registration for you to receive a login. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/
Other
Food Preservation resources are also available from this site.
A Master Food Preserver volunteer training program will be offered in the spring in Benton-Franklin counties and Spokane county. Individuals are welcome to attend the training from the surrounding counties in Washington.
Contact:
Lizann Powers-Hammond, MS,CN
WSU Extension Faculty - Benton County
Phone: 509-735-3551
e-mail
Free guide to educating children through birds and nature
Here’s news of interest to anyone who cares about helping children learn and getting them connected to the natural world. Project FeederWatch engages children in the excitement of nature study and the wonder of scientific investigation by
- encouraging careful observation and note-taking
- stimulating children to ask questions about the natural world
- fostering independent study
- providing opportunities for meaningful Internet use and exploration
"Project FeederWatch” converts casual bird observation into
disciplined science and can be an integral part of science
curriculum.
Designed for home school use, many groups such as 4-H
groups use FeederWatch as part of their programming.
Link to Free Guide
Lincoln-Adams enrolled 4-H leaders and parents of 4-H'ers can contact the local Extension office if you can't open or print the Guide.
The Secret Life of Bees: 4-H Connection
11/4/08 Pat BoyEs
Did you know that the
National 4-H Council partnered with Fox Searchlight Pictures' feature film, "The
Secret Life of Bees" to support
4-H's Science, Engineering and Technology communication efforts? This fabulous
film is based on the novel by author Sue Monk Kidd, a 4-H alumna who credits
her 4-H club experience in entomology and reading as a positive force in
her life and career: "Wouldn't you know -- my history with 4-H has
to do with books and bugs. So perhaps it is not completely surprising that
I grew up not only to read books, but write them, and that one of those
books was about the secret life of the Apis Mellifera."
You can find out more about the film, read Ms. Kidd's full story, follow
her on a special backstage tour, and view special souvenirs by visiting www.4-H.org. "The
Secret Life of Bees" was released on October 17 to great reviews
and is in theaters everywhere now.
Adams Co. 4-H Achievement Program
This years achievement program will be November 9th at 2:00 at the Lind Elementary Gym.
The year pins are available for Club Group Leaders or designee's to pick up. The Journal will once again be invited, so please check with your club members to ensure that there are not any issues about their pictures being published in the paper.
There will be a spot in the program again this year for members to share their achievements. Remember that you don’t have to win the big ribbon, or get top honors to share. This is a great opportunity for members to share what they learned or what they had fun doing…… Please encourage your members to share something….it is great experience for them.
If you know a 4-H supporter who should be invited as a "special guest," please let me know.
Mark you calendars, the 9th should be a fun day!
Debbie Kulm4-H Enrollment
Volunteer Leader Training (VLT)
Saturday, November 22nd. VLT
Levels 1 & 2 will be held
in DAVENPORT.
AND
Sunday, November 23rd. - VLT Levels 1 & 2
will be held in RITZVILLE.
Please RSVP so we can notify you of any changes due to weather, etc. - Click HERE for more
Club Enrollment
Do you know the dates of your Club Meetings?
Please send meeting info to Karen for the Web Calendar!
Don't
miss out! Be sure your enrollment forms are in and you're officially enrolled!
Click HERE to follow Enrollment
status for leaders and clubs.
Any questions on Enrollment? Contact Karen at 659-3209.
4-H Treasurers Audits - Alice
& Terry, Adams & LIncoln Leaders' Council Treasurers, report that annual
audits are underway. Group Leaders are reminded to submit `07 - `08 financial
records a.s.a.p. if you haven't done so yet.
Remember - Club members won't be enrolled till the Club has turned in
last year's Treasurere's Records.
Calling All Talented 4-H’ers!
Submitted by Pat BoyEsThe National Association of County Agricultural Agents is hosting their annual meeting in Portland Oregon in 2009. The 4-H Esprit de Corp committee is heading up their 4-H Talent Program for Monday night at their dinner. This is 4-H’s opportunity to showcase their talented performers. There is money to cover travel and housing expenses. If we could have demo tapes, VT or CD/DVD’s by November 15, 2008 we could review them in December and then by January 1st have information out to the kids and their families. If you need more information please feel free to call or email, if not we appreciate your willingness to assist with this project and in getting the word out.
Woody Davis
4-H Youth Development Professional
OSU Extension Service - Columbia County
505 N. Columbia River Highway
St. Helens, OR 97051
(503)397-3462 x- 4 - office
(503)397-3467 - fax
email: woody.davis@oregonstate.edu
Sprague-Lamont 4-H Club Enrollment Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
at the Swannack residence.
Jill
Swannack 257-2683
Grants
4-H Clubs or Groups looking for financial assistance for their programs or community service projects should check out 3 grants available through the WSU 4-H Foundation.
December 1 is the application deadline for January funding.
June 1 is the application deadline for July funding.
Click HERE For more info.
2010 4-H Forum Planning Meeting
11/10/08 - Gary Varrella
Our Spokane County 4-H Staff and Volunteers returned
from the 2008 Leaders Forum with a meeting time and date already set to
initiate the planning process for the 2010 Forum, slated to be held in
Spokane. We have shuffled our schedules and will make this first planning
meeting happen.
If you would like to have a WECN connection, email me or call me (509-477-2163) ASAP and I will work to set connections up. Using WECN should make our meeting more accessible and inclusive, as well as saving valuable driving time and $$.
North East District
State Forum 2010 Planning Meeting
Tuesday November 18, 2008
7pm – 8:30 pm
Spokane County Extension Office
222 N. Havana,
Spokane WA 99202
*WECN communication is a great alternative to limit traveling time. If any Lincoln-Adams leaders are interested in meeting in Ritzville - please also let Karen Robertson 659-3209 know.
Please contact Gary Varrella at Spokane County 4-H Extension if you have questions about 2010 Forum Planning.Leaders' Councils
Adams
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
The next Adams County 4-H
Leaders' Council Meeting is:
Monday, November
17, 2008
6:00p.m.
WSU Extension Office, Courthouse,
Ritzville
If you have any questions please contact Camille Nelson
Click HERE for Minutes
Lincoln
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
Notice: Due to time constraints,
Jill Swannack has resigned her position as President for the Lincoln
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council. Position is open immediately. Please send nominations
to Vice President, Dawn
Nelson 636-2343
December meeting:
Dec. 4th - Hosted by Almira Livestock Club - Location
TBD
Lincoln & Adams Leaders' Council Minutes & Info
Western Regional Leaders Forum
Roundup in the Rockies is the theme - Feb. 25 - March 1 are the dates,
and Denver, Colorado is the location for this year's Western Regional Leaders
Forum.
For details, adult & teen leaders should check:
http://colorado4h.org/wrlf09/index.shtml
Know Your Government (KYG)
Local Know Your Government study group will organize soon!
This year's theme is "You be the Judge". Julie Murphy (257-2347) will be
the Lincoln Co. KYG Coordinator again this year. The KYG Conference in
Olympia will be Feb. 14 - 17, 2009.
Click HERE for more
Teen Time Meeting
The next teen time meeting is Nov. 9th 4-6 pm at Lincoln Co Drug & Alcohol Center in Davenport. We will learn how to run the embroidery machines and make stuffed toys for the family resource center shelter homes. All Lincoln-Adams teens are welcome to join. For more information contact Bethany at 467-270 or Joy at 257-2319 teen4h@hotmail.com
Imagine Tomorrow
WSU will once again sponsor the Imagine Tomorrow program designed to engage high school students in creative solutions to today’s energy challenges. The May 29 - 31, 2009 event will allow students to compete for thousands of dollars in awards to both individuals and schools. MORE
Careers
Check out YouTube videos featuring WSU graduates in various careers!www.youtube.com/user/CAHNRSAPEach video focuses on an alum who has put his or her CAHNRS undergraduate degree to work. The videos were produced by North by Northwest, an award-winning production company whose films have been seen on PBS and elsewhere.
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ACCESS 4-H
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America presently faces a significant challenge - young people are not prepared with the necessary Science, Engineering and Technology workforce skills to compete in the 21st century (Rising Above the Gathering Storm, 2006).
4-H is working towards a solution. Visit HERE to find out more!
Market Livestock Seminar
Attention ALL Lincoln and
Adams Livestock clubs, members, leaders and parents!!
This workshop is for you!
Market Livestock Nutrition Seminar
Presenter: Ty Cochran
Information applicable to:
beef, sheep, swine and goat project animals
Tuesday December 2, 2008
6:30 -8:00pm
Zion Lutheran Church, 1007 Washington St, Davenport, WA
Refreshments will be served.
It is highly recommended for parents to attend with their children.
Please
RSVP Colleen Houger by December 1
509-636-2573 or e-mail
WA Pork Producers Newsletter
Click HERE for PDF file of
Fall 2008 issue. Or contact Karen in the Ritzville Extension Office for
a hard copy.
Jump to Swine on Livestock page for more info.
Judging Clinic
The annual Waitsburg Livestock Judging Clinic will
begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds
in Waitsburg, Washington. MORE
COOL requirements for 4-H
Under the
new USDA rule regarding Country of Origin Labeling, known as COOL, retail
meat (beef, pork, lamb, goat meat, and chicken) must be certified by
the retailer as to its country of origin. This
new USDA rule will have some effect on 4-H market livestock, especially
those destined for the retail meat trade.
MORE Information
Carcass Data
Tom Patt has 2008 Fall Fair carcass data to share.More Information
WSU Equine Newsletter
CLICK here for Link to the Newsletter from WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine. Fall issue's articles:
- Radiation: Fighting Equine Cancer at WSU
- How to Manage an Insulin-Resistant Horse
- Digital Radiography Incorporated into WSU’s Imaging Services
- Fourth Annual Ride for Research Raises $12,000
- Your WSU CVM Equine Team
- 2008 Equine Residents
Webcasts
My Horse University and eXtension’s
HorseQuest are proud to sponsor free live Webcasts given by experts in
the fields of equine science and veterinary medicine. More
Click
HERE for More 4-H Horse Program Info!
11/10/08 Tom Gwin
Premium checks for the 2008 Washington State 4-H Fair are written, stuffed
into envelopes, and will be delivered to the post office this afternoon. We
wrote just over 2500 checks for a total amount of over $72,000.00.
State 4-H Fair participants should watch for their check and should cash within 180 days.
Best Regards,
Tom Gwin,
State 4-H Fair Manager
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Clover Country CD
Some of country music's biggest stars have come together in a new country compilation CD aimed at generating awareness and support for 4-H!
Great Holiday Gift!
CD available for sale through www.clovercountrycd.com
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