News & Announcements
March 2008
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Announcments and Calendar for More!
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Submit News - e-mail Karen
NEW: Counselors
Wanted
5th
Annual Poultry Clinic
REMINDER: 4-H VLT Level 2 - March 30th!
E3 Youth Summit
Youth Representatives, Chaperones and Advisors Needed!
Are you between the ages of 15 and 20? Are you interested in environmental
education
and creating positive change in the world? Would you like to meet other
youth from
around the state with similar interests? Are you involved in an exemplary
environmental program or “green” school? If you answered yes
to any of these questions, you should attend the E3 Youth Summit.
More Info - PDF Flyer Registration Site
Experience
Pacific Science Center Overnight!
Saturday, April 12, 2008 for grades 3 - 8.
As the sun sets on Seattle, the fun starts inside Pacific Science Center! Embark on an educational journey through hands-on exhibits, take a trip to the tropics in our Tropical Butterfly House, explore the night sky in our Planetarium and delve into the mysteries of outer space in the Star Astronomy workshop. After a night spent sleeping among the exhibits, awake to a live science demonstration and an IMAX® film!
Registrations must be postmarked by March 28th!
http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/campin/index.htm
3/18/08 - Janet Schmidt
Two Shooting Sports Leader Training opportunities will be coming up in the near future! The first one is scheduled for Western Washington March 28-30, 2008, at the Camas-Washougal Wildlife League, in Camas, Washington. Disciplines will include Rifle and Archery. The next training will be April 26-27, 2008, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Disciplines for the Idaho training include Archery, Hunting and Rifle. The registration for the Washington training will be posted to the Shooting Sports website, http://4h.wsu.edu/projects/shooting.htm, by the end of the week. Registration information for the Idaho training is with the online Tuesday News. Washington and Idaho have similar training requirements so 4-H volunteers may cross state lines to fulfill their training requirement. Keep an eye on Tuesday News for future training opportunities.
4-H Volunteer Leader Training Level 2
is scheduled for:
Sunday, March 30, 2008
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Co. Extension Office
303 6th St., Davenport, WA
It's OK to take Level 2 First!!! Pick up Level 1 at a later time. To RSVP for Training, contact Karen at 659-3209 or e-mail
4-H Super Sunday a Grand Success!
Congratulations to Aubrey Houger for coordinating Lincoln County's first Super Sunday on March 9th! It was well attended, and there were many positive comments.For those interested in notes and resources from the Photography Workshops - they are posted HERE.
Karen Robertson
Adams
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
The
next Adams Co. 4-H Leaders' Council meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 12, 2008 at the Cow Creek Restaurant, Ritzville.
The Adams County Spring Fair, sponsored by FFA and 4-H is scheduled for April 11, 2008 at the Wheat Land Communities Fair Grounds. Click HERE for info.
Lincoln
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
The next meeting will be in Sprague
on April 17th at
212 W 1st in Sprague.
Jill
Swannack 257-2683
MORE LEADERS' COUNCIL INFO
Teen Topics
Counselors
Wanted
Na-Bor-Lee 4-H Youth Camp is accepting applications from 7th grade
and older teens. Contact Nicole Conway before April 13th.
Click HERE for more details.
Imagine Tomorrow - High School Competition for Innovative Minds
Demand for clean energy, the threat of global warming, and the question of how to transition to an economy based on alternatives to fossil fuels are concerns for everyone. These tough issues demand focused research and a commitment that spans communities, governments, and industries. But the best solutions start with great ideas – like yours.
That's what this high school energy competition is all about. This exciting science-based program focused on energy issues is for high school youth in public or private high schools or those engaged in home schooling.
To learn more about Imagine Tomorrow May 9-11, 2008 or to download a brochure, go to http://www.imagine.wsu.edu/default.aspx
Scholarship Applications
2/20/08 - Art Swannack
Deadline for Lincoln-Adams Scholarships has
been extended to
April 1, 2008. (This year only.)
Brochure and applications available from the Extension Office or click from: Scholarship Info
Lincoln Co. Horse Project graduating seniors should contact Dorette Merriot about the Li. Co. Horse Leaders' Educational Grant at 299-4143
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Livestock
PNW Livestock Judges & Show Management School
The 2008 Pacific Northwest Livestock Judges and Show Management School is scheduled June 26-28 at Washington State University. More
Reardna Riots 5th Annual Poultry Clinic
Watch for more details.
Poultry Testing for 2008 Fairs
Salmonella pullorum causes a disease of poultry called Pullorum. This
disease can kill chickens, turkeys, and other birds; young birds are especially
at risk.
For the 2008 Fair Season: In addition to educating exhibitors about the newly adopted regulation, WSDA will be assisting poultry superintendents, 4-H/FFA leaders, and exhibitors in meeting the new Pullorum testing requirements. MORE
Meat 'n Good Time
This annual livestock and dairy judging contest and clinic is scheduled
for April 5 at the Arden Hall. The day begins at 8 a.m.
with a Skill-a-Thon followed by livestock and dairy judging contests.
Lunch will be a potluck. Bring a main dish and a salad or dessert. Sponsored
by Haynickers II, Valley Community, and the Milking Crew. Call Helen
or Marv Burgess at 684-1523 or Dean Hellie at 935-0756 for more information.
Click HERE for Schedule
Beef and Swine Youth Field Days
Mark Heitstuman
4-H members, leaders and parents are invited
to participate in two upcoming 4-HYouth Livestock Field Days. A Youth Beef
Field Day will be held on Saturday,
March 15, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. in Lewiston,
Idaho. A Youth Swine Field Day will be held on Saturday,
March 29, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.
in Clarkston, WA.
More
Avian Calendar Photo Contest
Click HERE for information on the 2009 Avian Health Calendar Photo Contest.
Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Policy - REVISED 3-10-08
PDF file. If you can't open - contact the Extension Office for a copy.
Horse ID & Commitment/Waivers Due!
Lincoln
Co. 4-H Horse Program Meeting
April 7
or 14? 2008, 7:00 p.m. - Location?
Watch for details. Contact Denise Wollweber if you have a preference for
the 1st or 2nd Monday's of the month for Horse Program meetings. wollweber
(at) earthlink.com ( click or insert symbol
& remove
spaces)
Please pass the word a about a horse clinic that the Ridge Riders in Grand Coulee are hosting the end of March. More
Plowing Days
The Annual Wilson Creek Draft Horse and Mule Plowing Days will take place
on March 29 and 30 at the Bohnet farm near Wilson
Creek, Washington. More
Davenport Horse Clinic
Lincoln County Horse Clinic, sponsored by the Lincoln County 4-H
Horse Leaders
June 14, 2008 @ Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Open to all ages 5-100 yrs!
http://lincoln-adams.wsu.edu/4-H/HorseClinic.htm
Registrations available soon!
Contact Dusti @ rodeoalways@hotmail.com or
509-988-0598 for more info.
Creston Arena
A list of events for the indoor arena in Creston is on the Horse Program
Page.
Click
HERE for 4-H Horse Program Info!
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