News & Announcements
May 2008
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Announcments and Calendar for More!
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Submit News - e-mail Karen
NEW: Click HERE for "Fridge Notes" (PDF File)
Lincoln Co. Potluck & Council Mtg. Reminder
Fitting, Showing, & Judging Clinic
Teen Conference Scholarships Available
Choking Game -
Educating Young People about the
Dangers
5/20/08 Pat BoyEs
We have received requests from 4-H youth development professionals for
information on the “Choking Game.” Few adults know about
this widespread activity and they need to be able to recognize signs and
take action to prevent such high risk behavior. Click
HERE for MORE including
resources that explain the dangers and potential horrible outcomes
associated with this activity.
Just one of the many sites: http://gaspinfo.com/
Chevron 4-H Community Pride Grant
Applications Due June 1st
Chevron 4-H Community Pride Grants are available in amounts up to $300 (although larger amounts can be awarded on special request) to supplement local funds for projects. The following guidelines will be used in ranking proposals:
- needs and interests of community, and relationship to objectives or purposes of grants;
- leadership development and participant involvement in group educational activities;
- broad community support (can be evidenced by matching funds) and broad community benefit;
- networking with others and active participation from a variety of groups or organizations; and,
- provision of visibility of grant program activity through media (newspaper, public appearances, radio and TV) including donor acknowledgement.
Another Grant Opportunity
The goal of this granting opportunity is to fund worthy 4-H youth development programs or projects. The emphasis will be on short-term needs such as new innovative programs, seed money, emergency or unanticipated shortfalls. Suggestions for such programs could be focused on (but not limited to): education of youth and adults, expanding 4-H experiential learning to youth and adults, and promoting diversity.
5/8/08 - 4-H Youth Camp is full! The maximum 50 applications were received plus the waiting list was filled by May 8th. Click HERE for information on other summer camps/activities.
Outdoor Learning Adventures
Summer Science Camp
5/12/08 - Gary Varrella
Ready...set...explore science! Find yourself up in the mountains at Chewelah Peak Learning Center enjoying science, math and language arts with a little help from the natural environment. Stretch your self-confidence with teamwork and leadership skills while making new friends. Experience field explorations, computers, microscopes, science experiments, group activities and more. Two sessions available.
Ages: 10-15
Dates: July 21-25 for ages 10-12 /
July
28-Aug. 1 for
ages 13-15
Cost: $50 (Grant funded. Call 509-359-6155.)
Type: residential
Click HERE for PDF flyer & registration
This is our second year and is open to all youth (60 kids each week max). It will be a good camp for 10-12 and 13-15 year old youth (4-H and non-4-H)
Gary F. Varrella
4-H Youth Development Educator
WSU,
Spokane County Extension
509-477-2163
More CAMP info
101 Fun Things to Do this Summer
Thanks to Eddie Borgman for sending this list of
sites related to ways kids can spend their out-of-school time!
www.homeschool.com/articles/101ThingsToDoThisSummer/default.asp
Red Cross
Life Guard Training
Minimum number of students needed to hold Life Guard classes
scheduled for May 27, 28, 29, 30 and June 2nd. in Wilbur. The course
is for people 16 years old and up (must pass swim test on first day),
and costs $150. 30 hour course meets for 6 hours each day.
Harrington classes were canceled because of low response. To see if the
Wilbur Classes will be held and to RSVP, call Teri Haglin at 647-5444
a.s.a.p.
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LEADERSHIP
Adams
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
The next meeting will be June 9th. - 5:00 p.m.
at the Cow Creek/Spikes's Deli in Ritzville.
The June meeting will be a potluck at the fair grounds on Thursday, the 5th at 6:30pm.
The Moonlight Riders are hosting and they will provide table service and drinks.
We will have some KYG presentations and a business meeting. If
you have an agenda item please let me know.
Jill
Swannack, President - 257-2683
5/21/08
What a busy spring!! We just got back form the Lamboree at Goldendale. They
expanded it this year to include cooking with lamb, Fiber Arts, a commercial
track and their traditional show lamb track. Needle felting was the
kids’ favorite activity. They plan to enter their projects
in the fair. I hope you are all thinking about what you can enter
in the fair.
The Jr. Show of Spokane was a lot of fun this year, with excellent projects. I do wish that it didn’t have to be 5 days long. It was hard to get my girls back to school Monday. We also attended the St. John spring fair with sheep, goats and horses. It was the first year that the fair had goats present and the 4-H horse show was one of the largest they have had recently.
Please look at our 4-H calendar on the web. Karen Robertson has been doing a wonderful job of keeping this updated with events and many interesting and informative links. Please feel free to send her information on upcoming events that are of interest to you so she can keep the calendar up to date. Remember to send web site links and please include: who, what, where & when and contact information when you submit information.
I hope your plans for this summer include 4-H activities like our summer sizzler horse show, Reardan’s poultry clinic, Camp Na-Bor-Lee or the Lincoln County Fair. This fall keep Leader’s Forum at Everett in mind and the NE District Teen Rally at the Bar-41 Ranch in Wilbur.
Dr. Jill
MORE LEADERS' COUNCIL INFO
All
Leaders’ Banquet and Meeting
5/13/08 Jeanette Cornwall
Mark your calendars now for October 6, 2008 to
attend the annual all leaders’ banquet and meeting. This event is
sponsored by Stevens County Leaders’ Council with an open invitation
to all leaders statewide and especially
those in the NE District. This
event will be held at the Arden Community Hall located six miles south
of Colville on Highway 395. Dinner tickets are $10 each and include a chance
to win wonderful door prizes. More information will be coming about
this kick off event for National 4-H Week.
Mark Your Calendar Now!
October 17-19, 2008
Holiday Inn - Downtown Everett
The Forum is the annual gathering of 4-H volunteers,
teens and faculty/staff from around the state. During the Forum,
you will have the opportunity to network with other volunteers, give input
to the Washington State 4-H Program, and hone your skills at a variety
of workshops. Volunteers and Teen Leaders have till May 7th to submit workshop
proposals.
MORE:
4h.wsu.edu/conferences/Forum/index.htm
Cruising to Excellence
-
Western Regional 4-H Forum in 2011
--Pat BoyEs
For those of you who have been to a Western Regional 4-H Forum you know what a high quality educational and fellowship event it is for the 4-H community. It will be Washington State 's privilege to host 500 of our closest 4-H friends from across the 13 western states, western Canada and the Pacific territories for the 2011 Western Regional 4-H Forum. The Washington State 4-H Advisory Board decided to host the Forum on a cruise! Yes indeed that's right - we are Cruising to Excellence in May 2011. More details will be available as this exciting adventure unfolds. This will be a first time ever 4-H experience!
FAIR
Clothing/Textile Judges Training
A judges training for 4-H and open class clothing, sewn item, and needle art exhibits is being offered in Walla Walla at the fairgrounds, on Saturday, June 21. MORE
Wheat Land Communities Fair Changes
The deadline for changes to the premium book for 2008 is May 15. Because of an earlier deadline we need to act quickly on a few proposed changes and it does not appear that there is a time to call a meeting to deal with these things. MORE
Lincoln County Fair Entry Deadlines and More Fair Info . . .
WA State Fair
Click HERE
Teen
Conference Update
It's not too late to register for an exciting Teen Conference
in Pullman, WA - June 29 - July 1. Scholarships are still available!
IPods!
Two youth will be winning an IPod at teen conference! Visit http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/index.htm for
more information an on-line registration. Hint: Preview and pick out your
workshop choices before starting the registration process.
Teen Time Meeting
Teens learned about Crime Scene Investigation from a presentation
by people fromthe WSP Crime Lab at the May 18th Teen Time meeting in Sprague. Next
meeting on June 8th.
More Info on Teen Time
2008
NE District Teen Rally
will be hosted by Lincoln County 4-H, September 26 - 28th, with Teen Time
4-H taking
the lead. Teens and interested adults are invited to join in planning
the weekend event to be held at Bar-41 Ranch, north of Wilbur, WA.!
The next planning meeting will be June 8th in Davenport.
Click HERE for details!
Emily
Houger, Contact Extension 659-3209 for Emily's phone #
Dist Rally Committee Chair
Joy
Wilken, -509-257-2319,
Teen Time Leader
Caleb
Klein, Contact Extension 659-3209 for Caleb's phone #
Teen Time President/4-H State Ambassador
Bethany
Cobb, Contact Extension 659-3209 for Bethany's phone #
Lincoln County 4-H State Ambassador
Gather with top 4-H members from around the country in Atlanta Georgia for National 4-H Congress. Tour the area, meet with national 4-H sponsors and in general have a great time.
National Congress offers interactive leadership experience through quality
educational and cross cultural experiences.
MORE Info
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LIVESTOCK
Attention ALL Sheep project leaders and members. It is very important that you know and follow the current 4-H Tail Docking Policy.
Link to the official policy statement: http://4h.wsu.edu/projects/publications/taildocking.pdf
If you or your leader are unable to open, contact the Extension Office for a copy.
Plans are underway for a Fitting, Showing, & Judging Clinic at the Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds in Davenport on Tuesday June17th. Species will include beef, sheep, goat, swine, and horse. MOREThe 4th annual Red,
White and Boer Show will be held in Stevenson, WA on June 28-29.
Copper Creek Boers and White House Goats will host three ABGA open shows. .
. . Sunday will be the special day for the Youth
Show! The CBGA will be giving out over $2000 in cash and prizes. MORE
Northwest Jr. Sheep Exposition
The 2008 Northwest Junior Sheep Exposition (NWJSE) will be held July
17-19 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake, Washington.
The Junior Sheep Expo offers an excellent opportunity for young people
from throughout the Pacific Northwest to showcase their sheep projects
in a competitive, fun, and educational environment.
MORE
The Second Annual Porkapalooza will be held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds
in Goldendale, WA on May 31 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Workshop
topics will include: selection, fitting and showing, herd health, quality
assurance, feeding and nutrition, and record keeping.
MORE
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
Reardan Riots 5th Annual Poultry Clinic
The NEW location for the clinic will be announced soon!
Fitting, Showing, & Judging Clinic
Horses are included in the line-up of workshops at the Clinic on June 17th at the Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds. MOREClick HERE for
PDF flyer for 2008 Equine Retreat.
It
will be held June 22-27 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. We
still have open spaces and are opening positions to 4-H horse members
in neighboring counties/states. MORE
Spokane Horse Camp
Open to Lincoln-Adams
5/9/08 Gary Varrella
Hi,
In the spirit of 4-H across the border and across county lines, links below
are files of the registration for our “South Camp,” which
is July
18-22.
We have expanded our camp capacity this year and are able to accommodate
more riders.
It will be held on the Interstate Fairgrounds. Early registration will
assure access to better campsites.
Registration (Word) Registration (PDF)
Gary F. Varrella
4-H Educator & Faculty
Washington State University
Spokane County Extension
509-477-2163
Lincoln
Co. 4-H Horse Program Meeting
June 2,
2008, 7:00 p.m. - Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds - Davenport.
More
Davenport Horse Clinic
Lincoln County Horse Clinic, sponsored by the Lincoln County 4-H
Horse Leaders will be held
June 14, 2008 @ Lincoln County Fairgrounds.
Open to all ages 5-100 yrs!
Registration flyers are out!
Visit: http://lincoln-adams.wsu.edu/4-H/HorseClinic.htm or
contact
Dusti @ rodeoalways@hotmail.com or
509-988-0598 for more info.
2008 Washington State Junior Horse Show
will be held August
8-10 at State Fair Park in Yakima, WA! A terrific show is planned this year, including the addition of a new
event - 4-H Dressage! Classes for Horseless members are also available.
Click
HERE for More and other 4-H Horse Program Info!
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