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August 2009
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Visit the WA State 4-H Website!!!!
Go to: http://4h.wsu.edu/
4-H and Football!
WSU Football is partnering with 4-H on September
19th!
WSU vs. Southern Methodist, Martin Stadium
Special reduced priced game tickets are available through the “group
Ticket Window” until August 30th, 2009.
Sideline reserved Seats $27, End Zone Reserved Seats $13
For a flyer with on-line ordering information go to : http://4h.wsu.edu/
(If you can't get the PDF flyer to load - try the Cougar Ticket Office at
1-800-GO-COUGS )
4-H will be recognized at the game and have a reserved cheering section. 4-Hers can also participate in an exceptional outing called “Future Cougar Day”.
Future Cougar Day is a great way to learn more about WSU’s world-class
academics, experience the campus atmosphere,
and, of course, cheer for the Cougars at a home football game.
Visit the campus on September 19th and be a part of the Cougar family
for the day.
Visit with faculty at the academic fair.
- Take a tour of campus.
- Learn more about academic areas that interest you.
- Enjoy a pre-game barbeque.
- Join in the traditional "Go Cougs!" cheer at a WSU home football
game.
I encourage you to support 4H and WSU by buying your tickets today. I’ll
see you there!
Jan Klein
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Each county may submit an outstanding volunteer to be honored at this years’ Forum. Counties are encouraged to send a poster or display about the volunteer. Please submit the Outstanding County Leader form and electronic picture of the volunteer no later than September 15, 2009 to Joy Faerber at faerber@wsu.edu Forms can be found on the 4-H website at: http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/Forum/awards.htm
State Board Positions Looking For Nominees
8/18/09 - Kevin Wright
There are positions for teens and volunteers from
every district on the State Advisory Board and State 4-H Fair Board. The
WA State Leaders' Council meeting is an opportunity to elect representatives
to these boards and through the recommendation process, have input on changes
and improvements to the Washington 4-H program.
The applications, guidelines and background information about the Council
meeting are available on the 4-H website at: http://4h.wsu.edu/council/index.htm. Please
review the information carefully and be sure to have applications and recommendations
postmarked by September 1, 2009.
Leaders' Councils
Note: Council Meetings are open
to the public. All welcome! All enrolled leaders are voting members and
are encouraged to attend!
Adams Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
The
next Adams County 4-H Leaders Counsel Meeting is:
Wednesday, September 23rd. - 6:00 p.m.
at Perkins Restaurant in Ritzville.
Hilight from August Meeting: The Adams County 4-H Achievement Program was set for Saturday, October 17, 2009 10:00 a.m. at the Lions Den on Main St., Washtucna.
Lincoln
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
The next Lincoln Co. 4-H Leaders' Council meeting will
be Sunday, August 30, 7:30 a.m. in the 4-H Building at the Li. Co. Fairgrounds.
Dawn Nelson, President Joyce Bodeu,
Secretary
636-2343 email 639-0155 email
Hilights from June Council
Meeting Minutes:
Lydia
reported from the Fair Board that a new dress code for 4H and FFA livestock
exhibitors, and adopted Round Robin rules will all be listed in the premium
book.
Discussion was held regarding
the desire to increase communication between clubs and leaders council,
and to ascertain what the current 4H clubs in the county need from the
council. It was decided that through email,
Leader’s Council will try to design a survey to go out to clubs/parents/families
to hopefully gain this insight.
Lincoln Co. 4-H Council Fundraiser
As you are loading your kids with exhibits, the decorations, clothes, food and the whole house, Please don't forget to double check that you have your items to donate to the Lincoln County 4-H Leaders' Council Silent Auction at the Fair. We need your support, and it can be a great fund raiser for your club too. And if you aren't a club member, family or leader, we take donations from everyone -my husband even went to his friend he buys tools from and got donations!
Teen Time 4-H will be on-hand Weds from 3-9ish to take your donations while we are setting up the display in the 4-H building, or you can bring it Thurs morning if needed. And then, coax all your family to stop by and bid often and bid high to support your County 4-H Program! If you can't be at fair, you can drop items off at the fair office, extension office, or call me and I'll make arrangements to meet up with you. Thanks to those who've already donated! Joy Wilken, TT Leader 509-257-2319 email
WA State Leaders' Council
This year's State 4-H Council Meeting will be held October 18 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA, as part of the State 4-H Forum, October 16-18. The deadline for recommendations to the Washington State 4-H Council is September 1, 2009. C0985, WA State 4-H Council Recommendation Form, may be ordered from WSU Extension Publishing and Printing by calling 1-800-723-1763; or the form is available online at: http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/c0985/c0985.pdf.
Recommendations are an important way for 4-H volunteers to suggest changes and improvements to the 4-H program. Recommendations should go through a process at the local county level to refine and approve them before being signed by County Council Presidents and 4-H staff.
Mail your completed and signed recommendations to:
Nancy
Mordhorst
WSU 401
Hulbert Hall
PO Box
626248
Pullman
WA 99164-6248
or online. Click
Here for details
Lincoln & Adams
Leaders' Council Minutes & Info
Training for 4-H Volunteers
Check out the on-line training modules for 4-H volunteer leaders!
On-line training is an accessible, interactive, and fun way to learn about
topics that are important for your 4-H educational program! MORE
For Lincoln-Adams 4-H Leader Training and certification, make sure you
have an Application on
file, and contact Bridget Rohner at 725-4171 about the Li-Adams Volunteer
Leader Training schedule.
State 4-H Forum
October 16 - 18, 2009
Great Wolf Lodge
Grand Mound, WA
- Project area meetings
- Interactive educational seminars
- Important state-wide policy decision
making
- Banquet honoring members of the 4-H Hall of Fame
- Meet other 4-H leaders and volunteers from across the state
- Find out the different opportunities open to leaders and members across the state
Tthe Great Wolf Lodge at Grand Mound is a marvelous
family-friendly site. With its indoor water park and animatronics
its will be an adventure for even the youngest family members. Reserve
your room soon! More
2009 WA State Forum Info PDF
Poster
CLUB NEWS
Your 4-H News on the Web
What did your club or 4-H group do this year? When are your enrollment meetings for the upcoming 4-H year? Future plans? "Reporters", members, leaders, parents: please send info to Karen for Web News & Announcements or the Web Calendar!
Rabies Web Site
Click HERE to visit a site about rabies that is geared for kids but informative for adults as well!
CAHNRS Fall Festival
Sept. 17 - 4-6 p.m. Spillman Plaza, WSU Pullman Campus - between Johnson and Hulbert Halls. Food, fun, games, club exhibits, and a chance to win a scholarship toward a CAHNRS major.
Youth Positions Available on the 4-H State Advisory Board
8/11/09 - Jan Klein
Teens, who have been in 4-H for several
years, are looking for leadership opportunities beyond the county level.
The youth positions on the 4-H State Advisory Board, offer the opportunity
to use personal 4-H experience to build a better State 4-H program. Each
year, youth positions are available from each district. MORE
4-H State Ambassador
The Washington State 4-H Ambassadors’ goal is to promote and portray 4-H in a positive manner through cooperation and communication, leadership and planning. These teens, with advanced leadership skills, are responsible for planning 4-H Summer Conference, mentoring and training County Teen Representatives, supporting the KYG leadership team and informing county 4-H staff and youth of 4-H State and national events and leadership opportunities. MORE
Safe Fairs
Please read this letter(Click Here) and watch the video concerning fair volunteer efforts to protect people, livestock, and the food supply.
Lincoln County Fair - August 27 - 30, 2009
Contact Fair
Office at
725-5161 for details.
Work Day
Sheep Barn set-up - Sunday, August 23rd. - 3:00
p.m.
Note: No CAT department this year due to lack of superintendent.
August 7th was the deadline for record books, posters, and livestock, horse, demonstrations and Food/Clothing Activity entries. Check the Premium book (available at the Fair Office) for details on other entries!
Wheat Land Communities Fair
Work Days
Sunday, August 23rd - 2-5 pm
Sunday, August 30th - 4 pm
Fair Web site -
Some of the graphics and files say "2008" but if you "click
around" many
of the documents are actually for "2009."
Theme: Fun, Sun and Pigs on the Run. Schedule
Animal Entry Forms due to the Wheat Land Communities Fair by August 15th.
Record Books Due - by Monday, August
17, 2009.
Deliver to Extension Office. Record Books received after deadline will be subject
to critique and eligible for participation ribbon. Questions?
Contact superintendent, Alice Weber, at 349-2992.
Also visit the Record Book Page.
Talent Wanted - The fair is having a variety/talent show this year for some of the local talent. We are looking for anyone with any talent, singing, dancing, playing an instrument, poem reading, skits, anything anyone wants to do. Contact Janet Jenkins to schedule what you want to do.
With this concept the sky is the limit as to what can be done…Those
of you who have been around a while might remember
the old Jackie Gleason Show Or Carol Burnett Show… just something
fun and entertaining…
Janet Jenkins
State Fair Livestock Judging
Info and updates posted HERE
Poultry Photo Contest
Do you raise poultry? The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
wants a photo of your bird for our 2010 Avian Health Calendar.
Entry deadline is August 31, 2009.
Two winners will be selected to adorn each month of the 2010 Avian Health
Calendar. WSDA anticipates printing 10,000 copies of the 2010 calendar,
and your name will displayed with the photo.
Entries will be judged on: Diversity of species (chickens, ducks, turkeys, etc.); diversity within species (Araucana, Bantam, Polish, etc.), background of photo, neatness of bird.
Digital photos preferred. Must be at least 2 megapixels (approx. 1,640
x 1,230 pixels) or larger. Questions? Email jlarsen@agr.wa.gov.
Send your submissions to:
Jeff Larsen, Washington State Department of Agriculture
1111 Washington Street SE, 2nd Floor
PO Box 42560
Olympia WA 98504-2560
WSU Offers
Second Lamb 300 Short-Course
6/23/09 - Submitted by Jerry Newman
Washington
State University Extension and Departments of Animal Sciences are excited
to announce the second WSU LAMB 300 short-course that will be offered October
1-3, 2009 at the WSU Department of Animal Sciences on the Pullman Campus.
More Livestock Information
Lincoln Co. 4-H Horse Program Meeting
Tuesday, September 8th - 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds.
Wheat Land Communities Fair Open Horse Show
The open horse show on Saturday, September 5th in Ritzville,
is open to all ages!
Click
HERE for 4-H Horse Program Info!
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Email Tip - "AWARDS given to market lamb winners!!" - - - If you are a 4-H sheep project member or leader - you might want to read that email. But that email may not arrive in your in-box - even if it was sent or forwarded by your best friend! (Quick quiz - how many "blockers" can you find in that subject line?)
Most marketers (and spammers) have learned to avoid typical spam blocker words. But you may not realize that your legitimate email didn't get through. Some internet providers do not provide a "spam folder" for people to check for blocked or missing emails.
To help keep spam filters from blocking
emails you send - don't include punctuation marks or symbols in
the subject line. Also avoid words such as •free •insurance •market •credit
• loan • opportunity • amazing • winner • prizes
Spam
trigger words to avoid*
More
Words to Avoid in Email Subject Lines(PDF)*
[Quiz answers: words in ALL CAPITAL letters, the
word "award", the word "market", the word "winners" and exclamation marks
can each trigger spam filters)
*This page provides links to external sites for the convenience of users. These external sites are not managed by the WSU Extension. Furthermore, WSU Extension does not review, control or take responsibility for the content of these sites, nor do these sites implicitly or explicitly represent official positions and policies of WSU Extension. Reference to commercial services, non-4-H activities, products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endoresement by WSU Extension or 4-H is implied.
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