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Oregon 4-H Newsletter
For JANUARY 2007
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New for January........ |
| Greeting from the State Leader | |
| Calendar | |
| General | |
| Ag in the Classroom | |
| Animal Science* | |
| Citizenship | |
| Older Youth | |
| Recognition | |
| State Fair | |
| Summer Conference* | |
| Volunteer Development | |
| Wildlife Stewards | |
| World Citizenship | |
| * contains attached files | |
| click here for a printable, text-only version |
Greeting from the State Leader
4-H Community Youth Development Effort Launched at Summit.
There are many ways that organizations go about the business of youth development. But a promising new approach called community youth development or CYD focuses on the active and meaningful engagement of youth people in organizational and community change as a means of helping young people grow and develop in positive ways. Recently, nearly 150 practitioners, researchers, community leaders and young people participated in Oregon's first Community Youth Development Summit held on the Oregon State University campus. At the Summit, participants learned about eight avenues for effectively engaging the voices and actions of young people in organizations and communities and developed plans for advancing the CYD movement across Oregon.
"Youth Development through Community Change" was the theme of single-day event. Since research now shows that organizations and communities benefit from youth engagement, the theme could have just have easily been "Community Development through Youth Development" said Wendy Wheeler, President of the Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development and keynote speaker for the event.
Oregon 4-H partnered with SOLV, the Commission on Children and Families, Rural Development Initiatives, Inc., and the Ford Family Foundation to organize and sponsor the event. 4-H was represented at the summit by both faculty and youth engaged in CYD work. Among eight successful programs featured at the Summit was 4-H Coastal Futures group from Coos County and 4-H Equipo Verde from Washington County.
~ Roger Rennekamp
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Calendar
We are transitioning to a web calendar that can be found from the OSU homepage. You can veiw it at http://calendar.oregonstate.edu/four-h-youth/
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General
Clover photos
The 2007 edition of The Oregon 4-H Clover is currently being revised and your photos are needed!!!! 2007 will also be the inaugural year of a Spanish version of this publication. If you would like to have photos from your county included in the Clover, please submit them by February 1 to helen.pease@oregonstate.edu, or the State 4-H Office.
Submission of your photos helps create a Statewide reflection of the Oregon 4-H program. Please send in your photos today.
~ Helen Pease
Ag in the Classroom
January 2007 Calendar Picture
Joshua G. " Grade 3, Home School, Woodburn " Teacher: Mrs. Hans
The next time you are on campus, plan to pick up a box of calendars and
the new teacher resource guides for distribution in your county.
You will find daily agricultural facts with student artwork on our website
at http://AITC.oregonstate.edu. The following are a few January 2007 Calendar
Facts:
- January is National Hot Tea Month, National Soup Month, National High-Tech Month and Oatmeal Month
- Tea originated in China over 5,000 years ago
- Oats were one of the earliest cereals cultivated by man
- Crabs are carnivores
- The first tea bags were made of silk
- Nearly 50% of all bread is used to build sandwiches
- There are 15,000 to 17,000 kernels in a pound of wheat
- Each American consumes about 53 lbs. of bread per year
- Onions contain a mild antibiotic that can soothe bee stings
- Snakebites and hair loss were once treated with onions
Essay Contest for grades 9-12
AITC invites all 9-12th grade students to enter the 3rd annual AITC essay contest. This competition has been designed to promote reading, creative skills and to further the understanding of agriculture in our lives. Cash awards and plaques will be given to winning students and teachers. Deadline for entries is March 1. See the AITC website at http://AITC.oregonstate.edu for information on essay topics, rules and awards or call (541)737-8629.
~ Tami Kerr, Executive Director
(541) 737-8629
~ Cathy McClaughry, Education Program Assistant
(541) 737-1318 http://AITC.oregonstate.edu
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Animal Science
American Polypay Sheep Association Starter Flock Application
Attached is the application for the Polypay Sheep Association starter flock. Two flocks are presented each year on a national basis. While recipients are selected from across the country, this provides another opportunity for members interested in sheep production to establish a solid flock of quality breeding stock.
~ Vicki Avery
Youth Food Animal Quality Assurance Guide
Staff who attended the fall update meetings received a CD containing a copy of the notebook contents, Power Point presentations and activities for group settings. If you were unable to attend, we have mailed the CD and cover letter to you. We would like to identify curriculum which enhances our current livestock materials and addresses ethics, animal welfare and good production practices. I would appreciate your comments, as outlined in the letter. Thank you,
~ Vicki Avery
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Citizenship
Nominate a Teen to "Shadow" His Legislator in 2007
A 4-H teen can enjoy a day "shadowing" his/her
legislator at the State Capitol in Salem during the month of February,
March or April. All you need to do is forward a nomination to Marilyn
Lesmeister, marilyn.lesmeister@oregonstate.edu
Or Marilyn at: 541-737-2794
State decision makers, 4-H members, and the OSU 4-H program benefit from
this time spent together.
What Qualifies a 4-Her for the "Shadow" Experience?
A 4-H member should:
- Have a sincere interest in learning more about the Oregon legislative system
- Be mature enough to interact in an adult world, without continuous guardian supervision
- Have the confidence to speak with adult decision-makers about his/her 4-H experiences
- Be able to identify a month and week to be available in Salem; be flexible to work within a legislator's schedule; and, be committed to be present on the determined date
- Be able to understand the importance of remaining near a legislator
during his/her workday, while observing moments when the legislator
may need to have private conversations with colleagues
How Do I Nominate a Teen?
a) Contact a youth to confirm his/her interest.
b) Ask them to talk with their family to identify a month (Feb, March,
April) and two different weeks during that month, that they could be available
in Salem for a "shadow" experience.
c) Forward the 4-Hers name; full address (with zip code); phone number
(and e-mail) to Marilyn Lesmeister (marilyn.lesmeister@oregonstate.edu)
with "4-H Request to Shadow Legislator" in the e-mail 'subject'
line.
d) Forward your nomination(s) to Marilyn no later than January 31, 2007.
What Will Happen with a Nomination?
a) The staff nomination is all that is necessary to begin arranging a
"shadow" experience. No other selection process will be conducted
at the multi-county or state level. (Although, a single legislator may
request a limit to the number of "shadow" partners he/she hosts.)
b) The nominations will be coordinated on a first-come-first served, basis.
The OSU Office of Governmental Affairs will work with the State 4-H Office
to coordinate the "shadow" experience with his/her district
representative. That office will need to work directly with that 4-H family
as details or schedules evolve. (During this pilot year, the number of
'shadow' experiences will not be unlimited. The workload will determine
that upper limit)
c) There is no guarantee that the legislator will be available in same
timeframe as the 4-Her is available, but every effort will be made to
create a positive and mutually beneficial experience for everyone involved.
d) The 4-Her will receive written communication from the State 4-H Office
prior to his/her shadow experience, and duplicated to the 4-H family and
4-H Agent.
The State 4-H Ambassadors and teens on the Know Your State Government planning committee will be offered this opportunity. As a pilot project, it is my goal to enable a minimum of 10 additional 4-Hers an opportunity to interact with their district representative or Congressman for a day this year.
~ Marilyn Lesmeister
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Older Youth
NEW DATES! Know Your State Government: April 19 - 21, 2007
I apologize for the unsuccessful attempts to determine the best date for "Know Your State Government" (KYSG) that meets the needs of 4-Hers and State Legislators.
Mark April 19-21, 2007 as the final date for this great Oregon event held at the State Capitol.
New this year:
1) Delegates will experience the process of registering to vote.
2) A small group of KYSG will have the opportunity to learn and practice
the role of a "Press Team" as an integral part of the state
legislative process.
3) Another small group of KYSG delegates will learn and report the impact
of the judicial system to the full delegation.
4) 4-Hers are invited to submit ideas or to write a proposed bill for
consideration at the KYSG event. A number of bills will be prepared and
ready for consideration as soon a delegates arrive at KYSG. (Delegates
will also have the experience of drafting a bill during the program.)
Watch for more information coming soon on the State 4-H website for 4-H
"Know Your State Government" to write and submit proposed 4-H
legislation! Think now, about issues that:
1) affect Oregon teens
2) have facts (not just opinion) that can impact law
3) have more than one way to view the issue
4) can be fun to research and debate!
The KYSG program will include: practicing Parliamentary Procedure; writing proposed 4-H legislation; holding 4-H party caucuses; presenting a proposed bill to a 4-H legislative committee; lobbying; debating and negotiating whether or not a proposed bill should be voted into law; being interviewed by the Press Team; and interpreting a new law.
The committee is meeting frequently via telephone conference calls, during
evening hours. They have great ideas to make this another wonderful learning
event.
Teen committee members are:
Cassy Sturgill; Jonathon Brink-Roby; Anna Smith; Lisa Wade; Freeman York
Staff committee members are:
David White, Mike Knutz, Sara Miller, Cindy Osterlund; Elissa Wells
~ Marilyn Lesmeister
Recognition
Announcing the 2007 Beekeeping Essay Contest 
Cash prizes of $250, $100 and $50 to the top 3 national winners. This year's essay theme is "Pollinator Conservation".
The 4-H Beekeeping Essay is a great opportunity for 4-H members to research
and write about honey bees. In 2006, Rocko Worth from Deschutes County
was the THIRD PLACE NATIONAL WINNER! 4-H members can also use the information
they gather to make an educational display for the fair. Essay contestants
are not required to be enrolled in a 4-H beekeeping project. For detailed
essay contest information, please check the American Beekeeping Federation
website http://www.abfnet.org/. Essays
are due in the State
4-H office by February 1, 2007
~ Helen Pease
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National 4-H Congress, State 4-H Scholarship and State 4-H Award Opportunities:
Applications and resumes are due in the State 4-H Office March 1, 2007
Information on the State 4-H Recognition Program has been updated for 2007, and is now available on the 4-H website. Updated information includes criteria for evaluating scholarship applications! Over 15 scholarships valued at more than $14,000 are available to college bound high school seniors.
State Resumes and Applications for State 4-H scholarships, National 4-H Congress and State level awards in citizenship, leadership, communication and team community service are due in the State 4-H office March 1, 2007. Don't delay….start helping your members prepare their resumes today!
~ Helen Pease
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Fair Recognition and Scholarships
Scholarships related to fair recognition due dates have been moved to July 1. The Fair Scholarship and Achievement Contest committee are revising the application and will post it to the State Fair web site when complete. They are also in the process of confirming which scholarships will be available in 2007. Applicants will have the option of interviewing either in person or by PolyCom in August. We hope that by streamlining some of the requirements, we will draw a large pool of applicants. Look for more details in the February newsletter.
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State Fair
State Fair Plans for 2007
Several counties have inquired about plans for the 4-H Exhibit Building for State Fair 2007. Now is the time to encourage volunteer leaders and teens to get involved with the planning of the events and the judging of static exhibits.
Applications are now being taken for the chair and youth chair positions throughout the building. We have some chairs who will be returning, but the project areas deal with a LOT of exhibits and more help is always welcomed. Co-chairs are needed for the food contests, presentations, Fashion Revue and project areas of photography, computers and others so please include this information for future leader meetings early in 2007. The application form for youth chairs is at: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/resources/pdf/StateFairTeenStaffApplication06.pdf or for adult leaders: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/resources/pdf/statefairchairapplication06.pdf
If you have questions please contact
~ Mona Easley at 541-737-1327.
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Summer Conference at OSU
June 27 - 30, 2007
A planning committee comprised of 4-H Youth and adults has been established and plans for 2007 4-H Summer Conference at OSU are underway! Those attending summer conference in 2007 can look forward to exciting opportunities for learning, fun, and community service. Our theme for 2007 will be One World, Many Faces, since we will be overlapping with the 2007 International Foreign Youth Exchange (IFYE) Conference on June 27 and 28. Please note that due to increases in housing and dining costs, we were forced to increase the registration fee for Summer Conference 2007 to $200 per individual.
The Summer Conference T-shirt design contest is underway! Please encourage your youth to submit an design entry by February 1, 2007! Contest winner receives 50% off conference registration fee. Click here for contest details
~Helen Pease and Roberta Lundeberg
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Volunteer Development
National Volunteer Week
April 15-21 2007
New Website for Volunteers
Some people are motivated to volunteer because it gives them the opportunity to learn from resources that they might not otherwise experience. You can help fill that interest in learning. Tell them about a national 4-H website that provides education and good feelings!
This website shares stories and successes in 4-H from across the nation. Specifically it will help 4-H volunteers:
- Learn more about 4-H
- Locate 4-H events and conferences
- Download educational youth development resources
- Watch videos about 4-H from volunteers in other states
- Link to other great 4-H websites
How about printing this web address in a corner of your county 4-H newsletter
for the next six months! www.4hvolunteersusa.org
~ Mona Easley
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Oregon Leaders' Forum
Workshop Proposals are being accepted for the Oregon Leaders' Forum until January 15, 2007. The dates for this year's Forum are April 13-14, 2007 at Crater High School in Central Point. There will be a Master 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders' Training offered at the same time in Central Point.
Oregon Leaders' Forum is sponsored by the Oregon 4-H Leaders' Association in partnership with Oregon State University 4-H Youth Development faculty and the Oregon 4-H Foundation. It will be hosted by volunteers and Extension staff from Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Coos and Curry Counties.
Leaders, Teen Leaders and 4-H Staff are encouraged to summit Workshop
Proposal Forms found at this link: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/people/volunteers/download/OSU,LeaderForumWkshpProposal,Nov06.pdf
We like to select presenters from all across the state, so the expertise
from various parts of Oregon can be shared with other leaders. Workshop
proposal topics will be selected from all 4-H project areas, volunteer
leader development and hands-on classes are especially encouraged.
Mail the completed Workshop Proposal Form to: Mona Easley, 105 Ballard Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-3608. If you have questions please call Mona at 541-737-1327.
~ Mona Easley
Wildlife Stewards
4-H Wildlife Stewards Training
(see website below for details)
January 25th, 26th, 27th 2007
Thursday & Friday 8:30 am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
YMCA Camp Collins (Gresham, Oregon)
http://4hwildlifestewards.org/trainings%20and%20workshops/OnlineTrainingFlyer.htm
4-H Wildlife Stewards Summit - FREE
April 12th, 2007
There will be student displays, team presentations and special activities.
Student journals will be evaluated and awards will be given to individuals
and teams.
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunnyside Environmental School
3421 SE Salmon, Portland, Oregon 97214
2007 Wildlife Habitat School Garden Tour
May 16th, 2007
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Includes staff time, transportation, lunch, refreshments and printed
materials
$50.00 (Actual Cost)
$40.00 (Partially Subsidized Fee)
$30.00 (Standard Subsidized Fee)
Tour four Clackamas County Schools. The tour will begin at the Clackamas
County Extension Office. The tour will include Deep Creek Elementary,
North Clackamas Christian, Carus Elementary, and Eccles Elementary School.
~ Susan E. Wieske
4-H Wildlife Stewards
Program Coordinator
wildlifestewards@oregonstate.edu
(503)-916-6074
www.wildlifestewards.4h.oregonstate.edu
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WORLD CITIZENSHIP
Upcoming Dates to Remember
January 15 Outbound applications to Finland and Japan due to State 4-H Office
Complete information on this opportunity is posted on the Oregon 4-H web site. Just click on the World Citizenship icon on the front page.
~ Lillian Larwood
Annual Statewide Coordinator Training for International Exchange Programs
The state training for international exchange programs is scheduled for March 16-17 in Salem or Albany. Plan now to attend if interested in exchange programs in 2007.
Give me a call if you have any questions about this training.
~ Lillian Larwood
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