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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Consumer Decision Making Judging UPCOMING EVENTS
June 30-July 3
June 30-July 3
July 1
July 7-10
July 14-17
July 17
July 18-19
July 21-25
July 29-August 3
August 7
August 13
August 15
August 15
August 15-16
August 18-23
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08 Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08/08-index.htm 4-H CONSUMER DECISION MAKING JUDGING Many of you have worked with the 4-H consumer decision making judging contest over the past couple of years. This is an excellent opportunity to involve senior 4-H members in a judging experience. The 2008 consumer decision making, as well as the contest dates, have been posted to the Web site at central.tennessee.edu/4h/files/cdmfiles/GuidelinesandRules_08.pdf. The categories for the contest are listed, and each has a link to the study material. There are twelve categories for the contest. However, 4-H members will only study eight categories for the regional contest. They should NOT study the categories developed by their region. The list of the categories and the region responsible are listed under the 2008 rules. Complete information about this activity can be found at central.tennessee.edu/4h/judge/cdm.htm. The dates for the contest are:
A committee has been working to develop guidelines for the regional and state contests, as well as study materials. This committee has done an excellent job in coordinating this educational event. The committee members are:
Special thanks to Jim Stewart, Central Region program leader, for updating the Web site with all the 2008 information. Thanks also go Shirley Hastings, Associate Dean; Ann Berry, Assistant Professor; and Dena Wise, Associate Professor for working with the committee to provide subject matter expertise and guidance. The key to success for any activity is participation so please work with your 4-H members to encourage them to try this activity. Again, it is an excellent way to encourage senior 4-H involvement. If you have questions about this contest, contact any committee member or the program leader in your region for more information. Justin Crowe 4-H SET IDEAS: JETSTREAM, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ONLINE WEATHER SCHOOL What's a “wall cloud?” What is meant by “K-index?” Ever heard of “keraunophobia?” These are just a few things you can teach your 4-H members by using JetStream. JetStream, the National Weather Service Online Weather School, is designed to help educators, emergency managers or anyone interested in learning about weather and weather safety. Included in this amazing Web site is a section called “JetStream Learning Lessons” (www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream//append/lessonplans.htm). This section has lesson plans designed to teach students in the areas of the atmosphere, the ocean, global circulations, synoptic (viewing) meteorology, thunderstorms, lightning and weather on the Web. The home page for JetStream is www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream//index.htm. P.S. - Keraunophobia is the fear of thunder and lightning. Daniel Sarver ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL 4-H ELECTRIC CAMP The 17th annual Tennessee 4-H Electric Camp was held on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, June 24-27, with 275 campers in attendance. Delegates explored the world of energy, electricity and the basic sciences through fun-filled, hands-on learning experiences. The Western Region boasted the largest delegation with 159 members attending. The Central Region had 73 delegates; and the Eastern Region had 43. Hickman County had the largest county delegation with 33 members. In addition to the delegates, 12 senior 4-H members attended as camp assistants. The event is sponsored jointly by UT Extension, the Tennessee Electric Cooperative, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and several local municipal power suppliers. Steve Sutton KNOX COUNTY LEADS STATE IN NEW HONOR CLUB MEMBERS Knox County leads the state in total number of Honor Club applications approved in 2008. The top five counties for the first half of the year are as follows. 1. Knox County - 26 A total of 269 applications have been approved statewide so far in 2008. The Central Region tops the state with 112 new initiates, followed by the Eastern Region with 84 and the Western Region with 71. The Honor Club Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/honorclub/howmany.htm will give you statistics for other counties statewide Steve Sutton The Tennessee Make It with Wool Contest will be Saturday, September 13, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fair in Fayetteville. Wendy Collins, 4-H volunteer leader in Lincoln County, is the Tennessee Make It with Wool state director. Please inform any interested people in your county about this contest. Divisions are pre-teen (12 years and under); junior (13-16 years); senior (17-24 years); adult (25 years and older); made-for-others (any age); and wearable accessory (any age). You can find an entry form at 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08/attach/MIWW_entryform08.pdf. A $5.00 testing fee must be submitted to Wendy prior to the contest along with a 3x3 inch square of each wool fabric used. Entry fees are non-refundable. Pre-registration is required by August 15, 2008. You may contact Wendy via email at collins_wendy@bellsouth.net or 931-433-8057. Her home address is: Wendy Collins, MIWW Director, 4016 Paradise Drive, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Steve Sutton NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION JAKES PROGRAM To date, National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) chapters have provided more than two million dollars in support of 4-H around the nation. Like 4-H, NWTF engages youth in wildlife conservation, safety and land stewardship ethics through youth development opportunities. The NWTF would like to expand its support by providing FREE JAKES/Xtreme JAKES memberships and magazines to 4-H members currently enrolled in 4-H Shooting Sports or 4-H conservation and wildlife education programs. If you’re a 4-H youth leader and would like to sign up your 4-H members for FREE JAKES memberships, go to http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/educators/partners.html. Your request(s) must include:
NWTF understands that youth - especially young outdoors guys and gals - are key to the future of wildlife conservation in America. Like 4-H, they share a deep commitment to the development of young people in an environment that fosters safety and a land stewardship ethic, while also engaging youth in the great outdoors through wildlife conservation and the shooting sports. Daniel Sarver NON-COMPETITORS ACTIVITY AT 4-H ROUNDUP Non-competing delegates attending State 4-H Roundup will have an opportunity to put into action the 4-H All-Star motto, “Service”, as they visit local community agencies to engage in service learning projects. On Tuesday morning, during project interviews, these delegates will provide assistance to two local organizations, Second Harvest Food Bank (www.secondharvestknox.org/) and Beardsley Farm (www.beardsleyfarm.com/). Please encourage non-competing delegates from your county to bring a set of “work” clothes and close-toed shoes for this project. Justin Crowe REGISTER FOR 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING ON SUPER The next Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports instructor training will be held at Clyde York 4-H Center, Crossville, on August 15-16, 2008. Check-in will be on Friday, August 15, 5:00-5:30 p.m. and the training should end on Saturday, August 16, at approximately 5:00 p.m. The pre-registration deadline is August 1, 2008 and should be done via SUPER. This training is for anyone (professional or volunteer) who wishes to be a certified instructor in the 4-H Shooting Sports program. The training fee is $60.00 and must be submitted with the registration form by August 1, 2008 (in addition to registration via SUPER). Fee includes instruction, materials, all meals and lodging at York 4-H Center. F600-B: Adult Activity and Event Acceptance Form, must be brought to training. Each volunteer's F809: Adult Volunteer Leader Application should be on file in the county 4-H office prior to participation. Participants should bring bed linens or sleeping bag, pillow, towels and other personal items. Check out this and other information at 4h.tennessee.edu/shootingsports/. Daniel Sarver RESULTS FROM STATE 4-H HORSE JUDGING CONTEST
Dwight Loveday TWO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION/ECONOMICS PROJECT We are pleased to announce The McDonald Group is making available two $500 scholarships for each of the state Level II winners in the consumer education/economics project at the 2008 Tennessee 4-H Roundup. The McDonald Group is owned by Kelly and Teressa McDonald of Jackson, Tennessee. Teressa is a Madison County volunteer and a member of the State Committee of Volunteer Leaders. A special thank you to the McDonalds for their support of the Tennessee 4-H program. Steve Sutton UPDATED ENROLLMENT FORMS POSTED TO WEB SITE The 2008-09 4-H enrollment forms have been posted on the state 4-H Web site. Outdoor meat cookery has been added to 5-12th grade enrollment form (F860). Many of you requested outdoor meat cookery be added to the enrollment form. Outdoor meat cookery is an event related to the food science project, but is listed with judging team events to facilitate identifying interested youth. Explorer enrollment form for 4th graders (F861) is also posted on the site. To locate the updated forms, go to 4h.tennessee.edu/forms&materials/ and scroll down to "Enrollment." If you have questions regarding 4-H enrollment, please contact me at 865-974-2128. Carmen Burgos THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
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