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4-H Teen Conference Deadline Reminders
--Jan Klein
Many important dates for “Breaking Barriers – Building Bridges” 4-H Teen Conference are approaching fast. Mark your calendar with the following dates:
- June 1 – Get In! SET Competition due http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/2009SET-EssayContest.pdf
- June 1 – 4-H Summer Teen Conference scholarship applications due http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/scholarship.html
- June 8 - Early Registration ends, fee changes from $125 to $145 http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/index.htm
EM2778 Articles Requested
--Nancy Mordhorst
You are invited to submit articles and photos highlighting your outstanding county and state 4-H programming to be included in the '09-'10 CD and printed edition of EM2778, 4-H Publications and Projects. Articles should be not more than one typed page. Photos need to be high resolution and submitted electronically. Photo permissions need to be on file.
In an effort to have the catalog ready to distribute by September 1, deadlines are being pushed ahead this year. Please submit all articles and photos to me electronically by June 18.
Livestock Show Exhibits
--Pat BoyEs
In January 2009, Dr. Leonard Eldridge, Veterinarian for the State of Washington, released the 2009 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. The oversight and enforcement of these requirements are the responsibility of the show management and fair boards who conduct these exhibitions. Below is a copy of these recommendations for your reference. One of the changes/additions noted in these requirements is:
“It is strongly recommended to supply separate barns for separate species. Wash racks, show rings and loading and unloading equipment should not be shared between cattle and sheep/goats. If this is not possible, cattle should be exhibited/handled first, then exhibit/handle the sheep/goats. Practice good animal health biosecurity which includes cleaning, and disinfection.”
While it is show management's responsibility to organize the facilities, as professional 4-H educators, we are often called upon to manage the show aspects of youth events. A number of you have raised questions with me regarding Round Robins and similar activities. Following the recommendation of Dr. Eldridge where round robins are conducted that include sheep and goats those species should be handled last by exhibitors and before those exhibitors report to their own animals they should wash/disinfect their hands.
I would also like to draw your attention to the Animal Disease Prevention e-Learning lesson at: http://4h.wsu.edu/volntr/elearning.htm. This unit is a highly useful tool in assisting volunteers and youth in learning how to safely exhibit livestock.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to alert me at: boyesp@wsu.edu.
Information Sheet on H1N1 Flu for WSU Camps and Programs this summer
--Pat BoyEs
The H1N1 Flu – Preventions and Response was created and approved for distribution to WSU camp/program organizers by Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management and Health and Wellness Services.
This notice should be provided to all participants and parents for upcoming WSU youth activities and be available on your web sites as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at: boyesp@wsu.edu.
WRLF 2010 Workshop Proposals Wanted!
--Submitted by Pat BoyEs
On behalf of the 2010 Western Regional 4-H Leaders' Forum Planning Committee I would like to remind you to submit a workshop proposal. The 2010 Leaders' Forum is being held in Albuquerque, NM March 11-14. You can help make this event a success by sharing your expertise and great ideas with others. Simply complete and submit the attached proposal form by June 1, 2009 (that is next Monday). Workshops should be appropriate for volunteers, staff and teens working with the 4-H Program.
Adult volunteers, Extension staff and teens are all welcome to submit proposals and have an equal opportunity to be chosen. You may submit proposals for multiple workshops as an individual or a team. Your input is invaluable. Please forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in presenting at this event.
Proposals are due by June 1, 2009; Primary presenters (as named on the proposal form) will be contacted about the status of their proposal by July 20, 2009. You may submit your proposal in any of the following ways:
- By mail to: Mindy Turner, PO Box 30003 MSC 3AE, Las Cruces, NM 88003
- By FAX to: Attn: Mindy Turner (575)-646-3027
- By email to: midenny@nmsu.edu
- ONLINE at http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/wrlf2010/workshop-proposal.html (go to http://nm4h.nmsu.edu click on WRLF 2010 more details, then click on Workshop Proposals) Select Online Workshop Proposal Submission.
PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED AS ONE OF FOUR TYPES:
- 90 minute session – hands on learning experiences designed to provide comprehensive coverage of subject matter,
- 45 minute mini-session – introduction or promotional workshop designed to engage learners, but cover less subject matter; mini sessions will be paired in a time slot to allow for consistency in the schedule.
- 2 part session - hands on learning experiences designed to provide comprehensive coverage of subject matter that cannot be covered in one 90 minute session,
- Off site/Educational tour – hands on learning experienced conducted away from the hotel (ex: at a local dairy; food plant; arena; etc.); off site workshops will be allotted two 90 minute sessions to allow for travel.
All attendees of WRLF are required to pay their own registration fee and travel expenses. A registration form will be available online at nm4h.nmsu.edu. Workshop presenters who are at WRLF only during their workshop and are not participating in any other part of WRLF do not need to register. If not attending the entire conference, day registration, including the meals, breaks, workshops and activities on that day will be available.
You can find more information on the event and proposal forms at: http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/wrlf2010/ or go to http://nm4h.nmsu.edu and click on “Details” under the WRLF 2010 Logo.
Just a Reminder!
When you have new Extension staff that will be working in some capacity with 4-H, please let Nancy in the State 4-H Office know. They will be added to mailing lists, added to the 4-H Talk list serve, sent a 4-H Welcome Packet, and be assigned a state 4-H staff person as a point of contact, as appropriate. 4-H News is sent via the 4-H Talk list serve each week. Archived copies of previous weeks “Tuesday 4-H News” are available on the 4-H web site: http://4h.wsu.edu/. Please send submissions by Friday of each week to Tiffany Boswell, State 4-H Office, tiffany_boswell@wsu.edu. Detailed event information and registrations forms can be found on the 4-H web site.