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3rd Annual Washington State Military Kids and Families Summit
--Submitted by Kevin Wright
You are invited to the 3rd Annual Military Kids and Families Summit on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 7:30am – 3:30pm at the Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma 98402.
Featuring
- Keynote speaker, Dr Michael Faran, Director of the Military Child and Adolescent Center of Excellence at Madigan Army Medical Center.
- Youth Panel at lunch will be made of military kids form all branches speaking about their real-life experiences with the deployment of a loved one.
- The Gaddis Sisters (Cassy and Alyssa) will be closing the day. They are sisters from Springfield, IL. They wrote a song about deployment while their father a member if the Illinois National Guard was in Iraq and have recorded it in Nashville. Besides singing, they will be doing a presentation about deployment and how it has shaped them. To see their music video and read more about the sisters go to: http://www.nationalguard.com/priceofpeace/#
- Two sessions of workshops on subjects ranging from supporting children of the National Guard and Reserve to veteran services to mental health.
- Exhibitors Galore: non-profit organizations, financial institutions, colleges and many more will be open all day to talk with you.
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone with an interest in supporting or learning more about supporting military children and families including mental and physical health professionals, educators, social service workers, youth development professionals, family members and volunteers.
What’s it cost?
- $10 per military family member
- $20 per professional
- $50 Non-Profit Vendor Table
- $75 for Profit Vendor Table
- On-site registrations increase by $5. Scholarships are available.
What Else do I get besides a lot of great information?
- Lunch and breaks are included.
- Clock Hours and STARS Credits are available.
Where do I get more information?
- Go to: http://conferences.wsu.edu/militarykids
- Call: Dana at 253-445-4575 or dana.colwell@wsu.edu
How do I register?
- Go to: www.regonline.com/MKids
4-H National Conference, March 20-25, 2010
--Jan Klein
The National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Deemed “the Secretary’s Conference”, this experience upholds a tradition dating back to 1927. The National 4-H Conference expands on 4-H’s essential elements of Independence, Belonging, Mastery and Generosity by allowing youth to master skills to make positive life choices; participate in decision-making processes; act responsibly; positively influence their communities; and develop into informed, active, engaged citizens. In addition to strengthening leadership skills, the purpose of National 4-H Conference is to:
- Reinforce the rich history of 4-H and its valuable tie to Cooperative Extension and the land-grant system;
- Engage delegates with leaders from USDA, CSREES, the Land-Grant University system, as well as, their local, state and national partners; enlighten delegates to the valuable work and research coming out of the land grant universities;
- Stimulate thought around key matters and move delegates to action in their local communities;
- Provide an opportunity for delegates to engage as citizens by meeting with their congressional representatives to discuss issues affecting their communities;
- Enhances valuable 21st century skills leadership skills such as adaptability, team building and communications.
- Exposes delegates to the splendor of the Nation’s Capital;
- Gather feedback from our most important stakeholders – youth!
For additional information go to: http://4hconf.4-h.org/default.aspx.
Youth wishing to apply as a Washington State delegate must have sponsorship by a county or state 4-H leadership board or council. If selected to attend National 4-H Conference, they will have a commitment to this sponsoring board/council to bring back the information and training they have received and utilize it within the context of that board’s service. Specific guidelines will be determined jointly between you and the board prior to attendance at National 4-H Conference.
For information, requirements and application go to: http://4h.wsu.edu/members/delegate-criteria.pdf. Applications are due November 15, 2009 to Jan Klein.
State 4-H Advisory Board Minutes
--Vicki Contini
All it takes is the click of a button and you can find out what's being discussed at the State 4-H Advisory Board meeting. The detailed minutes and a two-page summary of the minutes from the April 18-19, 2009, meeting have been approved and are now available on the State 4-H website at: http://4h.wsu.edu/volntr/sab/sablist.html.
International Table Manners Quiz
--Pat BoyEs
With winter settling in around us now is the time to plan a bit of armchair travel for your 4-H members. How good is your understanding of international diversity?
Click on Dining Out In The World then select your answer by clicking on the twirling utensil. It will give you the correct answer, and then move to the next country.
Call for Proposals-Collegiate 4-H Conference
--Submitted by Pat BoyEs
Call for proposals opportunity for the upcoming Collegiate 4-H Conference.
Job Opportunity: Wisconsin 4-H STEM State Specialist position
--Submitted by Pat BoyEs
Position announcement for a Wisconsin 4-H STEM specialist.
Job Opportunity: Two Development positions in CAHRNS Alumni and Friends
--Pat BoyEs
I am delighted to report that the search for two development positions has begun at WSU. One of these positions will have a specific commitment to increase support for 4-H thanks to the support of Associate Dean Linda Kirk Fox and the Washington 4-H Foundation. Please share this information with all who may be interested. Of course we are searching for the very best candidate pool for 4-H! Please alert me if you have any questions.
Development Assistant Director, WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, Pullman, WA (Administrative Professional, FT) Required: Bachelor's degree and 4 years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes 18 months of full-time fundraising experience which includes demonstrated success of face-to-face solicitation of gifts of $1000 or more, mass market fundraising, event planning and management, donor stewardship, fund tracking and acknowledgements to donors OR comparable experience and 1 year of managerial experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to 1 year of the required experience. Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including overnight. Screening of applications begins 11/16/09 and will continue until filled. Two positions available. To apply, visit: https://www.wsujobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1257283935141. WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer. To view full position description visit: www.cahnrsalumni.wsu.edu/position106334.html.
Job Opportunity: Utah State 4-H Volunteer Development Position
--Submitted by Pat BoyEs
Utah is requesting our assistance in helping them find and recruit a highly qualified person to fill the vacant Utah State 4-H Office’s Volunteer Development position. Please forward this information on to qualified individuals who you think would be good in the position as well as sending it to your contacts who might know of qualified individuals.
Utah State University’s Job Site: https://jobs.usu.edu/.
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.