Weekly 4-H Update
Communications >> 4-H Update >>Volume 12, Number 23....................................... July 25, 2008
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Reminders:
- Aug. 13: 4-H Display check-in, Colorado State Fair, Pueblo
- Aug. 22 – Sept 1: Colorado State Fair, Pueblo
- Sept. 1: University holiday, offices closed
WRLF 2009 Workshop Presenters Needed
We have a need for more workshops to be presented at WRLF in February. Please take a few moments in your busy summer/fair schedule to submit a workshop proposal! Let your volunteers know about this opportunity as well! The forms are in PDF and DOC formats and are located at: http://colorado4h.org/wrlf09/workshopstours.shtml. Thanks!
- Dale Leidheiser
Camp Tobin Meals
Please let your families know that this year we will not be offering weekend meals during the Colorado State Fair because we were unable to hire a cook in time. Camp Tobin rooms will be available but no meals will be served the weekends of Aug. 22-24, and Aug. 29-Sept.1.
However, during judging week we will have the meals catered by Cinfully Delicious Catering. If you would like to be a part of the catered meals please let me know in advance. Lunches during the week will be $5.50 and dinner will be $6.00. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks.
- Connie Cecil
Wanted: Freshmen 4-H'ers Attending CSU!
Agents, please encourage your 4-H'ers who are attending CSU as freshmen to apply to be a 4-H Scholar. The Scholars promote the positive experiences they had in 4-H and spend up to 20 hours a month representing 4-H at key activities, speaking at public events, and meeting with stakeholders and donors. For their efforts, each Scholar receives training, public relations support materials, reimbursement for expenses, and a $1,500 annual stipend toward college expenses. The person selected is eligible to continue to serve as a Scholar throughout their college career - advancing with each grade level - as long as their grades and activity commitments are met. The freshmen applicants must be willing to make a four-year commitment.
To apply, interested persons enrolled at Colorado State University must submit the following to Gary Small, 106 University Square, Fort Collins, CO 80523-4050 by Oct. 1, 2008.
- Complete résumé that includes 4-H experiences, years in projects, leadership and speaking experiences and skills, community service activities, work-related experiences, awards and special recognitions.
- A (draft) letter of thanks to the Colorado Farm Bureau thanking them for their contribution and funding support for the 4-H Scholars Program.
- A short paragraph (100 words or less) explaining why they wish to become involved in the 4-H Scholars Program; a personal statement of desire for the Scholar position.
- Individuals applying will make a 10-minute presentation before the selection committee on "the scope of 4-H today and what 4-H has meant to them."
Please direct questions to Gary Small at 970.491.1537 or gary.small@colostate.edu.
– Gary Small
2008 1890 Land-Grant Conference
The 1890 Land Grant Conference, held every three years, took place in Memphis, TN on June 8-11 and focused on the theme "Addressing Universal Issues through Science and Engagement." With this in mind, scientists, faculty, Extension specialists, program leaders, educators, and students from across the United States discussed four issues of national priority: obesity and wellness, renewable energy, youth development, and food safety. The groups participated in theme-based, interactive, break-out sessions and forums to contribute their ideas on how to move research and programming forward in these areas. The conference also served as a place of dialogue to develop partnership commitments and to bolster funding opportunities for greater program impact.
The 1890 Land Grant Conference is hosted by the Association of Extension Administrators (AEA) and Association of Research Directors (ARD) in cooperation with 1890 land-grant universities. The conference followed the passage of the 2008 Farm Bill that allocates expanded access to research dollars for 1890 land-grant institutions, creates mandatory funding for bio-energy and bio-based products, boosts spending for conservation programs, assures funding for fruit and vegetable producers, and increases funding for bio-fuels research beyond corn.
― Jeff Goodwin
