• Oct. 1: ES237/Blue Ribbon Youth Enrollment data due
• Oct. 1: IFYE applications due, State 4-H office
• Oct. 3-10: National 4-H Week
• Oct. 13: Lights on After School
• Oct. 21-23: Colorado Leadership Camp, Cedaredge
• Oct. 30 - Nov. 3: NAE4-HA, Seattle, WA

• 2005 CCS Manuals

4-H Enrollment Forms

New standardized 4-H Enrollment Forms are available on the 4-H website! These forms, for both members and volunteers, have updated legal statements and a few minor formatting changes. Please note that the signatures on the front of the forms acknowledge compliance with the 4-H Code of Conduct. - Dale Leidheiser

Western Regional 4-H Leaders' Forum 2006

The 2006 WRLF will be held in the beautiful state of Utah. Those participating in the conference will get an extensive view of Salt Lake City. WRLF 2006 will be held March 1-5.

Accommodations have been made at the Sheraton City Center. It has recently undergone an extensive renovation to meet the standards for this caliber of event. The Sheraton City Center is located within the Free Fare Zone of the TRAX public transportaion system. Most of what Salt Lake City has to offer can be reached at no charge to you! More information will be posted as it comes available at http://utah4-h.org. - Dale Leidheiser

New CCS Manuals

Attached is a letter that is going out with new CCS manuals in this week's Friday mail. Each county office will receive file copies of all of these manuals. Please recycle all of your outdated manuals. If you have questions, please call me at 970.491.7879. - Gail McKee

"Fallen for 4-H" Fall Forum

The Colorado 4-H Leader's council is hosting its annual Fall Forum in Prowers County! This year's Forum will be held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds Oct. 14-16. Registration is still open and your $65 includes speakers, meals and most workshops. For more detailed information please contact either Bonnie Lessenden, 719.438.5662 or Pat Perue, 719.972.783. - Dale Leidheiser

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 4-H 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 to 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 Becky Fry, (131 Ayles-worth Hall NW, Fort Collins, CO 80523-4050) by Oct. 15, 2005.

• Complete resume 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 Becky (970.491.1537), or rfry@coop.ext.colostate.edu. Thank you! - Ellen Butler

International Update

IFYE Representative applications are due Monday, Oct. 3. Qualified applicants may travel to areas of Africa, Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Latin America. Applicants must be 19-30 years old, 4-H alumni, and interested in living and working with host families in other countries. Three-month and six-month programs are available, leaving in June and returning in September or December. The IFYE program offers cultural experiences which enable young people to improve their leadership and communication skills, while increasing their international awareness and understanding. Participants have the opportunity to share their experiences across Colorado upon their return. The Colorado 4-H Youth Fund offers two full scholarships annually, with the exception of personal spending money.

IFYE Reporting

Participants in the International Four-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) enhance the 4-H program through educational international, cross-cultural experiences that enable young people to improve their leadership and communication skills, while increasing their international awareness and understanding.

2005 IFYE Representatives Adrienne Bergenfeld (El Paso County to Austria and Greece) and Kenny Kroschel (Larimer County to Northern Ireland and England) will return in December from six months in their host countries. Adrienne and Kenny are available to share their international experiences at schools (language, history, geography classes, general assemblies), service organizations, churches, 4-H clubs, etc., mid-January through mid-April, 2006.

Adrienne is 23 years old and has a BA from the University of Northern Colorado in Communication and Journalism. She is a 10-year 4-H member. Her leisure interests are reading, cooking, and working with nonprofit organizations.

Kenny is 26 years old and has a BA from Montana State University in Diesel Technology. He is a 10-year 4-H member. His leisure interests are dogs, drag racing and hunting.

Please contact me to schedule an IFYE in your county. Phone 970.491.2711/e-mail: cloflin@coop.ext.colostate.edu - Courtney Loflin

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