Weekly 4-H Update
Communications >> 4-H Update >> Volume 10, Number 8 .......................................... February 24, 2006
Attachments:
:: 4-H Horse Level Rater Training information/registration
:: Project Judges Training information:
- Judge Training Flyer
- 2006 Judges Training Brochure
Reminders:
- March 1-5:
Western Region Leaders’ Forum, Salt Lake City, UT - March 10:
Citizenship-Washington Focus applications due - March 25-30:
National 4-H Conference, Washington, DC - April 18:
State 4-H Horse Committee Meeting, Adams County
4-H Horse Level Rater Training
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 18, if you are interested in becoming a levels rater for the Colorado 4-H Horse program. The training will take place at the Colorado State Fairgrounds, Cultural Arts Building, in Pueblo from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The deadline to register is March 10. Attached is an informational brochure and registration form. Please contact Vanessa Tranel, Pueblo County Extension 4-H agent, at 719.538.6566 if you have questions. — Ellen Butler
4-H Seeking Project Judges
On Saturday, April 22, a judge’s training will be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Brighton for those individuals that are interested in judging general and home economics projects for the 4-H program. Several areas will be covered including: baking, breads, cake decorating, ceramics, clothing, cooking, creative clothing, creative cooks, fashion revue, foods, heritage arts, leathercraft, photography, and vet science. Extension agents and trained volunteers from Colorado State University Extension will conduct the specific training for each area. Participants will be able to choose an area of interest during each of the two sessions offered.
The training will educate attendees on 4-H judging standards. After completing the training, participants will have the option to be added to a statewide certified judge’s list that makes them eligible to judge at different county fairs throughout the state. And, not only will they have the opportunity to share their expertise with youth, they will also have the chance to make some extra cash judging at the county or state level. The training will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m., followed by record book and project judges training.
Attached is a registration form and flyer. Please use these attachments as you see fit in your county/area. We hope to really spread the word and expand the judging pool for everyone.
For further information or if you have questions, please contact Kyrei Zion at 720.733.6940. Registration is due to the Douglas County Extension office by Friday, April 7, 2006. — Ellen Butler
International Update
4-H Colorado-Japan Outbound Exchange – Individuals can apply for a four-week homestay in Japan from July 12 – Aug. 10 or a seven-week Nihongo Culture Program/homestay from June 15 – Aug. 10. The program fee for the four-week homestay is $3,450; program fee for the seven-week program is $4,270. Fees include pre-departure orientation in Denver and Seattle (four-week), round trip airfare Denver to Tokyo, supplemental insurance, travel in Japan, homestay arrangements, adult supervision, and supplemental medical insurance. Applications are due in the State 4-H office by March 15.
— Courtney Loflin
