Weekly 4-H Update
Communications >> 4-H Update >> Volume 10, Number 34 ..................................... October 6, 2006
Reminders:
- October 12: Lights on After School
- October 13 - 15: Colorado Leadership Conference, Winter Park
- October 22 - 26: NAE4 - HA, Milwaukee, WI
- November 15: Catch-A-Calf applications due
- November 24 - 28: National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA
- November 23 - 24: University holidays, campus closed
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 Jeff Goodwin, 123 Aylesworth Hall NW, Fort Collins, CO 80523-4050 by Oct. 16, 2006.
- 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 Jeff Goodwin at 970.491.1152 or jeff.goodwin@colostate.edu. Thank you! - Ellen Butler
CYFERnet Hot Topics
Healthy Kids: Creating Safe Communities and Schools
The National Center for Health Education has announced that the theme for National Health Education Week (NHEW) 2006 will be Healthy Kids: Creating Safe Communities and Schools. NHEW 2006 is celebrated October 16-20, 2006. CYFERnet has many resources addressing health and safety.
National Health Education Week 2006,
National Center for Health Education
This site about health and safety includes lesson plans and other resources for teachers, youth organizations and parents.
First Steps: Taking Action Early to Prevent Violence,
Prevention Institute
This report is a synthesis of violence prevention research. It discusses the need to implement violence prevention programs in early childhood for maximum impact.
Bullying: What Parents Can Do About It (PDF),
Penn State University Extension
This eight-page publication offers advice to parents on what they can do about bullying.
Preventing and Reducing School Violence Fact Sheets,
Prevention Institute
These violence prevention fact sheets aim to support the development of comprehensive school violence prevention efforts.
Out on a Limb: A Guide for Getting Along,
University of Illinois Extension
This website is designed to help teach youth how to better manage conflicts and challenges they face on a daily basis.
Talking with Kids About Tough Issues,
Children Now; Kaiser Family Foundation
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national initiative to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.
What Factors Increase the Risk of Being Involved in Violence?,
Prevention Institute
This fact sheet describes individual, school, community, and underlying factors that contribute to the risk of youth involvement in violence.
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center,
The Centers for Disease Control and the Federal Working Group on Youth Violence
The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center provides information on prevention and intervention programs, publications, research, and statistics on violence committed by and against children and teens.
An Interview with Lateefah Simon: The Transformative Power of Commuity Youth Development (PDF),
Comunity Youth Development Journal
This interview with Lateefah Simon provides insight into the world of street violence and community interventions that make a difference in youth's lives.
Creating Safe Environments: Violence Prevention Strategies and Programs,
Prevention Institute
This report discusses approaches to violence prevention with a focus on youth violence and intimate partner violence prevention. The report includes an environmental scan of promising violence prevention programs from across the U.S. and provides a useful overview of the current state of violence prevention.
For other hot topics please click here: www.cyfernet.org/hottopic/index.html
- Jan Carroll
Congress Supports Lights On Afterschool
Members of Congress demonstrated bipartisan support for afterschool recently by passing two resolutions in support of the goals and ideals of Lights On Afterschool. Senate Concurrent Resolution 116, introduced by Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT), had 45 co-sponsors including leaders from both political parties. It was passed by unanimous consent on September 21. To view a list of cosponsors of Senate Concurrent Resolution 116: Lights On Afterschool, go to thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:SC00116:@@@P.
The resolution in the House of Representatives, House Concurrent Resolution 478: Lights On Afterschool, was introduced by Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY). It had 26 cosponsors and was passed by a unanimous voice vote on September 28. To view a list of cosponsors, go to thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:HC00478:@@@P.
"I support this resolution because after-school programs are an important part of many American students' lives," said Representative Randy Kuhl (R-NY). "High-quality afterschool programs provide safe, challenging and fun learning experiences that help children and youth develop their social, emotional, physical, cultural and academic skills. I am pleased that we are able to bring attention to the critical importance of afterschool programs. I commend the communities across the nation that engage in innovative afterschool programs and activities and ensure that the doors stay open and the lights stay on for all children after school."
"Special thanks go to Senators Dodd and John Ensign (R-NV) and Representative Lowey for spearheading this effort," said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. "We could never have gotten as many cosponsors as we did - a new record - without so much help from the many afterschool supporters across the country who called and emailed to encourage Members to sign on. I am very grateful to our allies across the country for raising awareness and making a real difference for our children." - Jan Carroll
4-H Update
4-H Update will not be published for the week ending October 13. You can look forward to receiving your weekly Update the week ending October 20. - Ellen Butler
