Weekly 4-H Update
Communications >> 4-H Update >> Volume 10, Number 35..................................... October 20, 2006
Reminders:
- 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! - Application Deadline Extended
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. 31, 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
2007 Leadership Development Conference and 4-H Day at the Capitol
LDC and 4-H Day at the Capitol, scheduled for Jan. 27-29, are in the planning phases. The conference will be held at the Adams Mark Denver Downtown. Rooms are $89 per night which also includes free parking. Please keep in mind that is only for vehicles under 6' 4". The conference registration is $95 per person.
Highlights for this year’s conference include:
- Youth Team Sessions
- Lead by the State 4-H Officers, 4-H Scholars and CSU Collegiate 4-H’ers
- Topics for Team Sessions: public speaking, leadership, ideas for Colorado
4-H and current legislative bills in Colorado - Adult Team Sessions
Lead by collegiate 4-H’ers and state specialists
Topics for Team Sessions: youth/adult partnerships, youth in governance and ideas for Colorado 4-H - Community Service Project with the Children’s Hospital coordinated by the Colorado State 4-H Officer Team
- IFYE presentation from the 2006 IFYE delegates
- 4-H Night at the Denver Nuggets – Saturday night
- Banquet and awards presentation – Sunday evening
Monday, Jan. 29, is 4-H Day at the Capitol where the legislature will issue the Proclamation for 4-H Day. On Monday we will also have a 4-H-sponsored breakfast at the Capitol with our legislators. The food will be provided by our State Fair Champion and Reserve Champion winners from the core and specialty foods projects. Tours of the Capitol will be available as well as an information and question and answer session with legislators, aids and interns.
Also, the K-12 Work Team will hold the 4-H Science Days Wonderwise training on Friday, Jan. 26, from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Agents and leaders who will be bringing 4-H youth with them can rest easy knowing the State 4-H Officer Team, 4-H Scholars and Collegiate 4-H Team will keep them entertained until the conference begins. - Melissa Oliver
Colorado State University - Show in the Snow
The Equine Event Management class at Colorado State University is holding an intermediate horse show Nov. 18-19, 2007, at the Colorado State University Equine Center in Fort Collins. 4-H'ers have the option to compete with other horse exhibitors or just come and observe. The Western classes will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, and the English classes will be held Sunday, Nov. 19.
For registration information please visit: www.csuequine.com or contact Liz Causey at lizcausey@comcast.net. - Ellen Butler
