2000 4-H Alumni Award
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lynch
2000 Partner-in-Virginia 4-H Award
Southwest Virginia Agriculture Association, Inc.
Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
2000 Friend of 4-H Award
Mr. Thomas. E. Capps of Dominion Resources
These exceptional individuals are among many who show their continued support and service to Virginia's 4-H programs. The Virginia 4-H Foundation wishes to express our sincere gratitude to the many people who provide enriching experiences for our 4-H members.
Thanks to all the friends of 4-H who continue to "Make the Best Better" in Virginia!
(Martha McCollum)
Directions and more information dejones2@vt.edu
To sign upÖ
Please mail the attached form to the address at the top of the form by February 18. There is no charge for this training. Participants should bring their own lunch and dress for outdoor activities.
Why participate in these programs?
(Follow the clover to the kids' site; click on environmental education & natural resources, then click on wildlife or forestry.)
Project materials and assistance in program delivery are available through your local Cooperative Extension Office.
Directions from I-66: Exit 13 at Front Royal, left off exit ramp, right at stop light, onto Rt. 55 five miles to Rt. 340 South, 25 miles to Luray. Turn left at stoplight of Rt. 340 and Main Street (Business 211), follow Main Street to McDonald's and shopping center, and follow directions as stated on reverse of brochure.
(Deb Jones)
Resumes should be sent to Billie Cline, State 4-H Office, 107 Hutcheson Hall, Blacksburg, VA by April 1. Information located on 4-H intranet under educational programs or contact Billie Cline (bcline@vt.edu)
We are excited about this wonderful opportunity to better connect Virginia Tech to the outstanding youth that participate in our programs.
I encourage you to identify youth in your units who could benefit from the scholarship.
More information and application can be found on the 4H website or bcline@vt.edu.
Applications are due May 1.
(John Dooley)
With the theme, "Virginia 4-H 2000...The Next Generation," this event will be held at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn in Roanoke. Exciting workshops have been planned, and the opportunity to meet and network with other volunteers and agents from throughout the state are major features of the conference. Please see the attached schedule and registration form for more information.
The cost for the Spring Conference, which includes meals and refreshments, is $50.00 per person. Reservations for the hotel are to be made directly with the Holiday Inn-Tanglewood in Roanoke. State that you are with 4-H and there will be a discount rate for those staying overnight.
Hope to see many 4-H volunteers, as well as agents, at this conference. Schedule and registration are located at http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/volunteers.html#meet
(Bob Meadows)
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
(Phil Clauer)
Scheduled for June 19-22, the 2000 Congress will feature the Georgia 4-H Performing Arts Troop. The Troop will perform at our opening session, participate in our Congress, and conduct a service learning track in creative and performing arts. The Congress packet is expected to be available by the end of January. Cost is $120 per person. Check the 4-H Congress website on the 4-H webpage for updated info.
(Dorothy Freeman)
(Dorothy Freeman)
(Beth Atkins)
CWF 2000 has been scheduled for July 9-15. Cost for the week ($658.00) includes tuition, lodging, bus transportation and a live play with dinner. Many civic organizations find this an excellent opportunity for donations.
The December 1999 4-H Information Letter has registration form and more details.
(Rudy Powell)
Even though the summer months seem far ahead, as we are just beginning the new year, many units have and are now recruiting for next summer's 4-H camping season. In fact, several units have their 4-H camp numbers filled by February proceeding the summer camping season. Just this week, I received a newsletter from one of the units, which contained an application for registration for next summer's 4-H camp.
Four-H camping is a wonderful tool to reach and involve youth, including those presently 4-H members, as well as potential members. The time to recruit is now. For units not having, or cannot locate, the 4-H Camp Recruitment Video, please call Marjorie Wright (540-231-6373) to secure a copy. We still have a few ramaining.
(Bob Meadows)
4-H members who are considering travel to Japan this summer will need to complete their application (found in this mailing) and send it to: Judy Ann Fray, 4-H/Japanese Exchange State Coordinator, PO Box 263, Madison, VA 22727. It is due February l5.
Coupons valued at $l00 were presented to l999 winners at VA 4-H Congress, and may be applied to the 4-H travel to Japan. Along with the application form is a Preliminary Medical Form and Reference forms, which should be submitted together. For further information, contact Mrs. Fray at l-888-259-4272 + pin# 79l6 or by e-mail: jfray@ns.gemlink.com It is possible for 4-H members to work on fund-raising for the trip and this should be discussed with their local 4-H Extension Agent. Remember the deadline of February l5.
(Judy Ann Fray)
Special partial scholarships are provided for first timers, and Virginia 4-H wants to have a large delegation of participants among those attending from the 13 southern states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Granada. More details will be provided later; however, the Call for Workshop Proposals can be found on the 4H website under volunteers.
This is an excellent opportunity for adult volunteers or Extension salaried staff to submit a workshop for the 2000 event. Please note that the deadline is February 10; however, you may submit workshop proposals through the end of February and be considered. Please consider conducting a workshop or funshop that will be of benefit to volunteers from throughout the Southern Region. Please know that volunteers greatly value workshops and funshops.
(Bob Meadows) (Richard Booker)
(Bryan S. Branch)
Bland County is 4-H taking the Virginia 4-H Big Tree program to new heights. Extension Agent Betty Munsey is leading this activity with sixth-graders in her school 4-H program. With the help of the local newspaper, citizens are encouraged to contact students who then go out and measure potential big trees. 4-H members who correctly name and nominate their tree get themselves listed in a county registry on the big tree web site: http://www.fw.vt.edu/4h/bigtree/index.htm.
Forestry and wildlife judging and envirothon training events are being held in four districts this year. Please see the EENR web site for details: http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/eenr.html. Additional information is attached.
Please consider adding youth forestry classes to your county fair premium list and catalog. Attached is a recommended list of youth forestry classes based on our 4-H projects and activities.
Cornell has several good wildlife projects for youth. Please see the attached announcement of a new nest-box survey of birds. For other youth projects, such as the backyard feeder watch, visit their web site: http://birdsource.cornell.edu/
(Jeff Kirwan)
The approved sections for the 2000 National Avian Bowl are as follows:
| Section | Pages |
| 1. Raising Waterfowl | 23 - 33 |
| 2. Avian Systems (Digestion & Feathers) | 41 - 43 |
| 3. Growing Blue Ribbon Pullets | 55 - 65 |
| 4. Breeds, Varieties, & Strains (Continental Class & All Other Standard Breeds Class) | 77 - 80 |
| 5. Eggcyclopedia (Oiling - Yolk) | 135 - 150 |
| 6. General Care of Pet | 165 - 166 |
| 7. Fact Sheets (Ratites) | 171 - 173 |
I have copies of the National Avian Bowl manual in my office. If you would like to get a team ready for state, please let me know. Also, we are still looking for anyone to help sponsor district qualifying events for 2000. Contact me as soon as possible if you are interested.
(Phil Clauer)
Virginia competed in the National Avian Bowl Contest for the second time in 1999. After the quiz the team was seated 3rd and after the double elimination Bowl, they placed 4th. The team members were Elizabeth Dofflemyer, Eric Paulson, Jared Shank, Alex Welsh and were coached by Bonnie Hutchison. Virginia is off to a great start in this program!
Howard Taylor II of Rockingham County won the National 4-H Turkey Barbeque Presentation Contest. Virginia has won in this event three of the past four years. Carla Moyers of Rockingham County was 2nd in the National 4-H Chicken Barbeque Presentation Contest. Amanda Moyers of Rockingham County was 7th in the highly competitive National 4-H Egg Cookery Presentation Contest. Mary Moyer, a volunteer leader from Rockingham County, served as chaperone and coach for the cookery contestants.
I would like to strongly encourage all youth to participate in one of these poultry contests in the future. These activities provide exceptional learning experiences, are a lot of fun and provide excellent awards.
I would also like to thank the Virginia Poultry Federation for sponsoring the Virginia youth for this trip and for helping sponsor the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference.
(Phillip J. Clauer)
The site contains all the contest rules, event schedules and site information, and the history and award winners since the beginning of the event. Thanks to VCE for server space and Mary Ellen Pierson for helping me put this site together.
(Phil Clauer)
(Peter Laws)
(Dorothy Freeman)
Beginning with this issue, a different pillar of character will be featured each issue to better acquaint readers to the importance of this emphasis. CHARACTER COUNTS! involves advocating, teaching, and modeling six fundamental ethical values which form the foundation of American society. The Six Pillars of Character are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The entire realm of CHARACTER COUNTS! begins with each of us in our actions, words, and practices.
TRUSTWORTHINESS
The pillar of Trustworthiness includes the components of being honest, telling the truth, keeping promises, and being loyal so that people can trust us. As Carl Rueben stated, If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember what you said."
In the movies of childhood for most of us, it was always easy to tell the "good guys" and the "bad guys." We knew what they stood for and that they knew right from wrong. For the most part, the same was true in "real life"--how people lived was consistent with what they believed. Today, unfortunately, the movies and television do not reflect the difference between right and wrong. This has been grayed by a philosophy that reflects, "Look out for No. 1." In other words, "If it feels good, do it."
What does it mean to be trustworthy?
Each of us need to check our own actions to see if they match up to these principles listed above. Once our trustworthiness is destroyed, it is very difficult and maybe even impossible to have others to trust us again.
(Bob Meadows)
Karlena Sakas, Fairfax County served as the Youth Delegate Advisor. Her role was to lead the group in discussions on their experiences during the day's activities and expectations for the following day. She did a great job.
Daniel Salatin, Augusta County was a member of the National Youth Advisory Team. One of his responsibilities was to introduce each state during the presentation of the state flag ceremony during the opening assembly. Daniel did a wonderful job representing Virginia!
J.D. Wall, Bland County participated in the National Congress Chorus. The Chorus performed during the closing ceremonies and J.D. was a featured soloist! He made all of us so proud!
Chauntee Shuler, Spotsylvania County and J.D. Wall, Bland County represented Virginia during CNN's Talk Back Live. I understand that all of Bland County had their televisions tuned onto CNN to catch a peck at one of their favorite sons!
Carissa Carpenter, Prince William County, served as our official flag bearer at the opening ceremonies. There was not a better flag bearer!
We danced, walked, and talked all weekend long. Our feet got tired; our bones ached and we all were sleep deprived. However, just when we thought we could not go any longer, Derrick Spangler, Floyd County would pull one of his funny tricks out of his suitcase and have the group laughing and ready to start again.
Each youth delegate brought their unique personalities and talents that when all brought together made for a wonderful group! Along with the youth, we had two great volunteers that worked with the group. Ethel Showman, Shenandoah County, and Tim Roberts, Extension Specialist, were really great and had a wonderful time with the 4-H members. Ethel traveled with the group from Dulles while Tim had the privilege of traveling with the group from Roanoke. Please ask Tim about his cracker snack on the trip home! I had the pleasure of traveling with the group from Richmond.
I hope as you begin this year working with your 4-H members, that National 4-H congress will be a goal you will encourage your 4-H members to pursue. It truly is an opportunity of a lifetime. I would also encourage you to consider volunteering to serve as one of the adult leaders. Ask Ethel or Tim, they certainly had a good time and would be able to tell you all about the experience.
What is my fondest memory? While I have many, I guess my favorite is the experience of watching and listening to the 4-H members as they met in the Virginia suite at the end of a long day. While each was tired and ready for bed, the enthusiasm they exuded as each one talked about what they had experienced and learned that day was truly rewarding. Some comments were funny, while some really made you think. However, what always came to mind was what a wonderful group of youth we have in Virginia.
Thanks again for the opportunity to work with your wonderful 4-H members. It was great!
(Beth Atkins)
"Virginia 4-H 2000. . .The Next Generation"
Saturday, April 1
| 9:00 am | Registration Begins |
| 9:30 - 11:30 am | Early Bird Workshops
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| 11:30 - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 - 2:45 pm | Workshops *
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| 2:45 - 3:15 pm | Break/Hotel Check-in |
| 3:15 - 5:15 pm | Workshops **
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| 6:00 pm | Dinner & Entertainment |
| 7:45-9:00 pm | Optional Evening Program Workshops
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* (12:45 - 2:45 pm Workshops):
| Mini Society (12:45 - 2:45 pm)
(continued (4 hours total) |
Cooking With Character (12:45-2:45 pm) (2 hours) |
Rock Eagle (12:45-1:45 pm) (1 hour) |
Computers: Power Point (12:45-2:45 pm) (2 hours) |
| Coat of Arms (1:45-2:45 pm) (1 hour) |
* (3:15 - 5:15 pm Workshops):
| Mini Society (continued) (3:15-5:15 pm) (4 hours total) |
High School Financial Planning (3:15-5:15 pm) (2 hours) |
Crafts (3:15-4:15 pm) (1 hour) |
Computers: Power Point (3:15-5:15 pm) (2 hours) |
| Camp Games (4:15-5:15 pm) (1 hour) |
Sunday, April 2
| 8:00 - 8:45 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 11:00 am | Workshops ***
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| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Break/Hotel Checkout |
| 11:30 am | Closing Luncheon Luncheon Speaker |
| Have a Safe Trip Home! | |
*** (9:00 - 11:00 am Workshops):
(1 hour) |
Fun With Horticulture (9:00-11:00 am) (2 hours) |
CHARACTER COUNTS! With Teens (9:00-11:00 am) (2 hours) |
Innovative Animal Science Programming: Feeder to Freezer Lamb Project (9:00-11:00 am) (2 hours) |
| Coat of Arms (10:00-11:00 am) (1 hour) |
Registration Cost~$50.00 per person (includes all meals (4), breaks, and registration
and registration fees)
Hotel Costs~$62.00 per room (2,3 or 4 to room if so desired)
Computers
Credit Cards
Vitamins
Running Shoes
Computers
- 1. Websites
- http://www.cnet.com/help/Beginner/index.html
- http://computershopper.zdnet.com/index1.html
- http://maven.businessweek.com
- http://www.compinfo.co.uk/index.htm
- http://www.zdnet.com/familypc/content/9711/20questions/hw.20quest.index.html
- http://www.consumerworld.org
- 2. Articles
- "Desktop Computers: How to choose one for work and entertainment" Consumer Reports, September 1996, vol. 61, no. 9, p.18 - 24.
- "Home Office Guide Computers: Beyond Speed" Consumer Reports, September 1997, vol. 62, no. 9, p.26 - 30.
- "How To Buy a Moniter" Consumer Reports, September 1997, vol. 62, no. 9, p. 31.
- "How Much Computer for $1000? For $2500?" Consumer Reports, June 1998, vol. 63, no.6, p.22 -26.
- "Ready for the Big Screen" Consumer Reports, June 1998, vol. 63, no.6, p.28 - 30.
- "When It Pays to Upgrade Your Computer" Consumers' Digest, July/Aug 1998, v. 37, no. 4, p. 60-64.
- "Computer Savvy: Avoid Getting 'Sold Up'" Consumers' Research, August 1998, v. 81, no. 8, p. 32.
- "Computer Savvy: Some PCs More Reliable Than Others" Consumers' Research, September 1998, v. 81, no. 9, p.32.
- "Home Computer Buying Guide" Consumer Reports, December 1998, vol. 63, no. 12, p. 40 - 52.
- "Technology: Computers under a Grand" Popular Mechanics, January 1999, v. 176 no. 1, p 78-83.
- "Design your own computer" Consumer Reports, February 1999, vol. 64, no. 2, p. 8.
Credit Cards
- 1. Websites
- http://www.financenter.com
- http://www.consumerworld.org
- http://www.americanexpress.com
- http://www.bankrate.com
- http://www.cardtrak.com
- http://www.consumer-action.org
- 2. Articles
- "House Of Cards" Consumer Reports, January 1996, v. 61 no. 1, p. 31-34.
- "Card Tricks: How to avoid new charge-card surprises" Consumer Reports, March 1997, v. 62 no. 3, p. 68-69.
- "A special deal for our best customers: You're canceled" Consumer Reports, March 1998, v. 63 no. 3, p. 8.
- "Managing Money: Family Finances" Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Sep 1998, v. 52 no. 9, p.41-42, 44, 46-47.
- "Just who is raking it in?" Consumer Reports, September 1998, v. 63 no. 9, p. 8.
- "Your Money: Credit-Card Come-Ons" Consumer Reports, , Oct. 1998, v.63, no.10, p.56-57.
- "Family Answer Book: Money: Money-Savers, Dollar-Stretchers, Debt- Busters"
- Family Circle, January 5, 1999, V.112, No. 1, p.30-31.
- "Solutions: POW! How to Avoid Hidden Charges" Woman's Day, February 1, 1999, v. 62 no. 4, p.22,24.
- "Differenct Rates for Different Mates" Consumer Reports, February 1999, v. 64, no. 2, p. 8.
Vitamins
- 1. Websites
- http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/598_guid.html
- http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/
- http://www.realtime.net/anr/vitamins.html
- http://h-devil-www.mc.duke.edu/h-devil/nutrit/suppl.htm
- http://www.nutritionreporter.com
- 2. Articles
- "New Vitamin, supplement labels" Consumer Reports, December 1997, v62, n12, p8.
"Navigating the labyrinth: 30 things you need to know about nutritional supplements" Vegetarian Times, January 1998, n245, p66(7).
- "Vitamins for vitality: supplements can fill in the missing ingredients for a healthy diet" American Fitness, July-August 1998, v16, n4, p13(2).
- "Can a multi offer one-stop shopping for vitamins and minerals?" Environmental Nutrition, August 1998, v21, n8, p1(3).
- "Multitude of reasons to take your 'multis'" Better Nutrition, August 1998, v60, n8, p10(1).
- "Facts and fallacies about common vitamins" Jet, September 28, 1998, v94, n18, p12(1).
- "The perfect time to take your vitamins" Prevention, October 1998, v50, n10, p44(1).
- "Antioxidant vitamins for optimal health" Journal of the American Dietetic Association, October 1998, v98, n10, pN5(2).
- "Vitamins How Much Is Enough" Current Health, January 1999, v25, i5, p16(1).
- "Herbal Rx" Consumer Reports, March 1999, v. 64, n3, p44 - 48.
- "When (and How) to Take Your Vitamin and Mineral Supplements" Tufts University Health & Nutrtion Letter, March 1999, v17, i1, p4(1).
Running Shoes
- 1. Websites
- http://www.runnersweb.com/running.html
- http://www.fleetfeetmemphis.com/articles/art-howtobuy.html
- http://www.clark.net/pub/pribut/spshoe.html
- http://www.aapsm.org/runshoe.html
- http://www.runnersworld.com/shoes/home.html
- 2. Articles
- "Treads for the trails" Runner's World, June 1997, v. 32 no. 6, , p. 76-77, 80-81.
- "Fall 1997 Shoe Buyer's Guide" Runner's World, October 1997, v. 32 no. 10, p. 49-78.
- "The Spring 1998 Shoe Buyer's Guide" Runner's World, March 1998, v.33 no. 3, p. 47-85.
- "The Summer 1998 Shoe Buyer's Guide" Runner's World, June 1998, v. 33 no. 6, p. 76-78, 80, 82-85.
- "Think before you run: Buy Shoes That Match How Your Feet Meet The Street" Consumer Reports, July 1998, v. 63, no. 7, p.23-27.
- "The Fall 1998 Shoe Buyer's Guide" Runner's World, September 1998, v.33 no.9, p. 49-79.
- "Feet First" Runner's World, Febuary 1999, v. 34 no. 2, p. 58-60, 62-63.
