This promises to be an even bigger and better event with many educational opportunities available for the teens and adults who participate. Dorothy Freeman and her committees have been very active with the planning since last fall. With the theme, "Leaving Footprints Among the Stars," the 80th Congress will help provide memories for a lifetime. We look forward to being with you during this exciting week.
The upcoming summer is just a few days away with the beginning of the Virginia 4-H camping season at the six 4-H educational centers. The summer 4-H camp staffs have already participated in the statewide training and many units and cluster groups have been booked to capacity with a waiting list. While this is a good problem, many youth are being deprived of a quality 4-H camping experience. I suggest that you work with your respective 4-H Center Program Director to plan a 4-H camping event for these "waiting list" youth during the upcoming fall season.
Best wishes for a successful 4-H summer season!
(Bob Meadows)
Results of the study show that respondents see the 4-H experience as one that provides contact with caring adults, a safe place, opportunities for learning, and service and a sense of responsibility and belonging.
National 4-H Impact Assessment Project
Dr. Bill Peterson , Project Director, University of Arizona
I suggest that you use this research data to assist you with programming, promotions, and for seeking grant sources. More information will be included in future issues.
(Bob Meadows)
Her address, phone number, fax number, and email address:
Ms. Cindy Barnett,
Executive Director,
Virginia 4-H Foundation
5601 Cary Street Road
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: (804) 662-7290
Fax: (804) 662-7293
fourhbarnett@vt.edu
We welcome Cindy to her new role as Executive Director of the Virginia 4-H Foundation. It is a sincere pleasure to have her on board. Her basic responsibilities include~
(Bob Meadows)
Presentation of the award will be made at their international conference in Toronto, Canada in July. Congratulations to the following people who made this possible. Mark Sumner, Mary Ann Johnson, Jan Graham, Julie Keeton, Jeff Mitchell, Val Staples, Tim Fischer-Poff, Beth Atkins, Dan Brann, Phil Clauer, Barry Fox, Ernest Hovingh, Albert Reid, Liz Rucker, Kathleen Stadler, Mark Wahlberg and Dave Winston. Congratulations!
(Joe Hunnings)
(Bob Meadows)
Stuffed Garfield (GF-3) $8.95
Bean Bag Garfield (GF-2) $4.95
(plus shipping and handling)
Garfield is on his way and will be ready for shipment beginning May 15th. Don't miss this opportunity! Order yours today from your National 4-H Supply Service.
National 4-H Council
National 4-H Supply Service
7100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 961-2934
Fax: (301) 961-2937
E-mail: 4hstuff@fou
Call for Workshop Proposals
You are invited to submit a workshop proposal for the Fall Conference of the Virginia
4-H Volunteer Leaders Association hosted by Southeast District 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association. The theme is "4-H Adult Volunteers: Getting Back to the Basics". Proposals are due by June 1, 2001. The Southeast District Leaders Association committee will review proposals and make recommendations to the State Program Committee in July. Applicants will be notified by August 31.
Workshop proposals can be on any topic of interest to 4-H volunteer leaders (a list of possible topics is suggested below). Proposals may be made by 4-H volunteer leaders, agents, staff or by other interested persons in youth development or necessary skills for volunteer leaders. Workshops should actively involve the participants and include suitable handouts to replicate the activity or program once volunteer leaders return home.
Suggested possible topics include any of the ten curriculum areas, technology, 4-H administration and paperwork, day camps, portfolios, crafts, games and organizational skills.
Please submit only one proposal per page and include all presenters. Return proposals to Barbara Reese, 9012 Sowder Place, Nokesville, VA 20181 or e-mail to bjreese@erols.com by June 1, 2001.
Workshop Title:
Presenters:
Contact Address:
Phone: Fax:
E-Mail:
Amount of Time Needed:
Special Requirements (limited participants, A/V or other equipment needs):
Workshop Description (use back of page, if needed):
(Bob Meadows)
Ohio will be host for NCI, Feb 13-17, 2002 in Columbus Ohio. Potential submitters are cordially invited to submit a proposal by June 15, 2001. Electronic submission @ www.ohio4h.org/nci
(Bob Meadows)
(Mark Wahlberg)
(Mark L Wahlberg)
Locations for identification and weighing of market lambs and commercial ewe lambs for the 2001 Virginia State Fair Youth Sheep Show have been set. Nominations will take place at 13 locations around the state between July 21 and July 30. All youth who plan to exhibit market lambs and/or commercial ewe lambs at the 2001 Virginia State Fair are required to weigh and identify their lambs at one of the following sites: For directions to a nomination site, please call the contact person listed.
(Scott Greiner)
The theme of the Dog Show is:
There are numerous changes in the rules this year, please read over carefully. A complete set of Rules, regulations and entry forms can be found at http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/contests/dogshow/2001dogshow/index.html
Computer 'camps' or clubs are not as much work, or as technical as you might think. I've written a five-page guide: "Getting a Computer Summer Camp Started" with tips on organization and activities, that I'll send to anyone interested - just send me an email. And I have more curriculum and lesson plan handouts if interested.
Much of a computer camp is finding volunteer leaders - and computers are so fun for some of us that I'd guess youıd find volunteers for technology that aren't so excited about other areas of 4-H. One key our Tazewell county camps discovered is that the 15 yr olds enjoy teaching a week of half-days to middle schoolers. If the fee for younger kids is $5-10 per kid (a bargain!), then the 15 yr olds can buy supplies or receive a gift certificate, as well as improve their college applications and support their community. Everyone benefits.
Let me know if you're interested in more information. It may be possible for a unit to organize a mini-camp for July or August, and I'd love to help show you some ideas.
(Peter Laws, State 4-H Office, 540 231 9417, lawsp@vt.edu)
To help out, just complete the following phrase, "You know youıre at 4-H Camp when.............."
Send your completed phrases to: Barry Fox, Box 9081, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 23806 (804-524-5848, bfox@vsu.edu) by August 31, 2001. You may send as many entries as you wish. Be sure to include your address and county.
The phrases will be reviewed by the Virginia NCI Committee and the top ten will receive special recognition. The following are some examples:
You know youıre at 4-H Camp when:-
Please distribute the attached brochure to your members who may be interested in learning more about shooting education. If you need additional information, feel free to contact camp director, Jinx Baney at (804)894-2151.
(Richard Pulliam)
(Bob Meadows)
The position will work with charitable giving and handling fundraising events.
Qualifications include some experience with the 4-H system --preferably a 4-H alumni. Previous office experience preferably in a public relations or fund-raising position. Current or recent enrollment in BA or BS program.
Please send resume and cover letter to Carolyn Fernandez, Director of Corporate Resource Development, National 4-H Council, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815, Fax: (301) 961-2894 E-mail: fernandez@fourhcouncil.edu
The Virginia Poultry Federation Poultry judging contest was held at the Rockingham county fairgrounds on May 10, 2001. A total of 132 youth on 35 teams participated. This also serves as the State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest. Results in each 4-H division are listed in an attachment.
(Philip J. Clauer)
Congratulations to all participants in the State 4-H Forestry Judging Contest held May 4-5 at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Center. Youth competed in forestry bowl, tree identification, tree measurements, forest insects and diseases, compass and orienteering, topographic map reading, and a forestry exam. Teams also had to evaluate, inventory and make management recommendations for a cove hardwood stand. The First Place Senior Team from Scott County will represent Virginia at the national contest at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp in Weston, WV, July 29 through August 2. First Place Junior Team honors went to Scott County.
Loudoun County Wildlife Team is headed for Grand Targhee, Wyoming. The Loudoun County 4-H Wildlife Judging Team won the State 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest held May 12 at the Holiday Lake 4-H Center, earning the right to represent Virginia at the national 4-H contest at Grand Targhee Ski and Summer Resort, Alta, Wyoming, County, July 27 through August 2. Youth competed in wildlife food identification, aerial photo interpretation, make wildlife management prescriptions, and develop both urban and wildlife management plans for featured species. First Place Junior Team honors went to Augusta County .
(Sandra "Sam" Fisher, Center Director)
(Barry Fox)
This program content will include:
Participants will receive resource publications and instructions for all activities. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to 25 for each workshop. A $15.00 registration fee is required. Lunch will be provided. Please see the attached registration form. For more information, contact Barry Fox at (804) 524-5848 or e-mail bfox@vsu.edu
(Jeff Kirwan)
Approximately 75 summer staff members participated in the 4-day event. Highlights included: a session on camp violence and prevention conducted by Sergeant L.J. Hermann, School Safety Training Coordinator for the Virginia Department of State Police, a CHARACTER COUNTS! workshop conducted by Jennifer Unroe and Barbara Reese, and a learning styles workshop conducted by Kathleen Jamison, Extension Specialist, 4-H Curriculum and Learning Process. Approximately 57% of summer staff members are first-year staff, and 43% are returning. To find out more about this event and the summer camp staff members at your 4-H Center, please contact your 4-H Center Program Director.
(Barry Garst)
High Individuals, Senior Division
Sam Parks (Loudoun)
Rebecca Jamison (Loudoun)
Chris Rawls (Loudoun)
Will Gallus (Loudoun)
First Place Junior Team- Augusta County
Josh Salatin - Augusta
Lily Damico - Augusta
Derek Davis - Augusta
High Individuals, Junior Division
Josh Salatin - Augusta
Lily Damico - Augusta
Derek Davis Augusta
| S-- | Smile a lot. A smile sends an immediate signal of friendship, warmth, and acceptance. |
|---|---|
| M-- | Move towards campers when you talk to them. Make eye contact. You will convey a much more personal tone and quality than if you speak to them at a distance or do not look directly at them. Instead of standing over campers when you talk to them, you may want to try sitting, bending over, or squatting in order to get at eye level with campers. |
| I-- | Include campers in your conversations, activities, and planning. Have bedtime check-ins, morning meetings, and assemblies to help campers feel like a part of the group. |
| L-- | Learn at least 2 things about each of your campers in the first few days of camp. Find out about favorite camp activities and interests at home (i.e. hobbies, pets, friends). You will be on your way to forming new friendships with the campers. |
| E-- | Encourage each camper to make at least one new friend during camp. If you can assist in the process, you can truly say that you have had a positive impact on your campers. |
Two, a standardized evaluation process will be used by all six 4-H Centers. This process will include a camper survey and a teen/adult/Extension Agent survey that will be distributed to each 4-H camp participant. In addition to identifying outcomes, this standardized process will help Virginia to identify 4-H camp program preferences and overall safety and risk management concerns. For more information about 4-H camp evaluation, contact Barry Garst at (540) 231-6373 or bgarst@vt.edu. (Barry A. Garst, Extension Specialist, 4-H Staff Development and Youth Camping)
(Barry Garst)
Some of these issues include:
Action that has been or is being taken to address these issues includes:
I am also looking into setting up a "working site" on the intranet whereby I could offer works in progress for feedback and consideration.
Here's hoping that the fiscal year is closing out for each of you gently, and that the heat of summer camp is raising your energy. I plan to visit at least a couple of camps to see our model of education in action and at its best. Thanks for the invitations. Until next month. Kathy
(Kathy Jamison)
Director's Letter
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