Florida 4-H Volunteer Forum June 20-22 2008
Update on Workshops
Please make a note on your registration for the Florida Volunteer Forum. (Registration form on web has been changed) Mail registration forms, Florida 4-H Participation Forms and payment by the June 6th registration deadline to :State 4-H Events Office
Workshop Titled 1st Aide has been cancelled. It has been replaced by a very exciting workshop Meteorology (8:30—12:00PM)Engaging real people in real meteorology: This workshop will present to volunteers a brand new 4-H project!! It is designed to provide youth with an opportunity to both enhance their knowledge of meteorology and provide a valuable volunteer service to the community via participation in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, a grassroots volunteer network of backyard weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map daily precipitations amounts in their local communities. Presenter: Rick Lusher and Team
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Florida Volunteer Leader Forum UPDATE
Monday, May 5, 2008
Florida 4-H Congress
Four hundred 4-H youth from across the state will make their way to the University of Florida campus for Florida 4-H Congress the last week of July. Throughout the week youth will participate in competitive events, leadership programs, sustainability programs, and other educational workshops.
More Congress information, including registration forms, can be found at the Florida 4-H Web site. The Alachua County Registration Deadline is Thursday May 22nd. If you're interested in going, please contact Mr. Ernie.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
April County Council Report
At this past County Council meeting, officer elections were held. The final decisions were made as follows:
President: Mary B
Vice President: Amber Y
Secretary/Community Service chairperson: Tori B
Treasurer/Fundraising chairperson: Tiffany B
Reporter/Publicity chairpersons: Jeffrey K and Kay H
Historian: Sophie P
Recreation: Laura M
District V Delegates: Tori B, Kay H, Jeffrey K, and Mary B
Formal officer installations will be held at the 4-H Awards Program on May 3rd, 6:00 pm, at Living Faith Fellowship.
4-H has some other exciting events coming up! Quickly approaching is 4-H County Events Day this weekend, on April 19th, 8:30 am. It will be held at Creekside Community Church, and 4-H members from around the county will be giving speeches, demonstrations, and illustrated talks in their various project areas. There will also be a talent show and a fashion revue. A concession stand will be available, and he proceeds will go to the Heifer International project. Don’t forget to bring your spare change, as this is the last opportunity to donate to the cow banks and support this worthwhile service project. Hope to see you there!
Please be aware that the Standards of Excellence paperwork deadline is April 25th.
Our next County Council meeting will be held on May 20th, immediately following the 4-H Volunteer Dinner. Please join us to learn more about County Council and how you can become involved!
Clover Country CD
National 4-H Council and EMI Music are producing a country music compilation CD called Clover Country Songs From Famous 4-H Alumni. This innovative project, never before seen in 4-H's history, includes 11 hit songs from confirmed 4-H alumni who are all country music superstars. Artists include: Alabama, Luke Bryan, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, and Grammy-award winning songwriter Hillary Lindsey---who recently recorded her new song The Clown just for Clover Country!
The CD was released March 25 and will be available in select retail outlets, through the Purchase Now button on www.clovercountrycd.com.
Cool News!
The National 4-H Council has partnered with Blue Bell Ice Cream to create 4-H Centennial Cupcake Ice Cream! The timing could not be better, as we prepare for our own Florida 4-H Centennial in 2009. We will be working with Dairy Farmers Inc. as well as marketers for Blue Bell products across the state to get the message out about this unique opportunity to consume a 4-H product, featuring green clover sprinkles. Look out for the launch of this celebratory 4-H ice cream in your local Blue Bell ice cream distributor over the coming weeks, and be sure to share the news with your own 4-H family, friends, and community. Some of the proceeds from the ice cream will benefit 4-H.
Read More......Farm and Forest Festival
The Farm and Forest Festival will be held at Morningside Nature Center April 24-27. April 24-25 are school days and April 26-27 are open to everyone. See the flyer for more information.
Service Opportunity available at the Farm and Forest Festival. Ag. Ed/Nature booth/area desired with small animals, poultry, rabbits and displays. They would really like 4-H members there to present for School tours on the 24 and 25th. Youth volunteers are requested to dress in show dress. Contact Sally Wazny, Morningside Nature Center director, at 334-2170 for questions.
Alachua/Baker County 4-H Officer Training
June 30, 2008 - Hold this date on your calendar!
Agents Ernie Terry, Alachua County, & Renee Gore, Baker County, are planning a club and county officers training to be held in Gainesville. We would like to have break out sessions for different offices and have experienced officers teach or help. Does anyone know of a good location that we could use for free or cleaning fees? I hope that we can have 50 to 75 or more in attendance, so we need a place with at least 5 or 6 meeting rooms. Call Mr. Terry if you can help.