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July 21, 2008
4-H Broadcasts its Commitment to Science on Fox Business Network
4-H's commitment to science, engineering and technology was the focus of a Fox Business News story on July 7. Fox Business Channel 's Charles Payne--who shared with the audience that he was a former 4-H'er--talked with National 4-H Council President and CEO Donald T. Floyd about how 4-H is helping the nation meet our need for a larger science, engineering, and technology workforce by providing youth with opportunities for out-of-school time hands-on learning science experiences.
4-H is committed to enrolling one million new young people in 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Programs in the next five years.
"We're an organization that's been known for Ag Science for a long time. Today we're into GPS, GIS, bio-fuels, and alternative energies, because young people really need to be prepared for a global competitive work force, and the United States needs a lot more scientists than we are currently producing," said Floyd.
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Posted in category SET at 11:07 AM
July 16, 2008
Free 4-H Brochure Available
Free copies of the four-color 4-H member recruitment brochure pictured are available from National 4-H Council on a first come, first serve basis until the 7,500 remaining copies are gone. The brochure originally appeared as an insert in a Horseland DVD, released earlier this year. Please e-mail ahale@fourhcouncil.edu with the number of copies you would like and your mailing address.
Posted in category 4-H Promotion at 8:30 PM
Idaho 4-H Horse of the Year
A Spanish-Arabian mare, Berica, was selected as the 2008 Idaho 4-H Horse of the Year this June. Berica's owner, sixth-grader Julianna Larish of Grangeville, Idaho, nominated Berica in a statewide 4-H essay contest about how 4-H horses have changed young people's lives. The essay contest, themed 'My horse has made my life and the life of others better because...' was co-sponsored by the Idaho 4-H program and the Peter Stone Model Horse Company.
Larish is one of several youth aged 10 to 16 years old that entered the contest. For the past three years, Larish and her horse have participated in the Rough Riders 4-H Club, the Triple Bar Drill Team, and the Grangeville Border Days Rodeo and parades, as well as Pole Bending and Barrel racing. The two also attend fundraising events such as the upcoming St. Jude's Benefit Weekend Ride in August. Larish nominated Berica for the contest because she felt Berica was the 'best horse in the world' and loves working with Berica to teach first-time riders how to handle and ride a horse. "I help riders from age four to 18 ride my horse. [Berica] is a great teacher," said Larish. "Her name means 'glorious, intelligent.'"
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Posted in category 4-H Members at 10:32 AM
July 10, 2008
2008 1890 Land-Grant Conference
The 1890 Land Grant Conference, held every three years, took place in Memphis, TN on June 8-11 and focused on the theme "Addressing Universal Issues through Science and Engagement." With this in mind, scientists, faculty, Extension specialists, program leaders, educators, and students from across the United States discussed four issues of national priority: obesity and wellness, renewable energy, youth development, and food safety. The groups participated in theme-based, interactive, break-out sessions and forums to contribute their ideas on how to move research and programming forward in these areas. The conference also served as a place of dialogue to develop partnership commitments and to bolster funding opportunities for greater program impact.
The 1890 Land Grant Conference is hosted by the Association of Extension Administrators (AEA) and Association of Research Directors (ARD) in cooperation with 1890 land-grant universities. The conference followed the passage of the 2008 Farm Bill that allocates expanded access to research dollars for 1890 land-grant institutions, creates mandatory funding for bio-energy and bio-based products, boosts spending for conservation programs, assures funding for fruit and vegetable producers, and increases funding for bio-fuels research beyond corn.
To learn more about 1890 land-grant universities, visit csrees.usda.gov
Posted in category Camps and Conferences at 4:57 PM
4-H Career Postings: July 2008
National 4-H Council
Colorado
Indiana
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Posted in category Careers at 9:06 AM
July 3, 2008
4-H Responds to Groundbreaking Report Offering a Solution to America's Need for Future Scientific Leaders
On June 18, 4-H held a launch event on Capitol Hill to officially announce that its university-based, out-of-school programming, which includes hands-on science, engineering, and technology curriculum, offers a solution to challenges posed in the National Academy of Sciences' report Rising Above the Gathering Storm (RAGS). The report calls for an ambitious national program to address the need for increased math and science education at all levels. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer spoke on behalf of National 4-H Headquarters and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to members of Congress , national 4-H leadership, and supporting corporate and non-profit partners.
Posted in category SET at 1:08 PM
July 1, 2008
Continued Success for Clover Country CD
Clover Country has sold more than 32,000 copies in just its first six weeks of release. As you may know, that makes it one of the most successful specialty music projects ever--and would place it on the Billboard 200 chart if it were sold through traditional channels! At a time when normal CD distribution methods are struggling, our 4-H nationwide network is showing the music industry its incredible strength. The 4-H CD and the stories of our dedicated alumni have already been featured on national TV networks like CMT, RFD-TV, and GAC and in more than 50 print, online and radio media outlets.
You can help promote Clover Country too by adding the below graphic to your e-mails.
To find out how, visit 4-H Brand Network
Posted in category 4-H Promotion at 11:39 AM
Alabama Lead Singer Recounts 4-H Memories
Randy Owen, lead singer of Alabama, was interviewed by Claire Turner, a 4-H Network News reporter, at the 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 23.
In the video interview, Owen shared his thoughts on the impact of 4-H in his childhood and his strong commitment to community leadership and service.
Owen as a member of Alabama is one of 11 country music artists who generously supported Clover Country, the first CD produced by and sold as a fund-raiser by a youth development organization--4-H--that features the talents of its alumni.
To learn more about the cd and view the entire interview, visit clovercountrycd.com
Posted in category 4-H Alumni at 11:18 AM
4-H'ers Receive Congressional Gold Medals
By Danielle Tucker--The Congressional Award
On Thursday, June 19, 2008, 237 young Americans, 21 of them 4-H'ers, were recognized with The Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon young people by the United States Congress.
The Gold Congressional Award Ceremony took place in Washington, DC in the Cannon House Office Building and was presided over by the Joint Leadership Commission of the U.S. Congress. Executive Director of the National Drug Court Institute, Mr. C. West Huddleston, III, and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Ms. Judy Vredenburgh, served as keynote speakers at the event.
Signed into law in 1979, The Congressional Award is designed to promote initiative, achievement, and excellence among youth. The Award is non-competitive and open to all young people--regardless of physical, mental or socio-economic circumstances--between 14 and 23 who set and achieve goals in four areas: public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration.
The Congressional Award Foundation partnered with National 4-H Council in 1999 to expand the opportunities for more 4-H'ers to benefit from Congress' Award to young people. 4-H'ers receiving the award in 2008 are: Mary-Lynn Piper, Bitburg Germany; Katherine McClellan, Lawrenceville, GA; Laura Webb, Berea, KY; Michelle Lopez-Gourley, Mathiston, MS; Laura Owen, Saltillo, MS; Iver Vandiver II and Brad Young, Corinth, MS; Jonathan Whitlock, Iuka, MS; Lynice Higgins, Hazlehurst, MS; Thomas Kazery, Jackson, MS; Tiffany Holder, Starkville, MS; Amanda Layton, Magee, MS; Holly Webb, Forrest, MS; Kaylee Keith, Laurel, MS; Scott Florence, Weatherby Lake, MO; David Bales, Sewell, NJ; Alexa I. Kretsch, Eatontown, NJ; Michael J. Atkins, Jr., Pikeville, NC; James Van Eerden, Stokesdale, NC; Kathleen Burch, Christiansburg, VA; and Shana Wolff, Cheyenne, WY.
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Posted in category Awards and Recognition at 10:15 AM
June 26, 2008
4-H'ers Honored for their Community Service Efforts
Eighteen 4-H members from 16 states were among the 102 State Honorees for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards who visited Washington, DC, in early May all expenses paid to be honored for their exemplary acts of volunteerism. Each State Honoree also received $1,000 and an engraved silver medallion. While in Washington, the State Honorees toured historic landmarks and visited their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill. They also were personally congratulated by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York during a gala dinner reception at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
4-H members also accounted for 30 of the 234 Distinguished Finalists, and 57 of the 459 Certificate of Excellence recipients. The awards were announced in February.
Congratulations to all the 4-H youth honored as they continue to help better their communities and themselves.
Picture Caption: 4-H winners from the 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards national recognition events:
Row 1 (Left to Right):
Courtney Smits, GA; Alexis Roll, OH; Kathleen McGlynn, IL; Kennedy Healy, NE; Diedre Graham, AL; Kaycee McNutt, AZ
Row 2 (Left to Right):
Alison Mansfield, IN; Russell Babb, UT; Samantha McTee, WA; Cristina Bequer, CA; Rachael Lambin, NV
Row 3 (Left to Right):
Haley Armstrong, OK; Isac Shephard, OK; Noelle Schmitter-Schrier, AK; Andrea Mitchell, OH; Hannah Burlingham, MT
Not Picture: Mylo Cheng, FL; Steven Eichthaler, TX
Posted in category Awards and Recognition at 9:49 AM