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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 04 - Issue 01 IN THIS ISSUE 2004 Tennessee 4-H Congress Web Site UPCOMING EVENTS January 10
January 15
January 20-21
January 31-February 1
February 1
February 2
February 13
February 14
February 21
March 1
March 5-6
March 6
March 6
March 18-27
March 27
March 28-31
March 30
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ Online version of Ideas: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ideas04/ Ideas index: www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/ideas04/04-index.htm 2004 TENNESSEE 4-H CONGRESS WEB SITE We now have the Web site updated for the 2004 Tennessee 4-H Congress. The URL is www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/stcong/. The site is designed for to acquaint 4-H members and volunteer leaders with Congress and the events that are associated with it. Here’s what’s included on the site: General information, program highlights, officers, election, public speaking contest, 4-H history bowl, Know Your Government program, essay contest, poster contest, citizenship competition and leadership competition. The site also features a guestbook where visitors can leave their comments for others to see. It provides them a place to share their thoughts and ideas; leave campaign messages; and get in touch with others who may be attending Congress. Anyone landing on the site can view the guestbook by clicking on the “VIEW” button. Be sure to check out the Congress Web site. Also, make your 4-H members and volunteer leaders aware of its existence. The site will always be under construction so don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions. Steve Sutton GIVING AND VOLUNTEERING IN THE USA For the 1.23 million charities, social welfare organizations, and religious congregations in the United States, giving and volunteering is at the heart of citizen action and central to their ability to serve their communities. In the next several issues of Ideas, a series of articles will discuss the nature of giving and volunteering in the United States. Our hope is that this information will be useful in developing volunteer recruitment programs, donor outreach and providing information useful in writing grants. The information presented will be from a multitude of resources. For additional information, please contact Patrick Hamilton at 865-974-2128 or via email at patrick@utk.edu.
Patrick Hamilton HONOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP UP IN 2003 Congratulations are in order for all 4-H agents, volunteers and
teen leaders who encouraged 4-H’ers to apply for Honor Club
membership last year. A total of 472 Madison County initiated the most Honor Club members in 2003 with 38. Other counties in the top five included Overton County (30), Lincoln County (19), Cumberland County (16) and Claiborne and McMinn counties (15). The Cumberland District was the top district with 144 initiates, followed by the Central District with 124. Additional data on Honor Club initiates may be found on the web site at www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/honorclub/howmany03.htm. Remember Honor Club is a recognition program. Honor Club recognizes members for participation in educational opportunities; membership does not involve winning any kind of competition. Members receive points on the application form just for participating. Any 4-H’er meeting a minimum number of points can achieve Honor Club recognition. An active Honor Club is an indication of a quality teen program. Why not invite your outstanding 4-H members to an application party hosted by your Honor Club members? Don’t delay. Start your 4-H members working on their Honor Club applications today! We’re awaiting your applications for 2004. Steve Sutton LAST CALL FOR 4-H BEEKEEPING ESSAYS Just a reminder to everyone that essays for The Federation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.’s essay contest are due in the state 4-H office no later than February 1, 2003. The contest was first announced in the August 22 (Volume 03:Number 33) issue of your Tennessee 4-H Ideas newsletter and a copy of the rules can be found online at www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/4hideas03/beerules.htm. The contest is open to all active 4-H members. Please encourage your 4-H’ers to participate. Steve Sutton SPEAKER SET TO AMAZE AT STATE 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER FORUM Tom Lagana will deliver the keynote address at the 2004 State 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum and Alumni Meeting, February 13-14, at the Park Vista Resort Hotel in Gatlinburg. Tom is nationally recognized as an amazing motivational speaker and acclaimed for his work as co-author of Chicken Soup for the Volunteer Soul. With a speaker like this, who would want to miss a single minute of this exciting statewide event? Don’t Delay! Registration materials are due to the district office by January 15, 2004. For more information visit www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/volunteers/stateleaderforum/ or contact Patrick Hamilton at 865-974-2128. Patrick Hamilton THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Human beings are creatures of habit. But, the only difference between
a rut and a grave is it’s length, depth and how long you’re
in it!
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