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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 04 - Issue 34 IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Project Literature UPCOMING EVENTS September 10-19
September 10 -19
September 16
September 24-October 3
September 25
September 30-October 3
October 1-2
October 3-9
October 8-9
October 16
October 31-November 4
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 Although we talked about 4-H project literature at the 4-H in-service in April and I have written a couple of letters and Ideas articles regarding printing 4-H literature, there is still confusion about 4-H project books. In the past, the state 4-H office sent out an order for project literature, counties requested their order, the literature was printed and the state 4-H office paid for the printing of the literature from the 4-H office budget. Project books were sent to counties based on their orders and counties could request special orders from the mail room. As you know, during the last year we have reviewed the 4-H projects, events, activities and record keeping. Recommendation for changes were made and are now underway. Project literature is outdated and recommendations were made to provide new 4-H project literature and materials. In 2004, the state 4-H office printed 4-H Explorer literature. We did not print any other 4-H project books. I suggest that you use any 4-H project books you have in stock. We are developing a template for specialists and agents to use
to develop 4-H activity sheets that will be Web-based. Most of
the 4-H project literature will be on the Web. Agents, We have a process in place for reviewing any publications. In the past, it could take months to complete the review process; however, by using activity sheets that are “kid friendly” the review time is considerably shorter. We have many innovative agents who create project literature and activities. Recently, Kathy Finley and Samantha Bernard in Robertson County and Martin Koon in Montgomery County shared several activity sheets for 5th grade. Two of the activity sheets have been reviewed and several others will be completed soon. We will put those on the Web in September. They will be posted by project area. Agents will be credited for their work and can use this in their promotion dossier and performance review. The project activity sheets or resources will receive a Web publication number. I encourage you, if you have 4-H resources, to submit them to me in the state 4-H office and I will coordinate the process for review. Please remember 4HCCS is another resource. I have had several Ideas articles regarding 4HCCS. I know that there are many changes, but simply put, we can no longer afford the printing costs for 4-H project books. We are planning alternatives and there will be resources available for our 4-H’ers. We are continually working to make the changes as smooth as possible Alice Ann Moore Put these inservice dates in your calendar: Behavior Management In and Out of the Classroom Eastern Region - December 7 Statewide 4-H Inservice Alice Ann Moore NEA “YOUTH LEADERS FOR LITERACY” GRANT Since 2000, the National Education Association (NEA) has awarded grants to student-led initiatives through Youth Leaders for Literacy, a joint program of the NEA and Youth Service America (YSA). The program encourages and celebrates literacy service by America’s young people (ages 5-21) and honors them for doing reading-related activities that benefit others. Youth leadership in developing and implementing a project that begins on NEA’s Read Across America Day in March and culminates on YSA’s National Youth Service Day in April must be evident in grant applications. Twenty $500 Youth Leaders for Literacy grants will be awarded. Applications are available at www.nea.org/readacross and must be postmarked by October 22, 2004. Winners will be announced in December 2004. Lori Jean Mantooth SERVICE LEARNING STARTER KIT AVAILABLE The National Service Learning Clearinghouse, a program of Learn and Serve America, is pleased to announce the release of a new resource for community-based service learning practitioners. The “Community-based Service Learning Starter Kit” on CD-ROM was developed in partnership with Learn and Serve America and the Points of Light Foundation. The practical tools and information contained in this resource will help community-based organizations and others plan, develop, and assess service learning projects and programs. Contents include the following:
Copies of this CD-ROM are available for $5 shipping and handling. Order from the National Service learning Clearinghouse’s Web site at www.servicelearning.org/wg_php/pub_form/ or by phone at 831-438-4080 ext. 272. Lori Jean Mantooth STRENGTHENING FAMILIES: A SPECIAL DAILY POINT OF LIGHT JUDGING To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the United Nation’s International Year of the Family, the Points of Light Foundation is inviting nominations for a special judging of the Daily Points of Light Awards to honor and celebrate individuals, families, organizations, and volunteer efforts making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families and meeting the critical needs of their communities. Marking National Family Volunteer Day and National Family Week, five awards will be announced during November 22-26 to outstanding volunteers and volunteer efforts. We invite you and your organization to submit nominations for outstanding volunteers, innovative programs, and pioneering organizations that help build strong families and connected communities through volunteer solutions. Help us recognize volunteer efforts and volunteers, especially those from tough communities who are contributing their time and talent to helping their neighbors. The deadline for nominations has been extended to August 30, 2004. Learn more by visiting: www.pointsoflight.org/awards/. Patrick Hamilton TARGETING POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: HOW DO THE COMPETENCIES FIT? How do competencies fit in with positive youth development (PYD)? If the goal of positive youth development is to provide optimal opportunities for growth into capable, compassionate and contributing adults, then what is it that describes these desired outcomes? All Tennessee 4-H programs are designed to impact one or more of the five basic competency areas that describe the range of behaviors and skills identified as essential for adult success. These competencies include the following:
When describing the range of desired outcomes, these competency areas seem to be quite broad in their conceptual meaning. The attributes of these competencies can be further defined as life skills, a topic to be discussed in next weeks article. Competencies and County 4-H Programs Jill Martz THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Don't find fault. Find a remedy.
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