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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS VOLUME 05 - Issue 16 IN THIS ISSUE 4-H Forestry Judging Update UPCOMING EVENTS April 28-29
May 1
May 1
May 3-4
May 4-6
May 12-14
May 13-14
May 24
May 24
May 26
May 13-14
May 24
June 1
June 1
June 4-11
June 6-10
June 7
June 14-17
June 15
June 16-18
June 21-25
June 28-July 1
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas05 Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas05/05-index.htm The rules will not change for the upcoming regional or state 4-H forestry judging contests. We have reprinted rule books and are now accepting “orders” for up to 10 copies per county. Dates for the spring contests are:
The state contest is June 16. I am trying to find a place in the middle of the state for this contest. Let me know how I can help you prepare for the contests. We have CD’s available for your use with a lot of very helpful information. You can contact me at 865-974-7346 or ltanker1@utk.edu. Larry Tankersley MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NCBA AND ANCW’S STUDENT
DAY OF EDUCATION Alice Ann Moore OMK CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 1 Operation: Military Kids (OMK) camp scholarship applications are due in the state 4-H office May 1. Congratulations to Cheatham, Hawkins, Loudon and Unicoi counties for submitting applications early. Operation: Military Kids (OMK) in Tennessee seeks to support military families by bringing together military and non-military youth for educational programs in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The first OMK opportunity is 4-H summer camp scholarships for 4th-6th grade students with at least one parent currently deployed with any branch of the military, including active service, National Guard and Reserve. Students whose parents have returned from overseas are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to children of currently deployed Soldiers. Each region will receive five scholarships to cover the full camp fee and additional transportation fees charged by the counties. To apply, students should complete the OMK 4-H Camp Scholarship Application (4h.tennessee.edu/omk/OMKcampflyer.pdf) and submit it to the county 4-H agent. Applications are due to the state 4-H office by May 1, 2005. Counties will be notified of scholarship recipients by May 15. Additional scholarships will be available for the summer of 2006. Download the camp scholarship flyer and application from the Tennessee OMK Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/omk/camp.htm. Lori Jean Mantooth RECOGNITION FOR VOLUNTEERS AND 4-H FAMILIES Everyone needs a little pat on the back now and then. Your outstanding volunteers and 4-H families are no exception! The Tennessee 4-H state recognition program is a great chance to say “Thanks! You’ve done a super job.” Here are two recognition opportunities for volunteers in Tennessee. You probably have several deserving nominees in your county.
Nomination forms are due to the state 4-H office on June 1. Check with your regional office for the regional deadline. Patrick Hamilton TENNESSEE RURAL HEALTH NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS 4-H members interested in pursuing a two- or four-year degree in nursing have until May 1 to apply for the new scholarship being provided by Tennessee Rural Health (TRH). Up to ten $1,000 scholarships will be provided for 4-H members entering nursing education in this year. The scholarship is renewable for a second year. TRH has pledged up to $24,000 to the 4-H scholarship during the next four years. Lonnie Roberts, CEO of Tennessee Rural Health, is attempting to address the shortage of nurses in Tennessee, especially in rural areas. The criteria for the scholarship are as follows:
Please inform your 4-H members about this exciting opportunity! Mark Gateley VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS ANNOUNCED Independent Sector recently announced that the 2004 estimate for the value of a volunteer hour has reached $17.55 per hour. This is a tool that can be used to help organizations quantify the enormous value volunteers provide. This year’s estimate increased from $17.19 per hour in 2003. Nationally, Independent Sector estimates in 2004 the total value of hours volunteered was equivalent to approximately $272 billion of contributed service, assuming the total number of volunteer hours held constant from previous years. The hourly value of volunteer time is based on the average hourly wage for all non-management, nonagricultural workers as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 12 percent increase to estimate for fringe benefits. Independent Sector is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of approximately 500 national organizations, foundations and corporate philanthropy programs, collectively representing tens of thousands of charitable groups in every state across the nation. Its mission is to advance the common good by leading, strengthening, and mobilizing the independent sector. Patrick Hamilton WESTERN REGION ALL STARS MAKE WISH COME TRUE The Western Region 4-H All Stars recently partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the request of a deserving West Tennessee youngster. The presentation of an all expense paid trip to Disney World was made at the group’s “Spring Fling” conference held at the Natchez Trace State Park on April 9-10. The evening began with the youngster and his family arriving in a limousine and being welcomed by a group of over 30 flag-waving All Stars. Using a “Racing” theme, the All Stars played a series of games with the recipient at each “Pit Stop” and presented him with a variety of prizes to take on his trip. When he crossed the “Finish Line,” he was presented a 19-inch color television, a DVD/VCR player and a variety of his favorite Disney movies. Other gifts included a Mickey Mouse cake, $150 worth of coupons to his favorite restaurant – McDonalds, disposable cameras and clothes for the trip. For the last two years, the All Stars have been raising the $5,000 needed to grant the child’s wish. Over $3,500 was raised by the Council members and contributions from six counties. The remaining funds were provided from the All Star’s regional fund raising account. Shelby County was the leading contributor, with over $700 in donations. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Western Region 4-H All Star’s Spring Fling, contact the regional advisors, Tonya Bain (Crockett County) or Joe Griffy (Stewart County). Neal Smith THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.
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