Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo (Beef Events) - Nashville

State 4-H Roundup - Knoxville

Tennessee Junior Livestock Expo (Sheep Events) - Cookeville

Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships - Montgomery, AL

Mid-South Fair Agribusiness/4-H Speaking Entries Due - State 4-H Office

Mid-South Fair 4-H Career Pursuit Entries Due - State 4-H Office

4-H Enrollment Report Due - State 4-H Office

Appalachian Fair - Gray

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BENTON SISTERS INJURED IN LONDON BLAST

Katie and Emily Benton, former Knox County 4-H’ers, were among the hundreds injured by the terrorist bombings in London on July 7. Katie, 21, and Emily, 20, are in a London hospital and expected to recover. Katie has shrapnel wounds to her leg, back and neck. Emily’s injuries to her feet and arm required surgery. She also suffered some broken bones and will need additional surgery in the future. The young women were in England for a summer holiday.

Both Katie and Emily were active 4-H members. Katie attended National 4-H Congress as a state winner in veterinary science and was a member of State 4-H Council. Emily was very involved in the clothing project and was high individual in the state 4-H clothing judging competition. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Katie, Emily and their family.

Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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KNOX/WASHINGTON COUNTIES FIRST TO REGISTER FOR SRLF

Congratulations to Washington and Knox counties for being the first to register for the 2005 Southern Region Leader Forum. The forum will be held October 6-9 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia.

The registration for this year’s forum is $190 per delegate. Please visit the Tennessee
4-H Volunteer Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/rockeagle/index.htm for more information about the event. You may download a registration form directly by visiting 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/rockeagle/TNregpacket.pdf.

Please note that ALL registration materials are due back to the state 4-H office by 5:00 p.m. August 15, 2005. Registrations received after August 15 will be charged a $10.00 late fee. Registration cancelled after September 1 will not be refunded except in extreme circumstances. More information about the forum, including photos of past forums, can be found at www.4hsrlf.org.

Patrick Hamilton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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REGIONAL ALL STAR SLIDE SHOW DEADLINE APPROACHING

The All Star assembly at the 2005 Round Up is fast approaching! Deadline for the regional All Star slide shows to be sent to the state 4-H office is July 13. Slide shows should be between five and 10 minutes long, include any desired music and highlight service and leadership.

For more information about the upcoming state All Star Conference and other All Star information, check out the 4-H All Star Newsletter at 4h.tennessee.edu/allstars/downloads/Summer2005.pdf.

Amy Wrye
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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STATE 4-H PHOTO SEARCH WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Thanks to all those who encouraged their 4-H members to submit photos for the Photo Search Contest. The judging has been completed and the state winners selected. The following members have state-winning entries.

These 12 winning photographs will be on exhibit during State 4-H Roundup at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, July 18-22. Following Roundup, they will be on display in the state 4-H office. They may also be viewed on the Tennessee 4-H Web site at 4h.tennessee.edu/phtosrch/.

Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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STORY ON OMK CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AIRED

This year 27 youth from military families received scholarships to attend 4-H camps across the state. To qualify for these scholarships, each child had to have one parent or guardian currently deployed. The OMK grant provided for 15 scholarships. After reviewing the applications, the selection committee decided all the applicants deserved to go to camp. Thanks to some very generous donors, all of the applicants were awarded scholarships!

Last week, a news story about the OMK camp scholarships aired across the state. This story featured Allison and Don Joe Fowler, two of the scholarship recipients. If you would like to view this story, please go to www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/VideoReleases/.

Amy Willis
Extension Program Assistant
4-H Youth Development
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WELCOME AMY WRYE

We are pleased to announce Amy Wrye began as Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development last Friday, July 1. Amy was a Tennessee 4-H'er. She was active in the Henry County 4-H program, as well as on the district and state levels. She served as
4-H Congress Governor and was a State 4-H Council member. Amy also worked in Shelby County as a 4-H program assistant.

Amy has a B.A. degree in speech communications from the University of Tennessee and a Master’s degree from the University of Georgia in college student personnel administration. Amy comes to the state 4-H office from Kennesaw State University where she was Assistant Director of Residence Life.

Amy's responsibilities as a state 4-H staff member will include the citizenship project, youth governance, Operation Military Kids and All Stars, as well as other responsibilities. Amy has an understanding of the Tennessee 4-H program. She is a talented speaker, focusing on bringing experiential activities and motivational messages to others. We look forward Amy being a part of the Tennessee 4-H program.

Alice Ann Moore
Assistant Director
4-H Youth Development
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground.
~ Author Unknown