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TENNESSEE 4-H IDEAS
VOLUME 08 - Issue 30
July 25, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
2008-09 State 4-H Council Members Selected at Roundup
4-H College Scholarship Recipients Announced
Hale Master 4-H Families Recognized
Sheep Expo Results Posted Online
State Winner Named in 4-H Volunteer Leader Recognition Program
Tennessee 4-H Roundup Awards Program Results
Vol State Ceremony at Roundup
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships - Lexington, VA |
| State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest - Franklin |
| Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum Registration Due - State 4-H Office |
August 15
| Mid-South Fair Agribusiness/4-H Speaking Entries Due - State 4-H Office |
August 15
| Mid-South Fair Career Pursuit Entries Due - State 4-H Office |
August 15-16
| Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training - Crossville |
| Southern Region 4-H Teen Leadership Conference - Crossville |
| Tennessee Valley Fair - Knoxville |
| Tennessee State Fair - Nashville |
September 6
| State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team Meeting - TBD |
| State Junior Market Goat Show - Nashville |
| State Make It with Wool Contest - Fayetteville |
| Galaxy III Conference - Indianapolis, IN |
September 20
| 4-H Day at the Mid-South Fair - Memphis |
September 20-28
| YF&R Fall Educational Tour - Middle Tennessee |
Tennessee 4-H Home Page: 4h.tennessee.edu
Online version of Ideas: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08
Ideas index: 4h.tennessee.edu/ideas08/08-index.htm
2008-09 STATE 4-H COUNCIL MEMBERS SELECTED AT ROUNDUP
Elections are always an exciting part of State 4-H Roundup. The 2008-09 State 4-H Council members were elected in Knoxville this week. New council members will represent their peers in an advisory role as members of the State 4-H Council for the coming year. Thanks to all agents who have encouraged these 4-H’ers and helped them develop the leadership skills to serve in this role. New council members include:
State Council President - Joshua Moore, Warren County
State Council Vice President - Luke Willoughby, DeKalb County
Western Region Senior Representative - Asa Black, Hardeman County
Western Region Senior Representative - Lindsey Rochelle, Hickman County
Central Region Senior Representative - Mara McDonald, Putnam County
Eastern Region Senior Representative - Abby Bryant, Blount County
Eastern Region Senior Representative - Noah Goggans, Hamilton County
Western Region Junior Representative - Amber Futrell, Crockett County
Western Region Junior Representative - Matthew Hicks, Gibson County
Western Region Junior Representative - Amber Moore, McNairy County
Central Region Junior Representative - Lauren Lytle, Warren County
Central Region Junior Representative - Alaina Rhodes, Maury County
Central Region Junior Representative - Katie Spears, Robertson County
Eastern Region Junior Representative - Ashley Jones, Claiborne County
Eastern Region Junior Representative - Holli Gibson, Hancock County
Representative-at-Large - Sencola McDowell, Robertson County
Representative-at-Large - Niquolas Springer, Crockett County |
Justin Crowe
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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4-H COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
College scholarships were awarded at State 4-H Roundup, July 24, during the Thursday morning assembly program. Scholarship recipients included:
African American Scholarship ($300)
Lindsay Hill, Madison County
Kane Reeves, Madison County
Taretha Reed, Lauderdale County
Alpha Gamma Rho Agricultural Scholarship ($500)
Kevin Hensley, Loudon County
Thomas Greenlee, Grainger County
Alan Peace Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
Andrea George, Cannon County
Arthur Wells Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Beth Lee, Henry County
Barbara O’Neil Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Caleb James, Wilson County
Charline Hamilton Powell Scholarship ($1000)
Magen Shedden, Knox County
Earl M. Knepp Scholarship ($600)
Benjamin Lee, Monroe County
Farm Credit Service of Mid-America 4-H Scholarship
Mary Jo Williams, Davidson County
Logan Tipton, Carter County
FarmHouse Agricultural Scholarship ($500)
Justin Flatt, Putnam County
Gilbert N. Rhodes Scholarship ($1000)
John Schultz, Dyer County
Bethany Wolters, Maury County
G.L. Herrington Scholarship ($1000)
Joanna Buxkemper, Loudon County
Thomas Greenlee, Grainger County
Matthew Jones, Knox County
Hamilton-Brown Scholarship ($500)
Elizabeth Goggans, Hamilton County
Harold Robbins Agricultural Scholarship ($400)
Caleb James, Wilson County
Kenneth Ambrose Agricultural Scholarship ($1000)
Will Hightower, Wilson County
Mary Basinger Elliott Memorial Scholarship ($1500)
Catherine Mote, Rutherford County
Mary Neil Alexander Scholarship ($1000)
Greg Dowell, Smith County
Mary Stanfill Home Economics Scholarship ($200)
Amanda Hunley, Madison County
Mary Stanfill Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
Amanda Hunley, Madison County
TEAFCS Scholarship ($1000)
Amanda Hunley, Madison County
TFGA Mary B. Cooper Scholarship ($500)
John Robert Lovelace, Fayette County
Tennessee Rural Health Nursing Scholarship ($1000)
Rachel Moran, Chester County
Taretha Reed, Lauderdale County
Lindsay Hill, Madison County
Allene Cobb, Robertson County
Kayla Marshall, Trousdale County
Anna Harmon, Williamson County
Troy and Susie Johnson Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Carson Moore, McNairy County
W.B. & Imogene Kyker Agricultural Scholarship ($250)
Caleb James, Wilson County
Lovelace/McKinney Scholarship ($12,000)
Kimberly King, Loudon County |
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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HALE MASTER 4-H FAMILIES RECOGNIZED
The Hensley Family (Greg, Debbie, Adam, Ryan, Kevin and Kyle) from Loudon County and the McDonald Family (Wayne, Debbie, Seth, Kyle, Leah and Mara) from Putnam County were honored with the Hale Master 4-H Family award during Tuesday night awards program at State 4-H Roundup in Knoxville. The W.M. and Ruth Hale Tennessee Master 4-H Family recognition honors 4-H families who have shown consistent leadership ability and exceptional participation in all phases of 4-H work. The Hales established an endowment in 1983 to provide funds for the Master Family recognition. For more information about this award visit, 4h.tennessee.edu/volunteers/awards/masterfamily.htm.
Carmen Burgos
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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SHEEP EXPO RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The 2008 Sheep Expo results are available online. You can access the information at animalscience.ag.utk.edu/sheep/expo_results.htm.
Emily Tipton
IT Specialist
Animal Science
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STATE WINNER NAMED IN 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The state winner in the adult volunteer leader recognition program for 2008 is Greg Hensley of Loudon County. The award includes a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta and the Charlene Hamilton Powell memorial plaque sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kant. The runner-up for the award was Phyllis Greenlee of Grainger County.
Congratulations to both Greg and the Loudon County UT Extension staff. For more information about this award, visit 4htennessee.edu/volunteers/awards/volrecog.htm.
Carmen Burgos
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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TENNESSEE 4-H ROUNDUP AWARDS PROGRAM RESULTS
Several 4-H’ers were recognized at the Tennessee 4-H Roundup awards banquet, Tuesday night, July 22. Each Level I winner received the 4-H Horizon Award and is eligible for a $500 scholarship if they major in agriculture or family and consumer science at UTM or UTK. Each Level II winner received a silver bowl, the Lee Medallion and a trip to National 4-H Congress.
Beef
Jonathan Summitt, Monroe County - Level I
Sarah Edwards, Campbell County - Level II
Clothing and Textiles
Hannah Wolters, Maury County - Level I
Sara Gray, Pickett County - Level II
Abby Bryant, Blount County - Level II
Communication/Public Speaking
Allen Betschart, Warren County - Level I
Erica Jenkins, Loudon County - Level II
Companion Animal
Nate Crilly, Knox County - Level I
Aaron Helms, Lincoln County - Level I
Lilia Weber, Knox County - Level II
Brittany Harris, Washington County - Level II
Computers and Technology
Jason van der Merwe, Knox County - Level I
Justin Flatt, Putnam County - Level II
Consumer Education/Economics
Aspen Wakefield, Davidson County - Level I
Hunter Greene, Sevier County - Level I
Joycelyn Broadus, Madison County - Level II
Sarah Allen, Anderson County - Level II
Dairy
Ryan Massey, Bedford County - Level I
Joshua Moore, Warren County - Level II
Electric
Chelsea Bell, Madison County - Level I
Andrew Thauer, Madison County - Level II
Engineering/Safety Science
McCain Smock, Warren County - Level I
Keith Suttle, Robertson County - Level I
Zack Bell, Madison County - Level II
Entomology
Enoch Weaver, Shelby County - Level I
Andy Brown, Coffee County - Level II
Food Science
Lindsey Clayton, Warren County - Level I
Holly Stewart, Williamson County - Level I
Elizabeth Marvin, Madison County - Level II
Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
Jared Pyrdom, Moore County - Level I
Colton Dillon, Hardeman County - Level I
Jonathan Mills, Coffee County - Level II
Brooklyn Henson, Shelby County - Level II
Goat
Abigail More, Rutherford County - Level I
Horse
Georgia Ralston, Bedford County - Level I
Mary Jo Williams, Davidson County - Level II
Horticulture/Garden
Joseph Davis, Bedford County - Level I
Syrena Flowers, Madison County - Level I
Jessica Cobb, Robertson County - Level II
Alyssa Maloney, Hancock County - Level II
Line and Design
Dawn Allen, Putnam County - Level I
Christina Lulich, Sevier County - Level I
Hannah Hopkins, Knox County - Level II
Brianna Tidwell, Dickson County - Level II
Nutrition, Health and Fitness
Amber Moore, McNairy County - Level I
Caitlin Fogarty, Dyer County - Level I
Ambur Wray, Madison County - Level II
Blythe Steelman, Lawrence County - Level II
Performing Arts/Recreation
Laura-Kate Gonyea, Williamson County - Level I
Ashley Amirkhanian, Putnam County - Level II
Personal Development
Hannah Lee, Rutherford County - Level I
Rachel Lee, Rutherford County - Level II
Photography
Catherine Carney, Putnam County - Level I
Asa Black, Hardeman County - Level II
Plant Science
Grant Davis, Bedford County - Level I
John Schultz, Dyer County - Level II
Poultry
Roy Ferrell, Bedford County - Level I
Thea Lawson, White County - Level II
Sheep
Ashley Jones, Claiborne County - Level I
Tyler Bruhin, Sevier County - Level II
Swine
Chris Brown, Coffee County - Level I
Kevin Hensley, Loudon County - Level II
Veterinary Science
Amelia Woods, Coffee County - Level I
Samantha Southard, Warren County - Level II |
Two additional winners were named at the Thursday morning assembly on July 24.
Agricultural Leadership
Kimberly King, Loudon County - Level II
Family and Consumer Sciences Leadership
Madeline Munn, Coffee County - Level II |
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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VOL STATE CEREMONY AT ROUNDUP
Thursday night saw 85 Tennessee 4-H’ers inducted as Vol State members during State 4-H Roundup at the World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville. This impressive candlelight ceremony honors outstanding members with the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H’er may receive, the Vol State Award.
Vol State recipients must be active All Star members and in the 11th or 12th grade and are nominated by their 4-H agents. For a listing of the 2008 Vol State inductees, go to 4h.tennessee.edu/roundup/volstate/members08.htm.
Steve Sutton
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
~ Author Unknown
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