Congratulations are in order for Connie Heiskell, former Regional Director for UT Extension in Eastern Region. After 38 years of dedicated service to UT Extension, Connie retired on June 30th.
Connie Heiskell Retires
Adulting: 4-H Leads the Way
Dr. Richard Clark A new term is being used in our country, especially by the millennial generation, “adulting”. The Urban Dictionary defines adulating as: “Adulting (v): to do grown up…
July 4th – Independence Day
Dr. Richard Clark This Tuesday we will celebrate the July 4th holiday. It became an official national holiday in 1941. The holiday is a celebration of the Declaration of Independence…
Passing of Oliver Cook
Steve Sutton, Assistant Director TN 4-H Foundation We were saddened to learn of the passing of Oliver Cook last Monday, June 12, 2017, at the age of 87. Mr. Cook…
Birthday Celebration for Ben Powell
Ruth Henderson McQueen In a few short weeks Ben T. Powell, former State 4-H Leader, will celebrate his 80th Birthday. A reception is planned to mark this milestone on Sunday…
UTIA Extension Dean Finalist Interviews
Dr. Richard Clark The next two weeks are extremely important for Tennessee 4-H and the overall Extension organization. Dr. Jim Thompson, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Search…
B.E.S.T. Scheduled to Move to New Learning Management System
Lori Gallimore, Ed.D., Extension Specialist Complete Your Training before June 28 For those of you have completed SOME, but not ALL modules for B.E.S.T. (either Leg One or Leg Three),…
Outstanding 4-H Agent Awards
Dr. Richard Clark Each year awards are given for outstanding service to the 4-H pro- gram.There are two major awards, the G.L. Carter, Jr. Award for agents with 11-20 years…
SAVE THE DATE—NOVEMBER 5
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Memorial Day – A Time of Remembrance
Dr. Richard Clark This Monday, May 29th, our country will celebrate Memorial Day. While many look to the Memorial Day weekend as a time for picnics and the beginning of…
