Do you manage the Blue Ribbon Data Management in your county? If so, visit MarTech Systems website for helpful information on Blue Ribbon.
You will find tip sheets on the ES237, Year End Processing, how run queries and much more.
National 4-H Headquarters, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announces the 2008 CYFAR Conference May 6-9, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas.
Continue reading "Announcing CYFAR 2008 in San Antonio"Reminder on evaluation / reporting pieces due from each county:
By October 1st1. ES-237
By November 1st
1. County Summary of the Annual 4-H Group Activity Report
2. County 4-H Afterschool Log
3. Teamwork Surveys - from all 4-H teams identified for inclusion in this evaluation
ANNUAL 4-H GROUP ACTIVITY REPORTS
The Annual Group Activity Reports (Forms A, B, C) are due in your office from all 4-H groups by October 20, and the county summary is due in the State 4-H Office by November 1st. These forms are found on the Youth Development Staff Resources website at:
http://extension.unh.edu/4H/4HYDSR.htm
The county summary report is located on Formbuilder at: http://cecf1.unh.edu/formbuilder/intforms/form86_ClubSumm.htm. Please submit electronically, or download and complete the form and send to the State 4-H Office.
4-H AFTERSCHOOL REPORT
The 4-H Afterschool Work Team created a tracking log to assist in preparing annual reports related to your work with afterschool programs. A copy of the log is posted under Reporting and Evaluation tools as 4-H Afterschool Log: http://extension.unh.edu/4H/4HYDSR.htm
The log should include data for the POW year, October 1-September 30. Please forward your completed copy to Paula Gregory no later than NOVEMBER 1st. It will be used to make multiple reports, including the annual national 4-H Council survey of county educators.
TEAMWORK SURVEYS
Forward all completed copies of Teamwork Surveys to Charlotte Cross. Indicate your county, and the name of the group in each batch sent. All tabulation of data will be done at the State Office. The link for this form is:
The following are training modules from the National Collaboration for Youth addressing competency areas they feel youth professionals should have. They are simple, easy to follow and could provide items for your tool box that help you teach other youth professionals in your counties. You will note in the Empowering Youth, they use the last category as Resources where we use the term Partner.You can substitute this in your work for consistency.
The modules are as follows:
Involving and Empowering Youth
Cares for, Involves and Works with Families and Community
Communicates and Develops Positive Relationships with Youth
All three training modules can be found on the 4-H Staff Intranet page under Resources for training.
Wendy
The 2007-2008 4-H Member Enrollment form and 4-H Volunteer Enrollment form are available on the website at: http://extension.unh.edu/4H/4HForms.htm
In order to make updates immediately available, please link your county website to the document on the state 4-H website (rather than placing separate documents on each county website). Thanks, Michele
The 2007-2008 4-H Events Calendar is now available on the 4-H Staff Intranet page under General Information at: http://extension.unh.edu/4H/staff/4Hstaff.htm
Please note: this is the only calendar that will be released this year. Notification of changes will be done via email.
This is a helpful link to enhance understanding of addiction, and the related legal, social and ethical issues and challenges:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/
The May 2007 Mission of the Month is now posted online! CYFERnet helps to bring out the "inner gardener" in everyone with Project Budburst, Operation Green Thumb and a garden variety of other activities:
*Project Budburst*
Has spring really sprung? Find out for sure by joining in Project BudBurst. Running through June 15, this national field campaign invites the public to become "citizen scientists." Along with other scientists and educators across the United States, you can delve into phenology, i.e. the timing of life cycle events in plants and animals.
*Operation Green Thumb*
Using a blend of scientific investigation and Internet resources, youth get in touch with their inner gardener. Watch a Web movie from the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden that answers the question, "What is Science?" Then, do your own scientific investigation of the plants growing in your home, backyard or community.
*Garden Variety*
CYFERnet offers a garden variety of additional ideas to get young people thinking about the science of plants, including links to online gardening games and tips for plant-related science projects.
To take part in these or any of CYFERnet's previous monthly missions, visit http://www.cyfernet.org/4htech/missions.html. Each activity is easy and affordable, and proves how much fun science, engineering and technology can be!
There is a new study out by the Corporation for National Service that looks at all youth as volunteers. Click here to view the complete study, Leveling the Path to Participation: Volunteering and Civic Engagement among Youth from Disadvantaged Circumstances.
The following is a letter from Chris, regarding the Work Day at Bear Hill. Please feel free to distribute to any and all that may be able to attend. You may also use it as a press release.
Bear Hill Camp Green Up Days
Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, 8am - 3 pm
Dear Friends of 4-H Camps,
Despite the April snow showers, rain, and cool weather, our 4-H Camp staff is preparing for opening day at Camp on July 1, 2007.
I need your help to ready Camp Bear Hill for another great summer season. I am looking for volunteers on the workdays, May 5 and 6, 2007. Both general help, as well as folks with construction skills are needed.
Bring your tool belt, cleaning supplies and bug spray, of course! Cabins must be cleaned, walking paths raked, docks put in, and general repairs made, following a New Hampshire winter. If your talents include carpentry, plumbing or landscaping, your expertise is greatly needed. We will be tackling some construction projects this year, including plumbing, electrical, and construction improvements.
Work gloves, cleaning materials, paint and garden tools necessary for the days' work will be provided for you. And to sustain our hard working friends, we will have our experienced culinary staff preparing a great BBQ lunch, lots of iced tea and lemonade. Our office can also provide the inspiration of 4-H campers and parents:
"My child had an easier time making friends at camp--Danny says there aren't bullies at camp." Camp Parent
" I love camp because if you don't know anyone you talk to everyone" Camper Bear Hill
University of New Hampshire 4-H Camps believe summer camping experiences provide children of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn and interact with other children and the outdoors. How many of you have a special memory from a camp experience you had? These remembrances have a lasting positive impact on a child's development: social, physical, intellectual and emotional.
With your generous gift of time, our camp will be ready when we open the doors to over 850 campers in July.
Please join us! To help us plan for lunch please call 603-862-2184 or you can email me at chris.conlon@unh.edu. I look forward to seeing you there.
With Warm Regards,
Chris Conlon
4-H Bear Hill Camp Director