Annual John Deere 4-H Youth Leaders' Academy
September 14-17, 2006
The 2006 John Deere 4-H Leaders' Academy offers a unique opportunity for youth-adult teams from land-grant institutions to develop new skills and knowledge in youth in governance and healthy lifestyles. Working alongside teams from across the nation, delegates from your state will explore strategies for implementing a Healthy Lifestyles initiative that integrates the principles of youth in governance. Upon their return, they will be prepared to engage other youth and adults from your state in more fully supporting your Healthy Lifestyles initiative.
The projects that youth-adult teams develop and implement in their states will empower them and others to address the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of Healthy Lifestyles, impact decision making around healthy living, and feel connected to their community. Teams are required to reach a minimum of 100-200 youth and adults in their state to promote Healthy Lifestyles in the context of Youth in Governance.
Thanks to the generosity of John Deere, all expenses of your participating youth member (including travel), and the expenses for your participating adult member (excluding travel) will be covered.
The focus throughout the Leaders' Academy will be on:
Understanding and implementing Youth in Governance
Understanding of latest research on emotional, mental, physical aspects of Healthy Lifestyles
Gaining resources and skills to be able to organize and run activities
Utilizing skills and experience to train others
Identifying a concrete plan of action for state teams
Youth and adults will come together in a full partnership to assess and address attitudes and beliefs about healthy lifestyles. During this time, participants will gain knowledge of the current research on healthy lifestyles and implementation strategies. They will work to finalize their state plan of action which should support the current work being done in their state around healthy lifestyles.
Join National 4-H Council and John Deere as we partner around Healthy Lifestyles, YIG, and the power of youth at the 2nd Annual 4-H Youth Leaders'' Academy on September 14-17, 2006.http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/JDLAApplication/
The 2007 National Extension Conference on Volunteerism will be held April 16-19, 2007 in Junction City, Kansas.
Press Release
July 10, 2006
Swine Judging Day
Join us at the Swine Judging Day. McCauslin Swine Farm, 202 Craney Hill Road, Weare, New Hampshire, from 11:00 – 3:00 on July 22nd, rain or shine. This informative day is brought to you by the New Hampshire Pork Producers Council in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. FREE admission, FREE pig roast lunch, prizes, and meet feed company reps. The day will begin with a Tour of the Farm, followed by a seminar on the Status of NAIS (National Animal Identification System in NH) by Dr. Steve Crawford, New Hampshire State Veterinarian. Swine Judging will follow lunch. For more information or to register, please contact UNH Cooperative Extension (603) 539-3331 or email tina.savage@unh.edu.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and New Hampshire counties cooperating. “Helping You Put Research and Knowledge to Work.”
An exciting career trip, Focus on Finance, is planned for Tuesday, August 15, 2006. 4-H teens and adult leaders/volunteers will explore the world of money in Boston. You will learn about the operations of the Federal Reserve Banks, the Boston Stock Exchange and Fidelity Investments. We will also have time to visit some historical spots. Come and join us in Boston this summer where learning is fun!
The Focus on Finance trip includes tours and activities at:
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston – While here, 4-H’ers will participate in a new activity: the New England Economic Adventure, an interactive exhibit giving students an insight into the past two hundred years of New England’s economic history and challenges facing entrepreneurs.
Boston Stock Exchange- Tour the exchange and learn more about the stock market and how it works. You will view hands on trading and the intricacies of market trading.
Fidelity Investment Corporation - Tour Fidelity and learn about marketing, data analysis and their technology center.
Lunch at Ye Olde Union Oyster House - America’s oldest restaurant. Lunch costs are covered.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be walking (1/2 to 1 mile) at a time between sites. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
See the itinerary for the schedule and please note: Schedule is subject to change.
Participants: 4-H Leaders/Volunteers and members must be 13 years old as of August 1, 2006. Non- 4-H Youth and adults may attend as space allows.
Cost: $15.00 / $33.00 per person, depending on affiliation with 4-H. (Includes transportation to Boston, program tuition, and one group meal) Monetary assistance for this trip has been provided by the 4-H Foundation of NH.
Registration: Registration for 45 people will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. To be valid, a completed application and full payment must be received by the State 4-H Office, payable to the 4-H Foundation of NH. You must enclose the following completed forms: Code of Conduct, Permission & Release, Medical Care & Treatment. Minimum enrollment of 25 required to hold the trip.
Last Day to Register and have ALL paperwork and fees at Moiles House: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Any questions? Call trip organizer, Kathy Jablonski at 787-6944 or email her at: Kathleen.jablonski@unh.edu.
4-H Focus on Finance
Career Exploration Field Trip
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
ITINERARY
6:45 a.m. Meet bus in Concord.
9:00 -11:30 a.m. The group will be divided in half. Each will tour both of these places during the morning, walking in between and then walking to the Ye Olde Union Oyster House.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston –Participate in the New England Economic Adventure. Gain insight into the past two hundred years of New England's economic history and the challenges facing entrepreneurs throughout. The program last approximately 90 minutes.
The New England Economic Adventure is divided into three historical periods, 1810 - and the textile industry in Lowell, Massachusetts; 1890, the bicycle industry in Connecticut; and 1965, the Computer Industry in Maynard, Massachusetts. Students are given $10,000 to invest in 1810 and another $10,000 to invest in 1890. In 1965 they are given $20,000 to invest. (Combined, they are worth approximately half a million dollars in today's money). In addition, there are nine trivia questions and students are given $1,000 for each correct answer ($5,000 in the game taking place in 1965). At the end of the investment game, the person with the best investment decision becomes the winner.
Boston Stock Exchange - Tour this little-known institution which was established in 1834 as the third U.S. stock exchange. It is still in operation today and you’ll see all of the action first-hand.
11:30 a.m. Walk through Faneuil Hall - Tour the place where Boston’s town meetings were held in the 18th century. In colonial times, voting men would have been protesting the taxes and acts passed by the English Parliament.
12:15 p.m. Ye Olde Union Oyster House - Eat lunch at America’s oldest restaurant. Lunch costs are included in the day’s registration fees.
1:30 p.m. Fidelity Investment Corporation - Tour Fidelity and learn about their approach to marketing and data analysis. See the state of the art Technology Center and what is currently being developed. Find out the kinds of career opportunities in the world of investments.
3:00 p.m. Visit Quincy Market Place
4:00 p.m. Return to the Granite State - We may stop on the way home for a beverage and a quick bite to eat. Bring your own money for this stop.
6:00 p.m. Arrive back in Concord.