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2011 American Farmers & Ranchers Speech Contests: "I Believe in Oklahoma Agriculture"
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It Takes Two to Tango: Building Successful Relationships between Volunteers and Paid Staff
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State Parent-Volunteer Conference - Call for Workshop Proposals
Focus on Youth
News for OCES staff working with youth.
4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.
November, 2011
Dear Educators and Volunteers,
This month we look at the eighth of the Eight Essential Elements of 4-H: The Opportunity to value and practice service for others.
Finding oneself begins with losing the self in service to others. Service is a way for members to gain exposure to the larger community and the world itself. It is necessary to actively practice and uphold service in order to develop a sense of generosity.
This Element is present when:
- Youth joyfully serve others through community improvement projects.
- Youth show mutual support for others within the organization.
- Youth can identify community needs and design solutions to meet these needs.
Ways to support the Element:
- Provide opportunities for youth to practice and demonstrate skills to others.
- Allow time for youth to reflect on successes, setbacks, growth, and pride.
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities and accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Provide numerous opportunities for youth to serve as teachers of others.
Young people need to feel their lives have meaning and purpose. They need opportunities to connect to their communities and learn how to give back to others. When a young person acquires the "5 Cs" across time, he or she is on a path toward "idealized adulthood" (Csikszentmihalyi & Rathunde, 1998; Rathunde & Csikszentmilhalyi, 2006; Lerner, 2007). The ideal adult is one who freely and joyfully contributes his or her time and talents to the benefit of others (Lerner, 2004). An aspect of successful adulthood is the ability to meet one's own needs (e.g., maintaining one's health) and the needs of others (e.g., maintaining nurturing relationships) while contributing to a positive, civil society.
Service projects have meaning when youth know they impact another's well-being and quality of life. Community service projects intended to "rake up the hours for resume-building" aren't helpful to anyone. They do more harm than good by leading young people to believe that volunteerism is an obligation that has a pay-off. Meaningful service learning helps young people understand others and themselves as well as see how they can make a positive impact throughout the rest of their lives. Meaningful service to others develops values such as compassion and tolerance for diversity and the ability to consider others' perspectives. 4-H service learning and citizenship projects build the capacity to approach problems as a member of a global society, through participation in local and national issues.
References
Csikszentmihalyi, M. & Rathunde, K. (1998) The development of the person: An experiential perspective on the ontogenesis of psychological complexity. W. Damon (Series Ed.) & RM Lerner (Vol. Ed.), Handbook of Child Psychology: Vol. 1 Theoretical Models of Human Development. 5th Edition, (pp. 635-684), New York: Wiley.
Lerner, R.M. (2004). Liberty: Thriving and civic engagement among American youth. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Lerner, R. M. (2007). The good teen: Rescuing adolescence from the myths of the storm and stress years. NY: Crown Publishers.
Rathunde, K. & Csikszentmilhalyi, M. (2006). The developing person: An experiential perspective. In R. M., Lerner (Ed.). Theoretical models of human development.Vol. 1 of Handbook of Child Psychology (6th ed.). Editors-in-chief: W. Damon & R.M. Lerner. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Charles Cox
Assistant Director, 4-H Youth Development
Oklahoma State University
Walmart Mini Health Grants
Proposals are now being accepted for county Health and Wellness programs to be funded from the Oklahoma Walmart Health Grant from National 4-H Council. The grant application is attached.
2011 American Farmers & Ranchers Speech Contests: "I Believe in Oklahoma Agriculture"
This popular event is held in the fall of each year and is available to students in grades 4-12. Students compete in their respective categories at district contests held around the state. First and second place winners in each of the categories advance to the state speech contest held in Stillwater on the campus of Oklahoma State University. The top three category winners in each of the four divisions receive plaques and special recognition. Each contestant receives a certificate of participation. First, second and third place state contest winners receive plaques and U.S. Savings Bonds. Follow this link for more information including the rules, dates near you, and registration forms.
Youth in Government
Youth in Government is a national program of the YMCA that involves thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs. Students from every corner of the country have the opportunity to immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement and to, quite literally, practice democracy. Teens from across every state meet in their local Youth in Government groups throughout the year to discuss and debate issues that affect citizens of their state and to propose legislation. The program culminates with teens serving as delegates at their state conference, debating bills on the floor of the legislature. Teams of 4-H members have been invited to become involved in the program. State Representative Joe Dorman has also offered to do a special training for 4-H teams who may wish to participate. Jessie Furnish, the new 4-H educator in Cleveland County, attended the training and can provide some more information about the this opportunity.
DELEGATE ROLES
Legislative
Act as a state senator or representative to prepare bills, participate in hearing committees and floor debates and vote on bilsl brought to the floor.Judicial
Research and prepare civil and criminal trials, work with adult attorney advisors and try cases in an actual courtroom with judges and witnesses or dress and act the part in a mock trial while developing public speaking skills and providing information for trial.
News/Media
Learn reporting and technical writing skills through the development of a multi-issue newspaper and digital media outlet.Youth Commission
First year freshman or sophomore delegates can experience all of the legislative, judicial and media processes before choosing specific roles in future state conferences.
STATE CONFERENCE
During the state conference, congressional delegates occupy the House and Senate Chambers of the Capitol while they present and debate proposed legislation they have personally sponsored. Judicial delegates utilize the Supreme Court and Appellate courtrooms to lead and participate in mock trials. A news media crew establishes a communications center for message delivery and newspaper publishing throughout the two and a half day conference. The opportunity to share this experience with new friends from around the state provides a unique experience for all who participate.
For more information please contact Stan Barton with the YMCA at 405-720-0825 or email him. Jessie Furnish, the new 4-H educator in Cleveland County, attended the training and can also provide information about this opportunity.
Changes to Event and Activity Insurance
The American Income Life Special Risk Division is making three significant changes in Special Activities coverage.
- Three new options are replacing Plans 1,2 and 3 with increased benefits and rates.
- Horse and snow events are eligible for full coverage under all three options. Horse and snow accidents are no longer limited to the lowest benefit plan.
- The new minimum premium is $8.00 per activity.
A November mailing will be made to all 4-H and Cooperative Extension staff using our service this year. Periodic e-mails will also be sent in January and February of 2012.
A "Sample Special Activities Brochure" is attached along with a frequently asked questions page for Extension staff, and an e-newsletter. These changes mark the first significant upgrade in nearly 25 years and are designed to help the company continue providing affordable options that pay claims when 4-Hers are injured or become ill during a covered event. Please contact Bill Viar, American Income Life, with any questions.
4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest Announcement and Rules
2012 Topic: "The Results of Honey Bee Pollination in my Community"
Date due in State 4-H Office: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, 5 pm
Send to: Cathy Allen, State 4-H Office; 205 4-H Youth Development Bldg.; Stillwater, OK 74075
Sponsored by: The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc.
AWARDS: Cash Prizes to 3 Top Winners:
- 1st Place -- $750
- 2nd Place -- $500
- 3rd Place -- $250
Each state winner, including the national winners, receives an appropriate book about honey bees, beekeeping, or honey.
Honey bees pollinate a wide variety of plants. The food crops that benefit from honey bee pollination have been said to contribute one-third of the American diet. In addition, many non-food plantings and natural environmental plants benefit from honey bee pollination. The 4-H'ers are encouraged to investigate the plants in their communities that benefit from honey bee pollination and determine the results of that pollination.
The scope of the research is an essential judging criterion, accounting for 40 percent of your score. The number of sources consulted, the authority of the sources, and the variety of the sources are all evaluated. Personal interviews with beekeepers, farmers and others familiar with the subject are valued sources of information and should be documented. Sources which are not cited in the endnotes should be listed in a "Resources" or "Bibliography" list.
Note that "honey bee" is properly spelled as two words, even though many otherwise authoritative references spell it as one word.
NOTE: FOR 2012 ONLY ESSAYS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
RULES:
- Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only. 4-H'ers who have previously placed first, second, or third at the national level are not eligible, but other state winners are eligible to re-enter.
- Requirements (failure to meet any one requirement disqualifies the essay)
- Write on the designated subject only.
- All factual statements must be referenced with bibliographical-style endnotes.
- A brief biographical sketch of the essayist, including date of birth, gender, complete mailing address, and telephone number, must accompany the essay.
- Length - The essay proper: 750 to 1000 words. - The word count does not include the endnotes, the bibliography or references, nor the essayist's biographical sketch, which should be on a separate page.
- Preparation for National Judging: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Prepare your essays double-spaced, 12-pt. Times or similar type style, following standard manuscript format. Submit as a Microsoft Word compatible document.
- Essays will be judged on
- scope of research - 40%
- accuracy - 30%
- creativity - 10%
- conciseness - 10%
- logical development of the topic - 10%.
- Date due in State 4-H Office: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, 5 pm.
Send to: Cathy Allen, State 4-H Office; 205 4-H Youth Development Bldg.; Stillwater, OK 74075 - Each state may submit only one entry.
- Final judging and selection of the National Winner will be made by the Foundation's Essay Committee, whose decision is final.
- The National Winner will be announced by May 1, 2012.
- All National entries become the property of the Foundation and may be published or used as it sees fit. No essay will be returned. National winning essays will be posted at: http://honeybeepreservation.org.
Youth Exchange Scholarships for U.S. High School Students
Four U.S. Department of State programs offer scholarships for American high school students to study abroad:
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to US high school-aged students for overseas study of seven critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajik), Russian and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is designed to immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country, giving them invaluable formal and informal language practice and sparking a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. Applications for summer 2012 and academic year 2012-2013 programs are due November 3, 2011. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers scholarships to American high school students to spend a semester or an academic year in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Oman, Thailand, and Turkey. This post 9/11 program focuses on increasing understanding between people in the US and countries with significant Muslim populations. The application deadline is January 11, 2012. Visit the YES Program's website for more information.
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Secondary school students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. Young professionals (undergraduates) and high school graduates of vocational studies, ages 18-24, study and participate in practical training. Scholarships are now available for academic year 2012-13. Prior German language skills are not required. For more information visit USAGermanyScholarship.org.
The American Youth Leadership Program
The American Youth Leadership Program offers opportunities for American high school students and educators to travel abroad on a three- to four-week-long exchange program to gain first-hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. Several different organizations implement this program, and each has organized an academic and experiential educational exchange focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Recruitment areas and application deadlines vary, so please check the American Youth Leadership Program website for more information.
Congratulations to Dwayne Elmore and Kevin Allen: Winners of National 4-H Programs of Distinction Award
Congratulations to Dwayne Elmore and Kevin Allen for their submission of the WHEP program for a national 4-H Programs of Distinction Award. The nomination has been selected as a national winner this year. To learn more about 4-H programs of distinction follow this link: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/pod.htm
Fall Paper Clover Campaign comes to a close
Congratulations! Thanks to your hard work and with the support of Tractor Supply Company/Del's stores, this fall's Paper Clover promotion has raised $378,511 for local, state, and national 4-H programs. This is the highest amount ever raised during a Paper Clover promotion. Please be sure to thank your local TSC/Del's stores for all the support in helping set this record! The Weatherford, Oklahoma, TSC store sold $2,445 Paper Clovers, making it the number one store in the chain!
Job Openings in State 4-H Office
We are currently seeking to fill our OMK position that was vacated by Ryan Moehle. Ryan is currently deployed, but he has also taken a job in the OSU Registrar's office working with VA students.
We are also seeking to fill the Marketing and Special Promotions position that Jessica Stewart held. Jessica is now working in CASNR with the International Ag Masters Degree program.
In addition, we are seeking to fill a support staff position vacated by Karen Brown. Karen is now working in the AgEd, Communications, and Leadership Department.
We wish all of these former members of the State 4-H Team the very best in new and exciting opportunities for them.
All of these positions are posted on the OSU Jobs Site. http://www.okstate.edu/osu_per/hr/empopport.php
4-H Family Basketball Game Days 2012
This year 4-H families can take advantage of two different opportunities to attend OSU Cowboy Basketball games on a $10 or $15 ticket. Follow this link on the OSU website and use the code to buy and PRINT your tickets. Code: cowboys. The two games offered are November 11, 2011 (Friday Night, 7 p.m.), against Texas A&M Corpus Christi for $10 and the February 25, 2012 (Saturday, 1 p.m.), against Texas A&M for $15.
The Cowgirl game day will be Saturday, January 28, 2012, 11:30 a.m. v. Kansas State University. That form and price will be forthcoming.
A Message from Dr. Susan Chebet
Dr. Chebet leads the educational program that Oklahoma 4-H has been supporting through the Coins for Kenya project, started by Taler Sawatzky. The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation continues to accept gifts in support of this effort and periodically we send funds to Kenya.
Dear friends,
I want to share with all of you my joy for being recognized by the president of the Republic of Kenya for distinguished service through the girl-child education program of Tumndo Ne Leel which has been my pet project for over ten years. Each one of you knows how I value the program you have supported in one way or another. I feel proud to be associated with each one of you and obliged to share the good news, for together we are part of this success. Thank you for the continued support or encouragement and I look forward for more support as I scale up the work of replicating the program to other place where girl-education is still lagging behind.
Be blessed
Dr. Susan Chebet, Phd, HSC
It Takes Two to Tango: Building Successful Relationships between Volunteers and Paid Staff
New Featured Topic! http://nextgeneration.4-h.org/volunteerism/
Oct. 17 - Nov. 19, you can ask trainer questions
Ivan Scheier began writing several generations ago about paid staff/volunteer tensions, pretty sure this was only a phase volunteer management was passing through. He discovered that it turned out to be one of the longest phases on record. The problem is still with us, seemingly as stubborn as ever.
In this guide, Ivan diagnoses the reasons for staff/volunteer tension and looks at strategies for developing and maintaining good employee/volunteer relationships.
How this Topic Relates to You
If you interact with volunteers in any way, you have to establish good working relationships to accomplish goals. This Guide will help you consider:
- Do your perceptions of volunteers come with some biases, even if they are positive biases? Are your preconceptions based on myth or facts?
- Does your organization place volunteers on a pedestal or treat them as low-level assistants - and how does either approach affect teamwork?
- What can you do to foster partnership with volunteers and get genuine help with your important work?
Clearance Sale
Clearance Sale of Blue Tie dye T-shirts with "Volunteer...it does the head, heart, health and hands good" printed in white across the back. First come first served with what is in stock.
Stock on hand:
Size |
Cost |
Printed on Back only |
Printed on back and front chest "Oklahoma 4-H" |
Small |
$10 |
2 |
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Medium |
$10 |
3 |
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Large |
$10 |
9 |
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XL |
$10 |
17 |
2 |
2XL |
$11 |
21 |
1 |
3XL |
$12 |
19 |
Place order with Lara Stoodly. Shirts will only be mailed if shipping is paid by the county or individual. Shirts can be picked up in the state office. Make check payable to State 4-H Foundation, memo line 2012 SRVF.
Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Volunteer Nominees
Each county may submit one nominee for each of the two awards: Volunteer of the Year (less than 10 years of experience) and Lifetime Volunteer Awards (an accumulation of 10 or more years of experience). County's nominee(s) will be recognized at the state awards luncheon on July 14, 2012, as part of the State Parent-Volunteer Development conference.
The State Volunteer Board would like to have every county represented and honoring a volunteer.
The application form and guidelines for 2012 District and State volunteer awards is attached or available at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/awards/recogn.htm .
Electronic nominations are due to the District 4-H Office no later than 5 PM on or before April 13, 2012 - nomination includes volunteer resume (new), three letters of recommendations and an electronic photograph.
State Parent-Volunteer Conference
"Groovy to be Green" is the theme of the 2012 State Parent-Volunteer Conference. The conference is scheduled for July 14, 2012, in Stillwater. The conference objectives are:
- Recreate - Recreating 4-H for 21st Century youth.
- Rejuvenate - Solutions for restoring your youth
- Recycle - Save money, save time, save resources
County Parent-Volunteer/Leaders Associations are encouraged to develop a display for the Share Fair. The displays should showcase successful service-learning projects, 4-H promotions or 4-H partnerships (organizations and/or individuals who help make your county's 4-H clubs successful). Each county is limited to one display, which must be registered by June 15, 2012.
Debbie Ashton, State Volunteer Board President
State Parent-Volunteer Conference - Call for Workshop Proposals
The State 4-H Volunteer Board extends an invitation to county educators, para-professionals and volunteers to present a workshop July 14, 2012, in Stillwater. The proposal form is attached to this Focus on Youth or may be accessed on line at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/volun/eduopp.htm. The volunteer board encourages staff and volunteers to submit workshop proposals on or before January 27, 2012.
State Volunteer Board
Voice of McDonalds Competition
Kaylin Cripp, Arkansas 4-H member and McDonalds employee, is one of 22 finalists out of 20,000 entries in the U.S. A video of each finalist will be posted for viewing and online voting beginning November 1 at www.voiceofmcdonalds.com. The top three finalists will advance to global semi-finals to be held in Orlando Fl.
We got to hear Kaylin at the Southern Region Volunteer Forum. Please spread the word and vote as often as you can for the only 4-H member to make the finalists.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
November 6-12, 2011, is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and is a great time to get your 4-H club involved in helping out your local animal shelter. Animal shelters provide a great service to our communities by providing care and working to find new homes for abandoned pets. In addition, animal shelter employees spend many hours working to educate their communities about responsible pet ownership.
Here are a few ideas for celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
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Start by saying thank you.
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Drop a thank you note in the mail or send an email to the staff of your local animal shelter.
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Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper explaining how important the shelter is to your community.
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Bake some cookies for the workers and dog treats for the dogs and go say thank you in person.
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Make a donation to your shelter. Common items needed by shelters include cleaning supplies, pet beds, old towels, pet food and money. They also need people to donate their time and skills. They need help washing animals, washing laundry, washing kennels, walking dogs, playing with the cats and answering the phone. Check with you local shelter about their specific needs and age requirements for volunteers.
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You can also support your shelter by being involved with community education. Educate your community on the importance to spaying and neutering their pets. Remember that one female dog and one male dog and their offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in six years. It is estimated that over 60 percent of pets become unwanted and will be abandoned or end up in pounds. If your community doesn't already have a low cost spay/neuter program for families with limited income encourage them to look into the possibility of developing a network with other agencies and vet clinics to offer low cost spay/neuter clinics. More information about low-income spay/neuter programs are available at http://okspaynetwork.org.
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Make a display or give a presentation on how to protect pets during a disaster. Each year thousands of pets are lost during emergencies such as wildfires, tornadoes and floods. By being prepared pet owners are less likely to be separated from their pets. For more information on pet preparedness go to Oklahoma 4-H Literature Online at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/litol/ and read the companion animal sheet 4-H Pet Preparedness SMAN-501.
- Consider adopting or fostering a pet from the shelter. Adopting a pet is a great way to offer an animal a second chance at having a caring family while providing you a loyal companion. Adopting a pet should be a whole family decision that is carefully thought through. Make sure you do your homework and are able to provide the finances and time to give your pet a good home. If you are unable to adopt a pet, you might try fostering a pet. Fostering a pet allows you to provide a caring home until the animal is placed with a forever home while making room at the shelter for another homeless pet.
Each year over 5 million companion animals are euthanized in the United States. Animal shelters provide a valuable service by rescuing and placing many of these animals in caring homes. The only wrong way to celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is by doing nothing at all.
Be a CWF Program Assistant
National 4-H Council is looking for qualified youth, ages 18-25, to apply to be program assistants at the upcoming CWF session next summer. Program assistants get paid and live on the campus of the National 4-H Youth Conference Center while spending some quality time in our nation's capital. They become licensed Washington, DC, tour guides and facilitate the program's educational workshops. If you have or have had youth in your program who might be interested and would make good program assistants, I encourage you to forward them the following link http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/citizenship-youth-engagement/community-action/citizenship-washington-focus/become-program-assistant/
The deadline is January 18, 2012. If you have questions, please contact the State 4-H Office at 405-744-8891.
4-H National Youth Science Experiment
If you held a National Youth Science Experiment (or have one planned), don't forget to report your results. It could be worth some $$ for you.
4-H STEM Institute
The 4-H STEM Institute is about applying new information, technology, research based applications to Service Learning and Community Service. The objectives are to form a Youth-Adult Team that will select a Community Need or Issue, attend the STEM Institute in one specific track and then return home to apply the new knowledge through setting up a demonstration, creating awareness through media, or teaching workshops.
http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/scitech/4H_STEM.html
Participants should be a core leadership group that is willing to follow through with their selected projects and an adult who is willing to work with the teens and help facilitate the process.
Dates:
June 13-14, 2012
June 27-28, 2012
Cost will be $30 for the Institute and teams are free to stay on or off campus which ever works best for each group. Staying in the OSU Suites will be an additional $30 per person. Registration includes four meals, breaks and a pool party.
If you are interested, mark the date. If you have any questions please let me know. Look for more details soon as the STEM tracks begin to come together for next summer.
4-H Bright Nights
The Oklahoma 4-H Bright Nights (formerly known as the science museum camp-in) will be held February 17 and February 24, 2012. This program has continued to grow, and we will once again offer two camp-in opportunities in an effort to accommodate scheduling conflicts. Registration is due February 1, 2012. The Oklahoma Science Museum Camp-In has a been a terrific opportunity to introduce 4-H members to science in a fun, interactive, and exciting manner. We will schedule a dome show along with the planetarium to enhance the evening.
Registration fee will be $25 for adults and $40 for youth. And don't forget to bring your RAM forms to the event with you.
For more information: http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/scitech/brightnights.htm
International 4-H Opportunity
Central America: Nicaragua/El Salvador
July 5-14, 2012 (may change slightly based on airfare)
For the past three years, we have partnered with Feed the Children (FTC) to create educational opportunities for youth and adults in Central America. As you may know, Feed the Children is an Oklahoma-based organization whose purpose is providing food to the starving around the world. Our responsibilities include taking research-based information to Central America. We focus on small scale livestock and vegetable production, in conjunction with sanitary food preparation.
FTC has projects in Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. For the past three years we have worked to convert a Nicaraguan facility into an Agricultural Educational Outreach Center. This facility now serves as a demonstration center for the surrounding community to teach the public how to supplement their food supply. The program is based on the the old adage "we will not be giving them fish, we will teach them to fish," - or garden in this case.
For the Summer of 2012, we have been asked to visit the working facility in Nicaragua in order to follow up on projects we helped them to begin last summer. In addition to our current projects, Feed The Children has also asked us to go to El Salvador and begin an agricultural based educational program there as well.
For more information: http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/nica/
Kansas City Global Summit
Next March, youth from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas will come together for the Kansas City Global Summit. It will be March 14-17, 2012. Youth must be 15 year of age to attend. Information about the summit is available at http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/events/kansascity.htm
Registration information is due to the state office by December 15, 2012. For more information, please contact Tracy at 405-744-8891.
2012 4-H Day at the Capitol: April 4th
April 4th 2012, 4-H members from around the state will be meeting with Legislators to tell the impact 4-H is having on their lives and communities. The theme for this year's Capitol Day will be: The Revolution of Responsibility. Registration information will be sent to counties in January.