May 2010
Hi,
Here are a few things I missed on my last Odds and Ends - sorry.
East Central Casino
The East Central Region has a casino booked for Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 9 in Red Deer. The proceeds from this casino fund scholarships and member programming in the region. We are looking for people to work at the Casino. If you can help out, please get back to me by return e-mail.
S G Walker Night
S G Walker Night will be held on Tuesday, May 18th at Strome Hall. It starts at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the presentation of the Scholarships for the Flagstaff District, Gord Bamford will be sharing his 4-H experience and the new partnership with 4-H. His CD's - Day Job and Honkytonks and Heartaches will be available to purchase and you can get Gord to autograph them for you! There is no charge to attend.
Host Families Wanted
We are looking for host families for a number of international guests who will be in Alberta this summer. They include:
- Japanese youth who are between the ages of 12 and 15
- A Taiwanese lady who is 21 years of age
- A Korean lady who is 24 years of age
- A California youth about 16 years of age
If you can host any of these youth or would like more information, please let me know and I'll put you in contact with the person with more information.
Fundraising Options
It is a busy time of year for 4-H members and leaders. Here are some quick tips on how to incorporate fundraising into your upcoming community events or achievement days.
Option 1.
Draw your community to your achievement day or community event by collecting electronics at the event.
-Register for the Electronics Recycling Program
-Review and obtain program details and appropriate paper work for collection
-Designate or develop a schedule for someone(s) to collect and fill out the forms correctly over the day or during the specified time period.
-At the end of the day compile the forms, load the e-waste to prepare to take it to your designated drop off location
-Submit collection forms prior to June 30, 2010 to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta
For more information, check this link:
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h1080/$FILE/FR_ElectronicRecycling.pdf
Option 2
Gord Bamford's brand new CD “DAY JOB” has been released. This CD showcases the 4-H logo and is a very profitable fundraiser for 4-H clubs.
-Order a desired number of CD’s to sell
- Announce they are available during a certain time if desired
- Your club purchases the CD’s for $11 and retail them for $20 = $9 profit!!
Check these links for more info:
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h1080/$FILE/FR_RuralRoots.pdf
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h1080/$FILE/FR_BamfordAlbum.pdf
Proceeds from these fundraisers can be used to fund a year end event, add them to a club charity animal, or make a donation to a local charity in your community. Setting a goal for the proceeds will help you promote and sell the items.
For more information on the above 2 fundraisers/options or more ideas contact the 4-H Foundation of Alberta at foundation@4hab.com or 1-877-682-2153.
Doug Huls Clinic
Jim Merrill Quarter Horses/Northern Oaks Farm at Duffield are bringing Doug Huls in for clinics June 11 - 13, 2010. All three days are open to auditors. Each day focuses on a different topic:
June 11 - Trainer's Cay Focusing on Flying Lead Changes
June 12 - Amateur Day Focusing on Pattern Negotiation and areas of individual challenges
June 13 - Youth Day - Focusing on Pattern Negotiation, Getting Around the Show Pen and individual challenges.
Doug Huls will be familiar to many of you who were at Mane Event as he was one of the clinicians there. If you want more information about these events, please contact me and I can give you more information about the clinics and contact information for the hosts.
Carl Lewring Contest - Alberta Beef Producers
Alberta Beef Producers is inviting youth up to 21 years of age who are involved in beef production to tell them what Alberta Beef Producers mean to you, in your own unique way - essay, video, YouTube video, radio advertisement, social media, poster, cartoon - whatever you want. Prizes are $ 1,500, $ 1,000 and $ 500. The deadline is May 14. Check this link for more info: http://albertabeef.org/res/Carl%20Lewring%20Entry%20Form.pdf
AMA Photo Contest
The Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company is having a photo contest and anyone who is involved in Alberta 4-H is invited to participate. We are looking for photos that capture life on the farm and showcase the rich diversity in Alberta’s agricultural community.
The top three entries will receive a cash prize ($250 for first place, $150 for second place and $100 for third place) and the winning photo will be used in an AMA Insurance advertisement in the December 2010 issue of Alberta 4-H magazine.
Check this link for more information: https://www.ama.ab.ca/cps/rde/xchg/ama/web/insurance_10337.htm
Janet Kerr
4-H Specialist
May 2010
Hello,
Here are a few 4-H Odds and Ends you might be interested in:
Selections Results
Selections happened on the weekend and a number of 4-H members from East and West Central received awards. They are:
Ambassadors
East Central
Lorisa Schilling from Halkirk and Brendon Wakefield from Coronation
Trips
Montana 4-H Congress - Bozeman, Montana
Matthew Paton from Rocky Mountain House and Jennifer Ruskowsky from Wetaskiwin
National 4-H Citizenship Seminar - Ottawa, Ontario
Shelby Crick from Lacombe and Shelby Patten from Wetaskiwin
National 4-H Conference - Toronto, Ontario
Jillian Hihn from Heisler
Alberta Northwest Territories Agricultural Development Tour
Melanie Danielsen from Delia, Rayel Douglas from Delburne, Dana Kamlah from Lacombe, John Murphy from Wetaskiwin, Kendra Rawluk from Lougheed, Lorisa Schiling from Halkirk, Emily Steeves from Bluffton, Brendon Wakefield from Coronation
Alternate List
Jenalee Blackhurst from Rocky Mountain House and Lacy Martin from Red Deer
Provincial Communication Contest Results
Congratulations to the following East and West Central Members who received recognition at Provincial Communication Events:
2nd in Public Speaking - Amy McTaggart - Central Lacombe Beef
3rd in Public Speaking - Julia Ramos Strankman - Altario Beef
2nd in Presentations - Matthew Paton - Bits' N Spurs
Key Member Applications
If you are a 4-H member age 15 or older, you are eligible to apply to be come a Key Member. Key Members are resource people to their District Council and clubs in their District. They attend training in late August. To become a Key Member you need to submit a reference letter and application form to the 4-H Office in Stettler (Bag 600 STETTLER AB T0C 2L0 or e-mail to janet.kerr@gov.ab.ca).
Please submit all applications by May 31st.
WPCA 4-H Mentorship Opportunties
As a result of the delay in the delivery of the Alberta 4-H Magazine Spring Issue, the deadline for applications for the WPCA Mentorship program has been extended to Thursday, May 20, 2010. The application is avialable on page 22 of the Spring Program Booklet in the centre of the 4-H Magazine.
Provincial 4-H Horse Show
There will be a horse show for 4-H members in Levels 4 - 7 in Olds from August 12- 14, 2010. Entry forms and class lists will be mailed directly to all 4-H members who have are in Horsemanship Levels 4 - 7 and will be posted on the 4-H web-site in the near future. Watch for it!
National Sheep Show
Come to the “Gathering of the Flock” 4-H INVITATIONAL SHEEP SHOW & SALE in Neepawa, Manitoba held by The Prairie Shepherds 4-H club August 13, 14 & 15 2010. Scheduled events include Nursery, Novice & Intermediate Stockdog clinics & trials. There will be 4-H sheep classes, sheep sale and overall showman; Jr, Intermediate & Senior. The Prairie Shepherds 4-H club will be holding a BBQ. Parents are welcomed too show their sheep at The Manitoba Sheep Association annual show & sale held on the same weekend. If you would like more information on this event, please let me know and I will forward a contact name and e-mail address to you.
Summer Programs
Don't forget that the application deadline for summer camping and personal development programs is May 15th - and coming up fast. At this time, there is still space available in every program. Check out the Summer Program insert of the most recent 4-H Magazine for more information, including dates and costs and for application forms.
The deadline for project events (Beef Heifer Show and Horse Classic is June 1st. The application forms for those programs are also in the Summer Program insert of the 4-H Magazine.
Great Kids Awards
Do you know a young person (under 18 years of age) who is a Great Kid? Here's your chance to nominate them to receive a Great Kids award. Check out this link for more information:
http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/940.cfm
The nomination deadline is June 14th.
Polocrosse Clinic
There is still room in the Polocrosse Clinic to be held May 22 to 23. Check this link for information on how to register:
http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=766
Vet interested in Speaking to Equine Clubs in the Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Area.
I received this e-mail recently:
My name is Graham Keys. I am an Equine Veterinarian and Surgeon at the Alberta Veterinary Center in Red Deer. As a new member of the local equine community I was wondering if there is any way for me to become involved in education efforts of any local 4H equine groups. I was thinking of volunteering my time to teach an Equine First Aid, Wound Management and Bandaging Lab. This could be organized for a Saturday or Sunday. I can also be available for various weekday evenings.
If you want contact information for Graham, I will forward it to you.
Haiti Relief Challenge
In response to the challenge issued by the Winfield Multi Club, both Kelsey Stars to Be and Knee Hill Valley Beef have taken up the challenge and have or will have fundraisers which will support Hatian Relief.
John Deere/4-H Clothing
Some John Deere dealers across Alberta will have John Deere/4-H merchandise available for sale. Check this link to find out more:
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h1080/$FILE/PR_JohnDeereClothing2010.pdf
Janet Kerr
4-H Specialist
Apr 2010
Hello,
Happy Easter!
Here are is a bit of information about items happening in the 4-H world, or that may be of interest to you or others in your club. This e-mail goes to any 4-H member or leader that I have an e-mail address for.
Public Speaking and Presentation Results
Thanks to AltaLink for sponsoring communication activities throughout the region. Congratulations to the following members who placed at Regional Public Speaking and Presentation competitions:
East Central Public Speaking
Juniors
1st Levi Hampton Morrin Multi
2nd Ryley Ramsay Coronation Beef
3rd Ty Spady Paintearth Beef
Intermediates
1st Malorie Schwenk Paintearth Multi
2nd Maddy LeClaire Hanna
3rd Nicole Larson Hanna Rangeland
Seniors
1st Julia Ramos Strankman Altario Beef
2nd Laura Larson Hanna Rangeland
3rd Heather Froland Amisk Beef
Thanks to Coronation District for Hosting this event.
East Central Presentations
Junior
1st Colton Congdon Golden Prairie
2nd Keyonna Derr Big Valley Outriders
Intermediate
1st Sawyer Knorr Stainsleigh Beef
2nd Matisse MacDonald Golden Prairie
Senior
1st Jeanine Foot and Shayla Derr Big Knife Beef
2nd Melanie Danielsen Hanna Rangeland
Thank you to the Drumheller District for hosting this event.
Key Members
If you are a 4-H member wage 15 or older you might want to be a Key Member. I think that you will have recently received a letter indicating being a Key Member is all about. I encourage all of you who are old enough to consider applying for this position. I can also provide you with more information if you would like, or if you have not received the information.
Charity Fundraiser for Haiti
In the last e-mail blast the Alder Flats Multi club challenged other clubs to raise money for Haiti. The Kelsey 4-H Stars to Be have taken up the challenge. They are going to be putting on special performances of their play to raise money for Haitian relief and The Open Door Association. Details are:
Date Saturday, April 24
Place Kelsey Community Hall, Kelsey Alberta
Times Performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
What Play is "Thanks Awfully" written by Jean Lee Latham
For the matinee performance their guest will be Ben Crane, Singer, Songwriter
For the evening performance their guest will be Jeff Strandquist, Cowboy Poet
Tickets $ 10 each - all proceed donated to charity.
Contact 780-672-8324
East Central Multi Species Judging
The final East Central Multi Species Judging competition will be hosted by the Provost District at their new building (at Shorncliff Lake, near Czar) on Saturday, April 17th. It will start at 1:00 p.m .with registration at 12:30 p.m.
East Central Equine Events
These events are open to West Central members too.
Equine Learning Day, Sunday April 11, 2010
Westwoods Agrelot, 10AM
Open to all horse project members in the East Central Region.
Tentative sessions planned are Judging, ID Stations, Horse Bowl, Horse
Health and more
Registration fee of $5, lunch will be provided.
Pre registration is encouraged, by April 9 (numbers for lunch)
Call Jimilee Days - 403 - 742-3800 Evenings 403 742-1054
jimilee@chostner.com
4-H Rodeos
The East Central Rodeo circuit is once again getting organized. The dates for the rodeos are:
June 5 - Gooseberry Lake Rodeo Grounds hosted by Neutral Hills 4-H Rodeo Wranglers
June 12 and 13 - Halkirk Rodeo Grounds hosted by Halkirk Hicks
June 26 - Coronation Rodeo Grounds hosted by Coronation Range Riders
Polo-Crosse Clinic
There will be a Polo-Crosse clinic at Nitchke's arena (5 miles south of Stettler) on the long weekend in May. The clinic will be a 2 day clinic and the exact dates are not determined. It will be either May 22, 23 or May 23, 24. The cost is $ 10 per person and the clinic is open to 4-H members, leaders and parents. If you would like more information reply to this e-mail and I will let you know more.
On-Line Bowl Results
Congratulations to the following East and West Central 4-H members who did well in the recent On-Line Beef and Horse Bowls.
Beef Bowl
Juniors
2nd Ben Trenson Bluffton West Beef
3rd Leah Trenson Bluffton West Beef
Intermediates
2nd Heidi Trenson Bluffton West Beef
Seniors
3rd Jenalee Blackhurst Gilby Beef
Horse Bowl
Juniors
1st Tyrell Perreault Leslieville Trail Trotters
Intermediates
1st Austin Perreault Leslieville Trail Trotters
Seniors
2nd Haley Scott Blindman Light Horse
3rd Zane Perreault Leslieville Trail Trotters
Pasture School for Youth
The County of Paintearth is offering a Pasture school for youth - "Let's Take a Day to Run Your Dad's Cattle Operation". It will be held on Friday, April 23rd at the Castor Community Hall and is open to all youth age 14 - 18 years of age. The cost is $ 15 per person. Topics covered will include animal welfare, grazing management, Farm of the Future Phase III plus other. Register by April 20 by calling Quinton Beaumont at 403-882-3211. For more information about the event reply to this e-mail and I will send you the poster.
Bashaw Jackpot Steer and Heifer Show
The Bashaw Steer and Jackpot Heifer show will be held on April 24th at the Bashaw Ag Grounds. If you want an entry form, reply to this e-mail and I'll send it to you.
WPCA Mentorship Program
The WPCA (World Professional Chuckwagon Association) mentorship opportunity will be happening again this summer. It is open to members age 14 and older who are interested in learning more about chuckwagon racing. Watch the 4-H Magazine for information about how to participate or contact me by return e-mail and I'll send you a bit more information. Additionally, information will soon be on the 4-H web-site.
Fundraising and Recycling Opportunities
The 4-H Foundation of Alberta co-ordinates fundraising opportunities for 4-H clubs in Alberta and a couple of them involve fundraising. New campaigns will be starting up for Electronic Recycling (computers, monitors, televisions, printers, etc.) and Tire Recycling. The electronic recycling campaign runs from April 1 to June 30 and the tire campaign runs from April 22 until June 30. If your club wishes to participate they must register with the 4-H Foundation of Alberta. I have information packages with more details (procedures, how much money you receive for various items, etc.) and would be glad to forward these details to you. Just "reply" to this e-mail and request the information you would like. Please note that the information I have is a large file, so if you want I can mail it to you rather than e-mail and if you want it mailed to you, please include your mailing address.
Monsanto Scholarship
Monsanto is once again offering scholarships to people in their last year of high-school who plan to enter their first year of post secondary education in agriculture. They provide over 30 scholarships valued at $ 1,000 each. The application deadline is May 14, 2010. Check out this link for more information:
http://www.monsanto.ca/about/scholarship/opportunity.asp
Clubs Travelling This Year
Congratulations to:
Rocky North and South Beef Clubs who are going to be travelling to Ormston, Quebec
Innisfail 4-H Club who will be travelling to Brant County, Ontario
Both of those clubs applied to participate in the Youth Exchange Canada Program and will be travelling this summer as well as hosting groups for those areas here in Alberta.
Nuffield Scholarships
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to enthusiastic individuals between the ages of 25 and 45 who wish to explore topics of their choice in agriculture, land management, horticulture or the food chain. Three scholarships of $ 15,000 are going to be awarded for 2011. Applications must be received by April 20, 2010. For more information about what these scholarships are about, follow this link:
http://www.nuffield.ca/Scholarships.htm
Hoof Prints of Hope and Wild Pink Yonder
There are two organizations who are doing fundraisers in Alberta this summer. They are the Hoof Prints of Hope, rasing funds for the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Wild Pink Yonder raising funds for Breast Cancer Research. Both events involve riding horses through Alberta and for more information reply to this e-mail or check out these web-sites:
Hoof Prints of Hope: http://www.hoofprintsofhope.com/
Wild Pink Yonder: http://wildpinkyonder.com/index.html
Scrapbooking Paper
For those of you who are scrapbookers there is scrapbooking paper available here in Alberta with Canadian Logos on them. There are four different patterns available at a cost of $ 1.10 (shipping and handling included). I have samples of the styles in the 4-H office and an order form. I can send you PDF's of the paper for you to look at. Reply to this e-mail and ask for more info if you are interested.
Helping Kids Thrive
A conference called "Helping Kids Thrive" will be held in St. Albert from May 5 - 7. It is hosted by the "Centre for Positive Youth Development". Here's a link to their site in case you are interested. http://www.thrivecanada.ca/section.asp?catid=139&subid=170
That's it for this month - Happy Easter!
Janet Kerr
Mar 2010
Hello, Here are some 4-H Odds and Ends which you may be interested in:
Winter Camp Lost and Found
There are numerous items of Lost and Found from winter camp in the Stettler 4-H Office. If you are missing something contact me and I'll see if I have it.
Provincial Program Dates
Provincial Multi Species Judging will be held August 6 - 8, 2010 at Lakeland College. Delegates have the choice of arriving Friday evening or Saturday morning and leaving Saturday evening or Sunday morning. If you plan to participate you must be present on Saturday, August 7th. Friday and Sunday are optional for those travelling distances to participate in the program. Delegates must be at least 16 years of age as of Friday, August 6th.
A few other program dates to remind you of - as some are new and other changed:
LTCS - New Date is June 30 to July 4, 2010, Alberta 4-H Centre (This date change was made due to a change in the date of the Social 30 final exam)
Beef Heifer Show - July 12 - 14, 2010 - Olds, Alberta
BUD (Beef Leaders' Update) - October 22 - 24, 2010, Alberta 4-H Centre
Key Leader Training Weekend - October 29 - 31, 2010, Alberta 4-H Centre
Scholarship Workshop
The Flagstaff District Council is holding a Scholarship workshop in conjunction with their next Council Meeting. Susann Stone from the 4-H Foundation will go through the scholarship application form giving people tips on how to complete the form. Flagstaff District Council has indicated that members and/or parents from other districts are welcome to attend, but they must pre-register. The meeting will be held:
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Forestburg School
7:30 p.m.
Please contact Carol Arntzen prior to March 15th if you are planning to attend. She can be reached at 780-384-2180. Members from the Battle River School Division should ensure that they know their computer access name and password. If you are not from the Battle River School Division please let Carol know when you call her to pre-register.
4-H Day at the Farm and Ranch Show
Saturday, April 10th is 4-H Day at the Farm and Ranch Show at Northlands Park. Here's a schedule of 4-H Events:
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Equine Photography with Cheryl Smythe
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Beef Photography with Grant Rolston
Noon Lunch for Registered Members (Pre-registration required)
1:00 p.m. Agriculture Advertising and Marketing Workshop
3:00 p.m. Beef Cattle Fitting and Showmanship
10:30 a.m. U of A Intercollegiate Judging Competition (4-H Teams Welcome)
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Tour
10:00 to 6:00 p.m. Campus Connections
Please note that it is important the you pre-register. I have the forms here and can e-mail or mail them to you. Additionally they will be on the 4-H Web-site in the near future.
The following events are open to everyone and may also be of interest:
8:00 a.m . Equine Western Horsemanship Clinic Tara Kaven Clinician
10:00 a.m. Exhibits Open
10:15 a.m. Equine Western Horsemanship Clinic Tara Kaven Clinician
10:30 a.m. Campus Connections Presentation
11:00 a.m. University of Alberta Multi Species Judging Competition - 4-H Clubs invited to attend, pre-registration requested
11:00 a.m. Equine Natural Horsemanship Stephanie Clark Clinician
Noon Livestock Handling Demonstration
12:30 p.m. Equine Back Country Packing Wild Dueces Retreats and Outfitting Presenting
1:30 p.m. Equine Performance Horse Sale
West Central Multi Species Judging
The West Central Multi Species Judging Competition will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Benalto Agriculture Grounds with registration at 9:30 a.m and competition beginning at 10:00 am. The cost will be $ 10.00 per member and this includes lunch. Registration forms will be sent out to clubs in the near future and posted on the web-site.
East Central Multi Species Judging
There are two more multi species judging events scheduled for the East Central Region:
Saturday, March 20 - Dryland Auction Market (Veteran) - registration for the workshop will be from 9:30 a.m .until 10:00 a.m. with the workshop starting at 10:00 a.m. The workshop will conclude at about 11:45 a.m. The competition will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. Registration for the competition will be from 12:00 noon until about 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be available from the lunch counter at the Auction Market.
Saturday, April 17 - Provost 4-H District Multi Purpose Building - at Shorncliffe Lake (near Czar). More details on this event to follow.
Multi Species Judging Competitions
I have information about two multi species judging competitions which are open to 4-H Members:
March 13
Olds College is hosting a competition starting at 9:00 a.m. Classes include beef, equine, sheep, forage, seed, dairy and mystery class. 4-H Teams may enter at a cost of $60.00 or individually for $15.00.
April 10
The University of Alberta Judging Club is hosting an event on Saturday, April 10 at the Farm and Ranch Show. Registration is from 10:30 to 11:00 with the competition starting at 11:00. All reasons will be oral and there will be one identification class. The banquet and award ceremony is at 4:30 p.m. 4-H Teams may register for a cost of $ 40 with individual paying $ 15. For a registration form reply to this e-mail indicating that you would like a form and I'll pass it on to you.
Calendars
I have a few of the Calendars which where distributed at Leaders Conference in my office. These calendars are for 2010 and are the size of an 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper folded in half. There is a page for each month with room to write events on each day. They are available for clubs to purchase at a cost of $ 2 per calendar. (Payable to the East Central Regional 4-H Council). Contact me for more information.
Rodeo Circuit
The East Central 4-H Region has a rodeo circuit of four rodeos which are open to all 4-H members who have completed Horsemanship Level 1 and are working on Level 2 or higher. Members from outside of East Central are very welcome to participate. The dates and locations are:
June 5 Gooseberry Lake Rodeo Grounds
June 12/13 Halkirk Rodeo Grounds
June 27 Coronation Rodeo Grounds
Information about events and entering will be distributed to Horse Clubs in East and West Central and will also be posted on the East Central portion of the web-site.
Leslieville Trail Trotters Warmup Show
The Leslieville Trail Trotters are hosting a Warmup Show on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Kootenay Arena in Rocky Mountain House. The entry deadline is April 24th. The cost is $ 25 for the whole day or $ 5 per class. Entry forms were distributed a the last Horse Committee meeting and should be available on the 4-H web-site soon. Additionally I can e-mail you the forms if you reply to this e-mail requesting the forms.
Looking for Post Cards
The Essex County 4-H Art Club is looking for as many postcards from across Canada as they can get. Their theme for the year is "Postcards". Why not get postcard from your community or make one of a club event and sent it to:
4-H Art Club
19 Baird Avenue
LEAMINGTON ON N8H 3K5
Tell them where your club is from, what projects you do and any other interesting information you want to share.
Polocrosse Clinic
The Big Valley Rusty Spurs in conjunction with Polocrosse Canada are hosting a Polocrosse clinic on the long weekend in May (May 22 - 24). The clinic will run two of the three days, exactly which days have not been decided right now. The clinic will cover the basics of polocrosse - catching and throwing the ball, getting horses used to the racquet and ball, rules, etc. The clinic is open to anyone - all ages. I have heard that grandmothers are quite competitive - and are welcome to participate in this clinic too. There will be a minimal cost for the clinic (maybe $10) and participants are welcome for one or two days. If you are interested in more details, please contact me and I'll pass contact information on to you.
Goldeye Camps
The Alberta Community and Co-operative Association is once again offering camps to be held at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg. They offer programs for young people 11 - 18 years of age. Check out this web-site for more information: http://www.acca.coop/youthcamps.html or you can contact my office and I'll send you more information. I have a limited number of brochures.
Janet Kerr
Jan 2010
Hello,
This e-mail is going to all 4-H members and leaders in the East and West Central Regions that I have an e-mail address for.
Public Speaking and Presentations
The season for Public Speaking and Presentation events is upon us. For those who are interested in competing in the different levels, here's a summary of what happens for the Public Speaking side of things.
Club Level - top speakers advance
Zone or Semi District Level (not all Districts have this level) top speakers advance
District Competitions - top speakers advance
Regional Competitions - top senior speakers advance
Provincial Competition - top speaker advances
Young Speakers in Agriculture
Since there are fewer members competing in Presentations, some of the levels are not present in all districts for those members wishing to compete in presentations. There will be a regional and provincial level competition for members interested in competing in presentations.
If you are unsure when and where your Zone and/or District competition is check with the District Council representative from your Club, or your Key Leader.
East Central Regional Competitions
Public Speaking - Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Coronation Hosts
Presentations - Sunday, March 28, 2010 - Drumheller Hosts at the Delia Community Hall starting at 1:00 p.m. (Registration at 12:30 p.m.)
West Central Regional Competitions
Senior Public Speaking - Saturday, March 20, 2010 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Hall
Intermediate Public Speaking Sunday, March 21, 2010 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Bashaw Hall
Presentations - Saturday, March 27, 2010, registration at 12:30 p.m .and first presentation at 1:00 p.m., at the Alberta 4-H Centre
Provincial Public Speaking and Presentations
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - Lethbridge College
Provincial Program Date Changes
There are a couple of date changes to Provincial 4-H Programs and some new dates. They are as follow:
LTCS - New Date is June 30 to July 4, 2010, Alberta 4-H Centre (This date change was made due to a change in the date of the Social 30 final exam)
Beef Heifer Show - July 12 - 14, 2010 - Olds, Alberta
BUD (Beef Leaders' Update) - October 22 - 24, 2010, Alberta 4-H Centre
Key Leader Training Weekend - October 29 - 31, 2010, Alberta 4-H Centre
Additionally, applications for Selections are still being accepted and will be until February 16th. If you are a 4-H member age 16 or older (as of January 1, 2010) you may want to consider applying. Here's a link to the application: http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=462
4-H Fabric For Sale
The East Central Regional 4-H Council ordered some 4-H Fabric which it had available for sale at Leaders' Conference 2010. All that fabric sold out and we have a list of more people who want fabric. The Council is going to order more fabric in the next while. If you would like to obtain some of the fabric, please let me know and I'll put your name on the list.
The fabric is green with white 4-H logos and the word "4-H" on it in a random print. The logos are about 2.5 inches square The printed area is approximately 54 inches wide. The fabric is a poly-cotton blend. The cost per metre is $ 25.
We would like to order the fabric by March 1st so please get back to me before then. If you want to see a picture of the fabric I can e-mail one to you.
Fundraising Opportunities
Periodically I receive information about fundraising opportunities which 4-H clubs may be interested in. I have two on my desk right now. They are:
- The Mixing Spoon
This company is at Lousana and has mixes for brownies, cookies and soup available in jars. One of the owners is a 4-H alumni and 4-H mom. Their web-site address is: http://www.themixingspoon.ca/ I also have information which I can mail to you if you want it.
- Meadowbrook Greenhouses Inc.
They have 10 inch hanging baskets available in either Geraniums, Petunias or Combination. If you want more information, reply to this e-mail and I will forward what I received from them to you.
Multi Species Judging
East Central
The East Central Multi Species Judging Events will be held as follows
Monday, February 15th
Flagstaff District Hosts the competition at Killam. Schedule of Events is as follows:
9:30 a.m. Workshop Registration at Killam Agri-plex
10:00 a.m. Consumer Decision Making Workshop
12:00 Noon Lunch (at McGowan's Arena)
Judging Competition to follow
Please pre-register by calling the 4-H Office by dialing 310-0000 and at the recorded message dial 403-742-7547 or you can reply to this e-mail to let us know you are planning to attend. Please indicate if you are coming to the workshop, judging competition or both. Pre-registration is requested so that we have an idea of how many people to prepare lunch for. There will be a charge for lunch.
Saturday, March 20th
Coronation District hosts a competition at Veteran at the Dryland Cattle Trading. Again there will be a workshop in the morning and the competition will begin after lunch. Lunch is available from the concession at the Auction market.
Saturday, April 17th
The Provost District is hosting a competition at their new facility near Czar. Mark your calendars and watch for more information.
West Central
The Wetaskiwin District is holding their competition on Saturday, February 13th at the Lakedell Ag Society . Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and the competition starts at 10:00 a.m. It is open to all members who are interested in an opportunity to improve their judging skills. The cost is $ 10.00 per member. Adults are welcome to stay and there is a cost for them to attend, I think $ 5.00. Pre-registration is required and the deadline is February 1st. If you wish to attend contact me and I'll give you the registration information.
The West Central Multi Species Judging Competition will be held on Saturday, April 17th at the Benalto Ag Society Grounds. Registration will be about 9:00 or 9:30 with the competition to start at about 10:00. More details will be sent out closer to the date.
Open Competitions
Saturday, March 13
Olds College is hosting a competition beginning at 9:00 a.m. It is open to 4-H and Collegiate teams. The 4-H Team entry fee is $ 60.00.
Friday, March 19
Lakeland College is holding their annual competition on Friday, March 19th at their Vermilion campus. Registration is $ 30 per 4-H team of 4 and banquet tickets are $ 15 each. If you want more information please contact me and I will send it to you.
Saturday, April 10
University of Alberta Competition at the Farm and Ranch Show.
West Central Record Book Competition Results
Congratulations to the following members who are winners in the West Central Record Book Competition:
Junior Beef Shannon Bickley, Red Deer West Beef
Junior Horse Bailey Kentz, Shadow Riders
Junior Misc. Sami Bennett, Innisfail Nails, Needles and Noses
Int. Beef Emily Henschel, Lakedell Beef
Int. Misc. Jennifer Wrubleski, Lakedell Light Horse
Sr. Beef Nikki Bowden, Rosalind Beef
Sr. Misc Brittany Kroening, Lakedell Light Horse
Challenge Issued
The Alder Flats Multi Club is holding a bottle drive. All the members are going to collect bottles from their homes and neighbours, take the bottles to the depot and bring the money to the next club meeting. All proceeds are going to be donated to the Red Cross for Haitian earthquake relief. The club is challenging all other clubs to do something to support the relief efforts in Haiti too.
If you club does something, let me know please and I'll include a list of participating clubs the next e-mail blast.
Northlands Farm and Ranch Show
The Farm and Ranch show in Edmonton is being held in Edmonton from April 8 - 10, 2010. They are inviting all 4-H members to join them for 4-H Day at the Farm and Ranch Show on Saturday, April 10th. 4-H members get free entry by showing their 4-H membership card. The following events have been planned:
Of Interest to Beef Project Members
Live cattle handling demonstrations, livestock handling equipment presentations, fitting and grooming demonstrations, Grant Rolston workshop on capturing that winning photo.
Of Interest to Equine Project Members
Western Pleasure Clinic presented by Tina Kaven a World Champion competitor and trainer, Performance Horse Sale, QHAA yearling performance private treaty sale, seminar on capturing the perfect photo of your equine project
For Others
Antique tractor display
Ag Innovations section where inventors can showcase their products
Education and Careers Presentations from major colleges and universities across Western Canada
Presentation and marketing seminar with Northlands marketing staff
College Finals Rodeo.
Group tickets are available for the College Finals Rodeo which run April 8 - 10 and I have information about that which I can forward to you if you ask me to.
Caring for your Watershed Competition
The Battle River Watershed Alliance in conjunction with Agrium is holding a competition for junior and senior high school students called "Caring for Our Watersheds". Prizes of up to $ 1,000 will be awarded to the winners of this contest. Individuals or teams of up to four members can submit proposals. Additionally one proposal will receive money to implement their proposal. If you are interested in getting more information about this competition, please contact me and I will forward it to you.
Penpals Wanted
I have information from a lady in Gibbon Minnesota who is looking for penpals for her children in 4-H. The children are 9 and 10. If you are interested in getting more information, please contact me and I will forward it to you.
Alberta Equestrian Federation News
Wildrose Equestrian Competition Program
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is starting a new program, the Wildrose Equestrian Competition Program. They are planning to implement the competition for the 2010 season. They are hosting a judges clinic February 20 and 21 in the Calgary area and are working towards setting up rules for competitions, etc.
Watch for more information and sanctioned events this summer.
Alberta Equine Heritage Exhibit
Linda Finstad, a photographer has been commissioned by the Provincial Archive Museum of Alberta to photograph the different breeds of horses that make up the Equine population in Alberta. She has completed most of that work and is now working on the second part of the commission. That is to focus on how horses are used in Th Province. She would like to follow owners and breeders to various events in the province. If you are interested in participating in this project, check out the following web-site for more information: http://www.imagineitsold.ca/ and click on the Equine Heritage button.
Jay O Jay
I have information about Jay O Jay (an equine trainer and clinician) DVD's and on-line courses. If you are interested, please let me know and I'll forward it to you.
Polocrosse
I received the following from the Polocrosse Association:
"Interested in learning how Polocrosse can improve you and your horse? Polocrosse Canada would like to show you the sport of Polocrosse. They will come to your facility with experienced players, videos, equipment and written materials and work with your leader to ensure a positive experience. Polocrosse is a great discipline for 4-H clubs for a number of reasons, including:
It combines basic western riding maneuvers, stops, turns and rollbacks into fast paced exciting game
It improves riders' horsemanship, to perform well in the game the horse and rider have to move quickly as one.
It raises the horse's training level, you have to practice to be good.
It gives purpose to your riding, the competition of the game puts the fun into riding
It is something different for you, your horse and your friends to do together
Polocrosse is a game that is simple to learn, but takes a lifetime to master."
I have contact information and a link to more information. Get back to me if you are interested.
Janet Kerr
Dec 2009
Of Interest to all Clubs
Congratulations
Hall of Fame
Congratulations Ellen Bonde - one two 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees for 2010. Ellen is a 4-H leader from the West Central Region, but is best known for all of her contributions to the exchange program to Japan, Finland, Korea and Taiwan. She will be inducted into the Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame at Leaders' Conference in Red Deer in early January.
Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the following 4-H members who have received 4-H Scholarships:
Bailey Almberg East Central 4-H Region Scholarship
Kristen Carlson East Central 4-H Region Scholarship
Jennifer Danielsen Norma Jean Gray
Stephanie Danielsen 4-H Foundation of Alberta
Ryan Davidson Robert Huff 4-H
Trevor Deagle Tronia Systems
Lindsey Grover Norma Jean Gray
Kelsey Hedley East Central 4-H Region Scholarship
Kennan Hedley Norma Jean Gray
Courtney Hihn Alberta Beef Producers
Nichole Johnson East Central 4-H Region Scholarship
Erica Reid Wheat Board Surplus Monies Trust Fund
David Smith East Central 4-H Region Scholarship
Matthew Viste East Central 4-H Region Scholarship
There were 26 applicants from the East Central Region.
Stampede Rodeo
Congratulations to the following members who did well at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo held September 26 and 27, 2009:
Taylor Werk Bowden Second Senior Barrels
Jaclyn Pickerell Altario First Junior Barrels
Morgan Haryett Red Deer First Senior Thread the Needle
Taylor Werk Bowden First Senior Pole Bending
Jaclyn Pickerell Altario First Junior Pole Bending
Kelsey Hallet Big Valley Second Intermediate Pole Bending
Jeremy Boulding Big Valley First Senior Cow Riding
Kelsey Hallet Big Valley First Intermediate Goat Tying
Ski Trip
The ski trip information arrived late yesterday!. The trip on March 5 - 7 and goes to Fernie BC. The cost of the trip is $ 250 per person. If you are renting equipment there is an additional $ 55 cost. The $ 250 covers 2 days of skiing, two nights at the Fernie Stanford Resort (pool, waterslide, hot tub), Breakfast each morning and supper Saturday night, Saturday night activity, bus travel to Fernie. All 4-H members age 14 and older as of January 1, 2010 are eligible to attend. The forms are being mailed to all club contacts tomorrow (December 3rd) and will be posted on the 4-H web-site in the very near future. Check this link for info:
http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=677
Rebels Night
Remember that Saturday, February 13th is 4-H Night at the Red Deer Rebels. Join 4-H Clubs from East Central, West Central and Calgary regions to watch the Red Deer Rebels. Check this link for more information:
http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=660
Selections
Selections is happening from April 30 to May 3, 2010 at Olds College. The deadline for applications is January 15th. The program is open to 4-H members age 16 and older as of January 1, 2010. Members wishing to attend should submit an application form and their Yearly 4-H Dairies. Here's a link to the applications:
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h5979/$FILE/selections.pdf
Change of Dates for LTCS (Leadership Through Counseling Seminar)
Because of a change in dates for some of the Provincial Examinations there has been a change in dates for LTCS. The new dates are Wednesday, June 30 to Sunday, July 4, 2010.
Provincial Judging Dates
The Provincial 4-H Judging Competition will be held August 6 and 7. The location is yet to be announced. This competition is open to 4-H members who are 16 years of age as of January 1, 2010 and who have participated in a District or Regional competition.
Summer Staff Applications
The 4-H and Agriculture Education Branch is looking for some summer staff people. The positions available are listed on the 4-H web-site. Here's the link:http://www.4h.ab.ca/Left_menu_pages/Summer_Staff.html
Applications must be received by January 15, 2010. Please pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested in one or more of these positions.
Classroom Agriculture Program Needs You
The Classroom Agriculture Program is looking for people who are willing to give presentations to Grade 4 students about agriculture in Alberta. If you want more information, contact me and I can give it to you, or you can contact the Classroom Agriculture Co-ordinator, Karen Spelay ag 403-710-1959 or e-mail to capcoordinator@albertabeef.org.
Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for young people from rural Alberta who must leave their home communities to attend college or university. Recipients will have shown community involvement and may or may not have been involved with 4-H. For more information and the application form (which must be completed in Word). Check this link: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h1080/$FILE/HansenNessScholarship2009.doc
The application deadline is December 31, 2009
Caregiver Recruitment
I have a package of information in my office from Central Alberta Child and Family Services. they are looking for people who are willing to be care givers for children who come into their care. If you are interested in finding out more about this please contact me and I'll forward the information to you or give you the contact name and information.
Leader Travel Opportunities
I am looking for leaders who are interested in the following Leader Travel Opportunities:
East Central
Montana - Fall of 2010 - dates TBA
National Volunteer Leaders Conference - Toronto, Tentative dates November 3 - 7
Chaperone Agribition Judging Team , Regina, Tentative dates November 21 - 23
Fundraising Opportunity
I have information about Birdseed wreaths and cones and Christmas Wreaths as a fundraiser for 4-H clubs. If you want to see more about this e-mail me back and I'll forward it to you.
Website for Budgeting
The Canadian Securities Administrators have a web-site with resources for parents and youth which gives ideas on assisting youth with budgeting. It's quite an interesting site. Here's the link in case you are interested: http://www2.makeitcountonline.ca/csa/parents/
Premises Identification
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is working to have all premises registered where livestock resides. In this case livestock means any animal other than cats or dogs. The purpose of this registration is so that if there is an outbreak of a disease (and we hope there isn't one), a natural emergency or public health emergency we have a very good idea where animals are located. If you have a horse at your farm or acreage, or a beef steer or two, you should be registered. Registration can be done on-line. Here's the link:
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/trace12354
Dates to Remember:
December 6 Winter Camp Counselor Application Deadline
December 31 Elmer and Ona Hansen Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline
January 1 Deadline for applications to Agriventure 4-H Adventure (http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=456)
January 2 East Central 4-H Fun Day, Stettler Recreation Centre
January 8 - 10 Leaders' Conference, Red Deer Lodge
January 15 Deadline for Selections Applications
January 15 Deadline for Summer Staff Applications
January 15 Deadline for Alberta Girls' Parliament Applications (http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=43)
January 15 Deadline for Applications to Provincial Equine Leaders' Forum (PELF) (http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=367)
January 16 West Central 4-H Fun Day, Leslieville
January 22 Deadline 4-H Night at the Red Deer Rebels (http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h5769/$FILE/rebels.pdf)
January 22 Deadline for Winter Camp Applications
(East - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h5772/$FILE/EC_JrWinterCamp.pdf)
(West - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h5769/$FILE/WC_JrWinterCamp.pdf)
January 23 Canadian Bull Congress 4-H Program (http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=679)
January 26 West Central Horse Committee Meeting - Lacombe
January 27 West Central Regional Council Meeting - Lacombe
January 29 - 31 Senior Member Conference (This program is full and no longer accepting applications)
January 30 West Central Beef Committee Meeting
February 1 Deadline for applications to the Garfield Weston UK Exchange (http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=597)
February 6 East Central Horse Committee Meeting - Castor
February 13 4-H Night at the Red Deer Rebels
Fun Day 2010
Fun Day 2010 will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the Stettler Recreation Centre (6202 - 44 Ave). One of the sessions we will be offering is Swimming, so bring your swimsuits. In addition to swimming, there will be lots of other sessions for members to participate in. These include crafts, woodworking, games and Leader Training Level 1. Thanks to sponsors including local Agricultural Societies the day is available at no charge. If you or others from your club are planning to attend, please contact the 4-H office so that we can be sure to have enough lunch. You reply to this e-mail or call 403-742-7547 (dial 310-0000 and then 403-742-7547 when you hear the recorded message). See you in Stettler on January 2nd.
Multi Species Judging Dates.
There will be three multi species judging dates in the East Central Region this year. They are:
February 15 Killam - McGowan's Arena
April 17 Shorncliffe Lake (Czar)
TBA Coronation District will be hosting an competition. Date will be announced later.
All three dates will include a workshop in the morning and then a competition in the afternoon. Exact details will be sent out in early January.
Horse Project
Horse Crazy Girls Riding Camp
I received some information about a Riding Camp for girls which happens in the Rocky Mountain House Area. They run camps all year. If you want more information, I'll forward it to you.
Sheep Project
I have information from someone who has a number of sheep blankets available to give away. If you want the contact info, get hold of me and I'll forward it to you.
Janet Kerr
Oct 2009
Here are a few items about 4-H that might be of interest to you might find interesting:
All Clubs
Senior Members' Conference
Senior Members' Conference will be held at the Alberta 4-H Centre - January 29 - 31, 2010. There are very few spaces left for Senior Members' Conference. but if you apply today - October 19th, you may get in. Here's a link to the application information: http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h5979/$FILE/smc.pdf
4-H Night at the Red Deer Rebels
Mark your Calendars with February 13th. That's the night that the West Central Regional 4-H Council is hosting "4-H Night at the Red Deer Rebels".
The game starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Deer Centrium. A ticket order form will be mailed to each 4-H club contact person next week and will be posted on the 4-H web-site. Plans for the night include a band playing during the period breaks and door prizes. Tickets are $ 11.00 per person. Hope to see you there. It should be lots of fun.
4-H Ski Trip
The West Central Alumni is working on plans for the annual ski trip for members aged 14 and older . The dates are March 5 - 7, 2010 and the location will be Fernie, BC. Further information will be available by December 1st. I will forward it and get it posted on the web-site as soon as I receive it. The deadline for applications will be January 15th.
Congratulations
My apologies to Christina Hager of the Provost District who will be travelling to Denver as a member of the Judging Team in January. I missed mentioning here last time. Sorry Christina.
Way to go Ted Andrew of the Dryland Multi Club at Youngstown! Ted was one of only 16 young Albertans chosen to receive the Great Kids Award for Outstanding Achievement. Congrats Ted!
Club and Council Web-sites
Does your club or council have a web-site? If you do, please let me know what the address is and I will get a link to it posted on the Links page on the Alberta 4-H web-site. (http://www.4h.ab.ca/Left_menu_pages/links.html). Right now there are links to Cadogan Light Horse Club, Provost District and Stettler District.
Accident and Incident Reporting
At times there are accidents or incidents at 4-H events where people are hurt or property is damaged. If this happens we ask that you submit a 4-H Accident/Incident Report. The reason for this is that is allows us to keep track of these occurrences and let our insurance company know in advance of any claims which they may receive. A copy of the form will be sent to each 4-H Club Contact next week. If you don't have a form and you need one, you can contact me and I can e-mail or fax you a form.
UFA Alumni Volunteer Service Recognition
UFA is once again sponsoring their Alumni Volunteer Service Recognition program. The award is for young people between the ages of 20 and 35 who are active volunteers in their communities. UFA will present $ 2,000 gift certificates to award recipients. The deadline for nominations is November 2, 2009. Check out this link for more information: http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=376
Volunteer Leader of the Year Award
Hey Members, don't forget to nominate a 4-H leader from your club for the "Volunteer Leader of the Year Award". The deadline is October 23rd. Here's a link to more information and the application form: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/?path=Scholarships%20and%20Awards/Co-operators+National+Volunteer+Leader+of+the+Year+Award/&lang=
TD 4-H Scholarship
If you are in grade 11 this year, you might want to check out the TD 4-H Scholarship information. TD Canada Trust Awards $ 2,500 scholarships to 4-H members who are planning to study agriculture or agri-business related topics. If this is you, check out this link:
http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/TD%204-H%20Agriculture%20Scholarship/TD%20Application%20Form%2009pub.doc
Canadian Council Grants
These grants are available to 4-H Clubs and/or Councils in Alberta and have an October 23rd deadline for applications.
Sears in Your Community 4-H Club Grants
This grant program will support five types of funding requests: 1) new programs, 2) enhancement of existing programs, 3) the development of existing programs in a new location (s), 4) sustaining existing programs, or 5) support for ongoing educational workshops related to projects (ex. public speaking, showmanship, judging, animal care, grooming skills, etc.)
Agrium Youth Leadership Initiative Grant
Projects that enhance the Youth Leadership Skill Sets of Youth Asset Building, Career Planning,Communication Skill Training and Organizational Leadership will be considered for this program.
Check out this link for application forms and more information: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/?path=Grant+Programs/
FCC 4-H 4 Ever - November 27, 2009 Deadline
I know that lots of clubs applied for this funding for 2009. There is a deadline coming up for money to be spent between March 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011. Clubs may apply for $ 500 for a variety of activities. Here's a link to more information:
http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/?path=Grant%20Programs/FCC+4-H+4-Ever+Program/&lang=
Employment Opportunity
I received information about a program where recent agriculture graduates can work in Canada and Australia. This program would run between April 2010 and November 2010. Here is what they say about the program "Applications are now open for both Australian and Canadian ‘cream of the crop’ young graduate agriculturists (aged 20-31) currently working/studying in agriculture with agronomy and agribusiness - to be involved in an exciting new opportunity to work abroad in this chosen field of Agriculture". I believe that the deadline for applications is October 30th. If you, or someone you know is interested, please contact me and I'll forward you the e-mail I received which contains much more information.
4-H Day at Farmfair - November 9th
Monday, November 9th is 4-H Day at Farmfair. The events which I am aware of are:
9:00 a.m. "Are You Communicating with Your Horse?" presented by Muffy Knox
9:00 a.m. Orientation and Registration for Judging Competition - open to 4-H Members - includes 3 live beef classes and 2 feed/forage classes and a recall class. Two sets of oral reasons will be required. Open to teams and individuals. $30 entry fee for individuals, $ 100 per team of four people.
Entry fee includes wearables and discounted Heritage Ranch Rodeo Tickets Prize Money will be awarded.
10:00 a.m . Livestock Evaluation and Oral Reasons Clinic - one hour long, instructed by industry experts. Beef and forage classes will be used for demonstration
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cookies and Milk available for all 4-H members sponsored by Alberta 4-H
11:00 a.m. Livestock Judging Competition
12:00 p.m. Selecting the Right 4-H Project for you (Tentative)
1:00 p.m. Beef Marketing Clinic, 1 Hour - focusing on Written and Oral marketing techniques
"Animal Health and Animal Care" - presented by a Veterinarian from the University of Calgary Vet School
2:00 p.m. Motivational Speaker - Paralympic Equestrian Athlete - Karen Brain, a member of the Canadian Paralympic Equestrian Team. Karen was a medal winner at the Athens Paralympic games.
3:00 p.m. "Choosing a Horse" presented by Ron Anderson
4:00 p.m. Selecting a Beef Animal and Grooming Clinic
4:15 p.m. Spectrum Speed Dogs - Agility Dog Demonstration
5:30 p.m . 4-H Opportunities (Tentative)
6:30 p.m. Preshow for Heritage Ranch Rodeo - Tickets are $ 9.75 or $ 11.25 - depending on where you sit.
Other events during the day:
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Heritage Ranch Rodeo Working Ranch Horse Competition
2:30 p.m. Aces Wild Beef Show
5:30 p.m. Aces Wild Beef Sale
If you want the full information please contact me and I'll send it.
Group Rodeo Tickets
I have information from Northlands Park regarding group tickets for Heritage Ranch Rodeo November 8 - 10 or the Canadian Finals Rodeo - November 11 - 15. If you are interested in these forms, e-mail me back and I'll forward them to you.
Free Olympic Torch Relay Speakers
If your club is in the Red Deer area, you may be interested in finding out more about the Torch Relay which will be going through Red Deer on January 15th. There are free speakers available. If you want to know more about this contact me and I'll send you the contact information.
4-H Cowboy Poetry/Music Project
I received information from the Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association which indicates that they have members who are willing to assist with Cowboy Poetry workshops, demonstrations and would welcome 4-H members to perform their work at gatherings. If you would like to receive more information about this, contact me and I'll send you the letter I received.
ACCA 50th Anniversary
ACCA (Alberta Community and Co-operative Association (formerly known as REDA - Rural Education and Development Association) is 50 years old. They are planning a 50th Anniversary Family Weekend at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg. All past participants, staff and sponsors and their families are welcome to attend. For more information, check out this link: http://www.acca.coop/
Lifeskills, Small Animals, Trades and Technology Clubs
SALTT – Effectively Adding Flavour to Your Multi-Club Experience
Small Animals, Lifeskills, Technology and Trade (SALTT) projects are a diverse and easily adapted group of various trades, hobbies, crafts and skills. Being a leader of a project set that is so multi-faceted can seem overwhelming at first, which is EXACTLY what the SALTT conference addresses, and why you attending this conference could prove to enhance, improve and complement your upcoming club year.
Throughout the weekend, broad topics ranging from “Fundraising Opportunities” to “Year of the Club Experience” will be covered, as well as project-specific subjects like “Digital Photography”, “Managing a Multi Club”, “Visual Arts”, “Exploring 4-H” and “Quilting”.*
SALTT 2009 runs from November 20-22 at the Alberta 4-H Centre. Cancelled in 2009
http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=76
East Central
Photos Wanted
The East Central 4-H Region is hosting Leaders' Conference 2010 at the Red Deer Lodge on January 8 - 10, 2010. The host committee would like to put a display up which highlights all of the clubs in the East Central Region. We are asking each club to submit one photo of one of their club activities. Please choose photos which highlight a unique activity your club participates in or an activity which your club is proud of. If you have a photo which you would like included in this display, please e-mail it to me, or give it to one of the committee members. The committee members are - Coronation District - Hugh McLarty and Nonavee Kary, Flagstaff District - Carol Arntzen and Tracy Dietrich, Hanna District - Lois Andrew and Janice Storch, Provost District - Lyanne Almberg, Stettler District - Melody Swaren, Jimilee Chostner, Wendy Ashbacher. Please make sure we know which club the photo is from.
Learning Day
The East Central Learning Day is being planned by the Drumheller District Council and will be held on November 21st at the Delia Community Centre starting with Registration at 9:00 and the program starting at 9:30 a.m. The finale for the day will be skating. Sessions include:
How to do a Presentation and Have Fun
How to be a Club Reporter
Making Meetings Fun
Program Planning
Executive Roles
Farm Safety
Beyond Your Club
The cost for the day is $ 10.00, which includes lunch.
Full information will be mailed to clubs next week and will be posted on the 4-H Web-site in the East Central Region section.
Regional Public Speaking And Presentations
The dates for Regional Public Speaking and Presentations are:
Public Speaking - March 27 - Coronation District Hosting
Presentations - March 28 - Drumheller District Hosting
Janet Kerr
4-H Specialist
Telephone 403-742-7547
Sep 2009
Welcome to a new 4-H year. This e-mail is going out to everyone who was registered as a 4-H member last year and for whom I have an e-mail address for.
Here is some news about 4-H happenings and upcoming events for the next while:
Co-operators National 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award
Each year The Co-operators sponsors a National 4-H Volunteer Award. This year is no different. Nominations must come from 4-H members who nominate their 4-H leader. If you think your leader is worthy of this award (and I know there are lots of leaders who are), why not nominate them? The nomination deadline is October 23, 2009. Here's a link to the nomination form: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/Scholarships%20and%20Awards/Co-operators%20National%20Volunteer%20Leader%20of%20the%20Year%20Award/Vol%20Leader%20of%20the%20Year%20Nomination%20Form%2009pub.doc
FCC 4-H 4-Ever Grant
FCC (Farm Credit Corporation) has a program which allows 4-H clubs to apply for funding to develop existing programs and activities, participate in exchanges or trips, pay for speakers, recognize volunteers, pay for transportation of animals to 4-H events, and lots of other things. The deadline for applications is September 28th. If you are interested in more information about the program and how to apply, check out this link: http://www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/Grant%20Programs/FCC%204-H%204-Ever%20Program/FCC%204-H%204-Ever%20Prog%20Desc%20and%20Guide%2009%20FNLPpub.doc
Golden Clover Award
The Golden Clover Award is presented annually to recognize individuals or groups who have exhibited leadership while initiating a special contribution to the 4-H program. The nomination deadline is November 1st. For more information, check this link: http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=374
Congratulations to 4-H Members
Congratulations to the following East and West Central 4-H members who did well at Provincial 4-H Livestock Events this summer:
Beef Heifer Show
Junior Show Ring Judging - 1st - Riley Sharp and Zane Bennett (East Lacombe)
Intermediate Show Ring Judging - 1st - Tyler Dietrich (Hastings Coulee)
Senior Show Ring Judging - 1st - Anthony Murphy (Lakedell Beef)
Individual Judging - 1st - Tyler Dietrich (Hastings Coulee)
Junior Marketing - 2nd - Tyson Matejka (West Ponoka Beef)
Intermediate Team Marketing - 1st - Tyler Chiliak (East Sounding Creek); 2nd - Steven Chiliak (East Sounding Creek) and Brandon Douglas (Delburne)
Senior Team Marketing - 1st - Lindsey Douglas (Delburne); 2nd - Ashley Gartner (East Ponoka), Ashley Zuidhof (East Lacombe)
Junior Showmanship - 1st - Riley Sharp (East Lacombe)
Intermediate Showmanship - 1st - Tyler Dietrich (Hastings Coulee)
Senior You're Hired - Anthony Murphy (Lakedell Beef) and Samantha Sperber (West Ponoka) were "hired" for positions
Crossbred Supreme Reserve Champion - Anthony Murphy (Lakedell Beef)
Intermediate Aggregate - 1st - John Murphy (Lakedell Beef); 2nd - Jill Davidson (Battle River);
Senior Aggregate - 1st - Anthony Murphy (Lakedell Beef);
Horse Classic
Top Horse Bowl Team - From Blindman Light Horse - Cassandra Crick, Lauren Crick, Molly Dyck, Lindsey Salomons
Junior Print Marketing - 1st - Bailey Hofstra (Lakedell), 2nd - Lou-ann de Goeij (Lakedell)
Intermediate Print Marketing - 1st - Jennifer Wrubleski (Lakedell), 2nd - Lauren Crick (Blindman)
Hippology Teams
Category 1 -1st - Isabella deGoeij (Lakedell), Austin Perreault (Leslieville), Desiree Kelts (Neutral Hills)
Category 1 - 2nd - Sage Nelson (Dryland Multi), Jenna Godwin (Leslieville)
Category 2/3 - 1st - Lauren Crick (Blindman); Ben Davis (Lakedell)
Category 2/3 - 2nd - Matthew Paton (Bits and Spurs), Lindsey Salomons (Blindman), Jessica Perreault (Leslieville)
Hippology Individuals
Category 1 - 1st - Molly Dyck (Blindman); 2nd - Mackenzie Sorensen (Big Valley Rusty Spurs)
Category 2 - 1st - Lauren Crick (Blindman); 2nd Mykayla Sorensen (Big Valley Rusty Spurs)
Category 3 - 1st - Matthew Paton (Bits and Spurs)
Category A Marketing - 1st - Lou-ann deGoeij (Lakedell)
Category B Marketing - 1st - Isabella deGoeij (Lakedell); 2nd - Brody Tattrie (Dryland Multi)
Category D Marketing - 1st - Jennifer Wrubleski (Lakedell); 2nd - Lauren Crick (Blindman)
Category E Marketing - 2nd - Jenalee Blackhurst (Bits and Spurs)
Category F Marketing - 1st - Brittany Kroening (Lakedell); 2nd - Amy Schoenknecht (Round Hill)
Travelling to Denver for Western 4-H Roundup - Matthew Paton (Bits and Spurs) and Lindsey Grover (Big Valley Outriders)
Provincial Judging
Top Overall Judge - Luke Wrubleski (Lakedell Light Horse and Armena Beef)
Travelling to Denver for 4-H Roundup - Jenalee Blackhurst (Bits and Spurs Horse)
Travelling to NILE in Billings Montana - Tyler Kueber (Wavy Lake Beef)
Travelling to Agribition in Regina - Lindsey Grover (Big Valley Outriders).
More complete results for these programs can be found on the 4-H web-site in the press releases. Here's the link:
http://www.4h.ab.ca/News_Events/press_releases.html
Stampede Rodeo
The Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo will be held on Saturday, September 26th. The deadline for entries is September 20th. For more information, check this link: http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=362
Looking for Penpals
A 4-H club from rural Florida is looking for penpals. If your club or you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, e-mail me back and I'll send you the e-mail I got from them.
2009 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
Alberta Voluntary Sector Services (part of the Government of Alberta) is looking for nominees for their Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. The deadline is September 25th. These awards are open to volunteers in any organization in Alberta. There are three categories (youth, adult and senior) and two awards are presented in each category. If you know of someone in your community you think is worthy of this award you might want to check out this web-site for more information and a nomination form: http://www.culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/stars/default.aspx
Games and Activities
Looking for a game or activity for your club meeting? Check this out: http://www.4h.ab.ca/About/Blog/YearOfClub_Games.html
Janet Kerr
4-H Specialist
Telephone 403-742-7547
