Jan 2012
Happy New Year!!
We certainly can’t complain about how 2012 has started off. To anyone wondering if I got run over by Santa over the holidays, I apologize but we took a family trip to Denver Colorado. I am back and I am trying hard to catch up on all the phone calls and emails.
There are a few things I would like to address to the masses. The following are some dates to keep in mind. (The date on the 4-H website is incorrect for You Be the Judge!)
Deadline to apply for You Be the Judge/NE Adventure day is Friday, February the 3rd – program will be held on February 11th.
Communications competition will be held on March 10th.
Deadline for Western Canadian Judging Competition – March 1 competition will be held March 16th.
You Be the Judge / NE Adventure Day – dates on the calendar is incorrect. The application is linked here.
Western Canadian Judging – reminder that this competition is the qualifying competition for the NE for Provincial Judging held in the summer. Provincial judging offers each year award trips to Agribition, NILE, Denver! Come prepared and best of luck!
Leader Screening - For some leaders there was an email that was created around 10 pm on Friday, January 6th. Leaders receiving only this email are to disregard the request as it was sent in error from Edmonton. I truly appreciate your patience with the new system.
Beef Leaders – Kirk Stierwalt Cattle clinic is coming to Alberta. If you have any members that would be interested in learning more about clipping and grooming beef cattle, please share this interesting clinic opportunity.
The clinic will be hosted in Ponoka March 9 – 11th. This will be the first time that Kirk is doing a clinic in Alberta. Topics will include daily hair care, clipping, show day fitting, showmanship and any other topics that members can think to ask. There is space for only 25 participants and the cost of the clinic is $300.00 per person but includes the clinic and all the meals for the weekend. You can contact Val Townsend at 403-887-2285 or email her at lsangus@telusplanet.net
Alberta Girls Parliament – deadline Jan 15 - The 41st session of the Alberta Girls Parliament (AGP) will be held in Edmonton in late March 2012. It is an enjoyable way to learn about our parliamentary system of government. http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=974
Call for Volunteers for the 100th Anniversary – deadline Jan 20 - Committee Volunteer - Events, Fund Development, History, Marketing Subcommittee Volunteer – Events: National and International Events, Provincial Events, Community and Local Events – Marketing; Branding, Communications and Public Relations, Saleable Items http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=995
Green Looks Good on You Challenge - Alberta 4-H (with the support of Cenovus Energy) is helping steward the environment in local communities by developing a “new” resource – greenlooksgoodonyou.ca. Here 4-H clubs can go online to learn about the environment by taking the Green Looks Good on You Challenge. If the environment is something you or your 4-H club is interested in, visit www.greenlooksgoodonyou.ca or contact Jalisa to get involved in the Challenge! Jalisa Barnett, 4-H Specialist - Leadership and Resource Development, 4-H and Agriculture Education Branch, p: 403.948.1521, e. jalisa.barnett@gov.ab.ca
Best of luck to all members with upcoming communications activities!! This may be the single most important skill you learn in 4-H be proud of it.
Leila Hickman
4-H Specialist
Phone: 780-853-8115 Fax: 780-853-4776
Nov 22, 2011
Hello Folks!
This is a very quick reminder about a few important things:
Deadlines: November 23 is the deadline for Leader’s Conference, while you are still welcome to apply after this date you will be subject to a late fee so send in your paperwork today and let’s have a flood from the NE! Application attached!!
Fall Fling: The location is at the Ryley School and members are encouraged to bring a bathing suit if they are interested in swimming!
Check out this link! – 4-Hers do you have an idea for a project that would improve your community? This is your chance to make it happen. VICTORY® Hybrid Canola's Reaping Returns Program is offering local 4-H Clubs the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 to fund a worthwhile community outreach project. https://www.victorycanola.com/promotions.shtml
Leaders you are invited to register for an FCC Forum in Alberta. You can join us for the most exciting ag event of the year. http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=1012
Nominate your leader for a Volunteer Leader of the Year Award. For more information visit the website at: http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=992
Check out the details of the 2012 – 13 RBC 4-H Rural – Urban Youth Outreach Program
http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=870
Christmas Fund-raiser!!! Gord Bamford has a Country Christmas CD for Alberta 4-H Clubs we need to have these pre-ordered by November 28th.
I will be out of the office from November 23 – 25th if you have any registration questions or issues please contact Julie Law at 310-0000 then 780-427-4426. For other question you can send me an email or leave a message and I will return your call ASAP.
Thank you.
Leila Hickman
4-H Specialist
Phone: 780-853-8115 Fax: 780-853-4776
Nov 6, 2011
Highlights of the NE Regional Council Meeting
- Remind members that the NE Project book guidelines are on the website under the NE regional info. Please bring this to attention of your clubs so members wishing to participate in the project book competition for 2012 have the rules.
- Horse clubs insure that you have familiarized yourself with the helmet policy effective October 1, 2011.
- If you are interested in being a part of something really exciting, you may be perfect to sit on a committee of the 100 year celebrations. For more information you can check out the 4-H website at www.4h.ab.ca under the events calendar.
- Be sure to send in your nominations for the 2011 UFA 4-H Alumni Service Award – deadline November 30.
- Reminder that the registration forms for all NE programming are available on the web. Fall Fling, Forum and Something to Say etc. Please send those ASAP in to the 4-H office.
- Restructure of the Provincial Council was discussed at length.
- Congratulations to Two Hills ATB for placing second in the “Why 4-H is Great” contest. We are very proud to have a great partnership and relation with you!
- Regional Communications will be hosted by Two Hills district.
- Award of Distinction will be awarded to Barbara Granigan of the Wainwright District.
- Kaylie Krys from the Vermilion Sheep phone: 787-0537 kaylie.krys@gmail.com
- Starting in the 2012 – 13 year the beef ear tags will increase in cost to $1.25
- Reminder to everyone to please make sure you have a premise ID if you have any livestock.
- Lyndon Mansell and Brent Christensen are the BAC reps and will be attending the upcoming meeting. Please send any concerns regarding beef project through them.
- Karen Allen presented the information on behalf of PEAC.
- Congratulations to Ashton Allan for her reserve championship standing in both English and Western at the Provincial Horse Show.
- Forum will be an exciting event with great weather ordered!
- 32 members from the NE region applied for a scholarship and 18 received awards.
- Charlene Carey would like to have emails sent to her with interesting stories or photos so she can help prepare articles.
- MAC is doing a few contests. If you would like more information look under contests on the website.
- At the annual meeting we will be looking for alternates for the BAC, PEAC then a rep for Award of Distinction Vice and President.
- We would like to encourage anyone interested in being a camp volunteer. As a thank you for this time spent, you will receive a $60.00 credit for either Moose Lake camp. For more information you can contact the 4-H office.
Leila Hickman
4-H Specialist
Phone: 780-853-8115 Fax: 780-853-4776
Nov 1, 2011
Two times in a week…sorry to bombard you with emails but I have a few important updates for you.
Show Your Colours Day – don’t forget to dig through the closet for something green to wear tomorrow (November 2, 2011) and join the others across the nation that are supporting 4-H in green. http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=262
Fall Fling – the location of Fall Fling has been confirmed and it will be held at the Ryley School on November 25 and 26th. Registration deadline is approaching so be sure to send those in quickly. We select sessions based on first registrations received and paid, are the first to select their session. Also, a swimming session will be offered but only to the first 50 interested in swimming so be sure to fill out the registration and get in to the office ASAP.
http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=391
Leader Screening – we have all been waiting to hear what the protocol for Leader Screening will be. We are one step closer as we now have a pdf file that will allow leaders to fill in and take in to the local RCMP to the Criminal Record Check completed. http://www.4h.ab.ca/About/LeaderScreening.html
Have a great month of November.
Leila Hickman
4-H Specialist
Phone: 780-853-8115 Fax: 780-853-4776
Oct 26, 2011
Hello Everyone – Welcome back to a new 4-H year. For those of you that have started the on-line registration process, I hope it is going well for you. This new database was very needed and I feel a lot like ATB with their messaging that they are in “training”, but I sincerely promise you that benefits of this new system will make things easier in the long run. Don’t hesitate to send me feedback, questions for comments though as the only way we can improve it is with your input and now is the time to make the changes.
Speaking of changes, the time has come to bid farewell to my right hand woman, Mrs. Connie Gueutal is “retiring” from her work at the 4-H office. Connie will continue to be involved in 4-H but is excited about the opportunity to stay a little closer to home with her GORGEOUS GRANDBABIES! I sincerely thank her for everything she has done over the past number of years, but I refuse to say good-bye.
I am excited to welcome Ann Rustad to the 4-H team!! Ann’s from a 4-H family so she fits right in, and I am thrilled to have her working in this support capacity with us.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Regional
Regional Council Meeting, November 5 – Vegreville at the Elks Hall – Horse and Beef Committee meetings will be held at 10 with the regional meeting beginning at 1:00 pm. Please make sure your district council reps are in attendance, but everyone is welcome attend. If you haven’t received a copy of the agenda but you plan to attend, please send me an email and we will ensure you get a copy.
NE Forum, November 19 – Ardmore School and Hall registration deadline is November 4th. http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=390
NE Fall Fling, November 28 – 29 – Goodnews Church – registration deadline November 11th http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEventDetails.aspx?a=391
Something to Say, December 2 – 3 – Lakeland College Mead Building registration deadline November 18th http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEvents.aspx?region=5
Reminder to Districts - Leader’s Conference silent auction items.
Provincial
Celebrations Committee chairs and volunteers – The 4-H Celebrations committee is looking for volunteers to chair the following committees: Events, Fund Development, History and Marketing. We are also recruiting for sub-committee chairs. More information available on the website at http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=993
CIBC 4-H Post-Secondary Education Scholarship – Deadline December 5 https://www.4-h-canada.ca/register/CIBC/
Golden Clover Award – The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals or groups who have exhibited outstanding leadership while initiating a special contribution such as an innovative idea. Deadline for nomination is D
UFA is excited to launch their new 4-H Member Loyalty Program. Members of Alberta 4-H will receive a 15% discount on over 2600 tagged items. For more information you can contact your local store for details.
2012-2013 RBC 4-H Rural - Urban Youth Outreach Program - Existing 4-H clubs, regions and provincial agencies, as well as non 4-H organizations and communities are eligible to apply for funding to develop new, or expand existing clubs, that can demonstrate innovative means of attracting new members into 4-H from rural, urban or suburban communities. Deadline Dec 9 à http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=870
69th Annual Alberta 4-H Leaders' Conference – calling Leaders to attend in Edmonton Jan 13-15 – deadline Nov 23 à http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=940
9th Annual Provincial 4-H Senior Members' Conference – Spread the word, there is still space available at SMC!! Senior Member’s Conference will be held January 27 – 29 at Battle Lake. Applications are available at Deadline Dec 1 à http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=975
7th Bi-Annual 4-H Provincial Equine Leaders' Forum – for horse leaders at the 4-H Centre, Feb 10-12 – Deadline Jan 4 à http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=961
2nd Annual 4-H Adventure Cruise – Jamaica – Feb 11-18 – Deadline Nov 10 à http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=998
Alberta Girls Parliament – Edmonton – March – Deadline Jan 15 à http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=974
55th Annual Alberta 4-H Selections 2012 – senior members in Olds, Apr 27-30 – Deadline Jan 15 à http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=958
Best of luck with a safe Halloween, I look forward to visiting with you at some point over the next year!
Leila Hickman
4-H Specialist
Phone: 780-853-8115 Fax: 780-853-4776
