Jul 23, 2010
Almost half of summer has passed by, and we are still seeking suntans in most of the south! But if you are looking for some outdoor and indoor activities for yourselves or your 4-H members, here's a few things to consider. Please feel free to share this email blast with your members, as I am having difficulties with my distribution, and don't think that all members are receiving their copies.
1. UFA Small Town Heroes contest:
Check out the website smalltownheroes.ca to nominate someone you know!!
The backbone of rural communities and small towns across Alberta is its people.In these communities, there are certain individuals that do all the right things to make their town a better place to live. And, they do it without any thought for themselves. They are our small town heroes.
Two winning small town heroes will be selected by our panel. The winners will each receive a free concert by Paul Brandt in their community. And, $2,500 to go towards their community efforts. Eight runner ups will each receive $1,000 for their community
Nominations close August 30th, with voting on line and winners to be announced September 15, 2010
2. Nominations for the 2010 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards are now being accepted!
Fill out the online nomination form: Important: Nominees must review the submission and sign the nomination form. The page including nominee’s signature can be:
- e-mailed as a separate attachment with the submission
- faxed to 780-427-4155 Or, dowload the complete nomination guide and mail it to:
Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards,
Voluntary Sector Services Branch,
#907 Standard Life Centre,
10405 - Jasper Avenue,
Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7
Nomination deadline is Friday, September 24, 2010
3. What's new on the Alberta 4-H website?
Summer is just around the corner (somewhere through the snowflakes I'm sure). Come browse the Alberta 4-H web site http://www.4h.ab.ca - if your email does not support the links below, highlight the link then copy and paste into your web browser. Check out the attached PDF for the following information in a layout you can print and bring to club meetings or share with others!
Regional Information - take a moment and see what is new on the regional pages, browse the club listing, check out the calendar and review the items posted - new events are added daily so please return often:
South - http://www.4h.ab.ca/RegionEvents.aspx?region=1
4. Alberta 4-H Membership Fee Increase
Effective for the 2010-2011 4-H Club Year, the 4-H membership fee will increase to $55 per member in each 4-H club. Annual cost increases in goods, services, and program related expenditures necessitated this change in membership fees. This fee is payable annually to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta and is paid upon the registration of the 4-H Club.
The Alberta 4-H membership fee is used to:
- Ensure effective promotion and marketing of the Alberta 4-H program
- Provide programming and support to 4-H members and leaders at the regional and provincial level
- Keep the Alberta 4-H program relevant and meaningful to Alberta’s rural youth.
- Ensure up-to-date, leading edge, and relevant project materials and resources for 4-H Clubs
- Support other areas of Alberta 4-H as determined by the Alberta 4-H Partners (Branch, Council, Foundation) representatives.
The 4-H membership fee last increased in the 2006-2007 club year when the current $40 per member/per club was established. Upon the annual registration of a 4-H Club, the membership fee is paid to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta. This membership fee does not pay for permanent staff nor related staffing costs which are covered by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development or the 4-H Foundation of Alberta.
As a 4-H Family, it is our hope that the Alberta 4-H program continues to be recognized for its excellence in leadership and technical skill development, and as the premier organization for developing marketable skills and expertise in our youth and adult leaders. The 4-H membership fees collected annually provide the means to deliver a quality 4-H program. We are looking forward to a dynamic 2010-2011 club year!
5. Entries are still being accepted for the Calgary Stampede 2010 Invitational 4-H Rodeo,
on September 18 & 19, 2010. Events include Barrels, Thread the Needle, Pole Bending, Cow Riding, Breakaway Roping and Goat Tying. See www.stampedeagriculture.com for details or contact Sharon Yeast at (403) 261-9316 or syeast@calgarystampede.com
6. Dear 4-H Member,
Do you like a challenge and are interested in Canadian agriculture? Would you like to share your enthusiasm for agriculture with an interested audience? Does the opportunity to win a substantial cash prize appeal to you? Are you 11 to 24 years old?
If you answered yes to these questions, the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) invites you to compete in the 26th Annual competition at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, Saturday, November 6, 2010.
CYSA brings dynamic young leaders from across Canada to the Royal each year to discuss their passion for agriculture in an annual speaking competition. Winners can take home as much as $1000.00 in cash for their efforts.
Competitors are required to give a speech on a topic chosen by the CYSA topic selection committee. This year’s topics are:
- Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame – profile someone and share their impact
- Who will feed the world in 50 years?
- What is the biggest challenge in agriculture today?
- Exploring First Nations agriculture in Canada
- What are the biggest events in Canadian agricultural history?
The deadline for applications is September 30, 2010. For more information please visit the CYSA website at http://www.cysa-joca.ca/index.php or contact Ted Young, CYSA Chairman at tedyoung@sympatico.ca.
Look forward to seeing you at the Royal!
Sincerely,
Eric Dalke
President
Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture
7. For members and leaders in the Lethbridge area:
Do you love the outdoors? Enjoy spending time in nature? Are you someone who enjoys art projects? Do you enjoy writing, sculpting, photography or just trying something new?
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is looking for you!!!
Lethbridge, Alberta –An interactive, creative art project is taking place at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre! Designed to connect you to the local grassland ecosystems and your regional community, we are looking for people to challenge their artistic side and give voice to the grasslands, local history and culture, our watershed, wildlife species, and land-use perspectives!
“No previous mapping or art experience is required, just a desire to learn more about Southern Alberta and how we are shaping the landscape now and into the future. Each map will be unique and representative of the individual or group that created it. We will help you map out your story.” says Laura Piersol, Project Coordinator for the Helen Schuler Nature Centre.
We are currently seeking a youth group to take on the challenge of the grasslands map. This map will mix art, nature and technology through the use of an on-line multimedia resource.
Art pieces developed during this mapping project will be displayed in the fall in a region-wide exhibition.
Interested in participating? Please contact Laura at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre.
laura.piersol@lethbridge.ca or visit www.lethbridge.ca/hscc.
For more information please contact:
Laura Piersol, Helen Schuler Nature Centre Phone: 403-320-3064
8. AMA Photo Contest - Deadline for this is September 15, 2010.
Calling all shutterbugs! 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. For full contest details and contest rules, go online to AMAInsurance.ca/FarmPhotoContest. Good luck!
9. Attention horse enthusiasts:
Crowsnest Schooling Show Series Show Dates:
· Saturday, July 24 @ Bohomolec
· Saturday, August 28 @ W.L.S.
· Saturday, Sept. 25 @ Bohomolec
· Saturday, Oct. 9 @ W.L.S.
Hosted by Windy Lindy’s Stables and Bohomolec Stables
The goal of the show series is fun! Entries are $8/class or $50/ day. Show starts at 9:30am. contact Carmen at 403–563-0310 or Leanne @ 403-562-8896 for more information. Please email or call for entry forms
clindy@telus.net, bohomolecstables@hotmail.com
10. Southern 4-H Regional Horse Show August 15 to 18, Claresholm.
Horse project club leaders, (the club contacts) will be receiving club entry packages in the mail this week! If you don't receive your envelope, which will need to be copied and shared with your club members, please watch for it to be posted under the Southern Region calendar of events on the 4-H website soon.
This year, there will the added feature of Equine Learning Evenings. You DO NOT have to participate in the horse show to take in the learning opportunities. Great Fun! Watch for the poster!
11. More Horse Stuff to do!
Short notice but extra spots available for any keeners for a 3 day horsemanship camp in Brooks at the Silver Sage. Monday, July 26th - Wednesday, July 28th. $100 includes lunch and stalls! Covers Western, English, jumping, barrels, roping etc in groups by levels. Families are welcome to stay and camp. We start 8 am Monday - break for supper then barrels at 7. Start 8:30am Tues, break for supper, then 7pm roping. Wed 8;30 am should be done by 4:30ish. I can send a schedule if anyone is interested and a what to bring list as well.
Contact LaRae Murphy at lwaynemu@eidnet.org or call 403-378-3296.
12. ATTENTION ALL DISTRICT COUNCILS:
I still need to receive your list of dates for 2010-2011 district events, and the names of the District Friends of 4-H, so that they can be listed in the program for the Southern 4-H Regional Celebration on October 9th, 2010 in Taber.
13. Start planning and saving the date of
Saturday, October 9th for the annual Southern 4-H Regional Learning Day and Celebration Gala. An afternoon of fun and learning sessions for members, parents and leaders, and then the big Celebration dinner and evening saluting our leaders, sponsors, Friends of 4-H and achievements of members from the 2009-2010 club year. Dinner is compliments of the Southern 4-H Regional Council. A great event!!
That's about it for the latest news - I am certain that I will hear about something right after I hit "send" but this is my best shot. Please share with anyone you might think of. Happy summer!
Ginny Smith
May 31, 2010
As we start to hit the Achievement Days and Show and Sale season, best of luck to each and every 4-H member and congratulations for all of your hard work throughout the 2009/2010 club year! And a huge thank you to all of the leaders and parents who helped! Well done.
Here's a few things that you may wish to note, and share with your fellow 4-H members, clubs, district councils and parents:
1. There are some districts still looking for new DISTRICT KEY MEMBERS for the 2010/2011 club year. Contact your district council for further information.
Based on past experience, it has been noted that the most successful districts utilize more than one Key Member at any given time, whether it be two new or one experienced and one new. This allows more flexibility for the members and clubs in hosting workshops, but also allows the members an opportunity to vet ideas and tasks with a peer. With this said, please do what is best for the structure of your district.
If you would like more information on Key Member training it can be found on the 4-H website at www.4h.ab.ca
Kindly submit the names of your Key Member(s) by July 1, 2010 via email: Leila.hickman@gov.ab.ca ; phone: (780)853-8115 or by fax: (780)853-4776.
Just a reminder to members - if you are interested in becoming a KEY MEMBER for your district, PLEASE APPLY! It is a fantastic opportunity! Key Member Training, August 20 – 22, 2010 at Lakeland College, Vermilion AB
2. Southern 4-H Regional Horse Show August 15 to 18, Claresholm. Horse project club leaders, (the club contacts) will be receiving club entry packages in the mail this week! If you don't receive your envelope, which will need to be copied and shared with your club members, please watch for it to be posted under the Southern Region calendar of events on the 4-H website soon.
This year, there will the added feature of Equine Learning Evenings. You DO NOT have to participate in the horse show to take in the learning opportunities. Great Fun! Watch for the poster!
3. Alberta 4-H Membership Fee Increase:
Effective for the 2010-2011 4-H Club Year, the 4-H membership fee will increase to $55.00 per member in each 4-H club. Annual cost increases in goods, services, and program related expenditures necessitated this change in membership fees. This fee is payable annually to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta and is paid upon the registration of the 4-H Club.
The Alberta 4-H membership fee is used to:
- Ensure effective promotion and marketing of the Alberta 4-H program
- Provide programming and support to 4-H members and leaders at the regional and provincial level
- Keep the Alberta 4-H program relevant and meaningful to Alberta’s rural youth.
- Ensure up-to-date, leading edge, and relevant project materials and resources for 4-H Clubs
- Support other areas of Alberta 4-H as determined by the Alberta 4-H Partners (branch, Council, Foundation) representatives.
The 4-H membership fee last increased in the 2006-2007 club year when the current $40.00 per member / per club was established. Upon the annual registration of a 4-H Club, the membership fee is paid to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta. This membership fee does not pay for permanent staff nor related staffing costs which are covered by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development or the 4-H Foundation of Alberta.
As a 4-H Family, it is our hope that the Alberta 4-H program continues to be recognized for its excellence in leadership and technical skill development, and as the premier organization for developing marketable skills and expertise in our youth and adult leaders. The 4-H membership fees collected annually provide the means to deliver a quality 4-H program. We are looking forward to a dynamic 2010-2011 club year!
4. Still room in most Provincial 4-H Summer Programs
Although the deadline to register for the 'personal development' summer programs passed on May 15th, we would rather see them full so we are still accepting applications for all but Junior Camp. There is limited space in Combined Camp 3 and LTCS, and Club Week is getting fuller everyday (YAY!) so if you want to attend, please act quickly. No 4-H member's summer is complete without a summer program personal development opportunity, so please take advantage of these great programs in 2010!
5. The 1st Annual Provincial 4-H Horse Show - Tuesday, August 10 to Thursday, August 12 (move in on Monday August 9) will take place at the Olds Agricultural Society Grounds.
Cost = $50 per horse/rider combination for the entire 3 day show or $10 per class and Stalling - $50 per horse
For 4-H horse project members from across Alberta registered in Levels 4 to 7 in the 2009/2010 club year and in good standing within their club.
Entry forms available at www.4h.ab.ca or contact Linda Gooch at 403-534-3823 or email goochdl@gmail.com.
6. Scholarship opportunity for 4-H graduates attending University of Alberta:
I just finished my first year of university at the University of Alberta, and am in charge of a provincial-wide scholarship program, the Jonathan Doody Memorial Scholarship. I have decided to contact 4-H clubs, since many young men of high character are members of these organizations. Applying for this scholarship has been an incredible experience.
Each year, Phi Gamma Delta, a philanthropist organization of the University of Alberta, provides two scholarships of $750 to outstanding incoming students at the University of Alberta. In past years, the application was completed by paper; however, applicants now have the choice to complete an online version. The website address for the scholarship is http://phigam.ca/info/the-johnathan-doody-memorial-scholarship/.
Students must fill out two short one-page essays on the topic of friendship, knowledge, service, morality and excellence, provide high school transcripts and complete a few short-answer questions. Previous scholarship winners have become notable leaders in the university community.
The interviewers become university mentors to the applicants, who often take leadership roles in student government, athletics and academics. Also, I believe that this is a good chance for young 4-H leaders to earn extra money in scholarships, for those that are going on to university.
Cheers,
Emerson Csorba
University of Alberta Senate, 2010-2011
Phi Gamma Delta, 09
Parkallen Community League Social Coordinator
(780)905-6582
7. Attention 4-H alumni, leaders and parents: Looking for a new adventure?
I am currently working on the new show, Wipeout Canada. I am not sure if you are familiar of the American Version of the Show but it includes 20 contestants competing on a massive obstacle course with big red balls and spinning platforms. For the Canadian Version, we want to focus on various Canadian attributes and specific groups, one of which is 4-H, Farmers and Rural life.
I have attached our eligibility requirements, the main of which is between the ages of 19 and 60 and be a Canadian Citizen.
I look forward to hearing from you either way and hope we can encompass some 4-H’rs into our show.
Topher McFarlane
Below is our release regarding casting:
- Human cannonballs! Human pin balls! Crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes! Wipeout Canada is an action-packed family entertainment gameshow that sees 20 contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's biggest television obstacle course, to win a coveted title and a grand cash prize!
- Do you think you have what it takes to conquer the Wipeout obstacle course, defeat the Big Balls and beat the finalists in the Wipeout Zone?
- Want the chance to prove it?!
- WIPEOUT CANADA is looking for fun, outgoing and adventurous Canadians to audition.
- Taping will take place for approximately one week in October 2010,(exact dates TBD). You must be able to travel/ be away from home at this time and have a passport valid until May 2011.
You may apply online at www.wipeoutanada.com starting May 31st, 2010
8. The Southern 4-H Regional Beef Heifer Show - Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Lethbridge Exhibition Pavilion. Starts at 9am. Come out and watch!
9. The Newell 4-H District Invitational Horse Show will take place at the Brooks Silver Sage Arena on Saturday, August 7th. Classes include:
Showmanship, Bareback Equitation (helmets mandatory), English Equitation, English Pleasure, Hunter Hack , Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship Pattern, Challenge Cup, Trail, Delsey Derby, Keyhole, Pole Bending, Barrels.
Registration is $20.00, please contact:
Kari Bolen Box 227, Rolling Hills, Alberta, T0J 2S0
403-964-2540
Deadline July 16, 2010
Stalls available at $20.00 per night. Book with Jonathon at 403 362-2262
10. Employment request:
Meridith Closs, a 4-H member from "La Belle Province", Quebec, is currently touring through Alberta and would like to find a summer job if such good fortune comes her way. She is experienced with beef, sheep, dairy and horse 4-H projects, so would be just thrilled to find gainful employment in any of those fields from now until the end of August. If you are interested in hiring Meridith, for a few days or the entire time, please give her a call at 613-223-3263. She is a sincere young lady with a strong work ethic, so you would be helping out a fellow Canadian and 4-H personality! Plus getting some great work done...
UPCOMING DATES (please note some changes):
June 1 - 40 Mile District council meeting, Foremost
June 1 - Cardston District Beef Show and Sale, 1pm
June 1 - Willow Creek District Beef Show and Sale
June 4 - Taber District Beef Show
June 5 - Taber District Beef Sale and New Ewe and Hays Club - Sheep Show and Sale, Taber
June 7 - Bassano Beef Show and Sale
June 7 - Pincher Creek Clubs - Sheep and Swine Show and Sale
June 8 - Green Certificate testing, Lethbridge College Animal Husbandry Building = Cow/calf, Feedlot, Swine
June 9 - Green Certificate testing, Lethbridge College Animal Husbandry Building = Field, Irrigation, Dairy, Sheep, Equine
June 11 - Shortgrass Beef Club Show and Sale
June 11 - Cactus Country District Female Beef Show
June 11 - Lethbridge and District 4-H Beef Show
June 12 - Lethbridge and District 4-H Beef Sale
June 12 - Wild and Wooly and Milk River Multi - Sheep Show and Sale, Lethbridge
June 12 - Southern 4-H Regional Beef Female Show - Lethbridge Exhibition 9am
June 12 - Cactus Country District Beef Show and Sale
June 12 - North 40 Mile Beef Club Show and Sale
June 17 - Elkwater Camp Committee meeting 6:15pm followed by Cactus Country District council meeting, CO 7pm
June 24 - Southern 4-H Regional Council meeting
June 26 - Newell District Lamb Show and Sale
July 7 - 10 - Southern Region Elkwater Junior Camp
July 11 - 15 Southern Region Elkwater Intermediate Camp
August 15-18 Southern 4-H Regional Horse Show - Claresholm
That's it for now. Stay out of the puddles!
Ginny Smith
4-H Program Assistant - Southern Region
Apr 21, 2010
What a difference a week can make! Today, warm and wonderful sunshine, and I think almost everyone has access to electricity! Spring is definitely on its way, and 4-H is in absolutely high (or higher?) gear! Here's a list of many things of importance - please make sure that you share the information with your club members and families, and leaders:
1. VERY IMPORTANT Notice to ALL club leaders: Please remember to pick up your club's 2010 UFA SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE at your chosen UFA location BY APRIL 30th. If you are unsure of the location, you may email the 4-H Foundation of Alberta with your club name and they will verify the UFA location that your package was sent to. The email address: foundation@4hab.com. Take a minute to get to know your UFA representative and tell him "thank you" from 4-H!
Also, please remember to recognize UFA at your 2010 Achievement Day, and ensure that your club thanks UFA, and all of our other great sponsors! We really love our 4-H sponsors!
2. The Southern 4-H Regional Beef Female Show is set to go on Saturday, June 12th at the Lethbridge Exhibition. The entry deadline is May 17th. The entry form, rules and regulations and Program Agreement form are attached, without graphics to keep things a bit smaller. Contact Margaret at 403-327-5059 or Carolyn at 403-345-3889 with questions. A great opportunity to showcase your beef breeding project animals.
3. From Leila Hickman, 4-H Specialist to District Councils regarding the KEY MEMBER program:
Attention: District Council President and/or Contact
A letter has been sent out to potential Key Members inviting them to submit a resume and cover letter to your regional office to be considered as a Key Member for your district. Please feel free to contact your regional specialist to see if any have been received to date. Based on past experience, it has been noted that the most successful districts utilize more than one Key Member at any given time, whether it be two new or one experienced and one new. This allows more flexibility for the members and clubs in hosting workshops, but also allows the members an opportunity to vet ideas and tasks with a peer. With this said, please do what is best for the structure of your district.
If you would like more information on Key Member training it can be found on the 4-H website at www.4h.ab.ca
Kindly submit the names of your Key Member(s) by July 1, 2010 via email: Leila.hickman@gov.ab.ca ; phone: (780)853-8115 or by fax: (780)853-4776.
Just a reminder to members - if you are interested in becoming a KEY MEMBER for your district, PLEASE APPLY! It is a fantastic opportunity!
Key Member Training, August 20 – 22, 2010 at Lakeland College, Vermilion AB
4. The Government of Alberta is pleased to open nominations for the 2010 Great Kids Award.
You are invited to recognize a child or youth between the ages of 5 and 18 for their exceptional achievements at home, at school and in the community.
Great Kids Award winners will be celebrated during an awards ceremony at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton in the Fall and receive a prize package from IBM, the Fantasyland Hotel and West Edmonton Mall.
Nominate a Great Kid!
For nomination forms, visit www.greatkids.alberta.ca , call 780-415-0085 (for toll-free access, dial 310-0000) or email Jackie.Dickson@gov.ab.ca.
Alberta Children and Youth Services
Community Partnerships and Youth Strategies Branch
10th Floor, Sterling Place
9940 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2
Fax: 780-422-5036
All nominations must be received by June 14 at 4:00 p.m.
5. The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association presents the 27th annual Ride For Dreams fundraiser with a special invitation to 4-H clubs:
The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association provides horseback riding opportunities to individuals who have health challenges that would otherwise make it difficult to ride. We run the program with over 70 volunteers but also need to fund raise in order to buy horses, feed, lifts, pay veterinary bills, etc.
Our main fund raiser is a trail ride, this year on Saturday June 5th. It is a fun day ending up with a barbecue at the Rainbow Riding Center. It includes prizes for those raising the most money. This year, thanks to Tim Horton's, we will have a draw for a saddle among the top 10 fund raisers, as well as other prizes.
If your 4-H club would like to help us and have a great day of riding, scenery, visiting, food, and prizes, please call our office for entry forms at 403 328 2165.
6. Inbound Japanese Exchange Hosting Opportunity
While six Alberta 4-H members are enthusiastically waiting to travel with seven other youth from across Canada this July for their outbound exchange to Japan, 20 young Japanese students are hoping to spend a month in Alberta as a member of a host family.
The incoming Japanese delegates have a cross section of interests, from sports, music, arts, computers, crafts, to camping, cooking, fishing and shopping. Most of the delegates are 12 and 13 years olds who want first-hand experience of Canadian culture and to increase their English language skills.
Families with 4-H members who are 10 to 13 years old will usually be a good age match for these visitors and hosting is a great way for 4-H members to build relationships for future outbound exchanges. We are currently looking for families interested in hosting from July 27 to August 22. There are only 3 boys 9 girls left, so if you would like the opportunity to enrich your children’s lives though a cultural exchange, please contact your 4-H Specialist or a Regional Exchange Co-ordinator, as listed in the 4-H Magazine.
Hurry! It’s first come, first served!
7. Congratulations to all of the members who competed at the 2010 MNP Southern 4-H Regional Multi-Species Judging competition in Claresholm on April 8th! And many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped to make this event another huge success!
Top Junior competitors: 1st - Keegan Zmurchyk, Lethbridge-Coaldale Beef/Kreative Kidz Multi; 2nd - Andrea DeGroot, Hays Beef; 3rd - Colton Schuett, South Slope Beef
Top Intermediate: 1st - Jaimie Hummel, Green Acres Dairy; 2nd - Nicona Brost, Irvine Beef; 3rd - Shelby Zmurchyk, Lethbridge-Coaldale Beef/Kreative Kidz Multi
Top Senior: 1st - Rosie Templeton, Readymade Beef; 2nd - Grady Brown, Stavely-Parkland Beef 3rd - Adriane Good, Cow Country Judging
The 2010 aggregate awards, sponsored by MNP will be presented at the Southern 4-H Regional Celebration, in Taber on October 9th. The aggregate awards are based on points accumulated by members attending both of the Brooks and Claresholm competitions. Winners will be notified before the Celebration.
Senior members who are eligible to advance to the 2010 Provincial Judging competition (August 6 & 7, Lakeland College, Vermilion) will be contacted in the near future. It is a wonderful opportunity to attend this provincial program too!
8. Alberta Beef Producers’ Carl Lewring Contest
What does Alberta Beef Producers mean to you? If you are between the ages of eight and 21, and are involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows or beef production – this is your opportunity to win one of three prizes. Tell us what Alberta Beef Producers means to you, in your own unique way. You may submit your entry as an essay, YouTube video, radio advertisement, social media, poster, cartoon, press release or any other communications tool you can dream up. Three prizes are available: 1st Place - $1,500 2nd Place - $1,000 3rd Place - $500
Send your entry form (available at www.albertabeef.org/consumers/contests) and contest submission to:
Lori Creech
Communications Manager
Alberta Beef Producers
320, 6715-8th Street, NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
E-mail: loric@albertabeef.org
We must receive your entry by midnight, May 14, 2010 to be eligible to win. The winners will be determined by a panel of judges at the ABP Semi Annual Meeting on June 9, 2010 and will be contacted on or before June 14, 2010.
9. SCHOLARSHIPS - Don't forget to apply for all of the 4-H scholarships - applications due May 5th. Check out the 4-H website for the application form.
Other scholarships - check out the links on www.4h.ab.ca
The Canadian Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust is accepting applications for their 2011 program. Applications are due by April 30, 2010 and forms can be downloaded from the Nuffield Canada website at http://www.nuffield.ca.
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 each are available for 2011.
10. Cactus Country District 4-H Light Horse Show - Sunday, May 16 at Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds. Contact Wade Gleisner at 403-548-7505 for entry form, or check out 4-H website. Classes including showmanship, English & Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Ranch horse pleasure, command, poles, barrels, trail and a few others! Come out for fun and meeting other 4-H er's!
11. Summer programs - Check out www.4h.ab.ca for application forms for many wonderful provincial summer programs and camps and watch your mail for the upcoming 4-H Magazine.
Our own Southern Region summer camps for Junior and Intermediate members at Elkwater take place July 7-10 for juniors and July 11-15 for Intermediates. Forms are available on www.4h.ab.ca or ask your club leader.
12. Southern 4-H Regional Horse Show information - August 15 to 18, Claresholm. Horse project club leaders will be receiving club entry packages in early May, and information will also be posted on the 4-H website at that time.
Lots of dates of interest:
April 24 - 40 Mile District - First Aid Clinic
April 30 - May 3 Provincial Selections
May 1 - Highway Cleanup (alternate day May 8)
May 4 - Pincher Creek District council meeting - 7pm MD basement
Mary 6 - Newell District council meeting
May 8 - alternate date Highway Cleanup
May 12 - Lethbridge District council meeting
May 16 - Cactus Country District horse show
May 19 - Lethbridge and District Show and Sale committee meeting
May 30 - Newell District Heifer Show
May 31 - Brooks Area Beef Show
May 31 - Pincher Creek District Beef Achievement Day
May 31 - Vulcan District Beef Show and Sale
June 1 - 40 Mile District council meeting, Foremost
June 1 - Cardston District Beef Show and Sale, 1pm
June 1 - Willow Creek District Beef Show and Sale
June 4 - Taber District Beef Show
June 5 - Taber District Beef Sale
June 7 - Bassano Beef Show and Sale
June 7 - Pincher Creek Clubs - Sheep and Swine Show and Sale
June 8 - Green Certificate testing, Lethbridge College Animal Husbandry Building = Cow/calf, Feedlot, Swine
June 9 - Green Certificate testing, Lethbridge College Animal Husbandry Building = Field, Irrigation, Dairy, Sheep, Equine
June 11 - Shortgrass Beef Club Show and Sale
June 11 - Cactus Country District Female Beef Show
June 11 - Lethbridge and District 4-H Beef Show
June 12 - Lethbridge and District 4-H Beef Sale
June 12 - Wild and Wooly and Milk River Multi - Sheep Show and Sale, Lethbridge
June 12 - Southern 4-H Regional Beef Female Show - Lethbridge Exhibition 9am
June 12 - Cactus Country District Beef Show and Sale
June 12 - North 40 Mile Beef Club Show and Sale
June 17 - Elkwater Camp Committee meeting 6:15pm followed by Cactus Country District council meeting, CO 7pm
June 24 - Southern 4-H Regional Council meeting
June 26 - Newell District Lamb Show and Sale
June 26 - New Ewe and Hays Club - Sheep Show and Sale, Taber
That's about it for now. Remember to SHARE the information, and share a SMILE - it will make your day, and someone else's too!
Ginny Smith
Apr 1, 2010
Good day all! This is no joke, although it is April Fool's Day. Easter is almost upon us and there are a few 4-H events to remember during the holidays, as well as many other upcoming things. Please share this information with your 4-H friends, parents, members, leaders, and anyone else who may be interested:
1. 2010 Southern 4-H Regional Multi-Species Judging Competition sponsored by MNP (Meyers Norris Penny) will be held in Claresholm on Thursday, April 8th. Registration 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Critique’s 11:00 am - 11:30 am, Lunch 11:30 am – 12:00 pm, Judging 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Judges Reasons – 3:00 pm, Results – 4:00 pm. A great event! See you there!
2. From the 4-H Foundation of Alberta:
Dear Alberta 4-Her,
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce or re-introduce you to the Rural Roots Run Deep Fundraising Project with Gord Bamford and 4-H. This exciting NEW fundraiser is very worth your while with the new improvements that have just been made(please see the attached documents or give me a call) Your club has an opportunity to make $9.00 per cd you sell-WOW just think if each club member sells 2 what you could do.
Just a quick note the NEW Day Job cd is HERE and ready to go 1 month early!! It looks and sounds great not to mention that it showcases the 4-H logo on the inside.
There is a lot of opportunity with Gord Bamford yet to come- please call to ask about future possibilities or get involved with the cd fundraiser. (contact info below)
I look forward to hear from your club. susann.stone@4hab.com
Further to that:
Gord Bamford has a scheduled tour location coming up in the following locations:
1. Rocky Mountain House April 16
2. Pincher Creek April 24
He has offered 2 things to happen:
1. Have a 4-H club/ district/region at the concert selling cds as a fundraiser for them. Club would make $4 off of each cd sold at the concert and if they wish to sell the cds prior they could make $9 off of each cd
2. A meet and greet with 4-H leaders and members prior to the show. They could have purchased tickets or not. If they did not purchase tickets they would not be able to go to the show. No limit on numbers- would have to know before hand though.
For more details please have the contact you think is best contact me or provide me a contact so I can work with them directly. I would like to have a group in place by April 10 for Rocky and April 15 for Pincher.
Thank you
Susann Stone
3. The Canadian 4-H scrapbooking paper has arrived and sales have started. A sample of each page is in this 4-H office in case you may be interested in seeing it. If you are interested, I can forward an order form in Excel format to you. The price is $1.10/sheet and includes GST and S&H. Unforunately, the pdf file is absolutely huge, hence I could not forward it in this email. Please contact me if you are interested in seeing it or receiving an order form.
4. Selections 2010 - The Southern Region will be well-represented at this program by 30 members from 9 of our 10 districts! Because of the diversity of representation, this year there will be 2 buses - one starting in Lethbridge, and one starting in Medicine Hat. For bussing times, each delegate should please watch their email for the schedules.
5. Don't forget - The 2010 4-H Scholarship application form is now available on the 4-H website. Deadline to be received at the 4-H Foundation office is May 5th. Be sure to mention this to 2010 high school graduating 4-H members as well as past 4-H members, now enrolled in post-secondary education. It's a great opportunity!
6. The Provincial 4-H Communications competition will be held on Saturday, April 10th at the Lethbridge College. Competitions will be fantastic, with talented senior members from across the province competing, including some of our own:
in Public Speaking: Tylene Rafa (Cactus Country District) and Sarah Pittman (Lethbridge District)
in Presentations: Blair Harty (40 Mile District) and Nolan Sereda (40 Mile District)
These members are advancing following our own Southern Region Communications competition, sponsored by KPMG and AltaLink, which was held at the Medicine Hat College on March 27th. Congratulations to all of the competitors, including the top members in each category:
Public Speaking:
Junior: 1st - Cole Mack, 40 Mile. 2nd - Brett Williams, Vulcan. 3rd - Reegan McLeod, Willow Creek
Intermediate: 1st - Nevin Sereda, 40 Mile. 2nd - Hailey Bolen, Newell. 3rd - Shelby Zmurchyk, Lethbridge
Senior: 1st Tylene Rafa, Cactus Country. 2nd - Sarah Pittman, Lethbridge. 3rd Ilona Bastiaansen - 40 Mile
Presentations:
Junior: 1st - Alyssa Renke, Cactus Country. 2nd - Meagan Vissers & Analeise Vissers, Taber. 3rd - Jonathan Dekker - 40 Mile
Intermediate: 1st - Kole Ashbacher & Codi Ashbacher, Vulcan. 2nd - Troy Mack, 40 Mile. 3rd - Casey Finstad & Thane Heidinger, 40 Mile
Senior: 1st - Blair Harty, 40 Mile. 2nd - Nolan Sereda, 40 Mile. 3rd - Wes Fullerton, Pincher Creek
THANK YOU to the organizers and volunteers from various districts for making this event a huge success!
7. Congratulations to all Southern members who participated in the 2010 Horse and Beef Bowls, online. Overall 200 members from across the province participated, with some of our members finishing very well. In the Beef Bowl, over 90 members participated:
Intermediate category (12 to 14 year olds): 1st place - Ashley Bodie, Readymade 4-H Beef Club
Senior category (15 and over): 2nd place - MacKenzie Bodie, Readymade 4-H Beef Club
In the Horse Bowl, over 120 members participated:
Junior category (9 to 11 year olds): 2nd place - Victoria Wehlage, Milk River 4-H Multi Club
Intermediate category (12 to 14 year olds): 3rd place - Janet Taylor, Pincher Creek Silver Reins 4-H Club
Senior Category (15 and over): 1st place - Katie Garber, Milk River 4-H Multi Club
8. Monsanto is offering post-secondary education scholarships for students from family farms who are enrolled in their final year of high school
as of May 14, 2010. Visit www.monsanto.ca for application forms and further information.
9. Reminder - Check out the 4-H website, under the 4-H Foundation for information about sigining up for the Tire and Electronics recycling programs, as well as signing up for the WPCA 4-H Mentorship program and many other opportunities.
10. From Rob Smith, 4-H Specialist for Southern and Calgary Regions:
I just wanted to share with you this Calgary Stampede media release which was distributed this week. It details the new partnership between Calgary Stampede and Olds Agricultural Society on the International Youth Livestock Show held during the 10-day festival and will now move, primarily, to Olds. This is listed as a partnership that includes Alberta's Junior beef breed associations and Alberta 4-H, which is why I am sending it to you.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Rob Smith
4-H Specialist: Southern & Calgary Regions
4-H and Agriculture Education Branch
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Calgary Region Office: Southern Region Office:
97 East Lake Ramp N.E. #100 - 5401-1st Avenue South
Airdrie, AB T4A 0C3 Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V6
Phone: 403/948-8501 Phone: 403/381-5815
Fax: 403/948-2069 Fax: 403/382-4526
Cellular Phone: 403/650-5763
Mail to: rob.g.smith@gov.ab.ca
Check out our website at: www.4h.ab.ca
"Learn a lesson from the duck: keep calm and unruffled on the surface, but paddle like a devil underneath" - Jacob Braude
----- Original Message -----
From: Fraser, Doug On Behalf Of Corporate Communications
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:00 AM
To: Staff
Cc: Fraser, Doug
Subject: Calgary Stampede - New partnership
Please find below and attached, a news release regarding a new partnership between the Calgary Stampede and the Olds Agricultural Society which was recently sent to media.
March 4, 2010 |
news RELEASE |
International Youth Livestock Show enhanced by new partnership |
Calgary – The Calgary Stampede and Olds Agricultural Society are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that will result in a fresh and exciting new direction for the popular International Youth Livestock Show.
In year’s past, the International Youth Livestock Show has been an integral part of the annual Calgary Stampede, with competition taking place over the last four days of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Approximately 90 participants, mostly from communities in Central Alberta, competed in the annual show with special guests from across Canada and the US.
This year, under the new partnership and with the support of Alberta 4-H and Alberta Junior Beef Breed Associations, a much larger, intense and integrated competition will take place at Olds Agricultural Society from July 11 to 16, with the winners in several categories moving on to a Supreme Championship Final at the Calgary Stampede on Saturday, July 17. Over 250 competitors from across western Canada are expected to participate in this collaborative programming between Calgary Stampede and Olds Agricultural Society.
“The International Youth Livestock Show is an engaging way to showcase the keen and knowledgeable future youth of agriculture,” says Tracy Lundago, chair of the Stampede International Youth Livestock Show committee. “This new format will allow us to increase industry awareness, act as a conduit between industry and youth and reward personal development and achievement from competitors across Canada and around the world.”
Young enthusiasts demonstrate their stewardship skills in sheep, dairy cattle, heavy horse or beef species classes and will compete this year for more than $30,000 in scholarship money and prizes.
“Agriculture and youth programs are fundamental to preserving and promoting western heritage and values,” says David Sibbald, Calgary Stampede board director, who has been very involved in the redevelopment of the program. “The Stampede takes a serious role in showcasing the agriculture industry.”
This unique and dynamic program is the first of its kind to elevate and enhance opportunities and experiences for all livestock youth and will remain steadfast and sustainable within industry.
- 30 -
For more information, please contact:
Doug Fraser Tracy Lundago
Media Relations Manager Chair, International Youth Livestock Show
T 403.261.0242 Olds Agricultural Society
C 403.585.3376 T 403-556-3770
F 403.261.0190 E tracy@oldsagsociety.com
E dfraser@calgarystampede.com
The Calgary Stampede is a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values. The Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through its world-renowned 10-day Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities. For more about the Stampede, visit www.calgarystampede.com.
11. April 20 - Southern 4-H Regional Horse Committee supper meeting - 5:30 pm Taber Luigi's. This meeting will discuss all things related to the horse project in the Southern region, including the Record book competition, scholarships and the horse show - participation and input from all clubs with horse projects is requested.
This is the final meeting prior to the Regional Horse Show in Claresholm on August 15-18 and the deadline of the submission of record books for the competition (deadline to the regional office - September 10, 2010).
Please send someone (leader or parent) from your club to represent you, bring forth your club's ideas, plus sign up for various necessary horse show jobs in order to make the show a success. VOLUNTEERS are key to this committee's (and all of the regional horse-related events) success.
12. April 17 - 4-H Invitational Jackpot Gymkhana - Taber Agriplex. Entry forms are available on the 4-H website, or call Cathy at 403-327-9716 or Sharon at 403-345-6167. To be run in the 4-H levels with all events to pay out money! Events include: Ride and lead
Ribbon Race Pole Bending Flag Picking Big T Thread the Needle Barrel Racing Keyhole Race Stakes Team Penning
Upcoming dates:
April 1 - Newell District council meeting
Cardston District council meeting
Taber district beef committee meeting 7pm
April 8 - MNP SOUTHERN REGION MULTI-SPECIES JUDGING COMPETITION - Claresholm
April 10 - Provincial Communications competition - Lethbridge College
April 12 - Willow Creek District Council meeting
April 13 - 40 Mile District council meeting - Bow Island
April 17 - 4-H Invitational Jackpot Gymkhana - Taber Agriplex
April 20 - Southern 4-H Regional Horse Committee supper meeting - 5:30 pm Taber Luigi's
April 24 - 40 Mile District - First Aird Clinic
April 30 - May 3 Provincial Selections
May 1 - Highway Cleanup (alternate day May 8)
May 4 - Pincher Creek District council meeting - 7pm MD basement
Mary 6 - Newell District council meeting
May 8 - alternate date Highway Cleanup
May 12 - Lethbridge District council meeting
May 16 - Cactus Country District horse show
May 19 & 20 - Green Certificate testing
May 19 - Lethbridge and District Show and Sale committee meeting
May 30 - Newell District Heifer Show
May 31 - Brooks Area Beef Show
May 31 - Pincher Creek District Beef Achievement Day
HOPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!
Ginny Smith
Mar 2010
Feels like spring, looks almost like spring (ok if you squint....) - time to be thinking spring, and all things that it brings in the 4-H world! More than 1/2 way through the club year, for many! Where does the time go??
This email blast is being sent to all key leaders, regional council members, leaders and members in the 4-H system, as of the end of February 2010. If you are on this list and wish to be removed, please let me know (along with the email address), and if you hear of someone who is not receiving this blast, please let me know what their email address is. Please continue to share the information with your club and district.
1. One more reminder to everyone regarding the next Southern Regional Council meeting - Note that it is THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, starting at 10:00 am at the Lethbridge Research Station.
2. The Southern Regional Communications 2010 competition sponsored by AltaLink and KPMG will take place at the Medicine Hat College on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Several districts will be completing their competitions this weekend. Please ensure that the results from those competitions is forwarded by email or fax to either this office, or Lori Sereda (lpsent@telus.net) so that the work can be completed for the regional event. For your information, the cell contact number for that day will be Lori's 403-308-3780. The district communications contact has a copy of the map for the Medicine Hat College (entrances) for both presentations and public speaking and competitors are reminded to please each bring a dozen cookies or squares, and a reusable water bottle for their own use.
3. The Calgary Stampede Dairy Cattle Committee Youth Dairy Judging Workshop will take place on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 during the Dairy Classic Show. This evening workshop is a great opportunity to learn about judging dairy cattle - with information that can be applied to many other judging categories!
Questions and registration, please contact:
Danielle Lee
delee.ag@gmail.com
403-614-8051
4. CONGATULATIONS TO our own MELANIE DANIELS, Leader of the Raymond Beef Club, President of the Lethbridge and District 4-H Beef Show and Sale committee and Regional Council Souvenir co-ordinator for winning a 2009 UFA 4-H Alumni Award!
UFA’s commitment to communities is at the heart of its co-operative and has been for 100 years. Community involvement is integral to the areas in which UFA operates and it is how it stays connected to owners and customers. Alberta 4-H families are UFA members and customers and UFA’s investment in the Alberta 4-H program helps build the next generation of rural leaders.
Alberta 4-H teaches the importance of being an active volunteer and the value of giving back to the community. UFA supports this objective and recognizes the importance of voluntarism through partnering with 4-H. The UFA Alumni Volunteer Service Recognition program awards $2000 gift certificates to five 4-H alumni aged 20-35 who have received a post-secondary education, returned to a rural community after graduation, and continue to volunteer in their communities.
5. The 2010 4-H Livestock Shows and Sales are now listed on the 4-H website.
6. The 2010 4-H Scholarship application form is now available on the 4-H website. Deadline to be received at the 4-H Foundation office is May 5th. Be sure to mention this to graduating 4-H members as well as past 4-H members, now enrolled in post-secondary education.
7. John Deere Announces New 4-H Clothing Line
GRIMSBY,ON- John Deere is hoping 4-H members across Canada will be proud to sport their green…and yellow when they show their colours! A brand new, co-branded clothing line from John Deere will launch exclusively in John Deere dealerships this spring, in celebration of the equipment manufacturer’s 60 year membership with the Canadian 4-H Council.
“We are excited that we can leverage the John Deere brand to give back to 4-H,” says David Chipak, Manager of John Deere’s Ag and Turf business in Canada. “Many of our employees and our dealers’ employees are alumni, so we understand how important 4-H is in developing future leaders of agriculture in this country.”
The lineup will initially include t-shirts, ball caps and a sweatshirt featuring both the John Deere and 4-H Canada logos. It may be extended to other items in the near future. A portion of the merchandise sales will be donated back to the Canadian 4-H Council. John Deere will be planning more promotions throughout the year to recognize the milestone.
John Deere (Deere & Company — NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services for agriculture, forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.
8. Postcards wanted:
We are writing from the Essex County 4-H Art Club where we are currently hosting our second meeting. This year's Art Club theme is "Postcards". It is our hope that we can collect a postcard from every 4-H club, association, region, and province in Canada. In order to do this we need your help. Are you able to help our club reach our goal???
We would be grateful if you could assist us by sending us a postcard from your club, assiciation, region and/or province, and promoting our activity to your members, leaders and volunteers via your newsletters or magazines.
The address to send postcards to is...
4-H Art Club
19 Baird Avenue
Leamington, Ontario
N8H 3K5
Thank you so much in advance for your assistance.
Yours in 4-H,
The Essex County 4-H Art Club 2010
9. GREEN CERTIFICATE TESTER WORKSHOP - Friday, March 26th, 2010 at LC Ag Tech Building (GC testing site)
9:30am: Registration / coffee, 10am – 3pm: Workshop
This is a free workshop for all testers – veterans and rookies! Alberta Agriculture will pay your mileage to attend this workshop. As well, you will receive an honourarium of $87.50 plus lunch.
Workshop topics will include:
- How the GC program / process works
- What makes a good GC tester
- How to make GC testing a hands-on experience
- Ways to test a variety of students
- How to give positive feedback
Deadline to register: Tuesday, March 23rd. To register, contact Kathy Waddell at 403 – 329 – 7212 or e-mail at kathy.waddell@lethbridgecollege.ca
10. 2010 Chinook Junior Stock Show - Wednesday April 7 in Claresholm. Questions or for more information and entry form contact: Duncan or Cecilie Fleming at (403) 687-2288 or flemingangus@xplornet.com or Carol High at (403)553-3524 or jeffcarol@soderglen.com
11. 2010 Southern 4-H Regional Multi-Species Judging Competition sponsored by MNP (Meyers Norris Penny) will be held in Claresholm on Thursday, April 8th. Registration 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Critique’s 11:00 am - 11:30 am, Lunch 11:30 am – 12:00 pm, Judging 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Judges Reasons – 3:00 pm, Results – 4:00 pm. A great event! See you there!
12. Gord Bamford & Alberta 4-H - your club's opportunity to make some money!!!
By selling one of Canada's hottest musical artist's cd's for $15, your club gets to keep $4, raise $1 for Alberta 4-H's Legacy Fund! What a good deal! Gord is a great friend of 4-H... maybe because he is a past member in Lacombe! Anyway, here is the web address for more information...http://www.4h.ab.ca/News_Events/fundraisers.html#commission
13. Provincial 4-H Beef Heifer Show - the proper dates!!!
Please know that the information in the last Alberta 4-H magazine is incorrect!!! The proper dates for the 2010 Provincial 4-H Beef Heifer Show are Monday, July 12th to Wednesday, July 14th... just before the new Calgary Stampede / Olds Ag. Society youth show. Move-in for the Provincial 4-H Beef Heifer Show is Sunday, July 11th. And if you have any questions about this outstanding show (the largest 4-H member program in Alberta each year), please let Rob know.
14. U of A Multi-Species Judging Club Annual Intercollegiate and 4-H Judging Competition
WHEN: April 10, 2010
· Registration from 10:30 am-- Competition starts at 11:00 am
WHERE: Edmonton EXPO Centre (Northlands AgriCom)
WHAT: Multi-species judging (Placings, oral reasons, 1 identification class, NO written reasons)
Banquet and awards ceremony- 4:30 pm (Banquet tickets not available past April 5, 2010)
CNCFR- 6:00 pm (tickets available at registration)
COST: College: Team (4) - $75 Individual- $25 4-H: Team (4) - $40 Individual - $15
DEADLINE: April 2, 2010
** Confirmation of registration and payment received will be sent out via e-mail to contact provided**
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contact: Heather Stephens Marissa Weleschuk
Phone: (780) 307-2967 (780) 884-8284
E-mail: hstephen@ualberta.ca weleschu@ualberta.ca
15. Upcoming Dates:
March 5 - 14 On- line horse/beef bowl
March 5 - Pincher Creek District Public Speaking
March 6 - Pincher Creek District Presentations
Cactus Country District Communications - MHC 1 pm
Taber District Communications
Lethbridge District Communications - JENNI EMERY ELEMENTARY School Coaldale 1pm (PLEASE NOTE LOCATION)
March 8 - Cardston District Communications Remington Centre 6pm
March 10 - Lethbridge District council meeting - 7pm LC AHB
March 11 - SOUTHERN REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING - 10 am Lethbridge Research Station
Cactus Country District scholarship meeting CO 7pm
March 17 - Lethbridge and District Show and Sale committee meeting 7pm LC AHB
March 20 - SOUTHERN REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION sponsored by KPMG and ALTALINK - Medicine Hat College
March 22 - Warner district council meeting 7pm Warner School
March 27 - Lethbridge District fun day and bbq - location tba
April 1 - Newell District council meeting
Cardston District council meeting
Taber district beef committee meeting 7pm
April 8 - MNP SOUTHERN REGION MULTI-SPECIES JUDGING COMPETITION - Claresholm
April 10 - Provincial Communications competition - Lethbridge College
April 12 - Willow Creek District Council meeting
April 13 - 40 Mile District council meeting - Bow Island
April 17 - 4-H Invitational Jackpot Gymkhana - Taber Agriplex
April 20 - Southern 4-H Regional Horse Committee supper meeting - 5:30 pm Taber Luigi's
April 24 - 40 Mile District - First Aird Clinic
April 30 - May 3 Provincial Selections
May 1 - Highway Cleanup (alternate day May 8)
Lots of information - have a great weekend! And best of luck to all 4-H members on their communications!
Ginny Smith
Feb 2010
Greetings! One week until the Olympics, and we can cheer on our red and white athletes! Don't forget Valentine's Day, on Sunday, February 14th either!
Here are many other items that might interest you, for the month of February (and some in March too):
1. A reminder to everyone regarding the next Southern Regional Council meeting - Note that it is THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, starting at 10:00 am at the Lethbridge Research Station. Please note that this meeting was changed from the February 6th date.
2. Many of you will be in receipt of an email from Lance Johnson of Drive Solutions Corp. similar to the following requesting your time in answering a survey to assist in analysis of the Alberta 4-H member recruitment and retention practices. We look forward to your responses, by Wednesday, February 17th! If you have any questions please contact Cameron Horner, 4-H Marketing and Communications Specialist at 780-427-0753.
Dear 4-H Leader/Member/Parent
Drive Solutions Corp. has been contracted by Alberta 4-H to provide an analysis of its member recruitment and retention practices. Part of this research involves conducting surveys with those involved in 4-H.
We would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete a survey so we can collect your thoughts and opinions on your 4-H experience.? The information you provide will be used to help shape the future of Alberta 4-H. Your feedback is very valuable. We have created three different surveys and each should take less than 15 minutes to complete:
1. If you are a current Alberta 4-H member, please complete this survey.
2. If you are a parent of a current Alberta 4-H member, please complete this survey.
3. If you are an Alberta 4-H leader, please complete this survey.
If others in your household are also involved in 4-H, we ask that you forward this message to them so they too can complete a survey. ?If you are a 4-H parent and a 4-H leader, we ask that you complete both surveys.
All surveys must be submitted by midnight February 17, 2010
If you would prefer to complete a paper version, please contact us and we would be happy to mail you a survey. Alternatively, you can download the file by clicking on the appropriate survey link below, print at home and fax to us at 780-474-9687.
Member Survey
Parent Survey
Leader Survey
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact either Cameron or Lance.
Cameron Horner
4-H Marketing and Communications Specialist
Alberta Agriculture and Food
(780) 427-0753
cameron.horner@gov.ab.ca
http://4h.ab.ca/
Or
Lance Johnson
Business Strategist
Drive Solutions Corp.
780-984-6169
ljohnson@drivesolutions.ca
www.DriveSolutions.ca
All completed surveys will be entered into a draw for a $200 gift card at Best Buy. The draw will be made on March 1, 2010 and the winner notified shortly thereafter.
3. Want to test your horse knowledge or beef knowledge? On-Line Horse Bowl and On-Line Beef Bowl is happening from March 5 - 14, 2010. Registration must be completed by FEBRUARY 15th, 2010.
It gives 4-H members a chance to test their equine or beef knowledge and to win prizes. Members who participate in the contest sign onto a web-site during the program time period and are given a certain amount of time (the exact amount depends upon which age group you are in - Junior, Intermediate or Senior) to answer questions.
If you are interested in more information check out this link:
http://www.4h.ab.ca/EventDetails.aspx?a=242
If you want to register, you can go directly to this link:
http://digilearn.nait.ab.ca/olds/survey/Survey.aspx?s=6e3b9fbe-3598-46a6-9946-51cfe7db61b2
4. A note to all 4-H Clubs from the 4-H Foundation: This year, you will notice that we are sending the individual sponsor support cheques out for clubs, districts and regions as separate cheques.
We are doing this for the following reasons - clubs need the specific dollars at different times (i.e. AltaLink at public speaking / presentation times.), we receive sponsorship funds at different times, sponsor funds at club, district and regional levels are constantly evolving (we will keep you informed on any changes of level amounts or new sponsors) plus we have heard feedback from clubs that receiving all the money and information at the same time is overwhelming.
We hope that by sending the sponsor cheques out individually that the intent of the specific funds is highlighted, that clubs and councils read the attached letters at their meetings and that increased exposure occurs for the sponsors. Please remember to thank our sponsors!
5. The Southern Regional Communications 2010 competition sponsored by AltaLink and KPMG will take place at the Medicine Hat College on Saturday, March 20, 2010. District competitions are to be completed 2 weeks prior to this date - check with your district council. The following are the districts and contact people to submit club results to, prior to your district competitions, and who will be forwarding district results on, for the regional competition:
Name E-mail Phone #
Pincher Creek: Kate Puch mk.puch@toughcountry.net 403-627-4129
Willow Creek: Ricki Fleming ricki_fleming@hotmail.com 403-687-2245
Cardston: Tina Folsom tinafolsom@yahoo.com 403-626-3623
Vulcan: Roxanne Johnson rm_johnson@xplornet.com 403-897-3836
Lethbridge: Denise Wall bibber@shockware.com 403-756-2249
40 Mile: Lori Sereda lpsent@telusplanet.net 403-545-2331
Newell: Arlene Good jaygood@telusplanet.net 403-501-5943
Warner: Rina Motycka rmotycka@shockware.com 403-752-4251
Taber: Brenda Engleson r.b.e@shockware.com 403-223-8270
Cactus Country: Wendy-Ellen Nittel brwnit@hotmail.com 403-527-0469
East Districts contacts, organizing their district for different parts of the Regional Competition
Name E-mail Phone #
Host Forty Mile: Lori Sereda lpsent@telusplanet.net 403-545-2331
Jr. speak. Warner: Rina Motycka rmotycka@shockware.com 403-752-4251
Int. Speak. Taber: Brenda Engleson r.b.e@shockware.com 403-223-8270
Sr. Speak. Newell: Arlene Good jaygood@telusplanet.net 403-501-5943
Present. Cactus Country:
Wendy-Ellen Nittel brwnit@hotmail.com 403-527-0469
6. 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. It quickly sold out and a new order will be placed on March 1st. 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. If you would like to obtain some of the fabric, please contact Janet Kerr, 4-H Specialist East and Wester Central Regions, telephone 403-742-7547 (If you want to see a picture of the fabric, she can e-mail one to you)
STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT 4-H SCRAPBOOK PAPER!
7. The Calgary Stampede Dairy Cattle Committee Youth Dairy Judging Workshop will take place on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 during the Dairy Classic Show. This evening workshop is a great opportunity to learn about judging dairy cattle - with information that can be applied to many other judging categories!
Questions and registration, please contact:
Danielle Lee
delee.ag@gmail.com
403-614-8051
Are you interested in learning more about dairy cattle and becoming a better dairy judge? Then plan to attend the Youth Dairy Judging Workshop on Thursday, March 18th. This evening workshop is proudly offered by the Calgary Stampede Dairy Classic Committee and sponsored by BFL Canada. The workshop is open to all youth and is a great chance to improve your judging skills before this year’s multi-judging competitions begin. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about functional conformation of dairy cattle from expert Dr. Gordon Atkins. They will also have the chance to judge a class of top quality dairy cows, a class of dairy heifers and learn how to give oral reasons with instruction from some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. The clinic takes place in the Agriculture Building at Stampede Park. The cost is $10 and includes a beef on a
bun, and there is a special price of $5 for parents and chaperones. This event takes place during the Calgary Stampede Dairy Classic, which also includes a Jersey cattle show and Explosion Heifer Sale on Friday, March 19th and a Holstein cattle show and showmanship classes on Saturday, March 20th. For more information and registration forms visit www.stampedeagriculture.com
8. The next round of Green Certificate testing, will take place February 25th/26th at the Lethbridge College Wind Turbine Testing Center (on the Jail Road, east of the Research Station). February 25th - cow/calf, feedlot, swine and February 26th - field, irrigation, dairy, sheep, beekeeping.
9. ELAINE HYDE BARREL RACING / HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC FEB 27 & 28, 2010 9:00-4:00 both days
at LETHBRIDGE Therapeutic Riding Association (Rainbow Riding Centre), Alberta
$210 per rider, lunch included (spectators $20/day, unless adult accompanying youth)
CONTACT: Renata Kroeker. peppydancer@gmail.com (or 403-329-0311, or 204-771-8769)
10. Upcoming dates of interest - always remember to check with your club and district for additional events!:
February 6 - Lethbridge District Judging Clinic - 9 am registration, 10 am clinic at Perlich Auction
and Lethbridge District Leader Level 1 and 2 training - 10 am - Lethbridge College Animal Husbandry Building
February 8 - Willow Creek District Council meeting
February 11 - Cardston District Council meeitng - 7:30 at Folsom's
Cactus Country District council meeting - 7pm at CO
February 12, 13, 14 - Southern Region Snowfest at Elkwater
February 19, 20, 21 - Provincial Equine Leaders Forum - Battle Lake
February 23 - Provincial BAC meeting - Stettler
February 25, 26 - Green Certificate testing - LC AHB
February 27 - Newell District communications competition
March 4 - Newell District council meeting
Taber District council meeting 7 pm
March 5 - 14 On- line horse/beef bowl
March 5 - Pincher Creek District Public Speaking
March 6 - Pincher Creek District Presentations
Cactus Country District Communications - MHC 1 pm
Taber District Communications
Lethbridge District Communications - RI Baker School Coaldale 1pm
March 8 - Cardston District Communications Remington Centre 6pm
March 10 - Lethbridge District council meeting - 7pm LC AHB
March 11 - SOUTHERN REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING - 10 am Lethbridge Research Station
Cactus Country District scholarship meeting CO 7pm
March 17 - Lethbridge and District Show and Sale committee meeting 7pm LC AHB
March 20 - SOUTHERN REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION sponsored by KPMG and ALTALINK - Medicine Hat College
March 22 - Warner district council meeting 7pm Warner School
March 27 - Lethbridge District fun day and bbq - location tba
April 1 - Newell District council meeting
Cardston District council meeting
Taber district beef committee meeting 7pm
April 8 - MNP SOUTHERN REGION MULTI-SPECIES JUDGING COMPETITION - Claresholm
April 10 - Provincial Communications competition - Lethbridge College
Jan 2010
Happy New Year! We are in 2010 - for a whole week already.
1. As I have had additional inquiries, here once again is the form (without graphics) for each club to complete their Regional Hurricane Hockey Night orders. This is the 2010 form. Please note that no meals are available this year, so this is for ticket sales only. It is a good saving, from the regular game prices, and an opportunity for visiting with 4-H friends from across the region. The game takes place Saturday, January 30th, with tickets available until Friday, January 22nd.
2. SNOWFEST 2010 - attached is the form for delegates. Counsellor applicants can also use the same form, indicating also their LTCS information. Snowfest 2010 will take place at Whispering Pines Camp at Elkwater, February 12th to 14th. This is a wonderful winter camp with activities indoors and out, including your choice of skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing. Applications are due by January 25, 2010 please.
3. Congratulations to all of the competitors who set their New Year's turkey and festivities aside and spent January 2nd at the Regional Multi-Species Judging - sponsored by MNP (Meyers Norris Penny) in Brooks.
This was the first of two regional judging competitions, in our region in 2010 - both sponsored by MNP. The next judging competition will take place in Claresholm on Thursday, April 8th.
4. A reminder - 4-H is looking for a few great young men and women for 4-H Summer Staff employment opportunities - now posted on the 4-H website www.4h.ab.ca and at most post-secondary facilities. Available positions: Summer Program Assistants, Project Coordinator, Lifeguards, Travel Coordinator, Communications and Marketing Assistant. Applicants must have completed one year of post secondary education. Application deadline is January 15, 2010.
5. The next Regional Horse Committee meeting - Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at the Taber Police Station. So that you can plan ahead - the Regional Horse Show will take place at the Claresholm Agriplex, August 15 - 18th 2010. Please remember that the Regional horse record book competition will require all books submitted from each of the district competitions, to be in the regional office by the new date of September 10, 2010, in order for the books to be marked and award presentation to be in conjunction with the Regional Celebration in October.
6. To name just a few programs, registration and application deadline is January 15, 2010 for:
Provincial Selections - program dates April 30 to May 3 - a topnotch opportunity for senior members, with trip awards
Provincial Equine Leaders' Forum (PELF) - program dates - February 19 to 21 - an awesome program for Horse leaders!
Alberta Girls' Parliament - an interesting program, along with the Girl Guides
please visit the 4-H website and read the 4-H Magazine for forms and deadlines for all provincial programs.
2010 W. Garfield Weston Foundation 4-H United Kingdom Exchange application deadline February 1st, 2010 - the UK - who wouldn't want to go?
7. A tidbit about 4-H On-Line Registration:
Toni Harley, our Alberta 4-H Registrar in Edmonton, indicates that 170 clubs registered on-line this year. Congratulations to everyone who gave it a go. That's 46% of the 367 clubs currently registered in the province.
8. The next round of Green Certificate testing, will take place February 25th/26th at the Lethbridge College Wind Turbine Testing Center (that's the Animal Husbandry Building on the Jail Road, for those who are confused). February 25th - cow/calf, feedlot, swine and February 26th - field, irrigation, dairy, sheep, beekeeping.
9. Regional Communications 2010 competition will take place at the Medicine Hat College on Saturday, March 20, 2010. District competitions are to be completed 2 weeks prior to this date - check with your district council. The following are the districts and contact people to submit club communication results, to prior to the district competitions:
Name E-mail Phone #
Pincher Creek: Kate Puch mk.puch@toughcountry.net 403-627-4129
Willow Creek:
Cardston: Tina Folsom tinafolsom@yahoo.com 403-626-3623
Vulcan:
Lethbridge: Denise Wall bibber@shockware.com 403-756-2249
40 Mile: Lori Sereda lpsent@telusplanet.net 403-545-2331
Newell: Arlene Good jaygood@telusplanet.net 403-501-5943
Warner: Rina Motycka rmotycka@shockware.com 403-752-4251
Taber: Brenda Engleson r.b.e@shockware.com 403-223-8270
Cactus Country: Wendy-Ellen Nittel brwnit@hotmail.com 403-527-0469
East Districts contacts, organizing their district for different parts of the Regional Competition
Name E-mail Phone #
Host Forty Mile: Lori Sereda lpsent@telusplanet.net 403-545-2331
Jr. speak. Warner: Rina Motycka rmotycka@shockware.com 403-752-4251
Int. Speak. Taber: Brenda Engleson r.b.e@shockware.com 403-223-8270
Sr. Speak. Newell: Arlene Good jaygood@telusplanet.net 403-501-5943
Present. Cactus Country:
Wendy-Ellen Nittel brwnit@hotmail.com 403-527-0469
10. Upcoming dates:
January 13 - Lethbridge District Council meeting and Communications workshop 6:30 at LC AHB
January 15 - Newell District Recognition Night
January 16 - 40 Mile District workshop - Communication, Diary, Leader Level 1 Training
January 19 - Regional Horse Committee meeting - Taber Police Station basement 7pm
January 20 - Lethbridge and District Show and Sale committee meeting - 7pm LC AHB
January 21 - Taber District council meeting 7pm
January 25 - Warner District council meeting 7pm Warner school
January 29-31 Provincial Senior Members Conference FULL! there will be a bus
January 30 - Hurricane Hockey Night - Lethbridge
February 2 - 40 Mile District council meeting - Foremost
and Pincher Creek District council meeting 7pm MD basement
February 4 - Newell District Council meeting
February 6 - is NOT the Southern regional council meeting as listed in the original calendar - this meeting is on March 11
February 8 - Willow Creek district council meeting
February 11 - Cardston District council meeting - 7:30pm Folsom's
and Cactus Country District council meeting CO 7pm
February 12-14 Southern Regional Snowfest
February 14 - VALENTINE'S DAY
Dec 2009
21 more sleeps until Christmas. Can you believe it?
Hopefully, your 4-H club has submitted your fall registration by the December 1st deadline to avoid a late penalty. Some of you will still receive this email blast, as the data is undergoing many updates within our 4-H system with registration, as is my email list, but I am honestly trying to continually update the recipient list.
Please remember to share this information, within your club and your district, as there are changes to the people on every level. Welcome to new members, leaders, and key leaders!
This will be another great year for 4-H. The purpose of this email blast is to get some of the information "out there", as another source working alongside your leaders, key leaders, district and regional councils. Information included here addresses events that are forthcoming that you may be interested in - at either an individual, club, district, regional or provincial level.
I try to keep the information brief, but will, on occasion due to time constraints, be attaching some forms - without graphics to keep the size acceptable, even on dialup.
Here goes:
1. Regional Multi-Species Judging - sponsored by MNP (Meyers Norris Penny) - Saturday, January 2nd in Brooks at the Silver Sage Arena. Registration is at 10 am, Judging to start at 11 am. There will be a concession available throughout the day, and lunch will be available for the contestants. This is the first of two regional judging competitions, in our region in 2010 - both sponsored by MNP.
2. Hurricane Hockey - the 9th Annual - Saturday, January 30th. Game is versus the Prince Albert Raiders. Game time 7pm. Pre-game - 6:30 pm. Please note that this year, there will NOT be any food vouchers, or pre-game meal available with the tickets, due to construction limitations at the Enmax Center.
For each club leader - here is a form for your club. PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY ONE ORDER PER CLUB, for all members, parents, families within your club, along with one cheque. Thanks.
3. Snowfest 2010 - February 12 - 14, 2010 at Whispering Pines Bible Camp, Elkwater Alberta. For junior or intermediate 4-H members. The registration form - attached - deadline is January 25th. We are hoping for numbers to justify our rental of a bus, for transportation (Lethbridge east to Elkwater) - a great, camping experience without difficulty in getting there - a great opportunity! $125 per member, with additional costs for either skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing - depending on your choice. Also - any senior members interested in applying to counsel for the weekend - please use the same registration form and submit it by fax to the Lethbridge 4-H office at 403-382-4526. Previous attendance at LTCS is requred for counselors and the number of counselors needed for the weekend depends entirely on the number of campers attending.
4. ATCO is challenging Alberta's youth to tell how they are getting involved in their communities. WIN A TRIP TO VANCOUVER FOR THE OLYMPICS! Students in grades 4 to 12 are invited to describe in 150 to 650 words how they pursue leadership and strive for excellence in sports, arts, culture, education or community involvement. Visit www.atco.com for more details and to submit your composition.
5. Wanted - a few great young men and women for 4-H Summer Staff employment opportunities - now posted on the 4-H website www.4h.ab.ca and at most post-secondary facilities. Available positions: Summer Program Assistants, Project Coordinator, Lifeguards, Travel Coordinator, Communications and Marketing Assistant. Applicants must have completed one year of post secondary education. Application deadline is January 15, 2010.
6. The Classroom Agriculture Program (CAP) is a fantastic program that provides grade 4 students across the province the opportunity to learn more about how agriculture impacts their life. This program relies on a dedicated group of volunteers to not only facilitate the one hour long classroom presentations but also a group of zone coordinators that coordinate and liaison between the presentation volunteers and the schools in each zone. The program is rewarding for all involved. This year we are looking for zone coordinators in a number of regions as well as additional volunteers to assist with the program across the province.
The CAP program aligns well with the Alberta 4H program, providing alumni, leaders and members the opportunity to be activity involved in sharing some of the passion and dedication they have for agriculture. The volunteers in CAP all have unique presentations because each one focuses on their own specialty, whether it is animals, crops or the environment, but in the end they have a common message – that agriculture plays a very important role in students’ daily lives and in Alberta’s economy. Training is provided to the volunteers and well as resource materials.
I would appreciate if the information on the CAP program could be made available to members and leaders in your region through your email blasts. Further information regarding the different volunteer positions are attached. For senior members, this is a wonderful way to expand their community service.
TORI WHITE
Student Recruitment
Olds College
Phone: (403) 556-4663
Fax: (403) 556-4711
Toll Free: 1-800-661-6537
Email: twhite@oldscollege.ca
7. Regional Horse Committee meeting - Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at the Taber Police Station. So that you can plan ahead - the Regional Horse Show will take place at the Claresholm Agriplex, August 15 - 18th 2010. Please remember that the Regional horse record book competition will require all books submitted from each of the district competitions, to be in the regional office by September 10, 2010, in order for the books to be marked and award presentation to be in conjunction with the Regional Celebration in October.
8. District councils - please be aware that in the next week, I will forward the necessary communications forms to you - so that you will be able to: record the names and information of winners at the district competitions, forward names of judges and officials as required, etc. They will also be posted on the 4-H website under the Southern Region. As a reminder, the Regional Communications competition will take place at the Medicine Hat College on Saturday, March 20, 2010. District competitions are to be completed 2 weeks prior to this date.
9. To name a few, registration and application deadline is January 15, 2010 for:
Provincial Selections - program dates April 30 to May 3
Provincial Equine Leaders' Forum (PELF) - program dates - February 19 to 21
Alberta Girls' Parliament
please visit the 4-H website and read the 4-H Magazine for forms and deadlines for all provincial programs.
10. Upcoming dates - please make sure that you confirm with your district:
December 9 - Lethbridge District - Executive Member Workshop, 6:30 - 9pm LC AHB
December 14 - Willow Creek district council meeting
December 19 - Cactus Country district judging workshop
December 28 - Cardston district swim party
January 2 - Regional Multi-species judging sponsored by MNP - Brooks Silver Sage Arena 10am registration
January 7 - Newell district council meeting, public speaking judges' workshop
January 8 - 10 - Provincial Leaders Conference - Red Deer
January 9 - Cactus Country district presentations and public speaking workshop
January 13 - Lethbridge District council meeting and Communications workshop
January 15 - Newell District Recognition Night
January 16 - 40 Mile District workshop - communications, diary, leader level 1 training
January 19 - Regional Horse committee meeting - 7pm Taber Police Station
January 20 - Lethbridge and District Show and Sale committee meeting - 7pm LC AHB
January 21 - Taber District council meeting
January 25 - Warner District council meeting - 7pm Warner school
January 29 - 31 - Provincila Senior Members Conference
January 30 - Southern Regional Hurricane Hockey Night, Lethbridge
Have a very Merry Christmas! See you in 2010!
Nov 2009
October flew right on by, on witches' brooms! Here is a new email blast, with hopefully something good for everyone. This is sent to all recorded leaders and members of 2008/2009, with updates that I have been advised of. Please pass this along to new members, leaders and parents in your club, and be patient, as updates to the mailing list are ongoing, with a complete new download to be done in December/January to catch new members, and remove outgoing members.
1. Mark Sayers, Provincial Council representative from the Southern Region has requested that all district councils, respond to the request for input circulated from the Provincial Council. Their questionnaire was titled "Implenting a Cloverbud Program" and asked 4 questions that district councils were to ask of their clubs. Please contact Mark at 403-320-8405 or via email @ mlazys@telus.net with your club/district's views, or to discuss further, if you have not already done so.
2. Southern Regional Horse Committee meeting - Tuesday, November 17th at 7pm in the Taber Police Station basement. Books that were judged in the Regional Horse record book competition will be available there for pickup (congratulations to all of the competitors and award recipients!). Please ensure that each club offering the horse project has an adult representative (not necessarily a leader) in attendance. This is a very active project committee but needs to ensure participation and input from all clubs within the region to successfully continue offering horse related events, including the Record book competition, Horse Learning Day and the Regional horse show to name a few.
For the 2009/2010 club year, the fees due to the Southern 4-H Regional Light Horse Committee will be $5 per horse project member, and double to $10 per horse project member if not paid by the January 2010 Horse Committee meeting.
Please remember a motion from the October 2008 Southern 4-H Regional Council meeting:
that any and all fees from Members or Clubs for 4-H sanctioned events at all levels, (Club, District, Regional and Provincial) must be paid in full for said Member or Club to be eligible for future 4-H sanctioned events put on by any level.
Fees can be mailed to the Horse Committee treasurer, Coreen Unruh, Box 30, Hays, AB TOK IBO
Elections will be taking place at this meeting for the 2009/2010 year. There are only 4 meetings throughout the year - November, January, April and August.
3. The Regional Council is looking for some new faces! These people do not necessarily have to attend the Regional council meetings, but Council would like new interested individuals to work on the various committees, benefitting the Southern region members and leaders. If you are interested, or would like further information, please contact your local district council representative, or the Regional office. ALL DISTRICTS NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMITTEE WORK IN ORDER TO MAKE ALL EVENTS SUCCESSFUL AND NOT TO BURN OUT A FEW VOLUNTEERS. SPREADING OUT THE WORKLOAD HELPS EVERYONE!And it's fun too!
LIVESTOCK COMMITTEES:
BAC (reps to Provincial Beef Advisory Committee): SCHOLARSHIP:
1. Martin Puch 1. Mark Sayers
2. Mark Sayers 2.
Alternate: 3.
HORSE COMMITTEE : 4.
Chair: Shari Wehlage 5. Myrna Brewin
1. GRANT / SPONSORSHIP
2. Treasurer: Marion Van Sluys with Ginny Smith
HEIFER COMMITTEE : CASINO APPLICATION
Chair: Margaret Zmurchyk/Pat Sayers President: Marie Logan
1. SnowFest:
2. Chair:
3. Carol High MULTI-SPECIES JUDGING:
COMMUNICATIONS: Chair: Kate Puch
Chair: Wendy-Ellen Nittel 1. Jay Good
1. 2. Carol High
2. REGIONAL CAMP:
3. Carol High Chair: Cathryn Widmer
1.
SOUVENIRS:
Chair: Melanie Daniels ALBERTA 4-H MAGAZINE:
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL: 1. Ginny Smith
1. Mark Sayers ALUMNI:
2. 1.
REGIONAL FUN DAY & LEARNING : FOUNDATION:
Chair: Wendy-Ellen Nittel 1.
1. JAPANESE EXCHANGE:
2. 1.
3. EAR TAGS:
4. 1.
REGIONAL CELEBRATION: HURRICANE HOCKEY NIGHT
Chair: Myrna Brewin (Ginny will work with someone)
1. Wendy-Ellen Nittel 1.
2.
3.
4.
4. Please note the CHANGE OF MEETING DATE for the March Regional Council meeting:
Carol High moves that the February 2010 meeting be moved to Thursday, March 11, 2010 in order to solve any last minute glitches with the Regional Communications. Myrna Brewin seconded. MOTION CARRIED.
Next Meetings: Saturday, December 5th Time: 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Gift Exchange ($10 - $15)
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 Time: 10:00am
Thursday, June 24, 2010 Time: 10:00am
PLEASE REPLY TO GINNY AS TO WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE ATTENDING A MEETING IN ORDER FOR HER TO ORDER LUNCH FOR THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE!
Upcoming dates:
November 3 - Pincher Creek District executive workshop - 7pm MD basement
November 5 - Newell District Council meeting
November 11 - Remembrance Day - Pincher Creek district clubs meet at 10am Community Hall
November 17 - Southern Regional Horse Committee meeting, Taber 7pm Police Station basement. Pincher Creek District council meeting 7pm MD basement
November 18 - Lethbridge District Council meeting 7pm LC AHB
November 19 & 20 - Green Certificate Testing
November 21 - Cardston District workshop 10am Hillspring School, Cactus Country District Color Night Irvine 7pm
November 25 - 40 Mile District Executive Workshop
Enjoy the changing season!
