Arielle Ampeh (senior 4-H member) and Lenah Nguyen (4-H agent) of Fairfax County 4-H will represent Virginia on the 2013 National 4-H Congress Design Team. These ladies will give leadership and service throughout the year leading up to the event as well as in Atlanta in November. Join me in giving them a big 4-H!!!
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my4-H as a Resource
The Next Generation my4-H serves as a central and collaborative source for more of the 4-H resources you want. 4-H Professionals, volunteers and even youth leaders, from anywhere, can upload, download, comment, even rank local, state and nationally produced 4-H resources on my4-H. Click on the My4hflyer link above for more information and check it out to see how you can benefit from this resource from National 4-H Council.
2013-2014 Virginia 4-H Calendar
Senior 4-H Congress 2014
4-H WHEP Contest
Dear VCE Staff:
The Virginia 4-H WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Contest) will be held October 19, 2013 at the New Kent Forestry Center, Providence Forge, VA
WHEP is an outstanding program that teaches youth skills related to wildlife and habitat management.
More information on the 4-H WHEP program can be found at http://www.4-h.ext.vt.edu/programs/nree/whep/index.html
Please share this with any members or volunteers who may be interested in starting a WHEP program in your county or who are currently participating in the program.
If you are interested in learning more about the WHEP program we would love to have you come be a volunteer at the contest.
Kelly Mallory
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
P.O. Box 10, Madison, VA 22727
Phone (540)948-6881
FAX (540)948-6883
Email: malloryk@vt.edu
http://madison4h.pbworks.com
Madison 4-H News
We are located on Main Street in the War Memorial Building, 2nd Floor
4-H — Head, Heart, Hands and Health
4-H Foundation Board Member Inspires Camp Staff
Mary Miller inspiring the Virginia Camp Staff of 2013
Mary Miller is president and founder of Interactive Design and
Development, Inc., a successful, award-winning information technology
firm in Blacksburg, Va.. She received both her master of information
science as well as her doctorate in instructional design from Virginia
Tech. A Board member of the 4-H Foundation and strong supporter of the camping program, Mary worked at camp at the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center early in her career. Her camp name was ‘Meatloaf’ Mary and she taught crafts and worked in the kitchen.
Mary served as the inspirational speaker for the 2013 State 4-H Camp Staff Training which encompasses all six 4-H Center staffs (over 85 total). Relating to the role of camp staffer, Mary reiterated the importance of the journey they were about to embark on for the summer. Sharing stories from her time on staff, she recalled the faces, smiles, and laughter that to this day still bring her joy!
“You are so very special! You have been given an opportunity that only a few are afforded, the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of children throughout the summer. Some of these children have never been away from home, some have never swam in a pool, others will experience the pure joy of play for the first time. They will look to you, camp counselors, for guidance and enthusiasm,” said ‘Meatloaf” Mary.
Camp Counselors do Make a Difference:
Thank you Mary Miller for sharing, caring and inspiring!
2013 State Livestock Judging Contest
The information for the 2013 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest has been posted to the 4-H Youth Livestock web site (www.ext.vt.edu/youthlivestock).
This year’s contest will be held on June 26th at the Alphin Stuart Livestock Arena in Blacksburg, VA. Entry forms are due by Friday, June 7th. Registration fees for this year’s contest will be $12/person.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Thanks,
Joi D. Saville
Extension Associate
362 Litton Reaves Hall (0306)
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0306
540-231-2257
540-231-3010 (fax)
joi.saville@vt.edu
4-H Paper Clover Fundraiser
Congress Hero Program Reminder
In an effort to ensure that State 4-H Congress is affordable for all teens wishing to attend, the State 4-H Office and the Virginia 4-H Foundation propose the use of the “Congress Heroes” program. Through this program, youth will share information with corporate and private partners to help generate funds to support Virginia 4-H as well as providing an avenue for 4-Hers to have their Congress registration fee sponsored. 4-Hers interested in attending State 4-H Congress are encouraged to ask friends, family, and businesses to become a “Congress Hero”. Their tax deductible donation will help provide Virginia teens the opportunity to learn about leadership, citizenship, and life skills through innovative workshops, dynamic speakers, competitive events, service learning, and a college fair. Small donations can make a big difference. If a 4-Her is successful in securing $200.00 in Heroes sponsorships, the 4-Her will only have to pay half of the registration fee for State 4-H Congress. Those who secure $250.00 or more in Clover sponsorships will not have to pay any registration fee to attend State 4-H Congress. Prizes will be awarded at Congress for top Congress 4-H earners.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the state 4-H office.
National 4-H Congress
National 4-H Congress 2013 will take place November 29 – December 3, 2013. It is a wonderful experience and an extreme honor to represent Virginia at National 4-H Congress. Please encourage your senior 4-H members to apply. Applications are due April 30 to the State Office. Interviews and delegate selection will take place during state congress on Tuesday, June 18 in Blacksburg.
For more information on this event, please visit the sites below.
General Information and Application Process: http://www.intra.ext.vt.edu/4h/national4h.html
Sample Resume: http://www.intra.ext.vt.edu/4h/exampleresume.pdf