The semi-annual fall paper clover fundraiser held at local tractor supply stores will take place nationwide October 9-20, 2013. Clubs should begin planning events now. This is an excellent opportunity to raise funds and create awareness in the community for 4-H! Contact your local extension office for more information.
IRS Filing Notifications
We have received questions concerning recent notifications from the IRS. If your club has closed their account and have received notifications related to filing issues for 2010 or 2011, you do not have to respond. These will be automatically corrected when the transition is completed. Like last year, please forward a copy to the State 4-H Office and keep the original on file.
You should keep club records turned in December 2012 for a period of seven years since they pertain to IRS EINs.
Volunteer Conference of Southern States at Rock Eagle 4-H Center
Georgia 4-H in collaboration with North Carolina and Kentucky 4-H cordially invites your volunteers & staff to join us for the Volunteer Conference of Southern States, October 3-6, 2014 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. The Conference includes great speakers, incredible workshops, learning labs and so much more. For all the conference details, visit the Conference Website and learn more about the terrific opportunities that await as you are Framing your Future, Building our Best.
Registration is now open. Registration is online and open directly to volunteers and staff. Tips for completing the registration form as well as methods for reducing costs for the conference are available on the conference registration site. You may also directly access registration and begin completing your application. Space is limited and we will increase the cost by $50 on September 15.
Please contact Katie Lafon with any questions at klafon@vt.edu or 540-231-9410.
4-H Shooting Education Update
If you have a 4-H Shooting Club in your unit, or volunteers interested in starting a shooting club, please share the information below with them. Thanks!
National 4-H Invitational
Two teams from Virginia competed in the National 4-H Invitational in Nebraska the last week of June. Our Air Pistol team coached by Chris Wearmouth, a 4-H volunteer instructor from Tazewell, placed 2nd in the nation out of 10 teams. Our Shotgun Team, coached by RL Harris from Appomattox and Mike Wolfe from Botetourt, placed 9th in the nation out of 25 teams.
VA 4-H Shooting Camp
A total of 64 youth ages 12 – 16 are registered for next week’s shooting camp at Holiday Lake 4-H Center. These campers will receive basic firearm safety and marksmanship instruction in the archery, pistol, rifle and shotgun disciplines. Linda Eanes, 4-H Extension Agent in Cumberland, is serving as this year’s camp director.
Northern District 4-H Shoot
The northern district is sponsoring a shoot in Culpeper on Saturday, August 17th. For additional information including a Fact Sheet, Match Program and Registration go to the website listed below.
VA 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Program
Please encourage your outstanding teens to apply to be an ambassador for the VA 4-H Shooting Education Program. Call for an application! Interviews for the next “crop” of ambassadors will be conducted during the weekend of the State 4-H Shoot.
State 4-H Shoot
The 2013 State 4-H Shoot is set for the weekend of September 13th – 15th at Holiday Lake 4-H Center. For additional information, go to www.4-h.ext.vt.edu/programs/nree/shootinged/indexshootinged.html
VA 4-H Shotgun Championship
The 2013 VA 4-H Shotgun Championship will be held Saturday, October 5th at Brushy Mountain Gun Club located in Pittsylvania County. Go to the above site for a Flyer, Match Program, Registration and Sponsor Form. This championship is the qualifying event to select senior 4-H members to represent Virginia at next year’s National 4-H Invitational.
October Instructor Certification
To start a 4-H Shooting Club, you need to have certified instructors. The next 4-H Instructor Certification will take place the weekend of October 18th – 20th at Holiday Lake 4-H Center. The following disciplines will be offered – archery, coordinator, pistol, rifle and shotgun. Additional information, including an application, will be posted on the above website in the near future.
NRA Grants
In the past, 4-H Shooting Clubs and 4-H Centers have been successful in securing grants through the Virginia Friends of the NRA Program. This year’s grant deadline is November 20th. For additional information and to access on the online grant application, go to www.nrafoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant.aspx
Jinx L. Baney
Coordinator, VA 4-H Shooting Education Program
and Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
jbaney@vt.edu
434-848-2151
Virginia to serve on National 4-H Congress Design Team
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!!!
Southern Region 4-H Teen Leadership Conference (4-H SRTLC) – September 26-29, 2013
The Southern Region 4-H Teen Leadership Conference (4-H SRTLC) will be held September 26-29, 2013 at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville, TN. This conference is open to 4-H youth ages 14-18, is a great opportunity for youth to gain exposure to leadership, development, civic engagement opportunities and learn skills to help them develop youth/adult partnerships in their communities. More information can be found at: http://4h.tennessee.edu/4hsrtlc/general.html.
General Information:
- Registration is $180/person. This includes lodgings, meals, and a conference t-shirt. Checks can be made payable to the “Virginia 4-H Foundation.”
- Transportation is the responsibility of the delegate.
- Registration paperwork (registration form and health history form) and registration fee is due to the state office by Tuesday, September 1. Please note that no late submissions will be accepted.
Contact Katie Lafon (klafon@vt.edu or at 540-231-9410) for more information. Registration and promotional forms for this event can be found at http://www.intra.ext.vt.edu/4h/events.html.
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.
Congratulations to the 2013 National 4-H Congress Delegation!!!
Congratulations to the 4-H members who will represent Virginia at National 4-H Congress in November! It is a great honor to be selected to attend this event.
Kipp Dunn (Prince William County)
Thomas Fleenor (Washington County)
Spencer Gee (Tazewell County)
Katherine Hankins (Washington County)
Aliyah Lambert (Surry County)
Ivana Marshall (Surry County)
Nicholas Poole (Prince William County)
Samantha Price (Rockingham County)
Taylor Reed (Henrico County)
Ryan Thies (Prince William County)
Eli Worth-Jones (Washington County)