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Weekly 4-H Update

Communications >> 4-H Update >>Volume 12, Number 27....................................... August 29, 2008

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M*A*S*H Themed Gala to Support Expansion of the
4-H Program in Denver County

All CSU Extension personnel are invited to attend the M*A*S*H (Metro Area Supports 4-H) Gala on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Aurora. The M*A*S*H-themed event will raise funds to expand the 4-H program in Denver County and demonstrate that today’s 4-H program offers more than cows and cooking.

Currently there are no 4-H clubs in Denver County and our goal is to have 1,000 new 4-H members in 50 clubs in the county by 2011.

So why do we need more 4-H in Denver? According to a 2005 Colorado State University research study, youth who are involved in 4-H are more likely to get A’s in school, serve in leadership positions and participate in community service projects. 4-H youth are also less likely to drink alcohol, shoplift, use illegal drugs, smoke cigarettes or vandalize property.

Guests are invited to dress casual or as their favorite MASH character. Bazi Kanani from Channel 9 News in Denver will emcee the event which starts at 6:00 p.m. One of the highlights of the evening will be the drawing for a 2008 Ford F-150 pickup.

For tickets and further information go to www.colorado4h.org/gala or contact me at 970.491.1537. ― Gary Small

4-H Shooting Sports Update

The following items of interest are posted to the Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports web site:

Park County Fall Leader Certification Training Materials
The training site will offer discipline training in the following areas: rifle, shotgun (basic), archery, air pistol, black powder, coordinator, range safety officer, outdoor skills. There needs to be 25 registered leaders at a training site in order for the workshop to be held. Registration materials can be located at http://www.co4hshooting.org/article12212005.html. Please contact Jim Hamilton at jim.hamilton@colostate.edu or call 719.846.7403 should you have questions.

Revised 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Report Forms Available
In an effort to document the large number of youth contacts and contact hours provided by our certified 4-H Shooting Sports leaders, we are asking that every Colorado SS certified leader complete a report form. This documentation effort is part of a state-wide effort to determine the value of 4-H and in particular the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. You can access the report forms using the following link: http://www.co4hshooting.org/ss_leader_report_forms.html. ― Jim Hamilton

Colorado Leadership Camp

The State 4-H Officer Team is planning an exciting conference for our younger 4-H members. The Colorado Leadership Camp is going to be held at Snow Mountain Ranch near Granby on October 10-12. This camp is for 4-H members in the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. The cost of the camp is $115.

Help us have a great camp by advertising this to all of your 4-H members.

Here is the website address where you will find more information about the camp: http://www.colorado4h.org/events_opportunities/clc/index.shtml ― Connie Cecil

What All Kids Need: An Introduction to Positive Youth Development

The next great training in the 2008 Training Series is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. at the Denver Community Credit Union, 1075 Acoma Street, Denver. The registration fee of $40 includes breakfast and resources! All participants MUST preregister by 12:00 p.m. on Sept. 17. Please share this information with your colleagues and all those that might be interested!

Below are some comments from participants in the 2008 Training Series:

• “Hands on!” “Engaging!” “Awesome!” “Clear & Informative!”
• “The best part of this experience was getting re-fueled in working together for building a supportive asset-rich community.” Jefferson County Social Worker
• “There are ways you can improve the community, no matter how big or small…”
  Mercy Housing Staff Member
• “Trainer encouraged discussion on many practical aspects, resulting in a lot of insight.”
  Grand Junction Community Member

This training is designed to provide a common language and a strength-based foundation to the adults in our community who work every day to create communities where children, youth and families can thrive. What All Kids Need will provide the latest research about youth today with a positive, hopeful twist!

At this unique community learning event, you’ll receive:

• The latest research on positive youth development and how to apply the information to your daily interactions with young people and their families;
• An overview of the 40 Developmental Assets® – essential building blocks for healthy youth development – and other positive youth development frameworks;
• Tips and tools for creating effective partnerships between youth, parents, teachers, youth service providers, mental health staff, juvenile justice providers, community leaders, and community volunteers – all for the benefit of youth!;
• Ideas for strengthening your relationships with young people – at home, at school and in the community; and
• Opportunities to share with other adults in a fun, relaxed setting.

Please contact Katherine Plog Martinez at katherine@buildassets.org or 303.832.1587 for registration information or with any questions. ― Jan Carroll

Nebraska to Host National 2009 Youth Horse Leaders Symposium!

The 32nd Annual National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium, presented by the American Youth Horse Council (AYHC), will be held on March 27-29, 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The University of Nebraska will host the event. The 2009 event will boast more than two-dozen internationally and nationally respected presenters assembled to share their keys to successful youth horse programming and horse management. Attendees will find resources, referrals, and networking to improve their ability to Help Connect Kids Through Horses. A weekend program for teen leaders is always a favorite bringing youth participating in many different horse disciplines and breed activities together to learn leadership skills and effective horsemanship techniques.

“The University of Nebraska is excited to be able to host the AYHC symposium and showcase beautiful downtown Lincoln and the Nebraska horse industry,” said Kathy Anderson, chair of the Symposium Committee and AYHC President. The symposium attracts a broad representation of youth horse leaders from breed associations, equine sport organizations, Cooperative Extension, universities, and the crucially important hands-on youth leaders from such groups as 4-H, U.S. Pony Club, National High School Rodeo, Future Farmers of America, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and more.

The Symposium will again include a variety of presentations including live horse demonstrations, roundtable sessions, and classroom presentations on a variety of topics. Additionally, kickoff reception, vendor booths, a silent auction and the Youth Leaders Celebration Awards Banquet allow attendees to have fun and interact throughout the weekend. A pre-conference tour will provide an excellent kickoff to the Symposium and offer participants an extra day of educational activities in Nebraska.

Make your plans to join the youth horse industry in Nebraska in 2009! The conference facilities at the Holiday Inn in downtown Lincoln coupled with the educational and networking opportunities offered by top notch presenters make this a must attend event! For more information go to: www.ayhc.com, call 800-TRY-AYHC or email info@ayhc.com.

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Updated Tuesday, September 02, 2008.