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ELECTION APRIL 6TH

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

4-H offerings

Our kids spent many years in 4-H. That wonderful program, run by the county and by parents gave our kids many opportunities, including leadership, public speaking, animal science and showmanship, woodworking, family living, research opportunities and so much more. During a time of economic crunch when school budgets need to be balanced in order to sustain foundational education priorities, the community and schools must look into partnering with other organizations to enhance the needs of their families. I suggest 4-H. The following is a sample of what they have to offer:

STANDARDS FOR COUNTY CAREER AWARDS
County Achievement, Animal Science, Arts & Communication,
Family Living, Mechanical Science, Natural Science, Plant Science and Leadership Medals
a.A member must have completed 9th grade in the current calendar year.
b.Application must indicate leadership involvement -Youth Leader for Project and enrolled in Youth Leadership Project.
c.Exhibited at County Fair.
d.Participated in Speaking, Poster, Demonstration Program(s) or Communication Arts Festival at club or county level.
e.Shows growth and accomplishments in Projects enrolled in the past year to current enrollment.
f.Currently enrolled in at least two of the designated Projects listed under the Award.
g.Completed at least three years in one of the Project areas.
h.Completed at least 10 units in designated Projects. One unit = each year enrolled in the Project, i.e., Family Living: Crocheting – 3 years; Food & Nutrition – 4 years; Houseplants – 2 years; Quilting – 1 year = 10 units.
i.Received at least one County Project disc in the area being nominated (may have been a past year).
Animal Science
Projects include: Beef, Cats, Cavies, Crops, Dairy, Dogs, Dogless Dogs, Goat, Horse, Horseless Horse, Llama, Model Horse, Pets, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, Vet Science.
Arts & Communication
Projects include: Arts, Basketry, Ceramics, Clowning, Collections, Creative Stitchery, Communications, Computers, Drama, Drawing and Painting, History & Heritage, Leathercraft, Macrame, Music, Photography, Scrapbooking, Stenciling.
Family Living
Projects include: Cake Decorating, Child Development, Clothes Horse, Clothing, Crocheting, Foods & Nutrition, Food Preservation, Home Environment, Knitting, Quilting, Woolspinning.
Mechanical Science
Projects include: Aerospace, Electricity, Models, Small Engines, Tractor, Woodworking.
Natural Science
Projects include: Adventures, Air Rifle, Archery, Birds, Entomology, Fishing, Muzzleloading, Nature Space, Shotgun, Trees, Wild Flowers, Wildlife Ecology.
1.Plant/Soil Science
Projects include: Crops, Flowers, Fruit, Gardening, Houseplants, Plant Crafts.
Achievement
Additional Requirements:
Enrolled in at least two Projects.
Received a minimum of 3 county project awards. Project awards need to be received in multiple years.
Shows growth in club participation.
Actively involved in at least four county activities, i.e., Educational Programs, Workshops, Communication, Arts Festival, etc.
Exclude “f”, “g”, “h”, “i” from above.
Leadership

Currently enrolled in Youth Leadership Project.
Has or previously received a Youth Leadership disc or completed significant youth leadership responsibilities.
Currently youth leader in at least one Project or club Community Development Project (Recreation, Community Service, or Special Emphasis).
Currently chairperson or club or county committee OR club officer.
Participated in leadership training opportunities (Camp Counselor, Friends Helping Friends, Leaders Board Member, Tri-County Leader Workshop, etc.).
Exclude “f,” “g”, “h”, and “i”.

Thinking outside the box,

Dave Weigand