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Oahu 4-H Newsletter Online
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May 10, 2006
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Aloha 4-Hers,
The school year is finishing up as well as the 4-H year. To conclude this year, our last council meeting will be on May 21, 2006. Anyone nominated to be an officer on the 2006-2007 Executive Board must be at the meeting to be elected.
The record books are also due soon. Any person completing a senior portfolio, they are due by May 15. Also the Speech and Demonstration Fair is on May 13, so start practicing your speeches and demonstrations, not to just get a blue ribbon, but to also become better speakers.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted entries for the photography contest. In the next few months they will be judged and displayed for you at the achievement banquet.
At the end of the year your workload tends to increase due to schoolwork and 4-H activities, such as practicing your speeches, studying for finals, taking photos, finishing up record books, or even getting ready to start college in the fall. Every person’s mind is consumed by future events and dead lines which have to be met. Try your hardest not to wait until the night before, before you start writing your paper or memorizing your speeches. This time of the year is always the hardest for students, but just keep in mind that in a month you will be relaxing with your friends during summer vacation.
Have a wonderful May and I hope to see everyone at the May Council Meeting.
Aloha,
Hannah
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Speech/Demonstration Contest, UH Ag Sciences, 2 pm |
15 |
Senior Portfolios due |
16 |
OMK Team meeting, UGC, 9 am |
20, 21 |
National Guard Freedom Salute Ceremonies, Kalaeloa, 9 am |
20 |
Pineapple Festival-Wahiawa |
21 |
Council meeting, UGC, 3:30 pm |
30 |
4-H 101 Team meeting, UGC, 9m |
1 |
County Record books due (Cloverbud, Junior and Senior books) |
9-11 |
Ahaolelo Teen Conference, UH Manoa |
18 |
Executive Board Meeting |
24 |
Achievement, Nehelani |
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Merle Morikawa, Director of Momilani Elementary Afterschool Program invited Oahu County 4-H to participate in a fund raiser at the Momilani Elementary School Fair. Thanks to the donations of baked goods and snacks from Pot of Gold, Just Us, Napilialoha, and Ethel Murata we raised $150.00 for the Council. Ethel, Sakaye and I manned the sale booth. It was fun to see about 700 parents, grand parents and youngsters all participating in this school event. Thanks, Merle for inviting 4-H to participate.
Rose Saito
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Don't forget that the senior portfolio is due on May 15th to one of the Extension offices. To complete the senior portfolio you will need to complete the record book, resume, and story. If you complete the senior portfolio and you qualify, it will be entered for state judging which may qualify you for a trip to National 4-H Club Congress in Atlanta, Georgia.
Clover buds, Junior and Senior Record books are due on June 1st to one of the Extension offices. All the forms are available on the web site or call me at 622-4185 if you need hard copies. I hope to see lots of completed record books.
Rose Saito
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| • Coconut Island, Here We Come! |
July 28-30, 2006
Coconut Island is located in Kaneohe Bay accessible only via boat. It is run by the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology-UHM. We have permission to stay overnight on the island. I have talked to the Community Program Educator and have expressed to help them with their projects on the island. We will also continue with the 4-H 101 program, do another woodcraft with Sandy and Merle M. will be hosting a workshop.
The tour around the island is by foot and very manageable for all ages and size. It is an excellent tour; very educational and interesting. We are thinking of hiring a bus to take us there, as parking is limited.
Please let me know if this is a good time. Also, would you like to conduct a fun, educational experience? Call Maryknoll at 453-6053
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| • Oahu 4-H Clubs Receive GIS Software |
Congratulations to the 4-H technology clubs at Bennett Youth Center and Fort Shafter Youth Center for being selected to receive GIS software through the 2006 ESRI GIS grant. The 4-H’ers at the centers will use the software to gather information from their communities.
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| • 2006 Presidential Scholars |
Congratulations to Maui 4-H’er Tiffany Yee for being selected one of two Hawaii 2006 Presidential Scholars. This award is based on academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship and service at school and in their community. The Presidential Scholars will be honored for their accomplishments in Washington, D.C. For the full article, see citydesk@starbulletin.com
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| • Global Connection 4-H Project |
"Hello, my name is Joseph Gedgaud and I am from Clay County, Moorhead Minnesota. I am in the Oakmound 4-H club. I am doing a global connection project for a 4-H project. I want to show people that 4-H is different yet the same throughout the United States and even in Europe or any other country. I would like to receive information from 4-H’ers about their 4-H clubs. The following is what I’d like to know:
What is your name of your club/county/state?
Type of club (project club or after-school program or 4-H adventures, etc.):
What is something special you are doing that other clubs might not do?
What do you do to go to the county/state fair?
Number of members in the club?
Age range?
How often do you meet?
Special projects?
Community service projects?
How is your county level 4-H run?
And any other special thing you want to say?
I have shared my plans for this project with Becky Harrington, Clay County 4-H Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota Extension Service. She may be reached at willi107@umn.edu or 218-299-5020 if you have questions regarding my 4-H membership.
Please E-mail me back as soon as possible. My E-mail is: joey@702com.net."
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| • There's Still Time To Speak up and take the National 4-H Technology Survey! |
National 4-H Council and National 4-H Headquarters want to know what you think about technology and how you use technology in 4-H. Your ideas and opinions will help the national leadership of 4-H to improve the technology resources that they provide to the 4-H community. It's your chance to speak up and tell National 4-H Headquarters and National 4-H Council what you're looking for!
The survey is open to 4-H members of all ages, including youth, volunteers, and staff! The results will help National 4-H Council and Headquarters to make critical decisions about their future use of technology to enhance the 4-H experience.
Complete your survey today! Then, pass on this message to others so they can participate, especially youth in the 4-H community. Encourage as many people as you know to take it. The survey is scheduled to end at midnight, May 7, 2006, so take it TODAY!
http://www.4-Hsurvey.com
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| • Disney Minnie grants - 2nd Round |
Attention Youth; Change Your Community, Your Nation..the World! In order to help continue the amazing service that takes place on National and Global Youth Service Day, Youth Service America and Disney are excited to launch a second round of Disney Minnie Grants. Applicants in the US must have participated in N & GYSD 2006 in order to be eligible. These grants of $500 are to support youth ages 5-14, in their continued service efforts. Service projects must take place in the month of September 2006. Visit http://www.YSA.org/awards to download an application and guidelines. While you’re there, check out the first-round Disney Minnie grant winners representing 30 countries worldwide!
Deadline: June 21, 2006.
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| • 'Bee' The Change Community Service Grant for Literacy |
Youth Service America and Lionsgate are offering a grant opportunity of $1,000 to ONE young person between the ages of 5-25 to implement a sustainable community service project that increases literacy in their community and uses the movie, AKEELAH AND THE BEE, currently in theatres, as inspiration. Projects should be youth-led and created, and must have a portion of their project take place on National and Global Youth Service Day (April 20-22, 2007).
Deadline: June 9, 2006.
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4-H Clover Corner News
For additional articles on 4-H youth development nationwide, check out the National 4-H Clover Corner News at http://www.4hblogs.org/ccn/
If you have a disability and require special assistance during any of our planned 4-H activities, please call the applicable County Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent two weeks prior to the event.
We welcome your story ideas and 4-H job listings. Please e-mail them to cchang0789@yahoo.com or nakatsuk@hawaii.edu
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