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Welcome to Oahu 4-H's online newsletter.
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Hey Everyone!
September is here! Last month we had our first council meeting and yummy pizzas to eat after. Thank you to all who came but we need more 4-H’ers at our next meeting. I hope everyone can come because there is so much to do and this is your chance to hear what’s going on and to share your ideas. If you can’t make it to the meeting but you have a question or idea, then you’re always welcome to email them to me.
This last meeting we got the calendar approved so please sign your club up for various chair committees. Your Executive Board officers are working very hard to plan these events but remember they can’t do it alone. We need your help if not we may have to cancel some events and we would hate to do that. So let’s all get involved this year and if you have questions regarding the events please don’t hesitate to call or email.
I would really like to make this year the best year ever and get everyone involved. But I can’t do it alone; I admit I do need your help. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe sunny September. Oh and don’t forget on September 28, your forms will be due. I hope to see you at the HMSA Fair, it is going to be so much fun!
- Renni Fay Iwasa
SEPTEMBER |
6 |
Military 4-H 101 Training, 9 am |
14-16 |
Health Rocks Training |
15 |
Hawaii 4-H Alumni/4-H Foundation Meeting |
20 |
Military 4-H 101 Training, 9 am |
23 |
Oahu 4-H Executive Board meeting, 3:30 pm, Urban Garden Center |
28 |
4-H enrollment forms due (Y-1, Y-2, Y-3, Y-4 & Form 2) |
29 |
Island Fresh Festival – Germ City, Kakaako Park |
OCTOBER |
7-13 |
National 4-H week |
7 |
Children and Youth Day at the State Capitol, 10 am – 3:00 pm |
14 |
Council meeting, 3:30 pm, Urban Garden Center |
21 |
Kids Fest at the Bishop Museum |
| • Join the 3,2,1 Action Team |
We just came back from Chevy Chase, Maryland for the 3,2,1 Action Videography Workshop, and are creating a team to film Public Service Announcements to make kids aware of how military youth are affected by deployment. We are looking for individuals who want to learn about videography. Any 4-Her who is interested in joining or just learning more about our team please e-mail us at soccergalhannah@yahoo.com.
Thank You,
Uncle Walter
Hannah Wong
Nataniel Calio
| • Fashion Revue Committee Chair Needed |
At the Oahu County Executive Board Retreat we were unable to find a chair for this years fashion revue in November. I was wondering if anyone was interested in chairing the event. Since this event is coming up soon, I would need to know as soon as possible. Please e-mail me or call me if you are interested in chairing.
Phone: 626-2710 or e-mail: soccergalhannah@yahoo.com
Hannah Wong
| • Children and Youth Day 2007 |
Sunday, October 7, 2007
State Capitol
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Maryknoll Spotkaeff
| • 4-H Forms Due |
We have already started the 4-H year and had the first Council meeting on August 19th. All clubs should start reorganizing your clubs. The 4-H Enrollment Forms Y-1, Y-2, Y-3, Y-4 and Form 2 are all due on September 28th. You can download the forms from the 4-H website or call my office at 622-4185 to get your forms. It is really important that all clubs be registered for the start of the new 4-H year. We do have a busy schedule ahead of us with all the activities that the Executive Board planned and was approved at the last Council meeting.
Rose Saito
| • Island Fresh Festival |
Teaching other youth about cleanliness and how to be safe from germs is an excellent skill to teach others. We are still looking for 4-Hers and leaders to help at the Island Fresh Germ City booth on September 29th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Kakaako Park. Please call Rose at 622-4185 if your club would like to get involved.
Rose Saito
| • 4-H Rabbit Club Looking for Members |
Do you love bunny rabbits? If so, we are looking for you! We are trying to start a 4-H rabbit club for youth, all ages invited. This club would meet once a month to learn more about all aspects of breeding, raising, and showing rabbits. Activities will be age-appropriate, depending on interest in the club, and we have a lot of fun projects in the works. It’s preferable if you have your own rabbit(s), but you are welcome to join if you don’t.
My children and I have a small rabbitry raising several different breeds of rabbits and are willing to adopt out some of our bunnies. We are also willing to let youth provide a temporary “foster” home for the bunnies for those who won’t be staying in the islands or who just want to see what it’s like to raise bunnies without committing.
Jennifer Wood
| • 14th Annual Oahu Heart Walk |
A big mahalo to the Just Us 4-H Club for traveling to Kapiolani Park on Saturday, August 4, 2007 and participating in the Heart Walk. Just Us came in force, jumped right in and worked diligently with the children. Thank you Norma Jean Domingo for bringing the club and its members to expose 4-H to the public.
Maryknoll Spotkaeff
| • Super Saturday for Army Reserves Youth |
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While their parents were participating in monthly weekend trainings at Fort Shafter, children of Army Reserve soldiers were able to participate in a Super Saturday event planned especially for them. As part of the day long program, the Warriors 4-H club (Alyssa Ching, Staci Kohashi, Romina Furr, Sean Lee and Christopher Furr with leader Wanda Kohashi and adult helpers) shared project activities from the “Palette of Fun” 4-H project manual. Then the mother-daughter team of Merry and Allison Ifuku of the CloverKids 4-H club shared a foods and nutrition lesson. After a discussion of the food pyramid, 4-H’er Allison provided a demonstration of two smoothies. The third exciting 4-H session was provided by 4-H volunteer Pamela Juneman who is with the Na Lio O Waimanalo 4-H club. Pam shared a session on horses. What a great time the children had. Thank you to all the volunteers who shared their time and talents with the children.
Claire Nakatsuka
| • Alumni Association Seeks Support |
These are two ways in which we can support the Hawaii 4-H Alumni Association:
1. Give Aloha -- Foodland's Matching Gifts Program; please support the Hawaii 4-H Alumni Association by making a tax deductible donation at Foodland or Sack N Save between September 1 - 30. Foodland and the Western Union will make an additional donation to the 4-H Alumni Association. Our # is 78365.
2. AUW Campaign -- Please consider designating your donation to the Hawaii 4-H Foundation, P.O. Box 878, Pearl City, HI 96782. Request Alternative Care Donor Option Form from your employer. Complete form and turn it in with your donor card to your employer.
Janice Kondo
Hawaii 4-H Alumni Association
| • Arizona Exchange Possibility |
Is there any club interested in setting up an interstate exchange program or hosting Arizona 4-H’ers? If so, please contact Kimberly S. Gressley, Extension Agent at (520) 836-5221 ext 213 or email her at gressley@Ag.arizona.edu. A group of Arizona youth may be interested in visiting Oahu next summer.
Maryknoll Spotkaeff
| • New on the 4-H Brand Network: National 4-H Week Kit |
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The first materials for National 4-H Week 2007 are now available at www.4-HBrandNetwork.org Bookmarks, print ads and posters showcasing
4-H’s great work in science, engineering and technology (4-H SET) programs are downloadable for you to begin planning for National 4-H Week – October 7-13, 2007. Many more materials are coming soon including a brochure, certificates, placemats, Web banners and other event materials.
| • Recognize Outstanding Youth -The 2008 Harris Wofford Award |
Youth Service America is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the prestigious 2008 Harris Wofford Awards, sponsored by State Farm Companies Foundation. The Awards recognize extraordinary achievements in three categories: Youth (ages 12-25), Organization (nonprofit, corporate, foundation), and Media (organization or individual) for actively contributing towards, "making service and service-learning the common expectation and common experience of every young person.” Award winners will be honored and presented with an award of recognition at the 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference in Minneapolis, MN. The recipient in the Youth category will receive a $500 award for him/herself and a $500 award for the non-profit organization of his/her choice. Travel arrangements, including airfare and accommodation, will be provided for each award recipient. The deadline to apply is October 19.
To learn more, visit http://www.YSA.org/awards
| • Prudential Spirit of Community Awards |
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in grades 5 through 12 who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities. Students in grades 5-12 who have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year are eligible to apply. The deadline is October 31.
To learn more, visit http://www.prudential.com/view/page/public/12846
| • 4-H Commercial to air September 15 |
As part of a sponsorship agreement between 4-H and DIC Entertainment, 4-H will receive 100 30-second 4-H commercial spots that are expected to reach 14.8 million boys and girls ages 6-11 during its year-long run on Kewlopolis, the CBS weekend morning kids programming block. We hope that you will tune in to Kewlopolis September 15 to see the 4-H commercial make its national premiere!
In exchange, DIC Entertainment asks 4-H to spread the word about its educational cartoon, Horseland, throughout the 4‑H community. Horseland is a show about kids and their horses experiencing adventures with themes of friendship, teamwork, acceptance, and compassion similar to the leadership, citizenship and life skills youth learn through their participation in 4-H.
| • BE A DIGITAL HOT SHOT! |
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Technology & Learning's Digital Photo Contest for Kids
Sponsored by Adobe Digital Kids Club
DEADLINE: OCT. 19
Technology & Learning invites K-12 students to participate in the sixth annual digital photography contest. The competition, open to all K-12 students, challenges you to capture - and share - your unique vision of the world in a "Digital Diary - Through My Lens." If you have an artistic side, you also have the option to digitally enhance your photos with your favorite imaging software. The best digitally enhanced photo wins a special prize from Adobe. Other prizes include a digital camera, Adobe Photoshop Elements, and more!
For more information, such as rules, guidelines, tips and to view last year's winners visit:
Portraits of Learning
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 nakatsuk@hawaii.edu
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