Monday, October 26, 2009
National 4-H Council looking for Youth Program Assistants
Information straight from the Colorado State 4-H office, here are some great opportunities in Washington DC.
National 4-H Council is looking for Program Assistants (PA) for the Wonders of Washington (WOW) and the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) programs. This is a great chance for youth to experience professional and leadership development opportunities of a lifetime.
The WOW program, which takes place from February through May, gives youth the chance to explore, develop, and refine the skills necessary to become outstanding citizens and leaders in their communities. Using Washington, D.C., as their living classroom, WOW PAs help youth learn about the history of our nation and various leaders who have shaped it. PAs receive opportunities for professional development not only through interactions with school groups, but also through internship experiences with various departments of National 4-H Council.
The CWF program gives 4-Hers the opportunity to strengthen their communication, leadership, and other citizenship skills on a national level. Held during the summer, CWF PAs lead nearly 2,000 youth in exchanging ideas, practicing respect, and forming friendships with other youth from across the country. PAs guide hands-on activities, simulations and tours of many Washington monuments and memorials, as youth CWF participants find out what citizenship means to them and how to make a difference in their own communities. PAs have the unique ability to make a lasting impression on the lives of many youth, while spending summer just outside of the nation’s capital.
For more info, visit Citizenship Washington Focus at http://4-h.org/news/www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org, and Wonders of Washington at http://www.wowwashington.org/index.html.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Guess what! A Douglas County resident won the statewide 4-H truck raffle!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Colorado State University - Global Campus offering $250 toward first class
Colorado State University-Global Campus is a 100% online campus within the CSU System. Bachelor's and Master's degree programs are available. Right now, all new students that register for the October 26, 2009 session will receive $250 towards the cost of their first class. CSU Global has a 'tuition guarantee' so that you are locked into your rate from day one, and will never experience a tuition hike.
For more information, take a look at the CSU Global Campus web site.
Alternative Energy Conference Nov. 14 in Castle Rock
In case you're interested, CSU Extension in Douglas County is collaborating on an upcoming conference.
Would you like to learn more about wind energy, wind development, carbon financial credits and home energy windbreaks? Register now for the Alternative Energy Conference scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock.
Cost for the program is $20 per person. Classes begin at 9:00 am with a continental breakfast preceding. Lunch is provided at noon and will conclude the program. The Douglas County Soil Conservation District will have a home energy windbreak display at the conference. To register, contact the CSU Extension Office in Douglas County at 720-733-6930 or 720-733-6951 or by email at jjulian@douglas.co.us.
Take a look at the original press release posted on www.yourhub.com.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Haunted Halloween Hay Ride sponsored by 4-H club
Brought to you by the Cowboys 4-H Club and Stockton Plum Creek Stables, this scary fun annual event includes face painting, a petting zoo, and concessions. Adults are $11.00 and children $8.00. To register, call the Highlands Ranch Rec Center at (303) 791-2500 or South Suburban Rec Center at 303-347-5999.
Monday, October 12, 2009
4-H Achievement Night Slide Show Part Two
2009 4-H Slide Show pt 2
4-H Achievement Night Slide Show Part 1
2009 4-H Slide Show pt 1
Achievement Night Special Awards
4-H Foundation Community Pride Scrapbook
First Place $200 - Rising Stars 4-H Club
Second Place $100 - Sedalia Spurs
Third Place $50 - Outlaws 4-H Club
Top Club Secretary Record Book - Maggie Weinroth, DC 4-H Council
Top Club Treasurer Record Book - Alura Kimble, Outlaws
First Year Consumer Science - Grace Bithell
Top Consumer Science - Maggie Weinroth
First Year General Projects Award - Matthew Troup
Top General Projects Award - Leah Huber
Geiger-Fauver Award - Kelly Winn
Danforth “I Dare You” Award - Naomi Candelaria
Superior Horseman Award - Sarah Tey
Leader of the Year - Rick Romanin
Meritorious Service - Craig Sloane
Friend of 4-H Award - Douglas County Commissioners Steve Boand, Jack Hilbert, Jill Repella
Bruce Peck Memorial Award - Joseph Verissimo
Special Award - Douglas County Events Center Staff
Master Showmanship
Jr. Champ - Mallory Long Reserve - Luke Socolofsky
Inter. Champ - Lisa Jordan Reserve - Marlena Long
Sr. Champ - Maggie Weinroth Reserve - Brogan Horton
Round Robin
Jr. Champ - Stephanie Bramwell * Reserve - Jenna Verissimo
Int. Champ - Anna Fleiner * Reserve - Jesse Lautenbach
Sr. Champ - Maggie Weinroth * Reserve - Melissa Quackenbush
Carcass Contest Awards
Beef Champ. - Clay Adams * Beef Res. - Jacob VanBibber
Sheep Champ. - Caleb VanBibber * Sheep Res. - Marissa Straker
Swine Champ. - Susan Hutton * Swine Res. - Sydney Buckley
Goat Champ. - Hope Anderson * Goat Res. - Erica Boand
Supreme Contest Awards
Beef Champ. - Shelby Cunningham * Beef Res. - McKayla Clayton
Sheep Champ. - Maggie Weinroth * Sheep Res. - Sydney Buckley
Swine Champ. - Susan Hutton * Swine Res. - McKayla Clayton
Goat Champ. - Maggie Weinroth * Goat Res. - Erica Boand
Monday, October 5, 2009
4-H Gala Honors One of Our Own
It was a special night for Douglas County also. One of our own 4-Hers was honored for her lightning photo which was prominently displayed with seven other lightning photos from around the state. Colette Worcester proudly answered questions about how she captured the lightning striking near Castle Rock. A very determined young woman, Colette said she took over 600 photographs to catch that one mesmerizing picture.
Colette's picture will be on display throughout the state in the next year. Congratulations, Colette!