Douglas County 4-H leaders, here's an invitation straight from the Colorado state 4-H office!
"This special invitation is being extended to all Extension agents and 4-H volunteer leaders to attend the 2009 Colorado 4-H Gala. The Gala will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009, 6:15 p.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The two-fold purpose of the Gala is to 1) promote and support the Science, Engineering and Technology aspects of the Colorado 4-H program and 2) to help expand the 4-H organized club program in Denver County.
The State 4-H office and the Colorado 4-H Foundation are extending a special offer to agents and 4-H leaders. Buy one ticket for $200, and you can bring a guest for free! To take advantage of this great offer please contact Bill Gargan, Colorado 4-H Foundation assistant, at 970-491-2768 by September 1. It will be a great night with a very exciting program with many movers and shakers in attendance. We hope to see you there!"
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
4-H Public Service Announcement regarding SET program
Douglas County 4-H, take a look at this 4-H Public Service Announcement posted to YouTube. This spot is part of 4-H's Science, Engineering & Technology program and campaign - dedicated to preparing 1 million new young people to excel in science, engineering, and technology by 2013.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Collegiate 4-H Shadow Program in Colorado
The collegiate 4-H Shadow Program, October 8-10, 2009, is for high school sophomores to seniors who are interested in seeing what college life is like in a safe setting. Participants will attend class with a collegiate 4-H member, visit with the admissions office, get a tour of CSU, and see all that CSU has to offer.
They will arrive Thursday, October 8 in the evening, participate in icebreakers and get to know you games, spend the night with one of the collegiate 4-H members, attend classes, tours and information sessions on Friday. On Friday evening we will attend the CSU homecoming bonfire and festivities, and then Saturday participants will have the choice of attending a CSU football game or just heading home.
The only cost for participants will be meals and any extra spending money as all other activities will be free. If interested please fill out the registration form along with a health form and code of conduct form.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at colostate4h@yahoo.com or call 719-760-0765. Thanks! – Autumn Sheridan, CSU Collegiate 4-H President
They will arrive Thursday, October 8 in the evening, participate in icebreakers and get to know you games, spend the night with one of the collegiate 4-H members, attend classes, tours and information sessions on Friday. On Friday evening we will attend the CSU homecoming bonfire and festivities, and then Saturday participants will have the choice of attending a CSU football game or just heading home.
The only cost for participants will be meals and any extra spending money as all other activities will be free. If interested please fill out the registration form along with a health form and code of conduct form.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at colostate4h@yahoo.com or call 719-760-0765. Thanks! – Autumn Sheridan, CSU Collegiate 4-H President
Thursday, September 3, 2009
4-H According to Mary
4-H is a program in which young people and adults alike learn a variety of life lessons. Over the years as a 4-Her, a 4-H leader, a 4-H parent, and a 4-H Agent, I have discovered a multitude of lessons. Some have been comical, some heart-wrenching, some heart-warming, but all have had a part in making me who I am.
Throughout the 2009-10 year in 4-H, I plan to share several of the stories that have a lesson (or moral, as you will). As members, leaders, and parents, you may not agree with my evaluations of each event, but they all help me put 4-H in perspective. So here goes with the first installation of “4-H According to Mary.”
With county fair just finished, the following story seems fitting. This one is from the “parent” standpoint.
It was 1993 and my eight year old daughter had prepared for her first county fair in Kansas. She had worked so hard in perfecting the skill of making a quick bread that everyone in the neighborhood had fresh baked lemon nut bread over the course of the summer. Of course she had saved the best looking loaf to enter in local county fair. Even though I was her mother, as a foods judge I can tell you that the bread looked nearly perfect – EXCEPT to the judge.
Now I don’t know from whence they uncovered this judge, but my bet is that she was a last minute fill-in who had never judged foods before – at least not quick breads! I heard the entire interview as I stood about six feet in back of my daughter. When the judge said, “Honey, this quick bread is wonderful, but it shouldn’t have this crack down the middle of the top crust,” I think I almost sucked all the air out of that building. (For those of you that don’t know the characteristics of a good quick bread, it should have a crack down the middle.)
When that kid, who had worked so hard and learned so much, came back to me with tears in her eyes and asked, “Mom, isn’t my bread supposed to look like that,” I said, “Yes.” It was difficult to explain to an eight year old that just because you do a good job, you don’t always get credit for your skills. But in this case, I explained, everything was not lost because she did learn a lot in the project and, ultimately, she knew more about quick breads than the adult judge!
Yes, that white ribbon was not a prized piece of memorabilia in the Baldwin household, but my child took more away from the experience than a tangible decoration that has long ago been discarded.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Ribbons lose their luster, but knowledge can never be lost.
Throughout the 2009-10 year in 4-H, I plan to share several of the stories that have a lesson (or moral, as you will). As members, leaders, and parents, you may not agree with my evaluations of each event, but they all help me put 4-H in perspective. So here goes with the first installation of “4-H According to Mary.”
With county fair just finished, the following story seems fitting. This one is from the “parent” standpoint.
It was 1993 and my eight year old daughter had prepared for her first county fair in Kansas. She had worked so hard in perfecting the skill of making a quick bread that everyone in the neighborhood had fresh baked lemon nut bread over the course of the summer. Of course she had saved the best looking loaf to enter in local county fair. Even though I was her mother, as a foods judge I can tell you that the bread looked nearly perfect – EXCEPT to the judge.
Now I don’t know from whence they uncovered this judge, but my bet is that she was a last minute fill-in who had never judged foods before – at least not quick breads! I heard the entire interview as I stood about six feet in back of my daughter. When the judge said, “Honey, this quick bread is wonderful, but it shouldn’t have this crack down the middle of the top crust,” I think I almost sucked all the air out of that building. (For those of you that don’t know the characteristics of a good quick bread, it should have a crack down the middle.)
When that kid, who had worked so hard and learned so much, came back to me with tears in her eyes and asked, “Mom, isn’t my bread supposed to look like that,” I said, “Yes.” It was difficult to explain to an eight year old that just because you do a good job, you don’t always get credit for your skills. But in this case, I explained, everything was not lost because she did learn a lot in the project and, ultimately, she knew more about quick breads than the adult judge!
Yes, that white ribbon was not a prized piece of memorabilia in the Baldwin household, but my child took more away from the experience than a tangible decoration that has long ago been discarded.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Ribbons lose their luster, but knowledge can never be lost.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Douglas County 4-H Talent Show press release
Even though we've announced Douglas County 4-H Talent Show results, it's always nice to see the official press release sent to local media and posted on yourhub.com. Drumroll please...
http://denver.yourhub.com/CastlePines/Stories/Goings-on/Story~649898.aspx
http://denver.yourhub.com/CastlePines/Stories/Goings-on/Story~649898.aspx
Volunteer opportunity in Castle Rock
Here is all the pertinent information straight from the source.
"The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is seeking Artfest Volunteers for the 2009 Artfest, September 12 & 13
The Twentieth Annual Artfest is a two-day celebration of art and culture located in historic downtown Castle Rock. Enjoy an eclectic display of art mediums by
over 180 juried artists from around the country, including paintings, ceramics, glass and wood working, leather, photography and sculpture.
Live Mainstage Entertainment, strolling performers, food, beverages, sponsor and nonprofit booths and a children's area with art activities complete this
popular festival.
Come join us and have fun while you meet new people, involve yourself in the community and participate in Castle Rock’s biggest event!
Each volunteer receives:
A Free Artfest T-Shirt
Entrance to Artfest for the Weekend
A minimum of 3 hours is required
Double shifts are available
Meets High School Community Service Requirements
Available Hours:
Friday Morning & Afternoon Set-up
Saturday 8:30-11:40
Saturday 11:30- 2:40
Saturday 2:30-6:00
Sunday 8:30 - 11:40
Sunday 11:30-2:40
Sunday 2:30-6:00
Sunday Evening Tear Down 6:00 pm
To volunteer please contact:
Michael or Gisella Likens 303-663-1869
gisella@gopixel.com "
"The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is seeking Artfest Volunteers for the 2009 Artfest, September 12 & 13
The Twentieth Annual Artfest is a two-day celebration of art and culture located in historic downtown Castle Rock. Enjoy an eclectic display of art mediums by
over 180 juried artists from around the country, including paintings, ceramics, glass and wood working, leather, photography and sculpture.
Live Mainstage Entertainment, strolling performers, food, beverages, sponsor and nonprofit booths and a children's area with art activities complete this
popular festival.
Come join us and have fun while you meet new people, involve yourself in the community and participate in Castle Rock’s biggest event!
Each volunteer receives:
A Free Artfest T-Shirt
Entrance to Artfest for the Weekend
A minimum of 3 hours is required
Double shifts are available
Meets High School Community Service Requirements
Available Hours:
Friday Morning & Afternoon Set-up
Saturday 8:30-11:40
Saturday 11:30- 2:40
Saturday 2:30-6:00
Sunday 8:30 - 11:40
Sunday 11:30-2:40
Sunday 2:30-6:00
Sunday Evening Tear Down 6:00 pm
To volunteer please contact:
Michael or Gisella Likens 303-663-1869
gisella@gopixel.com "
Monday, August 24, 2009
2009 Douglas County Fashion Revue press release
Hello Douglas County 4-H,
The press release for Fashion Revue has been submitted to the local papers and to yourhub.com along with a fabulous picture of our very own Senior Grand Champion Anneliese Phippen modeling her Civil War era ball gown. Take a look at http://denver.yourhub.com/Roxborough/Stories/Goings-on/Story~649148.aspx.
Happy reading!
The press release for Fashion Revue has been submitted to the local papers and to yourhub.com along with a fabulous picture of our very own Senior Grand Champion Anneliese Phippen modeling her Civil War era ball gown. Take a look at http://denver.yourhub.com/Roxborough/Stories/Goings-on/Story~649148.aspx.
Happy reading!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Join the CSU Rams at Colorado State 4-H Day
The state 4-H office is encouraging everyone to support 4-H and enjoy Rams football. Take a look at their press release below.
"Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12, 3:00 p.m. to join us for Colorado State 4-H Day with the CSU Rams!
Held in conjunction with CSU Ag Day, 4-H Day with the Rams will offer discounted tickets at $30 per ticket which also includes a CSU t-shirt, soda, and hotdog or pretzel. Come enjoy great food, the CSU Rams football team, and support 4-H. A portion of ticket sales through this offer will benefit Colorado 4-H.
In order to receive your free t-shirt and coupons, tickets must be reserved by September 1, 2009. Please contact the State 4-H Office at 970.491.1152, the State 4-H events office at 970.491.0246 or email Mike Macklin at mmacklin@rams.colostate.edu to order your tickets or if should you have questions.
For further information on CSU AG Day, please click on http://agday.agsci.colostate.edu/
Hope to see you there!"
"Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12, 3:00 p.m. to join us for Colorado State 4-H Day with the CSU Rams!
Held in conjunction with CSU Ag Day, 4-H Day with the Rams will offer discounted tickets at $30 per ticket which also includes a CSU t-shirt, soda, and hotdog or pretzel. Come enjoy great food, the CSU Rams football team, and support 4-H. A portion of ticket sales through this offer will benefit Colorado 4-H.
In order to receive your free t-shirt and coupons, tickets must be reserved by September 1, 2009. Please contact the State 4-H Office at 970.491.1152, the State 4-H events office at 970.491.0246 or email Mike Macklin at mmacklin@rams.colostate.edu to order your tickets or if should you have questions.
For further information on CSU AG Day, please click on http://agday.agsci.colostate.edu/
Hope to see you there!"
4-H Cloverbuds have 50's fun at their own county fair
Hello Douglas County 4-H,
We've submitted a press release for our little Cloverbuds. You can take a look at this link on yourhub to read it: http://denver.yourhub.com/CastlePines/Stories/Goings-on/Story~648814.aspx
Here's one our Cloverbuds now, Jessa VanBibber, at Primary Fair...
We've submitted a press release for our little Cloverbuds. You can take a look at this link on yourhub to read it: http://denver.yourhub.com/CastlePines/Stories/Goings-on/Story~648814.aspx
Here's one our Cloverbuds now, Jessa VanBibber, at Primary Fair...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Douglas County 4-H announces 2009 scholarship winners
Hello, Douglas County 4-H community. The 2009 4-H scholarship winners were announced in your May 2009 newsletter, and now a press release has been sent to local newspapers and online media.
To see the press release on yourhub.com, take a look at this link.
Congratulations scholarship winners! Good job.
To see the press release on yourhub.com, take a look at this link.
Congratulations scholarship winners! Good job.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Sheep shearing school in September 2009
Interested in learning more about sheep shearing? See information below.
CSU Extension and the Montana Sheep Institute invite you to participate in Wool Harvesting School. The goal is to provide students with basic shearing skills and how to effectively assemble and maintain shearing equipment. Students will also learn proper techniques of wool packaging.
Equipment will be provided for use by students; however, students are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it.
The beginner school starts Friday, September 25 and concludes Saturday afternoon, September 26. It will be held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush, Colorado.
The cost is $125 which includes educational materials. Registration deadline is September 11 and a minimum of eight (8) students is required for the school. A maximum number of 16 participants will be enforced as individual instruction is a priority.
For registration information, contact Steve LeValley, Extension Sheep Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1171 at 970-491-1321 or by email at steve.levalley@colostate.edu.
CSU Extension and the Montana Sheep Institute invite you to participate in Wool Harvesting School. The goal is to provide students with basic shearing skills and how to effectively assemble and maintain shearing equipment. Students will also learn proper techniques of wool packaging.
Equipment will be provided for use by students; however, students are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it.
The beginner school starts Friday, September 25 and concludes Saturday afternoon, September 26. It will be held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush, Colorado.
The cost is $125 which includes educational materials. Registration deadline is September 11 and a minimum of eight (8) students is required for the school. A maximum number of 16 participants will be enforced as individual instruction is a priority.
For registration information, contact Steve LeValley, Extension Sheep Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1171 at 970-491-1321 or by email at steve.levalley@colostate.edu.
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