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Friday, April 30, 2010

Junior Fitness Challenge In June!!


4-H will host the 4th Annual Junior Fitness Challenge, a mini-triathlon for children 7 -13 years of age. This festive fitness event is aimed at encouraging youth and families to exercise for the "fun" of it! The Junior Fitness Challenge was purposely scheduled for the day before the Naples Fitness Challenge which is a local triathlon for adults. Parents serve as role models for their children's fitness habits. A family who exercises and plays together is a healthier family!

Who: Youth ages 7-13

What: Junior Triathlon (run, bike, and swim).

Where: North Collier Regional Park (15000 Livingston Road Dr. Naples, Fl)

When: June 5, 2010 (day before Naples Fitness Adult Challenge)

Why: The objective is to teach youth about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles by encouraging participation in fun and creative activities and increase resources available for youth through community partnerships.

Register here: www.juniorfitnesschallenge.com

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

4-H Youth Awards Banquet

Dear 4H Families:

Please join us on May 20, 2010 as we recognize our outstanding 4H-ers at the 4H Awards Evening. This year’s event will be at Collier County University Extension office, and begins at 7:00 pm sharp.

All 4H families are invited, and many awards will be presented. All children who turned in record books will be recognized, as will 5-7 year olds designated as completing the year successfully. The evening will include a frozen yogurt & toppings dessert and an awards program!

There is no cost, and you don’t need to bring anything, but you MUST RSVP so that we know how many people to plan for. In the interest of time and a smoothly run program, we do not call names of people who are not present. If someone comes who failed to RSVP, we will not have their award available.


The deadline is Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Please call Peggy or Linda to RSVP all we need is the name of the participating 4-H’er and the total number of people in his or her party.

This will be a very special event, and we look forward to your being with us!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Thank You From Georgene:)

To Collier 4-H Leaders:

Thank you for your time and interest in attending the recent Collier 4-H Leader's Meeting. It was a great evening with so many attending with good questions. I always enjoy visiting with local counties which is the heart of 4-H. Thanks for all you do with youth in Collier County. In today's world with so many options, we are glad you believe in 4-H - a long history of developing youth world-wide.

Much continued success to all of you and of course, Collier 4-H. Hope to see you again soon.

Georgene Bender, Regional Specialized 4-H Agent South Central

Ethics Training!

Show Ring Ethics Training
May 8, 2010
9:30 AM


Pre- register here: http://www.floridastatefairag.com/pdffiles/live-ethicsformpub.pdf

State News

CURRICULUM

4-H Mall Pre-Press Curriculum Discounts
We have heard your requests - and we are happy to announce that the curriculum Pre-Press sale has been extended. Pre-Press will now end on Friday, April 30th! All orders received from clubs, home schools, state 4-H offices, counties, camps, other youth organizations, schools, afterschool programs and individuals qualify. Simply place your pre-press order at National 4-H Supply Service prior to April 30th.
Ordering Information
Orders will be accepted by phone, email or fax.
Online: www.4-hmall.org
Phone: 301-961-2934
Fax: 301-961-2937
Payment may be by credit card, check or purchase order.

Pre-press information is available at: http://www.4-hmall.org/prepress. To get the Florida “at-cost” price for WINGS, you will need to call Phone: (301) 961-2934 and order it separately, identifying yourself as a Florida extension purchaser.


RESOURCES

Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Blog
The Spend Smart. Eat Smart. blog focuses on sharing ideas, tips, resources and recipes to help feed your family for less. The blog is maintained by Iowa State University Extension staff members who are trained in food, nutrition, and health. Check out the website at http://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/ as blog contributors share their experiences and tips to help individuals eat healthy and stay within their budget.
Association of State Nutrition Network Administrators
Access power point presentations and materials from the ASNNA Conference. Check out the different topics on nutritional education, including Isabel Contento's presentation "Nutritional Education: Enhancing Effectiveness" at http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/ConferenceDocs.htm.

ATV Safety Online Mini Site

The new ATV Safety online mini site is now available! The ATV site is sponsored by the Specialty Vehicle Association of America (SVIA) and the ATV Safety Institute (ASI). The site promotes safe and responsible use of ATVs, thereby reducing accidents and injuries that may result from improper ATV operation by the rider. Great new interactive tools and resources are available, including e-Learning Courses, Safety Tips, and ATV Safety Videos. As a member, you can access various features, including the ATV Riding Game- "Tread-sylvania," GeoMapping, and a Calendar and Discussion Forum. We encourage you to visit the site at www.4-h.org/atvsafety and become a member.


What’s your Carbon Footprint?
http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/

Inevitably, in going about our daily lives — commuting, sheltering our families, eating — each of us contributes to the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change. Yet, there are many things each of us, as individuals, can do to reduce our carbon emissions. The choices we make in our homes, our travel, the food we eat, and what we buy and throw away all influence our carbon footprint and can help ensure a stable climate for future generations. Find more with this calculator.



TRAINING/EDUCATION/IN-SERVICE

The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) is offering a webinar series on a variety of topics related to childhood obesity research. Check out the series at http://www.nccor.org/projects_webinar.html. To access a list of funding opportunities that support childhood obesity research, go to http://www.nccor.org/news_funding_opportunities.html.



YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Win A Trip to Volunteer With Miley Cyrus (Deadline: May 10)Get Ur Good On is offering one young person an opportunity to win a trip to accompany Miley Cyrus as she volunteers for one of her favorite charities. Youth, ages 8-18, can enter the contest by creating and implementing a service project in their community on Youth Service America's Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, and uploading a video of how he or she "got their good on" at www.GetUrGoodOn.org.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Important Reminders!

Important Reminders:
  • Spring Fling tomorrow from 11-4. Please come and support our Foundation. $10 includes water park entrance and lunch!
  • Record Book judging sheets are due May 7th.
  • Seniors who made it to State Congress will be receiving judging comments and registration forms next week
  • Sign- up for Camp Cloverleaf closes next Friday, April 30th! After that registration will be open to non 4-Hers. Hurry so you do not get left out.
  • Camp Counselors attend free. Contact Marie for more information.
  • 4-H Youth Banquet is May 20th. Mark your calendars! Invitations will be sent in soon.
  • If your club knows what curriculum you want for next year please send us your requests by next Wednesday, April 28th. Go to www.florida4h.org and click on the curriculum link.
  • State Scholarship Applications are due to me by next Friday. Go to www.florida4h.org/awards/portfolio.shtml

4-H Day at The Capitol!

Hundreds Gather at the Capitol to Lobby for Continued 4-H Funding
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100423/NEWS01/4230329/Hundreds-gather-at-the-Capitol-to-lobby-for-continued-4-H-funding

Celebrate 4-H Day at the Capitol
http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/91827454.html

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Spring Fling This Saturday!!


Spring Fling 2010
(Lunch and water park entrance included with ticket)

Presented by the Collier County 4-H Clubs Foundation, Inc
To purchase tickets ($10) call 239-353-4244


Collier County Sheriff’s Activities:
! DUI Go Cart
! SWAT Helicopter
! Crime Scene Van
! K-9 Unit
Miniature Horse Crime Fighter …
and more!!!


Only thing missing is YOU…

Monday, April 19, 2010

Spring Poultry Swap Meet

Spring is here and it is time again for our Spring Poultry Swap Meet. This will take place on May 15th at the Fort Desoto Fairgrounds. Great place for starter birds! If you have any questions, please call Cindy Kinard at (863) 990-2324. Thank you!!!

Leaders Meeting April 22nd

Leaders Meeting this Thursday, April 22nd @ 6PM … with 4-H Regional Coordinator Georgene Bender

Brief agenda topics:

* Georgene will be presenting on important 4-H county and state activities/regulations* We will hand back record books for your clubs* County activity updates* Survey Results

If you have not done so, please take a quick moment to fill out this quick survey! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XGK2HZM

Thank you and I hope to see all of you on Thursday!!
Anni

Congrats to District Events Participants!!


Congratulations to all 4-H participants of District Events last Saturday in Lee County. The demonstrations were amazing and we are proud of all of you!! Looking forward to Congress and more participants next year:)

Friday, April 16, 2010

April 17 --- FREE Earth Day Celebration

The FREE Earth Day Festival at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is an area tradition!
Earth Day Festival 2010 - Presented by Fifth/Third BankSaturday April 179:00 AM - 3:00 PM
No on-site parking at the Conservancy Nature Center. Free parking and free bus shuttle service will be available at the SW corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue South, across from Bayfront. Guests are asked to carpool and take advantage of the free shuttle service. Click here for map.

This earth-friendly event features an organic farmer's market, special environmental exhibits, vendors, children's carnival, face-painting, educational presentations, live entertainers and guest speakers.

Special eco-programs will run throughout the day in the Conservancy Auditorium:10:00 AM Natural CafĂ© Puppet Show11:00 AM Raptor Rapture – featuring a live bird of prey12:00 Noon Whole Foods Cooking Demo1:00 PM Raptor Rapture – featuring a live bird of prey2:00 PM Food and Thought: Growing a Sustainable & Organic Garden---Florida-Style
Electric boat rides will be available along with Discovery Center programs.
Free admission is made possible by the presenting sponsor, Fifth/Third Bank. Other support for the event has been provided by Amerivest Realty

Please pass this to as many people/groups as possible!

Andrew Whisman is an 11 year old local boy who is in desperate need of AB positive blood. Andrew has contracted an E-Coli bacterium and his organs are being viciously attacked. He has been hospitalized at NCH downtown since Thursday, March 25th. The bacteria has got into his blood stream and his kidneys and pancreas have been shutting down. Andrew undergoes dialysis daily to clean out the bacteria, but is in desperate need of blood transfusions. Needless to say, he also has a rare type of blood AB+. There is a shortage of this blood type in Florida and they have to fly AB+ blood in from other states. Currently there are 3 other patients in the state with similar needs. .<>We are asking that anyone with AB positive blood to consider making arrangements to give blood immediately to save this little boy. By the way, his uncle is the Golf Course Superintendent at Hammock Bay. Today may be your day to help save a life. Thank you for your consideration.

NCH, Community Blood Center: 239-436-5455 239-436-5455 .

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

District Events This Saturday!!


District Events is almost here – Saturday, April 17th

Location: Oak Hammock Middle School
5421 Tice St.
Fort Myers, FL 33905

Check In for youth and Judges Orientation are at 8:30 a.m.
We will start at 9:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies and go promptly into demonstrations and speeches. Share the Fun will be the last hour. There will be a Bake Sale but no other food will be provided. See you there and good luck!!


YouTube 4-H Demonstration link that is useful to 4-H presenters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTytHTCkv8c&feature=related
Resource shared by Rick Godke, Duval Extension

Thanks!

Anni

Events/Activities

Camp Counselor Certification Training
April 23 – 24, 2010
Camp Cherry Lake
Cost: $55 per person
Forms Needed: Your registration must consist of a registration form, participation form, and agent responsibility form (One per county). The Florida 4-H Participation Form must be on file for all participants, youth and adults.
Registration Deadline: All registration materials and payments must be received one week prior to training.


Legislature
June 21 – 25, 2010
Tallahassee
Registration Open Until: April 26th
Youth Registration
Adult Registration
Flyer: http://florida4h.org/events/files/2010_Leg_Flyer.pdf
Website: http://florida4h.org/events/leg.shtml

Submit a Video Tribute to Senator KennedyThe one year anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act is April 21st. To honor Senator Kennedy and his legacy of service in the most powerful way possible, ServiceNation is creating a tribute reel featuring YOUR short videos on how Senator Kennedy has inspired or affected your service. After all, your service and its impact are what Senator Kennedy's work was all about. ServiceNation will compile your videos into a video tribute that will be screened at the April 21 meetings, put on the website, and presented to Senator Kennedy's widow, Victoria Reggie Kennedy. www.servicenation.org/blog/entry/please-help-us-honor-sen.-kennedy-with-your-video


Science Video Contest
Enter now for the USA Science & Engineering Festival Kavli Science Video Contest! Students grades K-12 are eligible to create a short video that explores the question, "Why is science cool?" You could win up to $1,000 for your school! The contest opens on April 1, 2010 and closes on July 15, 2010. More information at http://www.usasciencefestival.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=93.

YouTube 4-H Demonstration link that is useful to 4-H beginners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTytHTCkv8c&feature=related
Resource shared by Rick Godke, Duval Extension

National Environmental Education Week (EE Week), April 11-17, 2010, is the nation's largest environmental education event, inspires environmental learning and stewardship among K-12 students. EE Week connects educators with environmental resources to promote K-12 students' understanding of the environment. EE Week is a program of the National Environmental Education Foundation. For more information, visit http://eeweek.org/


Earth Science Week is October 10-16, 2010, right after National 4-H Week! This year's theme is "Exploring Energy." Visit www.earthsciweek.org for activities to help youth learn the geoscience behind Earth's climate

Monday, April 12, 2010

Open Fun Horse Show

Sara invited you to "Open Fun Horse Show! - Fundraiser for 4-H & Camp Boggy Creek!" on Sunday, May 23 at 12:00pm.
Event: Open Fun Horse Show! - Fundraiser for 4-H & Camp Boggy Creek!
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: Sunday, May 23 at 12:00pm
End Time: Sunday, May 23 at 6:00pm
Where: Carmalita Park, Punta Gorda, FL
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=113449222014059&mid=22bcac0G64f29e49G62e184G7&n_m=trishaa%40ufl.edu

Camp Cloverleaf Is Close!!!


Please contact the Extension Office or your Club Leader to request a camp registration form and brochure. The deadline for camp counselors is the 23rd and campers will need their forms in by the 30th. After that date we will be opening it up to non 4-Hers. Thanks!!

Record Books!

Important Reminders:

* Record Books are due Wednesday, May 5th.
* Record books for animal projects are due to the Fair Office by tomorrow, April 13th.
* Youth Banquet will be held on May 20th (only youth who turn in their record books on time will be receiving awards).


Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Area F Coming Up...


Congrats to 4-Hers Sophia, Sarah, Emily, Kara, Clare, Tristin and Cheyenne for qualifying for Area F this year!! For anyone who would like to support our Hoofbeats and Boots & Spurs club members, the event will take place at the Lee County Civic Center on April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd. Hope to see you there!!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Leaders Meeting and Survey

Dear 4-H Leaders and Friends:

Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey! Also, mark your calendars for the next 4-H Leaders meeting on April 22nd at 6pm with our guest Georgene Bender, 4-H Regional Specialized Agent. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and learn what’s new with county and state events and activities as well as new club news!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XGK2HZM

Update From Marie!

Sam Poole asked us to post this on our blog. He has a Black Angus Cross steer out of Patty O’Malley. The steer comes from John Callaway’s ranch out of Georgia, it was born mid September it weighs 500-550 lbs. and is eating well. He is asking $1000.00 for it, if you are interested call Sam Poole at 239-707-3507 or email him at sep941@aol.com .

If you are interested in the 4-H Urban Farming project there is still time to participate. In the Urban farming project you will till an 8x12 piece of land, make rows, plant the seeds that we provide, and care for your garden. Your garden will be judged, and the vegetables will also be judged, if you have any questions or if you are interested in doing this project you can contact Marie or Trisha.

District Events


District Events is almost here – April 17th

Location: Oak Hammock Middle School
5421 Tice St.
Fort Myers, FL 33905

Check In for youth at 8:30 a.m. We will start at 9:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies and go promptly into demonstrations and speeches. Share the Fun will be the last hour. There will be a Bake Sale but no other food will be provided.