The 4-H National Headquarters, US Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is pleased to announce that the following 6 youth have been selected out of 31 applicants to participate in the National 4-H Conference Youth Leadership Team: Brittany Avant-Florida, Sergio Martinez-Beltran-Puerto Rico, Kelsey Kannenberg-Wisconsin, Haley Lundeby-Idaho, Stephen McFall-Pennsylvania, and Rachel Wise-Florida. The Youth Leadership Team will be responsible for hosting meetings, leading group activities, providing training, along with many other leadership opportunities.
The conference will be held in Washington, DC from 24-29 March 2012. This is an excellent opportunity for these 4-H members to gain leadership skills, knowledge on becoming an advocate in their schools and communities, as well as the chance to interact with their State Senators. Congratulations to the 4-H Conference Youth Leadership Team on their selection!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Family and Communication Technology Research Project
Are you between the ages of 13 and 25? Do you use the Internet and other technologies?
The Family and Communication Technology Research project, sponsored by the University of Minnesota, is looking for adolescents and young adults who use the Internet and other communication technology to participate in an online research study. The study involves filling out a 15-minute online survey about which technologies you use and how you use them to communicate with your family.
The purpose of the Family and Communication Technology research project is to learn more about the ways that and the reasons why adolescents and young adults use communication technology in their families.
If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to complete an online survey available at: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/parent20/youth. To be able to take part in this study, you must be between the ages of 13 and 25.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the study, please visit our website at http://www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/parent20/youth or contact Dr. Jodi Dworkin at jdworkin@umn.edu.
Thank you for your participation.
Family and Communication Technology research team
The Family and Communication Technology Research project, sponsored by the University of Minnesota, is looking for adolescents and young adults who use the Internet and other communication technology to participate in an online research study. The study involves filling out a 15-minute online survey about which technologies you use and how you use them to communicate with your family.
The purpose of the Family and Communication Technology research project is to learn more about the ways that and the reasons why adolescents and young adults use communication technology in their families.
If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to complete an online survey available at: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/parent20/youth. To be able to take part in this study, you must be between the ages of 13 and 25.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the study, please visit our website at http://www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/parent20/youth or contact Dr. Jodi Dworkin at jdworkin@umn.edu.
Thank you for your participation.
Family and Communication Technology research team
Monday, December 5, 2011
Multimedia Contest
WASHINGTON – The National Archives in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the launch of a student multimedia contest, “Document Your Environment”. Drawing inspiration from a collection of environmental photos from the 1970s, this contest invites students ages 13 to 18 college and graduate students to create any type of graphic art, a short video, or a poem using a Documerica photo as a prompt. The grand prize for this contest will be $500, courtesy of the Foundation for the National Archives. The contest is hosted on challenge.gov, the federal government's online challenge platform. Entries will be accepted from November 1, 2011 to January 6, 2012. View contest details online at: http://documerica.challenge.gov/.
Finalists and the grand prize winner will be announced in February 2012. Finalists may be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the National Archives and a traveling exhibit with the EPA.
“Document Your Environment” contest categories are:
Graphic Art: This category covers any type of graphic art, including scans of paintings, photos, cartoons, photo mash-ups, etc. All entries must be sent as .jpgs, and high resolution (300 dpi) copies must be available.
Video: This category can include documentary-like videos and more artistic approaches to the contest. All entries must be less than two minutes in length. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and entered into the contest with a link to the video.
Poetry: Any form of poetry is accepted in this category, but there is a 300 word limit to each entry. Poems must be submitted in either a PDF or Word doc format.
Contest judges include: Graphic Art category, former Documerica photographer and graphic artist Michael Philip Manheim; video category, Cokie Roberts, author and news analyst for National Public Radio and ABC News; and Poetry category, Sandra Alcosser, the first Poet Laureate of Montana and professor of poetry at San Diego State University. Of the nine finalists, one grand prize winner will be chosen by the Archivist of the United States, David S. Ferriero.
Documerica
In the 1970s, the EPA commissioned freelance photographers to capture images relating to environmental problems, EPA activities, and everyday life in the seventies. This project, called Documerica can now be found at the National Archives, which has digitized more than 15,000 images. Today, the EPA has continued the spirit of Documerica with their recent photo project, State of the Environment. EPA put out a global call for photos that document our environment today. The EPA photo project kicked off on Earth Day 2011 and will continue accepting submissions until Earth day 2012. The winning photos may also be featured, along with the National Archives "Document Your Environment" winners, in an upcoming exhibit at the National Archives and a traveling exhibit with the EPA.
Documerica Photos on National Archives Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/collections/72157620729903309/
Documerica photos online in National Archives Online Public Access (OPA):http://research.archives.gov/search?expression=parent-id-lnk%3A542493+lod-display-lnk%3AItem&pg_src=brief&data-source=selected-archival-data-records&data-source=archival-descriptions-with-digital-objects
Environmental Protection Agency's State of the Environment Project: http://blog.epa.gov/epplocations/
Finalists and the grand prize winner will be announced in February 2012. Finalists may be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the National Archives and a traveling exhibit with the EPA.
“Document Your Environment” contest categories are:
Graphic Art: This category covers any type of graphic art, including scans of paintings, photos, cartoons, photo mash-ups, etc. All entries must be sent as .jpgs, and high resolution (300 dpi) copies must be available.
Video: This category can include documentary-like videos and more artistic approaches to the contest. All entries must be less than two minutes in length. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and entered into the contest with a link to the video.
Poetry: Any form of poetry is accepted in this category, but there is a 300 word limit to each entry. Poems must be submitted in either a PDF or Word doc format.
Contest judges include: Graphic Art category, former Documerica photographer and graphic artist Michael Philip Manheim; video category, Cokie Roberts, author and news analyst for National Public Radio and ABC News; and Poetry category, Sandra Alcosser, the first Poet Laureate of Montana and professor of poetry at San Diego State University. Of the nine finalists, one grand prize winner will be chosen by the Archivist of the United States, David S. Ferriero.
Documerica
In the 1970s, the EPA commissioned freelance photographers to capture images relating to environmental problems, EPA activities, and everyday life in the seventies. This project, called Documerica can now be found at the National Archives, which has digitized more than 15,000 images. Today, the EPA has continued the spirit of Documerica with their recent photo project, State of the Environment. EPA put out a global call for photos that document our environment today. The EPA photo project kicked off on Earth Day 2011 and will continue accepting submissions until Earth day 2012. The winning photos may also be featured, along with the National Archives "Document Your Environment" winners, in an upcoming exhibit at the National Archives and a traveling exhibit with the EPA.
Documerica Photos on National Archives Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/collections/72157620729903309/
Documerica photos online in National Archives Online Public Access (OPA):http://research.archives.gov/search?expression=parent-id-lnk%3A542493+lod-display-lnk%3AItem&pg_src=brief&data-source=selected-archival-data-records&data-source=archival-descriptions-with-digital-objects
Environmental Protection Agency's State of the Environment Project: http://blog.epa.gov/epplocations/
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday's State Show Placings
Final Update from the State Show, placings today:
Alexis Morse – 10th place, Western Pleasure Ponies, 13 h & under
Jenna Gabreski –7th place, Western Pleasure Horses, Sr. Rider
The show is over and everyone is heading home. Congratulations to everyone on a successful year and safe travels on your journey home. We are proud of all of you!
Alexis Morse – 10th place, Western Pleasure Ponies, 13 h & under
Jenna Gabreski –7th place, Western Pleasure Horses, Sr. Rider
The show is over and everyone is heading home. Congratulations to everyone on a successful year and safe travels on your journey home. We are proud of all of you!
Saturday's State Show Placings
Whoo hoo to Jenna Gabreski for her Grand Champion ride in 3 year old Western Futurity. Well done!
Rachel Eller- 10th Place in Hunter Hack Horses
Sabrina Williams- 8th Place Western Horsemanship, Junior
Congratulations to all of you!
Rachel Eller- 10th Place in Hunter Hack Horses
Sabrina Williams- 8th Place Western Horsemanship, Junior
Congratulations to all of you!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday's State Show Results
Congratulations to Jenna Gabreski and her horse Top Guns Funny Face on earning Reserve Grand Champion in Open Trail Horse, Senior Ride. Well done Jenna!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Horse Members Head to State 4-H Horse Show
Eleven 4-H members from Potter County are headed to the State 4-H Horse Show held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg today. As we get results from the show, we will update the blog. Competing this weekend are:
Alexis Morse – Donny Brook Signal Honor, Western Pleasure Ponies, 13 h & under
Bryan Supplee – Ally PPGH – Pleasure Horse Driving
Catherine Bokan – Jasmine – Open Trail Ponies, 14.2 h & under
Danielle Flint – Zips Fire N Ice, Western Pleasure Ponies, Over 13 h & not over 14.2 h
Kourtney Kosa – Zippos Watch Out, Western G&S, Junior
Makenna Ransom – Canadian Leaguer, Breed Type Hunter Under Saddle Horses, Junior
Reese Gabreski – Sweet Darlin Deluxe, Western G&S, Junior
Hailey Brown – CJ’s Pretty Starlight, Hunter Hack Ponies, Hunt Seat Equitation (on the flat) Senior,
Rachel Eller – Sonnys Bay Buda, English G&S, Senior, Hunter Hack Horses, Classic Hunter Under Saddle, Senior
Jenna Gabreski – Dynamic Goodness, QH 3 Y/O Geldings, 3 Y/O Western Pleasure Futurity
Top Guns Funny Face, Western G&S, Senior, Western Pleasure Horses, Sr Rider, Western Horsemanship, Senior, Open Trail Horse, Senior Rider
Sabrina Williams – mini, name pending, Miniature Horses Colts & Geldings of This Year
Huntin for Paradise, Western G&S, Junior, Western Pleasure Horses, Jr Rider, Western Horsemanship, Junior, Open Trail Horse, Junior Rider
Alexis Morse – Donny Brook Signal Honor, Western Pleasure Ponies, 13 h & under
Bryan Supplee – Ally PPGH – Pleasure Horse Driving
Catherine Bokan – Jasmine – Open Trail Ponies, 14.2 h & under
Danielle Flint – Zips Fire N Ice, Western Pleasure Ponies, Over 13 h & not over 14.2 h
Kourtney Kosa – Zippos Watch Out, Western G&S, Junior
Makenna Ransom – Canadian Leaguer, Breed Type Hunter Under Saddle Horses, Junior
Reese Gabreski – Sweet Darlin Deluxe, Western G&S, Junior
Hailey Brown – CJ’s Pretty Starlight, Hunter Hack Ponies, Hunt Seat Equitation (on the flat) Senior,
Rachel Eller – Sonnys Bay Buda, English G&S, Senior, Hunter Hack Horses, Classic Hunter Under Saddle, Senior
Jenna Gabreski – Dynamic Goodness, QH 3 Y/O Geldings, 3 Y/O Western Pleasure Futurity
Top Guns Funny Face, Western G&S, Senior, Western Pleasure Horses, Sr Rider, Western Horsemanship, Senior, Open Trail Horse, Senior Rider
Sabrina Williams – mini, name pending, Miniature Horses Colts & Geldings of This Year
Huntin for Paradise, Western G&S, Junior, Western Pleasure Horses, Jr Rider, Western Horsemanship, Junior, Open Trail Horse, Junior Rider
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Market Hogs in the Summer Heat
Hello Everybody!
Kris Hayman here, writing to you from the Potter County Penn State Cooperative Extension Office. Over the past few weeks Potter County has experienced a very hot and dry weather spell. This may seem like great weather for summertime fun, but for those 4-H and FFA members who have Market Swine projects it has been a nightmare. To explain, pigs DO NOT have sweat glands. This means that they have a very difficult time keeping cool. When any animal gets too hot, it is in their nature not to eat. For this reason it is important to manage your hog’s body temperature during the summer’s brutal heat. I have included a few practices that will help you keep your pig cool and, at the same time, gain weight for the Potter County Fair.
Cooling Practices for Hogs Outdoors:
1. ALWAYS KEEP CLEAN WATER AVAILABLE (Most Important)
2. Be sure that there is some sort of shade in the pen (Hanging a tarp will do just fine)
3. Make a mud bath (This acts as the pig’s natural sun screen)
4. Hose the pigs down with cold water multiple times a day (Helps to prevent mud stains)
Cooling Practices for Hogs Indoors:
1. ALWAYS KEEP CLEAN WATER AVAILABLE (Most Important)
2. Hang a box fan to create air circulation (Just like you do at the Fair)
Weight Gaining Practices for ALL Hogs:
1. Make Corn Mash with cold water or sour milk
• Corn Mash is made by adding cold water to your hog’s powdered corn meal until the mixture is an oatmeal consistency; this can be done with pellet feed as well
• To get sour milk go to your local grocer and ask for milk that is either spoiled or slightly out of date; this makes the mash more tasty for the pig
2. When making Corn Mash add either cheap maple syrup, vegetable oil, or sugar purchased from the dollar store as this makes the Corn Mash a sweet treat for the pig to eat!
3. Make Corn Mash three or more times a day (Morning, Noon, and Night)
4. Be sure to use the Cooling Practices listed above
Remember, keep your pig cool and comfortable and they will eat. Hogs can gain up to 2-3 lbs. per day. So if you feel that your market project is going to be close to the 210 lbs. weight requirement then follow the practices listed above. Good luck and see you at the Fair!
Kris Hayman here, writing to you from the Potter County Penn State Cooperative Extension Office. Over the past few weeks Potter County has experienced a very hot and dry weather spell. This may seem like great weather for summertime fun, but for those 4-H and FFA members who have Market Swine projects it has been a nightmare. To explain, pigs DO NOT have sweat glands. This means that they have a very difficult time keeping cool. When any animal gets too hot, it is in their nature not to eat. For this reason it is important to manage your hog’s body temperature during the summer’s brutal heat. I have included a few practices that will help you keep your pig cool and, at the same time, gain weight for the Potter County Fair.
Cooling Practices for Hogs Outdoors:
1. ALWAYS KEEP CLEAN WATER AVAILABLE (Most Important)
2. Be sure that there is some sort of shade in the pen (Hanging a tarp will do just fine)
3. Make a mud bath (This acts as the pig’s natural sun screen)
4. Hose the pigs down with cold water multiple times a day (Helps to prevent mud stains)
Cooling Practices for Hogs Indoors:
1. ALWAYS KEEP CLEAN WATER AVAILABLE (Most Important)
2. Hang a box fan to create air circulation (Just like you do at the Fair)
Weight Gaining Practices for ALL Hogs:
1. Make Corn Mash with cold water or sour milk
• Corn Mash is made by adding cold water to your hog’s powdered corn meal until the mixture is an oatmeal consistency; this can be done with pellet feed as well
• To get sour milk go to your local grocer and ask for milk that is either spoiled or slightly out of date; this makes the mash more tasty for the pig
2. When making Corn Mash add either cheap maple syrup, vegetable oil, or sugar purchased from the dollar store as this makes the Corn Mash a sweet treat for the pig to eat!
3. Make Corn Mash three or more times a day (Morning, Noon, and Night)
4. Be sure to use the Cooling Practices listed above
Remember, keep your pig cool and comfortable and they will eat. Hogs can gain up to 2-3 lbs. per day. So if you feel that your market project is going to be close to the 210 lbs. weight requirement then follow the practices listed above. Good luck and see you at the Fair!
Monday, April 25, 2011
New- Jr. Swine Production Class at Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Commission has approved an additional class to the 2012 Farm Show Junior Market Swine Show. Pigs entered in the new Jr. Swine Production Class will be delivered to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Livestock Evaluation Center (near Pine Grove Mills, PA) as feeder pigs in between September 25 and October 2, 2011. The class will allow junior exhibitors to deliver 1 to 4 hogs to the competition where standard feeding in the same barn will allow comparisons of growth and meat production between the hogs. At the end of the test one hog per exhibitor is eligible for showing in a new production class at the 2012 PA Farm Show. Participants in this class may show a second non-test hog in another class. At the conclusion of the testing period, exhibitors must arrange to have pigs picked up from the Livestock Evaluation Center between January 4 and January 7, 2012.
Exhibitors may exhibit a single Production Class pig at the Farm Show in addition to their traditional Jr. Market Swine Entry. Production Class pigs will be automatically entered in the on-foot competition in the Jr. Market Swine Show and the winner of the Production Class will be eligible to compete for Grand Champion. In addition, pigs in the Production Class will be eligible for Lean Gain Per Day premiums calculated from a combination of growth rate and carcass composition as determined by ultrasonography.
Entry fee is $25 per pig. Exhibitors will be responsible for actual feed costs, as well as testing costs accrued by the Livestock Evaluation Center. The total estimated cost per pig is approximately $150. This new class will place a renewed emphasis on production characteristics. Entry is first come, first serve and space is limited to 24 participants. Entry forms for the Jr. Swine Production Class are available from the Pennsylvania Farm Show (717) 787-2905.
Exhibitors may exhibit a single Production Class pig at the Farm Show in addition to their traditional Jr. Market Swine Entry. Production Class pigs will be automatically entered in the on-foot competition in the Jr. Market Swine Show and the winner of the Production Class will be eligible to compete for Grand Champion. In addition, pigs in the Production Class will be eligible for Lean Gain Per Day premiums calculated from a combination of growth rate and carcass composition as determined by ultrasonography.
Entry fee is $25 per pig. Exhibitors will be responsible for actual feed costs, as well as testing costs accrued by the Livestock Evaluation Center. The total estimated cost per pig is approximately $150. This new class will place a renewed emphasis on production characteristics. Entry is first come, first serve and space is limited to 24 participants. Entry forms for the Jr. Swine Production Class are available from the Pennsylvania Farm Show (717) 787-2905.
Penn State Dairy Days Cow Camp
This year's Penn State Dairy Days Cow Camp is scheduled for May 20-22 at University Park. This year's sessions will include fun activities and educational opportunities. There will be a focus on animal health. Workshops will include sessions on mammary anatomy and mastitis, vaccination programs, and animal diseases. We will also be featuring sessions on animal genomics and evaluation. Social events include an "Ag Olympics" and picnic. Youth under age 12 must have a designated chaperone to attend. The camp is open to all youth (aged 8-18) with an interest in the dairy industry. For more information and a complete schedule, please visit www.das.psu.edu. Registration fee this year is $55 per person; this includes lodging in the Penn State dormitories and meals. Registrations will be due by May 13.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Tack Auction and Health Clinic
The P.M. Saddle Club is holding a Tack Auction on Friday night, April 15th starting at 6:00 p.m. at the McKean County Fairgrounds, Route 46S, Smethport, PA. Fisher Horse & Tack Sales of Lewistown, PA will be the vendor/auctioneer.
Also, a Horse & Livestock Health Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 16th starting at 9:00 a.m. at the McKean County Fairgrounds. Dr. Amanda Tanner D.V.M., and Jeff Kutzer, Equine Dentist, will be available to give equine/livestock shots and do equine dentistry at reduced prices.
For more information, call (814) 887-4121 or (814) 887-5613 or email Ginny Eppley at gbe3@psu.edu.
Also, a Horse & Livestock Health Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 16th starting at 9:00 a.m. at the McKean County Fairgrounds. Dr. Amanda Tanner D.V.M., and Jeff Kutzer, Equine Dentist, will be available to give equine/livestock shots and do equine dentistry at reduced prices.
For more information, call (814) 887-4121 or (814) 887-5613 or email Ginny Eppley at gbe3@psu.edu.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Keystone Goat Producers to hold 3 Goat Shows in 1 day
The Keystone Goat Producers Association will be holding 2 ABGA sanctioned shows on Saturday, June 4th at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, PA. The shows will be structured as a double header under 2 different judges. Show 1 will take place in the morning after the Youth Market Jackpot Show. The second show will be held in the afternoon.
The youth show is open to youth 6 to 21 years old as of 6/4/11. Payout is $250.00 for Grand Champion goat and $100 for Reserve Grand Champion.
Entry fees for the ABGA show are $20.00/head until 5/15 and $30.00/head after 5/15. This includes both shows. Entry fees for the Youth Market Jackpot Show are $20.00/head until 5/15 and $25.00/head after 5/15. Penning fees for the shows are $7.00/pen or $10.00 if showing off of a trailer. Camping spaces are available at $25/night.
Rules and entry forms are available on the KGPA website at www.keystonegoatproducers.org
Contact Lois Zeigler for additional information at rjzeigler@centurylink.net or 717-776-7583.
The youth show is open to youth 6 to 21 years old as of 6/4/11. Payout is $250.00 for Grand Champion goat and $100 for Reserve Grand Champion.
Entry fees for the ABGA show are $20.00/head until 5/15 and $30.00/head after 5/15. This includes both shows. Entry fees for the Youth Market Jackpot Show are $20.00/head until 5/15 and $25.00/head after 5/15. Penning fees for the shows are $7.00/pen or $10.00 if showing off of a trailer. Camping spaces are available at $25/night.
Rules and entry forms are available on the KGPA website at www.keystonegoatproducers.org
Contact Lois Zeigler for additional information at rjzeigler@centurylink.net or 717-776-7583.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Nature Course for Elementary School Educators
Penn State Extension is offering a two-day course for elementary school teachers and other educators. The course, The Forest Resources Institute for Teachers (FRIT) - Town and Country Unit, provides 1st - 7th grade teachers the information and educational tools needed to teach a balanced environment and ecology curriculum related to Pennsylvania's renewable natural resources.
FRIT is a professional development opportunity for educators. It is organized through Penn State's School of Forest Resources, as a program of Penn State Extension. The course will acquaint educators with the rural and community forest resources of Pennsylvania, and ways to connect youth to the natural world. According to Sanford Smith, Extension Specialist, "We take pride in our summer course offerings and develop courses that are immediately helpful to teachers when they return to the classroom in the fall. This is a learning experience designed for: teaching professionals, pre-service education students, curriculum specialists, and educators from environmental centers and conservation districts." One PDE Credit / "IU Credit" and Non-credit registration options are available.
FRIT will be staged twice this year. First at Penn State University, University Park, PA (June 22-23, 2011) and the following week at the Penn State Extension Office in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA (June 29-30, 2011). For more information and registration details visit: http://guest.cvent.com/d/hdq64t .
FRIT is a professional development opportunity for educators. It is organized through Penn State's School of Forest Resources, as a program of Penn State Extension. The course will acquaint educators with the rural and community forest resources of Pennsylvania, and ways to connect youth to the natural world. According to Sanford Smith, Extension Specialist, "We take pride in our summer course offerings and develop courses that are immediately helpful to teachers when they return to the classroom in the fall. This is a learning experience designed for: teaching professionals, pre-service education students, curriculum specialists, and educators from environmental centers and conservation districts." One PDE Credit / "IU Credit" and Non-credit registration options are available.
FRIT will be staged twice this year. First at Penn State University, University Park, PA (June 22-23, 2011) and the following week at the Penn State Extension Office in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA (June 29-30, 2011). For more information and registration details visit: http://guest.cvent.com/d/hdq64t .
Monday, February 28, 2011
You're Invited to Join 4-H in Answering the President's Challenge
As part of 4-H’s involvement with the Let’s Move campaign, 4-H National Headquarters has started a group to take the President's Challenge together - and you and you’re family are invited to be part of it!
The President's Challenge is for one million Americans to complete the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA). 4-H is answering this call by setting a goal to have 100,000 4-H members and their families complete their PALA.
The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award recognizes those individuals who log their recommended physical activity for six weeks, five days a week (60 minutes for youth, 30 minutes minimum for adults).
Signing up for the 4-H group is simple. All you have to do is register. It's quick, and there's no cost to participate!
HOW TO JOIN:
1) Go to http://www.presidentschallenge.net/login/register_individual.aspx
2) Fill out the registration form.
3) When you arrive at your personal dashboard page, click on the groups tab and join the 4-H group.
• Your Group ID Number: 96548
• Your Group Name: National 4-H Program
4) After registering, start logging your activities. As you log activities you'll be able to track your progress toward winning a President's Challenge Award or Medal.
Good luck!
The President's Challenge -- www.PresidentsChallenge.org
Let’s Move Campaign -- www.letsmove.gov
The President's Challenge is for one million Americans to complete the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA). 4-H is answering this call by setting a goal to have 100,000 4-H members and their families complete their PALA.
The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award recognizes those individuals who log their recommended physical activity for six weeks, five days a week (60 minutes for youth, 30 minutes minimum for adults).
Signing up for the 4-H group is simple. All you have to do is register. It's quick, and there's no cost to participate!
HOW TO JOIN:
1) Go to http://www.presidentschallenge.net/login/register_individual.aspx
2) Fill out the registration form.
3) When you arrive at your personal dashboard page, click on the groups tab and join the 4-H group.
• Your Group ID Number: 96548
• Your Group Name: National 4-H Program
4) After registering, start logging your activities. As you log activities you'll be able to track your progress toward winning a President's Challenge Award or Medal.
Good luck!
The President's Challenge -- www.PresidentsChallenge.org
Let’s Move Campaign -- www.letsmove.gov
Friday, February 25, 2011
4-H Super Saturday
March 12, 2011 – 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Gunzburger Gym and Potter County Educational Council, Coudersport, PA
We are inviting all Potter County 4-H members, leaders, and families to join us on Saturday, March 12 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. for our annual Super Saturday program and 4-H Kickoff event at the Gunzburger Gym in Coudersport. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
We will be offering fresh ideas for your 4-H club use, highlighting the new on-line livestock record books, and revealing the brand new Cooperative Extension website. Trainings for the mandatory 4-H livestock and equine quality assurance program will also be provided.
March 12 is also your opportunity to see how the E-data 4-H enrollment software works and to register on the spot! We need all leaders and members in the state-wide system by March 31.
For fun, we will be holding rotating workshops with 4-H poster making, a play-doh art contest, and info sessions on some lesser known 4-H projects.
After the workshops will be a dance for all members DJ’d by Rich Tanner! We encourage everyone to attend, even if it is just for part of the day!
Hold your Control key and click on this link to register and confirm your attendance-
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XXD3MLD
Schedule for the day:
1:00-2:00 PM Games and Activities for Your 4-H Club
4-H Leader Update & Edata How-To
2:00-3:00 PM Horse Quality Assurance
4-H Project Showcase – Poster Making, Art Contest,
4-H Project Review- On-Line Livestock Record Books
Edata Enrollments
3:00-4:00 PM Livestock Quality Assurance
4-H Project Showcase – Poster Making, Art Contest, 4-H Project Review Edata Enrollments
4:00 PM 4-H Update & Pizza Party for all
5:00-7:00 PM DJ Dance
Gunzburger Gym and Potter County Educational Council, Coudersport, PA
We are inviting all Potter County 4-H members, leaders, and families to join us on Saturday, March 12 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. for our annual Super Saturday program and 4-H Kickoff event at the Gunzburger Gym in Coudersport. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
We will be offering fresh ideas for your 4-H club use, highlighting the new on-line livestock record books, and revealing the brand new Cooperative Extension website. Trainings for the mandatory 4-H livestock and equine quality assurance program will also be provided.
March 12 is also your opportunity to see how the E-data 4-H enrollment software works and to register on the spot! We need all leaders and members in the state-wide system by March 31.
For fun, we will be holding rotating workshops with 4-H poster making, a play-doh art contest, and info sessions on some lesser known 4-H projects.
After the workshops will be a dance for all members DJ’d by Rich Tanner! We encourage everyone to attend, even if it is just for part of the day!
Hold your Control key and click on this link to register and confirm your attendance-
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XXD3MLD
Schedule for the day:
1:00-2:00 PM Games and Activities for Your 4-H Club
4-H Leader Update & Edata How-To
2:00-3:00 PM Horse Quality Assurance
4-H Project Showcase – Poster Making, Art Contest,
4-H Project Review- On-Line Livestock Record Books
Edata Enrollments
3:00-4:00 PM Livestock Quality Assurance
4-H Project Showcase – Poster Making, Art Contest, 4-H Project Review Edata Enrollments
4:00 PM 4-H Update & Pizza Party for all
5:00-7:00 PM DJ Dance
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Quality Assurance Training for Animal Science 4-H Leaders
Saturday, January 29
9:00 am -12:00 noon
At the Potter County Cooperative Extension Office
All animal science youth are required to participate in Quality Assurance training regarding three specific “Good Production Practices” annually as of July 1, 2010. To help 4-H educators and 4-H volunteers to prepare for this policy change regarding 4-H animal science youth, the Quality Management for Youth Animal Science NWG is offering this training for educators and 4-H volunteers. If you would like to be able to do the Quality Assurance training as part of your 4-H club meetings, you must attend this training.
Please RSVP your attendance to Shelia or Amy at 814-274-8540 or srg22@psu.edu or adb8@psu.edu by Jan. 27th.
The Cooperative Extension Office in Potter County is located at 24 Maple View Lane, off of Route 872. If you are using mapquest, type in 24 Buffalo Street. From downtown Coudersport, take Route 6 East and before the hospital you will see Route 872 toward Austin, turn right. Go about 2/10 of a mile and you will see the signs on the right. We are the first brick building, parking is in the back.
9:00 am -12:00 noon
At the Potter County Cooperative Extension Office
All animal science youth are required to participate in Quality Assurance training regarding three specific “Good Production Practices” annually as of July 1, 2010. To help 4-H educators and 4-H volunteers to prepare for this policy change regarding 4-H animal science youth, the Quality Management for Youth Animal Science NWG is offering this training for educators and 4-H volunteers. If you would like to be able to do the Quality Assurance training as part of your 4-H club meetings, you must attend this training.
Please RSVP your attendance to Shelia or Amy at 814-274-8540 or srg22@psu.edu or adb8@psu.edu by Jan. 27th.
The Cooperative Extension Office in Potter County is located at 24 Maple View Lane, off of Route 872. If you are using mapquest, type in 24 Buffalo Street. From downtown Coudersport, take Route 6 East and before the hospital you will see Route 872 toward Austin, turn right. Go about 2/10 of a mile and you will see the signs on the right. We are the first brick building, parking is in the back.
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