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National 4-H Congress and Conference Application
National 4-H Congress and 4-H Conference Application Deadline:
August 1, 2023
The National 4-H Congress and Conference application deadline is fast approaching. These are two leadership experiences our older 4-H youth can apply for. This summer, as you see your 4-H teens, 4-H families, and 4-H volunteers, please encourage them to explore these opportunities. Thanks to the ND 4-H Foundation there is very little cost to our ND 4-H delegates. The possibility of attending National 4-H Congress or Conference is part of what keeps our teen 4-H’ers engaged and involved.
Visit: the National Leadership Opportunities Folder located here: Google Folder
This Google Folder contains the:
o National Congress and Conference Presentation
o PB827 National Leadership Opportunities
o PB828 National 4-H Congress & Conference Application
*Please note, that the application needs to be signed by and Extension agent from the 4-H’er’s county. All materials need to be included in one e-mail from either the applicant or their County Extension Office. Thank you.
Contact Rachelle Vettern or Liz Fox Cameron for more information.
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EYC is a Success!
Thank you to everyone who encouraged youth to attend, drove youth, chaperoned, presented, or helped in any other way at the Extension Youth Conference. It takes a village to have youth on campus for a week.
Tucker Regner (Cavalier County), EYC Overall, and Alex Lahlum (LaMoure County), EYC Program, both put together some great activities, workshops, and fun events. We played live “Clue” which could be a great activity for your clubs or camps. Watch for an upcoming webinar to learn more! We were excited to add career tours to the event this year which was a huge success.
Breana Kiser, Dickey County Agent, facilitated a fun Fishbowl entrepreneur activity that got youth thinking outside the box. Emily Leier (Emmons County), April Berntson (Cass County), Heidi Marxen (Hettinger County), and Katie Thompson (Walsh County) were amazing chaperones! Come join them next year!
We welcomed Rudi Wendel of Cass County and Jerrett Kihne of Traill County as newly elected Ambassadors. Hannah Nordby, outgoing co-advisor was honored with the Honorary Ambassador award. She was an integral part of the Ambassador program and will be missed. Applications for new Ambassadors are due October 15 and the selections process will be held at ND 4-H Camp on November 18, 2023.
A fantastic service project was developed by Ambassadors, Alyssa Thomsen and Allyson Bryn both from Barnes County. The youth created 75 birthday cake kits that were delivered to Great Plains Food Bank for distribution across the state.
EYC will be held next year on June 17 – 20, 2024. We hope to see many more youth there!
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New Parliamentary Procedure: Trail Mix Edition PowToon
Check out the fun, cartoon-style video showing the process of Parliamentary Procedure in meetings by making trail mix. This video is helpful to show while doing the 4-H Parli Pro Trail Mix activity. Thanks to Macine Lukach, Caroline Homan, and Scott Swanson for creating this resource for our 4-H’ers, volunteers, and other leadership groups.
The PowToon Video Is Located Here:
https://youtu.be/Q0_wCdnvauI
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Consumer Decision Making
It is time for the State 4-H Consumer Decision Making contest! Here are some things to help you prepare your teams for the 2023 state contest:
CC616 4-H Consumer Decision Making is a good resource for training your youth. Please practice with the judging card prior to the state contest so your youth will be familiar with the format. Click here for instructions on how to complete the judging card.
Several agents have expressed the need for an oral reasons scoring rubric. The oral reasons judges will be given this rubric at the state contest. This information is taken directly from CC616. Please pay attention to the scoring ranges and what criteria should be met to receive a certain oral reasons score.
Please take time to review all of the guidelines carefully!
CONTEST DETAILS:
When: Tuesday, July 25
Where: Atrium of the State Fair Center at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot
Schedule: All times are Central Time
8:30 am – Registration
9:00 am – Contest Begins
12:30 pm – Lunch on Your Own
1:30 pm – Group Think
3:30 pm – Awards
Classes: Junior and Senior: 1) Hats 2) Protein Bars 3) Sunglasses
Age Classes:
Beginner: Ages 8-9 before September 1 of the current 4-H year (or may choose to participate in the junior division)
Junior: Ages 10-13 (age 10 before September 1 and up to age 13 as of December 31, 2022)
Senior: Ages 14-18 (as of December 31, 2022)
Contact Meagan Scott Hoffman for more information.
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60-second HABITS to Connect Across Generations
Watch the video by Chad Littlefield.
Test trial these habits and let me know how they worked, what went well, and any advice you would give to others!
Thank you for investing in others! We sure value the great work you do!
Much gratitude!
LA
Leigh Ann Skurupey, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Center for 4-H Youth Development Program
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
FLC 219 | Dept 7280 | PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050
e. [email protected] | p. 701.231.7253
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Helping Volunteers Thrive
Are you looking for short, fun resources and activities for county 4-H volunteer training? Register for the “Helping 4-H Volunteers Thrive” webinars to learn how to use the 4-H Thrive model and the VRKC Resources with 4-H volunteers.
Mark your calendars and join the Southern Region Volunteer Specialists to build your 4-H Volunteer training toolbox by registering at http://bit.ly/3F9kAsl.
Session Dates and topics: (all starting at 1:30 PM Central)
AUGUST 3, 2023
Educational Design & Delivery: Engagement
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Organizational Skills: Belonging & Relationships
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Interpersonal Relationships
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Working Effectively with Volunteers
The Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional Model Webinar Series
Join us for a professional development webinar series on using the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional Model to empower volunteers to strengthen and grow your Extension program.
- This interactive series will feature breakout room discussions and engagement tools.
- The DSEP model applies to all Extension program areas.
- Registration is limited to 300 participants.
Webinar Series: 1:30-3:00 PM CST
Hold these dates:
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September 12, 2023- Understanding the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional Research Base
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October 3, 2023-Exploring the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional
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October 31, 2023-Applying the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional to Your Work with Volunteers
*Registration Details will be available mid-July. The webinars build on each other. By registering Extension professionals are agreeing to participate in the entire series.
Registration Cost: The only cost is your time and active participation.
Presenters will include:
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Rachelle Vettern, North Dakota State University Extension, Professor, Leadership & Volunteer Development Specialist
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Kandi O’Neil, University of Wisconsin, Madison Division of Extension, Professor Emerita
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Sarah Maass, Kansas State University Extension, Kansas 4-H Youth Development Program Leader
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Becky Harrington, University of Minnesota Extension, Director of Operations and Systems, Youth Development
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Pat McGlaughlin, University of Illinois Extension, Extension Specialist, Volunteer Systems & Civic Engagement
Featured Speaker: Jim Rutledge, Ph.D., Developer of the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional (Oct 3, 2023 session).
*Please contact Rachelle Vettern with any questions.
**For colleagues attending the NAEFCS National Meeting, please contact, Rachelle to learn how you can still participate in this series.
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Volunteer Opportunities and Trainings | |
Save the Date: 2023 4-H Volunteer Project Trainings
“Hitting it out of the Park with 4-H Projects”
Wednesday, Nov. 1-South West
5:30-8:30 pm CST
Hazen High School
520 1st Ave NE
Hazen, ND 58545
Host: Metta Pfliger: Mercer Co.
Thursday, November 2– North West
5:30-8:30 pm CST
First Lutheran Church
916 Main St, Williston, ND 58801
Host: Kelly Leo: Williams Co.
Wednesday, November 8-South East
5:30-8:30 pm CST
Southeast Area Vocational Center
924 7th St S., Oaks, ND 58474
Hosts: Danielle Dinger and Breana Kiser: Dickey Co.
Thursday, November 16 North East
5:30-8:30 pm CST
Lake Region State College-Chautauqua Room & break out rooms
1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Host: Cindy Olson: Ramsey Co.
Please encourage your 4-H teen and adult volunteers and 4-H parents/caregivers to attend. This is a great way to gather 4-H project training ideas and information as Extension professionals and spend an evening with your county 4-H volunteers. More details will follow including workshop topics and registration information.
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ND 4-H Foundation Charity Auction
Resource Auction/Acre Pro will be holding a Live Auction and Customer Appreciation Day July 26th at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. They have identified the 4-H Foundation to be their Charity. The Foundation Board decided to work with this opportunity. The staff at Resource Auction will be securing items to be donated and sold to the highest bidder.
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4-H Foundation Awards and Recognition Applications
4-H Foundation Awards and Recognition – Applications DUE AUGUST 31st
Encourage families to apply for the for the Century Family recognition! Over 100 families throughout North Dakota have been honored with this recognition. The application is on the Google Shared Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffJvzfCetnUBduUU7OxltWlEN6gqHOxk/view?usp=drive_link
The North Dakota 4-H Foundation awards the Hall of Fame recognition to individuals who have made significant contributions to the 4-H program in North Dakota.
Criteria for the 4-H Hall of Fame:
- The nominee must have significant involvement at the state level (outside of helping immediate family members at state-level programs and events;
- And have at least 15 years of involvement in 4-H at the local, county or state level beyond membership in the organization as a youth.
The application is available on the Center for 4-H Shared Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V3uRuYuIlhOGrM19lOtMrEZt8XsdWmOQ/view?usp=drive_link
Century Families and the 4-H Hall of Fame award winner will be recognized at the Annual North Dakota 4-H Foundation Recognition Luncheon.
- Penny Dale
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Need New Ideas?
As clubs are gearing up for the new 23-24 year, they might need some new lesson ideas. 4-H.org has tons of great curriculum that delves deep into subjects. But don’t forget about the free resources for stand-alone activities found on the site that teach about science, social/emotional health, civic engagement, sewing, and more! If you have never or it’s been a long time since you logged on, you are in for a treat. The 4-H.org website is brand new. You and your volunteers should have your own login to get the most benefits.
4-H at Home has many lessons to download for free. Once you are logged in, you can search by topic, grade, activity type, and duration. There you will find directions to make a Calming Meditation Jar for youth who might be worried about a sick relative, school starting, or a test. Youth who would like to learn about aerospace can go on a Space Quest Exploration. Or, maybe youth want to make friendship bracelets with cool patterns from the site.
Make your account and start finding great ideas today!
P.S. There are lots of professional development resources here too!
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Reminder: STEM Trunks
The majority of STEM trunks are located in the Center for 4-H office. Please contact me (Lindsey Leker) to check out the trunks. There are lots of awesome STEM resources to check out!
Here is a list:
Four Tello Drones and Drone Curriculum
Twelve Chrome Books- mainly used for robotics kits and Makey Makey
Makey Makey Educator Kit- Twelve Makey Makey controllers and alligator clips
Three Spike LEGO Robot Kits
Six We-DO LEGO Robot Kits
Three Breakout Edu Boxes
Twenty Ozobots with Ozobot Curriculum
Three EV3 Kits and First LEGO League Curriculum
Two Sammy Sandwich Robot Kits
Cubelets Robot Kit and Curriculum
Materials for Forensic Science Curriculum
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Healthy 4-H Club Applications Due August 15th
As you work on your 4-H Club year activities, consider having your club be recognized as a healthy club. We also encourage you to involve the teenagers in the club as teen leaders for the younger members in the healthy club activities. We will ask them to complete a short survey and they will receive a special incentive item.
To be recognized as a Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club, clubs should complete at least one nutrition or fitness activity during at least six meetings (or club events) in six or more of these areas: 1) setting, 2) roll call, 3) program, 4) demonstration; 5) recreation, 6) refreshments/snacks, 7) community pride, 8) field trip/tour, 9) family mealtime challenge and 10) healthful snack policy.
Here are some tips for club leaders:
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Access the files (leaders guide, member handout). Visit https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/healthy-4-h-club to find the Health 4-H Club information. Be sure to click on “Explore More” for the member and leader guides.
- See the “Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club Idea Guide” for ideas from other clubs.
- Discuss the program with club members. Brainstorm ideas and make plans.
- Consider electing a “Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club committee” to coordinate the club’s activities and keep records. This program provides excellent leadership and activity coordination opportunities for club members, especially older youth.
- Encourage members to demonstrate healthy recipes or adopt a “healthy snack” policy for club meetings.
- Contact county Extension offices for educational materials available for clubs to use. For example, an “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” trunk is available for checkout.
- Track club activities on the recording sheets.
- Develop a display or scrapbook of your club’s activities to show at your county fair. Don’t forget to take pictures of activities throughout the year.
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Submit your recording sheet by August 15 to your county office. Clubs will be recognized in a statewide press release, and participating 4-H members will receive a certificate and incentive item.
If you have questions, please contact Julie Garden-Robinson by calling
(701) 231- 7187 or e-mailing [email protected].
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Vaping: Small Devices, Big Impacts Curriculum
Rates of e-cigarette use among teens are increasing at an alarming rate. Many teens are unaware of the physical and psychological risks that are associated with vaping. This curriculum developed by Meagan Hoffman, Katelyn Yliniemi, and Reganne Engebretson, is for middle school aged youth (11-14). If you send the completed participant evaluations to Meagan Hoffman, data can be entered and a report can be created that can be used for county impact statements or success stories.
The curriculum can be found on the ND 4-H Youth Development Google Drive. Click on the Programs tile and then you will find the Vaping Curriculum folder. Inside the folder you will find:
- Activities Handout
- Activities Handout Answer Key
- Lesson Plan
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Participant Evaluation
- Teens and Vaping: What Caring Adults Should Know About Electronic Cigarette Use (publication YD1944)
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