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Staff News & Notes - Week of 06.22.09
Hi,
This is going to be short this week. I am typing with my left hand only, and that makes things very slow going. For those of you who do not know, about four weeks ago I ruptured a tendon in my right arm. On last Monday, I had it repaired through outpatient surgery. I cannot use my right arm. It has been a pain, in more than one way.
But I learned a few things:
[1] It is all about mental attitude; I will admit there have been times that this situation has got me down, but if I can keep positive, things go much better.
[2] There is more than one way to do just about anything; I have learned to be creative for doing even the simple things.
[3] Be appreciative of the resources that you do have; I am right handed, and I have been doing things that way, or with both hands, for all my life, so when I have to do things with only the resources of my left hand, they are much more difficult and maybe not the quality. But most things still get done.
[4] Everyone wants and deserves a detailed explanation; something as visible as a sling is a definite conversation starter. I might get tired of repeating the story or injury and repair, but it takes a long while for all to be informed.
[5] Some things I cannot do now, so I just do not do them; e.g. I know that I cannot stack hay in a barn, so I did not even try.
[6] There are others who can help; others want to help, even strangers. I accept and even ask for help, which goes against my history of independence; I have found some people around me have skills and talents of which I was unaware.
[7] It is exhausting, so I need to take a break more often, get rest, and separate myself from the frustrations;
[8] Things do get better; I did learn how I could use my right hand to sign my name on Friday; With therapy, my range of motion is improving; I am getting better at most things, but it will take time and practice.
[9] What does not kill you makes you stronger; I look forward to being a better person in every dimension when this ordeal is over.
I know I would disappoint some if I did not relate this piece to Extension’s current budget problems and staff restructuring. I will let you do that; But as a hint, just think about the phrase before the first semi-colon (;) in each of the above nine bullets.
Thanks,
Tom
Change to 2009 Ohio State Fair Companion Animal Day Entry Form
Cat 3 is listed on the 2009 Companion Animal Day Entry Form as Cat Connections. This project name is incorrect. The correct name for Cat 3 is Leaping Forward. The correction to the entry form has been made. Companion Animal Day is July 31. Information, including rules, health certificate, and entry form, is available at: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/sm_animal/.
4-H/OSU Cares Grant - Survey Participation Requested
Ohio 4-H is working with the Access Office at OSU with an OSU Cares Grant regarding post 2ndary education. We need your ideas as we formulate plans for the future. We would appreciate your answers to the short (only 5 questions) on the link below.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xqL4ekS7mgntSlxI2sx29A_3d_3d
Please respond by June 25th and thank you for your information. For more information contact Becky Cropper, 937-378-6716 Cropper.1@osu.edu
REMINDER! Design Contest for New Officer Books
Do you have design contest entries from 4-H members in your county to send in to the state 4-H office? Members should have submitted hard copies of their designs to county educators by Friday, May 22, 2009. If you received entries and haven’t yet forwarded them to Jane Wright, please do as soon as possible. Evaluation by professional graphic designers will talk place soon. Questions? Please contact Travis West at west.222@osu.edu or Amanda Forquer at forquer.13@cfaes.osu.edu.
Changes in the Ohio 4-H Publication Line Up
You can see what publications are being revised, replaced, and discontinued in this copy of the letter that was sent to counties last month. It’s posted online now at http://www.ohio4h.org/staff/resources.html. Please contact Jane Wright (wright.646@cfaes.osu.edu, 614.292.0909) or Amanda Forquer (forquer3@cfaes.osu.edu, 614.292.6942)with any questions. Thanks!
Free Program Speaker for Club Events and Meetings:
Jami Begole on behalf of the American Soybean Growers Check off Program, works with a number of Agriculture professionals in Ohio who speak about current events related to their trade in order to promote Ag/Animal Science as part of the American Soybean Growers Checkoff program.
The speakers range from large Ag Producers to Dept. of Agriculture employees. Each have a different prospective, but most can discuss anything from Bio-Fuels and energy alternatives to Animal/food production and health. And ALL have experience speaking to YOUTH.
The typical presentation is about 15 minutes... However, it can be modified based on your time constraints and topic interests; hogs, broilers, cattle and grain, Ohio Livestock Coalition, Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Soybean Council and Cargill.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would be interested in scheduling a speaker. jami@foodintegrity.org
Ohio 4-H Poultry Shows Contests and Clinics
4-H POULTRY JUDGING
June 25, 2009
AVIAN BOWL CLINIC
July 16, 2009
Check out the Ohio State University 4-H Poultry website at: http://4hpoultry.osu.edu/ohio%20poultry%20shows2.htm
For more information contact: John Anderson anderson.37@osu.edu
Hold the Dates! Developing OSU Extension Curricula In-service
What: A curriculum development “how-to” in-service for OSU Extension Educators from all program areas delivered via blended e-learning
Why: To improve knowledge and skills in creating effective OSU Extension curricula (as outlined in our strategic plan)
As we move toward greater content-area specialization, increased understanding of instructional design and curriculum development methodologies will result in higher-quality leaning engagements with our clientele and greater overall program impact.
When: This fall - September 21 to October 9, 2009
A self-paced pre-training will be available via Moodle (the “e” part), from September 21 to October 5, followed by an in person session on October 9 at the NOFB 4-H Center, from 9:30 am – 4 pm. More details and registration information will be forthcoming. Class size will be limited to 35; book time on your calendars now.
FMI: Contact Kirk Bloir @ 614.247.6527 | bloir.1@osu.edu or Donna Brown @ 614.292.0529 | brown.36@osu.edu
NEWS FROM NATIONAL 4-H HEADQUARTERS
Extended Call to Service - United We Serve
Today, President Obama unveiled United We Serve, “an extended call to service challenging Americans to help lay a new foundation for growth in this country by engaging in sustained, meaningful community service”. Led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, this initiative begins on June 22nd and runs through the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11th. For 81 days this summer, the President is renewing his call to service for all Americans to engage in meaningful community service to create change and stay engaged with those community service opportunities long after September.
As we shared with you in the most recent National 4-H Headquarters Update, 4-H will be a partner with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) in several national service initiatives. We encourage you to view the President’s message on the Corporation’s website, www.serve.gov. You can also pass this link along and encourage your various programs to register any of their summer community service projects on the site as well.
Additionally, we are looking for 4-H programs that currently engage AmeriCorps members, VISTA members, or other national service programs in their state. If so, please send a brief note to Lisa Hampton (lhampton@csrees.usda.gov) highlighting your program so that we may capture this information and include in an upcoming meeting with CNCS.
Announcing Afterschool Mini-Grants Funding Opportunity
National 4-H Council is pleased to release the RFP for the 2009 4-H Afterschool Mini-Grants. To review the RFP and apply for funding, please visit our online portal at http://grants.4-h.org/.
Questions about these grants can be directed to 2009JCP4HAS@fourhcouncil.edu
Children, Youth and Families at Risk 4-H Military Partnership
The Children, Youth, and Families at Risk 4-H Military Partnership Request for Applications has been released. It has been posted to Grants.gov and the application package is available for downloading.
Grants.gov Synopsis:
Grants.gov Application Package:
CSREES Funding Opportunity Webpage:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/childrenyouthandfamiliesatrisk4hmilitarypartnership.cfm
Funding opportunity - due 08/03/2009
The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is accepting applications for a five-year Demonstration project targeted to young people ages 16-21, in rural areas (including Tribal lands and other rural Native communities) who are approaching independence and young adulthood, but have few or no connections to a supportive, family structure or community. For purposes of this announcement, "rural" is defined as any geographical area that: (a) has a population under 20,000; and (b) is located outside a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-ACYF-CX-0081.html
Three Connectivity Goals: The plan submitted to FYSB should outline specific approaches, strategies and activities to be employed in pursuing the goals of increasing youth connections in three dimensions - Survival Support Services, the Community, and Education/Employment. These connections are highlighted below, with examples of particular service areas of concern:
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Survival Support Services: Case managed connections to stabilize youth in housing and in service fields of: Healthcare, Substance Abuse, and/or Mental Health.
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Community: Connections to Community Service, Youth and Adult Partnerships, mentoring, Peer Support Groups, and/or PYD activities.
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Education/Employment: Connections for High School/GED completion, Post Secondary Education, Employment, Training, and/or Jobs.
Dorothy I Ansell, National Child Welfare Resource Center for Youth Development, University of Oklahoma, 918-660-3700 www.nrcys.ou.edu/yd
