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Staff News & Notes - Week of 04.06.09
Hi,
You have to admit, last week was a good week.
I know the air is still filled with anxiety, and the news reports on the “economy” continue to be less than optimistic. BUT, so far this calendar year, last week may have been the best yet.
First, the Extension Legislative Luncheon/ Reception was held Wednesday with about half of the State Representatives and State Senators in attendance, either in person or via a top aide. This is an excellent level of participation for such an event. These results, coupled with the many individual legislative visits that Extension Administration has been making for the past few weeks, has reinforced the widespread support of Extension. Both of these methods involve clientele who tell the first-hand impact that Extension has had on their lives. Some of the most inspiring are the 4-H Youth and 4-H Advisors. Their testimonials just make one feel good about being a professional in this organization. The impacts are real.
On Thursday an all-day session was held at the 4-H Center as Extension professionals from each of the nine new EERAs met for the first time under this new staffing structure. Each EERA group met for at least four hours striving to get everyone on the same page, and doing initial planning. Aside from being the historical event that it was, it is gratifying that our fellow Extension Professionals are taking positive approaches to this new challenge. Sure, there are many unanswered questions, but the atmosphere was optimistic and with some, even enthusiastic. It is hard to think about how this new staffing system will work, and there are still those people with a pessimistic attitude. But I think even those pessimists are realizing that they too had better get on this train before it leaves that station. Momentum is growing.
Keep doing the good work that you do. Keep asking those challenging questions. And above all, continue to bring those creative solutions to our attention. We need everyone’s help.
There are many more good weeks to come!
Thanks,
Tom
Welding Workshop—Registration deadline is April 11!
The registration deadline for the Youth Welding Workshop on April 25 is fast approaching! This is a unique opportunity for youth ages 10-18 to develop arc welding (stick or SMAW) and oxyacetylene welding and cutting skills. Participants receive instruction and hands-on experience with welding skills and safety.
Open to any 4-H, FFA, or other youth, this workshop provides an excellent interactive opportunity for those completing the 4-H Arcs & Sparks project book or planning to do a self-determined oxy-acetylene project.
Included with the registration fee is metal to complete three welding specimens (two at our facility and one to take home as practice), welding related "stuff," welding techniques handouts, product literature, and a pizza lunch and drinks. Parents eat free and are encouraged to stay, observe, and learn.
Who: Any youth, age 10-18, including those in 4-H, FFA, Scouts, etc.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2009
Where: Agricultural Engineering Building on the OSU Campus
Cost: $50 per youth participant for half-day session or $80 for all-day session (Arc welding is two half-day sessions, mainly beginners in the morning and more advanced youth in the afternoon, but many sign up for both for $80. Oxy-Acetylene is an all-day session.)
For more details, check out the website at http://4hengineering.osu.edu. Under What’s New, click on “2009 Youth Welding Workshop” or contact Randall Reeder at reeder.1@osu.edu.
National 4-H Grantsmanship Webinars
National 4-H has scheduled the first two grantsmanship webinars for competitive grant programs that are part of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). These will be specifically for those individuals who work in 4-H. Below is the schedule for the webinars and a description of the relevant grant program. Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and we are limited to up to 50 virtual seats. We will be hosting more AFRI grantsmanship webinars for 4-H throughout the year.
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Agricultural Prosperity for Small and Medium-Sized Farms; Rural Development
See http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/smallandmediumsizedfarmsafri.cfm and http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/ruraldevelopmentafri.cfm for more information about these programs.
Webinar to be led by Dr. Suresh Sureshwaran and Dr. Diana Jerkins
Date: April 27, 2009 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST
To register, please go to the following Doodle link and enter your name and e-mail address: http://www.doodle.com/ewgaru3iveqcfeke We need your e-mail address in order to send you the information about logging in to the webinar.
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Human Nutrition and Obesity
See http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/humannutritionobesityafri.cfm for more information about this program.
Webinar to be led by Dr. Etta Saltos and Dr. Susan Welsh
Date: April 30, 2009 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EST
To register, please go to the following Doodle link and enter your name and e-mail address: http://www.doodle.com/kza84nwarpxukqie We need your e-mail address in order to send you the information about logging in to the webinar.
2009 Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp
All counties are asked to select at least two 4-H teen leaders (or 4-H teens who have leadership potential) to represent their 4-H program at the 2009 State 4-H Leadership Camp.
Camp dates - July 13-17, 2009.
Full time participation is required from 3 PM, July 13 to 10:30 AM, July 17. (Note: Counties of any campers who do not honor the full time participation requirement will be assessed an additional $230 per camper, and will forfeit the county’s state sponsored scholarship slots for the 2010 State 4-H Leadership Camp.)
Registration will be accepted on a first-registered, first-accepted basis until the camp capacity of 220 Leadership Campers is reached. However, please note that Leadership Camp is a one-time-only experience. Campers who have attended previous State 4-H Leadership Camps are invited to apply to be counselors when they are at least 18 years old, but are not eligible to attend again as a camper.
The final registration deadline for campers receiving Nationwide and Farm Bureau Scholarships for State 4-H Leadership Camp is June 15. Registration fees for campers other than Nationwide & Farm Bureau sponsored campers are due to the State 4-H Office by Friday, June 19.
Leadership Camp registration site:
user name: volconf
password: ovc04
If you have questions contact Linda Hast hast.5@osu.edu 614-292-6941 or Kathy Cox at cox.5@osu.edu
Yikes! Price Increase on 711GPM Cloverbud Series II
This doesn’t happen often, but the price of a 4-H publication is being raised mid-year. Publication 711GPM Cloverbud Series II was recently reprinted and the price was increased to cover higher print costs. The old price was $18. It’s now $22.25. Please explain the adjustment to your club leaders. We appreciate their support! Questions? Contact Jane Wright at wright.646@cfaes.osu.edu or 614.292.0909. Thanks!
4-H Day at Cedar Point
4-H Day at Cedar Point is scheduled for Friday, June 26th. On this day, 4-H members, volunteers, and friends can visit Cedar Point at a reduced rate.
Shooting Sports Leader Training Workshop
A second Spring Shooting Sports leader training workshop will be offered May 1-3 as class space and bed space was overwhelmed by applications for the April workshop. Volunteers shut out of the April workshop will be notified directly. If you have other volunteers who couldn't make the April workshop due to conflicts, please contact them immediately to see if they can attend the May 1-3 workshop. Note: registration deadline is April 15. Registration forms can be found on the web at: http://www.ohio4hshootingsports.org/stateleadership.htm. Payment ($50) should accompany the completed registration form.
Forms for junior leaders are also available CLICK HERE Please follow instructors at the bottom of the application. Cost for junior leaders is $75.
For more information contact Larry Harris harris.870@osu.edu
Ohio 4-H Dog Expo Pre-registration Due
Pre-registration for Ohio 4-H Dog Expo, to be held Saturday, April 25 at the Buckeye Ranch in Grove City, is due by Monday, April 13. Information about this hands-on training for youth and their dogs, as well as volunteers and their dogs, can be found at http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/dog/. In addition to classes in obedience, showmanship, agility, rally, and freestyle, the AKC Canine Good Citizen test will be administered, a dog skillathon will be set up, grooming instruction is available, and some vendors will be present. Pre-registration is $5.00 a class for youth with dogs and free for volunteers with dogs. The event is free to youth and volunteers attending without dogs. The day-of-event registration will cost each youth with dog an additional total of $5.00. For more information please contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu
Alpacas as 4-H Projects
Bill Moats, of the Ohio Alpaca Breeders Association and his wife would like to donate some alpacas to 4-H members interested in getting started with a 4-H alpaca project. Contact:
Bill and Barb Moats
3187 Martadale Drive
Akron, Ohio 44333 -- Summit County
330-666-1836 Fax: 330-666-1836
Email: wmoatshmf@yahoo.com
Website: www.hmeadowfarm.com
Ohio 4-H IRS Filing Requirements
Follow instructions given last week - CLICK HERE March 23, 2009 News &Notes
All chartered 4-H clubs and duly authorized eligible & qualified 4-H affiliated organizations must file the appropriate tax form on time.
990-N (e-Postcard) filing must be made by May 15, 2009 for the:
- Tax year of January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
Some groups will not be successful in filing a 990-N (ePostcard).
- Print the web page with the error message as proof that you attempted to file the 990-N (e-Postcard). Submit a copy of your attempt to file to your 4-H office. After EIN determination by National 4-H Headquarters, the County Offices will be notified by the State Office on how to proceed in the future.
- All groups must keep documentation from the IRS in their files – including confirmation of successful filing and documentation of unsuccessful attempts to file the 990-N (e-Postcard)
- It is better to try and fail rather than not to attempt to file.
KEEP ALL DOCUMENTATION
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