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Staff News & Notes - Week of March 8, 2010
Hi,
For the better part of last week I spent commuting and participating in a National 4-H Program Leaders’ Meeting in Indianapolis. I found that it was a good time to connect faces with the names that I have been teleconferencing with over the past several months. The purpose of the meeting was really two-fold: First, it was an opportunity to learn about the status of 4-H nationwide; and secondly, there were “professional development” components.
The first professional development component was a session by Kent Keith. Dr. Keith is a speaker for the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership. His session as on “Servant leadership – finding meaning by identifying and meeting the needs of your customers and colleagues”.
Embedding in his presentation were points around what he called the “Paradoxical Commandments”. He developed and wrote these in 1968 when he was only 19 years old. I found it interesting that someone of that age could have and express so much insight. I also think that these thoughts have value to all of us. Some of the commandments perhaps have more applicability to our personal lives, but if we think about the things 4-H Professionals do in our daily work, their message is especially sound.
A good description is found at http://www.kentmkeith.com/index.html. Here are his “Paradoxical Commandments”:
- People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.
- If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.
- If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
- The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
- Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.
- The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway.
- People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
- What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway.
- People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway.
- Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
Do good.
Thanks,
Tom
Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards
Achievement Award winners have been posted at: www.ohio4h.org/aauck. The winners will receive a letter in the near future congratulating them on their accomplishments. Feel free to let them know they are a winner or an alternate. The achievement award winners will receive a trip to National 4-H Congress in November 2010.
Scholarship winners will be posted in the near future. Thanks to all who participated in the 4-H Award and Scholarship process.
Important Correction on Natural Resources Day at the State Fair
Just in case you downloaded copies of the State Fair Guidebook early on, materials on Natural Resources Day I and II have been corrected so that the classes for Basic Archery and Safe Use of Guns are now part of Natural Resources Day I—Shooting Sports on Friday, August 6. (They were originally listed as part of NR Day II on Saturday.) Questions? Please contact Allen Auck at auck.1@cfases.osu.edu or Jane Wright at wright.646@cfaes.osu.edu. Thanks!
Changes for the 2010 State Fair Food and Nutrition Event
The Food and Nutrition committee has met and discussed changes to the State Fair activities. We have decided to make some major changes to the Food and Nutrition State Fair activities. We will be changing from 4 stations to three stations. Those stations will be:
- My Pyramid
- Interview
- Project Presentation
All of the stations will be project specific. The interview station will contain questions specifically from the participant’s book.
My pyramid will be somewhat activity based, but also answering questions related to the member’s knowledge gained from their book.
The new station for 2010 will be a “Project Presentation” station. The participant will be responsible for bringing a 3 pronged folder that includes 8 ½” x 11” pages. The participants will create a maximum of one page (one-sided only) per “activity area” or “interest area” as designated in the front of their project books. These pages could be in collage, journaling, timeline, photo, or any other format that would illustrate the work and knowledge of the participant. Each page could be different or could be a combination of styles providing the 4-Her to reflect on their learning experience. There will be no points for scrapbooking style.
This “Project Presentation” station will be judged using a rubric allowing the participant to explain their project.
Considering that some county fairs will overlap or run close to state fair. Counties might want to consider including this activity in their county judging so that youth selected for state fair will be prepared for the state fair contest. For more information contact Food and Nutriton superentendent, Peggy Kelly at pvkelly@woh.rr.com.
Ohio 4-H County Camp Directors Training
April 6, 2010
This training is required for all volunteers or employees hired to direct 4-H camp, and all Extension Educators with 5 or less years of experience in serving as a director of a 4-H camp program.
Tentative schedule:
Registration 9:00 to 9:30
Begin program 9:30 -Mandatory standards
10:45 Break
11:00 - OSU, Extension and 4-H policies
12 -12:15 Camp Groups – Emergency procedures and incident reports
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – Staying on Course Camp Management Philosophy is what keeps on course
A second Camp Director Training date will be established if there is a need.
For more information, contact Niki Nestor McNeely mcneely.1@cfaes.osu.edu
April 1 Educational WebEx: Record Keeping for 4-H Professionals
Keeping records is a part of our jobs! We keep records about 4-H volunteers, about committees, about conflict resolution, etc... Learn from our associates at Legal Affairs about the public records laws to keep in mind when taking notes and where to store those notes. Learn what will be required with a public records request is made for a volunteer’s record. This WebEx will take place from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Send your request to participate to Vicki Schwartz at schwartz.4@osu.edu
2010 North Central Region 4-H Volunteer Forum, Oct 7 – 10, East Lansing, Michigan
Head to the Michigan "mitten" for a "Heads On! Hands On! experience when Michigan 4-H Youth Development hosts the North Central Region Volunteer Forum (NCRVF) from October 7 to 10, 2010!
A fast paced, educational and fun event awaits you on the spectacular fall campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. Conference lodging and events will be at the MSU campus Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center located on the banks of the scenic Red Cedar River. Pre-conference tours will also be available on October 7 to some of Michigan's noted historical attractions. You won’t have another 4-H opportunity like this until 2012!
March 20th: Dairy Judging Clinic in Animal Science Building and Arena
With so many of the usual dairy judging invitationals that were hampered by poor weather conditions, Bonnie Ayars invites everyone to this event that will be planned with ALL ages in mind. Morning agenda will include information on new PDCA Scorecard, placing guidelines, and an outline of "how to take good notes." Afternoon will include 2-3 live animal classes that will include discussion and the preparation of a set of reasons. Bernie Heisner, CEO of COBA will be assisting Bonnie with this event. Registration form is at www.4hansci.osu.edu/dairy under Calendar of Events.
March 27th: State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
This is held during Spring Dairy Expo at the state fairgrounds. Rules and entry forms are posted on web page. Be sure to read these carefully as there are some changes from previous years. Registration will be in same area, but the contest will now be held in Cooper Arena. We are also recommending that Intermediate and Senior participants bring a foldable chair for the area where they will compose reasons. All participants will receive a special pin to recognize their involvement in this contest.
Find more information at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/ncr4hvf/index.html
Last Call for Counselor College!
Counselor College still has some openings for the March 20 and 21st training at Canter's Cave. Paperwork is available on the Meigs Website meigs.osu.edu. The cost is $35.00 and t-shirts are available for $10.00 for advance orders. Any questions contact Cassie Turner turner.280@osu.edu. Participants will get 15 hours of training time in at this event.
2010 Youth Poultry Clinic
March 20, 2010
Clinic is for anyone interested in poultry. Youth, advisors and parents
Location: Fisher Auditorium
OARDC OSU Wooster Campus
1680 Madison Ave
Wooster Ohio
330-263-3753
CLICK HERE FOR Driving Directions
Event Details
Clinic will cover feeding, management, showing and anatomy.
Registration Deadline: March 20, 2010
http://oardc.osu.edu/t02/eventview.asp?id=4737
Fee: $15.00
Registration/Entry Time: 8:30 a.m., March 20
Registration/Entry Notes: Registration fee covers lunch. Please try to get registration information to John Anderson by March 12. For more information email anderson.37@osu.edu
