The summer has ended and as I look back I think WOW what a great 3 months it has been! I started out my summer with my county 4-H camp and have ended it with my county fair. In between these events I don’t think I have had a moment I regretted. Over the past month I have been busy recovering from State Days along with doing club visits, and contacting donors for our State Leadership Conference. The council team also participated in Ag Progress Days. This is an event that takes place every year near State College. Pa 4-H had tables set up to promote the program along with a table where seed necklaces could be made. I never knew it could get so hot and so many people could show up at one event! Now as I begin my senior year of high school I look forward to our state leadership conference. I cannot wait for 4-H members to gather together again and see what surprises our team has for you this time! I promise you will have fun and learn tons! I wish best of luck to everyone as they start both school and college classes again.
Your secretary,
Christy
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Where has the summer gone?
Hello to everyone!
Where has the summer gone. With everyone going back to school, whether it be high school or college it is hard to believe that it is this time of the year again. The month of August was a busy one for the PA State 4-H Council. After coming home and recovering from a very busy State Achievement Days we were ready to go for Ag Progress Days. Sitting in the 4-H building and talking to the kids was a lot of fun for me. Helping them to learn about 4-H for the first time or even just expanding their knowledge on the organization was the highlight of my day. At our station, the children could make a "seed necklace" which consisted of a bean seed, a wet cotton ball and a plastic baggie on a string. After a few days in the sun and being kept close the the child's body, the seed would begin to sprout. The children were amazed! They could not believe that this would happen. It was great to see that amazement in their eyes.
Besides Ag Progress Days, I have been to another fair this month and am in the process of getting ready for the Indiana County Fair starting today. The fair is the high point for any livestock member, like myself, and is where you can show your stuff and present the project you learned about through 4-H. I am looking forward to representing the State 4-H program this week and also being able to talk to visitors to the fair that ask questions about why I am there. It always makes me feel good when I can help someone who knows very little about 4-H to learn about who we are and what we do.
Good bye for now and keep checking up on the State 4-H Council to see what we are up to!
Where has the summer gone. With everyone going back to school, whether it be high school or college it is hard to believe that it is this time of the year again. The month of August was a busy one for the PA State 4-H Council. After coming home and recovering from a very busy State Achievement Days we were ready to go for Ag Progress Days. Sitting in the 4-H building and talking to the kids was a lot of fun for me. Helping them to learn about 4-H for the first time or even just expanding their knowledge on the organization was the highlight of my day. At our station, the children could make a "seed necklace" which consisted of a bean seed, a wet cotton ball and a plastic baggie on a string. After a few days in the sun and being kept close the the child's body, the seed would begin to sprout. The children were amazed! They could not believe that this would happen. It was great to see that amazement in their eyes.
Besides Ag Progress Days, I have been to another fair this month and am in the process of getting ready for the Indiana County Fair starting today. The fair is the high point for any livestock member, like myself, and is where you can show your stuff and present the project you learned about through 4-H. I am looking forward to representing the State 4-H program this week and also being able to talk to visitors to the fair that ask questions about why I am there. It always makes me feel good when I can help someone who knows very little about 4-H to learn about who we are and what we do.
Good bye for now and keep checking up on the State 4-H Council to see what we are up to!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Time for "Back to School"...
Hello all!
It has been another busy month for Council, both with 4-H and the fact that most of us are new college students (or beginning Senior year)!
This month I began contacting donors to sponsor our SLC 2010 (which is quickly approaching so don’t forget to look for a registration form coming soon!). Some of my contacts have been Cargil, Lancaster Farming, Farmshine, and various small businesses around my hometown. I will also be contacting some celebrity 4-H alums such as Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan, and Faith Hill.
I attended the monthly County Council meeting of Columbia County on August 6. I talked about SLC, Checkout the Silver, and asked for feedback on our State Days video. I also did a leadership activity with them.
On August 13, I participated in my county’s Ag SCItment Day Camp. This event was run by the Snyder County Teen Council and organized by our summer assistant, Melanie. I was a group leader for the older children and took them to stations where they learned about first aid, watersheds, environment, made a birdhouse, made ice cream in a bag with the Dairy Princess, and more. This event was great because we had many community kids not in 4-H attend the event.
I did another club visit on the 16th with the Eager Beaver Dairy Club (which was awesome because my Dad helped to found that club and was one of the first members).
At Ag Progress Days, I spent an afternoon in the State 4-H booth making Seed Necklaces. It was so much fun working with the kids!
As always, remember to check out our Council Newsletter at http://ps4-hc.cas.psu.edu/206.htm.
Countdown to SLC: 151 days
In the Spirit of 4-H,
Jeanette
“Some people are nearsighted: they only live for the present. Other people are farsighted; they see beyond today.” -Unknown
It has been another busy month for Council, both with 4-H and the fact that most of us are new college students (or beginning Senior year)!
This month I began contacting donors to sponsor our SLC 2010 (which is quickly approaching so don’t forget to look for a registration form coming soon!). Some of my contacts have been Cargil, Lancaster Farming, Farmshine, and various small businesses around my hometown. I will also be contacting some celebrity 4-H alums such as Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan, and Faith Hill.
I attended the monthly County Council meeting of Columbia County on August 6. I talked about SLC, Checkout the Silver, and asked for feedback on our State Days video. I also did a leadership activity with them.
On August 13, I participated in my county’s Ag SCItment Day Camp. This event was run by the Snyder County Teen Council and organized by our summer assistant, Melanie. I was a group leader for the older children and took them to stations where they learned about first aid, watersheds, environment, made a birdhouse, made ice cream in a bag with the Dairy Princess, and more. This event was great because we had many community kids not in 4-H attend the event.
I did another club visit on the 16th with the Eager Beaver Dairy Club (which was awesome because my Dad helped to found that club and was one of the first members).
At Ag Progress Days, I spent an afternoon in the State 4-H booth making Seed Necklaces. It was so much fun working with the kids!
As always, remember to check out our Council Newsletter at http://ps4-hc.cas.psu.edu/206.htm.
Countdown to SLC: 151 days
In the Spirit of 4-H,
Jeanette
“Some people are nearsighted: they only live for the present. Other people are farsighted; they see beyond today.” -Unknown
Thursday, August 27, 2009
As summer comes to a close....
Greetings!
I hope that each of you have enjoyed your summer as it rapidly comes to a close, I guess all great things must come to an end. I know for most of your State Council we are getting ready to enter a collegiate environment full of new experiences and friends.
As your State Council we have had a little time to catch our breath this month after an extremely busy July which included a trip to New Mexico and State Achievement Days at Penn State University. I truly enjoyed getting the chance to take part in the many events at State Days, from the Talent show to our first ever State Days video! Although it was hot (and a little rainy), I believe a great time was had by all and many memories were made during those short three days.
On August 18th through 20th members of State Council attended Ag Progress Days in Rock Springs, PA. While here, each member helped youth create “seedling necklaces”. These seedling necklaces consisted of a Navy Bean seed wrapped in a damp cotton ball and placed inside a small sandwich bag. When the necklaces were worn around the necks of the children, their body heat helped the little seed to grow and within 2-3 days, a seedling was visible. I made one myself and brought it home and the little seedlings are already about 11 inches tall!
While at Ag Progress Days your Vice-President of Conference, Alex Stepnoski, and I were able to meet with your Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolfe and have pictures taken on Wednesday morning. Alex and I also had the chance to talk to the Pennsylvania State FFA officers that morning and had pictures taken with them.
As I bring my little letter to a close, I will leave you with the monthly quote I have promised:
“Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.”
-Samuel Johnson
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication PA 4-H!
As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Jessica Lehman
PA State 4-H Council – Vice President of Internal Affairs
I hope that each of you have enjoyed your summer as it rapidly comes to a close, I guess all great things must come to an end. I know for most of your State Council we are getting ready to enter a collegiate environment full of new experiences and friends.
As your State Council we have had a little time to catch our breath this month after an extremely busy July which included a trip to New Mexico and State Achievement Days at Penn State University. I truly enjoyed getting the chance to take part in the many events at State Days, from the Talent show to our first ever State Days video! Although it was hot (and a little rainy), I believe a great time was had by all and many memories were made during those short three days.
On August 18th through 20th members of State Council attended Ag Progress Days in Rock Springs, PA. While here, each member helped youth create “seedling necklaces”. These seedling necklaces consisted of a Navy Bean seed wrapped in a damp cotton ball and placed inside a small sandwich bag. When the necklaces were worn around the necks of the children, their body heat helped the little seed to grow and within 2-3 days, a seedling was visible. I made one myself and brought it home and the little seedlings are already about 11 inches tall!
While at Ag Progress Days your Vice-President of Conference, Alex Stepnoski, and I were able to meet with your Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolfe and have pictures taken on Wednesday morning. Alex and I also had the chance to talk to the Pennsylvania State FFA officers that morning and had pictures taken with them.
As I bring my little letter to a close, I will leave you with the monthly quote I have promised:
“Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.”
-Samuel Johnson
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication PA 4-H!
As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Jessica Lehman
PA State 4-H Council – Vice President of Internal Affairs
August Updates
Greetings everyone!
Can you believe that summer is almost over? It really flew right past us as we traveled to New Mexico, emceed State Days, attended Ag Progress Days, exhibited at our county fairs, and begin contacting out Leadership Conference donors!
Speaking of events, August 18-20 was the Ag Progress Days event held ten minutes away from State College. At this event, we led a seedling necklace activity at the 4-H building. Youth plant a navy bean seed in a wet cotton ball and store it in a plastic baggie that is then tied around their neck. When I attended the event on Wednesday with Jess, I met with the Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff. We also met the State FFA Officer Team.
Also this month was a conference call where topics such as State Days, Ag Progress Days, SLC, and National 4-H week were discussed.
I also put the State Days Video on YouTube! Check it out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUadO3itRDk
Our next event is the Penn State Tailgate Party on Sept. 12 from 10-1.
Until next time,
Alex Stepnoski
State Council VP of Conference
Can you believe that summer is almost over? It really flew right past us as we traveled to New Mexico, emceed State Days, attended Ag Progress Days, exhibited at our county fairs, and begin contacting out Leadership Conference donors!
Speaking of events, August 18-20 was the Ag Progress Days event held ten minutes away from State College. At this event, we led a seedling necklace activity at the 4-H building. Youth plant a navy bean seed in a wet cotton ball and store it in a plastic baggie that is then tied around their neck. When I attended the event on Wednesday with Jess, I met with the Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff. We also met the State FFA Officer Team.
Also this month was a conference call where topics such as State Days, Ag Progress Days, SLC, and National 4-H week were discussed.
I also put the State Days Video on YouTube! Check it out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUadO3itRDk
Our next event is the Penn State Tailgate Party on Sept. 12 from 10-1.
Until next time,
Alex Stepnoski
State Council VP of Conference
Saturday, August 1, 2009
July Updates
Greetings everyone!
July has certainly been an action-packed month for the State Council. On July 11-17, we attended the State Conference at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. We met the NM State 4-H Leadership Team members. We also helped set up the team’s fundraiser, a carnival. The proceeds went toward the University of New Mexico’s cancer research efforts. As a council, we taught public speaking and people skills workshops to the delegates. We were inspired by the Leadership Team’s use of technology at their opening ceremonies. We also observed differences in the events, such as in the State Conference we attended. It is essentially Leadership Conference and State Days combined. In addition to spending time with the NM Team, we toured the Farm and Ranch Heritage museum and the NASA facilities.
A week after the New Mexico expedition, we attended the Summer Leadership Institute from July 26-28. We participated in conflict management and positive attitude workshops. We also toured the Pasquerilla center on the Penn State campus. The 2009 PA State 4-H Achievement Days was held at Penn State University July 28-30. The theme for State Days was “Rev Up”. For the Opening Ceremonies, the council wrote a script and filmed a movie showing the 4-Hs, Head, Heart, Hands, and Health competing for the title of the “Clover Cup”. The overall message reflected in the skit was that head, heart, hands, and health work together. We also had speakers Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences Bruce McPheron, Christy Bartley, State 4-H Program Leader, and Ms. Laurie Stewart, our keynote. We also emceed the 4-H Talent Show and Awards Ceremony in addition to introducing the commentators of the State Fashion Revue.
The next event that we will be attending is Ag Progress Days in the Penn State area August 18-20. See you there!
Alex Stepnoski
2009 Council VP Conference
July has certainly been an action-packed month for the State Council. On July 11-17, we attended the State Conference at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. We met the NM State 4-H Leadership Team members. We also helped set up the team’s fundraiser, a carnival. The proceeds went toward the University of New Mexico’s cancer research efforts. As a council, we taught public speaking and people skills workshops to the delegates. We were inspired by the Leadership Team’s use of technology at their opening ceremonies. We also observed differences in the events, such as in the State Conference we attended. It is essentially Leadership Conference and State Days combined. In addition to spending time with the NM Team, we toured the Farm and Ranch Heritage museum and the NASA facilities.
A week after the New Mexico expedition, we attended the Summer Leadership Institute from July 26-28. We participated in conflict management and positive attitude workshops. We also toured the Pasquerilla center on the Penn State campus. The 2009 PA State 4-H Achievement Days was held at Penn State University July 28-30. The theme for State Days was “Rev Up”. For the Opening Ceremonies, the council wrote a script and filmed a movie showing the 4-Hs, Head, Heart, Hands, and Health competing for the title of the “Clover Cup”. The overall message reflected in the skit was that head, heart, hands, and health work together. We also had speakers Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences Bruce McPheron, Christy Bartley, State 4-H Program Leader, and Ms. Laurie Stewart, our keynote. We also emceed the 4-H Talent Show and Awards Ceremony in addition to introducing the commentators of the State Fashion Revue.
The next event that we will be attending is Ag Progress Days in the Penn State area August 18-20. See you there!
Alex Stepnoski
2009 Council VP Conference
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