UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension
4-H In The News

2011 Upcoming Horse Shows

• January 9, 2011 - 4-H Horse Show
• January 28, 2011 - 4-H Speed Show
• January 30, 2011 - 4-H Pleasure Show

4-H Week Proclamation

The Board of County Commissioners recognizes National 4-H Week. See the video below:

It’s Time For A Walk In The Park!

The Sarasota County 4-H Foundation is holding their annual 4-H Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, NOVEMBER 13th in the Myakka State Park. Registration 8:30—9:30AM , the walk begins at 9:30AM.

This annual fundraiser provides an opportunity for foundation members, leaders, and families to show their support and commitment to 4-H youth in Sarasota County. The goal is for every 4-Her to collect a minimum of $20.00. But don’t stop there, great prizes will be awarded to the Top  4-H Juniors, Intermediates, and Senior money collectors! 

Would you, your club, or company like to be a sponsor of the 2010 Walk-A-Thon and have your name on the official Walk-A-Thon T-shirt? Contact Christina Schook at 915-2366.

As our 4-H program grows so do our needs. Donations received from the Walk-A-Thon provide scholarships for youth attending Summer Camps, Congress, District and State Events, Washington Focus, Legislature, Horse Camp, Horticulture Activities, Livestock Judging, Marine Science, Workshops, Project Support, Club Support and much, much more.

Let’s all work together to make this years 4-H Walk-A-Thon the best ever!

4-H Summer Events Open to All Youth

On July 15th there will be a marine science field trip to South Lido Park in Sarasota from 10am-12noon.  It is located all the way to the end of Ben Franklin Drive.  We will meet in the left side of the parking lot.  Youth should wear water shoes and put sunscreen on.  On July 16th we have a fishing tournament at Harts Landing by the Ringling Causeway Bridge from 9am-12noon.  Youth should bring fishing tackle and bait.  Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish and most fish caught.  Feel free to contact me if you have further questions about the events.  Keith Wilson, 861-9818

4-H Win at the 2010 Florida State Fair

Our Sarasota County 4-H Club, Animal Crackers, won First Place in the "Hay Bale Contest" at the 2010 Florida State Fair! Congratulations to members, parents, and leaders. Look for their "Discover 4-H rocket" in the Mini-Building at the Sarasota County Fair.

One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas.™

The need for science, engineering, and technology education is essential for today’s young people. 4-H’s science, engineering and technology programs prepare youth for the challenges of the 21st century by engaging them in a process of discovery and exploration.

4-H Science, Engineering, & Technology

• To Learn - Science is the study or learning about a topic or subject to find out why.
• To Do - Engineering is a design and problem-solving process using the knowledge of science and mathematics.
• To Make - Technology is using tools to build or produce the designs that are engineered.

Here is a link to Pinellis County 4-H's interactive website:

• http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H/SETkids.shtml

4-H Head, Hands, Heart, Health Video

 

 

4-H Debuts in Times Square

Dozens of 4-H youth gathered in Times Square Friday to survey New Yorkers on their impressions of the organization, while a 4-H PSA aired on the CBS “Super Screen” on 42nd Street.
The 15-second clip runs twice an hour throughout the month of November, totaling approximately 45 airings daily.  With nearly 1.6 million people passing through Times Square each day, 4-H is poised to raise awareness of the organization among millions during the month.
Cornell University Extension, New York City 4-H and National 4-H Council invited local 4-H youth to Times Square Friday, Nov. 20, to conduct street interviews with the public, gauging reactions to the PSA and gathering 4-H brand perceptions.
4-H was offered the unique opportunity to air the PSA after great success in the promotion of National Youth Science Day and the “Biofuel Blast” National Science Experiment, held Oct. 7.  Such an event wouldn’t be possible without the collaborative effort and hard work of promoting 4-H at the local level nationwide.

Sarasota County 4-H Shines in Oklahoma!

Members of the Mini Hooves 4-H Club took their show on the road and came back winners at 2009 AMHA Nationals in Oklahoma. These kids got national champions, reserve national champions, top-5's, top-10's… and more! 

The purpose of the 4-H horse program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline, and responsibility while creating an atmosphere for learning and awareness of the life about us.

Contact Judy Middleton at 322-1897 or fallenpine@aol.com for more information on their 4-H club.

Channel 40 (WWSB) Newscast on the Event

Links:

• Fallen Pine Farm Website
• The American Minature Horse Association

4-H Cowboy Hoedown - Saturday, Sept 19

Channel 40, WWSB, gave us all a preview of the upcoming 4-H Cowboy Hoedown. See the video!

State Fair Hay Bail Decorating Contest

We are so proud of all of them!!! There were 50 entrants, they picked 11 to enter and we placed 4th!

News from Madison Chapman

 

Hi Everyone,

 

I interviewed David Archuleta, American Idol runner-up, for TIME for Kids.  The link to the main page is:www.timeforkids.com/kids.

 

Direct Link to Madison's Interview

 

You have the option to read the story or listen to the audio of me talking to David. Look for the link to the audio under my byline.

 

In August, I will attend a press conference before the Tampa Idols concert, where I will talk to the Top 10 finalists for another TIME for Kids story about the tour. So more to come...

 

Madison :-)