The National 4-H Members' Conference:

The updated application forms for the National 4-H Members' Conference are now up. Members ages 16 and up as of October 31,2011 are elgible to attend this conference. The deadline for these application forms is July 15, 2011.   

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4-H Camp 2011:

The 2011 Provincial 4-H camp application forms are now online, along with  the participant conduct form and health information form. Camp is for members from ages 9-12 as of Jan 1/11, and if you are age 16 and up you are able to apply for the position of a camp counselor. Camp will take  place from July 14 - 17, 2011 - Camp will begin on Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. and will end on Sunday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. Drop off your application forms no later than June 15.

• 4-H Camp Flyer
• 4-H Camp Application
• 4-H Camp Participant Conduct Form
• 4-H Camp Participant Health Form
• Counsellors - Application

 

PEI 4-H Sheep Workshop:

The PEI 4-H sheep workshop will take place on Saturday June 18 from 9am - 1pm. There is a 10 dollar fee to attend the sheep workshop which is to be turned in with the application form. Goat members are welcome to attend this workshop. Application forms for this workshop are due no later than June 10 at 4:00pm.

• Sheep Workshop Application Forms

 

 

Scholarships: 4-H members in grade 12 looking at post secondary education may  access scholarship applications at www.pei4h.pe.ca, or by calling the  PEI 4-H Office.  Scholarship  applications are due April 15, 2011.

Madison Dairy Conference: 4-H Dairy Members 15-18 may apply for the opportunity to attend the Madison Dairy Conference in Madison, Wisconsin at the end of September. The      conference provides members with the opportunity to meet leaders in the US dairy industry, to learn about career opportunities, dairy production, processing, and  marketing. The members    return with an increased knowledge and awareness of the dairy industry and its importance. If you’re interested in attending this wonderful opportunity, please contact Jackie at 902 368 4834, or jlharlow@gov.pe.ca by April 15, 2011, and she will be in touch about more details.

EBI Showcase: EBI Showcase is a 3 day, 2 night event held at NSAC in Truro for Dairy and Beef members, 14+.  The Showcase features several fantastic workshops dealing with all aspects of the Dairy and Beef industries, including how to train, wash, clip, and care for your calf. If you want to improve your showing skills and knowledge of cattle, let Eastern Breeders Inc. teach you everything you need to know.  You bring your own project animal (unclipped) to the Showcase (at your cost). The workshop cost is $110.00. Applications are available at www.pei4h.pe.ca, or by calling the PEI 4-H Office. Applications are due April 15, 2011. Chaperones will be needed.

 

2011 Annual Award Winners

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2011 Friend of 4-H

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xhibition Association

The PEI 4-H Council awards the prestigious Friend of 4-H Award to a business, organization or individual who has contributed financial, material or staff support at the provincial level recognizing a minimum of five years of support by a business or organization and ten years by an individual. 

We are pleased to introduce the 2011 winner of this award as being the PEI Provincial Exhibition Association.  This organization has been a major supporter of the 4-H program for many years, providing financial assistance for prize money, Drop-In Centre and Animal Farm staff and supplies, as well as providing advice and assistance with all aspects of 4-H’s involvement at Old Home Week. Thank you for all of your support Old Home Week!    

 

Dave and Jean Tingley Top Livestock Member of the Year Award

Karen Strehler 

North River 4-H Club, Charlottetown District

 

Callbecks Home BuildingCenter Top Member Award

Lorina Murphy

Summerville 4-H Club, Montague District

 

Green Diamond Equipment Sustained Achievment Club Award

Lot 16 4-H Club, Summe

 

rside District

Overall Leaders: Joan Gardiner

  

 PEI Women’s Institute 4-H Agriculture Awareness Project Award

Millview-Vernon River 4-H Club, Charlottetown District

Overall Leader: Alfreda Farish

 

Brookville Lime Community Project Club Award

Albany 4-H Club, Summerside District

Overall Leader: Brenda Larsen 

 

PEI Women in Agriculture 4

 

-H Leader Recognition Award

Janelle Mann

Freetown 4-H Club, Summerside District

 

 

Leader Milestones

Five Years

• Abe Buttimer
• Jeff Bysterveldt
• Alice Gallant
• Lorraine Gallant
• Melvin Gallant
• Roger Henry
• Earl MacDonald
• Lesley MacKinnon
• Charmaine McInnis
• Jenna Reeves
• Joan Reid
• Mary Kay Sonier
• Dianne Stewart
• Jill Walsh

   

• Katherine Wood
• Spencer Yeo

 

Ten Years

 

 

• Gail Birt
• Elaine Buttimer
• Eileen Cameron
• Nancy Ching
• Eleanor Evans
• Brent Matheson
• Paula Fay-Matheson
• Ron Matters
• Patty Rose
• Casey VanDiepen

Fifteen Years

• Teresa Aitken
• Edwena Arbuckle
• Alvina Bernard
• Darla Brown

   

• Phyllis Dixon
• Robert Harding
• Genevieve Holland
• Kevin Jewell
• Rhonda MacPhee
• Jo-Anne Murphy

Twenty Years

• Sharon Silliphant

Twenty-Five Years

• Marlene Campbell
• Colleen Younie

Thirty Years

• Gwen Thompson
• David Younker

Thirty-Five Years

 

 

• Agnes Walsh

  

 

 

REAL Skills Wraps Up! 

 

 

The Provincial 4-H Council’s new REAL Skills Program, sponsored by Sears, wrapped up on November 16^th, 2010 while the youth attended their last session at Johnston’s Tire & Automotive.   The youth who participated in the first ever REAL Skills Program have completed several certificate granting courses, as well as learned practical skills in Entrepreneurship and Marketing; Safe Food Handling; WHMIS; First-Aid; Resume Writing/ Interview Skills; and Automotive Care and Maintenance.  These events were hosted by 4-H leaders, trained facilitators, and 4-H staff.  

The goal of the REAL (Rural Employment and Life) Skills program was to provide an opportunity for Island youth to learn practical skills to help them prepare for employment. It was also an opportunity to provide local businesses and organizations with the opportunity to partner with 4-H to provide training skills that are important for youth to acquire. 

One of the chaperones, a 4-H leader, said about the program “very informative and interactive sessions”, another stated “it was a fun and great learning program – I’m sure enjoyed by all”.  

When asked about their REAL Skills experiences, one 4-Her stated “the program gave me a lot of useful skills”, another stated “the sessions provided me with practical, valuable skills”.  The general consensus was “this was Awesome!” 

We would like to recognize and thank the facilitators from the following organizations who helped make this program possible:  Innovation PEI, PEI Department of Health and Wellness, C.P.R First Aid & Safety Services, UPEI Career Services, and Johnson’s Tire and Automotive.  We would also like to thank our volunteer leaders who chaperoned the REAL Skills Sessions.

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TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship

 

 

The Canadian 4-H Council and TD have announced the 12 4-H Members who were the recipients for the TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship.  This scholarship awards $30,000 across Canada for 4-H Members who are pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture or agriculture related field of study.  Among these 12 members awarded, 2 of them were from P.E.I. 4-H Clubs! We would like to congratulate:

 

 

 

Patrick Holland of Montague, and

Bennett Crane of Cardigan

 

 

Well done guys! Click on the following link to read more on the TD Agriculture Scholarship Award:

2010 TD 4-H Scholarship Press Release

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Project Changes 2010/2011

 

In an effort to take the busy work away from projects that resemble a school assignment too closely, there have been some changes made on the requirements for certain 4-H Projects.  Take a look to see if your project has been affected by the new changes!

 

Project Changes 2010 & 2011 4-H Year

 

 

The Project Guides can be found on the Projects Page

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New Communications Resource for Clubs

 

P.E.I.  4-H is excited to introduce the new communications resource, “From Paper to Podium,” which is an interactive CD-ROM learning tool, designed to give members all of the information and helpful tips necessary to be successful in their 4-H communication experience.

Complete with interactive games, printable PDFs, downloadable worksheets, supplementary video and hosts who will walk you through the entire resource, “From Paper to Podium” will ideally serve as a complementary tool for leaders to use when teaching public speaking and communications to members at a club meeting or in a workshop setting, as well as provide members the opportunity to do further exploring, practicing and learning at their own pace and on their own time.

There are currently two copies available at the Provincial 4-H Office, and by Christmas we will have two copies at each of the District Officer Offices. Please feel free to borrow them.

Many thanks to Alberta 4-H who prepared this fantastic resource and is sharing it across the country. Alberta 4-H completed the project through the generous support of a AAFC Growing Forward grant.

 

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The Summer 2010 Link is now available online! Look for it in you mailbox soon!

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Office open for Summer Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 4:00pm

 

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Provincial Communications Results!

Provincial Public Speaking Winners, L-R: Bernie Kenna of RBC, Kaitlyn Trainor of Dunstaffnage Marshfield 4-H Club, Ethan Craig of Dunstaffnage Marshfield 4-H Club, Ben Perry of Tignish 4-H Club, Kaitlyn Sobey of Freetown  Harmony 4-H club, and Alex MacDonald of Grand River East 4-H Club. 

 

Did you know?

 

The 4-H Office has an LCD Projector! 

If your club would like to make use of the projector for an activity or a presentation in the future, contact the Provincial Office about borrowing it. We do not have a screen.  

 

Agriculture is one of the most important as well as one of the most exciting industries in Canada.

The industry has grown and adapted to keep up with new technologies, growing populations, and the new and changing demands of consumers. Because of that, the industry is constantly looking for new and skilled employees to help keep Canada’s agricultural sector thriving in today’s worldwide economy.

If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding field, you have come to the right place. The Canadian 4-H Council is pleased to introduce Careers on the Grow; a one-stop shop for agricultural careers in Canada.

Click here to visit this new site advertising agricultural sector opportunities for YOU in Canada.

 

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Intermediate and Senior

Member Adventure Day!

 

Intermediate/Senior Day Flyer and Application Form 

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Hellmann's Real Food Grant Program

 

 

PEI 4-H Summer Camp!

Camper Application

Camp Counsellor Application

 

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Rural Roots Run Deep Fundraising Project

 

 Let’s do the Math:
4-H Purchases for $11.00 x 26
=$286.00
Suggested Retail for $20.00
$20.00 X 26 =$520.00
$520.00 - $286.00 cost
= $234.00 towards your clubs initiatives

It actually IS that simple, because Gord doesn't want this to be tough for you guys.So think about it. Think about selling some good music to make some good money to do some GREAT 4-H stuff. 

 

 

OTTAWA, April 30, 2010- The Canadian 4-H Council is very pleased with the investment that Kubota Canada Ltd. has made by sponsoring provincial, regional and local 4-H beef and dairy shows across Canada leading up to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, held each November in Toronto.

In 2010, Kubota Canada is investing $200,000 with a high percentage going directly to the local 4-H groups to be used as they see fit. The balance will be used to supply banners and signage, volunteers and prizing for the shows. This commitment is the second year that Kubota Canada has provided support for 4-H in this way.

“We are extremely pleased to see this ongoing commitment from Kubota Canada,” said Judy Shaw president of the Canadian 4-H Council. “Kubota Canada has recognized the value of the 4-H program for Canadian youth. It is support such as this that helps to make 4-H such a strong and vibrant program.”

For Kubota, the investment is an excellent commitment to the future of Canadian youth in agriculture.

“At Kubota Canada and at dealerships right across Canada, we are so proud of our involvement with 4-H,” said Ross Wallace, General Manager, Sales and Marketing for Kubota Canada. “We have been fortunate enough to see the quality of the young people that are involved in 4-H, and we knew immediately that we should be supporting the 4-H program in Canada.”

Last year, Kubota Canada was involved in more than 65 4-H beef and dairy shows across Canada. In 2010, they plan to enhance and grow their commitment to the 4-H program.

“Our sponsorship philosophy has revolved around youth, education and creating opportunities,” Wallace continued. “4-H is such a great fit, and we are pleased to continue this ongoing relationship.”

Across Canada, more than 26,000 youth are involved in the 4-H program and are trained by more than 8,500 volunteer leaders. 4-H has been developing well-rounded Canadian youth for close to 100 years.

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Judging Skills Development Day 

Who: ALL 4-H Members (livestock and non-livestock)

Where: Crapaud Agriplex

When: Monday, May 24, 2010

Why: The activity of judging exercises a member’s decision-making and problem-solving skills as they determine the most logical ranking. Judging participants learn to evaluate the desirable and undesirable points in any given class, and learn to be detail oriented in such evaluation.  Another important component of the judging activity is the members’ preparation and actual delivery of a set of oral reasons. The oral reasons are the members' way to describe their ranking and defend their thought processes and decisions. The reasons are typically presented in a logical and professional manner. Oral reasons allow participants to become more proficient in defending their decisions using public speaking skills.

 

   4-H and John Deere

It has never been easier for 4‐H members, leaders and supporters to wear green—as well as some yellow—and show their 4‐H colours. In John Deere dealerships across Canada, the John Deere logo and Canadian 4‐H logo are appearing together on T‐shirts, hats, bags, and other small items. The products have been in dealerships for a month, and are providing 4‐H supporters with a new way to show their 4‐H pride and spirit. Find out more details by checking out the John Deere Information Package.

 

 

P.E.I. 4-H Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet

Find out what happened in 2010

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4-H trying to stay relevant

BRIAN MCINNIS
The Guardian

 

Ashley Profitt, second left, of Belmont Lot 16, won the provincial 4-H award

for top livestockmember and Meghan Warren, second right, won the top member

award duringthe organization’s annual awardsbanquet in Cornwall Saturday.

With them is George Webster, agriculture minister and Christine MacKinnon,

provincialpresident of 4-H. Guardian photo

 

The days of thinking of the 4-H movement as being a club for rural kids is gone and, in fact, the newest club on P.E.I. — The Lucky Clovers — has been formed in downtown Charlottetown.

Don't forget about other exciting resources available through the 4-H Resource Catalogue. 

June 15 and 16, the Evangeline 4-H club participated in the hit French TV show, ``La Petite Séduction."

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