September - October, 2003

Topics:

	A Brief with Bev		Fearless Leaders
	Calendar		Club Chatter
	Clubs		Making the Grade
	Special Notes		Websites

Calendar

September 3: District III Horse Leaders Committee Meeting – Chestnut Cottage, Penn State Hazelton Campus, Hazelton, PA
October 25: 4-H Foods Project Training - Dawson Building, Wilkes-Barre Campus, Wilkes-Barre, PA
October 25: Fifth Annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Model Horse Show – Small Arena, State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA
November 5: District III Horse Leaders Committee Meeting – Chestnut Cottage, Penn State Hazelton Campus, Hazelton, PA
Jan. 10-17: Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA
March 14-20: PA 4-H Week
April 24: 4-H Wildlife Field Day, Rock Springs, PA
May 18-20: 4-H Capital Days, Harrisburg, PA

Clubs

Special Notes:

Cost Recovery

Due to state budget cuts, a new policy of cost recovery is being implemented by the 4-H program. The following is a schedule of fees for 4-H, effective October 1 (unless otherwise stated):

4-H Club Members – A $10.00 annual educational materials fee will be assessed on all 4-H Club members to help cover a portion of the costs of 4-H project books, resource materials, curriculum development and program marketing. Members will be provided a reasonable number of project books based upon the number of projects they intend to complete. Other 4-H membership materials and program benefits from the state office are also available to each member. Counties may also add to this fee any additional expenses, such as insurance and supplies that are paid locally.

School Classrooms - A $20.00/classroom/program fee will be assessed for school enrichment. Local extension staff provide in-service training for teachers and/or visit classrooms during the program to assist in reaching educational objectives. In addition to the educational materials, specialized equipment (ie. incubators and candlers for Embryology) will be provided for your use. The effective date for the school classrooms fee will be August 1, 2003.

Teacher and Special Programs and Workshops - For teacher and leader workshops for other groups such as agencies or other youth organizations and for out-of-school time, day camps, field days, after-school and other similar programs for other organizations or agencies, fees will be initiated and determined by state and county staff based upon the Penn State Cooperative Extension Cost Recovery Worksheet. Workshops hosted or conducted by extension agents or faculty, will add an additional $5.00/person to the registration fee to cover follow-up technical support and developing new program materials.

Home School Youth – Home school youth are encouraged to join a 4-H club to benefit from the club experience. Families that do not join a 4-H club will be expected to pay the total cost for 4-H educational materials.

Home school youth and their families may wish to establish a 4-H club of their own.

State and National Events - $10.00 will be added to participant fees for state and national events. This fee will go to cover some of the state expenses incurred to sponsor and participate in such events. State and national events impacted by this will include: 4-H State Achievement Days, 4-H Ambassador Conference, 4-H Capital Days, Keystone Youth Leadership Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress. Other national events will be determined at a later date.

Other – Agencies and organizations outside of extension who use 4-H Curriculum will be charged for materials they wish to use. These charges are determined using the Publications Distribution Center Guidelines.

4-H Stipend applications are now available. It’s never too early to start planning for your future. There are three, $250 stipends available. The stipend will be paid directly to the recipient’s bookstore. You are eligible to apply if you are a 4-H member or alumnus (17 –25 years of age by January 1st) and applicants must be enrolled in a full-time post high school course of study which lasts at least one school calendar year. For stipend application and a complete list of eligibility requirements, please contact the extension office. The application deadline is March 31, 2004.

4-H Foods Project Training

There will be a 4-H Foods Project Training held on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This training will take place at Dawson Building 10, Penn State Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Campus. There is no fee for this training. If you are interested attending or would like more information, please contact the extension office by October 17.

Fearless Leaders

Fund-Raisers

With the new cost recovery policy now in effect, 4-H Clubs may wish to conduct fund-raising events throughout the year to help defer participation fees. Clubs interested in fund-raising should consult the 4-H policy handbook, section 7 for the list of approved fund-raising activities. Fund-raising approval forms are available from the extension office and are required to be filled out by the club leader no less than one month prior to the event.

For more information or should you have any questions regarding the above listed information, please contact the extension office.

Northeast States Leaders Forum Planning Committee Meeting (NELF) – Pike County is looking for interested individuals to serve on the NELF planning committee. It is PA’s responsibility to host the 2004 Leaders Forum. The Forum will take place in Lancaster. It is up to each region to provide one aspect of the forum. The Northeast Region is responsible for the auction and entertainment. Your assistance is needed to make this event a success. If you would be interested in serving on the planning committee and/or attending the next meeting, please contact the extension office.

District III Horse Leaders Committee Meeting Schedule:
September 3 – 7:00 PM at the Chestnut Cottage, Penn State Hazelton Campus
November 5 - 7:00 PM at the Chestnut Cottage, Penn State Hazelton Campus
If you are interested in attending a District III Horse Leaders Committee Meeting, please contact the extension office. Carpooling or transportation can be arranged.

Club Chatter

FAIR RESULTS

Congratulations to the following 4-H members:

Deanna Pilla
We’re 2Gether Club
Mary Chappell
Sarah Rhine
Michael O’Connor
Meghan Carlino
Michael Joy
Daniel Santiago
Margaret Joy
Katie Bannon
Raisa Bensley-Rockbadn

Congratulations to the following 4-H participants: Mary Joy & David Sanchez.

As always, everyone put their best foot forward and should be proud of their efforts regardless of placing.

ICE CREAM BOOTH

Many thanks to: Isabelle Sanchez, Betty Chappell, Pamela Perez, Mary Chappell, Aileen Elliott, Ryan Elliott, Raisa Bensley-Rockbadn, Dawn Carlino, Meghan Carlino and Michael Carlino for dedicating their time and efforts to the ice cream booth at the Fair.

Making the Grade

School Enrichment Programs – Teachers, please call the 4-H Coordinator to find out how 4-H can supplement or fulfill your curriculum requirements. Some examples of school enrichment programs: Mini Society, Financial Champions, Rocketry, Entomology, Wildlife, Forestry, and much more. Call today to find out about grade level appropriateness, content and/or how you can sign up for a school enrichment program. You’ll be glad you did.

WEBSITES:

“4-H in the USA”

http://www.4h-usa.org

“Pike County Cooperative Extension website”

http://pike.extension.psu.edu

Go to the Pike County Cooperative Extension web calendar to check out upcoming activities

http://www.cas.psu.edu/cgi-bin/calcium.pl?Op=ShowIt&CalendarName=Pike

Sincerely,

Beverly A. Bensley
4-H / Youth and Recreation Coordinator

Penn State | College of Agricultural Sciences | Cooperative Extension & Outreach

This page last updated Wednesday, February 25, 2004

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