Know Your Government 2016
Know Your Government is a 4-H sponsored event that allows students to learn about and participate in three branches of government with their peers from across the state. This year’s theme, Decision 2016, invites students to explore political parties, the nomination process and what it takes to develop a platform that represents the 4-H youth. Prior to the end of the conference, the event delegation will elect a 4-H Governor.
Students that are in high school (9th-12th grades) are invited to participate in the hands-on civic education event.
Please follow this link for more information on KYG 2016.
A mandatory orientation for KYG Coordinators will take place on 11/12/2015. Please contact Mike Jensen for more information.
4-H Super Hero Academy
Bat Girl(s), Spiderman, Captain America, Super Cowgirl, and other super heroes took time out of their busy life saving schedules to attend the Super Hero Academy on Sunday 10/25. Super Heroes took part in games, roping, obstacle course, robotics, archery, tests of super powers and quad copter flying. The town of Cusick has never been so protected from the forces of evil as it was on Sunday. More than 30 youth and 4-H adults attended the academy. Thank you to all the adults who volunteered their time to make the event a success. Also thank you to the Pend Oreille County Library for the materials and display. (See all the photos from this event.) The event was intended to spark interest in the community for the next round of 4-H Tech Wizards. The current Tech Wizard program will end in November, and start up again for a years commitment in December. The goal of the program is to provide mentoring relationships, STEM activities and Fun. Learn more about the Tech Wizard Program here.
Tech Wizards Thank you!
The Tech Wizards program would like to extend sincere thanks to Nicole Seeber, and Jeff and Jessica Simon for their help with our Super Hero Academy on Sunday in Cusick. Also, many thanks to Nick Noga (Captain America), and Jeremy Noga (Spiderman)! Contributions from everyone made the event very special. Thank you again so much! ~ Dixie Chichester
4-H Leader Council- (Every 4-H Club should be represented!)
What is Leader Council? If you are a “registered” 4-H Leader in Pend Oreille County, then you are already a member. The purpose of the council is to maintain a spirit of friendship and helpful cooperation between leaders from all parts of the County. The Council is the connecting point with the WSU Extension Office, and serves an advisory role to 4-H Faculty and staff. It is also the part of the 4-H Organization that provides the opportunity for 4-H Leaders to share and grow their vision for what their 4-H Club and what the County 4-H Program can be. The 4-H Council is our mechanism for generating funds and reinvesting those funds back into the program. All other project councils are subcommittees of the 4-H Leader Council. Enjoy the fun and learning with other caring 4-H Adults! The next meeting is October 27, at 6:30p at the PUD Building in Newport, WA. Please call the Extension Office with any questions on the 4-H Leader Council.
2016 County Budget
Pend Oreille County is currently in the planning stage for the 2016 County Budget. We have already delivered our presentation on the impacts of WSU Extension in Pend Oreille County. The electronic presentation was well received by County Commissioners and budget staff. Thank you for the part that you played in the successes of WSU Extension in Pend Oreille County. We will keep you informed on the budget process.
WA State 4-H Fair Board
There are currently three vacant positions on the WA State 4-H Fair Board…..two adult positions and one teen position.
Technically, one of the adult positions is from the southeast district and one is from the northeast district. The teen position is a westside position. The State 4-H Fair Board By-Laws state that all vacant positions will be filled on an at-large basis for a period of one year, thus applications will be accepted from the entire state.
Applications and a copy of the fair board trustee guidelines are available from the State 4-H Fair Board Office. Completed applications are due back by December 1.
Please pass this information on to your 4-H leaders who may be interested in this type of volunteer opportunity.
Best Regards,
Tom Gwin, State 4-H Fair Manager
2606 W. Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
253-445-4630
New Officers – Leader Council – nominations requested
It is time again to vote for, and elect new officers for our Pend Oreille County Leader Council; any registered 4-H Leader is eligible to run for any of the five offices. If you are interested in running for one of these offices, please plan to attend the Leader Council meeting on October 27 at 6:30pm, at the PUD building in Newport. The Council will be taking nominations on this date, and will vote on each office at the November meeting. Duties:
- President: shall preside at the meetings of the Leader Council and the Executive Committee. The President shall appoint special committees with the approval of the Executive Committee. The President plans the agenda for each Leader Council meeting with input from all interested parties. This is emailed to all members one week before the meeting.
- Vice-President: shall preside in the absence of the President. The Vice-President shall serve as President in the event the President is unable to fulfill the duties of the office or complete the terms of President.
- Secretary: shall keep the minutes of the Leader Council and Executive Committee. These shall be sent to each member of the Leader Council. The secretary shall conduct correspondence as is requested by the Executive Committee.
- Treasurer: shall receive all money; shall make an accurate record and report at all meetings, including a final written report at each meeting. Treasurer shall turn over all books and accounts, following an audit by Treasurer (continued); the Finance Committee or otherwise responsible person appointed by the Leader Council President, to the newly elected Treasurer after the annual installment of new officers.
- It shall be the duties of the Reporter to write and submit for publication an accurate account of all 4-H oriented activities to all appropriate area papers.
A note to all of our wonderful Pend Oreille County 4-H Leaders:
The next 4-H Leader Council meeting is coming up on Tuesday, October 27 and we would like you all to be there. We are having a special recognition event where we will be recognizing several Leaders who have made a huge impact in our 4-H communities. Please plan to attend the meeting on this day at 6:30pm, at the PUD building on the corner of Washington and Pine Streets in Newport.
New 4-H Enrollment Year! Please follow this link to the 2016 4-H Enrollment Year process, new member enrollment form, applications and authorizations.
WSU Extension programs are offered without regard to race; sex; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; physical, mental or sensory disability; marital status; sexual orientation; and/or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call 1-509-447-2401 at least 14 days before the program.