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WSU Extension 4-H Small and Companion Animal Committee Presents Poultry Basics Zoom on January 9th!
You are invited to learn about poultry raising and care with the WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Small and Companion Animal Committee. The Poultry Basics Zoom is for 4-H youth members, 4-H volunteers, parents/guardians, FFA members and the general public wanting to learn about poultry! Click the pre-registration link below to sign-up and receive more details.
You are invited to a Poultry Basics Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 9, 2022
Time: 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ldO6gqzgvHNAeT6gf6p4iM2jUUYwPrCxI
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
WSU Extension 4-H Small and Companion Animal Committee Presents Virtual Rabbit Basics Zoom on January 16th!
Join the WSU Extension Small and Companion Animal Committee for a Zoom workshop on basic rabbit care and handling. The Rabbit Basics Zoom is appropriate for 4-H youth members, 4-H volunteers, parents/guardians, FFA members, and general public who are new to caring for rabbits. Rabbit housing, feeding, and basic handling will be presented. Pre-register at the link below to join the Zoom.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 16, 2022
Time: 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsf-muqT4qGdJcTeAzuNKkkxlmEDbXCnrZ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Animal Talk Tuesdays Continue With Second Session On January 25th! 
Animal Talk Tuesdays is a collaboration between Pierce County 4-H and the WSU Animal Sciences Program. This series features quarterly sessions with Staff, Professors and Grad Students from WSU Animal Sciences showing where they work and what they are researching. We will also have questions and answer time so 4-H youth can ask the experts about their animals or what it is like to study Animal Sciences at WSU.
Our second session will be on January 25th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm with Michael Phelps, WSU Associate Professor. He will discuss what it is like to be an Animal Scientist. Please note that this session has been rescheduled from the original JANUARY 18th date.
Register now to get your Zoom link and to get access to the recorded program if you can’t attend the live sessions.
Registration link – https://tinyurl.com/AnimalTalkTuesday2
Hope you can join us!
Upcoming Animal Talk Tuesdays
April – Date and speaker confirmation to be announced soon!
July 19th – WSU Animal Sciences – Graduate Student Roundtable Learn about how WSU students chose their area of study and what they love about their work.
Save the Date! Spring Youth Calf Sale In Monroe On March 19th!
2022 Calf Scholarship and Grant Application Links Are Here!
Mark your calendars for the 29th annual Springtime Youth Calf Sale! The sale will be held on March 19, 2022. at 1:00 pm, in the Dairy Barn at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe.
The link to the 2022 Calf Grant Application is HERE.
The due date for grant applications is February 22, 2022.
The link to the 2022 Calf Scholarship Application is HERE.
The due date for scholarship applications is March 1, 2022
Questions? Please contact sale chairman, Liz Holtcamp at sycs4h@gmail.com.
For more information about the Springtime Youth Calf Sale please go to this link: https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/dairy-endowment-fund/programactivities/springtime-youth-calf-sale/.
Also find us on Facebook at Springtime Youth Calf Sale
The State Dairy Quiz Bowl contest will also be held on March 19, 2022 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe at 9:00 am in the Dairy Barn.
WSU CAHNRS Corner for Tuesday, January 4th
Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions!
Elizabeth Perez, Director, Recruitment and Retention, CAHNRS
Hello, Washington 4-H Community!
Happy New Year from Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences!
CAHNRS is offering weekly virtual information sessions about our majors, scholarships, and WSU admissions! Please join us! We meet with future CAHNRS Cougs every Tuesday from 4-5 PM. You can also contact me at elizabeth.e.perez@wsu.edu if interested in scheduling an in-person meeting, or reach out to our CAHNRS Ambassadors at cahnrs.ambassadors@wsu.edu
State 4-H Ambassadors Announce 4-H Youth of the Month for December!
The Washington State 4-H Ambassadors recognize the 4-H Youth of the Month honoree for December, Brenna Keene of Asotin County! The Ambassadors are proud to highlight 4-H youth monthly throughout the year!
From National 4-H Council….
REGISTER NOW FOR IN-PERSON HEALTHY LIVING AND AGRI-SCIENCE SUMMITS
National 4-H Council looks forward to hosting the 2022 National Youth Summit Series in person in Washington, D.C. at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda – and spots are filling fast!
The Healthy Living and Agriscience Youth Summits are immersive, four-day experiences where high-school aged youth dive into the issues, expand their career horizons and grow as leaders while working with and learning from other teens and experts with shared passions.
Registration is now open. Save $50 if you register by the priority deadline.
Located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, the Hyatt Regency Bethesda is adjacent to the Bethesda metro station, offering convenient and affordable access to many of Washington DC’s landmarks, along with shopping, dining and outdoor activities all within walking distance.
National 4-H Council is committed to the health and safety of all youth and adults participating in the National 4-H Youth Summit Series as we continue to experience the COVID-19 pandemic. Council continues to follow the latest CDC guidance regarding COVID-19. For more information, please download the Covid Protocols for the 2022 National Youth Summits.
Please direct any questions to Freeman Thompson, Director of Educational Programs.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Sirangelo
President and CEO
National 4-H Council
REGISTER NOW
APPRECIATING THE POWER OF PLANTS
In this set of hands-on activities brought to you by University of Georgia Extension, we’ll explore how scientists study plants, grow them and change them to create new kinds of plants.
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CODE YOUR COMMUNICATION
In our newest STEM activity from HughesNet, kids will learn the basics of binary code and put their learning into action by making a beaded bracelet featuring their coded initials.
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LEARN TO CODE
Learn to code with this fun activity from our partners at Microsoft. Kids will play the “Collect the Clovers” online game, collecting as many 4-leaf clovers as they can while avoiding the bees! Using a Microsoft Arcade tutorial, they’ll learn how to code their own version of the game!
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FREE ACTIVITY GUIDES
Share the 4-H at Home Activity Guides with your network to provide fun, free learning activities for the whole family.
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Washington State Fair Foundation Scholarship Applications Open November 1!
The Washington State Fair Foundation is pleased to present scholarship opportunities to local students for continuing education. 4-H member students may be eligible for some of these opportunities.
BLUE RIBBON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 WILL BE OPEN NOVEMBER. 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2022.
Go to https://www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships/ and click any of the scholarships listed to see specific qualifications, or apply directly at: https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com.
Students only need to submit one application for all scholarships offered online. The application system will automatically apply students for the scholarships they qualify for.
For any Scholarship questions, please email kima@thefair.com.
4-H Scholarship Applications Open January 1
Attention 12th grade 4-Hers!
The WSU 4-H Scholarship Applications will open on January 1, 2022. There are a variety of scholarship available! The deadline to apply is March 15, 2022.
Like last year, the scholarships are available to all approved 12th grade 4-Hers who have accumulated at least 2 years of 4-H participation. An applicant must have an approved 4-H enrollment prior to the application deadline.
Please note that the supplemental documents required for the application (resume, essay, letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts) must be combined into a single PDF file before uploading to 4-H Online. The scholarship requirements as well as instructions on how to apply can be found athttp://extension.wsu.edu/4h/youth/scholarship-opportunities/
Questions regarding the requirements or scholarships themselves, should be directed to Britta Nitcy (nitcy@wsu.edu).
Colville Reservation 4-H Extension Glows in NIFA’s Native American Heritage Month Spotlight
The Colville Reservation Extension in Nespelem, Washington is one of two Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) in the state and is dedicated to ensuring the youth residents of the reservation have the necessary resources to prepare them for their future.
As the longest running FRTEP, the Colville Reservation 4-H provides diverse programs for members to gain and develop new skills, while expanding their knowledge in new subjects. Educational topics range from advancing science and technology, to enhancing health and well-being, and improving natural resources. Members can also enroll in traditional 4-H clubs where they develop life skills through their hands-on participation projects.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE!
COVID-19 RESOURCES
4-H UPDATE – GOVERNOR INSLEE’S VACCINATION PROCLAMATION
Announcement Revised September 7, 2021
Governor Jay Inslee issued a health and safety proclamation on August 20, 2021, in response to a continued state of emergency that exists in all counties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The health and safety proclamation, as ordered by the Governor, includes employees, contractors and volunteers engaged in activities with state agencies and in educational settings. Therefore, WSU (including WSU Extension and the 4-H program) is required to comply with Governor Inslee’s recent vaccination proclamation directives.
With regard to volunteers, below are a series of references, deadlines and explanations that provide further details.
- The Proclamation (21-14.1) can be found HERE.
- Deadline: All current WSU Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated or exempted by October 18th. Volunteers who are not fully vaccinated or who do not have an approved exemption on file by October 18 will be put on inactive status. They will not be able to engage in any volunteer activities with WSU Extension until proof of full vaccination can be observed or until an exemption request has been reviewed.
- Proof of vaccination: Contact your local 4-H office for information on how to share proof of your vaccination status..
- Exemption process: The state-level exemption process (for religious or medical reasons) can be found at https://extension.wsu.edu/volunteer-exemption/https://extension.wsu.edu/volunteer-exemption/
More information on WSU’s Vaccination Policy is available on the web at https://extension.wsu.edu/vaccination-policy/.
Questions regarding WSU’s Vaccination Policy can be directed via e-mail to extension.vaccinepolicy@wsu.edu
COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
All other protocols for health and safety remain in effect and should be followed.
The Washington State 4-H Youth Development Program policy is referencing requirements set forth by the Washington State Department of Health’s K-12 COVID-19 Requirements for Summer 2021 and the 2021-2022 School Year document. WHILE INDOORS, EVERYONE IS REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. This policy is required to protect the safety of all and to model the behavior for youth, who are still required to wear masks.
If an activity is conducted outdoors, it is now required that masks be worn in any outdoor setting involving 500 or more people. People should continue to practice physical distancing of at least six feet whenever possible.
Your county may have more protective protocols in place. County protocols supersede the information presented here. Please contact your local County Extension 4-H Office with any questions.
The Washington State Department of Health released a recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates on September 7, 2021. It is available by clicking HERE.
A Reminder: COVID-19 Resources Available from WSU Extension
The WSU Extension COVID-19 Updates and Resources page is updated as new information becomes available. The Link to the page is https://extension.wsu.edu/covid-19/
WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCE GUIDE
FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS:
Caring for Your Family During COVID-19
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families has created a
resource for parents during COVID-19. The WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: Caring for Your Family During COVID-19 was developed to help parents and their families navigate the pandemic and the days to follow. The publication is available at
https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/FS_0039.pdf