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Franklin
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4-H
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Franklin County
Extension Links
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Email Angie!
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Purdue Extension
Franklin County,
Indiana
4-H Youth Development
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4-H
Activities
Click here to download the 2009 trip
application (grades 9-12).
Click here to download the 2009 4-H Youth
Round Up application (grades 7-8).
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National 4-H Conference
March 28- April 2, 2009
Washington D.C.
Open to 4-H members in
grades 10-12.
Applications due December,
2009.
Download Application Packet
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To help selected youth and adults develop to their
maximum potential by providing opportunities to participate actively in 4-H
program development outside their states and at national levels.
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To assist states in the further development of a
system for involving youth, volunteers, and professional staff in 4-H
program planning in their states.
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To provide an opportunity for Conference delegates to
update elected and appointed government officials, national associations,
donor groups, etc., on current developments in 4-H programs at national,
state, and local levels.
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To provide an opportunity for inputs of youth,
volunteers, and professional staff into National 4-H Program Development
Committee deliberations.
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To provide a system for an exchange of 4-H
programming ideas among states at a national gathering of delegates from
each state.
Sponsors: Indiana Extension Homemakers, Indiana Farm
Bureau, Inc., Indiana 4-H
Foundation, and State 4-H Department.
4-H/FFA Horse and Pony Judging
Area VII Contest: April 25, 2009
Randolph County Hosting
State Contest: TBA
4-H/FFA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Judging
Area VII Contest: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Union County Hosting
State Contest: TBA
Open to all 4-H and FFA
members.
Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals
and measuring them against a standard that is commonly accepted as being
ideal. Livestock judging also has been defined as a study of the
relationship between an animal's form and function.
There are numerous benefits to gain from competing on a
livestock evaluation team. In the course of training and competition you
are given the opportunity to interact with future leaders of the livestock
industry. You develop a keen sense of judgment and confidence to make a
decision that you defend in a set of oral reasons. Most prominent livestock
people who are masters of judgment and selection have been affected by
their involvement with livestock judging.
Share The Fun - 4-H Talent Contest
Area VII Invitational: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 3:30 PM, Fayette
County
Anyone may participate,
pre-registration is required.
Open to all 4-H members.
- To provide
an opportunity for youth to perform for an audience where the
performer and audience both have fun.
- To help
youth identify talents that they may choose to develop.
- To share 4-H
with others in the community
- To help
youth and adults learn to work as team members for a coordinated
activity.
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INDIANA Wildlife
Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP)
Contest Date:
October 3, 2009
Location:
Tippecanoe County
Registrations
Due by September 18.
The primary purpose of this
exciting educational event is to increase youth understanding of
wildlife ecology and management practices. Along with hands-on learning
opportunities, several other skills will also be enhanced. These
include team work, oral and written communication, decision making,
leadership, and interpersonal/social skills.
State website: Indiana
Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program
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4-H Camp
June 12-14, 2009
Camp Higher Ground, West Harrison,
Indiana
Camp is
for 4-H members in grades 3-5!
Download Camp Registration
Form
Teen Camp is for 4-H
members in grades 6-8!
Download Teen
Camp Registration Form
4-H members in grades 8-12
can be camp counselors.
Applications for camp
counselors are due in January.
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Science Workshops
June 10-12, 2009*
Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana
Open to all youth in grades
9-12.
Applications due by March
16.
Participants will have an opportunity to: get acquainted
with faculty members, university departments and the Purdue campus; have
fun participating in leisure activities and meeting new friends; share what
you learned with other youth.
Workshops
Available Include:
- Aerospace Science Workshop: Build
model rockets and planes, take a ride in a small airplane, and talk to
an astronaut by phone as you learn about the principles of flight and career
opportunities.
- 4-H Ambassador Workshop: To develop
skills in the areas of radio, public presentations, news writing and
marketing 4-H.
- Animal Science Workshops: Hands-on
workshops in livestock production and management and related
careers. Workshops are available for the following
species: Aquatic Science, Beef, Dogs/Cats, Dairy Cattle, Dairy
Goats, Horses, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, and Vet Science.
- Computer Science Workshops: Choose
one of two tracks: FLASH: Add action to your homepage OR 3-D
Modeling: Turn flat, boring graphics into 3-D images that appear to
jump off the screen.
- Electric Workshop* (June 22-24):
Participants must be in Division III or above in the 4-H electric
project. Participants will wire switches and receptacles or an
entire 4-way circuit using a computerized wiring program; Actually
wire (hands-on) switches and receptacles, both two and three-way;
Design and build a magnetic powered flashlight; Learn how to use the
various meters to measure electrical current, voltage and resistance;
Build an electronic "Decision Maker"
- Engineering Science Workshop: Investigate
Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, and
Electrical Engineering. Your team will design, build, and compete with
other teams in a mousetrap-powered vehicle race. Tour the engine plant
of Caterpillar, Inc., and spend time with Purdue faculty.
- Entomology Workshop:
Learn about insect structure and function, insect forensics, aquatic
insects, vector biology (insect born disease), social insects, the
molecular biology of insects, and how to control insects.
- Food Science: Work
with Purdue faculty in their laboratories to find out how corn is
processed to make cheese puffs, why juice in juice boxes doesn’t
spoil, and how low-calorie food is made. Members can
select from the following options: Food Science, Dietetics,
Nutrition Science, Nutrition, Fitness and Health, or Foods and
Nutrition in Business.
- Mission to Mars: Come learn
about what it takes to live and travel in space. This workshop
presents hands-on activities based on the issues involved with living
in a habitat on Mars. Participants will experience activities
with topics including: ecosystems, plant growth, water and waste
treatments, recycling and engineering.
- Plant Science Workshops: Participants
will learn to assist with county project workshops, learn cutting edge
aspects of plant science, and experience a wide array of information
on plant science. Members will select
from Agronomy or Horticulture options.
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State 4-H Band
June 20-22, 2009
Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana
For all youth in grades
9-12.
Applications due by March
16.
State 4-H Band membership is open to 4-H Members and
other youth. Youth attend a 3 day band workshop at Purdue
University which culminates with
a performance at 4-H Round-Up.
Participants are chosen through a written application,
which includes a recommendation by their band and/or instrument instructor.
Selection is made by the 4-H State Band Director and state Chorus
Coordinator.
State 4-H Chorus
June 20-24, 2009
Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana
For all youth in grades
9-12.
Applications due by March
16.
State 4-H Chorus membership is open to 4-H Members and
other youth. Youth attend a 5 day choral workshop at Purdue
University which culminates with
a performance at 4-H Round-Up. State 4-H Chorus also performs at the
Indiana State Fair and other selected sites.
Participants are chosen through a written application,
which includes a recommendation by their vocal and/or choral instructor.
Selection is made by the 4-H State Chorus Director and state Chorus
Coordinator. All participants will audition for parts at the June Choral
Workshop.
Youth Round Up
June 22-24, 2009
Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana
Applications will be mailed
out to eligible 4-H members.
Round-Up is a three-day career exploration experience
designed especially for teens in grades 7-8.
In addition, Round-Up delegates can:
- Experience
in-depth "action learning" in specific interest areas
- Develop
leadership abilities and stimulate individual growth
- Learn about
educational opportunities of college life
State Junior Leader Conference
June 16-19, 2009
Location: University of
Indianapolis
All 4-H Junior Leaders in
grades 9-12.
Applications due by March
16.
The
program focuses on developing leadership, understanding of group dynamics and
an awareness of self and others. It is carried out with the guidance of
Junior Leader Council members elected at each conference to conduct the
next year's program.
Citizenship Washington
Focus
July 4-11, 2009
Washington D.C.
Open to 4-H members ages 15
and up.
Applications are due March
16.
Download
Brochure
An exciting experience for 4-H members and other youth of
senior high school age to go to the nation's capital and learn more about
the meaning of citizenship. Listening, learning, sharing, receiving, caring
and touring combine to provide a deeper respect and understanding for our
American heritage and the principles, processes and structures of the U.S.
government. The trip to Washington, D.C.,
will be made by Purdue charter bus.
Young people acquire increased motivation and skills for
dealing with contemporary social issues and for taking leadership in
community development, government affairs, and related projects when they
return home.
Each delegate will take part in workshops on contemporary
issues and topics such as international affairs, human relations, government,
ecology and conservation, family life and dating, community development,
drama and creative expression, economics, agricultural policy, leadership,
and careers.
In addition, advanced training sessions are scheduled to
provide in-depth concentration on one topical area such as community
development, heritage, economics, politics, environment and ecology, human
relations, communications, family life and dating, advanced
citizenship-seminar policy, and others of current interest.
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State Fair Youth Leadership Conference
August 4-8, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana
Open to all youth in grades
10-12.
Applications due March 17.
To develop a greater appreciation for the state of Indiana
through an educational experience at the Indiana
State Fair.
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To promote personal growth, make personal decisions
and develop leadership skills.
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To provide new insight into government, culture and
human relations.
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To challenge young men and women, by participation,
to learn, to discuss, to decide and to lead, making them more aware of the
workings of their communities and better prepared for leadership roles.
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National 4-H Dairy Conference
September 27-October 1, 2009
Madison, Wisconsin
4-H Dairy members grades
10-12
Applications due May 29.
4-H'ers enrolled in the dairy project may be nominated.
Delegates will be selected on the basis of achievement. The delegates
should meet the following requirements:
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Must have completed at least three years of 4-H dairy
program.
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Must be at least a freshman in high school, but not
over 19 years old on January 1 of the current year. (Age 16, 17 or 18
preferred).
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Should have an outstanding record of 4-H
accomplishments with major emphasis on dairy animal projects.
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Should have the ability to make a real contribution
to the conference and be capable of bringing inspiration and information
back to their home county.
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Cannot be an exhibitor in the World Dairy Expo or
participant in National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest.
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Will not be permitted to attend this conference more
than one year.
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Must provide their own
transportation to West Lafayette.
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Must stay throughout the entire conference.
Purpose:
- To provide
an educational program for better understanding of the operations
involved in the production, processing, marketing, and use of dairy
products.
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To provide a means by which youth can achieve
educational objectives based on the developmental needs of youth.
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To provide a broader understanding of careers
available in dairy production, processing, marketing, and selected areas.
Objectives:
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To increase understanding of the dairy industry.
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To learn about additional vocational and professional
opportunities in the dairy industry.
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To practice good citizenship, group participation,
and leadership responsibilities.
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To develop additional individual initiative and
competence in areas of special interest and aptitude in the dairy field and
related areas.
4-H/FFA Soils Judging
Area VII Contest: October, 2009
Location: Jay County
State Contest: TBA
- Participants go on
site to judge holes, identifying the properties and composition of the
soil
- Three holes are
considered for agriculture and one is considered a home site
Indiana
4-H Congress
October 10, 2009
All Junior Leaders in
grades 9-12.
Indianapolis, Indiana
This event, held once a year, has four objectives:
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Create an incentive program to retain youth, grades
9-12 in the Indiana 4-H
program;
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Provide significant scholarship opportunities to
4-H'ers in areas of 4-H program/activity accomplishments;
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Provide leadership/achievement role models for young
4-H'ers;
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Create a focal point for the Indiana
4-H Foundation and the Indiana
4-H program.
4-H/FFA Crops, Forestry and Entomology Judging
Area VII Contest: November 2009
Blackford County Hosting in Wayne
County
State Contest: December 2009
Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana
- More information is
available on the state websites for Entomology
and Forestry
- Crops judging
includes: Identification (Plant samples, Seed samples,
Insects/Diseases/Disorders/Damages samples), a written exam; and grain
analysis (samples of corn soybeans and wheat)
National 4-H Youth Congress
November 27- December 1, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
Open to 4-H members in
grades 9-12.
Applications are due
January 15.
Download
Application Packet
This event, held once a year, has four objectives:
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To offer new and stimulating educational experiences
for 4-H members;
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To motivate 4-H members to greater effort and to
recognize their achievements;
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To provide opportunity for industrial, agricultural, and
educational leaders to contribute cooperatively to the development of young
people;
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To focus public attention on the values of the 4-H
program in developing competent, dedicated youth for service to a
democratic society
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