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Oahu 4-H Newsletter Online
Welcome to Oahu 4-H's online newsletter.
April 17, 2006
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President's Message
Calendar of Events
• April
• May
Upcoming Oahu Events
Speech/Demonstration Festival and Photography Contest Entries Due
Hawaii Ag Family Fun Day
Fundraiser for Council
Oahu 4-H Organization Elections
4-H Spring Fling... A Wet & Fun One!
Speak Out for Military Kids Presentations
Hero Pins Made From the Heart
State 4-H Events
2006 4-H Ahaolelo Conference
Other Opportunities
4-H Department of Defense Commendation
Speak up and take the National 4-H Technology Survey!
State Farm Seeks Youth Advisory Board
Have Your Story Featured in the 2008 National 4-H Calendar
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Aloha 4-Hers,
The year is starting to come to a close, so a new executive board will be elected soon. At this past council meeting, nominations were made for the 2006-2007 executive board. Please come to our meeting on May 21, 2006, to vote for your new executive board. If you were nominated, make sure that you attend the council meeting.
This past month we had our County Camp at Camp Mokuleia. I would like to thank Brittany Chang for making the camp a great experience.
Also 4-Hers the Speech and Demo contest and the photography contest are right around the corner. The speeches and demos are due to Lori Arakaki on April 21 and the photography is due to me on April 21. I encourage each and every 4-Her to participate in both events. Both contests are great experiences to take part in and it also helps you to become a better speaker. The applications for the photography contest was e-mailed to you and put onto the Oahu 4-H site, if anyone has any questions please call me at 626-2710. The photos will be displayed at the achievement banquet.
With the year wrapping up Record Books will be due soon, so if you haven’t already, start working on your record book. With this record book you are able to record the events and activities done through out the year for future knowledge.
I hope everyone has had a wonderful Spring Break, just one more quarter to go until summer vacation. Continue doing your schoolwork and remember that many 4-H deadlines are just around the corner.
Mahalo!
- Hannah
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Speech/Demonstration and Photography Entries due |
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Hawaii Agriculture Family Fun Day. UGC |
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Executive Board meeting, UGC, 3:30 pm |
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Speech/Demonstration Context, UH Ag Sciences, 2 pm |
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Senior Portfolios due |
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Pineapple Festival-Wahiawa |
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Council meeting, UGC, 3:30 pm |
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Senior Portfolios due to State 4-H leader |
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| • Speech/Demonstration Festival and
Photography Contest Entries Due |
Information for both events were emailed to Oahu
4-H clubs. Please don’t forget the deadline to submit entries is Friday, April 21 to any of the Extension offices. Forms and guidelines are posted at http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/4h/Oahu/Speech/index.html.
The Speech/Demonstration Festival will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, 2 pm at the Ag Sciences building. The photography entries will be displayed at this year’s 4-H Achievement.
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| • Hawaii Ag Family Fun Day |
Want to spend a fun day helping with simple
children’s activities? You may volunteer to spend
time at the Urban Garden Center on April 22, 2006
from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm assisting in the Children’s
Garden. The Hawaii Farm Bureau is having a Family
Fun Day, which will include activities such as pony rides,
petting zoo, scare crow making, fun activities in the
Children’s Garden, plant and vegetable sales and food
sampling from various chefs.
I will be coordinating the activities in the Children’s Garden and Maryknoll will set the scare crow making area. Please call Rose at 622-4185 by April 17, 2006 to sign up for the morning or afternoon shift.
Rose Saito
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The Oahu 4-H Council will have an opportunity to earn money selling bake goods and small arts and craft articles. The date of the sale is May 5, 2006 from 3:30 pm at Pearl City High School. Mrs. Merle Morikawa, director for the Momilani Elementary School after school program will provide Oahu 4-H with a table. This is a family night for the Momilani School.
Please donate cookies; bars and other bake goods packed in snack size bags. We will sell the items for $1.00 or $2.00. If you have small art and craft item that children would like you can donate those items. Please drop off your items by 2:00 pm at Urban Garden Center on May 5th. If you would like to volunteer to man the booth, please call Rose at 622-4185
Rose Saito
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| • Oahu 4-H Organization Elections |
Aloha 4-Her's! Thank you for coming to the March Council meeting. I am glad that many 4-Her's were nominated and I hope that others will consider being on the Executive Board and running for office.
The elections meeting will be held on May 21, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. at the Urban Garden Center. The nominations for office will remain open until this meeting; however, write-in and call-in nominations will not be accepted prior to the elections meeting. Nominations will be accepted from the floor during the election meeting and nominees not elected to office may be nominated for other offices during this meeting as well. All nominees must be present at this meeting, or if an emergency should arise, a written statement must be submitted to the Council. All the nominees will get a chance to read their speeches and present their qualifications to the voters. Each 4-H club attending this meeting that is in good standing will be entitled to three voting delegates; two must be members enrolled in the club and one must be a leader of the club. Votes may not be transferred and present officers are ineligible to vote. I have contacted all of the nominees to let them know that their nominations bios would be due for the next newsletter. However, only a few have sent their bios in. I will be contacting them to remind them about the elections meeting and I hope to see you all there! If there are any questions or concerns, please contact me at ilove2seeusmile_79@hotmail.com. The following candidates have provided their campaign speeches:
For President: Hi! I'm Amber Kuitunen, a six -year member of the Na Pilialoha 4-H Club and I am running for the office of President. I am a junior at Mid-Pacific Institute, play the cello in the Hawaii Youth Symphony, participate in Cross-country and Sailing, and a member of the National Honor Society. In the past four years, I have served as your Treasurer, Executive Vice President, President and 1st Vice President. These experiences have provided me with valuable insights to the purpose and functions of the Oahu County Executive Board and council as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the organization. If elected as President, I hope to help other members grow and develop by assuming leadership positions, improve communications, and promote 4-H within our community. As President, I will give you my personal commitment to make 2006-2007 a great year. Please vote for me, Amber Kuitunen for President!
For 1st/2nd Vice President:
Hi, my name is Joli Umetsu and I am running for the office of Vice President. I am currently a junior at Mililani High School and have been a part of the Na Pilialoha 4-H club for six years. Because I have served as the Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary on the executive board, I know the commitments that it takes to serve on the executive board. I am confident that if elected as Vice president, I will serve the exec. board well. Thank you.
Aloha, my name is Hannah Wong and I am running for the office of Vice President. I believe that I am qualified for this job, because I have been Vice President before and I am aware of the job’s responsibilities. This past year, I have been the president, and I hope to continue in trying to allow the 4-Hers to learn by doing. If elected I will also help the president in any way possible. As the vice president I promise to help in setting up events, and also to attend the monthly meetings. Please Vote for Hannah for Vice President!
Aloha 4-Her's! My name is Marissa Matsuyama and I am running for the office of Vice President. I am currently a junior at Iolani School and am a sixth-year member of the Na Pilialoha 4-H club. I feel that I am qualified for this office because I have been 1st Vice President, Executive Vice President, and Secretary over the past three years. Although I may have had some mistakes while in office, but those are what have helped me learn. I have learned that communication is the key. Many people do not respond to their email right away and because of this, I have learned to call people instead. I realize what the responsibilities of the Vice President are and I know that I can fulfill them. Please vote Marissa Matsuyama for Vice President! Thank you!
For Executive Vice President: Hi my name is Thomas Ayers. I believe that I can do an excellent job as your executive vice president. I have extensive experience in 4-H, as I have been a member for 7 years. In addition, I have held county-level leadership positions before, as chairperson of the Tech Team for the Broward County, Florida County Council. I led several 4-Hers and together we helped plan and design a website for the county council. I am enthusiastic about my job. As your EVP, I would not only perform my job, but I would always try to excel in my efforts. Through a combination of my leadership, enthusiasm, and experience, I believe I am the best candidate for Executive Vice President.
For Recording Secretary: Hi! My name is Stacie Nakashima and I am running for recording secretary. I am with the group Just Us and this will be my second year in 4H. Currently, I am a sophomore at Pearl City High School, where I have been the representative at large for the past two years. Therefore, I am involved in many of the student government activities and I have experience in working and cooperating with others. I am also in the marching band, Key Club, and National Honor Society. I am enjoying 4H so far, and I believe that running for secretary will help me to meet new people and experience new things. So please vote for me! Thank you!
For Corresponding Secretary: No bios turned in.
For Treasurer:
Hi, my name is Marissa Matsuyama, a sixth-year member of the Na Pilialoha 4-H club, and I am running for the office of Treasurer. Within my club, I have served as the Treasurer, which taught me how to keep the treasury balanced. Over the past three years I have served on the Executive Board as Secretary, 1st Vice President, and Executive Vice President. These experiences have taught me the value of commitment, leadership, and time management. Because of this, I feel that I am qualified for the office of Treasurer. If I am elected, I will maintain accurate account balances and be sure to have a report for every meeting. Please vote Marissa Matsuyama for Treasurer! Thank you!
Hi, my name is Brittany Chang and I am from the Pot of Gold 4-H Club and I am running for the office of treasurer. I have been with the Pot of Gold 4H club for 6 years and I am the treasurer for our club. I would like to be the treasurer because it would be a good experience for me in the future. I will be able to write checks and balance the checking account. Please vote for me thanks.
For Historian: Hi my name is Hannah Wong, and I am running for the office of Historian. I have been in 4-H for 6 years, and for the past 3 years I have been on the executive board and served as your vice president, treasurer, and this past year as our President. With this experience I am knowledgeable of how a meeting is run, and the tasks of the Historian. I
also love taking pictures and combining them to make a presentation. I have used many different programs such as movie makers, power point, and creating DVDs. I hope you'll consider me as your next historian!
For Sergeant-at-Arms: No bios turned in.
Marissa Matsuyama
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| • 4-H Spring Fling... A Wet & Fun One! |
March 31st started out as a gloomy, rainy day at the Bennett Youth Center. But enter 300 energetic and excited Army and Air Force 4-H’ers and in no time, the dreariness disappeared.
The day started out with a 4-H pep rally, thanks to the coordination of JoeAnne Leonard and the Fort Shafter 4-H’ers. Mr. Dave Pablo, Director of AMR SAS also led everyone in the 4-H Spirit Song.
The group then divided into 5 project areas: Food and Nutrition, Computer and Technology, Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Science where 4-H members shared project activities with others in their groups. In addition, 30 club exhibits featured 4-H projects.
The day ended with fun (in door) activities for all. Thank you to host BYC and all the other sites who helped provide activities.
The day ended with fun (indoor) activities for all. Thank you to host BYC and all the other sites who helped provide activities.
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| • Speak Out for Military Kids Presentations |
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Military children face many obstacles unique to their situation, such as having a parent deployed for extended periods of time and frequently being uprooted from school.
The Speak Out for Military Kids teams found a perfect way to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome by presenting their multi media SOMK presentations that they have been working on during the past 8 weeks. The presentations will now be used to help spread the word in the community of what it is like to be a military child.
Hats off to our SOMK teams from Boys and Girls Club Wahiawa and Aliamanu, AMR Teen Center and Schofield Teen Center for participating in this first time effort. Special thanks to Nelson Acosta, Frank Boswell and Tricia Lam for working with the teams and for helping with the coordination of this project.
We have just received word that a team of youth and adults from Hawaii will have the opportunity to participate in a national SOMK training this summer. Stay tuned for details, as we will be looking for team members willing to commit to this project next year.
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| • Hero Pins Made From the Heart |
Children of returning civilian soldiers will be recognized for their “Hero” roles and service to our country in official Freedom Salute ceremonies, thanks to the efforts of Oahu 4-H’ers. Under the leadership of Valerie Inafuku, Maile Miki and Jana Yakushiji (and with special help from Susan Inafuku and Gail Yakushiji), 2000 wooden pins were hand painted for children of National Guard and Reserve soldiers. The ceremonies are being held statewide from April 9 – June 4.
Special thanks to our work crew for helping with this special project: Joli Umetsu, Christine Chun, Allyson Ogata, Kristee Ogata, Jessie Silva, Presley Salas, Kent Kanenaka, Ani Quilinderino, Hannah Wong, Brittany Chang, Miles Tidball, Marissa Matsuyama, Erin Nakatsuka, Kyrra Lau-Eglinton, Rachel Anderson, Kym Kanenaka, Kent Kanenaka, Erlene Matsuyama, Cindy Ogata, Verna Eguires, Paul Eguires, Monique Vanderstroom, Becky Kanenaka, Joshua Eguires, Edna Wong, Briana Tidball, Linda Lau AhHee, and Leialoha Anderson.
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| • 2006 4-H Ahaolelo Conference |
Looking for something exciting and educational to do soon after school ends.? Join us for an exciting two nights and three days at Ahaolelo 2006! Due to time constraints with regular school ending and summer school beginning, this seems like the only weekend that Ahaolelo can take place. It will be shorter, but packed full with workshops, night activities, and the Hawaii 4-H Foundation fundraiser lunch.
When: June 9 to 11, 2006 (see attached itinerary)
Where: University of Hawaii, Manoa
Cost: $200.00 ($40.00 - lodging, $100.00 - meals, $60.00 - registration fee & ground transportation
Theme: “Youth-Adult Partnership”
The youth and adult teams who are participating in the EYSC3 program will start on Thursday afternoon (June 8th). This group will be the workshop presenters and need to prepare their presentations.
The Ahaolelo conference is open to all youngsters ages 13 to 19, but if the youth is not a registered 4-H member in the county, he/she is required to fill out Member Enrollment, Form Y-1 before registering.
In addition each delegate is required to fill out these two forms located on the 4-H website.
1. Parental Permission & Medical Information Summary, Form Y-2
2. Media and Informational Release, Form Y-3
Oahu 4-H’ers interested in attending need to contact Rose Saito by May 1, 2006.
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| • 4-H Department of Defense Commendation |
The 4-H Youth Development Program’s “exceptional service” to children, youth and families of military personnel around the world has been recognized with a Department of Defense Certificate of Commendation personally signed by The United States Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
Dr. Cathann A. Kress, director of youth development, National 4-H Headquarters, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, United States Department of Agriculture, accepted the certificate of commendation from M.-A. Lucas, Director, United States Army Child and Youth Services during the State 4-H Military Liaison meeting March 15-16, 2006.
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| •Speak up and take the National 4-H Technology Survey! |
National 4-H Council and National 4-H Headquarters want to know what you think about technology and how you use technology in 4-H. Your ideas and opinions will help the national leadership of 4-H to improve the technology resources that they provide to the 4-H community. It's your chance to speak up and tell National 4-H Headquarters and National 4-H Council what you're looking for!
The survey is open to 4-H members of all ages, including youth, volunteers, and staff! The results will help National 4-H Council and Headquarters to make critical decisions about their future use of technology to enhance the 4-H experience.
Complete your survey today!
http://www.4-Hsurvey.com
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| • State Farm Seeks Youth Advisory Board |
State Farm® is proud to establish the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, charged with helping State Farm leadership design and implement a signature service-learning initiative. Members of this Board will play an important leadership role in creating and overseeing a $5 million/year signature service-learning initiative which will address pressing issues of importance to State Farm and communities across America.
State Farm leadership and some of its key national service-learning and education partners will help select a diverse group of approximately 30 young people ages 17-20 (applicants must turn 17 by 6/30/06 and not turn 20 until after 6/30/06) to serve on this State Farm Youth Advisory Board. Applications are due April 28th.
For more information about State Farm’s Youth Board, visit: http://www.statefarm.com/sfyboard.htm
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| • Have Your Story Featured in the 2008 National 4-H Calendar! |
National 4-H Supply Service wants to hear what is meaningful about your favorite 4-H project. Your story could be used in the 2008 National 4-H Calendar. Sending in a submission may even get you a free gift certificate towards your next purchase of merchandise from the 4-H Source Book! The 2008 calendar theme is "My Favorite 4-H Project". It will be up to 4-H members, volunteers, parents, staff and partners to furnish the stories that will be featured. Each personal testament must tell the what, when, where, why, and how; so everyone can understand how your particular 4-H project changed your life. One story for each month will be featured in the calendar and the author will receive one $10 gift certificate towards a future purchase in the 4-H Source Book. Please limit your entry to 125 words due to the space restrictions of the calendar.
Please e-mail, fax or mail your stories to:
National 4-H Supply Service
6931 Arlington Road Suite T 400
Bethesda, MD 20814
mcascioli@fourhcouncil.edu
Phone: 301-961-2948
Fax: 301-961-2937
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4-H Clover Corner News
For additional articles on 4-H youth development nationwide, check out the National 4-H Clover Corner News at http://www.4hblogs.org/ccn/
If you have a disability and require special assistance during any of our planned 4-H activities, please call the applicable County Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent two weeks prior to the event.
We welcome your story ideas and 4-H job listings. Please e-mail them to cchang0789@yahoo.com or nakatsuk@hawaii.edu
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