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October 2009

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ALOHA 4-H Clubs,

The Rally Day was a lot of fun and now it’s time to give back to the community!
Here is a reminder about the service opportunities for October:

Saturday – Oct 3rd -   Island Fresh Festival @ Kakaako Park
Sunday - October 4th - Children & Youth Day @ the State Capitol
Sunday – October 18th – KidsFest @ the Bishop Museum

Kyrra Lau-Eglinton

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Thank you to everyone for participating in the 2009 Achievement Banquet. It was a big success and everyone enjoyed the food, program, and camaraderie. The artistic centerpieces and entertaining music video that reflected the theme, “The Climb” were a big hit. There was even a guest appearance by Hannah Montana! Much Mahalos to the Warriors, led by Wanda Kohashi, for coordinating this year end activity. Thank you also to Pot of Gold for manning the registration table, Just Us for the cute favors, Renee Chung for picking up the lei, John Fielding for providing the sound and music, the Clover Kids for the unique centerpieces, Farrington FCCLA for coordinating the Silent Auction, and to everyone for contributing desserts and cleaning up. It was “The Climb” this year and we hope to reach the peaks of success in the very near future.

Farin Fukunaga,
Warriors 4-H Club

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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for April 10-11, 2010, for the time of your life—Hawaii State 4-H Leaders’ Federation bi-annual conference on Oahu.  The Committee members are busy planning for you to have a great weekend of meeting fellow leaders and learning new skills to teach your 4-Hers.  The theme has been selected—Kulia Ika Nuu.  If you want to help on a committee, please do not hesitate to voice your willingness to help make this a memorable time for all leaders.  We will keep you advised, as more information is available.  If you can attend the planning meetings, we would love to have you join us.  The next meeting is scheduled at the Pearl City Urban Garden Center on Friday, October 23, 2009, at 6:30pm.  Rose Saito will be preparing a delicious Southern meal for us.  Come and join us with your ideas to help make this a great conference.

The Federation Board will hold its mid-year meeting on Saturday, November 14 on Manoa campus.  Don’t hesitate to contact any officer or your county representative if you have any concerns you’d like to address.

Bertha Kaui

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This past month, we were able to introduce 4-H to Navy staff at the Atsugi, Yokusaka and Sasebo bases in Japan through 4-H 101 training.  Teen staff from Camp Zama also joined us at the training at Atsugi Navy base.  A total of 85 staff participated in the three two-day trainings.    We are looking forward to welcoming 4-H clubs from these bases to be part of the Hawaii 4-H Youth Development program.

Our Japan training team included DeAnn Acosta, USDA/Army Youth Development Specialist and Maria Tobin, Aliamanu Teen Center staff.  Maria was selected from her peers to be part of this traveling training team.

In October, our training team will travel to Korea to share 4-H 101 with the Army and Navy staff there.

Claire Nakatsuka

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The registration site is open for WRLF 2010!!!! This reigonal 4-H event is occurring March 11-14, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They say —

"Come to the Land of Enchantment"

The website address is http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/ and then click on “Details” under the WRLF 2010 logo or you may go directly to the WRLF homepage at http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/wrlf2010/

New Mexico looks forward to being your host for the 2010 Western Regional Leaders’ Forum (WRLF) in Albuquerque, March 11-14.  All 4-H leaders, teens and staff from the 13 western states, 2 Canadian provinces and the Pacific Territories are invited. The event is capped at 400 participants, so don’t delay in registering.

The full-time registration includes Thursday evening appetizers and 4 meals, hospitality room, workshops, speakers, commercial exhibits, entertainment and activities.  On Friday and Saturday there will be 64 workshops on a diverse range of topics.  Some of the workshop titles are:

Magic of Leadership
Sciencetriffic 4-H Projects
Are you a 4-H Pig or Chicken?
Internet Use in 4-H Activities
Introduction to Boondoggle Delights
4-H Working Ranch Horse Program
Are you Smarter than a 4-Her?
4-H on a Shoestring
Ready? S.E.T. Lego!

On-line registration is available now. For further information and registration go to http://nm4h.nmsu.edu and then click on “details” under the WRLF logo.

There are also fun evening teen activities for senior 4-H members who register for the Forum:

Thursday March 11 - Chips and Salsa Workshop with movie  $5.00
Friday March 12 – Hot Air Balloon Museum with pizza  $15.00
Saturday March 13 – New Mexico Arts & Crafts $5.00

Come and be involved in Blazing Trails – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow at the 2010 Western Regional Leaders’ Forum, March 11-14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Join us in “The Land of Enchantment”

Lights On Afterschool - October 22

"The 10th annual nationwide celebration of afterschool programs will take place October 22, 2009 in more than 7,500 communities. Join the 1 million Americans who take part in Lights On Afterschool to help call attention to the afterschool programs that keep our kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. Register... for Lights On Afterschool to receive email updates and 10 free posters, and to make sure your event is promoted to the media. Use our on-line Event Planning Kit to help you build a timeline, get ideas for your event, get tips for engaging local leaders and media, and download artwork and sample materials."
URL: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Youth Leaders for Literacy Available to Young Volunteers Who Inspire and Encourage Reading

Youth Service America is partnering with the National Education Association to once again offer Youth Leaders for Literacy grants to children and youth, ages 5-25, who offer innovative ways to increase literacy skills and appreciation for reading among their peers. Youth can submit their applications through October 30, 2009.
 
Youth Leaders for Literacy will award 30 young people from across the U.S. each with $500 grants and $500 in books from the Pearson Foundation. Successful projects will be youth-led and address an established literacy need in the applicant's school or community. The projects will follow the framework of YSA's Semester of Service initiative, launching on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in January and culminating on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25. An activity should also occur during the NEA's Read Across America Day on March 2.  Access the application at: http://tinyurl.com/neaysayll

Volunteers Needed for 2009 Lokahi Giving Project

To continue coordinating quality programs, orchestrated with care, compassion and professionalism, the Lokahi Giving Project needs your help!

Come as you are – come alone or bring a friend – bring a group, even! There is much to be done and ALL help is welcome. Group projects can be organized if requested. Organized groups with chaperones or supervisors are welcome (i.e., Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troops, high school clubs or groups, sports clubs, etc.)

VOLUNTEER NEEDS

Vonuteering at the warehouse (Tues & Wed evenings 5-9pm)

• General Warehouse workers - Packers, Sorters, Maintenance, Loaders
• Greeters/Receptionists/Data Entry workers (experienced with Access program)/Clerical help - correspondence, filing, mass mailouts
• Phone & Email assistance
• Adopt A Family Program clerical help

Volunteers for Halloween & Christmas Community Events

• Stories of Aloha Book Launch @ Barnes & Noble Ala Moana - Oct 3
• Halloween Community Events - Oct 24-25 & 31
• Reggae Fest @ Waikiki Shell - Oct 24
• Lokahi Day Concert & Gift Drive @ Ala Moana and Windward Malls - Dec 5 (sign up to volunteer NOW! Mahalo!)
• Phone bank volunteers for Radio & TV telethon upcoming

Lokahi’s success is enhanced by community volunteers whose energy and ongoing support keep the project running year after year. If you are available, you can download our Volunteer Application at www.lokahigivingproject.com or www.khon2.com. Send inquiries and/or completed Volunteer Applications to lokahivol@yahoo.com. We will respond as quickly as we can.

I Am What I Learn Video Contest

"How can education help you fulfill your dreams? On September 8, the President challenged students like you to take advantage of your education and imagine greater possibilities in your lives. Create a video about why education is important to fulfilling your dreams and the steps you will take to make your dreams a reality." Submissions accepted through November 2.
URL: http://www.ed.gov/iamwhatilearn/index.html

Adobe Youth Voices International Photo Competition - Round 2
(Deadline: November 1)

When written in Chinese or Japanese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters--one represents crisis or danger, and the other represents hope or opportunity. We have taken this as inspiration for our first-ever international photo competition. "Crisis and Hope" offers an exciting opportunity for youth around the world to express themselves and make their voices heard - on both what is challenging and what gives hope in today's difficult world. Winning photographs will be showcased online, in a traveling exhibit, and in a book. The call for photos is part of Adobe Youth Voices, a global youth media initiative, in collaboration with WKCD (What Kids Can Do). This contest is open to all young people, anywhere in the world, between the ages of 12 and 19. Learn more at: http://www.whatkidscando.org/AYV_Photo_Competition/Guidelines_-__Round_Two.html

Tennessee 4-H Exchange Opportunity

Bedford County (Tennessee) 4-H’ers are seeking to set up an exchange program with other 4-H members.  Bedford County is home of the National Walking Horse Celebration and of the Sharpie (marker).  Bedford is also known as pencil city because of the many pencil factories. We have been involved in Exchanges for almost 30 years. We are located about an hour south of Nashville. Some of the things that we do when hosting: tour local Walking Horse Farm, tour Jack Daniels Distillery, spend a day in Nashville – Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Take a ride on the General Jackson, travel east to Chattanooga and go white water rafting down the Ocoee River, go about an hour south to Huntsville, AL to the Space and Rocket Museum and a huge water park called Point Mallard, visit historical Civil War Sites, have cook outs and lots of fun. We have also toured some caves and we could travel to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We try to cater our activities to the groups that are coming. Our group will be small this year with about 6 but we could easily host up to 10 kids plus adults.  The kids range in age from 13 – 19.  We are on schedule to host this year (2010) and travel in 2011.  If you are interested in being part of this exchange program, please contact:  Emily Osterhaus, Bedford County Extension-2105 Midland Rd., Shelbyville, TN 3716.  Ph. 931-684-5971or email: eosterha@tennessee.edu

Apply for a 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, DC., next May – by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award!  Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example.  These prestigious awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, have honored nearly 90,000 middle level and high school students over the past 14 years solely for their volunteer work.

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