2013-2014 Cannon County 4-H Yearbook Name School Teacher 4-H Project
Welcome to 4-H! 4-H is the largest youth organization in the world!! Cannon County has approximately 1,300 4-H members in approximately 45 established 4-H clubs. 4-H is a community of young people learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. It is designed to teach through fun, hands-on activities. 4-H club membership is offered to you from the University of Tennessee, Extension. UT Extension offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status. The only requirements are that you attend the monthly meetings and participate in as many activities as possible! Being a 4-Her is a great way to meet new friends, have lots of fun, and learn skills which help for the rest of your life. Have a wonderful year in 4-H! UT Extension, Cannon County 614 Lehman Street Woodbury, TN 37190 TELEPHONE: 615-563-2554 FAX: 615-563-1285 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Monday Friday Visit the Tennessee 4-H Home Page at: www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/ Visit the Cannon County Extension Website at: http://cannon.tennessee.edu Visit the Cannon County Extension Facebook: Search key words : University of Tennessee Cannon County Extension Office Cannon County Extension Staff: Bruce Steelman, Extension Director/Adult Agriculture Carla Y. Bush, Adult and Youth FCS Kim Smithson, Administrative Assistant II Jessica Pack Johnson, Program Assistant Skylar Daniel, Program Assistant Page 2
My 4-H Club Meeting Date / Time My 4-H Club Officers President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Reporter Community Service Leader 7th & 8th Grades Become a fan of UT Extension, Cannon County on Facebook!!! Page 3
THE 4-H PLEDGE I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world. Page 4
OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES PRESIDENT: Announce each meeting three days ahead of time and encourage members to participate in the program and monthly activities: (public speaking, electric demonstration contest, baking, etc.) Check with other officers and make sure that they are prepared for the program. Make sure the vice president is notified ahead of time if the president will not be at the meeting. On the day of the meeting, see that the classroom is ready 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Ask a club member to give a "Thought for Today s Meeting" (found on page 9 of your yearbook) each month. 1 st Vice-President should ask a club member at least one day before the meeting. The first Vice-President will preside in the absence of the President. (Please refer to president s duties). 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Assign club members (other than officers) for the following duties - (A) Pledge of Allegiance (B) 4-H Pledge. Make sure these people know they have these assignments. Remind members of the contests to be held at the meeting and encourage everyone to participate. Preside if the President and 1 st vice president are absent. REPORTER: Bring a pencil and paper to the meeting to write a news article, (this will be similar to secretary s meeting minutes). Reporter may give their news articles to the 4-H agent attending the meeting. The 4-H office will type article and publish in the Cannon Courier. Page 5
OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES SECRETARY: Keep the permanent record of the club. Take notes (on your own paper) during the meeting and then write an accurate story of the meeting soon afterwards in you Secretary s Record Book. Include: date, time and place of meeting, names of other visitors or leaders present, who appeared on the program, what they did, contest participants and winners, plus special reports or program activities. Read the previous month s minutes at each club meeting. Call the roll of the club s members at each meeting and keep an accurate attendance record in your Secretary s Book. (Optional) SAMPLE MINUTES: The first regular meeting of Mrs. Teacher s 5 th grade 4-H club was held Wednesday, October 13, 20 in her classroom at the Example Elementary School at 11:00 a.m. The 4-H agent, met with our club to help organize for the school year. We filled out enrollment cards and signed up for 4-H projects. The agent discussed ways to become involved in 4-H and handed out 4-H Yearbooks. We elected the following 4-H officers for the school year: President: (Name) Vice President: (Name) Secretary: (Name) Reporter: (Name) Recreation Leader: (Name) Our next meeting will be November 10 th. Mr. Nokes explained the public speaking contest for November. The meeting was adjourned. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL OFFICERS: Set a good example in attitude and actions at all times for fellow members Make all members feel a part of the club by asking fellow 4-Hers to join in the meeting by sharing their knowledge and talents and by giving a demonstration. Be courteous and helpful to new members. Attend all meetings. Arrange to have fellow officer or club member handle necessary responsibilities if you must miss a meeting. Be an active 4-H er by participating in 4-H activities (Including County) Page 6
Meeting Outline PRESIDENT: I now call this 4-H club meeting to order. I will turn the meeting over to the Second Vice President. 2 nd VICE PRESIDENT: Everyone please stand and repeat the Pledge of Allegiance, led by and the 4-H Pledge led by. (4-H members say pledges) PRESIDENT: I will turn the meeting over to the First Vice President for our thought for today s meeting. 1 st VICE PRESIDENT: Our thought for today s meeting will be read by. (Read thought for today s meeting) PRESIDENT: The secretary will call the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. SECRETARY: ROLL CALL SECRETARY: The minutes of the last meeting are As follows: PRESIDENT: Are there any corrections or additions to the minutes? If not, the minutes are approved as read. PRESIDENT: I now turn the meeting over to the 4-H Agent. AGENT: Turn over to President PRESIDENT: Adjourn meeting. Page 7
Thoughts for the Meeting NOVEMBER: The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way. Keanu Reeves JANUARY: One person practicing sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it. Knute Rockne FEBRUARY: Failures are expected by losers, ignored by winners. Joe Gibbs MARCH/APRIL: No one has ever drowned in sweat. Lou Holtz Community Service Ideas Junior High 4-H Clubs are encouraged to get involved in doing activities that would benefit other people in their communities. Examples of service projects that have been completed during past school years: Canned Food Drive donate to Cannon County Food Bank Cards for Seniors spread cheer with cards or art work Teacher Appreciation Day refreshments & notes of thanks School Grounds Clean Up beautify community Visit Nursing Home spread cheer and encouragement Woodbury Lions Club Help with projects, events, volunteer with building and grounds cleanup Juvenile Diabetes Association Help raise money for a cure. NOTES: Page 8
October Meeting Did You Know??? Tennessee 4-H is 103 years old, being established in 1910! First meeting of the year!! Fill out enrollment forms Handout yearbooks Elect Officers Write down your class officers on Page 3 of this yearbook. My class 4-H meeting will be held on Of each month (unless rescheduled). NOTES: Page 9
November Meeting Speech Contest Have you ever spoken in front of a group? Were you scared? Did you have butterflies in your stomach? Good communication skills are important to every student s future. No matter what your career plans, everyone needs to be able to communicate and express their ideas clearly. If you would like to become a better speaker, prepare a speech for the local 4-H Public Speaking Contest. Time limits for speeches are: 4 th grade 2-3 minutes 5 th - 6 th grade 3-5 minutes 7 th - 8 th grades 3-7 minutes 9 th - 12 th grades 3-7 minutes How to Write Your Speech 1. Choose your topic: You may be asking yourself, How do I choose a topic? Your speech can be about anything you want. Remember to choose something you like & know something about. Sample topics are: * your pet * your hobby * your summer vacation * a book you ve read 2. Know Your Audience: Speak about something that interests you & your classmates. 3. Outline: Create an outline of the major points of you speech you want to talk about. 4. A catchy introduction: needs to grab the attention of the audience. This could be a joke, quote or question. Also, Tell them what you re going to talk about in the body. 5. Body: explains or describes the points of the speech. Usually you will give 3 main points. * Be logical with the order of information (sequence) * get personal with examples & stories 6. Conclusion: Reminds the audience of the most important ideas of your speech * begin with In closing, or In conclusion * summarize what your speech was about & tie everything together Page 10
How to Present a Great Speech Voice: Your voice is a great tool in communication. What you have to say is important so you want the audience to hear you. 1. Speak up Don t shout at the audience, but use a big voice 2. Speak at a slower pace 3. Work on word pronunciation 4. Be confident 5. Be natural & relaxed Eye Contact: This can make a huge difference in the audience interest in what you say. 1. Maintain eye contact with the audience. Focus at looking at the audience throughout your speech. 2. Try not to stare at an object in the back of the room. 3. Look for your friends in the audience, but don t forget about everyone else. Posture: How you stand during your speech is important. You want to appear confident & interested in your speech. 1. Stand up tall, hold your notes at chest height, not in front of your face. 2. You can walk while presenting your speech. Gestures & Expressions: Expressions are a powerful addition to any speech. But BEWARE: they can also be a distraction. 1. Use hand gestures that are natural to you. 2. Hold your notes in your hands, but try to avoid playing with them. 3. Smile! Look happy & excited about your speech. Write it out. Don t read your speech, but do have it written out in front of you on note cards or on paper. You don t have to memorize your speech. Ums and Ahs : Try to avoid using um & ah. This is best done by practicing your speech and being sure of what you re saying. The more you practice, the better your speech will be. Practice, Practice, Practice: You can t practice too much. Give your speech in front of anyone who will listen: parents, brothers, sisters, neighbors, friends, dogs, cats, fish, to yourself in the mirror. Be prepared. Page 11
January Meeting Poster Contest Can you draw? You don t have to be an artist to enter the 4-H Poster Contest in January! Discover your hidden talents; create a 4-H Art Poster by drawing, using cutouts or magazine pictures, computer graphics, etc. Follow these simple guidelines and your poster will be a success: 1. Your poster must be about 4-H. 2. Poster must be 14 x 22 inches (1/2 sheet of poster board). 3. Poster must be horizontal. 4. Choose a catchy slogan or idea. 5. Do not use well known cartoon characters such as Snoopy or Garfield because they are copyrighted. 6. Items put on poster board must not stick out more than 1/8 inch. 7. On the back of your poster, be sure to include: Name, School, Teacher s name, and grade. HELPFUL HINTS: 1. Make it colorful and eye-catching. 2. Make the letters on your poster neat and large enough to be read from a distance, (2 to 3 ). 3. Write words across the page instead of up and down. Visit the Tennessee 4-H website to see poster finalist from the last few years. (Good for ideas!) http://www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/stcong/poster/stwin.htm Did You Know??? The first emblem for 4-H was a 3 leaf clover representing head, heart and hands. The next change was the addition of the fourth leaf representing hustle. It was later changed to health and is the current emblem that we know today!!! Page 12
Electric/Energy Demonstration Learn about the uses of electricity by participating in the January 4-H Demonstration contest. Gaining personal confidence by performing before your club, how to organize a demonstration, doing it safely, receiving recognition for doing a good job, and supporting your 4-H Club are the benefits of giving a demonstration. RULES: 1. Demonstrations can be battery, solar, or electrical powered. 2. 4-H ers can only demonstrate one electric appliance, tool, concept, etc. 3. Item should be safe to operate and in good repair. 4. 4-H ers can also demonstrate how to conserve or generate electricity or demonstrate electric safety. TIPS ON GIVING AN ELECTRIC DEMONSTRATION BEFORE YOU START: Lay out all the equipment you will need for your demonstration on the table. Be sure that everyone can see you and your equipment. Your demonstration should have three parts. They are: INTRODUCTION: Get your audiences attention and tell what your demonstration is about and the results you expect to produce. BODY: Show and name parts of your equipment with poster, diagram, etc.. Turn on, put together or whatever to show that your appliance works (Plug into electric outlet). CONCLUSION: Tell and show any action that needs to be taken to maintain or clean your equipment. Also, be sure to mention any safety features or actions to be used with your equipment. Ask for any questions. PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! 1. Speak slowly, clearly, and loud! 2. Know your subject, so you won't have to read the script. 3. Smile and look at your audience whenever possible. Page 13
February Meeting Project Demonstrations To give a 4-H Demonstration, take an item you have made or learned about to your February club meeting to share with club members. Show and tell them how to do or make something that relates to your 4-H project. 4-H Projects are listed on page 18. RULES: 1. Your demonstration needs to directly relate to one of the above 4-H projects. 2. Do NOT use any animals (alive or dead). You may use a large picture or sketch on a poster instead. STEPS IN GIVING A DEMONSTRATION PLANNING: Choose an interesting subject related to 4-H project that you are comfortable teaching. Plan the body by listing the steps involved in the demonstration. Write an explanation to go with each step. Plan how to show each step. Plan the conclusion next, restating the main points. Be sure to show the finished product if you have one and the the source of your information. Then plan the introduction. This should introduce your topic, not you. Select a catchy title. Think of an opening statement that lets your audience know what you are demonstrating and the purpose of your presentation. PREPARATION: Secure the necessary materials. Prepare demonstration according to your plans. Make sure your information is correct. Consider suggested time limits: Explorers & Juniors - 2 to 3 minutes, Junior High - 3 to 5 minutes Demonstrations exceeding your time limit by one minute or more will be ceased. Practice! Practice! Practice! PRESENTATION: Check and re-check to make sure you have everything you need before you begin your presentation. Remember to speak slowly and clearly. Be yourself. Smile! Look at your audience whenever possible. Keep your working area neat and clean. Remember to keep all bowls, boxes, etc. to the side of you to keep your work area as clear as possible. Ask for questions. Answer them as well as you can. Don t be afraid to say, I don t know. Thank your audience for their attention. Did You Know??? Woodland area Farmer Terry Young was the first national winner from Cannon County in the Petroleum Power Project. Page 14
March Meeting Baking Contest RULES: 1. Item must be made by the 4-H member. (Some Adult Assistance is allowed) 2. Bring 3 of your item for judging (i.e. 3 cookies, 3 biscuits, 3 muffins, or 3 slices). If you bring more you will be asked to select 3 to be judged. Item will be judged on: APPEARANCE (Brown, Burned, Uniform Shape) TEXTURE (Dry, Doughy, Mixed Well) TASTE (Pleasing for product) 4th Grade: Chocolate Chip Cookies 5th Grade: Biscuits 6th Grade: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 7th Grade: Whole Wheat Bread (any type) 8th Grade: Sweet Muffins AWARDS: Local Ribbons to 1, 2, and 3 places. Stickers to all entries. Top 3 or more will be invited to county contest. COUNTY: Gift Baskets, and other suitable awards are presented at the county level. Page 15
March Meeting PHOTO CONTEST Give this activity your best shot. Select recent pictures that you have made and enter them in the 4-H Photo Search Contest. Follow the guidelines listed below for entering the photography contest: 1.Pictures must be made by the 4-H member. 2.Pictures can not be more than one year old. 3.There are five categories in which you may enter pictures. The categories are: Animals Buildings Landscape 4.You may enter up to five pictures in the contest. (One per category). You may not enter more than one picture in any one category. 5.Each picture may only be entered once in the contest. For example, if you entered a picture in Animals and it did not win, you may not turn around and enter it in Creative. 6.Do not mount your pictures; enter only the pictures. 7.On the back of your picture, please write: Your First and Last Name School, Grade Teacher s Name The category of the picture Stickers will be given to each student that participates in the contest. A winning picture will then be selected from each category. The winning photographers will receive a ribbon. Did You Know??? 4-H members can be found in all 50 states, U.S. Territories, and more than 80 countries making it the world s largest youth organization. Page 16
Ideas for Projects Projects Topics/Ideas Beef Items needed to wash or show an animal Citizenship How to be a 4-H President Clothing How to sort laundry Communication/Public Speaking Proper use of note cards Companion Animal (dog, cat, rabbit) Day-to-Day care of your pet Computers & Technology Things to put on a website Consumer Education/Economics Making a budget Dairy How to show a dairy animal Electric Use of electrical appliances Engineering/Safety Science Bicycle Safety Entomology Collecting butterflies/insects Environmental Science/Conservation Build a birdhouse (Forestry, Wildlife, & Fisheries) Food Science Where food comes from Goat How to care for goats Horse How to clean horse tack Horticulture/Garden How to plan a shade garden Leadership/Personal Development Career options Line & Design How to decorate/crafts Nutrition/Health/Fitness Exercise and healthy food choices Performing Arts/Recreation Rainy day games Photography Camera care Plant Science Make a terrarium Poultry Care for baby chicks Sheep Showing lambs/care for lambs Swine Swine nutrition Veterinary Science Prevent sickness in animals Page 17
Summer/Fall 4-H Activities 4-H Livestock Projects Gives 4-H ers the opportunity to exhibit horses, beef heifers, sheep, dairy, and goats. Shows are held throughout the Summer and early Fall. There are possibilities for those who already have their own animals or for those who don t, lease programs are available for those who want to participate who don t have an animal. Please call the extension office for more information. 4-H Judging Teams Judging teams consist of 3 or 4 members who study various subject matter. Currently there are five judging teams: horse, livestock, forestry, dairy, outdoor meat cookery and poultry. Each of the judging teams consist of several practice sessions and a regional contest held at various times during the year. Judging teams are a fun, exciting, and interesting way to learn more about some very interesting topic, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun!!!! 4-H Chick Chain Each spring 25 4-Hers can sign up to receive 25 baby pullets. These 4-Hers will raise the chicks throughout the spring and summer months and bring six back to the show and sale in early September. 4 - H J u n i o r H i g h A c a d e m i c C o n f e r e n c e 4-H ers to spend 4 days and 3 nights (all expenses paid) at the University of Tennessee. Can expect hands-on learning experiences in the different 4-H project areas. They will meet new friends from all across Tennessee, tour the UT campus, and spend a day at Dollywood. 4-H ATV Safety Training 4-Hers will learn how to have fun, respect the environment, ride safely, and help maintain their 4-Wheelers, In this hands-on workshop offered at various times throughout the year. 4 - H S h o o t i n g S p o r t s P r o g r a m If you are interested in becoming a better shot, learning about gun safety, and having fun, the 4-H shooting sports program may be for you. Classes are generally held in the fall and spring and include three sessions. Topics covered will be gun safety, normal shooting positions, sighting and targeting, and tournament at the conclusion of the class. 4 - H L i f e S k i l l s T e a m The Life Skills regional judging activity takes place at the State Fair and is for junior high 4-H members. It consists of centers that incorporate various subjects in Family and Consumer Sciences. Centers last year included knowledge of the color wheel and color combinations, following medication directions, food safety, communication, counting back change, reading to young children, making healthy food choices, and writing thank you notes and making introductions. 4-H Camps Junior 4-H Camp - Traditional 4-H camping activities and experiences - crafts, swimming, canoeing, rifle range, archery, wildlife, woodworking, sports, games & more for 4th through 6th grades. Will be held June 17-21st at the Clyde York 4-H Center in Crossville 4-H Ed-venture Camp - Traditional camping activities and experience for 7th & 8th grades. Will be held May 27-31 at the Clyde York 4-H center. 4-H Line & Design Camp - This camp will focus on basic sewing, fashion, clothing, shopping, crafts, and decorating. Held in Cookeville at Tennessee Tech University. Target SMART Camp -This camp focuses on Shooting Sports: archery, rifle use, shotgun use, muzzle loading, and outdoor skills. Held in Columbia at Ridley 4-H Camp. 4-H Electric Camp - Enjoy adventures in electricity with hands-on projects and experiments. Also includes a trip to Dollywood. Held in Knoxville on University of Tennessee Campus To register for a 4-H camp or for more information call your 4-H Agent at the UT Extension, Cannon County Office at 563-2554 or go to http://www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/centersandcamping/summercamps.htm Page 18
CANNON COUNTY HONOR CLUB The Tennessee 4-H Honor Club is a program designed to provide recognition and leadership development for Jr. High and Sr. High 4-H members. Traditionally, it has been a very important local service organization. The 4-H Honor Club combines learning experiences such as the Career Exploration Program, service learning experiences, along with fun activities such as ice-cream socials, cookouts, and bowling nights. If you are in the 6th grade and are interested in becoming a member of the 4-H Honor Club, please contact the 4-H office for more information. The Honor Club meets monthly and has a full slate of officers. CANNON COUNTY 4-H ALL STARS The All Star organization is a program designed to provide recognition and leadership to Sr. High 4-H members (9 th - 12 th graders). The All-Star organization encourages service to others through both individual and cooperative efforts. The motto of the All-Stars is Service. This organization is organized on the Regional level. A spring and fall All-Star conference takes place within the Central Region. One must be an Honor Club member before becoming a 4-H All Star. 4-Hers have the opportunity to run for Region wide leadership roles. Did You Know??? 4-H began in Clark County Ohio, under the direction of A.B. Graham the goal of 4-H was to teach youth about harvesting corn, soil sampling, and tying knots! Page 19
Farm Bureau Contests P o s t e r C o n t e s t THEME: Where Do We Get Our Food (Must be included on the poster) ELIGIBILITY: Tennessee 4th Grade Students GUIDELINES: Poster size must be 14 x22, which is half of a full poster sheet. Poster may be horizontal or vertical. Print on back of the poster the following information: Your First and Last Name Parent s Name Address Telephone Number School Teacher s Name Local Contest Awards: County Do not use objects raised over 1/8 from surface. Do not use well-known or copyrighted characters DEADLINE: March 15,2012 Awards: Both Poster and Essay Contests First Place: $5 Each class winner will advance to the county competition. County Contest Awards: E s s a y C o n t e s t THEME: What is a Farmer? ELIGIBILITY: Tennessee 7th Grade Students First Place: $25 Second Place: $20 Third Place: $15 The first place county winner is eligible to have their winning entry submitted to the state contest. GUIDELINES: Must be typed and double spaced Type style must be in Times font Maximum point size is 12 point Maximum one inch margins. 300 Words minimum, 500 words maximum Include a cover page with the following information: Your First and Last Name Parent s Name Address Telephone Number School Teacher s Name County DEADLINE: March 15, 2012 State Contest: First Place: Second Place: Third Place: $200 savings bond $100 savings bond $50 savings bond Page 20
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Place your 4-H Stickers on the clovers and Write how you earned it in the blank. Page 22
I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD.