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	4-H Inspires Youth to Do Extraordinary Things 0 Reads
	Four years ago, book-lover Kaitlin Gastrock volunteered to read to second graders at an urban school. She had no idea that one day she would be shaking hands with Governor Kaine and receiving the 2008 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards Youth Volunteer as the result of her good work there. As part of this project, Kaitlin designed, implemented, and secured funds for a 4-H literacy program for young readers. At the young age of 18, Kaitlin also helped fifth graders create their own books, co-taught a summer day camp, worked with the South Anna 4-H club, won the Hanover County Youth Volunteer Award in 2007, spoke with delegates at the Legislative Trail Ride, and participated in a yearly Communication Arts scholar program. On top of all this, she made excellent grades in school. Note: Adapted from an article written by Rita J. Schalk of 4-H Youth Development in Hanover, VA Posted by: Jess on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Read more...  767 bytes more

	4-H Volunteer Starts Canine Program for Youth in Correctional Facility 4 Reads
	Washington State News At Echo Glen Children's Center, a state-operated juvenile correctional facility in Snoqualmie, WA, youth are learning important life skills--such as how to be responsible and care for others--via Canine Connections, a program that brings unwanted dogs and incarcerated youth together. The program started after Jo Simpson, a long-time supervisor at Echo Glen and also a veteran 4-H leader and dog trainer, decided that youth at the correctional facility could really benefit from working with animals. A canine program would not only encourage the young offenders to have fun, but it would also build their confidence and self-esteem as they move past their initial fear of the dog to a trusting, caring relationship based on mutual respect. Note: Story adapted from Changes of Heart by Cathy Free Posted by: Jess on Friday, January 23, 2009 Read more...  1017 bytes more

	Growing a New Crop of Engineers 6 Reads
	National News 4-H was featured in Mechanical Engineering Magazine as the leader in providing cutting-edge content for youth in the areas of science, engineering, and technology. Kathleen Jamison, national project director for SET curriculum for National 4-H Council and an associate professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at Blacksburg wrote the article. Read full story below: Mechanical Engineering Story Posted by: Jess on Thursday, January 22, 2009

	4-H Alumni Proves to be Great Example for Youth 3 Reads
	Tennessee State News Deemed as a trailblazer and a leader, Tamira Cole has distinguished herself among a new generation of young women that empowers youth. As a Jackson, TN, native, Tamira was an active 4-H member for 14 years. She served as a youth coordinator for the Tennessee 4-H Foundation Board of Directors, as a petitioner for the 4-H Endowment Campaign, and as a member of National 4-H Council Board of Trustees in 2004. Currently, she is a member of Tennessee 4-H Alumni, Inc. Posted by: Jess on Monday, January 19, 2009 Read more...  1436 bytes more

	4-H Digital Mayhem Challenge 1 Reads
	National News Youth were invited to participate in the 4-H Digital Mayhem Challenge sponsored by 4-H programs in Illinois and northeast Missouri. The challenge encouraged youth to build their technology skills and learn about the video, audio and graphic production process. Many digital projects in the areas of photography, audio, video or mixed media production were submitted demonstrating their abilities with media of all kinds. Four winners received $100 Amazon gift certificates and top entries may be used in various promotional products throughout the region. To view these projects, visit 4-H Mayhem Challenge. Posted by: Jess on Thursday, January 15, 2009

	4-H Projects Help Food Bank, Families 6 Reads
	Kansas State News A lucky clover might seem a good luck charm, but in this case, it´s the kids, all members of the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club in Wyandotte County, Kan., who´ve worked to make something "lucky" happen. Note: By Nancy Peterson K-State Research and Extension News Media Services Posted by: Jess on Monday, January 12, 2009 Read more...  2359 bytes more

	4-H and Nickelodeon Partner to Launch New Online Game 10 Reads
	National News National 4-H Council has partnered with Nickelodeon's "Big Green Help" to create a brand-new, interactive online game-- "Flip N' Flow"--featuring the network's animated boy-genius Jimmy Neutron. The game is in support of 4 H's Science, Engineering and Technology communication campaign to spark youth interest in science and prepare one million new young people for America's technology workforce. Posted by: Jess on Thursday, January 08, 2009 Read more...  722 bytes more

	Prairie View A&M 4-H'ers Attend White House Roundtable 4 Reads
	Texas State News On Friday, December 5, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives convened a Compassion in Action Roundtable meeting titled, The Next Generation of Social Entrepreneurship. The panel included Russell Hebert, a member of Prairie View Cooperative Extension's All American 4-H Club in Fort Bend County and founding member of the All American Youth Rodeo Association in Fresno, Texas. Posted by: Jess on Sunday, December 28, 2008 Read more...  2555 bytes more

	4-H Alumna Confirmed as Federal Election Commissioner 2 Reads
	Minnesota State News Cynthia L. Bauerly was nominated by President Bush on May 6, 2008 and confirmed by the United States Senate on June 24, 2008, to be a Federal Election Commissioner. Her decade of involvement in 4-H as a youth provided her with a strong foundation on which to build a career in public service: an appreciation for service and the knowledge that we all share responsibility for making the organizations that touch our lives better. These values, along with the leadership skills she developed while participating in 4-H, were important to her decision to work in government. Posted by: Jess on Sunday, December 21, 2008 Read more...  2512 bytes more

	The Kids' Science Challenge 1 Reads
	The Kids' Science Challenge is a nationwide competition for 3rd to 6th graders. Kids are encouraged to learn about four fun scientific fields and then submit a question, problem, or experiment to be solved, working together with a scientist or engineer. The scientific fields are: flavor science, water quality, skateboard engineering, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Winners will receive a trip to visit the scientists to work collaboratively on their question, problem or experiment, and will be featured on Pulse of the Planet radio programs and podcasts. Note: Check out Kids Science Challenge's website Posted by: Jess on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Read more...  1766 bytes more