[CED/CD/EAT] 2020 December 4-H Volunteer Newsletter

[Arizona 4-H]

Arizona 4-H


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Message from the Director

Happy Holidays from the Arizona 4-H team to you and your families this December. This year our holidays will look and feel differently, just like this past year has been. As I reflect on Arizona 4-H in 2020, I am proud of the work that 4-H professionals and volunteers have done to ensure 4-H programming continues. The programming we see is different, not the same, yet it continues to support young people to engage in learning, turning sparks into mastery. 

I am also very proud of the Arizona 4-H State Ambassador team . These seven teen youth were selected and have served year, virtually. This past weekend, they even put on a leadership conference, Emerging Leadership Experience, with nearly 50 youth in attendance (ages 11-13) from across the state. 

As we head into 2021, COVID-19 continues to threaten the health and wellness of our 4-H youth, families, volunteers, and communities. I hope that in this season of giving will encourage your club to support those in our 4-H communities that are in economic need, who are suffering losses of loved ones, and who are struggling due to the continued stress. Let's not forget that it is important to pledge our hands to larger service and our head to clearer thinking, and continue to address the challenges in our community.  

I wish you a very merry holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Jeremy Elliott-Engel

Associate Director & State 4-H Program Leader, 
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

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Arizona 4-H Ag

at Home

Have you checked out the many resources to support your livestock project work - when you can't gather or you want to get more content in before you meet in person?  Topics are wide-ranging and there are both activities you can lead in your project meetig and virtual seminars to attend.  

Check out Arizona 4-H Ag(riculture) at Home (https://t.e2ma.net/click/kdnjrc/s3cj3mp/8fd4aj). If you have questions contact Arizona 4-H Ag at Home (mailto:betsygreene at arizona.edu?subject=Arizona%204-H%20Ag%20at%20Home).  

Take Aim on Arizona 4-H College Scholarships

The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation Scholarship Application will be available through ZingBooks on January 4, 2021 and will be due to the Foundation no later than April 1, 2021. This is a change from past years, both with the dates and being completely digital. The application itself is still the same and applicants will need two references – one from a 4-H leader/4-H Professional and the other from a non 4-H person. The applicant will also need to include a transcript. Please check with your local Extension Office for any deadlines specific to your county. For questions, please contact the AZ 4-H Foundation Scholarship Chair, AZ4-HYF Scholarship Applications (mailto:norquest at email.arizona.edu?subject=AZ4-HYF%20Scholarship%20Applications).

All college aged 4-H youth and recent alumni are eligible for Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation scholarships. Perennial youth miss out on scholarships because they do not apply, please encourage the youth in your club that are college age or recently aged out to apply.  

Youth Volunteers Needed for AZ
4-H County STEM Ambassadors Program

AZ 4-H is excited to begin the STEM ambassador opportunities this winter and spring. Senior 4-H participants (4-H age 14-18) in the STEM YOUniversity programs will have an opportunity to sign-up for additional training sessions to become STEM Ambassadors.

Training sessions will focus on program leadership, outreach strategies, and community engagement to implement in the upcoming year.  Intermediate 4-H members (4-H age 11-13) will still be able to sign up for the train the trainer sessions to prepare to assist in program leadership. 

For more information or to sign-up, contact County 4-H STEM Ambassador Program (mailto:nmorris6 at arizona.edu%20?subject=Provide%20me%20information%20on%20the%20County%204-H%20STEM%20Ambassador%20Program%20) & STEM YOUniversity Information (mailto:lopezg3 at arizona.edu?subject=STEM%20YOUniversity%20Information). 

Support 4-H While Shopping

As the holidays approach, many of you turn to Amazon to do your holiday shopping. Did you know that you can use AmazonSmile to donate to the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation with your Amazon purchase? Go to Amazon Smile (https://t.e2ma.net/click/kdnjrc/s3cj3mp/o8d4aj) and search for the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation in the search bar. Now with every purchase made through AmazonSmile, 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases goes to the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation. Let's create opportunity for all and push Arizona 4-H Fourward this holiday season! 





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