[CED/CD/EAT] September Arizona 4-H Volunteer Newsletter

[Jeremy Elliott-Engel]

Let's Talk About Engaging 4-H Members


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Message from the State AZ 4-H Program Leader 

Greetings Arizona 4-H Volunteers, 

This past week I have had the opportunity to visit the Coconino and Apache County Fairs and the Navajo Nation 4-H Resiliency Show. And,if that was enough I got to visit Gila County Livestock Skill-A-Thon. At every one of these events there were certified volunteers working to create high-quality positive youth development opportunities for, and with, 4-H youth members. 

As we are in the middle of Fall fair season it is a good reminder that the youth is the project and the animal is the tool. At the Navajo Nation 4-H Show livestock sale each youth shared what they wanted to be when they grow up, and 4-H youth shared that they wanted to be a Marine, radiologist, scientest, educator, and pilot among others. When we discuss a young persons spark, the project work that they complete in 4-H may not have direct connection to their career objectives, but the 4-H experience builds self confidence, personal responsibility, and faith that they can contribute to society. Of course, we also value the content education that we instill in a youth through the project work and hope that the youth grows in their knowledge from being a novice to having mastery through their 4-H work.  

Sometimes youth want to turn their spark into mastery, and that starts with finding their learning opportunity within 4-H, like the 4-H youth in Coconino County who were raising and showing camels (yes, camels!). The Camel Showmanship champions joined into the Round Robin, too. I appreciate the willingness of volunteers and show organizers to support a youth spark. The great thing about 4-H is that a youth can have a spark in rubics cube, raising an animal, or welding and explore all of them. Thank you to the volunteers who foster that exploration by saying  "sure, I will lead that!"  

In this month's newsletter there are opportunities for you to support youth sparks, and of course how to engage youth (and families) in good brainstorming activities.  

Sincerely,

Jeremy Elliott-Engel
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Associate Director, 4-H Youth Development 

As we engage 4-H Youth Members

As we engage 4-H youth in the Do – Reflect - Apply process, there are lots of times when we need to come up with ideas.  Project planning and problem solving are the two that come to mind immediately, but reflection and application also benefit from creating new ideas. People commonly call the task of coming up with ideas Brainstorming.  And the name Brainstorming suggests that anything goes.  But there are actually some ways to make your brainstorming sessions more productive, adapted to younger participants, and also fun!  Find out more about good brainstorming for 4-H Club meetings here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4845fd/s3cj3mp/4ki44j).

For more articles on Positive Youth Development, check out this page: https://extension.arizona.edu/positive-youth-development (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4845fd/s3cj3mp/kdj44j)

National 4-H Week, Oct 3-9th

The theme of this year's National 4-H Week is "Find Your Spark." Take advantage of this important week to highlight the remarkable 4‑H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4‑H offers young people. 

National 4-H Week is an opportunity to tell the 4-H story on social media, in person, and around town. During National 4-H Week you can celebrate the successes and tell your story to people who have never heard of 4-H before! 

Arizona 4-H will be leading social media challenges throughout the week. All members, alumni, volunteers, and staff are encouraged to participate and tell their 4-H story to the world!

- Monday: Why I 4-H (tell the story of what got you started in 4-H)

- Tuesday: Who inspires me (tag people who inspire you in 4-H)

- Wednesday: My favorite project (show us your favorite 4-H project)

- Thursday: What I’ve learned (share what 4-H has taught you)

- Friday: “From 4-H to…” (finish the sentence with where 4-H has taken you / will take you in the     future)

Be sure to tag @uarizona4h for a chance to be featured across the Arizona 4-H social media channels.

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Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification 

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Course on November 20th in Tucson. A majority of the classroom instruction will be on a virtual platform and will be accessible on your own. Register by November 5th.

For additional information or if you have questions contact E-mail State S.S. Coordinator (mailto:ajefferssample at arizona.edu?subject=Shooting%20Sports%20Volunteeer%20Certification%20Training%2C%20November%2020), Greenlee County 4-H and FCHS Agent and State Shooting Sports Coordinator. 

We are excited that we are sending six individuals to National Shooting Sports Level 2 Certification to build more training capacity. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers and 4-H staff who signed up!

Register Here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4845fd/s3cj3mp/gyk44j)

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Emergency Qualifier for AZ4-H State Livestock Judging Team

This Sunday, we will hold a Livestock Judging contest to fill in the Arizona 4-H team to travel and compete at N.A.I.L.E., Lousiville, KY. Arizona 4-H is looking for individuals to add to the Arizona team.  This Livestock Judging Contest that is a part of the Copper State Livestock Judging Series (CSLJS) and is open to all 4-H and FFA youth. Learn more about the multiple event contest here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4845fd/s3cj3mp/cjm44j). 

Register Here

Pascavis Selected For First Global 4-H Youth Committee

During this year's Global 4-H Digital Summit, the inaugural Global 4-H Youth Committee will be introduced, comprised of 15 young people to represent youth voices from each of the five 4-H global regions. Among the three representing North America are two from the United States—Dylan Gentry and Katie Pascavis (Arizona, Maricopa County). 

Learn More (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4845fd/s3cj3mp/sbn44j)

Ready Set: American Idol

4-H is going to Hollywood! On Friday, September 24, American Idol will host a virtual audition day dedicated to 4-H’ers—current members and alumni ages 15-28. Individual 4-H singers nationwide will audition over Zoom for a chance to become the next American Idol. We realize this is short notice, but it has come together quickly and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your 4-H’ers! Sspread the word to youth in your club who has that "star talent" and stay tuned for the audition registration link coming soon.

4-H has a long history of fostering youth into the entertainment industry including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan, and our very own Arizona alumni, Mark Wystrach (Santa Cruz County) of the band Midland.  

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National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science: Call for Workshop Proposals

Workshop proposals are being sought for the National 4-H Youth Summit on Agriscience to be held March 10-13, 2022 in Washington, DC. Pressing topics in agriscience, food security and sustainability are needed. Help educate and inspire young people to address the challenges facing modern agriculture. Learn more & submit workshop proposal here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4845fd/s3cj3mp/owo44j). Deadline is October 3.  

P.S. Youth can sign up for this summit, and The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation will support one youth to attend the National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science. Registrations and applications will be open later in the year. 

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4-H Ag At Home

Recordings of previous sessions are available and registration for this upcoming sessions is now open.  

August 5: Working Dogs 

Check out Arizona 4-H Ag(riculture) at Home (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4845fd/s3cj3mp/khq44j). If you have questions contact Arizona 4-H Ag at Home (mailto:betsygreene at arizona.edu?subject=Arizona%204-H%20Ag%20at%20Home), Equine Specialist.  





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