Holiday Greetings Dr. Richard Clark

This newsletter will be the last edition of 2017. Our next news-

letter will be January 5, 2018.

The State 4-H Office would like to take a moment to express our

thanks for all of your efforts to improve the lives of Tennessee

youth during 2017. During the year we have received story after

story of how our great Extension staff and volunteers have gone

the extra mile to make life better for our members and their fam-

ilies.

It is our hope that each of you make a special effort during the

holidays to relax and spend time with your families and friends.

May the holiday season be a blessed time for you and your family.

December 15, 2017 Volume 17, Issue 50

Tennessee 4-H Ideas

Inside This Issue:

Madison County on

NBC News

2

Painting With A

Purpose

3

It’s NOT Too

Late—4-H Grows

Campaign

4

UT Men’s Basketball

Ag Day 2018

5

Auction Items: Ful-

mer Football and

4-H Doll Dress

6

New Resource for

Teaching History of

Extension

7

NACAA 4-H Talent

Review

8-9

Master Chef Junior

Casting Call

10-

11

4-H Basketball Days 12

Events 13

Page 2 Tennessee 4-H Ideas

*Teen activation events are community focused events based on building excitement

for the Food Smart Family program topics of nutrition education, healthy cooking

skills, and food budgeting strategies. The teen leaders plan and execute the event.

Madison County held their teen activation event on Friday, December 1.

Please see the link for a video about a previous Food Smart Family Teen Activation

event to share in the newsletter this week. http://www.wnbjtv.com/single-

post/2017/12/01/Madison-County-4H-teaches-healthy-lifestyles

NBC Covers Madison County 4-H Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager

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Page 4 Tennessee 4-H Ideas

The Tennessee 4-H Foundation would like to congratulate the counties that have partici-

pated in the 4-H Grows Campaign. To date this campaign has generated over $120,000 in

new funds for county endowments and the 4-H Foundation has distributed $53,000 to par-

ticipating counties.

It is not too late for your county to receive the $1,000 incentive! The 4-H Grows Cam-

paign ends December 31. The 4-H Grows Campaign offers a $1000 incentive for county 4-

H Programs to increase the value of local 4-H Foundation endowments.

How it works:

Between now and December 31, 2017, the Tennessee 4-H Foundation will deposit

$1000 into your local 4-H Foundation expense account after the county raises $2000

for one of the local 4-H Foundation endowments. Example: If Wilson County raises

$2000 to grow the Wilson County 4-H Endowment. Then the Tennessee 4-H Founda-

tion will deposit $1000 into the Wilson County expense account.

The $1000 incentive will be available for you to spend on your county or regional 4-H Pro-

gram and the $2000 added to the local endowment will generate around $100 per year for

your local 4-H program.

Fine Print:

Only one $1000 incentive per county.

The funds must be new to the 4-H Foundation.

i.e. Funds may not be transfer from another 4-H Foundation account to receive

the incentive.

Counties and regions may split the required $2000 into multiple 4-H Foundation en-

dowments.

Example: If Loudon County raises $1000 for the Loudon County 4-H Endowment and

$1000 for the Sara Brakebill Scholarship Endowment. Then the 4-H Foundation will depos-

it $1000 into the expense account of Loudon County’s choosing.

This is a great opportunity to grow local funds and the local 4-H program. The Tennessee

4-H Foundation is proud to partner with the you. Please help us invest in the youth of

Tennessee.

Please contact Ryan Hensley or Lindsey Renfroe if you have any questions.

It is not too late for your county

to receive a $1,000 incentive! Ryan Hensley, Executive Director, TN 4-H Foundation

Page 5 Volume 17, Issue 50

UT Men’s Basketball Ag Day, January 23

The University of Tennessee Men’s Basketball Agriculture Day presented by Ten-

nessee Farm Bureau will be on Tuesday, January 23, and we have a great event

planned for your students!

Our topic will be

“Professional Agriculture

Careers” where students

will hear industry profes-

sionals and local farmers

discuss their career paths

as well as current trends

in the industry.

After the speakers panel,

UT representatives will

lead students on a behind-

the-scenes tour of Ney-

land Stadium. Finally, stu-

dents will dine on campus

and then enjoy the game!

The Ag Day order form is

attached with the newslet-

ter.

Page 6 Tennessee 4-H Ideas

There are currently two live auctions on the Ten-

nessee 4-H Facebook page. One auction is for a

signed, Tennessee Vols Collegiate Football by Phillip

Fulmer. The other auction is for a handmade, 4-H

dress that will fit an 18 inch American Girl type doll.

The dress comes with a color-coordinated petticoat

and has Velcro fasteners in the back for easy closure

(Doll & shoes not included)

Both of these items would make the perfect Christ-

mas gift for someone on your list (or even yourself)!

Both auctions end on Saturday, December

16, 2017 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST. Bids placed at

12:00:00 a.m. or later will not count.

*The funds from these auctions will go into the

Collegiate 4-H Scholarship fund, which provides a

scholarship to an individual who has a strong 4-H

background, plans to attend the University of

Tennessee Knoxville, and preference is given to

those wanting to pursue a degree in Agriculture.*

To bid, go to our Facebook page and place your

bid on the post:

facebook.com/Tennessee4H/

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS: SIGNED FULMER

FOOTBALL AND HANDMADE 4-H DOLL

DRESS

Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager

Page 7 Volume 17, Issue 50

Understanding Extension and land-grant history has been identified as an important

topic in various studies of Extension professional competencies, including the 4-H

Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies Study (Stone & Rennekamp,

2004). Defining Moments: Review of History of Extension and the Land-Grant University

System Facilitation Guide is a new publication suitable for a number of uses such as: Educating new Extension employees, volunteers, local government officials,

and donors

Orienting citizens serving on Extension advisory councils

Sharing information with participants in Extension leadership programs

Defining Moments: Review of History of Extension and the Land-Grant University System

Facilitation Guide is only available online at: extension.tennessee.edu/publications/

Documents/W469.pdf

For the next few weeks, we will share a question in IDEAS.

Test your knowledge and look for the answer in future issues of IDEAS.

This Week’s Question

On an annual basis, the Smith-Lever Act provides more funds to states with a higher

percentage of _________ ?

A. Rural population and farm population

B. Rural poverty and food processors

C. Urban population and food production

D. Urban poverty and farm bankruptcies

References Stone, B., & Rennekamp, R. (2004). New Foundations for the 4-H Youth Develop-

ment Profession: 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competencies Study,

2004. Conducted in cooperation with the National 4-H Professional Development

Task Force. National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, USDA

New Resource for Teaching the History of Extension

and the Land-Grant University System Joseph Donaldson, Assistant Professor

Page 8 Tennessee 4-H Ideas

The Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents and Specialists are excited to host

the 2018 National Association of Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional

Improvement Conference (NACAA AM/PIC) in beautiful Chattanooga. The call is out

and the search is on for outstanding 4-H talent to perform in the talent revue. 4-H

members from throughout the southern region states are invited to apply. The 4-H

Talent Revue is a highly regarded and attended tradition of the NACAA AM/PIC. The

talent revue will be held on Monday, July 30, 2018.

The talent review committee needs you to share this information with interested 4-H

members. We want a diverse pool of talents to assemble a fantastic crew of acts for

the 4-H Talent Revue. The following link will take you to general information about the

revue and the application process: http://nacaa2018.tennessee.edu/?page_id=273

The deadline for all submissions is Friday, December 29, 2017.

The 4-H Talent Revue committee looks forward to assembling an outstanding crew of

young talent for a fun and entertaining evening showcasing the talent of the southern

region states. Please help us by sharing this information with interested Extension Staff

and 4-H families.

If you have any questions, please contact Staci Foy at 731-642-2941 or sfoy@utk.edu,

or Martin Koon at 615-832-6550 or mkoon@utk.edu.

Thank you for sharing and promoting this opportunity with your 4-H agents and 4-H

families.

NACAA 4-H Talent Revue Martin Koon, Extension Program Leader

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Page 10 Tennessee 4-H Ideas

Our casting team is holding an open casting call in Atlanta on Saturday, January

13th, and we're trying to spread the word to as many kids as possible. We

would like to invite all the kids involved with 4H to come try out for the show!

Those unable to attend a casting call are still welcome to apply, and instructions

on how to do so are listed on our website under "how to apply."

Parents can find more information and pre-register their child on our website,

http://www.masterchefjuniorcasting.com/

I've attached our casting flyer as well as our approved verbiage below.

If you could help us out by sharing it on social media or in an email, it would be

so helpful!

Thank you for your time and helping us share this amazing opportunity with all

the future chefs out there. Have a great afternoon!

MasterChef Junior is on a nationwide search for the most talented

kids in America between ages 8-13. If you think you are the next Mas-

terChef Junior, we'd love to meet you at one of our open casting calls!

Apply online today at masterchefjuniorcasting.com

Best,

Katie Hance

Casting Producer

"MasterChef Junior" Los Angeles, CA

Master Chef Junior Casting Call

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Page 12 Tennessee 4-H Ideas

4-H Motto: To Make the Best Better

State 4-H Office

2621 Morgan Circle

Room 205 Knoxville, TN 37996

Phone: 865-974-2128

Fax: 865-974-1628

ALEC.utk.edu

4h.tennessee.edu

TN4hfoundation.org

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.

ALEC Graduate Program

Masters of Science in Agriculture Leadership, Education and

Communications (ALEC)

Online degree available!!

For more information, please visit

https://ALEC.utk.edu

Or Call 865-974-7371

Carrie Ann Stephens

Professor, 4-H/ALEC

Upcoming

Events

Jan 4-7 Western National Roundup, Denver CO

Jan 11-13 State Junior Market Hog Show, Murfreesboro

Jan 26-27 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification

Jan 26-17 State 4-H All Star High Council Meeting, Lebanon

2017 State

4-H Calendar