TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN!!!!

Hello again fellow 4-Hers! It seems like the last few months have just flown by. Capital Days was the week of April 13th, and I had the chance to meet some 4-H members who were very interested in how our state government is run. (Plus I got to show off some of my dance moves on Monday night.) Personally, I learned a lot about state government, passing bills, making laws, and more. I was very excited to get to meet and spend time with Mr. Mark Singel, our former Luitenant Governor, in Pennsylvania, plus other Pennsylvania dignitaries! At the closing ceremony, State Council members passed out small brochures that had state leadership conference information, plus the service learning project information on it.

The 2008 leadership conference date has been moved up! Save the dates January 30th thru February 1st. Circle your calendar! Keep an eye out for all the early bird registration information. The "Dive Into Leadership" theme is pretty "fishtastic", if you ask me. Finally, I want everyone to "Check Out the Silver" , which is the 2008 statewide service learning project. Our goal is to collect pop tabs all year long, and then remember to bring the to the conference. The pop tabs will be transformed into money, which is then donated to "Ronald McDonald Houses." The more regions that take part, the more people we can help out. As a reward for participation, the region that brings in the most will be recognized during the closing ceremony.


That's all for now,

Emily Gabriel

"President's Message"

Hello Everyone! I’m State Council President Danielle Shaffer and I hope everyone’s 4-H year has started out great. I can tell you mine sure has!

State Council has been very busy lately, beginning to plan for State Day’s and the State Leadership Conference. You may have seen us at Capital Days this month. The event I most enjoyed was meeting with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff. He gave us some insights to current legislation dealing with agriculture. Another big event at Capital Days was the mock legislative session. I had the duty to preside over this event that allowed the 4-H members to put the skills they learned at previous workshops into action. It was definitely an interesting experience for me.

In my home county of Somerset, we recently held our annual presentation contest. Upon the conclusion of judging, the winning speeches were presented on stage. Topics included the importance of preserving the Black Rhino, keeping our family history alive, organic farming and hemispheric dominance of our brains. It was a great evening for all who attended!

Well, once again I send best wishes to all of you. I know this is a crazy time of year for most people. I am busy, too, with preparations for graduation and college!

Yours in green,

Danielle Shaffer
State Council President

HEY~

Howdy Everyone!
Rachel your 4-H State Concil Secretary here! Hope everyone around the state is doing great!! Well I know I've been really busy these last couple of weeks since Capital Days. But we have we have to recover because State Acheivment Days is coming up before you know it!! On August 5th-7th you can head out to State College for a fun filled time!! I 've also been really busy with my projects for 4-H!! I was so excited t oget my pigs and I've been working really hard with my sheep too!! Good Luck to everyone on there projects for this year!! Can't wait to see everyone soon!!
~Rachel~

Hello 4-Hers

State Council has been active this month with many different activities. We had our first big event, Capital Days. At Capital Days we had the opportunity to meet with your representatives, participate in mock legislative visits and the ability to meet other 4-H members from across the state. I have also been busy myself with council activities and other activities that I am involved in. At the end of March I was able to attend the Central Region Teen Retreat, where I met some 4-Hers from the northern part of the Central Region. At the retreat my fellow Council member Abby and I held a team builder at the beginning and also held a workshop on different teen opportunities. Back in my home counties I have been attending my own club meetings and also giving presentations in them. I am looking forward to upcoming events like State Achievement Days.


Until next blog

Justine