I can’t believe the year has passed so quickly!! As our council term comes to an end, I would like to share a little of what has happened this month as well as a little of what State Council has been for me.
The big event of January was the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show. As council members, we represented the PA 4-H program at the Governor’s Dinner and the Opening Ceremonies. My role in the ceremony was quite exciting. Along with other commodity representatives, I entered the large arena on a wagon, and then each representative was introduced before the ceremony continued. It was fun to meet and chat with other young leaders from across Pennsylvania. Also, I helped for a short time at the 4-H booth on Sunday, helping youth make “Gardens in Gloves” I returned to Harrisburg on Tuesday to participate in a panel of young women sharing about women in Agriculture. I enjoyed hearing the others perspectives, especially as I continue my education. It was extremely encouraging!
Now that I have recovered from Farm Show, the PS4-HC has another big weekend ahead…..State Leadership Conference!!! We are going to have a blast “Diving into Leadership”! This past year has helped me grow in so many ways. I feel as though I am more responsible and a better leader. I also greatly appreciate the friendships I have developed and the many opportunities to give back to the program that has made such a huge impact in our lives. Thank you to all who offered your assistance to the 2008 Team!
Best wishes to the 2009 State Council and to everyone in 4-H, get ready for another great year!
Yours always,
Danielle Shaffer,
2008 Pennsylvania State 4-H Council President
Friday, January 30, 2009
The End is Here!
Wow! Conference is here!! Over a year ago, I was anxious and nervous because I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Now, as I pack for my last state council commitment, I reflect on such a great year the team and I have had. Last year all during conference, I just kept saying to myself, “I have to live up to that!” Being able to wear the state council attire is just a privilege within itself.
Throughout my term on council, I was able to attend several events I’ve never been able to make it to before. My personal favorites would be the State Council Training Weekend, usually a week or two after conference. It was the team’s first chance to actually get to know each other on a more personal level, which is great because you spend a lot of time with everyone. State Days is pretty high up there too. It was my first time ever taking part in something I always hear so much about. It was a blast to get to meet so many 4-Her’s, then be able to hand them their awards for doing so well in the category.
As I look back at what council taught me the most, I would have to say responsibility, maturity, and definitely time- management. Throughout the year, the team and I have had more jobs than just attend events, we have to go out and talk to, and meet with as many people we can. We are the ones spreading the word about all the great opportunities 4-H has to offer. Each month we keep track of what we’ve done by completing a monthly report as well as keeping you all up to date with our blogs.
Council is more than just being chosen to represent Pennsylvania 4-H, council is becoming a family. Everyone pulls together and does his or her part. My team and I have had a blast and we hope that the incoming team has a great year too.
Yours truly,
Emily Gabriel
Throughout my term on council, I was able to attend several events I’ve never been able to make it to before. My personal favorites would be the State Council Training Weekend, usually a week or two after conference. It was the team’s first chance to actually get to know each other on a more personal level, which is great because you spend a lot of time with everyone. State Days is pretty high up there too. It was my first time ever taking part in something I always hear so much about. It was a blast to get to meet so many 4-Her’s, then be able to hand them their awards for doing so well in the category.
As I look back at what council taught me the most, I would have to say responsibility, maturity, and definitely time- management. Throughout the year, the team and I have had more jobs than just attend events, we have to go out and talk to, and meet with as many people we can. We are the ones spreading the word about all the great opportunities 4-H has to offer. Each month we keep track of what we’ve done by completing a monthly report as well as keeping you all up to date with our blogs.
Council is more than just being chosen to represent Pennsylvania 4-H, council is becoming a family. Everyone pulls together and does his or her part. My team and I have had a blast and we hope that the incoming team has a great year too.
Yours truly,
Emily Gabriel
Coming to an end.
Wow!
It's so hard to believe it's been a year since I started Council. It has been unbelievable...and at times pretty crazy(although I'm sure that's still to come at Conference). But, this has been an incredible experience for me.
I feel like I've learned so much and I will never forget all the memories made.
I hope that my team and I will stay in contact! I'm really going to miss them...and hopefully they will miss me too! =)
Anyways, I just wanted to blog one last time and tell everyone how great it was!!
I will not forget this!
Your State 4-H Council Secretary,
Rachel Gruver
It's so hard to believe it's been a year since I started Council. It has been unbelievable...and at times pretty crazy(although I'm sure that's still to come at Conference). But, this has been an incredible experience for me.
I feel like I've learned so much and I will never forget all the memories made.
I hope that my team and I will stay in contact! I'm really going to miss them...and hopefully they will miss me too! =)
Anyways, I just wanted to blog one last time and tell everyone how great it was!!
I will not forget this!
Your State 4-H Council Secretary,
Rachel Gruver
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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Hey Pennsylvania!!
I am so excited State Conference is THIS FRIDAY!!! Hope everyone that is going to have fun and meet some incredible people! As I get ready for conference I am also getting ready to hand the council position over to the next V.P. of Operations! The year has been one exciting one for me! I had the chance to work with the most amazing people and advisors. We grew as a team each time with the different task that were asked out of each of us. I have wrote newsletters for Lycoming County to help teens and parents understand what I was doing while in office. I have attended the Southeastern PA AG Business Association dinner to receive a donation from them. Along with the many activities that I attended I had to attend the other state events. I have met with legislators during capital days and helped members learn about the process that a bill goes through. At state days the team and I met with different agricultural members from Penn State. And now State Conference is here! My experience on council can be summed up in one word it would be FUN! Yes it is work but just meeting the members from all over Pennsylvania was one experience I will never forget either! I had the chance to experience the travel and meeting members from all over the state and this was great. As in my last blog I wish the new council luck and many friendships!
Good luck everyone!
Justine Bush
V.P. of Operations
I am so excited State Conference is THIS FRIDAY!!! Hope everyone that is going to have fun and meet some incredible people! As I get ready for conference I am also getting ready to hand the council position over to the next V.P. of Operations! The year has been one exciting one for me! I had the chance to work with the most amazing people and advisors. We grew as a team each time with the different task that were asked out of each of us. I have wrote newsletters for Lycoming County to help teens and parents understand what I was doing while in office. I have attended the Southeastern PA AG Business Association dinner to receive a donation from them. Along with the many activities that I attended I had to attend the other state events. I have met with legislators during capital days and helped members learn about the process that a bill goes through. At state days the team and I met with different agricultural members from Penn State. And now State Conference is here! My experience on council can be summed up in one word it would be FUN! Yes it is work but just meeting the members from all over Pennsylvania was one experience I will never forget either! I had the chance to experience the travel and meeting members from all over the state and this was great. As in my last blog I wish the new council luck and many friendships!
Good luck everyone!
Justine Bush
V.P. of Operations
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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Hello Everyone,
I hope if the snow hit your area that you all are enjoying it!! My fellow council members and I have only one month till our conference and we are done with office. L I have been studying my scripts for January for the big State Leadership Conference. I was to have a 4-H meeting this month but the snow had to come and we had to cancel. Its ok I have been talking to some 4-H friends about Conference and if they are saving those pop can tabs. By the way I hope everyone is. State Conference is almost a month away! When I am not doing 4-H events I am busy working or doing volunteer work at a local library. In January my fellow state council members and I have the chance to attend the Farm Show for a dinner and to take part in the opening ceremonies. This is going to be our last event before our big Conference at the end of the month! I wish everyone showing animals at the Farm Show, Good Luck.
I want to wish the incoming council the best of luck. Some advice will be to give 4-H your 110 or even more percent on all your duties. I am glad I was on council. When I applied well it was like at the last minute but I am glad that I did. I am going into my second semester at college and council has helped me to become a better leader. Remember as a council member you are “the face of 4-H,” but I found in my own county to be more than a face but a mentor and a leader. When the opportunity comes take it and run, it might just be something that will be worthwhile in the end. As John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” One more thing, ask questions if you don’t understand something it’s the best thing to do as someone else on the team may not understand either. Take the green blazer with pride and joy and wear it proudly with each event that you attend! Good Luck!
I hope everyone has a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Until then,
Justine Bush
V.P. of Operations
I hope if the snow hit your area that you all are enjoying it!! My fellow council members and I have only one month till our conference and we are done with office. L I have been studying my scripts for January for the big State Leadership Conference. I was to have a 4-H meeting this month but the snow had to come and we had to cancel. Its ok I have been talking to some 4-H friends about Conference and if they are saving those pop can tabs. By the way I hope everyone is. State Conference is almost a month away! When I am not doing 4-H events I am busy working or doing volunteer work at a local library. In January my fellow state council members and I have the chance to attend the Farm Show for a dinner and to take part in the opening ceremonies. This is going to be our last event before our big Conference at the end of the month! I wish everyone showing animals at the Farm Show, Good Luck.
I want to wish the incoming council the best of luck. Some advice will be to give 4-H your 110 or even more percent on all your duties. I am glad I was on council. When I applied well it was like at the last minute but I am glad that I did. I am going into my second semester at college and council has helped me to become a better leader. Remember as a council member you are “the face of 4-H,” but I found in my own county to be more than a face but a mentor and a leader. When the opportunity comes take it and run, it might just be something that will be worthwhile in the end. As John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” One more thing, ask questions if you don’t understand something it’s the best thing to do as someone else on the team may not understand either. Take the green blazer with pride and joy and wear it proudly with each event that you attend! Good Luck!
I hope everyone has a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Until then,
Justine Bush
V.P. of Operations
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