KAE4-HA

Fall

The Official Newsletter of the Kentucky Association of Extension

Letter From the Editor: Its back by popular demand! The 2013 Fall edition of the one

and only KAE4-HA Outburst - the official newsletter of the Kentucky Association of Exten-sion 4-H Agents. The Outburst is your source of KAE4-HA news to keep you up to date and well informed of what goes on through out the year in KAE4-HA. Its an exciting time of year right now in each and every Kentucky County as well as in the State 4-H Office. Its enrollment time for 4-H! A time when 4-H agents promote the largest youth organiza-tion to excited youth all over the nation. A time when newly formed 4-H clubs begin. A time when an 8 year old turns 9 and enrolls for the very first time in the local 4-H program. A time when 9-19 year olds begin a new project or continues onto a new level. It’s also a time when 4-H agents travel to their annual “National 4-H Agents Conference” to build rela-tions, learn new skills and expand programs to reach their full potential. And so, this “Outburst” of information will serve as a bridge for the agent to the association, so produc-tivity can be maximized in our association. Well deserving agents will be recognized for their hard work and accomplishments through out the year! The Outburst will provide up dates in the Fall and Spring through the electronic newsletter format. Committee chairs, officers and members—feel free to submit articles and/ or information to me for the news-letter. Looking forward to a great 4-H year! Lee Ann McCuiston, Todd County 4-H

Meet the 2013-2014 KAE4-HA Officer Team

President Susan Turner, Monroe County 4-H

President-Elect Charles Comer, Montgomery County 4-H Vice President Julie Brown, Warren County 4-H Secretary Gary Michael Templeman, Logan County 4-H Treasurer Josh Mullins, Leslie County 4-H Past President Raven Ford, Rowan County 4-H

“Check this out...its the 2005 KAE4-HA Leadership Team

...and look who was Past President!”

Past President - Susan Turner—She’s back and at it again! :)

President - Lena Mallory

President Elect - Anna Smith

Vice President—Jenny Cocanougher

Secretary - Deanna Reed

Treasurer - Jan Gibson

(Do you know where these 2005 past officers are now?)

Educational

Programs of the

Kentucky

Cooperative Exten-

sion Service serve

all people regardless

of race, color, age,

sex, religion, disa-

bility and national

origin.

UNIVERSITY OF

KENTUCKY,

KENTUCKY STATE

UNIVERSITY, US

DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE, AND KENTUCKY

COUNTIES

COOPERATING

Cooperative Extension Service University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

CONTENTS

P. 2 - President’s message. P. 3 - KAE4-HA committees & meetings. P. 4 - Task Forces. P. 5 - NAE4-HA Gal-axy high lights. P. 6 - KAE4-HA spring conference information. P. 7 - Agent Spotlight

KAE4-HA News Message from the President…

Susan Turner, KAE4-HA President

Continuing the legacy of KAE4-HA Presidents

“Kentucky 4-H professionals are putting first things first and it shows!” —Susan Turner Congratulations to Commissioner James Comer, honored as a Na-tional Friend of Extension at Gal-axy!

Recently I began delivering the children's

message at our church. My first message was

entitled "putting first things first". I studied

and thought about this topic for days and

realized that for things to be in order in our

lives, we have to put first things first. Our life

won't work very well if we first put on our

shoes then our socks, or if we first brush our teeth and then put toothpaste on

our brush. Those small, daily tasks are easy enough to figure out, but what

comes first in our professional lives? At our recent Galaxy meeting, it was en-

ergizing to see our fellow KAE4HA members recognized on regional and na-

tional levels for their innovative programs and years of service. It was amazing

to see how our members came together and hauled a variety of items all the

way to Pittsburgh for an auction basket (which netted our southern region

$274.00 - highest item of the auction and we didn't even do the CATS cheer!)

It was enjoyable to relax a little and enjoy each other as friends and it made me

proud to be from Kentucky 4-H when I heard people talk about the wonderful

workshop they had just been to presented by a Kentucky 4-H professional.

National task force meetings, business meetings, and committee meetings had

Kentucky representation. I was very honored to see my friend, Agriculture

Commissioner James Comer, honored as a National Friend of Extension and

nominated by a fellow 4-H professional. All of this proves that Kentucky 4-H

professionals are putting first things first and it shows. KAE4HA is supporting

our members through supporting each other; and in supporting each other to

achieve more, dream bigger, and go further - our children ultimately benefit.

First things first. Thanks for all you do and enjoy our newsletter!

Commissioner Comer visited Kentucky Counties meeting with local 4-H

and FFA students spreading the word about the Kentucky Ag Tag program.

KAE4-HA Getting Down to Business Congratulations to the 2013 KAE4-HA District Association Directors…

District Senior Board Member Junior Board Member

1 Sherrill Bentley Courtney Jenkins

2 Kim Whitson Crystal Osborne

3 Chanda Hall

4 Heather Cassill Susan Campbell

5 Toni Humble Kendra Ewing-Jones

6 Karen Ellis Amber Huffman

7 Ginny Harper Janeen Tramble

State Jennifer Tackett --

Check out these dedicated agents serving as committee chairs! Benefits Jann Burks Budget Josh Mullins Conference Planning Jan Gibson & Jason Brashear Diversity Chanda Hall Evaluation and Research Samantha Jeffries Gifts Courtney Brock & Susan Campbell Historian Terence Clemons Hospitality Isaac Hollon Legislative Relations Paula Tarry & Paula Jerrell Member Recognition Cathy Weaver Membership Julie Brown Nomination Raven Ford Prof. Development Programs Janeen Tramble Public Relations & Information Lee Ann McCuiston & Lisa Hagman * KAE4-HA Newsletter Editors Policy & Resolutions Torey Earle Future KAE4-HA Board Meeting Dates… The 2013-2014 KAE4-HA Board Meeting dates are: KAE4-HA Board MeetingDuring Annual 4-H Agent Update December 3, 2013 - Time TBA Hilton Lexington/Downtown- KAE4-HA Board Meeting During State Extension Conference February 25, 2014 - 9:30am EST Hyatt KAE4-HA Board Meeting—During KAE4-HA Spring Conference TBA

The 2014 KAE4-HA Spring Conference will be held in Pineville, KY at the Pine Moun-tain State Re-sort Park The confer-ence dates are: April 23 - 25, 2014 Inservice - April 23rd!

KAE4-HA Task Force Chairs & Goals Task Force membership is a vital part of the association. Below, you will find a list of KAE4-HA Task Forces and plans of work for

the coming year. If you have any questions regarding Task Forces, please contact the Programs Committee Chair: Janeen Tramble

(jtramble@uky.edu).

Afterschool (Chair: Julie Brown) Goal: To raise awareness of the current afterschool program, resources, and professional develop-ment available for youth educators throughout the United States.

Animal Science (Chair: Mollie Tichenor) Goal: To help members understand more about animal science opportunities and to create docu-ments and organization that cam be templates for anyone who want to use them.

Camping & Environmental Education (Chair: Danielle Hutchins) Goal: To develop a 4-H Camp/Environmental Camp promotional video and get it in markets across Kentucky including Teen Conference, 4-H Summit, and other gatherings like the State Fair; To en-hance and support Camping and Environmental Education in the 4-H Youth Development Extension Work.

Communication & Expressive Arts (Chair: Isaac Hollon) Goal: To raise awareness. promote, and facilitate the sharing of program ideas related to communi-cation and expressive arts to 4-H members, volunteers, and professionals.

Geospatial Programs (Chair: Jann Burks) Goal: To promote geospatial technologies in the 4-H program; To showcase youth geospatial pro-jects; To provide geospatial resource information.

Global Citizenship (Chair: Verlene Congleton) Goal: To help 4-H members, volunteer leaders, and staff develop and apply citizenship skills in civic education, cultural and global competencies, civic engagement, personal development, and service.

Healthy Living (Chair: Wanda Paris) Goal: To promote healthy living programming ideas and information to members nationwide.

Urban Programming (Chair: Vacant) Goal: To increase dialogue and understanding of the unique needs of 4-H programming in urban areas.

Workforce Development and Career Exploration (Chair: Janet Turley) Goal: To raise awareness of workforce development and career exploration activities and programs available for youth educators throughout Kentucky and the United States.

Youth In Governance (Chair: Roberta Hunt) Goal: To encourage 4-H professionals to advocate for the voice, influence, and decision making authority of young people.

Conference

Highlights

Save the

Date for the

2014

NAE4-HA

Conference.

October

26-30, 2014

From luncheons, to the Pittsburgh Pirates to commit-tee meetings and award winners…. Galaxy Con-

ference 2013!

Join us for the 2014 Annual Meeting!

Pine Mountain State Resort Park Visit Park Website Get Directions via Google Maps

Hosted by District 2 4-H Agents

Lodging Options & Reservations

In addition to registering for the confer-ence, attendees must make their own

reservation with the resort.

Reserve By Phone: Call 1-800-325-0057 and request the 4-H (ID: 10038) block of rooms.

Reserve Online: Pine Mountain State Resort Park

How do you keep yourself motivated? I try to keep things in perspective, re-member this isn’t about me but the impact of others. Seeing a child learn something new from a program or activity is great motivation.

Dana Anderson

Mercer County

Jan Gibson

Perry County

Our very own Janeen Tramble,

Trigg County, was featured in a

country music video by Danielle

Bradbery, winner of The Voice. Be

sure to visit CMT.com to check it

out!

Were you a 4-H member? If so, what were your projects or activities? I was a 4-H’er… woodworking, sewing, art, foods. I gave demonstrations, speeches, and I remember once being in the Talent Show… had a monologue! I was the most successful with a purple in woodworking at the State Fair, must have not been very many projects there that year.

What advice do you have for fellow agents? When it stops being fun, interesting, and rewarding, move on.

What are you most proud of? My kids, for the fact they have accepted Christ and live Christ like in everything they do.

Agent Spotlight