20134-H SENIOR MEMBERS
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS APPLICATION FORM
Listed below are the 2013 Provincial 4-H Programs available to all New Brunswick Senior 4-H members. If you are interested in any of these, please complete the attached application form and return it to: NB 4-H Council Ltd.; 267 Connell Street, Unit 5, Woodstock, NB; E7M 1L2. Telephone 324-6244; Fax 325-9266 or e-mail . Please note that only members in good standing are allowed to participate in provincial 4-H activities, meaning that club dues must be paid to the NB
4-H Council. Also note that members are to bring their Medicare card to each event. You will receive more information on the event, registration forms, etc. at a later date. Tick the events you are interested in.
NB 4-H ANNUAL CANOE TRIP
WHO:4-H members 13 years of age and up, leaders and parents. All are welcome!
WHAT:A well-supervised weekend canoe trip and camping expedition, which will includeswimming, skits, bonfires and fun!
WHEN:Spring/Summer 2013 (If we have enough interested members)
WHERE: To be determined.
COST:$40.00 per person registration fee. Transportation to and from the trip is the responsibility of the member, leader or parent.
EASTGEN 4-H SHOWCASE
WHO:15 4-H dairy project members and 10 beef project members 13 years of age and over as of January 1, 2013.. Members from the other Atlantic Provinces will attend. All beef and dairy members are eligible to apply unless you were a past overall winner at the Showcase.
WHAT:If you want to improve your showing skills and knowledge of cattle, let EastGen. teach you everything you need to know. You bring your own project animal (unclipped) to the Showcase. All activities will be carried out in English.
WHEN:July 12-14, 2013
WHERE:NSAC and Provincial Exhibition Grounds, Truro, Nova Scotia
COST:$110.00 registration fee. Transportation to and from the event is the responsibility of the 4-H member. Transportation for the animal is the responsibility of the member.
NB 4-H CLOVERBUD ANDJUNIOR CONFERENCE CAMPCOUNSELLORS
WHO:4-H members over the age of 16 to chaperone members aged 6 through 11.
Members selected will be contacted.
WHAT: A 3-day conference & camp where members participate in sessions ranging from crafts, hiking, horseback riding, ropes course, soccer, basketball, campfires, water activities and safety.
WHEN:June 14-16, 2013
WHERE:Caton’s Island, Brown’s Flat, N.B.
COST:Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the member.
NATIONAL 4-H DAIRY CONFERENCE: MADISON, WISCONSIN
WHO:One 4-H member whohas outstanding dairy accomplishment records and:
1) has achieved at least 3 years in the 4-H dairy project including the current year
2) are aged 15 but not more than 18 years of age before January 1, 2013
3) have not attended the National 4-H Dairy Conference before
4) are not exhibiting dairy animals at this year’s World Dairy Expo
5) are not participating in this year’s National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
WHAT:An excellent 4-H Dairy program developed to help the dairy industry meet the developmental needs of youth, and provide them with a better understanding of the production, processing, marketing and use of dairy products as well as a broader understanding of careers available in dairy production, biotechnology, genetics, processing, marketing and other selected areas. Workshops, speakers, tours and visiting the World Dairy Expo.
WHEN:September 29-October 2, 2013
WHERE:University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
COST:$275.00 registration fee.
NOTE:On a separate sheet of paper please list your involvement in the 4-H Dairy Project and any Dairy Project Awards you may have received.
An essay must be submitted with your application. In this essay of at least 200 words please explain why you would be a good candidate to represent the New Brunswick 4-H Program at the National 4-H Dairy Conference. What abilities or talents do you have to make a real contribution to this conference?
2013 4-H SENIOR MEMBERS
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS APPLICATION FORM
Send to: NB 4-H Council Ltd.
267 Connell Street, Unit 5
Woodstock, NB
E7M 1L2
Deadline: Reply by January 31, 2013 if possible for planning purposes. If unable to reply by that date – please get information into the 4-H Office as soon as possible.
DELEGATE PROFILE:
NAME: ______CLUB: ______
ADDRESS: ______
POSTAL CODE: _____-_____PHONE NUMBER: (____) _____-______
EMAIL: ______
DATE OF BIRTH: (MONTH/DAY/YEAR): ____/____/19____
SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENDING: ______
LAST GRADE COMPLETED: ______YEAR: 20_____
PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ NAMES: ______
NUMBER OF YEARS AS A 4-H MEMBER: ______YEARS
WHICH PROGRAM ARE YOU APPLYING FOR?
NB 4-H Annual Canoe Trip______
Do you have a canoe?______
N.B. 4-H Cloverbud/Junior Conference
CampCounselor______
EastGen 4-H Showcase______
Truro, Nova Scotia
National 4-H Dairy Conference______
Madison, Wisconsin
Please use separate sheets of paper to answer the following questions. Your answer may be as long or as short as necessary to thoroughly answer the questions.
- List the 4-H projects you have achieved in and the year.
- What project did you enjoy the most? Why?
- List the Club and/or District 4-H offices you have held and the year.
- List any 4-H workshops, conferences, camps, etc. in which you have participated in and the year.
- Which of the activities you listed were of the most value to you?
- Describe the leadership roles you have had within your 4-H Club or at the District level.
- List the activities you are involved in outside of 4-H.
- What is the most important thing you have learned through your involvement in 4-H?
- Is there anything you would like to see changed about 4-H in New Brunswick?
- What are your hobbies, special interests and skills? How do you participate in these?
- Why is your first choice of programs important to you? What would you hope to achieve if selected?