Agriculture and Natural Resources 1064 Agricultural Sciences Building

PO Box 6108

Morgantown, WV 26506-6108

Telephone: 304/293-2708

November 12, 2014

MEMORANDUM

TO: Agents Responsible for 4-H

FROM:Jean M. Woloshuk

Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Agriculture (Retired)

SUBJECT:2015 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors’ Training Weekend- February 20-22, 2015

This letter is in regards to the 2015 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors’ Training Weekend. Please read this information carefully to start your planning for the event and follow-up with the information needed for pre-registration. Please share the information with your co-workers who may have an interest in the program.

Please note the following in certification requirements: All participants attending the weekend training, must successfully complete the instructor training sessions administered by the State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee and demonstrate competent knowledge of curriculum material and instructional techniques to be measured through a written test and teaching practicum. A minimum score of 70% is required on the test and practicum.

The purpose of the State 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop is to certify adult volunteer leaders who wish to become instructors to teach in their respective counties. Adult volunteer leaders must be 21 years of age (must be 21 years of age on or before January 1, of the current year). Each person attending can be certified in only one area of competency at this workshop. Each participant can only register for one of the following disciplines: Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, Wildlife Conservation/Hunting and Black Powder. A minimum of 5 persons per discipline is required to offer the discipline and avoid cancellation. A participant must attend all sessions to become certified. The instructor in each class reserves the right not to certify a person if he/she feels the candidate will not be a competent instructor. Each participant should bring outdoor clothing to cope with rain or cold weather. All equipment needed for each discipline will be furnished.

The cost for the weekend is $135.00, for full-time residents (meals- Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sunday breakfast, dorm lodging, insurance, breaks, curriculum). The cost for the weekend of a full-time participant commuting is $100.00 (includes meals-Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sunday breakfast; no lodging, insurance, breaks, curriculum). If an upgrade to private or lodge housing is needed, please email Jean Woloshuk at prior to sending in all forms and payment. For your information on costs: An upgrade to private housing will be an additional $68.00 for Friday and Saturday lodging for one person; if 2 people in a private room cost would be $34 per person. Lodge housing is an additional $108.00 for Friday and Saturday night lodging for one person; if 2 people in a Lodge room cost would be $54.00 per person. Registration deadline for this event is Monday, January 13, 2015. All checks must be made payable to West Virginia University. Completed forms are to be mailed to: 2014 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors’ Training, c/o Jean Woloshuk, 1064 Ag Sci Bldg, PO Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108. Also enclosed is a Voluntary Adult Health Statement that is to be completed and signed by the adult participant. This form is due with the other registration forms. This information will be kept confidential and destroyed following the event.

The tentative schedule for the weekend is as follows:

Prior to the start of our program at 7:00 p.m., all participants upon arrival at WVU Jackson’s Mill should report to the registration office for meals and lodging information.

Friday, February 20, 2015

7:00-9:00pm General Assembly

  • Welcome
  • Why am I here??
  • 4-H Philosopy on Shooting Sports (Positive Youth Development, Essential Elements, etc)
  • Risk Management

9:05-10:30pm STEM Activities & Refreshments

Saturday, February 21, 2015

7:30-8:15am Breakfast

8:30-12Noon Discipline Instruction

12:15-1:00pm Lunch

1:05-5:00pm Discipline Instruction

5:30-6:30pm Dinner

6:30-10pm Discipline Instruction

10:000m Refreshments

Sunday, February 22, 2015

7:30-8:10am Breakfast

8:15-10:30am General Assembly

10:35-12:00 Discipline Instruction

12:00 -12:40PM Lunch

12:50-3:00PM Practicum

3:05-3:45pm Wrap-up & Evaluation

If there are questions, please email me at Thanks for your support and cooperation.

JW/bc

Enclosures: 2015State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors’ Training Registration Form

Adult Voluntary Health Statement

c: State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee

Karen Wilfong, Marsha Price, Becky Casteel, Heather Grimes

STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTORS’ TRAINING WORKSHOP

State 4-H Contact: Jean Woloshuk

PURPOSE:To certify adult volunteer leaders who wish to become instructors to teach in their respective counties. Each person attending can be certified in only one area of competency at this workshop.

WHO CAN ATTEND: Adult volunteer leaders, must be 21 years of age (must be 21 years of age on or before January 1, of the current year). Extension Agent verifiy that the person has their permission to attend; and that they have all necessary documents pertaining to the individual’s volunteer file completed (Volunteer Application, Up-to-Date Signed Code of Conduct, and check of the WV Sex Offenders Website).All participants attending the weekend training, must successfully complete the instructor training sessions administered by the State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee and demonstrate competent knowledge of curriculum material and instructional techniques to be measured through a written test and teaching practicum. A minimum score of 70% is required on the test and practicum.

WHEN:Feb. 20 - 22, 2015

WHERE:WVU Jackson’s Mill

COST:The cost for the weekend is $135.00, for full-time residents (meals- Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sunday breakfast, dorm lodging, insurance, breaks, curriculum). The cost for the weekend of a full-time participant commuting is $100.00 (includes meals-Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sunday breakfast; no lodging, insurance, breaks, curriculum). If an upgrade to private or lodge housing is needed, please call email Jean Woloshuk at prior to sending in all forms and payment. For your information on costs: An upgrade to private housing will be an additional $68.00 for Friday and Saturday lodging for one person; if 2 people in a private room cost would be $34 per person. Lodge housing is an additional $108.00 for Friday and Saturday night lodging for one person; if 2 people in a Lodge room cost would be $54.00 per person. Registration deadline for this event is Monday, January 13, 2015. All checks must be made payable to West Virginia University. Completed forms are to be mailed to: 2014 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors’ Training, c/o Jean Woloshuk, 1064 Ag Sci Bldg, PO Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108. Also enclosed is a Voluntary Adult Health Statement that is to be completed and signed by the adult participant. This form is due with the other registration forms. This information will be kept confidential and destroyed following the event. Mail to: 2014 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors’ Training, c/o Jean Woloshuk, 1064 Ag Sci Bldg, PO Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108.

REGISTRATION: Prepaid registration will be required. The pre-registration postmark deadline is Monday, January 13, 2015.

REFUNDS:Cancellations and Refund requests must be in writing and must be postmarked, emailed or faxed to Jean Woloshuk or Becky Casteel by Monday, February 3, 2015. There will be a $15.00 Processing Fee For All Refunds. If payment was made by check, WVU requires the name, SSN, and telephone number of the person who signed the check in order to process a refund. To facilitate your refund, please include this information in your written cancellation. NO REFUNDS will be made for no-shows!

PROGRAM: The program will start on Friday evening and close in the afternoon on Sunday. A detailed program will be mailed at the appropriate time. A participant must attend all sessions to become certified. The instructor in each class reserves the right not to certify a person if he/she feels the candidate will not be a competent instructor. Members of the State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee will be teaching workshop.All participants attending the weekend training, must successfully complete the instructor training sessions administered by the State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee and demonstrate competent knowledge of curriculum material and instructional techniques to be measured through a written test and teaching practicum. A minimum score of 70% is required on the test and practicum

STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

WVU JACKSON’S MILL February 20-222015

Please PRINT! Fill in all items not marked conference office use. Obtain your agent’s signature before mailing this form.

first name:______last name: ______

address:______county:______

city:______state:______zip: ______

home phone: ______day phone:______Birthdate______

gender: male female e-mail address:

____ check here if you have made arrangements for private lodging.

Check the one program in which you will certify:

Air Pistol Air Rifle______Archery

Muzzleloading ______Shotgun______Wildlife Conservation/Hunting

Conference Packages:

Full time resident (includes dorm lodging, meals, insurance, breaks, curriculum)…………………$135.00

Full-time commuter (includes meals, insurance,breaks,curriculum)……………………………. $100.00

TotalAmount due: $

make checks payable to: WVU

Extension agent Verification:This person has my permission to attend. I certify that all necessary documents pertaining to the individual’s volunteer file are completed (Volunteer Application, Up to Date Signed Code of Conduct, and check of the WV Sex Offenders Website).

Agent’s Signature: ______Date:______

return to: 2014 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors’ Training, c/o Jean Woloshuk, 1064 Ag Sci Bldg, PO Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108.

conference office use: Visa____MasterCard ____ Discover ___ American Express____

Check ____Money Order ____

Payment Name:______Amt. Due______

Payment Number: ______Amt. Received______

Expiration Date: ______Balance Due______

Signature:______Refund Due:______