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Dear Educators… I am very excited about the wonderful program that is being put in place for the state conference in Ithaca October 11-12. The members of the planning team have reached out to incorporate so many different ideas and activities that I really don’t know how we will mange to fit it all [...]

Welcome to Matthew Bosley in CCE of Essex County. Matthew is working in 4-H Animal Science and Teen programs.
Elizabeth Higgins has joined CCE of Ulster County as the new Youth and Human Development Extension Educator. Elizabeth Higgins is the new Youth and Human Development Extension Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County. Prior to [...]

Thanks to all the counties who sent staff, volunteers and participants to the Tractor Operators Contest on August 10, 2006. Special appreciation goes out to Jim Carraba from NYCAMH for organizing the 4-H portion of the contest. Also gratitude to Dave Leggett from CCE in Saratoga County for continuing to support the contest in many [...]

Mark your calendar for Monday, November 13th from 2 pm to 4 pm to get the latest on the new 4-H Tractor Operator’s Certification Program. This is an orientation to the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) for those who were unable to attend the videoconference back on February 15, 2006. Extension [...]

On July 27th we announced an RFP for REAL 4-H! Environmental Community Grants that were made possible by support from Coca-Cola. In response, 53 proposals were received from 32 states. The proposal review process has now been completed and 23 proposals have been funded at $7,500 each. We are pleased to announce that [...]

Have you registered yet for the NYSACCE4-HE Full Circle Connections Conference to be held Oct. 11-13, 2006 at the Ramada Inn in Ithaca? At least 95 of your colleagues have registered with many more faculty and staff from Cornell University participating as workshop and poster session presenters. Deadline to register with a late fee [...]

Letters with event details were sent to all presenters and their families on Thursday, Sept. 14th with a map and directions. Note: All presenters signed up as alternates are expected to attend and did receive letters.
Our happy and successful presenters are those best prepared for the event! Be sure presenters receive the Presenter Information Packet.
Thanks [...]

Save the date for a statewide 4-H Public Presentation Training in Erie County on Saturday, November 4th from 10 – 3pm. The hands-on workshop is geared towards evaluators and volunteers working with youth in the public presentation programs. Teens are welcome to attend. Look for more details on the Youth List Serve or contact Angela [...]

ES237 results are coming in nicely. Thanks to all those counties who got reports in early. And great work on use of S-7 forms….great numbers to report aside from Federal reporting numbers. It will certainly make NYS overall look good.

The STARR – planning committee is being selected – if you know of a teen and an adult team who may be interested in being part of the 2007 planning committee. Please contact Janice Fox or Katie Nelson with suggestions. In particular we are looking for a team from South East District.
The planning [...]