4-H Canada 2015/16 Program Catalogue

4-H Canada 2015/16 Program Catalogue

4-H Canada National Leadership Summit

The 4-H Canada Leadership Summit is the premier professional development training opportunity for our volunteer leaders. Meet directors, staff and fellow leaders from across the country to share best practices, new ideas, and experience the Nation’s Capital.

The 2016 Leadership Summit will dive into the Environment & Healthy Living leadership development pillar and detailed program information will be available in Fall 2015.

Process: Provinces select. Names are due to 4-H Canada by November 16, 2015. Each province is allocated ten

delegates, with 3-4 spots being assigned to specific positions (NRN, YAC) in your province. The cost of the program is $350/delegate.

4-H Canada Citizenship Congress

April 27-May 1, 2016, Ottawa, ON

The 43rd annual 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress promises to be as engaging and inspiring as ever. This flagship conference gives 4-H youth knowledge and insight about Canada, its history and its governance systems. Delegates explore and develop skills related to civic engagement, governance, parliamentary procedures, citizenship and politics.The theme for the 2015 conference is “Canada: Where Do We Stand” and will challenge delegates to think about what it means to be Canadian, and what Canada’s role should be globally. Workshops will culminate into the annual debate with this year’s topic: “Be it resolved that, until all poverty and social issues are resolved within its borders, Canada should cease to provide humanitarian and economic aide to foreign countries.”

Process: Provinces select. Names are due to 4-H Canada by January 16, 2015 (February 5, 2016). Each province is

4-H Canada National Members Forum

November 2-6, 2016, Toronto, ON

National Members Forum is going to Agribition this fall! The Canadian Western Agribition is the largest agricultural and livestock show in Canada and National Members Forum is 4-H Canada’s longest running conference. It’s safe to say it’s going to be a fun time! The theme for 2015 will fall under the Science and Technology leadership development pillar. That means delegates will be connecting with 4-H peers from across the country while exploring science, technology and innovation.

The theme for the 2016 4-H Canada National Members Forum will fall under the Environment & Healthy Living leadership development pillar.

Process: Provinces select. Names are due to 4-H Canada by August 14, 2015 (similar date in 2016).

Each province is allocated ten spots. The cost of the program is $300/member. Age 16-21 as of the event date.

USA National 4-H Members Conference

April 10-16, 2015, Washington, D.C. April 8-14, 2016, Washington, D.C.

Hosted by 4-H US, this annual conference is a national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the USA and beyond. During the conference, all delegates present formal briefings to federal officials about topics of interest. In addition to the conference activities, 4-H Canada delegates have a chance to tour

Washington and visit some of the famous cultural and political sites, including the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill.

Process: Provinces select. Names are due to 4-H Canada by January 16, 2015 (January 15, 2016). Each province is

Youth Exchanges Canada

Through 4-H Canada’s provincial youth exchanges, groups of 10 youth and 1-2 chaperones participate in reciprocal exchanges with 4-H groups from another part of the country. It’s an opportunity to explore one of the biggest, greatest, and most diverse nations in the world. These club-to-club exchanges also challenge members to become local ambassadors when they host their exchange partner in their community. Groups usually travel to Western Canada in July and then to Eastern Canada in August.

Please be advised that funding for this program is up for renewal in 2015. Program details will be confirmed by Spring 2016. 4-H Canada will communicate information as it is available.

Process: Groups apply directly to 4-H Canada at http://exchange.4-H-Canada.ca. The cost is $125/member. Age range is 12-17 as of program start.

Going Global Exchanges – Formerly named The Garfield Weston International Exchange

The goals of this international exchange program are to engage 4-H youth in an intercultural experience and increase awareness of sustainable agriculture and food security issues globally. This reciprocal exchange means Canadian youth travel abroad and then host an international youth member in Canada. Ten youth members have already been selected for the Summer 2015 exchange and will be travelling to Finland, Jamaica, Taiwan, Japan and the United Kingdom in July. 4-H Canada is exploring partnerships with new 4-H host countries all the time so please check our website www.4-h-canada.ca for more details later this year!

Process: Members apply directly to 4-H Canada at http://apply.4-h-canada.ca. Traveling abroad is typically late June/July and hosting takes place in August. Duration of exchanges is usually 2-4 weeks. Deadline to apply is November 2015. Cost of program is $400. Age range is 18-25 as of program start.

Going Global Service Learning

4-H Canada has partnered with 4-H Ghana on a new community service learning and leadership program. A team of 10 4-H members from across Canada will travel to Ghana and work on a variety of school and community projects with 4-H Ghana staff and youth. Projects will focus on leadership as well as sharing knowledge and skills related to sustainable agriculture and food security. Canadian members will have the opportunity to experience a very different culture and reality of life as well as experience 4-H abroad. They will be challenged to consider their work and its impact, and develop an ever better understanding of community and global responsibilities.

Process: Members apply directly to 4-H Canada at http://apply.4-h-canada.ca. Ten spots available.

Deadline to apply will be in November 2015. Cost of program is $400/member. Detailed information will be available in Fall 2015. Age range is 18-25 as of program start.

Investing in Me

Summer 2015, two locations

The Investing in Me career exploration program lets 4-H members engage in hands on learning, develop skills, network with business and community leaders, and discover career options. Placements are available to members between May and August. This summer, placements have been confirmed, but stay tuned for information on what’s in store for 2016.

Honorariums of $250/week will be provided to members, upon the successful completion of their placement. The 2015 placement opportunities are:

Food Share Toronto – School Grown Summer Student

Assist with the operation of a market garden, growing vegetables for sale at farmers’ markets and restaurants. Accommodation and meals are provided through the host families.

Help International (Weyburn SK) – Green Technology Intern

Immerse in leading edge innovation in tree nurseries, field forestry, zero waste construction, recycling and zero waste living. Accommodation and meals are provided on-site.

Information about 2016 internship opportunities will be available in Fall 2015.

Process: Members apply directly to 4-H Canada at http://apply.4-h-canada.ca. No registration fees. Age range is 18-25 as of program start.

Host Families Needed in Toronto!

If you know of 4-H alumni or supporters in Toronto who may be interested in helping to facilitate this

opportunity for a 4-H member, please contact Erin Smith at [email protected]. Host family stipends are available.

Larry Milton Campbell Memorial

The late Larry Milton Campbell was an avid 4-H’er. He grew up on a farm, attended Ontario Agriculture College and then enjoyed a remarkable 38-year career with The Canadian Meat Council. Through their support of this scholarship, the Canadian Meat Council is honouring the memory of Campbell by helping 4-H Canada support Canadian youth in pursuing and meeting their educational goals. Two scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, are available to 4-H members who have roots in farming, are in their last year of high school or CEGEP, and are planning to attend a Canadian university in Food Science, Meat Science or Animal Science.

Process: Members can apply directly to 4-H Canada at http://apply.4-H-Canada.ca. Deadline is December 2015.

Find Your 4-H Wings

4-H members have an opportunity to get active outdoors and learn more about the fascinating world of birds and bats. Clubs that registered in January 2015 will receive a fully stocked resource kit that includes Bushnell binoculars, activity guide, bird passport and a Birds of Canada identification book. Leaders can tailor the resources based on the interests of their club as well as commit a flexible amount of time to complete the activities.

More information about this national, three-year campaign can be found at www.4-H-Canada.ca. This national campaign is in partnership with TransCanada Corporation.

Process: Clubs in good standing can register directly with 4-H Canada at http://register.4-h-canada.ca.

Proud to Bee a 4-H’er

Based on the tremendous success of the Proud to Bee a 4-H’er campaign in 2014, Syngenta is eager to continue their support of 4-H in Canada in 2015. Negotiations and planning are ongoing so please stay tuned for more information to come shortly about our 2015 partnership. For more information you can contact Scott Westlake, Funds Development Manager at [email protected].

Show Your 4-H Colours

This awareness campaign encourages all members, families, and 4-H supporters to wear green on the first Wednesday in November. 4-H Canada encourages members to submit “green” photos so they can be promoted on 4-H Canada social media pages.

4-H Canada Science Contest and 4-H Science Fair

4-H members just finished submitting their inventions for the 2014-15 Science Contest – what a great start to STEM programming in 4-H. Contest winners will be announced in Spring 2015 so stay tuned for more

information on STEM activities.

There’s more big news! 4-H is becoming a stream of the 2016 Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF). That means 4-H’ers can now enter the CWSF through their own stream.

Here is a timeline:

August 2015 4-H Science Fair opens November 2015 Virtual submission deadline

Judging

March 2016 Top projects are invited to compete at the 4-H Canada Science Fair (location TBD) May 2016 Top 4-H Canada Science Fair projects compete at the 2016 Canada Wide Science Fair in

Regina.

4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year award

This award was created to recognize the significant and pivotal role volunteer leaders play in the 4-H program. A call for nominations takes place every October and members are encouraged to submit applications and reference letters about their favourite leader. Winners are selected from the pool of applicants in their province. Provincial winners then move forward to a national judging panel and a national volunteer leader is selected. The 11 provincial winners receive $100 each. The national winner receives $1,000 and is invited to the 4-H Canada National Leadership Summit in Ottawa.

This award is in partnership with The Co-operators.

Process: Submit nominations directly to 4-H Canada at http://apply.4-H-Canada.ca. Applications open in October, close in December and the national winner is notified in early January.

New

Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (LEAD)

This new award aims to recognize the leadership achievements of four senior 4-H members, as well as raise awareness of the 4-H Canada Leadership Development Pillars. The four winners (one in each Leadership Development Pillar) will each receive a $20,000 scholarship (over four years) and will also be invited to participate as youth panel presenters at the 4-H Canada AGM in June in Fredericton, NB.

Process: Submit nominations directly to 4-H Canada at http://apply.4-H-Canada.ca. Applications open April 2015. Nominees must be in their final year of high school or CEGEP, and plan to attend an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in the Fall 2015.

4-H Canada Annual General Meeting

June 2016, Calgary, AB

National Resource Network (NRN)

The NRN is a database filled with a variety of tools and resources, including program guides and curricula. Materials have been categorized under 4-H Canada’s four Leadership Development Pillars, as well as some other operational resource sections. The NRN is managed by a committee of provincial and 4-H Canada staff and the resources are available on a password-protected area on the 4-H Canada website. Leaders can contact their provincial office to obtain access to the database.

2015 Calendar

February 14 – NRN in-person meeting at the 4-H Canada Leadership Summit Week of March 9 – Pillar working group conference call

April 9 – NRN conference call

Late July/early August – Pillar working group conference call Late October – NRN conference call

February 2016 – NRN in-person meeting at the 4-H Canada Leadership Summit

4-H Marketing and Communications Network

The purpose of the new 4-H Marketing and Communications Network is to ensure 4-H has a strong identity and a relevant voice with today’s youth. This committee will share products, successes/challenges and best

practices with communications colleagues across the country. 2015 Calendar

February 13, 2015 – First meeting of the network Meetings will take place every three months.

Funds Development Network

The Funds Development Network is a group who work with national office staff and engage the Canadian 4-H Foundation on the progress of building the 4-H funds development movement in Canada. The 12-member committee consists of one member from each 4-H association in all 10 provinces as well as the 4-H Canada Funds Development Manager and Funds Development Coordinator. This network meets via teleconference on a bi-monthly basis as well as an in-person meeting at the 4-H Canada Leadership Summit in February.

For more information about 4-H activities, please email us at

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or call us at 844-759-1013

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