Call for Volunteers – RMWF – respond by SAT Mar 20

If you can volunteer a couple hours to 4‑H at the RMWF on Tues Mar 30 Youth day, or during that week, ASAP please notify 4‑H Council Prez, Philip Fenez philipfenez@gmail.com (204) 275-7793.

Files: Call for Volunteers (.pdf)

Presentation from 4H to Rosann Wowchuk

At the January PLC-MAAS banquet, 4‑H Council Prez, Philip Fenez, presents former Minister of Agriculture, Rosann Wowchuk, with a green crystal clover as ‘thank you’ for 10 years of support to 4‑H.

Show your 4‑H Colours @ RMWF – TUES Mar 30

During RMWF Youth Day celebrations, 4‑H will be featured in the Opening Ceremony and in the Ag-tivity Centre. All 4‑H’ers and their supporters are encouraged to wear green during the event. And, if you can volunteer a couple hours to 4‑H that day, or during the week, ASAP please notify 4‑H Council Prez, Philip Fenez philipfenez@gmail.com (204) 275-7793.

RMWF Calf and Pig Scrambles – Mon Mar 29-Thu Apr 2

Note changes to format and rules - forms available on RMWF website. http://brandonfairs.com/index.php?pageid=330

2010 4-H Communications Fact Sheets

As noted last month, the 2010 fact sheets for members, leaders and judges as well as the Provincial Competition information is on the website, under the Members tab – Forms: Files: Visual Presentations Fact Sheet (.pdf), Speeches Fact Sheet (.pdf)

WestGen donation to dairy 4-H Clubs

A portion of Mar and Apr WestGen sales will again result in a donation to dairy 4-H clubs in the four Western Canadian Provinces.

Files: Westgen Press Release (.pdf)

Youth Exchanges Canada –deadline extended, Apply ASAP

Check the Canadian 4‑H Council website for details: www.4-h-canada.ca/programs/?path=Exchanges/

Canadian 4-H Foundation – Trustee nomination deadline – Mar 14

The national 4‑H Foundation is seeking candidates for election to the Board of Trustees -- dynamic individuals with strong business, board and volunteer organization experience who are committed to raising funds for national 4-H. The nomination form outlines roles and responsibilities. Nominators are references who can vouch for the candidate and do not have to be currently affiliated with the Canadian 4-H Foundation or Council.

Files: C4HF Trustee Nomination Form (.pdf) | C4HF Trustee Nomination Form (.doc)

Manitoba 4‑H Highway Clean-up – Sat May 29 (rain day June 5)

The annual Manitoba 4‑H Highway Clean-Up with Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation is planned for Saturday May 29 with rain day June 5. Details and application forms will be available later.

2010 4-H Communications Fact Sheets

The 2010 fact sheets are available with information for members, leaders and judges, as well as the Provincial Competition information.

Files: Visual Presentations Fact Sheet (.pdf), Speeches Fact Sheet (.pdf)

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair – discounted tickets - APPLY by MAR 8

The RMWF (Mar 29-Apr 3) is offering discounted tickets for 4‑H members & Leaders. Download the form in Word or PDF and submit to the Provincial Exhibition by Mar 8.

Files: RMWF Ticket Order Form (.pdf), RMWF Ticket Order Form (.doc)

Manitoba 4‑H Leader Travel Opportunities - APPLY by MAR 15

Been a leader for at least one year and not participated in a 4‑H leaders trip in the past 2 years? Apply by March 15 for the opportunity to attend the National 4‑H Leaders conference in Toronto Nov 3-7. See The Banner for details, or check the website.

Files: Details/Application Form (.pdf), Details/Application Form (.doc)

Manitoba 4‑H Scholarships - APPLY by MAR 18

Seven 4‑H scholarships are available: one from the Western Producer and five from Manitoba 4‑H Council of $1,000 and one each from the Canadian wheat Board and Bayer crop Science of $500. See The Banner for details or check the website.

Files: Details/Application Form (.pdf)

Host Families for YBF - Manitoba 4‑H Homestay - APPLY by MAR 31

Twenty Japanese students and two chaperones will visit Manitoba homes July 30-Aug 1. To host, see The Banner for details or check the website

Files: Information/Application (.pdf)

Manitoba 4‑H Ambassador Membership and Peggy Coverdale Memorial Scholarship - APPLY by APR 16

The Manitoba 4‑H Ambassador are accepting applications for membership – and offer a $500 scholarship – the scholarship and membership applicationform is online in Word and PDF.

Files: Scholarship Membership Application (.pdf), Scholarship Membership Application (.doc)