Call for 4-H Resolutions – to be received by Monday, January 30, 2012

Copies of the Resolution package have been mailed out to all 4-H Manitoba club head leaders but details of the Resolution process and the Resolution form can also be downloaded here. Resolutions must be received in the 4-H Manitoba Council office by Monday, January 30, 2012 at the latest.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 is 4-H Group Night at Brandon Wheat Kings

Western Manitoba 4-H clubs are invited to attend the Brandon Wheat Kings game on February 25 against Jordan Weal and the Regina Pats. In addition to saving money off the regular admission fees, there will be a number of prizes up for grabs. For full details and application form, click here. Application deadline is 5,00 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012.

“Indiana Jones Adventurer” themed March Madness Event – Apply by February 27, 2012

Join the Manitoba 4-H Ambassadors for an evening of adventure and apply now for the "Indiana Jones Adventurer" themed March Madness Event! This overnight event, to be held in Gunton Hall on Friday/Saturday, March 2-3, is open to all 4-H senior members and will include games, mingling, a movie marathon and fun info sessions hosted by the 4-H Manitoba Council. This is a great chance to meet new people and have the adventure of a lifetime with the Ambassadors (and Indiana!). Download registration information and form now!

Planting Fruit & Nut Trees for the Community – Apply by February 28, 2012

The Edible Trees Program offers funding of up to $4,000 and other resources for community-based projects that provide access to fruit and nut trees while making a positive difference to the Canadian environment. Follow the links for full details and an application form. (We are enquiring about a similar scheme for the 4-H 100th Anniversary in 2013 however, at this stage, Tree Canada is unable to confirm whether funding will be available next year.)

Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba – Calf Scrambles – Apply by February 29, 2012

Calf scrambles will take place at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair on Monday and Tuesday, March 26/27, 2012. To register, see the General Rules and Regulations and download and complete the Minor’s Release Form and return it to the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba no later than Wednesday, February 29.

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair – 4-H Ticket Offer – Apply by Monday, March 12, 2012

4-H members aged 8-17 are eligible to receive one free ticket for the RMWF, courtesy of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. Discounted admission tickets ($10.75 each) are also available for 4-H leaders and members over 18 years of age. Only one order form per club will be accepted and no late orders will be filled.

4-H Manitoba Council Scholarships 2012 – Application deadline Thursday, March 15

Download full details of the 4-H Manitoba Council scholarships available this year, together with application information or see the January Banner. Applications must be postmarked no later than Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Loblaws Funds to Support 4-H Nutritional Education Programs – Apply by March 17, 2012

Loblaws has provided funds again this year for 4-H nutritional education programs. 4-H Leaders, 4-H Clubs, 4-H Area Councils or other 4-H organizations can apply for funding to assist with 4-H nutrition programs or activities to be completed by the end of July 2012. Further details/application form is available to download.

Japan Homestay 4-H Host Families Needed – Apply by Sunday, April 22, 2012

This summer Manitoba 4-H families will have the opportunity to welcome 18 Japanese students and two teachers into their homes from August 1-17, leaving Winnipeg on August 18. Interested in hosting? Check out the details and apply now.

4-H Manitoba Young Horse Development Project – Application deadline April 30, 2012

Download the YHDP Application Form and Rules and Regulations to apply for the 2012-2014 program before Monday, April 30, 2012.

Travel Opportunities Awarded

Congratulations to the seven recipients of Travel Awards who will be jetting off in Spring 2012. The senior members, one who will travel to the US National Conference in Washington and six who will travel to the National Citizenship Seminar in Ottawa, were named recently.

Cargill’s VICTORY® Hybrid Canola Reaping Returns Community Outreach Program is back!

This program allows 4-H club teams to earn up to $2,500 to fund projects that improve their communities and focus on health and nutrition, education and/or the environment. Once again, Cargill is asking participating teams to create videos that explain their project and goals. For more details and how to apply, click here and follow this link to watch last year’s successful applications including two Manitoba winners - Binscarth 4-H Homettes and Miniota Merry 4-H’ers.

Donate Today

Check out the new Donate Today button which links to the CanadaHelps.org website and offers 4-H supporters the choice of three options to donate to – 4-H Manitoba Council, 4-H Manitoba Endowment Fund Foundation, 4-H 100th Anniversary. Visit the website www.4h.mb.ca or Facebook page

November was 4-H Month

The 4-H Manitoba delegates, checking in at the new Winnipeg Airport to fly to the National Conference in Toronto, together with 4-H Manitoba Council President, Trevor Carlson witnessed the signing of the Proclamation by The Honourable Minister Struthers (photograph inside) on November 2, 2011.

4-H Manitoba Team Competes at Agribition

When Marlee Kell, Chelsea Thomas, Grant Wimmer and Heather Woodcock, together with chaperone Larry Fischer, set off from Brandon to compete in Agribition last month, they took with them the good wishes of the Executive Board which was meeting that Sunday (photograph inside).

Young Farmers Newsletter

The newsletter is sent to approximately 1500 young farmers under 40 in the province. To check out the articles on the DeRyuck 4-H family featured in this magazine as well as the 100th Anniversary e-history project, follow this link

NEW CIBC 4-H Post-Secondary Education Scholarship Available

CIBC and the Canadian 4-H Council are proud to award three scholarships per year (for two years), valued at $2,500 each, for 4-H members in their last year of high school or CEGEP. For more details and to apply, visit www.4-h-canada.ca/core/scholarships.

The 4‑H Manitoba Council is pleased to announce its new Executive Director.

Retiring Executive Director: Caryl Brandt, our first Executive Director (ED) is retiring after four years of dedication, helping the Board through a Governance change, leading fundraising and branding, revamping website and eZines, developing Alumni recruitment on FaceBook, and upgrading our fiscal planning, as well as, on the national 4-H steering committee, developing the Embrace the Future project.

Announcing New Executive Director: A search for a new ED has been a challenge but we have selected someone who will continue the work that was started. The 4‑H Manitoba President, Trevor Carlson, is pleased to announce Clayton Robins as our new Executive Director.

Clayton has worked for Ag Canada for the last 22 years, most recently as a Research Technician at the Brandon Research Facility. He has been involved with 4-H as a member, leader and volunteer for most of his life.
We welcome Clayton to his new position and look forward to his contributions to the 4-H program in Manitoba working with the 4‑H Manitoba Council Board, MAFRI 4‑H Liaisons and 4‑H Manitoba Council Administrator, Dawn Krinke.

Clayton’s contact information is:
Email: 4hdirector@mymts.net
Office Tel: (204) 726-6136

2011-12 Club Registration Forms

A note for Head Leaders - in preparation for obtaining the 100th Anniversary club signs, please write your club name on the registration form exactly as you would like it to appear on your sign (for example, include “4-H” and/or “club”).

Children’s Arts & Cultural Activity Manitoba Tax Credit

The 4-H membership fees are eligible for the Manitoba Government’s new tax credit. Further details and the answers to some frequently asked questions are available. The new 4-H tax receipt form is also available for download.