Weekly 4-H Update
Communications >> 4-H Update >> Volume 11, Number 31..................................... September 7, 2007
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Attachments:
:: KidPower brochure
:: Leaders’ Forum information
:: Collegiate 4-H Shadow Program information:
. . . . . . Shadow Program Itinerary
. . . . . . Shadow Program Flier
. . . . . . Shadow Program Letter
. . . . . . Shadow Program Registration
Reminders:
- Sept. 18: 4-H Foundation board meeting, campus
- Oct. 1-5: Extension Forum, CSU Campus
- Oct. 5-7: Fall Leaders’ Forum, Salida
- Oct. 7-13: National 4-H Week
Don’t Throw Away Your Tax-Exempt Status
“Don’t Throw Away Your Tax-Exempt Status” is the marketing theme for the IRS e-Postcard campaign. Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations will have a new filing requirement. It’s short, easy and electronic – it’s the new e-Postcard. 4-H clubs and affiliated organizations are tax-exempt under an exemption for 4-H groups nationwide.
Most 4-H clubs normally have annual gross receipts of $25,000 or less and don’t have to file Form 990 or 990-EZ. Now we must file the e-Postcard. The e-Postcard is due by May 15.
What happens if you don’t file? You risk losing your tax-exempt status!
— Dale Leidheiser
Trainer’s Toolbox - KIDPOWER
The Trainer’s Toolbox on Sept. 13 will be on KIDPOWER! Attached is the flyer for the event for you to use in its promotion. This will be a great program that will help us all learn how to deal with conflicts in a different and productive way. Please read through the brochure, share it with others you think would benefit from it, and register yourself! Call Ellen now!! — Dale Leidheiser
2007 Fall Leaders’ Forum
Attached is registration, hotel and workshop information for the upcoming 2007 Fall Leaders’ Forum. There is also a schedule included in the attachment. This year’s Forum, sponsored in part by the Monsanto Corporation, will be held Oct. 5-7, in Salida at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Registration is only $10! Please contact Karin Niedfeldt at 719.539.6447 should you have questions.
— Ellen Butler
Collegiate 4-H Shadow Program
The Collegiate 4-H Club is sponsoring a shadow program designed for high school students to learn about campus life for a weekend. Attached is information explaining the program and a registration form. 4 H’ers will stay with Collegiate 4-H members, tour campus, have time to talk about academics, majors, and the changes one must make to successfully transition into a college life. Please call if you have questions! — Dale Leidheiser
Wanted: Freshmen 4-H'ers Attending CSU!
Agents, please encourage your 4-H'ers who are attending CSU as freshmen to apply to be a 4-H Scholar. The Scholars promote the positive experiences they had in 4-H and spend up to 20 hours a month representing 4-H at key activities, speaking at public events, and meeting with stakeholders and donors. For their efforts, each Scholar receives training, public relations support materials, reimbursement for expenses, and a $1,500 annual stipend toward college expenses.
The person selected is eligible to continue to serve as a Scholar throughout their college career - advancing with each grade level - as long as their grades and activity commitments are met. The freshmen applicants must be willing to make a four-year commitment.
To apply, interested persons enrolled at Colorado State University must submit the following to Gary Small, 131 Aylesworth Hall NW, Fort Collins, CO 80523-4050 by Oct. 15, 2007.
- Complete résumé that includes 4-H experiences, years in projects, leadership and speaking experiences and skills, community service activities, work-related experiences, awards and special recognitions.
- A (draft) letter of thanks to the Colorado Farm Bureau thanking them for their contribution and funding support for the 4-H Scholars Program.
- A short paragraph (100 words or less) explaining why they wish to become involved in the 4-H Scholars Program; a personal statement of desire for the Scholar position.
- Individuals applying will make a 10-minute presentation before the selection committee on "the scope of 4-H today and what 4-H has meant to them."
Please direct questions to me by calling 970.491.1537 or emailing gary.small@colostate.edu. – Gary Small
