APRIL 2013

 In this issue:

• Vermont 4-H Volunteer’s Request for Oregon 4-H Pen pals
• State  4-H Ambassador Training Update and Application Now Available
• Washington County 4-H is hiring a Summer Program Assistant!
• Corbett Critters 2013 Service Project
• 2013 Summer Camps- Register now!

Vermont 4-H Volunteer’s Request for Oregon 4-H Pen pals
The University of Vermont Extension 4-H staff support 4-H volunteer, Kelly Smith, in her request for 4-H pen pals. See below.
“My name is Kelly Smith and I am the Leader of a newly formed 4-H group called the Unlimited Explorers.  We are located in Topsham, Vermont. Our group is in search of having 4-H pen pals and I am contacting you to see if you could direct me to 4-H groups in your area that I could contact. I recently had a member that flew to Portland, Oregon for a gymnastics trip and so she would like to have a pen pal from Oregon.  I appreciate any and all help and direction that you can give me in this.”
If you know of a 4-H group who would like to be a pen pal, please contact Kelly at:
Kelly Smith, 4-H Volunteer for "Unlimited Explorers"
802-439-5521
16 Sanborn Road
Topsham, VT 05076


State  4-H Ambassador Training Update and Application Now Available
The grades to be eligible for State 4-H Ambassador Training at OSU Summer Conference have officially changed.  According to the application form, those in grades 8-11 may take the training and those in grades 9-11 may apply for the state team.  New information is available on the state website.

Washington County 4-H is hiring a Summer Program Assistant!
Please see the job announcement for a list of position duties, requirements, and instructions on how to apply.  Deadline to apply: May 1, 2012.

Corbett Critters 2013 Service Project
On January 11, 2013, the Corbett Critters 4H group met to assemble warm knotted fleece blankets as their 2013 service project.  A vote was taken and the children decided to distribute the blankets to the homeless.  The blankets were gratefully accepted by My Father's House, a community shelter located in Gresham, OR.  My Father's House provides shelter and a safe environment for 30 homeless families.  Along with accommodations, they also assist with employment and affordable housing.  Pictured is volunteer director Sara Green with Corbett Critter Zoë Chatterton.  Ms. Green stated that the blankets will be included as a welcome gift to each family as they enter the facility.

2013 Summer Camps
Registration is now open for many 4-H summer camps.  Visit the Metro 4-H camp page to learn about local camps, camps at the 4-H Center (including Wildlife Stewards), and camps throughout the state.

4-H Team Batteries In Black is the team representing Oregon at the First Tech Challenge Championship in St. Louis, MO on April 24th - April 27th. 
Please see http://www.ortop.org/ftc/ctNewsAWARDS.htm for more details