September 2016
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October 2015
Photo: 4-H members at the 2016 Summer Camp try to build a fire with materials they found in the bush. Photo by Jodi Schellenberg
4-H Summer Camp
Regional Rallies
This summer, 4-H members from all across the prov- The Regional Rallies were held in four locations across ince came together to kayak, wall climb, try archery the province on August 20. and more. Everyone enjoyed the gorgeous weather while sharing From August 14-19, the 4-H Saskatchewan stories and laughs with old 4-H friends while remiSummer Program ran at the Big River Bible Camp. niscing over the 4-H memorabilia and slideshow. The The 4-H Saskatchewan staff worked together afternoon was spent playing organized group games, with the Big River Bible Camp to give all the 4-H and colouring. members a memorable camp experience. Later in the evening, a barbecue was held, with the help Campers arrived on Sunday. After meeting their coun- of many 4-H volunteers. After the barbecue, there was sellors and settling into their cabins, the campers were a short program, where there was an announcement surprised with a swimming time before supper. Then about a very generous donation to the Saskatchewan 4-H after supper, the counsellors, with the help of Big River Foundation from the Morris Sebulsky Estate. Bible Camp staff, put on an Amazing Race game, getting the campers to build a fire, get a bullseye at archery, put a The evening ended with fireworks at each location and basketball through a hoop and more! The night ended then people headed home. with campfire stories, which had to moved inside at Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who made the the end due to a surprise rainfall. event a success. We would not have been able to do it Starting on Monday, all the days were themed without your help. with the 4-H pillars. Each day represented a different pillar, with up to three themed 4-H Also thank you to our sponsors. Your generous donaactivities. The campers also enjoy trying skills, tions helped pay for the facilities, fireworks, food and including archery, tomahawk throwing and more. kayaking, as well as swimming, tuck and more. We are looking forward to all of the upcoming celebraMore about the event will be in the fall Bits & Pieces. tions planned for the 100th anniversary this year!
4-H Saskatchewan Events & Opportunities 4-H Science Day Join other 4-H members from across the province this fall at the University of Saskatchewan to learn about science! During your time at the university, you will have a tour of the Canadian Light Source, learn about science, participate in some hands-on science experiments and more! Please fill out and found on the Opportunities, 4-H Council by
return your registration form, website underEvents and to the Saskatchewan September 26, 2016 to:
4-H Saskatchewan, 3830 Thatcher Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6 or communications@4-h.sk.ca.
Who: Youth aged 9-15 When: October 9, 2016 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: In Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan campus Cost: $20, which includes lunch
For more information please call us 306-933-7727 or check out the website www.4-h.sk.ca.
2016 Leaderama and Hands-on Science Training Kick off the new 4-H year by gaining new motivation, new ideas, and new inspiration to take back to your 4-H Club. Join us November 5 & 6, 2016 in Saskatoon. Leaders will take part in sessions together, as well as seperately. This year, our theme is Science and Technology, so there will also be some fun science-related activities taking place throughout the weekend. We also have Corey Pourier as our Keynote Speaker! And, of course, you have an opportunity to speak and share with other members and leaders about topics that matter to you. We’re also planning a great Saturday night social activity. Add in teambuilding activities, motivational speakers, and LOTS and LOTS of networking with other leaders, council members, and staff....You don’t want to miss this! The Registration Fee is $235, which includes Saturday accommodation, all meals, all workshops and sessions, and Saturday night social activity. It is only $150 if you do not require accommodation. This year, in conjunction with Leaderama, we will be holding Hands-on Scince Training with Melina Found of 4-H Canada. This event will take place on November 4 & 5, before Leaderama, and give leaders an opportunity to learn how to conduct experiments and explore ways to integrate Science and Technology into their 4-H clubs.
Register before Oct. 7, 2016! No late applications will be accepted. Registration forms and more information will soon be available on the 4-H website under Events & Opportunities or from your Regional 4-H Specialist.
Club Registration It’s time for clubs to get registered. General leaders of clubs should be on the look out for a registration package coming in the mail. All the registrations forms can also be found on the website. The registration fee is $90 per member. A reminder, registration deadline is November 15. All registrations received after this date will be subject to a $20 late fee. Also, new this year, all leaders must have their screening returned to the office by December 15. All late screening will be subject to a late fee. Any leaders who are not registered and screened will not be allowed to be leaders.
Online Registration This year, we are offering online registration to all 4-H clubs in the province. The general leader of each club will receive a username and password, as well as a step-by-step walkthrough on how to complete online registration, by request. More information on how to register online will be provided in your registration package! If you are interested in online registration, contact Karrie Watson at 4hservices@4-h.sk.ca.
10 challenges for 10 decades of 4-H Saskatchewan Instead of a staff challenge, this year 4-H Saskatchewan has come up with a unique way to put challenges forward to our clubs and celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Saskatchewan. We are challenging 4-H clubs and members across the province to 10 challenges for 10 decades! Each month will have a different challenge for 4-H members to try their hand at – plus we will be issues small prizes for each challege! Three challenges are in the upcoming Bits & Pieces, but to give you a taste of what they will entail, here is the October one!
October – Our Food Has A Story
October is Ag Month in Saskatchewan and we are working together with the Ministry of Agriculture for this challenge. The theme of Ag Month is “Our Food Has A Story,” where we hope to help people better understand how Saskatchewan farmers nad ranchers raise their livestock and grow their crops. We challenge our 4-H members and clubs to share their food stories on social media to me entered into the Ministry’s contest! Post a picture or short video (less than 60 seconds), featuring a food story from a local cookbook – one of the 4-H Saskatchewan cookbooks is a great option! Your story should take an original approach, sharing your story of the food we grow, produce and consum in Saskatchewan. To be entered, post your submission using social media and #My4HFoodStory and you could win tickets to Agribition for your entire club!
Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference Saskatoon Prairieland Park is proud to host the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference on February 25-26, 2017 in Saskatoon. The conference is a fun-filled weekend for ages 14-21, which includes social, interactive and competitive components. Leadership seminars will take place throughout the weekend providing participants with essential professional life skills. In addition to being a fun-filled learning experience, the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference is a scholarship competition. $8,000 in scholarships will be awarded to participants! The Conference is free of charge for selected participants and 2014 application forms are available at www.4-h. sk.ca or www.saskatoonex.com. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2016.
Recognize Your Outstanding 4-H Leader! 4-H Saskatchewan Hall of Fame
The 4-H Saskatchewan Hall of Fame was created in 1985, to provide a way to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the 4-H program in Saskatchewan in a volunteer capacity. Hall of Fame inductees will be invited to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council Annual General Meeting Banquet on March 25, 2017 in Saskatoon and be formally recognized and inducted there. To be eligible for this recognition, recipients must have made an outstanding volunteer contribution to 4-H (not including in the capacity of a paid staff person); served the 4-H movement for at least 15 years, and contributed to 4-H beyond the club level [district, regional, provincial, national, or international]. Nominations may originate with a club, District 4-H Council or the Saskatchewan 4-H Council or 4-H individual. Nomination forms can be downloaded on the 4-H website under Resources or call the Provincial 4-H Office at 306-933-7727 to have one mailed.
4-H National Volunteer Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by the Co-operators 4-H Canada is calling for nominations for the 2015 4-H National Volunteer Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by the Co-operators. This is an opportunity for 4-H members to show their appreciation for our outstanding leaders across the country. Nominations open: October 1, 2016 Deadline to nominate: January 31, 2017 The selection of provincial winners and an overall national winner are based on three 4-H member references, club involvement, community involvement, length of involvement, and how much the members have learned and developed as a result of the leader`s efforts. Provincial winners will receive a $100 prize, and the national winner will receive a $1,000 prize and an all-expense paid trip to Ottawa, Ont. to attend the 4-H National Leadership Summit in 2017. Visit http://apply.4-h-canada.ca/ for more information.
The nomination form must be received by the Saskatchewan 4-H Selections Committee by December 31, 2016.
4-H Science Contest 2015/16 September 1, 2016 - May 21, 2017 Do you have questions or ideas to enhance your club, community or even the country? Bring your ideas to life through the 4-H Canada Science Fair and have fun while doing it! Some of last year’s finalists used the 4-H Canada Science Fair as an opportunity to learn more about agriculture, baseball, yogurt and food security. What would you like to explore, discover or create? The 4-H Canada Science Fair is also an opportunity to build your resume while meeting mentors and other 4-H’ers with similar interests. If you are in grades 7-12 or studying in CÉGEP, you can register as of September 1, 2016. You can submit your project during registration or any time before the deadline of January 16, 2017. Registering as soon as you can means you we can support you with any questions you may have. So spark your passion for science, try something new and cultivate your curiosity about how things work through this exciting project. Register today at http://bit.ly/1TB6TUw 4-H Canada Science Fair: Virtual Round – September 1, 2016 - January 16, 2017, online
Youth Advisory Council Applications are open soon the 4-H Canada Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Saskatchewan Representative. YAC is the national youth voice for 4-H Canada, providing leadership opportunities for outstanding young people from across the country who have been part of 4-H and want to continue to play a role and contribute. The YAC is made up of 12 provincial members, who meet as a committee on a regular basis, play a large ambassador role within their provinces, make recommendations to 4-H Canada regarding programming, policy development, marketing and communications and represent 4-H Canada at events and conferences. The YAC position is open to current or former 4-H members in good standing who are 18 to 25 years old. They must commit to at least two hours of volunteer time per month, demonstrate knowledge of 4-H Canada and 4-H Saskatchewan and demonstrate an interest in public speaking, group facilitation and being a team player. Apply by Nov. 1, 2016! To learn more about the YAC, visit www.4-h-canada.ca/ youth-advisory-committee.
The Memory Project connects veterans and active serving members with their local community. Our volunteers will join your group to speak about their experience with your cadets. Volunteer speakers include local veterans from the Second World War, the Korean War, Peacekeeping initiatives, the war in Afghanistan and more. All our programming is completely free! We are very excited to build a stronger relationship with youth groups across the country. Volunteers are available all year. To book a speaker, please fill out our online form, found on the website www.thememoryproject. com. If you have any questions, please contact Alexandra Tichinoff directly via phone 1-866-701-1867 ext. 233 or email atichinoff@historicacanada.ca.
National 4-H Citizenship Congress Discover more about Canada and our fascinating history at the National 4-H Citizenship Seminar, May 2-7, 2017, typically held in Ottawa. Learn about governance, parliamentary procedures, citizenship and politics in a way that is fun, inspiring and memorable. Along with new experiences and knowledge, you’ll make lasting friendships with 4-Hers from across Canada. The 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress will deepen your understanding of governance and public policy, nurture your communication skills and expand your horizons as you discover Canada through the nation’s capital. Workshops will culminate with the annual debate, where you and your fellow members will construct insightful arguments and practice your skills of persuasion and public speaking. Ultimately you’ll learn more about Canada, its government and yourself.
U.S. National 4-H Conference At the U.S. National 4-H Conference, March 25-30, 2017, you can experience 4-H in another country. Delegates first visit Ottawa for a program orientation, a citizenship ceremony and a tour of Ottawa, including the Peace Tower. Then it’s off to Washington, D.C. where delegates gain a better of 4-H in Canada and the United States, and enhance their leadership skills. In addition to the conference activities, 4-H delegates also have a chance to tour Washington and visit some of the nation’s famous cultural and political sites, including the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill.
Global 4-H Summit Travel Opportunity The Global 4-H Network Summit, July 11-14, 2017, will be an opportunity for 4-H youth, leaders and delegations from 70 countries around the world, representing seven million youth worldwide, to gather in Canada’s national capital city of Ottawa while celebrations are underway for Canada’s 150th birthday. 4-H Canada is proud to host this exciting event as we come together to share experiences, learn from each other and celebrate the successes of the 4-H global movement through positive youth development. Meet 4-H volunteers, directors and staff from across the country and around the world as we run the 2nd 4-H Global Network Summit. It will be an enriching opportunity to share best practices, discover 4-H programming from around the world and experience the nation’s capital with global 4-H colleagues and 4-H Canada friends. PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR TRAVEL HAS CHANGED TO NOV. 2, 2016. For more information about these travel opportunities visit 4-h.sk.ca/opportunities/travel.
Regional Updates North West Region
North East Region
Meet your Board of Directors
Update from your new Specialist
Paul Mitchell is the General Leader of the Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club (District #34).
Shelby Longworth is the new North East Regional 4-H Specialist. She brings with her many years of 4-H experience, and is very excited to meet everyone in the North East region. If you would like to say “Hi,” or if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send her an email at northeast@4-h.sk.ca or call her at 306 964 1544.
Clint Panter is the General Leader of Big River Multiple 4-H Club (District #33).
Amber-Lee Gervais is the General Leader of St. Walburg 4-H Club (District #38). Kody Farrow is the 18 Year Old Member to the Board. Kody is a Light Horse Member for the Herds of Thunder 4-H Club (District #22).
Meet your Advisory Council
Meet Your Board of Directors
Cindy Cooper is the General Leader of the Touchwood Hills Light Horse 4-H Club near West Bend (District #20). Cindy is President of the Board of Directors.
Doug Sroka is the North West AC. Doug is a Light Horse, Veterinary, and Junior Leader Member and is Club President in the Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club (District #35).
Tara Malinowski is the General Leader of the Wishart Multiple Club in the Wishart area (District #20)
Regional 4-H Curling
Leslie Dagg is a Project Leader of the Golburn Gallopers 4-H Club in the Melfort/Tisdale area (District #27).
North West Regional 4-H Curling will be held on January 21-22, 2017, in Kerrobert, SK.
Cameron Choquette is a Making it on your Own Member for the Kelvington 4-H Beef Club (District #42). He is your 18 Year Old Delegate.
Provincial 4-H Public Speaking
Provincial Publci Speaking will be held on April 23, 2017 at Canwood Elks Hall in Canwood, SK
New clubs starting in Saskatoon
There will be some new 4-H clubs starting in Saskatoon this fall. If you have friends or family, who live in Saskatoon and may be interested in becoming a project leader, please call Nicole at 306-933-6723.
Fall District Council Meetings Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Below are the known dates: District 22 – Oct. 14, 2016 – 7 p.m. – Saskatoon Office District 24 – Oct. 23, 2016 – 7 p.m. – Major Centennial Hall District 30 – Oct.21, 2016 – 8 p.m. – Senlac Hall District 35 – Oct. 20, 2016 – 7 p.m. – Lashburn United Church Wing District 36 – Nov. 18, 2016 – 7 p.m. – Makwa Hall District 38 – Nov. 8, 2016 – 7 p.m. – Turtleford School
Meet Your Member Advisory Autumn Lawson is a Light Horse Member and Club President in the Melfort Trail Blazers Light Horse 4-H Club in Melfort (District #27). She is also the District 27 president. She is your AC member.
Fall District Meetings
If you know the date of your fall district meetings, let your Regional 4-H Specialist know, so we can post it on the events calendar and Monthly Update. It is also important to invite your specialist to the meeting, as they will bring you information on upcoming events and opportunities from the 4-H office!
South West Region
South East Region
Update from your new Specialist
2017 Provincial Curling
My name is Kaitlyn Keller I was raised in Saskatoon, SK. I was a member of the Saskatoon 4-H Beef Club for 12 years. I was raised on a Polled Hereford operation, The Cliffs Farm, which is now located just outside of Hepburn, Sask. I received my BA of Social Science from the University of Lethbridge, Alta.
It has been confirmed that District #12 will host Provincial Curling in 2017. February 11-12 is the scheduled date for the event.
I am excited to be at the 4-H office and look forward to working with the south west 4-H community for the next year!
Tammy Rumpel: Tammy is the General Leader of the Longlaketon Multiple 4-H Club (District #37).
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call or email me (306)-965-1545, southwest@4-h.sk.ca.
Meet your Board of Directors Glenn Gress: Glenn is the General Leader and Project Leader for the Browning 4-H Beef Club (District #1).
Meet Your Board of Directors
Darren Fisk: Darren is the General Leader of the Fairmede 4-H Beef Club (District #5).
Miranda Seymour is the General Leader of Mossbank Multiple 4-H Club (District #2).
Meet your Advisory Council
Darren Smid is the General Leader in the Kyle Multiple 4-H Club (District #40).
Kierra Osika-Schick: Kierra has been a member of 4-H for 10 years and is currently the Club Secretary for the Cowboy-Up 4-H Club of District #12.
Alvin Pawlitza is a Leader of Abbey-Lancer 4-H Beef Club (District #11).
Fall District Council Meetings
Meet Your Member Advisory
Each club should send two adult and two member representatives eit their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist.
Nadia Walloschek is the South West AC. Nadia is in Archery and Digital Photo Editing in the Kyle Multiple 4-H Club. (District #40).
Fall District Council Meetings Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist.
Below are the known dates: District 1 – Nov. 2, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. – Estevan Ex Office District 5 – Nov. 8, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. – Moosomin Town Hall District 7 – Nov. 3, 2016 – 7 p.m. – Weyburn Ag Society
If your club contact person will be changing in the fall, please let the office know as soon as you can. Club registration packages will be going out for September!
4-H Canada Events & Opportunities 4-H Canada Grants Sears in Your Community 4-H Grant Program
The Sears In Your Community™ 4-H grant program supports programs that allow youth to become engaged, skilled, responsible leaders in a safe, inclusive and fun environment through the support of caring adults who help them Learn To Do By Doing. Closing October 30, 2016.
FCC Club Fund
With the generous support of Farm Credit Canada, the FCC 4-H Club Fund is returning for 2016/2017 to provide clubs, districts and regions across Canada with grants of up to $500 in funding to support their activities and help them continue to Learn To Do By Doing. Eligible activities include achievement day and event supplies, workshops, club trips, fundraising costs and more. Please note: this opportunity closes when funds have all been awarded. Closing October 30, 2016.
Growing Forward 2
The Growing Forward 2 4-H Canada Outreach Fund will provide funds to support community-level initiatives that create outreach, awareness and capacity building within 4-H clubs across Canada. This may include club events, promotional activities and professional development opportunities for volunteer leaders. The following expenses will be eligible: signage, display booths, design and printing of promotional documents, leader recruitment, local leader training events and professional developmetn opportunities for leaders. Successful applicants will be eligible for awards of $200 to $1,000, depending on the size of their projects and number of 4-H members it will represent. Funding is available for clubs, districts and regions across Canada, the amount available being representative of member population within each province. The project or intiative must adhere to 4-H Canada’s brand standards and use the new 4-H logo. Apply directly to 4-H Canada at apply.4-h.canada.ca. Closing October 31, 2016. Process for all grants: Apply directly to 4-H Canada at apply.4-h-canada.ca. Contact Sue Wood for more details.
Find your 4-H Wings Coming this Fall! 4-H members, it’s time to shake a tail feather and get exploring! In its third year, members are encouraged to help to improve and build bird-friendly habitats in their yards, fields, and communities. Register your group by January 31, 2017, and get a kit that includes resources and activities for getting outside, building bird houses and feeders! Sign up in the winter to learn about the importance of smallscale habitat management and see just how easy it is to play our part in keeping our feathered friends safe and healthy. Clubs/groups will register directly with 4-H Canada at register.4-h-canada.ca. Registration will open the end of November and closes January 31, 2017.
Agribition is Nov. 21-26, 2016. There are several scholarships available for exhibitors. 4-H Saskatchewan will have a booth at the event, as well as be hosting a Legacy Lunch one of the days! Visit www.agribition.com for the 2016 Exhibitor Handbook, the schedule of events, and scholarship information.
Prime Minister’s Youth Council
Do you want to have the chance to advise the most powerful person in the country? The Prime Minister has created the Prime Minister’s Youth Council. The Council will advise the Prime Minister on national issues such as employment, access to education, building stronger communities, climate change and clean growth. The Council will meet multiple times a year. If you are aged 16 to 24, now is your chance to apply to become one of the Youth Council members. You have from July 22 until August 12 to join the first wave of Youth Council members who will meet with the Prime Minister in early October 2016. You have from July 22 until October 7 to join the second wave of members who will meet with the inaugural members and the Prime Minister in 2017. For more information and to apply, visit www.canada.ca/en/campaign/prime-ministers-youth-council.html
4-H Saskatchewan is a project-based youth organization dedicated to the growth and development of our members, leaders, volunteers, and staff through our motto:
Learn To Do By Doing
Board of Directors The role of the Board of Directors is to set direction and policy of the 4-H program. They contribute to defining the organization’s Mission, Vision and Core Values and governing their fulfillment.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Cindy Cooper VICE-PRESIDENT Glenn Gress SECRETARY Miranda Seymour AG REPRESENTATIVE Katelyn Duncan
NORTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES Paul Mitchell Clint Panter Amber-Lee Gervais
(306) 937-3333 (306) 469-7763
NORTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES Tara Malinowski Cindy Cooper Leslie Dagg
Provincial 4-H Office The provincial office is made up of a dynamic staff team ready to serve our new and existing members, leaders and clubs throughout the province. The provincial office staff is happy to be of assistance, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
CONTACT US!
Phone: (306) 933-7727 Fax: (306) 933-7730 E-mail: info@4-h.sk.ca
VISIT OR MAIL US!
Address: 3830 Thatcher Avenue Saskatoon, SK. S7R 1A5 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Closed on holidays
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cera Youngson
COMMUNICATIONS Jodi Schellenberg
ADMINISTRATION
Karrie Watson
FRONT DESK
(306) 933-7729 manager@4-h.sk.ca (306) 933-6961 communications@4-h.sk.ca (306) 933-7728 4hservices@4-h.sk.ca
(306) 675-5645
SOUTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES Alvin Pawlitza Miranda Seymour Darren Smid
(306) 689-2597 (306) 361-3356
Darren Fisk Glenn Gress Tammy Rumpel
(306) 435-2055 (306) 487-3279
Cameron Choquette Kody Farrow
(306) 327-5772
SOUTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES
18-YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVE Katelyn Duncan
(306) 933-7727 frontdesk@4-h.sk.ca
REPRESENTATIVE TO SK 4-H FOUNDATION
Carole Rae
(306) 933-7348 development@4-h.sk.ca
REPRESENTATIVE TO ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sandi Sirois
(306) 933-7731 accounting@4-h.sk.ca
Shirley Wensley
FUND DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTING
REGIONAL 4-H SPECIALISTS Each region has a Regional 4-H Specialist available to support the members, leaders, and clubs in that region. Contact your Regional 4-H Specialist with questions, or if you require support. They are also happy to help with club start-ups, and offer workshops for clubs.
Clint Panter
(306) 469-7763
Paul Mitchell
(306) 937-3333
Youth Advisory Council The Youth Advisory Council brings the opinions, ideas, and voice of youth 4-H members to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council.
REGIONAL MEMBER ADVISORS NW Doug Sroka NE Autumn Lawson SW Nadia Walloschek SE Kierra Osika-Schick CANADIAN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cameron Choquette
(306) 327-5772
Cameron Choquette Kody Farrow
(306) 327-5772
18-YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES
Contact your Regional Representatives if you would like to share your opinions, suggestions, or concerns relating to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council’s policy, programming or direction.
Calendar of 4-H Events 4-H Science Day
Oct. 7
Saskatoon
National Members Forum
Nov. 2 - 6
Toronto, ON
Hands-on Science Training for Leaders
Nov. 4 - 5
Saskatoon
Leaderama
Nov. 5 - 6
Saskatoon
Provincial Curling
Feb. 11-12, 2017
South East
Ski Day
Mar 4
Four locations
Western Leaders’ Conference
Mar 15-17, 2017
4-H Saskatchewan 100th Anniversary Gala
Mar 25, 2017
Saskatoon
2017 AGM
Mar 24-26, 2017
Saskatoon
National Members Conference (USA)
Mar. 25 -30, 2017
Washington, USA
Provincial Public Speaking
Apr. 22
North West
4-H Canada Citizenship Congress
May 2-7
Ottawa, ON
Canada-Wide Science Festival
May 14-20
Regina, SK
Young Horse Clinic (proposed)
May 6
South
Club to Club Exchanges
Summer
Canada Wide
4-H Canada Annual General Meeting
July 11-14, 2017
Ottawa, ON
Canada hosts Global 4-H Conference
July 2017
Ottawa, ON
4-H Canada National Members Forum
July 11-14, 2017
Ottawa, ON
Global 4-H Network Summit
July 11-14, 2017
Ottawa, ON
www.4-h.sk.ca
4-H Saskatchewan
Deadlines Sears In Your Community™ 4-H Grant Program
Oct. 31
FCC 4-H Club Fund Deadline
Oct. 31
Citizenship Congress Application Deadline
Nov. 1
USA 4-H Conference Application Deadline
Nov. 1
4-H Canada YAC Delegate Application Deadline
Nov. 1
Global 4-H Summit Application Deadline
Nov. 1
YAC Application Deadline
Nov. 1
Going Global Exchanges Deadline
Nov. 2
Going Global Service Learning Deadline- Canada
Nov. 2
Club to Club Exchanges Applications Deadline
Nov. 30
Leader Screening Deadline
Dec. 15
4-H Canada Science Fair Registration
Dec. 15
Hall of Fame
Dec. 31
Careers on the Grow application deadline National 4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year Deadline AGM Registration Deadline
Jan. 31 Feb. 1
AGM - FINAL DEADLINE FOR NAME CHANGES
@4HSask
January TBD
Feb. 15
@HaroldTheHare