Maryland 4-H Updates - October 28, 2011

October 28, 2011

2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival
State Fair Thank You
Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Nov 3, 2011 - Nov 3, 2011
Food Preservation Update
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Maryland 4-H Center
Contact: Cassandra Corridon
301-314-7363

Nov 4, 2011 - Nov 5, 2011
2011 Small Farm Conference
Sustaining Small Farms . . . 360 Degrees
Location: Richard A. Henson Center, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Contact: Berran Rogers
410-651-6693/6070

Nov 10, 2011
Winter Barn Fire Prevention
Have you done a safety check in and around your barn for winter time use? Join the University of MD Extension and MD fire marshal to discuss fire safety in addition to other winter preparations that should be done before cold weather sets in.
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Secret Pride Stables, 9074 Spring Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD
Contact: Jessica Renshaw
410-632-1972

Nov 12, 2011
4-H Horse Program Advisory Meeting
Time: 9:30am
Location: Maryland 4-H Center
Contact: Kristen Wilson
301-596-9478

Nov 15, 2011
MCE Seminar
University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Training
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: Webinar
Contact: Dr. Lisa Dennis
410-651-8330

Nov 16, 2011
MD 4-H Foundation Board meeting
Contact: Amanda Clougherty
301-314-7835

Nov 17, 2011
MCE Seminar
University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Training
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: Webinar
Contact: Dr. Lisa Dennis
410-651-8330

Nov 18, 2011 - Nov 20, 2011
Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum
Location: Ocean City
Contact: Lisa Dennis
410-651-8330

Nov 19, 2011 - Nov 19, 2011
Biennial Lambing & Kidding School
All topics pertain to lambing and kidding. There will be a separate educational tract for youth. The featured speaker will be Dr. Susan Kerr from Washington State University. Dr. Kerr is both a 4-H educator and a veterinarian.
Location: Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD
Contact: Susan Schoenian
(301) 432-2767 x343

Nov 19, 2011 - Nov 19, 2011
2011 Biennial Lambing & Kidding Schol
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD
Contact: Susan Schoenian
(301) 432-2767 x343

Nov 24, 2011 - Nov 25, 2011
State 4-H Office Closed
Thanksgiving Break
Contact: Debbie Frey
301-314-7824

Nov 25, 2011 - Nov 29, 2011
2011 National 4-H Congress
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact: Cassandra Corridon
301-314-7363

2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival

Contests, Contests...and More Contests! Get Your Students Involved Today!

The 2nd Festival is currently underway with several nationwide contests including a science song contest, science and engineering video contest, Who Wants To Be a Mathematician Contest and many others. All of these contests are accessible on our website here: http://www.usasciencefestival.org/. There is thousands of dollars in prize money. Read on to find out how your members can get involved NOW!

Festival Songwriting Contest

Write a song about science that gets kids moving, and excited about science and engineering careers! Winners receive cash prizes!

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/song-contest

Deadline Nov. 30, 2011

"Save the World Through Science & Engineering" 2012 Kavli Foundation Science Video Contest

Make a video that dazzles and wows us with the POWER of science! Show us how science and engineering can help save our planet and improve our lives. Winners will be honored in a special festival Awards Show hosted by Bill Nye the Science Guy! http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/kavli-video-contest

Contest opens Oct 1, 2011 and closes Mar. 1, 2012

You Can Do the Rubik's Cube Contest

DC, MD and VA K-12 teams will be competing for the fastest time to collectively solve 25 Rubik's Cubes. Teams may compete in one of three divisions: K-5th grade ,6th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade. Team sign-ups have begun! All registered teams will compete in a semi-final contest and the top six finalists from each division will then compete for the championship at the USA Science & Engineering Festival during the Expo weekend 4/28/2012. Attend a free teacher's workshop, learn how the Rubik's Cube relates to STEM, learn to solve the Rubik's Cube and receive a Free Rubik's Cube Math education kit valued at $150. This workshop and free kit offer are only available to new workshop attendees.

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/you-can-do-the-rubiks-cube-contest

The Grand Challenges 60 Second Pitch Contest (Sponsored by Engineering.com)

Tell us in 100 words or less how you would solve one of these challenges: economically harness solar power, provide access to clean water, or restore the urban infrastructure. The top submissions will be invited to record their pitch at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo in April 2012, and will be eligible for cash prizes!

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/grand-challenges-contest

Contest opens Sept. 20, 2011 and closes Mar 30, 2012

"World's Biggest Cheer for Science" (Sponsored by Science Cheerleader, Science for Citizens, and Discover Magazine)

Send us a video of your best science cheer and be eligible to win cash prizes! Thousands of people will join in the BIG CHEER FOR SCIENCE on April 27, 2012 at the festival in Washington, D.C.

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/worlds-biggest-cheer-for-science

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State Fair Thank You

For hundreds of Maryland 4-H/FFA youth and their families, the 2011 Maryland State Fair offered a fabulous opportunity to showcase their project work and to connect with the public to teach them about the opportunities the program offers. Many, many 4-H members, families, volunteers, UME faculty and staff, and Maryland State Fair staff members worked hard and deserve a round of applause for their successful efforts to put forth such a positive illustration of the Maryland 4-H program. A simple �Thank You� probably does not go far enough, but I hope that it does convey a message that their support of �everything 4-H� that occurred at the 2011 Maryland State Fair was noticed and appreciated by many people. Thank You!

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