http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state News for Pennsylvania 4-H educators and leaders. daily 1 2012-01-30T11:19:46Z http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/08/capital-days-for-2013-date-set Due to the unavailability of the hotel in Harrisburg and to avoid as much of the PSSA testing window as possible, the dates for Capital Days for 2013 are much earlier, March 3-5, 2013. Please mark your calendars. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-08-03T14:49:08Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/08/from-the-state-leader2019s-desk.....august by Christy Bartley No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-08-03T14:49:47Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/08/2012-presidents-environmental-youth-award The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourages positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with EPA to recognize young people across the U.S. for protecting our nation's air, water, land, and ecology. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-08-03T14:49:29Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/08/poultry-4-h-club-committed-to-improving-the-community The Birds of Different Feather, a poultry 4-H club, have been committed to improving the community at large for the last several years. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-08-03T14:48:34Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/08/2012-4-h-shooting-sports-invitational-experience Representing Pennsylvania in the 2012 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational was the experience of a lifetime. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-08-03T14:47:40Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/08/2012-4h-national-invitational-shooting-sports-grand-island-nebraska FINAL RESULTS; 33 States Participated in the 3 Day Event No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-08-03T14:46:33Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/copy_of_from-the-state-leaders-desk.... by Christy Bartley No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-06T14:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/be-a-state-4-h-officer Looking for a state opportunity to lead? Want to represent PA 4-H across the state and US? Then apply for the PA 4-H State Council Team! No publisher Mya Rushton 2012-07-06T13:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/national-4-h-congress-2012-design-team-update What better way is there to spend five days in November than traveling to Atlanta with the some of the best 4-H members in the country? No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-03T21:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/state-officers-get-the-grand-tour Pennsylvania State 4-H Council Members represent the nearly 205,000 youth across the commonwealth at countless events. June was yet another busy month for the State Council. On June sixth the council officers had the opportunity to tour the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in Harrisburg No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-03T21:13:37Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/volunteer-management-and-development-group-update No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-03T20:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/become-a-backyard-beekeeper Beekeeping 101, a new online course from Penn State Extension, is open for registration. The course for new and experienced beekeepers uses video, interactive diagrams, and other media to explore all aspects of keeping bees No publisher Tim Simkins 2012-07-03T15:07:24Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/national-4-h-congress-november-23-27-2012 National 4-H Congress will be held November 23-27, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA. The theme this year is the same - Become a Catalyst of Change - with many new and exciting things in the works! No publisher Amy Gregor 2012-07-03T14:40:14Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/applications-being-accepted-for-the-fred-strouse-scholarship The Fred Strouse Scholarship is open to all 4-H'ers registered for National 4-H Congress with a preference to 4-H members that participate in a 4-H Dairy project. No publisher Amy Gregor 2012-07-03T14:31:38Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/i-attended-2012-capital-days Mandi tells us about Capital Days in reference to three different reasons you should consider going! No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-03T14:31:10Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/2012-state-achievement-days-bullet-points State Achievement Days, August 7-9, will be held at the Penn State University Park campus again this year. There will be 30 contests (competitive and non-competitive) offered. Contest rules and additional information is posted on the 4-H web and SharePoint sites. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-01T16:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/copy2_of_4-h-fundraising-and-4-h-keystone-society-update No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-01T07:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/07/copy_of_dates No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-01T06:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/08/copy_of_dates No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-07-01T06:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/05/from-the-state-leaders-desk....-1 by Christy Bartley No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-05-21T20:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/05/just-another-day-visit-with-usda-secretary-tom-vilsack May 16, 2012 marked a historical moment for the Pennsylvania 4-H State Council and PA Collegiate 4-H. For the first time since the council’s/club’s formation the officers were invited to participate in the USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack’s visit to the Penn State, University Park campus. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-05-21T20:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/05/indiana-4-h-program-honored-by-human-service-council The Indiana County 4-H program was honored in several ways at the recent Indiana County Human Service Council Volunteer Recognition Breakfast. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-05-21T20:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/05/breakfast-with-the-corbetts Over the past 8 years, the Pennsylvania 4-H State Council has had the opportunity to meet many influential people. The officers meet with faculty, administration, staff and even deans. They often meet one-on-one with their state legislators and promote the 4-H program and high profile events. Lately though, the officers have had some rock star status opportunities, like the one on April 30, 2012. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-05-21T20:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/05/community-impact-4-h-in-action The teen VIP 4-H club in Montgomery County Pennsylvania has been serving the community for the last three years. Their primary goal is to educate their peers about the origins of community service and how youth can play a crucial role in changing the world. No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-05-17T17:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/4-h/news/around-the-state/2012/05/4-h-force-club Members of the 4-H Force Robotics Team 4031 traveled to St. Louis, Missouri from April 25-29 to compete in the FIRST National Championship with their robot "The Enforcer." No publisher Deb Smeltzer Sinkus 2012-05-17T16:55:00Z News Item