Greetings!

Change is in the air and I’m not talking just seasonal change.  As of May 1, 2007 I took office as WSU – Kitsap County 4H Youth Development Educator.  The last month has been exciting and eye-opening to the needs of our Kitsap County 4-H program.  With the start of a newsletter, I feel a brief introduction to myself will help acquaint everyone involved in 4-H with a little history and some goals I have for our wonderful program. 

Having been raised on a small horse farm in New Mexico, I naturally was involved in 4-H as a youth which eventually lead me to Animal Science studies at New Mexico State University.  As an undergraduate, I participated in NMSU’s collegiate 4-H program, acted as their secretary and eventually represented New Mexico as a Swiss Ambassador through the International 4-H Youth Exchange (I.F.Y.E.).  My studies with NMSU lead me to a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Master of Arts in Agricultural Extension Education. 
   
While attending NMSU, I worked with the Agronomy and Horticulture as a cotton genetics lab assistant and summer-breaks for a garden center.  I am a firm believer in volunteer efforts and was a proud 200+ hour docent with the El Paso Zoo where I wrote reports, developed the sea lion presentation and modified/instructed 1st and 2nd-grade zoo camp.  Upon completion of my degrees, I taught public school in Texas as a First-grade Teacher and most recently a high school Horticulture Teacher.  I am certified in Agriculture in both Texas and New Mexico and have instructed ethnically diverse audiences as well as special needs students.  Education is a passion of mine and I hope to instill a love of learning in all youth and volunteers involved in our program.   

Training the youth of today to become leaders of tomorrow is an important task all of us carry on a daily basis.  I look forward to working with many of you in future youth development opportunities.  I am branching our club opportunities into the military, special needs and underserved youth in our community.  I am currently involved with Kitsap Cares about Kids, It’s Time for Kitsap Kids and a hopeful candidate for the Leadership Kitsap 2007/2008 class.  Immersing myself into Kitsap County is of utmost importance so as to better understand the current needs facing our youth.  I thank you for your constant commitment to youth and our great 4-H program.  I look forward to meeting each of you in the near future.                           

Kelly Fisk
4-H Youth Development Educator

1st Annual Kitsap County Horse Camp

When?  June 27-30, 2007, Camp runs from 9-4 daily
Where?  Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Silverdale, WA
How much? $50/participant
Contact?  Mickey Centeno, 360-830-0345 or 360-536-3750

Come explore… Treasure Island!

Twin Lakes 4-H Camp 2007
July 22-26, 2007
Registration fee is $120 by June 15
For additional information or questions contact:

Bruce Bradley
Camp Registrar
360-710-1533

Summer Sewing Camp

Just a few spots left!

July 30-August 3, 2007
Morning Session: 9am-12pm
(1st year students)

$30 Class fee

Contact: Barbara Gross
360-871-5039 or 337-7157

Kitsap County Fair & Stampede Exhibitors Guide

NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE @

http://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Exhibition%20Guides.htm

CONGRATULATIONS!
Flaming Arrows State Championship Archery Shoot.
--Kim Petersen

Sixty young archers from around the state came to shoot in the Presidents Hall April 21, 2007.  These young archers shot 108 arrows each throughout the day.

Senior division in Recurve
Nicholas Weishaar    806    Kitsap
Leanne Riddle        775    Kitsap
Lesli Meekins        766    Kitsap
Anthony Zeober       765    Pierce
Chris Johnson        751    Kitsap
Alysha Zeober        729    Pierce
Russty Scott         718    Kitsap
Anastasia Zeober     696    Pierce
Taylor Berge         669    Kitsap
Andrew Zollweg       656    Kitsap
Nathaniel Pope       634    Kitsap
Jennifer Drake       623    Pierce
Tom Luebke           620    Kitsap
Christopher Bossom   616    Kitsap
Alex Morris          591    Kitsap
Emily Deady          538    King
Clare Pfeifer        521    King
Rachel Houston       436    Kitsap

Senior division in Compound
David Campbell       862    Klickitat
Russty Scott         839    Kitsap

For Junior and Intermediate division see Flaming Arrows Web Site
http://home.wavecable.com/~flamarrow/

News - FYI

• Washington 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training July 20-22, 2007 @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds.  Contact Janet Schmidt 509-397-6290 for more information.
• Twin Lakes 4H Camp 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held at camp August 3-5, 2007.  Look for more information soon.
• Educational Display Superintendent position open for next years term.  The current superintendent, Lorene Leider, is offering to train any interested party with job duties.  For more information, contact the 4H office about application procedures at 337-7162.
• Interested in submitting club information or events to the newsletter?  Contact Kelly Fisk, 4H Youth Development Educator at 337-7162 for submission information and deadlines.
• Community service hours can be counted from your volunteer service time at the Twin Lakes 4-H Camp since 4-H is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  This approval comes from Gayle Ashworth in the State 4-H Office who has even had approval from the Pierce County Court System with this issue.   
• Seeking home for Araucanas rooster.  Please call Christine Wills 769-6124.

Hurry!  Act Now!  Don’t Miss Out! Last Chance!
4H Teen Conference 2007 “Fast Track to Your Future”

Explore budgeting, photography, how to get into college, conflict resolution, power interviews, CPR certification and more!

When:   June 24-26, 2007
Where:   WSU - Pullman
Who:      8th-12th grade student
                                (Not just 4H students)
Price:      $110

For more information visit,
http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/index.htm

REGISTRATION DUE JUNE 15 TO KITSAP COUNTY EXTENSION!

4-H License Plate Mobile is on the Move
--Pat BoyEs
I am delighted to report that the 4-H License Plate Mobile is on the move! We have received 1054 signatures and have moved the 4-H Mobile to Davenport! We are gaining momentum! The Lincoln County team, 4-H volunteer Joy Wilken, 4-H member Bethany Cobb and County Director Bridgett Rohner, are receiving their $100 check for being the first county to secure 100 signatures!  I am very proud to report that a $100 check is making its way to  Klickitat County who has just secured their 100 signatures!

Just to remind everyone how very important this effort is to our 4-H system, the funds generated from a successful license plate campaign will be able to support our 4-H system across Washington in grants directly to counties for their special projects, 4-H activities, publications and events. The infusion of these funds will allow us to create the truly world-class 4-H program our young people deserve.

4-H License plate information and forms can be found at:
http://4-h.wsu.edu/foundation/licenseplate.htm. Please direct your questions to Tony Dell at adell@wsu.edu. All signatures are due by September 1, 2007!

Kitsap County License Plate Signature Sheets are currently circulating meetings throughout the county.  If interested, please contact Kelly Fisk, 337-7162 to sign your name in support of this effort. 

July 1st Deadline for National Congress Applications
--Jan Klein
National Congress is a pinnacle of the  4-H experience for many 4-H members. The Congress provides youth, ages 14-19, a once-in-a-lifetime educational and cross cultural experience at the national level. The program combines plenary session, seminars, discussion groups and a service learning experience. Outstanding national community leaders, speakers and educators present the most current and timely information available. The event is held in Atlanta, Georgia, November 23-27.
For state applications go to http://4h.wsu.edu/kidstuff/opp_app.dot. Applications are due July 1 to Jan Klein at WSUE Spokane Academic Center, Suite 425, PO 1495, Spokane, WA 99210-1495. 

Science, Engineering & Technology

Did you know that a mere 18% of high school student are proficient in science? (NAEP 2000)  Even more, only 5% of collegiate students earn degrees in science and engineering? (Rising Above the Gathering Storm 2006)
4-H SET is a way of meeting the needs of tomorrow’s leaders in the above three critical areas
4-H plans to prepare 1 million new young people in improved science literacy, undergraduate degree’s in these three areas and career choices related to these fields.

For more information on future opportunities just emerging with 4-H SET, visit
http://4-h.wsu.edu/news/Tues/attachments/6.5%20SET.pdf where you will find more information and National 4-H contacts.