4-H PEI News: September 15, 2021

September 15, 2021

**If you are sending us emails and not hearing back please give us a call to follow up to ensure that your message was received! 
 
It has been brought to our attention that some emails from us are going directly to recipients junk mail folders or not being received. Please be sure to check that folder regularly especially if you are waiting on something from us, then mark our email addresses as "safe". This is something we have no control over, unfortunately.

 The Provincial Office is open by appointment only.
 Please call or email the office or the Staff member you are looking to meet with at least one day prior to the date you would like to meet.

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Upcoming Dates (any topic underlined is a link to more information)
September 23 - 4-H PEI West Regional AGM
September 28 - 4-H PEI Central Regional AGM
September 29 - Deadline to sign up for virtual Members Forum
October 1 - 4-H Canada National Volunteer Leader of the Year applications due
October 5 - 4-H PEI East Regional AGM
October 11 - Thanksgiving - Provincial 4-H Office Closed
October 15 - Quarterly Club Reports due from OAL
October 15 - Beginning of Provincial Fundraiser
October 25 - Youth Safety Training
October 28 - Youth Safety Training
October 31 - 4-H Canada FCC Club Fund applications due
 
** Two new additions have been made to the Provincial website to help keep members and leaders informed: "Latest News & Quick Links" for the MOST current events or fast approaching deadlines; and "Dates and Deadlines" has a new format that will be updated regularly! 

Leader Resource Binders (Reorganization packages) are ready to be picked up at the Provincial 4-H Office. Leaders can also make alternate arrangements by contacting their 4-H Specialist.

Eastern Region
Brooklyn Heatherdale 4-H Club: Saturday, Sept 17 at 10am-12pm (Heatherdale Hall)
Summerville 4-H Club: Parent Meeting - Tuesday, Sept 28 at 7pm (126 Douse's Rd)
 
Central Region
Wheatley River 4-H Club: Tuesday, Sept 21 (Milton Community Hall)
Fort Augustus 4-H Club: Wednesday, Oct 6 at 7pm (Glenfinnen Hall)
 
Western Region
Rose Valley 4-H Club: Sunday, Sept 18 at 6pm
Kensington 4-H Club: Monday, Sept 27 at 7pm (Kensington Legion)
Albany Centennial 4-H Club: Sunday, Oct 4 at 6:30pm (Albany Hall)
Elmsdale Beavers 4-H Club: Wednesday, Oct 6 at 7pm (Elmsdale Hall)
Lots 16 4-H Club: Tuesday, Oct 12 at 6:30pm (Lot 16 Hall)
 
Note: This is not a finalized list of Clubs, but these are the dates that were given to the Provincial Office before the newsletter deadline. We will update Club registration dates here as they become available to staff.
 
If a location is not listed please contact the Club directly or the 4-H Specialist.
 

Returning Volunteer Leader Registration
 
The form is now live on the website and can be submitted at any time. This year the Volunteer Leader Form, Code of Conduct and Covid Waiver are all connected, so you will only be required to hit submit once.
 
If you are due to provide an updated Police Record Check to the Provincial Office you should have been contacted in August. Please remember that you will be required to have a letter from the Provincial Office in order to obtain your PRC. That letter is only valid for two weeks.

New Volunteer Leader Registration
 
If you are a new volunteer leader with the 4-H program this year you can submit your form online at any time. Your submission will include a New Volunteer Leader form, a Code of Conduct and the Covid-19 Waiver. In addition there are a few other steps you must complete. A complete list of requirements can be found here.
 
Youth Safety Training
 
Any volunteer leader wishing to achieve "Trained Leader" status must complete Youth Safety Training. Sign up here.

Annual General Meetings are here! A kind reminder to the Regional Presidents, Regional Treasurers and Club Reporters that 4-H Specialists will be seeking reports as soon as possible.  

Apply today!

Make a submission or nomination!

View details here!

Join 4-H Canada for this year’s annual Members Forum virtual conference, happening November 5-7. The theme for 2021 is Growing Stronger Futures. Programming such as mentorship circles, workshops, and other activities will all have a focus on careers and professional development.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and engage with 4-H’ers across the country.
 
If you between the ages of 16-21 and would like to attend please email Katie at kamaccormack@pei4h.ca by September 29th to be added to the Provincial delegate list.
 

Learn more here!

FCC 4-H Club Fund applications now open!

4-H Canada and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are pleased to provide a new year of the FCC 4-H Club Fund for 2021-2022. These funds are available to all 4-H clubs, districts, and regions across Canada.
 
The support from the Club Fund can go towards developing existing programs, covering the costs associated with local events and exchanges, supporting volunteers, or purchasing various resource materials. Together with FCC, we are supporting the development of responsible, caring, and contributing youth leaders across Canada.
 
Applications for 2021-2022 opened August 1 and close October 31, 2021. Read the application guidelines and apply here.

Two new webinars are happening next week that you don’t want to miss out on. With Leaders Learn webinars, you can gain new tools to support youth. Webinars are available for volunteer leaders and 4-H professionals at no cost.

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