The issue of emails from Provincial Staff not being delivered to recipients seems to still be an ongoing issue. Please ensure that you check your junk mail folder regularly, especially if you are waiting on something from a staff member. If you do find an email in the junk folder, mark the email address as "safe." Unfortunately, this is something we have no control over. Similarly, if you have sent an email to a staff and days have passed with no response, please give us a call to ensure your message was received!
For the upcoming 4-H year we are strongly encouraging our leaders and members to stay up to date with news and events by checking out the monthly newsletter and visiting the *newly updated* website regularly. This is in an effort to streamline information and ensure that information is easy to find for everyone.The website should be your first stop for info! That being said - there are things that we occasionally post to our Provincial Facebook page that may not be duplicated on the website, such as Club Reports. Leaders and Members will still be able to see these posts, regardless of if they have a Facebook account, by clicking the link that we provide in this newsletter. So please do not disregard future information that is connected to Facebook - you can still access it if you please!
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.
December 17 - Fundraiser funds due to the Provincial Office
December 17 - Last Day for Regions to submit Provincial fees/insur. to the Prov. Office
** 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!
We are very excited to introduce you to Jennifer Sanderson - 4-H PEI's new Office Administrator! Jen had her first day in the Provincial Office this past week and came home to this sweet surprise from her daughter (with some help from Dad)! Please offer Jen a warm welcome when you get to see or chat with her. Welcome to the team Jen!
The Fundraiser has come to a close, but delivery week will be here before you know it! Product pick up will happen the week of December 6th. Details will be sent to fundraiser coordinators.
Volunteer Leader Registration
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
NOW VIRTUAL!
Any volunteer leader wishing to achieve "Trained Leader" status must complete Youth Safety Training. Complete this virtually.
Executive Training will be held virtually this year for Club Executive members. A new page has been made on our website with PDFs of the executive books and a link to a short training video. If there are other resources that staff can add to this page to help members become more familiar with their role please let us know.
ClubReportsare now being shared to our Provincial Facebook page as they are submitted to the 4-H Specialists. We have had a few reports submitted and posted already. You can view these at the links below - it is not necessary to have a Facebook account to view these links.
The Provincial Cooking [Foods] Project with Chef Matthew Feehan will be offered on Saturday, January 15th at the Hunter River Community Centre. The day will run from 1pm until 4pm for members ages 12 and older. There will be a $30 registration fee for this project day.
Members who are interested are asked to register by submitting an online form, found on the website and by clicking the link below.
We are looking forward to working with Chef Matthew!
The deadline to register for Market Beef is quickly approaching. This year member's are asked to fill out a NEW online form (form will be available after Tuesday, Nov 16th). Lynda will receive a copy of the submitted forms and cross reference with the producer entry forms.
To clarify:
ALL 4-H members must fill out this form. If a producer has entries in the 4-H show and the open show, they must fill out the Easter Beef form.
If the only steer a producer has at the show is a 4-H animal, only the 4-H entry from from the 4-Her is required.
As always - contact the office or Lynda if you have any questions!
Show your 4-H Colours Day has come and gone, but November is National 4-H Month! 4-H PEI launched a campaign for 4-H month to get in touch with some alumni. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of where 4-H members have ended up in life and the diverse career paths they have taken... Each day we feature a new alumni on the Facebook page (see links below - it is not necessary to have a Facebook account to view these) and hope to continue to do so for the remainder of the month. If you know an alumni who would like to share their store please share this link with them.
Deadline to register with 4-H PEI - November 29th, 2021
About this event
Leadership Summit is an exciting opportunity for 4-H volunteer leaders and professionals to showcase the communities they are building, share innovative program ideas, and hear from experts on emerging topics. It includes a mix of workshops, an expert keynote, knowledge sharing, networking, and fun!
We’re heading to Halifax, Nova Scotia in April 2022, where Leadership Summit will be co-hosted by4-H Nova Scotia, as part of 4-H Nova Scotia’s 100th-anniversary celebrations!
How to attend
Leadership Summit is open to 4-H volunteer leaders from across Canada. Registration is managed through your provincial 4-H office.
Registration for Leadership Summit is $700/person.Some provinces subsidize the registration feed for their leaders. Please check with your provincial 4-H office for more information.
If you are interested in attending as one of 4-H PEI's delegates please email Rayanne before November 29th as names must be summitted to 4-H Canada on this day. Spaces are limited.
