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4-H News This year, we had a delegation of seven Deschutes County 4-H'ers go to "Know Your Government" to join about 60 other teens from around the state as we learned about how our state government works! The three days were packed with learning and fun activities! We were honored to meet our senator from Deschutes County, Chris Telfer, and our representative from the Bend area, Judy Stiegler. We met a lobbyist, John McCulley who represents the Oregon Fairs Association. We toured the justice and capitol buildings and watched a live broadcast of a National Public Radio show, "What'd You Know," at the Elsinore Theater (where one of the 4-H'ers called the host of the show from the balcony during a call in game! We were on national radio!). The Pheonix Frand Hotel was full of 4-H members acticing as house representatives, lobbyists, and media for our mock legislative session. At this session, some of our bills included topics such as puppy mills, recycling, implementing a sales tax, and the suggestion was made to change the 4-H logo to "Get 'er Done!" by 4-H alum, Freeman York! And of Course, there was a good amount of fun had by all! Hope you will join us for this fun and informative event next year! |
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November 9, 2009 Redmond, Oregon “CHOICE FRIDAY” GROUP CHOOSES THANKFULNESS
Averaging nearly 450 students per Friday, the Choice Friday initiative has taken hold in the Redmond community! A buffet of enriching and educational opportunities were plated up for students by a legion of community partners and individuals during the first school trimester in response to the four-day school week. While looking to share updates on the progression of Choice Friday, as well as where Phase II student-driven developments are heading in the next trimester, a core group of Choice Friday team members are also set on thanking all those involved with the Redmond area grass-roots initiative in an upcoming meeting to be held Wednesday, November 18th. “Though many things still lie ahead, we are aware how many amazing and committed people this has taken to get up and running. From partners and volunteers, donors and more, we are grateful for their willingness to step up to the plate and make things happen,” shares Choice Friday committee member Desiree Margo.
The Choice Friday team invites those who have been involved with the unique initiative and its programs, or is interested in learning more about it, to join them at their next meeting, Wednesday, November 18th at 5pm in the Library of Elton Gregory Middle School, 1220 SW Upas, Redmond, OR. An RSVP is requested. Contact Jamie Christman at jchristman@bendbroadband.net or 541.948.1739 to RSVP. More information can be obtained about Choice Friday by visiting the website, www.choicefriday.org. All students, whether enrolled in RSD schools, local academies, home or private schooled, are also encouraged to attend as the group gears up to create a student survey and more student driven programs, many of which can include earning credit(s) for classes, graduation, clubs, and college. Community and parent surveys are already available on the website.
From current programs such as “Global Nomads” spearheaded by international
exchange students and host family Bill & Jacki Dahl, “Literature in the Outdoors” led by
the Redmond Proficiency Academy, “Buddy
Up” matching students with disabilities, the High Desert Museum’s “Y.E.S.”
(Youth Engaged in Science) program, the Redmond Police Department’s Youth
Academy, to art, music, theater, cooking, computers, photography, sports, language,
chess and beyond, programs were brought to area students through the role of
many community partners including Redmond Area
Park & Recreation, Boys & Girls
Clubs of C.O., Deschutes
County 4-H/OSU, Bridge
Church of the Nazarene, Highland
Baptist Church, Caldera Arts, Oregon Rush Soccer, Redmond
School District & RSD “COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS”, the City of Redmond/Council,
and a host of other organizations, businesses, and individuals, including
volunteers. “Choice Friday is an opportunity to add value to students’
existing educational experiences and establish Redmond as a leader in creating
a learning community. It is one of the most important concepts that will
contribute to our community’s future prosperity,” states George
Endicott, Mayor of Redmond in a recent address to area organizations.* To find out more about Choice Friday,
how to get involved, share your talent or trade, contribute toward scholarships, or learn what the vision of creating
a “learning community” might mean for you and future success
in Redmond, join us for this meeting or contact us at www.choicefriday.org.
JOIN US! CHOICE FRIDAY – “Redmond Community Spirit in Action!” Wednesday, November 18th 5:00 p.m. Elton Gregory Middle School, Library. (Map link) A call to all Choice Friday partners- Please be prepared to share updates on your program(s). New & interested partners welcomed- Come find out what Choice Friday is all about! STUDENT INPUT & ATTENDENCE ENCOURAGED!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend jchristman@bendbroadband.net or www.choicefriday.org (Sharing this invitation is appreciated) |
