November, 2008
Arizona 4-H
Youth Foundation
A Message from the Foundation
ture, home economics and related areas…”, today’s 4-Hers
are learning about aerospace & rocketry, about computers,
science & other technologies, and about natural resources,
While doing some much needed cleaning out of files and
boxes in the Foundation office (located in the Forbes Build- water conservation & how to save our planet.
ing on the University of Arizona Campus), the Foundation
staff ran across an interesting folder labeled “Foundation – What hasn’t changed in all these years is the need for your
History”. This folder, two inches thick, contains a number support to keep these programs alive. Many of you have
of items. Among them are several newspaper articles yelrequested the ability to donate online and we are excited to
lowed with age, sheets of lined paper covered in handwrit- finally be able to offer this to our donors. Details about that
ten notes and legal documents folded to fit into the letter
are contained in this newsletter. For those of you who wish
sized folder. The unseen items in this folder are the work
to contribute by mail, we have also included a postage paid
and determination of the individuals involved leading up to remit envelope.
the “official” formation the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation
in 1970.
As always, we appreciate your continued support of our
efforts. We think our “founding fathers” would be proud.
A half sheet of paper tucked away among all the other
documents seems to tell the story of the Foundation’s beginnings in a nutshell…it reads:
A Rich History…And Still Going Strong!
“The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation was organized in
1970 by a public-spirited group of civic leaders representing all counties in the state. The Foundation goal is to generate private support funding to expand the off-campus
learning experiences of the 4-H Youth Program conducted
by the Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H is an integral
part of The University of Arizona College of Agriculture.
Boys and girls enrolled in 4-H voluntarily pursue a special
interest program in agriculture, home economics, and related areas for increased opportunities to improve their
quality of living as participating citizens in a contemporary
society. More than 20,000 boys and girls were enrolled in
4-H club work in 1971.”
And the rest, as they say, is history.
A lot has changed since 1971…that group of 20,000 boys
and girls has grown to more than 90,000 youth in 2007.
And in addition to “special interest programs in agricul-
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Foundation Office Update
Almost exactly one year ago, our former Executive Director Lee Dueringer
moved on to his new position as Associate Development Director for Major Gifts
with the Arizona Cancer Center. Since that time, the Foundation Office has been
“manned” by a part time Associate Accountant, Peggy Beaston and two part time
students, Jennifer Martin and Laura White.
Board of Trustees
2008- 2009
ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH
FOUNDATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ROSTER
PRESIDENT
Tim Knutson
Peggy Beaston is the Associate Accountant and has worked
with the Foundation since July of 2007. Formerly an IT Manager with Sundt Construction, Peggy retired in 2006, only to
find out that she really couldn’t just “stay at home”. The 20
hour work week fits her schedule just fine and when not at the
Foundation, she and her husband enjoy their desert home and
the new chicks they are raising. Peggy has two grown sons,
both engineers and graduates of the University of Arizona.
Peggy likes working for the Foundation because she has always believed in giving
back.
Jennifer Martin has just completed one full year with the Foundation and her primary responsibility is the production of the
newsletter. Jenn is from Logan, New Mexico and will graduate
from the University with a degree in Agricultural Education in
December of 2008. After graduation she wants to be a high
school AG teacher in the State of California. Jenn says what
she likes most about working with the Foundation is the “fun
environment and being a part of something I know makes a
positive impact on 4-Hers across Arizona”. Jenn just recently became engaged
and is now planning a March wedding.
Coming on board in June, Laura White is relatively new to the
Foundation. She took over for graduating student Andrew Olson. Laura’s main responsibilities are updating the 4-H Foundation’s website, mailing thank you letters to donors and maintaining forms, including the scholarship applications. Laura is
from Gilbert, Arizona and is also majoring in Agriculture Education. When she graduates in 2011 she hopes to teach in a
small town. Laura says she likes working for the Foundation
because “I know the work I do is indirectly helping kids do what they love”.
The Foundation office, located on the University of Arizona Campus in the
Forbes Building, is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM until 5:00
PM. Our offices are on the third floor directly across the hall from the College of
Agriculture’s Alumni & Development Office. Jim Davis and his staff provide
support to the Foundation by providing them with office space and almost everything else needed to conduct Foundation business – including moral support!
So as you can see, we are a busy group – but never too busy to say
“Thanks for your Support”!!
VICE-PRESIDENT
Carol Wuertz-Behrens
SECRETARY
Ana Olivares
TREASURER
Mack McKeon
PAST PRESIDENT
Dan Klingenberg
FOUNDATION ASSOCIATE
ACCOUNTANT
Peggy Beaston
Board Members
Cliff Amator
Bill Brake
Donald Butler
Bev Collier
Tim Dunn
Bill Eddings
Denis Griggs
Paul Groseta
Cory Mellon
Don Walker
Doug Wright
Arizona Extension Representative
Kim Gressley
2008-2009 Upcoming Dates
11/21/08
Foundation Board Meeting
12/28/081/1/09
Arizona National
Livestock Show
2/2/092/8/09
Arizona National
Horse Show
2/19/09
Foundation Board Meeting
Corporate Sponsors
AcuComm, Inc.
Box Canyon Ranch
Farnam
(Bob and Mary Bowman)
Arizona Drip Systems
Arizona Farm Bureau
Federation
Arizona Machinery
Arizona Public Service
Best Paving
Bingham Equipment
Company
Calcot
Commercial Investors
Realty Inc.
Gowan Company
(Caroline Jessen
Foundation)
Jacque Accomazzo
Desert Tree Farms, Inc. Keithly-Williams Seeds
Doug Mellon Farms, Inc The Norton Foundation
Dunn Grain Company
Farm Credit Services
(SW Region)
Pima County Farm
Bureau
Paul C. Helmick
Corporation
Pivotal Sandia, LLC.
Resolution Copper
Salt River Project
Shamrock Farms
Sundance Farms
Wells Fargo
Donate to the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation Online!
You can now donate to the Arizona 4-H Foundation through Network for
Good. It’s simple and safe!
Just go to:
www.networkforgood.org
Keyword = Foundation
Charity Name = 4-H
State = AZ
Network for Good re-grants the donation funds to the Arizona 4-H Youth
Foundation, retaining 4.75% for their mission of training and supporting
more than 50,000 nonprofits in their fundraising efforts. If you prefer,
you can add a tax-deductible 4.75% grant to Network for Good when you
check out so that 100% of the donation amount will be granted to the
Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation. Either way, the full amount of your
donation is tax deductible.
2008-2009 Scholarship Update
This year a total of over $29,000 was awarded to some of Arizona’s top 4-H youth who are continuing their
education with the help of awards made possible by some of our named scholarship endowments and specially designated funded donations. This past February, over 80 young men and women applied for the educational grants. Our Scholarship Committee is comprised of a well-rounded group of individuals with 4-H
history, education, business experience and a “give back to the community” spirit.
Applicants are rated by the Scholarship Committee on financial need, ability, aptitude, grades, references,
4-H history & involvement along with completeness of applications meeting the criteria for the specific
scholarships. Each scholarship is evaluated by at least three different committee members and the competition is tough. This year we have recipients from 10 of Arizona’s 15 Counties who are now attending schools
around the state and out of state as well.
If you are interested in helping to support the 4-H scholarship program in the future please call the
Foundation office @ 520-621-7211 or visit our website http://ag.arizona.edu/4-h_foundation.
Applications for next year’s scholarships are available on our website or you can obtain copies at your local
county extension office.
Congratulations recipients and thanks again to all of our 4-H supporters!
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2008 - 2009
Tyler Bingham
Courtney Breckon
Kristen Brown
Amanda Conley
Faul and Faul Book Scholarship
Becker-Baguley Scholarship
Faul and Faul Book Scholarship
Faul Scholarship
“It defines you!”
“4-H has provided me with the essential
tools I need to pursue my college ca-
“4-H has been my compass in this
inevitable process.”
“I want to give back to others as 4-H
has given so much to me.”
Danelle Dobbins
Renae DuBois
Natashia Forsyth
Kylee Gauna
Pima Jr. Livestock Scholarship
Faul & Faul Book Scholarship
Cochise Scholarship
Farm Credit Services Scholarship
“4-H has made me the strong,
ambitious person that I am today!”
“4-H is to thank for sparking my
curiosity of agriculture.”
“I couldn't imagine life without 4-H.”
“4-H a simple number and letter that
means so much!”
Katie Goodwin
Ryan Klenke
Emily Klutch
Fitch Scholarship
Hawthorne Scholarship
Jimmy Accomazzo Scholarship
Grondin Scholarship
“4-H helped to develop me into who I
am today!”
“4-H has played a huge roll in preparing me for my future!”
“I have 4-H to thank for pushing me
into the right direction!”
“My favorite highlight of 4-H was
learning to serve others!”
Lindsay Gregston
Carol Ann Lipinski
Krista McNaughton
Jessica Nielson
Cotey Noble
Betty Accomazzo Scholarship
Pima County Horse Scholarship
Ralph Hall Scholarship
Hawthorne Scholarship
“4-H takes control of your life, it becomes part of your daily routine”
“Inspired by 4-H I adopted a boy in
India to help pay for his schooling.”
“4-H has been a large part of my
entire life!”
“ It’s a fever of 4-H pride!”
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2008 - 2009
Robyn Ollerton
Dru Palmer
Katie Radosevic
Jessica Richardson
Faul Scholarship
Bayless Scholarship
CRSSS Scholarship
Valley Telephone Scholarship
“I am thankful for all the friendships
that I have made through 4-H!”
“4-H is an organization that I hold close
to my heart!”
“4-H is the root of all my experiences!”
“4-H is preparation for real life!”
Ashley Rigas
Rebecca Rimsza
Merle Robinson
Zachary Ross
Gibbs Scholarship
Pima Co. 4-H Leaders
Scholarship
Faul and Faul Book Scholarship
Fleming Scholarship
“ I constantly smile because of 4-H!”
“ 4-H has changed my life!”
“ I love 4-H!”
“4-H continues to play a positive role in
my life!”
Nicole Ward
Sara Williams
Lauren Willson
Kayla Woehlecke
Landeen Scholarship
Cheatham Scholarship
Bayless Scholarship
Faul Scholarship
“My 4-H career has and continues to
play a positive role in my life!”
“4-H has meant so much to me, words
cannot describe!”
“4-H has provided me with numerable opportunities for personal
growth!”
“4-H will always be with me!”
Congratulations
to ALL of Our
Scholarship
Recipients!
Amber Young
Amanda Zamudio
Joseph Zamudio
Cochise Scholarship
Faul and Faul Book Scholarship
Fitch Scholarship
“4-H has made me realize the value of
hard work!”
“I absolutely love the atmosphere of
4-H”
“4-H is something that I would not
trade!”
Pima County 4-H Invitational Horse Camp
The Pima County 4-H Invitational Horse Camp was held on
June 22-28, 2008 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in
Sonoita. Camp was attended by 72 campers from three
counties. There were twenty two teen counselors and junior
staff providing support for approximately 20 adult volunteers.
The number of campers was down from previous years,
apparently mostly due to the a down economy and high fuel
costs (cost to get camper and horse to and from camp).
Each morning campers would receive over 4 hours of group lessons from professional riding instructors in one of the following disciplines: western, English, roping, gymkhana or ranch sorting. Afternoon sessions included multiple arts and crafts sessions, GPS scavenger hunt, ice cream making,
showers (very essential!), and time to work on talent show
skits. Evening programs included Camp Olympics, talent night,
scavenger hunt, recreational games, a three station information
session with an equine dental veterinarian, farrier and massage therapist, dance lessons, board games and the dance the
last night.
The benefits of camp are many. The campers receive many
hours of riding instruction as well as the opportunity to make
new friends and deal with new situations in a group setting.
Counselors are able to develop leadership skills in a number of
different ways. The adult staff also develops leadership and
teaching skills, as well as act as role models for the campers and counselors.
Many thanks to the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation for providing a $500 camping grant for camp.
With that money we were able to provide three camp scholarships of $100 each, provide $50 honorariums (mostly to cover travel expenses) to the evening program presenters. The evening program
presenters have provided a substantial increase in the educational content of camp, to go along with the social skill development aspect of camp.
Curt Peters
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Pima County
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Arizona 4-H Supports Arizona’s Military Youth and Their Families
“I always appreciate when my kids are recognized for my husband’s service. Thank you!”
--Lisa G. (spouse of a deployed AZ Army National Guard soldier)
With frequent moves and recent lengthy deployments for military families, 4-H provides
positive, youth development programming that creates a safe and nurturing environment for
military youth. In the1990’s, nationally the 4-H Youth Development Program established
an agreement with the US Army to provide military youth on Army installations with 4-H program opportunities both stateside and internationally. Within the past five years, partnerships have been established with the Air Force and Navy to provide similar support for
youth. Agreements with the Marines and Coast Guard are currently in process. This allows
4-H Youth Development to establish 4-H clubs on military installations worldwide.
In Arizona, military youth participate in 4-H Military Club programs
at Ft. Huachuca (Cochise County), Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (Pima County), Luke Air
Force Base (Maricopa County), and Yuma Proving Grounds (Yuma County). Arizona 4-H
also conducts programs with Air Force installations in Osan (Korea), Misawa, Kadena and Yokota (Japan). Arizona 4-H Extension Faculty provide the leadership for on-base 4-H Military
Club opportunities in a variety of 4-H projects: rocketry, aeronautics, digital photography, sport
fishing, geocaching, cooking, quilting, sewing, scrapbooking, gardening, pet care, and much,
much more! Military youth participate in county, state and national 4-H leadership opportunities
through their club experiences.
In 2005, the surge in National Guard and Reserve unit deployments nationwide - including Arizona - increased the number of affected geographically dispersed military youth. The US Army
created a collaborative program entitled Operation: Military Kids (OMK) to support these military youth. Arizona 4-H, along with a variety of military and community partners, joined in programming efforts to support military youth and their families of the National Guard and Reserves, in communities throughout Arizona. Today, the Arizona Operation: Military Kids program continues to create an expanding support network for military youth and their families, by
providing valuable resources and opportunities to military families.
Here are exciting ways in which communities and 4-H Clubs throughout Arizona can be involved in Arizona Operation: Military Kids programs:
OMK Camo-Camp (day-camps) - hands-on, interactive day-camps for all
military youth ages 5-13, hosted by OMK Community Partners throughout
Arizona.
Ready Set Go! Trainings – interactive trainings about the deployment cycle, its affect on military
youth, and strategies to promote strength & resilience in military youth.
Hero Pack Program – build and distribute packs to military kids to thank them for their service and
courage, during the deployment of loved one.
Speak Out Military Kids Programs – a speaker’s bureau program for youth to share their “voice”
on topics such as deployment, being a military kid, etc.
Local Partner Events - events hosted by a variety of community partners that enhance OMK programming efforts
throughout Arizona through education, awareness, and community engagement.
“My girls have been thru a deployment once before, but in our town, there are NO other children of deployed soldiers, and so they often feel
alone. OMK Camo-Camp was so much fun for my daughters. It's all they talked about! They had a really great time, and made a few new friends.”
–Melissa C. (spouse of an Army soldier)
For more information contact:
Teresa Noon – Arizona Operation: Military Kids Program Coordinator
Phone: 520-626-9085 ~ Email: nteresa@cals.arizona.edu
Lisa Lauxman – Arizona 4-H Military Liaison & AZ Operation: Military Kids Program Director
Phone: 520-621-7131 ~ Email: lauxman@cals.arizona.edu
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4-H Member Works to Complete JOLT Endowment
At the 15th Anniversary J.O.L.T. Camp in June
2002 the Rodeo-Chedeski fire was rapidly advancing on Camp Shadow Pines just south of
Heber. As JOLT, Arizona’s State Teen leadership camp participants had just finished with
the camp picture, when the evacuation order
came..., giving them ½ an hour to grab only
their most prized possessions camp, leaving
their personal belongings in the face of the fire
and caravanning through thick smoke to a
safer location in Northern Arizona. JOLT participants evacuated and headed north to Holbrook to finish the camp activities.
The youth staff and adult leaders came together at the evacuation center to continue the
legacy and complete the team-building activities that make J.O.L.T. a special experience –
the camp program ended while ash and smoke
fell as youth waited to be driven home from the fire, ending the camp several days earlier than it was
supposed to have ended.
Matthew Olson (Left) presented a check to Bryan Chadd (Right) Sr. JOLT Staff
Member a key figure for JOLT’s success, and other Youth Staff members in the
amount of $7,425.00, making the total in the endowment $12,255.95, thus establishing
the JOLT- Legacy for Leadership Endowment in perpetuity.
After the camp had ended, and the participants arrived home safely, they were all given refund
checks because camp ended early. 83 of the 100 participants voted to donate their refund checks to
start the first ever youth established endowment in the history of the Arizona 4-H youth foundation,
the JOLT - Legacy for Leadership endowment.
The endowment had a great start with $4,830.25 as of April 2008. While we had a great start to our
endowment, we needed to have $10,000.00 before June of 2008. So Matthew Olson a 5 year JOLT
alumni and 2 year youth staff member now a freshman at the UA from Mohave County, took on the
challenge of raising the $6000.00 necessary to reach the 10,000.00 minimum for an endowment. To
raise the $6000.00 he sent out 85 letters to the U of A College of Agriculture faculty, Administration
and Staff, as well as 4-H Agents, County Leader’s Councils, and Alumni of the Arizona Wildcats 4-H
Club, a prominent 4-H club in Pima County for 25 years, his fathers old 4-H Club. One alumni of that
club, Mr. Robert Coretz, CEO of Omni Air International pledged to personally match $2500.00 in donations from his former club. On June 20, 2008, Matthew Olson presented this check to Bryan
Chadd Sr JOLT Staff Member a key figure for JOLT’s success, in the amount of $7,425.00, making
the total in the endowment $12,255.95, thus establishing the JOLT- Legacy for Leadership Endowment in perpetuity.
Additional Contributions can be made to the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation:
www.cals.arizona.edu/4-h/jolt/07endowment
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