NAE4-HA
North Central Region Newsletter
January 2001
Greetings to the North Central Region
Greetings and Happy Holidays from your NAE4-HA North Central Region Directors. We are
excited to be representing you on the National Board. We will be communicating with you
throughout the year via this newsletter, email, and U.S. mail with news and information that will
assist you in staying abreast of our association. Contact either of us for additional information or
simply to share your thoughts and/or ideas.
This newsletter will be sent quarterly to the North Central Region’s NAE4-HA Leadership Team
consisting of state presidents, president-elects, regional committee contacts and contact-elects,
and the NAE4-HA Board. It is your responsibility to provide this information to others in your state
or on your committee.
The North Central Leadership Team will impact the future of our national organization. One
opportunity for that impact to be made is the Regional Officers Workshop, February 25 - 27,
2001, at the Marriott West Des Moines, IA. Registration for the workshop should be postmarked
by 1/10/01 for the early bird rate. For room reservations call: 515-267-1500 or 1-800-228-9290.
Room reservations must be made no later than February 3, 2001 to receive the blocked rate.
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Meet Your Directors
Kim Mehl, Senior Regional Director, has been an Extension Educator, Youth Development/4-H in
South Dakota for 6 years. Kim serves as your finance director. As finance director, Kim will
reimburse one representative per state attending the Officer’s Workshop in Des Moines She is
also responsible for collecting NC Hospitality dues. A major role for her position is coordination of
the Regional Officer Workshop since NAE4-HA has the lead for this event this year.
Chris Anderson, Junior Regional Director, has worked for the University of Illinois Extension for
almost 13 years and currently serves as Youth Development Educator in the Sangamon-Menard
Unit. Chris serves as your communication director. His responsibilities include this newsletter,
updating the leadership teams from the north central states, and compiling the Region Leadership
directory. Please send any information or articles that you would like to have shared within the
region to him. Also, copy Chris when notifying Chuck Leifeld about state membership updates
(membership additions or deletions, and address or email changes).
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Regional Officer’s Leadership Workshop
Come, learn, share, and be heard. Presidents and president-elects are encouraged to represent
their respective state associations. Though it’s not in Greece or Athens . . .Iowa promises to be a
wonderful experience for networking, discovery, and professional development. We will begin
mid-afternoon on Sunday, February 25 and end on Tuesday, the 27th at noon.
Be sure to check your due dates for Early Bird Registration and Regular Registrations.
NAE4-HA will cover the expenses of one person from each state to attend this workshop based
on the following:
1. Lodging reimbursement will be made to one officer from each state for half of a double
occupancy and for two nights (some accommodation for an extra night can be made to meet
super saver airfare requirements).
2. Air reimbursement will be made to one officer from each state for a ticket at a rate equal to the
21-day prior super saver coach fare, or less.
3. Reimbursement for travel to the workshop in a personal vehicle at the current NAE4-HA
mileage expense rate. Reimbursement will be made to only one association officer per state
4. Reimbursements for meals will be made at the current NAE4-HA rate of:
Breakfast
$6.00
Lunch
$9.00
Dinner
$17.00
(For meals not covered by registration fee)
5. Early registration fee deadline met
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Preparing for Officer’s Workshop
Purpose/Objectives of Officer Workshop
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To help orient state presidents/contacts and state presidents-elect on structure, procedures,
policies, dates, etc. of NAE4-HA
To allow regional directors to become acquainted with state presidents; to assist them in their
role as a state president and to help the region function better together
To update state leadership on work done by NAE4-HA committees and to promote the NAE4HA National Conference
To provide an up-to-date report from representatives and to respond to concerns voiced from
counties and states
To exchange ideas about State Associations and to provide opportunity for states to share
their concerns and ideas
To make recommendations to NAE4-HA Board about the concerns within the region.
In preparation for the Officer’s Workshop you will want to bring the following:
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State President’s Handbook
NAE4-HA Handbook or copy from disk
Concerns or issues from your state
Complete the report sheet at the end of this newsletter and return to Chris Anderson by
February 15. State reports will be compiled ahead of the workshop. Bring one copy of your
state report with you
 One 4-H success story form each state
 Nominees from your state for leadership positions - regional director, committee contacts,
contact-elects, secretary, etc.
 Dates of your state meetings.
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State Visits
Regional Directors are available to make visits to states in the North Central throughout the year
to keep you abreast of the happenings in NAE4-HA. If your state is planning a conference,
workshop or program and you would like for one of your directors to attend, give us a call.
State Visits should:
 Bring NAE4-HA board decisions to the state membership
 Assist state organizers with membership concerns or questions concerning their involvement
with NAE4-HA and/or current NAE4-HA issues.
 Conduct educational seminars or programs as requested by the host state
 Work with host state officers to enhance or encourage national involvement and leadership by
the host state’s membership
 Promote the NAE4-HA National Conference
 Assist to strengthen the state association
State Visits are paid for in the following manner:
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NAE4-HA pays for all transportation costs to and from the host state
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Host state pays for meals, lodging, etc., while director is in host state
Regional directors should have a minimum of one hour on the program to justify the costs of the
visit.
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To Do List
 Send in Regional Officers Workshop registration as soon as possible. Make sure president
and president-elect are registered.
 State Report – send to Chris Anderson by February 15 and bring a copy to Officer’s Workshop
 Bring names and addresses of people considering a leadership position in NAE4-HA VicePresident, Secretary, Regional Director, Committee Contacts and Contact Elects.
 Bring a copy of State Newsletter
 Consider a state visit…schedule with Kim Mehl or Chris Anderson. Each one can make two
state visits besides their own state.
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Do You Know Who’s Who in NAE4-HA
We have an outstanding leadership team this year on the National Board. Always feel free to
contact them if you have specific questions, concerns or ideas you would like to share.
President:
Vern Walden
8015 W. Center Rd.
Omaha, NE 68124
402-444-7804
FAX: 402-444-6430
email: jvwaldren1@unl.edu
President-Elect:
Kirk Astroth
210 Taylor Hall, MSU
Bozeman, MT 59717
406-994-3501
FAX: 406-994-5417
email: kastroth@montant.edu
Vice President:
Pamela Olsen
2050 Lafayette Ave
McMinnville, OR 97128-9333
503-434-8913 FAX: 503-472-6-3054
email: pamela.olsen@orst.edu
Secretary:
Jim Kahler
ANPE-CF, Bldg. 48, 103 Third Ave.
Ft. MCNair, DC 20319-5058
202-685-2035 FAX: 202- 685-2003
email: jk1@umail.umd.edu
Treasurer:
Al Woodward
P.O. Box 748
Waterloo, New York 13165-0748
315-539-9251 FAX: 315-539-2787
email: allen_woodward@cce.cornell.edu
Past President:
John Crites
1054 Monroe Rd., Suite 102
Lebanon, OH 45036-1415
512-932-1891 FAX: 513-695-1111
email: jcrites@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu
North Central Region Directors:
Kim Mehl
601 East Centre Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-6815 FAX: 605-394-6815
email: kimm@co.pennington.sd.us
Chris Anderson
P.O. Box 8467
Springfield, IL 62791
217-782-4617 FAX: 217-524-6662
email: andersonc@mail.aces.uiuc.edu
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New Governance Process
Realizing that the New Governance Process may be confusing, in this issue and the following two
issues, we will work to make sure that everyone has a good understanding of the refined process.
With the old process, the board was spending much time on house keeping activities and not
focusing on the four critical issues identified by our members. The new process will allow the
board to build on past successes, and produce significant impacts and outcomes that meet
NAE4-HA’s mission, vision and goals.
Under the new structure the board membership will remain the same. Teams of national board
members were formed to handle the day-to-day operations. Each team is lead by a member of
the board. The teams and leaders are as follows:
Research and Programs - Jim Kahler
Marketing and Outreach - Dan Dunten
Professional Development - Mary Williams
Member Services - Pam Olsen
Finance and Operations - Al Woodward
State Relations - Kirk Astroth
Each team has specific responsibilities to produce specific outcomes and impacts. This model
empowers each team to make decisions for carrying out their services and programs. The total
board will monitor performance of each team. Allowing the teams to make decisions provides
time for the board to focus on the critical issues affecting our association’s members.
To find out more information about the new Governance process review your October 2000 issue
of News & Views, From Success to Significance, a synopsis of the new policy, or contact one of
your regional directors.
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NAE4-HA Committee Highlights/Goals
News and Views
 Embark upon our new partnership with CYD as publisher of News & Views Don't forget ...
your January copy of News & Views will arrive shrink wrapped with a copy of CYD.
 Theme for 2001 - Touching Tomorrow Today.
 Due dates are November 10, December 15, March 15, June 15, and September 15 for the
upcoming year.
 Photos ... Photos ... Photos ... and more Photos!
Programs
 For each task force to establish their own web page.
 To conduct surveys for resources and new materials available in task force area
 For the Camping and Environmental Education Task Force to continue the National
Environmental and Stewardship Award by identifying a potential donor.
 For the Youth in Governance Task Force to propose a new award "Power of Youth" Award for
2001 and identify potential donor.
 For the Volunteerism Task Force to draft and submit proposal to USDA for a National
Initiative on Volunteer Recruitment and Administration.
 Submit proposals from task forces for consideration at 2001 Conference.
Policy & Resolution
 To have consistent references of policies.
 To assist the Board of Trustees in developing the NAE4-HA governance global operating
policies and to be responsible for these policies.
 To assist in revising the bylaws of NAE4-HA in accordance with the Governance operating
policies.
 To serve as the study group and research committee.
Diversity
 Provide a system of staff development that meets the present and emerging needs of the
youth development profession.
 Promote a system of staff development that meets the present and emerging needs of the
youth development profession.
 Empower a process that aligns, projects, and communicates the image of the 4-H youth
development profession consistent with the NAE4-HA vision.
 Empower a process that aligns, projects, and communicates the image of the 4-H youth
development profession consistent with the NAE4-HA vision.
 Complete the development of a brochure to describe and promote and encourage
participation on the Diversity Committee.
Public Relations & Information:
 Marketing booth highlighting North Central Region.
 Continue to collect "success stories" and distribute them widely.
 Link list of Extension vacancies to the NAE4-HA web page (this was already done).
 Revise the brochure describing our youth development careers for the high school student
audience.
 Develop Centennial support promotional items.
 Continue to work on the 4-H stamp campaign.
 Maintain national 4-H distinguished alumni database.
 Create guidelines for "National 4-H Hall of Fame".
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Provide orientation for first time conference goers.
And then follow up the orientation with time to network during the box lunch on Monday.
For more information on NAE4-HA committees visit the web site at www.nae4ha.org
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NC Regional Breakfast Auctions Raised$1,750
We would like to thank the participants and donors of the NC Regional Breakfast Auctions held at
the NAE4-HA Conference in Denver. $1,753 was raised for the NC Hospitality fund that supports
NC states when hosting NAE4-HA conferences. Following are the results from the Silent and
Dollar Auctions:
Silent Auction
Item
Nebraska Basket
Chocolate
Wisconsin Cookbook
Porcelain Doll
Indiana Paperweight
Curriculum Adventure
Serving Handle Basket
Indiana Cookbook
Stephary’s Chocolate
Pewter Plate, ornament, mustard, cookbook
Tracker, IA Ornament, Headphones
Taste of Michigan
Pumpkin Basket
Nebraska Products
Leather Briefcase
Camp Ohio, songbook, ornament
Star Nebraska Basket
Computer Dolls
Pork, ornaments, cookbook
4-leaf clover basket
Wreath
Bear
Curriculum Adventure
4-H Raggedy Ann & Andy
Taste of Michigan
TOTAL
Dollar Auction
Item
Black Hills Gold Tie Tack
4-H Support System
Beef It’s What’s for Dinner Supplies
Basket of Items & Products
Christmas Jacket
Gift Basket
Set of 4-H Bears
4-leaf Clover Basket
2001 Shirt
Total Raised
Donor
South Dakota
Nebraska
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Kansas
Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
North Dakota
$787
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Newsletter prepared by:
Donated from
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Indiana
Missouri
Nebraska
Indiana
Minnesota
Ohio
Iowa
Michigan
Ohio
Nebraska
Iowa
Ohio
Nebraska
Kansas
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
North Dakota
Missouri
Ohio
Michigan
Final Bid
$36
$25
$30
$38
$8
$60
$32
$21
$26
$30
$45
$25
$40
$32
$54
$42
$33
$25
$37
$100
$45
$49
$65
$35
$33
$966
Chris Anderson
North Central Region Director
P.O. Box 8467
Springfield, IL 62791
Phone: 217-782-4617 Fax: 217-524-6662
Email: andersonc@mail.aces.uiuc.edu
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Please return to Chris Anderson, Regional Director, by February 15, 2001