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Florida 4-H Dog Project

What is 4-H?
4-H is an educational program for boys and girls ages 8-18. "Learn by Doing" is the 4-H slogan, it exemplifies many of the principles 4-H is based upon. 4-H'ers participate in activities, events, competitions, and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H also encourages youth to participate in community service.

The Florida 4-H Dog Project

Volunteer 4-H Leaders provide training classes for 4-H members and their dogs, both purebred and mixed are welcome. The 4-H year generally follows the public school calendar, or September through May of each year. Enrollment to become a 4-H member is required and information is available through your local County Extension Office. Most County programs ask 4-H members to enroll in 4-H and sign up under the 4-H insurance program (the cost of insurance is one dollar per person- for the 4-H year). It is also recommended at least one parent (or adult) sign up as a 4-H volunteer. We request 4-H parents & leaders volunteer to work at Florida 4-H Dog Project sponsored events such as shows, seminars and fundraising activities throughout the year. This is a great way to contribute to the success of the 4-H program and a way parents can 'give back' to the 4-H program for the training their children receive. To locate your County Extension Office you can check here on our Florida 4-H Dog Project website (www.FL4-H-Dog.com), if your County is not listed check: http://4h.ifas.ufl.edu/Links/County4HPages.htm

During The 4-H Year

4-H instructors teach classes in Obedience, Agility, Rally and Showmanship. If your child has any interest in dog training or showing- 4-H can help them accomplish their goals. 4-H members can train their dogs to become better behaved family members or 4-H members also have the option of putting the skills they learn to use competing in 4-H Dog Shows. Several Florida Counties across the State hold 4-H Dog Shows throughout the year, please check our website for show dates, location and information.

Annual Florida 4-H Dog Shows

In recent years there have been several Florida 4-H Dogs Shows offered in the Tampa area. A Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship Show is held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, in October or November. At this show judges offer exhibitors advice on improving their show skills. Profits from this show benefit the Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship Fund. This is a great training experience for new 4-H members, and an opportunity for returning 4-H'ers to prepare for upcoming dog show competitions. The Florida State Fair hosts the State 4-H Championship Dog Show in February of each year at the State Fairgrounds. There is also a Hillsborough County Fun Show that is held at the State Fairgrounds in March with Fun games for 4-H'ers and adults. There are several Counties in Florida that host 4-H Dog Shows during the year, and invite all Florida 4-H members to attend. Check the Florida 4-H Dog Project website www.FL4-H-Dog.com for information on upcoming shows in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee and St. Johns counties.

Florida 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl

The first Florida 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl competition was held in 2006, and has been getting bigger and better every year since then! The primary objective of the Dog Bowl contest is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H Dog Project to demonstrate their knowledge of dog related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendless and fairness prevail. It is also hoped that these contests will provide an educational experience for both participants and spectators. The Florida 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl is conducted in a (Jeopardy) game show style format. Questions are designed to test the contestant's knowledge of subjects such as dog conformation and anatomy, canine health, and 4-H & AKC dog show rules. Questions come from designated study materials (that will be listed yearly on the Florida 4-H Dog Project website). These study materials include publications such as: the Florida State Skill-A-Thon Manual (for the current & previous 4-H years, info will be posted on this Florida 4-H Dog Project website); AKC Complete Dog Book For Kids; AKC Obedience & Rally Rules- (regarding AKC dog show rules); and Florida 4-H Dog Show Rules (listed on this Florida 4-H Dog Project website). Florida Counties are encouraged to establish a "library system," so their Quiz Bowl contestants can "check out" materials to study and return the materials at the end of each year. Each Quiz Bowl team consists of four contestants and an alternate, the team will pick a Team Captain and an adult leader to help the team. Teams can represent their County or 4-H Group, and multi- County teams can also be formed. For more information on starting a 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl team in your County please contact Katherine Croft: mball49@peoplepc.com

Dog Project Clinics & Seminars

The Florida 4-H Dog Project offers several seminars and training clinics for 4-H members during the year. Locations and dates vary, please check this website for information. Training topics include Showmanship, Obedience, Rally & Agility.

Florida 4-H Dog Conference

The 2010 Florida 4-H Dog Conference will be held August 5-8, 2010 at Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Placid, Florida. This is a four day , three night camping experience for 4-H members and their dogs! Participants will arrive between 4-6 pm Thursday, August 5, and depart Sunday, August 8, around noon. The cost of the Conference for participants is $80 per member. The cost for the conference includes lodging, meals, seminars, training sessions for agility, showmanship, obedience & rally, activities, costume parade, best dog tricks, quiz bowl, swimming and fun with your dog. Registration is limited so sign up early. You can obtain registration information by going to the 4-H Dog project web page http://www.fl4-h-dog.com. For more information contact: Beverly Ruble at 863-386-1943 or baruble19@gmail.com ..

Training Classes Offered In 4-H

Training classes are offered to 4-H members and their dogs in their home County in Showmanship, Obedience, Rally & Agility. In dog training starting with Obedience first is always a good idea. Obedience classes teach dogs basic control- which is the foundation for all the other classes. While teaching your dog Obedience is an ongoing process (there are many levels to advance through)- you need a good foundation before you can go on to try other divisions such as Showmanship, Agility & Rally. In fact it is recommended, beginning 4-H'ers have a very good start in Obedience before they start learning Agility. 4-H dog training classes are usually offered by the Counties at either free or reduced prices. If you would like to take your child to additional dog training lessons, please ask your 4-H leader for a recommendation of a child friendly instructor in your area, that trains in a similar manner to your 4-H class instructors.

Community Service

4-H youth are encouraged to participate in community service projects. Through the Florida 4-H Dog Project, many 4-Her's have the opportunity to have their dogs tested to become therapy dogs. Therapy dogs are used in a variety of ways including visiting the elderly in nursing homes, visiting children and adults in hospitals, and participating in the schools' reading to dogs program. Some County 4-H programs encourage their 4-H members to become 'puppy raisers' for dogs who may go on to become 'service dogs.' The 4-H member trains the dog to be able to perform the types of skills needed to be accepted into the service dog program. At the end of the training period, if the dog passes the test- he will be accepted into the final training phase of the service dog program. Check to see if your County participates in one of the Service Dog 'puppy raiser' programs.

Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship Fund

The Florida 4-H Dog Project established a $1,000.00 Scholarship that was awarded for the first time in July of 2009. Our goal is to award this Scholarship annually, and eventually raise $20,000.00 to make it a perpetual Scholarship Fund.

The Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship

The Florida 4-H Dog Project has established an annual scholarship to be administered by the Florida 4-H Foundation, Inc. This scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a former 4-H member to further his/her education. Any higher education experience is costly for young people and their families. So, the opportunity to provide 4-H members with what may be life-changing assistance is very much within our mission.

This annual scholarship will be known as the Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship and could be used at any community college, college, university, or vocational school, since many young people benefit from a community college experience before making the leap to a four-year university.

The Scholarship will be awarded each year to an eligible applicant. The recipient will be selected by the Florida 4-H Youth Development Scholarship Committee in cooperation with the Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship Committee according to all established criteria and procedures. Awards will be announced during the 4-H Congress in Gainesville.

For information on how to apply for the Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship- contact your local County Extension Office and ask your 4-H Agent to help you complete the Scholarship application from the Florida 4-H website: . http://florida4h.org/awards/portfolio.shtml . You can find additional information on Florida 4-H Scholarships at: http://www.florida4h.org/awards/scholarships.shtml

Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship

Eligibility for the scholarship depends on an applicant meeting the following criteria: " Be a student who is a former 4-H member with an extensive background working with dogs, beginning his/her Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of college. Preference will be given to youth pursuing animal related studies including pre-veterinary sciences. If no 4-H members with dog experience have applied, the scholarship will be open to 4-H members with other animal experience. " Financial need will be considered based on parents' and/or applicant's income and situation.

Criteria

Eligibility for the scholarship depends on an applicant meeting the following criteria:

  • Be a student who is a former 4-H member with an extensive background working with dogs, beginning his/her Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of college. Preference will be given to youth pursuing animal related studies including pre-veterinary sciences. If no 4-H members with dog experience have applied, the scholarship will be open to 4-H members with other animal experience.
  • Financial need will be considered based on parents' and/or applicant's income and situation.

Administration

  • The Florida 4-H Foundation will establish and manage the Fund in accordance with the policies of the Foundation. The Executive Director of the Foundation or her designee, will be the initial administrator of this Fund.
  • Upon proof of registration, a check will be issued by the Florida 4-H Foundation payable to the educational institution in the name of the scholarship recipient

Foundation Qualification

  • By letter dated April 24, 1946 and updated February 9, 1973, the Internal Revenue Service has declared the Florida Foundation, Inc. (federal tax identification number 59-1000186) to be a duly qualified charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) and also an organization described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code and not a private foundation under such provisions in section 509(a).
  • The Foundation is currently listed as such a qualifying organization in IRS publication 78. Additionally, the Foundation is certified by the Board of Regents as a Direct Support Organization for the University of Florida under Florida Statutes Section 240.299 and is a duly chartered active Florida corporation not for profit.
If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to the Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship Fund- 
 Please mail your check and make it payable to:
Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship Fund
C/O June Lyness
409 Whitman Road
Winter Haven FL 33884

For more info on the Florida 4-H Dog Project Scholarship Fund contact:
Chairman: Patty Martin c_pmartin@verizon.net or (941)722-7800
Treasurer: June Lyness Dogfan101@aol.com or 863-324-1495

Or check the Florida 4-H Dog Project website: www.FL4-H-Dog.com

4-H In Florida

The overall objective of 4-H is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. 4-H projects offer learning experiences in many different subject areas for young people. More than 45 project areas are currently available in Florida. A range of activities such as public speaking, camping, and judging events have been developed, providing 4-H'ers with opportunities to practice and apply new knowledge and ideas.

To get more information on the Florida 4-H Dog Project please check all areas of our website: www.FL4-H-Dog.com or contact the Florida 4-H Dog Project Chairman Sally Alford Manning at horsepny@tampabay.rr.com . For additional information on 4-H you can go on the State of Florida 4-H website: http://www.florida4h.org/

 


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