Spring 2012 - 4-H Ontario

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MESSAGES Ontario 4-H Council By using tools, such as surveys, your thoughts will be collected and heard by the Ontario 4-H Council Board of Directors.” 4-H Is in Full Swing by John den Haan, Ontario 4-H Council President With spring in full swing, so is the 4-H season. There is excitement in the air with new 4-H Members signing up for their first Club and the more seasoned Members looking forward to re-acquainting with old friends. 4-H Associations are full of activity with Volunteers organizing various Club events, and the 4-H staff is busy planning the many 4-H opportunities hosted throughout the summer. Through everyone’s participation and support, 4-H is able to deliver the best leadership program for youth. Thank you to everyone for the part you play on the 4-H team. Following the 2012 Conference and Annual Meeting (CAM), it was very clear that communication and transparency are extremely important to everyone involved in the 4-H program. This year, the first Association Representative networking session was held at CAM. Several comments, concerns and suggestions were brought forward and they are now being addressed and followed up. Through Association Representative, President and Vice-President participation in teleconferences, held two weeks prior to Ontario 4-H Council Board of Director meetings, your input is a valuable tool in directing the 4-H program. Correspondence on important issues will be sent out to everyone involved in 4-H, and it will be posted on the website. By using tools, such as surveys, your thoughts will be collected and heard by the Ontario 4-H Council Board of Directors. Everyone’s involvement is important to ensure successful communication. This year will see an increase in discussion between the Ontario 4-H Council and the Ontario 4-H Foundation. Together we will work as one to develop common goals and then achieve them. In 2012, the Ontario 4-H Council looks forward to supporting you in developing the skills of leadership and self-confidence in 4-H Members and Volunteers alike. Thank you for your commitment to the 4-H program. Ontario 4-H Council Directors Beverly Agar • Cassandra Chornoboy, Director-Youth • Anne Conrad • John den Haan, President • Angie Fairfield • Kim McCaw • Marie McNabb • Dave McNichols • Brian O’Neill, Vice President • Tammy Oswick-Kearney • Valerie Stone, Ontario Youth Representative, Canadian 4-H Council • Shirley Tomlinson • Anne Verhallen, Director at Large • Shonna Ward, Past President Leadership In Action • Spring 2012
Ontario 4-H Foundation As part of our outreach, we have sponsored the 2012 4-H Participant Cards. It’s one more way for us to say, “We’re part of the 4-H family, get to know us better!” Part of the 4-H Family by Peter Brown, Ontario 4-H Foundation Chair The Ontario 4-H Foundation is increasingly active in working with groups and individuals in local communities. We would like 4-H families and Volunteers to know that the Foundation has a key role in the long-term sustainability of 4-H. As part of our outreach, we have sponsored the 2012 4-H Participant Cards. It’s one more way for us to say, “We’re part of the 4-H family, get to know us better!” One way to “get to know us better” is by using the Foundation to assist with local 4-H investments. Often there is uncertainty as to how much money to keep on hand, how safe it is, what to do if a large donation comes in, and how and when money should be invested to get the most from your 4-H dollars. It’s important to determine how your local Club/Association wants to manage funds. Get buy-in by making a clear written plan for all to approve. Get assistance to make the plan if necessary. These are your funds for the benefit of your local 4-H Clubs – that’s an important responsibility. Longer-term funds and donations are what the Foundation can help with. Within the Ontario 4-H Foundation Endowment Fund there is a named fund for each of the 4-H Associations. These remain your Association’s funds. They are simply held centrally to benefit from the safety, professional management and return that comes with being pooled with a larger fund. The focus of these dollars is “long-term”. The returns from your Association Fund go back to your Association or, with your direction, are re-invested for the future. That’s how you can make some of your local dollars work harder for 4-H in your communities. It is also a great place to consider putting a significant donation when the donor wants the impact to remain local. The 4-H Foundation exists to help with the long-term financial sustainability of 4-H. “Get to know us better” by inviting a Trustee to speak to your Club or Association about what we do. Have a great summer! Ontario 4-H Foundation Trustees Ron Bolton • Bryan Boyle • Peter Brown, Chair • Nancy Brown Andison • Peter Cameron • Joanne Currie • Ralph Dietrich • Steve Dolson • Paul Henderson • Susan Humphries • Robert Larmer • Dr. Rob McLaughlin, Vice Chair • Edward Y. Morwick • David Rose • Tim Ross • Bert Stewart • Rod Stork, Past Chair • Hon. Lyle Vanclief, Ambassador Leadership In Action • Spring 2012 23
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