Breef Breed Promotional Items

4-H Alberta would like to thank each individual Beef Breed Association for enhancing the 4-H program through continued support to Beef Clubs across the province.

Their commitment to supplying breed prizes to members that showcased their breed in the given club year is highly appreciated. 

Moving forward to 2014 and beyond, each Beef breed association will not be using the Government Courier Office to ship the Breed Association awards and promotional items at the request of 4-H Alberta.

Breed Associations will continue to recognize 4-H youth who are the future of the Alberta beef industry. 4-H Alberta is currently in contact with the beef breed associations to create an easier solution moving forward.

Please see select messages from some of our current Beef Breed Associations about their plans moving forward with the beef breed awards this year. For more contact information for other breed associations please click on the link below:

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h6312  

For more information regarding these changes, please contact Rae-Lee Pieschel, 4-H Foundation of Alberta: Ph: 587.999.2240, Email: Pieschel@4hab.com.

Angus

Alberta Angus Association is dedicated to providing youth in the agriculture industry with opportunities that will keep them in this industry. One initiative is through the 4-H t-shirt program that members showing an Angus influence animal will receive a t-shirt from Alberta Angus Association. Club leaders are asked to fill out the awards form found on the Alberta Angus website (http://www.albertaangus.com/pdf/2014/Beef%20Breed%20Application.pdf) and send it in to the office to receive t-shirts for your members.

Alberta Angus Association encourages leaders to share with their members the junior show information and scholarships that are available through the association. Information can be found at www.albertaangus.ca.
 

Galloway

The Alberta Galloway Association started their 4-H program in 2012 and are happy to be a part of encouraging young people in their 4-H projects.  Every year the Galloway Association has continued to enhance its 4-H program.  They love to share the 4-H members pictures and stories on their website so be sure to check them out at http://www.albertagalloway.ca.

The AGA will pay $100 towards any 4-H Alberta Galloway or Galloway Influenced project. The AGA will give an additional payment of $100 to District Reserve Champion and $200 to District Grand Champion.  Applicants will also receive an official AGA certificate as well as a complimentary AGA Junior Membership.  You can find the application form on the Alberta Galloway Association website on the 4-H page. 

Please contact Bonnie Schweer at schweer@xplornet.com if you have any questions. 

The Alberta Galloway Associaiton wishes 4-H members a successful year of showing and sales with their 2013-2014 projects.

Hereford

All members that show a Hereford or Hereford influence project will receive an award.  An extra award to the projects that win Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion or Rate of Gain in any of the level of shows (Club, District, Regional) will also be provided. All members are encouraged to forward photos of their projects to the Association which will be posted on their Junior page on their website.  All the breed awards will be mailed to the clubs so please forward a mailing address.

The Alberta Hereford Junior Show is June 27 & 28, 2014 held in Okotoks, AB at the Ag Grounds. This show welcome all ages up to 21 to join our Association.  Purebred and Commercial cattle are welcome in the show. 

Check out their website www.albertaherefords.com for more details of the show.  Join the fun and meet new members in the Hereford world! If you need more information phone (780) 855-3912 or email abherefords@xplornet.ca.


Maine Anjou

The Alberta Maine-Anjou Association will recognize each 4-H member showing a Maine-Anjou or Maine-Anjou Influence steer, carcass or female project, with a Maine-Anjou promotional gift.

Please use the current Breed Product and Breed Association Application available on the Alberta Maine-Anjou websites and contact:

Della Wise-Whelan, Alberta Maine-Anjou Association
Adress: PO Box 148, Irricana, AB T0M 1B0
E-mail: djwwhelan@gmail.com
Phone/fax: 403.935.4226
Website:www.albertamaineanjou.com

Once application is receive, the Maine Anjou will contact each club and advise on a delivery method.

 

ATB Financial announces new initiative to support 4-H Alberta!

To further build upon the long standing partnership with 4-H Alberta, ATB is launching a new program to help contribute back to our communities and programs. All you have to do is become an ATB Financial MasterCard customer by providing 4-H promotional code: 458, and once approved, $30 will be contributed to the 4-H Alberta Legacy Fund, and as a "Thank You" for your support $20 will also be credited to your new approved MasterCard account.

Choose from any one of ATB's fantastic MasterCard products:

• No Annual Fee with 1% Cash Back
• No Annual Fee with Best in Class Travel Coverage
• Lowest Fixed Interest Rate

To apply and become a part of this exclusive offer simply:

• Go online
• Call ATB at 1.888.282.5678
• Or, apply in person at any local ATB Financial branch
• In order to receive funding, the 4-H promotional code: 458 must be given

AMA Insurance will help you keep things together

Long standing 4-H Alberta supporting, AMA Insurance wants you to know they are here to help!

Like families, some things are just better when they're all together. The same is true about your insurance. With AMA Insurance, you can get all your insurance in one convenient place.  They can help you with everything from home, auto and life to health and dental - even business insurance. And it's all under one roof, so you'll save tons of time!

For a quote, come in or call 1.800.615.5897.  For more information visit AMA Insurance online at: www.amainsurance.ca.

Calling on Clubs to Participate in the Calgary Stampede's Youth and Agriculture in Action Showcase

The Calgary Stampede, known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is a 10-day western festival that takes place during the month of July each year.  The Calgary Stampede presents spectacular cultural exhibits, midway, agricultural programming, rodeo, chuckwagon racing and an evening show.

Together, the Calgary Stampede and 4-H Alberta, can engage 1.2 million guests of the Calgary Stampede into the world of agriculture through the eyes of today’s youth.  

During the Calgary Stampede, from July 4-11, 2014, an area of the Agriculture Building will be transformed into an engaging and energetic 4-H Showcase.  Participants will have the opportunity to interact with our Stampede guest and showcase their talents and accomplishments.  

A minimum 2 day commitment is required.

Come share in this great opportunity to showcase Youth and Agriculture in Action!

• Event Dates: July 4 - 11, 2014
• Entry Closing Date: June 16, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Ag Building

Calgary Stampede is currently accepting participants for the following dates:

• Option A: Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6, Hours: *9 am - 9 pm
• OPTION B IS FULL
• Option C: Wednesday, July 9 - Friday, July 11, Hours: *9 am - 9 pm

For more information or to register please visit: http://ag.calgarystampede.com/events/587-youth-and-agriculture-in-action-showcase.html

Contact: Mandi Morris, Ph: 403.261.0162, email: mmorris@calgarystampede.com

Entry Form: http://ag.calgarystampede.com/events/587-youth-and-agriculture-in-action-showcase.html

*Please note on your entry forms any comments regarding dates or requirements

****Please note**** There will be minimal overnight stalling available in the race barns until Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Any clubs who want to bring in livestock before Tuesday, July 8, 2014, and needs stalling outside of the agriculture barn please contact Mandi Morris.

Win a Pizza Party for your 4-H Club!

http://www.ufa.com/PDFFiles/Pizza_Party_Promotion.pdf

Travel to Europe this Summer with ITS Travel & Cruise and Contiki!



Visit www.contiki.com and Remember to Support 4-H when you book a flight, car, hotel or packaged travel!

I.T.S. Travel & Cruise 4-H Alberta Bookings Program offers the opportunity for all members of the 4-H community to easily, affordably and conveniently support local 4-H clubs. 

As a 4-H Alberta Champion supporter, I.T.S. Travel & Cruise is proud to offer the ability to provide direct club support while making a booking through them. The 4-H Community throughout Alberta, including parents, leaders, members and families can utilize I.T.S. Travel & Cruise services to book a flight, car, hotel, etc. and support their local 4-H organization. Upon making a booking, all patrons can specify which local 4-H Alberta club they wish to benefit as a result of using I.T.S. for their travel arrangements.

How to use the Bookings Program:

Anytime throughout the year, book a flight, car, hotel, etc. by contacting I.T.S. Travel & Cruise:

I.T.S. Travel & Cruise
Lynn Holinski
5056 - 50th Street
Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1S7
Phone: 1.877.227.4348
Email: lynn@itstvl.com

Upon booking, state the 4-H Club you would like to receive the financial benefit from your booking.  75% of the financial support based on the bookings amounts listed above will go directly to the club you specify; the remaining 25% will go to the 4-H Alberta Member and Leader Travel Fund.  

For More Information regarding the 4-H Alberta Bookings Program or I.T.S. Travel & Cruise please contact:

Rae-Lee Pieschel
4-H Foundation of Alberta
Phone: 587.999.2240
Email: pieschel@4hab.com

The MAN VAN onsite at 4-H on Parade: Improving Rural Health, One Man at a Time

Combines for Cures Testing Event Presents: The MAN VAN at 4-H on Parada

Improving rural health, one man at a time.

Saturay, May 31, 2014 the Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) will have the Rural MAN VAN onsite at the 4-H on Parade at the Calgary Stampede Park so that men over age 40 can stop by and have a free baseline PSA blood test. 

All members, leaders and attendees should encourage men 40+ to visit the MAN VAN. 



Why

Prostate Cancer, in its early stages has no symptoms and one in seven Alberta men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime according to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Early detection saves lives! Through information from a PSA blood test and other diagnostic tools, Prostate Cancer is one of the most successfully treated types of cancer, but only when detected early. 

When

Saturday, May 31, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

What is Combines for Cures?

Last spring, Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC), with sponsorship from Agrium, together with its CPS Division, Richardson Pioneer and Western Feedlot, along with others in ag industry, launched a fundraising project called Combines for Cures™. Its ultimate purpose is to save the lives of rural men.

One of the ways the Combines for Cures pilot project is reaching its rural demographic is through its MAN VAN™, a mobile unit staffed Centre staff and nurses.  On scheduled dates it offers on-the-spot baselines PSA blood testing at a variety of locations.

Combines for Cures Goals

• To test 50% of all males of 40 or more years of age in rural Alberta by 2020
• To raise two million annual by 2015 and maintain program administration costs of 11% by 2015
• To implement research and education programs in areas of prostate cancer prevention, awareness and treatment through applicable studies, education links to rural physicians and corporate and community awareness events commencing in 2012

All of us have a father, uncle, brother or son that we do not want to see affected by Prostate Cancer.  Early detecting is key!

Visit 4-H on Parade and send the men you love to get tested, after all Prostate Cancer, is the most common cancer to afflict the men we love.