Joe visits with the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient and discusses her experiences with a few of the countless projects which she’s lead.

Jeremy and Joe are getting ready for the State Teen Association Convention. Get ready to hear more of the activities coming soon!

Trivia

Last Episode’s Answer:   Land Grant Institution

This Episode’s Question:   How many State Teen Officers are there?

Special Guests

• Joan Poppino: 2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipient  

Jeremy sits down with Bethany and Kim from Bonneville County to discuss the Bonneville County Summer Blitz, an exciting program packing all kinds of awesome activities into the span of only a few days to kick off 4-H activities at the beginning of summer.

Trivia

Last Episode’s Answer:   ~65,000 youth were impacted by Idaho 4-H in the last year.

This Episode’s Question:   Which of the following does the University of Idaho fall into?

• Service Grant Institution
• Land Grant Institution
• Community Grant Institution

Special Guests

• Bethany Church   
• Kimberly Weiland: 4-H Secretary   [ Website ]

Jeremy sits down with the venerable Maureen Toomey, a long term guide for the Idaho 4-H program with mental health, healthy living styles, arts, and other great programs throughout the state. Together, they discuss her career, and the fantastic “Art Advocates” program offered in Idaho.

Trivia
Last Episode’s Answer:   The 'Intermediate' Age Group is for Youth 11-13 Years of Age (as of January 1st).

This Episode’s Question:   How Many Youth did Idaho 4-H Impact Across the State of Idaho Last Year?

Episode Articles and Websites

• National Gallery of Art
• National 4-H Congress
• State Teen Association Convention (STAC) Registration

Special Guests

• Maureen Toomey: Area Extension Educator — 4-H Youth Development  

Joe sits down with Montana State University Collegiate 4-H current and past presidents to discuss their road to bringing back a collegiate 4-H program. The discussion covers some of the ways that MSU students are working hard to make their collegiate program sustainable for generations of future members. Breanna and Cade share how they’re focussing on incremental steps to support the broader 4-H program across Montana, and what efforts they’re making to connect younger members to supportive “near-peers” as positive role models.

Trivia
Last Episode’s Answer:   State-wide events are colored RED in ZSuite.

This Episode’s Question:   What is the age-range for the intermediate project category?

Episode Articles and Websites

• Montana State University Collegiate 4-H
• National Collegiate 4-H Program Information
• Positive Youth Development Results

Special Guests

• Breanna Blain: President | MSU Collegiate 4-H   [ Website ]
• Cade Duran: Past President | MSU Collegiate 4-H   [ Website ]

Jeremy gets tied up this episode…. No… Really! The Eastern District teens took over this time around… They stole Jeremy’s podcast gear, and, well…

Good luck, dear listener. Hah!

Trivia
Last Episode’s Answer:   The project category with the most projects is Animal and Vet Science... Even though Joe was convinced it was Creative Arts.

This Episode’s Question:   What color do statewide events appear with in ZSuite?

Episode Articles and Websites

• List of Projects and Additional Information in Idaho
• Youth.org

Episode Credits

• Guest Host: Nathan Church
• Guest Host: Fall Orgill
• Guest Host: Lisa Muellem
• Guest Host: Cynthia Squires

Joe sits down with two youth participants of the States 4-H Exchange (Outbound) program to discuss their experiences, stories, and anxious anticipation. We hear about travel opportunities for Costa Rica and Japan, and learn a little more about what it takes to participate.

Jeremy gets another trivia question correct! But Joe throws one that’s a little more challenging, his way. See if you can answer the trivia, correctly go to the episode page and submit your answer! https://idaho4hroundup.com/episodes/4-h-beyond-the-borders/

Trivia
Last Episode’s Answer:   There are 44 counties in Idaho. [Read More]

This Episode’s Question:   Which project category in Idaho 4-H has the most projects?

• Animal and Vet Science
• Civic Engagement and Leadership
• Clothing, Textiles, and Design
• Cloverbud
• Consumer and Personal Finance
• Creative Arts
• Food and Cooking
• Health and Wellness
• Natural Science
• Outdoor Recreation
• Self-Determined
• Tech, Engineering, and Computer Science

Episode Articles and Websites

• States 4-H Exchange
• Idaho States 4-H Exchange Facebook
• Club Secretary Handbook

Special Guests

• Courtney Reimers: Idaho States 4-H International Exchange Coordinator
• Jordan Gates: Youth | States 4-H Exchange Outbound Participant  
• Jaelyn Gates: Youth | States 4-H Exchange Outbound Participant  

Following breakfast with Gem-Boise County leaders, Joe and Jeremy get a little help announcing what’s happening in Idaho 4-H, now.

Jeremy has a conversation with Butte County extension staff David and Shaylee about the Learn Everywhere with 4-H program spurring up in Idaho. The program offers an opportunity for high-school students to engage with 4-H to earn school credit.

Jeremy also has a conversation with a few groups of youth at the Central District teen retreat in Albion. They talk about the financial education the teens engage with.

Trivia

Last Episode’s Answer:   Jill Bramble is the active National 4-H CEO. [Read More]

This Episode’s Question:   How many Counties are in Idaho

Episode Articles and Websites

• Learn Everywhere with 4-H
• Vice President's Handbook

Special Guests

• David Callister: Extension Educator and County Chair   [ Website ]
• Shaylee Pancheri: Extension 4-H Assistant   [ Website ]

In this episode, Carrie and Debbie give Joe some thoughts on why it can be helpful to bring club officers together early in the year to help them organize how they wish to plan out their 4-H year.

Jeremy and Joe go around the state with plenty of exciting 4-H spring-break camp activities, too!

Trivia

Last Episode’s Answer:   Jimmy Carter is the well known United States President who was also a 4-H member.
[Read More]

This Episode’s Question:   Who is the active National 4-H CEO?

Episode Articles and Websites

• 4-H Club Annual Plan of Meetings and Activities
• Annual Financial Summary and Audit Certification
• Officer's Handbook
• 4-H Club Officers and Adult Partners
• President's Handbook

Special Guests

• Carrie Clarich: Extension Educator — 4-H Youth Development   [ Website ]
• Debbie Lowber: Canyon County 4-H Volunteer

Jeremy sits down with Emma Wittman to talk about her participation in the Idaho Legislative Page program; an opportunity that she became excited about after attending the KYG (Know Your Government) program.

Trivia
Last Episode’s Answer:   "4-H Mall" or "Shop 4-H" are both well known names for the National 4-H supply.
[Read More]

This Episode’s Question:   Name one United States President who was a 4-H Alumni.

Episode Articles and Websites

• Idaho House Legislative Page Program
• Idaho Senate Legislative Page Program
• 4-H Officer's Handbook

Listen to a variety of interviews Jeremy holds with delegates at the 2024 KYG (Know Your Government) conference, and a special interview with Miles and Aric!

Special Guests

• Aric Jackson: Motivational Speaker   [ Website ]