Counting Down to our Centennial
Contact: [email protected]
4-H Alberta’s centennial celebrations officially kick off at Farmfair International 2016 this coming
November at Northlands. 100 years is a huge accomplishment, and there are many ways for current,
former and future 4-H’ers and supporters to take part in the celebrations.
Please visit our centennial booth for more information and to find out how you can get involved!
Centennial Bale Tarps
Help us paint (Alberta) 4-H green for 2017 by purchasing and displaying a centennial bale tarp! There
are two sizes available to fit either a single bale or two stacked bales. Buy them as a region, district, club
or family.
Prices: $350 for a single bale wrap, $650 for a double.
A small number of tarps are available at Leaders’ Conference. Please visit the 4-H Foundation of Alberta
booth or the centennial celebrations booth to purchase yours!
History Calendar
We need your help collecting pictures and stories that tell the tale of 4-H over the past century. These
will be compiled into a commemorative calendar available for purchase. Submit your memories in any of
the following ways:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. Mail to your Regional Specialist
3. Share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #4hAB100
Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2016. Please include photo captions and appropriately name
any digital files. Photos must be a minimum of 300dpi, .tif format is preferred.
Please note: all entries that were submitted to The Century of Cents (for 4-H Canada’s centennial) will
be reviewed for inclusion in the calendar. No need to resubmit.
100th Anniversary Art Contest
It’s time to get your creative juices flowing. We are searching for a unique piece of art to be transformed
into a limited edition 100th anniversary print. The contest is open to all current and past 4-H members.
Categories include:
a. Painting – any type
b. Drawing – pen, pencil, charcoal
c. Photography – colour or black and
white
d. Digital Media – a still using any
platform
e. Other – includes fibre, seeds,
intarsia, etc. – maximum depth 1”
(should be suitable for
photographic reproduction)
Entries due August 30, 2016. The winner will be announced at Farmfair International 2016 in November.
Community. Friendship. Opportunity. A century of 4-H pride.
Centennial Theme Song
We’re excited to announce a partnership with former 4-H’er Blake Reid who will be creating a theme
song that captures the spirit of 4-H. Stay tuned for updates on the song and special performances by
Blake throughout the anniversary year.
Regional 4-H Events
Your club, district or region can think about ways to join in the celebrations, whether by participating in
provincial activities, or creating your own events. Every region will have the opportunity to apply for up
to $3,500 as a 50% ‘matching’ contribution to the initiatives you build to help celebrate our centennial!
Western Regional Leaders’ Forum (WRLF) 2017
Coming to Canada for the first time, Alberta is excited to host the Western Regional Leaders’ Forum
(WRLF) from March 16-19, 2017 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. For the centennial year,
this event will combine Leaders’ Conference and Senior Members’ Conference into WRLF and be
completed with pre and post tours, sessions, entertainment and tons of networking!
Announcing: 4-H Alberta Centennial Fever (aka “4-H Fever”)
This is the event you’ve all been waiting for! 4-H will descend upon Olds, the birthplace of 4-H in Alberta,
from August 3-7, 2017. This signature event is the opportunity for 4-H’ers – past, present and future – to
come together and celebrate 100 years of community, friendship and opportunity. We will converge on
the Olds Regional Exhibition grounds to party like we’re having our 100 birthday… because we are!
Many provincial 4-H events and competitions will be held during 4-H Fever, both those held annually as
well as special versions to mark our centennial, including a variety of livestock and life skills showcases.
Expect many fun activities for individuals and families. Traditional 4-H favourites such as a talent show
and dance, as well as a concert will make for a very exciting celebration of a century of 4-H!
We want YOU… to become INVOLVED!!!
The events listed above require a number of passionate and dedicated team players to ‘come on board’
as volunteers from now through delivery of each event. For example, we need:
1) Regional representatives needs to engage each Region: our Regional Centennial “Ambassadors”;
2) WRLF – team leads for the following:
- Trade Show / Share Fair
- Decorations
- Hospitality
- Teen Track (SMC)
- Sessions
- Excursions
- VIP & Sponsor Hosting
- Entertainment
- Transportation
3) 4-H Fever – team leads for the following:
- Kid’s Corner
- The Meeting Place
- Talent Show
- Livestock project showcase
- Life Skills project showcase
- Entertainment
- VIP & Sponsor Hosting
Contact us today and join in the centennial celebratory fun. Remember… we only turn 100 once!!!
Community. Friendship. Opportunity. A century of 4-H pride.