Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors Spring Meeting
April 11, 2018
Welcome and Introductions
Training Opportunities
Level 1 Training
Hurlock, MD Training, Multiple Disciplines Offered
Delaware Archery Training, In process of scheduling dates with course instructors
Level 2 Training
Iowa – May 6-10; sending 3 leaders: Gary Utley, Patty Utley, Scott Ventura
Information on future training opportunity will be shared when received
Statewide Educational Opportunities
Clubs Overview – New Castle, Kent, Sussex
Outreach Update
Greenwing Event – April 14; Owens Station
Future outreach opportunities will be shared; adult instructors and teen leaders are welcome to help
4-H Camps – Instructors needed to help teach
State Camp,
Archery Instructors needed week 1, June 12-15 and week 2, June 19-22
Day Camp
Kent County Day Camp; July 9-13
County Archery Contests and State Archery Contest
Sussex – May 19th
Kent – May 20th
Program Management – Refresher
Minimum Standards – Handout
Yearly Reporting – Handout
Leader Enrollment and Instructor Certification
Equipment Management
National Shooting Sports Initiatives
National 4-H SS Teen Leadership Institute Information Shared
**Please see application at bottom of this post.
National SS News Blast Reviewed
Grant / Funding Opportunities
Daisy Scholarship Due April 30
Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Board
Discussion – will be re-starting this group next year; meeting 2x per year
Representation from each county: Level 1 instructors, Level 2 instructors, teens
If interested in serving, please let Kristin know. 😊
Future Instructor Meeting – Spring
1-2x per year (fall is probably a difficult time to schedule)
Other Agenda Items
Gary read a nice letter from Jim Kemble regarding his time and dedication to the 4-H shooting sports program and the letter concluded by sharing that he will be moving out of state, although Jim does plan on visiting and staying in touch! Delaware 4-H shooting sports will miss Jim and recognizes Jim’s commitment to the shooting sports program over many, many years. Jim ws recently inducted into the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame. Good Luck Jim and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tennessee.
2018 National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Leadership Institute
July 24-28, 2018
Montana State University – Bozeman, MT
2018 National 4-H SS Teen Leadership Institute Application