More Trivia

Besides chicken, Delaware is known for a particular type of food, rarely found elsewhere. What is it? Hint:  It is most often eaten at breakfast. There is even a festival named for it. What is the festival's name?

Free Health Screenings on Saturday!

Dr. William Campbell, professor of nursing at Salisbury University, and former Delaware 4-H'er, proud parent of a 4-H'er and forum presenter Megan Campbell, and 2002 Delaware Salute to Excellence winner will be offering free health screenings to NERVF attendees on Saturday, Nov. 6, outside the Swan Ballroom. Joining Bill will be three of his nursing students, Stephanie, Kristen and Lauren.

The screenings will begin immediately following the workshop II session, continue through lunch and wrap up before workshop III session begins.

Bill has been a stalwart supporter of 4-H. He and his wife Carlene, also a nurse, have donated their services as leaders and nurses for many, many, years. Day camps, overnighters, state camps...the Campbell's have been there for 4-H. Anytime there is a chance to present health-themed workshops- Bill and Carlene donate their time, wisdom and expertise. We are proud and very lucky to claim them as ours!

But we are sharing them on Saturday with you!! (Carlene is doing a workshop about stress). We hope you take a few important minutes of your time to reinforce and double check the H of your health! Remember...it's part of the pledge!

NERVF Press Releases

Today a press release went out to local Rehoboth/Lewes media to remind them that they will soon be covered in clovers!  Read the release here. Within the release is a media advisory highlighting Friday's lighted Walk for Joy.

Brush up on your Delaware Trivia!

Throughout the NERVF gatherings, we will be asking everyone to answer some questions about Delaware: history, trivia and yes even a little fun! As the final week countdown begins, we will be positing some hints of questions that might be asked!

Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution in 1787. The exact day is also another day noted in American history. What is it?

What group of people first settled Delaware in the 17th Century?

Delaware is known for it's chicken production, in particular, broiler chickens. There are three major poultry companies that operate in the state. What are they named and which one is a 2010 4-H NERVF sponsor?

 More tomorrow!

Confirmation letters mailed on Friday, Oct 22. From Ernie Lopez

Confirmation letters have been mailed to all registered attendees.  Below is the text of the letter for your convenience:

October 22, 2010

Dear 2010 NERVF attendee:

With just over two weeks to go before the 4-H North East Regional Volunteer Forum, it is with a great sense of excitement and a thankful heart that I send you my very best wishes from Delaware!

All of us who have been planning this forum over the last two years are looking forward to welcoming you with open arms as we join together in 4-H fellowship!  We were pleased with the increase in registrations over the course of the last few weeks with both full time and part time Forum participation!  Thanks for spreading the word and stepping up to our challenge!

Tours are all set and workshop rooms have been booked at the Atlantic Sands Hotel and businesses around the town of Rehoboth Beach are awaiting your arrival almost as much as we are!   Great restaurants like “Jam Bistro” across from the hotel and renowned Nicola Pizza, “Home of the World Famous Nicoboli” are offering specials for our Forum participants (just in case your delicious meals at the hotel are not enough)!   Don’t forget to bring an item for our auction which will take place on Saturday, the 6^th, just prior to our Monsanto Salute to Excellence program and please don’t show up at the luau on Friday night without a fun Hawaiian shirt (although we’ll still let you in without one)!  Again, please feel free to call me on my personal cell phone at [DELETED ON BLOG ONLY] or my office line at 302-856-2585 x561 for any other questions about tours and workshops or anything you want to know about wonderful Rehoboth Beach and our Forum!

We wish you safe travels once again and look forward to seeing you, whether your 2010 NERVF experience starts on Thursday, Friday or Saturday!   We can’t wait to see you! 

 NERVF Host Hotel
Atlantic Sands Hotel

101 North Boardwalk

Rehoboth Beach, DE.  19971

302-227-2511 

Yours in 4-H,

Ernesto López

State 4-H Volunteer Coordinator

University of Delaware

Area Restaurants offer 4-H NERVF attendees 15 percent discount!

Newly opened Jam's Bistro, 20 Baltimore Avenue, acts as the unofficial lounge for the Atlantic Sands Hotel, and welcomes all 4-H volunteers with a 15 percent discount. All you have to do is show them your registration ID card! Even though breakfast, lunch and dinner is offered to full time attendees, we know there may be some of you who just feel like a mid-afternoon or late night snack. If so, check out Jam's Bisto...or...

Nicola's Pizza- home of the famous Nic-o-boli is located in the ocean block of Rehoboth Avenue! The folks at this famous landmark restaurant join Jams in offering a 10 percent discount.

For those of you doing Rehoboth on your own - this might be a great alternative! Bon Appetit!

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