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PROGRAM UPDATE A publication of Cornell University Cooperative Extension - Warren County
April 2017
2017 IRS - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Volunteer Income Tax Assistants program is designed to help people who make under $54,000 prepare and submit their taxes for FREE.
This year Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County had a team of nine certified tax preparers, three appointment schedulers and two greeters.
CCE was able to extend the hours open at the permanent site in Warrensburg and traveled to 5 locations in the community on 10 Fridays. CCE scheduled 33 days to do taxes - starting January 31st - April 11th. Our tax prep days were scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
CCE had 6 different locations: CCE, SAIL (Southern Adirondack Independent Living, SUNY Adirondack, Liberty House, Queensbury Senior Center, and Warren County Municipal Center.
Total volunteer hours including class time was 828.5 (110 days). Volunteer value per hour is $28.06 (according to the National Value of Volunteer Time—Independent Sector website). Monetary Value of volunteer time was $23,247.71
CCE prepared 397 Tax Returns - 127 more than last year, a 47% increase. Increase was due to recruiting more volunteers and we had an additional day and a half added to the schedule.
The average tax return costs $275 saving 397 tax payers collectively $109,175 in tax prep fees.
Total Federal Returns - $496,883 - Total State Returns $111,513 - Total Returns - $608,396
4-H and Family Living
The 4-H staff collaborated with former CCE Board Members and DEC Hunter Education instructors, Kenyon Simpson and Gary Roberts, to host two classes. The first was held at Hadley-Luzerne High School and had seventeen students. Live fire programming was replaced with simulated shooting due to snow and ice falling in the high elevations of the county. The second program had 27 students and was conducted at Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game. Both programs used the new 7.5 hour experiential round robin models. While there are some benefits to the round robin (e.g., hands-on time), there are also some drawbacks in that presenters must stick to a rigid timeline in their presentation. The programs showed increase diversity among students, nearly 2/3 were from non-hunting families. The number of female participants continues to grow. (Continued on page 2)
The ADK Archers club continues to meet every other week. During April members completed their public presentations with Roxanne Westcott and club co-leader, Debb Story, serving as evaluators. Topics included archery and the compound bow, baking, and dance.
ed with the operation of games, live auction, and set up. The funds generated from this program fund a contract with the Warren County 4-H Team Leader to serve as the Assistant Coordinator for the program in NYS.
The NYS 4-H Shooting Sports banquet was once again held at Fort William Henry in Lake George. The program sold out and the numbers look like they match last year’s record and maybe slightly higher. Seven parents, instructors, staff, and grandparents from Warren County assist-
Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885
Staff began the first of several scheduled programs on recreation and nutrition to youth and adult campers at the Double H Hole in the Woods camp. A job readiness program was conducted this month for the Independent Living Skills Group through Foster Care at the Warren County Department of Social Services. Five teens learned interview skills, resume building and tips to get the job.
Contact Us Give us a call for more information about our educational programs. Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ cce.warren “Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities”
“I pledge my hands to larger service” is just one part of the 4-H pledge. The Nature Club worked together on a roadside clean up recently in the community that they live, play and hold their 4-H meetings.
PLACE STAMP HERE
April 2017
2017 IRS - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Volunteer Income Tax Assistants program is designed to help people who make under $54,000 prepare and submit their taxes for FREE.
This year Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County had a team of nine certified tax preparers, three appointment schedulers and two greeters.
CCE was able to extend the hours open at the permanent site in Warrensburg and traveled to 5 locations in the community on 10 Fridays. CCE scheduled 33 days to do taxes - starting January 31st - April 11th. Our tax prep days were scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
CCE had 6 different locations: CCE, SAIL (Southern Adirondack Independent Living, SUNY Adirondack, Liberty House, Queensbury Senior Center, and Warren County Municipal Center.
Total volunteer hours including class time was 828.5 (110 days). Volunteer value per hour is $28.06 (according to the National Value of Volunteer Time—Independent Sector website). Monetary Value of volunteer time was $23,247.71
CCE prepared 397 Tax Returns - 127 more than last year, a 47% increase. Increase was due to recruiting more volunteers and we had an additional day and a half added to the schedule.
The average tax return costs $275 saving 397 tax payers collectively $109,175 in tax prep fees.
Total Federal Returns - $496,883 - Total State Returns $111,513 - Total Returns - $608,396
4-H and Family Living
The 4-H staff collaborated with former CCE Board Members and DEC Hunter Education instructors, Kenyon Simpson and Gary Roberts, to host two classes. The first was held at Hadley-Luzerne High School and had seventeen students. Live fire programming was replaced with simulated shooting due to snow and ice falling in the high elevations of the county. The second program had 27 students and was conducted at Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game. Both programs used the new 7.5 hour experiential round robin models. While there are some benefits to the round robin (e.g., hands-on time), there are also some drawbacks in that presenters must stick to a rigid timeline in their presentation. The programs showed increase diversity among students, nearly 2/3 were from non-hunting families. The number of female participants continues to grow. (Continued on page 2)
The ADK Archers club continues to meet every other week. During April members completed their public presentations with Roxanne Westcott and club co-leader, Debb Story, serving as evaluators. Topics included archery and the compound bow, baking, and dance.
ed with the operation of games, live auction, and set up. The funds generated from this program fund a contract with the Warren County 4-H Team Leader to serve as the Assistant Coordinator for the program in NYS.
The NYS 4-H Shooting Sports banquet was once again held at Fort William Henry in Lake George. The program sold out and the numbers look like they match last year’s record and maybe slightly higher. Seven parents, instructors, staff, and grandparents from Warren County assist-
Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885
Staff began the first of several scheduled programs on recreation and nutrition to youth and adult campers at the Double H Hole in the Woods camp. A job readiness program was conducted this month for the Independent Living Skills Group through Foster Care at the Warren County Department of Social Services. Five teens learned interview skills, resume building and tips to get the job.
Contact Us Give us a call for more information about our educational programs. Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ cce.warren “Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities”
“I pledge my hands to larger service” is just one part of the 4-H pledge. The Nature Club worked together on a roadside clean up recently in the community that they live, play and hold their 4-H meetings.
PLACE STAMP HERE
