CLARK COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

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1 CLARK COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Cooperative Extension Service Clark County 1400 Fortune Drive Winchester, KY (859) Fax: (859) May 2016 Newsletter Hi, my name is Cameron Ginter and I will be serving Clark County 4-H as the 2016 Summer Intern! I grew up right here in Clark County and spent ten years as a 4-H er! I just finished my sophomore year at the University of Kentucky studying architecture. I can't wait to work with youth across Clark County and develop my leadership skills. I'm also excited to get to spend another week at 4-H Camp and learn the ins and outs of the 4-H world! Make sure you say HI! when you see me around this summer! 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Conference Presidential Inauguration Delegates Selected Four of the Clark County 4-H Leadership Club members have been selected to attend the 2017 United States Presidential Inauguration with the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Conference, which is a learning experience that will last a lifetime. These 4-H'ers will learn about leadership and citizenship and focus on how to bring lessons learned back to Clark County. From left to right: Rachel Dodd, Clay Comer, Emily Dittrich and Sydney Miller. The trip will cost approximately $1, for each member to attend. You will see these four out and about fundraising for their trip. If you would like to support this group of young people by a monetary donation please contact the Clark County Extension Office at H Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 17th Meal 6:15:pm Meeting

2 May 2016 Page 2 Robotics Club Robotics Kit Inventory Saturday, May 7th, 12:00-3:00 pm Annex Building Strongly encouraged for everyone, especially if you would like to participate in the club next year! Those interested in the state competition in conjunction with the Kentucky State Fair, please call the office and let Rachel know by May 30th. See enclosed flyer for summer day camp options! Cooking Club Clark County Fair entry day is Monday, June 27th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Consider entering cooking items into fair. Visit Section: H Fair Recipe Books Or See Extension Office for Recipes. Horse Club May 21st Northern Kentucky Drill Team Competition June 8th-State 4-H Horse Judging Contest June 9th & 10th State 4-H Horse Contests June 11th & 12th District 4 4-H Horse Show June 30th Drill Team Dress Rehearsal July 3rd-9th State 4-H Horse Show Continue to work on Project Record books through September. Next Meeting: Livestock Club Monday, June 13th 6:30 pm Clark County Fairgrounds Youth Livestock Club KIUP Tagging, Clark County Fairgrounds: Saturday, May 14th 1:00-3:30 pm Be sure all KUIP tagging Paperwork is signed by 4-H Agent, Certified 4-H Livestock Volunteer or FFA Advisor before May 10th. Livestock Clark County Fairgrounds Central KY District Beef Show and Clark County Fair Beef Show, Saturday, June 18th Clark County Fair Goat Show, Tuesday, June 28th Clark County Fair Swine Show, Thursday, June 30th Clark County Sheep Show, Friday, July 1st Bluegrass District Sheep Show, Saturday, July 2nd Country Ham Ham Wash Date Saturday, May 14th Call for time. Dog Club Meeting Dates Monday, May 9th & 23rd 5:30 7:00 pm Clark County Extension Annex Building Heather Cassill & Rachel E. Noble County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development heather.cassill@uky.edu rachel.noble@uky.edu (859)

3 May 2016 Page 3 Cloverbud Club Cloverbud Day Camp Tuesday, June 21st See Newsletter flyer for registration. Arts Club Submit your finished projects to the Clark County Fair on June 27th 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the Clark County Fairgrounds! Shooting Sports Club Shotgun/Rifle We will continue through the summer on the first Tuesday of each month at at the Coon Hunter s Club! Archery We will continue through the summer, on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 in the Annex! If you are interested in participating in the District Shoot, please contact the Extension Office or speak to Mary or Krystal ASAP! Due Date: May 24th Sewing Club Construction Judging Projects Due Monday, May 2nd Fashion Revue Thursday Evening, May 5th Clark County Extension Office All laundry bags, backpack purse, pajamas and duffle bags plan to be dressed and ready by 5:30 pm for modeling evaluation. High level Jr. projects and Sr. Sewers need to be at office and dressed by. County Fair Project Entry Day Monday, June 27th, 9:00 am 1:00 pm Clark County Fairgrounds Bring all projects and sewing records. Teen Leadership Club Club Meeting: Tuesday, May 10th 6:00 7:30 pm Last meeting for the year. Come hungry, we will have dinner! Remember your edited resume is due May 10th! Bring your calendar, we will be signing up for summer volunteering! Junior Leadership Club Club Meeting: Tuesday, May 10th 6:00 7:30 pm Last meeting for the year. Come hungry, we will have dinner! Remember your edited resume is due May 10th! Bring your calendar, we will be signing up for summer volunteering!

4 H Senior Spotlight Baylee Pharis George Rogers Clark High School Baylee Pharis, daughter of Jason and Alicia Pharis, has been an active member of Clark County 4-H for over 10 years. Baylee has been involved in many areas of the 4-H Program including: Junior and Teen Leadership, District and State Teen Council, Summer Camp Counselor, Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference, State Teen Conference and Issues Conference. Baylee has completed numerous 4-H workshops and contests at the local and state levels. Baylee has received the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards for Kentucky 4-H along with Outstanding Clark County 4-H er and past DAR Award Winner. Baylee plans to study Recreational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University. Makayla Hall George Rogers Clark High School Makayla Hall, daughter of Danny and Vonda Hall, has been involved with the Clark County 4-H Ponies and Partners Horse Club for 10 years. Her passion has been the 4-H Horse Drill Team and currently serves as one of the Team Leaders. Makayla plans to attend college to become a Dental Hygienist. Koty Hall George Rogers Clark High School Koty Hall, daughter of David Hall and MJ Jordan, has been a member of Clark County 4-H for 9 years. Koty has proven dedication to the program participating in Sewing, Junior Leadership, Teen Leadership, the Kentucky State 4-H Fashion Leadership Board and as a 4-H Summer Camp Counselor. She participated in the Mock Interview Contest, Speech Contest and Demonstration Contests during her time in 4-H. Koty proved her dedication to the Clark County community with the numerous hours of service helping others. Koty plans to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

5 H Senior Spotlight Emily Dittrich Homeschool Emily Dittrich, daughter of Gunner and Kay Dittrich, has been a member of Clark County 4-H for 4 years. Emily has participated in: Archery, Sewing, Teen Leadership, Cooking and Country Ham. She has attended Issues Conference, Teen Conference, 4-H Summer Camp and State Teen Conference. Emily has served as Vice- President of the Teen Leadership Club, a Teen Leader of the Cooking Club and Sewing Club and a volunteer for the Cloverbud Club. Emily has received numerous awards including: Reserve Champion for her Sewing Project, Champion of the Mock Interview Contest and placed 3rd at the State 4-H Communication Contest for her Demonstration. Emily plans to attend Cosmetology School. Amanda Potts George Rogers Clark High School Amanda Potts, daughter of Jeff and Teresa Potts, has been a member of the Clark County 4-H Ponies & Partners Horse Club for 9 years. She has been a great asset and leader to the club as President, Vice-President and Secretary. Amanda shows in the Walking Horse Division and won either High Point and Reserve High Point titles multiple years. She has also been a member of the 4-H Horse Drill Team and served as Captain for 2 years. Amanda would like to one day pursue a career in Pediatric Dentistry. Rachael Drumm George Rogers Clark High School Rachael Drumm, daughter of Joe and Jennifer Drumm, has been seen in and out of the livestock show ring her entire 4-H career. She has gained livestock experience in multiple species: sheep, swine and cattle. Out of the show ring, Rachael has excelled in Livestock Skillathon and Livestock Judging. Last year, Rachael traveled and competed as part of the Kentucky State Gold Livestock Judging Team. She has earned her 4-H Clover Level 5 Achievement Award and many Livestock Skillathon and Livestock Judging Awards. We wish our graduating seniors the very best!

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13 Clark County 4-H Calendar Clark County Extension Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SEWING PROJECTS DUE COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL DOG CLUB 5:30-7:00 pm D4 TEENS 4:30 pm DOG CLUB 5:30-7:00 pm JR. & TEEN LEADERSHIP 6:00 7:30 pm SHOOTING SPORTS Archery 4-H COUNCIL INAUGURATION EDUCATION DAY SHOOTING SPORTS Archery CAMPER ORIENTATION NEW CAMPERS 5:30 pm RETURNING CAMPERS 7:30 pm FASHION REVUE 6:30 pm Agriculture Days Gilkison Farm We re on the web: Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Clark County 4-H (KY) 1400 Fortune Drive Winchester, Ky ROBOTICS SEWING Kit Inventory Noon-3:00 pm HAM WASHING MOCK SKILLATHON 9:00 am 6:30 pm KUIP/LIVESTOCK TAGGING 1:30-3:30 pm Fairgrounds ALL COUNSELORS ORIENTATION 9:00 am 4:00 pm ALL COUNSELORS ORIENTATION 9:00 am-4:00 pm DRILL TEAM COMPETITION

14 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SHOOTING DISTRICT HORSE SHOW LIVESTOCK CLUB 6:30 pm Fairgrounds SHOOTING SPORTS Shotgun / Rifle SPORTS Archery CLOVERBUD DAY CAMP Teen Conference STATE HORSE JUDGING CONTEST 4-H Summer Camp! STATE HORSE CONTESTS STATE HORSE CONTESTS SEWING DISTRICT HORSE SHOW CENTRAL KY DISTRICT & CLARK COUNTY FAIR BEEF SHOWS DISTRICT SHOOTING SPORTS CONTEST PROJECT ENTRY DAY 9:00 am - 1:00 pm GOAT SHOW Clark County Fair SWINE SHOW DRILL TEAM DRESS REHEARSAL Clark County Fair Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 SHEEP SHOW SHOOTING SPORTS Shotgun / Rifle SHOOTING SPORTS Archery ADVENTURE DAY CAMP ADVENTURE DAY CAMP 4-H STYLE ENGINEERS DAY CAMP SHOOTING SPORTS Archery State 4-H Horse Show Leadership Clubs Buckhorn Camp Out JUSTICE NEIGHBORHOOD DAY CAMP CONKWRIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD DAY CAMP Clark County Fair Robotics Day Camp Robotics Day Camp DISTRICT SHEEP SHOW STATE COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT SHOOTING SPORTS CONTEST