4-H Spring Newsletter

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1 4-H Spring Newsletter Cooperative Extension Service Pendleton County 45 David Pribble Drive Falmouth, KY (859) Fax: (859) Important Notices: Enrollment: Please make sure you have filled out a 4-H Enrollment form for 2015/2016 as we will be generating membership cards for the fair. Those cards will be needed to enter exhibits in the fair and will be ready to pick up from the Extension Office on June 1 or can be picked up at the fair. News: This newsletter contains information for March, April, and May since Shelley will be out on maternity leave during those months. Additional information for projects or events that are planned by club leaders will be sent in the form of letters, flyers, or s. Spring Break Project Days Pendleton County Extension Office Make checks out to PC 4-H Council RSVP by March 18 Wednesday, March 30 10:00 11:30 Pottery ($10) T hursday, March 31 10:00 11:30 Beading ($5) Friday, A pril 1 10:00 11:30 Weaving ($5) 4-H Camp: June 27-July 1 4-H Camp applications are now available at the Extension Office! Deadline for applications and payment is April 29 and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited! 4-H Dog Club The 4-H Dog Club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, March 22, at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds at 6:00 p.m. located by the kitchen picnic tables. This will be the first of many meetings to prep 4-H ers and their dogs for the 4-H Dog Show that will be held at the Pendleton County Youth Fair! For questions, please contact April LeCrone at Inside this Issue: Livestock News... 2 Clover Buds... 2 Young Riders... 2 Rabbits and Poultry... 2 Middle School 4-H Club H Teen Club... 3 Garden Club... 3 Knitting... 3 Robotics... 3 Shooting Sports... 3 Photography... 3 Cooking Club... 3 Kickin it with Kelsey... 3 Agent Comments... 4 Health Bulletin... 5 Calendar... 7

2 Livestock News To show livestock in 4-H and participate in the Pendleton County Livestock Show and Sale at the County Fair the following requirements must be met: 6 hours of education must be completed before the respective validation/ weigh-in site is held A record book must be completed and turned in for each species shown with exhibit entries at the county fair Youth must participate in the skill-a-thon contest Showmanship must be participated in for the respective livestock show Youth must be present to show their animal at the county fair Youth must be present to sell their animal at the show and sale held at the county fair Youth must be enrolled in Pendleton County 4-H Livestock Education Meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of every month (with the exception of March). Times and location may vary. Additional livestock meetings/clinics will be scheduled to help youth acquire their 6 hours Livestock Educational Meetings Clover Buds Next meeting is: March 25 3:30 5:00 p.m. Young Riders Next meeting is: March 7 Thomas Arena 7:00 p.m. Topic: Equine massage education hour with Stephanie Bobb March 12 Clinic at Crosswinds Farm March 26 Showmanship Clinic at Thomas Arena March 17 Basic (all species) Certified Leaders Location: Extension Office Time: 7:00 9:00 p.m. April 16 *DATE CHANGE Showmanship Clinic Certified Livestock Leaders/ Warren Beeler Location: Fairgrounds Time: 9:00 a.m. noon April/May Hog/Sheep/Goat Validation Letter was sent home with locations and dates May 27 Pendleton Proud Hog/ Sheep/Goat tag day and weigh in for rate of gain Certified Leaders Location: Fairgrounds Time: 6:00 8:00 p.m. Rabbits & Poultry Next meeting is: March 21 Extension Office at 6:00 p.m. Check out the Facebook page: Pendleton County 4-H Young Riders. For questions, please call Theresa Emery at Topic: Rabbit Basics: choosing the right breed, setting up your rabbitry, required equipment, nutrition, predator protection, and sanitation. For questions, please call Monica Ammerman at March, April, May 2016 Page 2

3 Robotics Club Meetings will be held at the Extension Office on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Knitting The 4-H knitting project meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. For questions, please contact knitting leader, Kim Hodge at Garden Club The next scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. If you plan on attending please call or message Laura Marshall at Hope to see new and old faces! Be sure to check out the Facebook page by searching for Pendleton County 4-H Gardening Club for updates and posts! Shooting Sports Outdoor ranges will resume in April or May. Sign up for the text message alerts and keep checking the Facebook page by searching for Pendleton County 4-H Shooting Sports. All up-to-date information and calendar events can be found on the Shooting Sports Facebook page. You can also ask questions there using Messenger. To receive the most current text message notices about 4-H Shooting Sports, text follow pc4hshooting to the number Indoor safety ranges are meeting once a month at 6:00 p.m. at the Falmouth Senior Center (1111 Chipman Street). Please check the Shooting Sports Facebook page for exact dates. Middle School 4-H Club Cultural Series: The next scheduled 4-H meeting is March 14 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in Mrs. Mitchell s room. This month will be dedicated to appreciating Kentucky Proud products! Details for the field trip will be given at the March meeting. Photography Club Our next meeting will be March 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Extension Office. Upcoming events are: April 23: FIELD TRIP Please contact Toots for information May: No Meeting June 18: 10 a.m. at the Extension Office July 16: Mounting Pictures For questions, contact Toots Adams at H Cooking Club Join our 4-H chefs in the kitchen and indulge in some fine cooking! Cooking Club meets on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. The next meeting will be March 10. Meetings consist of cooking different recipes, learning baking techniques, and enjoying the finished products! 4-H Teen Club The next scheduled 4-H Teen Club meeting is Monday, March 7, after school until 8:00 p.m. Come join the fun with a multicounty Teen Club game night! Teen Conference is held up at UK s campus on June Contact the office about Teen Conference applications. March, April, May 2016 Page 3

4 Kickin It with Kelsey! This month, I want to introduce you to Abel, a farmer from Korm. He just learned how to drive a tractor! Big thanks to the Center for No Till Training in Ghana. We have spent the last two days learning A LOT of GREAT, EASY methods to help preserve the soil in Ghana whilst increasing our yields! Can't wait to take back what we learned to our community. The agriculture future of Ghana is bright, y'all!! - Kelsey Knight, a 4-H alumnus from Pendleton County, is currently living in Ghana, Africa where she is working for a year with AgriCorps to share her passion for agriculture and 4-H to Ghanaian youth. Agent Comments: Spring is just around the corner and hopefully warm weather is too! The spring activities are nearing and the summer ones are on the calendar. Several of our 4-H incentives are becoming available in the next couple of months so don t miss the opportunity to earn money for 4-H camp or teen conference by participating in these activities; 4-H Communication Day and Fashion Show. Camp applications are still available at Northern Elementary, Southern Elementary, and Sharp Middle School, as well as at the Extension Office. Junior and adult counselors are available, too! Have a Happy St. Patrick s Day and Easter! Shelley Meyer County Extension Agent for 4-H/Youth Development

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7 March 2016 March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 Knitting :00 Teen Club Games 6:30 Robotics 7:00 Young Riders 3:30 Cooking Club Young Riders Clinic Middle School 4-H Club 15 4:30 Knitting 16 6:00 Garden Club 17 7:00 Livestock Ed Mtg 18 Teen Summit 19 10:00 Photography Field Trip: Middle School 4-H 6:00 Rabbits & Poultry 6:00 Dog Club 6:00 Indoor Safety Range 3:30 Clover Buds 6:00 Communication Contest 4-H Young Riders Showmanship Clinic April :00 Pottery 10:00 Beading 10:00 Weaving Project Days