Well before school was out for the summer, Limestone 4-H County Roundup winners in the Junior. (ages 9-11) and Intermediate (ages 12-13) divisions

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1 LIMESTONE COUNTY Date: SUMMER 2015 What s Inside: 4-H Regional Congress 4-H State Competition Achievement Awards State Ambassador Livestock Judging Well before school was out for the summer, Limestone 4-H County Roundup winners in the Junior (ages 9-11) and Intermediate (ages 12-13) divisions have been preparing for the next level of competition, the NW 4-H Regional Congress. These youth met with 4-H Foundation Agent, Ms Marian Beck and 4-H Agent Assistant, Mrs. Lisa Towe numerous times to prepare their projects and practice inter- views, making the BEST BETTER. 4-H County youth winners from Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Limestone, and Morgan County competed for the regional titles in their respective categories. On June 20, 2015, twenty Limestone County 4-H youth participated and competed for NW 4-H Regional Congress at Calhoun Community College. Limestone County youth truly exhibited excellence and honor in each of their respective categories. Of the twenty delegates there were fourteen first place and four second place wins. Limestone senior 4-H members, Shelly Hardin, Nicole Towe, Rebekah Wood, Chelsea White served as part of the Senior Leadership Team, Media Team and served as Junior Judges for the competitions:. Rebekah Wood presented the awards during the Awards Ceremony. County Address, City, State xxx-xxx-xxxx Office HoursHOURS COUNTY ADDRESS, CITY, STATE XXX-XXX-XXXX OFFICE Learn more at LEARN MORE AT Published by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), an equal opportunity educator and employer.

2 Alabama Quilters -Intermediates: 2 nd Place: Taylor Kelly Chicken-Que- Juniors: 1 st Eli Derrick Intermediates:1 st pmadison Richter Creative Endeavors Juniors: 2 nd Corbin Malone Intermediates:1 st Travis Kelly extreme Birdhouse Juniors:1 st Anna Grace Jones Freestyle Demonstration Intermediates: 1 st Felicity Justice Have I Got A Story? Juniors: 1 st place: Susannah Wood Intermediates: 1 st place: Hallie Tipper Healthy Living for Life (Exhibit) Juniors: 1 st Place: Cori Glasper Interior Design Intermediate: 1 st Madison Newton Lawn Tractor Juniors: 2 nd Emma Hargrove Intermediates: 1 st Ethan Keeton Speak Up Alabama Persuasive Juniors:2 nd Allie Black The World I Imagine Intermediates:1 st Spencer Davis The World I See Juniors: 1 st : Tucker Weatherford Intermediates: 1 st : Maggie Black $15 Challenge Juniors: 1 st place: Hannah Miller H State Competitive Events Day (July 31, 2015) This event is the highest level of competition for 4-H in the State of Alabama. Thirteen senior-level members, participated in this event at the 4-H Center in Columbiana, AL bringing home five 1st s, two 2nd s, two 3rds. Chef 4-H, Senior II Rebekah Wood - 3rd Speak up Alabama Informative, Senior II Jessica Fugatt - 3rd Speak up Alabama Persuasive, Senior II Austin Lewter - 1st place Interior Design, Senior I Chelsea White - 2nd The World I See, Senior I Nicole Towe - Honorable Mention Alabama Quilters, Senior I McKenna Craig - 1st The World I imagine, Senior I Logan McMahan - Honorable Mention Speak up Informative, Senior I Kennedy Lewter - Honorable Mention World I Imagine, Senior II Hunter Rogers - 1st p The World I See, Senior II Shelly Hardin - Honorable Mention What Wood you Build, Senior I Reanna Pipes - 1st Freestyle Demonstration, Senior I Caleb Wood - 1st not pictured.. Have I got a Story, Senior II Shelbie Runions - 2nd place On July 31, 2015 two Limestone County students were awarded the 2015 State Achievement Awards. Nicole Towe was awarded the 4-H Equine Science Award, Senior Level I. Nicole will be attending the Southern Region TEEN Leadership Conference in September Rebekah Wood was awarded the 4-H Achievement Award for Food & Nutrition, Senior Level II. She will be attending the 4-H National Congress in November H is a safe, welcoming place for kids to learn and belong. More than 2180 young people participate in Limestone County Alabama.

3 June 16, These youth and many more in our community are going to be leaders. We need to make sure they have the knowledge to preserve and protect our landmarks. Thanks to Mr. Frost for volunteering to help with this project. Thirteen students visited 18 of the 24 historical markers located in Limestone County. CANOEING, ARCHERY, Rock Climbing, Zip Line, swimming, and more fun was experienced by these local 4-H members that attended. We are already looking forward to next year! This group toured the Farmers Market located in Birmingham, Al, visited the Ronald McDonald House to make donations and toured the University of Alabama.

4 4-H'ers in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Competition. The results were: Senior 4th overall team. 2nd Team Reasons: Tate Yancey, Lindsay Chandler, Megan Heath, Angel Howland, Ashlyn Ruf and Katie Northup. Ashlyn Ruf won 1st overall Reasons. Megan Heath 8th overall Reasons. Tate Yancey won 2nd overall Beef. Intermediate- Will Harkins won 2nd Swine, Reagan Green 8th overall Reasons. We placed in Junior- 5th overall team with Jacob and Natalie Lovell. Proud of this group and their sponsor Ben Maples! The top 15 from the State of Alabama 4-H Livestock judging contest were called back to Montgomery and Auburn this week to narrow it down to 4 individuals that will represent Alabama on an all star team that will compete nationally. ASHLYN KATE RUF WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF THE TOP 4.

5 Alabama 4-H State Ambassador selected 20 individuals throughout the state to represent Alabama during the 2015/2016 year. Rebekah Wood, age 17 and a senior in the Way Home Homeschool Covering was selected into the 4-H Ambassador Program. Rebekah will attend a variety of events to promote leadership, citizenship and work in community service s throughout the state. Rebekah is also your Senior Council President for SEPTEMBER 2015 Sept 9, 2015 Jr Leader and Sr Council Meeting1:30-2:30 pm Awards Reception 3:00 5:00pm At OCTOBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 October 6, 2015 November 3, 2015 Sept 12, 2015 TSC Pet Appreciation Day, 9:00am 2:00 At Tractor Supply Co. Sept 12, 2015 Charity Horse Show 9:00am until? Limestone Sheriff s Arena Sept 22, 2015 Sr Council meeting Sept 29, 2015 Junior Leader/Sr Council K nex October 13, 2015 DIG Auburn Senior Council Registration due ASAP October 20, 2015 October 7 18, 2015 TSC Paper Clover Campaign October 10, 2015 TSC Car Show October 17, 2015 TSC Car Show Rain Date Largest Pumpkin Weigh-In November 10, 2015 November 21, 2015 Auburn & 4-H Football Day 4-H Volunteers are the backbone of 4-H s. In 2013, 2,800 volunteers contributed $1.9 million in volunteer time to 4-H clubs and members. Consider volunteering today!

6 1109 West Market Street Suite A Athens, AL Website Find us on /2016 Junior Leaders Officers Pictured are the following Junior Leader Members in attendance Logan McMahan-member; Abigail Baker-Treasurer; Danielle Simpson- Recreation Officer; Megan Brown-News reporter; Hallie Tipper-Health & Safety; Steven Allen-Vice President; Hunter S. Towe-President, Zoe Nye-member; not pictured is Madison Richter Secretary 2015/2016 SENIOR COUNCIL Officers Pictured are the following Senior Council Members Chelsea White-Treasurer; Nicole Towe-member; Ashlyn Ruf-Secretary; Austin Lewter-Vice President; Rebekah Wood-President; Caleb Wood-Recreation Officer; Hunter Rogers-News Reporter; McKenna Craig-TSC Coordinator.