NEWSLETTER. February 2017

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1 February 2017 NEWSLETTER Cooperative Extension Service Allen County 200 East Main Street Scottsville KY (270) Fax: (270) LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!!! IN This issue: KY 4-H Teen Summit 4-H Jewelry Workshop 4-H Cooking School 4-H Workshop Policy 4-H International Exchange Program 4-H Movie Making Camp I Love Cows Essay Contest Mock Job Interview Contest 4-H Talk Meet 4-H Communication Workshop Allen County Extension Office Office Hours Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (With the exception of Holidays.) Sincerely, Martha P. Arterburn Martha P. Arterburn County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development marterbu@uky.edu

2 4-H Jewelry Workshop Allen County Extension Facility February 22th & 23rd, 2017 Time: 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. You will make a necklace Cost $5.00 Instructor Marietta Napier Class is limited to first 20 people to register Deadline to register February 15, 2017 To register: Call the Allen County Extension Office at or marterbu@uky.edu Parents-When picking your child up from a 4-H workshop, we ask that you come inside the building. Youth are not allowed to leave the building unsupervised for any reason.

3 Kids In The Kitchen 4-H Cooking School Cost: FREE Carrot Cake & Cinnamon Twists February 20, :00 p.m.--4:00 p.m. Allen County Extension Facility Registration Due: February 13, 2017 Register by calling the Extension office Parents-When picking your child up from a 4-H workshop, we ask that you come inside the building. Youth are not allowed to leave the building unsupervised for any reason.

4 4-H Workshop Policy: 1. Educational 4-H workshops are set up for the 4-H members to learn life-skills that can be applied to everyday life. The Allen County 4-H program offers these workshops to enable 4-H members to complete project work and gain hands-on experiences. It is an honor to offer this service to 4-H members and their families. 2. You must sign up by the deadline materials have to be purchased and arrangements have to be made in advance so the event can be held. 3. If you sign up and do not show up, you will be responsible for paying for supplies. Workshops where kits are used, you may pick up the kits and complete the project outside the workshop. 4. When signing up, please inform the Extension Office if you will be using your 4-H Dollars or paying for the event. Payment is due when you sign up. 5. Come to the workshop on time, so the instructor (who is volunteering their time for you) may start and end on time. 6. Parents, please come inside the building to pick your child up. Youth are not allowed to leave the building unsupervised for any reason. 7. Do not have cell phones or other electronic devices out at workshops. 8. Adults are welcome to sit in/help out at workshops. Please let us know in advance if you are available to help. While observing, please keep conversation level low, so it does not interfere with the class. 9. Thank-you parents, 4-H members and volunteers for making this program so successful! Everyone always looks forward to these fun educational opportunities.

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6 Dustin Worthington Essay Contest Want to win a young Cow or Heifer? Applicants must be active member of 4-H or FFA. Application Deadline---February 20, 2017 Applications are available at the Allen County Extension office or visit the Dustin Worthington I Love Cows website for more information: To be awarded on April 4th Mock Job Interview Contest In conjunction with the County Talk Meet is the Mock Job Interview Contest. It is for seniors only (ages 14-18). Contestants will apply for one of the following: ~ Vet Technician ~ Coffee Bar Attendant ~ Photographer ~ Retail Sales Associate (Contact the Extension Office for a job position description & information) You will choose your job & develop a resume prior to the contest The interview will be conducted in a room with two judges and should last 8-10 minutes. Resumes are required. Youth may compete in both the job interview contest, demonstration and a speech category! 4-H Talk Meet The Allen County 4-H Talk Meet is Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Allen County Extension Office. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please register to give a speech by Friday, March 17 and have your speech title ready when you register, along with your age as of Jan. 1, Categories include: Cloverbud, Age 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and Ages Contestants will be introduced by name and title prior to giving their speech Cloverbud and Junior speeches must be 3-5 minutes and Senior speeches must be 5-7 minutes. Juniors are 9-13 and Seniors are H Age is determined by your age on For assistance with writing and giving a speech contact me; a workbook is available to help. Seniors are expected to choose a topic, research and write their own speech. Juniors may have assistance getting started. A 3 point penalty will be assessed for going over or under the time requirements. No visual aids or costumes are allowed. Note cards are optional, but allowed without any penalty. Dramatic readings, monologues, and reciting poems is not allowed. **4-H Talk Meet Workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 3:30 p.m. at the Allen County Extension office. Please sign up by February 22nd, if you plan to attend.

7 4-H Communication Learn how to prepare for a... Workshop Talk Meet Demonstration Mock Interview (seniors only) March 1, :30 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Allen County Extension Office RSVP--February 22, 2017 Call or Parents-When picking your child up from a 4-H workshop, we ask that you come inside the building. Youth are not allowed to leave the building unsupervised for any reason.

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12 4-H Demonstrations March 23, :00 p.m. Allen County Extension Office When giving demonstrations dealing with food, please remember the following food safety and sanitation guidelines: Always wash hands with soap and water. Do not wear jewelry it can contain germs in the grooves. Tie long hair back in a pony tail. Wear a cap for shorter hair. Roll up long sleeves or wear short sleeves Keep cold food cold. Anything that normally stays in a refrigerator (example eggs, butter, sour cream, milk ) needs to stay cold in a cooler with ice. It is your responsibility to get a cooler, put ice in it, and put the refrigerated items in it to bring to the demonstration contest. Refrigerated items left at room temperature can build up bacteria you and your friends eat it it can cause illness. Have bags, bowls, etc. open before prior to starting your demonstration. When making something such as a cake and you will be taking the batter home, bring a plastic bowl with a snap lid. Also bring a cooler with ice and it should be safe to bake and eat when you get home. Bring a table cover. A table cloth or a large garbage bag will work. It is easy to drop food ingredients during your demonstration. When you pick up your table cover, the table is clean for the next person. While demonstrating, do not touch hair, nose, floor or other items that may be germ ridden. Do not wipe hands on clothing. Have paper towels handy for this. An apron is suggested if you have one. Reminders for all demonstrations: Practice! Practice! Practice! Make sure you know how to use all equipment ask a parent to help you. Arrange items in the order that you will use them. Before you start your demonstration, have plastic bags open, lids off bowls and containers, etc. Be prepared! Do not try to talk over the noise of running equipment (example Mixer, blender). Everyone is asked to bring a table cover such as a table cloth or a large garbage bag. This makes it quicker to clear and clean the table for the next person. Use regular poster board for posters. Use wide tipped, dark colored markers so the posters can be read from the back of the room. Talk loud and clear. Picture yourself as the teacher and your students (audience) know absolutely nothing about what you are talking about and it is your job to make a presentation where they will know everything when you are finished! If you are doing something that is potentially messy, you may want to bring an apron or cover shirt dress appropriately for the type of demonstration that you will be presenting. No live animals allowed for demonstrations. Parents it is ok to help 4-H ers with this project. Smile and have fun! You have so much knowledge to share and it is appreciated!????questions???? Your phone call or s are welcome Martha P. Arterburn County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development marterbu@uky.edu

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