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March 17, 2010
Dear 4-H’ers and
Family Members,
4-H
TALENT SHOW COMING SOON
The 4-H Talent Show
is coming soon to a place near you! You are invited to showcase your
talent on Thursday, April 15th at 7:00 pm at the Henry County
Cooperative Extension Service. There are five categories to choose from,
they are: vocal, instrumental, physical skills, comedy and drama. There
will be a winner from each of the categories. Each act may have up to
four people. The participants will also be broken into two divisions.
The junior division is for youth ages nine to thirteen and the senior
division is for teen’s ages fourteen to nineteen. The routines should be
no longer than five minutes. It is okay for an adult to accompany a
vocalist on an instrument.
The Henry County
4-H Council will offer a $10.00 gift certificate to each participant to
go toward 4-H Camp. If you would like to participate please call the
office at 845-2811 and register for the event. I look forward to hearing
from YOU!
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4H ARCHIVES
4-H NOTES
Camp Form
Camp Teen Leader Form
Barn Quilts Tour
2009 FAIR RESULTS
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Welcome to the 4-H
programs new year! It is sure to be an exciting one that is jam packed
with lots of fun things to do. What is 4-H? It is a youth organization
that is dedicated to helping youth (like you) learn to do things they
want to do. The 4-H program is one of the oldest in the nation; in fact,
the program celebrated its 100th Birthday this past year in the state of
Kentucky! What do you have to do to join? It is easy; 4-H is open to
anyone between the ages of 9 and 19. If you are in the fourth grade and
still eight, don’t worry, you’re still included. If there is anything in
this newsletter that you might like to do please share this with your
parents and call me at the number listed in the upper right corner. I
will be glad to answer any of your questions. If you would like to
receive club meeting times and dates call the office and asked to be
placed on that clubs mailing list.
There are several
areas that 4-H needs helping hands from adult volunteers that care about
youth. The 4-H Cooking Club needs to be divided into two groups, a
beginning group and an advanced group. The club has grown to such a
large size that it only makes sense to split the group according to
their skill levels. The club members are very enthusiastic about cooking
and are always up for trying new recipes and taking on new challenges.
There are twenty
birdhouse kits that are waiting for a volunteer with simple woodworking
skills to assist 4-H’ers. The kits already have been cut out and have
pre-drilled holes. Everything that is needed to assemble the kits is
included. The volunteer would help members figure out how the pieces of
the houses go together, teach sanding techniques, as well as finishing
the birdhouses with an appropriate treatment for outdoor use.
Spring is on its
way and in the past the 4-H Dog Club has been a huge success. The club
has not had a leader for the past two years. There is a lot of interest
in forming a new club and a leader that is knowledgeable about training
dogs is needed. There are many different avenues to explore with a dog
club, such as showmanship, agility, and quiz bowl. There are many
manuals and publications that 4-H has to help anyone who is interested
in working with this group.
If you are interested
in making a difference in a young person’s life by helping in any of these
areas, please call 845-2811 and ask for Cathy.
Sincerely,
Cathy Toole
Henry County Extension Agent for 4 H
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Getting Ready for 4H Camp 2010
4-H Camp Fun!
Henry County will
attend camp at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp from
June 8- 11th. We will be camping with other 4-H’ers
from Shelby and Oldham Counties. “Game On!” is the
theme for 4-H Camp this summer. Plans for the camp
include a kick-ball tournament, Cabin Feud, Are You
Smarter than a Staff Member, as well as the
favorites such as archery, canoeing, high ropes
course, low ropes course, cave exploration, crafts,
swimming, and Sally Down the Alley to mention a few.
4-H Camp is for
youth who are in the 4th through 8th grades. Forms
are now available at the office or can be
downloaded from the
extension webpage at henrycountyky.com. If you
are a teen that has completed your freshman year and
would like to apply for a
teen leader position you can find that application
on the same webpage.
If you are over
the age of 19 and would like to apply as an adult
volunteer please call the office at 845-2811 and ask
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cost for camp this year is $150.00, this includes
transportation, food, and crafts materials. A
deposit of $10.00 and a completed form is all that
is needed to secure a slot. All payments need to be
paid in full by May 28th. There are 50 openings for
boys and 50 openings for girls; once the cabins have
been filled a waiting list will be started. The
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Shining Spurs Horse
Club
The Shining Spurs Horse
Club meets monthly. At the meetings club officers direct a
short business meeting. An educational or entertaining
program follows. The club sets other dates to work with
horses and plan meetings around the interests of the
members. A few of their plans are to attend the World
Equestrian Games this summer. The club is starting a drill
team and plans to compete at the Kentucky State Fair this
summer. You do not have to own a horse to be a member of
this club. The only requirement is that you love horses. The
club leaders are Mary Jo Ricketts and Cara Leach.
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Shooting
Sports Club
The Shooting Sports club
is growing fast and is always looking for new members. The
club meets on several evenings depending on which discipline
you choose to participate in. They are: archery, rifle,
shotgun, air pistol, and black powder. All youth must be
accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. Youth must
bring ear and eye protection and ammunition. Guns must be
brought unloaded and in a case. If you do not have a Hunter
Education Safety card you will be required to get one before
you are allowed to compete in competitions. The leaders of
this club are: Dennis Campbell, Keith Jeffries, Tim Pollard,
John Yount, Tony Adams, Charles Topp, Gary Gosser, and Todd
Toole.
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Sew Much Fun
The Henry County 4-H
Sewing Club has just begun meeting. If you would like to
learn how to sew a simple pair of pants, shorts, or skirt
then this is the place for you! You will learn the basic use
of a sewing machine, how to read a pattern, as well as cut
out the pattern and construct an outfit you will be proud to
wear. In the spring members are encouraged to participate in
the Style Revue to model what they have made. Club leaders
are: Alice Newman, Jean Kaye Foree, Trish Cobb, and Betty
Chilton.
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Cooking Club
The cooking club meets
once a month to explore new taste treats. In this club
members will learn the basics of how to correctly prepare
dishes that they can make at home. They will also learn
about proper nutrition, serving sizes, and reading nutrition
labels. Of course each class will end with something good to
eat! I will update you as to when we will begin with the
regular cooking program at your school club meetings. The
club leader is Nancy Weaver and she is a great cook!
Nancy could use some help with this club. It needs to be
broken into a beginners group and an advanced group. If you
know of someone interested in helping with one of these
groups please call the office.
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Communications Event
If you are interested in
giving a speech or a demonstration here is your chance. The
event will be held on Friday, March 26th, at 4:30 pm at the
Henry County Cooperative Extension Service. County winners
will be eligible to participate in the district competition.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work on these skills that
will help you succeed throughout life. I will be glad to
coach you and work with you to hone your skills.
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Livestock Club
Henry County 4-H’ers join
forces with Shelby County 4-H for the Livestock Club. If you
are interested in beef, sheep, goats, or swine you are
invited to join this group. They learn about each market
animal as well as judging and showing. You may participate
on a quiz bowl team if you would like. A quiz bowl is much
like an academic team quick recall competition with the
exception that all questions are in regard to livestock. If
you would like to learn more call the office and we will
have your name put on the Shelby County Office mailing list.
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SAY CHEEEESE!
If you enjoy taking
pictures and want to learn more about using a digital camera
to get the best shot, the Photography Club is the place to
be. This club meets once monthly. The club focuses on
developing a photographer’s eye as well as how to edit your
pictures to their best advantage. If you have a digital
camera please bring it with you as well as an extra set of
batteries. If you don’t have a camera you may borrow one
from the club. At the end of the school year club members
will have a showing of their work before entering their
pictures in the Henry County Fair. Pat Neuhauser is the
leader for this club.
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Independent Projects
In addition to our leader
directed clubs we have project books available on tons of
projects that can be completed with the help of an adult in
your home. If you are interested in gardening, forestry,
aerospace, interior design, entomology, weather, electric,
poultry, or consumer and financial education to name a few
call the office and we can give you a complete list of
opportunities.
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Birdhouse Kits
Spring is on the way and
birds will be looking for a place to nest. I have a box full
of birdhouse kits that are ready to be put together. I am
looking for an adult volunteer to help youth put the kits
together and teach the proper techniques of sanding,
staining, and sealing the kits. If you know of anyone who is
great with hand tools and kids please give me a call.
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Exciting leadership opportunities
exist for 4-H’ers
Our young people
are the future leaders and decision makers of the nation. 4-H offers
youth a prime opportunity to explore and engage in leadership roles. By
participating in a leadership role in organizations like 4-H, young
people have the opportunity to develop critical thinking, communication
and life skills that will aid them in making crucial future decisions.
Many leadership
experiences are geared toward older youth, but younger youth also have
the opportunity to become leaders early in their 4-H career.
Two of the most
prestigious leadership roles include becoming a delegate to either the
National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. or the National 4-H Congress
in Atlanta. At the National Teen 4-H Conference, youth join extension
professionals and adult volunteer leaders to discuss ways 4-H can better
serve young people on local and national levels. Recommendations from
the conference are shared with the Secretary of Agriculture, national
extension leaders and those involved with 4-H programming. Four
delegates from Kentucky are selected every year. During the National 4-H
Congress, delegates learn about cultural diversity and serving others
and their communities.
Many leadership
opportunities also exist at the state level including becoming a member of
the State 4-H Teen Council or a State 4-H Officer. State 4-H Teen Council is
comprised of youth from across the state. These young people learn about
leadership and communication as they serve as liaisons between local,
district and state 4-H programs. State 4-H officers serve as ambassadors for
Kentucky 4-H. 4-H members elect state officers each June during State Teen
Conference and those officers serve until the end of the next year’s
conference. 4-H officers serve in leadership roles in State 4-H Teen
Council, and past members often are invited to serve as advisors to the
following year’s council and officers.
Teens interested in
leadership opportunities in 4-H also can attend the 4-H Issues Conference
and the State 4-H Teen Conference. At the issues conference, young people
from across the state meet to discuss issues affecting young people and
their communities. Youth discuss ways in which they can have a positive
impact on community issues and develop plans that they will implement when
they return home. Young people who attend the 4-H Teen Conference can
participate in a wide range of activities designed to help improve their
leadership and communication abilities including workshops, tracks, tours,
college visits and issues seminars.
4-H has many clubs and
groups in which young people can assume leadership roles. Youth can get
their first taste of leadership roles beginning as a junior 4-H member by
becoming an officer of a county 4-H club or attending 4-H Summit. Summit is
a three-day, two-night event where sixth through eighth graders get to meet
their peers from across the state as well as State 4-H Teen Council members.
During Summit, participants learn about leadership opportunities that are
available to them when they become senior 4-H’ers.
4-H has many leadership
opportunities available for youth. For more information on how you can get
involved with these and other 4-H activities, contact your Henry Cooperative
Extension Service.
6/10/09
Go green with 4-H
As the month for
Earth Day and Arbor Day, April is filled with activities and events that
celebrate and call attention to the natural environment. Naturally, it
is a time when many people turn their focus to improving the environment
around them. While many environmental activities may seem more geared
toward adults, there are numerous ways young people can get involved and
live green, or more environmentally friendly. Now is a great time to
learn more about the natural environment and ways young people can help
preserve it.
4-H offers a number
of different programs that can increase environmental awareness in young
people. 4-H’ers can develop an appreciation of the natural world through
4-H environmental camps. In these camps, young people can learn about
the importance of conservation and preservation of nature through many
hands-on activities. They will have the opportunity to learn about many
different topics including insects, animals, birds, animal tracks,
hiking, soils and water.
4-H’ers can explore
many different aspects of the environment through various programs
including entomology, forestry, geology and water. Also, 4-H gardening
projects give youths a first-hand experience with locally produced foods
and sustainability.
In addition to 4-H
programs, there are several ways young people can live more environmentally
friendly at home and at school. Many of these steps are simple, easy
activities that can be implemented every day. Some of ideas for going green
are listed below:
• Turn off televisions,
video game consoles and computers when not in use.
• Walk, bike or carpool to school when possible.
• Conserve water by turning off the faucet while brushing teeth.
• Recycle paper, plastic bottles and aluminum cans.
Young people can make a
lasting impact on their communities by practicing green living. Ask the
county 4-H agent about ongoing community projects in which young people may
be able to participate. Also, environmental events and activities from
across the state are listed on the University of Kentucky’s see blue. go
green Web site and the Environmental Education in Kentucky Web site. See
blue. go green is available at
http://www.ca.uky.edu/gogreen/index.php, and
the Environmental Education Web site is located at
http://eeinkentucky.org/.
For more information on going green or 4-H environmental programs, projects,
camps and clubs, contact the Henry Cooperative Extension Service.
4/21/09
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4-H and Nickelodeon
Partner to Launch New Online Game
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National 4-H
Council has partnered with Nickelodeon's "Big Green Help" to
create a brand-new, interactive online game-- "Flip N'
Flow"--featuring the network's animated boy-genius Jimmy
Neutron. The game is in support of 4 H's Science, Engineering
and Technology communication campaign to spark youth interest in
science and prepare one million new young people for America's
technology workforce.
Nickelodeon's
"The Big Green Help" is a kid-led movement that provides
information and tools to help explain climate change to young
people, and connects them to energy-saving and earth-friendly
activities in their everyday lives.
The "Flip N'
Flow" game is available online at 4-H.org. Youth can play the
game and access materials to share with friends. Check out this
fun activity which gives youth and mentors the opportunity to
learn about water conservation and challenges them think about
steps they can take to participate in going green!
Questions can be
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Recycling Fun Facts
- It takes 95 percent
less energy to make aluminum cans from recycled cans than to make
them from raw ore.
- In 2006, Americans produced
approximately 251 million tons of garbage, and recycled 82 million tons
of material.
- In America, 100
million steel cans are used each day.
- The steel industry
recycles about 630 cans each second.
- Recycling glass
beverage containers can be used for roads, marbles, decorative tile,
and surfboards.
- Recycling one ton of
paper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water.
- Recycling 5 plastic
soda bottles can produce enough fiber for one square foot of carpet.
- According to the
Kentucky Division of Waste Management, on average Kentuckians
produce approximately 6 pounds of garbage per person per day.
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In Henry County you may take
your recyclable products to the Henry County Road Department on South
Property Road. The dumpsters are available seven days a week any time of the
day or night. The items that they are currently accepting are: any type of
paper products, plastic, and aluminum. They do not accept glass at this
time. The best part is that you do not have to sort the items. The recycling
center has conveyor belts that will do that for you, so feel free to mix the
allowable items into one bag. Let’s all do our part in recycling. Talk with
your family and come up with a plan that works for your lifestyle. As
consumers we can look for the chasing arrow symbol which means that the
product or packaging is recyclable.
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11/26/08
Here are some things your might be interested in, remember to review the 4 H Notes Calendar below.
More 4H Links:
4HUSA.org
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4-H NOTES
4-H NOTES
WINTER SEASON
REMINDER: If school should be cancelled in Henry County then the club
will not meet.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
CLUBS
Sewing Club Monday’s and
Thursday’s from 3:30pm till 5:00 pm.
March
26th Speeches and Demonstration
competition at the Henry County Cooperative Extension office beginning
at 4:30 pm. Please call the office and register at 845-2811. A $10.00
gift certificate toward camp will be awarded to each participant.
June
8th-11th Camp spaces are filling
up quickly! Please get your form in as soon as possible to assure there
is room for you.
Photography Club has a new leader, Pat Neuhauser. Pat has a
degree in photography and is the mother of four. She is looking forward to
working with the youth of Henry County.
The Free Spirits Club meets on the first Monday evening of the month, at 7:00 pm at the Henry County Cooperative
Extension office. New members are always welcome. If you have any questions about
any club, please call 845-2811.
Adult
volunteers are needed to assist with programs as well as teach youth new
skills. 4-H provides the perfect opportunity for an adult to share
their knowledge and skill to the next generation. Please give of
yourself to our youth. Mentoring youth is one of the most rewarding
experiences an adult can have. Currently we are in need of a Dog Club
leader, Craft Club leader, as well as a Woodworking Club leader.
If you are interested in
becoming a member of any of the 4-H Clubs please call the office at 845-2811
and ask to have your name added to the club mailing list to receive
meeting information.
If you have any
questions in regard to 4-H clubs or would like to be put on a mailing list
for a club please call the office at 845-2811.
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