Randolph County 4-H will take 6 boys and 6 girls to 4-H camp June 21 - 26 at Camp Swannanoa near Asheville NC.
While at camp youth will participate in archery, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, zip line, cook-out and develop an appreciation of the great outdoors!
Cost to attend this outdoor adventure is just $300. This fee includes all meals, lodging program supplies and transportation to and from camp. What a bargain!
If you are interested in attending, a $50 non-refundable deposit is due into our office by January 15. The balance of the bill will be due in late May.
Here is the camp application form
Return the application and deposit to NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center 112 W. Walker Street Asheboro, NC 27203
For additional questions about camp, please call our office at 318-6000.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
NC 4-H Centennial Stamp
I have been telling you about the 4-H Centennial that North Carolina is celebrating in 2009. Well, the next item that is available is the NC 4-H Centennial Stamp.
If you are interested in ordering some stamps the form is attached!
We are all gearing up to celebrate the centennial. These stamps will be a real 4-H keepsake!
4-H Horse Bowl Contest Scheduled
The North Central District 4-H Horse Bowl Contest will be held at the Guilford County Extension office on February 14, 2009 with registration starting at 9am and contest starting at 10am. Preregistration is required!
All entry forms must be postmarked by January 23. There will be a $10 cost per team to enter in the contest.
Check out the entry form here!
All entry forms must be postmarked by January 23. There will be a $10 cost per team to enter in the contest.
Check out the entry form here!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Enroll in 4-H For 2009
Are you ready to join 4-H?
If you would like to join the many other youth in Randolph County who are learning life skills in citizenship, leadership, managing resources, record keeping, teamwork, communication skills and so much more, JOIN 4-H!
Here is the enrollment form!
You do not have to join a specific club unless that suits you. If you would like to be a member at large that is also acceptable.
We are looking for volunteer leaders who are willing to start new clubs.
We have an application for volunteers who are interested in helping with 4-H!
Click here for a volunteer leader application.
If you would like to join the many other youth in Randolph County who are learning life skills in citizenship, leadership, managing resources, record keeping, teamwork, communication skills and so much more, JOIN 4-H!
Here is the enrollment form!
You do not have to join a specific club unless that suits you. If you would like to be a member at large that is also acceptable.
We are looking for volunteer leaders who are willing to start new clubs.
We have an application for volunteers who are interested in helping with 4-H!
Click here for a volunteer leader application.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Fur Fish And Game Camp Details
Just what you may have been waiting for! Information about the upcoming Fur Fish and Game Camp to be held June 21 - 26, 2009 at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe.
Cost for the weeklong camping experience is just $325. This includes lodging, meals and all program expenses.
Click here for the flyer and registration form.
While at camp you can gain your hunter safety certification while learning about firearm safety!
You can study wildlife and forests as renewable resources
You can learn about fishing and aquatic biology
You can study hunting as a viable wildlife management practice
and so much more!
This camp is sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Great Outdoor Provision Company and many others.
More questions about the camp can be directed to Renee Strnad, NC Cooperative Extension at 919-515-5518.
Cost for the weeklong camping experience is just $325. This includes lodging, meals and all program expenses.
Click here for the flyer and registration form.
While at camp you can gain your hunter safety certification while learning about firearm safety!
You can study wildlife and forests as renewable resources
You can learn about fishing and aquatic biology
You can study hunting as a viable wildlife management practice
and so much more!
This camp is sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Great Outdoor Provision Company and many others.
More questions about the camp can be directed to Renee Strnad, NC Cooperative Extension at 919-515-5518.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
4-H Scholarship Program
Are you a senior in High School? Have you been a member of 4-H for a number of years? Have you kept records and participated in a variety of 4-H events?
You may be eligible to apply for a 4-H college scholarship.
Here is the link to information.
Here is the link to the application form.
4-H College Scholarship applications are due into our office by January 10.
If you need more help, contact Barb or Jody at 336-318-6000.
You may be eligible to apply for a 4-H college scholarship.
Here is the link to information.
Here is the link to the application form.
4-H College Scholarship applications are due into our office by January 10.
If you need more help, contact Barb or Jody at 336-318-6000.
Mock Horse Bowl Planned
Are you interested in learning more about the Horse Program? Would you like to learn more about an upcoming Mock Horse Bowl Contest?
Click here to read about all the details!
This event will take place on January 10, 2009 at the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Center 525 Highway 65, Suite 200 Reidsville, NC 27320
Registration will start at 9:00 am
Practice will start at 10:00 am
For more information, call us at the Extension Office at 336-318-6000.
Click here to read about all the details!
This event will take place on January 10, 2009 at the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Center 525 Highway 65, Suite 200 Reidsville, NC 27320
Registration will start at 9:00 am
Practice will start at 10:00 am
For more information, call us at the Extension Office at 336-318-6000.
REMINDER: Record Books Are Due TOMORROW
The deadline has arrived! All Randolph County 4-H Records are due into the Extension Office on Friday, December 12 by 4:00 PM.
These books will be sent to Guilford County for judging and results will be announced at Honors Night.
We have received books from several 4-H members already, so don't delay.
Record books are a great way to record the learning and growing that you have done all year long. Many former 4-H members used their record books when they began applying for college and college scholarships. The information stored in the record book was exactly the information needed for filling out those forms.
Good Luck to Everyone!
Friday, December 5, 2008
4-H Rabbit Project
Do you have a 4-H Rabbit project? I have information for you!
The NC Rabbit Breeders desire to work with 4-H programs and will be holding rabbit training geared toward 4-H’ers at their state meeting March 21-22 at the Brock Gym in Mocksville.
If you would like more information about this rabbit state meeting feel free to contact Brenda Smith at narrowgatefarm@msn.com
The NC Rabbit Breeders desire to work with 4-H programs and will be holding rabbit training geared toward 4-H’ers at their state meeting March 21-22 at the Brock Gym in Mocksville.
If you would like more information about this rabbit state meeting feel free to contact Brenda Smith at narrowgatefarm@msn.com
Monday, December 1, 2008
Helping Families Enjoy a Healthy Happy Holiday Season
Check out the CYFERNET site to assist you in ways to build strong families amid the hubbub of the holiday season. Interested in ideas for no-cost, low-cost gifts this holiday season? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, December’s Hot Topic highlights some of the many resources available through CYFERnet with ideas to cope with economic hardships, manage stress and still enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season.
Click here to learn more!
Click here to learn more!
Monday, November 24, 2008
4-H Performing Arts Troupe
4-H Performing Arts Troupe
In recognition of the North Carolina 4-H Centennial, we are pleased to announce that in 2009 4-H’ers and leaders from across the state will have the opportunity to be involved in a new version of the 4-H Performing Arts Troupe. Unlike most 4-H performing groups around the country, our Troupe will not be a variation on a show choir. Instead, we will rehearse and stage an original musical theatre production written to celebrate the 100 year history of 4-H in North Carolina as part of the Centennial Celebration at 4-H Congress.
Current 4-H members ages 12-18 will have the opportunity to audition for the 30-40 performing roles in the Troupe. 4-H’ers who are more interested in the technical components of the show can apply to work with our technical staff in the areas of costumes, props, set, lighting and sound. Applications for performing and technical students will be available beginning in January with three regional auditions being planned for March.
We are also offering opportunities for 10-12 adult volunteer leaders to help bring this dream to fruition. The adult volunteers will work with our directors and technical staff to support and provide leadership for our teens. Adults who are interested in music, dance, costumes, props and the technical aspects of theatre are encouraged to apply.
We are still working out some of the details, but below is a tentative schedule for the Troupe.
November, 2008 – Applications accepted for adult volunteer leaders. All applications are due by January 15, 2009. Adults will be selected by late-January.
January 5 – February 23 – Applications accepted from 4-H’ers (ages 12-18) interested in performing or technical roles with the Troupe.
March, 2009 – Three regional auditions will be held in the East, West and Central areas of the state. Performing students may audition at any of the three sites.
Early April – Selections of performing and technical students will be finalized.
May 8-10 – A weekend retreat (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) will be held at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center where we will begin rehearsals and planning the technical aspects of the production. All adult leaders and 4-H’ers selected MUST attend.
Additional rehearsals will be held the weekend before Congress (July 18-19), Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of Congress with a premier performance tentatively set for Thursday evening.
Costs: There will be a $300 participant fee for all 4-H aged performers and technical students to cover the cost of the rehearsal weekend in May and the weekend rehearsals before Congress. There will be no participant fee for adult leaders. All performers, technical students and adult volunteers must register for Congress which requires an additional registration fee to cover room and meals for the Congress week.
We are very excited about bringing this expressive arts opportunity back to North Carolina for the Centennial.
In recognition of the North Carolina 4-H Centennial, we are pleased to announce that in 2009 4-H’ers and leaders from across the state will have the opportunity to be involved in a new version of the 4-H Performing Arts Troupe. Unlike most 4-H performing groups around the country, our Troupe will not be a variation on a show choir. Instead, we will rehearse and stage an original musical theatre production written to celebrate the 100 year history of 4-H in North Carolina as part of the Centennial Celebration at 4-H Congress.
Current 4-H members ages 12-18 will have the opportunity to audition for the 30-40 performing roles in the Troupe. 4-H’ers who are more interested in the technical components of the show can apply to work with our technical staff in the areas of costumes, props, set, lighting and sound. Applications for performing and technical students will be available beginning in January with three regional auditions being planned for March.
We are also offering opportunities for 10-12 adult volunteer leaders to help bring this dream to fruition. The adult volunteers will work with our directors and technical staff to support and provide leadership for our teens. Adults who are interested in music, dance, costumes, props and the technical aspects of theatre are encouraged to apply.
We are still working out some of the details, but below is a tentative schedule for the Troupe.
November, 2008 – Applications accepted for adult volunteer leaders. All applications are due by January 15, 2009. Adults will be selected by late-January.
January 5 – February 23 – Applications accepted from 4-H’ers (ages 12-18) interested in performing or technical roles with the Troupe.
March, 2009 – Three regional auditions will be held in the East, West and Central areas of the state. Performing students may audition at any of the three sites.
Early April – Selections of performing and technical students will be finalized.
May 8-10 – A weekend retreat (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) will be held at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center where we will begin rehearsals and planning the technical aspects of the production. All adult leaders and 4-H’ers selected MUST attend.
Additional rehearsals will be held the weekend before Congress (July 18-19), Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of Congress with a premier performance tentatively set for Thursday evening.
Costs: There will be a $300 participant fee for all 4-H aged performers and technical students to cover the cost of the rehearsal weekend in May and the weekend rehearsals before Congress. There will be no participant fee for adult leaders. All performers, technical students and adult volunteers must register for Congress which requires an additional registration fee to cover room and meals for the Congress week.
We are very excited about bringing this expressive arts opportunity back to North Carolina for the Centennial.
Bee Keeping Essay Contest
Are you a 4-H member who loves to write? Well this Bee Keeping Essay might be the contest for you.
Click on this link to get more information about the bee keeping contest.
National Awards: Cash Prizes to top 3 National Winners:
1st place . . . . . .$250
2nd place . . . . . .$100
3rd place . . . . . $50
Each State Winner receives an appropriate book about honey bees, beekeeping or honey.
State Award: The first place essay in North Carolina will receive $50 from the NC State Beekeepers Assn.
TOPIC:
The topic for the year 2009 is:
"The Dance Language of Bees"
DUE DATE IS FEBRUARY 14!
Click on this link to get more information about the bee keeping contest.
National Awards: Cash Prizes to top 3 National Winners:
1st place . . . . . .$250
2nd place . . . . . .$100
3rd place . . . . . $50
Each State Winner receives an appropriate book about honey bees, beekeeping or honey.
State Award: The first place essay in North Carolina will receive $50 from the NC State Beekeepers Assn.
TOPIC:
The topic for the year 2009 is:
"The Dance Language of Bees"
DUE DATE IS FEBRUARY 14!
4-H Parent Leader Meeting Scheduled
Our next 4-H Parent / Leader 4-H meeting is scheduled:
When: Tuesday, December 9
Where: NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center
112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro (Lower level of Sandhills Mental Health Center)
Time: 6:30 PM
RSVP your attendance to Dawn at 318-6000
Items on the agenda include:
• 4-H Centennial Celebration
• 4-H T-shirt order
• Recordbooks due December 12
• Scholarship and Honor Club applications
• Plans for Honors Night in February
• Plans for Human Race
• Winterfest Plans
• Junior 4-H Camp
Did you know that 4-H Enrollment Forms are Due Now!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Centennial 4-H T-shirts
Randolph County 4-H is placing orders for our CENTENNIAL 4-H T-shirt.
It will be a GREEN short sleeve T-shirt with Randolph County 4-H on the pocket and the Centennial logo on the back.
Sizes are as follows: Youth: small, medium or large
Adult: small, medium, large, XL and 2X
Cost for the t-shirt is just $8.00
Click here to get an order form!
Checks can be made payable to Randolph County 4-H
4-H Club leaders will be taking orders at club meetings.
We have a selection of t-shirt sizes here at the Extension office if you would like to stop by and take a peek.
HELP US TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL IN STYLE
ALL ORDERS DUE BY: December 20.
If you have any questions call our Extension Office at 318-6000.
Holiday Greeting Cards for the Troops!
Is your 4-H club looking for a good Community Service Project?
Would you be interested in corresponding with military personnel for the holidays? If this is something you would like to work on here is how the cards need to be mailed.
Groups sending cards need to put all cards in a box and mail to the person/persons below. When they receive the cards the Point of Contacts (POC) will distribute to the soldiers in the unit. Groups will need to place a note in the box telling them to pass out to soldiers or those soldiers who do not receive much mail.
*Cards can be sent to either one of the POC's or both POC's*
CPT Michael E. Verdi
HHC TF 449
APO AE 09322
SFC Toni McCray
HHC TF 449
APO AE 0932
This is a great community service project for 4-H'ers and volunteers. What a great way to support our troops during the holiday season!
Would you be interested in corresponding with military personnel for the holidays? If this is something you would like to work on here is how the cards need to be mailed.
Groups sending cards need to put all cards in a box and mail to the person/persons below. When they receive the cards the Point of Contacts (POC) will distribute to the soldiers in the unit. Groups will need to place a note in the box telling them to pass out to soldiers or those soldiers who do not receive much mail.
*Cards can be sent to either one of the POC's or both POC's*
CPT Michael E. Verdi
HHC TF 449
APO AE 09322
SFC Toni McCray
HHC TF 449
APO AE 0932
This is a great community service project for 4-H'ers and volunteers. What a great way to support our troops during the holiday season!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Favorite Healthy Food Show - CANCELLED
Hello All,
Unfortunately, we didn't receive enough entries by the deadline to hold our Favorite Healthy Food Show next Saturday, November 8 in Asheboro.
In looking at the calendar year, maybe we can find a date in the spring that will be better suited to holding our Favorite Food Show.
Our Favorite Healthy Food show will not be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008.
Unfortunately, we didn't receive enough entries by the deadline to hold our Favorite Healthy Food Show next Saturday, November 8 in Asheboro.
In looking at the calendar year, maybe we can find a date in the spring that will be better suited to holding our Favorite Food Show.
Our Favorite Healthy Food show will not be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Deadline Approaching
Have you entered your recipe for the Favorite Healthy Food Show?
The deadline for all who want to participate is FRIDAY, October 31. We need a week to purchase supplies, type the recipe booklets and prepare for the contest. If you plan to participate and need a form, let us know.
The FOOD SHOW will be held at NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, RANDOLPH COUNTY CENTER on Saturday, November 8 beginning with set up at 9:00 AM. Judging to begin at 9:30 AM. We are located in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center 112 W. Walker Ave in Asheboro.
We cannot accept applications after the deadline so ACT TODAY!
Remember, we are looking for HEART HEALTHY RECIPES!
If you need any help call us at 318-6000.
The deadline for all who want to participate is FRIDAY, October 31. We need a week to purchase supplies, type the recipe booklets and prepare for the contest. If you plan to participate and need a form, let us know.
The FOOD SHOW will be held at NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, RANDOLPH COUNTY CENTER on Saturday, November 8 beginning with set up at 9:00 AM. Judging to begin at 9:30 AM. We are located in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center 112 W. Walker Ave in Asheboro.
We cannot accept applications after the deadline so ACT TODAY!
Remember, we are looking for HEART HEALTHY RECIPES!
If you need any help call us at 318-6000.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
4-H Centennial
You may already know that North Carolina 4-H will be celebrating 100 years in 2009. To honor this accomplishment, a website has been established so that all 4-H clubs in North Carolina can know what is happening with 4-H across the state.
Click here to get to the 4-H Centennial Website!
Click here to get to the 4-H Centennial Website!
Read the 4-H Newsletter for November / December News
Click here to read the latest 4-H newsletter.
If you would like information about the Favorite Healthy Food Show, 4-H scholarships, State Council Conference or 4-H Camp, give us a call at 318-6000.
If you would like information about the Favorite Healthy Food Show, 4-H scholarships, State Council Conference or 4-H Camp, give us a call at 318-6000.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Why 4-H Records?
Record keeping is a vital life skill taught through 4-H. It helps a 4-H member develop goals and then see if those goals were met at the end of the year. It also, helps record your history with 4-H, such as your leadership, the cool community service projects you assisted with, the workshops you participated in and those that you taught.
Record keeping can be fun, because it is something that you create!
Why keep records? 4-H records help remind you of all the fun and learning that has happened over the years! It also helps when you apply for awards, scholarships and even college!
Record keeping can be fun, because it is something that you create!
Why keep records? 4-H records help remind you of all the fun and learning that has happened over the years! It also helps when you apply for awards, scholarships and even college!
Preparing 4-H Records
It is now time to begin putting your records together. They will be due into our Extension Office by December 12.
Here is a link to the forms you will need.
Scroll down the page and click on the records for your age category. Remember you can save them into your computer and work on them at your own pace.
Ages for recordkeeping include:
9-10
11-12
13-15
16-18
We held a recordkeeping workshop in September. I have some good handouts if you would like additional assistance.
Keep up the good work!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW AFTERNOON
Well it is here! National 4-H Week is upon us! What has your club done to celebrate? Did you wear your 4-H T-shirt to school? Did you decorate posters and hang them downtown for all to see? Thanks to our Randolph County Commissioners for proclaiming October 5 - 11 National 4-H Week in Asheboro and for allowing Randolph County 4-H to lead both the 4-H Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance at their regular monthly meeting.
Don't forget to bring your club's display board and participate in our 4-H OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: Thursday, October 9, 2008
WHERE: Randolph County Extension, 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro
(lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center)
TIME: Stop by between the hours of 3 and 7 PM
WHY: To celebrate the rich history of 4-H, enjoy music, refreshements and meet new friends!
See you there!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Get Ready To Celebrate National 4-H Week
Beginning on Sunday, 4-H members in North Carolina, in Randolph County and all over the United States will begin National 4-H Week! 4-H members from Randolph County will watch as the Randolph County Commissioners proclaim October 5 - 11, National 4-H Week in Randolph County. In addition, 4-H members will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge at the commissioners meeting.
Congratulations to all 4-H clubs who are planning celebrations for National 4-H Week.
Write to us and let us know how you plan to celebrate. Our email addresses are as follows:
barbara_swanson@ncsu.edu
jody_terry@ncsu.edu
If you would like information about joining a club, contact us here at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office, Randolph County Center 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Our telephone number is Liberty 218-4000; Archdale / Trinity, 819-3000, and Asheboro, 318-6000
Fall Festival Dairy Show
Come to Asheboro on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5th and enjoy the Fall Festival. Stop by the local dairy youth show. Watch as young 4-H members get their dairy animals ready for the showring. The show is on Fayetteville Street under the big tent at the corner of Academy Street.
See you there!
See you there!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
4-H Open House Planned
Get Ready Everyone, Randolph County 4-H is preparing to Celebrate National 4-H Week! Every day our phone rings from an interested parent wanting to enroll their child in a 4-H club!
Well here is our chance to showcase all the clubs in Randolph County.
WHAT: 4-H OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: Thursday, October 9, 2008
WHERE: NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center
112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro, 27203
TIME: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Enjoy music, refreshments and 4-H displays!
Please stop by our open house and select a club that meets your 4-H needs!
For additional information, call us at 336-318-6000.
We'll see you there!
Well here is our chance to showcase all the clubs in Randolph County.
WHAT: 4-H OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: Thursday, October 9, 2008
WHERE: NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center
112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro, 27203
TIME: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Enjoy music, refreshments and 4-H displays!
Please stop by our open house and select a club that meets your 4-H needs!
For additional information, call us at 336-318-6000.
We'll see you there!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Big Sweep AGAIN!
Hello 4-H members,
We were scheduled to clean Leonard Park this morning in Ramseur. Only two members attended! What a really poor turnout! Did you forget? Did you sleep late? Well anyway, we still have a job to do! Evan and Ben picked up 8 bags of trash, however, there is so much more to do. Let us plan to clean the Park sometime this week to keep our promise to help keep our waterways clean.
I will be in touch with you this week. We need your help! Making the Best Better in Randolph County, with 4-H!
We were scheduled to clean Leonard Park this morning in Ramseur. Only two members attended! What a really poor turnout! Did you forget? Did you sleep late? Well anyway, we still have a job to do! Evan and Ben picked up 8 bags of trash, however, there is so much more to do. Let us plan to clean the Park sometime this week to keep our promise to help keep our waterways clean.
I will be in touch with you this week. We need your help! Making the Best Better in Randolph County, with 4-H!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
4-H Centennial Ice Cream Survey
NC 4-H had a contest to select a centennial ice cream! The Top 10 Flavors of Ice Cream have been selected. In partnership with the NC State Creamery, North Carolina 4-H would like to ask you to follow the link below to select your favorite flavor! The Top 3 flavors will be made in small batches at the creamery for a final taste test and the Grand Champion will be announced this spring.....just in time for a North Carolina heat wave and all the Centennial Birthday Parties that will be happening across the state.
The survey is here!
You have until October 31 to vote!
The survey is here!
You have until October 31 to vote!
Silk Hope Dairy Winners
Congratulations to our Randolph County 4-H youth who participated in the Silk Hope Dairy Show August 30 and 31. Results are as follows: Jonah Humphrey placed first in the Winter Heifer Division and second in the Brown Swiss Spring Class - Dakota Humphrey placed second in the Winter Holstein Calf Division and second in the Fall Holstein's Calf Division - Mickey Jo Grubb placed first in Jersey Spring Yearling Division, she also showed a spring calf while Evan Gunter placed showing as Junior Champion, Senior Champion and Grand Champion.
State Dairy Poster Contest Winners Announced
Did you know Randolph County 4-H had two members selected to receive award recognition and cash for their winning dairy posters?
Congratulations to Adam Frazier, member of the Happy Heifer Dairy club for placing third in the 13 - 15 year old age division.
Congratulations to Terri Lane Frazier, member of the Happy Heifer Dairy club for placing first in the senior division, 16 - 19 years of age!
Their posters will be on display at the North Carolina State Fair in the Jim Graham building, October 16 - 26, 2008! Drive to Raleigh and take it all in!
Congratulations to Adam Frazier, member of the Happy Heifer Dairy club for placing third in the 13 - 15 year old age division.
Congratulations to Terri Lane Frazier, member of the Happy Heifer Dairy club for placing first in the senior division, 16 - 19 years of age!
Their posters will be on display at the North Carolina State Fair in the Jim Graham building, October 16 - 26, 2008! Drive to Raleigh and take it all in!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
State Fair Poultry Show
Here is an update for 4-H members showing Poultry at the NC State Fair:
Important Turkey Show DATE changes!
Check in for turkeys will be on Wed. Oct. 15th from 11 until 7:00 p.m at the poultry tent.
The show will take place on Friday Oct. 17th as originally planned.
If you need more information, contact us here at the Extension Office! Our telephone number is 336-318-6000!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
4-H Newsletter for September and October
Here it is, our Sept. and Oct. 4-H newsletter.
We will be working on the next one very soon. If your 4-H club has news to share, please send us the news and we will print it in our next newsletter.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Election Time is near
TOP TEN COMPELLING REASONS TO VOTE
BY: Jack Levine
- To honor those in our military who courageously fight for us and our law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency workers who respond to our needs and defend the peace at home. Those who sacrifice their personal well-being in the name of our safety and security deserve our respect. Voting is a way of giving them and their families our vote of honor for their heroism.
- To honor people who struggled for civil rights, women’s suffrage and the ideals of justice for all whose diverse voices are essential for our nation’s moral health and community vitality. Freedom needs affirmation. Voting is a way to assure that our rights are protected by strengthening the voices of those for whom rights are sacred and need to be defended.
- To be a good example to our children and grandchildren by exercising the right to vote as a symbol of our faith in democracy. By voting we send a signal of the importance of the choices we as adults make to secure a better future for ourselves, for our children, and generations who will follow.
- Voting is our society’s great equalizer. No matter our station in life, income, or social status, every citizen over age 18 has the same power of one vote.
- Pollsters do not determine who wins elections; voters do. Predicting the outcome of elections, especially close ones, is at best an inexact science. Pollsters and political pundits have their roles, but like each of us, they only have one vote.
- Elections should not be about negative ads, it should be about the options we have to promote positive policy actions. Voting for candidates in whom we believe, and for or against ballot initiatives we know will affect our future, is a perfect counterbalance to the flood of negativity polluting the airwaves and filling our mailboxes.
- Voting is now more convenient than ever. Early voting reforms and the wide availability for alternative and absentee voting makes it all the easier for us to participate. To avoid waiting lines on Election Day, I urge all to consider these early voting opportunities. Democracy is a team sport….and spectators simply don’t count.
- It's vital to be an informed voter. Pay attention to news reports and editorials about the campaigns. While how we vote is confidential, the fact that we have voted, or failed to vote, is public record. Elected officials know which individuals and demographic groups are voting, and we who do vote are more likely to be influential in policy debates. Non-voters are voiceless and by not participating can become victims of their neglect.
- Regret is preventable. November 5th is one day too late, and "could have, should have" are sorry alternatives to acting. Have a “no excuses” attitude by committing to vote, ask others to join us in voting, and promote a positive approach to making a difference among family, friends and colleagues.
- Be part of making history. Because every indicator points to the prospect that the 2008 election will have impact for years/decades to come, every vote is even more important. Being a participant in affecting history gives each of us a sense of pride in democracy and the power to touch the future.
BY: Jack Levine
- To honor those in our military who courageously fight for us and our law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency workers who respond to our needs and defend the peace at home. Those who sacrifice their personal well-being in the name of our safety and security deserve our respect. Voting is a way of giving them and their families our vote of honor for their heroism.
- To honor people who struggled for civil rights, women’s suffrage and the ideals of justice for all whose diverse voices are essential for our nation’s moral health and community vitality. Freedom needs affirmation. Voting is a way to assure that our rights are protected by strengthening the voices of those for whom rights are sacred and need to be defended.
- To be a good example to our children and grandchildren by exercising the right to vote as a symbol of our faith in democracy. By voting we send a signal of the importance of the choices we as adults make to secure a better future for ourselves, for our children, and generations who will follow.
- Voting is our society’s great equalizer. No matter our station in life, income, or social status, every citizen over age 18 has the same power of one vote.
- Pollsters do not determine who wins elections; voters do. Predicting the outcome of elections, especially close ones, is at best an inexact science. Pollsters and political pundits have their roles, but like each of us, they only have one vote.
- Elections should not be about negative ads, it should be about the options we have to promote positive policy actions. Voting for candidates in whom we believe, and for or against ballot initiatives we know will affect our future, is a perfect counterbalance to the flood of negativity polluting the airwaves and filling our mailboxes.
- Voting is now more convenient than ever. Early voting reforms and the wide availability for alternative and absentee voting makes it all the easier for us to participate. To avoid waiting lines on Election Day, I urge all to consider these early voting opportunities. Democracy is a team sport….and spectators simply don’t count.
- It's vital to be an informed voter. Pay attention to news reports and editorials about the campaigns. While how we vote is confidential, the fact that we have voted, or failed to vote, is public record. Elected officials know which individuals and demographic groups are voting, and we who do vote are more likely to be influential in policy debates. Non-voters are voiceless and by not participating can become victims of their neglect.
- Regret is preventable. November 5th is one day too late, and "could have, should have" are sorry alternatives to acting. Have a “no excuses” attitude by committing to vote, ask others to join us in voting, and promote a positive approach to making a difference among family, friends and colleagues.
- Be part of making history. Because every indicator points to the prospect that the 2008 election will have impact for years/decades to come, every vote is even more important. Being a participant in affecting history gives each of us a sense of pride in democracy and the power to touch the future.
Big Sweep Poster Contest
Are you an artist? Do you like to draw and color about our environment? The Big Sweep Poster Contest may be something you need to explore.
Click here for all the details.
The contest deadline is October 15.
Mail your entry to:
NC Big Sweep
P.O Box 126
Zebulon, NC 27597
Designs will be judge on
* Originality - 25%
* Message - 25%
* Educational Value - 25%
* Attractiveness - 25%
Click here for all the details.
The contest deadline is October 15.
Mail your entry to:
NC Big Sweep
P.O Box 126
Zebulon, NC 27597
Designs will be judge on
* Originality - 25%
* Message - 25%
* Educational Value - 25%
* Attractiveness - 25%
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Shooting Sports Workshop for 4-H Leaders
Are you interested in working with a group of youth on SHOOTING SPORTS?
The Fall 2008 Target Shooting Sports Workshop will be held at Swannanoa 4-H Center, near Asheville October 10 -12, 2008.
The workshop is designed to equip adult volunteers to work with youth in 4-H Target Sports Clubs. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and information while enhancing their skills in teaching youth through the use of the National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum materials.
We will be accepting a total of 60 participants for the workshop - no more than 15 in each of the following disciplines: pistol, hunting, archery, and rifle (note: accepted applicants will participate in only one discipline throughout the entire weekend long training)
This is a hands on workshop, participants will be required to pass a written test in their discipline and required to teach portions of their curriculum as part of a practicum test. Participants should be familiar with the shooting disciplines they choose; we will not be teaching participants to shoot but rather how to use shooting sports as a youth development tool.
Click here to apply to attend this training.
For more information, contact us at 318-6000.
The Fall 2008 Target Shooting Sports Workshop will be held at Swannanoa 4-H Center, near Asheville October 10 -12, 2008.
The workshop is designed to equip adult volunteers to work with youth in 4-H Target Sports Clubs. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and information while enhancing their skills in teaching youth through the use of the National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum materials.
We will be accepting a total of 60 participants for the workshop - no more than 15 in each of the following disciplines: pistol, hunting, archery, and rifle (note: accepted applicants will participate in only one discipline throughout the entire weekend long training)
This is a hands on workshop, participants will be required to pass a written test in their discipline and required to teach portions of their curriculum as part of a practicum test. Participants should be familiar with the shooting disciplines they choose; we will not be teaching participants to shoot but rather how to use shooting sports as a youth development tool.
Click here to apply to attend this training.
For more information, contact us at 318-6000.
Friday, September 5, 2008
4-H Recordbook Training Planned
Each year we get requests from 4-H families for assistance in assembling 4-H recordbooks.
You are invited to a training session to learn more about:
1. Why put a 4-H record book together
2. What awards are available to youth who complete records
3. What skills youth learn as a result of completing 4-H records
Please plan to join us on TUESDAY, September 30 beginning at 6:30 PM.
The training will be held at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center
112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro.
To RSVP your attendance call DAWN at 318-6000.
See you then!
You are invited to a training session to learn more about:
1. Why put a 4-H record book together
2. What awards are available to youth who complete records
3. What skills youth learn as a result of completing 4-H records
Please plan to join us on TUESDAY, September 30 beginning at 6:30 PM.
The training will be held at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center
112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro.
To RSVP your attendance call DAWN at 318-6000.
See you then!
Color Me Green Contest
Do you like to draw? If so, the Color Me Green! 4-H Outline Drawing Contest is for you! Use this opportunity to share with us what area of 4-H you are interested in or what 4-H means to you.
Artwork must be drawn on an 8.5"X11" of white paper using a black pen. Others colors of paper or ink are ineligible. Copyrighted materials should not be used. Only original artwork, hand-drawn by the artist is allowed.
This contest is open to youth ages 5-18, with opportunities for winners in 9-10, 11-13 and 14-18 age divisions to advance on to state competition.
To enter the competition, complete the application form and start drawing!
For more questions call Jody Terry at 318-6000
Artwork must be drawn on an 8.5"X11" of white paper using a black pen. Others colors of paper or ink are ineligible. Copyrighted materials should not be used. Only original artwork, hand-drawn by the artist is allowed.
This contest is open to youth ages 5-18, with opportunities for winners in 9-10, 11-13 and 14-18 age divisions to advance on to state competition.
To enter the competition, complete the application form and start drawing!
For more questions call Jody Terry at 318-6000
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Youth Fair on Saturday
Don't forget, the 4-H Youth Fair is scheduled for this Saturday, September 6 at the Randolph Mall in Asheboro.
9:00 AM - arrive at Center Court at the mall to be judged
2:00 PM - pick up all projects not advancing to the North Carolina State Fair
Bring your five best projects and then you will sit with a judge who will evaluate each of your five projects. The judge will give you feedback and assign each project either a blue, red or white ribbon!
After the judging, your projects and ribbons will be on display until 2:00PM.
The Randolph County 4-H Youth Fair is a way to showcase the excellence in 4-H project work!
See you at the mall.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Horse Workshop Offered
On Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m., the Doctor(Davidson, Davie, Randolph and Rowan) Cluster will be offering a workshop on “Winterizing Your Horse” at the Davidson County Extension Office in Lexington. Topics to be covered include Barns and Ventilation Issues, General Maintenance, Hoof Care, Exercise, Feeding Considerations, Water Intake and Lower Critical Temperature.
If you are interested in attending, call and let us know, we will be glad to register you for the class. Our telephone number is 318-6000.
If you are interested in attending, call and let us know, we will be glad to register you for the class. Our telephone number is 318-6000.
Friday, August 8, 2008
4-H Parent Leader Meeting Scheduled
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 19 for the 4-H PARENT / LEADER meeting to be held at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Items on the agenda include:
Meeting new 4-H club leaders
Sharing information about the upcoming 4-H Youth Fair to be held September 6 at the Randolph Mall
Discussion of a new SHOOTING SPORTS 4-H CLUB!
If you are interested in joining 4-H, contact us at 336-318-6000.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Hunter Safety Education Program Date Change
Due to a scheduling conflict the dates for the 4-H Hunter Safety Education Course will be held Tuesday, August 12, Wednesday August 13, Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20.
There will be no class held on Monday August 11 or Monday August 18. Those classes have been moved to Tuesday evening.
The classes will be held at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro beginning at 7:00 PM and ending by 9:45 PM. You must attend all four classes to receive certification.
For more information contact us at 336- 318-6000 in Asheboro, 218-4000 in Liberty; and 819-3000 in Archdale/Liberty.
There will be no class held on Monday August 11 or Monday August 18. Those classes have been moved to Tuesday evening.
The classes will be held at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro beginning at 7:00 PM and ending by 9:45 PM. You must attend all four classes to receive certification.
For more information contact us at 336- 318-6000 in Asheboro, 218-4000 in Liberty; and 819-3000 in Archdale/Liberty.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Rebecca Craven Places Eighth in Fashion Show
Congratulations to Rebecca Craven for placing eighth in the annual fashion show held at 4-H Congress in Raleigh in July!
She modeled a beautiful blouse and slacks ensemble. Her sewing skills were fashioned by years of work in the Randolph County 4-H program.
Randolph 4-H’ers Honored at Annual 4-H Congress
Two Randolph County 4-H’ers received one of the highest honors a North Carolina
4-H’er can achieve during the annual 4-H Congress.
Congress is the high point of the 4-H year, bringing young people from across the state to the North Carolina State University campus and Raleigh for a week of activity. This year’s Congress was July 21-25.
Rebecca Craven, 18, daughter of Greg and Cynthia Craven of Asheboro, and Terri Lane Frazier, 16, daughter of Craig and Kirsten Frazier of Sophia, were inducted into the 4-H Honor Club. New Honor Club members were tapped during a candlelight ceremony Monday night, July 21. Membership in the Honor Club is based on service to the 4-H program, leadership, moral standards, 4-H activities and project achievement. Less than one-half of 1 percent of North Carolina 4-H’ers are selected for membership each year. Members must be at least 16 years old and have a minimum of three years
4-H experience.
Both Rebecca and Terri are members of the Happy Heifers 4-H Dairy Club. Rebecca, who is homeschooled, has been active in the 4-H program for 12 years, while Terri, a
10th grader at Randleman High School, has been active in 4-H for 10 years.
Approximately 800 4-H’ers, volunteer leaders and North Carolina Cooperative Extension agents attended 4-H Congress.
The 4-H program is the youth education program of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, based at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State universities. More than 204,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 19,000 adult and youth volunteers.
Gail and Heather Allred attend annual Electric Congress Program
Heather Allred and her mother, Gail Allred attended the annual 4-H Electric Congress July 14-16 at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Two hundred 4 H’ers, adult leaders and Cooperative Extension agents from 60 counties attended the three day event. Since 1947, Progress Energy, Duke Energy and Dominion North Carolina Power have sponsored the annual congress to emphasize energy conservation and safe electricity use. The 4-H electric energy program is one of the most popular activities among Tar Heel 4-H’ers. The 4-H program is conducted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State universities. More than 204,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 19,000 adult and youth volunteers. Pictured from left are
Martha Thompson, Progress Energy western region community relations manager, Heather Allred, Gail Allred and Robert Sipes, vice president, Western North Carolina region.
Randolph County 4-H’er wins award at State Electric Congress
A Randolph County 4-H club member was among the top winners at the recent 61st annual 4-H State Electric Congress, held July 14-16 at the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Heather Allred, 14, daughter of Larry and Gail Allred of Ramseur, was awarded first place for Progress Energy’s service territory during ceremonies July 14 at Congress. She received a flat screen TV.
The state’s three electric power companies annually recognize top 4-H’ers for electric energy project achievements.
Two hundred 4 H’ers, adult leaders and Cooperative Extension agents from 60 counties and power company representatives attended the three day event. 4-H’ers win the expenses paid trip to 4-H Electric Congress based on their 4 H electric project achievements. Since 1947, Progress Energy, Duke Energy and Dominion North Carolina Power have sponsored the annual congress to emphasize energy conservation and safe electricity use.
The 4-H program is conducted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State universities. More than 204,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 19,000 adult and youth volunteers.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
4-H Summer Adventure Programs in Archdale
4-H Classes to be held in Archdale at the Archdale United Methodist Church 11543 N. Main St., Archdale next week include:
CROSS STITCH FOR BEGINNERS
When: July 22-23
Time: 9 am - Noon
Ages: 10 & up
Cost: $5.00
Instructor: Brenda Eurillo
Location: Archdale UMC
Class size: 8
Description: Learn the basics of counted cross stitch by
making two simple stitched designs!
INDIAN LORE & WEAPONS DAY
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Ages: 8 & up
Cost: $3.00
Chaperone: Brenda Eurillo
Location: Archdale UMC
Class size: 8
Description: Try your skills at shooting a bow & arrow.
Explore simple tools from Native Americans. Bring lunch &
a drink.
SHOOTING SPORTS
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 8:15 am - 4:45 pm
Ages: 11 & up
Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Millstone Camp staff
Location: Meet @ Archdale UMC
Class size: 10
Description: Join us for a day of shooting fun and adventure
at Millstone Camp. This day long event will offer instruction
from certified camp staff on firearm safety, rifelry, archery,
and shotguns. Campers will also enjoy a canoe ride
Bring a lunch & drink wear close toed shoes, No Sandals!
To register for these courses, please register with Dawn Cheek, 4-H Office Assistant at 318-6000
CROSS STITCH FOR BEGINNERS
When: July 22-23
Time: 9 am - Noon
Ages: 10 & up
Cost: $5.00
Instructor: Brenda Eurillo
Location: Archdale UMC
Class size: 8
Description: Learn the basics of counted cross stitch by
making two simple stitched designs!
INDIAN LORE & WEAPONS DAY
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Ages: 8 & up
Cost: $3.00
Chaperone: Brenda Eurillo
Location: Archdale UMC
Class size: 8
Description: Try your skills at shooting a bow & arrow.
Explore simple tools from Native Americans. Bring lunch &
a drink.
SHOOTING SPORTS
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 8:15 am - 4:45 pm
Ages: 11 & up
Cost: $15.00
Instructor: Millstone Camp staff
Location: Meet @ Archdale UMC
Class size: 10
Description: Join us for a day of shooting fun and adventure
at Millstone Camp. This day long event will offer instruction
from certified camp staff on firearm safety, rifelry, archery,
and shotguns. Campers will also enjoy a canoe ride
Bring a lunch & drink wear close toed shoes, No Sandals!
To register for these courses, please register with Dawn Cheek, 4-H Office Assistant at 318-6000
4-H Ecology Class
Sign up now for two days of fun and learning about ECOLOGY at our 4-H Ecology Class to be held on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1. The class will be held at the Archdale United Methodist Church, 11543 N. Main St., Archdale.
The class will be held from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day. The ecology class is designed for youth 11 - 14 years of age.
The class is just $15 and will include information on food chains, owl pellets, and insect identification. Youth will get a chance to study nature, conduct science experiments, learn about habitats and explore a stream. Participants should wear old clothes and shoes that can get wet. NO FLIP FLOPS! Participants should bring a sack lunch & a drink.
Carolyn Langley, Randolph County Extension Director will teach this summer adventure class.
To register call Dawn Cheek, 4-H Office Assistant at 318-6000.
Seating is limited so register today.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Hunter Safety Education Program Offered
Each year, Randolph County 4-H cooperates with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to sponsor a Hunter Safety Education Course. The hunter education course instills in students the knowledge and skill to be a responsible and safe hunter. This class will be held August 11, 13, 18 and 20.
Tom Wassack is the instructor who does a great job of helping participants learn the importance of safety in the outdoor setting. Cost for the instruction is just $2.00 and you must be 12 years or older to attend. The class will be held at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro. We are located in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center across from Asheboro High School.
During the safety education course, you will learn information about hunter responsibility; wildlife conservation and management, first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. In addition the following topics will be covered: firearms and ammunition, gun care and cleaning, handguns and proper handling, vision and color, ten commandments of gun safety, archery safety, game identification, fundamentals of shooting, hunter ethics, hunting in North Carolina and hunter - landowner relationships.
To register for the class call our 4-H office. Our telephone number in Asheboro is 318-6000, in Liberty/Greensboro is 218-4000 and in Trinity/Archdale is 819-3000.
Tom Wassack is the instructor who does a great job of helping participants learn the importance of safety in the outdoor setting. Cost for the instruction is just $2.00 and you must be 12 years or older to attend. The class will be held at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro. We are located in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center across from Asheboro High School.
During the safety education course, you will learn information about hunter responsibility; wildlife conservation and management, first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. In addition the following topics will be covered: firearms and ammunition, gun care and cleaning, handguns and proper handling, vision and color, ten commandments of gun safety, archery safety, game identification, fundamentals of shooting, hunter ethics, hunting in North Carolina and hunter - landowner relationships.
To register for the class call our 4-H office. Our telephone number in Asheboro is 318-6000, in Liberty/Greensboro is 218-4000 and in Trinity/Archdale is 819-3000.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
4-H Sci-Fi Camp A HIT!
12 youth have been participating in the 4-H Sci-Fi Camp in Randolph County. Instructor, Susan Garkalns has been designing experiments with different fabrics and fibers. In addition, youth took a field trip to Hickory Mountain Weavery and learned about the many looms used to create fabrics and textiles.
Youth are dying fabrics using koolaid, cabbage and spinach. Youth have learned to warp a loom and have begun the task of WEAVING! Everyone would tell you that they have learned a lot of patience this week.
The pictures show scraping a pineapple leaf to extract a fiber and warping a loom by hand.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
State 4-H Horse Show Swap Shop
Do you like to look at horse tack? Well this swap shop might be for you!
Once again a swap shop (consignment booth) will be available at the State 4-H Horse Show. A 10% consignment fee for sold items will be donated to the NC 4-H Horse Program to support national team travel. All 4-H members, parents, instructors, etc. are encouraged to go through and collect any items they may want to sell and make some money as well as support the program, at the same time. The forms can also be found at the Extension Horse Husbandry website
(http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/hhmain.html) under state show handouts.
Once again a swap shop (consignment booth) will be available at the State 4-H Horse Show. A 10% consignment fee for sold items will be donated to the NC 4-H Horse Program to support national team travel. All 4-H members, parents, instructors, etc. are encouraged to go through and collect any items they may want to sell and make some money as well as support the program, at the same time. The forms can also be found at the Extension Horse Husbandry website
(http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/hhmain.html) under state show handouts.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Randolph County 4-H Members Off To Camp
On Sunday, June 29, 12 youth and one adult chaperon headed off to a week of fun and entertainment at Junior 4-H Camp at Camp Millstone in Ellerbe, NC.
Campers will swim, canoe, hike, participate on the ropes course, the shooting range, participate in archery and crafts and most of all enjoy the environmental activities in the great outdoors.
The Best of Cecil and Leonard
The NC 4-H Development Fund is partnering with Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL-TV to promote a compilation CD of 'The Best of Cecil and Leonard' featuring the voice of Ray Wilkinson. Proceeds will support the North Carolina 4-H Program.
To order a copy of the CD ($9.99 plus shipping), visit http://www.cafepress.com/wral.267242610.
The 4-H program is conducted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State universities. More than 208,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 21,000 adult and youth volunteers. To learn more, visit www.nc4h.org
Friday, June 27, 2008
Red Worms for Sale
Are you a 4-H'er looking for Red Worms? There is a red worm farmer living in Asheboro who can sell you red worms for your 4-H compost project. These red worms help to recycle food waste. If you are interested in more information contact Teresa Wood at 336-521-4174.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
4-H Summer Adventure Programs held in Asheboro, Archdale and Liberty
It is not too late to register your son or daughter or family members for the 4-H fun, educational programs offered in Asheboro, Archdale and Liberty. We still have openings for our Emerald Point Water Park trip on Thursday. Cost to participate is just $20 which includes cabana, buffet lunch and water park ticket.
Click here to see the listing for Archdale Offerings
Click here to see the listing for Asheboro Offerings
Click here to see the listing for Liberty Offerings
Contact Dawn Cheeck at NC Coopertive Extension, Randolph County Center to register for 4-H summer adventure classes. The telephone number is 336-318-6000
Click here to see the listing for Archdale Offerings
Click here to see the listing for Asheboro Offerings
Click here to see the listing for Liberty Offerings
Contact Dawn Cheeck at NC Coopertive Extension, Randolph County Center to register for 4-H summer adventure classes. The telephone number is 336-318-6000
Randolph County 4-H Club members to participate in District Activity Day
June 24 will be here and several 4-H club members will be participating in the Educational Presentation Contest. We will also have two 4-H club members participating in the 4-H Entertains contest too.
Educational presentations give youth the opportunity to learn skill in speaking in front of a group of people, using a strong speaking voice, answering questions from a group of judges and building confidence and self esteem.
If you are interested in joining 4-H in Randolph County, don't hesitate to contact us at 336-318-6000.
Educational presentations give youth the opportunity to learn skill in speaking in front of a group of people, using a strong speaking voice, answering questions from a group of judges and building confidence and self esteem.
If you are interested in joining 4-H in Randolph County, don't hesitate to contact us at 336-318-6000.
New Randolph County 4-H Club Forms
We welcome a new Randolph County 4-H Club! The Seagrove Shamrocks has met and organized a group in Seagrove. The club has nearly 10 families and 12 youth enrolled. They recently held a carwash, bake sale and yard sale to begin raising money to support their club. One of their fist goals is to go camping as a club.
If you would like more information about joining this 4-H club in the Seagrove area, please call Barb or Jody at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 336-318-6000. Our offices are located at 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro.
If you would like more information about joining this 4-H club in the Seagrove area, please call Barb or Jody at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 336-318-6000. Our offices are located at 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro.
Find What You Need in Online National 4-H Directory
Are you looking for a new activity for camp or a club meeting? Do you need to find a llama curriculum? If so, check out the newest resources added to the National Directory of 4-H Materials!
The National 4-H Directory of Materials is a national database of 4-H materials designed to share national and state 4-H resources with educators, 4-H club leaders, youth and volunteers. This first of its kind online National 4-H Directory will allow you to share information about your 4-H projects, programs and more. Visit the National Directory of 4-H Materials often as 4-H continues to add new and useful resources to help you.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Summer Adventures Begin
Have you registered for our Summer Adventure Classes yet? We still have openings for many classes. We offer classes in three locations: Archdale, Asheboro and Liberty. We have special classes just for five to seven year old youth offered here in Asheboro.
You don't have to be a member of 4-H to sign up and participate in these fun, educational programs this summer.
Click here to read all about our offerings!
Scroll down to Featured Links and choose from Archdale, Asheboro or Liberty Class offerings. On this page you may also choose the registration form and medical release form. Fill out these forms and stop by our office to register. It is not too late.
Our offices are located in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center, 112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro. Call us for more information at 318-6000.
4-H, Making a difference in the life of a child, one at a time!
You don't have to be a member of 4-H to sign up and participate in these fun, educational programs this summer.
Click here to read all about our offerings!
Scroll down to Featured Links and choose from Archdale, Asheboro or Liberty Class offerings. On this page you may also choose the registration form and medical release form. Fill out these forms and stop by our office to register. It is not too late.
Our offices are located in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center, 112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro. Call us for more information at 318-6000.
4-H, Making a difference in the life of a child, one at a time!
Skating on Monday
Randolph County 4-H Members are invited to an afternoon of Skating at Roll-A-Bout Skating Center in Asheboro.
WHEN: Monday June 16
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Roll A Bout
1801 S. Fayetteville St.
Asheboro, NC 27203
COST: The cost is $3.00 per person
Join 4-H in an afternoon of Fun!
See you there!
For more information, call us at 318-6000.
WHEN: Monday June 16
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
WHERE: Roll A Bout
1801 S. Fayetteville St.
Asheboro, NC 27203
COST: The cost is $3.00 per person
Join 4-H in an afternoon of Fun!
See you there!
For more information, call us at 318-6000.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Red Cross Babysitting Class Offered
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Babysitter? Did you know, you could earn some money babysitting youth in your neighborhood this summer?
Before you get started, enroll in our 4-H Babysitting Course and get the education you will need to earn your certification.
The class will be held on Friday, June 27 at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The class is open to youth 11 - 18 years of age.
Cost for the class is just $40.00.
During the class you will learn to:
• Supervise children and infants
• Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding
• Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys
• Handle bedtime and discipline issues
• Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries
• Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts
and bee stings
• Communicate effectively with parents
• Find and interview for babysitting jobs
Cool Take-Home Training Materials Help You Get the Job Done Right
At your Babysitter’s Training class, you’ll receive excellent materials to help you be prepared and professional, including:
• Babysitter’s Training Handbook— full-color handbook filled with
great information and resources to use in class and on the job.
• Babysitter’s Training Emergency Reference Guide—this easy-to-carry,
compact booklet provides step-by-step instructions to handle
common emergencies.
• Babysitter’s Training CD-ROM—provides tools to run your babysitting
business, including a babysitting organizer, a printable activity
booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes, a resume template and more
To register, contact Barb at 4-H by calling 336-318-6000. Space is limited so register today.
4-H: Making a difference in Randolph County!
Before you get started, enroll in our 4-H Babysitting Course and get the education you will need to earn your certification.
The class will be held on Friday, June 27 at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The class is open to youth 11 - 18 years of age.
Cost for the class is just $40.00.
During the class you will learn to:
• Supervise children and infants
• Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding
• Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys
• Handle bedtime and discipline issues
• Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries
• Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts
and bee stings
• Communicate effectively with parents
• Find and interview for babysitting jobs
Cool Take-Home Training Materials Help You Get the Job Done Right
At your Babysitter’s Training class, you’ll receive excellent materials to help you be prepared and professional, including:
• Babysitter’s Training Handbook— full-color handbook filled with
great information and resources to use in class and on the job.
• Babysitter’s Training Emergency Reference Guide—this easy-to-carry,
compact booklet provides step-by-step instructions to handle
common emergencies.
• Babysitter’s Training CD-ROM—provides tools to run your babysitting
business, including a babysitting organizer, a printable activity
booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes, a resume template and more
To register, contact Barb at 4-H by calling 336-318-6000. Space is limited so register today.
4-H: Making a difference in Randolph County!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Summer Adventure Classes held in Archdale
Do you live in the Archdale area? Would you like to experience our dynamic 4-H program in action? Click here to read about how to register for these great programs.
*Beginning Sewing – learn the basics of sewing and then stencil and sew a pillow.
* Bug Out – learn about insects and how they are important to the environment.
* Day at the Dairy Farm – tour the local grocery store and then visit a dairy in the local community.
*Fun with Pottery – using potters clay, create a masterpiece to be fired off site.
* Quilting for Beginners – participants will create a rag quilt of their very own.
*Rockets Away – participants will explore chemical reactions and the force of air to launch different rockets.
* Forensics For Kids – think like a CSI agent and use fingerprinting and cast molds as you sharpen your detective skills.
* Scrapbooking for Beginners – bring pictures of your family, friends, or events and learn to create scrapbook pages that will preserve your memories!
* Electricity – participants will make some simple electric projects to learn how electricity works and then make a real pop can lamp to decorate any room in your home!
Registration for these classes and more will be held Tuesday night, June 3, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Archdale United Methodist Church 11543 N. Main St. in Archdale. Other times you may register at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro.
Click here for a copy of the brochure listing all the classes.
Click here for a copy of the registration form!
You will also need a copy of our medical release form! You can get it here!
We hope to see you this summer, having fun with us in 4-H!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
The State 4-H Poultry Judging contest will be held on Monday July 21st 2008 at 1:30 at the Poultry Science Teaching Unit (located off of Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh)
A poultry judging team is composed of 3 or 4 members from a county. The combined scores of the 3 high team members will be counted as the team score.
Each team member must meet all the requirements of eligibility, 4-H junior (ages 9-13) or senior (ages 14-18) level age requirements, and for judging awards that are set forth in the North Carolina 4-H Awards Handbook and National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference.
Visit the state 4-H poultry judging website by clicking here!
For judging rules click here!
For more information, or to register a team, please contact Barb Dunn Swanson, Extension 4-H Agent at 318-6000 or stop by the Cooperative Extension Center at 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro, NC.
State 4-H Horticulture Contest Information
Registration for the 2008 North Carolina 4-H Horticulture Contest is now open!
* The 2008 Horticulture Contest will be on: Monday, July 21st at 1:30pm.
* It will be held at the JC Raulston Arboretum (immediately adjacent to the
4-H Brickhaven Bldg). NOTE: this location is different than previous years.
All interested youth are encouraged to participate. We will take Senior(15-19), Junior (12-14) and Novice (9-11) teams and individuals. If you have an interested team or youth, but they don¹t want to commit to the contest, they can register as a practice to obtain a sense of how it works.
For more information on the horticulture contest click here:
PS: for lovers of poultry and plants (I know I am one! I have 8 chickens!)
4-Hers that would like to participate in both the Poultry Judging Contest and the Horticulture Contest can make arrangements with me to take the Horticulture Contest early.
For more information, or to register a team or individual, contact Barb Dunn Swanson
Extension 4-H Agent in Randolph County by calling 318-6000 or stop by our office at 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro, NC
* The 2008 Horticulture Contest will be on: Monday, July 21st at 1:30pm.
* It will be held at the JC Raulston Arboretum (immediately adjacent to the
4-H Brickhaven Bldg). NOTE: this location is different than previous years.
All interested youth are encouraged to participate. We will take Senior(15-19), Junior (12-14) and Novice (9-11) teams and individuals. If you have an interested team or youth, but they don¹t want to commit to the contest, they can register as a practice to obtain a sense of how it works.
For more information on the horticulture contest click here:
PS: for lovers of poultry and plants (I know I am one! I have 8 chickens!)
4-Hers that would like to participate in both the Poultry Judging Contest and the Horticulture Contest can make arrangements with me to take the Horticulture Contest early.
For more information, or to register a team or individual, contact Barb Dunn Swanson
Extension 4-H Agent in Randolph County by calling 318-6000 or stop by our office at 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Monday, May 26, 2008
4-H Open House May 29
You are invited!
Come one come all to our Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center open house slated for Thursday, May 29 beginning with a ribbon cutting at 3:00 PM. Stop by and look at our Cooperative Extension Displays, enjoy some good food and visit with local agents who are making a difference in the lives of Randolph County citizens!
Come one come all to our Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center open house slated for Thursday, May 29 beginning with a ribbon cutting at 3:00 PM. Stop by and look at our Cooperative Extension Displays, enjoy some good food and visit with local agents who are making a difference in the lives of Randolph County citizens!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Randolph County 4-H Summer Adventures Registration OPEN
Each summer, Randolph County 4-H offers many different educational classes for youth to sign up for. The program is now ready for registration!
To look at program offerings and fill out the registration form
CLICK HERE
Scroll down the Youth and 4-H Page until you see the heading 2008 Summer Adventures. We will be offering educational programs in Asheboro, Liberty and Archdale.
The Archdale offerings will be posted very soon.
You will also want to download a copy of the MEDICAL RELEASE FORM, CODE OF CONDUCT FORM and the MEDIA RELEASE FORM.
These forms are found on this same website just below the LIBERTY offerings.
We cannot take registrations on line or over the phone. Simply fill out the registration form and bring with you to our Extension Office located at 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro, or simply mail your registration form to the address listed above.
If you have any questions about courses or registration, contact Dawn Cheek at 318-6000.
4-H, creating opportunities for youth throughout Randolph County
To look at program offerings and fill out the registration form
CLICK HERE
Scroll down the Youth and 4-H Page until you see the heading 2008 Summer Adventures. We will be offering educational programs in Asheboro, Liberty and Archdale.
The Archdale offerings will be posted very soon.
You will also want to download a copy of the MEDICAL RELEASE FORM, CODE OF CONDUCT FORM and the MEDIA RELEASE FORM.
These forms are found on this same website just below the LIBERTY offerings.
We cannot take registrations on line or over the phone. Simply fill out the registration form and bring with you to our Extension Office located at 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro, or simply mail your registration form to the address listed above.
If you have any questions about courses or registration, contact Dawn Cheek at 318-6000.
4-H, creating opportunities for youth throughout Randolph County
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Cooperative Education Camp Announced
This summer there is a unique opportunity to involve NC youth in a national education-leadership event – the National Institute on Cooperative Education in Asheville July 26-30, 2008.
The NICE program provides an exciting week of co-op leadership activities. These will include dynamic speakers, computer simulation exercises, hands-on cooperative education and educational games and activities, capped off with lots of fun and fellowship.
Rising 11th or 12th graders are being recruited to attend the awesome leadership camp held in beautiful Asheville.
A chartered bus will pick up the youth across North Carolina on Saturday, July 26th, for the trip to Asheville to enjoy the greatest leadership program ever. They will be joined on Sunday, July 27 by youth from 12-15 states for the NICE program. The bus will return the youth from Asheville on Wednesday, July 30.
The registration cost for 2008 NICE will be $300 per participant. It will include a sleeping room for four nights on the UNC-A campus, all meals and all conference expenses. Chartered bus transportation to/from Asheville will be available for an additional reasonable cost.
Randolph County 4-H will work with participants to find scholarships for rising 11 -12 graders to attend this most worthy leadership camp.
For additional information contact Barb at the Extension Office, 318-6000.
The NICE program provides an exciting week of co-op leadership activities. These will include dynamic speakers, computer simulation exercises, hands-on cooperative education and educational games and activities, capped off with lots of fun and fellowship.
Rising 11th or 12th graders are being recruited to attend the awesome leadership camp held in beautiful Asheville.
A chartered bus will pick up the youth across North Carolina on Saturday, July 26th, for the trip to Asheville to enjoy the greatest leadership program ever. They will be joined on Sunday, July 27 by youth from 12-15 states for the NICE program. The bus will return the youth from Asheville on Wednesday, July 30.
The registration cost for 2008 NICE will be $300 per participant. It will include a sleeping room for four nights on the UNC-A campus, all meals and all conference expenses. Chartered bus transportation to/from Asheville will be available for an additional reasonable cost.
Randolph County 4-H will work with participants to find scholarships for rising 11 -12 graders to attend this most worthy leadership camp.
For additional information contact Barb at the Extension Office, 318-6000.
Friday, May 16, 2008
4-H Leader Meeting Cancelled
Due to a scheduling conflict, our regularly scheduled 4-H Volunteer Leader meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 has been canceled. The next 4-H Parent Leader meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19.
Remember Dairy and Poultry Posters are due into the Extension office for judging by May 21 at the latest.
Tuesday, May 20 is dress rehearsal for the 4-H Fashion Show and practice for 4-H Entertains, beginning at 5:30 PM at North Asheboro Middle School Auditorium. 4-H Entertains will be held on Thursday evening May 22 at NAMS!
Sewn garments must be turned in to the Extension Office on Monday, May 19 for judging and will be returned on Tuesday evening for the dress rehearsal.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Jody Terry at 318-6000.
Remember Dairy and Poultry Posters are due into the Extension office for judging by May 21 at the latest.
Tuesday, May 20 is dress rehearsal for the 4-H Fashion Show and practice for 4-H Entertains, beginning at 5:30 PM at North Asheboro Middle School Auditorium. 4-H Entertains will be held on Thursday evening May 22 at NAMS!
Sewn garments must be turned in to the Extension Office on Monday, May 19 for judging and will be returned on Tuesday evening for the dress rehearsal.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Jody Terry at 318-6000.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Operation Military Kids Camp
Did you know that 4-H is sponsoring a 4-H, Operation Military Kids Camp from June 8 - 13 at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe?
North Carolina’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) program, an initiative carried out by 4-H, is now accepting applications for Camp OMK. This camp is open exclusively for children 8 to 13 years of age of any uniformed service member, active duty or reserve component. Operation: Military Kids (OMK) understands our military youth are experiencing difficult times and situations with the deployment of a parent or parents. Camp OMK is free to all participants thanks to a generous donor.
Camp OMK, will focus on building coping skills and creating positive outlets for the intense emotions these children now live with daily. Critical to this experience is the camaraderie built among the campers as they meet other youth from across the state who are going through similar situations, but equally important is the opportunity to enjoy a carefree camping experiences with their peers. While at camp, these children will have fun, laugh, learn and just enjoy being kids.
North Carolina's 4-H Centers are fully accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA) and employ extensively trained summer staff members to insure a quality camping experience.
Information about Camp OMK and the registration form is available at www.nc4h.org under the heading Military Programs, or you may contact the Randolph County 4-H program for an application form.
North Carolina’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) program, an initiative carried out by 4-H, is now accepting applications for Camp OMK. This camp is open exclusively for children 8 to 13 years of age of any uniformed service member, active duty or reserve component.
Completed registration forms must be received to the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Office by 5 PM on May, 30 2008. Notification will be announced on June 5, 2008 for those selected to attend Camp OMK. Priority is given to military children with a parent deployed or deploying anytime between May 2007 and November 2008. Once selected, a packet of information will be mailed to each camper with additional forms to complete, times of arrival and departure, items to pack, directions, and etc.
If you need more information, call us at Cooperative Extension at: 336-318-6000.
North Carolina’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) program, an initiative carried out by 4-H, is now accepting applications for Camp OMK. This camp is open exclusively for children 8 to 13 years of age of any uniformed service member, active duty or reserve component. Operation: Military Kids (OMK) understands our military youth are experiencing difficult times and situations with the deployment of a parent or parents. Camp OMK is free to all participants thanks to a generous donor.
Camp OMK, will focus on building coping skills and creating positive outlets for the intense emotions these children now live with daily. Critical to this experience is the camaraderie built among the campers as they meet other youth from across the state who are going through similar situations, but equally important is the opportunity to enjoy a carefree camping experiences with their peers. While at camp, these children will have fun, laugh, learn and just enjoy being kids.
North Carolina's 4-H Centers are fully accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA) and employ extensively trained summer staff members to insure a quality camping experience.
Information about Camp OMK and the registration form is available at www.nc4h.org under the heading Military Programs, or you may contact the Randolph County 4-H program for an application form.
North Carolina’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) program, an initiative carried out by 4-H, is now accepting applications for Camp OMK. This camp is open exclusively for children 8 to 13 years of age of any uniformed service member, active duty or reserve component.
Completed registration forms must be received to the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Office by 5 PM on May, 30 2008. Notification will be announced on June 5, 2008 for those selected to attend Camp OMK. Priority is given to military children with a parent deployed or deploying anytime between May 2007 and November 2008. Once selected, a packet of information will be mailed to each camper with additional forms to complete, times of arrival and departure, items to pack, directions, and etc.
If you need more information, call us at Cooperative Extension at: 336-318-6000.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
4-H Entertains and Fashion Review
4-H members in Randolph County are reminded to return their forms for participation in our 4-H Entertains and Fashion Review program to be held Thursday evening, May 22 at the North Asheboro Middle School Auditorium beginning at 7:00 PM
We will be designing a program and need every entry included. Deadline to register is Friday, May 16.
Tuesday night, May 20, will be the dress rehearsal at NAMS.
If you need more information or an entry form contact Jody_terry@ncsu.edu or call Jody at 319-6000.
See you at the SHOW!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
4-H Presentations
Are you a 4-H Parent interested in learning more about HOW and WHY 4-H presentations can assist your child in their growth and development? Then check out the 4-H Presentation Handbook. It will give you tips designed to assist 4-H club members in designing and preparing for 4-H public speaking and 4-H presentations.
4-H Presentation Handbook
4-H Presentation Handbook
Friday, May 2, 2008
4-H Featured in Report to the People
The yearly Randolph County Report to the People will be held on Monday, May 12 from 11:00 - 1:30 PM. Randolph County Elected Officials will join the staff of NC Cooperative Extension to hear about the programs and impacts Cooperative Extension is making in our Randolph County Community. A special highlight will include the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program which 4-H has participated in for several years.
4-H Leader Meeting Planned
4-H Leaders are invited to the next volunteer leader meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 20. We will discuss summer programs, club activities and each club will share about what is happening at their club.
Don't miss it, we will begin at 6:30 PM here at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro.
Monday, April 28, 2008
NW District 4-H Horse Show
You are "cordially" invited to the NW District 4-H Horse show to be held
this Saturday, May 3rd beginning with check-in at 7 AM and lasting until
late afternoon at Hardin Stables in Stokesdale, 8202 Mill Run Road,
Stokesdale, NC 27357. There is a map on their website at
http://hardinsfarm.com/.
This year's show will be our traditional one day format. Next year we will
be joining the North Central District and will potentially have a MUCH
LARGER show and will need extra help from you!!! This year would be a great
opportunity to come, observe and learn.
If you have more questions, call us at 336-318-6000
this Saturday, May 3rd beginning with check-in at 7 AM and lasting until
late afternoon at Hardin Stables in Stokesdale, 8202 Mill Run Road,
Stokesdale, NC 27357. There is a map on their website at
http://hardinsfarm.com/.
This year's show will be our traditional one day format. Next year we will
be joining the North Central District and will potentially have a MUCH
LARGER show and will need extra help from you!!! This year would be a great
opportunity to come, observe and learn.
If you have more questions, call us at 336-318-6000
Friday, April 18, 2008
4-H Ice Cream at Asheboro Walmart
Come and Get It!
Blue Bell Ice Cream has stocked the Asheboro Walmart Freezer section with our 4-H Anniversary Ice Cream. Stop by and purchase some today!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Starting a 4-H Club Where You Live
Being in a 4-H club provides important opportunities for youth to learn subject matter and life skills while working with a caring adult and other youth. Once youth are 4-H members, they become eligible for a variety of benefits of belonging to 4-H, including awards, trips, special events, etc. Of course, it's meant to be fun for the kids and the leaders too!
Most 4-H clubs are led by volunteers, which may include staff in after school sites, military installations, etc. Staring a 4-H club isn't difficult and you are encouraged to seek help from parents or other volunteers. Barb Dunn Swanson and Jody Terry can assist you in developing a club where you live.
Here are the basic steps for starting a club:
1. Contact us here at the Randolph County Cooperative Extension office
112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro, or call us at 318-6000
2. Attend volunteer leader training and fill out a Volunteer Application form. We conduct a background check and screen all our volunteers.
3. Obtain county and state 4-H policies and guidelines about membership requirements, etc.
4. Assess needs and interests of youth, parents, and the community
5. Recruit potential members
6. Conduct organizational meeting
7. Recruit project leader(s) and distribute 4-H curriculum/project materials.
8. Complete & submit enrollment forms and appropriate reports
If this sounds like something that is of interest to you, please contact us today at 318-6000.
Helping to make the best better with programs like 4-H in Randolph County.
We are a United Way Agency!
Most 4-H clubs are led by volunteers, which may include staff in after school sites, military installations, etc. Staring a 4-H club isn't difficult and you are encouraged to seek help from parents or other volunteers. Barb Dunn Swanson and Jody Terry can assist you in developing a club where you live.
Here are the basic steps for starting a club:
1. Contact us here at the Randolph County Cooperative Extension office
112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro, or call us at 318-6000
2. Attend volunteer leader training and fill out a Volunteer Application form. We conduct a background check and screen all our volunteers.
3. Obtain county and state 4-H policies and guidelines about membership requirements, etc.
4. Assess needs and interests of youth, parents, and the community
5. Recruit potential members
6. Conduct organizational meeting
7. Recruit project leader(s) and distribute 4-H curriculum/project materials.
8. Complete & submit enrollment forms and appropriate reports
If this sounds like something that is of interest to you, please contact us today at 318-6000.
Helping to make the best better with programs like 4-H in Randolph County.
We are a United Way Agency!
Dairy Quiz Bowl Winners
Congratulations to the following youth for participating in the 2008 Dairy Quiz Bowl Competition held Saturday, April 12 in Statesville:
Junior Team members included: Mikey Jo Grubb, Evan Gunter, Rachel Osbourne and Sydney Davis. This team competed against other teams across the state and placed FIRST! Congratulations.
The senior team members included: Katie Wicker, Courtney Elliott, Terri Lane Frazier and Adam Frazier. This team also competed against teams from across the state and also finished first! Way to go team.
A special hats off to the coaches Kerri Beth Frazier and Jason Wright for preparing the team and holding help sessions to get everyone ready!
4-H Bike A-Thon
The Country Kids 4-H Livestock group will be holding a Bike-A-Thon to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Saturday, May 3. In addition the club will be having a Yard Sale and Bake Sale to help raise some funds for the club. This will all be taking place at New Market Elementary School in Sophia. The Yard Sale/Bake Sale begins around 6am and the Bike-A-Thon will start around 9am.
All clubs are encouraged to support this great event!
For more information or to participate give us a call at 318-6000.
All clubs are encouraged to support this great event!
For more information or to participate give us a call at 318-6000.
Summer Reading Assistance
Asheboro City Schools is reaching out to 4-H for support of their Summer Literacy Program. Asheboro City Schools will be collecting books to distribute to students in each of the five elementary schools. 4-H'ers that want to collect books for this great community service project can drop books off at:
Cooperative Extension 4-H, 112 W. Walker St. Asheboro
Asheboro City Schools Central Office at 1126 Park St
Carolina Bank 335 S. Fayetteville ST
Chick-fil-A 1212 East Dixie Drive
The project will help to "Bridge the Summer Reading Gap" by making sure that students have access to books in their home.
Books can be GENTLY used or new books.
If you have more questions, contact Barb at 318-6000.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
April & May 4-H Newsletter
Here is our latest 4-H newsletter. It has information about many of the events that we are preparing for here in Randolph County.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at 318-6000.
April May 4-H Newsletter
Friday, April 11, 2008
2008 4-H Congress Information
4-H Congress will be held July 21-24, 2008 on the campus of NC State University.
The major purposes of N.C. 4-H Congress are:
• To perpetuate the reputation of 4-H as a major statewide educational program.
• To improve delegates’ knowledge of current issues through educational experiences.
• To provide an opportunity to develop and exercise leadership skills.
• To provide an opportunity for delegates to participate in the democratic process.
• To provide recreational and social experiences for delegates.
• To select winners in presentations and certain activities through state contests.
• To provide recognition for project, activity, and scholarship winners.
Age: Delegates must be at least 13 years of age.
Cost: $230
Housing: County delegations will be housed in NC State University dormitories with adult chaperones in every level. The dormitories are air-conditioned, and organized by suites of 4-6 rooms of two occupants each. Males and females are housed in separate suites, although on the same floor.
Transportation: Transportation will be provided to and from the 4-H Office (112 West Walker Ave) and to all activities during NC 4-H Congress.
Meals: Delegates will eat in the University Dining Hall or other planned meal locations. Seven meals are included in this year's fee: Monday dinner; Tuesday breakfast and dinner; Wednesday breakfast and lunch; and Thursday breakfast and dinner. Delegates should plan to bring spending money for all other meals to include: lunch en route Monday, fast food lunch on Tuesday and Thursday, dinner out Wednesday night.
Statewide Community Service: This year we are partnering with Stop Hunger Now (http://www.stophungernow.org/) for our statewide community service effort. Youth attending 4-H Congress are asked to raise money for this program. Based on the amount of money received, meals will be purchased and assembled at a Hands To Service activity on Wednesday. $1.20 provides 1 bag of food, which provides 6 meals. For a gift of $30, 25 meals can be provided.
Click here to print a registration form
If you have any questions, please call me at 336-318-6000
The major purposes of N.C. 4-H Congress are:
• To perpetuate the reputation of 4-H as a major statewide educational program.
• To improve delegates’ knowledge of current issues through educational experiences.
• To provide an opportunity to develop and exercise leadership skills.
• To provide an opportunity for delegates to participate in the democratic process.
• To provide recreational and social experiences for delegates.
• To select winners in presentations and certain activities through state contests.
• To provide recognition for project, activity, and scholarship winners.
Age: Delegates must be at least 13 years of age.
Cost: $230
Housing: County delegations will be housed in NC State University dormitories with adult chaperones in every level. The dormitories are air-conditioned, and organized by suites of 4-6 rooms of two occupants each. Males and females are housed in separate suites, although on the same floor.
Transportation: Transportation will be provided to and from the 4-H Office (112 West Walker Ave) and to all activities during NC 4-H Congress.
Meals: Delegates will eat in the University Dining Hall or other planned meal locations. Seven meals are included in this year's fee: Monday dinner; Tuesday breakfast and dinner; Wednesday breakfast and lunch; and Thursday breakfast and dinner. Delegates should plan to bring spending money for all other meals to include: lunch en route Monday, fast food lunch on Tuesday and Thursday, dinner out Wednesday night.
Statewide Community Service: This year we are partnering with Stop Hunger Now (http://www.stophungernow.org/) for our statewide community service effort. Youth attending 4-H Congress are asked to raise money for this program. Based on the amount of money received, meals will be purchased and assembled at a Hands To Service activity on Wednesday. $1.20 provides 1 bag of food, which provides 6 meals. For a gift of $30, 25 meals can be provided.
Click here to print a registration form
If you have any questions, please call me at 336-318-6000
April - National Volunteer Appreciation Month
Our 4-H Volunteer Leaders are the BEST! They spend so many hours with the youth of Randolph County, supporting their projects, leading club meetings, coordinating community service projects and making the best better for 4-H members!
We had a great recognition celebration for parents and leaders who attended our 4-H Parent Leader meeting held on April 8!
To those we missed, we give you our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for all you mean to 4-H in Randolph County
Clover Country CD
National 4-H Council has partnered with EMI Music to create "Clover Country: Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni"—the first-of-its-kind country music compilation CD featuring famous 4-H alumni. This extraordinary blend of country music showcases the benefits of 4-H through talented 4-H alumni. Proceeds from each CD sold supports 4-H programs and millions of youth across America.
Clover Country features Grammy-winning song writer, Hillary Lindsey's "The Clown," which Lindsey exclusively recorded for the album. The CD also includes hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Alabama.
To get more information click here
Clover Country features Grammy-winning song writer, Hillary Lindsey's "The Clown," which Lindsey exclusively recorded for the album. The CD also includes hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Alabama.
To get more information click here
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Junior Fun Day Canceled
Due to lack of registration, our Junior 4-H Fun Day scheduled for Saturday, April 5 will be canceled.
In other news, don't forget to attend the 4-H Parent Leader meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 8 at the Cooperative Extension Office in Asheboro. Our address is 112 West Walker Avenue.
We will begin at 6:30 PM.
See you then.
In other news, don't forget to attend the 4-H Parent Leader meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 8 at the Cooperative Extension Office in Asheboro. Our address is 112 West Walker Avenue.
We will begin at 6:30 PM.
See you then.
Friday, April 4, 2008
General Hugh Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute
The Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute is offered to rising ninth through twelfth grade youth with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The program is an intense 5 ½ day experience for youth who are current leaders and aspire to be greater leaders in the future. Youth will explore areas of values-based leadership, integrity, team building, public speaking, and social responsibility. Approximate cost for the week experience is $425.00. The institute will be held at UNC-Charlotte June 22-27, 2008. Partial and full scholarships are available.
To receive an application, call Randolph County 4-H at 318-6000 today. The deadline to submit your application is May 15, 2008.
To receive an application, call Randolph County 4-H at 318-6000 today. The deadline to submit your application is May 15, 2008.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Celebrates with 4-H
4-H Centennial inspires new ice cream flavor
North Carolina 4-H turns 100 in 2009. In honor of the 4-H program celebrating its centennial, Blue Bell Creameries is announcing a new ice cream flavor.
“Centennial Cupcake” Ice Cream is a delicious blend of cake batter ice cream with pieces of yellow cake, a chocolate icing swirl and four-leaf clover sprinkles.
"4-H benefits so many young people with its youth development programs," said Paul Kruse, Blue Bell CEO and president. "This is just a small token of our appreciation. 4-H has been around for over 100 years. Blue Bell just finished celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2007, so we understand how special it is to reach the century mark." “We decided to extend this new flavor throughout our 17-state distribution area,” Mills said. “We just got our first shipment and the ice cream should be available in many grocery stores very soon.”
Consumers will not have any problem trying to locate the new frozen treat in the freezer section at the grocery store. The lid features a brown rim and the container pictures four children wearing traditional green 4-H t-shirts. The organization’s widely recognized four-leaf clover symbol also is on the packaging, along with the words “Celebrating Over 100 Years with 4-H.”
Having the opportunity to try the sweet new treat is not the only high point of the new product. Mills said a portion of the proceeds will go to promote the 4-H program. “This is a very unique thing that our company is doing,” he said. “We haven’t done this with any of our other products.”
“While we obviously can’t endorse this or any other product, we hope people will use this as a way to support the 4-H program, and while enjoying the product reminisce on their good memories as a 4-H member,” said Randolph County 4-H Agent Barbara Dunn Swanson.
4-H is a community of nearly 7 million young people ages 5-19 across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H programs are available to young people in all 50 states, U.S. territories and U.S. military installations worldwide. For more information on 4-H in Randolph County, call 7336-318-6000.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sewing Workshops Offered
If you are a 4-H member needing a bit of sewing assistance as you prepare for our 4-H Fashion Review Contest, Carolyn Langley will be holding help sessions on the following afternoons:
Wednesday, April 16, Wednesday, April 23, Wednesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 7 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM here at North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center, 112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro.
Beginning Sewers can choose from a pattern selected for their skill level when they register to attend.
To register, please call Dawn at 318-6000.
As a reminder our Fashion Review and Talent Show is being held on Thursday, May 22 at North Asheboro Middle School in Asheboro.
We will begin at 7:00 PM and conclude by 8:30 PM.
Wednesday, April 16, Wednesday, April 23, Wednesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 7 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM here at North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center, 112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro.
Beginning Sewers can choose from a pattern selected for their skill level when they register to attend.
To register, please call Dawn at 318-6000.
As a reminder our Fashion Review and Talent Show is being held on Thursday, May 22 at North Asheboro Middle School in Asheboro.
We will begin at 7:00 PM and conclude by 8:30 PM.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Careers in the Horse Industry
Are you a 4-H member with an interest in Horses? Do you think about a career in the horse industry? Well this workshop, sponsored by 4-H in Randolph, Rowan, Davidson and Davie Counties may be the workshop for you.
On Tuesday, April 29 horse professionals will be available to discuss careers in the horse industry.
The workshop will be held at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center in Rowan County, Salisbury, NC
Check out this flyer
On Tuesday, April 29 horse professionals will be available to discuss careers in the horse industry.
The workshop will be held at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center in Rowan County, Salisbury, NC
Check out this flyer
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
4-H Citizenship NC Focus
Did you know that the 4th Annual 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus will be held on June 16-18, 2008 in Raleigh at the Sheraton Downtown?
*Who can attend?*
Two youth from Randolph County ages 14-19. We can also recruit adult volunteers to attend. All are selected by the application process.
*What does it cost?*
Registration fees are $120.00 per person (youth and adult), including 2 nights lodging and meals during the conference. (The remaining cost is covered by donors and other funding sources.)
*How do I apply?*
Applications must be RECEIVED in the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2008.
Adult Application Form
Youth Application Form
Tentative Agenda
*Who can attend?*
Two youth from Randolph County ages 14-19. We can also recruit adult volunteers to attend. All are selected by the application process.
*What does it cost?*
Registration fees are $120.00 per person (youth and adult), including 2 nights lodging and meals during the conference. (The remaining cost is covered by donors and other funding sources.)
*How do I apply?*
Applications must be RECEIVED in the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2008.
Adult Application Form
Youth Application Form
Tentative Agenda
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Host Families Needed
Our 4-H International Exchange program has month Long and High School Japanese youth who need to be placed by May 1.
We have 4 more month long girls and 9 more month long boys who need homes, as well as 2 chaperons. The students will be here July 23- August 19. There are 2 Year long High School delegates so far that need homes, 1 Japanese girl and 1 Japanese boy.
Month long students must be placed with a host sibling of the the same gender and within 2 years of the same age. Also, families must provide 3 references, and the application which should be signed by an Extension employee, and an in-home interview must be completed before the students can be permanently placed with a family.
Biographies for each child may be found here:
For more information please call NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 336-318-6000 and speak with County Extension Director, Carolyn Langley
We have 4 more month long girls and 9 more month long boys who need homes, as well as 2 chaperons. The students will be here July 23- August 19. There are 2 Year long High School delegates so far that need homes, 1 Japanese girl and 1 Japanese boy.
Month long students must be placed with a host sibling of the the same gender and within 2 years of the same age. Also, families must provide 3 references, and the application which should be signed by an Extension employee, and an in-home interview must be completed before the students can be permanently placed with a family.
Biographies for each child may be found here:
For more information please call NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 336-318-6000 and speak with County Extension Director, Carolyn Langley
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Poultry Institute Applications Due April 15
Are you interested in learning more about the Poultry Industry? Did you know that it is the third leading comodity in Randolph County? Poultry is big business and North Carolina State University is sponsoring an institute for youth to learn more about the industry.
The summer institute is a four-day, four-night conference designed to broaden the high school student’s understanding of the educational disciplines, scholarship opportunities, careers and industries related to poultry science.
Any high school student (rising 11th and 12th graders) with an interest in the biological sciences or a career in the poultry industry may apply to attend. You must list as a reference a high school science teacher, counselor, County Extension agent, 4H leader or vocational agriculture instructor. We also request a brief personal statement of why you would like to attend. There will be space for two adults to attend the conference as well.
Here is the first step: Check out the application!
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/poulsci/4h/summerinstitute/pssi_registration.pdf
For additional information: E-mail: melissa_scherpereel@ncsu.edu or
call (919) 515-5403.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Dairy Quiz Bowl - April 12, 2008
Randolph County is registered to have three teams competing in the 2008 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition! Coach Jason Wright has been practicing with teams and Kerri Beth Frazier, Student at North Carolina State University has also assisted with coaching!
Junior 4-H Members registered to compete include:
Team 1
Sydney Davis
Evan Gunter
Mickey Jo Grubb
Cole Davis
Team 2
Emma Wicker
Rachel Osborne
Shanna Langley
Senior Team 4-H members registered to compete include:
Katie Wicker
Courtney Elliott
Terri Lane Frazier
Adam Frazier
The competition will be held in Statesville at the Iredell County Extension Center
Junior 4-H Members registered to compete include:
Team 1
Sydney Davis
Evan Gunter
Mickey Jo Grubb
Cole Davis
Team 2
Emma Wicker
Rachel Osborne
Shanna Langley
Senior Team 4-H members registered to compete include:
Katie Wicker
Courtney Elliott
Terri Lane Frazier
Adam Frazier
The competition will be held in Statesville at the Iredell County Extension Center
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Operation Military Kids Presentation
Cody Williams, 4-H Club member from Randolph County did a presentation at Teen Retreat on Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)!
He led two sessions with a total of 20 youth participating!
SOMK is a community service opportunity to train military and non-military youth to establish Speakers Bureaus to advocate for military-connected youth affected by deployment. Cody explained to 4-H’ers the importance of advocating for youth whose parents may be deployed in service to our country.
Teen Retreat A Blast!
We had a fantastic time at Teen Retreat! We met many 4-H members from other counties, enjoyed workshops on leadership, dancing, art and so much more! Here are a few pictures of the weekend.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Human Race on Saturday, March 15
Don't forget this weekend is the HUMAN RACE! We will meet at 9:30 AM on Saturday at Memorial Park on Church St. in Asheboro. Did you turn your money into Jody? If not, please call and let us know. Our telephone number is 318-6000.
Following the Human Race we will travel to Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp to participate in Teen Retreat! The following youth will participate including: Heather Allred, Katelyn Jarrell, Cody Williams and Ben Talbott.
Watch the blog for all the pictures and stories about the retreat and the fundraising walk!
Following the Human Race we will travel to Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Camp to participate in Teen Retreat! The following youth will participate including: Heather Allred, Katelyn Jarrell, Cody Williams and Ben Talbott.
Watch the blog for all the pictures and stories about the retreat and the fundraising walk!
4-H Leader Training
Our project record training scheduled in January got cancelled due to bad weather! Our new date is Tuesday, March 18 at North Carolina Cooperative Extension. The training will begin at 6:30 PM. Remember we are at our new offices on 112 West Walker Avenue in Asheboro. To register call Dawn Cheek at 336-318-6000, or email me at: barbara_swanson@ncsu.edu
Sunday, March 9, 2008
4-H: A Program That Works!
Several recent national studies affirm the 4-H benefit:
4-H members are 50% less likely than non 4-H members to smoke cigarettes, shoplift, or use illegal drugs.
4-H members are 20% more likely to hold a leadership position in their school or community than non 4-H members.
4-H members are 24% more likely to get involved in projects that "help others" than are non 4-H members.
4-H members are 65% more likely than non 4-H members to have held conversations with an adult other than a parent that lasted 10 minutes or more within the past month.
40% of 4-H alumni have completed a university degree, compared to 28% nationwide.
In addition 4-H youth:
Master skills to make career and life choices.
Connect to communities and learn to give back to others.
Mature in self-discipline and responsibility.
Learn to better understand themselves.
Become independent thinkers.
Develop lifelong friendships and long-term relationships with caring adults.
4-H members are 50% less likely than non 4-H members to smoke cigarettes, shoplift, or use illegal drugs.
4-H members are 20% more likely to hold a leadership position in their school or community than non 4-H members.
4-H members are 24% more likely to get involved in projects that "help others" than are non 4-H members.
4-H members are 65% more likely than non 4-H members to have held conversations with an adult other than a parent that lasted 10 minutes or more within the past month.
40% of 4-H alumni have completed a university degree, compared to 28% nationwide.
In addition 4-H youth:
Master skills to make career and life choices.
Connect to communities and learn to give back to others.
Mature in self-discipline and responsibility.
Learn to better understand themselves.
Become independent thinkers.
Develop lifelong friendships and long-term relationships with caring adults.
Art is Alive in Siler City!
Thanks to the creative spirit of Jody Terry, 4-H Program Assistant, 9 youth and two adults took a trip to Siler City to explore the ARTS on Saturday, March 8. With the help of Sue Szary, Director of the NC Arts Incubator in historic downtown
Siler City, we explored art from weaving, painting, stained glass, clay, blacksmithing and so much more! The five hour visit allowed 4-H members an opportunity to see and explore a variety of art in Siler City.
The state theme of 4-H is "COME SEE EXPRESS". Members also painted a piece of pottery which will be fired and picked up and delivered to members next week.
One special 4-H Project was highlighted: Randolph County 4-H club member Jessie Talbott gave the group a special viewing of her 4-H Ambassador Project: A Painted Mural Celebrating the ARTS and its integration with 4-H!
Youth will now go back home and have a better understanding of the variety of arts available to them to explore!
Siler City, we explored art from weaving, painting, stained glass, clay, blacksmithing and so much more! The five hour visit allowed 4-H members an opportunity to see and explore a variety of art in Siler City.
The state theme of 4-H is "COME SEE EXPRESS". Members also painted a piece of pottery which will be fired and picked up and delivered to members next week.
One special 4-H Project was highlighted: Randolph County 4-H club member Jessie Talbott gave the group a special viewing of her 4-H Ambassador Project: A Painted Mural Celebrating the ARTS and its integration with 4-H!
Youth will now go back home and have a better understanding of the variety of arts available to them to explore!
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