BIG SWEEP RAIN OR SHINE

Hello All Randolph County 4-H Club members!

Just a reminder - plan to meet at the Asheboro Randolph YMCA beginning at 9:00 AM tomorrow morning - Saturday, September 26 for BIG SWEEP.

Rain is predicted - but we can still pick up litter in the rain, bring your rain poncho!

We will have light work if everyone will help.

If you have questions, call us at 318-6000.

National 4-H Week to be celebrated October 4 - 10, 2009

To learn more about Randolph County 4-H give us a call at: Liberty 218-4000; Archdale / Trinity, 819-3000, and Asheboro, 318-6000

North Carolina Sate University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age disability, or veterans status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Barbara Dunn Swanson, Extension 4-H Agent at 336-318-6000 or Barbara_swanson@ncsu.edu or fax – 336-318-6011 or in person at the Randolph County Extension Office at least 10 days prior to the event.

BIG SWEEP THIS WEEKEND

Don't forget the BIG SWEEP event this Saturday, September 26. Join Randolph County 4-H members at the Asheboro/Randolph YMCA beginning at 9:00AM and be prepared to beautify the area in and around the Y!

The work will be light if we have many hands helping!

See you on Saturday, at 9:00 AM.

4-H Featured at NASCAR RACE

Are you a BIG RACING FAN? You won't want to miss the October 4 NASCAR RACE at Kansas Motor Speedway when Jeff Gordon will race the 4-H Car in honor of National 4-H Week!

Jackie Helton, State 4-H Staff Member has been working for many years with the National 4-H Council on making this 4-H Car a reality! It is especially exciting that this is happening during the Centennial of 4-H here in North Carolina.

Kansas Speedway, constructed in 2001, is one of the newest tracks on the NASCAR schedule. This 1.5 mile tri-oval, with 15 degree banking provides race fans in the midwest with exciting racing to enjoy at this modern facility.

Watch this space for more updates prior to the big race!

SAVE THE DATE!

Randolph County 4-H Volunteer Leaders:

Franklin County Cooperative Extension will be hosting Fall Leader's Day, 2009 in Louisburg, NC on Saturday, November 7, 2009.

During this FALL DAY Meeting, volunteers will attend workshops, enjoy a delicious lunch and meet and greet 4-H volunteer leaders from across the North Central District.

In addition, two scholarship will be extended to NCD 4-H Volunteers to apply for a $100 scholarship to NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference to be held in Raleigh in February and a $25 4-H Leader of the Day gift certificate for National 4-H Supply.

All leaders from Randolph County who would like to participate can attend at NO CHARGE. The Randolph County 4-H United Way account will pay your registration fee.

If you would like to attend, call and let us know. Our telephone numbers are:
Liberty 218-4000; Archdale / Trinity, 819-3000, and Asheboro, 318-6000

Youth Fair Approaching

4-H members and leaders are reminded about the 4-H YOUTH FAIR to be held on Saturday, September 19 at the Randolph Mall, Asheboro, beginning at 9:00 AM.

Youth may exhibit up to FIVE items. Judges will sit with each 4-H member and discuss how the 4-H member made each project or exhibit.

The judges will give some feedback to each club member and then assign a white, red or blue ribbon for each project.

The exhibits will then remain on display until 2:00 PM at the Randolph Mall.

Did you participate in Summer Adventures programming in LIBERTY, ASHEBORO, or ARCHDALE? If so, you are invited to participate in the YOUTH FAIR. Maybe you created a pop can lamp, an electric circuit board, a quilt, or a tote bag - any of these projects may be exhibited at the Youth Fair.

The judges will also select their top choices to represent Randolph County 4-H at the NC State Fair.

If you have questions about the Randolph County 4-H Youth Fair - please call us at:
Liberty 218-4000; Archdale / Trinity, 819-3000, and Asheboro, 318-6000.

Randolph County September / October 4-H Newsletter

4-H members and leaders may read the newsletter on line.

Click here and read about what is happening with 4-H!

We are making plans for the Randolph County Youth Fair, BIG SWEEP, NC STATE FAIR and so much more.

If you would like to start a 4-H club in your neighborhood, please contact us at 336-318-6000.

Hugh Shelton Scholarship

This is one of the USA's most prestigious scholarships for student leaders. It is awarded to an entering freshman, valued at $10,000 per year, renewable upon satisfactory academic progress and leadership involvement. High school seniors should complete the application and mail it so that it arrives in the General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center office no later than 5:00 p.m. November 1 of each year.

For information about this fantastic leadership opportunity click here!

If you would like more information, contact Dr. Debbie Reno at the following telephone number: Coordinator for Educational Programs and Training, Shelton Leadership Center
Deborah Reno, Ed.D
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7401/223 Mckimmon Center
Raleigh, NC 27695-7401
(919) 513-0150
(919) 513-4813 (fax)
debbie_reno@ncsu.edu