4-H Spring Community Service Project

As you know - 4-H members in Randolph County are committed to helping our community in a variety of ways! The next project is being announced today!

We are assisting Happy Hills Animal Foundation in Staley, NC. This non-profit organization is in need of the following items: Canned Dog Food, Canned Cat Food, Bleach, Mops, Brooms, Trash Bags, Dish Detergent, Laundry Detergent, Dog Toys, Cat Toys, Dry Puppy Food, Dry Kitten Food, Towels and Office Supplies. If you would like to assist Randolph County 4-H with this project you may drop off donations at the extension office, 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro or you may bring it to our 4-H Fashion Review - Entertains Program on May 14.

For more information about this community service program, contact us at 318-6000.

4-H Fashion Review and Entertains SHOW SCHEDULED

Mark your calendars and start getting your 4-H members together because the 4-H Fashion review and Entertains program will take place on Thursday, May 14 at the Sunset Theater in Asheboro at 7:00pm. The deadline for registration for 4-H Entertains/Fashion Revue is Monday, May 4; All acts must be registered with Jody Terry by calling 318-6000. Garment entry registration for Fashion Revue is to be called in by Wednesday, May 7 @ 318-6000.

We want to make sure all talent entrants have the opportunity to do their very best, therefore we plan to have a mandatory dress rehearsal on Tuesday, May, 12 from 5-6 pm. Please make plans to have the final touches on your acts, costumes and/or props in order to be prepared for the dress rehearsal at 5 pm at the Sunset Theater. Fashion Revue items must be turned into the office by Monday, May 11 for judging. If you need ideas or resources let us know. On your 4-H entertains form, remember to include items that you may need – ex microphone, table, etc. We will not have access to a piano this year.

We are planning for a fun evening - but we need you to participate! Call and register NOW!

Shooting Sports Meeting

Hello Everyone! Don't forget - tomorrow night, Thursday, April 16 we have a 4-H Target Shooting Sports information meeting scheduled.

Beginning at 6:30 PM here at Cooperative Extension, 112 West Walker Avenue, in Asheboro.

We will discuss many thing including: What is a shooting sports club? Who will lead the club and get certified in 4-H shooting sports curriculum? Where can this club meet? How do we get the equipment necessary for the club to begin? Is there a cost associated with this project?

Gene Shutt, Camp Director at Millstone 4-H Camp will join us to help answer some of these questions and more. If you plan to attend, RSVP to our office by calling 318-6000.

For more information, contact us at 318-6000.

Shooting Sports Workshop for 4-H Leaders

Randolph County 4-H will hold a meeting to discuss the establishment of a Target Sports club for 4-H members. Gene Shutt will visit with 4-H about the rules and regulations required to establish a club in the county. Gene is the coordinator for Shooting Sports 4-H programming in North Carolina. He is the Camp Director at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe.

The meeting will be held on April 16 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Randolph County Extension Center - 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro. We are located in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center.

If you plan to join us call and let us know, our telephone number is 318-6000.

Visual Arts Contest

North Carolina 4-H's Operation: Military Kids program is proud and excited to announce the Second Annual NC OMK Visual Arts Contest. The contest is opened to all youth. The age categories are 5-8 years old, 9-10 years old, 11-12 years old, 13-15 years old, and 16-18 years old. The contest is designed to introduce youth to photography and the arts as a part of the 4-H Expressive Arts Curriculum. Youth will utilize their photography skills and their artistry but most importantly what freedom, patriotism and support for our troops mean to them. Selected photographs will be displayed during the week of the 2009 North Carolina 4-H Congress, other events and appropriate venues.

Click on this link for more information.

Teen Club meeting

Are you a 4-H member 13 years of age and older? If so, plan to join us on Saturday, March 28 here at NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center and join in the fun as we establish a teen club. We will gather at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided and bowling will be enjoyed following the meeting. We are located at 112 W. Walker Avenue in Asheboro. Our offices are in the lower level of the Sandhills Mental Health Center.

Youth will decide on a club name, the day and time to meet and will make plans for election of club officers.

If you need more information about this event, call Jody Terry, 4-H Program Assistant at 318-6000.

See you on Saturday.

Human Race a Success

Thanks to all the Randolph County 4-H members who helped to raise money for 4-H programs during our HUMAN RACE fundraiser.

We collected over $800. Special thanks to Jody Terry and the rest of the 4-H / FCS Advisory Committee and Cooperative Extension Staff who helped in coordination of the soup luncheon, held in January that netted over $450 for the Human Race.

We use the dollars to support camp scholarships, teen retreat scholarships, 4-H Congress scholarships as well as scholarships for South East Dairy Youth Retreat, and so much more.

We get to keep 75% of what we raised. Way to go Randolph County!