It is time to start thinking about the Honey Bee Essay Contest. This year's topic is:
"Is My Community Honey Bee-Friendly?"
Earn $1 for every word you write. About two years ago, the national prize for first place was raised to $750!
Details and rules can be found at the link below. Please follow them precisely.
Essays are due to the Extension Office by February 1, 2010.
For more information, click here!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Riding Safety Headgear Policy
FOR ALL 4-H MEMBERS!! Effective 2010, certified helmets MUST be worn by ALL 4-H'ers while mounted!
I-F.23. Riding Safety Headgear Policy
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Horse Program (“the 4-H Program”) requires all riders to wear protective headgear that meets or surpasses current applicable ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards while riding during all County, District and State 4-H Horse Program sponsored events and activities. This headgear must be properly fitted, properly worn on the top of the head, and worn with the harness securely fastened. Events and activities covered by this Rule include, but are not limited to: 4-H Horse Shows, 4-H Horsemanship Camps, 4-H Trail Rides, and 4-H Horse Drill Teams.
The term “riding” as used in this Rule (I-F.23) shall refer to the riding or driving of a horse or pony in a 4-H sponsored event or activity. The term “rider” as used in this Rule refers to a person engaged in riding. The 4-H Horse Program and the show committees, officials, judges, extension personnel and volunteers associated with the 4-H Horse Program shall enforce this Rule during 4-H Program events and activities. Any rider violating this rule will be immediately prohibited from further riding, and shall be barred or disqualified from the event or activity in which the rider is engaged at the time of the violation. It is the responsibility of the rider, and the parent or guardian of the rider, to confirm that the headgear worn by the rider complies with safety standards set forth above; is properly fitted, fastened, and worn; and is in such a condition that it would protect the rider in the case of an accident. The 4-H Horse Program and the show committees, officials, judges, extension personnel and volunteers associated with the 4-H Horse Program are not responsible for checking headgear worn by riders for compliance with this Rule.
The 4-H Horse Program makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the headgear worn by any rider during a 4-H Program sponsored event or activity. In particular, the 4-H Program makes no representation or warranty concerning the safety performance of any headgear worn by any rider. The 4-H Program cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no headgear can protect against all foreseeable injuries.
I-F.23. Riding Safety Headgear Policy
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Horse Program (“the 4-H Program”) requires all riders to wear protective headgear that meets or surpasses current applicable ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards while riding during all County, District and State 4-H Horse Program sponsored events and activities. This headgear must be properly fitted, properly worn on the top of the head, and worn with the harness securely fastened. Events and activities covered by this Rule include, but are not limited to: 4-H Horse Shows, 4-H Horsemanship Camps, 4-H Trail Rides, and 4-H Horse Drill Teams.
The term “riding” as used in this Rule (I-F.23) shall refer to the riding or driving of a horse or pony in a 4-H sponsored event or activity. The term “rider” as used in this Rule refers to a person engaged in riding. The 4-H Horse Program and the show committees, officials, judges, extension personnel and volunteers associated with the 4-H Horse Program shall enforce this Rule during 4-H Program events and activities. Any rider violating this rule will be immediately prohibited from further riding, and shall be barred or disqualified from the event or activity in which the rider is engaged at the time of the violation. It is the responsibility of the rider, and the parent or guardian of the rider, to confirm that the headgear worn by the rider complies with safety standards set forth above; is properly fitted, fastened, and worn; and is in such a condition that it would protect the rider in the case of an accident. The 4-H Horse Program and the show committees, officials, judges, extension personnel and volunteers associated with the 4-H Horse Program are not responsible for checking headgear worn by riders for compliance with this Rule.
The 4-H Horse Program makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the headgear worn by any rider during a 4-H Program sponsored event or activity. In particular, the 4-H Program makes no representation or warranty concerning the safety performance of any headgear worn by any rider. The 4-H Program cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no headgear can protect against all foreseeable injuries.
4-H Club Officer Training
Are you a 4-H Club Officer in your club? Do you serve as the President, or Vice President, or Secretary, Treasurer, or Historian of your club? If you do, you are invited to attend the next Club Officer Training session to be held on Saturday, February 13 at the Davidson County Extension Office in Lexington.
As a group of 4-H members, we will travel from Randolph County and attend the officer training session. Plan to meet at the Randolph County Extension Office at 8:15 AM and we will ride the 4-H Van to Lexington. We will conclude the training at noon and 4-H will buy lunch on the ride home.
If you would like to join us on this training session, call and register. Our telephone number is 336 - 318-6000.
If you have further questions, please call us or stop by our offices. We are located at 112 W. Walker Ave. Asheboro.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference
The 2010 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference is planned for February 5-7, 2010 located at the Sheraton Imperial near Research Triangle Park. There will be a pre-conference of workshops for leaders interested in additional training.
The good news is that Randolph County 4-H will offer five free scholarships to the conference to any 4-H Volunteer Leader wishing to register. Hotel accommodations are not included.
If you would like to participate, please contact our office for a class listing and for registration materials. Call us at: Liberty 218-4000; Archdale / Trinity, 819-3000, and Asheboro, 318-6000.
The deadline to register is January 22, and the registration fee is $110.
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.
The good news is that Randolph County 4-H will offer five free scholarships to the conference to any 4-H Volunteer Leader wishing to register. Hotel accommodations are not included.
If you would like to participate, please contact our office for a class listing and for registration materials. Call us at: Liberty 218-4000; Archdale / Trinity, 819-3000, and Asheboro, 318-6000.
The deadline to register is January 22, and the registration fee is $110.
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.
Friday, December 18, 2009
4-H Centennial Cookbook
The North Carolina 4-H Centennial Cookbook will be coming off the press in January. The cookbook includes 400+ Blue Ribbon Recipes collected from every 4-H decade. It also features photos depicting 4-H foods and nutrition projects throughout the decades. By ordering no later than December 31, 2009, you may purchase the cookbook at the prepress price of $14.95 plus shipping and handling. After January 2, 2010, the price will be $18.95 plus shipping and handling.
Click here to download an order form:
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Randolph County Transportation Survey
Dear 4-H members and families,
Having access to transportation is a key element to successful 4-H programs in our area. The county has developed a survey to learn more about transportation needs in our community.
To take the survey click here!
If you would like more information about the survey contact:
Hanna Cockburn, AICP
Planning Program Manager
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
2216 West Meadowview Road, Suite 201
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407-3480
V: 336.294.4950
F: 336.632.0457
E: hcockburn@ptcog.org
Having access to transportation is a key element to successful 4-H programs in our area. The county has developed a survey to learn more about transportation needs in our community.
To take the survey click here!
If you would like more information about the survey contact:
Hanna Cockburn, AICP
Planning Program Manager
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
2216 West Meadowview Road, Suite 201
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407-3480
V: 336.294.4950
F: 336.632.0457
E: hcockburn@ptcog.org
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