Citizenship NC Focus

Citizenship North Carolina Focus:
A Capital Experience and Service Opportunity for Military Kids

When: June 15-19, 2009, Raleigh, NC
Who: 200 North Carolina 4-H and/or military teens and identified adult partners, selected by application.

What: Dynamic learning focused upon civic engagement, understanding state government, and participating in volunteer service activities

When: Monday, June 15 – Wednesday, June 17 Capital Experience;
Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, June 19 Service Opportunities

Where: Sheraton Downtown and other local sites in Raleigh, NC

Why: To inspire engaged citizenship and to foster an ethic of service

Participants are expected to:
~ Be at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2009
~ Demonstrate interest in citizen involvement and/or local issues
~ Have experience and/or interest in speaking before groups of peers
~ Take a leadership role in their communities
~ Wear business attire during the June 15-17 Citizenship event
~ Attend the entire weeklong event
~ Actively engage in service projects during the June 17-19 Volunteer activities
~ Gather key information about local issues and government operations in
advance of the conference
Click here for the application packet.

If you should need more information about 4-H, contact us at 318-6000!

Free Camping Opportunities

Are you a military family? If so, I have some good news for you. 4-H is making some free camping opportunities available to you!

Operation Purple Camp: Ages 8-16 yrs
Where: Camp Swannanoa, Asheville NC
This camp is for families in a 15 month deployment window. To register click on the following link!
The registration deadline is coming up soon (April 20th) so you need
to sign up soon if interested. The dates for this camp are
Aug 2-7th, 2009. If a family is not in a deployment window,
they can still sign up but will be considered later in
priority.

Operation Military Kid/Cloverbud Camp: Ages 5-8 yrs
This camp does not have any deployment guidelines. Any child in a military
family is welcome to register. Contact Barb at the Extension Office for camp application forms for this camp.

Another camp is the 2009 NC Operation Military Kids Amazing Drama Experience
June 29 – July 3, 2009
Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
Contact 4-H at 318-6000 and we can get you more details.

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.