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.

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:

We are 4-H: THEN, NOW & FOREVER!

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

Mock Horse Bowl Contest

Rockingham County 4-H is hosting a Mock Horse Bowl contest on January 9th at the Rockingham County Extension office. There will also be Hippology materials to practice for the Hippology Contest as well. This event is open to all 4-Hers across the state!

Click here to open the flyer!

If you need more information, please contact our office at 318-6000.

Horse Bowl Contest Scheduled

Randolph County 4-H members are invited to participate in the North Central District 4-H Horse Bowl Contest to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Guilford County Cooperative Extension Center in Greensboro.

Here is one requirement for the contest:
Every county that has a horse bowl team participating in the district contest must submit 35 questions to Extension Horse Husbandry by January 11th in a certain format. Please let me know and I can give you the format!

Make sure to write this on your calendar and plan to take part!

If you would like information about this opportunity, please call our office at 318-6000.

Spring Dairy Youth Events

4-H members interested in the State 4-H Dairy program, write these dates in your calendar and plan to participate:

Saturday March 20, 2010: 4-H Junior Youth Dairy Day - Iredell County Agricultural Center
Saturday April 17, 2010: State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest - Iredell County Agricultural Center
Saturday April 17, 2010: State 4-H Dairy Skillathon Contest - Iredell County Agricultural Center