Favorite Food Show Scheduled

Did you know that the FAVORITE FOOD SHOW is one of the most exciting programs that 4-H members participate in here in Randolph County. Everyone loves to try out new recipes, and 4-H members who participate in the FAVORITE FOOD SHOW do the following:

1. Select a recipe of a food item they would like to make

2. Type up the recipe for inclusion in our cookbook of recipes

3. Practice preparing the food item at home (remember practice makes perfect)

4. Register your food item recipe by filling out the following forms;
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FORMS

THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 25.

5. Plan to participate in the FAVORITE FOOD SHOW ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5 at COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 112 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro.

Each 4-H member brings their food item - already prepared, along with a table setting and centerpiece for decoration.

Judges will taste each recipe and talk with each 4-H'er about the food prepared.

SPECIAL THANKS TO JASON AND HEATHER WRIGHT and the Country Kids Livestock Club for hosting this GREAT FOOD SHOW.

Click here for more details!

For more information give Jody or Barb a call at 336-318-6000.

Human Race Kick-Off Breakfast rescheduled

The Human Race Kick-off Breakfast is being RESCHEDULED from January 12 - to Friday January 14 at 7:30 AM at the Exchange in Asheboro.

To attend this FREE BREAKFAST event, RSVP to the Volunteer Center of Randolph County by calling 336-626-6643.

The Human Race is a fund raising opportunity for the community and local non-profit organizations.

The Human Race will be held on March 26, 2011, and the KICKOFF Breakfast will provide individuals with all the details about organizing a team and raising your funds!

4-H Embryology Training Cancelled

Due to inclement weather, Embryology Teacher Training has been canceled for Monday, January 10. The training will be rescheduled.

January 10, 2011 Randolph County Offices Closed Today

Because of inclement weather, the Randolph County Government Offices are closed today.

Outbound International Trips Planned

Are you a 4-H member wishing to expand your horizons and travel abroad? Did you know that 4-H is offering opportunities for you to travel to the following countries:

Japan for 8 weeks (includes 4 weeks of language school) recommended age 15
to 18. Approximately $4900.00. Departure June 9- Return August 4

Japan for 4 weeks. Ages 15 to 18 if never hosted. Ages 13 to 18 if
hosted. Approximately $3900.00. Departure July 6, Return August 4

Australia for 4 weeks. Ages 16 to 19. Youth will stay on a sheep or
dairy farm. Approximately $5000.00. Departure June 15, Return July 14

Costa Rica for 4 weeks. Ages 15 to 18. Approximately $2,900.00.
Departure June 18, Return July 16

Finland for 4 weeks, Ages 15 to 19. Approximately $3600.00. Departure
June 25, Return July 27.

Argentina for 4 weeks. Ages 15 to 19, only seven delegates will be
selected to travel from the United states as this is a pilot program.
Approximately $3900.00. Departure July 7, Return August 7

Applications are due by January 17.

For more information and application forms click here!

Contact Carolyn Langley for additional information at 336-318-6000.

4-H International Exchange Opportunities

Host family applications for 4-H families who wish to host exchange students from Costa Rica, Argentina, and Norway are due no later than JANUARY 31, 2011.

Applications, reference forms, disclosure forms and supplemental data sheets may be found by clicking here!

For more information, contact Carolyn Langley, Randolph County Extension Director at 336-318-6000.

Military Kids Visual Arts Contest

NC OMK is excited to announce the 4th Annual NC Operation: Military Kids Visual Arts Contest. *The contest is open to all North Carolina youth. *Age categories are 5-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, and 16-19. Designed to introduce youth to the Visual Arts as a part of the 4-H Expressive Arts Curriculum, youth will utilize their skills and their artistry to capture their views of America and patriotism.

_This year’s themes are:_

- Images of America
- All American Kids
- Flags, Freedom and Families

Contest rules and guidelines can be found here

2011 NC BEEF AMBASSADOR CONTEST

The Beef Ambassador Contest will be held on Friday, February 18, 2011 3:00pm
In conjunction with the NCCA Cattlemen’s Annual Conference
Hickory Metro Center- Hickory, NC

The four areas of evaluation in this contest include:
*Media Interview
*Consumer Promotion
*Youth Presentation
*Issues Response

Deadline to register for this contest is February 1.

For more information about the contest, click here

Contact Susan Tyre slvick@ncsu.edu or Ashley Williams 919-552-9111

2011 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference Information

4-H Volunteer Leaders in Randolph County are invited to attend the 2011 North Carolina State 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference to be held February 4 - 6 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Research Triangle Park!

The Randolph County 4-H United Way account will gladly offer five free scholarships for the first five leaders to call and register to attend the conference.

Click here to read more about the 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference

Call 336-318-6000 for more information!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR RANDOLPH COUNTY 4-H!

HERE IT IS 2011! What are your plans for the NEW YEAR? Here are a few things coming up:

January 8: NC District Winterfest trip to Greensboro for workshops and an afternoon of bowling!

January 8: Basic School Age Child Care course to be held at Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, 112 W. Walker Avenue Asheboro; 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

January 12: Human Race Kick-off Breakfast at the Exchange, Asheboro; 7:30 AM RSVP to 626-6643

January 13: Braxton-Craven 4-H Science Club; 3:00 - 4:30 Archdale

January 17 Holiday Office Closed

January 17: 4-H FIND OUT - Liberty Elementary School 6:30 PM

January 27: 4-H Livestock Judging and Horticulture Judging meeting at Cooperative Extension Randolph County Center, Asheboro - 6:00 PM

February 5: 4-H Club Officer Training, Randolph County Extension, Asheboro 9:00 AM - 12:30.