If you are a 4-H member needing a bit of sewing assistance as you prepare for our 4-H Fashion Review Contest, Carolyn Langley will be holding help sessions on the following afternoons:
Wednesday, April 16, Wednesday, April 23, Wednesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 7 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM here at North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center, 112 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro.
Beginning Sewers can choose from a pattern selected for their skill level when they register to attend.
To register, please call Dawn at 318-6000.
As a reminder our Fashion Review and Talent Show is being held on Thursday, May 22 at North Asheboro Middle School in Asheboro.
We will begin at 7:00 PM and conclude by 8:30 PM.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Careers in the Horse Industry
Are you a 4-H member with an interest in Horses? Do you think about a career in the horse industry? Well this workshop, sponsored by 4-H in Randolph, Rowan, Davidson and Davie Counties may be the workshop for you.
On Tuesday, April 29 horse professionals will be available to discuss careers in the horse industry.
The workshop will be held at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center in Rowan County, Salisbury, NC
Check out this flyer
On Tuesday, April 29 horse professionals will be available to discuss careers in the horse industry.
The workshop will be held at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Center in Rowan County, Salisbury, NC
Check out this flyer
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
4-H Citizenship NC Focus
Did you know that the 4th Annual 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus will be held on June 16-18, 2008 in Raleigh at the Sheraton Downtown?
*Who can attend?*
Two youth from Randolph County ages 14-19. We can also recruit adult volunteers to attend. All are selected by the application process.
*What does it cost?*
Registration fees are $120.00 per person (youth and adult), including 2 nights lodging and meals during the conference. (The remaining cost is covered by donors and other funding sources.)
*How do I apply?*
Applications must be RECEIVED in the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2008.
Adult Application Form
Youth Application Form
Tentative Agenda
*Who can attend?*
Two youth from Randolph County ages 14-19. We can also recruit adult volunteers to attend. All are selected by the application process.
*What does it cost?*
Registration fees are $120.00 per person (youth and adult), including 2 nights lodging and meals during the conference. (The remaining cost is covered by donors and other funding sources.)
*How do I apply?*
Applications must be RECEIVED in the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2008.
Adult Application Form
Youth Application Form
Tentative Agenda
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Host Families Needed
Our 4-H International Exchange program has month Long and High School Japanese youth who need to be placed by May 1.
We have 4 more month long girls and 9 more month long boys who need homes, as well as 2 chaperons. The students will be here July 23- August 19. There are 2 Year long High School delegates so far that need homes, 1 Japanese girl and 1 Japanese boy.
Month long students must be placed with a host sibling of the the same gender and within 2 years of the same age. Also, families must provide 3 references, and the application which should be signed by an Extension employee, and an in-home interview must be completed before the students can be permanently placed with a family.
Biographies for each child may be found here:
For more information please call NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 336-318-6000 and speak with County Extension Director, Carolyn Langley
We have 4 more month long girls and 9 more month long boys who need homes, as well as 2 chaperons. The students will be here July 23- August 19. There are 2 Year long High School delegates so far that need homes, 1 Japanese girl and 1 Japanese boy.
Month long students must be placed with a host sibling of the the same gender and within 2 years of the same age. Also, families must provide 3 references, and the application which should be signed by an Extension employee, and an in-home interview must be completed before the students can be permanently placed with a family.
Biographies for each child may be found here:
For more information please call NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center at 336-318-6000 and speak with County Extension Director, Carolyn Langley
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Poultry Institute Applications Due April 15
Are you interested in learning more about the Poultry Industry? Did you know that it is the third leading comodity in Randolph County? Poultry is big business and North Carolina State University is sponsoring an institute for youth to learn more about the industry.
The summer institute is a four-day, four-night conference designed to broaden the high school student’s understanding of the educational disciplines, scholarship opportunities, careers and industries related to poultry science.
Any high school student (rising 11th and 12th graders) with an interest in the biological sciences or a career in the poultry industry may apply to attend. You must list as a reference a high school science teacher, counselor, County Extension agent, 4H leader or vocational agriculture instructor. We also request a brief personal statement of why you would like to attend. There will be space for two adults to attend the conference as well.
Here is the first step: Check out the application!
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/poulsci/4h/summerinstitute/pssi_registration.pdf
For additional information: E-mail: melissa_scherpereel@ncsu.edu or
call (919) 515-5403.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Dairy Quiz Bowl - April 12, 2008
Randolph County is registered to have three teams competing in the 2008 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition! Coach Jason Wright has been practicing with teams and Kerri Beth Frazier, Student at North Carolina State University has also assisted with coaching!
Junior 4-H Members registered to compete include:
Team 1
Sydney Davis
Evan Gunter
Mickey Jo Grubb
Cole Davis
Team 2
Emma Wicker
Rachel Osborne
Shanna Langley
Senior Team 4-H members registered to compete include:
Katie Wicker
Courtney Elliott
Terri Lane Frazier
Adam Frazier
The competition will be held in Statesville at the Iredell County Extension Center
Junior 4-H Members registered to compete include:
Team 1
Sydney Davis
Evan Gunter
Mickey Jo Grubb
Cole Davis
Team 2
Emma Wicker
Rachel Osborne
Shanna Langley
Senior Team 4-H members registered to compete include:
Katie Wicker
Courtney Elliott
Terri Lane Frazier
Adam Frazier
The competition will be held in Statesville at the Iredell County Extension Center
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Operation Military Kids Presentation
Cody Williams, 4-H Club member from Randolph County did a presentation at Teen Retreat on Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)!
He led two sessions with a total of 20 youth participating!
SOMK is a community service opportunity to train military and non-military youth to establish Speakers Bureaus to advocate for military-connected youth affected by deployment. Cody explained to 4-H’ers the importance of advocating for youth whose parents may be deployed in service to our country.
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