Reminders

1. Don't forget the 4-H enrollment deadline is June 1st!!!
2. All Ethics & Quality Assurance Credits must be obtained by July 1st.
Time is running out!!!
The following is a great opportunity for 2 last-minute credits!

Career Speaker Series
County: Mercer
Contact Name: Maggie Mase (724)662-3141
Date: June 19th, 2008
Number of credits: 2
Target Audience: All
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Location: Mercer County Extension Office
Description: Are you thinking about potential careers in agriculture, but are unsure of what your options are? If so, be sure to attend the 4-H speaker series. Over the summer and throughout the fall various agricultural speakers will present valuable information on how they achieved the agricultural position that they currently hold. In many cases, these speakers were past 4-H members or have close ties to the 4-H program. Mark your calendars -the first career night will be Thursday, June 19th from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Mercer County Extension Office. This evening will focus on careers in animal health and nutrition. Quality assurance credits will be offered and Mercer County Ag Development Council will provide pizza. Registration is recommended by June 13th to ensure adequate supplies are available.
Cost: FREE
Open to All Counties
Registration: Mercer Extension Office - (724)662-3141
Registration Deadline: June 13th, 2008

Getting To Know Your Club

Have new club members this spring? Introduce everyone with this fun and simple activity!
Materials: 1 Ball (a beach ball works great!)
4-Her's
Lots of Enthusiasm
1 Sharpie

On the beach ball, write simple phrases such as "chocolate or vanilla?" "baseball or football?" "If you could have one super power what would it be?" "Favorite car?" or "Best 4-H experience?"

Gather group members in a circle. Begin by tossing the ball to one group member and saying his or her name. Ask him or her to answer the question where their right thumb lands. Take turns tossing the ball back and forth. Encourage members to toss the ball to someone they do not know. Names may be asked, if not already known.

This is a great activity to learn names and more!