4-H Leaders' Corner

2009-08-13T10:13:00.000-07:00

Attention all 4-H Members:

Don't forget to turn in your project books for the AgChoice Farm Credit project awards! You will find a form in the newsletter or you can pick up one in the Extension Office. Completed forms are due on August 31st to the Extension Office.

The 4-H project books will be judged at the September 4-H Development Committee meeting. Awards will be handed out at the October Leadership Recognition Banquet.

The following are the categories for the contest:

Beef Production
Dairy Production
Sheep Production
Dairy Goat Production
Poultry & Small Animal
Vegetable Production
Comunity Development
Horse Pleasure
Llamas
Clothing
Foods-Nutrition & Health
Small Animals (Pets, Cats, etc.)
Swine Production
Horse Production
Natural Resources
Engineering
Veterinary Science
Flowers
Dogs
Family Living
Recreation

Calling All 4-H Clubs

2008-07-18T08:13:00.000-07:00

Attention all 4-H clubs:

The Box Social will be held directly before the 4-H Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 9th.

This is a great time to meet new people and have a good time!

Also this is a great way for clubs to get together with other clubs!

Remember that you can even make a date for after the fair!!!

Fishing Derby

2008-07-15T10:43:00.000-07:00

The annual 4-H fishing derby will be held on July 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Have questions???

Reminder!!!

2008-07-15T10:41:00.001-07:00

All market animal forms are due by Friday, July 18!!!!
For example, if you weighed in two pigs, you must now declare which one you will be bringing to the fair!!!

Exchange Club Fundraiser!!!

2008-07-11T07:05:00.000-07:00

Come Support Exchange Club!!!

The Venango County 4-H Exchange Club will be holding a fundraiser on Monday July 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the Franklin Pizza Hut (136 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin). Exchange Club members will be serving. Fifteen percent of buffet sales and all tips will benefit the club trip to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens in July!!!

So come to Pizza Hut Monday night and order the buffet!!!!

Quality Assurance Credits for 2008

2008-06-11T06:44:00.000-07:00

Meat Quality Assurance Round Robin

When: June 21, 10 – 11:30am
Where: Waterford Fairgrounds, Waterford PA

Calling all 4-H’ers who still need Quality Assurance Credits for 2008 and all youth planning on taking a pig to the Farm Show in 2009! Erie County 4-H will be holding a Round Robin Quality Assurance Program about the 10 Good Production Practices in raising meat production animals. The event will be held on Sat., June 21, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in, or just outside, the Youth Arena at the Waterford Fairgrounds. You will learn valuable information about raising and caring for market livestock animals while travelling through several hands-on learning stations. This event will earn you two Quality Assurance credits for 2008 and will also certify you in the Youth Pork Quality Assurance pro-gram, which is required for all youth exhibiting swine at the PA Farm Show. Registration is not required, but you may contact the office if you have questions about the event at (814) 825-0900.

Reminders

2008-05-21T12:24:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-15T06:38:00.000-07:00

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!