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Clover Connection
Rowan County 4-H Newsletter
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Happy New Year! We are gearing up for an exciting 4-H year!
As you may know, 4-H in North Carolina runs on the calendar year. Soon (but not yet), it will be time to re-enroll or enroll your child in 4-HOnline so they can be a 4-H member and reap all the benefits of 4-H! Youths must be ages 5-18 (as of January 1, 2023) to participate. Official 4-H Volunteers will also have to re-enroll in 4-HOnline. Parents DO NOT have to enroll themselves unless the want to be an official 4-H volunteer. Click here to learn about being a volunteer.
This newsletter includes:
-LOTS of info on upcoming 4-H programs
-a form you need to fill out for your child to get recognized for their 2022 4-H participation at our upcoming Achievement Night, DUE BY FEB. 10
-award, grant & scholarship application links
-2023 dates to put on your calendar
-upcoming due dates
**Make sure to click "view entire message" at the bottom to see a few additional flyers with opportunities!**
If you need anything, please contact me at:
laura_allen@ncsu.edu or 704-216-8970.
Best wishes to you and yours in 2023!
Laura
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Upcoming Meetings
County Council: for youth ages 12-18 years old as of January 1
-Next County Council meeting:
-Monday, January 30, 6 PM at the Extension office (important planning for Achievement Night)
PALS: These meetings are for any parent, alumni, leader or supporter of Rowan County
4-H. If you are interested in 4-H or new to 4-H, you are invited to attend these meetings as well! Please come share your ideas for 4-H and help us find ways to support Rowan County 4-H.
-Next PALS meeting: Thursday, February 2, 7 PM on Zoom (join us to talk about lots of details for our Port-a-Pit fundraiser)
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Want to check out pictures at 4-H Events?
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4-H Shout Outs
-Congrats to Christian Stebe who received the South Central District Volunteer Leaders' Association college scholarship for 2022.
Results of the Rowan County 4-H Casserole Cook-off held in December 2022:
Cloverbud (these youths cannot be ranked due to their age):
Tallulah Ennis, Pineapple Casserole
Lainey Plott, Green Bean Casserole
Lynlee Propst, Broccoli Casserole
Elijah Starnes, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sarah Tucker, Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Ada Waller, Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
Junior-Entree:
Carson Halpin: The Shepherd’s Cottage, 1st
Rilynn Moore: Homemade Mac N Cheese, 2nd
Junior-Desserts:
Emaleigh Starnes: Strawberry Shortcake, 1st
Junior: Appetizer/Side Dish:
Kaylyn Smith: Loaded Baked Potato Casserole, 1st
John Tucker: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, 2nd
Senior-Dessert:
Olivia Stirrup: Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, 1st
Best Overall Winner:
Kaylyn Smith with her Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
Check out the recipe booklet containing each of these recipes!
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If you ordered a Rowan County 4-H
t-shirt, they are ready for pick-up!
We did order a few extras; $15 each. Contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to inquire.
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Other 4-H Horse Program information:
If you are planning to show horses at the district and/or state 4-H Horse Shows, CLICK HERE for dates & to fill out the Horse Eligibility Card. The Horse Eligibility Card form is due no later than April 1. If you have questions, let Mrs. Laura know.
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HELPFUL LINKS FOR THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE:
Project Record Books (to print and fill out...contact Mrs. Laura if you need her to print you one)
What is a 4-H Project?
Achievement Plan (Have your child fill out this form annually and add to it to document their 4-H experience and to get recognized at Achievement Night. This will also be helpful for 4-H awards & college scholarships in the future!)
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REGISTER for......Speak Up!
This is THE BEST way for youths to learn more about public speaking...and it's taught by a professional! It's child friendly and they will learn so many skills that will help them for a lifetime! This is also recommended for youths who are interested in or planning to do a 4-H presentation in 2023!
To register, email 4-H Agent Laura Allen at laura_allen@ncsu.edu or call 704-216-8970.
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Rowan 4-H Achievement Night
recognizing 2022 4-H achievements
Friday, February 24, 2023
6:30 PM
Rowan County Cooperative Extension office
1. Each parent should complete the following Achievement Program Certificate form to make sure their child's certificate is accurate. Must be completed by Feb. 10 in order for the child to get a year of service pin and for their achievements to be printed on the form.
2. Families will need to RSVP to attend the Achievement Program in 4-HOnline under "events". Currently this is not available since 4-HOnline is down. I will notify you once you can do this. Due by Feb. 10.
3. County Council has chosen a luau theme! You are encouraged to dress appropriately in your tropical best!
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Our 4-H Clubs are in the process of completing their
re-chartering paperwork for 2023.
4-H Club updates will be made on our website soon!
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Save the Date for 2023
-January 4: 4-H Honor Club applications due
-January 9: Tentative date that 4-HOnline will be open for 2023 4-H Enrollment! An update will be sent out once it is open!
-January 10: 4-H Camp registration opens for overnight camp at Millstone 4-H Camp!
-January 12: Project Record Books, Portfolios & Achievement Plans due
-January 20: NC 4-H Scholarships Due (for graduating seniors); 4-H Club rechartering packets due (from 4-H club leaders)
-January 27: Rowan County 4-H'er of the Year applications due (13-18 year olds are eligible; winner receives $100 in 4-H Cloverbucks)
-Feb. 7, 14, 21, March 7: Speak Up
-February 10: Youth Quilting Class
-February 24: 4-H Achievement Night
-April 1: Horse Eligibility Cards due for those planning to show horses at 4-H district & state horse shows
-April 14: Rowan County 4-H Event Grants due (merit-based grants to help youth attend 4-H events that cost money)
-April 21: County Activity Day (county level 4-H presentations & talent)
-May 17: Port-a-Pit Fundraiser
-June 17: District Activity Day held in Rowan County at South Rowan High School (district level 4-H presentations & talent)
-June 21-22: NC 4-H Citizenship Focus (13-18 yr olds)
-June 25-30: 4-H Camp at Millstone (8-14 yr olds)
-July 11-13: Electric Congress
-July 16-21: Fur, Fish & Game Camp at Millstone (11-16 yr olds)
-July 21-25: NC 4-H Congress
More 2023 dates to come!
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR
4-H EMBRYOLOGY, BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
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NC 4-H Scholarships
for graduating seniors (read each description to see if you are eligible, even if you are going to be a college upperclassman)
Completed applications due to Mrs. Laura by January 20, 2023.
Explanation of Scholarships
NC 4-H Scholarship Application: Google Doc or PDF
Be on the lookout for local scholarship links that will be shared in the coming months.
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4-H Volunteer Upcoming Trainings & Opportunities
-We have seven Rowan 4-H Volunteers signed up to attend the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association Conference in Durham on February 3-4, 2023!
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Rowan 4-H Volunteer Reporting for 2023
If you are registered as a 4-H Volunteer in 4-HOnline it is super important that you report your hours and contacts! This greatly assists Laura with her Extension reports every year, since your hours and contacts must be reported!
Please go to go.ncsu.edu/2023monthly4hreportrowan and complete your reports. Reports are due 10 days after the end of each month (January contacts due by Feb. 10). Email reminders will be sent to those who should be completing reports. It should only take about 5 minutes!
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Opportunities through the Rowan County Soil & Water Conservation District
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
Extension's 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. We help over 247,000 young people grow into active, contributing citizens each year.
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