Rowan 4-H February Newsletter

From the 4-H Agent,

Laura Allen:

As February rolls in, I hope you find a way to LOVE 4-H this year! So many opportunities are coming your way, so let me know if you have questions about how to get involved!

If you haven't yet, it is time to enroll or re-enroll your child in 4-HOnline so they can be a 4-H member and reap all the benefits of 4-H in 2023! 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 they want to be an official 4-H volunteer. Click here to learn about being a volunteer. Reach out to me if you are interested in being a 4-H volunteer.

This newsletter includes:

-Achievement Night information (there is a form to fill out to make sure your child is properly recognized AND there is an RSVP process for the event); DUE BY FEB. 10

-Registration information for 4-H Camp at Millstone 4-H Camp (overnight camp for 8-14 year olds)

-2023 4-H Club list & upcoming Playful Paws 4-H SPIN Club

-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.

Laura

Upcoming Meetings

County Council: for youth ages 12-18 years old as of January 1

-Next County Council meeting:
-Thursday, February 23 at 6 PM at the Extension office (we will be setting up and practicing for Achievement Night; parents please come to help set up and prep food)

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 & other important happenings!

JOIN US!

https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/99419479635?pwd=dkxwT0taWW9odTBzZGtsNTdzYmFKZz09
Meeting ID: 994 1947 9635
Passcode: 997215
Call in: 1-470-250-9358

4-H Shout Outs
4-H'ers turned in 9 project record books and 1 portfolio based on their 4-H project work. These have been judged at the county level and awards will be presented at Achievement Night. 7 of these books will go on to district competition.

We had three 4-H'ers turn in 4-H Achievement Plans. They will be recognized at Achievement Night.

A total of 14 teen 4-H'ers attended the 4-H South Central District Winter Enrichment in Union County on January 14!

Happy Trails 4-H Club members attended the NC 4-H Youth Horse Clinic in Raleigh on January 14.

PREPARE NOW for completing Project Record Books and Achievement Plans focused on the 2023 calendar year! Check out these links to help you get started!

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!)

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". Due by Feb. 10.

3. County Council has chosen a luau theme! You are encouraged to dress appropriately in your tropical best!

Save the Date for 2023

-Feb. 7, 14, 21, March 7: Speak Up

-February 10: Youth Quilting Class

-February 24: 4-H Achievement Night

-March 4-5: SCD 4-H Teen Retreat at Millstone 4-H Camp (13-18 year olds)

-April 1: Horse Eligibility Cards due for those planning to show horses at 4-H district & state horse shows

-April 5: County Activity Day registration due (for youths participating in 4-H Presentations, 4-H Talent, 4-H Expressive Arts)...more details to come!

-April 13: Expressive Arts entries are due to the Extension office for judging

-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 event where 4-H presentations & talent show will be conducted)

-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!

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!