Lee County 4-H

(Clovernews photo of the Farmtastic 4-H Club Members with the 2023 Club Focus: Alpacas)

November 2023

PROJECT RECORD BOOK (PRB) WORKSHOP & PIZZA LUNCH

Nov 7 | 11:30 - 2:30 | 2420 Tramway Road | RSVP

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Why do a project record book (PRB)? 4-H teaches life skills, project record books give 4-Hers a chance to represent themselves in the written form. This is an important life skill. This book becomes a record of accomplishments that can be used when applying for scholarships, creating a resume, or applying for college admission.

What is the PRB? Here is a list of project categories available but in short it is a record of what the 4-Her did in the year 2023 on a specific project.

Each 4-Her can turn in as many PRB as they want. The county will select two books/subject category/age category to compete at District/State. Some categories have prize money or trips associated with it.

Sally Cabrera, Lee County 4-H'er AND NC 4-H Secretary/Treasurer is hosting this workshop. She will go over the PRB process and then allow time for you to workshop your 2023 books. She says, "Project record books offer a great opportunity and learning experience for 4-Hers to review and compile their year into a book to submit for a chance to win awards. Though starting one may seem intimidating, it can be a easy and fun process with this workshop as we break down what a project record book is and how to complete one."

Lee County 4-H will have pizza and drinks after the presentation and then 4-Hers are invited to work on the books. Several times throughout the workshop we will have door prize drawings. Attendees will receive an official 4-H PRB cover.

Bring to the workshop: Computer (or pen/pencils), 2023 calendar of activities, photos of project progression

Parents can stay or drop off but remain in texting contact in case your child has questions.

STATE YOUTH COUNCIL

Information meeting | Nov 1 | 4:30 | 2420 Tramway Road | RSVP

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Why does Lee County need a youth council? The simplest answer to this question is, to meet the needs of youth in the community. The next logical question is, What are the needs of youth and how does the youth council meet these needs? To answer this question, we must realize that adults alone are incapable of meeting the needs of youth without the help of the youth themselves. The whole philosophy behind a youth council is that it is youth-directed.

The Youth Council is successful because it offers responsibility and challenge, to find ways to present old ideas that must be passed from one generation to another. It shows respect for intelligent, talented youths' ability to lead themselves.

The two main goals of the Lee County Chapter are to attend County Commissioner Meetings and decided on, select, plan, and complete a project in Lee County that will have a positive effect on youths in the county. I am looking for 9th-11th graders to represent their school and other youths in the county on this Lee County Committee.

2023 POULTRY PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUEST

https://go.ncsu.edu/poultryprojects

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If you participated in any part of our Eggs to Legs Poultry Program, please complete this short survey so we can evaluate how it went and make it better next year.

CLUB NEWSLETTERS, UPDATES, AND INFORMATION

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Crazy Quilters 4-H Club is looking for program leaders. They need folks who like to sew OR quilt and would be willing to lead the sewing portion of one or two meetings in 2024.

Young Commissioners 4-H Club Newsletter

The 4-H Theater Club has started a new season. They will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month @9:00. Contact Tammy Stegar if you are interested in joining the upcoming show season. tammyrs70@gmail.com

New Homeschool Club will be starting soon at 4-H. In this group homeschoolers will come together to explore various educational topics of interest. The club will meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. We hope to expand social skills, provide a positive alternative outlet and of course have lots of fun for the age group of 7-11!! A group chosen community project and a field trip will be planned.Please come out 11/21/23 to the first club meeting at 11am.

Magetsi 4-H Dance Club will be performing at the Day of the Dead Festival in Raleigh

CHARTERED CLUB SCHEDULE

SAVE THE DATE
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November 1 | Information meeting for State Youth Council

November 4 | South Central District Volunteer's Fall Day

November 7 | Project Record Book Workshop

January 15 | Project Record Books Due

CLASSIFIEDS

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Lee County Household Hazardous Waste Day November 4 at the Civic Center from 12:00 to 1:00.

Scholarship opportunity from AgCareers.com. The #FeedYourFuture, $1,000, Scholarship is now open until November 30, 2023. The application is quick, simple and does not take much time to fill out, just a couple of the requirements. Students must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary school with at least one semester left after 2023. Students must also be studying agriculture or intending to pursue a career in agriculture. Application details can be found here

The Partnership for Children and Families is looking for donations for the Happy Bottoms Bank. Your club could do a diaper drive. From Kristy Arey the executive director, "We appreciate any contribution and please let us know if your service club, church, or friends would like to donate supplies, or host a drive for us. Thank you in advance for supporting this great project. We are proud of the impact we have been able to make in just a few short years. If you would like to support this project you can order supplies HERE. Sizes 5, 6 and 7 are the highest need, but we provide newborn size through pull ups if available. We also provide wipes if we have them to give. Conservatively, it costs approximately $18,000 to run this program annually and we serve on average 7 families per month. On average it costs a family $70 per month, per child just in diapers. At HBB we provide each family with one pack of diapers per child and if we have them one package of wipes.

Resource for career interest | https://www.mynextmove.org/ (Thanks Amanda :)

LEARN MORE ABOUT LEE COUNTY 4-H

DISTRICT 4-H OFFICERS 2023/2024
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President -
Vice President -
Secretary/Treasurer -
Reporter -
Member Engagement -

DISTRICT 4-H VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 2023 / 2024
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President - Myrna Rodriquez, Lee County
President-Elect - Luz Canseco, Lee County
Vice President - Cassie Ashby, Rowan County
Secretary - Lillian Hughes, Cumberland County
Treasurer - Cheryl Oster, Rowan County
Treasurer-Elect - Mamie LeGrand, Moore County

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

NC 4-H OUTBOUND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS FOR 2024
4-H International Exchange Program - Applications Due November 15
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Next summer, NC 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to travel abroad and experience new cultures and languages in 6 different countries through our partnership with the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs. Apply by November 15 for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! More information>>

STATE 4-H OFFICERS 2023/2024
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Secretary/Treasurer - Sally Cabrera, Lee County
Reporter -
Member Engagement -

STATE 4-H VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 2023 / 2024
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President -
President-Elect -
Vice President -
Secretary -
Treasurer -
Treasurer-Elect -

LEARN MORE ABOUT NC 4-H

LEARN MORE ABOUT 4-H

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