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Clover Connection
Rowan County 4-H Newsletter
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope 2024 brings you lots of love, happiness, and 4-H fun and success!
Please take time to help your child finalize their 4-H Project Record Books, Portfolios, and/or Achievement Plans, which showcase their 4-H work from 2023. These are due SOON! There is also the chance to apply to the Rowan County 4-H'er of the Year or to apply for NC 4-H Honor Club! There are some helpful links further down in the newsletter.
NC 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS are available for graduating seniors. More details below.
I have lots of 2024 dates listed in this newsletter, so please put them on your calendar!
Click here for Rowan 4-H page on Facebook
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4-HOnline is currently closed down. It will reopen for 2024 4-H Enrollment in mid-January.
Once 4-HOnline opens for 2024, please go ahead and re-enroll your child in a timely manner. It will save a lot of the 2023 enrollment information, but PLEASE take time to make sure the saved information (especially allergies, medical info, emergency contacts & who can pick up your child) is still accurate. If it is not still accurate, please make any necessary changes before you submit enrollment for 2024.
Once you have submitted your enrollment, it is too late to make changes. You will then have to submit any changes to the 4-H Agent at laura_allen@ncsu.edu so we can update it in 4-HOnline.
I will let you know once 4-HOnline is open for 2024!
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Upcoming Meetings
County Council: for youth ages 12-18 years old as of January 1
**If your child is 12-18 as of Jan 1 and they are interested in County Council, please email Laura to get on the County Council email list for all reminders and updates for this group!
-Next County Council meetings:
-Thursday, January 11, 6-7 PM in Suite A at the Extension office. We will be finalizing plans for 4-H 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.
-SAVE THE DATE: Zoom on Thursday, February 8 at 7 PM.
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Want to check out pictures at 4-H Events?
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4-H PORT-A PIT Fundraiser 2024
Wednesday,
May 8, 2024
Plate sales will begin in March!
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ROWAN COUNTY 4-H T-SHIRTS FOR SALE!!!
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Interested in sporting a Rowan County 4-H t-shirt? I have ordered a new batch of shirts and they are FOR SALE!
This year, I did the same design, but we have 2 different colored t-shirt options: GRAY and GREEN!
Come to the office to purchase and pick up! First come, first served. $15 each.
Youth Sizes: S, M, L
Adult Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN
for Speak Up 2024!
This public speaking course will help youths develop their public speaking skills. Then, they can participate in
4-H Presentations in 2024!
Registration is open now until January 31.
To register, email Mrs. Laura at laura_allen@ncsu.edu.
Pleave provide your child's full name and their age as of January 1, 2024.
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Rowan 4-H Achievement Night
recognizing 2023 4-H achievements
Friday, February 23, 2024
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 for their 2023 participation. Must be completed by Feb. 8 in order for the child to get a year of service pin and for their achievements to be printed on the form.
**If you are a graduating senior, this form MUST be completed for special recognition.
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. 8.
3. County Council has chosen a 4-H Tailgate theme! You are encouraged to dress appropriately in your tailgating/football attire!
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Registration is OPEN for 2024 4-H Embryology!
Please note the types of schools that can sign up for each cycle.
Currently there is still availability in each cycle!
CLICK HERE to go directly to the registration link.
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Get involved in our 2024 4-H Clubs!
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4-H Shout Outs
Congratulations to our 2024 County Council officers who were elected during the December meeting:
President: Lucas Weeder
Vice President: David Croyle
Secretary/Treasurer: Ryleigh Fulghum
Reporter: Nathan Croyle
Member Engagement: Olivia Stirrup
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Parents, Alumni, Leaders, Supporters (PALS) officers who were elected at the December meeting.
President: Cassie Foster
Vice President: Crystal Croyle
Secretary: Maggie Boreman
Treasurer: Cheryl Oster
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PREPARE NOW
for completing
Project Record Books and Portfolios focused on the 2023 calendar year! Check out these links to help you get started!
DUE DATE: JANUARY 11, 2024
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?
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PREPARE NOW for completing:
-4-H Achievement Plans (all 4-H ages eligible)
-Rowan County 4-H'er of the Year application (13-18 as of Jan 1)
-NC 4-H Honor Club application
Achievement Plans & Rowan County 4-H'er of the Year, and NC 4-H Honor Club applications due to Mrs. Laura no later than 5 PM on January 26, 2024.
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!)
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Rowan County 4-H'er of the Year application.
CLICK HERE to learn more about NC 4-H Honor Club. (please submit to 2-3 weeks prior to deadline so I can critique it prior to final submission)
CLICK HERE to learn more about NC 4-H Scholarships (please scroll down to where it says "scholarships" and use the scholarship guide to help you read up on the scholarships and then fill out the application).
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CLICK HERE to check out the NC Youth Institute, an opportunity for high school youth!
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Save the Date for 2024
-January 6: South Central District Winter Enrichment (for 4-H'ers 13-18 as of Jan 1)
-January 11: Project Record Books and Portfolios due (based on the 2023 calendar year)
-January 16: 4-H Piedmont Rabbit Project registration opens
-January 19: 4-H Club Re-chartering paperwork due
-January 26:
Items due:
-Achievement Plans
-Rowan County 4-H'er of the Year
-NC 4-H Honor Club applications
-NC 4-H Scholarships
-January 31: Deadline to register for Speak Up
-Every Tuesday in February: Speak Up
-February 2-4: NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association Conference
-February 23: Achievement Night, 6:30
-March 8 & 9: South Central District Teen Retreat (for 4-H'ers 13-18 as of Jan 1)
-April 5: 4-H Dairy Judging contest
-April 19: County Activity Day (4-H presentations, talent & expressive arts display)
-May 8: Port-a-Pit fundraiser
-May 17-19: South Qualifying 4-H Horse Show
-June 18: Tentative District Activity Day in Scotland County (4-H presentations & talent)
-June 23-28: 4-H Camp at Millstone 4-H Camp
-July 10: NC 4-H Poultry Judging contest
-July 22-26: NC 4-H Congress
-July 23: State Presentation Finals (Raleigh)
-August 9 & 10: YouthVoice (Winston Salem)
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Interested in expanding your knowledge on government and civic engagement? If so, look into applying for the NC Governor's Page program.
Our very own 4-H'er, Olivia Stirrup, did this program in December 2023. You can be next!
This is not a 4-H opportunity, but is something 4-H'ers may be interested in.
CLICK HERE to learn more!
CLICK HERE to apply!
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Rowan County 4-H Volunteer Corner
For registered 4-H volunteers with Rowan County 4-H!
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SAVE THE DATE: NC 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADERS' ASSCOATION CONFERENCE: Feb. 2-4, 2024
Those who have shown interest have been contacted. Please reach out to Mrs. Laura ASAP if you are interested and she is unaware.
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Rowan 4-H Volunteer Reporting for 2024
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/2024monthly4hreportrowan 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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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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