Alexander County 4-H Newsletter

ALL 4-H members and volunteers MUST be enrolled in 4-H Online to participate in any programs or clubs that are provided by Alexander County 4-H.

For more information and to start the enrollment process please visit the following link:

https://alexander.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/01/time-to-enroll-in-4-h/

If you have any questions regarding enrollment or need help with enrollment please contact DJ Salyer at 828-632-3125. Again, no child or volunteer can participate in 4-H events without being enrolled.

What is 4-H Congress???

4-H Congress is an annual educational event sponsored by North Carolina 4-H and planned by the State 4-H Council and Congress Advisory Committee. North Carolina 4-H’ers ages 13-18 are invited to participate in this annual event.

The Goals of N.C. 4-H Congress are:

To perpetuate the reputation of 4-H as a major state-wide educational program.
To improve delegates’ knowledge of current issues through educational experiences such as speakers, discussion groups, workshops, etc.
To provide an opportunity to develop and exercise leadership skills through serving on committees and participating in specific programs.
To allow delegates to participate in the democratic process through campaigning for and electing state 4-H officers.
To provide recreational and social experiences for delegates.
To select winners in presentations and certain activities through state contests.
To provide recognition for projects, activities, and scholarship winners.

If you would like to have more information on NC 4-H Congress or interested in attending please contact DJ Salyer at 828-632-3125 or dj_salyer@ncsu.edu

Programming in Alexander County

May afterschool programs involved a fun science experiment while making a tasty treat. Kids made ice cream by taking half and half, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and ice! See below for instructions:

Ingredients:
1 cup half & half
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups of ice
1/3 cup salt

1. In a small resealable plastic bag, combine half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Push out the excess air and seal.
2. Into a large resealable plastic bag, combine ice and salt. Place small bag inside the bigger bag and shake vigorously, 7-10 minutes, until ice cream has hardened.
3. Remove from bag and enjoy with your favorite ice cream toppings.

Alexander County 4-H Garden Club met in May to talk able vermicomposting. Pamela Bowman from Alexander County Soil and Water visited with the club and each members was able to make their own vermicomposting bin to take home. Their next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 13th at 5:30. Please call the NC Cooperative Extension-Alexander at 828-632-3125 to get the location.

If you are interested in having your kids join our 4-H Garden Club, please send me an email at cari_mitchell@ncsu.edu.

WHEP (Wildlife Habitat Education Program)

The WHEP team competed at the state contest on May 4th at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center. Alexander County 4-H was represented at the contest with 11 individuals competing. The senior team included Weston Brown, Grace Bass, Eli Dillon, Selah Sigmon, and Gwen Fox. The junior individuals were Blake Bass, Lucas Hardin, Uriah Sigmon, Leo Strathy, and Jacob Fox. and our cloverbud Alex Strathy. The Senior Team won second place!!

Congratulations to each of you! The WHEP team will take the summer off with plans to start meeting again this fall.