Featured photo of the Lee County 4-H Pepper Pros winning silver at the Dinah Gore 4-H Cooking Competition.

June 2024

LATIN JAZZ DANCE CONCERT

June 18 | 7:00  | Free Concert

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The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra and La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet

directed by Dr. Gregg Gelb. Featuring special dances by the Magetsi 4-H club directed by Myrna Rodriguez and newly commissioned music by Dr. Gregg Gelb. The dance concert is free and open to the public of all ages. After special dances by Magetsi 4-H Club all audience members are invited to dance!! This project is made possible through a Grassroots Grant from the Lee County Arts Council. Concert at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center.

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE CAMP

June 24-28 | 9:00-12:00  | $20

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Learn more and register: https://leecountyhorticulturecamp.4honline.com

LEE COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL

June 20 @ 3:30-5:00

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4-H is one of the organizations supporting these civic minded high schoolers. Members of the LCYC represent local youth groups and schools who want to have a meaningful connection with their government. They plan and complete a project each year that will impact youth in Lee County. This year the project focused on youth health and well-being to connect young people in Lee County to extracurricular opportunities. If you want to join or support this council email pkerley@ncsu.edu.

CLUB NEWSLETTERS, UPDATES, AND INFORMATION

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Young Commissioners 4-H Club meetings are for 8th - 12th graders who completed the two week summer leadership orientation. The 2024 orientation is June 14-21. Newsletters

Magetsi will perform at a Jazz concert on June 18th 

Horsin' Around 4-H Horse Club Meetings are for ages 5-19 every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 2420 Tramway Road at 6:00pm. All horse levels and disciplines are welcome. Newsletters

The New Homeschool Club is up and running. If you are interested in this club please contact the club leader, Joy Chiles, at djchiles92008@yahoo.com. They meet once or twice a month on Tuesday mornings.

SAVE THE DATE
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June 10-21 | Young Commissioners 2-week Summer Orientation for 9th -12th graders

June 18 | District Activity Day

June 18-22 | Juntos Summer Academy

July 7 - 12 | Betsy Jeff Penn Adventure Camp Week

July 22-26 | State 4-H Congress

July 23 | State Activity Day

Aug 9-10 | NCACC Youth Voice

Sept 11-15 | Lee Regional Fair

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DISTRICT ACTIVITY DAY

June 18

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South Central 4-H District Activity Day is a one-day event in which youth, ages 8-18 participate through speeches, demonstrations, or entertaining performances. It is a thrilling opportunity for young individuals to present their ideas, talents, and perspectives in a supportive and encouraging environment. This event qualifies youth for the state competition. READ MORE

DISTRICT 4-H OFFICERS 2023/2024
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President - Olivia Stirrup, Rowan County County
Vice President - Rylee Crocker, Gaston County
Secretary/Treasurer - Ryleigh Fulghum, Rowan County
Reporter - Nekoda Loughlin, Cabarrus County
Member Engagement - Gavin Applewhite, Richmond County

DISTRICT 4-H OFFICERS 2024/2025
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President - Aubrey Mekus, UnionCounty
Vice President - MarlaMedina, Montgomery County
Secretary/Treasurer - Kaytlin Thompson, Catawba County
Reporter - Selah Sigmon, Catawba County
Member Engagement - Lupita (Pita) Ortiz, Catawba County

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

Past President - Alfreda Williams, Cumberland County

DISTRICT 4-H VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 2024 / 2025

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President - Luz Canseco, Lee County
Vice President - Sue Stulpin, Catawba County
Secretary - Lillian Hughes, Cumberland County (second term)
Treasurer - Mamie LeGrand, Moore County

Treasurer-Elect - Karen Zika, Iredell County

Past President - Myrna Rodriquez, Lee County

NCSU LIVESTOCK SCIENCE CAMP
June 16-21 | Ages 15-17
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Do you want to explore science and careers related to animal production? More information can be found at https://cals.ncsu.edu/animal-science/extension/livestock-science-camp/

STATE 4-H OFFICERS 2023/2024
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President - Joylyna Sundbom, Edgecombe County
Secretary/Treasurer - Sally Cabrera, Lee County
Reporter - Jacob Hanlon, Burke County
Member Engagement - Emma Haynes, Wake County

STATE 4-H VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 2023 / 2024
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President - 
President-Elect - Alfreda Williams, SCD, Cumberland
Vice President - 
Secretary - 
Treasurer -
Treasurer-Elect -

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