Alexander County 4-H Newsletter

4-H Teams Bring Home Victories from State Level Competitions

The WHEP team competed at the state contest on May 10th at the Jones Lake State Park . Alexander County 4-H was represented at the contest with 7 individuals competing. The senior team included Weston Brown, Eli Dillon, Selah Sigmon, Pita Ortiz, and Lucas Hardin . The junior individuals were Uriah Sigmon, and Allie Millsaps.

The Sr. Team won first place at the contest which gives them the opportunity to represent North Carolina in the National Contest. We will travel to Crossville TN in July to compete!!

July 21 – 25, 2025

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

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.

Programming in Alexander County Schools

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.