4-H Newsletter - September 20, 2021

4-H Clover Class Series

The Clover Class Series for 2021 is full of fun and exciting workshops and learning opportunities! Space is limited so please register for upcoming classes quickly!
Click here to view the flyer for the 2021 Clover Class Series
***Classes are via Zoom and no charge***

4-H Clover Class Series - Finger Knitting - Register here with Eventbrite
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
As the temperatures begin to chill, why not knit yourself a scarf? Learn how to use your fingers to create something new!
Registration deadline Tuesday, October 5
Supplies can be picked up at the Cumberland County Extension office on October 6, 7, 8 and 11. (items can not be mailed)
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NC Volunteer Leaders' Conference
Save the Date and Workshop Proposal

Are you interested in teaching a workshop? We are looking for hands-on, high quality workshops for the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference.

The NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association is already preparing for a great Volunteer Leaders' Conference in 2022!

NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Conference is an annual event where 4-H volunteers from across the state come together to participate in interactive workshops, learn together and elect and install new officers for the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association. Contact your 4-H agent to register to attend.

If you are interested in teaching a workshop, please review the workshop proposal guide in the link below. For more information on lodging, deadlines, prices, and a tentative agenda, check out the 4-H Volunteer Training webpage at the link below.

We look forward to seeing you at the Volunteer Leaders' Conference, February 4-5, 2022!

Click here for all the conference information

NC 4-H Virtual Volunteer Training

North Carolina 4-H will host a FREE virtual training session on Saturday, October 23. The training will be delivered via Zoom and is open to the first 200 volunteers who register!
For more information, including the agenda, and how to register visit: https://go.ncsu.edu/falltraining

These sessions will not be recorded, so be sure to sign up and attend. Registration deadline is Monday, October 18 or when spaces are filled.

4-H Volunteer Conference of Southern States

We are excited about this year's national 4-H volunteer conference, 4-H Volunteering: A World of Opportunities. This year's conference is September 20 - October 3 and includes an onsite and virtual option. Onsite participants will join at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia for workshop sessions, speakers, networking opportunities, and more. Virtual participants will have both prerecorded and real-time sessions offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Real-time virtual workshops are also recorded and both our onsite and virtual participants will have the access to the recordings on demand through the end of the calendar year.

If you have not registered we encourage you to visit http://www.4hvcoss.com/ and select the option that best meets your needs and join us for the event. Onsite registration is $350 for double occupancy accommodations or $425 for single. This registration option includes meals beginning with Thursday's dinner through breakfast on Sunday, as well as three night's lodging and all conference materials including the on demand recordings. Virtual registration is $100 and includes on demand and real-time sessions and a conference packet.

2021 Showcase of Talent

We are excited for the 4-H Showcase of Talent. The Showcase of Talent will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 during our National 4-H Week Kick-Off Event which will feature the 4-H Talent Showcase at 4 p.m.
You can register for the event here. https://go.ncsu.edu/national4-hweekkick-off
To attend Sunday's event, please register by 9 p.m., Friday, October 1. The link for Sunday's Kick-Off will be sent to those registered by that time.

Farm Credit Youth Personal Finance Educational Program

The Farm Credit Associations of NC are excited to share a new resource to assist with youth education. Finding accurate personal finance information tailored to high school students can be challenging, so Farm Credit has created a "Youth Personal Finance Resource" site to be your one-stop shop. This page is full of on-demand materials to use as a self-guided program. Click here to access https://www.farmcreditofnc.com/youth-personal-finance-resources

4-H Online 2.0-How to Enroll

Please see the attached letter that details information that will make your enrollment and re-enrollment much easier. If you were enrolled in the system last year, you will not have to set up a brand new account. Your login information is the same. Please reach out if you need assistance or need your password reset.

Adults, please note that in the information transfer, many of our volunteers and adult birthdates were changed. Unfortunately, you will need to go in and add your actual date of birth.

Also note that you will need to determine a club affiliation in order for your
application to go through. If you are not in a particular club, please select
Member at Large (Cumberland County).

Please refer to the letter attached and contact the 4-H office if you have any questions.
4-H Online Rollover/Re-Enrollment Family Letter
What is 4-H Online 2.0?
4-H Online Family and Individual Resource Site

Enrollment Website 4-H Online 2.0

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.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by 10 days before the event to Jessica Drake, 4-H Extension agent, jessica_drake@ncsu.edu or 910-321-6867.

NC State University provides equal opportunity and affirmative action efforts, and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status. NC State University, N.C. A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and local governments cooperating.