August 2025 4-H Newsletter

CLOVER CLIPS

August 2025

Events at a Glance...

August

16th - Central Region Shooting Sports Tournament
22nd-23rd - Youth Voice

September
1st - 4-H Office Closed for Labor Day
11th - Teen Community Service Project

Important Dates

October 4th - State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament
October 5th-11th - National 4-H Week
October 7th - VLA Meeting
October 16th-26th - NC State Fair
November 11th - 4-H Office Closed for Veterans Day
November 27th-28th - 4-H Office Closed for Thanksgiving
November 28th-December 14th - Fall/Winter Paper Clover Campaign
December 24th-26th - 4-H Office Closed for Christmas Holiday

Meet Ulma Cain
4-H Program Assistant

Hi, my name is Ulma Cain, and I’m excited to serve as the new 4-H Program Assistant in Guilford County. I bring over 16 years of experience in education and a passion for youth development. I look forward to empowering young people through hands-on learning, leadership, and fun 4-H experiences!
Ulma can be reached at 336-641-2423 or urcain@ncsu.edu

VLA

VLA's next meeting will be October 7th at 6:00 pm at the Guilford County Office. Any adults who wish to support 4-H are welcome to attend.

Dr. Kim Ingold Photography Contest
Entries Due September 15th

Show off your creativity in the Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest, open to all NC 4-H members and adults. Categories include 4-H in Action, Nature’s Beauty, Animals, and more. Submit your entries by September 15, 2025. Winning photos will be featured online, on social media, and at the NC State Fair.
Rules, Photography Tips, and Entry Submission

4-H Shooting Sports Club Members Qualify for State Tournament

Twenty youth represented Guilford County at the Central Region 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament, with several advancing to the state competition this fall. Read more about their accomplishments.

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Volunteer Hours Available for Teens

Join us for a monthly community service project at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch. We will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month September through December from 4:30pm until 5:30pm. Registration not required. For more information or questions, contact Meredith.

Did you know...

Our 4-H VLA has 4-H Bucks available? All you have to do to earn them is participate! For questions or details on how this program works, contact Lauren in the 4-H Office.

Do you want to help shape Financial Literacy programming in Guilford County?

Our Extension Agent, Mara, wants to hear from you! Click here to complete her survey (available in English and Spanish)

Want to learn more about Financial Literacy programming in Guilford County? Click here!

Upcoming State Livestock Events

NC 4-H Livestock Program Page