4-H Newsletter - May 3, 2022

NEW
Clover Class Series
4-H String Art Workshop

Come join us and learn the basics of string art. You will choose your colors and silhouette for your project. Parents or older siblings will prepare the outline for younger participants. After the outline is completed, little hands will be able to jump in and help. Your end product will be a one-of-a-kind work of art!

Please register ALL family members that will be attending as space is limited. Deadline to register is Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Date of Event: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 All who attend must register through Eventbrite (Click Eventbrite link)
Limited to 15 attendees (this includes parents)
Age: 5-18
Location: Cumberland County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, 301 East Mountain Drive, Fayetteville, NC.

Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Online for 2022. If not enrolled in 4-H Online click here to enroll. Open to all 4-H'ers. Younger 4-Hers will need assistance. Parents assisting their younger attendees must also register.

Due to restrictions on room occupancy, only those registered will be allowed to attend.

No refunds unless cancelled by Cooperative Extension office.

NEW
Now Hiring
Millstone 4-H Camp Counselors

Seeking 17 and older individuals that are interested in working as temporary summer camp counselors at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe, NC.

Assist in creating a positive summer camp experience that has the power to change lives, for youth ages 5-14. Employment will require you to live on the site from May 31 - August 7.

Millstone 4-H Camp offers:
* competitive pay
* an inclusive, positive work environment
* paid trainings
* room and board

17 year olds can apply here, https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/152745.

18 and older can apply here, https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/152743

Hiring bonus of $1000, if you complete the summer.

For additional information, click here.

NEW
4-H Outstanding Youth Volunteer Nominations

It's time to nominate your outstanding 4-H'ers for youth 4-H volunteer awards!

NC 4-H youth volunteer awards are presented annually to individual teens that have provided exemplary service to their communities during the previous year. The application should highlight work done between May 2021 and May 2022. The program is designed specifically to recognize those 4-H'ers age14-18 who excel in volunteerism and/or service to their communities. The award winners will be announced and recognized during 4-H Congress.

The deadline to submit an award application to Jessica Drake is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Click the link for the paper copy of the application form. https://cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/youth-awards-form_22.doc

NEW
4-H Photography Contest

Formally known as the NC 4-H Photo Contest, this statewide annual contest highlights NC 4-H'ers' photographic achievements. The winning photos will be displayed on the NC 4-H Photo Contest website.

All electronic entries are due August 17, 2022, and must be uploaded by the 4-H agent. Please submit to Jessica one week prior, August 10, to ensure that your entry is submitted before the entry deadline.

For additional contest information and categories click this link:
https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth-3/north-carolina-4-h-photo-contest/4-h-photo-contest-rules/

NEW
AIRE Registration Begins

AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, Electronic Video) is a workforce development and college prep program.
It is a great opportunity for new and experienced members to develop career and college readiness skills.

Youth will register in 4-H Online. Click link for 4-H Online.
Agents will approve youth registrations to participate in both the state level competitive and non-competitive programs. AIRE Program Information and resources including the 2022 AIRE Prep-Packet are linked for your reference.

Registration begins May 1 - June 10, 2022, in 4-H Online
Ages: 11-18

NEW
4-H Citizenship NC Focus

4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus is a three day conference where delegates participate in facilitated discussions and activities related to the importance of advocacy, local government, state government, and action planning. Through various conference sessions delegates learn from leaders across the state and from other conference attendees. 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus is sponsored by NC Electric Cooperatives.

Cumberland County will provide scholarships for two participants. Space is limited, first come first served.

Date: June 14-16, 2022
Ages: 13-18
Location: Cary, NC at the Embassy Suites by Hilton
Registration deadline for both Google form and 4-H Online is Friday, May 13, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.

Youth must register through Google form link before registering in 4-H Online!
Click Google form link.
Click 4-H Online link.

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 Enrollment/Re-Enrollment Family Letter 2022
4-H Online Family Enrollment Packet Information

4-H Online Re-Enrollment Packet for Youth and Volunteers
NC 4-H Online Enrollment Website 2.0

South Central District 4-H Volunteer Leader's Scholarships Available

The South Central District 4-H Volunteer Leader's Association grants a $300 scholarship to a graduating senior who is an active member of 4-H.

As no scholarship was awarded in 2021 due to COVID issues, this year only, the scholarship is open to high school graduates from 2021 and 2022. A 2022 high school graduate would be heading to his or her FIRST year of college. A 2021 graduate could be heading to a FIRST or SECOND year of college. Student must be accepted to an accredited university/college or community college.

Applications must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Follow instructions for submission on the scholarship application.
Click link for application.https://cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-SCD-Scholarship-App-1.pdf?fwd=no

Horticultural Science Summer Institute

Do you have young plant geeks in your life? Was their Monstera a best friend during the pandemic? Tell them they are not alone and to consider attending the Horticultural Science Summer Institute, July 10-15, 2022!

This in-person, residential, pre-college program is an action packed week of plant propagation, tree climbing, chromosome squashing, and friend making.

Applications are open on NCSU's Reporter system (families will need to create a "Brickyard" account) and we welcome all high school youth to apply. Once accepted, camp registration is $650, but scholarships are available for 4-H youth ($500 registration fee, 4-H membership will be confirmed) and there are a limited number of full scholarships for underserved youth with financial need and an interest in horticulture.

Contact Jessica Drake, 4-H Extension agent, at 910-321-6867 or email jessica_drake@ncsu.edu if your youth is interested in this camp.

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.