From: Crystal Starkes <crystal_starkes@ncsu.edu>
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Subject: Union County 4-H May 2023 Newsletter: 4-H Congress, Social Event, and So Much More
Learn about the monthly activities and upcoming events in Union County and North Carolina 4-H
UNION COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
May 2023
Newsletter Highlights:
Union County 4-Her Wins Honors at NC 4-H Horse Judging
Summer Fun Registration Ends May 20th
4-H Skate Night
Earth Day Upcycle Event Re-Cap
Citizenship Focus Registration Ends May 10th
Union County 4-H in the Schools
Happy May! As our young people begin to prepare for end of school
testing, graduation, and summer plans, it can be a bit challenging and
stressful time. I wanted to provide you all with some of my favorite
techniques to help relieve stress when I'm feeling super overwhelmed.
* Journal: I love journaling especially with a fancy new pen. I journal
about my daily happenings or sometimes just write down the simple things
that I'm grateful for.
* Express Gratitude: I express gratitude in my journal or gratitude jar.
I use a post it or scrap paper, and write down the things that I'm
grateful for. I use some down time to reflect on what I wrote in my jar.
* Listen to Music or Audiobook: This is my new favorite! I will find a
non-academic audiobook, and listen to it.
* Get Outside: Take a walk around your neighborhood or go to a park.
Good luck in the next few weeks!
Keep Making the Best Better,
Miss Crystal
Union County 4-H Agent
Union County 4-Hers win multiple awards at NC 4-H Horse Judging
Competition
On April 15, the 2023 NC State 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Contests were
held at Martin Community College. Several members of the Union County
4-H program participated in the competition. Horse Judging is an
opportunity for young people interested in horses to critically evaluate
the conformation of a horse for a purpose or the ability of a horse to
perform certain requirements for a class. Participants can be ranked as
an individual or team. Union County's Charlize Colon of the Young Riders
4-H Horse Club captured the High Senior Individual in Performance, Oral
Reasons, and Overall. Charlize was coached by her club leader Samantha
Taylor. Additionally, Union County 4-H members Kylee Greene placed 1st
in Junior Oral Reasons, 2nd in Junior Halter Top Individual, and 4th in
Junior Overall Individual. Shelby Taylor placed 4th in Junior Halter Top
Individual, 3rd in Junior Oral Reasons Individual, and 5th Junior
Overall. Elena Hamilton placed 5th in Senior Halter Individual and 7th
in Senior Oral Reasons Individual. Addison Taylor placed 6th in Senior
Performance Individual, 10th in Senior Halter Individual, and 7th Senior
Overall Individual.
Upcycle Self-Portrait Night
You asked for more group activities, and we hear you! In April, Union
County 4-H Teen Council hosted a craft night in honor of Earth Day
focused on a self-portrait collage with aspects of nature surrounding
it. Thanks to Eli Baker, 4-H volunteer and co-club leader for leading
this activity. Baker is the owner of Creative Sharing Group.
Union County 4-H teaches Ag Tech to K-2
Union County 4-H continued work with elementary schools within the UCPS
Ag Tech academy to provide hands-on, educational lessons relating to
agricultural technology focusing primarily on robots in agriculture.
Students at Wingate and Union Elementary Schools in grades kindergarten
to second grade participated in unique activities surrounding the idea
of an autonomous tractor. The students compared the difference between a
driverless autonomous tractor and one with the option to have a driver
then design, constructed, and programmed their own autonomous tractor.
Congratulations Station
In the June issue of the 4-H newsletter, we want to celebrate our Class
of 2023 seniors who are graduating high school in just a few weeks. To
be featured, please send us a photo with your future plans to
crystal_starkes@ncsu.edu by May 26th.
We want to celebrate you and your accomplishments! Share them with us.
Union County 4-H News
Come Skate with Union County 4-H!
Join Union County 4-H for a night of skating on May 23rd from 5-8 pm at
Kate's Skating Rink. This event is to open all of our 4-H families as a
celebration of a fun year so far! 4-H members who register via 4-H
Online have access to a limited free admission. This is open to
individuals who register by May 22nd in the 4-H Online system.
Otherwise, members will be responsible for paying $12 at the door for
the Union County 4-H Group Rate. The cost includes skate rental, access
to the play gym, pizza, and drink. We hope to see you all there.
Register for 4-H Citizenship NC Focus by May 10th
The annual 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus will be held on June
21-22, 2023 in Cary, NC. During this citizenship and leadership
conference, teenagers will participate in citizenship themed workshops,
hear from distinguished speakers, visit with elected officials, and
participate in the Citizenship Opportunity Fair. Registration is through
4-H Online, and it must be completed by May 10th for approval. For any
young person interested in attending the conference, please contact Miss
Crystal at crystal_starkes@ncsu.edu for more information.
Do you have a great idea to help improve the programs and activities we
do so much better? We need you. The programs and activities that we do
for Union County 4-H is for everyone. To stand true to this idea, we
need your help. We seek members (both youth and adult) to join our 4-H
Planning Teams for 4-H Achievement Night, 4-H Expo & Creative Arts
Competition, 4-H Science Expo, and the 4-H Quarterly Social Activities,
including the Exceptional Children's Party. We are currently seeking 4-H
Planning Team members for 4-H Expo. The meetings will take place
starting in June leading up to the event in September.
The requirements are the following:
* Attend at least four meetings a year (maybe less depending on the
event/activity)
* Be willing to help with preparation for the activities or events
* Promote the information to the community
We are seeking at least one person (4-H member, volunteer, and/or
parent) from each 4-H club to serve on at least one of the committees.
To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/UC4HPlanningTeams
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Union County 4-H Summer Fun is Here
The moment you've all been waiting on is finally here! Union County 4-H
is excited to release this year's Summer Fun Guide with the list of
summer day camps and opportunities for youth ages 5-18. Our summer day
camp provides hands-on, fun, and educational camps with a variety of
topics and times for youth ages 5-14 to choose from including Let's Get
Creative, Get Rooted in Houseplants, Kidpreneurship, and so much more.
Registration officially opens on April 3 and close on May 21, 2023.
Registration is on 4-H Online and payments will be made at the Union
County 4-H office between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm via cash, check,
credit card (in person and by phone at 704.283.3742), or money order.
Summer Fun 2023 Day Camp Guide
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4-H Club News
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Do you have news about your 4-H club that you would like to share? Email
Crystal Starkes with a photo, a caption, and a short paragraph so your
club can be featured in an upcoming 4-H Newsletter.
Hands and Heart Yarn Club elected its new officers
Union County’s new yarn club, the Hands and Heart Yarn Club elected
its new officers. Ella Corriveau will serve as the club's president.
Amelia Poplin was elected as Vice President. Elli Corriveau was elected
as secretary. Ava Hall was elected as the new reporter. The club is
still accepting new members, so if you are interested in joining,
contact Leah Joyner at union4hncyarnclub@gmail.com
<mailto:union4hncyarnclub@gmail.com> or 704-301-9271. The club meets on
the 3rd Friday of each month and the next club meeting is on May 19 at
3:30 pm at the Union County Ag Center. All youth ages 8-18 are welcome.
4-H Earth Club learned about plants and animals
4-H Earth Club meets twice a month at the Union County Agricultural
Center. In April, they learned about plants and decorated their own
flower pot. During their last meeting in May, Ms. Monica brought her
bunny and discussed prey vs. predators with the club members. To learn
more, contact Monica Benjamin at earthclubnc@gmail.com.
To check out all 4-H clubs in Union County, click here.
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NC 4-H District & State News
Read more about NC State 4-H Programs on their website homepage
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2023 NC State 4-H Horse Artistic Expression and Creative Writing
Contests
Registration for all Artistic Expression and Creative Writing contests
is open until June 1. The deadline for entry fees to be received by NC
State Extension Equine Husbandry is June 15.
For additional details and information about the contests, please visit
this page
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The Artistic Expression contests provide an educational opportunity for
participants to exhibit their artistic skills, in a variety of different
events, pertaining to horses and the 4-H horse project. Exhibits must be
submitted in the dining room of the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in
Raleigh at the NC 4-H State Horse Show on July 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entries will be judged beginning at 5 p.m. Exhibits will be on display
on July 8 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and projects and awards can be picked up
from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
The goals of the Horse Creative Writing Events are to provide an outlet
for written expression for the 4-H member on horse-related topics while
encouraging youth to express their experiences and ideas in a creative
manner. Furthermore, the Creative Writing Contests will recognize youth
who have creative writing talent by expressing their ideas through
writing. Each participant must be a current 4-H club member.
Participants do not need to own their own horses.
**This information was provided by the NC 4-H Horse program newsletter**
General Reminders
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Social Media Facebook Groups
Please join our Facebook Groups! Union County 4-H has changed how we
communicate with the public on Facebook. We have five new groups
including Union County 4-H Updates, Union County 4-H Alumni, Union
County 4-H Volunteers, Union County 4-H Summer Fun, and Union County 4-H
Club Leaders. The NC Cooperative Extension-Union County Center
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information about 4-H, but the group news will be tailored for a
specific audience. We hope this change will allow groups to form a
community of like-minded individuals.
Union County 4-H COVID Updates:
Indoor 4-H Face-2-Face Programming Mask Protocols
All indoor, face-2-face 4-H programming will follow the Union County
Public Schools and County Health Department mask-wearing protocols and
operate under a "mask-optional" policy. As local government/public
school guidance changes, we will follow that change.
Union County 4-H Starts Using Remind
Get Remind! Union County 4-H would like to stay in touch with our
families beyond e-mail and social media by using text messages for
anyone interested in joining our Remind group. We promise not to bombard
you with information, but we will send you reminders about events and
programs, etc. straight to your phone. In order to join, you can follow
the steps below or go to https://www.remind.com/join/ucnc4hfam
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* May 10 - NC Citizenship Focus Registration Deadline
Available in 4-H Online
* May 13 - South Qualifying Horse Show, Lake Waccamaw Equestrian Center
Only eligible participants can show. All 4-Hers are welcome to attend.
* May 19 - Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge Contest
Interested in starting a team, contact the local 4-H office
* May 21 - Last Day to Register for 4-H Summer Fun & NC 4-H Congress
Register in 4-H Online
* May 23 - 4-H Skate Night
Register in 4-H Online
* June 17 - South Central District Activity Day
South Rowan High School in China Grove, North Carolina
Crystal Starkes
4-H Agent
Email: crystal_starkes@ncsu.edu
Office Phone: (704) 283-3735
Work Cell: (704) 320-4813
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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.
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