January - WVU Extension Service - Jefferson County

West Virginia University Extension Service
Jefferson County
4-H Report
CONTACT US:
1948 Wiltshire Road; Suite 3
Kearneysville, WV 25430
[email protected]
Phone: 304.728.7413, ext. 1
FAX: 304.728.4101
http://jefferson.ext.wvu.edu/
January 2010
What’s Inside
Calendar
2
Teen Leader & Charting
Weekend
2
Dance Weekend
2
Beef Expo Contests
3
WVU Basketball Day
3
2009 Achievement Night
Members of the Washington High School Teen Force 4-H Club participated
again in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 12th at Arlington National Cemetery. They helped place wreaths on the graves of approximately
15,000 soldiers and their families in five of the sections at Arlington.
Michele Hale and Jeremy Wilt are the leaders of the club.
Camp
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H1N1
9
Poster Contests
10
4-H University
10
Club News
11
Energy Express
12
As we begin a new decade, it is important for Jefferson County 4-H to examine where
we have been and think about where we want to go. We also need to identify areas of
strengths and weaknesses and pay attention to the needs, wants, and suggestions of
the people we serve. To help with this process, a survey has been created. The survey covers many different aspects of the 4-H program, and it was produced so that
both adults and youth could participate in it. I invite and encourage everyone to take the
time and participate in the survey. You can do so in one of two ways: either by using
the link found on the 4-H portion of the Jefferson County Website:
http://jefferson.ext.wvu.edu, or via hard copies found at the Extension Office. The
deadline for completing the survey is March 1st.
Lastly, I’m excited about beginning a new decade as Jefferson County’s 4-H Agent.
I look forward to continuing the many great traditions and building upon the many successes achieved by past generations of Extension Agents, Leaders, Volunteers and
Members. I want to wish you a Happy New Year, and I hope everyone has a healthy
and wonderful 2010!
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Jeremy Horvat
Extension Agent
January
13
Visual Presentation & Public Speaking Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room
15
4-H University & Shooting Sports Weekend registration due to Extension Office
29
Dance Training Weekend, registration due to Extension Office
29-31 Young Adult Conference (YAC), WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp
February
12
Teen Leader & Charting Weekend registration is due to Extension Office
12
State Poster, Dairy Poster & Photo contests entries due to Extension Office
15
Camp Frame Board Meeting, Time and location TBA
16
County Round-Up registrations due to Extension Office
19-21 4-H University, Jackson’s Mill
19-21 Shooting Sports Weekend, Jackson’s Mill
23
Country Round-Up, 7 p.m., Wildwood Middle School (Tentative)
23
WVU Extension Day at the Legislature, Charleston, WV
TBA
All Star Nominations due to Extension Office
March
3
It’s Showtime!, 7 p.m. Wright Denny Intermediate (Tentative)
5-7
Dance Weekend, Jackson’s Mill
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Change clocks, spring forward, 2 a.m.
19-21 Teen Leader & Charting Weekend, Jackson’s Mill
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First Day of Spring
2010 Teen Leader & Charting Weekend
March 19-21, 2010 WVU Jackson’s Mill
This special weekend provides 4-H members personal
development experiences to help them better understand
themselves. It also build confidence when assuming
leadership positions and when taking part in Charting
Workshops. The participants’ age range is 13-19 and
he/she may not be beyond their 1st year of college.
Interested in going?
March 5-7, 2010 Jackson’s Mill
Contact the Extension Office for
a registration form.
304/728-7413 Ext. 0.
Deadline is January 29th, 2010
Call the Extension Office 304/728-7413 Ext. 0 to receive a registration form.
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
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WV Beef Industry Council
WV Cattlemen’s Association
WV Beef Ambassador Contest
1. The contestant must be 17 and not over 20 as of January 1, 2011.
The State winner must be single, and cannot be or become married or a parent during the national term.
2. The contestant will present a five to eight minute talk. Speeches
should bring to light the importance of the beef industry and the
importance of beef as an agricultural product, spotlighting the
positive impact the cattle industry has on our economy and families.
3. Questions will be asked by the judges.
4. There should be a theme that is addressed throughout the entire
presentation.
5. If talk is less than five minutes or over eight minutes, it will affect
final standing in the competition.
6. Must be based on facts provided on the Beef - From Pasture to
Plate website (www.beeffrompasturetoplate.org) or through personal research.
7. All information must be referenced at the conclusion of the presentation or in written form.
8. Notes may be used in the state contest, but reading from notes will
hurt presentation.
9. No table top displays, other props, costumes, or videos will be
permitted.
10. Winner will be required to participate in one media interview, three
youth presentations (elementary age youth), two consumer promotions, and one issue response prior to the national competition.
The state winner will receive these forms and other information
concerning the national contest. More information on the National
Beef Ambassador Contest can be obtained by visiting
www.nationalbeefambassador.org.
11. The WV CattleWomen will provide the state winner a $200 award,
along with an expense paid trip to the National Beef Ambassador
Contest, which will be held in the fall of 2010.
STATE CONTEST: April 9, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. Jackson’s Mill
Upon receipt of application, postmarked by March 19, 2010, a letter
will follow with time schedule and further information.
Send entry to: Marjorie Ours, RR 3, Box 310, Buckhannon, WV
26201, Ph. 304-472-4861. Please notify the Extension Office when
you register.
WV Beef Expo Youth
Beef Cook-off Contest
We’re looking for chefs with beef recipes and a flair for preparation
to participate in the WV Beef Expo 2010 Youth Beef Cook-off. Here
is how the Beef Cook-off works...Get together a team that would like
to try a cooking contest at the WV Beef Expo in 2010. Find a great
beef recipe that you can prepare. Next, write a fun skit no longer
than three minutes (in length) that ties your recipe and promotes the
good things about eating beef. Skits can be spin offs from old or new
TV shows or political characters, etc. You will also set a provided
table for four with tablecloth, dishes, tableware, centerpiece, napkins, etc. to go with your skit and beef dish. You may add a side dish
and beverage, but they are not judged. The contest will be on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. in the EEC Building. Your team will
need to arrive in time to set your table, prepare your dish/dishes and
be ready to present your skit by the starting time. Also, familiarize
your team with facts about beef to answer any questions a judge
may ask at the end of your presentation. (Facts like what qualities
are in great beef, why is it a good meat to eat, what’s healthful about
beef, etc.) Try to include some of these things in your skit also. You
can contact Jim Bostic at the WV Cattlemen’s Association at
304-472-4020 if you need factual info for your team to use.
There will be two age divisions for youth teams from state youth
associations—Junior Beef Association, 4-H or FFA. The event is
educational, competitive and fun! The Cook-off will foster a cooperative spirit. The Cook-off is also an excellent way to educate, promote, and entertain non participants in the audience, while promoting our chief end product—BEEF.
Persons interested in learning more about the Cook-off should contact: Krista Hayes, 153 Gnery Church Rd., Eglon, WV 26716, (304)
735-3511 or Anna Mouser, RR 1 Box 24, Independence, WV
26374, (304) 892-3991. Mail your entry postmarked by
March 16, 2009. Please notify the Extension Office when you
register.
West Virginia University
4-H Basketball Day
It's time again to be thinking about the Beef Expo Contests. We're
hoping that the shutterbugs have been snapping photos all summer
February 14, 2010, WVU Recreation Center,
and fall, but if not, there's still time to shoot some great shots in winter
WVU-Georgetown Women’s
for the photo contest. The photo contest’s purpose is to offer West
Game, $10 per person, inVirginia youth and adults the opportunity to communicate through
cludes ticket, 4-H T-Shirt &
creative display a message in photography. The age divisions are as
Insurance. Make checks out follows: Youth (ages 9-18) and Adult (ages 18 plus). WV Beef Expo Photo Conto: WV 4-H Alumni Associa- test Guidelines -There are five subject categories: Beef Cattle (Photos that highlight beef cattle that dominate focus of the photo), Farm Landscapes (Focusing on
tion, Extra t-shirts & 4-H Items will be for
scenery around the farm), People In Farm Related Activities, Other Animals
sale. Contact the Extension Office if you Around the Farm (Not beef animals), Black and White Photos of any of the four
are interested in participating in this fun categories above. Entries must be postmarked by the US Postal Service by
March 16, 2010. Send your entries to: Krista Hayes, 153 Gnegy Church Rd., Eglon,
event. 304/728-7413 Ext. 0
WV 26716. Please notify the Extension Office when you register.
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
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Project Pin Recipients
Beef
Miranda Dodson
Brandon Benner
Daniel Dunn x2
Michael Ring
Lauren Silveous
Olivia Ware x2
Bicycle
Delmar Dailey
Noah French
Cat
Emma Banfield
Anita Clark
Emily Cogle-Howell
Hailey Hawthorne
Chelsea Hepner
Ava Monson
Dog
Logan Cogle
Taylor Corder
Samantha Creamer
Cierra Crockett
Delmar Dailey
Logan Dunbar
Amanda Hazy
Jackson Hepner
Shelby Kowalski
Stacey Kuykendall
Ava Monson
Tyler Myatt
Electricity
Thomas Bowers
Entomology
Citzenship
Brittany Furbee
Nick Popkins
Miranda Beahm
Eli Paris
Natalie Adams
Cooking
Alexandra Bane
Molly Banfield
Megin Carroll
Emily Cogle-Howell
Ted Cohen
Victoria Deltolla-Cole
Jordan Devine
MaKayla Dodson
Ryan Durham
Kevin Grega
Morgan Grega
Sarah Grega
Daniel Hepner
Brittany Hite
Caleigh Holmes
Jessica Kinney
Paige Marshall
Daniel Meyers
Anna Marie Morrison
Andrea Nickerson
Meghan O’Neill
Natalie O’Neill
Hunter Palmer
Paige Palmer
Chelsea Pierce
Sarah Ring
Meredith Roberts
Danielle Stephenson
Kent Thomas
Natalie Wasson
Sarah Welsh
Courtney Wilt
Hagan Wilt
Noell Wines
Dairy
Alex Bane
Rober Bane
Morgan Henderson
Katie Marshall
Emma Yohn
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
Exploring 4-H
Gardening
Abigail Arnold
Goat
Chase Crockett
Cary Gabbert
Miranda Godfrey
William Hall, Jr.
Cody Hedge x2
Lane Hedge
Anna Marie Morrison x4
Alex Owens
Trip Patterson x2
Darby-Rose Patterson x4
Robert Puster
Amanda Smith
Julia Stout
Ryan Wiley
Nelson Wolf
Health
Emily Cogle-Howell
Horse
Alexandra Bane
Sal Barahona
Taylor Corder
Katie Dunbar
Chelsea Hepner
Darby-Rose Patterson
Emma-Jean Patterson
Katlin Thorsell
Kendall Vesper
Katie Wolf
Outdoor Adventures
Victoria Detolla-Cole
Pet
Evan Allen
Emily Cogle-Howell
Katie Dunbar
Jheri Liskey
Noell Wines
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Photography
Sewing
Rachel Ransom
Hannah French
Amanda Hazy
Courtney Wilt
Poultry
Victoria Deltolla-Cole
Kailyn Hedge
Lane Hedge
Jacob Ritenour
Katie Wolf
Sheep
Preston Berkeley x2
Ashton Cogle
Austin Cogle x2
Cierra Crockett
Cary Gabbert
Emily Gilbert
Brittany Hite
Ali Mason x2
Brianne Mason x2
Emma Jean Patterson x3
Makenzie Ring
Lauren Silveous
Lindsay Silveous
Amanda Smith
Danielle Stephenson
Cassie Walls
Jacqueline Ware
Ryan Wiley
Rabbit
Stephanie Brown
Emily Cogle-Howell
Delmar Dailey
Victoria Deltolla-Cole
Carey Gabbert
Emily Gilbert
Ben Harrison
Anatasia Horner
Jheri Liskey
Jordan Liskey
Morgan Mills
Alex Owens
Trip Patterson
Emma-Jean Patterson
Amanda Smith
Noell Wines
Small Engines
Jeremy Creamer
Sportsfishing
Recycle
Darby-Rose Patterson
Sarah Ring
William Hall, Jr.
Brandon Benner
Mike Benner
Blake Cogle x2
Chase Crockett
Keith Dailey
McKayla Dodson
Daniel Dunn x2
Emily Everhart x2
Matthew Hott x2
Brianne Mason
Makenzie Ring
Michael Ring
Joshua Shifflet
Michael Shifflet
Swine
Rockets
Self-Determined
Kyle Andrews
Daniel Blue
Jacob Blue
Thomas Blue
Ryan Brandenburg
Megin Carroll
Taylor Carroll
Paige Conrad
Breanne DeGrave
Victoria Detolla-Cole
Daniel Dunn
Kelsey Eackes
Trey Frye
Lexie Hensell
Chelsea Hepner
Caleigh Holmes
Jennifer Jones
John Jones
Mason Lantz
Kathryn Lauffer
Will Lauffer
Isaac Lind
Jheri Liskey
Jordon Liskey
Olivia Lloyd
Chrissie Mason
Ava Monson
Andrea Nickerson
Keira Osbourn
Darby-Rose Patterson
Franco Posa
Rebecca Posa
Natalie Stains
Jessica Starkey
Daniel Westermeyer
Lauren Silveous
Lindsay Silveous
Julia Stout
Cassie Walls
Jacqueline Ware
Olivia Ware
Austin Weister
Theatre Arts
Maria Russo
This is 4-H
Carly Athey
Blake Cogle
Logan Cogle
Emma Elseroad
Alex Owens
Laykin Popkins
Vet Science: Morgan Henderson, Nyki Martin, Darby Rose Patterson
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
Woodworking: Chase Crocket, Blake Lantz, Amanda Hazy
Tractor
Samantha Cogle
James Alger
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2009 Tony Del-Colle Award: Olivia Ware
2009 Citizenship: Darby Rose Patterson & Amanda Smith
2009 Outstanding Member: Kendall Vesper & Emma Yohn
2009 Friend of 4-H: C.T. Burkhart - South Berkeley Hauling
2009 4-H Family Award: Margaret & Jordan Liskey Family
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
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2009 Alumni Awards: Stacey Gruber, James Staley, Patt Welsh
2009 4-H Helpers: Norma Wardrope - All Star Animals, Patricia Rucker - Bakerton Ctry Rds, Dana Cogle Howell, Tina Lantz,, Jaime Popkins - BR
Mountaineers, Delores & Tommy Bowers - Clovers In Action, Bev & Ron Crockett - Country Clovers, Allison Wolfe - Dolly Madison, Allison Adams Little Pinecones Cloverbuds, Sheila Dunbar - Evergreen, Laurie Thomas - Helping Hands, Gigi & Rendell Anderson - Leetown Crossroads, Anne Monson - Saddle Club, Kathy & Chris Walls - Shenandoah Mountaineers, Mary Lee Blue - Shining Stars
2009 4-H Leader Year Pins: 1 Yr: Eric Banfield, Roy Dodson, Charlotte Henning, Lori Horner, Toni Milbourne, LeeAnn Morgan, Alisa Myatt, Will
Trainor, Norma Wardrop, 5 Yr: Catherine Athey, Gail Banfield, Lori Creamer, Donald Dunn, Karen Dunn, Amanda Grantham, Joyce Layman, Mary
Lind, Brieanna Ott, Paula Russo, Laurie Thomas, Jessica Ware, Karen Wysong, 10 Yr: Frank Adams, Jr., Mary Lee Blue, Debbie Kobayashi, Tara
Morgan, Lyzz Vesper, 15 Yr: Dorrie Blue, Cindy Nibert, Steve Smith, Jane Tabb, 20 Yr: Cathie Burke, Clara Carroll, Sherry Chambers, Mary Ella
Cogle, Cheryl Lawrence, Shari Lopez, Alvyce Ane Moore, 25 Yr: Peggy Grantham & Polly Wharton, 30 Yr: Don Mickey, 35 Yr: Denny Barron,
2009 Outstanding Club Leader Lori Grega - Wise Owls, Retiring Leaders: Peachy Diehl & Suzanne Swartz - Cohongoruton, Stella Bovard Helping Hands
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
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2010 Tri-County
4-H Camp Dates
Camp Frame
2010 State Camp Dates
Jackson’s Mill
OMC – June 20-25
Alpha I – July 11-16
Alpha II – July 18-23
Younger June 14 - 18
Intermediate June 21-25
Older June 28 - July 2
ECI Applications Available
4-H Extension Camping Instructor Program
Great Opportunity!
The 4-H Extension Camp Instructor program is an opportunity for you to
build on your 4-H experience by sharing your talents and energy with 4-H
members, parents and volunteers in counties across the state. You will gain
valuable life skills and develop leadership skills by practicing problemsolving and communication techniques. Your training and experiences as a
4-H Extension Camp Instructor will give you skills and experience you need
to compete in today’s job market.
Older
Camp
Stay tuned…..
Information
will be in the
February
Newsletter
To apply go to:
ext.wvu.edu/ Camping Camping Forms & Information ECI Application
Applications are also available at the Extension Office. Call 304/728-7413 Ext. 0.
Tri-County Younger Camp
Counselor
Tri-County Intermediate
4-H Camp
The counselor application for Younger 4-H Camp is
posted at berkeleyextension.com. Please visit the
site and complete your application ASAP. The due
date is January 30, 2010. Please see below for
some details to consider. Questions can be directed to the Berkeley County Extension Office
304/264-1936.
Younger Camp will begin on Sunday June 13 5:00 p.m. Campers will arrive on Monday morning
9-10:30 a.m. and camp will conclude Friday morning
June 18th by 11:30 a.m. for campers and 1212:30 p.m. for staff.
Volunteer Opportunities June 21-25
There will be two class periods at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
each morning. Please sign up for one or both
times. I need to know what your class you will be
doing and a name for the class. If your not into
crafts what could you teach or help with during
these times? Remember to mark you shirt size, and
for teen counselors which tribe you will help with.
Also we have the two tribal times each afternoon 3
p.m. & 4 p.m. for two tribes to swim and for two to
rotate with sports. Tribal and Junior counselors will
stay with their tribes.
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
1) Enthusiastic, energetic, loving camp
counselors. Must enjoy working with
middle school age youth. All Tricounty 4-H adults and teens (age 16
by the first day of camp) are welcome to apply.
2) Morning class instructors. These classes can be art, nature,
adventure, science, crafts, music – anything that might be of interest to a 6th, 7th or 8th grade camper. We have three 45 minute
classes, Tuesday through Thursday morning of camp. Individuals
who can provide a one or two day class are welcome. Maximum
cost for a week of classes is $5.
3) Kitchen staff. Many hands are needed to prepare meals. Volunteers are welcome to come stay the week or spend a half or full
day.
4) Afternoon activities. Many campers swim or play sports, but
additional activities are also needed. We are looking for a one day
craft that is free or low cost, a community service project that takes
approximately an hour, a new game – the opportunities are endless. From 2:30 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or
Thursday.
Because class registration forms go out with camp registrations,
counselors and classes must be in place by March 15th. Applications are available at all County Extension Offices or
http://morgan.ext.wvu.edu/. Questions? Contact Cindy Smalley at
304-258-8400 or [email protected].
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Getting the vaccine is the best protection you have
against flu.
You have more of a chance of getting the 2009 H1N1 flu or getting very sick
from it if you are
— Pregnant
— Between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
— Between 25 and 64 years old with a health condition like asthma, diabetes, heart
disease, or lung disease.
If you take care of or live with babies under 6 months old, getting the vaccine
yourself helps protect the baby, who are too young to get a flu vaccine.
Know the facts about the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
A seasonal flu vaccine will not protect you against 2009 H1N1 flu.
The 2009 H1N1 vaccine is made the same way as seasonal flu vaccines.
— Millions of seasonal flu vaccines have been given safely.
— Millions of people have also safely received the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
Two kinds of H1N1 flu vaccines are made: nasal spray and shot
— You can get the nasal spray if you are healthy, not pregnant, and between the
ages of 2 to 49.
— Most people 6 months and older can get the shot.
Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue. If you don’t have one, use your sleeve, NOT
your hand. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand rub if
you do not have soap and water.
Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread that way.
Stay home if you get sick. This helps keep others from getting sick.
What should I do if I get sick?
Stay home.
Most people with 2009 H1N1 flu don’t need to see a doctor. The same is true
for seasonal flu.
Contact your doctor if you are sick and if you
— Are pregnant.
— Have a chronic health condition like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or lung
disease.
— Are under 5 years old or over 65 years old.
F o r more information go
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
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There are six subject categories for the 4‑H youth poster contest. The same rules regarding construction and dates for submission to the
State 4‑H Office will apply to all categories (see rules for Dairy for some exceptions). The categories and their purposes are:
CATEGORY
PURPOSE
4-H Promotion
To increase awareness of the values of 4-H for self and others
4-H Health, Nutrition, and Food Safety
To increase awareness of health, nutrition, and food safety
To increase awareness of environmental issues such as litter control,
conservation and safe water supply
To increase awareness of this important of the mission mandate of the
4-H program. Posters can promote any phase of these areas.
To show, using an imaginative theme, that milk is an important source
of nutrients and to promote the use of milk during June
To increase awareness and understanding of safety issues in the areas
including ATV safety, fire prevention and survival, farm safety, water
safety, and highway safety
4-H Litter, Recycling and Environment
4-H Science, Engineering & Technology
4-H Dairy
4-H Safety
One poster in each subject category & age division may be submitted for state judging, except 4-H Dairy (allows three per age division).
Purpose: To increase 4-H member’s awareness of the topics and to give 4-H’ers an opportunity for artistic expression.
Who: Any current 4-H member, age 9-21 may enter any or all five categories regardless of his/her project enrollment. No
project requirements: Junior: The 4-H’er must be at least in the 3rd grade and must not have reached his/her 14th birthday
before January 1, 2010. Senior: The 4-H’er must be at least 14 years of age and must not have reached his/her 21st birthday on or before January 1, 2010. It is permissible for two 4-Her’s in the same age division to work as a team on a poster in
all categories except Dairy. In this case be sure both names and both addresses are clearly recorded on the score sheet.
Dairy posters must be constructed by one person only.
”All Dairy posters will be displayed at the WV Dairy Cattle Show and Festival at WVU Jackson’s Mill. All other posters will be
returned to the county upon completion of the judging.
”All entries will receive a special West Virginia 4-H Poster Certificate and appropriate ribbon award. Gold ribbon posters will
be displayed at Jackson’s Mill during the summer and all posters will be exhibited at the WV State Fair.
PURPOSE: To show that milk is an important source of nutrients. Use of posters to promote the use of milk during June, the
dairy month. Posters should be developed around a theme. Youth should use their imaginations. WHO: Any current 4‑H
member. Posters made by more than one person (group posters) are not acceptable for state competition. There are three
age categories and as of January 1, 2010: 3rd grade to 11 years; 12‑14 years; and 15‑21 years. State judging will be in March
Posters due to Extension Office February 12th
Posters will not be accepted if they are larger than 22" x 14". (This is one‑half of a full sheet of poster board.)
4-H UNIVERSITY/4-H SHOOTING SPORTS
February 19-21, 2010 — WVU Jackson’s Mill
This event provides learning opportunities to teen and adult leaders in our time tested and proven
4-H traditions and skill areas. Shooting Sports Certification Training is part of the weekend. The goal is to
send participants home with tools they can use in clubs and camps. The training is open to adult and teen
(age16 as of January 1,2010) leaders and age 18 for Shooting Sports Weekend. Eight educational tracks
will be offered during 4-H University. They are: Track One: Essential Elements, Track Two: Recreation/Team Building,
Track Three: 4-H SET– Robotics & Podcasting, Track Four: Power of Projects, Track Five: “Pump It Up”….Making
Your 4-H Career work for You, Track Six: Global Education Opportunities in Extension — Home & Abroad, Track Seven:
Science of Energy - NASA Science Training, Track Eight: Cloverbud. Shooting Sports Weekend will give leaders and volunteers
the opportunity to become certified instructors in their respective counties. Classes being offered are: Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Archery,
Black Powder and Shotgun. Call the Extension Office (304/728-7413 Ext. 0) for a registration form and further information.
Deadline: February 15 to Extension Office
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
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The November meeting for the Middleway Climbers 4-H Club
was held on November 9, 2009. It was held at the White Church.
During the meeting we gave reports on Officers Training and Saddles & Smiles. We discussed upcoming events like the Christmas Parade, cookie baking, and caroling. We also drew names
for our Christmas gift exchange. Our program was making cards
with turkeys and pumpkins on them to decorate nursing homes'
residents' trays for Thanksgiving. Refreshments were provided by
the Eaves' and the Beahms'. There were devotions by Molly
Banfield and Miranda Beahm.
Submitted by Reporter Emma Banfield
Club Leaders are Gail Banfield & Mary Lind
On Monday October 19th, the Bakerton Country Roads 4-H
Club met at the Bolivar Community Center and spent time weeding and cleaning up the garden at the adjacent park. The garden
looks great and everyone played a part in making it look so nice.
The club also welcomed three new members, Margo Willis,
Katarina Rushizky, and Jesse Delawder. It was a superb first
meeting of the 4H year!
Submitted by Reporter Cassidy Anthony
Club Leader is Jenny Eaton
The Summit Point Busy Bees 4-H Club has been very busy
"bees" these past few months. In September, we elected new
officers and filled out enrollment cards. Our new officers for the
2009-2010 year are: President-Chelsea Hepner, Vice PresidentJonathan Wall, Secretary-Ben Harrison, and Treasurer-Daniel
Hepner. In October, we visited the Jefferson County Fairgrounds
for the installation of new officers. We also enjoyed a fun hayride.
For our November meeting, we invited two 4-H members to speak
for us. Chelsea Hepner shared her experiences at Citizenship
Focus in Washington, DC, and Jeff Brandenburg discussed the
OutSpoken for 4-H Bike Ride. Both speakers used powerpoints
and pictures to help share their experiences. In December, we did
our annual Senior Christmas Dinner. We served over 30 community members, while entertaining them with Christmas carols, instrumental music, and a short skit. Overall, our dinner was a great
success, and the seniors left full of Christmas cheer with smiles
on their faces. Even though the Busy Bees have been "busy
buzzing" these past few months, we're looking forward to the new
year and have many fun activities planned.
Submitted by Reporter Kelsey Lineburg
Club Leader is Loretta Shade
The December meeting of the Dolly Madison 4-H Club was
called to order by President Richard Drury. Project books and
4-H calendars were handed out. We had our Christmas party (gift
exchange) and dessert night. Members were reminded of the
market steer weigh-in on December 12, 9-11 a.m., Fairgrounds.
Our next meeting will be held January 8, 2010.
Submitted by Reporter Robert Puster
Club Leader is Harry Puster
Jefferson County 4-H Report – January 2010
The Blue Ridge Mountaineers 4-H Club held their monthly
meeting on December 7, 2009 at the home of our leader
Brenda Cogle. We discussed Achievement Night and everyone in our club received at least 1 pin. Great job by everyone!
The Charles Town/Ranson Christmas parade was cancelled.
Nick Popkins made a motion that we participate in the Harpers
Ferry parade instead and Laykin Popkins seconded it. So we
did it! A BIG HOW-HOW to David and Jen Cogle for allowing
us to use their garage to protect our float. On December 19th,
our club will be doing the Santa With a Badge (one of our community projects). We will be having our Christmas party on
December 22nd and hope to go to the nursing homes to sing.
A lot of our club members have livestock so we talked about
raising our animals and not relying on our parents to do the
work, of course they can help. Another BIG HOW-HOW to
Noel Wines for winning a blue ribbon at state for her ATV
poster. D.J. Dailey and Ashton Cogle sang a song they
learned at 4-H camp (their 1st year) and we had a great time.
Our cloverbuds, Jr. Blue Ridge Mountaineers, worked on window chimes and planted wood flowers to put in the fair, after
they dried they added eyes and a nose.
Submitted by Reporter D.J. Dailey
Club Leader is Brenda Cogle
Jr. Blue Ridge Mountaineers Leader are Dana Howell & Tina
Lantz
On Sunday, November 24th, all the Happy H’ers 4-H Club
gathered at Madelynne and Ian King’s house for a meeting.
We discussed many things including how much money we were
going to spend on December’s activities. We decided on
adopting a family for Christmas and donating items to the
Women’s Shelter. After the meeting, we put together a Thanksgiving box, which we decorated. Inside we put canned and
boxed food, which will be given to a less fortunate family. Then
we enjoyed refreshments.
Club Leader is Margaret Henderson
Our November 18th meeting of the All-Star Animals 4-H Club
was called to order. Pledges were said and we sang West Virginia Boys and Girls. Roll call and minutes of the last meeting
were read. Motion to approve was made by Brittany Hite and
seconded by Lane Hedge. Old business was discussed and a
report of Officers Training School was given by Amber Hite.
Achievement Night reports were given by Blayne Ott, Kailyn
Hedge, Lane Hedge, and Brittany Hite. New business was
discussed and motion to adjourn our meeting was made by
Amber Hite and seconded by Brittany Hite. Our program for
the night was a video on Goat Breeding and our Christmas Parade committee meets to discuss details.
Submitted by Reporter Claire Payne
Club Leader are Brieanna Ott & Norma Wardrope
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