February 2015 4-H Newsletter - Bullitt County Cooperative Extension
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February 2015 4-H Newsletter - Bullitt County Cooperative Extension
Bullitt County 4-H Newsletter February 2015 Bullitt County Cooperative Extension 384 Halls Lane Shepherdsville, KY (502)543-2257 Office 502)543-6940 Fax http://ces.ca.uky.edu/bullitt/ [email protected] Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp July 13-17, 2015 Bullitt, Spencer and Trimble Counties Camp Applications will be ready by February 6th! Campers Counselor in training Teens Adults 9-14 years old 14-16 years old 16-18 years old 18 years old and up Make sure you go LIKE the Bullitt County 4-H page! 4-H Camp information and other 4-H activities and events will be located on this page! Thanks for your support! 4-H Summer Camp Job Opportunities Lake Cumberland, Nancy: May 27 – July 26 Are you interested in being on Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp Staff? 2015 Camp positions are posted! All applications are completed online. http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment. Interested applicants can search for the positions under the Cooperative Extension tab with the keyword Camp. Because UK has a new employment system, all applying will have to set up a new account, login information and application – even returning staff or others who already had an account prior to July 1. BULLITT COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS DAY 4-H Demonstration Contest April 27th, 2015 Mark your calendar for the 4-H Speech and Demonstration Contests! The Demonstration contest is much like the speech contest only you will need to include visual aids and show us “how to” do something! Participants will be divided according to age and topic categories. Categories include: Agriculture, Animal Science, Clothing, Crafts, Foods, Dairy Foods, Electric, General Health, Home Environment, Horticulture, Photography, Safety, Small Engines and Shooting Sports. All Demonstrations should be 5 to 15 minutes in length. Visual aids are encouraged in the demonstration contest however, live animals must be kept at home! Please complete the form below and mail it to us by April 3rd, 2015. The registration form can be mailed to the Bullitt County Extension Office 384 Halls Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 4-H Demonstration Registration Form Name____________________________ Address_______________________________________ Age (as of 1/1/15)_______Date of Birth /___/____ Phone__________________ School_______________ Teacher________________Grade____________________ Demonstration Title____________________________________________________ 4-H Speech Contest April 27th, 2015 The 4-H Speech Contest you will write and prepare a speech to give on any topic of your choice. On Monday, April 27th, at 6:00 p.m. you will give your speech to a panel of judges and guests. Youth, ages 9-13, must do a speech for 3-5 minutes. Youth, ages 14-19, must perform a speech for 5-7 minutes. The speech can be on any subject of your choice. Youth compete with other youth of the same age. They may only have note cards to do the speech; no other visual aides are permitted. Please mail or send the 4-H speech contest registration form in before April 3rd to get entered into the contest! Please complete the form below and mail it to us by April 3rd, 2015 The registration form can be mailed to the Bullitt County Extension Office 384 Halls Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 4-H Speech Contest Registration Form Name__________________________Address__________________________________________ Age (as of 1/1/15)__________Date of Birth /___/____ Phone_______________ School______________________ Teacher___________________Grade__________ Speech Title ___________________________________________________________ 4-H Teen Summit 2015 Started in 2005, the Kentucky 4-H Summit is held annually at the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Center in Jabez, KY for youth who are currently enrolled in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. This program is designed to develop leadership, citizenship and communications skills. This program is also designed to inspire middle school aged 4-H youth to remain active in the 4-H program and to acquaint them with the programs and activities available to them as senior 4-H members. Planned and designed to satisfy a wide range of Interests, delegates choose from several interest areas including leadership, communications and citizenship. Objectives are accomplished through hands on active workshops, guest speakers, seminars, group living, recreation, and recognition. WHEN: March 19-21, 2015 WHERE: Lake Cumberland 4-H Leadership Center (4-H Agent transports the teens to conference) REGISTRATION DUE FEBRUARY 13 For more information, or to receive an application, CONTACT: WHO: 6th, 7th and 8th graders COST: $90 includes, food, lodging, classes, t-shirt and special instructors Bullitt County Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent 384 Halls Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 [email protected] 502-543-2257 Chickasaw Archery Pitts Point Road February 2nd– Archery Club February 6th– Goat Club February 7th– Home School Club February 9th– Archery Club February 13th– Teen Summit Registration Deadline February 16th– Archery Club February 18th– Clover Bud Club February 23rd– Archery Club February 24th– Green Giants Club March 19-21, 2015– Teen Summit April 3rd- Communications Registration Deadline April 27th– County Communications Day May 9th– District Communications Day June 8th-11th– Teen Conference July 13th-17th- 4-H Camp July 31– 4-H Fair 6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Monday nights Cooperative Extension Service Bullitt County 384 Halls Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 (502) 543-2257 (502) 543-6940 [email protected] Did You Know... Did you know that Valentine’s Day began almost 1800 years ago by a man known as Saint Valentine? According to legend, marriage was forbidden in the Roman Empire under the rule of Claudius II because the emperor believed that single men made better soldiers than those who were married. A priest, known as Saint Valentine, continued to marry couples in secret despite the strict orders from the emperor. When Saint Valentine was discovered performing secret ceremonies he was put to death by the emperor. Another legend declares that Saint Valentine actually wrote and gave the first valentine to his wife while being imprisoned for his religious beliefs. The holiday has been celebrated since Valentine’s death in 270 A.D. More than 188 Million Valentine’s Day cards are sent annually making it the second most card giving occasion ever!