"Talented"

  Our annual 4-H Artastic Contest took place recently and the almost 40 entries were judged by three judges who all said that this was a talented group of young people.  They even made notes on many of their forms that they would like to display many of the items they judges in their homes.  That is the highest praise of all.
Each of the items were distributed by artist age, and then category.  When everything was entered and separated that means that there were 42 entries in three age divisions.  In some areas there was a lot of competition, in others maybe just one or two entries.
Jakaelin Hunt, who is a new member of the Dirty Rascals Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Club took home a blue ribbon in the (9-10 year old age division) for her sewing expertise on a tissue holder and her painting on a plate.
Shepard Page who is a new member of the Explore NC 4-H Club took home a few ribbons in the 11-13 year old age division including; 4th for his sewn bag, second for his ceramic shark, third for his Army Tank made from beads.
Brooke Canady who is a member of the Explore NC 4-H Club took home many ribbons for her talent.  Some of the items she entered included a sewn pillow case, ceramics, jewelry, fabric doll, cornhusk doll, leatherwork, grapevine wreath with a Halloween flair, paintings, photography, and multimedia craft.  Overall Brooke walked away with 13 first place ribbons and 3 second place ribbons.
Maggie Underwood, another member of the Dirty Rascals Jr. Master gardener 4-H Club was also a big winner.  She entered items such as a sewn pillow case, a ceramic penguin, a bead craft star, seed bead Christmas ornament, woodcraft bird feeder, pencil drawing and photography.  When it was all said and done she walked away with seven first places, 2 second places, and 2 third places.
Laci Rozier also with the Explore NC 4-H Contest, competed in the 11-13 age division also.  this year she took home a first place for her pillow case, fourth place for her sunflower plate, and fourth for her ribbon wreath.
Emma Nooe with the Explore NC 4-H Club also competed in the 11-13 age division.  Her entry for her red, white, and blue wreath ornament got her a third place ribbon.
Taylor Stone also with the Explore NC 4-H Club received fifth for her patriotic ornament.
Caris Lynch who was in the 11-13 ages divison received a third place for her acrylic Sunset painting.
Rounding out the group is Soraya Locklear who receivd first place for her Pastel, "The Night Flower."
All the entries will now be tagged and packed up to deliver to the Robeson County Fair so all of our participants will have the chance for another competition and to earn ribbons, prize money, and even fame.

Our New Leaders Are....

It was a quick but effective 4-H County Council and Volunteer Leaders' Association Election tonight.  Alex Evans, current 4-H County Council President lead the elections starting with our 4-H County Council officers.  There was a full slate and each club had the opportunity to cast their ballots.  In the end our 2018 officers will be;  Gia Williams of the Titans 4-H Club, President; Tristan Page, of the Explore NC 4-H Club as President-Elect; Laci Rozier of the Explore NC and Dirty Dozen Shooting Sports 4-H Club as Secretary-Treasurer; D. J. Brown-Rogers of the Titans 4-H Club will serve as the Reporter; and Trey Williams of the Titans 4-H Club serving as Sergeant at Arms.
The Volunteers had a more difficult time.  Only three positions had folks who stepped up to run so the needed to have nominations from the floor.  After phone calls and text messages the following slate of officers were presented:  Larry Russ of the Dirty Dozen Shooting Sports Club for President; Bonnie Canady of the Explore NC 4-H Club President-Elect; Joyce Peay of the Voices as Praise 4-H Club as Secretary; Gina Rozier as Treasurer; Lillian McNeill as Reporter; and Veronica Powell as Parliamentarian.  The volunteers moved to accept the slate of officers by acclamation and the group voted orally to accept the slate of officers as they stand.
Before the meeting was adjourned we discussed the upcoming State Council Conference and the new addition to our 4-H County Council and Volunteer Association meetings of an educational component that will serve as a meeting for our clubs.  The educational component will be lead by the officers.
After the end of the meeting the group sat and enjoyed wings and pizza, as well as each other company.
Congratulations to all our officers.