4-H February Calendar of Events

   

Folks have said a weekly email was more than they wanted to so we are doing our best to send out less emails with more information, sort of like a one stop shop.  This communication will also be posted on our 4-H blog and available as part of the 4-H App!  So no matter what is easiest for you, you have a way to access it.

  Of course to take part you need to be actively registered this year in 4-H Online.  The state deadline to re-register is today January 31, so go ahead and do it now.  The link to register is https://4honline.com  For more information please check out our blog post at:  https://robeson4-h.blogspot.com/2023/01/its-that-time-for-4-h-online.html

Coming up in 4-H!...

Who:  4-H Members ages 5-18

What:  Project Records and Portfolio Deadline

Where:  NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center Office

When:  February 1, 2023 by 5 pm

Why:  This is the deadline to turn in Project Records and Portfolios from the work you did in 2022.  Blank record forms can be found on our webpage at:  https://robeson.ces.ncsu.edu/categories/4-h-youth-development/ Project Records and Portfolios are a great way to keep up with your work over the years, allows you to learn record keeping skills, and allows you to earn extra money for your pocket.

How:  Drop off the complete record books at the 4-H office prior to 5 pm February 1.

Who:  Adult 4-H Volunteers

What:  NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference

Where:  Durham, Hilton

When:  February 3-4, 2023 (Deadline to Register and pay was January 5)

Why:  This annual training opportunity combines new program updates, hands on workshops, a chance for our volunteers to conduct business, and a chance to network with volunteers from around the state.  This is an opportunity you won't want to miss if you are an adult volunteer.

How:  More information will be sent to those registered to attend via email.

Who:  Adult 4-H Volunteers

What:  Project Record and Portfolio Judging

Where:  NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center Office (455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC)

When:  February 16, 2023  from 10 am-3pm

Why:  We have invited agents and volunteers from 8 counties to join us for county record book judging.  This is a great way to learn how to judge a project record, what makes a good record book, and if you are experienced at this it is a chance to teach others about this 4-H program staple and how to do it well.  You do not need to stay the entire time, just drop in and help out.  We will have snacks, drinks, and other treat available. Come hang out, grab a book, and learn about the great things our youth are doing.  

How:  Register to take part in this event by February 10 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-record-book-and-portfolio-judging-tickets-514434125317 

Who:  Members of the Dirty Rascals Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Club

What:  February Club Meeting

Where:  NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center Office (455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC)

When:  February 21, 2023 from 5:30 pm-7 pm

Why:  Members of the Dirty Rascals JMG 4-H Club will meet to plan their year, learn about pumpkins, harvest seeds, and start preparations for the spring seed swap.  This meeting will be a hands on, good time.

How:  Register to take part in this event by February 18 at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-rascals-jmg-4-h-club-meeting-february-tickets-514881543557

Who:  Members of the Young Leaders 4-H Club

What:  February Club Meeting

Where:  NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center (455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC 28360)

When:  Tuesday, February 28, 6:30pm

Why: This is the monthly club meeting for the Young Leaders 4-H Club.  Youth will help plan the year, talk about electing officers and the different positions, and work on a Black History month project.

How:  Register to take part in this event by February 26, at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-leaders-4-h-club-february-meeting-tickets-514440704997

Who:  Second and Third Grade Teachers

What:  Embryology

Where:  Hybrid Training and Program with Incubators in the classroom

When:  Round 1 March 6-April 7 or Round 2 April 24-May 26 (Limited to 30 in each round handled on a first come first serve basis).

Why:  Life cycles is part of the standard course of study for our second and third graders.  Embryology gives them a brief and fun look into the life cycle of a chicken from embryo to hatch.  As part of this program 4-H will offer teachers training on the incubators and researched based juried curriculum.  We will loan teachers, who register, a UL approved incubator and fertile eggs to hatch in the classroom.  Teachers will also have access to our digital offering of worksheets, activities, and daily videos with lessons.  We will go live via google meets once a week and offer support during the project.  The hatch will take approximately 20-23 days.  We will also offer teachers evaluations and teacher feedback to allow continued building of this 4-H School Enrichment program. 

How:  Register to take part in this event (either round one or two) by February 27 at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-embryology-robeson-county-tickets-514437184467 

Who:  Second and Third Grade Teachers

What:  Butterfly Bonanza

Where:  Hybrid Training and Program with Hatching kits in the classroom

When:  Round 1 March 6-April 7 or Round 2 April 24-May 26

Why:  Life cycles is part of the standard course of study for our second and third graders.  Butterly Bonanza gives them a brief and fun look into the life cycle of a Butterfly from larvae to hatch.  As part of this program 4-H will offer teachers training on the butterfly kits and researched based juried curriculum.  We will loan teachers, who register, a butterfly hutch and larvae to hatch in the classroom.  Teachers will also have access to our digital offering of worksheets, activities, and daily videos with lessons.  We will go live via google meets once a week and offer support during the project.  The hatch will take approximately 20-23 days.  We will also offer teachers evaluations and teacher feedback to allow continued building of this 4-H School Enrichment program. 

How:  Register to take part in this event (either round one or two) by February 27 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-butterfly-bonanza-robeson-county-tickets-514438207527 

Turkey T-shirt Contest

Check out Ava Proctor's winning 2022 Design! 

The following message is from Mary Fosnaught at NCSU.  We have some talented folks...give it a go!  

It is time for the 2023 Youth Market Turkey Show (YMTS) T-shirt Design Contest!

Do you know youth interested in poultry, art, and/or design?  Any youth, 5–18 years old, may enter; no 4-H/FFA affiliation is required.  A sketch or hand-drawn design is acceptable; snap a photo and load it in the submission form linked below. Designs are to promote youth, turkeys, North Carolina, and/or N.C. State Fair.  

The T-shirt design contest for the 2023 Youth Market Turkey Show (YMTS) is now open. 

Youth, please share your art & creativity! The contest is open to 5-18-year-old youth. There is a chance to win a free 2023 YMTS registration and a t-shirt with your design on it. 

The submission deadline is February 15, 2023. Submit your entry on this form: forms.gle/9uVUKCrE4xyA1Kxb7.

More information about YMTS & T-shirt Design Contest: go.ncsu.edu/ymts

Look forward to seeing your youth's turkey artistry and promotion of NC turkey, an important part of NC Agriculture!

Mary

SE District 4-H Winter Fling

Can you survive the SE District 4-H Winter Fling?  Well our Robeson County 4-H delegation came home with a new set of skills thanks to the Survivor Edition of SED Winter Fling.  This was the first district event for most of our Delegation, except for our state officer, Kennedi Lyons, who did her best to ease everyone into the fun of the event.  This year's fling, which is for our 4-H teens, took place in Duplin County.

The morning started off easily playing games and giving everyone a chance to get to know each other.  We had a group trivia challenge,  and some team building exercises.  Fun thinks like the human knot, Rock Paper Scissors (on steroids), Board games, Corn Hole and more.

After a lunch of pizza, salad, and cookies for dessert it was time to get down to business.  Our first set of workshops included, para cord keychains, Wild Life Education, and Games.  In the Para Cord workshop our youth made key chains with compasses.  Our youth had a ton of fun learning how to make these.  Our wildlife group got a first hand experience with hypothermia.  After sticking their hands in ice water for 30 seconds they had to try to retrieve coins from a cooler of ice water.  It sounds a lot easier than it is.  One group was learning new games from board games to card games and good sportsmanship as part of the games.  they were having a lot of fun.

 

After a quick break it was time for round two of workshops.  The choices this time were First Aid, Games, and Plant Identification.  Our youth in first aid went through a triage situation and had to figure out how to handle situations they were given on a card.  Let's just say there was a lot of out of the box thinking on how to splint broken appendages and cuts.  Our Plant Identification group learned about breaking plants down into different groups based on the type of leaf and how to identify them.  Our folks playing games learned new card games, playing word banana and other fun things while gaining decision making skills, critical thinking, and goods sportsmanship skills.  Let's just say there were a lot of smiles all around.

Around three we we had a quick snack break and then it was time for the business meeting.  After a brief announcement about Teen Retreat on March 17-18 we shut things down, said our goodbyes, and headed home.  It seems that everyone had a really great time!

Crowdfunding Support Opportunities

    

Many of our folks have enjoyed the camping scholarships from our state 4-H Office.  Here is a chance to give back to that program, or others that you may find of interest.  The 4-H camping program is close to our 4-H Agent's heart as she is even in the video (What?????) explaining the importance of 4-H camps for our youth.  It also highlights 4-H member Micah Ransom.  Please see the information below and click the link to see the projects.

 Seven groups are raising funds to elevate the NC State experience, and starting today, you can make a contribution that will amplify the Pack’s impact in our communities. You — our Wolfpack faculty and staff — know better than anyone how crucial experiential learning is for shaping student success. 

 

With your support, this winter’s crowdfunding projects will:

• Help more students with disabilities participate in NASA-sponsored programs

• Fuel opportunities for Jenkins MBA students to study around the world

• Fund scholarships to train a new crop of 4-H leaders

• Enable faculty to expand students’ access to high-quality, low-cost textbooks

• Support Pack problem-solvers designing cleaner energy solutions and tackling over a dozen more of society’s biggest engineering challenges

• Modernize training facilities for our Air Force ROTC cadets

• Equip historically excluded researchers to gain hands-on experience in their fields

 

Thank you for your vital support to enhance our Wolfpack community.

It's That Time for 4-H Online!

 

  It's that time to go into 4-H Online and register for our 2023 year.  Please note members can not take part in programs until they are registered.  Volunteers must re-register, watch the video, and go through a background check process if it has been more than 3 years since the last one.  Our 4-H office will take care of those details....so please don't wait and register now!

If you have any questions or issues please contact Wendy Maynor, 4-H Program Associate at (910) 671-3276 or wrmaynor@ncsu.edu.