2023 4-H Volunteer of the Year

 

The Robeson County 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame was created in 2009 thanks to the vision of Dr. Eddie and Mrs. Brenda Locklear who created an endowment to support the Volunteer Hall of Fame.  The Locklear's recognize and celebrate those people who have made a significant impact on Robeson County 4-H and its members.  One current 4-H Volunteer will be chosen per year to receive this prestigious award.  Volunteers may only win the award once in their career.  If a nominee has been nominated but not selected in previous years, their form may be resubmitted.  The 4-H staff members are not eligible for the award and may not make nominations.  Nominations forms for the Robeson County 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame must be received by November 24.The selection Committee is primarily interested in learning about the nominee's significant impacts on 4-H'ers and /or the 4-H Program.  The nominee should exhibit outstanding citizenship, leadership, career accomplishments, and character.  Limit nomination information to space allotted in this nomination form.

  Past recipients of this award are:

2011-Katherine Bethea

2012-Bobby Rogers

2013-Marilyn Merritt

2014-Libby Burney

2015-Kenneth Bethea

2016-Emma Hill

2017-Larry Russ

2018-Aggie Rogers

2019-Tanya Underwood

2020-Jane Hurst

2021-Charles Russ

2022-Mack Johnson    

Please focus the information on the Nominee's:
1.  Citizenship as exemplified by participation in civic, community, state, regional, and national public service-related activities evidencing concern for the welfare of others, especially as they relate to 4-H.
2.  Leadership as exemplified by qualities of leadership and acceptance of leadership responsibilities in civic, community, professional, and business-related activities that directly or indirectly benefit 4-H.
3.  Career Accomplishments as exemplified by accomplishments and success in her/her chosen career and as a mentor or role model.
4.  Character as exemplified by evidence of the influence of 4-H involvement (if a 4-H alumni or volunteer)in the nominee's life and/or his or her commitment to 4-H.
5.  Any other information that would be beneficial for the selection committee to know.  

To nomiate someone for this award please go to:  https://forms.gle/cS5TzWvqi5Jz1h1T8

Beginning Bee Keeping School

 

If you are interested in being part of Bee Keeping School please contact Nelson Brownlee at (910) 671-3276.

4-H Family Holiday Crafting SPIN Club

 

This club is for all currently active member in 4-H (actively enrolled in 4-H Online) and their families. We will meet three times and work on a craft each time and learn the value of crafting, as well as the entrepreneurial side of creating your own business. Each meeting will be at the NC Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center office at 455 Caton Road in Lumberton. We will meet starting at 6 pm and wind up by 8 pm at the latest. Please see the dates and crafting projects below. Each project is designed to be completed during the club meeting and a list will be provided of supplies if you would like to continue these projects at home.

By registering you are registering for all three craft club meetings. Please register each member of the family that will be attending. If you can not attend a meeting we will have supplies for you to pick up and a video tutorial to try at home.

Thursday, November 2- Yarn Wreaths. Come in a learn how to make festive wreaths for the holidays that will last for years to come.

Thursday, November 16-Cross Stitch Ornaments. We will teach you the fun of making designs with needle and thread. If you can count and make an X you can do this fun and easy ornament project.

Tuesday, November 21-Get ready for Christmas Charcuterie. We will work on festive holiday snacks for gifts, celebrations, and more.

To register for these club meetings please go to:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-family-crafting-4-h-spin-club-tickets-748639891067?aff=oddtdtcreator

SE District 4-H Fall Day

   

Adult Volunteers one of you favorite days of the year is here!  District Fall Day will be held November 4 in Wayne County.  Of course we will provide transportation for our volunteers who register and if you register and attend we will pay your registration fee for supplies.  Lunch is included in the event.  Please see the information below about the schedule and workshops.

  This event is for 4-H Adult Volunteers in the SE District. Fall Day is an event for volunteer training, to conduct business on behalf of your district association, and to network.  The workshop topics revolve around the 4-H's.

-Head... Learning about the Mindful Curriculum

-Heart...Learning how to use people's primary language

-Hands...Learning how to hand knit a blanket for donation

-Health...Learning about favorite food contests and how you can implement them

The agenda for the day is:

9:30-10:00 AM- Registration

10:00 AM-11:30 AM-Workshops

11:30 AM-1:00 PM Lunch and Business Meeting

There is a $12 charge for supplies. However if Robeson County Volunteers register and attend we will pay the $12 charge for you.

Lunch will be provided as part of the event.

To register please go to:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/se-district-4-h-volunteer-fall-day-robeson-county-registration-tickets-744601482077?aff=oddtdtcreator

JMG News

 

BIWEEKLY UPDATE | OCTOBER 2023 Fall Festival in the Gardens!! Register Now for JMG NLT Pumpkin Carving Safety Join Us for the Fall Festival! Join us for a morning of FREE family friendly fall fun! Enjoy some fall refreshments and apple cider as you stroll through The Gardens and visit our various educational demonstrations and activity tables. Folks of all ages can make fall inspired crafts, learn about all things gourds and the journey of cotton from field to yarn, and much more. Come on out for gourd time in The Gardens! This year we will have a Sensory Free/Quiet Zone during the Fall Festival for anyone who may want or need a quieter environment at any point during the event.  Saturday, October 21st  FREE & Family Friendly TAMU Gardens Website 2024 JMG NLT UPDATE: Registration Opened: September 18th, 2023 Registration Closes: February 12, 2024 What: An Engaging and Hands-On National Leader Training When: February 20th - 21st, 2024 Where: Online via Zoom If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at jmgnltconference@gmail.com  Find more NLT info here! Pumpkin Carving Safety Follow These Safety Tips : Pumpkin carving is a fun and popular Halloween tradition, but it can also be potentially dangerous, especially when sharp knives and tools are involved. To ensure a safe pumpkin carving experience, follow these safety tips brought to you by TAMU's dinner tonight: Use the Right Tools Carve Your Pumpkin With Its Top On Keep Things Clean, Dry, and Bright Don't Let Kid's Carve Know First Aid Go to Dinner Tonight to read more! Junior Master Gardener Program | juniormastergardener@gmail.com CONNECT WITH US:

Mushrooms are Family Time

   

Please see the information above about a mushroom workshop being held by our own Mack Johnson.  Each person will have the chance to not only learn about mushroom but drill and inoculate a log to take home with them.  Mushroom logs generally take a year before fruiting, so this is for patient gardeners.  This would be a fun workshop for adults and youth alike.

Picking in the Pines

DON'T MISS IT! You're invited to the 2023 fundraiser and celebration Pickin in the Pines at Millstone 4-H Camp on October 21 from 3 to 8 pm!  Don't miss all the fun, BBQ and Bluegrass at this year's Pickin in the Pines event at Millstone 4-H Camp. We are proud to say that, with your help, we have raised funding to send 80+ youth in need to camp since this fundraiser started in 2018 and we want to keep the momentum going.  Join us for a magical evening of food, music, drinks, dance, and friendly gathering in the Pines!  Headlining the event is Bluegrass legend Junior Sisk! We will also have local group The Axe Handlers.  Your $50 event ticket includes a BBQ meal, beer/wine for the evening and entertainment from these two first-class Bluegrass acts. You'll find many unique pieces donated by craftsmen and foundations all across North Carolina on sale at our silent auction. Don't miss out on all the fun, food and Bluegrass!  NEW this year! The event will feature an open Bluegrass jam starting at 3pm. BYOinstrument and join the musical fun. All levels welcome.  Can't make the event? You can still support Millstone with a donation or by becoming a sponsor here.  Buy Your Tickets Get all the Details