SE 4-H District Teen Retreat

 

SE 4-H District Teen Retreat is an overnight event for youth between the ages of 14-18.  This leadership event will be held at the Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC.  Youth will take part in District Officer Elections, workshops, and more. The cost of the event is $95 per person. Thanks to our United Way funds we are able to offer this event to youth for $55 dollars per person. The registration cost includes four meals, snacks, a t-shirt, lodging, transportation, and supplies.

Youth will leave the Robeson County Center on May 18th at 8 am to arrive in Pine Knolls at around 11 am. Youth will need to bring bedding (sheets and blanket, pillow, or sleeping bag), a change of clothes, and toiletries/towels.

We will return after lunch on Sunday around 5 pm.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State University will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Shea Ann DeJarnette at Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu or 910-671-3276. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 business days before the event.

To register please click on this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/se-district-4-h-teen-retreat-tickets-873500221677

We Can't Say Thank You Enough

   

April 22-26, 2024 is National Volunteer Week.  This year we thought we would celebrate a little differently.  On Wednesday Robeson County 4-H hosted a Garden Party Luncheon for our 4-H Volunteers.  We wanted to celebrate our adult audience with their years of service and have the chance to give our most prestigious honor, the Robeson County 4-H Volunteer of the year award.

    We had about 20 volunteers enjoy the catered luncheon.  We started the program around 12:15 and completed our awards by 12:45.  To see the awards by year click this link.  We were pleased to award our 5, 15, and 40 year recipients with mementos marking their time with 4-H.  

    Dr, Eddie Locklear was on hand to announce the newest inductee into the Robeson County 4-H Hall of Fame and recipient of the Dr. Eddie and Mrs. Brenda Locklear Endowment.  This year our winner is Joyce Jones.  Mrs. Jones has worked with our 4-H program for more than 40 years and has worked tirelessly to make sure all children have opportunities in Robeson County.   

    At the end of our event each of our volunteers received a planter with money plants seeds in side of them.  We thought since they grow great kids and we are unable to give them money we could at least give them money plants for all their hard work.  One lucky person at each table was also able to receive the tea pot planter that was the center piece to take home.   All in all we just hope our volunteers know how much we appreciate all their efforts and look forward to working with them in the future.  

  To see the photos from Tuesday's event please click this link.  

If You Could Just Listen...

 

Today is one of our favorite county 4-H events, County Activity Day.  For those of you not familar with this anual competition, it is where our youth have the opportunity to give a presentation or compete in public speaking to win awards, and get the chance to move up to compete against 17 other counties at District Activity Day.  This year the compeititon was fierce and our youth had some interesting topics and opinions that they shared with us.

Starting with our Cloverbud division, 5-7 year olds, Kingsley Roberson with the Young Leaders 4-H Club told us about his favorite transformers.  This age category is none competitive each youth gets a participation ribbon and practical feedback to get them ready for competition when they are nine.

We moved on to our 8-10 year old age division.  Thomas Underwood, with the Dirty Rascals Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Club gave a presentation in Science and Technology on Why Rocks are so heavy.  He shared his favorite type of rock with us and gave us great insight to his future carer of being a geologist.  He took first place in his age and category. 

In the 11-13 age division things got interesting.  Jahari Roberson and Malachi Jones with the Young Leaders 4-H Club went head to head in public speaking.  Jahari spoke on the impact 4-H has already had in her life and Malachi gave a speech on why he hates homework.  Although the scores were close, Jahari walked away with the first place win and Malachi came out with second.

Our 14-18 year olds showed up this year.  In presentations we had three presenters in three different topic areas.  Ian Malloy, with the Animal Science 4-H Club took home first place for his speech on Community Service.  Walt Malloy, also with the Animal Science 4-H Club took home first place in Small and Companion Animals for his speech on why kids need pets.  Jasmine King with the Titans 4-H Club took home first place for her presentation on Mac and Cheese which is in the Dairy Food Category.  Let me tell you the judges were happy to sample her mac and cheese, it got two thumbs up as did her presentation.  Our senior division was rounded out by three members of Young Leaders 4-H Club, all of whom competed in Public Speaking.  Taylor Hunter spoke about what you need to consider when choosing a college.  Demetrius Jones spoke about the importance of playing team sports.  Amare Jones spoke about the lessons learned in sports.  When it was all said and done, Taylor took first, Demetrius took second, and Amare took third place.  

Another addition to County Activity Day is 4-H Entertains.  This is a talent showcase in which two people can be chosen to move forward to District and represent the county program.  Today Thomas Underwood with the  Dirty Rascals Jr. Naster Gardener 4-H Club played the piano for us.  The judges deemed him to be our representative to move forward to District.  Congratulations Thomas.

All youth who placed first or second in their age category and division have the opportunity to move forward to District Activity Day which will be held June 14 at Mount Olive University.  We look forward to seeing everyone there and hearing their polished speeches as they represent the county program.

Also special thanks to our judges who took the time to be there today and offer constructive feedback to the youth.

To see all the photos from today's event please click this link.

Job well done everyone!

4-H Animal Science

 

4-H Animal Science is the cornerstone of the 4-H program. Youth get the opportunity to raise an animal for show at the fair. In the process they learn about responsibility, record keeping, anatomy of that animal and more. It is a fun project with real world learning opportunities.

This year we are turning the animal science project on its ear so please read the following information carefully.

-All youth taking part in this project must be actively registered in 4-H Online to receive an animal.

- This project is open to all youth ages 5-18. Please note our 5-7 year old Cloverbud division is non competitive.

- Youth must register and pay in Eventbrite prior to the deadline.

-Please note the deadline to register and pay for the Turkey project is earlier than all other animals. The deadline for this project will be April 8.

- If completing the turkey project youth will also be required to show at the state turkey show prior or during the state fair.

- Before registering please consider the needs of the animal (cost, pen, feed, outdoor area, predators, fencing, weather, etc.) before registering for this project. Once you register care, food, and other needs will be the responsibility of the family. Also think about vacations and schedules so that you can maintain a steady schedule for your animal in terms of water, feed, exercise, etc.

- There will be a mandatory Animal Science training and animal give-out at the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair Grounds on June 29 from 9:30-11:30 am.

- Other in person scheduled visits, video trainings, and possibly in person trainings per species are likely during this process. This will be discussed at the animal science meeting/training/giveaway in June.

- Youth are required to show their animal at the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair.

- We recommend the youth start by showing rabbits or chickens as a first project and move up to larger animals such as turkeys and goats.

- Please check the zoning ordinances and if applicable Home Owners Association policies, on raising animals where you live.

-Youth may complete up to 3 different animal projects.

- A project record book will need to be completed and turned in as part of this project. There will be a training on record books and we will offer virtual help in completing the books. Please note that there is a separate competition for record books in January as well that you may turn these books in for. More information will be given about that program during training.

To register please go to programs in your app or click this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-animal-science-robeson-county-tickets-873386541657

If you have any questions please contact Shea Ann DeJarnette at sadejarn@ncsu.edu or Jade McNeill at jade_mcneill@ncsu.edu