Robeson County 4-H

This article was written for the Robesonian by our own Shea Ann DeJarnette.   It’s funny to me, during the holiday season as we count our blessings and feel so grateful, that we want to share those blessings with others. Sharing might range from giving gifts to those who might otherwise not have Christmas, to donating food for holiday meals, and even donating our time or money during this holiday season. Did you know that almost 10 percent of all charitable donations occur during the last three days of the year? What makes it funny to me is that this happens because we put such an emphasis on this during the holidays. I make these comments merely as an observation. There is no sarcasm, judgment, or criticism involved. Honestly, I am on this path because my family members had purchased some gifts for children who never arrived at a holiday celebration years ago, and these toys sat new in boxes and it was time for them to go to someone who would enjoy and appreciate them. In that hun...

The NC 4-H Honor Club and 4-H Scholarship application materials are now available online. Please review the important details and deadlines outlined below to ensure all applications are submitted correctly and on time. Application Deadlines Due Date: January 27 at 5:00 PM Submission Method: Applications can be emailed to sadejarn@ncsu.edu or documents can be brought and dropped off at the 4-H office and we will get them scanned and uploaded for you. Key Information and Links Honor Club Applications Eligibility: Applicants must be between 16 and 20 years of age as of January 1, 2024, with at least three years of 4-H work. Submission Requirements: A single PDF file of all materials and a headshot photo of the applicant. Application Link: NC 4-H Honor Club Application 4-H Scholarship Applications Eligibility: Current NC 4-H members who are high school seniors with at least three years of 4-H experience. Submission Requirements: One PDF file containing all required documents except ...

    Winter Fling is officially available for registration.  The event will be a one day event held in Jacksonville, NC.  It is open to Robeson County 4-H members ages 14-18.  Robeson County 4-H will pay the cost of this event, using United Way Funds, as long as you register prior to January 16 using this online form.  If you register and do not attend you will be responsible for refunding the program for your $15 registration fee. The link to register is:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfznr1S01GHg1efGe1xcCBXoMHBkBG4Ols2FJWfwqrlzbDx_g/viewform?usp=sharing For more information about this event please contact Shea Ann DeJarnette, 4-H Extension Agent at (910) 671-3276.