Kicking Off the Club Meetings

   

Young Leaders 4-H Club, the county's longest standing club, kicked off our club meetings this week with their first meeting of 2025.  The group met at the Extension office to start making plans for County Activity Day.  Youth talked plans for college, upcoming activities, and club meetings.  Some of the other programs that they asked about included; Food Science Night at X8 Labs.  This will be a fun interactive night for the entire family and dinner is included.  Registration is available on the app.    

We also talked about the Apple Grant and programs we can do in the club with the technology we have at the office.  Stay tuned as we get that scheduled for Young Leaders and have some fun with those programs.

 

Last but not least our new 4-H Mascot, Trifolium, attended the meeting and was able to interact with the club members and volunteers.  We have been talking to everyone about ways for Trifolium to share his adventures and that lead to an interative talk about social media.  Young Leaders felt like Instagram was the best way for our mascot to showcase his adventures and we want to know what you think.  If you have our app downloaded please go to the survey section and answer two questions so we can share our Trifolium adventures with the world.

Pearl Blount

   

It is with deep sadness and sympathy that we are informing you about the passing of a long time 4-H volunteer and Extension Employee from Anson County Pearl Blount.  Ms Blount worked in the Anson County office as the Administrative Assistant for many years before her retirement, she was most well known to many of us as a 4-H Club Leader and Volunteer Extradonaire.  The first time I met Ms Pearl she was kind and welcoming, and possessed the wisdom of a 4-H program that only a passionate, seasoned volunteer gains.  It was obvious from everyone who knew her that she was more than well respected in the program, she was beloved.  It is something that comes from making an incredible positive impact in your community and wanting youth to succeed.  Her passion and kindness spread to the other 4-H Volunteers in that program and I know how proud she was of her daughter, Roshunda, becoming the 4-H Agent in that county before being promoted to County Extension Director.  Ms Pearl will be missed by all that knew her and our prayers are with her family as they mourn the loss of their matriarch.

To read her obituary and find out about more about the service for the celebration of life please click the link below.     

https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/smiths-funeral-home-wadesbaro-nc/mrs-pearl-lee-blount-obituary 

Young Leaders

   

Young Leaders 4-H Club has their schedule for the year and registration is open to attend their club meetings.  To learn more you can go to our app under clubs and scroll to Young Leaders and click on the register for club meetings box.  You can also go to:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-young-leaders-2025-meetings-tickets-1258692576379?aff=oddtdtcreator

Running for District Office

 

Are you between the ages of 14-18 and have been in 4-H for at least three years?  Then you meet the qualifications for being a district officer.  All 4-H members who meet the above criteria have the opportunity to run for office.  You will compete against youth from 17 other counties in the SE District.  If elected you will serve for a year and have the opportunity to organize and present workshops at events such as Winter Fling, Teen Retreat, and even 4-H Congress.  

Before you run we encourage you to read over the officer responsibilities for each position and determine which one you are best suited for.  Also go through the checklist with your 4-H Agent and at home with your families to make sure they are able to support you if you are elected in this role.  You can find that documentation here:  District Officer Responsibilities and Checklist

If you decide to run you will need to fill out a nomination form and return it electronically to Ms Shea Ann (sadejarn@ncsu.edu) prior to March 14 (in other words by the close of business on March 13).  She will upload it to a special district folder and make the agent advisors aware that the nomination form is there.  To read more about the process please click this link.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or would like to talk more about it please contact Shea Ann DeJarnette at (910) 671-3276 or sadejarn@ncsu.edu

Art Hub 4-H SPIN Club is Coming Alive

  

We are so excited to announce we have new leadership for the Art Hub 4-H SPIN Club and the club is

getting ready to have it's first meeting/outing.  Our new club leader is someone familiar to our 4-H families and has been part of the 4-H program for mosts of her life.  She was prolific in our summer programs, county programs and was a teen leader growing up in 4-H.  She is also a talented artist and photographer, winning more blue ribbons than you can imagine at the state fair.  Most recently she has helped us with our 4-H Summer Fun Programs and is excited about taking on the responsibilities of a club, while attending college in the area.  We are thrilled to announce that 4-H Alum and now 4-H Adult Volunteer Brooke Canady will be heading up this effort.  Brooke is excited to introduce youth to a variety of arts and just see what they like and learn from.  Expect experiences, hands on make and takes, as well as other fun adventures with this club.

For the clubs first, get to know you outing, we are excited to announce a trip to see one of the most famous ballets of all time, Swan Lake.  This is a ballet composed by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875–76. Despite its initial failure, it is now one of the most popular ballets of all time.  The production will take place at UNCP Campus at givens Performing Arts Center on February 28.  We will provide transportation from our office (leaving at 6 pm) for folks that would like to travel together, or you can meet us at GPAC (at 6:30).  Youth tickets will be free and adults who would like to attend will have a discounted price.  

  To sign up for this adventure please click on this link.  All youth attending must be actively registered in 4-H Online to attend.  For questions about this opportunity please contact Jade McNeill at (910) 671-3276 or Jade_McNeill@ncsu.edu. 

County Record Book Judging

 

It's that time of year when Robeson County hosts surrounding counties to judge Project Record Books and Portfolios.  Each County brings their books to help them determine which books will move forward to District competition.  Adult volunteers if you would like to join us for a fun day of judging and being proud of what our youth are accomplishing please register on the link below.  No experience is necessary, we are happy to train you for all the fun this day has in store.  Hope to see you on February 20, starting at 10 am.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-record-book-grading-tickets-1248547502189?aff=oddtdtcreator

Did You Know?

 

There are lots of cool 4-H resources out there.  You are aware of the Robeson County 4-H social media sites and website but what about some other cool ones you might want to follow?

There is an NC 4-H History Museum at Camp Millstone in Ellerbe.  It is located in the house that peanuts built and has been thoughtfully designed and laid out.  Tours are available and you can view items from the comfort of your own home by visiting a new Instagram Page nc4hmuseum.

Looking for cool 4-H things to do at home check out these activities guides that you can download for free from national 4-H.  https://4-h.org/clover/activity-guides/download-4h-activity-guides/  We also have them downloaded and can email upon request or print them for you.

The University of Wisconsin has a lot of really neat activities for youth on their youtube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@UniversityofWisconsinExtension.  Including hands on activities, ice breakers, and team building activities.

Maybe you have someone in your family who likes to cook?  Check out these award winning reciepes from 4-H members.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk1qzTeDx5U  You never know what might make that spark in a child.

Maybe you prefer a Pinterest approach?  Check out our 4-H Pinterest page for lots of ideas of things to do with your child or even a club of youth.  We have lots of fun check out these projects.  https://www.pinterest.com/robeson4h/