4-H January 2023 Newsletter
January 2023 Edition
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TEEN SUMMIT (PHOTO)
This program is designed to develop leadership, citizenship, and communication skills. All delegates will take one leadership workshop taught by members of the Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council. Delegates choose an additional 3 workshops and 2 funshops. The three-day, two-night conference ends with a motivational program sponsored by one of our state teen program boards/councils.
- County deadline to register is February 20
- Limited spots available
- Held at West KY 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs, KY
- Cost is $125
- Open to youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
- Registration packet is coming soon!
LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMP (PHOTO)
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join us for the 4-H Leadership Boot Camp hosted at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp in Jabez, KY on February 2-3, 2023. During this educational experience, youth (14 years old and above as of January 1, 2023) will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. The cost is $100.
LEADER UPDATE
We are required to provide leadership training to our 4-H volunteer leaders each year. We have scheduled this for Thursday, January 26, 2023. You may attend at either noon or 5:30 p.m. A meal will be provided at both trainings. Certified volunteer leaders will earn one hour of training. Please RSVP by 4:30 on Friday, January 20, by phone at 270-685-8480 or by email at stacey.potts@uky.edu.
CLUB OFFICER TRAINING
If you aspire to be a 4-H Club Officer, join us on January 17 at 4:30 p.m. for a 1-hour officer training to learn more about expectations, how to run a meeting, and parliamentary procedure using Roberts Rules of Order. This is for current club officers or any 4-H’er, 6th grade or older, interested in becoming a club officer. Please RSVP by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13, at 270-685-8480 or stacey.potts@uky.edu.
SHOOTING SPORTS INFO SESSION
Shooting sports coaches will be hosting an informational session on the disciplines that Daviess County 4-H shoots along with practice dates. Keep an eye out on the Daviess County 4-H Facebook page for more information.
WEATHER POLICY
If Daviess County Public Schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, then all 4-H events/meetings are cancelled. Club leaders will decide if meetings will be rescheduled. We will post any cancellations on the Daviess County 4-H Facebook page. You may also call us at 270-685-8480 to check.
COUNCIL MEETING
The next 4-H Council meeting will be January 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Daviess County Extension Office.
CAMP KICK-OFF FLYER (PHOTO)
KY 4-H WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST
If you like to write, consider participating in the 4-H Written Communications Contest. Categories include “What 4-H Means to Me” essay, song writing, original monologue, press release, and Public Service Announcement. County winners will advance to the state contest. The deadline to submit a piece for the Daviess County 4-H Written Communications Contest is February 15, 2023. For more information, call our office at 270-685-8480 or e-mail stacey.potts@uky.edu. Details can also be found on our website at https://daviess.ca.uky.edu/4h-communications
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The Daviess County 4-H Council sponsors up to $1500 in scholarships for 4-H’ers who will be entering college or technical school this fall or who are already in college but have not received a 4-H scholarship in the past. The amount awarded varies upon the number of qualified applicants, but the most one applicant can receive is $1000. The application for the Daviess County 4-H Council Scholarship will require the 4-H Achievement Application. Read below for more information. The 4-H Scholarship Application, found online at https://daviess.ca.uky.edu/4h-scholarship, is due March 1, 2023. Do not wait until the last minute; this will take some time!!
The 4-H Achievement Program is intended to recognize 4-H participants who have outstanding accomplishments and to provide an incentive for youth to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is a comprehensive program spanning the entire career of the 4-H’er, awards points for outside efforts and interests, and encourages growth and development by awarding high points at multi-county, state, and national levels. As youth work their way through the achievement levels they become eligible for scholarships to teen summit, teen conference, and eventually college scholarships. The 4-H program year runs from September 1 to August 31 of the next year. Youth who are age 9 as of January 1 of that program year may start documenting their 4-H achievements, participation, and projects to go toward their 4-H Achievement Application. The application and more information are on the Daviess County 4-H website at https://daviess.ca.uky.edu/4h-achievement.
4-H DEMONSTRATION CONTEST
Demonstrations are a way to communicate an idea by showing and telling. Visual aids like posters, props, and samples are used to enhance the presentation. A 4-H Demonstration should be from 5-15 minutes long for both junior and senior 4-H’ers. If the thought of delivering a speech makes you uncomfortable, 4-H Demonstrations can be a good place to start. The posters and props give you some visual support and something to do with your hands! For more information on demonstrations, including a description of the categories, visit our website at https://daviess.ca.uky.edu/4h-communications
The Daviess County 4-H Demonstration Contest will be held on March 20 at 5:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Registration is due by March 13.
Demonstration Categories: Agriculture, Animal Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Clothing & Textiles, Foods, Health, Team Demonstrations, Natural Resources, Shooting Sports, Science, Engineering, & Technology, Digital Media Presentation, and Family & Consumer Sciences
HOLIDAY GRAB AND GO KITS (PHOTOS)
Just before the holiday break, we set out 20 grab and go bags with 7 holiday-themed activities. They went fast! Thank you to those who shared pictures.
BEEF & BROCCOLI STUFFED POTATOES
Find the recipe at: https://www.planeatmove.com/recipes/recipe/beef-and-broccoli-stuffed-potatoes/
4-H JACKET AND VEST AWARD
To apply for this award, youth will need to fill out the 4-H Achievement Application which is available on our 4-H website. See page 3 for more information. The application is due to the Extension Office by March 1. If you already turned in your achievement application, simply call to let us know you would like to put your name in to be considered for the jacket or vest award.
The senior winner (ages 14-19 as of 1/1/23) will be awarded an embroidered jacket. The junior winner (ages 9-13 as of 1/1/23) will be awarded an embroidered fleece vest. You may win only one time as a junior and one time as a senior.
JANUARY DATES TO REMEMBER
5 Horticulture Club, 6:00 pm
9 4-H Teen Board, 4:30 pm
9 Daviess County 4-H Council, 5:30 pm
11 4-H Cloverbuds Club, 6:00 pm
12 4-H Rabbit Club, 6:00 pm
12 4-H Dairy Goat Club, 6:45 pm
16 Young Riders 4-H Horse Club, 6:30 pm
17 4-H Club Officer Training, 4:30 pm
23 4-H Homeschool Club, 5:00 pm
26 4-H Volunteer Leader Update, noon or 5:30 pm
31 4-H Camp Kick-off, 4:30-6:00 pm
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