Scott County 4-H Youth Development OCTOBER 2014

http://ces.ca.uky.edu/scott/4hyouthdevelopment
OCTOBER
2014
Scott County 4-H
Youth Development
4-H Project Record Books and
Achievement Forms
4-H Record Books are a record-keeping system designed to help the 4-H’er learn the importance and benefits of good recordkeeping.
Record books cover the period from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014 of the current year.
Cooperative Extension
Service—Scott County
1130 Cincinnati Rd.
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0984
Fax: (502) 863-2392
www.ca.uky.edu
The 4-H Achievement Program is intended to
recognize 4-H participants who have outstanding accomplishments and to provide incentive
for youth to increase
their knowledge, skills and abilities.
You will need:
- A 3 ring binder or Member’s Record binder
(can be picked up at the office)
- A Ky Junior 4-H Achievement Report - Pictures with captions – optional
Please see page 4 for more
details.
Livestock and Dog record books
can be ordered for a fee of $6.
Copies of the
Record Books & Achievement Forms Are Due November 7th, 2014.
book are free.
Forms and instructions can be found on our website at
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/scott/4hyouthdevelopment.
New 4-H Program Assistant, Mason Forsythe
Hello, I am Mason Forsythe and I am very excited to be in Scott County as a 4-H Program Assistant. I am originally from the Paducah area, but have been living in central Kentucky
for the past three years working with 4-H in Fayette County. I have studied at both Western
Kentucky University and Murray State University. I am a life-long learner that loves to pass
on the knowledge I have gained to young people.
I have been involved in 4-H for almost my entire life. I have gone to
camp for 22 years and 90 weeks of my life. I was a member of the state
teen council and even served as the Kentucky 4-H State Treasurer in 2004.
I am very passionate about this program and all that it can do for youth.
I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and also look
forward to working with the students in Scott County.
Club News
Rabbit Club
The Rabbit Club will meet on Monday, October 27th, 6:00 p.m.
You may bring your rabbit to this meeting.
New members are always welcome, you
do not have to own a rabbit to be a
part of the club.
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Livestock Club
Goat, Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine and Country
Ham Clubs have been combined into the 4-H
Livestock Club. The club will meet on October
9, 5:30 p.m. at the Scott County Extension Office.
New members are welcome!
Saddle Blankets
The 4-H Saddle Blankets Club will meet on October 18th, 2:00 p.m. at the Scott County
Extension Office.
Members are also encouraged to participate in
the Colt & Filly Children’s Parade with the Saddle Blankets Club on Friday, October 3rd.
Neigh Team
Neigh Team will hold a regular club meeting on
October 15th, 6:00 p.m. at the SCEO. A
mounted meeting will be held on October 18th,
2:00 p.m. at the Scott Co. Park Arena.
Dog Club
The Scott County 4-H Dog Club will meet
weekly until November 9th. Please watch for
emails and texts for specific dates and times.
Dog Club will not be taking new members at this
time.
Scott County Bark for Life: American Cancer
Society, A Canine Event to Fight Cancer.
All of October is open enrollment for the Neigh
Team. You can enroll at the SCEO or at the
meetings.
Saturday, October 25, 2014,
3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the
Scott County Park
All are welcome and encouraged to attend the
mounted meeting, even if you do not have a horse.
For a full schedule of events and
to pre-register please visit:
www.relayforlife.org/
barkscottcoky
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Program
The Fall 2014 Paper Clover Fundraiser is scheduled for
October 8-19, 2014. We would like to encourage all clubs
to pick a date and small time frame to be at the TSC and
talk about 4-H and their clubs. Please bring your ribbons/
trophies and even animals for this fundraising opportunity.
Invite friends and family to support 4-H by donating $1 at
check out when they are done shopping. 100% of each dollar goes to the 4-H.
Please check with your leader to see if your
club will be volunteering their time at the
Georgetown Tractor Supply Store.
Wednesday, October 8th thru
Sunday, October 19th
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Club News
Teen
Crochet Club
Leadership Club
Oct. 1st Teen Cooking Group at Ext. Office
Oct. 10th Meeting at Whispering Woods
for cookout
Oct. 11th Working Haunted Trail
Oct. 14th Tractor Supply Clover Day
Oct. 18th Working Haunted Trail
Oct. 21st Meeting with Cloverbuds
Oct. 25th Working Haunted Trail
Oct. 31st Working Haunted Trail
Stay tuned to Teen Leadership night at Zaxby's. Will post date as soon as possible!
We are looking at having a Craft/Vendor/Yard
Sale on November 16th. This will be held at the
Extension Office.
Please contact Alicia Strong for details at
502/867-9326
Teen Leadership is open to all teens who are
interested in expanding their LEADERSHIP
SKILLS!
Cake Decorating
The Cake Decorating Club is currently in need
of a volunteer leader. If you are interested in
becoming a 4-H Club Leader please call the office at 502-863-0984. The Cake Decorating
Club typically meets once per month.
Alison Johnson
Crochet members will meet on Tuesdays, October 14th, 21st & 28th at 3:30 p.m. at the
First Presbyterian Church.
Cloverbuds
Cloverbuds will meet on Tuesday, October
21st, 5:30 p.m. at the SCEO.
Taking tshirt orders for Cloverbuds, they are
$9.00.
Tshirts are in for those that have been ordered, will have them at Oct. meeting.
We had a record breaking number of 20 Cloverbuds at our September meeting.
Shooting Sports
Shooting Sports will meet on October 16th, 6:00 p.m. for a
regular club meeting at the Scott
County Extension Office. We will
not have shooting sports practice
(any discipline) until March 2015.
If you would like to join the Shooting Sports
club for the 2014-2015 club year, you must
do so by November 1st.
Photography Club
The Photography Club will not hold any
regular meetings until March 2015.
Scott County Extension Agent
for 4-H Youth Development
Patrick Allen
Scott County Extension Agent
for 4-H Youth Development
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WHAT IS A RECORD BOOK?
A 4-H project book is a workbook that covers a specific topic.
Record Books
The project book will teach you facts about the subject and it will include fun activities to do and reinforce your
newly learned knowledge. It also encourages you to develop record keeping skills. For example, the forestry
project book has information about different types of leaves and the activities include making a leaf collection
and a leaf print collection. After you have completed a project book, you can enter it to be scored at the
County Record Book
Judging (you’ll just need the project book, a story about your project and some pictures). You will receive recognition for your hard work.
The program year for 2014 submission, will
be for the reporting of the work taken
place from September 1, 2013-August 31,
Achievement Forms
Motivation and the use of incentives are important to positive youth development. 4-H Youth Development programs provide opportunities for creativity in a learn-by-doing environment and encourage youth to become involved in projects and activities. The 4-H Achievement Program is intended to recognize 4-H participants who
have outstanding accomplishments and to provide incentive for youth to increase their knowledge, skills and abilities. Every effort is made to make this 4-H program inclusive to all eligible youth.
DATE
SCHOOL & GRADE
LESSON
?
Northern 4th
Life Cycles
13
Anne Mason 3rd
Agriculture
14
Eastern 3rd
Agriculture
16
Western 4th
Life Cycles
17
Garth 4th
Eco Bots
20
St. John 4th
Owl Pellets
21
Southern 4th
Plants
23
Stamping Ground 4th
Owls Pellets
24
Lemons Mill 4th
Erosion
31
PCA 4th/5th
TBA
What’s
Happening at
School this
month?
Second Sunday Event—Get Moving 4-H Clubs!
Represent a healthy lifestyle to others by participating
in the Second Sunday Event.
Date:
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Time:
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Evans Orchard, 180 Stone Road, Georgetown
It is necessary to check in or register at the starting point before beginning
the route, however you may walk anytime between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m.
Activities include:
Walking
Running Cycling
Skating
Bike Rodeo
Zumba
Face Painting Door Prizes
Bounce House
T-shirts
Helmets
Second Sunday - October 12, 2014
Held at Evans Orchard, 180 Stone Road, Georgetown
Great activity for the entire family!
Walking, Running, Face Painting and Door Prize Drawing, bounce house and games,
T-shirts and helmets while supplies last.
KID FRIENDLY - FREE EVENT!
Scott Co. Cooperative Extension Office
Alison Johnson & Patrick Allen
Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
1130 Cincinnait Road
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0984