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Archive for February, 2009
Annual Stark County 4-H College Scholarship Application
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Open “ALL BREED” Horse Show
Friday, February 27th, 2009May 23-24, 2009
Classes for horses, ponies, mules and gaited.
Wilmington, Ohio
4-H Fashion Leadership Board Application
Friday, February 27th, 2009Attention all Stark County 4-H Clothing Members!!
Any 4-H’er taking clothing projects can apply for the Stark County
4-H Fashion Leadership Board. You must be at least 12 years of age or older as of January 1, 2009. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2009.
National 4-H Council Marketing and Communications Internships
Friday, February 27th, 2009Efforts to promote 4-H programs nationwide have expanded in size and scope over the last year, and as a result, Council has some exciting internship opportunities available in the marketing and communications department.
Two year-long internships are available and are designed for college graduates interested in advertising, public relations, or communications disciplines and include a stipend plus full room and board at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center here in Chevy Chase, MD. It‚s a great opportunity for graduates with a background in 4-H or an interest in youth development. And with 4-H National Youth Science Day, new digital efforts, PSA development and expanding media relations efforts, there will be plenty of hands-on experience.
CLICK HERE <http://www.ohio4h.org/staff/documents/National4-HinternPOSITIONVACANCYANNOUNCEMENT.pdf> the full job description. Please note the deadline for applications is Friday, March 20, 2009, and applicants will be notified no later than Friday, April 17, 2009.
Kimono Exhibit and Japanese Cultural Activities in Canton
Friday, February 27th, 2009Looking for an exciting and educational family activity that can broaden 4-H‚ers view of the world? An exquisite exhibition of Japanese Kimonos will visit only two U.S. locations this year: San Diego, CA and Canton, OH! The Feb. 8 thru April 26 exhibit will be complemented by a wide array of events celebrating Japanese culture. Stark County 4-H volunteer ICC Marlene Beggs is involved with several of the events. Please visit www.kimonoexhibit.com <http://www.kimonoexhibit.com> for additional information on this extraordinary exhibit.
Ohio Spot Breeders 2009 Spotted Donor Gilt
Friday, February 27th, 2009The Ohio Spot Breeders, in order to promote the advancement of the breed, will give to 4-H or FFA members a Spotted gilt. Recipients of donor gilts must show the gilt at the 2009 Ohio State Fair in the donor-gilt class and in the Junior Spot Show. Recipients must also breed the gilt to a registered Spot boar for the first breeding and farrow at least one litter of purebred spots; this litter is to be registered with the National Spotted Swine Record. The Ohio Spot Breeders will try to assist any of the recipients with breeding, either by providing semen or breeding service when possible. If the student does not fulfill the contract, he will pay the donor $150. In order to show at the Ohio State Fair in the Jr. swine breeding shows, all youth must carry the swine breeding 4-H project (project # 140) in their county 4-H club regardless if the county has a Breeding Swine Project at their fair.
To qualify for a donor gilt, an applicant must be in 4-H or FFA and submit an essay on the topic “Why I want to own a Spot Gilt.” Essay must describe the facility that the gilt will be raised in and the area where you plan to farrow the pigs. Please include pictures of your facilities. Essay should also give history of 4-H or FFA activities and accomplishments and any other extra curricular activities (school, church, social, etc.)
All essays must be received by April 3, 2009. Essays will be judged and the donor or a representative from the Ohio Spot Breeders will contact each possible winner. Final winners will be notified by May 1 and all gilts must be picked up by May 15. (It will be the responsibility of the student to pick the gilt up at the donor’s farm.)
Donor gilts will be eligible to show in the donor-gilt class and the junior show as well the open spot show at The Ohio State Fair. Appropriate Ohio State Fair entries, http://ohiostatefair.com/osf/osf3.htm must be made by Donor Gilt award winner in order to show at the Ohio State Fair. Entries are due June 20th. Any offspring will be eligible to show in the donor-gilt class next year and all other related spot shows at the Ohio State Fair.
Recipients will receive a free membership to the Ohio Spot Breeders and the National Spotted Swine Record (junior membership.) This essay must be signed by the STUDENT, PARENT AND ADVISOR.
Ron Pierce
1210 Highland Drive
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-7909
Sun Safety
Friday, February 27th, 2009The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Safer Sunning in Seven Steps.
CLOVER Reads Program 2009
Thursday, February 26th, 2009Catch Lots Of Very Exciting Reading
The CLOVER reading program offers Stark County 4-H youth a chance to earn recognition for learning more about their project areas, improve their reading ability and help their club by performing reading-related community service. Prizes will be awarded at Extravaganza. The county’s top CLOVER point earners will receive a prize! All Stark County 4-H youth (age 5 – 18) are eligible to enroll in CLOVER.
Here’s how it works:
The CLOVER registration form is available from the Stark County Extension Office. Only one form per club is required. Interested 4-H members sign up at club meetings. The form is then returned to the Extension office by the March 15, 2009 deadline.
The reading program begins March 15, 2009. Youth earn points by reading age/ability appropriate books, magazine articles and textbook chapters on their project area(s), and their 4-H project resource manual. They can read for personal enjoyment or to learn more about their project area. Reading-related community service also earns points.
Youth then record what they read along with a brief synopsis on a CLOVER book report form. (Forms will be mailed to all clubs who have youth registered in CLOVER). Completed forms must be turned in to the 4-H Extension Office by Friday, June 19, 2009. (You only need 25 points to complete the program – each book related to the youth’s project area earns 5 points.)
Cloverbuds do not earn points. They participate in the CLOVER program by reading 5 books or having 5 books read to them. (The ability to read is not necessary for participation in the CLOVER program.) All participating Cloverbud youth will receive a CLOVER award ribbon.
Awards for all CLOVER participants completing the program will be presented at Extravaganza. The awards ceremony usually starts between 12:30 and 1:30pm.
All youth registered in the program are also invited to enter the CLOVER Poster Challenge. Posters are judged by how well the youth incorporates reading into the Stark County Jr. Fair theme. Posters must be turned in to the 4-H office, Laura Miller or Bridget Coffman by 5pm August 14, 2009. Posters will be displayed in the CLOVER reading booth during the Stark County Fair.
CLOVER READS Form Links:
2009 CLOVER Club Registration, (due to 4-H Office by March 15)
Completed final report forms must be completed and submitted to the 4-H/Extension Office by Friday, June 19, 2009.
2009 Literacy Final Form, (include this form as a cover sheet for Cloverbud, 4H project Age and Community Service report forms)
2009 Literacy Book Report (4-H age 9-19)
Ohio 4-H’ers and FFA’ers can WIN 2 Corriedale Ewes
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009The Ohio Corriedale Club is encouraging youth that are beginning a sheep breeding project to consider raising Corriedales. Corriedales are ideal for youth breeding sheep projects because they are easy to care for, have a docile temperament, and are relatively inexpensive to purchase.
The Ohio Corriedale Club is offering a pair of Corriedale ewes to a 4-H or FFA member that is interested in starting their own flock. The Corriedale Club will provide two (2) ewes for the member, registered in the member’s name, before May 1, 2009. The Club will also assist the member in management decisions and answer questions regarding the project throughout the year. The ewes will become a part of the member’s 4-H or FFA project and will be exhibited at the Ohio State Fair Junior Corriedale Show and the recipient’s county fair.
Any 4-H or FFA members interested in applying for the ewes should submit an application form along with a short essay about their experience before April 1, 2009. The Corriedale Club will select one (1) member to receive the ewes and contact the recipient before April 15, 2009. Application forms are available by clicking on the sheepapp link below. For more information, contact Jodie Duffy, Ogio Corriedale Club, 4279 Easton Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 or email at duffyjy@msn.com.
Food Safety Education Website
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Have fun learning about food safety. This website includes educational information and a variety of games. Check it out!
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/For_Kids_&_Teens/index.asp