January 4-H Update

Dutchess County 4-H Youth Development Program

JANUARY 4-H UPDATE

Hello 4-H Community!

I hope you're all surviving this cold, weather like this makes me appreciate the balance of office work!

The next few months hold several opportunities for 4-H events, starting with public presentations in early February, to Tractor Safety, Fashion Revue, Horse Bowl and Hippology, Capital Days, and Career Explorations. The list goes on! Check out the details in the newsletter on how to get involved.

All of the Record Books have been reviewed and are available for pick up. They have been left in/by the club mailboxes.

As always, if you have any questions- shoot me an email!

-Cassie

Public Presentations

Public Presentation Workshops: Are you a first year member or a member hoping to polish your presenting skills? Join us at the public presentation workshops being offered on January 11th or 25th. Register here by January 10th.

Public Presentations Registration: If you have not already, it is time to register for the public presentation event you will be attending! There are 2 opportunities left for currently enrolled 4-H members to complete a public presentation; FEBRUARY 8TH AND MARCH 3RD. Both events occur at CCEDC. Every 4-H'er must register to complete a public presentation by February 5th. More details and registration can be found here.

Spring Tractor Safety Course

7 Class sessions - $45.00 includes workbook!

REGISTRATION FORM

Dutchess County 4-H will be hosting a National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) course this Spring!

Youth ages 14 and up will receive a training certificate; allowing them to hold jobs on farms and

legally allow them to use farm equipment. Youth ages 8-13 are welcome to participate in the classroom portion of the training (with help from a parent where needed) however they are ineligible for certification.

DEC Pheasant Raising

Last year, 2 Dutchess County 4-H'ers participated in the NYC Department of Environmental Conservation's "Day Old Chick Program" and raised and released pheasants. If you are a 4-H member interested in this project this year, please email Cassie at cmm473@cornell.edu prior to March 1st so we can discuss any questions you may have and place your order for chicks!

First Annual 4-H Science Fair!

You're invited!

Saturday, February 3, 2018

1 to 4 pm

Location: Farm and Home Center

2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545

4-H members in 5 ^th grade and up, who live in Dutchess County, can enter their project to be evaluated for entry into the 59 ^th Annual Dutchess County Regional Science Fair in April at Dutchess Community College.

For more information, please check out our flyer. You can also register here.

Need water for a fundraiser?

We have several cases of water left over from the water sales at the Fair. If your club is doing a fundraiser, and would like to sell these cases- we will sell them to you at cost, any profit above is yours!

Contact Cassie to inquire!

Opportunities for 4-H'ers

If you are interested in attending any 4-H event, please keep in mind there are often local and state scholarships available! Submit the General Event Scholarship Application application with your event registration!

Lewis County Teen Winter Weekend

THE THEME: POLAR EXPRESS CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY!

PROGRAM: Possible programming for 2018 includes:

· Winter Games · Snowshoeing

· Team Building · Cross Country Skiing

· Ice Breakers · Indoor Hands on Workshops

WHEN: February 16-18 2018.

WHERE: Oswegatchie Educational Center, Croghan, NY (Lewis County) http://www.oswegatchie.org/

WHO: New York State 4-H’ers ages 13 to 19 (as of January 1)

COST: $70.00 per participant will cover lodging, meals (Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch), as well as snacks and workshop supplies.

For more information, or to register, please contact Cassie by January 12, 2018.

Paid Student Internship at Local Non-Profits

Bank of America offers a paid internship program! As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.

To become a Student Leader, you must:

Currently be a junior or senior in high school
Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week
Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2018
Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (July 8-July 13, 2018) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)
Be a student in good standing at your school
Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator

Click here to apply.

CCEDC Wi-Fi Information

If you are in the building for a meeting and need the Wi-Fi, please use the following:

CCEDC_PublicWifi or CCEDC_PublicWifi 5G

Password for both is: publicwifi

New Leader Interviews and Training

1 - Beef steer ownership deadline (mandatory for all sale animals)

6 - County Level Horse Bowl and Hippology (Snow Date 1/7)

11 and 25 – Public Presentations Workshops @ CCEDC 6 PM- 8:30 PM

1 – Dutchess County Fair 4-H Judges and Fairbook Revisions Due (Leaders Only!)

3 - County Level Horse Communications (Snow Date 2/4)

8 - County Level Public Presentation Event (#2) 6-9 PM @ CCEDC

10 - Model Horse Show @ CCEDC

15 - Tractor Safety Session # 1

22 - Tractor Safety Session # 2

24 - Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology (Snow Date 2/25)

And Finally ......

Don't forget- all 4-H club meeting minutes, advisory minutes, and independent member reports are due by the 10th of the following month. And please, send photos and be sure to let me know what awesome things your club is up to!

Contact Cassie Messina

cmm473@cornell.edu

(845) 677-8223, ext. 108

Link to Member Resources