4-H Cloverleaf Newsletter
April 2020

A Message To Our 4-H Volunteers & Parents
From Your 4-H Agent
As the COVID-19 situation continues we know that many of you are struggling to find ways to keep your clubs going and your members connected.  Your members still need to continue working on their Presentations for the upcoming County Day and District Day Presentation Competitions.  Electric Congress is still set for July 7-9, 2020, for youth age 11 (by January 1st) to 18. I have some tools for you to use in our new age of "virtual learning."   

I will have updates in the newsletter each month, or as often as needed, to assist you in conducting online club meetings, trainings, workshops, online book club, and even competitions!

Also, please visit the South Central District 4-H Volunteer leader's Facebook page for updates. Just posted is the South Central District Scholarship Application for active 
4-H Seniors entering college next year.  Please share this information with any of your graduating members.  The deadline is May 31st.


Your 4-H Agent is here to help you navigate this new technology, please contact me, Abigail Isom, by phone at: 704-736-8458 or by e-mail at: [email protected].
Thank you volunteers and parents for helping us "Make The Best Better!" 

Here are your links to register for the book club

or

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvSBTnubREy_pmeA17z5C2rbPDcaXh-khLCkuqoS-K3e5X8w/viewform

To enroll in 4-H online simply type in http://4honline.com
and follow the instructions.
Under "clubs" on page 3, you will select "online book club" as your club.


click on either link to register.
Virtual Livestock Show "Showing From Home"
NC State Extension Youth Livestock Program is offering 4-H Livestock youth the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Livestock Show.  

Open to youth in North Carolina who have market animals tagged for shows in March-June 2020. We will be working with County Agents and Agriculture Teachers to certify that animals submitted have been tagged for their prospective shows. Market Hogs, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Market Steers. To participate, youth must complete the google document and answer questions about their project.

For complete details and forms read more at: https://youthlivestock.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/03/virtual-livestock-show-showing-from-home/

Congratulations
Lincoln County 4-H Horse Judging Team!
M embers of the Lincoln County 4-H Horse Judging Team have not stopped learning and training for upcoming shows, they are just learning to participate in a new way.  The team, coached by Kellie Atkinson, will take part in the NC State 4-H Virtual Horse Judging Contest via an online "arena" in April.

First-time participants will keep their "first time status" moving forward into next year.

Wish the team luck as they continue to meet the new challenges before them!  All the Best Team!
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 Virus; protecting yourself, is produce safe, how you can connect with your 4-H friends and officers?  NC State Extension has a just launched a special webpage dedicated to COVID-19 critical information and updates on keeping us connected.  This is reliable, research based information you can depend on for the facts.  Stay informed, safe and up-to-date on the COVID-19 situation.  Extension is here for you, not just now, but every day!
Visit this address to reach the Extension Web-page    https://covid19.ces.ncsu.edu/


Each year the South Central District 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association offers a $300 scholarship to graduating High School Seniors who have been active in their 4-H community and clubs.  These scholarships are ready.  They are posted on the NC South Central District 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Facebook page.  The address is:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/369132916863562/    or, you can request to have the scholarship forms sent to you by calling the Lincoln County 4-H office at 
704-736-8458  or  email  [email protected] and request the forms.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.

Extension's 4-H program is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina. We help over 247,000 young people grow into active, contributing citizens each year.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by contacting Extension Director, Tom Dyson at 704-736-8458 or by email at  [email protected]