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May 4-H Family Newsletter
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Upcoming Events/Opportunities
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4-H County Activity Day
~ Final Submissions are due Monday, May 18th ~
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4-H Presentations
4-H presentations is a competition where youth speak for 5-12 minutes on a topic that interests them. Topics can range from how to create a pet first aid kit, the invention of Legos or even a supreme court case. Participants compete against other youth in their age group and topic categories. County winners will advance to the district and state level competitions.
This competition will be held online this year. Here are the rules, parameters, and changes you should be aware of:
- Participants must register their presentation at this link.
- Presenters will submit a 5-12 minute video of their final presentation to the 4-H agent at [email protected].
- You may submit your presentation via YouTube link, Vimeo, Google Drive, or drop off at the 4-H office on a jump drive.
- Your video should be unedited and uncut - all one clip.
- Team presentations should use zoom or something similar to record both participants on the screen at the same time.
- More information about the 4-H presentation rules and guidelines can be found at this link.
- Here is a video designed to hep you "Prepare and Set Up Your 4-H Presentation"
- All county presentations are due by May 18, 2020.
- The county judges will deliberate over the following week.
- Participants will receive final placings and judges feedback once judging is complete.
- Presentations in the outdoor cookery categories will occur later in the year.
4-H Talent Show/Entertains
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year, we are blown away by the immense talents of our 4-H youth. If you plan to participate as a single act, we look forward to seeing your submissions.
- Please be sure to register your act at this link.
- Please submit your video to the 4-H agent at [email protected].
- You may submit your video via YouTube link, Vimeo, Google Drive, or drop off at the 4-H office on a jump drive.
- Final video submissions for county judging are due May 18, 2020.
If you would like to create something as a team outside of your immediate family, we will need to wait to receive those submissions until later in the year.
We are here to help you! We know that this is a new experience and it may be scary for you. Don't let fear hold you back. Together, we can do this! Please reach out to the county 4-H staff, your club leaders and other volunteers if you need help or have questions.
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4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus
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Do you want to make an impact on your community? Do you want to meet fellow teens from across the State of North Carolina and learn how to be a better leader for "your club, your community, your country, and your world"? Then check out this awesome
leadership
opportunity.
Teens (13-18 years of age) are invited to join us on Zoom to learn about youth advocacy and state and local government.
If a youth delegate participates fully in this conference
(attending all sessions as well as completing the final project)
they will receive a t-shirt as well as a certificate. This FREE event is open to the first 300 youth who register throughout the state.
Date: June 15-17
Time: 1-4pm each day
Ages: Open to all 4-H youth ages 13-18
Final Project: After attending the conference, participants are expected to work with their 4-H Agent to develop and implement an action plan utilizing the skills they learned during the conference.
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2020
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North Carolina 4-H Photography Contest
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This statewide annual contest highlights NC 4-H members photographic achievements. The winning photos will be displayed at select meetings and events throughout the year. They may also be used in future 4-H marketing materials. You can find out more information about this State Competition here.
2020 Photography Categories
- Pets in Action
- Nature's Beauty
- 4-H in Action
Entry Information:
Please email your photo(s) along with the following information in an email to
[email protected]
by June 19, 2020.
- Photographer Name
- Photographer Age
- Photo Category
- Photo Name and Information/Description
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4-H International Pen Pal Summer Program Interest
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The inbound and outbound International program has been canceled for Summer 2020. However, there is an opportunity to possibly still participate with the States' 4-H National Organization for international exchanges to establish a pen pal for 4-H members and families to engage with an international child and/or family.
Due to a high interest, the States' 4-H office is in the process of securing future spots for the PenPal program should more delegates from other countries be added. To gauge the interest of members, please complete the
NC 4-H International PenPal Interest Form if you would like to be considered to participate in the international PenPal Program. If open spots become available a list of names from North Carolina will be shared with States' 4-H for consideration. The States' officer will base placement on age, therefore, it is important to complete the form.
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If you happened to miss this online workshop with Mr. Jones Loflin, we have recorded the session and made it available to families to revisit.
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NC 4-H Daily Spark
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Each week, North Carolina 4-H provides fun, educational experiences on a variety of topics.
- Monday, May 11: What's Bugging You
- Tuesday, May 12: Score!
- Wednesday, May 13: Farm Day Adventures - Potatoes
- Thursday, May 14: It's Electric
- Friday, May 15: Good Vibrations
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Livestock Program Updates
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What: Exhibitor Newsletter from the NC State Fair
What: NC Junior Beef Round-Up
- Rescheduled for August 7-9
What: Virtual Livestock Judging Clinic
- Any NC youth ages 8-18 that would like to enhance their knowledge of livestock judging.
- Hosted via Zoom at 1:00pm
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Zoom Date
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Species
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May 7
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Noah Henson |
Goats |
| May 21 |
Tom Devine |
Swine |
| June 4 |
Andy Burlingham
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Sheep |
| June 18 |
Matt Morrison |
Cattle |
Week of June 22-26
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What: Virtual Livestock Skillathon Clinic
- Any NC youth ages 8-18 that would like to enhance their knowledge of livestock.
- Hosted via Zoom at 1:00pm
Zoom Date
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Topic |
| May 5 |
Eve Honeycutt |
Tools & Equipment |
| May 12 |
Becky Spearman & Agents |
Practice Tests |
| May 19 |
Dr. Daniel Poole |
Reproduction |
| May 26 |
Andy Burlingham |
Meat ID |
| June 2 |
Charmae Kendall |
Feed Stuffs & Nutrition |
| June 9 |
Micah Orfield |
Livestock Breeds |
| June 16 |
Andy Burlingham |
Hay & Wool Judging |
| June 23 |
Lauren Langley |
Quality Assurance |
| July 7 |
Seth Nagy & Sarah Moyer |
Forages & Farming Systems |
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Horse Program Updates
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The 2020 Horse Artistic Expression And Creative Writing Contests have revised entry forms, deadlines, and submission procedures for projects. Be sure to check them out and enter! These competitions are open to all 4-H youth members even if you do not own a horse.
Entry Deadline: June 1, 2020
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Volunteer Events/Opportunities
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NC 4-H Virtual Volunteer Training
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When: Saturday, May 30th
Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Training Method: Zoom
Cost: Free
*workshop recordings will be sent to those who register even if they are not able to participate on May 30th.
Registration Deadline: May 27th at 12pm
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