May 28, 2020 
June 4-H Family Newsletter
Announcements
I hope everyone is doing as well as possible during these times. We have received a few phone calls and emails asking about 4-H Summer Camps. Due to restrictions from COVID-19 and summer staffing abilities, we are unable to host face to face camps this summer. Our state, district and local staff have been hard at work to create and offer quality content for virtual and online learning over the summer months. Because there are multiple groups and work teams creating these events and activities, the information we share is not necessarily consistent and dates and times may overlap. There are also varying requirements and methods of registering for these events. We ask for your patience as we navigate offering 4-H summer programs virtually this year.  The majority of our state and district summer program information should be available Monday, so I will send out a separate email with all of those details the beginning part of next week!

~ Sarah Barber

Upcoming Events/Opportunities
4-H Clover Wordle

2020 Application, Interview, Resume & Essay
AIRE is a workforce development and college prep program. Youth ages 11-18 are eligible to participate in this program by completing the four (4) AIRE candidate packet components. All candidates submitting a complete packet will be invited to participate in either the State-Level competitive program (open to youth ages 14-18) or in the non-competitive program (open to youth ages 11-13). Youth participating in the competitive AIRE program are eligible to be selected to attend national events such as  National Congress ,  National Conference , and International Leadership Conference  . 

The 4-H AIRE program uses a simple 3-page  Application that secures general candidate information, denotes what competitive area the candidate wishes to be considered for (i.e., a trip to National 4-H Conference or National 4-H Congress, etc.).

Video  Interview component of AIRE will be conducted through a secure NC State University Video Interview process using Zoom. Candidates that complete all of the required components will be invited to participate in an interview. Candidate interviews will take place online with a panel of AIRE reviewers. Candidates will be able to sign-up for their own online interview, with dates and times to be released later this year.

Resume: Candidates should develop and submit a resume that is reflective of both their skills and experience, AND their 4-H history. Candidates are encouraged to use one of the three main types of resumes used today: Functional, Chronological, or a Combination. *Resumes should be no longer than 3-pages in length.

Electronic Video: Candidates will create and submit a 3-minute video (videos over 3 minutes in length will NOT be viewed/scored). Candidates can use their phones, tablet or computer to record a 3-minute video that covers this year's question (see below).
*Candidates should include a link to their EV on their resume. EV Prompt for 2020: "You have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful that your 4-H AIRE application would not be incomplete without it. Share your story."

Download additional instructions here. 
Download the application, and resume types  here .

Final AIRE packets should include a link to your video and your email address. Your final packet is due to Sarah Barber by June 10, 2020. If you would like for me to review your packet to review and offer some suggestions, please send your draft to me on or before June 8th.
Virtual Poultry Camp Flyer
This Poultry Camp is available to Moore County 4-H members. Participants register through their 4HOnline profile. Please review the  "How to Register for an Event in 4HOnline" document to assist with registering for this event. If you are not a current member, you can enroll in 4HOnline to join today!

R egistration Deadline: June 1, 2020
Get OUTfoors 2020 Summer Adventure Club Flyer

The Get OUTdoors Summer Club is available to Moore County 4-H members. Participants register through their 4HOnline profile. Please review the  "How to Register for an Event in 4HOnline" document to assist with registering for this event.  I f you are not a current member, you can  enroll in 4HOnline  to join today!

Registration Deadline: June 1, 2020
Just Say No. 4-H vaping Prevention and Education Flyer
    
This pilot program is seeking a few more participants. The Zoom sessions are planned from 3:00-4:00pm on June 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, and 30th. Please contact Taylor Jenkins or Liz Peterson for more information.
4-H Cloverbud SPIN Club Flyer
    
This Cloverbud Summer program is open to Moore County 4-H Cloverbuds (5-8 years old as of January 1, 2020). Participants register  through their 4HOnline profile. Please review the  "How to Register for an Event in 4HOnline"  document to assist with registering for this event. If you are not a current member, you can enroll in 4HOnline to join today!

Meetings are scheduled the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month at 6:00 pm.

Registration Deadline: June 4, 2020
Dressage Horse Show


Horse Program Updates
The State 4-H Horse Show will be virtual this year! Be sure to watch for more information to be posted to the NC 4-H Horse Virtual Show website.


2020 Artistic Expression and Creative Writing Competition Flyer

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
Photography Contest
North Carolina 4-H Photography Contest 
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
Participants looking at and judging various flower plants

Free Online Horticulture Camp
NCSU's Horticulture Science Summer Institute
July 6th - July 9th 
Join us for a curated experience!  This virtual program is designed for youth ages 14 - 18 and  Registration is Free . Check out this  website   for more information and to see the Schedule. This camp will be engaging & fun and something youth can "dig-in" at their own pace.
4-H Clover designed with people holding lit candles
4-H Congress 2020
July  20th - July 23rd via Zoom
The dates are set but the daily activity plans are still in the works. Reserve these dates on your calendar and plan to attend the 2020 NC  4-H Congress. The cost to participate is free ($25 covered by Moore County 4-H) and open to 4-H youth 13 -18 years old.

Dates
   Monday, July 20th 1:00 to 4:00 pm
   Tuesday, July 21st 1:00 to 4:30 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm
   Wednesday, July 22nd 1:00 to 4:30 pm and 8:30 to 9:30 pm
   Thursday, July 23rd 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Registration Deadline: June 19, 2020
Register  by contacting Sarah Barber   before June 19th
Livestock Program Updates
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
- Participants must pre-register to receive the Zoom Links
 
Zoom Date
Speaker Species
May 7
Noah Henson Goats
May 21 Tom Devine Swine
June 4 Andy Burlingham  
 Sheep
June 18 Matt Morrison Cattle
Week of June 22-26  
 Online Contest


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
- Participants must pre-register to receive the Zoom Links
 
Zoom Date
 Speaker 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

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made  at  least two weeks prior to each event date to Sarah Barber at (910) 947-3188.

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