Newsletter - May 19, 2023

We are hiring!

Please share our 4-H Youth Development and Animal Science position. This position is open to those with a completed bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred). Conferred degree may be in a variety of disciplines, including agriculture education, agriculture, animal sciences, equine sciences or a closely related field. Deadline is May 21. Full job description can be found by clicking on the image above.

Arapahoe County Dates and Deadlines Document Updated

In order to keep our 4-H families and volunteers informed on 4-H dates and deadlines, the 4-H team has created a document containing an updated list of county-wide dates and deadlines for the 4-H year. This document will be continuously updated and a link will be included in the newsletters and on the Arapahoe County 4-H Member Resources webpage. Click on the image to the left to view the document.

Trainings and Meetings

Dog Study Guides are Available!

4-H Dog Members - this year's dog study guides are now available.

• Click here for the Junior Member Study Guide.
• Click here for the Intermediate Member Study Guide.
• Click here for the Senior Member Study Guide.

Please see the dates below for 2023 Arapahoe County 4-H Shooting Sports events. We are still requiring that members attending a practice use the following link to register for each date. All dates and times are on the signup genius. If a practice is cancelled, all members who signed up for that date will be notified. DO NOT REGISTER FOR A PRACTICE IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON ATTENDING.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044eada728a4f49-2023#/

Practice dates for all disciplines EXCEPT Skeet and Sporting Clays – Sorber’s Ranch, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

May 21^st

June 3^rd

June 11^th

Skeet – Golden Gun Club, 10:30 am

May 21^st

June 11^th

Sporting Clays – Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 9:00 am

June 3^rd

2023 County Shoot – Time TBD

June 24^th – Shotgun Events at Golden Gun Club and Kiowa Creek Sporting Club

June 25^th – All other disciplines at Sorber’s Ranch

HUNTERS SAFETY AND PRACTICE CARDS:

Please make sure that you complete the Hunters Safety Course that is offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. You may go to https://cpw.state.co.us for more information. You will need to upload your card in 4Honline if you haven’t already.

When you attend your practices please make sure to take your practice cards to keep updated on your practice record. If you are new you can get those from the certified shooting sports volunteers.

Again, if you should have any questions please feel free to email Katy Vincent, katydidklv@hotmail.com

Horse

Please click on the image to the left for info on the Arapahoe County 4-H Horse Project and upcoming for events!

Congratulations for our 4-H horse members who competed in their first Hippology contest on May 6! Members did an great job in a very difficult contest testing all aspects of the horse project. Senior member Tori Dinan was fifth overall. Junior members Kira Hoffman was second overall and Brooke Good was fifth overall. Zoey Germany and Caleb Dinan also participated. Kaylee Sefcovic, 4-H alumni and Hippology coach, looks forward to coaching a team again next year. Be on the lookout next 4-H year for information. 

Douglas County Buckle Series Show

May 21, June 10

Douglas County Fairgrounds

Livestock

Livestock Superintendents

Rabbit – Roxie and Rod Brockelman

Beef – Kayla and Jonny Hess

Swine – DJ Jackson

Llama/Alpaca – Rosa-Lee Hartzell

Goat – Katy Vincent and Regina Hopping

Poultry – Julianna and Garrett Brockelman 

Food Science and Human Nutrition

EFNEP (Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program)Supervisor/ Research Associate I/II/III

Position Description

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for an EFNEP Supervisor/Research Associate I, II or III. We are seeking applicants with experience in assisting with the development and implementation of staff development for peer nutrition educators and contributions to the development and maintenance of curriculum and program materials. This position serves as an EFNEP Supervisor and Project Manager for EFNEP collaborative research projects. A successful candidate will bring experience that provides evidence of drive and initiative; the individual in this position must be a self-starter. EFNEP Supervisor responsibilities include providing direct supervision for EFNEP peer educators in multiple Colorado counties delivering state-approved educational programs following EFNEP program guidelines to ensure program fidelity and success and building successful and sustainable relationships with professionals from agencies such as WIC, SNAP, TANF, public housing, K12 schools and others, to establish EFNEP recruitment and teaching opportunities. Research Project Manager responsibilities include monitoring the implementation of research project protocols and data collection. This position supports the EFNEP Coordinator with records and reporting, manuscript writing and submission, grant writing and submission, and other duties as assigned. The classification of Research Associate will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Applicants are encouraged to view the complete position announcement on the CSU website by clicking on the image above. Applications must be submitted in PDF format by 5/29/2023 for full consideration; incomplete applications will not be considered. The search will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Inquiries can be made to: Susan Baker, PhD, Search Committee Chair. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

2023 Arapahoe County Fair Information

2023 Arapahoe County Fairbooks

Hardcopies have been distributed to organizational leaders for 4-H families. The Fairbook can also be downloaded by clicking here.

FairEntry

FairEntry will open for online entries on June 1, 2023. June 15 is the deadline for fair entries, with a late deadline of June 16 - 22 with a $25.00 fee per 4-H Exhibitor.

NEW This Year!

Attention FCS & General project members and parents! This year you will have the ability to schedule your own interview times with the judges for Fair! This will be done in FairEntry after you have done your entries but BEFORE you hit the "submit" button. Jean has set this up in FairEntry and she will be putting together a tip sheet for you. She will send it out to you via email and it will be posted on our website when she gets it done.

(303) 730-1920

CSU-Extension@ArapahoeGov.com

6934 S. Lima St., Suite B

Centennial, CO 80112

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.

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