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Newsletter - December 30, 2022

Arapahoe County CSU Extension Office Closed to Walk-in Clients on Fridays


If you have any questions, please feel free to email our staff:

Ethan Cahill - ecahill@arapahoegov.com

Shaylen Florez - sflorez@arapahoegov.com

Claudia Meeks - cmeeks@arapahoegov.com

Jean Walton - jwalton@arapahoegov.com

All Arapahoe County offices, including the Arapahoe County CSU Extension Office will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of the New Year's holiday.

January 4

LDC Registration Deadline (County Deadline)


January 31

Returning 4-H Member Re-Enrollment Deadline (with $25 late fee)


January 31

Returning 4-H Leader Re-Enrollment Deadline


February 1

Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline


February 4

4-H Extravaganza


February 10

Regional Creative Cooks Contest Registration Deadline


February 25

Regional Creative Cooks Contest (Location: Adams County)


March 1

Market Beef Enrollment Deadline


April 1

New 4-H Member Enrollment Deadline


April 22

Regional Speech and Demo. Contest (Location: CSU SPUR)

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.

Companion Animal Projects
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  • Dog classes with Janele and Briana Caldwell have started at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in the East Wing. If interested in the Dog project please be in contact with Janele at janele.caldwell@yahoo.com or homeenhancements@live.org or you can call her at 303-880-5538. She would be happy to provide more details on times. 
FCS & General Projects
Shooting Sports

Are you interested in becoming a 4-H Certified Shooting Sports Leader?! The Arapahoe County 4-H Shooting Sports Project is in need of additional volunteers to help support the growing program! We are trying to offer more practices, events, and other activities but need dedicated volunteers who are willing to get involved. This is an incredible opportunity to support a rapidly growing project in the Arapahoe County 4-H Program. This includes trainings, coaching, and developing connections with other leaders from across the state! If you are interested, please email Ethan at ecahill@arapahoegov.com for more information!


Below are the 2023 Colorado 4-H State Shooting Sports Leader Trainings:


March 3-5, Morgan County - (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun)

March 10-12, Weld County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun)

March 17-19, Pueblo County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, Western Heritage)

March 24-26, Garfield County - (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, Western Heritage)


If you are interested, email Ethan at ecahill@arapahoegov.com for more information!

Horse


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

Livestock


More Opportunities

Leadership Development Conference information was emailed out on 12/14/22 to members ages 14-18 (as of December 31) and to organizational leaders so they can share the information. The deadline to register on 4honline v2.0 for the conference is January 4, 2023. This is a wonderful conference that is held in the Denver area and gives members the chance to work on leadership and meet 4-H members across the state. 

Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation Scholarships Available


The 2023 Arapahoe County 4-H Foundation Scholarship application is available. Shaylen sent an email out to 4-H members who are seniors in high school on 12/5. You may also access the application by clicking on the image to the left. The applications are due to our office on 2/1/23. Late applications will not be accepted so get yours completed and turned in, the sooner the better!

Scholarships Available


Colorado 4-H awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth who have actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least 3 years. The scholarship process is open through March 1, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be announced in late April/early May 2023. There are opportunities available for all kinds of students, including those attending CSU or other universities, trade schools or junior colleges, transfer students, and continuing students. We encourage our 4-H participants to apply - there is over $50,000 available in funding this year!

 

For more information on the scholarship process and scholarships available, click on the image to the right. 

Job Opening in Open Spaces


Have you ever thought it would be nice to work in the Open Spaces department? This may be the opportunity for you!


Open Spaces is hiring a Business Associate II. This person will be an Administrative Assistant on their front desk. Click on the image to the right and scroll down to the Business Associate II listing in the 80112 zip code to view the job posting and to apply if you are interested.

Project Updates

Dog

Family & Consumer Science

General & Natural Resources

Horse

Livestock

Shooting Sports

4-H Resources

4-H Policies and Procedures

4-H Leader Resources

4-H Foundation

4-H Scholarships

(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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