June 23, 2020 
Special 4-H Family Newsletter
Announcements: NEW DEADLINES
The Moore County Extension staff hopes each of you are well and are adjusting to this virtual world we are living in as COVID-19 plays out its course.  As you know from Sarah's recent newsletters all forms of 4-H face-to-face youth programming has been cancelled for the summer months. However, the state 4-H office along with county 4-H agents have pulled together and produced online activities for you to engage in over the summer. Take a look at these virtual camps, projects and activities and register for the ones that peak your interests.  The one advantage to these online experiences is that you can participate at you own pace on your schedule.  You aren't tied to a specific week, days, or hours. 

In the May issue of the Moore County 4-H newsletter there were a few deadlines due to the 4-H agent by certain dates. However, due the current absence of Sarah Barber, Moore County 4-H Agent, 4-Hers and 4-H leaders who are interested in the upcoming 4-H Photo Contest, 4-H Sate Congress, and any of the Horse Artist Expressions contests need to notify me of your intent to participate in these events.  If anyone has submitted photos to Sarah for the 4-H photo contest, please resubmit them to me, so I can upload them to the contest. Read about the new deadlines below.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call me at 9190-947-4650 or email me at [email protected].

Upcoming Events/Opportunities
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: July 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 Deborah McGiffin  by June 26, 2020.
  • Photographer Name
  • Photographer Age
  • Photo Category
  • Photo Name and Information/Description
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 30
Register  by contacting Deborah McGiffin   before June 30th

Livestock Program Updates
What: Exhibitor Newsletter from the NC State Fair

What: NC Junior Beef Round-Up 
- Rescheduled for August 7-9 


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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