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Prairie County 4-H Newsletter June 2020
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I hope you all are staying well.
There is a lot of information regarding upcoming events in this month's newsletter. From virtual camps to project showcases, there's something for everyone.
I encourage you to find unique ways to continue to learn about your projects throughout the summer.
As always, please let me know if there's anything I can help you with. I am back in the Extension office, but our doors are still locked. Feel free to contact me via phone 870-998-2614 or email smwilson@uaex.edu.
In the meantime, be sure to stay up to date by following our social media accounts!
Sincerely,
County Extension Agent-FCS/4-H
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Are you enrolled? If not, please g
o to
https://4h.uaex.edu
and click the "Join 4-H" button in the upper right corner of the page.
You will need to create an account and save your login information for future use.
Our online system is how we keep accurate and updated records of our members, leaders, and events. It also puts you on the email lists for any state announcements that may come directly from Little Rock.
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Arkansas State Fair Nomination Forms Due June 15
If you plan on attending the Arkansas State Fair with your market animal, animal ID kits must be requested by June 15. Ownership and online nomination are due by July 1.
Let Mrs. Amy know ASAP if you plan on exhibiting a market animal at the ASF as a 4-H member!
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Call for T-Shirt Designs
Each year, the Association holds a contest for the best t-shirt design. Once the winner is selected, the shirts are sent to printing and then sold as a fundraiser.
Submit your designs by June 22 to
Samantha Kroll at skroll@uaex.edu
for a chance to win a free shirt and get some statewide clout!
Shirts will be available for all members to order later this summer.
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District 4-H O-Rama Virtual Project Showcase
The District 4-H O-Rama Virtual Project Showcase is open to all junior 4-H members. The purpose is to give 4-H members the opportunity to showcase their project work. 4-H members will upload a video to tell others about their project work.
SHOWCASE GUIDELINES
Who Can Participate: Open to all junior (9-13) 4-H members.
All participants must be enrolled in the 4-H Enrollment and Event System.
Showcase Participants: Each showcase can have up to two (2) youth per video. A 4-H member can also participate in more than one showcase. County programs can have unlimited videos per project area. Prepared O-Rama illustrated talks and demonstrations can also be used as a showcase. For a list of project categories ->
Arkansas 4-H Project List.
Format: The showcase must be a video presentation. Each participant must include their name, county and project. Each video must be 2-5 minutes. Videos can be recorded with any standard platform. All videos must be uploaded to
Flipgrid.
Be sure to upload to the correct project area. Use the drop down button at the top of the page to change project areas.
Submission
Date:
All videos must be uploaded to
Flipgrid
by
June 24.
Awards: All participants will receive a participation certificate. The top three (3) videos in each mandate area will be highlighted by the State 4-H Office.
Fee: This event is FREE to all Junior 4-H members.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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Congratulations to our Award Winning Members
Virtual County O-Rama Indoor Events
Illustrated Talk: Entomology
Valina Osborne, Junior
Public Speaking:
KayLyn Cannon, Senior
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Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl
The first ever National 4-H Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl is set for June 22 through 26! This is presented by National 4-H Shooting Sports in collaboration with
Shooting Sports Coordinators from Alabama, Arkansas, and Oregon.
The Quiz Bowl will run through the Kahoot platform. Individual and team play is being offered to youth in two age divisions, juniors (8 to 13 years of age) and seniors (14 to 19 years of age).
Questions posed will cover archery, hunting skills, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, shotgun, western heritage, 4-H history, 4-H shooting sports, positive youth development, and risk management. The junior quiz will consist of 30 questions. The senior quiz will consist of 50 questions. Questions range from multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, and identification. Individual and team scores are based on correct answers, the time taken to answer questions, and answer streak. Youth will be recognized at state, regional, and national levels.
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Virtual Vet Science Camp
There will be FREE half-day online interactive Vet Science Camp for youth ages 11 to 19 on June 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. It will include live demos, veterinary panel discussions, and fun trivia!
This is the perfect opportunity for interested youth to learn about animal science and the veterinary science profession.
Space is limited!
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4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project
Junior and Senior 4-Hers, are you looking for something to do outdoors? Enjoy getting up close with nature?
Sign up for the
4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project!
Don't know the first thing about planting a food plot? It's ok! Just contact Mrs. Amy for assistance. This is a unique opportunity to plant your own food plot and learn about what it takes to successfully manage land for the support and growth of local
wildlife
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Sign up through the 4-H Enrollment and Events System. Deadline is July 1. Cost is $25 which includes membership in Quality Deer Management Association's Rack Pack and a bag of seeds for your 1/8 acre plot.
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Multi-Session Virtual 4-H Camps
Registration for State
4-H Camps is now available through Reg Pack.
There are opportunities for all ages and a variety of registration options.
Equine Camp (ages 5-19)
June 19, 22, 26, 29 Mornings
Options: $15 with Camp Shirt, $0 no Camp Shirt
Cloverbud Camp (ages 5-9),
Thursday Mornings July 9-23
Options include:
$40 Camp Supplies + Camp Shirt,
$30 Camp Supplies,
$15 Camp Shirt,
$0 No Shirt/Supplies
Craft Camp (ages 5-19)
Friday Mornings July 10-24
Options include:
$60 Camp Supplies + Camp Shirt, $50 Camp Supplies, $15 Camp Shirt,
$0 No Shirt/Supplies
Healthy Living Camp (ages 5-19)
Wednesday Mornings June 24-July 22
Options include: $35 Camp Supplies + Camp Shirt, $25 Camp Supplies, $15 Camp Shirt, $0 No Shirt/Supplies
Junior Camp (ages 9-12)
Monday Mornings July 6-20
Options include:
$40 Camp Supplies + Camp Shirt,
$30 Camp Supplies,
$15 Camp Shirt,
$0 No Shirt/Supplies
Senior Camp (ages 13-15)
Tuesday Mornings July 7-21
Options include:
$40 Camp Supplies + Camp Shirt,
$30 Camp Supplies,
$15 Camp Shirt,
$0 No Shirt/Supplies
A list of supplies and a schedule will be sent out after the registration deadline.
Don't forget some of you have county camp scholarships!
Registration is due THIS Friday (6/12) at noon!
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Prairie County Cooperative Extension Service | 870-998-2614 | www.uaex.edu/prairie
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