4-H 2nd Saturday is this Saturday
K-5 Graders are invited to attend the 4-H 2nd Saturday Workshops on November 13, 2010. They will rotate through 3 workshops about science: Water, Water Everywhere, It’s Poisonous, and Pop Rocks experiment. So come join the fun! You don’t have to be in 4-H to join in on the fun! Call 283-7583 to register or leave a message of who, how old, at 4hsanpete@gmail.com.
CWF – Citizenship Washington Focus
Do consider attending Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)! CWF is an outstanding program. CWF takes you on a tour of the Nation’s Capitol and you learn how it works. The new CWF website has been launched! Check it out at www.4hcwf.org ! Information about CWF 2011 has been updated and we’ve added a few new media elements. Go to the Experience CWF tab to view our newest CWF video. Use this video to excite parents and chaperones about the CWF opportunity, and/or to reach out to local businesses to help sponsor your group’s trip. Remember, registration for CWF 2011 is due no later than January 14, 2011. We look forward to seeing you and your young people this summer! The cost to attend CWF – Citizenship Washington Focus is $724. If you need any help or have questions to answer, contact Anita Raddatz at anita.raddatz@usu.edu or 435.610-1147.
2010-2011 Scheduled 4-H Activities
4-H Science Workshops: Every 4-H 2nd Saturday, trained 4-H’ers in grades 6-12 will lead science workshops for grades K-5; except April.
4-H Cooking Contests: During the week of March 7, 2011, 4-H Cooking contests will be held. The youth can choose to participate in Favorite Foods, Healthy Cuisine, and Chef Extraordinaire.
4-H Scholarship for education after high school is due in the office by April 1. This is open to all 4-H’ers in Sanpete County 4-H who have been in 4-H for at least one year. Forms are available online at www.extension.usu.edu/sanpete
4-H Talent Expo: April 9, 2011. All 4-H’ers no matter the projects may participate in Sanpete County 4-H Talent Expo in performances, fashion review and public speaking. Deadline
4-H Exhibits at Sanpete County Fair in August: 4-H’ers may enter their work and creations in the fair. Watch for special awards, like this year’s for the best chocolate chip cookie, the sweetest crocheted item. The still life exhibits are shown in the Exhibit Building, the animals are shown at the fair in the Livestock barn, and the horses are in the arena. There may still be the farmer’s market.
4-H Portfolios that are for the non-animal projects are due to the office September 15, 2011, so that the judging can be finalized by the 4-H Achievement and Recognition Night, the last Thursday of September. 4-H Portfolios for Livestock projects are due at another date in September. 4-H Portfolios are a great way to keep a scrapbook.
4-H Above and Beyond Pin Award and Overall Achievement Award – application forms available on line under forms at www.4hsanpete.usu.edu and are due September 15, 2011. All 4-H’ers in the non-animal projects qualify. Recipients are recognized at 4-H Achievement and Recognition Night.
4-H Achievement & Recognition Awards, the last week of September, for the non-animal projects: The 4-H Ambassadors and Youth Leadership Team –YLT - youth run the program, giving out awards and recognition to the youth and adults. A celebratory meal is served to show appreciation. A silent auction that supports the 4-H Achievement & Recognition Awards event is held. The end-of-the-year recognition for the livestock and horses are held separately with dates to be announced.
Go to our website for information about all of these upcoming events: www.4hsanpete.usu.edu
