Public Speaking Workshop Postponed

The public speaking workshop planned for tonight is being postponed due to the snow storm headed our way.  The workshop will be moved to April 8, 2010 at 6pm.  Please visit E-data to update your registration.  If you are not planning to attend on April 8th, please un-register by clicking on the "Activity History" bar on your home screen. 

March 1st Deadlines

Reminder:  We have two deadlines coming up on Monday, March 1, 2010. 


4-H Club Window Displays:

If your club plans to put up a window display for PA 4-H Week, March 14th-20th, you need to notify Rebecca Sellers by March 1, 2010 to be entered into the contest.  The top prize is $20, 2nd place is $10 and 3rd is $5.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to promote 4-H!


Capital Days Scholarship Applications:

Any Clinton County 4-H member 15 years of age or older who would like to attend 4-H Capital Days is eligible for a $150 (1/2 price) scholarship to attend.  Applications are due to the Extension Office by Monday, March 1, 2010 in order to receive the scholarship.  There will be two available and those who do not receive the scholarship are still welcome to attend at half price. 

Tomorrows Deadlines!!!

This is a reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for Camp Counselor Applications and Early Bird Teen Retreat Applications!  If you have questions about these applications, please contact Becky Sellers at (570) 726-0022.  There are still many spots open for the Teen Retreat and it will only cost you $35 to go!

2010 Capital Days

As Previously mentinoed, 4-H Capital Days will be held April 25-27, 2010.  The cost is $300 per person, but we are offering tw $150 scholarships for 2 members to attend, cutting their price in half.  Beyond the two selected, other members are welcome to attend at full price.  You can view the scholarship application that is due before March 1, 2010 at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/CapitalDaysScholarship.pdf.

Capital Days Registration is due to the extension office no later than March 10th to be sure everything can be processed by March 17th which is the state deadline.  You can view all Capital Days details at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010CapitalDays.pdf.

Contact Becky Sellers with questions.  (570) 726-0022 ext. 131 or rad5003@psu.edu

Horse Kick Off Announcements

Informational that will be presented at the upcoming Mar 9, Spring Horse Kick Off for the 2010 Clinton County 4-H Horse Program may be downloaded from the Clinton County website at: http://clinton.extension.psu.edu. Events and activities for the Horse Program may be located on e-data.




The 4-H Horse Enrollment forms, Health Requirements, and Clinton County Roundup Class Sign Up sheet will be posted on the website when they become available.

PSU Show Judges and Show Management School

The school will be held at Penn State on February 20-21. Registration deadline for reduced fees has been extended to February 12. Late registrations received after February 12 must pay an additional $10.00 fee. Late registrations and walk-ins will be accepted as space permits.


FMI: www.das.psu.edu or Andrea Graeff at agraeff@psu.edu or 814-863-3957

Horse Program Documents

Below are several documents relevant to anyone involved with the 4-H Horse Program. 

Horse Project Lease Agreement: 
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/4-HHorseProjectLeaseAgreement.pdf

Quality Assurance and Ethics Training Requirements:
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010QAE.pdf

2010 PA State Horse Show Class List
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010State4-HClassList.pdf

2010 Program Enrollment Check List:
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010ProgramEnrollCheckList.pdf

2010 Horsemandship Skills Guidelines:
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/HorsemanshipSkillsGuidelines.pdf

2010 Approved Examiners List:
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010ExaminerList.pdf

Horse Program Development Program Guidelines:
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/HPDCGuidelines.pdf.

Camp Counselor Reminder

This is just a reminder that all members who are interested in being a camp counselor should turn their forms in by next Friday, February 19, 2010.  Your forms should be in the extension office by that time.

County Wide Can Drive

The Clinton County Teen Leader Council would like to lead Clinton County 4-H in a Countywide Can Drive.  The drive will run from now until September, so you will have lots of time to collect.  There will be a contest to see what club can save the most cans.  The cans will then be recylcled and proceeds will go to a charity.  The winning club will receive a very nice prize!  What a great way to be environmentally friendly, have a little competition and give some money to a charity!

2010 Quality Assurance and Ethics Training

This is a reminder that each child in their first year of showing horses or livestock or are 14 years of age as of January 1, 2010 and showing horse or livestock need to take a Quality Assurance and Ethics Training.  Details regarding these trainings can be viewed at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010QAE.pdf.

Reminder about Teen Retreat

The Early Bird Registration for the Regional Teen Retreat is fast approaching.  This deadline is next Friday, February 19, 2010.  By turning your information in by this time, you will be saving money!  With the Community Foundation Grant, you will only pay $35.  Sign up today!

Selecting and Feeding Show Projects

Calico Creek will be offering a presentation addressing selecting and feeding of show animals.  The event will be February 27, 2010 at 1:00pm.  The presenter for the talk will be Scott Myers.  While it is not a 4-H event, 4-H members are encouraged to attend to learn more about their projects.

Self Defense Class

Lock Haven Extended Care is sponsoring a self defense class later this month.  Please see the following link for details:  http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/SelfDefenseClass.pdf.

Don't forget about the two classes being offered through 4-H in March!

Horse Kick Off Postponed

The Horse Kick Off scheduled for Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 is being postponed until March 9th, 2010 due to predicted weather conditions.  Please share this information with your friends. 

Budget Impacts on 4-H

Please view the letter regarding the 2010 budget from our County Extension Director, Jim Ladlee, at the link below.  If you have questions, feel free to contact our office.

http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/Budgetetter.pdf.

Teen Leader Council Meeting Reminder

Calling all Teens!

The Teen Leader Council will meet on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7pm.  This will be in the extension office and all teens are welcome to attend.  If you have questions, contact Becky Sellers at 570-726-0022 ext. 131 or rad5003@psu.edu.  Come be a part of all the exciting things going on!

One month left to apply for Baker Scholarship!

The PA 4-H Baker Scholarship applications are due on March 1st.  The requirements are listed below, as well as the address to send your application.  Please do NOT send them to the Clinton Cooperative Extension Office.  You can find the link for the application at the bottom of this post.

Requirements:


1. Applicants must be present or former 4-H members in Pennsylvania.

2. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at The Pennsylvania State University, at either the University Park Campus or a Commonwealth Campus.

3. Freshmen will receive their scholarship after satisfactorily completing one semester.

4. Upperclassmen must have satisfactory scholastic standing to receive the award.

5. Preference will be given to students who plan to work with youth upon graduation.

6. A copy of his/her high school transcript(s) AND transcripts from all colleges or post-secondary schools attended.

7. One letter of recommendation from a high school or college academic advisor.


Complete scholarship applications should be mailed by the deadline date to:
Youth Program Management Coordinator
The Pennsylvania State University
110 Ferguson Building
University Park, PA 16802



Scholarship Application:  http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/BakerScholarshipApp.pdf.

February Newsletter

View the February Clover Patch at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/CloverPatchFeb2010.pdf.


The attachments for the Clover Patch are below:


Regional Teen Retreat- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/NewTeenRetreatBrochure.pdf.

4-H Club Window Display- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/4-HWindowDisplayContest.pdf

Competitive Trail Riding Opportunity- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/CompetitiveTrailRiding.pdf.

Forestry & Wildlife Field Day- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/ForestryWildlife.pdf.

Sheep Show- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/Sheep.pdf.

Exploration Day- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/ExplorationDay.pdf.

Spring Judging Contest-
http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010SpringJudgingAwards.pdf

http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010LivestockEntry.pdf.

http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/2010Horseletter.pdf.

Teen Retreat

Check out the new Regional Teen Retreat brochure at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4Hblogfiles/NewTeenRetreatBrochure.pdf.