E-data Username & Password

Alright folks.  E-data is your lifeline for 4-H.  So, please, please, please make sure you put your username and password in a safe place.  Some find it useful to keep their passwords in their phones even.  Keep them wherever you will remember them because this year, registration for events will be done through E-data and E-data only, unless additional information is needed. 

         If you do happen to lose this information, contact me for your username.  Then, you will need to go to https://fps.psu.edu/ to reset your password.  A new password will be emailed to you and then you can go back to the Friends of Penn State Website to change it to something you will remember.  Please contact our office if you have any questions.  (570) 726-0022

Forget Your Username & Password?

Did you forget your E-data Username and Password?  If so, you don't need to go in and create a whole new account, in fact, please do not do this.  All you need to do is go to the main E-data page and go to the Friends of Penn State site.  There, you will find a spot to reset your password.  Your password will be sent to your email.  If you need your username, feel free to email me and I can give that to you. rad5003@psu.edu.

Attention Sheep Producers

Visit http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/SheepLottery10BW.pdf to see information about a Sheep Producers event coming up.

Farm-City Festival & Health Fair

Please see the flyers below regarding the upcoming Farm-City Festival and Health Fair.

Farm City- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/FarmCityflyer10.pdf

Health Fair- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/Employeeflyer10.pdf

Penn State Open House

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will host their annual Fall Open House on Monday, October 11, 2010. An announcement of the event, including agenda and registration information is found on the flyer below. We ask that you please share this information with your students and their parents. Information is also available online at http://agsci.psu.edu/students/events/ag-fall-open-house.

Flyer- http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/Fall2010OpenHouse.pdf

Poultry at the Farm Show

Several 4-H members had expressed an interest in participating in the poultry showmanship, poster, scrapbook, and/or bird exhibits at the PA Farm Show.  The link for information for registering is:  http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/files/PremiumBook/DEPARTMENT%209%20-%20POULTRY.pdf.    

Please note the December 1, 2010 deadline for entry forms.    In addition, anyone wishing to exhibit their birds will need to have them blood tested AND LT drops administered before the entry form due date.    Bob and I are willing to assist anyone wishing to do this; however, you will need to let us know enough ahead of time to order and receive the LT drops.  In addition, we have been informed that there will be a cost involved with the blood testing – at the moment there will be a 50 cents per bird fee for pullorum testing and an additional $4 per “household” fee for any group of submissions under $10.    If there are any questions, please contact us at 570-726-7675.   

Good lock and hope to see you at the Farm Show! 

Bob and Gwen Bechdel

Sweatshirt ordering for the PA State Horse Show

Would you like to order a Hoodie Sweatshirt for the 2010 PA State 4-H Horse Show?

Chris Offutt, a leader from Hoofbeats Club would like to extend an offer to all 4-H horse members, leaders, and family.   A hoodie sweatshirt order is being placed that will display the wording for qualifiers as follows:

Clinton County

4-H

2010 State Horse Show

Qualifier

or the wording will be as follows for non-qualifiers:

Clinton County

4-H

2010 State Horse Show

The hoodies are not just for the members who qualified to participate in the state show, but in fact, it is really neat to see a cluster of people from our county in the stands watching and supporting our qualifiers that are wearing the hoodies.  Similarly, the kids look great in the Opening Ceremony with matching shirts.

The color chosen for this year was burnt orange with white letters.  If you are interested please email Chris at coffutt@lhup.edu or call her at 570-295-0414 by Oct 1, 2010.  You will need to indicate the following: 1) whether they are a state qualifier or not, 2) size – Youth S M L XL or Adult S M L XL.  The price of the hoodie is estimated to be around $16, but actual cost will depend on the amount of hoodies placed in the order.  Anyone who orders a hoodie is responsible for payment.  Please remember that club funds cannot be used toward the purchase of wearing apparel and if you choose to order a hoodie, it will be a personal cost. 

Farm Show Tagging Deadline

Just a gentle reminder that the tagging deadline for market lambs, goats, and pigs is October 15.

State 4-H Horse Show Planning Meeting

State 4-H Horse Show planning meeting is scheduled for 6pm on Sept 21st in the main part of the Extension Office.  FMI:  Contact Helene 570-726-0022.

Very Important Note

Attention:

We are drawing very near to the end of the 4-H year on September 30th. This means it will be soon time to finalize our reports for the year. Though you are all registered through E-data, all of your information may NOT be complete. Please check to make sure that all your E-data information is complete. Specifically, please pay close attention to your birth date, Biographical information and projects. This information may not appear like it is missing, but when you choose “Edit”, it allows you to add the information.

This information is necessary for completion of our reports which effect funding for the program. Incomplete information may also result in your membership moving to an “inactive status” which would result in an incomplete project year.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Penn State Block & Bridle Calf Sale

View the flyer for the calf sale at http://clinton.extension.psu.edu/4hblogfiles/calfsale.pdf

State Horse Show Meeting Correction

The meeting for the planning for the 2010 PA State Horse Show qualifiers and any interested horse members is Monday, Sept 13 at 7 pm in the Learning Center at the Clinton County Extension complex.

Teen Leader Council Kick Off Reminder

Attention all teens 13 and over!  The Teen Leader Council Kick Off will be Thursday, September 9, 2010. This will be held in the Learning Center beginning at 7pm. Ice Cream Sundaes will be served and everyone should bring their favorite game to share. If you aren’t sure if this is something you would like to be a part of, feel free to join us and check it out! Be sure to register using E-data.

Members interested in Model Horse Show

4-H Horse members who are interested in participating in the Model Horse Show that will be held Oct 30 in conjunction with the PA State 4-H Horse Show are reminded to submit entries to Huntington County on or before September 15. The address for Huntington County is 10722 Fairgrounds Rd Suite 6 Fairgrounds Rd Huntington, PA 16652. Huntington's phone number is 1-814-643-1660 and their fax is 1-814-643-1669. Complete registration information can be found on the Clinton County Web Site: http://clinton.extension.psu.edu. The Horse Program Development Committee will reimburse $10 of the $20 entry fee to any Clinton County 4-H Horse member who participate in the Model Horse Show. Reimbursement will be made after the completion of the Model Horse Show.