March Newsletter

The 4-H newsletter for March is now available!  It is attached to this email and can also be accessed at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters.  It is packed full of useful information this month, so make sure you take a look. 

Horses Available

Attention 4-H Horse Members: David Ramsey (610-308-0238) has offered production/performance horses to any interested members in Clinton County.  These horses are located in the Loganton Area and are registered Morgans.  The 4-H program does not encourage or discourage any members from contacting this individual and talking to him about his offering.  Please remember if you decide to contact David, the Clinton County 4-H Horse Program is not a sponsor or supporter of his horses and is just relaying the contact information and opportunity to Clinton County 4-H horse members.  

Photography Project Opportunity Update

Last week I had sent out an email about an opportunity for teens to learn more about photography with Rich WyKoff on March 1st.  Instead of this event being at 7:30 along with the Teen Leader Council Meeting, it will be held prior to the meeting at 6:00pm at the Learning Center.  Any 4-H Teens or volunteers are welcome to attend. 

 Rich has shared that you are welcome to bring your own digital camera if you’d like. 

Good evening,

I wanted to send a quick note to remind everyone about the public speaking workshop I will be teaching next Tuesday, February 28^th from 6pm-8pm in the Learning Center.  This is a great opportunity to get some practice and tips about public speaking whether you are a seasoned public speaker or you have never done it before.  I do not know when e-data will be available for us.  So, if you don’t get a chance to register on there, please don’t hesitate to still come to the event.  I will be keeping an attendance sheet and any volunteers attending will still be counted for their volunteer training hours.  If you would send me a quick note at rad5003@psu.edu to let me know you plan to attend, that would be greatly appreciated. 

I hope to see you there!

Photography Project Opportunity

Rich Wykoff, a Clinton County 4-H Volunteer, is interested in starting a Photography Project with any interested 4-H Teens.  He will be presenting and kicking this project off at the Teen Leader Council Meeting on March 1^st and encourages any other teens interested in participating to attend.  The group that is present will discuss a schedule that will work best for Rich and those interested.  This is a great opportunity to learn a variety of Photography skills.  Please let Rebecca Sellers know if you are interested in participating.  The meeting will kick off at 7:30pm at the Extension Office. 

Teen Retreat Reminder- Volunteer Chaperone Needed

I wanted to send a quick reminder about Teen Retreat.  Despite the fire you probably all heard about at Krislund Camp, we are still planning to have the event there.  Early Bird registrations are due to the Extension Office by March 1^st and the first 10 Teens to register will receive a $40 scholarship from the Community Foundation.  That would mean that you’d only have to pay $45 for the weekend!  The brochure and registration form can be found at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/2012-regional-4-h-teen-retreat/view.

I am also looking for a volunteer who may be interested in attending the weekend as a chaperone.  While I plan to be in attendance, I am not able to spend the night, so we are going to need a volunteer to represent Clinton County.  Please let me know if this is you!

Clinton County 4-H Window Display Contest

If you haven’t already heard, this year is Pennsylvania 4-H’s Centennial Year!  This means that we are celebrating 100 years of 4-H in PA.  A committee has been formed to plan more Centennial events for the year, but in the meantime, here is an opportunity for your club to get involved. 

We will hold a 4-H Window Display Contest throughout the county during PA 4-H Awareness Week March 11^th-17^th.  The flyer with instructions is located on the website  at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/pa-4-h-week-window-display-contest/view for clubs that would like to get involved.  Displays will be judged and monetary awards will be given for winning clubs.  I would encourage you all to get involved in this and any other efforts your club and the county decides to put forth to promote the 4-H Centennial during Awareness Week and all year long.  100 years is a big deal!  Let’s Celebrate!

Horse Program Announcements

• A horse breeder in the county has extended an offer for 4-H members to possible utilize her horses for a horse production project.  If you are interested in this possibility please contact the office 570-726-0022 and talk to Helene or Ann.

•  Are you interested in becoming a Team Horse Power Horsemanship Skills Member?  If you are a Senior (14 years as of Jan 1, 2012) horse project member and have passed both Level 1 & 2 Horsemanship Skills levels you may qualify.  Please visit http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses for more information on a Team Horse Power Retreat that is upcoming.

• Clinton County will be hosting the 2012 March 2-4 Team Horse Power Retreat.  Clinton County has volunteered to supply materials for nametags and binders.  I need approximately $100 for this to happen.  If you are interested in being a sponsor toward this weekend, please contact me hbm10@psu.edu as soon as possible.  Any financial donation will be appreciated...$1, $2, $5 or more!  Thanks.

•  The Feb 4, 2012 HPDC minutes, treasurer's report and agenda are listed on the horse web site http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses.

•  Information is available on Winning Ways Tack Swap, Winning Ways Clinic and an updated PSU Horse Calendar at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses.

• Horse Health requirements and an updated VCPR form for 2012 are available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/horses. Health Certificates (CVI) will be needed for any 4-H event held during a fair event and may be dated from May 1, 2012 to the end of 2012. CVIs will not be needed for the District, State or Production 4-H shows.

e-data temporarily unavailable

e-data is currently unavailable and has been taken offline for maintenance purposes.  This could last for up to a week.

The February Clover Patch is now available at http://extension.psu.edu/clinton/programs/4-h/members/newsletters.

Your Input is Requested for the 2012 Clinton County 4-H Achievement Night Date

In order to plan a successful 4-H Achievement Night for 2012, we are seeking your input on the best day for the event.  It will be held at the Learning Center again this year with a dairy bar and desserts.  We will not be planning a full meal.  Of course, we know we will not be able to meet everyone’s schedule, but would like to plan it on an evening that works for the most families.  So, please go to the link below to select the dates that works for your family by February 15, 2012.  It should only take a few moments of your time and we do request that everyone only take this survey once. 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RXPYP2J