Volunteer Recognized at the 2016 Kentucky Volunteer Forum Cooperative Extension Service Kenton County 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 (859) 356-3155 Fax: (859) 356-0363 www.ca.uky.edu/ces Colleen Adkins was recognized at the 2016 Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum. She has served as a certified 4-H Volunteer since 2005. Colleen is dedicated to educating 4-H Youth and their parents on the fundamentals of livestock and livestock ownership. As a long term member of the livestock community, Colleen is now sharing livestock projects with her grandchildren and the children of some of her former 4-H members. She works cooperatively with others to encourage youth to save their livestock funds for college education.
4-H Youth Development Page 2 4-H CAMP July 4 8, 2016 March 1 Enjoy Swimming, Canoeing, Archery, Nature, Fishing and lots more. For Ages 9 14 April 5 May 3 Call or stop by the extension office after March 1st for camp registration forms. Forms will also be available after March 1st on our Kenton County web site at www.kentoncountyextension.org 4-H DAIRY JEOPARDY CONTEST March 25, 2016 Barren County Extension This annual event allows 4-H members to show off their knowledge of the dairy industry by answering questions on a wide variety of dairy topics. Registration deadline is March 4, 2016. Contact Diane Kelley at 356-3155 if you are interested in participating. B ECOME A LIVESTOCK OR HORSE CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER C ALL EXTENSION OFFICE FOR REGISTRATION FORM November 18-19 December 2-3 2016 LIVESTOCK & HORSE VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS Lake Cumberland State Park General Butler SRP, Carrollton Please contact Mary S. Averbeck for registration forms and information if you are interested in serving as a certified horse volunteer and Diane Kelley for registration forms and information if you are interested in serving as a certified livestock volunteer. Registration Fee: $199.00 per person Fee includes: meals, breaks, meeting facilities, materials, curriculum manuals, user fees and surcharge. Room Reservation Fee Barren River Room Reservation Fee General Butler Rates similar to last year, around $70 per room Single or double occupancy. Workshops begin not later than 3:00 pm on Friday and end not later than 5:00 pm on Saturday local time.
4-H Youth Development Page 3 4-H RECORD BOOKS July 1, 2016, Deadline All record books must be logged in by a secretary, agent or record book committee volunteer before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016. Record books will be accepted at the main office and the annex. As always, record books will be accepted during office hours in the weeks prior to the deadline. Reminder: the stories must be the child s original work. Record books are available on the web site at: www.kentoncountyextension.com. New this year: each record book received by 5:00 p.m. on June 24, 2016 will earn a ticket for the early bird record book raffle prize. 4-H RECOGNITION POINTS LOG SYSTEM September 1, 2016, Deadline The Kenton County 4-H Recognition Points Log is a system for each 4-H er to record everything they ve done throughout the program year. A designated number of points is awarded for a variety of activities. These logs are used to determine the outstanding boy and girl award that is presented each year at the 4-H Recognition Banquet. They are also helpful when applying for 4-H Achievement Forms. The 4-H Recognition Points Logs are available at the Extension Office in the foyer next to the record books. Recognition Points Logs for the 2015-2016 year will cover from September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016. All Recognition Points Logs are due to the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016. 2 0 1 6 Morehead State University March 12, 2016 The primary focus of this event will be Livestock Showmanship and Nutrition. Don t miss this opportunity to have a competitive edge before the 2016 show season begins. All activities will be held at the Derrickson Agriculture Complex and Morehead State University Farm. No meals provided on Friday but breakfast and lunch on Saturday will be provided. Lodging for this event will be at the Comfort Inn Morehead for a special rate of $65.00 plus tax per night. For more information and to register contact Lashley Williams at lashley.williams@ky.gov. New Cooperative Extension and 4-H Volunteers are encouraged to attend Volunteer Orientation. Learn about what Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service does in our community as well as how to handle diverse situations. This program is being held for adult volunteers not appropriate for age 14 and under. Previous attendees do not need to attend. Supper is included. March 14, 2016 6:00-8:30 p.m. Durr Annex Dixie Highway Registration required by March 11 to 356-3155
IMPORTANT LIVESTOCK DATES... Lamb/Hog/Goat KUIP Tagging Date: Sat., April 30, 2016; Boone Co. Fairgrounds; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Kenton County Youth must pick up KUIP Validation form and turn in buyer list prior to tagging. June 1, 2016, all beef animals must be registered in the exhibitors name by June 1, per breed association requirements. LIVESTOCK JUDGING If you are interested in Livestock Judging keep the following date in mind: March 12 Washington County Contest Registration due March 1. Contact Diane for registration information. 4-H Poultry Club Friday, March 11 4:30 p.m. Kenton County Extension Office 10990 Marshall Road We are making chicken treats! Please contact Diane Kelley for more information at: dkelley@uky.edu. UK LIVESTOCK WEBSITE: Please Note: UK has a Livestock Website. You can access it through the Dept of Animal and Food Sciences home page: http://afs.ca.uky.edu, click on the 4-H & Youth Link. The 4-H site is http://afs4hyouth.ca.uky.edu IFAL Institute for Agricultural Leaders 2016 June 12-16, 2016; Murray State University, Murray June 19-23, 2016; University of Kentucky, Lexington High school students, completing their junior year in 2016 and who are among the top, well-rounded students in their class are eligible to attend IFAL. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the nature and needs of the agricultural industry, including career opportunities and the need for continuing one s education, as well as leadership, social, communication and motivation skills. Call Diane Kelley for more information. Application deadline is April 15, 2016, to the Kenton County Farm Bureau. 8
2016 4-H Spring Showcase The 4-H Fashion Revue will be held at the Syndicate in Newport Save The Date on Thursday, May 26, 2016, as part of the tenth 4-H Spring Spring Showcase Showcase. This evening will showcase the talents of many of May 26, 2016 our 4-H youth. Fashions will be modeled by our 4-H sewing The Syndicate youth, dessert will be baked and decorated by 4-H cake decorating project group members, teen 4-H ers will serve as the planning committee, 4-H ers will serve as wait staff. The $13 per person fee includes dinner. Please call the extension office if you would like to be added to the invitation list. SPRING BREAK FUN! 4-H Advanced Sewing For Ages 10-18 April 4-8; 10:00-2:00 pm; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway April 11-15; 10:00-2:00 pm; Durr Center, Marshall Rd Jr. Unit II or above and Senior 4-H ers (ages 14-18). Participants will create a sewing project for the Fashion Revue and fair. A letter with details will be mailed to eligible sewers. Be sure to register at kentoncountyextension.org. (You will need to bring a sack lunch and drink.) Blazin Bridles Club News The Blazin Bridles will hold their monthly mee ng on Thursday, March 10 at the Kenton County Extension Office from 6:30 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining our club as an ac ve member it is not too late! For details please contact Michelle Huelsman at 859 803 4534 or michelle@kmfeed.com. DISTRICT AND STATE 4-H HORSE FORMS are due April 22. Watch your mail for more information or call first, then stop by the Extension Office and pick up a packet. These forms will be available mid to late March. Upcoming 2016 Horse Program Dates June 3-5: June 5-10: June 8: June 9-10: July 3-9: District #3 4-H Horse Show Saddle Up 4-H Horse Camp Youth must be accompanied by CPS Adult and have 6 horse education hours. State 4-H Horse Judging State 4-H Horse Contest State 4-H Horse Show UK 4-H/FFA Agriculture Field Day March 4-5, 2016 2016 Contests offered. All Club Leaders please note All rules about contests can be found at: http://calagteachers.org/curricularactivitiescode.html For more information please contact our office at 356-3155.
4-H Youth Development Page 6 KENTON COUNTY 4-H MARCH CALENDAR CLUBS, PROJECT GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES: March 1 Making the Best Better Volunteer Education; 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 3 RYL Youth Leadership; 9:00 a.m.; Mazak March 7 Bring a Buddy to Sew; 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway March 7 Be the E; 6:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 8 Livestock Forms; 6:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 10 Blazin Bridles; 6:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 11 Soaring Eagles; 1:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 11 Poultry Club; 4:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 11 RSVP due for the New Volunteer Orientation March 12 4-H Horse Education; 12:00-2:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 14 New Volunteer Orientation; 6:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway March 15 Dairy Day; Ed-Mar Farm March 17 Chick Incubation Training; 4:15 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 19 Big Cats; 10:00 a.m.; Nicholson Christian Church March 21 Sewing Project Group; 3:00-6:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway March 22 Ghost Riders March 23 MCV Steering Committee; Elizabethtown March 23 Chick Incubation Training; 4:00 p.m.; Swing Elementary March 24 Ryland Advisory Committee March 25 Lloyd/Tichenor Reality Store; 7:30 p.m.; Lloyd March 28 4-H Sewing; Durr Center, Marshall Road March 28 4-H Spring Showcase Planning Committee; 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway March 28 Food Summit; 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Turkeyfoot Middle School School Clubs in March Mar. 3 Mar. 4 Mar. 8 Ludlow Ft. Wright St. Anthony Summit View Carlisle Holy Cross 6th District Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Swing Howell Summit View Mar. 10 Beechwood Taylor Mill Mar. 11 St. Henry Mar. 14 Twenhofel Mar. 15 Ryland Mar. 16 Woodland St. Cecilia Kenton Mar. 17 Summit View Beechgrove Piner Mar. 21 Ludlow Mar. 22 Beechwood Mar. 24 Taylor Mill Mar. 25 Lindeman Serving Kenton County Volunteer Opportunities We are looking for volunteers to help with various projects and events. If you are available to help please contact the person listed with the event you wish to help with. Thank you so much for supporting Kenton County 4-H. Date Activity Time Contact Person Number Needed Mar. 14 Volunteer Club Training Meal Prep. 5:00-6:00 pm Diane Kelley 2 adults Mar. 25 Lloyd Reality Store 7:45 am-2:30 pm Diane Kelley 5 adults Spring Garden Club Leaders 12 hours Diane Kelley 2 adults
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Cooperative Extension Service University of Kentucky Kenton County 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID INDEPENDENCE,KY PERMIT #59 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED KENTON COUNTY 4-H COMMUNICATION EVENT March 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. Twenhofel Middle School Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Please call Denise with any questions at 356-3155. Sincerely, Kenton County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development Diane Kelley Denise Donahue Mary S. Averbeck dkelley@uky.edu ddonahue@uky.edu maverbec@uky.edu Lori Clark Celia Bergman lori.clark@uky.edu celia.bergman@uky.edu Kenton County Extension Assistants for 4-H Youth Development