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Bradford County 4-H Clover Corner
April - May 2006
Dear 4-H Families and Friends,
“Change” as defined by the dictionary means “to transform”, “to alter”, “to cause to be different”. Society is continually changing, and so is 4-H – with the implementation of the new age divisions and the new Awards and Recognition Model that will go into effect September 1, 2006. To most people change can be scary because it is something new and different from what we may be used to, but change can also (and in most cases) be for the better. The new age divisions will afford more children the opportunity to compete and participate with children and youth with similar developmental skills, and it also will allow more children to be recognized for their achievements throughout the year. We will be implementing a variety of levels of achievement based on the involvement of the 4-H member. Elsewhere in this newsletter, you will find several dates where I will be providing training and information on this new system. All leaders must attend at least one of these sessions.
If you remember last year was also a year of change as we began screening all of our volunteers working directly with youth 3 or more times within the 4-H year. This was a critical change for all of us. We must be committed to keeping our children safe and provide a safe and caring environment for them.
Change does not take place immediately, but over time. That is why it is important for all of us to look at these changes in a positive light and realize that we are in the business of developing youth to their full potential and sometimes “change has to happen”.
Yours in 4-H,
Judy Butterfield, CED
4-H Youth Development Agent III
Camp Cherry Lake
July 10-14, 2006
Bradford County will once again travel to Camp Cherry Lake for a week of fun and learning at 4-H Camp. Campers must be between the ages of 8-12 to attend. Once at camp, you will share a cabin with 8-10 other campers from Baker, Nassau or Madison Counties . You will spend your days swimming, fishing, canoeing, taking part in Archery classes and making arts and crafts. The cost of camp is $140.00 but through the generosity of the 4-H Foundation, a 4-H member only pays $70.00. There are also further scholarships available if needed. This includes transportation, meals, snacks, a camp tee-shirt and craft supplies.
Camp counselors must be at least 13 years of age, must have attended camp before, and are required to attend a Camp Counselor Training session prior to going to camp. The cost for counselors to attend is $40.00. You will find a pre-registration camp form elsewhere in this newsletter.
Day Camps Planned
Two day camps are scheduled so far for this summer. Please be watching your mail or e-mail for further information
- Exploring Mexican Culture – June 5-9, 1-5pm. Cost: $10:00/person. This camp will focus on Mexican arts and crafts, foods and sewing. Space is limited so please call the Extension Office to sign up. List of supplies needed will be sent to those signing up closer to the camp date.
- Dining Out with Style – July 18-20, 2006, 9am-1pm. Cost: $5.00/person. Learn how to prepare nutritious meals and eating out healthy. We will prepare meat dishes, breads and desserts besides learning proper etiquette when dinning out. Space is limited. Call the Extension Office to sign up.
- Fishing Camp –TBA- Call Ms. Wendy for more information.
- Plant Science/Environmental – TBA – Mr. Jim will be teaching this – more information will be available later.
Awards and Recognition Program
July 15, 2006, 6:00pm
Mark your calendars to attend this year’s Awards and Recognition Program when we will honor our 4-H members and volunteers for all of their hard work and accomplishments. Outstanding Jr. and Sr. Award Applications are in this newsletter. Also, remember to complete the Honor Roll application form and turn in along with other recognition packets. Western Steer Steakhouse will once again cater our meal. Family members will receive tickets – additional tickets will be sold for $12.00 to other relatives and friends that want to attend.
Record Books and Award Packets Due
All record books and award application forms are due into the Extension Office by 5:00pm, June 9, 2006. Those of you who turned in books for the fair, just finish up your story about your animal being sold or how well you did at the fair, and add a Level Summary and you will be done! Every book that is turned in is eligible for a medal.
Shooting Sports Club Excels at State Competition
Ten members from the Bradford County Shooting Sports Club competed in the State Shooting Sports Hunting, Air Rifle, and 22 contests and came away with top honors. In the “Hunting” division, the Sr. Team of Scott LaFollette, Travis Atteberry, and Chad Raulerson took First Place . Justin Martin took First Place in the Intermediate Division.
In “Air Rifle”, the Jr Team of Logan Martin, Tyler Payne and Hayden Balkcom, placed 2nd.
In “22”, Senior Amy LaFollette placed Second, and Duke Atteberry placed 2nd in the Intermediate Division. Amy qualified for the National contest in June in Rapid City , SD. Congratulations to everyone on a job well done!!!
This will be the 5th consecutive year we have sent someone from Bradford County to the National Shooting Sports Competition. Thanks you to the leaders for their outstanding level of commitment to this program!!!
Congratulations to. . . . . . .
Amy LaFollette and Lisa Tatum for being nominated and approved by the County Commissioners to serve on the Bradford County Public Library Advisory Committee.
Fair Results
Record Books:
Breed: Sr -1st Abigail Crawford
2nd - Lloyd Webb
Jr.- 1st – Erika Crawford
2nd – Kendall Morgan
Steer – Sr. – 1st - Abigail Crawford
2nd - Ryan Crawford
Jr. – 1st - Taylor Whitehead
2nd - Clay Whitehead
Swine – Sr. – 1st - Tyler Woods
2nd - Philip Perkinson
Int. -1st - Lizabeth Davis
2nd - Stefanie Jones
Jr. - 1st - Sean Jones
2nd - Lainey Rodgers
Rabbit 1st Place - Krystal Cornwall
2nd Place - Preston Strickland
Poultry – 1st - Kristin Griffis
2nd - Kaitlin Griffis
Goat - Jr. – 1st -Tymber Tatum
2nd -Kaitlin Griffis
3rd - Jackie Bryant
Preston Strickland
Jacqueline Charo
Sr. - 1st - Kristin Griffis
Honorable Mention –
Bethany Jones.
Goat Show Results:
Grand Champion – Abigail Jones
Reserve Champion– Kaitlin Griffis
Jr. Showmanship – Storm Hamilton
Sr. Showmanship – Kristin Griffis
Swine Show Results:
Reserve Grand Champion – Dylan Gault
Jr. Showmanship – 1st place Arrielle Wilson 2nd place-Lainie Rodgers
Intermediate-2nd place Jenna Fulgham
Steer Show Results:
Grand Champion – Clay Whitehead
Reserve Grand – Taylor Whitehead
Showmanship Awards:
Herdsman Awards:
1st-Abigail Crawford
2nd-Clay Whitehead
Citizenship Award: Lloyd Webb III
Breed Show Results:
Reserve Grand-Kendall Morgan
Herdsman Awards:
1st-Clay Whitehead
2nd-Abigail Crawford
Table Setting Contest:
- Jr. Winner: Bailey Creighton
- Overall Winner: Emily Riggs
- Strawberry Pie Baking Contest:
- 1st Place Jr: MaKenzie Gault
- 1st Place Sr: Kaylee Androlevich
- Overall Winner: MaKenzie Gault
Livestock Judging Contest:
1st Place Jr Team: Kali Hendon, Taylor Whitehead, Makayla Webb, Clay Whitehead.
1st Place Jr. Ind : Taylor Whitehead
2nd Place Jr. Ind : Clay Whitehead
3rd Place Jr Ind : Storm Hamilton
1st Place Sr. Team: Abigail Crawford, Ryan Crawford, Dakota Reddish, Lloyd Webb
4-H Foundation Update:
Thank you to everyone for helping make our Annual Strawberry Scholarship Auction a huge success. We set a record with over $7200.00 raised. Thanks to the “Friends of 4-H (they know who they are) for putting us over the top with the $1600.00 bid!!!!! This money is used to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding involvement in 4-H work over their entire 4-H career.
Next time you stop at one of the following to purchase fresh produce or strawberries, please thank them for helping support our local 4-H program: King’s Country Produce, Buddy and Sandra Norman’s Produce, Wainwright’s, and Mrs.and Mrs. Fred Pendarvis. Together they donated over 42 flats of strawberries to be auctioned off – so please let them know you appreciate what they do.
Attention Leaders and Parents:
Please mark your calendars for one of the following dates: June 13, June 15, July 6, July 17. I will be going over all of the new Awards and Recognition forms that will go into effect September 1, 2006. All club leaders must attend one of these sessions to help with the transition. I would like as many parents/volunteers to attend also. Each session will be from 6-8pm at the Extension Office and light refreshments will be served. Please call either Kim or Laurie and sign up – we will be sending out reminder e-mails closer to the dates.
Annual 4-H Auction
August 5, 2006
6:00pm, Bldg 1
Yep, it is that time again to begin planning our annual fund-raiser. For those of you new to 4-H, this auction raises the funds necessary to help us operate throughout the year. These funds go for club supplies, awards, provides training materials to leaders and project materials to 4-H members. They also provide scholarships for educational trips, etc.
Terry Vaughan has once again agreed to serve as auctioneer for the evening, and we will be selling tickets at $5.00 each for a Chicken and Rice dinner.
The foundation board has been discussing an alternative meal for those who may not like chicken and rice. The ticket price will allow you one or the other, not both. More information will be coming later, but please put this date on your calendar.
County Council Update
The next County Council meeting is scheduled for May1, 6:30pm at the Extension Office. We will be electing officers at this meeting. To consider running for an elected or appointed office you must first have your parent’s permission and secondly you must let me know of your intent to run. Being an officer takes a commitment from you and your parents and it takes some work to fulfill the responsibility of that office.
The County Council is responsible for several activities and programs
throughout the year, so planning together as a team is essential to makes these events successful. I hope several of you will consider running for an office.
4-H Room Results:
Overall Jr: Tyler Payne
Overall Sr.: Tyler Woods
Thank you to all the judges for judging the many events that helped make our fair successful. And thank you to all the parents and volunteers who contributed hundreds of hours during the fair, we appreciate your time and commitment to our 4-H program
Club Corner
Congratulations to. . . . . .
The Senior Livestock Judging team of Abigail Crawford, Dakota Reddish, Ryan Crawford and Lloyd Webb for placing 2nd in the State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Gainesville, April 1. They have earned a trip to represent Florida and Bradford County at the Western Livestock Exhibition in Denver , CO. in November. WAY TO GO!!!!!
Clover Blossoms: In February Kristin and Kaitlin Griffis showed their club how to make clover pins to wear. We did not have a March meeting. Next club meeting will be on April 11, 2006.
Grits: At our last meeting we met up at the fair grounds. We went over how to present yourself on stage. With the help of Vicki Atteberry we practiced on modeling steps and turns. I was so proud of all the girls that participated in the fashion show. All the girls did such a great job on stage. We were also fortunate to have former GRITS girl Sunshine Atteberry as our MC. As you all know Sunshine is our current Strawberry Princess! We are all very proud of her and her accomplishments.
We had several of our girls participate in the Pie baking contest. They all did a great job with there pies. Special thanks to Emily Riggs And Bailey Creighton for participating in the Table Setting contest. They looked great and so did there tables. Bailey’s theme was Japanese and Emily was Coca-Cola!
Several club members also participated in the Goat Show which also was a great success and we had one member Taylor Wilkins show a heifer! We are in process of planning a Butterfly Garden at Southside Elementary. We are very fortunate to have a Master Garden Mother and Grandmother to help us with our project. If a success we will be going to other schools next 4-H year.
We are still visiting our Grandparents at Bradford Terrace. Some are not doing as well as others, so keep them in your prayers. We have had such a busy month but lots of fun. Looking forward to all the other upcoming events. Great job to all the GRITS GIRLS for the accomplishments they have made so far this year.
Record Book Judging
June 19, 2006
6:00-8:00pm
If you can help judge record books this year for our Awards Program, please call Kim or Laurie and sign up. I would like to have 5-6 people that can help judge these books. This is also a great way to see how record books should be organized to be considered “Medal Winning Books”.
Camp Cherry Lake Pre-Registration Form
July 10-14, 2006
Please return to the Extension Office by May 30, 2006 so that we might send you a packet of information about camp.
Name__________________________ Age (as of 9/01/05)_____
Address________________________________City________________
Phone Number_____________Name of 4-H Club____________________