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Bradford County 4-H Clover Corner
June - July 2005
Dear 4-H Families and Friends,
Welcome to summer in 4-H!!! Plans are popping up everywhere for day camps, summer clinics, and believe it or not preparations for the new 4-H year. Clubs have been having end of the year parties and recognition programs for their members – what a great way to end the year by recognizing club members for all of the great things they have done throughout the year.
One thing to keep in mind is that 4-H does not end with the fair – there are things going on year round to help 4-H members continue to learn and grow through their individual projects. Please read this newsletter, check out our new and improved website, or call the office to see what is happening. Some counties are having livestock shows, or clinics are being sponsored by UF – we can help you find one that fits your interest.
In this newsletter you will find information on the following:
- Awards and Recognition Banquet
- Summer Day Camps
- Volunteer Screening Process
- Family Fun Night
- County Council Election Results and Plans
Remember this newsletter is for you and we welcome your input. And have a great summer.
Yours in 4-H,
Judy Butterfield, Acting CED
4-H Youth Development Agent III
County Council Update
The County Council held their final meeting of the year May 2 and elected new officers. They are:
President: Diane Scott Historian: Austin Wilson
Vice-President: Amy LaFollotte Recreation Ldr.: Nikki Schoner
Secretary: Abigail Crawford Sergeant at Arms: Justin Martin
Treasurer: T. J.Schoner Parliamentarian: Kristin Griffis
Reporter: Kali Hendon Chaplin: Scott LaFollotte
They will be meeting on June 21, 10am-2pm to make plans for next year. Anyone is invited to attend.
The council meetings are held the first Monday of each month 6:30pm at the Extension Office. Each club can send 2 voting delegates. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 1, 2005.
District Event Results
Bradford County was well represented in Columbia County , May 7. Those representing Bradford County and receiving blue awards were: Jackie Bryant, Scott LaFollette, Diane Scott, Amy LaFollette, Spenser Pearson, Abigail Crawford, Lucy Montford, Georgia Greene, Justin Martin, Logan Martin, Kristin Griffis, Kali Hendon, Kaylee Androlevich, and Jackie Charo.
Abigail Crawford, Amy LaFollette, Diane Scott, and Spenser Pearson will represent Bradford County at State 4-H Congress in July on the University of Florida campus. Scott LaFollette qualified for Congress, but because of a prior commitment is unable to attend. Congratulations to everyone on a job well done!
Annual 4-H Awards and Recognition Banquet
July 9, 2005
6:30pm
Theme: “A Fairy Tale Ending”
At the end of this newsletter you will see an invitation for the Awards Banquet. Each 4-H family and 4-H Supporter will receive a personal invitation via first class mail with tickets for the number of 4-H members in the family. IF you wish to purchase additional tickets they are available through the office for $5.00 (child) and $10.00 (adult). We will be offering a child’s menu selection again this year. Please let us know when you RSVP how many child menus and how many adults.
The County Council has selected the theme “A Fairy Tale Ending”, and are asking all 4-H member to come dressed as their favorite fairy tale character – so dig out the Halloween costumes!. The decorations will also carry out this theme.
Please mark your calendar to attend the banquet. It is always the highlight of the 4-H year as we recognize our outstanding 4-H members and leaders in several areas.
Record Books Due
June 10, 2005
5:00pm
All record books, community service logs, Honor Roll forms, Outstanding Jr. and Sr. Applications, etc are due on or before June 10. Remember all record books must have the age appropriate Level Summary in the front. If you do not have one, please pick them up at our office. Books will not be judged if they do not have these.
All community service logs must be signed by the appropriate person, and a copy placed in each project book.
I am still in need of volunteers to judge record books on June 14 at 6pm. This is an excellent way to learn and understand the whole project book and record keeping process. Please call Kim if you are able to help judge. Light snacks will be provided.
Scrapbooking Day Camp Planned
Back by popular demand is the Scrapbooking camp taught by Alice Hendon. The dates are July 25-28, noon-4:00pm. The camp will be held at Psycho Moms Scrapbooks (formerly Memory Lane ). The cost of the camp is $10.00 and limited to 10 campers. Please call the office to reserve your spot. For more information call Alice at 352-473-7817. A supply list will be mailed out prior to camp.
District Council Officers Installed!
Congratulations go to Abigail Crawford, Amy LaFollotte, and Scott LaFollette. Abigail was installed as District V President, Amy as1st Vice President and Scott as District Representative to the State Executive Board. They will meet 3 or more times a year with other 4-H teens from around the state to plan such events as State 4-H Congress, and Legislature.
Volunteer Screening and Selection
All current club leaders have received an e-mail from me addressing this new procedure that will take place later this summer. ALL volunteers that work directly with a child three or more time in their 4-H clubs, activities throughout the year must complete an application, be interviewed by the 4-H Agent and submit to a local background check before any one can become a club leader or a volunteer within that club. The mission of 4-H is to ensure that all children are taught in a safe, caring and nurturing environment. Therefore we will begin the screening process this summer. If you are currently employed with an organization or institution that does background checks, we will need verification. All information is confidential and will be kept in locked files in our office.
Because this is such a new procedure, I have scheduled three meetings this summer: June 23, July 19, and August 16 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. The meetings will be here at the extension office. All club leaders must attend one of these and any parent or volunteer who is actively involved in club work should attend also. No longer can anyone come in and say I want to start a club or fill out a volunteer enrollment form without going through this screening process.
Please call Kim as soon as possible with what date you want to attend. And, if there are any questions, please give me a call. We want to provide the best and safest environment we possibly can all children involved.
Family Enrollment (Fun) Night
August 25, 2005
6:00pm
Please mark your calendars now to attend this activity to kick off the new
4-H year. All clubs will have tables set up highlighting some of their activities. This is an excellent time to sign up members for your club. More details will be coming out through e-mail.
Annual 4-H Auction
August 6, 2005
6:00pm
What a fun night this always is, and what a show of support from the community for this fund-raiser. Please start talking to businesses and individuals within the community about possibly donating items to our auction. Solicitation letters to businesses who have supported us in the past will go out after the banquet. If you know of any new businesses please let me know.
Terry Vaughan will serve as our auctioneer, and a delicious chicken and rice dinner will be available for only $5.00. Tickets will be available at the Awards and Recognition Banquet and from 4-H members.
2006 Bradford-Union Fair Dates
March 17-25, 2006
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