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May 2017
Dear ,We are getting ready for summer activities! Be on the watch forupcoming events!
If you wish to receive a paper newsletter, please let us know.
Thank you to our 4-H members and adult volunteers!
Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
Big B Day and Talks & Talent sBig B Day and Talks & Talent s
Saturday, May 13 from 9 am- 1 pm * Please RSVP by May 8 thSaturday, May 13 from 9 am- 1 pm * Please RSVP by May 8 thExtens ion OfficeExtens ion Office
Baitcasting, BB Gun Safety, Bicycle & Reel into Sport fishing in the morningwith Talks & Talents (Vocal, Instrumental, Dance, Talks, Demos, etc.) in the
afternoon
Big B Day starts at 9 am with Talks and Talent to start at 11:15 am.Awards will be given for all events after Talks & Talents is finished.
Please note that this contest is for ages 5-19. Juniors and Seniors- DistrictO-Rama Qualifying events.
Talks & Talents Participants: Please let us know in advance if you needspecial equipment or space.
If anyone would like to help run an event, volunteers are appreciated!
Life Ski l l s ClassLife Ski l l s Class
Life Skills class Monday, June 5 at 6:30 pm
County Extension Office.
June's theme will be announced soon. Be looking out for the topic!
RSVP by Friday, May 2
LARGE ANIMALS @ STATE FAIR -LARGE ANIMALS @ STATE FAIR -IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!
If you plan on showing Large Animals (Beef ,Sheep, Goats, Hogs) at The State Fair, please
contact Ron as soon as possible to get thenomination information.
LARGE ANIMALS @ County Fair!LARGE ANIMALS @ County Fair!If you plan on showing Large Animals (Beef ,
Sheep, Goats, Hogs) at The County Fair, please
contact the Extension office with what youplan to bring.
State 4-H CampsState 4-H Camps
These State 4-H Camps are open on 4-H Onlineand wil l close June 1!!wi l l close June 1!!
-Craft Camp-Craft Camp, June 26-28, ages 9-19, 4-H Center, $200
-Junior Camp-Junior Camp, $170, ages 9-12, 4-H CenterSession 1: July 10-12, Session 2: July 17-19
-Adventure & Chal lenge-Adventure & Chal lenge, $170, ages 13-15, 4-H Center, Session 1: July 10-12,
Session 2: July 17-19-Cloverbud Camp, -Cloverbud Camp, $170 per adult and child,
ages 5-9, parent must attend and must havegone through background check process, 4-H
Center, July 7-9
Ross Photography ContestRoss Photography ContestIt's time for the Ross Foundation 4-H Photography Contest. The contest
provides an opportunity for Arkansas 4-H'ers to demonstrate, competeand exhibit their photography skills.
All 4-H members age 9-19 are eligible. Cloverbuds are welcome to enterthe contest, but will not be eligible for the State Prizes.
For the county contest, 4-H members are able to enter up to one photo ineach of the 4 categories.
Categories are:Living - Black and White
Living - ColorNon-Living - Black and white
Non-Living - ColorPlease print an 8x10 of each entry and bring the photos on a CD, flash
drive, or email to [email protected] . Photos and CD/Drive will bereturned to members.
We will have judges select the best photos for each category and thosewill go on to the state level. 1st-3rd will receive ribbons.
Photographs entered in the Ross Foundation 4-H Photography ContestMUST be of scenes or subjects in Arkansas. The pictures must have been
taken during the current contest year, July 2016 - June 2017.Digital cameras should be set at the highest resolution. The photo maybe enhanced to improve quality, and you may change a color image
into black and white.8x10 and picture files need to be submitted by end of day May 26.
District O-RamaDistrict O-RamaDistrict O-Rama is coming up quickly!
June 20 at Malvern High School! We will register you at the county level by June 1.
Big B Day/Talks & Talent will be May 13, which is a District O-Ramaqualifier for juniors and seniors. (Cloverbuds are welcome to participate
in the county Big B Day/Talks&Talent, but will not go on to District)
Events that will occur at Big B Day and Talks & Talents: Reel into Sport Fishing
BaitcastingBicycle
BB Gun SafetyPerforming Arts - Instrumental
Performing Arts - VocalPerforming Arts - Dance
Fashion Revue: Purchased and ConstructedTalks and Demos that include, but are not limited to: Animal Science,Citizenship, Consumer Economics, Entomology Talk, EnvironmentalStewardship, Health, Horse, Human Development, Public Speaking,
Safety, Innovative Technology, and Vet Science
Other O-Rama events that are first come, first serve are: Crops andWeeds, Food Fair, Forestry, Ornamental Horticulture (junior open, senior
spot taken), and Wildlife (4 juniors and 4 seniors can go in Wildlife).
For more information about each event, go to (scroll tobottom): https://uaex.edu/4h-youth/resource-library/applications.aspx
Seniors can go ahead and look at the State Only events to startpracticing for State O-Rama July 25-28
Teen Leader Conference (TLC)Teen Leader Conference (TLC)The 2017 Teen Leader Conference (TLC) theme is "4-H is Our Compass."
TLC is scheduled for June 14-16, 2017 at the Arkansas 4-H Center. Ambassadors and state officers arrive June 13 for the pre-conference to
prepare for delegates.
Registration for TLC will be open to all senior 4-H'ers from April 21 to May 24 on 4HOnline under the event "2017 Teen
Leader Conference". Cost is $140 for Ambassadors and $180 for delegates and
adults.
A lot happens during TLC:June 13 - Ambassador/State Officer pre-conference (arrive at 1:00 p.m.)
June 14 a.m. - Ambassador Interviews (letters have been mailed)June 14 p.m. - Teen Star/Hall of Fame Banquet (will receive separate
invite)June 14 p.m. - Museum of Discovery Amazing Science display kicks off
TLC!June 15 p.m. Georgia 4-H Clovers and Company performsJune 16 - H.K. Derryberry capnote speaker - amazing story
A detailed agenda will be mailed to each TLC participant and county
office after registration closes. Delegates arrive Wednesday, June 14th at1:00 p.m. and leave at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
Because of an abundance of Teen Stars named this year, and limitedspace available, we are limiting the banquet to two guests per teen star.However, additional guests are welcome to come watch the ceremony
in the auditorium after the banquet.Georgia 4-H Clovers and Company are coming back to Arkansas! This
incredible group will perform Thursday, June 15 at the 4-H Centerauditorium. Please, invite your county 4-H families to attend - all are
welcome!
TLC ServersTLC ServersServers are needed for the Teen Star/Hall of Fame Banquet on
Wednesday night, June 14, 2017.
4-H'ers ages 11-14 sign up for the event "2017 Teen Star & Hall ofFame Banquet server" on 4HOnline if they wish to serve during
the banquet.
Servers will wear a white button-down shirt with a collar, blackpants and black shoes and be fed after they serve. We will
accept 25 servers.
Teen Leaders ClubTeen Leaders ClubTeen Leaders will meet on Monday, May 15 at 5:45 pm at the
Extension Office.
Never been to teen leaders? Come check us out if you'rebetween the ages 12-19!
If you come to the meeting, you receive a ticket. If you bring afriend, you and your friend receive a ticket on top of your ticket
for coming to the meeting. In November, we will draw out ofthose tickets to award a grand prize winner!
(Must be present at the November meeting to win)
Count y T- shirt sCount y T- shirt s
Didn't get a shirt last year? Not to worry! We still have Saline County 4-H shirts in stock!
They are $15 each and are the Anvil Ringspun Soft Unisex t-shirt.
Sizes available:Youth Small - 3
Small - 1Medium - 3
Large - 3Xlarge - 4
XXL - 1XXXL - 1
Club ListClub List
Avi lla Chr i stian Academy 4-H ClubAvi lla Chr i stian Academy 4-H Club - (After school - (After school club)club) Avilla Christian Academy * During school only Michelle Vire * [email protected] Davi s CloversDavi s Clovers - (After school club) - (After school club) Davis Elementary Library * 3:30 pm * During school only Barbie McDaniel * [email protected] Dream Team 4-H ClubDream Team 4-H Club- (Communi ty Club)- (Communi ty Club) Contact Samantha Bartle for meeting locations and days (501) 350-7456 * [email protected] Haskell 4-H ClubHaskell 4-H Club - (Communi ty - (Communi ty Club)Club) 2nd Sunday * 2 pm * Haskell Community Center Donna Rogers * [email protected] Li vestock 4-H ClubLivestock 4-H Club - (Project - (Project Club)Club) 2nd Tuesday * 6:30 pm * Saline County Fairgrounds Mollie Wright * [email protected] * Candy Webb & Terrie Sossamon Paron Lion's Pr ideParon Lion's Pr ide - (Communi ty Club) - (Communi ty Club) 1st Thursday * 6:00 pm * Paron Community Center Ages 5-19 * Candy Webb * li [email protected] Salem Superstars 4-H ClubSalem Superstars 4-H Club - (Communi ty - (Communi ty Club)Club) 2nd Monday * 6:30 pm * Salem United Methodist Church Becky McPeake * (501) 794-4898 * [email protected] Sardi s 4-H Communi ty ClubSardi s 4-H Communi ty Club 4th Tuesday * Sardis Community Center * 6:00 pm Emily & Roy Simmons * [email protected] Shining Stars 4-H ClubShining Stars 4-H Club - (Communi ty - (Communi ty Club)Club) 4th Monday * 6:30 pm * Ralph Bunche Community Center Virginia McClure * (501) 317-1741 Shooting Sports 4-H ClubShooting Sports 4-H Club - (Project - (Project Club)Club) Ages 9-19 * Practice starts in January at Saline County Fairgrounds Competitions in the Spring & Summer Ramonta & Mark Ward, leaders * [email protected] Teen Leaders ClubTeen Leaders Club - - Ages 12-19 can attend 3rd Monday * 5:45 pm * Saline County Extension Office contact Stephany at County Extension Office for more info Vet Science Program - (Project Club)Vet Science Program - (Project Club) 2nd Thursday * 6:00 pm * Saline County Extension Office All Ages * Rachel Simpson * [email protected]
Vet Science Program - North CampusVet Science Program - North Campus - (Project Club) - (Project Club) 1st Thursday * 6:30 pm * Paron Community Center Ages 14-19 * Candy Webb * li [email protected]
Vet Science club wi l l meet Thursday,Vet Science club wi l l meet Thursday,May 11 at 6 pm at the Extension Office.May 11 at 6 pm at the Extension Office.
State Horse EventsState Horse Events
https://www.uaex.edu/farm-ranch/animals-
forages/horses/events.aspx
Patterns were posted today for the State Qualifying Shows on this pageas well.
Here are the registration deadlines for the 3 shows:
Northwest: 5/17
Central/Delta: 6/5Southwest: 6/8
Vet Science Camp Registration is openVet Science Camp Registration is openon 4-H Onl ineon 4-H Onl ine
June 26-28, UA - Fayettevi l l eJune 26-28, UA - Fayettevi l l e$200, ages 11-19$200, ages 11-19
Closes June 1 or when fu l l , max 55Closes June 1 or when fu l l , max 55https ://www.uaex.edu/4h-youth/activi ties -programs/vet-https ://www.uaex.edu/4h-youth/activi ties -programs/vet-
science/state-wide-events .aspxscience/state-wide-events .aspx
J oin our Facebook Group for more event s!J oin our Facebook Group for more event s!
Newsletters come out once a month. We try to keep our Facebook groupupdated constantly.
Check us out atSaline County 4-H, ARSaline County 4-H, AR
For more upcoming events,
check out theArkansas's 4-H Quick Reference Guide!
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Sincerely,
Ron MatlockCounty Extension Agent - Staff Chair
Stephany RogersCounty Extension Agent - 4-H Youth
Kris BoultonCounty Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Sciences
Jennifer PruittAdministrative Specialist III
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