2009 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Conference

The upcoming 2009 NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Conference is quickly approaching!! This year's theme is: 4-H: Pearls of Wisdom, Diamond Dreams. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Conference Center, Raleigh, NC from February 6-8 2009. For more information contact the Extension Office at 336-372-5597 or you can access the agenda and registration information online.

4-H Teen Lock-In

A teen 4-H lock-in is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2009. The lock-in will be held at First Ward Recreation Center in Charlotte, NC. Cost for the lock-in is $15 per person.

Teens should plan to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. Please plan to eat supper before arriving. We will walk TOGETHER to the Time Warner Arena for the Charlotte Bobcats vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. After the game, snacks will be served at the recreation center followed by a workshop, games, fitness activities and midnight movies. A light breakfast will be served the next morning. If you are interested in registering, please contact the Extension Office at 336-372-5597 or amy_lucas@ncsu.edu ASAP.

The deadline for registration is December 30th. No exceptions!!

To download the registration form, click here.

4-H Scholarships Due January 12

Are you a graduating 4-H Senior looking for scholarship opportunities, then you have come to the right place. For 2009, NC 4-H is awarding over $38,000 to graduating seniors to pursue a higher education.

Scholarship applications are due to the local 4-H office no later than 5:00 pm on January 12th. All forms must be reviewed and signed by me. If you have questions, please contact our office at 336-372-5597 or e-mail me at amy_lucas@ncsu.edu.

To be eligible, you must be a current North Carolina 4-H member who is a graduating high school seniors . Applicants must have accumulated at least a minimum of 3 years of 4-H work. All Scholarships will be directly paid to the college or university. Recipients must be full time students. Applicants must be attending College in North Carolina with the exception of the 4-H Horse Program Scholarship.

For more information on each individual scholarship, visit the Scholarship Guide located on the NC 4-H website. You can also download the Application from this site.

Honor Club Application Due January 12th

Membership in the North Carolina 4-H Honor Club is bestowed upon those 4-H’ers who have exhibited outstanding 4-H citizenship and leadership throughout their 4-H career. An Honor Club member continues to provide leadership and service to the total 4-H program throughout life.

In order to be eligible for membership, the applicant must have completed three or more years of 4-H club work and shall be at least 16 years of age and not more than 20 years of age on January 1 of the year of application.

Honor Club Applications are due to your local Extension Office no later than 5:00 pm on January 12. These must be signed by me before they can be forwarded onto the state office in Raleigh.

For more information contact our office at 336-372-5597 or visit the NC 4-H website here.

2008 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

Recently several Alleghany County 4-Hers traveled to Salisbury to participate in the 2008 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. The Alleghany Senior Division Team finished in third place out of nine teams with a score of 885 points. Team Members included: Bridgette Sturgill, Dustin Lambert and Maggie Evans. Bridgette also came in fourth in the individual contest results and all team members will be invited to try out for a position on the 2009 State 4-H Dairy Judging Team. Great job to everyone.

December Clover News

The December Clover News in now available. Click here to see what is going on.

Elves & the Shoemaker: Only two tickets left!!

There are only two tickets left to the December 13th showing of the Elves and the Shoemaker. The show starts at 10:30 so we will be leaving the Extension Office at 8:30. Unless you have paid the Extension Office, your space will not be held. Call now!! Tickets are $12. You can contact us at 336-372-5597.

Food Show Deadline

Just a reminder if you are planning to participate in the upcoming food show this Saturday, December 6th, you must be registered by 5 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd. Registration forms can be found in the November Clover News or can be downloaded here. If you have any questions, contact the Extension Office at 336-372-5597 or you can e-mail me at amy_lucas@ncsu.edu.

NASA INSPIRE

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31, 2008.

The Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience, or INSPIRE, is a multi-tiered year-round program designed for students in ninth- to 12th -grade who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and careers. NASA INSPIRE is recruiting high school students to join an online community, where their interests can be nurtured and directed. From this online community, students will be offered opportunities to take trips to NASA, have a resident experience at a technology university, or even a summer internship at a NASA center.

Students selected for INSPIRE will:
--Participate in the INSPIRE Online Community.
--Learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields of study and careers.
--Compete for unique summer experiences at a NASA facility.
For more information, visit the NASA INSPIRE Web page:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/INSPIRE_Project.html

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DURING THE HOLIDAYS!!

There is still time to show your support for our troops stationed overseas this holiday season. Bring your cards and letters to the Extension Office at 90 S. Main St. Sparta and we will get them sent out. The deadline is December 5, 2008 by 12:00 pm. What a great way to support our troops during the Holidays!! Get you letters in today.

For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service at 336-372-5597 or e-mail Amy at amy_lucas@ncsu.edu.