2014 NC 4-H Horse Enrollment

Attached is the 2014 NC 4-H Horse Program Enrollment Form.  We will also have this form available on line at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/horse/Webpages/NCSU_EHH_Home.html

Please send in forms by January 17th, 2014.  

ENROLLMENT FORM

Western Horsemanship Clinic

The Western Equestrian Club at NCSU, that we will be hosting an IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) based Western Horsemanship clinic at the team barn. The clinic will be November 9th; we have opportunities for some to ride, as well as unlimited auditing spaces available. I have attached the information flyer, as well as the form that needs to be mailed in for those that would like to participate, either as a rider or an auditor. The goal of our clinic is to further the kids knowledge of western horsemanship, as well as let them know of some of the opportunities available to them for riding in college. The clinic is not only for those of a western background, anyone of any discipline is invited to come. I would greatly appreciate if you could share this with the clubs in your area. Please let me know if you have any questions. If anyone else has any questions, they are welcome to reach me at (336) 558-7335 or tcalbano@ncsu.edu

Forms will be posted soon.

State 4-H Council Conference

It is almost time for the 2013 State 4-H Council Conference! The dates of the conference are November 16 & 17 and it will be held at the Jane S. McKimmon Center in Raleigh. State Council Conference is for youth ages 13 - 18. We are planning exciting workshops and speakers for the event. As most of you are aware this year our Council is focusing on the Revolution of Responsibility and I know your 4-H’ers will enjoy the workshops that are being planned around this. We will have a variety of workshops at this year’s conference including programmatic workshops, Ambassador workshops and State Council workshop.

The conference will officially begin with lunch on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the McKimmon Center. This year, we will have a session on Sunday for all youth interested in running for District or State office for 2014-2015. It is encouraged that all youth interested in serving in this role attend this session.

All 4-H events or activities are operating under the 4-H Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure. The NC4-H Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure (http://www.nc4h.org/publications/forms/4-H_codeofconduct.pdf) is a condition of participation in 4-H events and activities.

Registration is due no later than October 15th.

General Hugh Shelton Leadership Scholarship

The General Hugh Shelton Leadership Center is pleased to offer for the 10th year a major four-year college scholarship. Each year an incredible high school student will win this national scholarship. Many students have been selected from NC and one from as far away as Russia (actually a US student completing her high school experience overseas).Next year’s winner could be from your school!!

The mission of this initiative, housed at NC State University, is to “inspire, educate, and develop values-based leaders who are committed to personal integrity, professional ethics, and selfless service”.

We conduct scholarship programs, executive education trainings, leadership forums, and youth outreach programs.

As a part of the scholarship program we have endowed the General Hugh Shelton National Leadership Scholarship. Essentially, we are trying to identify and award America’s most outstanding high school student leader. The type of student leaders you are producing are exactly the ones who may be qualified and interested in pursuing this scholarship, valued at $10,000 per year (and renewable), plus an annual $2,000 stipend for external leadership experiences such as study abroad.

Please share this opportunity broadly.

The following website will provide a description of the scholarship, the criteria and theapplication, which is due by November 1.
SHELTON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Holiday Classic Open Horse Show - we need your help!

The annual Holiday Classic Open Horse Show will be held in Raleigh on December 6-7, 2013.  This horse show is a fundraiser for our NC District 4-H Horse program as well as the NCSU Western Equestrian Riding Club.  Since 2009 when we started this show, our district has been able to contribute over $11,000 to 4-Hers attending camps, and provide travel scholarships to 4-Hers representing the NC 4-H Horse Program at the Southern Regional Horse Championship and at the National 4-H Horse Roundup for several educational contests. We also have been able to continue our program of providing two
annual college scholarships of $500.00 each. We annually contribute monies towards sponsorships to many N.C. State 4-H Horse Program educational contests. Also, with the money that is raised, the North Central District is able to keep the District show entry fees among the lowest in the state!!

So now that you see all the impacts that this horse show has on our district program, please help us!  There are several ways you can help - sell sponsorships, secure vendors, volunteer at show, show your horse, help advertise.  Sponsorships are very reasonable - starting out at $10 for a class sponsor.  Think how much we would have if everyone went out and got at least a $10 show sponsor. 

If you know of a possible major show sponsor, but do not feel comfortable with asking, just pass along their info and we'll do the calling for you!

We also have an incentive to sell sponsorships - whoever sells the most sponsorships will receive a free stall for the Holiday Classic show.

You can find all the information on sponsorships, class lists, etc on the Holiday Classic website:  http://holidayclassicopenhorseshow.webs.com/

If you have any questions at all please contact District 4-H Horse Council President, Richard Isley at 336-908-3302.

Thanks so much for your support in making this horse show a success!

2013 North Carolina 4-H Forestry Contest

Registration is now open for the 2013 North Carolina Forestry Contest.

Registration form and contest memo are attached.  The state forestry contest will be held at the Schenck Forest in Raleigh on Saturday, October 5, from 10am - 4pm.  Contest activities include tree identification, tree measurement, insect and disease identification, and compass traverse.  

All contest activities follow the National 4-H Forestry Invitational guidelines and sample activities and training materials can be found at http://4hforestryinvitational.org/training

Counties may register Junior and Senior teams, as well as individuals. Details are provided in the attached memo.

Thanks!

Renee

DEADLINE TO REGISTER HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY 9/26 AT 5 PM.

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Renee L Strnad
NC State University - Extension Forestry

NC Project Learning Tree CoordinatorNC Certified Environmental Educator

renee_strnad@ncsu.edu
919-515-5518
919-515-6883 (fax)

2013 RUN WITH THE PACK

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives - Touchstone Energy and North Carolina 4-H are teaming up to give 12 North Carolina 4-H Youth the chance to RUN WITH THE PACK during the October 12th football game against Syracuse. Youth must be active 4-H'ers who will be entering 4th, 5th or 6th grades this academic year and should fill out that attached application and attached media release and return both no later than Friday, August 30th. First priority will be given to youth who participate in the 4-H Electric Presentation Program and those who receive power from North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives.

Youth will be selected through a random drawing and those youth selected will be notified by email/phone no later than September 9th. The 12 youth who are selected will each receive four football game tickets as well as four meal tickets. Part of the application process is having the 4-H'er as well as a Parent/Guardian to sign saying that if they are chosen, that they will attend the football game. 4-H'ers who cannot commit to attending the game if chosen, should not apply. The game time is TBD and will be announced two weeks before the game. 4-H'ers who are selected to attend will need to be at Carter Finley Stadium one hour prior to kickoff.

Thank you for sharing this information with your 4-H'ers who you feel would be interested in this opportunity! The completed application must be returned no later than August 30th. 

APPLICATION

Media Release also needs to be completed and can be found on the right side of the page under LINKS.

Horse Show Postponed

Due to the inclement weather, the 2013 Horse Show has been postponed.  The new date has not been scheduled yet, but we will post the new dates as soon as we know.

2013 Horse Show Programs

The Friday - August 9th and Saturday - August 10th Horse Show Programs are now available.

2013 HORSE SHOW PROGRAMS

Alleghany 4-H Shooting Sports

The Alleghany 4-H Shooting Sports team is meeting every Tuesday and Thursday nights at the old Pioneer Eclipse building (Andrews Ridge Rd) @ 7:30 pm. The club is open to both boys and girls (6th grade and up). They are working on riflery, archery, Shotgun and hunting skills. For more information contact Brad Edwards @ (336) 200-1708.