January Clover News

The January Clover News is now available online. To view a copy, click here.

2008 Storytelling Festival of Carolina

The Storytelling Festival of Carolina is seeking young storytellers to participatein its second annual festival to be held in Laurinburg, NC on April 26-27, 2008. Up to eight student tellers from North and South Carolina will be selected by a panel of judges to perform at the festival. Youth tellers will share the stage with some of the most highly acclaimed professional tellers in the country as well as talented regional and local tellers. Tellers must be 17 years old or younger at the time of the festival and be able to attend the festival on April 26-27, 2008. There are two ways to audition:
By sending a VHS/DVD of the story being told by the young teller by Friday, March 7, 2008

OR

By auditioning in person on Saturday, March 8, 2008. All students who plan to audition must submit an Audition Commitment Form by February 16, 2008.

The forms and information may be found under Youthful Voices on the festival website http://www.sfoc.info For more information call Brenda Gilbert at 910) 276-7316 or email to: brenda@sfoc.info

Winterfest

Attention teens ages 13-19! Join the NW District at our last Winterfest, which will be held on January 18-19, 2008. We will travel to the Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro to learn more about Expressive Arts. We'll be spending the night at the YWCA and then just walk over to the Art Center the next day. The cost is $35, but there will possibly be scholarships available. If you are interested in attending the fun-filled event, you must register by 5:00 pm on Friday, January 4th.

Operation: Military Kids Photography & Visual Arts Contests

The North Carolina 4-H Operation: Military Kids Program has announced the first OMK Photography and Arts Contest. The contest is opened to youth. The age categories are 5-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 and 16-18 years old. The contest is designed to introduce youth to photography and the arts as a part of the 4-H Expressive Arts Curriculum. Youth will utilize their photography skills and their artistry, but most importantly, what freedom, patriotism and support for our troops mean to them.

All photographs and artwork will be displayed during the week of the 2008 North Carolina 4-H Congress, other event and appropriate venues.

If you would like more information, or want to download the regulations and entry form, click here.

Mock Horse Bowl

Rockingham County 4-H is hosting a Mock Horse Bowl Practice on January 12, 2008 at the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Center in Reidsville, NC. They will have hippology supplies and equipment to practice with. Registration starts at 9:00 am and the contest will begin at 10:00 am. This event is open to all 4-Hers!

Plan to attend, even if you do not have a Horse Bowl or Hippology team together yet, because they are goind to mix everyone up to form new teams to practice at this event. You must register by Thursday, January 10th.

NW District Horse Bowl

The NW District Horse Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Rockingham County Extension Office. The registration deadline for this event is January 8th.

State Volunteer Leaders Conference

The North Carolina Volunteer Leaders Conference will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Research Triangle Park on February 1-3, 2008. If you are interested in attending, let me know as soon as possible.

To view the registration information, click here and to view the tentative agenda, click here.

December Clover News

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State Council Conference

State Council Conference was held November 17-18 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. Cate Hall, James Hall, Victoria Hall, Corissa Wilson and Inna Zhekova participated in the various workshops and programs. Victoria led a workshop on macramé and Cate led a workshop on aboriginal art. Victoria was also recognized for achieving her Emerald Ambassador Level. James participated in the ARI (Application, Resume and Interviewing) Track Workshops. Corissa participated in Ambassador Training workshops. A special thanks to Bonnie Hall for transportation and pictures from the conference. Thanks to all those who participated.

Project Record Books

The deadline for turning in your completed project record books is 5:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2008. If you have any questions or need help with your record book, please contact the Extension Office or your club leader.