THE 4-H FOCUS
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Loudoun County Extension Office 30 Catoctin Circle, SE Suite B, Leesburg, VA 20175-3612 703/777-0373 FAX 703/771-5844 Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. THE 4-H FOCUS November 2017 4-H Families and Friends, It’s hard to believe October is over and we’re already diving in to our second month of the 4-H year. As 4-H Staff, we’ve been making the rounds to all of the club meengs for introducons and to find out what great ideas Loudoun 4-Hers have come up with for the new year. We’re excited to share that many clubs have already begun planning fun trips, community service acvies and fundraisers! For those clubs we haven’t visited yet, we look forward to stopping by in the near future. As the holiday season approaches, let us be the first to wish you and yours a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! Kim Monroe 4-H Program Technician [email protected] Carly Griffith Extension Agent, 4-H [email protected] The Extension Office is MOVING! On December 14 th we will be moving from our current office space on Catocn Circle to… Virginia Cooperave Extension - Loudoun Office 750 Miller Drive Suite F-3 Leesburg, VA 20175
Transcript of THE 4-H FOCUS
Loudoun County Extension Office 30 Catoctin Circle, SE Suite B, Leesburg, VA 20175-3612 703/777-0373 FAX 703/771-5844
Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and state and local governments.
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political
affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
THE 4-H FOCUS November 2017
4-H Families and Friends,
It’s hard to believe October is over and we’re already diving in to our second month of the 4-H year. As 4-H Staff, we’ve been making the rounds to all of the club meetings for introductions and to find out what great ideas Loudoun 4-Hers have come up with for the new year. We’re excited to share that many clubs have already begun planning fun trips, community service activities and fundraisers! For those clubs we haven’t visited yet, we look forward to stopping by in the near future.
As the holiday season approaches, let us be the first to wish you and yours a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!
Kim Monroe
4-H Program Technician
Carly Griffith
Extension Agent, 4-H
The Extension Office is MOVING!
On December 14th we will be moving from our current office space on Catoctin Circle to…
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Loudoun Office 750 Miller Drive Suite F-3 Leesburg, VA 20175
Upcoming Events
Achievement Night
Saturday, November 18th
Loudoun County High School
Dinner @ 6:00PM (RSVP Required)
Awards Ceremony @ 7:00PM
Help celebrate the accomplishments of Loudoun County 4-Hers and volunteers during the 2016-2017 year! Though the RSVP deadline for dinner has officially passed, the Awards Ceremony is open to all!
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4-H Enrollment - NOW OPEN!
2017 - 2018
Loudoun County 4-H enrollment is completed online through the web-based program, 4HOnline. All returning members must re-enroll every year, even if all of their information re-mains the same.
To access 4HOnline, please visit: https://va.4honline.com.
Detailed instructions for new enrollment were sent out to the county listserv last month. For questions about registering with 4HOnline, please contact Kim at [email protected].
It only takes a few minutes, so don’t wait - ENROLL TODAY!
IMPORTANT: Members will not receive credit for attending any events, meetings or activities until they are officially enrolled in their clubs for the new year. Additionally, for those who plan to participate in the Loudoun County Fair, enrollment must be completed prior to January 1st, 2018.
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Holiday Hours & Winter Weather Policy
Extension Office Holiday Schedule 2017
Closing at noon on Wednesday, November 22nd
Re-open Monday, November 27th, 8:30am
Closed on Friday, December 22nd
Re-open Wednesday, December 27th, 8:30am
Closed January 1st
Re-open Tuesday, January 2nd, 8:30am
Inclement Weather Policy:
The Extension Office follows the Loudoun County government openings and clos-ings. If the government is closed, delayed or releasing early, our office will do the same.
4-H programs will follow along with Loudoun County Public Schools. If schools are closed or let out early, 4-H programs for that day/evening will be cancelled. If Club Leaders feel that the roads are clear enough in time for their program, they will contact the Extension Office for guidance. In the event that the clubs contin-ue with a program when schools have been cancelled, 4-H members can not be penalized for missing that program.
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Club News
Canterlopes Submitted By: Jackie McClintic
The Loudoun 4-H Canterlopes have had much success at recent state competitions. Seven-teen club members attended the Virginia State 4-H Championships Horse Show on September 14-17 in Lexington, VA with many good placings. Placings of note were: Stephanie Cordell-High Point Dressage Rider, and Morgan Allard-Champion Hunter Pleasure S/M Pony, Sr. Rider. There were several members who earned Reserve Champion in their respective divisions as well. Members worked very hard throughout the 4-H year with their project horses and were rewarded by their successes, both in high placings and personal achievements. On October 8, six club members traveled to Doswell, VA to compete in the Virginia State 4-H Horse Show Drill Team Competition at the Virginia State Fair. The team overcame several hardships, including a last-minute substitu-tion due to injury, and was able to take first place in both the Compulsory and Freestyle Competi-tions. These wins earned them the High Point Drill Team Award as well. At our October meeting, we welcomed many new members & elected our officers. Congratulations to our new senior officers: President: Andrea McMann Vice President: Calle Junker Treasurer: Marissa Jones Secretary: Stephanie Cordell We also began plans for our new year, starting with our first outing to Washington Inter-national Barn Night on October 26. We look forward to seeing what these talented youth have in store for the next 4-H year!
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Temple Hall Non-Ownership Sheep Submitted By: Troy Smith
On October 4th our club had our first meeting of the new year. We had a high turn out for members this year which was exciting! Each of our four wonderful farms is now at a capacity of 30 members! With these wonderful new members, we discussed new and old business including our new committees that will be run by the members of our club. We hope it will give them a chance to gain leadership skills and help advance the club. These committees include: the Fund-raising Committee, Public Relations Committee, Community Service Committee and Education Committee. We are excited to see how well our members will lead and push the club forward. Our own member Lilly from Old Orchard Farm presented her phenomenal idea of a whole farm market lamb to help benefit charity, which was liked by many of our members and the farmer who attended the meeting. The club hopes that she gains enough support to be able to present her idea to the Fair Committee. During the meeting we celebrated National 4-H week with an adorable cake that had our sheep club logo. On October 21st and 22nd Willow Hawk Farm and Davlin Farm volunteered to participate in the Farm Tour, which our lovely members also participated in. It seems as if this year is getting off to a great start and we’re all excited to work hard this year.
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Goat Club Submitted By: Eva Morrison
At the October meeting, Jeremiah Morrison lead a goat milking demonstration at Sykes Hall followed by a hoof trimming demonstration given by Daniel Morrison. The Goat Club also elected new officers: President - Jeremiah Morrison Vice President - Daniel Morrison Secretary - Marisa Dillmuth Treasurer - Carly Campbell Reporter - Eva Morrison Fair Committee Rep. - Amelia Huddleston Congratulations to our new leaders! Our next meeting will be held Nov. 13th at Sykes Hall.
Dairy Club Submitted By: Rebecca Little
A new year in 4-H means new officers, new activities, new field trips, new everything! My name is Rebecca and I am the Reporter for the non-ownership Dairy Club. Our newly elected officers are:
President - Katherine Orlowsky Vice President - Amanda Thomas Secretary - Mackenzie Shore Treasurer - Emily Weber Reporter - Rebecca Little Historian - Christian Gurdak At our last meeting we talked about all of the activities that the Dairy Club will be doing. This year will be full of guest speakers, field trips, fundraisers, bake sales, food drives, community service, parades and much more!
Swine Club
Submitted By: Megan Hardman
The Swine Club is getting back in gear and kicking off the new season with our October meeting. This meeting we welcomed new members and elected officers. Swine Club members would like to congratulate Camryn Monroe on being elected President and Adam Jewell for assuming the role of Vice President. The club is excited to see what new direction they will take us in. That mystery should start to be revealed at the November meeting. The Swine Club hopes everyone had a happy Halloween!
Rabbit Hopping
Submitted By: Anna Kasianides
On October 6, the Rabbit Hopping Club met and discussed their Constitution, Bylaws, and Club Rules. Later in the meeting, Mrs. Burns provided a presentation on rabbit housing. There was a slide show on how to house rabbits properly. The housing presentation gave a variety of ideas on how to endeavor to meet the needs of your rabbit.
On October 7, our club went to the Joshua’s Hands Festival. We were able to interact
with the public and talk to people about 4-H and how to care for your rabbit. The club brought
jumps for the rabbits to demonstrate how to hop your rabbit. Everyone loved petting the rab-
bits and everyone (including the bunnies) had a good time!
Eastern Loudoun
Submitted By: Kashvi Ramani
At our last club meeting we introduced the new year and reviewed club roles. Our club hosted firemen to teach us basic fire-safety rules. For example: stop, drop & roll. Next, the firemen gave a demonstration on how to suit up in their gear. Overall, their gear can weigh 70 pounds! Then we did a question and answer on a fireman’s job. Finally, the firemen let anyone interested visit the inside of their truck.
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Leaps & Squeaks Submitted By: Abbie Swart Leaps & Squeaks held our monthly meeting on Friday, October 20th at Sykes Hall. We had a wonderful turnout of members and many, many new faces. Enrollment for 2017-2018, our pasta fund-raiser and a reminder for Achievement Night were just a few things discussed. After the business part of the meeting was finished, the members split into groups to go over project books in detail.
We are excited for our online pasta fundraiser that we will be working on until the end of No-vember!
Poultry Club Submitted By: Becca Scott
The Poultry Club elected new officers at their first meeting of the new year on October 12, 2017. The club started out with the biggest roles and went down from there. Cassidy Schooling was elected to be the President and joining her at the table is Jon Marc Truesdale as the Vice President, Erin Calley as the Secretary and Clay Grisius as the Treasurer. Becca Scott was elected Reporter, Jecy Klinkam and James Schooling are the Fair Committee Representatives, and Uma and Anise Soza make up the Historian Committee.
Sheep Club
Submitted By: Andrew Knight
This year we have new leaders for the Sheep Club: Andy Knight, Cara Orenzuk, and Annie Hewatt. During the October meeting, we elected new officers for the 2017-2018 4-H year.
President: Arielle Knight
Vice President: Jonathan Morrison
Secretary: Alexandra Knight
Treasurer: Carson Casciano
Reporter: Andrew Knight
Historians: Sophia Casciano and Evie Johnston
Fair Committee Representative: Bobby Slater
Congratulations to all of our new officers!
Our next club meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1st at 7:00pm in Sykes Hall. Come to the 4-H Achievement Night on November 18th at Loudoun County High School! This upcoming 4-H year will be a fun, exciting and enjoyable year!
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