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Marion County 4-H

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What’s Inside: Happy August!

Dear 4-H Members, Local Leaders, Volunteers, Teachers, and Principals:

The Marion County 4-H team hopes everyone had a wonderful summer! School is starting

back so we are getting ready to begin 4-H Club Meetings as well. This year Marion

County 4-H will meet in September. We have lots of fun events coming up this club year

and we are looking forward to an excellent school year with you all! We are always

looking for new ideas, events, or programs so if you have any special requests you would

like to share please call or email the 4-H Agent. Have a Great School Year!

Thanks!

Marion County 4-H Team

(205)921-3551 rgd0007@aces.edu 372 7th Avenue SW Hamilton, AL

http://offices.aces.edu/marion/

Published by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University), an equal opportunity educator and employer.

372 7th Avenue S.W. Hamilton, AL 35570 | 205-921-3551| Office Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm

Learn more at www.alabama4h.com or https://www.facebook.com/marioncountyal4h

4-H Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS CONESTS/PROJECTS

Check the State 4-H Calendar for

more upcoming events. http://

www.aces.edu/4-H-youth/AL4-

H/events.php

August 18th-21st Alabama 4-H

S.A.F.E. Youth Shooting

Invitational Tournaments and

Buckmasters http://

www.aces.edu/4-H-youth/AL4-

H/documents/4HYD-2082-

fullpacket-5216.pdf

August 20th Shooting Sports

and RiverKids Shooting sports

1:30pm and RiverKids 3:00pm

http://offices.aces.edu/

marion/2108-2/

August 27th Chick Chain

Showmanship Clinic at the Muscle

Shoals Fairgrounds. http://

offices.aces.edu/marion/alabama-4-hs-2016-chick-

chain-project/

Check out the Marion County 4-H Website: http://www.aces.edu/4-

H-youth/AL4-H/counties/Marion.php

The Alabama 4-H State Competitive Events Day was held July 28th at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, Alabama. Youth from all over Alabama competed against one another in specific 4-H Project Areas. Marion County 4-H sponsored eight Marion County 4-H Round-Up winners to attend this year’s State Competitive Events Day. All Marion County Youth were recognized at the

Awards Program.

The Marion County participants in the State Competitive Events Day are (back row, from Left) Ross Reed Hamilton Middle School second place in Speak Up Alabama Persuasive Speech, Trevor Byrd Hamilton High School 2016/2017 Alabama 4-H State Ambassador President, Zackary Hill Hackleburg High School first place in Interior Design, Harrison Falls New Hope Christian Homeschool Honorable Mention in What Wood You Build Woodworking Project. (Front Row, from left) Heather GettingsBrilliant High School third place in the World I See Photography Project, Robin Brantley Winfield High School first place in Freestyle Demonstration, Allison Swinney Hamilton Middle School First Place in Project Green Thumb, Selena Outz Hackleburg High School Second Place in The World I Imagine Altered Photography Project, and Abraham Humphrey Brilliant High School First Place in Speak Up Alabama Informative Speech. We are so proud of the 4-H'ers that made it to State Competitive Events Day! Their hard work paid off as they are now the state winners in their project areas. We look forward to a new 4-H Club Year starting in September. Check out more event photos on the Marion County 4-H Facebook Page.

Alabama 4-H State Competitive Events Day

See this link for Directions or to

Register call/email the 4-H Agent:

http://offices.aces.edu/marion/2108-2/

4-H Agent: Rebecca Danley 372 7th Ave SW

Hamilton, AL 35570 (205)921-3551

rgd0007@aces.edu

August 20th 4-H Event: Shotgun Shoot and RiverKids Free Event in

Brilliant, AL

Ever wanted to try kayaking or shoot sporting clays? Come out to the Marion County

4-H Shotgun Shoot and RiverKids Event on August 20th! Youth will try out our new Clay

Thrower provided by a NRA Grant and get a chance to float around the lake using the

4-H RiverKids Kayaks. Come see if you want to get involved in 4-H this year or just

come out to enjoy this free event with us! Call the Extension Office or email the 4-H

Agent to sign up. More details can be found on the event website or our Marion County

4-H Facebook Page: http://offices.aces.edu/marion/2108-2/ A water liability waiver,

youth consent form, and shooting sports liability form must be completed before youth

can participate. Check the website for ‘What to Bring’. Paperwork will be available at

the event location, can be picked up at the Marion County Extension Office, or can be

emailed to you prior to the event. The Extension Office is open Mon.-Fri. 7:30AM-4PM

Check out the Marion County 4-H Website: http://www.aces.edu/4-

H-youth/AL4-H/counties/Marion.php

See this link to Register http://offices.aces.edu/marion/buckmasters-2016/

RiverKids: 3:00PM

Shotgun Shoot:

1:30PM-3:00PM

4-H Chick Chain Home Visits began in JULY! The Marion County 4-H team has enjoyed visiting each 4-Her this summer for our

scheduled Chick Chain Home Visits. Keep up the good work 4-Hers! Don’t forget

you have to turn in your Record Book at the Showmanship Clinic, August 27th.

Be working with your 2 birds of the same breed that you plan to show! The

Show and Auction will be held Thursday, September 22nd at the Muscle Shoals

Fair Grounds. If you need an excuse from school please contact the Extension

office by September 16th. (205)921-3551 or rgd0007@aces.edu

Shooting Sports Invitational Tournaments and Buckmaster’s Expo Sign up for the 2016 Alabama 4-H S.A.F.E Youth Shooting Sport Invitational Tournaments Open to All Youth ages 9-18! Registration is open and the cost is $25. Youth will receive free admission to the Buckmaster's Expo. The Expo is the largest event of its kind in the world, featuring demonstrations, hundreds of vendors, “Young Bucks” activities for youth, door prizes, live concerts and entertainment, and the Top Bow World Championship.

See this link to Register: http://www.aces.edu/4-H-youth/AL4-H/events.php

Check out the Marion County 4-H Website: http://www.aces.edu/4-

H-youth/AL4-H/counties/Marion.php

Meet the Marion County 4-H Team

Marion County Extension Office

372 7th Avenue S.W.

Hamilton, AL 35570

Office: (205) 921-3551

Fax: (205) 921-3018

Cell: (205) 546-0215

www.alabama4h.com

www.aces.edu

www.facebook.commarioncountya

l4h

Interested in becoming a Volunteer or Leading a New Club?

We are always looking for new volunteers to lead some of our special interest clubs! We would

love to be able to offer even more special interest clubs this year, but the Marion County 4-H

team needs YOUR help! Become a volunteer today!

Complete this form and either email it or drop it off to your 4-H Agent: at the Marion County

Extension Office. Email: rgd0007@aces.edu Address: 372 7th Avenue S.W. Hamilton, AL 35570

http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/V/VOL-0028/VOL-0028.pdf

UPCOMING EVENTS: http://offices.aces.edu/marion/

Lisa Murphy

County Extension Coordinator

Ginger Avery

Administrative Support Associate

Rebecca Danley

4-H Foundation Regional Ext. Agent

Josh Frazier

TGIF Agent Assistant

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University),

is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome!

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4-H Booth at Marion

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Winfield Middle School

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4-H MUD RUN

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Animal Science

Meeting-Florence, AL

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1:30-3:00PM

RiverKids 3:00PM

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4-H Scheduling.

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Marion County

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4-H Scheduling.

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Showmanship Clinic

10:00AM-2:00PM

Muscle Shoals, AL

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1:00PM 4-H Agent Out

for Fall FREA Meeting

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4-H Agent Out for Fall

FREA Meeting

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4-H Agent Out for Fall

FREA Meeting

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August 2016 Marion County 4-H Events

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REMINDER: August 20th is a FREE

4-H Shooting Sports Event Starting at

1:30PM RiverKids Starting at 3:00PM

Call to Register (205)921-3551

4-H Shotgun Club Event When: Saturday, August 20th, 1:30PM –

3:00PM

Where: 1590-2204 County Highway 8

Brilliant, AL 35548 (see map on website)

Ages: Only youth 9-18 will be permitted to

attend this event. (Youth ages 9-15 MUST be

accompanied by an adult)

Cost: Free or Donations Appreciated

What To Bring:

-Closed toed shoes must be worn. Lawn

chair if you wish.

-You must provide your own firearm.

Anything from a .410 gauge up to 12 gauge.

-You must supply your own ammunition.

Anything from 6 shot up to 9 shot.

Preferably 7.5-8 shot.

-Safety glasses and ear protection must be

worn at all times. If you don’t have them

they will be provided for you.

-Shooting Sports coaches will check your

firearm upon arrival to make sure the action

is open and the safety is on. You will turn in

your ammunition upon arrival to ensure

4-H RiverKids Event

When: Saturday, August 20th, starting

at 3:00PM-Until

Ages: Only youth ages 9-18 will be permitted

to attend this RiverKids event.

Cost: Free or Donations Appreciated

What To Wear/Bring:

Bring drinks/snacks and a lawn chair if you

wish. Wear a hat/sunglasses if you wish and

wear sunscreen! Please wear closed toed

shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting

wet/dirty (just in case).

Website: http://offices.aces.edu/marion/2108-2/

Marion County Extension Office:

(205)921-3551 text: (205)546-0215

email: rgd0007@aces.edu

4-H Shooting Sports and RiverKids Event Ever wanted to try kayaking or shoot sporting clays? Come out to the Marion County 4-H

Summer Shotgun Shoot and RiverKids Event! Youth will try out our new Clay Thrower

provided by a NRA Grant and get a chance to float around on the lake using the 4-H

RiverKids Kayaks. Come see if you want to get involved in 4-H this year or just come out

to enjoy this free event with us! Call the Extension Office or email the 4-H Agent to

reserve your spot (205)921-3551 or rgd0007@aces.edu A water liability waiver, youth

consent form, and shooting sports liability form must be completed before youth can

participate. Paperwork will be available at the event location, can be picked up at the

Marion County Extension Office, or can be emailed to you prior to the event.

Marion County 4-H MarionCoAL4H marioncountyal4h The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama

A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal

opportunity educator and employer.

www.aces.edu • www.alabama4h.com

4-H Shooting Sports Tournamentsin Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun | Friday-Sunday, August 19-21

4-H Coach Certification Trainingin Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Air Pistol,

Hunting Skills, and Western Heritage

Free Expo Admission(with donation of one nonperishable food item)

Vendors, Young Bucks Activities, Door Prizes, Entertainment

Registration April 1–August 10For more information and to register, go to www.alabama4h.com/events

Youth Shooting Sports Invitational Tournaments

at Buckmasters ExpoThursday, August 18–Sunday, August 21

Montgomery, Alabama