March 2016 - Kenton County

Volunteer Recognized at the 2016
Kentucky Volunteer Forum
Cooperative
Extension Service
Kenton County
10990 Marshall Road
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 356-3155
Fax: (859) 356-0363
www.ca.uky.edu/ces
Colleen Adkins was recognized at the 2016 Kentucky 4-H Volunteer Forum. She has served as a certified 4-H Volunteer since 2005. Colleen
is dedicated to educating 4-H Youth and their parents on the fundamentals of livestock and livestock ownership. As a long term member
of the livestock community, Colleen is now sharing livestock projects
with her grandchildren and the children of some of her former 4-H
members. She works cooperatively with others to encourage youth to
save their livestock funds for college education.
4-H Youth Development
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4-H
CAMP
July 4 ‐ 8, 2016
March 1
Enjoy Swimming,
Canoeing, Archery,
Nature, Fishing and lots more.
For Ages 9‐14
April 5
May 3
Call or stop by the extension office
after March 1st for camp
registration forms. Forms will also be
available after March 1st on our
Kenton County web site at
www.kentoncountyextension.org
4-H DAIRY JEOPARDY CONTEST
March 25, 2016
Barren County Extension
This annual event allows 4-H members
to show off their knowledge of the dairy
industry by answering questions on a
wide variety of dairy topics. Registration
deadline is March 4, 2016. Contact
Diane Kelley at 356-3155 if you are
interested in participating.
BECOME A LIVESTOCK OR HORSE CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER
C A L L E X T E N S I O N O F F I C E F O R R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M
2016 LIVESTOCK & HORSE VOLUNTEER
CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS
November 18-19
December 2-3
Lake Cumberland State Park
General Butler SRP, Carrollton
Please contact Mary S. Averbeck for registration forms and information
if you are interested in serving as a certified horse volunteer and Diane
Kelley for registration forms and information if you are interested in
serving as a certified livestock volunteer.
Registration Fee: $199.00 per person
Fee includes: meals, breaks, meeting facilities, materials,
curriculum manuals, user fees and surcharge.
Room Reservation Fee Barren River
Room Reservation Fee General Butler
Rates similar to last year, around $70 per room
Single or double occupancy.
Workshops begin not later than 3:00 pm on Friday
and end not later than 5:00 pm
on Saturday local time.
4-H Youth Development
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4-H RECORD BOOKS
J u l y 1, 2 016 , D e a d l i n e
All record books must be logged in by a secretary, agent or record book committee
volunteer before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016. Record books will be accepted
at the main office and the annex. As always, record books will be accepted during
office hours in the weeks prior to the deadline.
Reminder: the stories must be the child’s original work. Record books are
available on the web site at: www.kentoncountyextension.com. New this year:
each record book received by 5:00 p.m. on June 24, 2016 will earn a ticket for the
early bird record book raffle prize.
4-H RECOGNITION POINTS LOG SYSTEM
S e p t e m b e r 1 , 2 016 , D e a d l i n e
The Kenton County 4-H Recognition Points Log is a system for each 4-H’er to record everything they’ve done
throughout the program year. A designated number of points is awarded for a variety of activities. These logs are
used to determine the outstanding boy and girl award that is presented each year at the 4-H Recognition Banquet.
They are also helpful when applying for 4-H Achievement Forms. The 4-H Recognition Points Logs are available at
the Extension Office in the foyer next to the record books.
Recognition Points Logs for the 2015-2016 year will cover from September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016. All
Recognition Points Logs are due to the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016.
2016
Morehead State University
March 12, 2016
The primary focus of this event will be Livestock
Showmanship and Nutrition. Don’t miss this
opportunity to have a competitive edge before the
2016 show season begins.
All activities will be held at the Derrickson Agriculture
Complex and Morehead State University Farm. No
meals provided on Friday but breakfast and lunch on
Saturday will be provided. Lodging for this event will
be at the Comfort Inn Morehead for a special rate of
$65.00 plus tax per night. For more information and to
register contact Lashley Williams at
lashley.williams@ky.gov.
New Cooperative
Extension and 4-H
Volunteers are
encouraged to
attend Volunteer
Orientation. Learn
about what Kenton
County Cooperative
Extension Service
does in our
community as well
as how to handle
diverse situations.
This program is
being held for adult
volunteers—not
appropriate for age
14 and under.
Previous attendees
do not need to
attend. Supper is
included.
March 14, 2016
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Durr Annex
Dixie Highway
Registration required by
March 11 to 356-3155
IMPORTANT LIVESTOCK DATES...
•
Lamb/Hog/Goat KUIP Tagging Date: Sat., April 30, 2016; Boone Co. Fairgrounds; 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Kenton County Youth must pick up KUIP Validation form and turn in buyer list prior to tagging.
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June 1, 2016, all beef animals must be registered in the exhibitors name by June 1, per breed association
requirements.
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
If you are interested in Livestock Judging
keep the following date in mind:
March 12
Washington County Contest
Registration due March 1.
Contact Diane for registration information.
4-H Poultry Club
Friday, March 11
4:30 p.m.
Kenton County Extension Office
10990 Marshall Road
We are making chicken treats!
Please contact Diane Kelley
for more information at:
dkelley@uky.edu.
UK LIVESTOCK WEBSITE:
Please Note: UK has a Livestock Website. You can access it
through the Dept of Animal and Food Sciences home page:
http://afs.ca.uky.edu, click on the 4-H & Youth Link. The 4-H
site is http://afs4hyouth.ca.uky.edu
IFAL Institute for
Agricultural Leaders 2016
• June 12-16, 2016; Murray State University, Murray
• June 19-23, 2016; University of Kentucky, Lexington
High school students, completing their junior year in
2016 and who are among the top, well-rounded
students in their class are eligible to attend IFAL.
Emphasis will be placed on developing an
understanding of the nature and needs of the
agricultural industry, including career opportunities
and the need for continuing one’s education, as
well as leadership, social, communication and
motivation skills.
Call Diane Kelley for
more information.
Application deadline
is April 15, 2016, to
the Kenton County
Farm Bureau.
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2016 4-H Spring Showcase
The 4-H Fashion Revue will be
Save The Date
held at the Syndicate in Newport
on Thursday, May 26, 2016, as
Spring Showcase
part of the tenth 4-H Spring
Showcase. This evening will
showcase the talents of many of
May 26, 2016
our 4-H youth. Fashions will be
modeled by our 4-H sewing
The Syndicate
youth, dessert will be baked and
decorated by 4-H cake decorating project group members, teen
4-H’ers will serve as the planning committee,
4-H’ers will serve as wait staff. The $13 per
person fee includes dinner. Please call the
extension office if you would like to be added to
the invitation list.
SPRING BREAK FUN!
4-H Advanced Sewing
For Ages 10-18
April 4-8; 10:00-2:00 pm; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway
April 11-15; 10:00-2:00 pm; Durr Center, Marshall Rd
Jr. Unit II or above and Senior 4-H’ers (ages
14-18).
Participants will create a sewing
project for the Fashion Revue and fair. A letter
with details will be mailed to eligible sewers. Be
sure to register at kentoncountyextension.org.
(You will need to bring a sack lunch and drink.)
Blazin’ Bridles Club News
The Blazin’ Bridles will hold their monthly mee ng on
Thursday, March 10 at the Kenton County Extension
Office from 6:30‐8:00 p.m.
If you are interested in joining our club as an ac ve
member it is not too late! For details please contact
Michelle Huelsman at 859‐803‐4534 or
michelle@kmfeed.com.
DISTRICT AND STATE 4-H HORSE FORMS
are due April 22. Watch your mail for more
information or call first, then stop by the Extension
Office and pick up a packet. These forms will be
available mid to late March.
Upcoming 2016 Horse Program Dates
June 3-5:
June 5-10:
June 8:
June 9-10:
July 3-9:
District #3 4-H Horse Show
Saddle Up 4-H Horse Camp
Youth must be accompanied by CPS Adult
and have 6 horse education hours.
State 4-H Horse Judging
State 4-H Horse Contest
State 4-H Horse Show
UK 4-H/FFA Agriculture Field Day
March 4-5, 2016
2016 Contests offered.
All rules about contests can be found at:
http://calagteachers.org/CurricularActivitiesCode.html For more
information please contact our office at 356-3155.
All
Club Leaders
p l e a s e n ote
4-H Youth Development
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KENTON COUNTY 4-H MARCH CALENDAR
CLUBS, PROJECT GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES:
March 1
Making the Best Better Volunteer Education; 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 3
RYL Youth Leadership; 9:00 a.m.; Mazak
March 7
Bring a Buddy to Sew; 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway
March 7
Be the E; 6:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 8
Livestock Forms; 6:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 10
Blazin’ Bridles; 6:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 11
Soaring Eagles; 1:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 11
Poultry Club; 4:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 11
RSVP due for the New Volunteer Orientation
March 12
4-H Horse Education; 12:00-2:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 14
New Volunteer Orientation; 6:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway
March 15
Dairy Day; Ed-Mar Farm
March 17
Chick Incubation Training; 4:15 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 19
Big Cats; 10:00 a.m.; Nicholson Christian Church
March 21
Sewing Project Group; 3:00-6:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway
March 22
Ghost Riders
March 23
MCV Steering Committee; Elizabethtown
March 23
Chick Incubation Training; 4:00 p.m.; Swing Elementary
March 24
Ryland Advisory Committee
March 25
Lloyd/Tichenor Reality Store; 7:30 p.m.; Lloyd
March 28
4-H Sewing; Durr Center, Marshall Road
March 28
4-H Spring Showcase Planning Committee; 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Durr Annex, Dixie Highway
March 28
Food Summit; 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Turkeyfoot Middle School
School Clubs in March
Mar. 3
Ludlow
Ft. Wright
St. Anthony
Mar. 4 Summit View
Mar. 8 Carlisle
Holy Cross
6th District
Mar. 9 Summit View
Mar. 10 Swing
Howell
Mar. 10 Beechwood
Taylor Mill
Mar. 11 St. Henry
Mar. 14 Twenhofel
Mar. 15 Ryland
Mar. 21
Mar. 22
Mar. 24
Mar. 25
Mar. 16 Woodland
St. Cecilia
Kenton
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers to help with various projects and events. If you are available
to help please contact the person listed with
the event you wish to help with. Thank you so
much for supporting Kenton County 4-H.
Mar. 17 Summit View
Beechgrove
Piner
Ludlow
Beechwood
Taylor Mill
Lindeman
Serving Kenton County
Date
Activity
Time
Contact Person
Number
Needed
Mar. 14
Volunteer Club
Training Meal Prep.
5:00-6:00 pm
Diane Kelley
2 adults
Mar. 25
Lloyd Reality Store
7:45 am-2:30 pm Diane Kelley
5 adults
Spring
Garden Club Leaders
12 hours
2 adults
Diane Kelley
4-H Youth Development
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Cooperative Extension Service
NONPROFIT ORG
University of Kentucky
Kenton County
10990 Marshall Road
Covington, KY 41015
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
KENTON COUNTY 4-H COMMUNICATION EVENT
March 17, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Twenhofel Middle School
Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
Please call Denise with any questions at 356-3155.
Sincerely,
Kenton County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development
Diane Kelley
Denise Donahue
Mary S. Averbeck
dkelley@uky.edu
ddonahue@uky.edu
maverbec@uky.edu
Lori Clark
lori.clark@uky.edu
Celia Bergman
celia.bergman@uky.edu
Kenton County Extension Assistants for 4-H Youth Development