May 2015 - Mississippi State University Extension Service

Clover Corner
L ow n d e s C o u n t y 4 - H M a y 2 0 1 5
A Note from Your Agent
Volume 5, Issue 4
May 6, 2015
Wow! It’s time for Congress and Project Achievement Day. If you
need assistance at any time, please feel free to contact me. I wish
all of you success in your various competitions.
Volunteers, if you desire to complete the application process,
please contact our office for assistance. We would like to thank all
of you who have completed the background/application process.
Yours in 4-H,
Sharon S. Patrick
MSU Extension Agent II
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LowndesCountyExtension Club Congress/Project Achievement Day
Inside this issue:
State 4-H Congress will be May 27-29, 2015 on the campus
of Mississippi State University and Project Achievement Day
will be June 19, 2015 on the campus of Itawamba Community
College. We will have two county practice days at the Columbus
Library on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
and Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you have any questions in reference to getting ready for your
project, please call us at 662-328-2111.
Community Efforts
2
4-H Records & Resumes
2
Dairy Product Judging
2
Dairy Poster/4-H Poster
2
New 4-H Club
3
ATV Poster/Video Contest
3
4-H Camps
4
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Clover Corner
Community Service Efforts
I would like to thank all volunteers and club
members who participated during the walk or
donated money to Relay for Life.
I would also like to thank Dixie Riders volunteers and club members who attended the 4-H
Clover Drive held at the Tractor Supply Company. Over $500 in clovers were sold. An increase from last year’s sale - Wow!
4-H Records and 4-H Resumes
It’s that time again to complete your 4-H Record books. 4-H Senior, Volunteer Records, and 4-H
Resumes are due in the 4-H Office by Friday, June 26, 2015. Intermediate (12-14), Junior
(10-11), and Junior (8-9) records are due in the 4-H Office on July 15, 2015.
I encourage you to submit a record book to showcase the knowledge and skills gained in your
4-H project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the 4-H office.
Dairy Product Judging
Workshop
4-H/Dairy Poster Contest
If you are interested in attending,
please contact the 4-H office at
The Mississippi 4-H Poster Art 4-H theme is: I AM 4H. The Open theme category, which is another poster
contest, allows you to be creative and use your own
theme on a 14”x22” dimension poster (1/2 poster).
The Dairy Poster theme is: “Get More with Milk” on a
full size poster. All posters are due in the 4-H office
on May 22, 2015.
662-328-2111.
For poster guidelines, contact the 4-H Office.
The Dairy Product Judging Workshop will be held on May 19th on
the campus of MSU.
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New 4-H Club Welcome to the Wonder World of
4-H! Coleman Head Start Center
is now a charted 4-H Cloverbud
Club.
In awareness of ATV Safety Week an ATV Safety Art Poster Contest is being offered!
RULES
-There will be three age categories: 8-11, 12-14, and 15-18.
-Entries need to be turned in to the State Office no later than May 29.
-Entries should illustrate at least one of the Golden Rules of ATV Safety (more information found at
www.atvsafety.org)
-Entries should be 18”x 24” and can be any type of media (pencils, crayons, markers, paint, etc.)
-All entries will be displayed in the lobby of Bost during ATV Safety Week
-For more information contact Brad Staton- bvs27@msstate.edu
What: ATV and Dirt Bike Safety PSA Contest "Kids Helping Kids Ride Safe/Ride Smart"
Who Can Participate: Students: Ages 6 to 18. Students will be grouped according to age
ranges: 6-10 years old, 11-14 years old, and 15-18 years old.
Contest Dates: June 1, 2014 through August 15, 2014
Prizes: Each age category has a First ($500), Second ($300) and Third ($200) prize.
One Grand Prize ($2,500) winner will be selected, all age categories are eligible for the
Grand Prize.
For more information, please contact the 4-H Office.
4-H Summer Camps
“This is 4-H Camp” - Columbus Housing Authority - June 4, 2015 8:30-2:30p.m.
Jump into Food and Fitness Health Programs - Columbus Housing Authority
9:30-10:45a.m. on the following dates: June 2,3,15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30.
4-H Archery Camp - CAFB - July 6-10 - 8:30-10a.m.
4-H Science Camp - CAFB - July 13-17 – 1-3:30p.m.
Mini Kids in the Kitchen - Townsend Co mmunity Ctr. - July 21, 2015 - 8-11a.m.
Money Matters Camp - TBA
M i s s i s s i p p i S tate U n i ve rs i t y C o n s e r vat i o n C a m p s Natural Sciences Edi on. June 7 ‐ 10, youth ages 14 ‐ 18 (as of Sept 1, 2015) A residen al camp featuring hands‐on ac vi es and field experiences in conserva on and management of our state’s natural resources, including wildlife, forestry, fisheries and water. $300 (all‐inclusive; $100 non‐
refundable deposit) Wildlife Recrea on Edi on. June 14 ‐ 17, youth ages 12 ‐ 18 (as of Sept 1, 2015) A residen al camp focusing on Mississippi wildlife ecology and outdoor recrea onal opportuni es, including fishing, archery, and canoeing. Hunter Educa on Cer fica on is an available op on. $300 (all‐inclusive; $100 non‐refundable deposit) Mississippi State University Extension Service
Lowndes County 4-H
318 7th Street North
Post Office Box 1386
Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: 662-328-2111
Fax: 662-328-8619
E-mail: lowndes@ext.msstate.edu
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