MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER MARCH 2018

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1 MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER MARCH 2018 Cooperative Extension Service Montgomery County 106 East Locust Street Mt Sterling KY (859) Fax: (859) It s very rewarding to be a 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader. You get to be a part of an organization that helps youth & young adults accomplish their goals & aspirations in project exhibit work and in other events and activities. You get to watch them grow in confidence and see them become responsible, respectful & contributing citizens of the community. Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability simply put 4-H IS FOR EVERYONE!!! I encourage you to be a part of it!! 2018 IS OUR RE-UP YEAR FOR ADULT VOLUNTEERS ALL ADULT project leaders, support leaders, chaperones, etc., who will be working with or in charge of youth in any capacity, in 4-H clubs, competitions, events, road trips, etc., are REQUIRED to have a current and up-to-date Volunteer Application on file at the Montgomery County Extension Service office. Do I need to fill out another application? I ve already turned one in. Well maybe. ALL adult leaders will DEFINITELY need to have a new 2018 Background Check on file as it is a UK requirement every 5 years. It s only 1 page of the volunteer application packet & most of you will fall into this category others may need to complete reference information or possibly the whole packet; so please check with me or one of the office staff A.S.A.P. Thank Y ou! Sincerely, Charles M. Comer County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development CMC:mg

2 PAGE 2 - MARCH H LIVESTOCK CLUB The members had a nutrition and animal selection class presented by Hinton Mills/Purina Feeds. The guest speaker was Matt Watson of Flemingsburg, KY. Pictured is a taste testing event that featured lamb, beef, pork, and goat as well goat cheese and goat meat during our Skillathon clinic. 4-H LIVESTOCK CLUB The members had different stations set up during the Skillathon clinic in January. Pictured is the station set up for the different breeds.

3 PAGE 3 - MARCH H SADDLE CLUB January's meeting included special guests Tiffany and Britney Vice Arizpe. They talked to the club about the importance of proper tack for horses and importance of a correct bit. We had a great time. There are a lot of fun and exciting events planned for the upcoming months. If you would like to attend, please contact Jamie Agee for details. Our next club meeting will be on Monday March 19th, 6:30 pm at the Montgomery County Extension Education Center. Briana Frazier, 4H Saddle Club Reporter

4 PAGE 4 - MARCH 2018 Interested in Joining a 4-H Community Club? 4-H Club Monthly Meeting Schedules are below see if one is of interest to you! Clubs meetings are usually held at the Montgomery Co. Extension Education Center (104 E. Locust St., Mt. Sterling) unless otherwise stated. Call 4-H Agent Charles Comer at FOR MORE INFO!! THIS LAND IS OUR LAND YOUTH LEADERSHIP 4H SADDLE CLUB 3rd Mondays of Each 6:30 PM 4H LIVESTOCK 1st Mondays of Each 6PM 3rd Tuesdays of Every 6:30 PM 4H SHOOTING SPORTS 4H ROADSHOW 4th Tuesdays of Every 6:30 PM 2nd Saturdays of Every 10AM (At the Extension Office) UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES March 8-10 Kentucky 4-H Teen Summit, Jabez, Kentucky March 21 4-H Capitol Experience*, Frankfort, Kentucky *See insert for more information on 4-H Capitol Experience. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, ; Terry Allen or Patty Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, ; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC ( ). Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

5 PAGE 5 MARCH 2018 The MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Club s ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER & LIVE AUCTION IS SOON! The Montgomery County 4-H Shooting Sports Club met on to start the new year strong! We have many exciting things planned. We will be hosting the annual Chili Cook Off and Auction on Saturday, March 24, The cost of admission will be $6 while kids under 5 will eat free. There will be great food, and items at reasonable prices on auction so make sure to mark your calendars. If you know anyone who would be willing to make any sort of donation, please contact Coordinator Jessica Bailey. Fliers and donation forms for the event can be obtained at the Montgomery County Extension Office. The 4-H Shooting Sports Camp will be on Wednesday, April 4 through Saturday, April 7. The cost of the camp is $140 per camper. See the Extension Office for more details. Also, if anyone is interested in joining the shooting sports team you will need to do so quickly as open enrollment ends April 1, or when we reach 60 participants.

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