Monticello, Florida DISTRICT III EVENTS & BLITZ Saturday, April 10th, 9:00 a.m. April, 2010 4-H Fashion Revue Construction and Clothing Selection Share-The-Fun 3 4-H Camp Counselors 3 Time To Sign-Up for 4-H Summer Camp 4-H Day Camps Offered This Summer 6 Annual North Florida Livestock Show & Sale 4-H County Events Winners Live And Learn An Pass It On Easter Bunny Soft And White The Spring Time Breeze Live And Learn And Pass It On 4-H Calendar 6 2 3 4 4 Dear 4-H ers: There is nothing like a warm, spring day to make the soul appreciate creation. As mother nature provides the plants and the animal s strength to grow, let us try to grow strongly, mentally and physically as 4-H members. Everywhere life is stretching toward the sunlight, exercising its diversity and rejuvenating our natural world. Please check our website for up to date newsletters and events. Our web address is: http:// jefferson.ifas.ufl.edu/ A good attitude is the place to start, but practice and dedication lead to success. Remember, it is time to sign up for 4-H Summer Camp, details inside. Sincerely, John G. Lilly, Sr. John G. Lilly, Sr. County Extension Director Jefferson County/UF 4-H Staff Gladys Neely Program Assistant Address Jefferson County Extension Services 27 N. Mulberry Street Monticello, FL. 32344 (80) 342-0187 FAX: (80) 342-3483 E-mail: jgl@ufl.edu http://www.co.jefferson.fl.us The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity -Affirmative Action Employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individual and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Board of County Commissioners Cooperating. County Events Junior Division Public Speaking Kezia Hanks & Alonzo Darity, Jr. Communication & Media Arts Antonio Rollison & Deion Siplin Civic & Leadership Development Deandre Tucker 1
Page 2 4-H FASHION REVUE CONSTRUCTION AND CLOTHING SELECTION 4-H Fashion Revue Clothing Construction and Clothing Selection was held at the Old High School Auditorium on March 11th. There were eighteen participants. Clover Bud-Clothing Selection were Ms. Taelynn Walton, Ms. Jakyria Mays, and Ms. Jashante Mays. Clothing Construction participants were: Star Chase, Breonna Cambric, Ricky Murray, Jakayla Gallon, Katherine Brookins, Jamari Hallman, Olivia Brookins, Monica Jones, Alonzo Darity, Jr., Miara Jones and Thaddeus Francis. Clothing Selection participants were: MeAdria Jones, Temarek White, Lena Odom and Brandon Whitfield. CLOVER BUD Clothing Selection Taelynn Walton CLOVER BUDS Clothing Selection SPECIAL OCCASION Jakyria Mays & Jashante Mays JUNIOR DIVISION Special Occasion 1st place-meadria Jones 1st place-temarek White SENIOR DIVISION Special Occasion 1st place-lena Odom 1st place-brandon Whitfield PARTICIPANTS Beginner Class Junior Division - School Wear 2nd place-jakayla Gallon 1st place-olivia Brookins Beginner Class Junior Division- My Choice 3rd place-alonzo Darity, Jr. 2nd place-katherine Brookins 1st place-ricky Murray Beginner Class Junior Division- Active Sportswear 1st place-jamari Hallman 2 2nd place-thaddeus Francis 1st place-miara Jones 1st place-monica Jones SECOND YEAR 2nd place-breonna Cambric 1st place-star Chase Special thanks to the Clothing Construction judges; Mrs. Barbara Kirksey and Ms. Alana Chambers; Clothing Selection judges; Mrs. Susan Whitson and Ms. Irene Hamilton and also to the Fashion Revue assistants Mrs. Nancy Scarboro and Donnell Williams. To the Mistress of Ceremony, Shikara Hamm. Thanks
Page 3 SHARE-THE-FUN 4-H Share-The-Fun (talent show) was held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Old High School Auditorium. There were only five acts. Participants were: Hannah Hanks, Kezia Hanks, Talitha Hanks, Alexandra Brookins, Jessica Tailer and Antwan Williams. Clover Bud Hannah Hanks Green Participation Ribbon Junior Division 1st place-kezia Hanks-Blue Ribbon Intermediate Division 2nd place-talitha Hanks-Blue Ribbon 1st place-alexandra Brookins & Jessica Tailer Senior Division 1st place-antwan Williams- Blue Ribbon Special thanks to the judges: Mrs. Norma Eleazer & Mr. Derrick Farmer. Antwan Williams Alexandra Brookins & Jessica Tailer 4-H CAMP COUNSELORS If you are thirteen (13) years of age and older and can follow the guidelines below we need you! To demonstrate maturity and stability, to guide in decision making, ability to work under indirect supervision without someone over your shoulders; to attend all activities and events; be friendly, but not partial, to everyone; understand camp rules, health, and regulations; respect the adults and campers; be firm without being bossy. Be tactful in what you say; to be patient with campers, and to fulfill your duties, assignments and jobs by the adults; be aware of the campers welfare and adjustments they have to make to a new surrounding. In essence, be understanding to their feelings. Under no circumstance are males allowed inside females cabins and females are not allowed in the male cabins. This is an automatic trip home. If you can follow these guidelines call or come by the Extension Office to sign up. Camp Counselor training is scheduled for July 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Extension Office. Please give me a call at (80) 342-0187 if you have any questions. TIME TO SIGN- UP FOR 4-H SUMMER CAMP This year the Annual Summer Camp has been set for July 12th thru July 16th. The camp theme is Who s Your Super Hero. The cost of camp this year will be $60.00 per child. The actual cost for camp this year was set at $17.00, but donations from private donors allowed us to reduce the cost to $60.00. A $20.00 deposit will reserve a spot for your child. The $20.00 is not refundable. Activities included in the summer camp program this year are centered around Super Heroes. Summer camp provides an opportunity for Jefferson County youth to learn and explore. Summer camp, as all 4-H activities, is open to all youth without regards to race, color, sex, or national origin. 3
Page 4 4-H DAY CAMPS OFFERED THIS SUMMER -7 YEAR OLD DAY CAMP This Summer Jefferson County 4-H will be offering Summer Day Camps to all youth ages -7. The camp will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 14th and end on Thursday, June 17th. The cost is $20.00, which is non-refundable. The camp is limited to fifteen (1) children. If interested please come by the 4-H Office to register. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, June 1st. Day Camp for -7 year old will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon every day except Thursday, if will end at 3:00 p.m. 8-9 YEAR OLD DAY CAMP 4-H ers eight (8) and nine (9) can participate in a Day Camp for four days. This year s theme is Adventures In Going Green, starting Tuesday June 29th thru Friday July 2nd. The cost is $20.00, which is non-refundable. The camp is limited to fifteen (1) children. If you are interested please call or come by the Extension Office to sign up. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, June 2nd. 10-1 YEAR OLD WILDLIFE DAY CAMP Youth 10-1 years of age will have an opportunity to participate in a Multi-County Day Camp. The children will be participating in such activities as: fishing, shooting sports, and much, much more. The camp is going to start Monday, June 21st at 8:00 a.m. and end on Friday, June 2th at 4:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00, which is nonrefundable. The camp is limited to thirty (30) children. If interested please come by the 4-H Office to register. The deadline to sign up is Monday, May 17th. 6 ANNUAL NORTH FLORIDA LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE Jefferson County youth participate in the annual Livestock Show and Sale held in Madison, Florida. Youth representing Jefferson County were: Allison Cone, Amanda Cone, Lauren Demott, and Josh Rodriguez. Amanda Cone won the distinguished Marvin Reaves Award. Allison Cone received a first place check for Homegrown Steer. Lauren Demott received a third place check for Homegrown Steer. Josh Rodriguez received a check for fourth place for Home grown Steer. 4
Monticello, Florida 4-H COUNTY EVENTS WINNERS LIVE AND LEARN AND PASS IT ON THE SPRING TIME BREEZE Congratulations on winning in your category at 4-H County Events! It took self-discipline and extra effort to give a demonstration, illustrated talk, a speech and to sew a garment. Now you are eligible to compete at 4-H District III Events & Blitz which will be held in Gadsden County, Saturday, April 10, 2010. IN ORDER TO COMPETE OR BE CRITIQUED FOR DIS- TRICT EVENTS, YOU MUST CONTACT MR. LILLY OR MS. GLADYS BY THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH. Arrangements will be made to hear your demonstration, illustrated talk and speech. You cannot compete at District unless your presentation has been approved. I am extremely proud of you and I know that you will want to do your best when representing Jefferson County. If you have questions or concerns please contact Mr. Lilly at (80) 342-0187. I ve learned that you are not an adult until you accept responsibility for your own actions and quit blaming everything on the way your parents reared you. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I ve learned that good or bad, most things don t last very long. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I ve learned that the easiest way to find happiness is to quit complaining. EASTER BUNNY SOFT AND WHITE Easter bunny soft and white, Hopping quickly out of sight. Bringing treats and goodies too. I wish I could play with you. Turn around, don t hop away, Maybe you can stay and play! You can feel when spring is nearing by the breeze in the air; It is much warmer than the breeze we used to share. New life sprouts like flowers in full bloom; You can tell when spring is coming because you don t see gloom. You see new life forming all around this creation; This beautiful life reminds me of a great inspiration. The trees grow leaves so birds can make nests; The poor Mama bird will never stop to rest. The grass turns green when the springtime breeze drifts in; All the cubs and bears will come out of their winter dens. The river flows with water so blue; Waiting for someone to swim in it, like you. In the spring, on the prairie, you can watch the horses run; Now you see with the springtime breeze comes a lot of fun! By: Lori Waguespack, 1999
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Up & County Council Mtg. 1 2 OFFICE CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY 6 7 8 9 10 District III Events & Blitz @ Gadsden County Leave Office at 7:30 a.m. 11 12 13 14 1 16 4th Grade 4-H Club Mtg. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Club Mtg. 1:00-2:00 p.m. APRIL 2010 21 th Grade 4-H Club Mtg. 1:40-2:30 p.m. 22 6th Grade 4-H Club Mtg. 7:0 a.m., 1:18 p.m. & 2:17 p.m. 4-H Day @ Capitol 2 26 27 28 29 30 3 17 23 24 4 Happy Easter Nature Trail Clean- 18 19 20 3rd Grade 4-H 6
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