4-H Friday Focus
Cornell Cooperative Extension Chenango County
4-H Friday Focus
February 5, 2016 Volume 6, Issue 14
2016 4-H Sewing Camp
Inside Today’s Focus 4-H Projects & Events
2
4-H Opportunities
3
4-H Photo Finish
4
In an effort to better teach sewing skills and create lasting projects, this year’s 4-H Sewing Camp (April 25-29, 2016) will offer the following projects to sew: Beginner: (1-3rd year, dependent upon sewing experience): Pillow Case Purse Junior: (3-5th year, dependent upon sewing experience): Pajama Pants Tote Bag Experienced: (5+ years, dependent upon sewing experience): Clothing item or accessory with zipper or buttons Clothing item or accessory with pleats, darts, or waistband Members interested in sewing a project not on this list must contact Janet at the 4-H Office immediately to make arrangements, [email protected] or 607-334-5841 x12.
Sewing Scholarship Friends of 4-H is offering up to $25.00 in multiple funded scholarships for fabric and notions available to all 4-H Members in Chenango County. (Cloverbuds will be offered up to $10.00). Scholarships are awarded to help promote and encourage more youth to sew and create textiles throughout the county. 4-H members may purchase sewing supplies with this scholarship for any fabric project completed in this 4-H calendar year. This scholarship will allow for recipients to purchase fabric, patterns, thread, and materials for their project from a place of their choice. However, all receipts from purchases need to be turned into the 4-H Office for reimbursement. Awarded scholarship recipients are required to: Participate in Clothing Evaluations, Clothing Review, and exhibit at the Chenango County Fair this upcoming summer. Submit a photograph and thank you to the Master Clothing and Textile Group upon completion of the project. (The 4-H office can assist you with taking the photo)* To apply eligible please fill out the attached application by March 15, 2015
Sewing Scholarship Application
Volume 6, Issue 14
4-H Projects & Events
Page 2
Sewing Youth practice the basics of sewing construction and how to make simple clothing or accessory pieces. http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/4-h-sewing/
Quick Sew Some quick sewing projects from the University of Washington Extension. http://4h.wsu.edu/em2778cd/pdf/em4870E.pdf
Maple Syrup Sugar maple trees are unique to North America and grow naturally only in the northeastern United States and southern Canada. This makes maple syrup a very special product. Maple Syrup A Taste of Nature
Maple Syrup Project Record
4-H Opportunities
Volume 6, Issue 14
Horsebowl/Hippology— February 5, 12, 19, 26 Dairybowl—February 5, 12, 19, 26
Dairy Bowl Contest—March 12
Dairy Bowl State Competition—April 23
Horsebowl/Hippology test—March 12
Sewing Camp—April 25-29
Con-
Dairy Discovery—March 25-26 4-H Super Science Fair— February 6th 4-H Livestock Scholarships Due—February 15 4-H Crafting Day—February 16 @ CCE 4-H Animal Science Committee Meeting—February 17 4-H County Public Presentation Contest—February 20
Page 3
Regional Public Presentations— April 2 Cornell Vet School House—April 9
Open
Animal Crackers Sign up Deadline—April 15 Horsebowl State Competition— April 16
4-H Sewing April 30
Animal Crackers—May 7 Dairy and Goats @ Cornell University Capital Days—May 15-17 State Public Presentations— June 4th @ Cornell District STEM Camp—June 17-19 Career 28-30
Sewing Scholarship line—March 1
Spectacular—
Explorations—June
Dead-
Leaders Association Meeting—March 8, 6pm—Date Change
ABC Trip—September 29-30 @SUNY Cobleskill
99 N. Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815
Thanks for catching up with the Chenango County 4-H Program. Hope to see you soon! Janet Pfromm 4-H Coordinator
Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Interesting Demonstration at Dairy Bowl Practice
To submit your photo, send a clear, up-close shot of your 4-H club/family activity to: Richard Turrell, [email protected]
We’re on the web: www.cce.cornell.edu/chenango or become a Friend on Facebook!
4-H Friday Focus
February 5, 2016 Volume 6, Issue 14
2016 4-H Sewing Camp
Inside Today’s Focus 4-H Projects & Events
2
4-H Opportunities
3
4-H Photo Finish
4
In an effort to better teach sewing skills and create lasting projects, this year’s 4-H Sewing Camp (April 25-29, 2016) will offer the following projects to sew: Beginner: (1-3rd year, dependent upon sewing experience): Pillow Case Purse Junior: (3-5th year, dependent upon sewing experience): Pajama Pants Tote Bag Experienced: (5+ years, dependent upon sewing experience): Clothing item or accessory with zipper or buttons Clothing item or accessory with pleats, darts, or waistband Members interested in sewing a project not on this list must contact Janet at the 4-H Office immediately to make arrangements, [email protected] or 607-334-5841 x12.
Sewing Scholarship Friends of 4-H is offering up to $25.00 in multiple funded scholarships for fabric and notions available to all 4-H Members in Chenango County. (Cloverbuds will be offered up to $10.00). Scholarships are awarded to help promote and encourage more youth to sew and create textiles throughout the county. 4-H members may purchase sewing supplies with this scholarship for any fabric project completed in this 4-H calendar year. This scholarship will allow for recipients to purchase fabric, patterns, thread, and materials for their project from a place of their choice. However, all receipts from purchases need to be turned into the 4-H Office for reimbursement. Awarded scholarship recipients are required to: Participate in Clothing Evaluations, Clothing Review, and exhibit at the Chenango County Fair this upcoming summer. Submit a photograph and thank you to the Master Clothing and Textile Group upon completion of the project. (The 4-H office can assist you with taking the photo)* To apply eligible please fill out the attached application by March 15, 2015
Sewing Scholarship Application
Volume 6, Issue 14
4-H Projects & Events
Page 2
Sewing Youth practice the basics of sewing construction and how to make simple clothing or accessory pieces. http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/4-h-sewing/
Quick Sew Some quick sewing projects from the University of Washington Extension. http://4h.wsu.edu/em2778cd/pdf/em4870E.pdf
Maple Syrup Sugar maple trees are unique to North America and grow naturally only in the northeastern United States and southern Canada. This makes maple syrup a very special product. Maple Syrup A Taste of Nature
Maple Syrup Project Record
4-H Opportunities
Volume 6, Issue 14
Horsebowl/Hippology— February 5, 12, 19, 26 Dairybowl—February 5, 12, 19, 26
Dairy Bowl Contest—March 12
Dairy Bowl State Competition—April 23
Horsebowl/Hippology test—March 12
Sewing Camp—April 25-29
Con-
Dairy Discovery—March 25-26 4-H Super Science Fair— February 6th 4-H Livestock Scholarships Due—February 15 4-H Crafting Day—February 16 @ CCE 4-H Animal Science Committee Meeting—February 17 4-H County Public Presentation Contest—February 20
Page 3
Regional Public Presentations— April 2 Cornell Vet School House—April 9
Open
Animal Crackers Sign up Deadline—April 15 Horsebowl State Competition— April 16
4-H Sewing April 30
Animal Crackers—May 7 Dairy and Goats @ Cornell University Capital Days—May 15-17 State Public Presentations— June 4th @ Cornell District STEM Camp—June 17-19 Career 28-30
Sewing Scholarship line—March 1
Spectacular—
Explorations—June
Dead-
Leaders Association Meeting—March 8, 6pm—Date Change
ABC Trip—September 29-30 @SUNY Cobleskill
99 N. Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815
Thanks for catching up with the Chenango County 4-H Program. Hope to see you soon! Janet Pfromm 4-H Coordinator
Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Interesting Demonstration at Dairy Bowl Practice
To submit your photo, send a clear, up-close shot of your 4-H club/family activity to: Richard Turrell, [email protected]
We’re on the web: www.cce.cornell.edu/chenango or become a Friend on Facebook!
