April 26, 2017
tioga.cce.cornell.edu
CCE Tioga County 4-H Youth Development
What’s Happening Wednesday 4-H News April 26, 2017
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!! In this issue:
Time to Register for Career Explorations 2017! Tioga Co. 4-H Teen Meeting 4-H Archery to Begin 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee Meeting 4-H Horse Program Tack Auction & Bottle Drive 2017 4-H Clover Café Dates Project Certificate Due Dates 2017 4-H Youth Fair Schedule 4-H Fair Deadlines Calendar of Events
TIME TO REGISTER FOR CAREER EXPLORATIONS 2017! The time has come to register for Career Explorations 2017! Career Explorations will take place June 27-29, 2017 at Cornell University. This is a one of a kind event that takes youth into the college experience with 3 days and two nights of spending time in academic departments, walking to classes eating in the dining hall and sleeping in the dormitories. This is the top rated program from NYS 4-H, offering youth the real world experiences that come with higher education and career development. The cost of this awesome program is $260. Payment must be made upon registration. **Financial Aid/Need based assistance may be available from NYS 4-H. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa.
Programs (especially FFT) are available on a first registered, first served basis. It is important to register early to get a spot in the program that you are hoping to attend. Please find Program information at: http://4hstaff.cce.cornell.edu/system/files/career_ex_program_facts_2017_final.pdf and registration forms at: http://4hstaff.cce.cornell.edu/system/files/career_ex_registration_form_2017_final_0.pdf. Note that Registration for this event closes on May 1, don't miss out- register now! Melissa is hoping to have a group of Tioga County Youth to chaperone at Career Explorations. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at [email protected].
TIOGA CO. 4-H TEEN MEETING Tioga County 4-H Teens! Based on the responses to the Doodle Poll sent last week, the 4-H Teen Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the CCE Conference Room. This opportunity is open to all enrolled 4-H members, age 13 and up. There will be some food and 4-H Fun. Please let Melissa know if you have any dietary needs or any questions at: [email protected] or (607)687-4020.
4-H ARCHERY TO BEGIN The 4-H Archery Project will be held Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The cost is $10.00. All youth participants must by 8 years old and up as of January 1, 2017. Contact Jody in the 4-H Office to sign up. There are still 5 openings available.
4-H ANIMAL SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING The next 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee meeting is Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the CCE Conference Room.
4-H HORSE PROGRAM TACK AUCTION & BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE The 4-H Horse Program is hosting its annual JP North’s Equine Tack Auction on Friday, April 28 in the 4-H Youth Building. The preview begins at 5:00 p.m. and the auction begins at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a can and bottle drive.
2017 4-H CLOVER CAFÉ DATES The following are the dates for the 2017 Clover Café. If your club would like to secure a date for a Clover Café fundraiser please let Jody know as soon as possible. Sunday, July 16 (speed show) Saturday, July 29 (speed show) Sunday, July 30 (performance show)
Sunday, August 6 (speed show) Sunday, Sept. 17 (performance show)
REMINDER: 4-H PROJECT CERTIFICATE DUE DATES The project certificates can be found on the CCE website at: http://tioga.cce.cornell.edu/youth/4-h-youth-development/4-h-animal-science
Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, May 1 Breeding: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep Swine . . . . .Thursday, June 1 Market: Goat, Sheep, Swine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, June 1 Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1) Small Animal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1)
2017 4-H YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE The Tioga Co. Fair dates are Wednesday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 5. The following is the 4-H show schedule: Monday, July 31 Tuesday, Aug. 1 Wednesday, Aug. 2 Thursday, Aug. 3
Friday, Aug. 4
Saturday, Aug. 5
4-H Exhibit Evaluations Animals Arrive 4-H Dairy Show & Open Dairy Show 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show 4-H Performance Horse Show 4-H Poultry Show 4-H Beef Show 4-H Swine Show 4-H Rabbit Show 4-H Dog Show 4-H Goat Show 4-H Sheep Show 4-H Livestock Sale
4 – 7 p.m. 1 – 5 p.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
4-H FAIR DEADLINES
Monday, July 3 – Wednesday, July 19 . . . . . . . .Window for CVI and Rabies Wednesday, July 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online fair entries due Friday, July 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animal health papers and 4-H record books due in the 4-H Office Tuesday, July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Camping forms due
4-H MEETING AND DEADLINE DATES . . . The CCE Conference Room is on the basement level of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building formerly the Tioga Co. Office Building (TCOB).
4-H Horse Program Tack Auction . . . Friday, April 28, 5:00 p.m. preview, 6:00 p.m. auction start. 4-H Youth Building. 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee . . . Monday, May 1, 6:30 pm, CCE Conference Room 4-H Dog Certificates Due . . . Monday, May 1 (must include Rabies cert) Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Monday, May 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Bring a USDA grade A whole chicken, 6 grade A large eggs and 6 grade AA large eggs. Contact [email protected] for location details. Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, May 18, CCE Conference Room
Hoof & Claw 4-H Club . . . Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Goat Showmanship clinic & lunch. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details.
4-H Breeding: Beef, Goat, Sheep, Swine & Dairy Certificates Due . . . Thursday, June 1 4-H Market: Goat, Sheep, Swine Certificates Due . . . Thursday, June 1 Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, June 15, CCE Conference Room Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. – noon, Bring the items(s) you selected from your specialty list. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details. 4-H Poultry Certificates Due . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1) 4-H Small Animal (rabbit/cavy) Certificates Due . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1) Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Tuesday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bring your completed “Past Egg Production” scenario cards and the item(s) you selected from your specialty list. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details. Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring the item(s) you selected from your specialty list. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details. Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, Sept. 21, CCE Conference Room Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, Oct. 19, CCE Conference Room
Mission Statement 4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. Vision Statement A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
Please Plan Ahead: If you plan to stop into the 4-H Office please call ahead to see if Melissa or Jody will be in at the time of your visit. Our hours fluctuate so be sure to call ahead before coming in. If you need to pick up something, let us know ahead of time so that we can get what you need ready and/or can leave it at the front desk for you to pick up. Club Leaders and News Reporters: If you would like to publish your club meeting dates, times and locations, and club activities, please email the information to Jody by noon Tuesday.
Melissa Watkins 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator [email protected] 607-687-4020 ext. 315
Jody Tatich 4-H Youth Development Program Manager [email protected] 607-687-4020 ext. 313
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and that provides equal program and employment opportunities.
CCE Tioga County 4-H Youth Development
What’s Happening Wednesday 4-H News April 26, 2017
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!! In this issue:
Time to Register for Career Explorations 2017! Tioga Co. 4-H Teen Meeting 4-H Archery to Begin 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee Meeting 4-H Horse Program Tack Auction & Bottle Drive 2017 4-H Clover Café Dates Project Certificate Due Dates 2017 4-H Youth Fair Schedule 4-H Fair Deadlines Calendar of Events
TIME TO REGISTER FOR CAREER EXPLORATIONS 2017! The time has come to register for Career Explorations 2017! Career Explorations will take place June 27-29, 2017 at Cornell University. This is a one of a kind event that takes youth into the college experience with 3 days and two nights of spending time in academic departments, walking to classes eating in the dining hall and sleeping in the dormitories. This is the top rated program from NYS 4-H, offering youth the real world experiences that come with higher education and career development. The cost of this awesome program is $260. Payment must be made upon registration. **Financial Aid/Need based assistance may be available from NYS 4-H. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa.
Programs (especially FFT) are available on a first registered, first served basis. It is important to register early to get a spot in the program that you are hoping to attend. Please find Program information at: http://4hstaff.cce.cornell.edu/system/files/career_ex_program_facts_2017_final.pdf and registration forms at: http://4hstaff.cce.cornell.edu/system/files/career_ex_registration_form_2017_final_0.pdf. Note that Registration for this event closes on May 1, don't miss out- register now! Melissa is hoping to have a group of Tioga County Youth to chaperone at Career Explorations. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at [email protected].
TIOGA CO. 4-H TEEN MEETING Tioga County 4-H Teens! Based on the responses to the Doodle Poll sent last week, the 4-H Teen Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the CCE Conference Room. This opportunity is open to all enrolled 4-H members, age 13 and up. There will be some food and 4-H Fun. Please let Melissa know if you have any dietary needs or any questions at: [email protected] or (607)687-4020.
4-H ARCHERY TO BEGIN The 4-H Archery Project will be held Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The cost is $10.00. All youth participants must by 8 years old and up as of January 1, 2017. Contact Jody in the 4-H Office to sign up. There are still 5 openings available.
4-H ANIMAL SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING The next 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee meeting is Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the CCE Conference Room.
4-H HORSE PROGRAM TACK AUCTION & BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE The 4-H Horse Program is hosting its annual JP North’s Equine Tack Auction on Friday, April 28 in the 4-H Youth Building. The preview begins at 5:00 p.m. and the auction begins at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a can and bottle drive.
2017 4-H CLOVER CAFÉ DATES The following are the dates for the 2017 Clover Café. If your club would like to secure a date for a Clover Café fundraiser please let Jody know as soon as possible. Sunday, July 16 (speed show) Saturday, July 29 (speed show) Sunday, July 30 (performance show)
Sunday, August 6 (speed show) Sunday, Sept. 17 (performance show)
REMINDER: 4-H PROJECT CERTIFICATE DUE DATES The project certificates can be found on the CCE website at: http://tioga.cce.cornell.edu/youth/4-h-youth-development/4-h-animal-science
Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, May 1 Breeding: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep Swine . . . . .Thursday, June 1 Market: Goat, Sheep, Swine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, June 1 Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1) Small Animal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1)
2017 4-H YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE The Tioga Co. Fair dates are Wednesday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 5. The following is the 4-H show schedule: Monday, July 31 Tuesday, Aug. 1 Wednesday, Aug. 2 Thursday, Aug. 3
Friday, Aug. 4
Saturday, Aug. 5
4-H Exhibit Evaluations Animals Arrive 4-H Dairy Show & Open Dairy Show 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show 4-H Performance Horse Show 4-H Poultry Show 4-H Beef Show 4-H Swine Show 4-H Rabbit Show 4-H Dog Show 4-H Goat Show 4-H Sheep Show 4-H Livestock Sale
4 – 7 p.m. 1 – 5 p.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
4-H FAIR DEADLINES
Monday, July 3 – Wednesday, July 19 . . . . . . . .Window for CVI and Rabies Wednesday, July 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online fair entries due Friday, July 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animal health papers and 4-H record books due in the 4-H Office Tuesday, July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-H Camping forms due
4-H MEETING AND DEADLINE DATES . . . The CCE Conference Room is on the basement level of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building formerly the Tioga Co. Office Building (TCOB).
4-H Horse Program Tack Auction . . . Friday, April 28, 5:00 p.m. preview, 6:00 p.m. auction start. 4-H Youth Building. 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee . . . Monday, May 1, 6:30 pm, CCE Conference Room 4-H Dog Certificates Due . . . Monday, May 1 (must include Rabies cert) Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Monday, May 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Bring a USDA grade A whole chicken, 6 grade A large eggs and 6 grade AA large eggs. Contact [email protected] for location details. Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, May 18, CCE Conference Room
Hoof & Claw 4-H Club . . . Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Goat Showmanship clinic & lunch. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details.
4-H Breeding: Beef, Goat, Sheep, Swine & Dairy Certificates Due . . . Thursday, June 1 4-H Market: Goat, Sheep, Swine Certificates Due . . . Thursday, June 1 Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, June 15, CCE Conference Room Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. – noon, Bring the items(s) you selected from your specialty list. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details. 4-H Poultry Certificates Due . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1) 4-H Small Animal (rabbit/cavy) Certificates Due . . . Friday, June 30 (Saturday, July 1) Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Tuesday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bring your completed “Past Egg Production” scenario cards and the item(s) you selected from your specialty list. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details. Hoof & Claw 4-H Club Poultry Study Meeting . . . Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring the item(s) you selected from your specialty list. Open to all interested 4-H members. Contact [email protected] for location details. Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, Sept. 21, CCE Conference Room Ranch Riders 4-H Club Meeting . . . Thursday, Oct. 19, CCE Conference Room
Mission Statement 4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. Vision Statement A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
Please Plan Ahead: If you plan to stop into the 4-H Office please call ahead to see if Melissa or Jody will be in at the time of your visit. Our hours fluctuate so be sure to call ahead before coming in. If you need to pick up something, let us know ahead of time so that we can get what you need ready and/or can leave it at the front desk for you to pick up. Club Leaders and News Reporters: If you would like to publish your club meeting dates, times and locations, and club activities, please email the information to Jody by noon Tuesday.
Melissa Watkins 4-H Youth Development Resource Educator [email protected] 607-687-4020 ext. 315
Jody Tatich 4-H Youth Development Program Manager [email protected] 607-687-4020 ext. 313
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and that provides equal program and employment opportunities.
