May 3, 2017
tioga.cce.cornell.edu
CCE Tioga County 4-H Youth Development
What’s Happening Wednesday 4-H News May 3, 2017
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!! In this issue:
Applications Being Accepted for NYS Fair 4-H Teen Superintendents Pullurom Testing Scheduled 4-H Archery to Begin 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee Meeting 2017 4-H Clover Café Dates Project Certificate Due Dates 2017 4-H Youth Fair Schedule 4-H Fair Deadlines Calendar of Events
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR NYS FAIR TEEN SUPERINTENDENTS If you are interested in applying to be a Junior Superintendent for the New York State Fair, this is your chance! Junior Superintendents are Youth Leaders who work with and for NYS 4-H to provide some of the important services that are necessary to make the State Fair and the Youth Building the great experience that it is for youth and the public. Junior Superintendents must be: available to work during and prior to State Fair as assigned self-motivated take directions well attend Orientation as scheduled be prompt and prepared to work as scheduled
be polite, cheery and helpful to all go above and beyond, to represent the best of 4-H, and be a role model to other 4-H members statewide communicate well with others work for, and with other youth, and with adults from across New York State
**Please note that this is a competitive search for candidates, and there are a limited number of positions that will be filled. It is recommended to apply as early as possible.** A full job description is available, by request, please contact Melissa in the 4-H Office for this information. If this is a commitment that you would like to pursue, please contact Melissa,(so that she can work with you) and complete the application and requirements. All applications and supporting documents must be typed, and signed. Please have completed applications to Melissa by June 5 to ensure time to process the application and get it to it's destination at NYS 4-H by the due date. **All who wish to be Junior Superintendents must go through the application process. Please let Melissa know, and she will help you to locate the application that is appropriate for your needs. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa.
TIOGA CO. 4-H TEEN MEETING Tioga County 4-H Teens! Based on the responses to the Doodle Poll, 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.
PULLUROM TESTING SCHEDULED Pullurom Testing will be held Wednesday, July 12 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the 4-H Youth Building.
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 RESCHEDULED The 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the CCE Conference Room.
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. Saturday, July 29 (speed show) Sunday, July 30 (performance 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
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 FAIR DEADLINES
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.
Monday, July 3 – Wednesday, July 19 . . . . . . . .Window for CVI and Rabies Monday, July 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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). 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 May 3, 2017
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!! In this issue:
Applications Being Accepted for NYS Fair 4-H Teen Superintendents Pullurom Testing Scheduled 4-H Archery to Begin 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee Meeting 2017 4-H Clover Café Dates Project Certificate Due Dates 2017 4-H Youth Fair Schedule 4-H Fair Deadlines Calendar of Events
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR NYS FAIR TEEN SUPERINTENDENTS If you are interested in applying to be a Junior Superintendent for the New York State Fair, this is your chance! Junior Superintendents are Youth Leaders who work with and for NYS 4-H to provide some of the important services that are necessary to make the State Fair and the Youth Building the great experience that it is for youth and the public. Junior Superintendents must be: available to work during and prior to State Fair as assigned self-motivated take directions well attend Orientation as scheduled be prompt and prepared to work as scheduled
be polite, cheery and helpful to all go above and beyond, to represent the best of 4-H, and be a role model to other 4-H members statewide communicate well with others work for, and with other youth, and with adults from across New York State
**Please note that this is a competitive search for candidates, and there are a limited number of positions that will be filled. It is recommended to apply as early as possible.** A full job description is available, by request, please contact Melissa in the 4-H Office for this information. If this is a commitment that you would like to pursue, please contact Melissa,(so that she can work with you) and complete the application and requirements. All applications and supporting documents must be typed, and signed. Please have completed applications to Melissa by June 5 to ensure time to process the application and get it to it's destination at NYS 4-H by the due date. **All who wish to be Junior Superintendents must go through the application process. Please let Melissa know, and she will help you to locate the application that is appropriate for your needs. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa.
TIOGA CO. 4-H TEEN MEETING Tioga County 4-H Teens! Based on the responses to the Doodle Poll, 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.
PULLUROM TESTING SCHEDULED Pullurom Testing will be held Wednesday, July 12 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the 4-H Youth Building.
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 RESCHEDULED The 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the CCE Conference Room.
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. Saturday, July 29 (speed show) Sunday, July 30 (performance 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
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 FAIR DEADLINES
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.
Monday, July 3 – Wednesday, July 19 . . . . . . . .Window for CVI and Rabies Monday, July 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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). 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.
