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October 2016 Achievement Night - October 21
The Schoharie County 4-H Program’s Achievement Awards recognition event will be held on Friday, October 21 at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Schoharie. It was suggested this year we revive the old custom of having a potluck supper. We ask that your family bring a dish to pass. The 4-H staff will provide baked ziti, tableware, drinks, and a cake for dessert. We ask for rsvp’s and what you plan on bringing by October 19. 6 to 6:30 arrive, set up, and socialize 6:30 - Dinner 7:15 - Awards Presentations
Sunshine Fair We omitted the Sunshine Fair Poultry Show in the September Chronicle. We apologize for the omission.
Best in Show: Jacob Fagnani Showmanship Champion: Jacob Fagnani Reserve: Kathryn Santoro
Jacob Fagnani with judge Earl Van Wormer at the poultry show.
Poultry Exhibitors– front row l to r– Marilyn Hanley, Claudia Walrath, Anna Rightmyer, Abigail Whiteman, Shawna Whiteman, Back L to R– Kathryn Santoro, Jacob Fagnani, Noah Fagnani, Adam Euler. All Participants received Blue Excellent Ribbons for Showmanship.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
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4-H Officer Training
Sewing workshop– Decorator Pillow
At Schenevus Central School
Saturday November 19, 9 a.m. to 12:00
Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m. to Noon
Extension Office
4-H Leaders be sure to send your 4-H members to the annual 4-H Officer Training. 4-H Officer Training will be offered at the same time as 4-H Leader Rally!
Make a decorator style pillow for yourself or to give as a Christmas gift. All materials will be provided with a $5 fee to cover the cost. Youth must be 8 yrs old. Call to register as space is limited.
Who should attend? All 4-H members, especially the officers in Otsego and Schoharie Counties who want to run better club meetings. Members will learn how to fulfill the duties of their office and conduct a business meeting at this hands-on workshop. Please RSVP by November 2.
4-H Leader Rally While 4-H members are learning to run better club meetings, adults can learn something new. Two workshops will be offered . The first will be Team Building Activities and games for your club meetings with Nancy Brumaghim of the Schoharie County Youth Bureau. Team building games help groups with communication, cooperation and confidence among group members. The second workshop will be a hands on experience you can take home to do with your club. Felting Soap with June Preston, local fiber artist, will lead you through the steps to create a felted soap masterpiece.
The 4-H Afterschool Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension resumed with the new school year at the Cobleskill-Richmondville and Schoharie Central School Districts. The CRCS site has 67 youth enrolled with 8 staff running the program. The Schoharie site has 42 youth and 5 staff. Youth have discussed their interests and ideas for clubs within the program to explore topics. The 4-H Afterschool Program is coordinated by Susan Salisbury.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
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State Fair Youth Building Results Congratulations to the following members on their exhibits in the Youth Department at the Great New York State Fair. Building Exhibits were on display from August 29 to September 1. Gabe Wood- Photography– Blue– Special Recognition for Outstanding Exhibit Gabe Wood- Fine Crafts– Macrame Horse Leads- Blue Marilyn Hanley– Achievement book– white Rylee Fancher– Pickled Beets– Blue Rylee Fancher– Photography– Red Carly Diamond– Garden Relish– Blue Dylan Thompson– Chalk Painting– Blue Alexandria Lincoln– Painting– Blue Tyler Walts– Sewn Coasters– White Haley Lawyer– Lap Quilt– Red Kelsey Mink– Photography– Red Brooke Lincoln– Tomatoes– Blue Alexandria Lincoln– Garlic– Blue Claudia Walrath– Tomatoes– White Nathan Kuehnle– Garlic– Blue
Wonders of Washington 2017 Plans are now under way for Wonders of Washington 2017! The trip is being coordinated by Joan Prouty, Washington County 4-H volunteer who has served in this role for several years. Dates: Monday, February 20 – Friday, February 24, 2017. Location: The national 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD Transportation: Chartered Bus Estimated Cost: $900.00 which includes lodging, transportation, meals at the Center, the dinner theater, tips. Cost will be finalized once actual participation is known. Trip Highlights: Educational programs at the Center, Legislative visit plus a tour of the Capitol Night Tour of DC, Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Smithsonian, Dinner Theatre Deadlines: Participation commitment and full payment due December 30, 2016 . For Questions call the 4-H Schoharie County 4-H Office. Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
3
2016-2017 4-H Year October 2016 2-8
National 4-H week
6
Alumni and Friends Gathering
10
Columbus Day, CCE closed
21
Achievement Awards Night
22
Insectapalooza @ Cornell
November 2016 5
Club Officer Training and Leader Rally
11
Veterans Day, CCE Offices closed
19
Sewing workshop– decorator pillow
24-25
Thanksgiving Day, CCE Offices closed
December 2016 10
Candlelight Evening at Farmers Museum
23-26
Christmas Observed, CCE Offices closed
January 2017 2
New Year’s Day Observed, CCE Offices Closed
16
Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday, CCE Offices Closed
21
Leaders’ Lunch, Brooks BBQ, Oneonta
February 2017 TBA
Applications due for 4-H Dairy Discovery Workshop
TBA
Public Presentations
20
Presidents’ Day, CCE Offices Closed
21-23
Shooting Sports Instructor Training– Ballston Spa
March 2017
1-31
Pet Treat Sales
TBA
March Dog Madness Cornell University
TBA
Regional 4-H Horse Bowl- hosted by Albany County
TBA
Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl- hosted by Rensslear County
TBA
Dairy Discovery Workshop, Cornell University
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
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April 2017 TBA
Regional Public Presentations and Hippology
TBA
NYS 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl
TBA
NYS 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
TBA
4-H Career Explorations at Cornell University due to 4-H Office
TBA
Applications for 4-H Animal Crackers at Cornell due to 4-H Office
23
State Teen Action Rep. Retreat (STARR), NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse
TBA
Cornell Vet School Open House
May 2017 29
Memorial Day, CCE Offices Closed
TBA
Animal Crackers at Cornell
TBA
State 4-H Public Presentations
TBA
Capital Days, Albany, NY
June 2017
1
4-H horse certificates & large animal non-ownership certificates due to 4-H Office
27-29
Career Exploration at Cornell University
TBA
Junior Livestock Show Entries Due
July 2017 4
Independence Day, CCE Offices Closed
9-11
Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show, Iroquois Farm, Cooperstown
26
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair Static Judging, Cobleskill
29-Aug 5
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
31
Otsego County Fair Static Judging, Morris
August 2017 24-Sept. 4
NYS Fair, Syracuse
September 2017
30
End of 4-H year, portfolios and awards recommendations due to office.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
5
The 4-H Chronicle is published monthly by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie County. 4-H members, club leaders and volunteers are encouraged to submit activity reports to [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at -
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 4-H Staff Melinda McTaggart 4-H Program Leader Schoharie Leslie Rigley, 4-H Community Educator Schoharie Patti Zellmer, 4-H Program Leader Otsego
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Schoharie County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 2-8 as National 4-H Week locally. Attending the presentation from left to right: Shelly Wood, Happy Hoofsters 4-H Club Leader; Melinda McTaggart, 4-H Resource Educator; Margo Kyes, Thundering Hooves 4-H Club Assistant Leader; and Susan Burns-Salisbury,4-H After School Program Coordinator.
Non Profit Org.
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173 S. Grand St., Suite 1 Cobleskill, NY 12043-4649
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
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http://cceschoharie-otsego.org
October 2016 Achievement Night - October 21
The Schoharie County 4-H Program’s Achievement Awards recognition event will be held on Friday, October 21 at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Schoharie. It was suggested this year we revive the old custom of having a potluck supper. We ask that your family bring a dish to pass. The 4-H staff will provide baked ziti, tableware, drinks, and a cake for dessert. We ask for rsvp’s and what you plan on bringing by October 19. 6 to 6:30 arrive, set up, and socialize 6:30 - Dinner 7:15 - Awards Presentations
Sunshine Fair We omitted the Sunshine Fair Poultry Show in the September Chronicle. We apologize for the omission.
Best in Show: Jacob Fagnani Showmanship Champion: Jacob Fagnani Reserve: Kathryn Santoro
Jacob Fagnani with judge Earl Van Wormer at the poultry show.
Poultry Exhibitors– front row l to r– Marilyn Hanley, Claudia Walrath, Anna Rightmyer, Abigail Whiteman, Shawna Whiteman, Back L to R– Kathryn Santoro, Jacob Fagnani, Noah Fagnani, Adam Euler. All Participants received Blue Excellent Ribbons for Showmanship.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
1
4-H Officer Training
Sewing workshop– Decorator Pillow
At Schenevus Central School
Saturday November 19, 9 a.m. to 12:00
Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m. to Noon
Extension Office
4-H Leaders be sure to send your 4-H members to the annual 4-H Officer Training. 4-H Officer Training will be offered at the same time as 4-H Leader Rally!
Make a decorator style pillow for yourself or to give as a Christmas gift. All materials will be provided with a $5 fee to cover the cost. Youth must be 8 yrs old. Call to register as space is limited.
Who should attend? All 4-H members, especially the officers in Otsego and Schoharie Counties who want to run better club meetings. Members will learn how to fulfill the duties of their office and conduct a business meeting at this hands-on workshop. Please RSVP by November 2.
4-H Leader Rally While 4-H members are learning to run better club meetings, adults can learn something new. Two workshops will be offered . The first will be Team Building Activities and games for your club meetings with Nancy Brumaghim of the Schoharie County Youth Bureau. Team building games help groups with communication, cooperation and confidence among group members. The second workshop will be a hands on experience you can take home to do with your club. Felting Soap with June Preston, local fiber artist, will lead you through the steps to create a felted soap masterpiece.
The 4-H Afterschool Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension resumed with the new school year at the Cobleskill-Richmondville and Schoharie Central School Districts. The CRCS site has 67 youth enrolled with 8 staff running the program. The Schoharie site has 42 youth and 5 staff. Youth have discussed their interests and ideas for clubs within the program to explore topics. The 4-H Afterschool Program is coordinated by Susan Salisbury.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
2
State Fair Youth Building Results Congratulations to the following members on their exhibits in the Youth Department at the Great New York State Fair. Building Exhibits were on display from August 29 to September 1. Gabe Wood- Photography– Blue– Special Recognition for Outstanding Exhibit Gabe Wood- Fine Crafts– Macrame Horse Leads- Blue Marilyn Hanley– Achievement book– white Rylee Fancher– Pickled Beets– Blue Rylee Fancher– Photography– Red Carly Diamond– Garden Relish– Blue Dylan Thompson– Chalk Painting– Blue Alexandria Lincoln– Painting– Blue Tyler Walts– Sewn Coasters– White Haley Lawyer– Lap Quilt– Red Kelsey Mink– Photography– Red Brooke Lincoln– Tomatoes– Blue Alexandria Lincoln– Garlic– Blue Claudia Walrath– Tomatoes– White Nathan Kuehnle– Garlic– Blue
Wonders of Washington 2017 Plans are now under way for Wonders of Washington 2017! The trip is being coordinated by Joan Prouty, Washington County 4-H volunteer who has served in this role for several years. Dates: Monday, February 20 – Friday, February 24, 2017. Location: The national 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD Transportation: Chartered Bus Estimated Cost: $900.00 which includes lodging, transportation, meals at the Center, the dinner theater, tips. Cost will be finalized once actual participation is known. Trip Highlights: Educational programs at the Center, Legislative visit plus a tour of the Capitol Night Tour of DC, Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Smithsonian, Dinner Theatre Deadlines: Participation commitment and full payment due December 30, 2016 . For Questions call the 4-H Schoharie County 4-H Office. Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
3
2016-2017 4-H Year October 2016 2-8
National 4-H week
6
Alumni and Friends Gathering
10
Columbus Day, CCE closed
21
Achievement Awards Night
22
Insectapalooza @ Cornell
November 2016 5
Club Officer Training and Leader Rally
11
Veterans Day, CCE Offices closed
19
Sewing workshop– decorator pillow
24-25
Thanksgiving Day, CCE Offices closed
December 2016 10
Candlelight Evening at Farmers Museum
23-26
Christmas Observed, CCE Offices closed
January 2017 2
New Year’s Day Observed, CCE Offices Closed
16
Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday, CCE Offices Closed
21
Leaders’ Lunch, Brooks BBQ, Oneonta
February 2017 TBA
Applications due for 4-H Dairy Discovery Workshop
TBA
Public Presentations
20
Presidents’ Day, CCE Offices Closed
21-23
Shooting Sports Instructor Training– Ballston Spa
March 2017
1-31
Pet Treat Sales
TBA
March Dog Madness Cornell University
TBA
Regional 4-H Horse Bowl- hosted by Albany County
TBA
Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl- hosted by Rensslear County
TBA
Dairy Discovery Workshop, Cornell University
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
4
April 2017 TBA
Regional Public Presentations and Hippology
TBA
NYS 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl
TBA
NYS 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
TBA
4-H Career Explorations at Cornell University due to 4-H Office
TBA
Applications for 4-H Animal Crackers at Cornell due to 4-H Office
23
State Teen Action Rep. Retreat (STARR), NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse
TBA
Cornell Vet School Open House
May 2017 29
Memorial Day, CCE Offices Closed
TBA
Animal Crackers at Cornell
TBA
State 4-H Public Presentations
TBA
Capital Days, Albany, NY
June 2017
1
4-H horse certificates & large animal non-ownership certificates due to 4-H Office
27-29
Career Exploration at Cornell University
TBA
Junior Livestock Show Entries Due
July 2017 4
Independence Day, CCE Offices Closed
9-11
Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show, Iroquois Farm, Cooperstown
26
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair Static Judging, Cobleskill
29-Aug 5
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
31
Otsego County Fair Static Judging, Morris
August 2017 24-Sept. 4
NYS Fair, Syracuse
September 2017
30
End of 4-H year, portfolios and awards recommendations due to office.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
5
The 4-H Chronicle is published monthly by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie County. 4-H members, club leaders and volunteers are encouraged to submit activity reports to [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at -
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 4-H Staff Melinda McTaggart 4-H Program Leader Schoharie Leslie Rigley, 4-H Community Educator Schoharie Patti Zellmer, 4-H Program Leader Otsego
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Schoharie County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 2-8 as National 4-H Week locally. Attending the presentation from left to right: Shelly Wood, Happy Hoofsters 4-H Club Leader; Melinda McTaggart, 4-H Resource Educator; Margo Kyes, Thundering Hooves 4-H Club Assistant Leader; and Susan Burns-Salisbury,4-H After School Program Coordinator.
Non Profit Org.
US POSTAGE PAID Cobleskill, NY 12043 Permit No. 9
173 S. Grand St., Suite 1 Cobleskill, NY 12043-4649
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties 173 South Grand St., Suite 1 , Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4303 or 296-8310
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