November 2016
Inside this issue: Club Updates
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4-H National Youth Science
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Spotlight of the Month Cloverbuds Explore 4-H During National 4-H Week
Day Awards Banquet Recap
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4-H Volunteers
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4-H Contests
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Fundraisers & Civic Engagement
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Healthy Choices
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County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development
Danielle Hagler danielle.hagler@uky.edu
Luke Fries luke.fries@uky.edu
317 South Third Street Bardstown, KY 40004 502-348-9204 502-348-9270 fax
During National 4-H week, The Cloverbuds learned Nelson County 4-H invited about 4-H Natural our Cloverbuds (ages 5-8) to Resources through a lesson
The Cloverbuds also participated in a community service project , making
participate in a day camp that introduced them to some of the wonderful things they can do in 4-H. They started the day practicing their public speaking skill by introducing themselves in front of the group.
treats for the community, Lastly, they with senior 4Hers who told them about all of the 4-H clubs in Nelson County. A very special thanks to all of the parents and teens who helped make this busy day a success!
on Monarch Butterflies taught by Traci Melgar and Emmy Lou Crepps. They took part in the 4-H NYSD Drone Discovery Project, making foam plate gliders. They learned about nutrition by making fruit flavored soda water and little Frankie's (made of grapes).
Club Updates Page 2
Homeschool Club
4-Hers try to reach their goals during a shooting sports education meeting.
On October 20th the Bluegrass Christian Home Educators 4-H meeting was held. We had Kentucky Senator Jimmy Higdon come speak to us about his job, where he stands on certain issues, and why he would vote yes or no on bills.
He also gave us a learning that he works for us, and if just strategy on how to learn the Bill one person contacts him to vote of Rights, which is the first ten differently, he will. Amendments of the Jeb Bradley, reporter Constitution. He then answered the many questions we had. The thing that he wanted us to understand was
2016 4-H Shooting Sports Education Club Officer Team
4-H Bull’s Eyes Shooting Sports Education Club
4-H shooting Sports members helped serve at the Homemakers Area meeting.
At the orientation meeting on Oct. 25th and had over 60 members sign up for the club this year. Members are taking part in a sock drive to deliver socks to the homeless. At the November meeting, the club elected new club officers including: Stephen Bolin—
President, Caleb Enlow-Vice President, Chris Cecil– Treasurer, Gloria Bolin– Secretary, Abby De-Groote– Reporter, Katie Cecil-Historian with Kaitlyn King and Camron Burchfield on the committee, Co-chairs of the Community Service community are Brent
Ballard and Reed De-Groote. After the business meeting, the newer members participated in a safety lesson, while returning members played a fun goal setting activity and came up with goals for the year.
baby calves being born, exploring modern day agritourism operations, riding on the subway in Chicago, to making connections with new peers in unfamiliar settings, these FoCUS members attained a lot. We look forward to our
next group of FoCUS members. Look for applications in the newsletter and through your school’s Career and Technical Education Teacher(s).
FoCUS
The 4-H Teen Council held a new member meeting at the Bardstown community park. They enjoyed grilling out, hiking, nutrition lesson and many fun games.
FoCUS members wrapped up their exploration of the food chain with a trip to Fair Oaks Dairy and the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. Each member learned valuable lessons and gained new experiences. From witnessing
4-H National Youth Science Day Page 3
Drone Discovery Day Camp Each year Nelson County 4Hers take part in the 4-H National Youth Science Day. the 2016 experiment was call Drone Discovery.
camp. Fourteen youth participated in hands on activities such as flying microdrone, using remote sensing, and coding of a drone.
Thirteen 4-Hers took part in the Drone Discovery Day
A pre-test, post test evaluation showed that all youth showed
an increase in understanding of drone types, the forces of flight, and the purposes behind remote sensing. The youth also indicated an increase in understanding of the value of Science, engineering, and technology.
4-H NYSD in the Schools Over thirty classrooms in Nelson County took part in Drone Discovery. They experimented with prop-copters
and built foam plate gliders to learn about the principles of flight. Students also learned about how drones are used and
explored scenarios for how they could be used to help others.
Awards Banquet Recap Page 4
State Fair Livestock Participants Show Their Skills!
4-H Volunteers Page 5
Nelson County 4-H is Thankful for Volunteers Thank you to all of our volunteers. You Make the Best Better!!
Now is the time of the year when many of us reflect on all of the things for which we are grateful. In Kentucky 4-H, one of the things we are most grateful for is the volunteer support we have throughout the commonwealth. Our volunteers are leaders, cheerleaders, mentors and advocates for our youth. It is with their help and service that many young people find their voice or passion and become healthy, capable, caring and productive adults. Volunteers assist our agents by leading club meetings, serving as camp
counselors, judging speech and demonstration contests and utilizing their unique interests, skills and abilities to serve the 4-H program and extend it to audiences which would otherwise be unserved. In the process, these volunteers shape future leaders by demonstrating leadership skills, instilling a sense of community and offering a positive connection with someone from a different age group or generation. Whether they serve episodically or for many years, volunteers are a valuable and essential component of 4-H. Without
St. Ann’s School Club
Nelson County 4-H Summer Camp Dates for 2017 are June 19th23rd! Mark Your Calendars and SAVE THE DATES!
These wonderful new officers led St. Ann’s 4-H Club on October 13th, 2016 in their discussion of the “Adopt-A-Highway” program. Their guest speaker was the former mayor of New Haven who came to talk about how to become leaders in their community. The St. Ann’s Seahawks participated in the “Adopt-A-Highway” program on October 18th.
their help, most 4-H programs would be impossible to deliver. While they do not serve for praise or recognition, many volunteers get a great deal of fulfillment, selfsatisfaction and enjoyment out of volunteer service, as they watch youth develop self-confidence, self-worth and leadership skills. If you are a volunteer, thank you for all that you do. If you are interested in more information about Kentucky 4-H volunteers or in learning how to volunteer with your local 4-H program, contact the Nelson County Extension office.
4-H Contests Page 6
National 4-H Week Nelson County 4-H showed appreciation to the community at our annual Appreciation Luncheon.
Kentucky 4-H Written Communications Contest Do you have a passion for writing? Have you ever written a poem or a song? If so, share you talents and participate in the Kentucky-4-H Written Communications
Contest! Categories include: Songwriting, Poetry (3 line minimum and 25 line maximum) ,
Monologue , Press Release (maximum of 1,000 words) , Public Service Announcement
“What 4-H Means to For rules, contact Luke Me” Essay (minimum 500 Fries, Nelson County words) , Original Extension Agents for 4-HYD
2017 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
Visitors got to see highlights of the 4-H program.
This year’s topic is “How can from pesticide exposure?” MP3 (Managed Pollinator Those interested in taking
spaced, 12 pt font, 750-1000 word essay. Essays are judged on scope of research, accuracy, creativity, conciseness, and logical topic development. Full details can be found under “Bee
Protection Plan) more part in this contest should effectively protect honey bees submit a typed, double
Keeping” at: http://4-h.ca.uky.edu/ag.
Holiday Card Contest
Around 100 people were served a great lunch and received information about healthy eating.
Put your artistic skills to the test in the 5th Annual Holiday Card Contest presented by the Nelson County 4-H Council. The winning card design will be printed as our Holiday card and used as a part of our December 4-H Service projects. Over 1,000 cards are given to community members in need. Rules are simple: Designs should be entered in a 5”x7” or 7”x5” format. You only need to provide the outside card design. The winners name will appear on the back of the card. When submitting an entry, please include a name, age, address, and a 4-H club or classroom. NO GLITTER! Juniors Artwork should be done in marker. Entries 1st place $10 must be received by Thursday, Dec. 1 to be considered for the contest. The top 3 winners 2nd place $8 in Jr. & Sr. will receive a prize. 3rd place $5
Seniors 1st place $10 2nd place $8 3rd place $5
Fundraisers and Civic Engagement Page 7
St Jude’s Ranch for Children Recycled Cards Program A great after holiday service project! Drop them off at the Extension office in January! They also accept used, all-occasion cards. They are currently in need of Birthday and Thank You cards. “The children participate in making the new cards by removing the front and attaching a new back. The result is a beautiful new card made by the children and volunteers. The benefits are two-fold: customers receive "green" holiday cards for use and the children receive payment for their work and learn the benefits and importance of "going green".” (for more info visit http://www.stjudesranch.org/shop/recycled-card-program/) No Hallmark, Disney or American greetings Cards will be accepted. You can Mail your donations to: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Recycled Card Program 100 St. Jude's Street - Boulder City, NV 89005
Join the 4-H family fitness club for a fun holiday workout and learn about eating healthy during the Holidays.
at the Nelson County Cooperative Extension Office
5:30 pm
Thursday, November 17
4-H Family Fitness Fun Club
Cooperative Extension Service NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID BARDSTOWN, KY PERMIT #028
University of Kentucky Nelson County 317 South Third Street Bardstown, KY 40004
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Calendar of Events Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Nov 13
November 14 November 15 November 16 Dairy Club Teen Council
November 17 November 18 Family Fitness
November 19 Robotics Club
Nov 20
November 21 November 22 Robotics Club
November 23
November 24
November 26
Nov 27
November 28
November 29
November 30
Dec 4
December 5
Dec 11
Dec 18
November 25
Office Closed December 1 December 2 Family Fitness
December 3 Shooting Sports Club
December 6 December 7 Adult Council
December 8
December 9
December 10 Last Stop Holiday Shop (9-2)
December 12
December 13 December 14 Teen Council
December 15
December 16
December 17
December 19
December 20
December 22
December 23
December 24— January 2 Office Closed
December 21