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Ramsey County 4-H

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February 5, 2004

Dear Ramsey County Family:

This newsletter contains information on upcoming 4-H events and activities in Ramsey County. If you have questions on any of the information please contact our office at 662-7027.

ACHIEVEMENT
DAY
PRE-REGISTRATION

JUNE 11, 2004

 

FINAL
ENROLLMENT/
MIDTERMS
DUE
MARCH 15, 2004

This includes add/dropping projects

4-H LIVESTOCK OWNERSHIP DATES
Following are the ownership deadline dates for animals. All livestock except market beef will be MAY 1. Market beef animals will be MARCH 1.

FRUIT SALES
The glossy pages of fruit order forms are enclosed with this newsletter. We have already had lots of inquiries from 4-H families and buyers as to when the fruit will be sold and delivered. Orders must be in by March 16 with the fruit scheduled to be delivered Saturday, April 3. We will be able to again use the facilities of the Peavey Elevator in Devils Lake which definately makes the job much easier. Pick-up time will be from 8:15 am to 11:00 am sharp. Remember: If you can not be there during that time, arrange for someone else to pick-up your boxes of fruit. The 4-H Council voted at it’s Fall 1996 Council meeting to withhold the 50 Cent profit from each box from individuals who’s fruit was not picked up that day. Help is needed to manage all this fruit (unloading, loading, sorting) so come early to help move boxes. If you need any more forms, please contact the Extension Office.

ACHIEVEMENT DAYS
Ramsey County Achievement Days has been set for June 25-26, 2004.
Everything and anything associated with 4-H Achievement Days - exhibits, expos, animals, speech spectacular, fashion revue, etc., etc. must be pre-registered by June 11. Only 4-H’ers completing the pre-registration will be able to exhibit at 4-H Achievement Days so start that paperwork. This includes cloverbuds!

COUNCIL MEETING
The Spring Ramsey County 4-H council meeting will be held Tuesday, April 13 at the Ramsey County Courthouse Historical Room. We will begin at 6 p.m. with a light supper. All interested leaders, parents and members are welcome.

EXTENSION YOUTH CONFERENCE
ALOHA! The dates for Extension Youth Conference are June 21-24, 2004. Registration will be available from the Extension Office in March. Please remember that the Ramsey County 4-H Council does sponsor individuals to attend this conference.

MID YEAR REPORTS
To make pre-registration of 4-H exhibits and printing of exhibit tags a reality, mid-year reports are needed. Your mid-year report is enclosed and is due back in the county extension office by March 15. Members not enrolled by this date will not be eligible to participate in 2004 events and activities. Please work closely with your leaders during this step. If you have an questions feel free to contact our office. In early May a pre-registration form will be sent to each 4-H member which will need to be returned by June 11 so your exhibit tags for the county and state can be printed.

COMMUNICATION ARTS
The Ramsey County Communication Arts Contest will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Tuesday, April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. Awards will be presented at approximately 6 p.m. At this time we do not know the topic for the theme categories but hope to know within the next month.

Changes in the Communication Arts Program are as follows:

1. Youth can only enter 1 individual and 1 team event.

2. No live animals will be allowed.

3. Three new categories are Team Food Demonstration; Team General Demonstration; and Illustrated Talk-Technology.

4. Demonstration time limits: Teen 4 minutes minimum and 12 minutes maximum, Preteen 2 minutes minimum and 12 minutes maximum.

New Communication Arts Booklets are currently being printed at Fargo. As soon as we receive them we will send one per family.

NEW 4-H AMBASSADOR
Congratulations to Marty Platz who was recently selected to be a 4-H Ambassador. Marty is a member of the Lake Country Leaders 4-H Club.

VOLUNTEER LEADER’S FORUM
2004 ND 4-H Volunteer Leader’s Forum is set for September 10th & 11th in Fargo. The Forum is open to all 4-H leaders across the state. Any leaders interested in car pooling to this event?

CLOVER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNEY
Date for the 2004 Clover Classic Golf Tournament are set. They are June 28 at Hawktree in Bismarck and August 16 at Oxbow south of Fargo. Brochures will soon be available. Let us know if you are interested.

GRANT OPPORTUNITY
The ESRI Company has opened up a granting opportunity unique to 4-H clubs. It is an opportunity to start 4-H community mapping projects. Nationally, 100 4-H clubs will receive GIS software, introductory training and other materials. Applications are due no later than March 31, 2004. Contact our office if your club is interested.

NEW 4-H DRESS CODE
New ruling from the State 4-H Office is as follows: All 4-H participants/exhibitors must wear a solid white, yellow or green shirt/blouse with a 4-H emblem prominently displayed, and securely, on the front. It is recommended that 4-H members wear dark slacks/shorts/skirts. Additional dress code requirements may apply to livestock. NO short shorts or short skirts, top that are sleeveless, low-cut or ones that allow the mid-ruff to show.

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524 4th Ave #5, 2nd Floor Ramsey County Courthouse
Devils Lake  ND  58301
701-662-7027
email - ramsey@ndsuext.nodak.edu