September/October 2016
Caroline County
4-H Youth
Development
Faculty/Staff:
Melissa Tucker
4-H Program Assistant
Wendi L. Potter,
Administrative Asst. II
Mailing Address:
9194 Legion Road,
Suite 4
Denton, MD 21629
Phone Info:
Phone: 410-479-4030
Fax: 410-479-4042
Spooktacular Science Saturday
The mid-shore 4-H programs (Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot) are excited to
provide a Spooktactular Science Saturday program on Saturday, October 29th
from 5-9 pm. This event is open to 4-Hers and their
friends from the mid-shore. The evening will feature
science stations, activity stations, games, costume
contest (optional), refreshments, and more.
Cost is $5 per youth. Youth must be pre-registered and
pre-paid by the deadline to participate. In an effort to
help the Maryland Food Bank, please bring a
non-perishable food item and receive a ticket for a
special drawing.
For more information, please see the attached flyer and registration.
Registration deadline is October 14th and space is limited! Don’t miss out!
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website:
http://caroline.umd.edu
Facebook:
University of Maryland –
Caroline County 4-H
Equal Access Programs
“Making the
Best Better”
National 4-H Week! October 2-8: Every year, National 4-H Week is celebrated
during the second week of October. Across the country, club members are
encouraged to help other youth learn about the opportunities that 4-H provides
for young people. Please consider making posters to display at your school, or
in the community and tell others about 4-H. In addition, perform a community
service project or think of an even better way to promote 4-H. Do not forget to
thank your club leaders as they invest many hours to help you “make the best
better” in your own 4-H work and efforts.
Yard and Craft Sale: Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Tables are for rent at $10 each. Clubs
can have a table for free. Proceeds benefit the
county 4-H program. Call Karen Callahan for more
information (410 310-8934.) She is in need of help
with set up, Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. Let her
know if you can help please.
The Maryland 4-H State Rifle Match was held on Saturday, September 10th - Congratulations to all of Caroline
County’s participants - Robert Schmick, Dustin Saathoff and Timothy Parks!
Best of luck to both the Archer’s 4-H Club members as they participate in the upcoming State 4-H archery match and
to the Caroline County 4-H Shotgun Club as they compete in the State 4-H shotgun match.
Congratulations to our Maryland State Fair participants! The following members entered numerous exhibits in the
indoor divisions: Connor Cochran, Quinn Cochran, Jeremy Fisher, John Geisel, Matthew Good, Cory Hall, Ryan Hinkle,
Kaleb, James, Kayla Miles, Elizabeth Moore, Gabrielle Parsley, Caroline Saathoff, Paul Saathoff, Nancy Smith, Jarrett
Keys, Madison Weston, Logan Whitesell, Corey Wilt, Reilly McIntyre, Lanie McIntyre, and Taylor Moody.
Gabrielle Parsley also participated in the State 4-H Fashion Revue!
We also had a great group of Pure Country 4-H Club members represent us by showing their various livestock
projects, to include: Matthew Good, Benjamin Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Caroline Saathoff and Paul Saathoff.
Congratulations to all of our state fair participants for representing Caroline County and for all your hard work and
efforts on your projects. WELL DONE!
Record Books: Now that the Fair is over, don’t forget to keep working on your 2016 4-H record book. Make sure
you record your accomplishments, experiences, and achievements. Members who still need 4-H record book
information, covers, forms, etc. can email Missy at [email protected] for materials. If you need assistance,
please let the office know. 2016 4-H Record Books will be due at the end of January 2017. Would you be
interested in a Record Book (or Portfolio) Workshop? Please let Missy know so we can try to schedule something if
there is interest!
4-H Club Officer Workshop: Dorchester County has invited Caroline County members to join their Club Officer
Workshop on Friday, November 4th @ 6:30 pm. Meet at the Thendara 4-H Center in Hurlock, where dinner will be
provided, to learn what exactly club officers do! Pre-registration is required; please e-mail Navonne Owen at
[email protected] or call the Dorchester County Extension office at (410) 228-8800 to pre-register.
Fall Fest: Martinak State Park, 137 Deep Shore Rd., Denton, will hold their annual fall celebration on Saturday, Oct.
22nd from noon until 4 p.m. This is another educational event that is worth your time and support, also stop by and
visit our 4-H display!
Regional 4-H Volunteer Forum Three regional 4-H volunteer trainings will take place on Saturday, November 19th.
The Eastern Shore training will be at the Queen Anne’s County Extension Office . The 4-H Volunteer Forum is an
event open to all 4-H volunteers to come together and participate in workshop tracks focused on building clubs,
projects, membership, volunteer policies and procedures, resource building, and much more. More details and
registration materials will be available soon so please be on the lookout. know if any teens and or leaders are
interested. Scholarship funds are available. Go to www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com for details.
OCTOBER 2
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4
5
6
7
8
15
National 4-H
Conference
Applications
Due
National 4-H Week - Don’t forget to show your 4-H Pride!
9
10
Columbus Day
Office Closed
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12
13
16
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20
14
Deadline to
register for
Spooktacular
Science
Saturday
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Spooktacular
Science
Saturday
5-9pm, 4-H Park
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November 1
Deadline to
register for 4-H
Club Officers
Workshop
2
3
4
4-H Club Officer
Workshop
5
6
7
8
Election Day
Office Closed
9
10
11
Veteran’s Day
Office Closed
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13
14
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19
Regional 4-H
Volunteer
Forum
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Happy
Thanksgiving
25
Office Closed
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27
28
29
30
DECEMBER 1
2
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22
4-H Yard Sale
8-1, 4-H Park
Martinak Park
Fall Fest
Christmas in Caroline (preparation and event)
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MD 4-H State
Council 2017
applications due
via online portal
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