District 3 Horse Show June 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Good Luck to the Campbell County 4-Hers participating in the District 3 Horse Show this weekend at Lakeside Arena in Frankfort KY!

NK 4-H/FFA Beef Show

The NK District 4-H/FFA Beef Show to be held Saturday, May 28 in Campbell County at the Alexandria Fairgrounds.

Registration 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Show starts 12:00 noon

For rules and classes visit- www.kyagr.com/Show & Fair Promotion

 

 

 

Buy a Clover and support Campbell County 4-H!

4-H offers a wide variety of exciting hands-on activities and opportunities for youth… with programming offerings in everything from the agricultural and animal sciences to science projects and 4-H Camp!

And now, there’s a quick and easy way for you to show your support of 4-H -- at Tractor Supply Company in Alexandria. Starting tomorrow, April 15th through Monday, April 25th buy a paper clover at checkout for just one dollar! 

Proceeds will be donated to fund 4-H camps, clubs, after-school programs and other fun 4-H activities right here in Campbell County.

So don’t forget to buy your paper clover, and support the 4-H leaders of tomorrow!

www.tractorsupply.com

Congratulations to the 2011 Campbell County 4-H Talk Meet winners!

Congratulations to the 2011 Campbell County 4-H Talk Meet winners!  

The Talk Meet Communications Champions are:

9 Years Old- Ian McNabb  “Google” from Cline Elementary

10 Years Old- Maddy Halpin “Facebook”  from St. Mary Elementary

11 Years Old- Gabby Waibel “Tap Into Your Potential” from Grandview Elementary

12 Years Old- Brett Martin “Why Cell Phones are Good for Kids”  from Sts. Peter & Paul

13 Years Old- Nathan See “UC Basketball” from Sts. Peter & Paul

14 Years Old- Logan Schaufler “Personal Responsibility” from St. Mary Elementary

Communications Champions - (Left to Right) Bottom Row- Ian McNabb, Maddy Halpin, and Gabby Waibel. Top Row- Logan Schaufler, Nathan See and Brett Martin.

They now qualify to attend the Multi-County Communications Event on Saturday, April 9th at Williamstown High School in Grant County, KY. 

Sign up to go Snow Tubing with the 4-H Teen Club!

The Campbell County 4-H Community Teen Club is going snow tubing at Perfect North Slopes on Monday, January 17th (Martin Luther King Day)!  The cost to go with us is $10.  We will leave the Campbell County Extension office at 10am and be back by around 2:30-3pm.  

If you are interested in going with 4-H to Perfect North you must call our office at 572-2600 to sign up.  Space is limited so please call as soon as possible to reserve your spot.  

In order to travel with 4-H you must have your parents/guardians complete the4-H Activity Acceptance Form and the Perfect North Waiver.  

Bring both completed forms, ten dollars for your snow tubing ticket, and any extra spending money with you on January 17th.  

Remember that 4-H follows the same schedule that Campbell County Schools follow regarding cancellation. If the Campbell County Schools are closed due to bad weather, any 4-H events or activities scheduled for that day (meetings, project nights, etc.) will be automatically cancelled.

If you have any questions just call the office at 859-572-2600.

4-H Teen Club Meeting Cancelled

The 4-H Community Teen Club meeting and Christmas Pizza Party for tonight Monday, December 13th is cancelled due to the weather.  If you have presents for the Active Day members please drop them off at our office in Highland Heights anytime before Wednesday afternoon.  The Extension office is open 8:00am-4:30pm.  If you would like to go ahead and wrap the present for your person please be sure to write the name of who the gift is for on the gift.  If you have any questions please just give us a call at 859-572-2600!

THANKS!

Buy a Paper Clover!

Stop by the Tractor Supply Company in Alexandria, KY and buy a 4-H paper clover to show your support to Campbell County 4-H!! Now through Sunday, Nov. 14, shoppers at the Alexandria Tractor Supply Company will have the opportunity to support 4-H in Campbell County by purchasing paper clovers for just $1 at checkout!

All funds raised through this local 4-H TSC Paper Clover Campaign will be donated to 4-H, and 60% will be donated directly to Campbell County 4-H to support camps, after-school programs, and other 4-H/youth development program activities in Campbell County. 

4-H product survey fundraiser

*** UPDATE***

If you signed up to volunteer for the 4-H product survey fundraiser we’ve had a date mix-up.  The date for the fundraiser is on Tuesday, November 16th from 2:30-6:00pm at the Campbell County Extension office in Highland Heights, KY.  I apologize for any inconvenience this will cause.   Please check your schedules to make sure November 16th will work for you.  If the 16th will not work our please let me know or call our office at 859-572-2600.

If you have not yet signed up to volunteer you still have time to do so and please do!  If you would be interested in taking the product survey please call our office and sign up for a time slot! The 4-H Council will be paid for each person who participates in the product survey.  All participants must be adults 18 years or older.  The product survey includes taste testing food items, and your thoughts on the look or use of various household products.  The product survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.  The money raised will be used to help fund various 4-H programs and projects such as the Communications Speech and Demonstration contests, Fashion Show, Bike Rodeo, 4-H Camp, Scholarships, and much much more.   This is an easy project that requires minimal time and no cost to 4-Hers or to you. 

Again, I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion the date mix up may have caused.   If you have any questions please call us at 859-572-2600 or email sherri.broderick@uky.edu.

Thanks! 

4-H Recognition Night

The Campbell County 4-H Advisory Council held its annual 4-H Recognition Night on October 19th to recognize all of the outstanding youth involved in the club programs and activities over the past year. As part of the recognition program, two overall Outstanding 4-Hers are named each year. This year’s winners were Sadie Boschert and Julia Steffen.

The Outstanding 4-Her Awards include cash awards made possible by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3205 of Alexandria and the Midwest Gas Company of Highland Heights.

Congratulations Sadie and Julia!!!

4-H Community Teen Club

We have a very busy October service activity planned!! 

Our October service activity will take place on Thursday, October 28th at 6pm.   We will meet at the Campbell County Extension Office in Highland Heights. 

First we elect club officers.  Club officers will include President, Vice President, and a Secretary/Reporter.  If you are interested in being a club officer please let me know by emailing me at sherri.broderick@uky.edu. 

Once we elect officers we will assemble Takeaways for the Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati.  Takeaways are a small sack breakfast or snack that families staying at the Ronald McDonald house can grab and eat on the go.  By 7pm we will depart for the Ronald McDonald House to drop off the Takeaways and to tour the house.  We will be back to the Extension office no later than 9pm. 

If you are interested in attending the October meeting and would like to go to the Ronald McDonald House to drop off the Takeaways and tour the house you must register by calling 859-572-2600 by Thursday, October 21st.   We may have limited space so please register as soon as possible.  If you would like to come to the meeting to elect officers and assemble the Takeaways but do not want to go with the group to the Ronald McDonald house please just let us know when you call to register. 

If you have any questions or would like more information about our October service activity please contact me at 859-572-2600 or sherri.broderick@uky.edu.  

4-H Recognition Night

Be a part of the Alexandria Fair!

2010 Alexandria Fair Parade –“Volunteers – Making a Difference”

When: Wednesday, September 1

Where: CCMS Parking lot

Time: Be there by 6:15pm

• Parade ends at the fairgrounds. Parents need to make arrangements with their children to pick them up there.

• Wear a 4-H shirt or 4-H colors!

• Parents must accompany children who are under 9 years old.

• There will be a 4-H float but be prepared to walk the parade route unless you have been asked to be on the float.

Other Important Fair Info:

• Check in for exhibits is Wednesday, September 1 from 2-6pm at the fairgrounds exhibit hall.

• Record books & project stories must accompany entries. Books may be typed or handwritten.

• Check the fair pages in this newsletter for the 4-H classes to make sure your entry fits the category before you bring it to the fair.

• If you would like an Alexandria Fair Book the extension office has a supply. 

• 4-H exhibits and record books are to be picked up from the exhibit hall between 2-6pm on Tuesday, September 7.

KY State Fair - 4-H Bike Rodeo

Congratulations to everyone who participate in the Kentucky State Fair 4-H Bicycle Rodeo!  The goal of the Rodeo is to teach 4-Hers the importance of bike safety.  4-Hers from across Kentucky compete in six bike handling skill tests and a written safety exam.  The 4-Hers with the highest overall combined score are declared the champion for their age group.  The winner of the Sr. class is invited to attend the National  Bicycle event!

Featured in the photo are the county winners from Campbell County who participated at the State Fair.
Jarrad Carmack - Grand Champion -12 years old
Mitchell Reis- Reserve Grand Champion -11 years old
Jackson Reis- Blue Ribbon honors - 9 year old
Simon Boschert- Grand Champion- 10 year old
Owen Boshert- Grand Champion- Sr. Class

Great job every one!  We are very proud of your accomplishments!! Congrats to Owen who is invited to attend the Nationals!

Left to Right: Jarrod Carmack, Mitchell Reis, Jackson Reis, Simon Boschert, & Owen Boschert

Community Teen Club Members!

Our August activity will take place on Saturday, August 21st.  We will be volunteering with Nickels for Nico.  Nickels for Nico is a 5K Fun run/walk to raise awareness for the Smith Magenis Syndrome.  The event will take place at the Dayton High School in Dayton, KY.  Nickels for Nico is not only open for teens but anyone can participate!  Please arrive no later than 9:30am as the walk starts at 10am.  The first fifty to show up for the event will receive t-shirts!  Please also note that you do not have to run (I will be walking!!). 

Click here for a registration form 

You will need to have your parent or guardian sign the release and waiver on the back of the flyer and bring it with you on the 21st.   If you are interested and plan to attend on August 21st, please call 859-572-2600 and let us know. 

Make plans to go to the Kentucky State Fair!

The Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner.  The Kentucky State Fair is a ten day event that includes the World's Championship Horse Show, daily concerts, talent shows, and much more. 

While at the Kentucky State Fair don't forget to stop by Cloverville!  Cloverville is a village that allows 4-H participants from across the state to display their skills and compete for champion honors. Major project categories include: entomology, geology, forestry, electirc, foods, horticulture, woodworking, clothing, knitting and crocheting, home enviroment, consumer science management, technology, country hams and photography. 
The Kentucky State Fair is located in Louisville, KY at the Kentucky Exposition Center.  Vivist http://www.kystatefair.org/ for more information about the Kentucky State Fair.

4-H Community Teen Club

Reminder-
Our first activity will take place on July 21st and teens will be helping the Active Day participants in the garden and host a cook out and mini Fair!
We will be talking about the Fair and what types of events happen at a Fair. I am looking for any 4-Hers who have past Fair experiences, such as showing animals, or entering an exhibit. If you wouldn’t mind sharing your experience with the Active Day group please let me know. If you have any ribbons or pictures please bring those with you! You can also email the pictures to sherri.broderick@uky.edu.
The event will take place at the Campbell County Extension Office at 3500 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY. Teens should arrive at 10am to help set up for the day and should be over by 1:30pm.

If you plan to attend on July 21st to help with Active Day please call 859-572-2600 and register. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact me at 859-572-2600 or sherri.broderick@uky.edu.

Health Rocks!

Health Rocks! day camp was a great success! We had a fun and busy three days of Health Rocks! day camp. Everyone who attended participated in a taste test, physical activity and made healthy snacks each day. On Monday Reser Bicycle of Newport, KY talked to us about bike safety and why we need to wear a helmet when riding our bikes. Kate Vaught talked to us about our BONES and the importance of calcium and we participated in the Milk Challenge. We had Dr. Herald of Herald Family Density located in Southgate, KY stop by on Tuesday to discuss oral hygiene and explain the proper way to brush and floss your teeth. We also talked about how to eat healthy when eating fast food and we picked out the healthy fast food options at fast food restaurants! On our last day Sallie Parker Lotz from NKU talked to us about the health related programs NKU has and the types of jobs you can have in health. Barb Heck explained sun safety and the importance of sun screen. Ronda Rex also stopped by and explained the consequences of smoking and why we shouldn’t smoke. At the end of Health Rocks! each camper had the chance to win some really cool prizes such as reds tickets and bicycles! Overall Health Rocks! day camp was awesome! Everyone had a great time and learned a lot of good information to keep us healthy.

Thank You!

Thank you to the many volunteers and parents who assisted with 4-H Horse Camp this week! Horse Camp was a great success because of you!

Class of 2010

Congrats to Campbell County 4-Hers graduating!
Congratulations to the 2010 4-H Advisory Council Scholarship winners:
Joey Martin, Andrew Reis and Laruen Steffen

Thank you for your continued participation and support of Campbell County 4-H and good luck with your future endeavors.