Members of the Clearfield County 4-H Teen Council will be hosting a Halloween Party on Saturday, November 1, 2008. All 4-H members 13 years of age & older and interested in joining the council are welcome to attend!
We will meet in the front parking lot of the Multi-Service Center on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and carpool to a Corn Maze at the Krevel Farm in Cherry Tree. Around 6:00 p.m. we will begin our Halloween party in Auditorium of the Multi-Service Center.
Please bring a snack to share, costume (if available), music, and games!
Get ready for a spookingly fun party!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Launch into TARC and Win!
Registration is now open for the 2009 Team America Rocketry Challenge, the world's largest rocket contest challenging participants to compete for $60,000 in prizes and scholarships and a trip to next year's international air show in Paris.Contest rules and registration are at http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Participation is limited to the first 750 teams who register by Monday, December 1.
The Challenge: Teams must design and build a rocket containing a raw egg that will climb to 750 feet and stay aloft for 45 seconds. This year's new task is transporting the one-egg payload lying on its side rather than positioned vertically, mimicking the position of an astronaut. Students in grades 7-12 in any U.S. school or non-profit youth organization are eligible to compete. About 7,000 students from across the country took part in the contest in 2008, and since TARC's first contest in 2003, almost 50,000 students have taken the challenge. A 4-H team from Washington County, WI http://www.4hrocketry.org/ placed 15th in TARC nationally in 2007.
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) sponsors the contest with the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), NASA, the Defense Department, and AIA member companies. NAR http://www.nar.org/ is a partner with 4-H and specifically invites 4-H groups to try TARC.
The rocket contest gives future engineers the opportunity to demonstrate their math and physics skills. Working together in a team environment, they will design a real aerospace product, which will be put through the rigors of testing and evaluation. For more details download
- HANDBOOK at http://www.aia-aerospace.org/tarc/pdf/2009_handbook.pdf
- RULES documents at http://www.aia-aerospace.org/tarc/pdf/2009_rules.pdf
Get started with your 4-H Rocketry Team right away!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
2009 4-H Day with the Penn State Lady Lions
The 2009 4-H Day with the Penn State Lady Lions Basketball Game is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center. This game will be against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Tickets are $1.00 per person and must be ordered through the Clearfeidl County Extension Office by December 12, 2008. Checks can e made payable to "PSCE Clearfield County Program Funds" More details will be in the Winter 4-H Newsletter.
February 15 will be "WBCA PINK ZONE DAY" that supports breast cancer research. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink that day. Official WBCA PINK ZONE DAY t-shirts are available on the WBCA PINK ZONE DAY website at:
http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/pink-zone.html
The Lady Lions and the Iowa Hawkeyes will be wearing special pink uniforms for the game, in recognition of "WBCA PINK ZONE DAY "
Have Dinner Out For A Good Cause!!!!
The Clearfield County 4-H Teen Council, as part of their community service efforts, will be having a "Celebrity Wait Staff Nite" on Wednesday, November 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dutch Pantry of DuBois (Interstate 80 - DuBois Exit 97).
All tips, plus 10% of the dining room sales, will be donated to helping local 4-H families in need! We recently had 2 4-H families experience unfortunate tragedies in the past month. One 4-H member was in a serious car accident and has no health insurance and another family lost their home in a fire.
Please come out for a great meal and to help support this special cause!
For more information, contact Jana at jld289@psu.edu or (814) 765-7878 Ext.3
Monday, October 13, 2008
2009 National 4-H Conference
The 2009 National 4-H Conference will take place March 28 - April 2 at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Nomination packets (including a narrative/letter on why you would like to attend the conference) are due by November 1, 2008 to the state, so if you are interested, please contact Jana ASAP for additional details.
4-H member must be at least 15 years of age by January 1, 2009 to be eligible.
Although costs to attend this national event can run close to $1,000 - scholarships are available to youth interested in attending.
Nomination packets (including a narrative/letter on why you would like to attend the conference) are due by November 1, 2008 to the state, so if you are interested, please contact Jana ASAP for additional details.
4-H member must be at least 15 years of age by January 1, 2009 to be eligible.
Although costs to attend this national event can run close to $1,000 - scholarships are available to youth interested in attending.
NOVEMBER 15 - PROJECT BOOKS DUE
Just a friendly reminder that all project books, as well a outstanding 4-H club officer & teen leader applications are due to the Extension Office by November 15!
Please be aware that your 4-H leaders may have an earlier deadline to collect books and judge them at club level before sending on the top books for county-wide judging.
While completeing your project books and other applications, please remember to try and keep them neat and legible. For acivity books, make sure you have the minimim number of activities complete, which is a minimum of seven (7) per year. Also, a record book should accompany all animal project books.
ATTENTION 4-H CLUB TREASURERS - Even if you do not apply for a club officer award, you still must submit you book to Jana for an end of the year audit and other tax-related purposes!!!!!
Please be aware that your 4-H leaders may have an earlier deadline to collect books and judge them at club level before sending on the top books for county-wide judging.
While completeing your project books and other applications, please remember to try and keep them neat and legible. For acivity books, make sure you have the minimim number of activities complete, which is a minimum of seven (7) per year. Also, a record book should accompany all animal project books.
ATTENTION 4-H CLUB TREASURERS - Even if you do not apply for a club officer award, you still must submit you book to Jana for an end of the year audit and other tax-related purposes!!!!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Krevel Farms Annual Corn Maze
Looking for a fun fall activity for your 4-H club?
Take a trip to Krevel Farms for their annual corn maze. The Corn Maze opens on October 3 and ends on November 2.
Krevel Farms is located 2750 Sylvis Road in Cherry Tree, PA. The Corn Maze is open Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., & Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $4.00 per person (children under 3 years of age are free and children under 12 years of age should be accompanied by an adult).
There is also self-serve harvest items available daily! For more information and directions, please contact (814) 743-5228.
Remember to bring your flashlights!!!!!
There is also self-serve harvest items available daily! For more information and directions, please contact (814) 743-5228.
Remember to bring your flashlights!!!!!
2008 PA 4-H Leadership Conference - "Dive into Leadership"
This year’s State 4-H Leadership Conference will take place on Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the Penn State Hotel & Conference Center in State College.
This year’s event offers numerous leadership opportunities for 4-H teen, at least 13 years of age as of January 1st.
As you will notice on the registration flyer attached, there are once again two (2) tracks
· County 4-H Ambassador Track (for those wanting to enhance their leadership at county-level and serve as a county 4-H spokesperson). You will note specific require sessions marked with an (A) that you must take on this track.
· Leadership Track – this is a general for all youth willing to develop leadership skills to use at county-level and beyond.
Registration is as follows:
· Early Bird – Prior to November 1 at $210.00 per person
· Regular – November 2 to December 1 at $220.00 per person
· Late – December 2 to December 10 at $230.00 per person
The cost includes two nights lodging, meals, workshop costs, nationally known speakers and presenters, conference materials, the service learning event, and other program costs.
The Clearfield County 4-H Development Fund will give a $50.00 scholarship towards all participants (please deduct from payment at time of registration). Please also note, that the State 4-H Council has decided to offer an incentive discount ($20.00) for every member who attended the conference last year and 1) will attend again this year AND 2) RECRUITS A FRIEND WHO HAS NEVER BEEN TO THE CONFERENCE to come along with them!
The cost includes two nights lodging, meals, workshop costs, nationally known speakers and presenters, conference materials, the service learning event, and other program costs.
All checks should be made payable to “PSCE Clearfield County 4-H Program Funds”
Remember, the Registration Deadline for the county is Wednesday, December 10!!! Registration forms will be in the Fall 4-H Newsletter!
All registrants will receive an information packet after registration is received!!
This year’s event offers numerous leadership opportunities for 4-H teen, at least 13 years of age as of January 1st.
As you will notice on the registration flyer attached, there are once again two (2) tracks
· County 4-H Ambassador Track (for those wanting to enhance their leadership at county-level and serve as a county 4-H spokesperson). You will note specific require sessions marked with an (A) that you must take on this track.
· Leadership Track – this is a general for all youth willing to develop leadership skills to use at county-level and beyond.
Registration is as follows:
· Early Bird – Prior to November 1 at $210.00 per person
· Regular – November 2 to December 1 at $220.00 per person
· Late – December 2 to December 10 at $230.00 per person
The cost includes two nights lodging, meals, workshop costs, nationally known speakers and presenters, conference materials, the service learning event, and other program costs.
The Clearfield County 4-H Development Fund will give a $50.00 scholarship towards all participants (please deduct from payment at time of registration). Please also note, that the State 4-H Council has decided to offer an incentive discount ($20.00) for every member who attended the conference last year and 1) will attend again this year AND 2) RECRUITS A FRIEND WHO HAS NEVER BEEN TO THE CONFERENCE to come along with them!
The cost includes two nights lodging, meals, workshop costs, nationally known speakers and presenters, conference materials, the service learning event, and other program costs.
All checks should be made payable to “PSCE Clearfield County 4-H Program Funds”
Remember, the Registration Deadline for the county is Wednesday, December 10!!! Registration forms will be in the Fall 4-H Newsletter!
All registrants will receive an information packet after registration is received!!
Take Advantage of a Great Local 4-H Resource
Dear 4-H Members & Leaders,
Just a quick reminder that we have a great resource right here in Clearfield County! Abby Dressler is finishing her final months on the 2008 PA State 4-H Council. On February 1, 2009, we will induct a new council during the PA 4-H Leadership Conference and Abby’s career as an official 4-H member will sadly come to an end.
Abby currently serves as President of both the Open Range 4-H Club & Clearfield County 4-H Teen Council, as well as News Reporter for the PA State 4-H Council.
Although Abby is busy with her state duties, as well as her college duties as a freshman at Lock Haven University – Clearfield Campus and her employment with Tractor Supply, she would be glad to try and fit you in her schedule and help you energize your 4-H club as you re-organize this fall.
If you are looking for a program to add to your 4-H club meeting or maybe a guest speaker at your end of the year awards banquet, please consider Abby. Abby can share with you her leadership experiences in 4-H or even talk about what it is like to serve on the state council.
To get in touch with Abby, feel free to e-mail her at adressler15@gmail.com
Just a quick reminder that we have a great resource right here in Clearfield County! Abby Dressler is finishing her final months on the 2008 PA State 4-H Council. On February 1, 2009, we will induct a new council during the PA 4-H Leadership Conference and Abby’s career as an official 4-H member will sadly come to an end.
Abby currently serves as President of both the Open Range 4-H Club & Clearfield County 4-H Teen Council, as well as News Reporter for the PA State 4-H Council.
Although Abby is busy with her state duties, as well as her college duties as a freshman at Lock Haven University – Clearfield Campus and her employment with Tractor Supply, she would be glad to try and fit you in her schedule and help you energize your 4-H club as you re-organize this fall.
If you are looking for a program to add to your 4-H club meeting or maybe a guest speaker at your end of the year awards banquet, please consider Abby. Abby can share with you her leadership experiences in 4-H or even talk about what it is like to serve on the state council.
To get in touch with Abby, feel free to e-mail her at adressler15@gmail.com
Clearfield County 4-H Teen Council Halloween Party & Lock-in
The 2008 Clearfield County 4-H Teen Council will be holding a Halloween Party & Lock-in for all current members of the teen council, as well as anyone interested in joining the council for 2009. The event will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2008
The festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. with some team building activities at Krevel Farms Corn Maze in Cherry Tree. Then we will move onto our business meeting and dinner, followed by a Halloween Costume Party, Halloween Games, and fun Halloween snacks at a location To Be Announced. Youth will have the option to stay overnight if they choose. The event will be chaperoned by Teen Council Advisor Jana Davidson.
All guests are encouraged to bring snacks or a special Halloween treat.
All attendees MUST be 13 years of age!
For more information, please contact Jana at jld289@psu.edu or 765-7878 Ext.3
The festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. with some team building activities at Krevel Farms Corn Maze in Cherry Tree. Then we will move onto our business meeting and dinner, followed by a Halloween Costume Party, Halloween Games, and fun Halloween snacks at a location To Be Announced. Youth will have the option to stay overnight if they choose. The event will be chaperoned by Teen Council Advisor Jana Davidson.
All guests are encouraged to bring snacks or a special Halloween treat.
All attendees MUST be 13 years of age!
For more information, please contact Jana at jld289@psu.edu or 765-7878 Ext.3
4-H Shooting Sports Training
Adams County is hosting a Fall 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training at Littlestown Fish & Game, Littlestown, PA October 24-26, 2008.
NRA Disciplines offered will include:
• Archery
• Shotgun
• Rifle
• Pistol
Applications are due October 13 to:
Adams County Cooperative Extension
670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 204
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Make Checks Payable to “4-H Clubs of Adams County Inc.”
Cost: $75.00 includes meals and materials (or $200.00 for non-4-H).
This program is partially funded by a grant from the NRA. Hotel lodging is available close by the facility.
***Please note - all Clearfield County 4-H Leaders that attend this training will receive a $75.00 refund with receipt/confirmation of attending the training! Therefore, your only costs will be travel and lodging.
For more information on registration, please see registration form in the recent 4-H newsletter or contact Jana!
NRA Disciplines offered will include:
• Archery
• Shotgun
• Rifle
• Pistol
Applications are due October 13 to:
Adams County Cooperative Extension
670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 204
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Make Checks Payable to “4-H Clubs of Adams County Inc.”
Cost: $75.00 includes meals and materials (or $200.00 for non-4-H).
This program is partially funded by a grant from the NRA. Hotel lodging is available close by the facility.
***Please note - all Clearfield County 4-H Leaders that attend this training will receive a $75.00 refund with receipt/confirmation of attending the training! Therefore, your only costs will be travel and lodging.
For more information on registration, please see registration form in the recent 4-H newsletter or contact Jana!
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