2010 CLEARFIELD COUNTY ANNUAL 4–H AWARENESS WEEK WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST

As you know, 4–H is a terrific experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity for youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Unfortunately, there are many individuals who are still unaware of all the positive aspects that the 4–H program has to offer. Therefore, Pennsylvania 4–H Awareness Week is a great opportunity for all 4–H clubs throughout Clearfield County to showcase the numerous benefits of the 4–H program by participating in the 2010 4-H awareness week window display contest, sponsored by the Clearfield County 4–H Youth Development Advisory Committee.

To compete in this year’s contest, have your club design and construct a window display in a participating local business (store, office, etc… ) in your community that promotes awareness of the 4–H program. Take photos of your window display and then submit them to the Extension Office by April 16, 2010.

This year, we have selected three (3) themes you can choose from:

• “Meet the Future”
• “4-H People Make it Happen”
• “4-H’ers Make a Better Tomorrow”

Remember - creativity plays a big part in the judge’s decision!

Please note that this year’s Pennsylvania 4–H Awareness Week is Sunday, March 14 through Saturday, March 20, 2010. The first place 4–H club will receive $25.00, followed by $20.00 for second place, $15.00 for third place, and $10.00 for fourth place.

2010 Clearfield County 4-H Awards & Achievement program

The 2010 Clearfield County 4-H Awards & Achievement Program will take place on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Curwensville Community Center in Curwensville, PA. This event is open to all 4-H members and their families, as well as 4-H Volunteer Leaders. Each 4-H family is asked to bring a covered dish to share with others and a $1.00 per person, which will go towards table service and decorations.

This program will recognize 4-H members that participated in county, district, regional, and state 4-H events in 2009, as well as Outstanding 4-H Club Officers, Outstanding 4-H Teen Leaders, and Outstanding 4-H Project Books for 2009. 4-H leaders and volunteers will also be recognized for their years of service and dedication to the Clearfield County 4-H program. A special 4-H Blue Ribbon Club Award will be distributed to the 4-H clubs that exhibits excellence in community service and 4-H participation.

If you will be attending, please call Jana at the Extension Office at (814) 765-7878 Ext. 3 by Friday, February 15 with the number in your family attending.  Kindly RSVP by this date, so that we will be able to purchase enough supplies for this event.

WANTED! 4-H CAMP COUNSELORS

If you are between the ages of 15 and 18 as of January 1, 2010, you are eligible to serve as counselors at this year’s Regional 4-H Camp.

4-H Camp Counselor Application Packets have been sent to all 2009 counselors still eligible, as well as all 2009 CAT (Counselors at Training) participants. If you would like an application sent to you, please contact the Extension Office. All applications must be completed and returned to the Clearfield County Extension Office by Friday, February 19!

A camp counselor training has been set for Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11 at Camp Kanesatake (located in Spruce Creek, Huntingdon County). If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Jana at jld289@psu.edu or (814) 765-7878 Ext. 3

Winter Mindbenders

Alright, since I am not getting a lot of response to these in the 4-H Newsletter, let's see if my faithful blog followers will want to take a crack at solving my winter 2010 4-H Mindbenders!  Here they are:

1. What gets wetter the more it dries?
2. What goes up but never comes down?
3. What building has the most stories?

If you know the answer(s) to any of these mindbenders, please click comment button and post (or e-mail me at jld289@psu.edu) your answers along with your name and 4-H club.  The person to successfully answer all three (3) will win a prize!

Good luck!