4-H PROJECT RECORD BOOKS Dear 4-H Family:

Why complete a project record book? A project is a subject or topic that you learn about in 4-H. A record book is simply a way for you to keep track of what you have learned in your project. It is not meant to be a chore. Here are some important reasons why 4-H expects you to complete a 4-H record book for your project.

Keeping a 4-H record book will help you$ • Learn how to organize yourself • Learn how to set realistic goals • Appreciate what you’ve learned throughout the

year • Recognize your progress toward goals • Explain what you’ve learned • Keep track of costs for your projects • Gather information needed to apply for awards

and scholarships • Complete applications and resumes for jobs

and colleges • Meet requirements to compete in some county,

state, or national 4-H events.

Today’s 4-H record books follow the same basic format no matter what the project area—with some pages added or deleted depending on the particular project area. The best way to make sure you’ll complete a project record book is to start EARLY!

1 At the beginning of the project year, you should

complete the My Goals for the 4-H Year section. This will help you and your club make plans for club meeting activities and special clinics to help members reach their goals at the end of the year.

2 Update your record book often. What you make

during project activities should be recorded when you complete them. Events or activities that you

participate in should be listed, as well as what you did or learned and if it was done at the club, county, or state level.

3 Be sure to complete the pages about the cost of

your project—did you need to buy supplies or equipment? In some cases, you might also need to fill out whether you made money in your project—did you sell the clothes/painting/woodworking project you made?

4 At the end of the project year, look at each of

your goals you set at the beginning of the year. Did you reach them all? Why or why not? Remember, you might not reach them all; you can just make that goal a top priority for the next year! Then, list the top three most important things you learned during the year.

5 Don’t forget your 4-H Story! Learning record

keeping now will make keeping records for taxes, households, or your business in the future easier.

If you think you or your club might need a workshop on record keeping, call the 4-H Office.

Deborah L. Cole County 4-H Agent

Kendrin Dyitt 4-H Program Associate

Brittany Rigg

4-H Program Associate

Vol. 30, No. 2– November/December 2016

Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County

6260 Old Harding Highway

Mays Landing, NJ 08330-1533

njaes.rutgers.edu/extension

609-625-0056

Fax: 609-625-3646

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WELCOME BRITTANY RIGG – NEW 4-H PROGRAM ASSOCIATE! Brittany has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Extension Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Her prior employment included coordinating before and after school programming at Trinity Learning Center. She was responsible for managing several youth programs for various grade ranges; program planning, implementation, and evaluation; and curriculum development. She has also supervised staff and has experience working with a diverse youth and adult audience. Brittany is a 4-H alumnus. She was part of the original youth-adult partnership that developed NJ 4-H Get Moving, Get Healthy program and participated in invited presentations to Cornell and West Virginia 4-H Youth Development. Through her involvement in the 4-H program, working in 4-H Youth Development or agricultural education as part of the cooperative extension system became her career objective. We look forward to Brittany continuing to strengthen and expand 4-H in Atlantic County! She will be a wonderful asset to both the county program as well as the overall state 4-H program.

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE TBA

FCS ADVISORY COUNCIL TBA

AWARDS NIGHT DINNER & PROGRAM Friday, December 9 ~ 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, November 23 (Awards Night snow date December10)

AWARDS NIGHT SILENT AUCTION Donations due to the 4-H Office by Wednesday, November 23

2017 EVENTS

OFFICERS’ TRAINING & DINNER TBA 4-H Office, Mays Landing

LEADERS’ ASSOCIATIONMEETING Wednesday, January 11 – 6:30 p.m.

FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, January 11 – 7:30 p.m.

SENIOR MEMBER WINTER CAMP Friday, January 13 – Sunday, January 15 L.G. Cook 4-H Camp

4-H OPEN HORSE SHOW YEAR END AWARDS Friday, January 20 5 Points Inn, Vineland

SOUTH JERSEY TEEN CONFERENCE Friday, March 10– Sunday, March 12 Hotel ML, Mt. Laurel

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP TBA

COUNY PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS TBA

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ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H NEWS Bi-Monthly Newsletter – Free Subscription for

Registered Members and Volunteers

Published by: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of

Atlantic County 6260 Old Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (609) 625-0056, ext. 6120

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Staff of Atlantic County 4-H Deborah L. Cole, County 4-H Agent

dcole@njaes.rutgers.edu Kendrin Dyitt, 4-H Program Associate

dyitt@njaes.rutgers.edu Brittany Rigg, 4-H Program Associate

rigg@njaes.rutges.edu Pat Goldberg, Clerk Stenographer 4

goldberg_patricia@aclink.org Lori Jurasik, Keyboarding Clerk 2

jurasik_lori@aclink.org Visit the 4-H website: www.rutgers-atlantic.org

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION & AWARDS NIGHT DINNER & PROGRAM Friday, December 9 ~ 6:30 p.m. 4-H Center RSVP by November 23 On Friday, December 9, we will recognize our 4-H members and 4-H volunteers for their outstanding achievements during our annual Awards Night program. Members are nominated based on their participation at the club, county, and state levels by their club leaders. Only members that fulfill the Member of Good Standing

requirements are considered for awards. Nominations for awards are strengthened by the level of cooperation and teamwork, as well as any honors or awards received in previous project years. Cloverbud Moving Up: During the program, our members who have entered fourth grade this year will also participate in the Cloverbud Moving Up Ceremony and our newly elected Youth Council officers will be inducted. Silent Auction: Once again, we are having a Silent Auction as part of the program. Please see enclosed flyer. Please turn in items for the Silent Auction on or before November 23 at the 4-H Office. Awards Dinner: 4-H Leaders’ and Fair Associations provides a catered dinner for registered 4-H members (and their parents), leaders, and volunteers. Due to the cost of food ordered for “No Shows,” all those that RSVP to attend must send in $5/person. Members, parents, and volunteers will be reimbursed the $5 charge. Additional family members/guests are welcome at a cost $5 per person – guests will not get reimbursed. Guests must RSVP and pre-pay by November 23 or pay $15 at the door.

NEW THIS YEAR: All registered members, their parents, and

volunteers, as well as guests, are required to prepay by the RSVP

deadline of November 23. Please keep in mind EVERYONE must prepay by the November 23 deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS! If you do not RSVP and attend the dinner, you will be charged $15 per person at the door. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. See enclosed flyer for more information. Awards Night is NOT just for award winners and their families! Come on out and join in a night of 4-H family fun! Please RSVP with your prepayment by NOVEMBER 23.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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IDENTIFYING YOUR GOALS FOR 2017!

Now is the time to set your goals for the upcoming project year. What new skills do you want to learn? What do you think you need to improve? What challenge would you like to try? Your leader can help you, and other members, using the Goal Identification Worksheet and other valuable information in the New Jersey 4-H Leaders Training Manual. Plan to include the following important county events in your 4-H calendar$

• Officers’ Training

• Public Presentations Workshop

• County Public Presentations Night One goal is to be a member in good standing. In general, all 4-H members are expected to meet the following standards each year. These are the minimum requirements. Your club may have additional requirements. • Attend at least 70 percent of regular club

meetings and/or activities • Complete a 4-H project, doing one’s own work

with minimal assistance from parents or others • Give a club or county 4-H public presentation • Complete a project record book

TELL US ABOUT YOUR “BIG DATES!”

We are interested in major 4-H events being planned that may involve a lot of people. These events and dates can be mentioned in the 4-H newsletter and/or included in the monthly calendar. This will help more people know about your special events in advance so they can plan ahead.

Right now, we’re also setting the dates for 2016 Atlantic County 4-H events. It will include major county-wide events for the upcoming calendar year. If you have any ideas or contributions, let us know. If you’re not sure if your event should be on the calendar, give us a call. The 2017 calendar will be mailed with the January/February 2017newsletter.

CONTESTS

NJ FIRE SAFETY POSTER CONTEST

Entries Due: March 15, 2017; drop off entries to Dave Buzby, County Fire Marshal Tony Canale Training Center 5033 English Creek Avenue Egg Harbor Township To help promote fire prevention, the NJ Department of Fire Safety and the NJ Fire Prevention and Protection Association are conducting the 2016-2017 Fire Safety Poster Contest. The theme of this year’s contest is: “Don’t Wait—Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years”

Entries can be dropped off to the address above by March 15. One wining poster will be selected from each division. Winning posters from each county will be judged, and the winners will be notified by May 15. Seven division winners will be chosen.

For information about the contest, including poster rules, visit the website www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dfs/

If you have any questions, please contact the NJ Division of Fire Safety at fireprevention@dca.nj.gov

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PATRICIA WOOD – BARRY DILKS 4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Detailed information regarding this scholarship for 4-H members in college or continued education programs was included in the September/October issue of 4-H News. Reminder: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN THE 4-H OFFICE BY APRIL 30

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NJ AGRICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP

NJ high school seniors who are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the NJ Agricultural Achievement Award. One award, worth $500, will be given. Applicants must be NJ residents. Qualifications include submitting an application, a resume, along with an essay answering the question, “How has your involvement within your respective nominating organization helped to shape your future career choice?” Applications are due January 10, 2017. For more information, contact Lynn Mathews at lynn.mathews@ag.state.nj.us or (609) 292-2888 or www.jerseyequine.nj.gov/agachievementapplform.pdf

SARA DUBININ SCHOLARSHIP

The NJ Equine Advisory Board is offering a $1,000 scholarship to help 4-H and FFA members pursue their equine activities. Applicants must be NJ residents between the ages of 15 and 19. The Sara Dubinin Scholarship will be presented at the NJ Bred Equine Breeder Awards Luncheon on January 29, 2017 at O’Connors in Eastampton. Those interested in the scholarship must submit an application form including an essay on “How horses have affected my life and how horses figure into my future.” For an application, log on to www.jerseyequine.nj.gov/dubininapplicationform.pdf The dead line to submit the essay is January 12, 2017 and can be submitted to Lynn Mathews, (609) 292-2888 or lynn.mathews@ag.state.nj.us.

PHOTOS NEEDED FOR 2016-2017 4-H YEARBOOK The Yearbook Committee is in need of photos! Please email your photos to Navonne at owen@njaes.rutgers.edu as soon as possible. We need photos of club members, leaders, and volunteers in action at club meetings, fundraisers, events, Fair, trips, community service projects, etc. Please note that we are not able to access social media (such as Facebook) in the 4-H Office. Hard copies and CD’s of photos can also be dropped off at the 4-H Office. Your club photos are only included in the Yearbook if we receive photos! So don’t delay – get your photos in now!!!!

4-H MEMBERS WHO SOLD YEARBOOK ADS!!

Many of the yearbooks printed are for the businesses and friends who bought ads. If you sold ads for the 2015-2016 4-H Yearbook, we need your help in getting yearbooks to them. Please call the 4-H Office to make arrangements to pick up yearbooks to take to businesses that bought ads. This is great public relations for our 4-H program and will help to make possible future support for our activities.

YEARBOOK UPDATE

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TRIPS & TRAINING

OFFICERS’ TRAINING & DINNER TBA 4-H Office, Mays Landing

New and old club officers are encouraged to participate in Officers’ Training. It’s important to be a good officer! The workshop is designed to help officers understand and perform their job better. Activities will help officers communicate better, organize activities, and develop teamwork, as well as explain the specific duties of each other and how to conduct a club meeting. The date of this workshop will be announced at a later date.

4-H RUTGERS SCIENCE SATURDAYS A Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program designed to connect young people grades 5-8 to Rutgers University faculty and inspire them. For more information and to register, visit http://4hscience.rutgers.edu March 25, 2017 – Optical Science with Edmund Scientific Dr. Tad Pryor, Rutgers University, and Rebecca Emerick from Edmund Scientific will explore light refraction, reflection, and more! Participants will tour the Rutgers observatory and see the physics department’s telescope. Limit of 30 participants. May 26, 2017 – Bat Tracking Did you know that bats can eat their body weight in insects every night? Or that they can detect and avoid an object the width of a strand of hair in complete darkness? How do they do it? And why does it matter to us? In this program we will work with Wildlife Biologist Dr. Brooke Maslo on her exciting research on identifying the echolocation calls of bats. Participants will learn how to find and track local species of bats using the latest technology. In this program, participants will also walk through the RU Gardens with graduate student, Nick Henshue to “listen” for bats using iPads and cool sonar detecting software. Limit of 15 participants.

HANDS TO LARGER

SERVICE

NJ 4-H SERVICE PROJECT SURVEY

https://rutgers.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_1QSZFig1Bzd2jsh&Q_CHL=email&Preview=Survey

Community service, citizenship, and service learning are all part of the Citizenship Mission Mandate for the 4-H Youth Development Program. These programs build a solid foundation that helps youth understand and acquire the skills that will allow them to become astute leaders for the 21st Century. Participating in service projects empowers young people to be well-informed citizens who are actively engaged in their communities and the world.

Those of us involved in 4-H know that our 4-H members contribute hundreds of hours to their communities every year but our key leaders, politicians, and potential funders may not! To help NJ 4-H, and our county 4-H program, tell the story of how 4-H members provide community service and develop valuable life skills in the process we need you help. We are asking 4-H clubs to complete an online survey, NJ 4-H Service Project Survey, for every community service, service learning, and/or citizenship project they complete. We ask that only the leader or one designated 4-H member complete the survey.

The survey can be found at https://rutgers.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_1QSZFig1Bzd2jsh&Q_CHL=email&Preview=Survey and takes about 20 minutes to complete. You are strongly encouraged to look over the survey and ask the entire club to help with answering the questions before completing it online – but remember there should only be one survey completed for each project.

The NJ 4-H Citizenship Committee will compile all of the surveys to tell of our 4-H contributions and the life skills our 4-H members gain as a result of doing valuable service projects. It will also help in developing new materials or trainings that might be needed to help our clubs and leaders provide more meaningful community service projects.

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8Get to Know More 4-Hers Your Age 8Help Run County Activities 8Be Active in Planning Your Own

Community Service and Leadership Projects

� JOIN 4-H YOUTH COUNCIL! �

Youth Council is looking for new members to join! The club is open to all teens, grade 7 and above. It doesn’t matter if they're in another club or not in 4-H at all.

Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 4-H Center. Call the 4-H Office for more info.

� Leadership � Public Speaking � � Citizenship �

Valuable skills for your future and great stuff to put on college and job applications, too!

CAMPING CHRONICLES

SUMMER OF 2017 Updated rates and dates will be coming soon for the 2017 summer camping season. For more details on camp or to get an application to attend you can call the 4-H Camp at (973) 948-3550 or email 4hcamp@njaes.rutgers.edu. Better yet, visit their web site at www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu

CHARACTER COUNTS

It’s still not too late to nominate someone in our 4-H program who is a person of “good” character. See September/October newsletter for details. Winners will be announced at Awards Night on Friday, December 9. Deadline for nominations is Friday, November 11.

HOOFBEATS

ATLANTIC COUNTY OPEN HORSE SHOW AWARDS BANQUET Friday, January 20, 2017 5 Points Inn, Vineland

Information on the annual awards program for the Open Show Series, hosted by Horse Council, can be found on their Facebook page.

4-H CENTER USE GUIDELINES AND

KEY/LOCK INSTRUCTIONS

Cold weather is here, and the heat has been turned on at the 4-H Center. It is

kept at a lower temperature to save on the heating bill. You will find a timer on the wall (one in the main room and one in kitchen). At the start of your meeting, turn the timer. This will turn the heat to the higher setting for the time that you set.

In warmer weather, it has been the practice to prop open the door. Please do not do this! In cold weather, unlock the door, enter, and latch the panic bar "in" on the back of the door. To do this, push in on the bar and turn button 1/4 turn; the door can be then opened just by pulling the handle. Please remember to release the bar at the end of your meeting to lock the door.

Included in this mailing is an information sheet titled, 4-H Center Use Guidelines and Key Instructions. We ask that all leaders who use the 4-H Center to review the information AND follow the guidelines!

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.LIVESTOCK LIVERY

SAVE THE DATE! – 12th ANNUAL NJ 4-H GOAT EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday, January 7, 2017 Hunterdon Co. Senior Center, Flemington, NJ

This Goat Extravaganza will include Goat Poster Contest, Goat Skill-A-Thon, Goat Art Contest, Goat Quiz Bowl, and ice cream social with prizes. Call the 4-H Office for more information and entry forms or log on to: http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/goats/extravaganza/ Entry forms are due December 2.

NJ JUNIOR BREEDER PROGRAM

The NJ Junior Breeders’ Fund is looking for future generations of agricultural education/FFA students and 4-H members to continue to advance the breeding of purebred livestock and the production quality of grade livestock. In doing so, they offer loans to help agricultural education/FFA students and 4-H members of the state carry out this goal. For information on this program, contact the 4-H Office.

STATE 4-H RABBIT, CAVY, SMALL ANIMAL, & HERPETOLOGY SHOW

Congratulations to April Ernst, Brandon Henry, Tatum Henry, Maria Meineke, Hailey Super, and Ben Taylor who participated in the state small

animal show held on September 10 at the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds. There

were 339 entries by 81 exhibitors from 12 counties at the show. The results are below.

April Ernst Best, Chinchilla

Brandon Henry Reserve, Rat Best in Show, Other Best, Other

Tatum Henry Reserve, Hedgehog

Hailey Super Best, Silkie

TEEN

UPDATE

SENIOR MEMBER WINTER CAMP January 13 – 15, 2017 L.G. Cook 4-H Camp

All active seventh grade and up senior 4-H members are invited to attend Winter Camp held at L.G. Cook 4-H Camp in Sussex County. The cost is $65 (transportation included). Enrollment is limited to 20 members. If you are interested, call the office for a registration packet. The cost of Winter Camp includes lodging, meals, activity supplies, and transportation. THINK SN����W!

SOUTH JERSEY TEEN CONFERENCE “SJTC-60 Years of Making the Best Better!” Friday, March 10-12, 2017 Hotel ML, Mt. Laurel, NJ

This year’s conference will be held at the Hotel ML in Mt. Laurel. Art will be the overall theme. All members in eighth grade or above will receive a special mailing sometime in December with complete details.

SMALL ANIMAL PETPOURRI

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MEMBERSHIP DATA BASE, UPDATES, PINS, & CERTIFICATES

REMINDER: An important mailing was sent to all club leaders in September to update their membership lists and complete information on the yearly pins and certificates needed for their members and in which project area(s).

The updated members’ lists that are returned to the office by the deadline of November 11 will have pins and certificates to distribute to their members. If we do not hear from you, your club will be entered as “inactive” in the database, and your club meetings/activities will not be covered by insurance. While we do not want to enforce this consequence, we do need to keep up-to-date on our 4-H clubs to be in compliance with program policies.

4-H LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, January 11, 2017 ~ 6:30 p.m.

4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING Wednesday, January 11, 2017 ~ 7:30 p.m.

The 4-H Leaders’ Association and Fair Association will have their next meeting on Wednesday, January 11, at the 4-H Center.

OFFICER ELECTION TIME

Now that the 2016-2017 4-H year is well underway, clubs should be electing officers. As a leader, you should encourage your members to take on leadership roles and help fulfill the objectives of the 4-H program. In addition, your club’s officers should be directly involved in meetings and planning activities. Your New Jersey 4-H Leaders Training Series has complete information in the “4-H Club – Ready, Set, Go!” section to help your club with nominations, elections, and duties.

WANTED: 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS The Atlantic County 4-H Fair Association is a volunteer advisory group responsible for conducting the annual 4-H Fair and other exhibits/activities hosted at the 4-H Center and/or fairgrounds. They oversee all aspects of maintaining the building and grounds through sponsoring fund raising events, renting/leasing of the facilities, and other aspects involved in maintaining the facility.

A. Building and Grounds Committee Shall be responsible for maintenance, repair, and rental of David C. Wood 4-H Center buildings and surrounding grounds.

B. Ways and Means/Auditing Committee Shall be responsible for fundraising efforts and the general financial situation of the Association. Fair Association treasurer will be a member of this committee.

C. Public Relations Committee Shall be responsible for production of annual 4-H Yearbook, 4-H Fair promotional efforts, and general 4-H program promotion.

D. 4-H Fair Committee Shall be responsible for overseeing work of all 4-H Fair work committees and for decision-making/conflict resolution at 4-H Fair. Committee shall consist of Fair Association Executive Committee and the 4-H Fair mangers.

4-H CENTER IMPROVEMENT FUND

After over 35 years, our 4-H Center is in need of many major projects. The improvements will take a lot of capital (money!!!), which we will need to raise the old fashioned way – with a “4-H family” commitment to a major fund raising effort. How can you help?

1. Tell families of our 4-H’ers about the need, and see if they contribute. Remember, if all of our families each donated only $1, we’d have over $500!

2. Send names of businesses and other key community members that you know support youth programs and volunteer organizations for the office and Fair Association to contact.

VOLUNTEER FORUM

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3. Become spokespersons for our program – helping the public to realize that our 4-H Center is critical in doing 4-H club work. It provides a safe environment to hold scheduled meetings to build project specific skills, develop social and communication skills, and provide opportunities to form relationships with adults and peers – all positive elements of youth programming!

4. SPREAD THE WORD and GET INVOLVED when you receive mailings or emails requesting your help.

REMINDER OF AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN 4-H PROGRAMS

The New Jersey 4-H Youth Development Program has a policy that utilizes a member’s grade in school to determine eligibility for 4-H club membership, as well as various programs and activities sponsored by the 4-H program at the local, state, and national levels. As a reminder:

� 4-H Cloverbud Club Membership shall include youth in grades K to 3.

� Standard 4-H Club Membership shall include youth grades 4 to 13 (one year out of high school). A 4-H member’s “4-H grade” is effective September 1 through August 31. The 4-H year will automatically advance next year on September 1. If a 4-H member skips a grade or is retained in a grade, he or she has a one-time chance to adjust their “4-H grade.” Youth already enrolled in the 4-H program who skip a grade or are retained in a grade in school may make a decision at the beginning of the new school year (September) as to the “4-H grade” for participation in 4-H clubs, events, and activities. These 4-H’ers may make one of the following choices:

1. Choose the grade in which they will actually be enrolled in school.

OR 2. Chose the grade in which they would have

been enrolled in school if the decision to skip or be retained had not been made.

4-H members who are non-graded, home-schooled, or out-of-school may elect to change their “4-H grade” based upon their parent/guardian’s perceived changes in their educational progress.

This shall be a one-time opportunity, which requires special paperwork from the county 4-H Office to be completed. The change will be permanent and may not be altered at any time in the future, regardless of future changes in educational progress or other factors.

For more information, contact the 4-H Office.

PAST EVENTS

4-H OPEN HOUSE

A very successful 4-H Open House was held on October 19. It was well attended by many local youth and families. Participants checked out club displays, chatted with 4-H members about their

clubs and projects, visited with some friendly animals, and enjoyed refreshments. The following clubs were in attendance: * AC Livestock & Poultry * Clover Cloggers *

* Cologne Busy Bees * Horse Clubs * * K-9’ers * Model Railroad * Robotics * * Sharp Shooters * Small Engines * * Tae Kwon Do * Twirlybirds *

* Whistles, Whiskers, & Wabbits * * Youth Council *

Atlantic County

4-H Office

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2016 42016 42016 42016 4----H Awards NightH Awards NightH Awards NightH Awards Night Friday, December 9 (snow date Sat., Dec. 10)Friday, December 9 (snow date Sat., Dec. 10)Friday, December 9 (snow date Sat., Dec. 10)Friday, December 9 (snow date Sat., Dec. 10)

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Join us as we celebrate & recognize our outstanding youth members & adult volunteers A catered meal is being provided courtesy of the 4-H Leaders’ and 4-H Fair Associations

Dinner ◊ Member Appreciation ◊ Volunteer Appreciation ◊ Silent Auction

MENU Chicken Roast Beef Baked Ziti Meatballs Red Skin Potatoes Green Beans Salad Rolls

COST/REQUIREMENTS Registered 4-H members (& their parents), leaders, and volunteers must RSVP and prepay for your spot by the deadline of November 23! Your prepayment will be returned/refunded to you on Awards Night. If you are inviting guests, please send in their payment at the same time – guests and additional family members will not get reimbursed. You are encouraged to send in separate checks for guests – checks for members, parents, and volunteers will be handed back at the door.

Each 4-H family needs to bring a dessert to share (cupcakes, cookies, and pans of pre-cut brownies only please!)

Additional family members/guests are $5 each (paid in advance by the deadline of November 23). We encourage you to send in a separate check to help with reimbursing 4-H folks.

You will be charged $15 per person at the door if you show up and did not RSVP – no exceptions!!!

Silent Auction: Come prepared to bid and win. Cash and checks accepted. Donations of items are needed and appreciated.

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NAME PHONE

RSVP & PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 23 (Atlantic Co. 4-H Program Acct.)

Return to: Atlantic County 4-H Office Phone: (609) 625-0056 6260 Old Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Growing Up Strong

With 4-H

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INTRODUCTION – The 4-H Center is designed for use primarily for 4-H club meetings and countywide 4-H activities and events. Meeting at the 4-H Center is a privilege, which goes hand-in-hand with several responsibilities.

The Atlantic County 4-H Fair Association has the overall responsibility for maintenance and care of the 4-H Center. However, everyone using this facility shares the responsibility of keeping the 4-H Center safe, clean, and a place of which all Atlantic County 4-H members and leaders can be proud.

GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE 4-H CENTER – Anyone uses a key to the 4-H Center is responsible for seeing that these guidelines are followed when using the 4-H Center.

1. Turn off the heat before leaving the building. Make sure all thermostats are turned down to their lowest temperature.

2. Be sure all faucets (kitchen and bathroom) are turned off.

3. Turn off all lights. If you are there with another club, talk to the other leader to make sure one of you will take care of the lights. No lights should be left on indoors when you leave. Also, when turning off bathroom and hall lights, be sure that the only switches you touch in the circuit box are the two with the fluorescent tape. Some of the others control outdoor automatic lights.

4. Lock all doors, including bathroom slide locks. Again, check with any other leaders present to make sure that one of you will lock the doors.

5. Leave the 4-H Center in better condition than the way you found it. Be sure all areas you’ve used are cleaned up before you leave.

6. EXTRA IMPORTANT: Be sure all club members have been picked up by their rides before you leave the grounds. Safety is a must!

7. If you are changing your club meeting night or room or having a special meeting/event on a different night, you must call the 4-H Office to schedule the meeting. This will help us all to avoid conflict.

8. All county events take priority over club meetings. The 4-H Office may have to schedule an event or workshop on the night your club meets. It is your responsibility to check the 4-H Calendar of Events. If this happens, call the 4-H Office to reschedule your meeting.

9. Report any damage/problems/leaks, etc. to the 4-H Office as soon as you notice them.

10. Club members are never to be left unsupervised before or after club meetings.

11. There is to be no smoking in the 4-H Center or in any other buildings on the 4-H grounds.

12. Holding a 4-H Center key does not entitle anyone to use the Center for personal activities, such as birthday parties, pick-up basketball games, etc. These activities are only permitted as part of a regular club activity. The Fair Association will rent the facility for these types of activities. For rental information, call the 4-H Office, (609) 625-0056.

KEY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Each club, which meets at the 4-H Center, will be assigned one key which will provide entry to all of the areas which the club uses at the discretion of the 4-H Fair Association Buildings and Grounds Committee.

2. The individual to whom the key is assigned will be responsible for following the above guidelines when his/her club uses the 4-H Center. The person is also responsible for following the key instructions listed here.

3. Keys are not to be duplicated. It is up to the club leaders to arrange transfers of keys when necessary due to temporary leader absences (i.e., vacation, etc.)

4. When the leader who is responsible for the key resigns from the 4-H program or club, he/she must turn in the key to the 4-H Office. If a new leader is taking over the club, the key will be reassigned by having the new leader sign out the key on the official sign-out sheet. The person who last signed out the key will be responsible for that key.

5. The 4-H Fair Association reserves the right to ask for the return of a key if it is determined that the individual responsible for the key is not following the guidelines and instructions as listed here.

ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION 4-H Center Use Guidelines & Key Instructions

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* Note to 4-H member/volunteer—please turn this sheet in

with the item(s) to the 4-H Office before November 23!

2016 4-H Awards Night Silent Auction Donation Sheet

Business Name _________________________________

Address_______________________________________ ______________________________________________

Phone # ____________________________

Item(s) Donated________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Total Value ($) ________________________

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