Summer Fun Goes Out With a Bang August 20, 2010

Master Gardener Bill helps a youngster at the Ring Toss

It was all smiles at the Moon Bounce Party!

Well, the end of Summer Fun is here yet again so this year we decided to end it with a huge celebration of new and old friends, yummy treats, and photographed memories.  Over 130 Summer Fun participants and their families attended the Moon Bounce bash at the Botanical Garden at the Cooperative Extension Office.

A musical slideshow played continuously inside where folks gathered to eat hotdogs and laugh at moments captured in time.  Outside there were two moon bounce houses, a putt-putt challenge, ring toss, and popcorn.  Candy and 4-H tattoos and stickers were given as prizes to game participants.  A 4-H Goodie Basket was raffled during the night that was stuffed with 4-H themed items.  The winner of the basket was Adrienne Walton.

Adrienne was the winner of the 4-H Goodie Basket! The basket included a t-shirt, cups, Centennial cookbook, and more!

Participants were also able to pick up a copy of the slideshow on a CD to take home and enjoy with their family.  All of the Summer Fun pictures will be uploaded to a Shutterfly account for parents to download and make prints.

The end was bittersweet.  So many fond memories were made during the summer of 2010 but we had to say goodbye to Summer Fun coordinator Angie Lawrence.  Angie did an AWESOME job this summer and she will truly be missed.  We hope she will be able to join us again next year!  We would also like to thank all of the volunteers and teens who helped us with the party, taught a summer fun class, or helped with planning.  We have top notch volunteers in Brunswick County!

Need 4-H Ambassador Training? August 16, 2010

The Bladen County 4-H Gold Level NC 4-H Ambassador’s would like to invite you and your 4-H’ers (ages 13-18) to a Bronze Level Ambassador Training in Bladen County on Friday, August 20.  The training will cover all 5 classes that are required for 4-H’ers to achieve Bronze level Ambassador recognition.  The cost is $5 per person and covers lunch and materials.

I know that some 4-H’ers may only need 1 or 2 classes to complete their Bronze level requirements.  I have attached a schedule of events for the training.  You are welcome to join us for all or part of the day, but the registration fee remains the same.

To register for the training, contact Sherry Hall, Extension Secretary, at (910) 862-4591 or via email at sherry_hall@ncsu.edu. Payment can be made during the registration period the day of the event.

We look forward to seeing you in Bladen County on August 20th!

Opportunities for Teens December 11, 2009

Ski Trip

Wayne County 4-H has planned a Jr. Leader ski retreat on January 16-18^th at Cragmont in Black Mountain. The retreat is open to youth in the 6^th grade or older.  All South East District 4-H’ers are invited to attend the retreat. We will be teaching a new Science curriculum, Team Building and a short prevention activity.  We have enclosed an agenda for you.

Cost for the retreat is $95.00 which includes lodging, skies and lift tickets along with dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, and Monday breakfast.  Participants will be responsible for lunch on Saturday, dinner at the ski lodge on Sunday, and lunch on Monday on the way home.  A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $40 is due to Mrs. Blair by December 29^th.  The remaining balance of $55 is due January 5^th.

We will depart from the Brunswick County Center early morning on Saturday, January 16^th.    We will return in the evening on Monday, January 18^th.  We will be staying at Cragmont Assembly which is a church camp.  There will be other people staying at the camp so it is important that we represent 4-H well.  The phone number for Cragmont is (828) 669-7677 to be used only in an emergency.  We will be skiing Sunday afternoon and night at Cataloochee Ski Resort.

Space for this trip will be limited and on a first come first serve basis.

To help cover the cost of the ski trip, a Krispy Kreme fundraiser will take place on Dec. 21.  Youth should ask local businesses, friends, and family to commit to buying a dozen (or more!) for $5 for delivery on Monday morning.  Report your pre-sale numbers to the office on Friday the 18^th for your order to be placed. A form to keep track of your sales is available on the Krispy Kreme website by clicking on ‘Fundraisers” then fundraising forms.  We (Blair or myself) will pick up the doughnuts (and some extras for ‘on the spot’ sales) in Wilmington that morning.  A specific pickup time will be given when you order is placed on Friday.

Southeast District 4-H Youth Council

The Southeast District 4-H Youth Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in Duplin County from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The cost is $6.00 per person.  A lunch from Subway will be provided.  Any Brunswick County teen is eligible to attend.  Deadline to sign up is Friday December 18^th.  Payment can be made the day of the meeting.

County Council Hears from Carolina Canines

Justin Simmons, Perry Grosch, Kelsey Sanders, Rick Hairston, "Manna," Bryan Simmons

Members of the Brunswick County 4-H Council met on Tuesday December 8^th at the Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia.  The pledges were led by President Justin Simmons.  Members discussed the upcoming Southeast District Council Meeting in Duplin County as well as a Jr. Leader Ski trip with Wayne County 4-H.  Council advisor and 4-H Program Assistant, Leslie Kammer, reminded members about completing 2010 enrollment forms, Outstanding 4-Her of the Year forms, and the 4-H Scholarship application.  Rick Hairston from Carolina Canines for Service was the guest speaker for the evening.  He talked about the multiple ways his organization supports people with disabilities by providing specially trained dogs and how the youth could help by volunteering to raise a foster puppy.  The council will vote for 2010 officers during the next meeting on January 12th at 5pm at the Cooperative Extension Office.  For information about joining the council or 4-H, contact Leslie Kammer at 910-253-2610 or leslie_wilson@ncsu.edu.

State Council Conference: We Are 4-H: Past, Present, & Future November 23, 2009

Representing Brunswick County at the State Council Conference

 

 

Six Brunswick County 4-Hers attended the annual 4-H State Council Conference for youth ages 13-19 in Raleigh, NC.  This year’s theme was “We Are 4-H: Past, Present, and Future” and the conference focused on how 4-H has changed from its beginnings, where it is today and where it will head in the future.  The workshops focused on careers and entrepreneurship as well as leadership, citizenship and team building workshops.  Our county delegates completed several requirements of the 4-H Ambassador program.  The mission of the North Carolina 4-H Ambassador program is to empower teen 4-H leaders with the knowledge, skills, and aspirations necessary to be effective advocates for NC 4-H Youth Development.  Participants were Perry Grosch, 17 of Oak Island; Janzen Jones, 13 of Southport; Samantha Lawrence, 14 of Southport, Kendrick Morgan, 17 of Supply; Bryan Simmons, 16 of Supply; and Justin Simmons, 17 of Supply.

Thinking About Joining County Council? October 22, 2009

Now is a great time to be thinking about joining the Brunswick County 4-H Council.  County Council is open to any youth age 13-18.  As the year is ending, the Council will be wrapping up 2009 events and begin planning for 2010.  New officers will be elected during the January meeting.  By joining County Council, you can expect to enhance your leadership skills, feel accepted in a group, learn how to run a meeting, improve decision making and communication skills, and make new friends.  Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia.  For more information contact Leslie Kammer, 4-H Program Assistant at 910.253.2610.

County Council Car Wash September 30, 2009

On Monday September 28th, 2009 the Brunswick County 4-H Council held a car wash in front of the Cooperative Extension Office.  Many government and extension employees took advantage of the convenience of getting their car washed right at their workplace.  Present to help with the car wash were Kelsey Sanders, Lindsey Sanders, Dorothy Conley, Justin Simmons, and Bryan Simmons.  Also giving a helping hand were parents Angela Sanders and Sybil Simmons. 

State 4-H Council Conference Set for November 21-22 September 29, 2009

It is time for the 2009 State 4-H Council Conference! Youth from Brunswick County will have the opportunity to attend the State 4-H Council Conference November 21-22 at the Hilton North Raleigh. This conference is for youth ages 13-18 on January 1, 2009. Exciting workshops and speakers have been planned for the event. The North Carolina State 4-H Theme this year is “We Are 4-H: Then, Now, & Forever”. Some workshops will focus on this theme; however, the majority of the workshops will be leadership workshops. The cost for the conference is $137.00 which covers lodging, meals, and registration. Transportation to and from the conference will be provided from the Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia, NC. Four-H scholarship monies accumulated during this year may be used toward the registration fee. A “day only” registration fee of $85.00 is being offered as well as “banquet only” tickets at the cost of $40 per ticket for Saturday. If you would like to sign up for this conference or would like more information, please contact Blair Green, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development at 910-253-2610 or at blair_wooten@ncsu.edu. Deadline to register is Wednesday October 28th, 2009.

Ski Trip March 10, 2009

On Friday, March 6^th, 14 4-Hers from Brunswick and New Hanover Counties traveled to Boone, North Carolina together for the County 4-H Council’s annual ski trip at the Appalachian Ski Resort. Hats, gloves, and jackets were not needed as we took to the slopes for our lesson on Saturday morning. Temperatures were near 70 degrees by mid-day so it didn’t feel like a typical winter ski trip. We were able to ski all day until around 9pm that evening, taking breaks only for lunch and dinner. After a long day of skiing and snowboarding, we looked more like we had spent a day at the beach than a day in the mountains.

Here are a few pictures from our trip!

 

There are plenty more pictures, check here for more on our Brunswick County 4-H website. County 4-H Council is for youth ages 13-18 and meet on the 2nd Tuesday each month. If you are interested in joining just call our office to enroll.

4-H Krispy Kreme Fundraiser January 6, 2009

4-H is having a fundraiser!! If you are a 4-Her in Brunswick County and you would like to help us sell doughnuts, just call us at the office for more information at 910.253.2610. Orders and money must be turned into the office by Friday January 16^th and you can pick up your orders on Tuesday January 20^th and deliver them!