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Cooperative Extension Service Marshall County 1933 Mayfield Hwy Benton, KY 42025 (270) 527-3285 Fax: (270) 527-1555 extension.ca.uky.edu

MARCH IS AG TAG RENEWAL MONTH

Support 4-H! Every March, when renewing their farm tags, farmers have the opportunity to make a $10 donation to the Ag Tag program which directly supports Kentucky 4-H. Historically, the Ag Tag program has been one of Kentucky 4-H's most rewarding fundraising opportunities. Marshall County 4-H and FFA receive donations from Farm Tags so be sure to support! With your help, 2017 will be the best Ag Tag program year yet!!

4-H Programming

4-H programs are grounded in the belief that youth learn best by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Youth can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4-H experience. Regardless of the project area, all 4-H programs include mentoring and career readiness as core elements.

4-H programs are available in every county and parish in the US. See below for the impact 4-H makes annually on the US’s youth!

March- April 2017 Edition

MARSHALL COUNTY 4-H CLOVER CORNER

4-H Camp 2017 Marshall County is scheduled for 4-H Camp from Wednesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 8, 2017 at West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs. We will be camping with Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, and Fulton Counties. Camper registration fees are $175 per camper. Campers are to be at the age of 9-13 as of July 5. Fourteen year olds and older must apply to be CITs. Forms and scholarship information is available to all Marshall County 4th through 8th graders from their schools or the Extension Office.

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Thank You to Marshall County 4-H 2016-2017

Clover Campaign Donors (Donations Received Since Jan/Feb Newsletter)

These wonderful donors and others are helping us to provide scholarships for 4-H Camp and other youth

conferences/activities, provide after-school clubs at no charge, and put on programs like Reality Store!

Their generosity along with our “Clover Level” donors are helping to Make the Best Better!

Individual and organization donations greatly

appreciated. For more information on how you can help Marshall County 4-H, please call (270) 527-3285.

Gold Marshall County Conservation District

Silver Kiwanis Club of Benton

Peel & Holland

Bronze Heritage Bank

River Valley AG Credit

Marshall County 4-H Meeting &

Activity Cancellation Policy

If Marshall County schools are cancelled, dismissed early, or after-school activities called off due to bad weather, then any Marshall County 4-H meeting and/or activity scheduled for the same day is also cancelled. Club leaders also reserve the right to call off a meeting if inclement weather could possibly affect the start or end of a meeting. Club leaders may also cancel or reschedule a 4-H club meeting if there is a change in their personal schedule and another 4-H adult volunteer cannot be found to cover the meeting. Rescheduling of 4-H meetings or activities are dependent on the leaders’ schedules. If you have any questions about these policies, please contact Lena Mallory, Marshall County 4-H Agent, at 527-3285.

4-HClubReports

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What’sLenaBeenUpTo...

So Far in 2017! After-School 4-H Clubs

Conducted Little Bits Circuits with South and North Middle After-School 4-H Clubs in January. /Assisted Courtney with January lessons at the elementary meetings when schedule allowed.

4-H Camp

Starting planning process with camping group for our week of camp – July 5th – July 8th! Promoting camp for not only campers, but counselor recruitment as well./ 4-H Camp Planning Committee meeting on February 24th.

Kentucky 4-H Workforce Prep Curriculum Committee

Serve as a committee member plus writer for chapter on Teamwork.

School Enrichment Programs

Conducted “4-H Health Rocks” at North and South Marshall in January for over 120 students in the 6th – 8th grade Health class./ Conducted “Job Seekers” with South Marshall 8th Grade Consumerism Class (25 students) in January.

Reality Store

Primary coordinator of program for all Marshall County and CFS 8th graders./ Recruitment and confirmation of station chairpersons./ Updates for information distributed to students including price packets, check register, and preparation materials.

Youth Ag Field Day

Will be working with the ANR Agent (Nikki Bell) and Courtney on the Food Jeopardy Station for the 2017 Youth Ag Field Day in mid-April.

Other Responsibilities/Activities

Extension District Board’s January meeting preparation and follow-up plus processing of several required State forms./ Serve as primary coordinator for 4-H Teen Club meetings./ Prepare meeting notices and correspondence for most of the Marshall County 4-H Project Clubs and Helping Hands 4-H Club on a regular basis.

NAE4-HA 2016-17 Immediate Past President Responsibilities

Participate in monthly President’s Council, State Relations and Executive Committee conference calls./ Immediate Past President is the chair of the Organizational Stewardship Committee so working with that committee on NAE4-HA 2017 election of officers and securing chair-elects for committees as needed./

What’sCourtneyBeenUpTo...

So Far in 2017! After-School 4-H Clubs

Have been working with the Elementary 4-H After-School Clubs plus the 4th and 5th grade classroom clubs at CFS. We did a lesson on financing in December where we went on a “shopping spree.”/ In January we had a lesson on communication where we interviewed characters and talked about the upcoming county communication contest./ In February we have been learning about health and fitness, we have tried new healthy snacks and gotten active by doing 4-H Dance fit.

School Enrichment Programs

Helped Lena with “4-H Health Rocks” at North Marshall Elementary in early January and South Marshall in late January for over 120 students in the 6th – 8th grade Health classes./ Lena and I also worked with Mrs. Chambers’ class at South Marshall Middle School to teach Workforce Readiness.

Attendance at meetings and trainings

Attended Sharp Shooters informational and new member meeting on January 19th./ Attended 4-H Horse Judging Clinic on January 24th./ Have spoken with community volunteers regarding their participation in Reality Store coming up in March.

Planning

Planning Teen Summit workshop with Little Bits./ Planning 4-H day camps to take place this summer./ Planning March and April’s 4-H after-school club lessons.

Will be attending NAE4-HA Spring Board meeting in early March in Indianapolis, IN./ Will be representing NAE4-HA at the PILD Conference in Washington, DC in early April.

National JCEP Board

As of January 1, 2017, serving as the JCEP Treasurer and Chair of the Fiscal Committee./ Attended the JCEP Winter Board meeting and Leadership Conference in mid-February in Orlando, Florida.

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HOST A JAPANESE YOUTH in Summer 2017 through States’ 4-H International

Exchange Programs!

Open your home to an exchange student and open your lives to the world!

Hosting Period: 4 weeks (July 23-August 17) Youth Characteristics:

• 12-16 years old (most are 12-14) or adult chaperones • Youth have limited English language skills, and host

families should be prepared to communicate imaginatively

Host Family Requirements:

• You must have a child of the same gender and within 2 years of the hosted youth (families without children of the appropriate age may host an adult chaperone)

• No special activities need to be planned, these youth want to experience American culture, make new friends, and improve their English by staying with your family!

• Volunteer to participate in the program • You don’t need to be involved with 4-H to host

Contact Rachel E. Noble, Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development for information! 859-218-0991 or rachel.noble@uky.edu Please note: Host family selection is dependent on completion of an application and screening process as well as student availability and personality compatibility.

“It’s like having a sister I always wanted, and a best friend” - S4-H Host SiblingS4-H Host Sibling

• Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com • Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up. • If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger. • Click on Sign In/Register • Most participants are new online customers, so click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box. • Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions • You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email. • Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step. • Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number. • Update or confirm your information. • Enter NPO number (4-H is 26169) or name of organization (MARSHALL COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL), select organization from list and click on confirm. • To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page. • REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s). • Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number. • Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.

The Marshall County 4-H Clover Corner is submitted by, Lena D. Mallory Marshall County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

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