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Happy Winter from Hertford County 4-H!

It’s been a busy six months on the job so far with lots of great things to report, including; 4-Hers working as Student Election Assistants on Election Day 2012, the 4-H Salute to Veterans at the C. S. Brown Cultural Arts Center, and the Hertford County 4-H Robo Bears participating in the First Lego League Senior Solutions robotics challenge. As we move forward and make plans for the new year, let us hear from you! What programs would you like to see? What skills would you like to learn? What can Hertford County 4-H do to make the best better? In this newsletter you will find many upcoming events, activities, and programs. Don’t forget to call us EARLY to register and, as always, contact us if you have any questions at 358-7822. Don’t keep 4-H a secret. Tell a friend!!! See you soon, Sincerely,

Caroline Stephenson Hertford County 4-H Agent

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From the 4-H Clover Winter 2013

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North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

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Hertford County 4-H Robo Bears

Take Part In First Lego

League Robotics

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On Saturday, November 10th the Hertford County 4-H Robo Bears traveled to Cary, North Carolina to compete in the Local Qualifier for First Lego League Robotics Tournament. The Hertford County 4-H Robo Bears team is comprised of students from four Hertford County Public Schools. Based out of Ahoskie Elementary, the team includes members from the 4th and 5th grades, as well as members from Hertford County Middle School, Hertford County High School, Hertford County Early College High School, and C. S. Brown High School. The Hertford County 4-H Robo Bears met over the past two months to prepare for the 2012 First Lego League Senior Solutions Challenge. The team built and programmed a Lego Mindstorm robot to accomplish several missions relating to mobility loss and older adults. In addition, the team researched, wrote, and performed a presentation for the judges based on mobility issues, finding

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innovative solutions, and fostering independent living among seniors. The First Lego League is a robotics program developed by FIRST Foundation to inspire and recognize science and technology. The program provides young people a chance to experience technology hands on through robotics engineering and a chance to solve real world problems. For more information about First Lego League, please visit www.usfirst.org. The Hertford County 4-H Robo Bears would like to thank the following generous sponsors who provided their time, energy, and resources to make this important STEM opportunity possible: North Carolina A & T State University, North Carolina State University, Hertford County Cooperative Extension, Hertford County Public Schools, Dr. Michael Perry – Superintendent, Parent Team at Ahoskie Elementary School, Mr. Stan Warren – Principal, Ms. Kim Scott Assistant Principal, …see page 3

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Hertford County 4-H is proud to announce its participation in the 1st Annual 4-H Dog Bowl on Friday, February 22nd at 630PM in Lillington, NC, hosted by Wake County 4-H. We are excited to offer an opportunity for youth to represent Hertford County at this fun, educational event. Two teams, one Junior (ages 9-12) and

one Senior (ages 13-18), will have a chance to “show what they know” about canine animal husbandry in a quiz bowl type setting. Wish us luck. Woof! Also, PAWS of Hertford County is sponsoring our teams with tee shirts and a hands-on educational day at their shelter. We would like to give

a special shout out to PAWS to honor the excellent work that they do for our homeless and abandoned four-legged friends in the county.      

4-H Annual Dog Bowl

Hertford County 4-H

Robo Bears Cont….

Mr. Gonzalo Pit Pit – 5th Grade Teacher, Mrs. Renee Lassiter – Parent Volunteer, Mr. Jochen Kunstler – Parent Volunteer, Hertford County Office of Aging, Ms. Shirley Bunch – Community Volunteer, W.H. Basnight & Co. – Ahoskie, Ace Hardware – Ahoskie, Dr. Richard Alexander – Vidant R-C Hospital, Dr. Beverly Edwards, Mr. Tony Simmons of Tony’s Place, and Mr. Ron Lane. The Team also presented a demonstration at the December Hertford County School Board meeting held at the Central Office Board Room. Several new teams will be starting in additional schools in the county in order to provide this opportunity to more students and to gain more practice and skills in preparation for next year’s tournaments. So be on the lookout.

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Mark Your Calendar Upcoming 4-H Events, Activities, & Programs

Teen Retreat! Want to meet other teens from Northeastern North Carolina? Want to go to an outdoor movie, ice-skating, enjoy a bonfire, dancing, and attend interactive workshops? Are you between the ages of 13 -18? Then Teen Retreat is the event for you. The event will be held on March 8-10 in Greenville, NC. Cost $85. Registration deadline is Thursday, February 21st by 5pm.  

Teen Leadership Meeting: Our next Teen Leadership Meeting will be held on Monday, February 25th from 3:15pm to 4:15pm at Hertford County Middle School. Open to all Hertford County teens ages 13 -18. Come on down and hear the latest about the best 4-H program around! We will also meet on Monday, March 11th at Hertford County High School. Teen Leaders meet on the 2nd Monday every month at HCHS and the 4th Monday of every month at HCMS. See ya there and bring a friend.  

Hertford County 4-H Advisory Council: If you are interested in serving on the Hertford County 4-H Advisory Council, please come to our upcoming meeting on Monday, February 25th at 5:30pm. As we finalize our plans for the 2013 program year, we would love to get your input, hear your feedback, and chat about the future of 4-H in Hertford County.  

Volunteer Leader’s Meeting: Want to be a 4-H Volunteer Leader? Want to start a 4-H Club in your community, at your church, or school? Come on down to our Volunteer Leader’s Meeting on Thursday, February 28th at 5:30pm at the Extension Office. Volunteer Leader’s meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at our office in Winton. Come on down and learn how YOU make the best better!

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Summer Camp at 4-H Eastern Center

Interested in learning lifelong skills and creating lifelong friendships? Join Hertford County 4-H at the 4-H Eastern Center in Columbia, NC from June 16th through June 21st. Kids aged 8 – 14 will never forget this incredible camping experience. For more info, please call Caroline at 358-7822. Cost: $410. Get your $75 deposit in today. Spaces fill up FAST!

Presentations for District Activity Day

A presentation is a way to share information with others and to teach what you know or have learned. While there are many types of presentations, 4-H materials concentrate on these four: demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu speeches. List of topics is available upon request. Ages 5-18 (as of January 1st). There are cash prizes for the winners! The final draft of the presentation script is due by Friday, March 1st by 5pm. Presentation practice will be held at the Extension Office in Winton from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 6th, Wednesday, March 13th, and Wednesday, March 20th. County Day will be held on Thursday, March 21st.

2013 Livestock Show and Sale

How many of you are interested in learning more about 4-H Livestock??? We are looking for participants in the 4-H

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Livestock Project. Give us a call at 358-7822 to learn how you can show a hog, lamb, goat, steer or heifer and learn some lifelong skills along the way. Open to ages 5-18. The Livestock Committee meets on the first Monday of every month at the Murfreesboro Town Hall at 7pm. The 2013 Livestock Show and Sale will be held on Wednesday, June 12th at the Livestock Arena in Murfreesboro.

Reading and Robotics Coaches Needed

Hertford County 4-H is looking for local high school students, college students, church, and community members to serve as mentors for students at three county elementary schools. A great way to give back is to serve! Reading coaches conduct literacy activities in K-6 classrooms. All books, lessons, and materials will be provided. No teaching experience necessary, just a love of books! Robotics coaches work with 5th and 6th grade students to help them build and program a Lego Mind storm Robot. No robotics experience necessary, just a great, positive attitude! Call 358-7822 today to sign up!

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4-H May Day Walk and Bike Rodeo!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th from 10am to 1pm. Hold this date for the most fun day of the year, the 4-H May Day Bike and Bike Rodeo! Bring your walking shoes, or bike and helmet, and come on down to Winton for this healthy, all age, family friendly event. Entry Fee is $10 per individual, $20 per family. The funds raised during this event will go to the Hertford County 4-H scholarship fund, which helps send kids to camp, keep program fees low, and assists in providing unique leadership opportunities to the 4-H’ers that we serve.

Come join us for a day fil led with family fun!!

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Bring a canned good

Hertford County 4-H is collecting canned goods for two local food pantries. Bring a canned good to our office and you will automatically earn a dollar off the fee for any Hertford County 4-H program fee.

Start a 4-H Club today!

4-H started right here in Hertford County over 100 years ago. Why not make something old new again and start your very own 4-H club today? It is free to become a 4-H member and most of our programs are either free or low cost. Want more info? Give us a call at 358-7822 or stop by the Extension Office at 301 W. Tryon Street, Winton, NC. See ya soon!

Thanks for supporting Hertford County 4-H!