DATE: Sunday, February 4th
TIME: 1:00pm-3:00pm,
LOCATION: Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury
Must be at least 9-years old and an enrolled 4-H member. Fee $5.
Registration is required for these events by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing Michele Baker at: mlb222@cornell.edu
It’s never too early to start thinking about what your public presentation topic will be this year!
Every 4-H Member, regardless of age, should take this opportunity to develop the self-confidence, poise, self-esteem and skills necessary to speak in front of a group. Some important skills you learn by giving a public presentation are:
« How to express yourself before others with ease;
« How to organize your thoughts;
« How to research a subject until you are comfortable enough to explain it to others;
« How to accept constructive criticism; and
« How to think ahead.
Remember: In order for any youth to be eligible for a 4-H Scholarship for STAR, Career Exploration, participate in the Warren County Youth Fair Superintendent & Assistant Program, or to attend the New York State Fair, you must complete a Public Presentation within the current 4-H year. Adirondack Guides are required to participate every year.
SAVE THE DATE! Public Presentation Training will be on Thursday,
February 8th from 4pm—5pm via Zoom. Please email Roxanne at rmw38@cornell.edu to register and receive a zoom invite.
Presentation Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024.
When: Tuesday, February 20th from 1:00-2:00 pm
Where: CCE Education Center
Who: Open to any youth ages 8+. Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Fee is $4.00 to cover supplies.
Let’s chase the winter blues away by making a fun, sparkly sun catcher. We will use purchased and upcycled chandelier beads to create a one-of-a-kind work of art that you can hang in your window.
Please register by calling 518-668-4881/623-3291 or e-mailing Michele at mlb222@cornell.edu by February 9th.
When: Tuesday, February 20th from 2:30-3:30 pm
Where: CCE Education Center
Who: Open to any youth ages 8+. Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Fee is $5.00 to cover supplies.
Join Master Gardener Coordinator, Meghan Kerr, and build a terrarium from an upcycled canning jar. You will learn about the components in creating a terrarium with succulents and go home with your own mini garden.
Please register by calling 518-668-4881/623-3291 or e-mailing Michele at mlb222@cornell.edu by February 9th.
DATE: Sunday, March 3rd
TIME: 1:00pm-3:00pm BASIC
3:00pm - 4:00pm INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION: Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury
Must be at least 10-years old and an enrolled 4-H member. Fee $5.
Registration is required for these events by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing Michele Baker at: mlb222@cornell.edu
Date: Wednesday, March 20th
Time: 5:45pm—6:45pm
Location: the CCE Training Center, Warrensburg
Come make a bluebird box and get ready for their arrival and mating season. Cloverbuds welcome! $5 fee includes one nesting box.
Registration is required for these events and can be done by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by emailing mlb222@cornell.edu
DETAILS:
1. Must be a current, active, graduating Warren County 4-H’er.
2. Must have participated in the 4-H Public Presentation Program for the last three consecutive years, including the present year.
3. Must submit application by April 3, 2024.
Maximum of $500 will be awarded from the 4-H Designated Fund.
This scholarship is based on the overall 4-H involvement of the applicant.
Deadline: Applications must be received in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center by April 3, 2024.
Interested graduating seniors should contact the CCE office at 668-4881 or 623-3291 for more information and to receive the application ASAP.
DATE: Wednesday, April 3rd
TIME: 9am-5pm
LOCATION: Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury
Must be at least 11.5-years old. Online registration being done through the DEC website.
Home study course, pick up the book at the CCE office. No Fee.
Registration is required for these events by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing Michele Baker at: mlb222@cornell.edu
Date: Wednesday, April 24th
Time: 5:45pm—6:45pm
Location: CCE Training Center, Warrensburg
Come learn about trees of the Adirondacks; make a tree book and learn to press leaves. Cloverbuds welcome! No Fee.
Registration is required for these events and can be done by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by emailing mlb222@cornell.edu
Date: May 3rd—5th, 2024
Location: NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse
Calling all Warren County 4-H’ers—STAR applications will be due on Friday, February 9th
The State Teen Action Retreat (STAR) is an excellent opportunity for 4-H youth ages 13 and up to explore all facets of leadership. Find what your own leadership traits are, develop new leadership skills; and of course, meet lots of new friends from all around the state!
The application will need to be in the form of a short essay on ANY of the following:
à Who do you feel demonstrates leadership and why?
à When (or where) have you observed leadership in action? (please explain)
à What are some leadership qualities that you personally would like to develop?
à Why do you want to go to STAR?
Just choose one of these topics and write us an essay (one page maximum).
Essays must be submitted by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th to Dan Carusone either by e-mail at djc69@cornell.edu, or to Shannon McPheeters at sdm246@cornell.edu or they can also be dropped off at (or even mailed to) the office. Once your essay is received, we will acknowledge it and give further instructions for registration.
As with all trips, Warren County 4-H youth need to have completed their public presentations (or make
arrangements with Roxanne) prior to STAR.
For more information: E-mail Dan at djc69@cornell.edu) or Shannon at sdm246@cornell.edu or call the office at 518-668-4881.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County has hired Shannon McPheeters as an Association Subject Educator who will be working in the 4-H Youth Development program. McPheeters will be focusing on leading the Adirondack Guide program, Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP), State Teen Action Retreat (STAR), 4-H Shooting Sports and various school enrichment programs.
McPheeters expressed “I am ecstatic to be a part of the Warren County 4-H and CCE community as well as be involved in the Adirondack Guides Program. Most of my time is spent outdoors which has given me a sense of responsibility to the natural world around me. Leading 4-H programs, my goal is to facilitate and build the relationship Warren County 4-H members have with the environment regardless of experience. Since my first year at Paul Smith's College, I have lived within Adirondack Park as a college student, an instructor at Gore Mountain, and a raft guide on the Hudson River Gorge. I have learned so much about the Adirondacks and surrounding communities during this time. I look forward to working with this community as well as further developing the natural resource programs here in Warren County”.
