4-H Friday Flyer

DECEMBER
3- Float Decorating, 6:30
5 - County Council Meeting 5 pm
5- Officer Training - 6 pm
6- Final Float Decorating, 6:30
6-8 Leadership Adventure Weekend
7- Callahan Christmas Parade
9 - Spirit Night @ Juniors Seafood
12- Pajama Party Fun Shop
17- Hippology, Extension Office
20- Holiday Party, PLEASE RSVP
20- Registration for Day at the Capitol Closes
24 & 25 Christmas Holiday- Office Closed
31- Horse Program Forms Due

January
23- Club Leader Training, 6pm Callahan
20 - Hog & Ham workshop
30 - 4-H Day at Capitol

Hello, my name is Ted Karsch. I am the new 4-H Extension agent for Nassau County. Prior to becoming your 4-H agent, I worked at West Nassau High School as a Spanish teacher for five years. My first day on the job was November 1^st. Prior to working as a Spanish teacher, I was a teacher of English as a second language at a private language school in Ft. Lauderdale.
I am passionate about teaching and my biggest goal is to reach as many young people as possible in the community with relevant, creative and engaging learning programs. In addition, I am eager to use my Spanish language abilities to reach out to the Latino communities living in Nassau County.
Please contact me directly by email at tkarsch@ufl.edu or call the extension office at 904-530-6350.

I look forward to working with all the inspiring members of the Nassau 4-H community.

4-H of the Month!

Callahan Parade Float Decorating

Come join us for the annual Callahan Float Decorating!
12/3, 6:30 pm. Bring $5 for pizza dinner on Friday, 12/6
12/6, 6:30 final build day! Pizza night
12/7, parade!
Remember, you must attend at least 1 building day to be eligible to ride the float and must attend either 2 building days or 1 building day & ride to count as your fair point.
Bernie Clayton Insurance has sponsored this year's application! Thank you, Bernie!
Contact Ms. Laura at 530-6353 to find out more.
Wear your Farm Bureau shirt or your club 4-H shirt during the parade

Spirit Night- CMS Earth Warriors 4-H Afterschool Club

Monday, December 9th from 4-9 pm, support your local 4-H
Afterschool Club the CMS Earth Warriors.
This club is raising funds a trip to explore the world around us.
Stop by our office to get a flyer to present to Juniors Seafood which will donate 15% of all sales that evening between 4-9 to the club. You must have the flyer for the donation to go through!

County Council Presents: Pajama Party & Fun Shop

Thu, December 12, 2019
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost is $10
We understand that shopping for the holidays with your children can be frustrating and difficult, especially when you don't want to ruin the surprise. That's why this year Nassau County 4-H is opening our doors for a night full of education, snacks, crafts, games, and more to entertain your family... while you go shopping.
All our activities will be led by our 2 Agents, screened volunteers, and our 4-H leadership group County Council.
We encourage participants to come in their favorite pajamas or holiday sweaters!
Purchase Tickets HERE

Annual Holiday Banquet

FRI, December 20, 2019
6 pm, Callahan
Let's get together and celebrate the holidays, our 4-H family, have fun, and practice our generosity.
County Council will be facilitating Toys for Tots, with a drop off bin located at the Callahan office. Please bring your gifts unwrapped.
This event is FREE, but we ask that you bring a dessert or side dish to share, according to your last name. 4-H will be providing chicken nuggets and drinks.
Last names A- M please bring a side dish
Last names N-Z please bring a dessert
RSVP by 12/15 to 904-530-6353 or llaroche@ufl.edu.

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Horse Program Applications Due 12/31

Interested in showing or riding in the 2019-2020 4-H Horse Program?
This would provide you access to local, district, and multi-county shows and clinics.
What you need to have:
- Fill out the Nassau County Annual Application & return it to Ms. Kelsey by 12/31
- If you are leasing a horse you need to also fill out the Lease Agreement by 12/31.
- Print or pick up a Horse Record Book. This isn't due until the end of march if you're showing at area or June 1st if you're not.
- If you are interested in showing in the Area North Show, you can go ahead and start looking at the Qualification Form.
Save the Date! Clinics with the Awesome Jennifer Woodruff scheduled for 2/22 and 4/18. They will be $40 each.

Hippology

Hippology is the study of horses. That's right, a place just to geek out over equines! We will cover a myriad of topics including anatomy, physiology, behavior, equipment, management, and training.
Hippology is designed for youth ages 10+ and offers a state competition for youth ages 11 and up. Our meetings are mixed between classroom learning and hands-on lessons with our partnership barns, Appy Acres LLC & Kozland Farm.
Our next meeting is December 17th, 5:30 pm at the Callahan Office
For more information about this program, contact Ms. Kelsey at 904-530-6354 or kelseymirvine@ufl.edu!

Embryology Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer Training: January 7 at 12pm, Yulee Extension Office
Each year the 4-H Embryology program reaches over 1,500 youth in our schools. This is only possible because of egg-cellent volunteers. Volunteering for the program can be a lot of fun and only requires a few hours intermittently Late January- May, primarily on Tuesdays. No previous knowledge needed!
Got eggs? If you are able to donate any fertile chicken eggs to the program, please contact Ms. Kelsey. Any amount that you are able to donate would be greatly appreciated!
For more information about the embryology program, contact Ms. Kelsey at 904-530-6354 or kelseymirvine@ufl.edu.

LEADERSHIP

Officer Training- 12/5

Calling all elected club officers for the 2019-2020 year!
Officer training will be held 12/5 at 6pm, Callahan Extension Office
If you were elected you are required to attend.
County Council Officers and one of our State Officers will be leading your training.
Please RSVP if you can and CLUB LEADERS please report who your officers for the year are so we know who to expect.

County Council

Next Meeting December 5th @ 5 pm at the Callahan Extension Office!
We will be preparing for the upcoming fun shops, holiday banquet, and Officer Training

What is County Council?

A group that represents the entire 4-H program and provides a link between community clubs
A chance for teens to exercise their leadership abilities and provide input to the county program
A club focused on leadership, communication, citizenship, and community service
County Council is open to youth ages 11-18 to grow their leadership skills. County Council is a very active club that helps organize many of the county's events as well as teach officer training.

4-H Day at the Capitol

January, 30th, 2020 at the Florida State Capitol
Fee: $15, includes your lunch and a t-shirt!
Registration closes 12/20
Must register through 4-H Online
4-H DATC is a long standing tradition where hundreds of youth from all across the state gather at the Capitol. On this day we will meet with senators and representatives and discover so much about our government.
For any questions, contact Mr. Ted
http://florida4h.org/programsandevents_/capitolday/

Teach The Agent

Ms. Kelsey & Mr. Ted are knowledgeable about many things, but there are lots of 4-H'ers that know about topics we aren't! We are offering up a fair point opportunity to youth who can teach our agents about something.
The Teach the Agent sessions will need to be scheduled in advance and should last 5-15 minutes. Depending on the topic we can come to you!

Callahan Country Kids: 12/2, 1/6, 2/10 at 7 PM- Extension Office

Town & Country:

Barnyard & Beyond:

Hilliard Back 40:

4-H Shooting Stars:

Next Generation:

Young Riders:

Sunshine Crew:

CMS Earth Warriors:

Zooming In Photography: 12/20

Do you have what it takes to be 4-Her of the month? This contest is for all Nassau County youth. You may be nominated by yourself, a 4-H volunteer or club leader, a 4-H friend or even by a community member (examples include: teachers, fair board members, etc.). A descriptive statement needs to be sent via email by your 4-H leaders to Ms. Kelsey (kelseymirvine@ufl.edu) or delivered to the Callahan Extension Office by the 20th of each month. This statement should include why you deserve this recognition and include your current and former 4-H activities. If you are selected as the Nassau County 4-Her of the month, you will be featured in the newspaper and be in the competition for 4-Her of the year.

December 6, 2019

Meet Mr. Ted!