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May & June 2019
  1. Welcome Message
  2. Upcoming County Events
       Missouri 4-H BBQ - May 24
       Agribition Sign-Up - June 1
       Discovery Days - June 22
       Career Mania - July 17-21
       Youth Adventure Camp - Aug 12-15  
           Leamington Fair - June 14-16
       Breakfast on the Farm - June 22
       4-H Mini Diagnostic Days - July 4
       Chatham-Kent Judging Night - July 17
       Region 6 Go For the Gold - Aug 8
       60 Year Reunion PLC - Aug 17
  3. Club Press Reports & News
       Archery Club
       Barn Quilt Club
       Bike Club
       Eberts Lifeskills 
       Dairy Club
       Horse & Pony Club
       Maple Syrup Club
       Merlin Community Club
       Rabbit Club
       Vet Club
       Walk on the Wild Side 
  4. Missouri 4-H Visitors BBQ
  5. Leamington Fair 4-H Club Displays
  6. 4-H Ontario Opportunities
       Jeff Atkinson Memorial Scholarship
Welcome Message

While our spring weather this year feels like it’s going backwards, Chatham-Kent 4-H has been rushing ahead!  We already have a number of clubs completed or nearing completion, like the Maple Syrup, Veterinary, and Archery clubs.  Lots of other clubs have just started or will soon be running; there is something for everyone.  

Spring and summer marks a busy time for 4-H in our county and in the Province.  There are so many opportunities available for members, leaders, and alumni this year.  Please take the time to visit 4-H Ontario and 4-H Canada to get more information about these events…more importantly register for the ones available to you and experience 4-H outside of Chatham-Kent.  4-H has so much to offer.   So, what opportunities are there to apply for?  I’m so glad you asked! Please check out all of the Upcoming Events!
Remember, for just this year, Chatham-Kent 4-H will reimburse a portion of your registration fees for Career Mania and Youth Adventure Camp if you share your experience of the event at a county event.  

In addition to all the amazing Provincial activities we also have many county events coming up. There is also an overnight bus trip currently being planned for Chatham-Kent members in August (watch for more information).  There are a lot of opportunities that I hope every member and leader takes a chance and tries at least one of them this summer.  Remember our motto is ‘Learn to do, by doing’ and this is the perfect summer to do just that!

Kris McNaughton, C-K 4-H President 
Upcoming Events
Missouri 4-H Visitors BBQ 
May 24th; a group of 4-H members from Missouri will be visiting us in Chatham-Kent.  They want to learn more about Ontario 4-H and tell us what they do in Missouri for 4-H. We will be hosting a BBQ for 4-H members and leaders at Ridgetown Campus for those who can come.  Please RSVP by clicking the link HERE by May 18th.

Agribition
June 1st is the deadline for members aged 17 to 21 to register to attend Agribition in Regina, in November.

Discovery Days - Region 6
June 22nd in Ridgetown; Registration deadline: June 10th  
At Discovery Days, youth aged 6 through 12 years old (as of December 31, 2018) explore the wide array of fun and interaction available in 4-H Ontario, through different activities and games. Bring a friend and introduce them to 4-H!
Register today!

Career Mania 
July 17-21; Registration deadline: June 14th
This is a program designed for members aged 13 to 17. 
Register today!

Youth Adventure Camp
August 12 - 15th; Registration deadline: June 17th
For youth ages 12-15. Geneva Park YMCA Camp, Orillia, ON.
Register today!

Leamington Fair 
June 14, 15 & 16; See details below for more info on how to participate with your 4-H Club Display Board!  

Breakfast on the Farm
June 22nd at the Jobin Family Farm. Anyone interested in assisting with Breakfast on the Farm can sign up to volunteer before June 3rd. For more information, please contact Carol Verstraete, OFA representative for Essex/Kent at 519-809-3040. Click here for a video invitation!

4-H Mini Diagnostic Days 
Mark your calendars! 4-H Mini Diagnostic Days will be held July 4th at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. More details to follow. 

Chatham-Kent Judging Night
C-K Judging Night will be held July 17th at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.  Watch for online registration details! 

Region 6 Go For the Gold Competition
August 8th; you can enter a team of 4! More information available here.

60 Year Reunion for PLC
The 60 Year Reunion for Provincial Leadership Camp is August 17th and registration for the day event or the day event plus the evening banquet is currently open online.
Register Today! 
Club Press Reports & News
*Click on the blue boxes to read more! 
Archery Club - Meeting 2 by Rebekah Ball
Archery Club - Meetings 3 to 6 by Rebekah Ball
Archery Club - Achievement Day
Barn Quilt Club - Meetings 1 & 2 by Chelsea Campbell
Bike Club - Meeting 1 by Nathalie Gallant
Bike Club - Meeting 2 by Nathalie Gallant
Bike Club - Meeting 3 by Nathalie Gallant
Bike Club - Meeting 4 by Nathalie Gallant
Bike Club - Meeting 5 by Nathalie Gallant
Bike Club - Meeting 6 by Nathalie Gallant
Eberts Lifekills - Meeting 5 by Mikella Caron
Eberts Lifekills - Meeting 6 by Mikella Caron
Eberts Lifekills - Achievement Night by Mikella Caron
Dairy Club - Meeting 1 by Julia VanKesteren
Horse & Pony Club - Meetings 2 & 3 by Gracie Doddy
Horse & Pony Club - Meetings 4 & 5 by Gracie Doddy
Maple Syrup Club - Meetings 3 to 7 by Aiden Winter
Merlin Community Club - Meeting 2 by Abby Pepper
Rabbit Club - Meeting 1
Vet Club 2019
Walk on the Wild Side - Meeting 1 by Nicole Litwin
Walk on the Wild Side - Meeting 2 by Nicole Litwin
Walk on the Wild Side - Meeting 3 by Nicole Litwin
Missouri 4-H Visitors BBQ

On May 24th a group of 4-H members from Missouri will be visiting us in Chatham-Kent.  They want to learn more about 4-H in Ontario and tell us what they do in Missouri for 4-H. We will be hosting a BBQ for 4-H members and leaders at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus Picnic Shelter, 5:30 to 7:30 pm for those who can come.

Please RSVP by clicking the link HERE by May 18th.
Leamington Fair 4-H Club Displays

The Leamington District Ag Society invites all clubs to enter their club display boards in the 4-H display board competition. Boards must be in by Thursday, June 13, 2019, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Maximum size for the boards are 4’ wide, 30’ deep and 3’ high. Any board over this size may not be judged but may be displayed. Displays must include the club’s name clearly printed on the display. It is judge’s discression as to where entries are placed depending on the amount of entries. This is an inter-county competition. Boards will be judged in 2 categories Life Skills and Animals on the following basis:Attracts Attention, Effective Title, Suitable Subject, Holds Interest, Conveys Message, General Appearance and Workmanship.
They are also looking for animal clubs or members who would like to bring their animals to display at the fair as part of the agricultural awareness showcase. Animals being displayed do not need to be 4-H animals. Educational posters to hang in the barn and spending time in the barn answering questions is welcomed.

The Leamington Fair runs June 14, 15 & 16. Please contact Nic Willemsma with any questions. 
4-H Ontario Opportunities - 
Grants, Scholarships & Awards

4-H Canada offers a variety of financial supports and opportunities each year. We are thankful for the corporate partnerships that allow these to exist for 4-H members, volunteer leaders and provincial 4-H offices. The applications can be accessed at: https://apply.4-h-canada.ca/.

Apply for 4-H Canada Scholarships by May 31! 4-H is dedicated to supporting students in reaching their post-secondary and career goals. Find out more about the available scholarships and how to apply by visiting the 4-H Canada Scholarships page.

Check out the upcoming local Scholarship Opportunities: 
Jeff Atkinson Memorial Scholarship
Application deadline: June 15th, 2019 
Jeff Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Details
Thank You!

We would like to thank Lundy Insurance and Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance for their continued support of 4-H in Chatham-Kent!
Joke

What kind of headaches do farmers get?
My grains! 

Thanks for the joke Carol Verstraete! Do you have a funny joke you would like to share? Submit your joke!  
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Chatham-Kent 4-H Newsletter Editor:
Stephanie Campbell
519-352-2950
chathamkent4h@gmail.com  






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