Region 6 Judging Competition
The competition was held from July 12 – 14th. Sixteen (16) Chatham-Kent members participated in the Regional Competition. Local ranking for first place winners were:
Cloverbud – Alicia Winter
Novice – Brett Vanderveen
Junior – Johyna Vanderveen
Intermediate – Josh Heyboer
Senior – Ryan Heyboer
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The scores from the Region 6 Judging Competition were also used to determine the local Chatham-Kent Judging Competition winners:
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Cloverbuds:
1st - Alicia Winter
2nd - Hazel Thwaits
Novice:
1st - Brett Vanderveen
2nd - Aiden Winter
3rd - Hunter Jansen
Junior:
1st - Johyna Vanderveen
2nd - Taylor Jansen
3rd - Alex Stirling
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Intermediate:
1st - Josh Heyboer
2nd - Tanner Jansen
3rd - Lauren Sayers
Senior:
1st - Ryan Heyboer
2nd - Radley Vanderveen
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Local Go for the Gold Competition
The local GFTG competition was held on July 19th with nine (9) members participating. Members were: Ian Lawton, Alicia Winter, Aiden Winter, Lillian Authier, Juliette Authier, Janea, Johyna, Judine and Brett Vanderveen. On August 25, 2021 the Regional 6 Judging Competition was held and Chatham-Kent did not register a team.
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Jeff Atkinson Memorial Scholarship
Ian Lawton was the 2021 recipient of the Jeff Atkinson Memorial Scholarship. The family of Jeff Atkinson recently presented Ian with the bursary.
The family said that this scholarship is an effort to remember Jeff, to carry his legacy forward throughout the years and to help give someone else an opportunity to go after their future the way that Jeff pursued his. Atkinson was a metal fabricator, mechanic and farmer who volunteered with the Chatham-Kent 4H Plowing Club and the Chatham-Kent Plowmen’s Association.
Lawton will soon be heading to Guelph to attend the University of Guelph to study Agricultural Science. The scholarship is normally presented yearly at the Chatham-Kent Plowing Match banquet. It is open to a Chatham-Kent student pursuing post-secondary education in the area of agriculture and/or heavy equipment operation and maintenance. The recipient must also have been a 4-H member at any point during high school.
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FFCO Festive Photo Contest
Between September 25th – October 25th Farm & Food Care Ontario will be hosting a festive food and farming holiday photo contest.
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Submissions will be accepted to: contests@farmfoodcare.org and the three winning submissions will be awarded one free ticket to Farm & Food Care’s virtual Gala-in-a-Box celebration and a printed canvas featuring their winning photo (a $250 value!). Winning photos will be featured in FFCO's holiday card campaign!
Watch FFCO's Twitter and Facebook feeds for photo contest details and invite others to participate by promoting the opportunity to win!
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Kent Federation of Agriculture Scholarship
The Kent Federation of Agriculture is once again offering a scholarship opportunity to local students! There will be 2 scholarships awarded, each for $1,000. Deadline, October 31st. Open to immediate family of KFA members who are enrolled in a post-secondary school pursuing an agriculture related program. Further details can be found on the application form.
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Chatham-Kent 4-H Awards Deadlines
Please see the Chatham-Kent 4-H Awards Directory for full details on each of the following award opportunities.
- Chatham-Kent Top Member - October 14
- Top Secretary (competitive and non-competitive), Youth Leader and Press Reporter (competitive and non-competitive) - October 31
- Women’s Institute 4-H Bursary - October 31
- Ken Clark Memorial - November 1
- Chatham-Kent 4-H Clubs of the Year (competitive and non-competitive) - November 30
- Outstanding 4-H Agricultural Member - December 1
- Outstanding 4-H Lifeskills Member - December 1
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4-H Ontario Opportunities
Online Member Experience Opportunities can be found on the 4-H Ontario Website: https://4-hontario.ca/youth/4-h-ontario-online-activities/
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- 4-H Ontario’s Working Towards Sustainability’s Facebook Live events. Three (3) sessions are being held: September 29 – Zero Hunger
October 7 – Climate Action
October 12 – Good Health & Well-being
- 4-H Ontario Summer Survival Guide: Visit 4-hontario.ca to sign up and receive your copy!
- 4-H DIY: New Activities Each Week (ages 6 - 21): https://4-hontario.ca/youth/4-h-ontario-online-activities/
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Canada's Farmers Grow Communities Program
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Calling all Farmers! We need your help! Check out Bayer’s Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities Program at canadasfarmers.ca and apply for Chatham-Kent 4-H Association to be selected for their $2500 community grant. On the website, you will find Chatham-Kent 4-H Association under the “Find a Charity” menu. Closes September 30, 2021.
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Thank You!
We would like to thank Lundy Insurance and Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance for their continued support of 4-H in Chatham-Kent!
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Joke
Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to school?
Because her students are so bright!
Thanks to Carol Verstraete for the joke!
Do you have a funny joke you would like to share? Submit your joke!
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