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July & August 2021
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  1. Welcome Message
  2. 2021 Club Sign-Up
  3. Covid-19 Updates
  4. Upcoming Dates & Events
       July 21st - C-K GFTG Competition
  5. Horse & Pony Club Starting Soon
  6. Club Press Reports & News
        Engineering Lego Club
        Kent Centre Lifeskills Club
        Merlin Field Crop & Garden
       Sugarbeet Club
  7. Junior & Senior Kahoot! Night Winners
  8. 4-H Ontario Opportunities
  9. Canada's Farmers Grow Communities Program
Welcome Message
I’m not sure about everyone else, but I am so looking forward to this summer!  After the last year and half it feels like we are rounding the bend, found the rainbow, and every other cliché out there.  Regardless of what is in store for us, I’m just excited and thankful it’s summer and that we can all enjoy time outdoors and begin socializing (in-person) with friends and family we may not have seen in ages.  I’m also looking forward to a time when the Chatham-Kent 4-H community can come back together and see everyone in-person too!  Until that point of time, I’ve enjoyed seeing several members online as they participate in clubs and extra activities.  One of those extra activities was the Junior and Senior Kahoots trivia night.  Congratulations are in order for the 4-H’ers who tested their knowledge at the event.  Three cheers to Alicia Winter, Aiden Winter, Hazel Thwaites, and Brooklyn Simpson who placed first, second, third, and fourth, respectively in the Junior Kahoots night and to Lauren Sayers, Rowan Guy, and Carson Sayers who placed first, second, and third in the Senior event.  Thank you to everyone who participated in the two events, to Quality Seeds for donating the prizes for the evening, and to Lauren Sayers for volunteering to develop and MC the Junior Kahoots night.  It wouldn’t have been as fun without everyone’s help!
 
If you missed out on the Chatham-Kent trivia night, don’t worry there are a few more county- and Province-wide events happening soon.  From July 12-14’th was the Region 6 online Judging Competition which hopefully you participated in and for those of you who want to test your Judging skills with other 4-H members from across Ontario, make sure you participate in the Online Provincial Judging competition which runs from July 15-August 15.  This competition is free to enter and will feature 8 different judging classes; a perfect challenge for all members.  For more information about the event and to register check out this link at 4-H Ontario.  If you are yearning to put your knowledge about all things and clubs 4-H related then join us on July 20th at 8:00 pm for the Chatham-Kent Go For The Gold (GFTG) competition (see below for Zoom link).  Once again, the annual GFTG competition will be run online, using Kahoots. Remember, the top five placing members have the option to represent Chatham-Kent at the Region 6 GFTG competition later this summer!
 
Regardless of how you spend your summer, camping, exploring, farming, visiting, playing sports, participating in 4-H, or a combination of the lot, enjoy yourself and take time to recharge your batteries…we’ve all earned that!
 
Have a fantastic summer and see you in the fall.

Kris McNaughton
Chatham-Kent 4-H President
Sign-Up for the 2021 4-H Year!

Membership Registration for the 2021 4-H year will be online this year through the 4-H Ontario website. Please watch this video to see how easy it is! To start your sign-up and pay your membership fee, please visit www.4-hontario.ca. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at chathamkent4h@gmail.com. 

To sign up for specific Chatham-Kent 4-H Clubs, please visit the following link and fill out the survey:
Sign up for Chatham-Kent 4-H Clubs
Covid-19 Updates
Please note: All in-person 4-H Activities (including Association meetings and events) must be approved by 4-H Ontario. The Return to In-Person Form is now part of the Activity Planning Form (https://4-h-canada.i-sight.com/external-capture), which must be filled out by volunteer leaders 14 business days prior to the meeting. Additionally, all those attending must complete the COVID-19 Assumption of Risk Waiver Form.
COVID-19 Waiver
4-H Club Leaders: Please note that if you wish to continue virtual meetings at this time, the Chatham-Kent 4-H Association has purchased a Zoom licence that you are able to use.  Reach out to Stephanie at chathamkent4h@gmail.com to schedule your meeting. 
Upcoming Dates & Events
July 21st, 2021 at 8:00 pm - Chatham-Kent Go For The Gold Competition
All Chatham-Kent 4-H Members are encouraged to participate. The competition with be held via Zoom/Kahoot! The top five placing members have the opportunity to compete in the Regional Go For the Gold Competition in late August. Please e-mail chathamkent4h@gmail.com if you have any questions about participating.  

Here is the Zoom link to join the Local Chatham-Kent Go For the Gold Competition on July 21st, 2021 at 8:00 pm.
https://4-hontario.zoom.us/j/85681803319?pwd=UUN1aXZLVlQ3dXlyL2UybGpTdGRKQT09
Meeting ID: 856 8180 3319
Horse & Pony Club Starting Soon!

Leaders Kyla Reid and Allison Stirling will be starting the Horse and Pony Club very soon.  If you are interested, please reach out to the Kyla, Allison or email chathamkent4h@gmail.com.  The first five meetings will be held via Zoom and the dates are:  
Aug 5, 2021 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Aug 12, 2021 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Aug 19, 2021 7:00 9:00 PM
Aug 26, 2021 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sep 9, 2021 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Club Press Reports & News
*Click on the blue boxes to read more! 
Engineering Lego Club

Thanks to Farm Credit Canada, the Engineering Lego club has 4 new Engino kits for members to use this fall. We also have 2 new Lego Mindstorms kits, thanks to First Lego League. Your leaders Wendy Lyn & Lynn Van Maanen look forward to helping 4-H’rs Learn to do by Doing engineering principles plus Lego building & coding skills this fall!
Kent Centre Lifeskills Club - Meeting #1
Kent Centre Lifeskills Club - Meeting #2
Merlin Field Crop & Garden - Meeting #3
Merlin Field Crop & Garden - Meeting #4
Sugarbeet Club - Meeting #2
Sugarbeet Club - Meeting #3
Sugarbeet Club - Meeting #4
Junior and Senior Kahoot! Trivia Night Winners

Congratulations to all who participated in the Junior and Senior Kahoots trivia night.  The winners are:
Junior
1st - Alicia Winter
2nd - Aiden Winter
3rd - Hazel Thwaites
4th - Brooklyn Simpson
Senior
1st - Lauren Sayers
2nd - Rowan Guy
3rd - Carson Sayers.

Thank you to our prize sponsor for both evenings, Quality Seeds - Colin Pool, Forage District Sales Manager.
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/
Canada's Farmers Grow Communities Program
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. 
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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Because they lactose.

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Chatham-Kent 4-H Newsletter Editor:
Stephanie Richardson
519-365-5952
chathamkent4h@gmail.com  






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