Monday September 27 - Volunteer leaders training via Distance Learning at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for volunteers to gain knowledge about the new 4-H Banner Club Program.
Tuesday September 28 - Junior Council meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at our office. We will discuss awards program.
Tuesday September 28 - NE District 4-H Field and Stream Meeting will be at 6 p.m. via distance learning at our office.
Wednesday - September 29 - 4-H Adisory Council meeting starting at noon
Thursday - Forestry youth program inservice.
Sat October 2 - Bulldog invitational livestock show MSU HOrse Park starting at 8 a.m.
Monday, September 27, 2010
2011 District and State Horse Shows
Please make note that some date changes for the 2011 District and State Horse Shows.
NE District 4-H Horse Show - June 15-18 in Starkville
State 4-H Horse Show - June 28-July 2 in Jackson
Regional 4-H Horse Show - July 27-31st in Tunica
DATES ARE DIFFERENT THEN PAST YEARS!
NE District 4-H Horse Show - June 15-18 in Starkville
State 4-H Horse Show - June 28-July 2 in Jackson
Regional 4-H Horse Show - July 27-31st in Tunica
DATES ARE DIFFERENT THEN PAST YEARS!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
4-H Beekeeping essay contest
This is a state level contest with the first place Mississippi essay going on to compete in the national beekeeping essay contest. Mississippi has had winning essays at national contests in past years, and we hope to have some competitive essays again this year.
Some of the key details about the contest are outlined below. For complete information go to the web site for “The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc,” Click on “4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest,” Click on “2011 Essay Contest Topic,” and download the Adobe PDF file that contains the complete announcement and rules. {http://honeybeepreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2011-Beekeeping-Essay-Rules.pdf.} Contestants are strongly encouraged to read the announcement and rules carefully before they begin working on their essay. Essays must be on the specified topic.
Topic: U.S. Honey: A Taste for Every Preference
Length: 750 to 1000 words (This does not include references.)
Format: Submit as Microsoft Word compatible document, double spaced in 12-pt Times
Due Date: January 10, 2011, before 5:00 PM {Submit Mississippi essays to the e-mail address shown below. Do not send to the national Foundation office.}
Submit Essays Electronically to: Sherry McMullin: smcmullin@entomology.msstate.edu, write “4-H Beekeeping Essay” in the subject line. Be sure to include your biographical sketch.
State Level Prizes: First Place: $100 Second Place: $75 Third Place: $50 Sponsored by the Mississippi Beekeepers Association
National Level Prizes: First Place: $750 Second Place: $500 Third Place: $250 Sponsored by the American Beekeeping Federation
Some of the key details about the contest are outlined below. For complete information go to the web site for “The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc,” Click on “4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest,” Click on “2011 Essay Contest Topic,” and download the Adobe PDF file that contains the complete announcement and rules. {http://honeybeepreservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2011-Beekeeping-Essay-Rules.pdf.} Contestants are strongly encouraged to read the announcement and rules carefully before they begin working on their essay. Essays must be on the specified topic.
Topic: U.S. Honey: A Taste for Every Preference
Length: 750 to 1000 words (This does not include references.)
Format: Submit as Microsoft Word compatible document, double spaced in 12-pt Times
Due Date: January 10, 2011, before 5:00 PM {Submit Mississippi essays to the e-mail address shown below. Do not send to the national Foundation office.}
Submit Essays Electronically to: Sherry McMullin: smcmullin@entomology.msstate.edu, write “4-H Beekeeping Essay” in the subject line. Be sure to include your biographical sketch.
State Level Prizes: First Place: $100 Second Place: $75 Third Place: $50 Sponsored by the Mississippi Beekeepers Association
National Level Prizes: First Place: $750 Second Place: $500 Third Place: $250 Sponsored by the American Beekeeping Federation
Friday, September 10, 2010
REMINDERS
Clarification on exhibit days:
If you have not registered for exhibit days, we are sorry but you will not be able to enter this year. We had a deadline of September 3. This allows us to put entries in the computer. This year we are excited to have over 120 youth and adults showing over 1500 exhibits registered.
Exhibit Days:
Oktibbeha county exhibit days is next week. Check in will be Monday, September 13, 2010 at Bost Building B on MSU campus starting at 3-6 p.m. Judging will be Tuesday September 14, 2010 at 9-12 noon. Check out will be Tuesday September 14, 2010 from 3-5 p.m. Remember you MUST have PRE-REGISTERED NO ON SITE registration.
Expressive Arts re-scheduled:
I have rescheduled the Expressive Arts workshop that we had scheduled for this week due to me having food poisoning. The workshop will be Wednesday September 15, 2-5 p.m. at our office.
Call if you would like to attend. It is a free workshop. Limited to 25 youth.
Also remember that September means it is time to re-enroll your youth in 4-H!
If you have not registered for exhibit days, we are sorry but you will not be able to enter this year. We had a deadline of September 3. This allows us to put entries in the computer. This year we are excited to have over 120 youth and adults showing over 1500 exhibits registered.
Exhibit Days:
Oktibbeha county exhibit days is next week. Check in will be Monday, September 13, 2010 at Bost Building B on MSU campus starting at 3-6 p.m. Judging will be Tuesday September 14, 2010 at 9-12 noon. Check out will be Tuesday September 14, 2010 from 3-5 p.m. Remember you MUST have PRE-REGISTERED NO ON SITE registration.
Expressive Arts re-scheduled:
I have rescheduled the Expressive Arts workshop that we had scheduled for this week due to me having food poisoning. The workshop will be Wednesday September 15, 2-5 p.m. at our office.
Call if you would like to attend. It is a free workshop. Limited to 25 youth.
Also remember that September means it is time to re-enroll your youth in 4-H!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Mississippi State Fair – 4-H Day Admission Ticket
Mississippi State Fair – 4-H Day
Admission Ticket Request Form
When ordering tickets, remember that we no longer have passes that are used for an entire carload! You must secure enough tickets for everyone attending on 4-H Day October 16, 2010. (Example: If there are five people in one car, there must be five tickets submitted to enter the gate). The tickets can be used at any Gate and can only be used from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm on 4-H Day (October 16, 2010).
NOTE: Must receive request for tickets no later than October 1, 2010. Please email latrells@ext.msstate.edu or joycet@ext.msstate.edu with your name and number of tickets needed.
Admission Ticket Request Form
When ordering tickets, remember that we no longer have passes that are used for an entire carload! You must secure enough tickets for everyone attending on 4-H Day October 16, 2010. (Example: If there are five people in one car, there must be five tickets submitted to enter the gate). The tickets can be used at any Gate and can only be used from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm on 4-H Day (October 16, 2010).
NOTE: Must receive request for tickets no later than October 1, 2010. Please email latrells@ext.msstate.edu or joycet@ext.msstate.edu with your name and number of tickets needed.
Friday, September 3, 2010
update on raymond poe
I spoke with mrs. poe at noon. raymond was coming out of surgery. all was looking good. still in a lot of pain. keep them in your prayers.
Raymond Poe
For those who haven't heard yet. Cathleen Poe's husband, Raymond, was hit from behind by an 18 wheeler on highway 82 last night. They have been long time volunteers and supporters of the 4H program here. Their children all have been and are involved in our program (Gabe, Christy, Josh, and Katrica). He was airlifted to Tupelo hospital. He has several injuries. His neck is broken in 2 places. But it is a blessing from God that he is not paralized. His thigh bone is broken. His head is messed up pretty bad and he has some broken fingers. He is in a lot of pain and they are expected to do surgery sometime this morning approximately around 10 or 11. The other person that was on the tractor was Sammie Jones, from Maben. He died at the scene. This was Raymond's cousin. Raymond was in intensive care last night, but he has since moved to a room. Please keep them in your prayers. If you wish to contact her cell # 662-722-2990.
I spoke to Cathleen a little while ago. They are hanging in there. They hope to do surgery this afternoon or tomorrow. They are asking for prayers now. This is a wonderful family. If you would like to make a donation send it to us at our office or to them directly. We will be putting any donation on a gift card to family. Their address is:
Cathleen and Raymond Poe
2834 Harrell Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
I spoke to Cathleen a little while ago. They are hanging in there. They hope to do surgery this afternoon or tomorrow. They are asking for prayers now. This is a wonderful family. If you would like to make a donation send it to us at our office or to them directly. We will be putting any donation on a gift card to family. Their address is:
Cathleen and Raymond Poe
2834 Harrell Rd
Pheba, MS 39755
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