Need a Christmas gi your child will LOVE??? Give them a week of 4‐H Camp!

4‐H camp dates are August 2‐5, 2021. Early bird cost is $250. If you pay the full price now, we will give you a gi cer ficate and a camp t‐shirt to wrap. WHAT A DEAL! Give your child/grandchild a gi they will love and you won’t have to return! Deadline for free camp shirt is December 4. Due to Covid‐19 if you are unable to a end we will refund all but the $25 deposit.

Camp registra on papers are available on‐line at kentoncountyextension.org

or by calling our office at: 356‐3155. Payment plan is available.

KIDS: Tell Mom & Dad;

Grandma & Grandpa;

Aunts & Uncles

that you want 4‐H Camp for Christmas!

November 2020

August 2-5, 2021

Kenton County Places at State Shoo ng Sports

Congratula ons to the Kenton County Shoo ng Sports Team. They did very well at the State Compe on in October. Listed below are the top ten Individual Placings and the Team Placings. Again. Congratula ons for a job well done. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: (Top Ten) .22 Rifle Age 9‐11 Mason Miller, 8th place .22 Sport Rifle Age 15‐18 Peyton Oka, 6th place .22 Pistol Age 12‐14 Christopher Barne , 5th place .22 Pistol Age 15‐18 Madison Genslinger, 7th place Dominic D’Amarcio, 10th place Recurve Archery Age 15‐18 Peyton Oka, 1st place TEAM RESULTS: .22 Pistol Age 15‐18 First Place Madison Genslinger Dominic D’Amico Wya Engelhardt Madeline Hinman .22 Sport Rifle Age 15‐18 Second Place Peyton Oka Madeline Hinman Madison Genslinger Dominic D’Amico

Cloverbud Mee ng

November 19, 2020

7:00 p.m.

Kenton Lands Road Loca on

You must pre‐register if you plan to a end so we can set‐up for social distancing.

Register at: Kentoncountyextension.org

or call: (859) 356‐3155

Announcement from State 4‐H Livestock Program Market Animal Tagging/Validation:

Market animals will be tagged by exhibitors in a process similar to that used for the 2020 show season. The detailed process will be forth coming, but for the time being please plan to tag market animals similar to the 2020 process.

Breeding Animal Validation:

Breeding animals will follow the same process as the past with submitting a nomination form. However, new for the 2021 show season, nomination forms will be submitted online by County Extension Agent. For the 2021 show season electronic nomination forms must be submitted by May 28, 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted. The database of nominations will be shared with State Fair and only those with submitted breeding animal nominations forms will be permitted to enter and exhibit at the Kentucky State Fair (no exceptions).

2021 Skillathon and Quiz Bowl:

Please mark your calendars for the 2021 Skillathon and Quiz Bowl slated for April 10, 2021 with an awards banquet to follow on April 11, 2021. The contests and awards banquet will take place at the Hardin County Extension Office (111 Opportunity Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701). Resource packet and details will follow.

Puurfect Pals & Cloverbuddies

November 19

6:00‐7:00 p.m.

Marshall Road

4‐H STEM Club

November 16

6:00‐7:00 p.m.

Kenton Lands Road

4‐H Poultry Club

November 20

4:30‐5:30 p.m.

Marshall Road

PIGGY BANK DESIGN CONTEST Banks Due on Nov. 23, 2020

WHAT: The 2021 Piggy Bank Design Contest is a crea ve way for youth to learn the importance of saving money and reducing debt.

WHY: To crea vely celebrate Kentucky Saves Week

WHO: School students a ending public, private, or home school located within the Commonwealth of Kentucky enrolled in Kindergarten through twel h grade.

WHEN: The contest begins on October 6, 2020 and ends on November 23, 2020.

HOW: Par cipants submit an original piggy bank & entry form on website: h p://kenton.ca.uky.edu/4HYouthDevelopment.

RECOGNITION: District winners will have their name, grade, county and winning piggy bank displayed in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, Kentucky during February 2021. Winners will also receive a cer ficate.

Two winners per county, one junior (9‐13 years) and one senior (14‐18 years). Banks are due to the Kenton County Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on November 23, 2020. You must put your name on your bank and complete the registra on form. One overall county winner will represent the county in the District #3 contest. An addi onal form will be required from county champions. Contact Diane Kelley for addi onal informa on.

TEEN CLUB MEETING November 6, 2020

3:15 p.m.

Kenton Lands Road Loca on

You must pre‐register if you plan to a end so we can set‐up for social distancing.

Register at:

Kentoncountyextension.org or call:

(859) 356‐3155

4-H Youth Development Page 5

C ounty‐wide 4‐H sponsored ac vi es are

cancelled when Kenton County Schools are closed due to bad weather. Individual club leaders may decide to meet. Call the extension office or your leader if you have ques ons.

4 - H A G E P O L I C Y D e t e r m i n e d b y a g e o f y o u t h o n J a n u a r y 1

A young person in Kentucky may join 4-H at the age of nine and continue his/her participation up through age 18. The age of a young person is determined by the age he/she is on January 1 of the program year. In 2006, this general policy was revisited and a clarification was put in place, particularly for the upper end of the age range. It becomes especially important when issues of fairness regarding competition are in question. Our ultimate goal is to offer the 4-H experience to as many Kentucky youth as possible.

Program Year: As of September 1, 2006, the “4-H Program Year” in Kentucky is September 1 through August 31. The 4-H Program Year is twelve months in duration.

Upper end of age range: Kentucky 4-H Age is the young person’s age on January 1 of the current program year. On January 1 of the current program year, a youth must be 18 years old or younger to participate in 4-H during that 4-H Program Year. When a youth is 19 years of age on or before January 1 of the current 4-H Program Year, that youth has completed his/her 4-H eligibility and may not participate in 4-H during the current 4-H Program Year.

For the 2020-21 Program year, if a young person's date of bir th is…

Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2011, his/her 4-H age is 9 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2010, his/her 4-H age is 10 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2009, his/her 4-H age is 11 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2008, his/her 4-H age is 12 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2007, his/her 4-H age is 13 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2006, his/her 4-H age is 14 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2005, his/her 4-H age is 15 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2004, his/her 4-H age is 16 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2003, his/her 4-H age is 17 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2002, his/her 4-H age is 18 Jan 1 - Dec. 31, 2001, his/her 4-H age is 19 and is no longer a 4-H member

4 ‐H A C H I E V E M E N T P R O G R A M — D N 2 4

Cumula ve program spanning the en re career of the 4‐H’er. Awards points for outside efforts and interests. Encourages growth and development by awarding high points at mul ‐county, state, and

na onal levels. Does not require a previous level of achievement to apply for a higher level as long as the

4‐H’er meets the minimum point requirements. 4‐H’ers can choose to compete for awards and prizes (ie Bronze, Silver, Gold, and

Emerald) – OR simply achieve levels and be recognized in their coun es. Youth who have obtained a “Bronze”, “Silver”, or “Gold” – retain their tle. The Achievement Program includes and incorporates the previous “Middle School

Leadership Awards”. Previous work completed by the 4‐H’er (from past years) may be included in the new

Achievement Program. The program is designed to allow 4‐H’ers to begin keeping records of their awards, par cipa on, and projects. The county deadline for submi ng your applica on is November 24. For further informa on or an applica on, contact Denise Donahue at 356‐3155.

KENTON COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR CLUBS, PROJECT GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES:

Nov. 3 Office Closed; Election

Nov. 6 4-H Teen Club; 3:15 p.m.; Kenton Lands Road Location

Nov. 12 Livestock Education Hours; 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Marshall Road Location

Nov. 16 STEM; 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Kenton Lands Road Location

Nov. 16 4-H Council; 7:00 p.m.; Kenton Lands Road Location

Nov. 19 Puurfect Pals and Cloverbuddies; 6:00-7:00 p.m.; Marshall Road Location

Nov. 19 Cloverbuds; 7:00 p.m.; Kenton Lands Road Location

Nov. 23 Piggy Banks Due; 4:30 p.m.; Marshall Road Location

Nov. 24 Livestock Education Hours; 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Marshall Road Location

Nov. 24 4-H Achievement Awards Due; 4:30 p.m.; Marshall Road Location

Nov. 25 4-H Sewing; 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.; Kenton Lands Road Location; Pre-registration required

Nov. 26-27 Office Closed; Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 20 4-H Poultry; 4:30 p.m.; Marshall Road Location

Nov. 4 Summit View

Nov. 9 St. Anthony

Nov. 10 Holy Cross

Nov. 11 St. Cecilia

Nov. 12 St. Cecilia

Nov. 17 Summit View

Nov. 18 Summit View

Serving Kenton County in 2020

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to help with various projects and events. If you are available to help please contact the person listed with the event you wish to help with. Thank you so much for supporting Kenton County 4-H.

Date Activity Time Contact Person Number Needed

Nov. 24 Livestock Ed Snack Preparation 6:00 pm Diane Kelley 2 people

TBA Natural Resources Club Seeking 2 Volunteers

TBA Diane Kelley 2 adults

Nov. 24 Judge Banks 6:00 p.m. Diane Kelley 2 Adults

Blazin’ Bridles Club Mee ng

November 12, 2020

6:30 p.m.

Marshall Road Loca on

Kenton County 4‐H 2020

Awards/Recogni on Slide Show

Available on our website at:

kentoncountyextension.org

At Home Lessons

U lize our at home lessons on our website at:

h ps://kenton.ca.uky.edu/ content/home‐lessons

4‐H CROSS COUNTY LINES POLICY

 Kenton County 4‐H Council will address cross county lines concerns for the 2020‐21 program year during their regular November 16 mee ng.  All requests to exit or enter a program must be received in wri ng and turned in to Diane Kelley, at the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on 11/16/2020.  As a general rule, a young person becomes a 4‐H member within the county where he/she is a resident or a ends school. Par cipa on close to home usually allows the young person and his/her family to become more fully engaged in 4‐H and more ac vely involved in the greater community. The family involved may bring the cross county lines form to the November 4‐H Council mee ng as well. Generally, where a young person par cipates in 4‐H becomes an issue when compe on is involved; where a young person is a member becomes important to fair and ethical compe on. It is assumed that a young person is a member of 4‐H in the county of residence or county where the young person a ends school. To compete as part of any other county’s 4‐H program, a transfer of membership must be clearly established through a request by the member, approval by the agents and councils involved, and appropriate documenta on. Determina on of whether a young person may cross a county line is to be completed on a case by case basis by the agents and councils involved.

Sincerely, County Extension Agents

4-H Youth Development Education—Kenton County

Mary S. Averbeck maverbec@uky.edu

Denise Donahue ddonahue@uky.edu

Diane Kelley dkelley@uky.edu

Kenton County Extension Assistants 4-H Youth Development

Lori Clark lori.clark@uky.edu

Vanessa Sturgill 4-H Staff Assistant

Mary Cannon mary.cannon@uky.edu

THE NEW 4‐H YEAR HAS STARTED!

A r e y o u E n r o l l e d ?

Each 4‐H’er and adult leader must re‐enroll each and every year. EVERYONE who wishes to con nue in 4‐H has to complete and return the enrollment form enclosed in the September 4‐H Newsle er also available at kentoncountyextension.org. If you want to con nue receiving the 4‐H monthly newsle er and par cipa ng in 4‐H ac vi es, you must re‐enroll at this me. Please contact the office at 859‐356‐3155 if you have any ques ons or need a form. A er November 1, those without current enrollment will cease to receive mailings.

SAVE THE DATE

4‐H Teen Conference

Look for more informa on in coming newsle ers.

Contact Mary S. Averbeck for more informa on.

Pruden al Spirit of Community Award

Are you a middle level or high school student making a difference through volunteering? Apply today for national recognition, a scholarship and an invi-tation to the program's national recog-nition events!

Apply at: https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2021

Applications are due by: November 10, 2020

Kenton County Extension 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID

INDEPENDENCE, KY PERMIT #59

The Huelsman family started their 4‐H journey with the horses and the Trail Blazers Club over 15 years ago. When their son Bradley turned 9 years old they became involved in the Livestock Club and Michelle started the Blazin’ Bridles Horse club. Through the years they have put many miles on their trailer hauling the family horse, Klu around to various events and shows and raising hogs for the fair each year. They have enjoyed the friendships they have developed within their clubs and ac vi es. It has been a pleasure to watch so many kids grow and learn through the values of the 4‐H program.

The Huelsman family is honored to receive the Lloyd Bridges 4‐H Family Award and have enjoyed their years with the Kenton County 4‐H program.

Huelsman Family Receives Lloyd Bridges 4‐H Family Award