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Passaic County 4 -H Happenings
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RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF PASSAIC COUNTY
Passaic County
Fair 2
Awards Night 3
Passaic County 4-H Clubs
4-5
Public Presentation Night Form
6
Upcoming Events 7
4-H Camp/Contact
info 8
Happy New Year Passaic County 4-H Friends and Family!
Winter is here for sure and a new year is upon us! I can't believe it's 2018! I would like to wish
you and your families much love, happiness, lots of fun, and good health in this new year!
First, I would like to send out a BIG THANK YOU to Kenny, Greg, and all of our Passaic
County Rutgers Cooperative Extension faculty/staff who helped to keep the Passaic County 4-H
program up and running while I was out the last few months. Without their support many of the
programs would not have been able to continue. I am very lucky to work with some many great
people. I would also like to thank the Passaic County 4-H family for their love, caring, and sup-
port for me and my family at the loss of my best friend, an amazing father, and passionate 4-H
Leader - Arthur "Buddy" Nemetz. He is in a much better place watching over us now. We are
lucky to have all our wonderful memories.
While 2017 was a great year for Passaic County 4-H, 2018 is gearing up to be even better and
much busier. Check out the calendar of events in this newsletter and updated
on http://passaic.njaes.rutgers.edu/. All clubs are meeting again, and all club leaders need to
make sure club members are listed on 4-H online. For those club members not listed online, they
are not active club members, do not qualify for any events (public presentation, NJTC,
pins/awards at awards night, etc.).
“Learning never exhausts the mind.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
Clubs should start thinking about Public Presentation night (April 20th), preparing youth for public presentations and
giving them time to practice their presentations in their clubs. Remember teens who score an excellent during county public
presentations will qualify for state public presentations at Rutgers in June.
I know summer seems so far away right now, but a reminder - for those interested in attend the LG Cook 4-H Camp, at
Stokes, early bird registration has already begun - http://nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/. Last summer all the weeks were sold out,
and there was a waiting list for almost all weeks.
While talking about summer, even though fair may feel so far away, clubs should be working on Club Display Boards and
fair exhibits throughout the year to prepare for Fair (August 2018). Exhibits will all be due to our office at the end of July.
Remember all club members are expected to participate in fair, both exhibiting and attending. Even if your club
does not meet.
Thanks again to everyone for a wonderful 2017! I'm looking forward to an even better 2018!
See you all very soon!
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The Passaic County Fair 2017 was a blast! Once
again the 4-H staple attractions; Chick hatching,
Seeing Eye Pups, and Alpacas were a huge it.
Thank you to all our volunteers and staff who make
our tent the best at the fair!
4-H members hand out to fair survival packs
(mostly candy) to first responders.
The chicks are so cuuuuutte!
Watermelon eating contest! Go! Go! Go! Our Seeing Eye Dog making sure the water
balloon tossing contest line is up to par.
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2017 is over and what a year it was. Our 4-H program has grown so
much in the last couple of years. So much so we are starting to out-
grow our awards night venue with over 100 people in attendance
this year! So much food, so much fun thanks to everyone who came.
Special thanks to all of our volunteers who put countless hours into
their clubs and Passaic County 4-H. Thank you to our club mem-
bers for wanting to make the best better. Finally, thank you to all
our 4-H families for being a part of our 4-H family.
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“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.”
~ Aldous Huxley
In the past 4-H year, our club the junior council have completed many volunteer
projects. A few of our members attended the NJTC where they stayed three days.
There did backpacks for life, were they put important living supplies in a backpack
and donated it to the homeless. They also did fun activities, learned useful skills,
and met new people. Another couple of our members attended “Heathy Living
Ambassador Training”. They learned about portion control, and how to make
heathier choices in their everyday lives. In August our club worked the 4-H tent at
the Passaic county fair. The fair ran for four days, and many 4-H members from all
clubs came to volunteer. In our tent we had exhibits such as art, posters, baby
chicks, and butterflies. We also had activities like face painting, Oobleck, water bal-
loon tosses, and making smoothies with our bike. The tent was a success and peo-
ple at the fair seemed to enjoy, and be interested in our clubs.
The 4-H Velveteens has a busy season! During the summer Mr. Sheriff, who came here as an ambassador for 4-H in Liberia, explored 4-H in America and made con-nections to bring back home with him. While he was here, our club took a tour of Rutgers New Brunswick, raised funds at a local church for Liberia, discovered early farming machines at the Sussex County Fair, and learned about what life is like for students in Liberia.
As the new 4-H year began, new changes were brought onto the club. Jessica Lucas was elected the president of the club, and Aidan Lucas became the new Media Direc-tor. At the Passaic County fair, collectively the club won numerous ribbons from artwork, projects, and record books. Way to go! We look forward for another year ahead.
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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop
What a great year for the Emerald Archers. Our
club has grown so much in the last year and
we’re looking forward to a bigger and better
2018!
The Alpaca pals are looking forward to 2018!
The Aggies are looking forward to 2018
The Puppy Club misses Colleen and wishes
her well in California.
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Passaic County 4-H Public Presentation Night
Registration Form
Friday, April 20, 2018
6:00 pm
Public Safety Academy
300 Oldham Rd.
Wayne, NJ 07470
Please arrive at 6:00pm for check-in and set-up.
If you would like to present, please return this form by Friday, April 6, 2018:
[email protected] and/or fax to 973-305-8865
Which type of presentation are you giving? (Check One):
Demonstration __________
Group Demonstrations _________
Illustrated Talk _________
Performing Arts_________
NAME: ___________________________________________________________ CLUB: ____________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________
_________________________________________________________________ GRADE:_______BIRTHDAY____/____/____
YEARS IN 4-H? __________ CLOVERBUD (K-3)? ______ NUMBER OF PAST COUNTY PRESENTATIONS GIVEN: ______
PRESENTATION TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________________
BRIEF EXPLANATION: ___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: ______MINUTES (Cloverbud (Grade K - 3rd) should be 3-7 min. (Grade 4th - 8th) must be 7-15 min. (Grade 9th -13th) must be 10-15 min. Please time yourself; don’t guess)
PLEASE NOTE: The 4-H MEMBER is responsible for providing all equipment needed for the presentation. If you require special as-sistance, call the 4-H Office 973-684-4786 or email at [email protected]
____________YES! I will bring a tray of cookies or other baked goods for refreshments during the presentation of ribbons.
GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU ON PRESENTATION NIGHT!
Passaic County 4-H Science-Sational Day is February 24th at PCCC Wanaque Academic Center.
Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to explore new ideas, put their designs to the test, and discover a new
love for science. Each workshop offers hands-on experiments to explore various science concepts.
Topics include robotics, environmental science, engineering and electricity! All workshops are taught
by volunteers with a passion for inspiring a love for science in youth.
Registration info:
http://passaic.njaes.rutgers.edu/pdfs/SSDAY_2018_%20REGPACK%20(2).pdf
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Look for the Winter Issue of 4-H Happenings in February!
January
January 20 NJ State 4-H Model Horse Show, Bridgewater, NJ
February
February 17 Discover the Leader in You! Leadership Conference - South Jersey
February 24 Passaic County 4-H Science-sational Day 2018 — Wanaque, NJ
February 24 NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Educational Symposium
March
March 2-4 South Jersey 4-H Teen Conference
March 9-11 North Jersey 4-H Teen Conference
The theme for this conference is “Past, Present and Future: Our 4-H
Legacy” and will focus on 4-H traditions, and a productive future for our
4-H members. Workshops and group programs will include interactive
and hands-on activities.
What Does the Program Offer?
Workshops Opportunity to meet teens from other counties
Saturday afternoon special program
Saturday evening dinner dance
Sunday morning motivational program and service project
Fun and much more
Who can attend? Youth in Grades 8-13 (one year out of high school)
When is it? March 9-11, 2018
Where is it? Regency House Hotel, Pompton Plains, NJ
How do I register? Complete paperwork and send to your 4-H Office
by January 27, 2018
Registration info:
http://passaic.njaes.rutgers.edu/pdfs/NJT
C%20teen%20information%20and%20regi
stration%20materials.pdf
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RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF PASSAIC COUNTY
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County
4-H Youth Development Program
1310 Route 23 North
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: 973-684-4786 Fax: 973-305-8865
E-mail: [email protected]
Passaic County 4-H Website: passaic.njaes.rutgers.edu
New Jersey 4-H: www.nj4h.rutgers.edu
National 4-H Website: www.4-h.org
New Jersey 4-H Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewJersey4H
Passaic County 4-H Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Passaic-County-4-H
Marycarmen Kunicki
Passaic County 4-H
4-H Agent
Kenneth Faillace
Passaic County 4-H
Community Assistant
Greg Walker
Passaic County 4-H
Science Pathways Coordinator
The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. For additional information, contact: 973-684-4786 or nj4h.rutgers.edu. Cooperative Extension encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs
and activities. If you need special accommodations, have questions about physical access, or require alternate means for program information, please contact your local Extension Office. Contact the State Extension Director's Office if you
have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3583. Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommoda-
tions. Contact the State Extension Director's Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3583.
Summer 2018
Session 1: (July 2nd-7th) Classic Camp / 4th of July
Session 2: (July 9th-14th) Jurassic Camp
Session 3: (July 16th-21st) CHAOS!
Session 4: (July 23rd-28th) Pirates of Lake Shawanni
Session 5: (July 30th-August 4th) Brokener Time Ma-
chine
Session 6: (August 6th-11th) Camp Whodunnit?
Session 7: (August 13th-18th) S'moregasbord
It’s never too early to start thinking about summer at
4-H Camp. Register early before they run out of
bunks! Get ready for sunshine and happy days because
there’s no better way to enjoy the summer than at 4-H
Camp! Have fun with campers from all around the
state as they go back in time, become pirates and solve
a camp mystery!
To Learn more about 4-H camp you may contact the camp
at 973-948-3550 or email [email protected].
Visit their website www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu The Lindley
G. Cook 4-H Camp is located at 100 Struble Rd
