WELLINGTON COUNTY 4-H
NEWSLETTER
March 2014
Membership 2013 Fee
Confirming – Wellington County 4-H Membership Fee for 2014 will be $95.00.
$20 per out of county member.
4-H Membership Age
– As of January 1st, the age of the membership is 9-21 yrs of age.
Clover Buds
– 6-8 years of age as of January 1st.
Spring Beef BBQ, Silent & Live Auction
Spring Beef BBQ, Silent & Live Auction will be held on
April 5, 2014 at the Alma Community Centre, Alma.
Adults $14.00 / Children 8 and under $7.00 / 4 and under Free
Dinner will be served 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
“Silent & Live Auction & Raffle Table”
Come on out for a super meal and great fellowship!
For tickets:
James 519-669-2025: Carol 519-833-0455: Barb 519-824-2959: Marg 519-787-0219
Wellington County Judging Competition - Mark Your Calendar
The Wellington County Judging Competition will be held on July 3, 2014 at the Grand River Raceway in the
Horse Barn.
Registration: Pre-registration if possible 519-824-2959 / 4hwc@sentex.net
Time of registration: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Go for the Gold Club
Go For The Gold! – competitive trivia at its best. Learn all about 4-H and how to answer questions under
pressure.
Dawn Dolson
dolsonfamily@hotmail.com
Debbie Brander branderlea@gmail.com Feb. 18 start date
If you are interested in joining this club please contact Debbie or Dawn as soon as possible.
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Wellington County Local Go for the Gold Competition
June 3, 2014. Location to TBD.
Contact:
Dawn Dolson – dolsonfamily@hotmail.com or Debbie Brander – branderlea@gmail.com
to register as a team or individually.
No experience needed.
Mimosa 4-H Art Club:
Meetings will be held at Mimosa United Church #5980 Wellington Cty. Rd. #26 beginning at 6:45 p.m. – 8:45
p.m. Please bring either proof of paid 4H membership for 2014 or a cheque for $95.00 payable to Wellington
County 4-H association.
The art club will spend Meetings #1-3 studying water colour techniques and meetings 4-6 studying acrylic on
canvas techniques. All paints, papers, brushes and canvas will be supplied, BUT members are asked to bring a
jar to hold water and some paper towels with them. If members have favourite brushes from home they may
bring them along, but please label them. Our achievement program may include a field trip. Details will follow as
the club will make the final plans.
Meeting #1 Tuesday April 22 Election of officers and introduction to water colour
Meeting #2 Tuesday April 29- still life water colour techniques
Meeting #3 Tuesday May 6- landscape water colour techniques
Meeting #4 Tuesday May 13 –Introduction to acrylics
Meeting #5 Tuesday May 20- Still life on canvas
Meeting #6 Tuesday May 27-Landscape on canvas
Achievement Program TBA
For more information contact June Switzer 519-855-4201
MORE CLUBS AVAILABLE
Clover Bud Club – For ages 6-8 years of age Damascus / Arthur area
Contact: Lianne Kaminski at liannekaminski@hotmail.com
Horse Club – learn about horses and their care. No horse ownership required. We will travel and learn about
different types of horses and how they are raised and trained. May start date
Dawn Dolson
dolsonfamily@hotmail.com
Karen McVeigh pawsobed@gmail.com
June Switzer
jswitzer@sentex.net
Poultry Club- learn about breeds of chickens and raise 3-4 birds of your own in the backyard. June Switzer &
Craig Switzer
jswitzer@sentex.net May start date
Rabbit Club –learn about raising a rabbit and train one to do a rabbit obstacle course.
Carol Pollock
rpollock@in.on.ca
Start Date late May
Square Dance Club- learn how to do all kinds of square moves to music!
Megan Pollock
pollock.megan@gmail.com
Jarrett Kerr
jarrett.kerr@hotmail.com
Paintball Club- learn how to safely play a variety of Paintball games. Some age restrictions apply. Some
investment in equipment is required.
Megan Pollock
pollock.megan@gmail.com
Jarrett Kerr
jarrett_kerr@hotmail.com
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Catapult-Trebuchet Craziness!- learn how to build catapults and trebuchets and how to launch small objects
and even pumpkins great distances!
Megan Pollock
pollock.megan@gmail.com
Jarrett Kerr
jarrett_kerr@hotmail.com
Cloverbuds- for ages 6-8 only. Learn about a new topic at every meeting! See outline below Karen McVeigh
pawsobed@gmail.com
Debbie Brander branderlea@gmail
Shelly Pring
springchyc@gmail.com
Date
Topic
Leading
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup farm trip
Shelley
April
Composting
Vermicomposting
Karen
May
Senses
May
Animals
Alternative/beef/dairy?
June
Grains
Wheat to baking
June (4hr mtg)
Outdoor Adventure
Rockwood Cons spelunking/geocaching
March
Alternative Sports
September
October
November
Building Character
Butterflies and Bugs
Wearable Art
Leading
Shelley
Debbie
Debbie
Debbie
Karen
Butterfly Conservatory?
Karen
Shelley
Christmas theme?
Drama Club- The club will be learning and presenting the play “ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” in
December. Cloverbuds are welcome to attend! Start date August
June Switzer - jswitzer@sentex.net
Art Club. If there is enough interest an art club will be offered to learn about water colour and acrylic painting .
Start in June –September
June Switzer - jswitzer@sentex.net
Please contact any of the leaders if you are interested in any of these clubs!!!
Dawn Dolson
dolsonfamily@hotmail.com
Debbie Brander branderlea@gmail.com
Carol Pollock
rpollock@in.on.ca
Megan Pollock
pollock.megan@gmail.com
Jarrett Kerr
jarrett.kerr@hotmail.com
June Switzer - jswitzer@sentex.net
Karen McVeigh pawsobed@gmail.com.
Craig Switzer – jswitzer@sentex.net
Club Secretary/Club Press Reporter Books
Wellington County sponsors the Club Secretary / Press Reporter Book competition. Everyone is recognized for
their work in this club position. The books have to be received by November 1 st.
Please send in your book(s) to: Barb McAllister, RR #2, 7176 Conc 1, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0
Club Secretary / Club Press Reporter Books
All Secretaries and Press Reporters will be recognized at the Annual County Awards Night
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West Luther 4-H Sign up
Friday March 28, 2014
Damascus Hall - 7pm – 9pm
For more information contact:
Charlie – 519-848-3998 or Danielle – 519-848-3083
Beef
Learn about feeding and caring for beef cattle
Training and showing a calf at the Arthur Fall Fair
Meetings will include farm tours and guest speakers
Dairy
Learn about feeding and caring for dairy cattle
Tours of farms and industry businesses
Training and showing a calf at the Arthur Fall Fair
Tractor Safety
Learn about maintaining equipment and safely
operating farm equipment
Sheep
Learn about feeding and caring for sheep
Tours of farms and industry businesses
Training and showing a sheep at the Arthur Fall Fair
Field Crops
Learn about growing crops, preventing pests and
weeds. Tour a local granola plant and other related
farms and businesses
Grow a sample crop and exhibit it at Arthur Fall Fair
Vet
A dynamic club that will highlight veterinary care of
many species of animals through guest speakers, tours
and hands on participation in veterinary procedures.
Joint meetings with beef, dairy and sheep clubs will be
included.
Grow Your Own
Learn techniques and tips about growing various plants, including flowers & vegetables.
Grow a planter to be exhibited at Arthur Fall Fair
Growing giant vegetables will be optional
Sign up will also be available for the following Damascus II Lifeskills club
Walk on the Wild Side
For those who love the outdoors, learn about nature’s treasures through trail walking and hiking with
identification of local plants, birds and wildlife.
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