Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
njaes.rutgers.edu/extension
6260 Old Harding Highway
Mays Landing, NJ 08330-1533
609-625-0056
Fax: 609-625-3646
Vol. 28, No. 4– March/April 2015
Dear 4-H Family:
Change is never easyit is a challenge and an
opportunity!
NJ 4-H Changes:
There are a few changes that have already begun
and another one coming soon that affects our 4-H
leaders, clubs, and members. It is important for
everyone in our 4-H family to understand the
changes so they can help make them easier.
Rutgers Working with Minors Protection Policy
All 4-H programs must now make sure that all
volunteers – existing and new recruits – not only go
through the current NJ 4-H Volunteer policy of filling
out an application form, providing references, and
training but complete requirements for Rutgers new
policy. This means that volunteers need to:
• Complete an on-line course, Working with
Minors, and provide the office with a certificate
of completion
• Complete a background check – volunteers that
work directly with youth (club leaders) need to
have a basic background check (Tier 1);
volunteers that work directly with youth AND
chaperone overnight activities need to be
fingerprinted (Tier 2)
This policy also means that –
• ALL 4-H clubs need to have at least two (2)
adult volunteers that have been through all of
the requirements. (We do have a few clubs that
are in danger of disbanding because they do
not have a second volunteer that has finished
the two requirements above!)
• Two adults must always be present during club
meetings and waiting for members to arrive and
be picked up.
• No adult may pick up and drive a single
member/child to and from club meetings or
events.
NEW Member/Volunteer Database
Once again, New Jersey 4-H is losing their current
database system that has all of our information on
members, families, and volunteers for mailings,
important event information, and recognizing years
of involvement. The new database, 4-H Online, will
be very different than any of the databases we’ve
had in the past.
While the office is still being trained on how to
make the change to the new system – which will be
sometime in April – you need to know;
1. Members and families will be required to enter
their own information – address, contact
information, club(s), and project(s).
2. New members will fill out online information and
then the club leader reviews to accept
membership.
3. Year-end re-enrollment (to stay a member in a
club) will be the responsibility of the
member/family NOT the leader.
There will be several updates, mailings, and
trainings offered to help us in getting through all the
changes. We are hoping to make all the changes
as smooth and easy as possible.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to
plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
Sincerely,
Deborah L. Cole
County 4-H Agent
Kendrin Dyitt
Program Associate, 4-H
Navonne Owen
Program Associate, 4-H
Pat Goldberg
Clerk Stenographer 4
Lori Jurasik
Keyboarding Clerk 2
WELCOME TO
4-H
UPCOMING
EVENTS
YEARBOOK AD SALE: March 1 – May 15
NEW MEMBERS
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, May 7 ~ 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 ~ 6:30 p.m.
* Abby Baehner * Giavanna Criscione *
* Troy Deman * Samantha House *
* Isaiah Hymans * Kyle Mains * Adriana Nielsen *
* Delilah Verdine * Brian Woods *
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 24 ~ 7 p.m.
4-H Office, Mays Landing
NEW VOLUNTEER
4-H OVERNIGHT CLINIC
Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29
(horse project members)
* Tracey Neveling *
COUNTY EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR
Wednesday, April 1 ~ 7 p.m.
DIRTY HAIRY HORSE SHOW
Saturday, April 4 ~ 9 a.m. Start Time
ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H NEWS
EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 4 ~ tickets on sale 12 p.m.
Bi-Monthly Newsletter - Free Subscription for
Registered Members and Volunteers
COUNTY PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Friday, April 10 ~ 7 p.m.
Hess Educational Complex, Mays Landing
Published by:
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County
6260 Old Harding Highway
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-0056 ext. 6120 & 6158
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
STATE HORSE JUDGING & HIPPOLOGY
Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12 (tentative)
4-H OPEN ENGLISH SHOW ~ 9 a.m. Start Time
Sundays, April 19 & October 18
LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING
Thursday, April 23 ~ 6:30 p.m.
Staff of Atlantic County 4-H
Deborah L. Cole, County 4-H Agent
dcole@njaes.rutgers.edu
FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING
Thursday, April 23 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Kendrin Dyitt, 4-H Program Associate
dyitt@njaes.rutgers.edu
4-H OPEN GAMING SHOWS ~ 9 a.m. Start Time
Fridays, April 24, May 8, June 17, September 18, & October 30
Navonne Owen, 4-H Program Associate
owen@njaes.rutgers.edu
MODEL RAILROAD TRAIN SHOW
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
Pat Goldberg, Clerk Stenographer 4
goldberg_patricia@aclink.org
FCS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Thursday, April 30 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Lori Jurasik, Keyboarding Clerk 2
jurasik_lori@aclink.org
4-H OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW ~ 9 a.m. Start Time
Sundays, May 17 & October 25
4-H OPEN WESTERN SHOW ~ 9 a.m. Start Time
Visit the Atlantic County 4-H Website:
www.rutgers-atlantic.org/4-h
Visit the New Jersey 4-H Website:
www.nj4h.rutgers.edu
Saturdays, May 21 & September 12
4-H OPEN VSE/DRIVING SHOW ~ 9 a.m. Start Time
Saturdays, June 6 & September 19
STATE 4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Saturday, June 13
COMBINED ENGLISH/WESTERN (NEW!)
Saturdays, July 25 & September 26 ~ 9 a.m. Start Time
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REMINDER ~ DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURE/ACTION FOR 4-H
EVENTS
SPECIAL
EVENTS
All 4-H members and adults that participate in
local, regional, state, and/or national events
sign a Code of Conduct. New Jersey has
adopted a new policy regarding what happens
should a member or adult break a rule or fails
to follow the Code of Conduct. This policy will
be followed by Atlantic County 4-H Youth
Development Program, not only for events at
the regional, state, and national level, but will
serve as the basis for our county policy, as
well.
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2.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 24 ~ 7 p.m.
4-H Office, Mays Landing
Interested in participating in the
Public Presentations contest? Want
to enhance your public presentation skills? Then,
make sure to attend the 4-H Public Presentations
Workshop!
The annual workshop will help you learn how to
give a better 4-H public presentation, explain how
the Public Presentations contest works, and
introduce you to the different types of speeches,
the basic parts of speech, and what the judges are
looking for.
Reimbursement is expected from the
participant to all those who paid any
portion of their cost to participate in the
event – parents, county 4-H, state 4-H,
local 4-H volunteer association, and other
scholarship sources.
The participant will be on a 6-month
probation period at which time s/he will not
be permitted to attend any 4-H county,
regional, state, or national event or activity.
To regain their 4-H member or volunteer in
good standing, the participant must agree
to complete the following:
a.
write and send letters of apology to
all parties involved – parents, county
4-H staff, chaperones, state 4-H
staff, and others who supported their
participation in the event.
b.
prepare and present a 5 to 8 minute
presentation addressing the area of
violation to a group of adults, youth,
and the peer review team. Group
may include the county 4-H
agent/program associate, 4-H
leaders, and club members.
c.
complete a minimum of 3 hours
community service related to the
area of wrongdoing.
All 4-H members and leaders are invited and
encouraged to attend. Informative handouts and
presentations will be provided.
Pre-registration is required. A minimum of ten
registrations is needed to hold the workshop.
Please call the 4-H Office on or before Wednesday,
March 18, to register.
EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 4
Ticket Sales 12 noon; Hunt Starts 1:15 pm
4-H Center – Rain or Shine
The Atlantic County 4-H Livestock Club is, once
again, sponsoring an Egg Hunt, to be held at the
David C. Wood 4-H Center.
For more information, contact club leader Bucky
Michel (965-3766).
COUNTY 4-H PUBLIC PRESENTIONS
Friday, April 10 ~ 7 p.m.
Hess Educational Complex
700 Babcock Rd., Mays Landing
The County 4-H Public
Presentations will take place on Friday, April 10 at
7 pm at the Hess Educational Complex in Mays
Landing. All 4-H youth are encouraged to
participate. Remember that in order to be a
Member in Good Standing you must complete a
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public presentation at the club or county level each
year.
For more information and a registration form,
contact the 4-H Office, (609) 625-0056.
Public Presentations can include a Demonstration,
Illustrated Talk (with or without PowerPoint), or a
Formal Speech.
MODEL RAILROAD TRAIN SHOW
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
4-H Center
Please refer to the enclosed entry form for details.
Deadline to register is Tuesday, March 31. This is
a firm deadline.
All aboard The 4-H Model
Railroad Club will be holding
their spring train show at the 4-H Center on
April 25 & 26. For more information, contact
Craig Garwood at nascarfan397@aol.com
Hosts and hostesses are needed for the evening! If
you are willing to serve as a host/hostess for the
evening, please contact Navonne at
owen@njaes.rutgers.edu. Hosts/hostesses need to
arrive by 6:30 pm and will be in charge of helping
members set up their presentations, introduce the
judges and presenters, assist judges as needed
and distribute evaluations. You can still serve as a
host/hostess if you are competing! However,
hosting duties do not count as a presentation.
ACUA EARTH DAY 2015 FESTIVAL
Sunday, April 26 ~ 10 a.m.
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township
Rain or Shine
Atlantic County Utilities Authority will,
once again, will hold their Earth Day
celebration on Sunday, April 26. For
the past 25 years, the Atlantic County Utilities
Authority has set aside a special day to bring our
community together and celebrate our Earth. The
festival historically draws a crowd of nearly 4,000
people of all ages who have one common goal: to
have fun and help make a positive change for the
future of our environment. In the spirit of the
celebration, ACUA asks that groups
exhibiting/vending items must be either
homemade/handcrafted, eco-friendly, educational,
or wellness related.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
National Volunteer
Week, April 12-18,
2015, is about
inspiring,
recognizing and encouraging people to seek out
imaginative ways to engage in their communities.
It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by
working together, we have the fortitude to meet our
challenges and accomplish our goals.
We would like to take the time to thank those who
have made a difference in our 4-H program. You
are a special person whose dedication, knowledge,
and skills make a difference. Thank you for caring
and giving so much of yourself. We truly
appreciate your efforts!
If you are interested in participating at the festival,
please go to www.acua.com/earthday where you
can either register on-line or print the registration
form and mail it to ACUA.
4-H ETHICS WORKSHOPS (Mandatory)
4-H EXPRESSIVE ARTS AT RUTGERS
DAY
Thursday, May 14 ~ 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24 ~ 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21 ~ 7 p.m.
4-H Office
Saturday, April 25 ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rutgers University, College Avenue Campus,
Voorhees Mall
As you know, one of the requirements for 4-H
membership is to attend a mandatory Ethics
Workshop. This requirement was voted on and
approved by the 4-H Fair Association and 4-H
Leaders' Association in 2003. You only need to
attend one workshop during your 4-H membership.
4-H’ers from throughout the
state are invited to do
presentations, performances,
and artistic exhibits as part of
our Expressive Arts 4-H
“Imagination in Action” station. The deadline for
submitting entries to Ellen Williams, Expressive
Arts 4-H Agent, is April 17.
With many new state and federal policies, we will
be following through on its fulfillment. We will be
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checking our list to make sure all members who
participate in the Fair and county events have
attended a workshop. If a member has not, he/she
will be turned away and will not have the
opportunity to exhibit or perform at the Fair. This
rule also applies to those members who may attend
state shows and events (Small Animal, Horse,
Livestock, Winter Camp, etc.) This workshop is
mandatory for all members and leaders/volunteers.
related fields. Application forms are available
through the high school guidance office, contacting
the Atlantic County Board of Agriculture at (609)
625-0056 or the website http://www.rutgersatlantic.org
Please call the 4-H Office to register - (609) 6250056. If you are unsure if you have attended a
workshop, call the office. In case of cancellation or
any changes, only those who have pre-registered
will be notified.
Applications Due: April 17
MASTER GARDENERS OF ATLANTIC
COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
If you are an Atlantic County high school senior
pursuing a college degree in agriculture or an
agriculture related field with a 3.0 GPA or higher,
you are eligible for this scholarship. Two $500
scholarships will be awarded through a selection
process by the Master Gardener committee.
Applications are available online, through the RCE
of Atlantic County Office or call (609) 625-0056.
NJ 4-H STATE PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
The State Public Presentations will be
held on Saturday, June 13 at Rutgers
University in New Brunswick. Senior
members – grade 8 and above – who receive
an “Excellent” rating at County Public Presentations
are eligible to compete at the state level.
NJ STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE
REWARD SCHOLARSHIP (NJ STARS)
NJ STARS is a scholarship program exclusively for
New Jersey residents and covers the cost of tuition
at New Jersey's 25 colleges and 19 community
colleges. Students who graduate in the top 15
percent of their high school class may be eligible. If
you would like more information on NJ STARS, log
on to www.njstars.net.
SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
DAISY/4-H SHOOTING SPORTS
SCHOLARSHIP
2015 WOOD-DILKS 4-H MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
Application deadline: April 15, 2015
Applications Due: April 30
If you are a shooting sports 4-H member (for 3 or
more years) and a high school senior you may be
interested in this scholarship.
• $500.00 scholarship from National 4-H Shooting
Sports
• (2) $500.00 scholarships from Daisy
Members who have been active at least 3 years,
enrolled in an institution of higher learning, and in
need of financial assistance may be eligible for a
Patricia Wood-Barry Dilks 4-H Memorial
Scholarship. Scholarship applications are available
online at www.rutgers-atlantic.org or at the 4-H
Office.
Other qualifications include:
1. Minimum of a 3.0 GPA from your high school
2. Recommendation of HS counselor or principal
3. Recommendation of 4-H coach or equivalent
who is not a relative
4. Scholarship would be payable to any two-year
or four-year accredited Jr. College, College or
University
5. Applicant required to submit personal resume
6. Application would require a 250 - 500 word
essay about “How participation in the 4-H Shooting
ATLANTIC COUNTY BOARD OF
AGRILCUTRE SCHOLARSHIP
Applications Due: March 27
One $500 scholarship will be awarded to an
Atlantic County resident enrolled in a recognized
school or college for the student of agriculture or
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Sports better prepared them for college and for
life.”
7. Certified copy of high school transcript.
8. Scholarship money would be available in the
second semester of the freshman year and can be
used for books, housing, and or college fees.
9. The scholarship of $500.00 will be awarded at
the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational each
year. Daisy awarded two $500 scholarships.
4-H YEARBOOK CONTESTS
For an application and other details, please contact
the 4-H Office.
Winners of the 4-H Story and Cover Design
contests will receive savings bonds and the winners
of the Photo contest will receive a cash prize.
All contest entries are due to the 4-H Office by
Friday, May 15.
The annual 4-H Yearbook offers three different
contests for 4-Hers to participate in – 4-H Story,
Cover Design, and Photo. All 4-H members are
encouraged to participate and share their writing,
drawing and photography skills. Please see
attached flyer for all the details, rules, and 4-H
Story examples.
YEARBOOK
UPDATE
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, May 7 ~ 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 ~ 6:30 p.m.
4-H Center
4-H YEARBOOK AD SALE CAMPAIGN
The next meeting of the 4-H Yearbook
Committee will be held on Thursday, May 7, at
6:30 pm at the 4-H Center. The Yearbook
Committee is hard at work putting the yearbook
together, but we can’t do it without YOUR help!
Please send in your 4-H club summary and
club photo ASAP. Club summaries and photos
are due May 15. You can email them directly
to Navonne at owen@njaes.rutgers.edu. We
also need additional photos of your club and
members in action from August 2014 until now.
We are still looking for more volunteers! If you
are interested in joining the Yearbook
Committee, come to the next meeting!
The 2015 4-H Yearbook Ad Sales
campaign has started! Ad Sales
packets were dropped off at the 4-H
Center on March 2 for club leaders
to pick up and distribute to members and
parents. If you have not received your packet
yet, please contact your club leader. The Ad
Sales packet is also available in the 4-H
Office or online at www.rutgers-atlantic.org.
Look under the 4-H Upcoming Events section.
All ad sales forms and monies are due to
the 4-H Office by Friday, May 15. Ad forms
and monies received after the deadline will not
count towards a member’s credit.
DIGITAL PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK
Please make sure you do your part in helping
with this campaign! The annual 4-H Yearbook
is produced to promote 4-H, allow 4-H
members to earn credit to offset the cost of 4-H
activities and trips, and to support the David C.
Wood 4-H Center and the annual 4-H Fair.
Please refer to the Ad Sales packet for helpful
hints on selling ads, lists of supporters from the
last two years, and all the forms and letters you
need to solicit both commercial ads and
Friends of 4-H ads.
With all the new age technology we
have in today’s society, the
Yearbook Committee would like to
invite those of you with digital
cameras to submit your pictures to be added to
the Yearbook. When sending your digital
photos to the office, please adhere to the
following requests:
1. A printed copy of the photo must be submitted
2. Digital photos should be submitted on 3½ disk
or CD ROM. (Make sure your name and club
are on the disk so we can return it to you)
If you have any questions, or need a packet or
extra copies, please call the 4-H Office.
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3. If you choose not to submit a disk or CD ROM,
pictures can be emailed to Navonne at
owen@njaes.rutgers.edu Please make sure
that your pictures are saved in the JPG format
to e-mail them.
4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INVITATIONAL
Saturday, May 9
Heritage Guild, Branchburg, NJ
A full day of shooting sports fun for only $15
per participant. Fee includes use of bows,
firearms, all supplies, and lunch. Leaders must
register club members by Saturday, April 25
and forms must be signed by county 4-H agent
or program associate – no late entries will be
accepted.
Digital photos are great, but the printed copy
alone does not copy well for the Yearbook
printer. By supplying the Yearbook printer with
all digital pictures on disk he will be able to
make clearer copies of pictures. Any
questions, please call the 4-H Office. The
Yearbook Committee will ALWAYS accept
regular photos, so click away!!!
Participant Guidelines –
• Members may be registered for the
following activities: Individual Disciplines or
Team Activities or Both
• Clubs may enter an unlimited number of
participants per discipline and/or team
activity participants.
• Participants can participate in one or more
discipline.
• Participants registered for team activities
will be placed on a mixed county team,
formed by random draw. Each team will be
comprised of 4 individuals consisting of 2
senior members, grades 9-13, and 2 junior
members, grades 4-8.
• Each team must have one adult chaperone
coach who will reside with a team during
the course of the day. Therefore one coach
must be registered by the club leader to
attend for each four team participants.
Please do not refer us to your Facebook page
to obtain a photo. Due to Atlantic County
government internet policy, social network sites
are blocked, and we cannot access them.
Ad sale forms & information located on 4-H
website:
www.rutgers-atlantic.org
Click on 4-H!
TRIPS &
TRAINING
For a complete packet of rules, registration
forms, lunch orders, and event permission
forms – please contact the 4-H Office.
4-H SHOOTING SPORTS SPRING
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp
The NJ 4-H Shooting Sports
Program, in cooperation with the
NY 4-H Shooting Sports
Program, is hosting this
workshop to certify or re-certify volunteer leaders
as 4-H shooting sports instructors. The workshop
will feature training in the following disciplines:
archery, rifle, muzzle loading, pistol, and shotgun.
For more information, visit their website at
http://www.nj4hshootingsports.com/ or contact
Tamara Pellien at 732-349-1227
4-H MISSION STATEMENT
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development
Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to
develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to
become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the
world. The mission is accomplished by using the knowledge
and resources of the land-grant university system, along with
the involvement of caring adults.
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bit smaller. Campers stay in the cabins with our
summer staff for three nights, and in addition to
their chosen MICRO Camp class, will get to
experience some of our favorite all-camp games,
waterfront activities, and a sampler of our summer
camp course area classes.
CAMP
CONNECTION
4-H CAMP COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
MICRO Camp is a great experience for campers
who are into all sorts of crazy science and
technology, first time campers who want to give
summer camp a try, and campers who already love
Lindley G. Cook and just can’t get enough camp.
Saturday, May 9 ~ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The focus of these weekends will be to get the
camp ready for the summer. Projects will include
the cleaning up of cabins, the dining hall and
opening buildings. We also will set up the
waterfront and do trail maintenance. Lunch is
provided, so please RSVP via email
4hcamp@njaes.rutgers.edu
MICRO Camp is available to children in grades 4th8th. The cost of the program is $350 per child.
Registration, payment, and workshop enrollment
are online for your convenience and can be found
at: http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/SET.html
FAMILY CAMP
Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17
September 11 - 13
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp, Branchville
4-H CAMP NEWS
Registrations are now being accepted for the
summer of 2015. 4-H Summer Camp will run for 6
one-week sessions, beginning July 6. All sessions
begin Monday morning and end Saturday.
Campers select their activities as soon as
registration payments are completed.
Join us for outdoor educational
experiences for the whole family. This
program is a sponsored by L.G. Cook
4-H Camp in the spirit of the “Get
Outdoors, It’s Yours” National Campaign. This
campaign’s initiatives are to promote, address, and
instill in the general public a basic understanding of
environmental conservation, safety, and fun in the
outdoors.
Many campers have already registered for the
summer of 2015. Bunk space is limited and
sessions fill on a first come-first serve basis.
Discounts are available. Log on to the camp
website at for more information
http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/events.html
Instructors begin each class with the basics,
providing hands-on experience and encouraging
participants to ask questions. The variety of
experiences includes orienteering skills, hiking,
natural arts, outdoor cooking, kayaking, canoeing,
shooting sports, fishing, and much more. Log on to
http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/Seasonal/Family
%20Camp.html for more information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp
A summer camp job will be the
toughest job you will ever love. It has long hours,
low pay, and is totally exhausting. But the impact
you will have on the life of a child is irreplaceable. A
camp counselor job brings out the best in you and
pushes you to levels you never thought you had.
Sounds like a tough job? Yes it is...but it's one of
the greatest jobs you can ever have.
MICRO CAMP
Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
Make Imagine, Create, Research, and
Originate. These are the principles behind
all of our creative science courses offered in our
MICRO-Camp. Each camper selects a different
class that will challenge their imagination and test
their problem solving skills, all in a supportive and
fun environment that only camp can offer.
This opportunity is excellent for students interested
in the fields of education, environmental sciences,
social sciences, and any future professions that
interact with youth. We provide a comprehensive
training for staff in all aspects of camp life,
including, Red Cross First Aid and CPR, team
building and dealing with issues that affect children
today.
In fact, that’s another reason it’s MICRO Camp; it’s
just like our classic Summer Camp program, only a
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All counselor positions have residential
responsibilities and live in the cabins with the
children. The work week is from Monday morning
until early Saturday afternoon. Each staff receives
time off to rest. Staff receive time off between
sessions, one class or rec time off each day
(except Monday), and some evening time off after
lights out Tuesday - Friday. In addition each staff
will be scheduled to come in early on the Sundays
before the session for Early Drop Off camper
supervision.
HOME EC
EXCITEMENT
FCS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, April 30~ 7:30 p.m.
4-H Center
All staff are provided with room and board for the
entire length of their contract in addition to salary
over the eight-week employment period. Salary
ranges are from $320/week to $420 a week, based
on position, experience and certifications.
They offer a variety of staff positions, ranging from
counselors to administrative positions. The
counselor positions are typically entry level
positions, and knowledge of working with children is
important. Some certifications are required for
specialized positions (i.e. Life guarding
certifications for waterfront counselors). Some
specialized training opportunities, such as 4-H
shooting sports certifications, are available for
qualified staff.
The FCS Advisory Council helps to plan
and provide guidance for 4-H activities
relating to family and consumer science
project areas including food & nutrition,
clothing/fashion, Cloverbuds, healthy
living/sports/leisure, arts & crafts, public
speaking/presentations, etc. The group helps to
plan events such as county Public Presentations,
Favorite Foods Show, 4-H Open House, pre-Fair
project evaluation, Fashion Revue, and more.
Adults and teen members are welcome and
encouraged to attend. We are always looking for
more members and more input! The FCS Advisory
Council meets 3-4 times each year. Contact
Navonne for details and if you are interested:
owen@njaes.rutgers.edu or (609) 625-0056.
For a detailed position description and more
information, logon the camp’s website:
http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/About/Employme
nt.html
ATTENTION… ALL FCS LEADERS AND
MEMBERS
It may only be March, but the 4-H
Fair is just around the corner! Have
you begun to think about what
projects to enter? If not, get started!
Pick a pattern for sewing, practice making a recipe
for baked goods judging, or get started on some
arts and crafts projects. Remember, if you want to
enter a sewing project, you must attend the clothing
evaluation; date to be announced.
Top 10 reasons to go to L.G. Cook
4-H Camp
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
10. To feed your little brother or
sister to Bigfoot.
To build a campfire.
To make s'mores.
Because only you can prevent forest fires.
To convince your parents you need a pocket
knife.
To find out if bears really poop in the woods.
To answer the question: If a tree falls in the
woods and no one hears it will it make a sound
if it falls on me?
It's the only place you can get away with
wearing a coon skin cap.
To challenge yourself.
To experience nature, return to the simple life
and...to eat s'mores!
PRE-FAIR JUDGING DATES
Sewing projects, baked goods,
preserved/frozen foods, and
photography will be judged before fair. Dates will
be announced later.
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2015 EQUINE ARTS SHOW
Saturday, February 21
HOOFBEATS
This event was held in conjunction
with the 4-H Horse Bowl. Atlantic
County members who participated:
HORSE REGISTRATIONS DUE APRIL 1
All 4-H horse project members must register their
project horse(s) by April 1 if they plan to participate
in county and/or state 4-H horse events. Other
requirements for horse members include:
•
Must participate in public presentations at the
club or county level (must be judged).
•
Must attend at least 70% of regular club
meetings and/or activities.
•
Must be responsible for care and management
of project.
•
Must complete a project record book for each
animal.
Juniors
Cheryl Neveling
Carson Swisher
Erin Moran
Gwen Moran
Results will be announced in a future newsletter.
Must be a registered 4-H member by January 1,
2015.
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Seniors
EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR CONTESTS
Wednesday, April 1
Jr. Equestrian – 6:30 p.m.
Sr. Equestrian ~ 7 p.m.
The annual Atlantic County 4-H
Equestrian of the Year Contest is set for
Wednesday, April 1 at the 4-H Center.
Information and applications have been sent
directly to eligible members. Deadline for
entries is Monday, March 23.
2015 NJ 4-H HORSE BOWL
Saturday, February 21
SHOW BROCHURE AD SPONSORS
Atlantic County will send teams to
this state event, and we are proud of
their accomplishments.
Representing Atlantic County were:
Without sponsors, Horse Council
cannot hold the Open Show Series,
the Qualifying Show, the activities at
the Fair, or send any members to state 4-H horse
events. Every member is strongly encouraged to
sell ads. Your leader has forms - or you can call the
4-H Office for some. The deadline is March 31.
Remember that the highest sales winner gets a
FREE registration for the two-day clinic!
Seniors
Emily Barbera
Cheryl Neveling
Allison Hart
Carson Swisher
Juniors
Mackenzie Esposito
Erin Moran
Abigail Hart
Gwen Moran
DIRTY HAIRY FUN OPEN HORSE SHOW
Saturday, April 4 – 9 a.m. Start Time
4-H Center
Results:
Senior, 10th Place: Cheryl Neveling
Junior, 2nd Place: Erin Moran
State 4-H Horse Bowl Team Alternate: Cheryl
Neveling
Horse ‘n Around is sponsoring this
fun open show on Saturday, April 5.
There are divisions for young and
old. SHOW CLOTHES NOT
REQUIRED! For more information, contact Cindy
Boddy at (609) 646-8293 or (609) 457-1325.
Special thanks to coaches Erin Sharpe and
Tracey Neveling for their time and dedication
All the profits from the horse show will be donated
to Pinelands Mounted Search and Rescue, a
nonprofit search and rescue team that serves
Southern New Jersey.
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2015 ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H HORSE
SHOW DATES
LIVESTOCK
LIVERY
Open Shows
English:
April 19, October 18
Games:
April 24, May 8, June 19, July 17,
September 18 October 30
Dressage:
May 17, October 25
VSE/Driving: June 6, September 19
Western:
May 2, September 12
Combined English/Western (new!): July 25,
September 26
2015 4-H LIVESTOCK REGISTRATION
Livestock registration forms and
information will be sent directly
to registered 4-H livestock
project members in the
beginning of March. All forms
are due in the 4-H Office by May 1 to be eligible to
participate in the 2015 4-H Fair.
Qualifier Shows
Games:
May 8 (raindate June 19)
Dressage:
Any Open Show
VSE/Driving: June 6
English/Western: June 13 (raindate June 14)
CERTIFIED PULLORUM TESTING CLASS
Thursday, March 26 ~ 5:30-9 p.m.
NJ Animal Health Diagnostic Lab
3 Schwarzkoph Drive, Ewing, NJ
JR. BREEDERS’ LIVESTOCK SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, March 28 (registration due March 13)
Rutgers University, Cook College Farm
College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ
Want to learn something new? If
you own and show poultry or are a
4-H leader or poultry club officer,
then consider being certified as a
Pullorum tester for New Jersey.
The state requires that all birds
going to shows or fairs be tested for this disease.
Only certified Pullorum testers may perform these
tests.
The annual Junior Breeder Symposium will be held
on Saturday, March 28. An outstanding day is
planned, thanks to the efforts of NJDA, 4-H, and
faculty from Rutgers. It includes equine, goats,
sheep, dairy, swine, beef, and poultry. The State
Dairy Clip Off will also be held that day.
New this Year: Sheep & Goat Video Contest/Film
Festival. The Film Festival will be held in the Round
House at the Rutgers Cook Campus Farm as the
final session of the sheep and goat track of the
Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium. To
participate in the film festival, you must register for
the Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium. For an
application or more information, contact the 4-H
Office. The Junior Breeder Symposium is also
sponsored by the First Pioneer Farm Credit and
Hart Agency/Farm Family Insurance.
To register, contact Lisa deLambert, NJ Dept. of
Agriculture, Division of Animal Health, at (609) 6716400 or lisa.delambert@ag.state.nj.us
Registration is limited to 30 participants and is on a
first come-first serve basis; participants must be 18
years of age. Please be advised the above
address will not work in GPS. Directions:
http://jerseyvetlab.nj.gov/directions/
NJ JUNIOR BREEDER PROGRAM
JR. BREEDERS’ LIVESTOCK SYMPOSIUM
The NJ Junior Breeders’ Fund is looking to future
generations of agricultural education/FFA students
and 4-H members to continue to advance the
breeding of purebred livestock and the production
quality of grade livestock. In doing so, they are
offering loans to help agricultural/FFA students and
4-H members of the state carry out this goal. Loan
applications are available on the NJDA website:
www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/md/prog/junior
breeders.htmlt.
Saturday, March 28 (registration due March 13)
Rutgers University, Cook College Farm
College Farm Road, New Brunswick, NJ
The annual Junior Breeder Symposium will be held
on Saturday, March 28. An outstanding day is
planned, thanks to the efforts of NJDA, 4-H, and
faculty from Rutgers. It includes equine, goats,
sheep, dairy, swine, beef, and poultry. The State
Dairy Clip Off will also be held that day.
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New this Year: Sheep & Goat Video Contest/Film
Festival. The Film Festival will be held in the Round
House at the Rutgers Cook Campus Farm as the
final session of the sheep and goat track of the
Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium. To
participate in the film festival, you must register for
the Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium.
NJ JUNIOR BREEDER PROGRAM
The New Jersey Junior Breeders’
Fund is looking to future
generations of agricultural
education/FFA students and 4-H
members to continue to advance the breeding
of purebred livestock and the production quality
of grade livestock. In doing so, they are
offering loans to help agricultural/FFA students
and 4-H members of the state carry out this
goal. Loan applications are available on the
NJDA website:
www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/md/prog/j
uniorbreeders.htmlt.
For an application or more information, contact the
4-H Office. The Junior Breeder Symposium is also
sponsored by the First Pioneer Farm Credit and
Hart Agency/Farm Family Insurance.
SHEEP AND GOAT VIDEO
CONTEST/FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 28
SEBS Campus Farm (formerly
Cook College)
The Film Festival will be held in the
Round House at the Rutgers Cook Campus Farm
as the final session of the sheep and goat track of
the Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium. To
participate in the film festival, you must register for
the Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium.
Registration form will be available at
http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/goats/.
SMALL ANIMAL
PETPOURRI
SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H DOG SHOW
Sunday, March 15 ~ 9 a.m.
Somerset County 4-H Center, Bridgewater
Entries must:
1. be educational – must educate the audience on
some aspect of sheep and goats.
2. be 3 minutes or less in length.
3. be uploaded by the end of the day, March 15.
4. be the original work of youth in grades 4-13.
5. be created from January-March, 2015.
6. include the names of all youth responsible for the
creation of the video (credits – names and
roles).
Wags ‘n Whiskers is hosting this dog
show on March 15. It will take place
at the Somerset County 4-H Center
on Milltown Road in Bridgewater.
Participants are asked to bring dog
food, toy, blanket, etc. to donate to
the Somerset County Animal Shelter. For entry
forms, contact the 4-H Office.
Youth created videos are due March 15. To enter
your video in the contest, contact Marianne King by
March 12, mking@mercercounty.org, for a link to
use to upload your video, entry form, and media
release form(s).
STATE 4-H DOG SHOW
Saturday, April 25 ~ 8:30 a.m.
(registration due April 6)
Rutgers University, Cook Campus, Skelly Field
See the online http://www.4-h.org/resourcelibrary/curriculum/4-h-filmmaking-studio-andworkshop/ for great tips and help in creating your
video.
The NJ 4-H State Dog Show is open to 4-Hers who
meet the eligibility requirements of state 4-H
events. Sorry, no Cloverbuds. Previous show
experience is not required, but is encouraged.
Eligibility to compete in a state 4-H event requires
participant to be a current (registered 4-H member
before January 1, 2015) member in good standing.
Divisions include: Obedience, Junior
Showmanship, Rally, Agility, and Seeing Eye. For
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details on all classes, registration, and schedule
please contact the 4-H Office.
TEEN
UPDATE
4-H PROJECTS FOR COUNTY & STATE
EVENTS PERMITS REQUIRED FOR
EXOTIC MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES,
AMPHIBIANS
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS
Friday, November 28 – Tuesday, December 2
Atlanta, GA
It’s come to our attention that
our 4-H members exhibiting
reptiles and amphibians should
be in possession of Hobby
Permits if their projects are
“exotic.” According to the Department of Fish
and Wildlife an “Exotic mammal, bird, reptile or
amphibian” means any nongame species of
mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian not
indigenous to New Jersey. This would include
our iguanas, bearded dragons and others.
National 4-H Congress is a national 4-H
leadership conference held each year. The trip
focuses on career exploration and community
involvement and includes educational
workshops. Interested candidates must meet
the following requirements:
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If 4-H’ers wish to show these project
animals at the 2015 4-H Fair or other state
events, they will need to obtain a Hobby
Permit through the Division of Fish and
Wildlife. Details and applications can be found
at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/. The permits
will be required to be presented on
Wednesday, August 5, prior to any/all of these
projects being permitted to exhibit.
If any 4-H’ers are breeding these animals to
sell to the general public, they need a pet store
license. The licenses are $100 and can be
found through the same web address.
If a 4-H member gives or sells their animal to
another person, they should give the new
owner a copy of their permit so it can be
attached to the new owner’s application.
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•
•
At the time of the event, youth must be enrolled
in grades 11-13. This means they must be
enrolled in grades 10-12 as of September 2013
in order to be eligible to apply.
4-H members must have completed at least
one full 4-H year, a registered member by
January 1, 2014 and be a member in good
standing in order to be eligible to apply.
4-H members must demonstrate good 4-H
public speaking skills.
4-H members must demonstrate leadership on
the local level. Leadership at the regional or
state level is preferred.
Call the 4-H Office if you would like to apply.
Applications will be available soon.
VOLUNTEER
FORUM
Complete details will be provided to your club
leader in a future mailing on all of the Animal
Health Requirements for Exhibition and Show.
4-H LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING
Thursday, April 23 ~ 6:30 p.m.
4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING
Thursday, April 23 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 ~ 7:30 p.m.
The next meetings of the Leaders’ Association and
Fair Association are noted above at the 4-H
Center.
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8!
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4-H CLUB OFFICER MATERIALS
AROUND THE
COUNTY
4-H Club Officer materials are now accessible
online at http://rutgers-atlantic.org/4-H. In the menu
drop down box, click Officer’s Materials to access
the following materials: Secretary’s Book,
Treasurer’s Book, and 4-H Club Meeting Report.
Check it out!
4-H WINTERFEST
Thank you to everyone who helped
make the third annual 4-H Winterfest,
hosted by Youth Council, a success! Youth
Council teens, adult volunteers, and 4-H staff
taught a variety of classes including candle making,
soldering, pet treats, science fun, healthy snacks,
nature creations, mixed media art, and much more.
FINANCIAL REPORTS OF 4-H CLUBS
Many clubs hold fund-raisers and some
collect dues. Under New Jersey 4-H
policy, club treasuries must follow certain
criteria. These guidelines help
coordinate the financial activities of clubs
and communication between family, members, the
club and the 4-H Office. In addition, the office must
request the following from all clubs:
The following youth participated:
Rachel Einwechter
Rebecca Einwechter
Autumn Hayes
Kaycee Hayes
Samantha Ingerson
Todd Johannessen
Zoe Johnannessen
Nicole Keen
Aiden Littleton
Kyle Mains
Ryan Mains
Becca Makres
Will Makres
Alexis Mathis
Maria Meineke
Club Financial report.
Advance notice of any/all fund-raising club
activities.
Clubs with over $100 in their treasury will be
required to have an audit by someone outside
the club.
4-H CLUB FUNDRAISING PROPOSAL
All clubs are reminded, when planning for
fundraisers, you MUST submit a Fundraising
Proposal Form to the office. We encourage our
clubs to do fundraisers, however, just keep in mind
there needs to be a purpose for the fundraiser –
examples: offset cost of club t-shirts, purchase club
recognition items, raising money for a specific
cause (roof fund, food bank, etc.) Please send in
your form to the 4-H Office before your fundraiser
event. (If you need a copy of the fundraiser form,
please call the 4-H Office.)
Nathan Mejlak
Abbey Migliaccio
DJ Quintas
Bailey Passalaqua
Samantha Passalaqua
Cana Patterson
Geneva Patterson
Orion Schaab
Hailey Super
Jessica Vitullo
Johanna Wentzell
John Wentzell
Madeline Wentzell
Elizabeth Wetmore
SJTC – “4-H RE-ROOTING THE WORLD”
March 6 - 8
Six teens will be attending SJTC at
Holiday Inn in Swedesboro. The goal
of SJTC is to provide meaningful
opportunities for youth and adults to work together
to create sustainable community change. SJTC
also offers teens the opportunity to participate in
hands-on learning activities designed to develop
skills in communication, leadership, citizenship and
decision-making. A banquet and fun-filled dance
was held Saturday evening.
In the past, the office has received phone calls from
the public questioning fundraising activities. By
submitting this form in advance, the office can
answer any questions that may arise.
REMEMBER TO LOCK UP WHEN
LEAVING THE 4-H CENTER
The following teens will represent Atlantic County:
We would like to remind all leaders who
use the 4-H Center to please lock up the building
when leaving. If multiple clubs are meeting, please
check with the club leaders present to make
arrangements for the building to be locked and the
lights and heat turned off at the end of the night.
Michael Bellace
Kira Foster
Brandon Henry
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Tatum Henry
Matt Schreiber
Sarahann Schreiber
4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS – APRIL 10, 2015
ENTRY FORM DUE: March 31, 2015
Return by March 31 to:
Check the division of your presentation:
Demonstration
Illustrated Talk (not using power point)
_____ Illustrated Talk (using Power Point)
Formal Speech
Performing Arts
Non-Competitive
(see explanation of divisions on back)
Atlantic County 4-H Office
6260 Old Harding Highway
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Fax: (609) 625-3646
TITLE OF PRESENTATION
BRIEF EXPLANATION
NAME
AGE
PHONE
ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS
YEARS IN 4-H
GRADE IN SCHOOL
(as of September 2014)
LEVEL: Cloverbud Junior
(circle one)
Senior
NAME OF 4-H CLUB
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT BEFORE?
LENGTH OF PRESENTATION*
TYPE OF SMALL ANIMAL BEING USED (if applicable)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED (All rooms will have an electrical outlet and Easel- If doing a power point
presentation, an LCD projector and laptop will be provided)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A ROOM HOST*?
Yes
No
*All interested members will be contacted with more information
*
*
*
FIRST TIME JUNIOR OR 4-H CLOVERBUD MEMBER (GRADES K-7):
JUNIOR MEMBER (GRADES 4-7):
SENIOR MEMBER (GRADES 8-13):
3-15 MINUTES
5-15 MINUTES
8-15 MINUTES
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10, AT 7 P.M. AT THE HESS
EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX, 700 BABCOCK ROAD, MAYS LANDING. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ARRIVE
BY 6:45 P.M.
(over)
DEFINITIONS
METHODS OF PRESENTATION
A. DEMONSTRATION *
a. A demonstration is showing how to make something, how to perform a skill, how to
repair something, or how something works. In this method, the subject—animal,
machine, food, clothing, musical instrument, or model—is used in the presentation.
B. ILLUSTRATED TALK *
a. An illustrated talk communicates ideas with the aid of charts, posters, pictures, slides,
graph, or chalkboard. The object discussed is not used; only pictures, a model, or other
representation of the object.
C. ILLUSTRATED TALK – Using Power Point *
a. This presentation utilizes technology as your visual aid. The object discussed is not
used, but using technology allows you to use realistic photos, sounds/music and/or
videos in the presentation to communicate the point you want to address.
D. FORMAL SPEECH *
a. This is a presentation of a speech written by the participant given from memory, from
notes, or outline on index cards as an aid.
E. PERFORMING ARTS *
a. Types of presentations in this category are Monologues, Pantomimes, Puppetry, Group
Scene, Creative Movement, Musical Performance (instrumental), oral interpretation of
literature, dance (tap, folk, clogging, jazz, etc.) or musical performance (vocal). Even
though you may demonstrate or showcase the performing art, your presentation must
also include verbal speaking. You still need an introduction, body and summary.
F. NON-COMPETITIVE *
a. All Cloverbud members (grades K-3) must enter this category. Any Junior or Senior
member may also enter this category, if desired. Participation ribbons and comments
only will be given. Please also check method of presentation.
* PLEASE NOTE – ANY MEMBERS, GRADES 8-13, INTERESTED IN GOING TO STATE
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE NON-COMPETITIVE
CATEGORY. YOU MUST BE EVALUATED AND RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT RATING
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO GO TO STATE PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS.
Music, drama, poetry, dance, and gymnastics may not be given as stage performances in solo or in
group form. These categories of presentations must meet the requirements of one of the above
methods of presentations.
March
Sun
Mon
1
2
4-H Yearbook Ad Sales
begins
CWF applications due in
4-H Office
8
9
Tue
3
Wed
4
Thu
5
Fri
6
Jr. Horse Council, 7 pm
Full Horse Council, 7:30pm
10
11
Sat
7
South Jersey Teen Conference, March 6-8
12
13
14
SJTC, March 6-8
Equine Spring Health
Clinic
Daylight Saving Time begins
15
16
17
18
19
20
26
27
Youth Council, 7:30 pm
22
23
Public Presentations
Workshop, 7 pm
State 4-H Equine
Presentations
29
24
25
21
Spring begins
28
Equine Overnight Clinic
Jr. Breeders’ Livestock
Symposium
30
31
Equine Overnight Clinic
2015
April
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
Fri
3
Horse Registrations due in
4-H Office
Dirty Hairy Silver
Dollar Fun Show
Equestrian of the Year, 7pm
Full Horse Council, 7:30pm
5
6
12
13
7
14
Horse Judging &
Hippology (tentative)
19
8
15
Good Friday
(office closed)
9
4-H Egg Hunt
10
11
County Public
Presentations, 7 pm
Horse Judging &
Hippology (tentative)
16
17
18
23
24
25
Leaders’ Assoc., 6:30 pm
Fair Assoc., 7:30 pm
Open Gaming Show
4-H Model Train Show
Youth Council, 7:30 pm
20
21
22
Open English Horse Show
26
Sat
4
27
4-H Model Train Show
28
29
30
FCS Advisory, 7:30 pm
National 4-H Conference: April 11-16
NJ Shooting Sports Training: April 24-26
2015