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January 20, 2023 - Friday News

WYOMING COUNTY 4-H E-NEWS

January 20, 2023

Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us with your question(s)!

GLADIOLA PROJECT

  • Even though its winter – it’s time to think, SPRING! Gladiola orders are due to the 4-H office by January 28th!
  • Please fill out the form from the 4-H news, or call/email the 4-H office to register. If youth are new to the project, the bulbs are fully funded by the Western NY Gladiola Society. Past participants will need to provide $6 towards the cost of the bulbs.

HORSELESS HORSE MEETING

  • Monday, January 23rd at 6:30pm at the Ag & Business Center, Warsaw
  • All 4-H members are welcome to attend these monthly meetings!

DAIRY JEOPARDY

  • Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30pm.
  • Styled like the popular television game show, this fun filled event will include questions about cattle breeds, dairy products, dairy nutrition, and much more! Register by February 14th

CAPRINE KIDS - COUNTY WIDE GOAT CLUB

  • Next meeting is Tuesday, February 14th at 6:00pm.
  • Held at the Ag & Business Center, Warsaw.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

  • 4-H Public Presentation ZOOM Workshop - Wednesday, January 25th 7pm 
    • Interested in learning more about the public presentation process? Need help picking a topic? Youth. Parents and leaders are invited to attend this virtual workshop session.
    • Please email or call the 4-H office to register. A zoom link will be sent to those who pre-register the week of the 25th.
  • Registrations are due February 7th – registration forms can be found on our website: https://wyoming.cce.cornell.edu/resources/public-p...
    • Three dates to choose from: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

COOKIE SALE (PRE-ORDER, PRE-SALE)

  • The Wyoming County Cookie Sale is fast approaching! Detailed information will be mailed to 4-H families in the coming weeks. Remember this is the only fundraiser we ask our membership to participate in all year, and it is a great opportunity to encourage the community to support our program.
    • Dates: Monday, February 20th – Sunday, March 5th
    • Variety: Fudge Mint, Peanut Butter Crème, Lemon Crème, Maple Crème, Raspberry Whippets and Snickerdoodle Crème.

LEADER ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

  • Thursday, January 26th at 7:00pm at the Ag & Business Center, Warsaw
  • An opportunity for leaders & staff to discuss project ideas & answer questions. Topics this month will include Produced in NY Contest, Public Presentations, Cookie Sale & Club Meetings. Please pre-register by Monday, January 23rd so we can plan accordingly!

4-H Staff Email Contacts

Holly Harwood: hmh62@cornell.edu

Sarah Clark: sac347@cornell.edu

Stephanie Luders: sal294@cornell.edu

Alesia Ackerman: aea92@cornell.edu

General 4-H: wyomingcounty4h@cornell.edu

Last updated February 21, 2024