Jan. 17 — Wells County 4-H Association, 7 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park
Jan. 18 — 4-H Scholarship and Resume' Forms due at County Extension Office
Jan. 18 — Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan. 18-20 — Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum
Jan. 20 — 'Wells Weighs In' begins
Jan. 27 — Northeast IN Livestock Auctions Workshop, Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd., Fort Wayne, 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
4-H BB & RIFLE SAFETY CLUB ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE
Safety instruction, handling procedures, shooting skills and hands on experience will be included in the Wells County 4-H BB Gun & .22 Caliber Rifle Safety Program.
Meetings will begin Tuesday, January 18th with sign up and safety rules from
6:30 – 8 PM. BB & Rifle Safety will continue each Tuesday until march 29th. The Awards Night for BB & Rifle will be held on April 1st.
Youth in grades 3, 4, and 5 can participate in BB Gun. Youth in grade 6 and above can participate in Rifle.
First time members who are old enough for Rifle will be required to pass a shooting skills proficiency test which reviews the positions and range safety procedures.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
A membership fee of $20 for BB Gun and $25 for .22 Caliber Rifle should be paid at the first meeting. The fee covers the cost of equipment, materials, ammunition, insurance, and awards. Checks should be made payable to Wells County 4-H Rifle Club. Scholarships are available by checking with 4-H Leaders at the event. If you have more than one person in the family, the second member is only $15. No person will be turned away due to financial constraints.
Members are not allowed to bring their own equipment. Advanced registration is not required. Sign up will be at the first meeting. All participants must have a completed and signed health form before participating in the hands-on activity.
In case of bad weather, listen to radio station K105 FM or WMEE 97.3 FM for cancellations. Usually, if one of the schools cancel, the 4-H event will be postponed.
Youth may also enroll in the Shooting Sports Fair Exhibit Option. Members may make a poster or a notebook about some aspect of shooting sports or may exhibit something they have made. Examples might include: Poster or Notebook; Firearm Safety; Cross a Fence with a Gun; Eye Dominance; Muzzleloading; Target Trap; Archery Safety; Types of Arrows; Buying a Bow; Shooting Vests; Hunter Ed; Tree Stand Safety; Percussion or Flintlock; Hunting Wild Turkeys; Handmade Items – Gun Rack; Ammo Box, etc.
The 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club. 4-H Pellet Pistol Safety Club, and the 4-H Archery Club will all begin in April.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412 or one of the Shooting Sports Leaders: Don Kiefer, 824-1585; Chad Captain, 417-6488; Tex Mauger, 827-0266; Gregg Palmer, 701-2975; and Kevin Springer, 565-3323.
Meetings will begin Tuesday, January 18th with sign up and safety rules from
6:30 – 8 PM. BB & Rifle Safety will continue each Tuesday until march 29th. The Awards Night for BB & Rifle will be held on April 1st.
Youth in grades 3, 4, and 5 can participate in BB Gun. Youth in grade 6 and above can participate in Rifle.
First time members who are old enough for Rifle will be required to pass a shooting skills proficiency test which reviews the positions and range safety procedures.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
A membership fee of $20 for BB Gun and $25 for .22 Caliber Rifle should be paid at the first meeting. The fee covers the cost of equipment, materials, ammunition, insurance, and awards. Checks should be made payable to Wells County 4-H Rifle Club. Scholarships are available by checking with 4-H Leaders at the event. If you have more than one person in the family, the second member is only $15. No person will be turned away due to financial constraints.
Members are not allowed to bring their own equipment. Advanced registration is not required. Sign up will be at the first meeting. All participants must have a completed and signed health form before participating in the hands-on activity.
In case of bad weather, listen to radio station K105 FM or WMEE 97.3 FM for cancellations. Usually, if one of the schools cancel, the 4-H event will be postponed.
Youth may also enroll in the Shooting Sports Fair Exhibit Option. Members may make a poster or a notebook about some aspect of shooting sports or may exhibit something they have made. Examples might include: Poster or Notebook; Firearm Safety; Cross a Fence with a Gun; Eye Dominance; Muzzleloading; Target Trap; Archery Safety; Types of Arrows; Buying a Bow; Shooting Vests; Hunter Ed; Tree Stand Safety; Percussion or Flintlock; Hunting Wild Turkeys; Handmade Items – Gun Rack; Ammo Box, etc.
The 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club. 4-H Pellet Pistol Safety Club, and the 4-H Archery Club will all begin in April.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412 or one of the Shooting Sports Leaders: Don Kiefer, 824-1585; Chad Captain, 417-6488; Tex Mauger, 827-0266; Gregg Palmer, 701-2975; and Kevin Springer, 565-3323.
Monday, January 10, 2011
4-H POLAND EXCHANGE SEEKS HOST FAMILIES
Families in northeast Indiana have an opportunity to host 4-H members and adult leaders from Poland during the first two weeks of June, 2011.
Hosts are needed for the youth (ages 12 – 18) and the adults. Families should be willing to share their home and community and involve them in local 4-H activities and meetings.
2011 will be the 7th year for the exchange with Indiana hosting during odd years and traveling to Poland in even years.
The Polish participants are from south central Poland (Swietokrzyski Region) north of Krakow.
Applications are due February 1 and a host family orientation will be held May 1.
For more information about the exchange or a host family application, contact the Wells County Extension Office, 824-6412 or Lee Stanish, Purdue International 4-H Coordinator, lstanish@purdue.edu or call 765-496-3585.
Hosts are needed for the youth (ages 12 – 18) and the adults. Families should be willing to share their home and community and involve them in local 4-H activities and meetings.
2011 will be the 7th year for the exchange with Indiana hosting during odd years and traveling to Poland in even years.
The Polish participants are from south central Poland (Swietokrzyski Region) north of Krakow.
Applications are due February 1 and a host family orientation will be held May 1.
For more information about the exchange or a host family application, contact the Wells County Extension Office, 824-6412 or Lee Stanish, Purdue International 4-H Coordinator, lstanish@purdue.edu or call 765-496-3585.
Friday, January 7, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Jan. 7 - 9 Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis
Jan. 8 State 4-H Poultry Workshop, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003
E. Pleasant St., Noblesville IN, 10 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 11 4-H Jr. Leader Food Booth Committee, Wells County Community
Center, 7 PM
Jan. 17 Wells County 4-H Association, 7 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park
Jan. 18 4-H Scholarship and Resume Forms due at County Extension
Office
Jan. 18 Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 10 AM - 3 PM
Jan. 18 - 20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum
Jan. 20 "Wells Weighs In" begins
Jan. 27 Northeast IN Livestock Auctions Workshop, Allen County
Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd., Fort Wayne, 7 - 9 PM
Jan. 8 State 4-H Poultry Workshop, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003
E. Pleasant St., Noblesville IN, 10 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 11 4-H Jr. Leader Food Booth Committee, Wells County Community
Center, 7 PM
Jan. 17 Wells County 4-H Association, 7 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park
Jan. 18 4-H Scholarship and Resume Forms due at County Extension
Office
Jan. 18 Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 10 AM - 3 PM
Jan. 18 - 20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum
Jan. 20 "Wells Weighs In" begins
Jan. 27 Northeast IN Livestock Auctions Workshop, Allen County
Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd., Fort Wayne, 7 - 9 PM
4-H SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 18TH
4-H Club college scholarship forms and the State 4-H Resume’ forms are due Tuesday, January 18th at the Wells County Extension Office located at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
At least 14 $300 scholarships will be presented to Wells County youth.
Forms were mailed to high school seniors in December but they may also be found on the State 4-H web page: HYPERLINK "http://www.four-h.purdue.edu" www.four-h.purdue.edu and go to “opportunities” and “scholarships”.
For more information about the 4-H scholarships, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 824-6412 or rsherer@purdue.edu
At least 14 $300 scholarships will be presented to Wells County youth.
Forms were mailed to high school seniors in December but they may also be found on the State 4-H web page: HYPERLINK "http://www.four-h.purdue.edu" www.four-h.purdue.edu and go to “opportunities” and “scholarships”.
For more information about the 4-H scholarships, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 824-6412 or rsherer@purdue.edu
Thursday, January 6, 2011
WELLS COUNTY 4-H HORSE & PONY SIGN UP
Youth and parents interested in Horse & Pony are invited to attend the Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club Sunday, January 9th, 4 PM at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park, Bluffton.
4-H member and horse enrollment forms will be distributed along with details for the Quiz Bowl Team and Judging Team.
Future club meetings will be held February 6th, 4 PM and March 6th, 4 PM at the same location.
Outdoor meetings will begin in the spring in preparation for the Wells County 4-H Fair, July 16 – 21.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Youth in grades 1 and 2 may join the Mini 4-H Horse & Pony project.
The club sponsored annual tack auction will be held Saturday, February 19th, 5 PM at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
For more information about the 4-H Horse & Pony Club, contact Rhonda Phillips, 638-4744 or Lisa Toliver, 565-3896.
4-H member and horse enrollment forms will be distributed along with details for the Quiz Bowl Team and Judging Team.
Future club meetings will be held February 6th, 4 PM and March 6th, 4 PM at the same location.
Outdoor meetings will begin in the spring in preparation for the Wells County 4-H Fair, July 16 – 21.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Youth in grades 1 and 2 may join the Mini 4-H Horse & Pony project.
The club sponsored annual tack auction will be held Saturday, February 19th, 5 PM at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
For more information about the 4-H Horse & Pony Club, contact Rhonda Phillips, 638-4744 or Lisa Toliver, 565-3896.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Jan. 7-9 — Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis
Jan. 17 — Wells County 4-H Association, 7 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park
Jan. 18 — Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan. 18-20 — Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum
Jan. 17 — Wells County 4-H Association, 7 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park
Jan. 18 — Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan. 18-20 — Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum
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