Cass County,MO 4-H

Don't for get to sign up for Clover Kid Camp! Today is the last day!

4-H Equine Fine Arts, Public Speaking, and Demonstrations Contests and Exhibitor Clinics and Dinner
Wednesday, July 24 (before the State Fair 4-H/FFA Horse Show)
Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO

Public Speaking and Demonstration Contests
Registration should be completed in 4-H Online between June 2 and July 10, 2024.
Age Divisions
•Junior — 4-H ages 8-13
•Senior — 4-H ages 14-18

Contest Divisions
•Public Speaking
•Individual Demonstration

Fine Arts and Poster Contest
This event is open to youth enrolled in both Missouri 4-H and Missouri FFA. Registration should be completed in 4-H Online between June 2 and July 10, 2024.
Age Divisions
•Junior — 4-H ages 8-10
•Intermediate — 4-H ages 11-13
•Senior — 4-H ages 14-18

Contest Divisions
•Visual Arts — Drawing, Fiber Arts, and Sculpture (AC312)
•Visual Arts — Painting, Printing, and Graphic Design (AC313)
•Photography
•Equine Poster

During the evening, there will also be a Youth Equine Public Speaking and Demonstration, Fine Arts, and Poster Contests and Missouri State Fair 4-H/FFA Horse Show Exhibitor Dinner. This dinner is open to members and their families participating in the equine contests on Wednesday, July 24 or horse show exhibitors. RSVP can be made by July 15 at: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ojxvcBXjk5Wcgm

Tentative Schedule
9:00AM – Art Exhibit check in begins.
10:00AM – Youth Equine Fine Arts, Public Speaking, and Demonstration Contests begin. Check in 15 minutes prior to your speech/demo time.
12:30PM – Exhibitors Pre-show clinics
5:00PM – Keynote speaker
5:30PM – Dinner
7:00PM – All arenas open for riding

I have been in 4-H for 10 years and my favorite projects have been dogs and welding!! I have enjoyed many 4-H opportunities like National Congress, serving on the state council, and being a camp counselor. I will be attending Harding University in the fall to pursue a major in Nursing and a minor in Spanish with the intent to become a bilingual nurse in an emergency room. My time in 4-H has shaped my life and made me who I am today, and I am so thankful for it!

🍀🎉 CAMP STARTS TODAY! 🎉🍀

We're absolutely thrilled to welcome everyone to 4-H Camp Bobwhite for an Olympic-themed adventure like no other! Our staff and counselors are geared up and ready to make this the best camp ever—let the games begin! 🏅🌟

🏅 Just ONE day until 4-H Camp! 🏅

We're bursting with excitement to welcome our amazing campers tomorrow! Remember to bring your adventurous spirit and your biggest smiles—let's make unforgettable memories together! 🌟😄

🎉 Just TWO days until 4-H Camp! 🎉

Our staff and counselors are buzzing with excitement to welcome you to an unforgettable adventure! You may want to pack an extension cord and a fan to stay cool in the cabins—let's keep those camp vibes chill! ❄️🏕️

🌟 Just 3 days until 4-H Camp! 🌟

Don't dive into the fun without your towels! Remember to pack them for the pool, water games, and, of course, bathing. 🏊‍♂️🚿
Ready, Set, Pack!

🌟 Only 7 days until 4-H Camp! 🌟
The excitement is building, and we can't wait to see everyone! Don't forget to pack your sunscreen, maybe a hat, and your biggest smile! 😎🧢😁
Let the countdown begin!

Victoria Gibbs is a senior at Lee’s Summit West High School. She has been a member of Cass County 4-H and the Hickory Grove Club for 13 years. During her time, she participated in public speaking at the county and state level, dress review at the county and state level, county and state shoot, and attended National 4-H congress. Her projects included sewing, crochet, foods, archery, 22, and air rifle. Following graduation, she will attend Pittsburg State University to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with dreams of eventually becoming a Pediatric Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

Elizabeth Ravasini was a Hickory Grove 4-H Clover Kids member for three years followed by ten years as a regular member. Some of Elizabeth's most notable projects include: Foods, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Scrapbooking, and Cake Decorating. She exhibited at the indoor Cass County Fair and the Missouri State Fair every year. Elizabeth enjoyed many 4-H trips over the years including 4-H Camp, 4-H Camp Counselor, Teen Conference, and National 4-H Congress in Atlanta. Elizabeth participated in dozens of community service projects including donating food to the Feeding Missouri campaign, packing snack bags for the Ronald McDonald House, serving food at a homeless shelter, and taking club members into nursing homes to sing and perform as part of her "Musical Missionaries" group. Elizabeth served her club as secretary. She excelled in public speaking taking many demonstrations to the State Fair and speeches to the state public speaking contest. Her favorite demonstration was a team cake decorating demonstration entitled, "Nailed It," where she and her teammates had a friendly competition by randomly drawing a cake photo out of a hat and had a short time to recreate the photo by decorating a Styrofoam cake. Elizabeth is thankful for all the leaders who helped her gain countless life skills throughout her 4-H career. Elizabeth plans to attend Wichita State University in the fall majoring in Dental Hygiene and participating in band and choir activities.

Just a reminder!

📣🍀Calling all 4-H Camp Counselors 🍀📣
If you are interested in being a 4-H Camp Counselor this summer, head on over to v2.4honline.com to fill out the Camp Bobwhite Counselor Application!
The deadline to apply is March 15!

🍀Friendly reminder, Feb 1st is the cut off date for Cass County 4-H members to be enrolled in 4-H to meet requirements and to be eligible to compete in competitions.