Chelan-Douglas County 4-H Club Program

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Photos: Appleatchee 4-H show Rider Vaughan Eccles was one of many riders who competed at an Appleatchee 4-H Club Show on Saturday in Wenatchee. Riders guided their horses through a series of obstacles, such

The Washington State 4-H office is still seeking host families for 4 male students ages 13-16 ARRIVING THIS SUNDAY 7/21! 4-H membership is not necessary to host, but a male child must live in the home and be within 4 years of age of the student. Please consider opening your home. You won't regret it! :) 4-H Explore 4-H with WSU Extension

4-H International Exchange currently has 13 Japanese students waiting for home placements in Washington State, and they arrive in 2 weeks! This 25-day exchange is a wonderful opportunity to open your heart, your home, your mind and share your life for a short amount of time. Host families learn about themselves, practice communication and make lasting memories when they welcome a delegate. Families with children ages 10-18 are eligible to apply; 4-H membership is not required. Let’s show them Washington! Hosting Dates are July 22-August 15, 2024. For more information contact Carolyn Russo at [email protected]. To start the application visit https://www.states4hexchange.org/apply/host/

Excessive Heat Alert! Take special care and watch over your 4-H animal projects this week as we go from mild Washington weather to HOT! Pay special attention to the recommendations on the flyer (downloadable at https://bit.ly/wsulivestockheatalert). These are good reminders for ALL Animals (including 4-Hers) during this time of excessive heat.

4-H International Exchange currently has 13 Japanese students waiting for home placements in Washington State, and they arrive in 2 weeks! This 25-day exchange is a wonderful opportunity to open your heart, your home, your mind and share your life for a short amount of time. Host families learn about themselves, practice communication and make lasting memories when they welcome a delegate. Families with children ages 10-18 are eligible to apply; 4-H membership is not required. Let’s show them Washington! Hosting Dates are July 22-August 15, 2024. For more information contact Carolyn Russo at [email protected]. To start the application visit https://www.states4hexchange.org/apply/host/

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Open Position with WSU Douglas County Extension:

WSU Douglas County Extension is hiring an Office Manager to work at the Douglas County Courthouse in Waterville. Manage daily operations and provide higher level administrative, fiscal, and technical support. Two years of experience required in fiscal record keeping and office administration. MS Office Suite skills required. Benefit package includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance packages, retirement, and paid leave.

Visit: www.wsu.edu/jobs - position number R-11898.

For questions, call Margaret Viebrock, WSU Douglas County Extension Director at 509-745-8531.

Position closes July 14. EEO/AA/ADA

2024 Livestock registrations are open!

Be sure to check out the exhibit page on our website for all the forms and info you will need, including the 2024 Exhibitor Guidebook!

Reminder: Registration is ONLINE.

>>> https://www.ncwfair.org/p/the-fair/exhibit1

A Chelan County 4-H family has 3 rabbits available to a good home: 2 mini rex and 1 holland lop, all females. If interested, please let the 4-H office know and we will connect you with the owners.

From our newest club, the Chelan-Manson Fashion Squad 4-H Club: "Last Week we first learned the parts of a sewing machine and we sewed on paper with the machine. Then we learned how to iron seams. We sewed a seam on fabric and then pressed it open. We moved onto how to make a cinch bag. Our assignment for next meeting is to bring our bags and we will be making tote bags for donation." Thank you, Madison, for sharing this report!

Washington 4-H is Looking for Host Families for the 4-H International Academic Year Exchange Program (August 2024 through June 2025)!
Has your family ever thought about hosting an international exchange student for the school year? What would it be like to share your family’s life with a teenager from Japan? Consider what kind of things you and your family would learn about culture, family, friendship, and hospitality by welcoming someone into your home.

You may be eligible to host one of the amazing student delegates who are coming to the US this year through 4-H! These students have been through an extensive application process testing their English skills, their motivation for wanting to study in the US, and their willingness to share their culture and give back to their host community through volunteerism. The program runs for 10 months, from August 2024 through June 2025.

Apply NOW for the chance to invite an amazing young person from another country into your family! Applications will be accepted until May 15. To apply, visit: https://smr.to/p92008

Host family selection is subject to the student’s acceptance in a local high school, completion of the online application, an in-home interview, background checks, and delegate availability.

To meet the students or learn more, visit https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/youth/global-4-h/international-exchanges/

Washington 4-H International Exchange | 4-H Youth Development Program | Washington State University Host a Youth Delegate for an Up-Close and Personal Cultural Exchange Experience Do you want to… Give your family the experience of a lifetime? Instill an appreciation for other cultures? Learn new languages and communication…

The 4-H Bi-County Horse Leaders Council and Chelan-Douglas County 4-H Program would like to thank Selland Construction Jobs for the generous donation of traffic cones to our 4-H Horse Program! These cones will be utilized at our Horse Shows & Gaming Competitions, as well as practices and group rides for years to come. Thank you Selland for your generous community support!

Registration of 4-H enrolled youth, 4-H enrolled certified volunteers and WSU staff/faculty for Washington State Teen Conference is now open! The conference will be held on the Pullman campus of Washington State University from June 24-27, 2024. Workshop and tour descriptions are available on the state website here: https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/stc/
Costs are: $295 for youth, $195 for youth presenter/planning committee and $200 for chaperones (4-H volunteers and WSU Staff/Faculty).

• 4-H Youth and Volunteers will register under events on 4-H Online – https://4honline.com

• 4-H enrolled youth presenters/planning committee will also enroll on 4-H online (their enrollment will be initiated for them when they go to events).

• WSU Staff/Faculty will register via Qualtrics here: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IxXvIr2vIZHcHk

• Non 4-H Enrolled Youth Registration will open May 6, 2024

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There's still time to support 4-H'ers by donating at the register on your next trip to JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores! Wherever your imagination takes you, let our amazing partners at JOANN help. Donate now through May 4th.
https://www.joann.com/4-h/

Roo needs a new home! He is an Americana, well-trained, friendly with people and other roosters. Please contact Colleen Simpson at 425-232-4131 or [email protected]

It's your chance to submit design ideas for the Washington State 4-H Fair patch!

Calling all artists! The Washington State 4-H Fair Patch Design contest is happening right now! Submit your art and your design could become the official patch of the 2024 Washington State 4-H Fair! Details are at https://bit.ly/wastate4-hfair

If there is anyone who buys feed at North 40, please contact the 4-H Office for your 4-H discount card!

ANNOUNCEMENT: New 4-H Sewing & Fashion Club

4-H in Chelan Valley is looking for kids and teens who would like to learn to sew or grow their current sewing skills in a new 4-H club.

Co-leaders Rena Batt and Rene’ Commons are excited to share their fashion and sewing knowledge with kids grades 3-12, in an after school program starting in March.

Interested parents can call Rene’ at 206.228.4811

Vikki has a Brahman rooster for sale. 509-665-9447

Don't forget: Tonight at 10pm, the $10 late fee will be applied to all re-enrollments not completed.

Spring is just around the corner! We are revving up to bring you another stellar 4-H Super Saturday! We want to hear from you about what workshops and topics will get you excited and ready to learn! Share in the comments below!

P.S. If you would like to lead a workshop and have an idea, please also share, or reach out via email: [email protected]

Date/time/location TBD

Protecting Livestock During Severe Winter Weather

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Give to 4-H! | 4-H Youth Development Program | Washington State University Make a 4-H WA State Excellence Gift Online! Happy ! In the spirit of friendly competition, each Washington state county asks local donors to make donations on Giving Tuesday - November 28, with the goal…

Kaelyn Peterson, needs to re-home her goats. She did not de-horn them so they can’t be shown at either fair. Here’s the info she gave me:
They were born April 28th of this year, they are twin sisters, they are vaccinated and have been check by a vet. They are inseparable, they listen to there names very well, and they walk on leashes pretty good.
They may make good breeding/milk goats? She is asking what she paid for them, $400.
Phone: +1 (509) 881-5467

All Clubs are required to have the Kick-Off training annually, and there is also an Adult Volunteer Training. Please RSVP to Michelle Lain for the Zoom link!
Annual Club Kick-Off Dates:
November 20th, 12:10pm
November 20th, 8pm
November 28th, 12pm

Adult Volunteer Training Date:
November 28th, 6-8pm

Achievement Night will be November 18th, 5pm at BeeHive Grange up Squilchuck Rd. This is a potluck, please bring something to share if possible. All county awards will be announced!

Jordyn has (2) 5 year old Nigerian dwarf goats to re-home before her family moves. Super sweet, dehorned, healthy bonded pair. I believe they have been shown in the past but mainly been w**d eating fur babies. Could you maybe put the word out for her. She would like a small rehoming fee for them. 509-630-5176

Attention adults: we are looking for volunteers to help judge the county level record books. Monday through Wednesday October 16-18. Dinner is provided, but no childcare. If you would like to learn more about record books, please join us. RSVP to Michelle Lain at [email protected]. You can join us one, two or all three days.

Friends,
The 4-H International Exchange Program is needing to house some delegates and chaperones immediately! They come in on Sunday July 23rd (Yes, this coming Sunday!) to Wenatchee and they leave August 16th. To host a chaperone, no children are required in the household. To host a student, there must be a child between 12-18 in the household and there must be a bed for the exchange delegate. The delegates are coming from Japan and Taiwan and there are boys and girls left. The delegates come with spending money. They are to be treated as part of your family and will do all the normal things you do in those couple weeks. All you as a host need to do is provide food and lodging in your home. So, for example, if you have a vacation planned, you would take them with you! It is not required that you be in 4-H to host, and you can host anywhere in the state. So, please share this widely amongst your friends and family. We are still needing to home 10-11 delegates as well as a few chaperones. There is a limit of 2 delegates/chaperones per host family. You can also take a delegate and a chaperone. If you are interested in hosting, or would like more information, please contact Carolyn Russo at: [email protected] or 509-754-2011 ext. 4309.