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Sigma Lambda Chi 4-H Newsletter AUGUST 2007 Adrianne Cox, Extension Agent P.O. Box 346 Hamilton, GA 31811 phone: 706-628-4824 fax: 706-628-5671 E-mail: ahcox@uga.edu |
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Welcome to Sigma Lambda Chi 4-H Club! Dues are $15.00 for the year. You must pay it by September 19, day of our next meeting.
We will have snacks and drinks at each meeting. You can bring something to share too.
Clover Points add up over the year to earn you a Reward Trip. |
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EARN MONEY with your TALENTS
Enter in the Valley Agricultural Fair and the Georgia National Fair to show off your talents and win prize ribbons and cash. See the pink and yellow handouts for all the details. Need help?? ASK Mrs. Adrianne. |
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MINI-BOOTH WORKSHOP Friday, August 24 3:30—4:45 PM 4-H Office
Come learn how to complete a Mini-Booth for the fairs. You can enter in the Valley Ag. Fair and if you place in the top 5, you can enter it in the G.N.F. Choose a category and get your information together. Learn at the workshop how and what to do to make a winning mini-booth. Snacks will be served too! |
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NEW GEORGIA 4-H AMBASSADORS
Congrats to the new 4-H Ambassadors. Five are from Harris County! They will represent 4-H for the state of Georgia in their specified area. Everyone goes to a training weekend on Aug. 17 in Athens on the UGA campus. Have fun!
4-H Public Relations: Robert Edwards & Kevin Roberts Health Rocks: Mindy Barron & Shane Hightower Speak Out for Military Kids: Katelyn Pawlowski |
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State Congress 2007
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Sigma Lambda Chi stands for Service, Leadership and Citizenship |
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Club Shirt
Order your Sigma Lambda Chi shirt! Price is not determined yet. Look for an e-mail or snail mail with details. Want to place the order by August 31, Friday. Specify size when you pay. |
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GA 4-H Roadside Jingle Contest
Do you have a talent for creating rhymes? Come up with one for 4-H!
The winning slogan will be displayed in a series of road signs during National 4-H Week, October 7—13. Enter as many jingles as you want. First place is also $50! DUE TO THE 4-H OFFICE BY AUG. 24, FRIDAY.
Ask for an Entry Form for rules. Must be 6-7 lines long and the last line must be “Georgia 4-H”.
Earn a Clover Point too! |
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Georgia 4-H Holiday Card Contest Entries due October 5 (receive a Clover Point)
Rules: 1. All entries must be the student’s original drawing on an 8.5 x 5.5 inch (or 5.5 x 8.5 inch) sheet of white, unlined paper. 2. All entries should somehow include 4-H in the theme for the message or design. Also, please try to use a universal “holiday” theme, rather than depicting one specific holiday. Keep in mind that the winning card will be sent to donors and friends of 4-H that may be from many different backgrounds/cultures. 3. All entries must be colorful, so they can be reproduced on the holiday card if selected as the grand prize winner. 4. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form filled out by the 4-H’er and signed by the county 4-H agent. 5. All 4-H members (5th—12th grades) are eligible to participate. 6. Entries must be turned into the 4-H office no later than October 5. 7. If any of the above rules are not followed, the entry will be automatically disqualified. 8. Good Luck! |
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GET YOUR FAMILY TO JOIN THE DAWG FAMILY
Are you ready to HUNKER DOWN with the nationally ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs? Gather your family on Saturday, September 15, 2007, and travel to Athens to cheer the Georgia Bulldogs on to victory against the Western Carolina University Catamounts for the 33rd annual “4-H Day UGA”. Game ticket is $42.00 and t-shirt is $12.00 (XXL and up is $15.00). Tickets are limited! You can join the Pre-game festivities and have a meal with Georgia 4-H at the South Campus Tailgate. The cost for Tailgate including the meal, freebies, goodie bag, and all activities is $13.00 per adult ticket and $9.00 per child (age 7 and under). The UGA cheerleaders and Hairy Dog will also hold a pep rally to fire up the Dawgs at the Tailgate. Deadline to order is August 22, Wednesday at 4:00 PM. Come by the 4-H office to order your tickets. Check, money order or cash only. Transportation is not provided by 4-H Questions? Call the 4-H office at 706-628-4824 or e-mail ahcox@uga.edu (subject line “UGA DAY”). |
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7 Habits of Highly Responsible Students 1. They set goals 2. They plan their time 3. They study every day 4. They take notes in class 5. They have the tools they need 6. They keep their commitments 7. They get ready ahead of time |
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Sigma Lambda Chi stands for Service, Leadership and Citizenship |