July 2021
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It’s time for the annual 4-H Pantry Pride Recipe Contest in partnership with the Georgia Food Bank Association, the Arby’s Foundation and the Georgia National Fair. This contest challenges 4-H’ers to think creatively about food and cooking by developing recipes using ingredients commonly found in Georgia Food Banks, raising awareness among 4-H’ers about poverty, hunger…
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We are excited to announce the 2021 Georgia 4-H Photo Contest! This contest is open to all 4-H’ers in 4th-12th grades and adults. Two photos may be submitted per participant under each of the five categories: Focus on 4-H Agriculture and STEM Focus on 4-H Camp and Environmental Education Focus on 4-H Citizenship, Leadership, and Service Focus on 4-H Healthy Living Focus…
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THIS WEEK Tuesday, July 27 4-H Virtual Volunteer Conversations at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 – Sunday, August 2 Southern Regional Horse Championships Thursday, July 29 Gordon County 4-H Awards Ceremony Friday, July 30 LifeSmarts Summer Challenge Registration DeadlineCapture Your County Photo Contest Submission Deadline Saturday, July 31 Clover Classic Market Goat and Lamb ShowTagging…
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The volunteer specialists of the Southern Region will host quarterly virtual volunteer conversations for 4-H volunteer leaders to share ideas, build regional connections, and learn from other volunteers throughout the country. This program is open to all 4-H volunteers and professionals. The third session of 2021 is approaching on Tuesday, July 27. Register now at…
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THIS WEEK Tuesday, July 20 – Friday, July 23 Georgia 4-H State Congress UPCOMING DATES/DEADLINES Thursday, July 29 – Gordon County 4-H Awards Ceremony Friday, July 30 – LifeSmarts Summer Challenge Registration Deadline Friday, July 30 – Capture Your County Photo Contest Submission Deadline Saturday, July 31 – Tagging deadline for market goats and market…
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Gordon County 4-H has a County Council officer team appointed each year to serve as the youth leaders of the Gordon County 4-H program. Positions are open to anyone in 6th-12th grade (some limited to 9th grade and above). Applications are due by next Friday, July 23 and officer selection will be announced via email…
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The Georgia 4-H Food Showcase is comprised of four competitions: Egg Preparation Demonstration (open to 7th-12th graders) Chicken Barbecue Demonstration (open to 9th-12th graders) Turkey Barbecue Demonstration (open to 9th-12th graders) State Food Challenge for qualifying teams (please see previous post about that team competition) The main objective of these competitions is to provide opportunities…
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The Georgia 4-H Food Challenge is a fun and educational event in which teams of youth work together to create a dish using a list of secret ingredients, similar to the TV show “Chopped”. They also prepare and present nutrition, food preparation, and food safety information along with their dish. Similar to last year, there…
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THIS WEEK Monday, July 12 – Thursday, July 15 Junior Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center Friday, July 16 State Congress Workshop in Chattooga County UPCOMING DATES/DEADLINES Thursday, July 29 – Gordon County 4-H Awards Ceremony Friday, July 30 – LifeSmarts Summer Challenge Registration Deadline Friday, July 30 – Capture Your County Photo Contest Submission…
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Invitations went out via email from EventBrite on Friday afternoon for our 2021 Gordon County 4-H Awards Ceremony to all of our 4-H’ers that participated in a competitive activity or specialty club this year, as well as all our active volunteers, donors, and special guests. We are using a new system, so please check your…
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