Any animal that is determined to be unfit for exhibition by the Department Superintendent MUST be removed from the Fair and will NOT be juded or receive premiums.

All Fair Books and forms are available on separate tab “4-H Fair Info”, which is accessible from our homepage. Go there to download fair books and fair forms you need.

Link to NEW YORK STATE FAIR FORMS on the Cornell Animal Science Site

Still have questions? Contact the 4-H office at 483-7403.

Achievement Event 2008

4-H at the Fair

Summer Food Series

4-H Fun Food & Fitness…

4-H Dairy Judging…

Ag Literacy Day…

4-H Workshops and Teen Council…

4-H 1st Cattle Round-up

Click on the titles below to open these documents in pdf. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open these.
2009 4-H Newsletters
Emerald Gazette Jan Feb 09

2008 4-H Newsletters
Emerald Gazette Jan Feb 08
Emerald Gazette Mar Apr 08
Fair Edition 08
Emerald Gazette July Aug 08
Emerald Gazette Sept Oct 08
Emerald Gazette Nov Dec 08

Click on the form titles below to download the forms you need. These forms are available in MS Word and pdf formats. The MS word documents can be saved on your own computer and updated in future years as needed. pdf can be printed out, filled in by hand and faxed, mailed or dropped off at the 4-H office. All forms whether downloaded in pdf or word format MUST have a SIGNATURE to be fully completed. Please do not change these forms from their original format. Thank you.

Code of Conduct and Medical Release Forms
This form must be printed off and submitted to our office
Code of Conduct pdf format

Medical Release and Permission Form word format
Medical and Permission Release Form pdf format

Animal Risk Form
Horse Risk Form
Cloverbud Risk Form

CHAPERONE GUIDELINES

Help Furnish the Great Hall
It’s time to begin furnishing the Great Hall, and we are offering an amazing deal. You can buy a chair for $50 or a table for $400, and we will place a sticker on the item saying, “In Honor of …” or “In Memory of…” This is an excellent way to preserve the memory of a loved one. If you choose to make a contribution, thank you in advance!! Checks can be made payable to 4-H Camp Overlook Capital Campaign, and mailed to 4-H Camp Overlook, 355 West Main Street, Suite 150, Malone, NY 12953

4-H Camp Overlook
Over 60 years and still growing! Offering a variety of residential camping experiences, exciting wilderness outings, and programs in team building, environmental education and outdoor life skills. To learn more about what 4-H Camp Overlook offers to youth in Franklin & St. Lawrence counties please visit our website at www.4hcampoverlook.org

Phase 2 of the Great Hall Project at 4-H Camp Overlook is complete!

This past autumn, the exterior superstructure of the Great Hall was built by the Texas Baptist Men (TBM), a group of retired construction volunteers. The TBM and their wives lived in RVs at Camp Overlook for 6 weeks in September and October, and put up the framing, walls, roofing, doors, and windows of the new building.

Phase 3 of the Great Hall project will begin in late 2007 / early 2008, and includes the installation of the electrical work, heating, and plumbing. The Great Hall is scheduled to open in 2008. The existing Main Lodge, one of the camp’s original buildings, will continue to function as a classroom and overflow conference area.

Once completed, the fully-weatherized Great Hall will function as a learning center, conference area, kitchen, and dining hall. The new building will enable 4-H Camp Overlook to move from the current 3-season programming to a year-round facility.

In April 2008, 4-H Teen Council members attended STARR (State Teen Action Representative Retreat) at the Syracuse State Fairgrounds. They participated in a variety of programs and fun activities over the weekend with the highlight being the formal dinner dance on Saturday evening. Franklin County has been attending this event for 5 years and interest continues to grow among the teens. For more information go to: http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/program/events/STARR.php

Other teen opportunities include:

Career Exploration trip to Cornell University – This year this event takes place on July 1st. through 3rd. Teens choose a specific area of interest (career opportunity) and then visit with Cornell departments to get a hands on experience about that career. This trip allows the teens to experience college life first hand as they sleep in the dorms and eat in the school cafeteria. For more information go to: http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/program/events/CareerEx.php

Capital Days – This event takes place in the beginning of March. Teens apply to attend this trip and two are awarded the opportunity based upon their active role in 4-H. Participants visit the Capital and tour a variety of departments. For more information go to: http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/program/CapitalDays.php

New York State Fair – There are many opportunities at the State Fair for our Teens. This year the Community Educator will be going to the fair from August 21st. through the 24th. as a teen coordinator for those teens working in the 4-H youth building. Any 4-H teen interested in helping during this time may call the 4-H office. For more information about State Fair go to: http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/program/events/statefair.php

County Retreats: Once a year surrounding counties try to gather for a teen retreat at 4-H Camp Overlook. In the past we have also had a retreat in Lake Placid. Franklin County Teens are looking forward to a fall retreat with Clinton, Essex and St. Lawrence Counties.

To learn about other teen opportunities provided by New York State 4-H go to:
http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/program/events/TeenEventLinks.php

FOCUS WORKSHOPS
FEBRUARY 28TH, 2009 – North Star Building on Creighton Road. We have a great program planned for the day and hope you will join us for these fun workshops. 4-H members and the general public are invited to attend with hopes of some 4-H “focus” groups forming after these initial programs. Does your child have a love for any of these? Sign them up and see what the future can bring. 4-H members can join a “Focus 4-H Group” and also remain in their current club. This event is not to be confused with a Leader Forum, this is intended for youth. Adults may attend with their child and assist them but adults will only be allowed to do projects themselves if there is space in the workshop. Call the 4-H office to pre-register 483-7403 or submit your registration online. REGISTER HERE ONLINE FOR YOUTH WORKSHOPS

Morning Workshops 10AM – Noon:
>>>Pack Basket weaving – Go home with a mini pack basket (Restricted to ages 12-19)
>>>Felting - Learn this skill and make a decoration to take home. Youth will use very sharp needles (Restricted to ages 12-19)
>>>Truly Wild and Edible Plants - Learn to ID local plants and learn their history and uses. Plan a hike in late spring to see these wild edibles in their surroundings.
>>>Photography – Learn how to use your digital camera to take better pictures. Youth must bring their own digital camera.

Afternoon Workshops 1-3 PM
>>>Woodworking – make a easy shelf and learn some basic woodworking skills. (Restricted to ages 12-19)
>>>Sweater Makeover Magic—Learn how to recycle your sweaters– Take yesterday’s clothes– like a sweater and turn it into a hat and mittens. You will need to bring a clean sweater with a ribbed bottom edge, yarn in matching color, ruler, pins, scissors and a darning size needle.
>>>Pawsitively Youth—This 4-H dog project includes background information about animal behavior, operant or compulsory training, dog careers and community service ideas. (Restricted to ages 12-19)

>>>Gardening will also be offered – watch for more details in the local newspapers as it gets closer to the program date.

All youth (ages 5-19) are welcome to attend but space is limited so call now to register or click on the form link below to submit your registration to the 4-H office.

REGISTER HERE ONLINE FOR YOUTH WORKSHOPS

Reminder…Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are attending both the morning and afternoon sessions, please bring your lunch. There is a $5.00 charge for each class.

In 4-H, youth learn through opportunities in which they master life challenges, cultivate independence with guidance from caring adults, gain a sense of belonging within a positive group, and share a spirit of generosity with others.

Volunteers are essential to help youth make the most of these learning opportunities.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION?
If so, here is your inspiration application 4-H Volunteer Application (Opens with Adobe Acrobat)

Why 4-H Clubs

Club Organization Materials for Leaders:
NYS 4-H Resource Directory a way for staff, leaders, volunteers, teachers and youth to find and order great 4-H Resources.
4-H Club Insurance Form
Suggested 4-H Consitution and By-Laws
4-H Club Charter Application
Leader Planning Calendar
4-H Enrollment Form for Members and Leaders
4-H Club Secretary-News Report

Now you can submit your Secretary/News Report online! It’s simple, just complete the online form and click the submit button to send it to the 4-H office. Click on the link below to access the form…<a

Franklin County Online Secretary/News Report

End of Year Club Financial Statement
4-H Chaperone Guidelines

4-H Club Fund Raising
Request Form for Cash Donations
Fundraising Request Form for Clubs

Achievement Award
Clubs and Individuals may apply for awards at the end of the club year.

4-H Club Award Applications:
4-H Club Community Service Olympics
4-H Superior Club Awards

Leader Nominated Award Applications:
Leader Nominated Awards Application
Junior and Senior 4-Her of the Year

Individual Award Applications:
4-H Honor Award 12 and Under
4-H Honor Award 13 and Over

4-H Club members enjoy showing off their projects at the fair. Why 4-H Fairs
If you would like more information about our 4-H fair call the CCE office. For forms and premium books click here.

- – Learn responsibility
- – Attend Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse or Poultry Clinics and Camps
- – Exhibit at the Franklin County Fair
- – Much more…