VOLUME 5, ISSUE 3 FEBRUARY/MARCH Serving Johnson

4-H C LOVER C ORNER N EWSV OLUME 5, I SSUE 3F EBRUARY /M ARCH 2015Serving Johnson County YouthF INANCIAL PLANNING & L EADERSHIPThe Johnson County Extension Office’s 4-H YouthDevelopment personnel inpartnership with the 4-HTeen Club and Adult 4-HCouncil recently conducteda Money Wise Workshopfor 4th-6th graders. Students from Highland Elementary and WR Castleschools attended the financial planning workshop and4-H Teen club membersserved in Leadership roles.Each student was given anallowance based on theirgrades. The higher the GPAthe better the allowance. Inaddition each student wasresponsible for a pet. Thepurpose of the workshopwas to familiarize youthwith: calculating GPA’s,realizing the differencebetween “necessary” expenses and “wanted” items,prioritizing the expenses ofa budget and understandingthe value of staying inschool.Online Access: Visit our Website:www.johnsonextension.com Check our FACEBOOK! Type in“Johnson County4-H Paintsville,KY” in the Facebook search box. Look for upcomingmeetings and 4-HHappeningsI NSIDE THIS ISSUE :4-H Teen Club members offeradvice and lead young 4-Hersthrough the purchasing andbudgeting process!4-H CAMP2COMMUNICATION2P ROJECT B OOKJ UDGING3FABULOUSFOOD RECIPE3S CHOOLM EETING D ATES34-H CampApplication44-H project book5form

4-H C LOVER C ORNER N EWSP AGE 2 - N ATURAL R ESOURCES C ONT .SAVE THE DATE!!! - 4- H C AMP4-H Camp time is justaround the corner! We willbe camping from JUNE 1st4th at J.M. Feltner 4-HCamp in London, Ky. Thisyear we are excited to announce that we are campingwith Breathitt, Lee, Jackson,Knott and Owsley counties!Camp is 150 and there is aT HEregistration application included in this newsletter!Camp availability is firstcome first serve until ourallocated spots are filled.So .please return yourregistration as soon as possible to secure your place.For more information callDianna Reed @789-8108.ART OFPreparation for SpeakingThe following basic steps aremost practical in developingyour speech:1. Select a subject that interests you. If you are interestedin what you are talkingabout, your speech will bemuch more effective.2. Investigate and gather necessary materials on your topic. This will help you writeyour speech.3. Organize the material intoan outline with an introduction, body and conclusion.4. After you have preparedthe outline, you can beginwriting the speech. It is bestto write your speech wordfor-word so that you knowwhat you are going to say.5. Be sure your speech hasthe following parts:Introduction- This part ofyour speech is of great importance because it determines whether the audiencedecides to listen or not. In-V ERBAL C OMMUNICATIONtroductions have these purposes: to establish contact, toarouse interest and state thesubject.Body- This section is thespeech that contains the mainpart of your topic. Your basicmessage is found here,developed to fit the specificstatement given in yourintroduction.Conclusion- Performs twofunctions in your speech: Itgives a summary of contentand it brings your speech to aclose. In preparing your conclusion, make a summary ofthe major points in the bodyof your speech, and then givean appropriate closing statement.Delivering your SpeechHow you deliver your speechto the audience is very important. Here are a few helpful hints:Fluency – Talk smoothly.Know what you are going tosay next. Avoid “Uh andUmm”. Practice, practice!Movement – Move onlywhen it helps you talk. Donot pace the room whengiving your speech. Thiswill distract the audience.A step forward or a stepbackward may be usedeffectively.Voice Expression – Useexpression in your voice.You can say the words“beautiful” and “exciting”so that they sound thatway. Use your voice togive extra meaning to keywords.Rate – Be aware of howfast or slow you talk. Besure that the audience canfollow you, but don’tspeak so slowly that theaudience will lose interest.Intensity – Listen to howloud or soft you speak.Your voice should be loudenough to be heard easilyby everyone. At the sametime, be careful not toshout. Remember the sizeof the room and how manypeople are in the room.Public Notification of Procedurefor Filing a ComplaintThe Cooperative Extension Serviceprohibits discrimination in itsprograms and employment on thebasis of race, color, sex, religion,disability, or national origin. Tofile a complaint of discrimination,contact Rosemary Veach, UKCollege of Agriculture, Lexington,KY 40546 or the Secretary ofAgriculture, U.S. Department ofAgriculture, Washington, DC 20250.Discrimination ComplaintProcedureAny person who believes they havebeen discriminated against in anyCooperative Extension Servicesponsored activity or program mayfile a complaint with the Secretaryof Agriculture by writing to: USDADirector, Office of Civil Rights,Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th andIndependence Ave. SW, Washington,D.C. 20250.CONTACT US:Dianna ReedCounty ExtensionAgent for 4-HYouth DevelopmentPage 2 of 5

P ROJECT W ORKANDL IFE S KILLS4-H project books were delivered to students at school forthose who placed orders. 4-H project work teaches youthpractical, hands-on life skills that they can use for the rest oftheir lives. Projects must be completed byMarch 1st. Specific project judging dates foreach school will be communicated at a laterdate. If you have any questions, call Diannaor Valerie @ 789-8108.February School Club DatesFebruary 9th—Flat Gap Elem.Feb 12th—Central ElementaryFebruary 13th—Paintsville Elem.February 18th Highland Elem.February 19th—Meade MemorialFebruary 20th—WR Castle Elem.February 27th—Porter Elem.Fabulous Food RecipePeanut Butter and Jelly Muffins(Recipe courtesy of Captain Fit’s Guide to Good Health—Matthew Alleyne, 2005)4-H PledgeIngredients:3 tablespoons sugar1 large egg1 tablespoon baking powder1 cup low-fat milk3/4 cup peanut butteryour favorite jam/jelly1. Ask adult for permission to preheat oven to 350 degrees.2. Break egg into a bowl and use a fork to beat.3. Add peanut butter to the beaten egg and mix with spoonuntil smooth.4. Add milk to the peanut butter/egg mixture and stir.5. Mix flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl.6. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and mix.I pledge my HEAD to clearerthinking,My HEART to greater loyalty,My HANDS to larger service,And my HEALTH to betterliving,For my club, my community,my country and my world.4-H Motto7. Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into each hole of the muffintin.“To Make the Best Better”8. Cover that layer of batter with 1 teaspoon of jelly or jam.4-H Slogan9. Spoon 2 more tablespoons of batter over jelly/jam.10. Have an adult place muffin tin into oven and bake for 20minutes11. When muffins are done, askadult to remove them from ovenand allow muffins to cool.“Learning by Doing”4-H EmblemFour Leaf CloverPage 3 of 5

February 20154-H Camp is June 1st-4th, 2015Dear Parent/Guardian,It’s that time once again – 4-H CAMP TIME! Camp is Monday, June 1st - June 4th, at J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp in London,Kentucky. The additional good news is that through the support of the Johnson County Adult 4-H Council the cost of campthis year is 150. We are offering an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL which is a 10 discount if your registration and partialpayment are received by April 10, 2015. In addition, we are offering a MULTIPLE CHILD SPECIAL of 10 off eachadditional child in multiple children families.********(For example, (in a 2 child family) if you register with a partial payment by April 10th, 2015, the first child wouldreceive a total of 10 off for early bird special, the second child would receive 10 off for early bird special and another 10 formultiple child special making the second child’s total 20 off).Why send your child to camp? Here are just a few reasons: fun, responsibility, character building, great adult supervision, riflery, nature, interaction with teens, recreation, golf, basketball, boating, fishing, cabin life, grounds cleanup, swimming, AND MORE!!If your child is interested in attending, we can accept payments. All fees are due by Friday, May 22. After we receiveyour registration packet and partial payment, 4-H’ers will be sent all the additional information they need (camp theme, clothing needs, class registrations, cabin/roommate preferences, etc.), plus forms that must be signed and returned.Make checks or money orders payable to Johnson County 4-H Council. Please MAIL payment and registration packet to:JOHNSON COUNTY ADULT 4-H COUNCIL826 FM Stafford Ave.Paintsville, Kentucky 41240MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AFTER May 22We are having a parent and camper orientation meeting on Thursday, April 16th, 5:00 p.m. at the Extension Office, 826F.M. Stafford Ave, Paintsville. If you will be attending this meeting, you must call and register before April 10th,(or the meeting may be cancelled) – 789-8108.Detach and return with your partial or full payment. (Camp packets are mailed “first come, first serve” and we do have a limited number of spots available.)Johnson County 4-H CampChild’s full name:Date:Address:Age of Camper on June1:Phone:Parent/Guardian Name(s):Cell:School grade this fall:Payment amount:Page 4 of 5

REMINDER:PROJECT ORDERS ARE TO BE MAILED TOJOHNSON CO. 4-H PROJECT.826 FM STAFFORD AVE . PAINTSVILLE KY,41240Projects are to be completed by March 1st.FREE BOOKS -IN STOCKWOOD SCIENCE/WOODWORKINGHOME ENVIRONMENT***You have to choose a pattern from the book forUNIT 1. Exploring Your Homeyour school, county fair project!(making cloth article with 1. no machine stitching or 2.UNIT 1UNIT 2UNIT 3minimal machine stitching, wastebasket, or bulletin board)UNIT 2. Living With Others(refinished wood, making desk set, or cloth item createdARTS (choose only one)using sewing machine)Painting (acrylic, watercolor)Nature CraftsUNIT 3. Where I LiveFolk Art(home accessory, table setting, recycled item, refinished �NOT A SCHOOL FUN FAIR PROJECTLaceworkONLY FOR STATE FAIR ENTRY AS A SUMMER PROJECTSEWING & TEXTILESHayJunior Division (ages 9—13)Honey ExtractionCornNEEDLEWORKGEOLOGY—Rocks and MineralsUNIT 1Unit 1 -Let’s Learn to SewHORTICULTURE & PLANT SCIENCEUNIT 1— TerrariumsUnit 2 -Let’s Get to the BottomUnit 3 - Top It OffUnit 4—Stretch Your KnitsUNIT 2— Dish Gardens (desert & tropical)Unit 5—Moving UpUNIT 3— Vegetable Bucket GardensSenior Division (ages 14—18)Let’s Be CasualExhibits—NOT FOR SCHOOL FUN FAIR,Dress It UpONLY FOR STATE FAIR ENTRY AS A SUMMER PROJECTMatch It UpTomatoWatermelonCreative ExpressionsBeansCantaloupeLeisure TimeCabbagePumpkinTailor MadeCornENTOMOLOGYUNIT 1UNIT 2UNIT 3

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February 18th Highland Elem. February 19th—Meade Memorial February 20th—WR Castle Elem. February 27th—Porter Elem. ROJECT WORK AND LIFE SKILLS 4-H project books were delivered to students at school for those who placed orders. 4-H project work teaches youth practical, hands-on l