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Welcome to the 2024-2025 4-H Year. Madison County 4-H has a rich history and loads of Madison County and University of Georgia resources to “Celebrate Your Achievements” by developing great STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math skills. Our upcoming activities will include exploring from the mountains to the seas, learning about nutrition and even helping solve environmental issues. Great hands-on experiences, such as these, help members gain knowledge and skills in public speaking, decision making and much more.
You may participate in some of these exciting opportunities by reading this newsletter! Madison County 4-H is all about great life-learning experiences. 4-H, as the largest youth organization in the nation, reaches students in 4th - 12th grades. Let’s get involved and “Celebrate Your Achievements” and aim for success with your bright future!
If you are a 5th grade student, you should already be enrolled in 4-H as part of your school curriculum. All other students can still participate in our activities and events by filling out an enrollment sheet and being added to our e-mail list.
4-H Fundraisers
The annual Fruit Tree Sale is our largest fundraising effort and kicks off in September 2024! Please help us by spreading the word to your family, friends, and neighbors.
Several varieties are available to choose from. Cloverleaf 4-H'ers can earn Reward Points if their name is listed on the order form.
You can visit our Fruit Tree Sale page for more information.
Please support us by placing an order at https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=5630443.50c96aa and telling your friends and family about it. Online orders will be shipped shortly after the order is placed but you can also visit our office and order from the catalog.
The monies raised will allow us to continue our programming and help offset the cost our 4-H’ers pay for competitive, judging, and educational events.
Club Specific Activities & Events
Cloverleaf (4th-6th Graders)
Clover Points—
All 5th graders...your points pamphlet is due May 1, 2025. If you have anything to submit, please drop it off at the 4-H office or in the 4-H box at the front of your school.
What can you earn now?
- Earn 5 points when you turn in your completed 4-H Friends book
- Earn 1 point each time you wear a 4-H shirt (or any shirt that is at least 50% GREEN) or a UGA shirt to club meetings - Show your SPIRIT!
- Earn 2 points when you turn in the signed slip from your newsletter!
- Earn 5 points for promoting our annual Fruit Tree Sale Fundraiser
- Earn 5 points for entering the Holiday Card Contest (due October 18th)
Everyone who signed their 4-H Information Form through school has already been awarded 2 Clover Points for signing up for our email list. If you haven’t signed up or aren’t sure if you have, please contact the 4-H Office (uge1191@uga.edu) and let Carrie know to add your child to the list. Please provide an adult’s email address.
Juniors (7th-8th Graders)
Club Meeting Dates for Madison County Middle School
- November 12, 2024
- December 10, 2024
- January 14, 2025
- February 11, 2025
- March 18, 2025
- April 15, 2025
- May 13, 2025
Seniors (9th-12th Graders)
Club Meeting Dates for Madison County High School
- November 21, 2024
- No December meeting
- January 23, 2025
- February 20, 2025
- March 27, 2025
- April 24, 2025
- No May meeting
Fall Forum
A recreational and educational opportunity for 4-H'ers (9th-12th grades). It's a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, all planned by and led by 4-H'ers.
Cost is $105 and registration is open until noon on Monday, November 25, 2024.
Call 706-795-2281 or email uge1191@uga.edu if you have any questions.
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Horse Quiz Bowl Practices
Calling all horse enthusiasts! Horse Quiz Bowl will start up soon. This competition teaches students all about horses—care, health, feeding, housing, etc. Practices are held on Thursdays (3:30pm-5pm) and the State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Competition is on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Reach out to us if you’re interested.
Cloverleaf DPA…
Scheduled for February 8, 2025 in Newton County. If you would like to compete, please reach out and schedule an appointment to plan your presentation.
6th Grade / Junior / Senior DPA Portfolio and Presentations…
District Project Achievement is March 7-9, 2025 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Showcase/Dress Rehearsal is on Sunday, March 2, 2025. 6th graders are not required to have a portfolio but will need to resent their project (similar to Cloverleaf Project Achievement).
Steps to take NOW!
1. Choose your project area
2. Set up an appointment with us (call 706-795-2281)
Dates to Save (Junior/Senior ONLY)!
- 10/24/2024—Final Rough Draft (Mandatory)
- 11/21/2024—1st Support Page Workshop
- 12/19/2024—2nd Support Page Workshop
- 01/3/2025—Final Copy of Completed Portfolio Due
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