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4-H Yearbook
Marion County
2019
Welcome to 4-H!
4-H is a community of young people learning citizenship,
leadership, and life skills. It is designed to teach life skills
through fun, hands on activities. Marion County 4-H offers
programs in school, after school, and during the summer.
Vicki Lofty—4-H & FCS Extension Agent & County Director
Dannie Bradford—4-H Extension Agent
Matthew Deist—4-H & Agriculture Extension Agent
Courtney Conley—Administrative Assistant
4-H Office 302 Betsy Pack Dr,
Jasper, TN 37347
(423)942-2656
marion.tennessee.edu
4-H Pledge
I pledge my head to clearer thinking,
my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service and
my health to better living
for my club, my community, my country and my world.
Students in 4th grade—8th grade will meet 4-H monthly in
school. High school students are welcome and encouraged
to continue with 4-H through Honor Club, All Stars, after
school and summer programs.
UT TSU Extension Marion County
Remind Want to stay up to date on 4-H happenings? Its easy!
Join the Remind group for your child’s school!
There are two ways to join Remind!
1. Download the free Remind app on your
smartphone and use the class code to join.
2. Simply text the class code to 81010 to be added
to the group and receive text updates.
JES and JMS 4-H Class Code @jasper4h
SPES and SPHS 4-H Class Code @sopitt4h
WES and WMS 4-H Class Code @whitwell4h
RHMS 4-H Class Code @rhms4h
Still not sure how Remind works? Contact Dannie for
more information! [email protected] or 423-942-2656
4-H Clubs—Shooting Sports
Shotgun
The objective of the shotgun discipline is to teach responsible use
of firearms including sound decision making, self-discipline, and
concentration as well as promote the highest standards of safety,
sportsmanship, and ethical behavior all while enhancing charac-
ter development and personal growth of youth and families in-
volved.
4-H Clubs—Shooting Sports
Archery
New members to Marion County 4-H Archery must complete the
four hour introductory course. Introductory classes will be offered
each fall. Cost is $35.After completion of the class students have
the option to join the competition team. Students do not need their
own bow for the introductory class but WILL need their own
equipment to join the competition team.
Contact Dannie for more information.
4-H Activities
4-H activities such as judging teams, project groups, and contests
are for 4-Hers who would like to enhance their 4-H experience by
joining clubs other than their classroom club. Most 4-H clubs will
meet in the evenings after school. Each club focuses on one area
of interest.
If you would like to join any of these clubs or want more infor-
mation please call our office at (423)942-2656
4-H Wildlife Club
The National 4-H Wildlife Habitat
Education Program (WHEP) is
designed to teach youth about the
fundamentals of wildlife and
fisheries management. Youth will
learn to identify animals by tracks,
sounds, furs, etc. Youth will also
learn to manage areas for specific
wildlife. Open to 4th-12th graders.
Meetings typically are held in April
with the contest in May.
Contact Dannie for more
information.
Outdoor Meat Cookery
This group promotes the use of
meat products in the diet by teach-
ing the art of preparing beef, lamb,
pork and poultry in an outdoor set-
ting. Youth learn the safety and sci-
ence behind charcoal grilling with
different meats.
This group is limited to students in
6th—12th grades as of January 1 of
the current year.
Contact Vicki for more
information.
4-H Activities
Horse Club & Judging Team
Participants have the opportunity to
learn all things horses! From health and
nutrition to behavior and management.
Horse Club participates in a knowledge
based competition known as Hippology
as well as Horse Judging. You do not
have to own a horse to participate!
Horse Club & Judging usually meets
from mid-fall to late spring.
Students that do own horses are
encouraged to show them through 4-H.
No prior experience required.
Contact Dannie for more information.
Clover Collection
In this 4-H Contest youth enter gar-
ments that they have constructed. There
are a variety of classes to enter includ-
ing beginning sewing, accessory,
formal wear and “Designed by Me”, etc.
Youth will also participate in the Clover
Collection Show and model their gar-
ments. This contest is held in the fall at
the Tennessee State Fair.
Contact Vicki for more information.
Dairy Products Judging
Dairy Products Judging trains young
people in decision making skills related
to milk and milk products. 4-H members
learn:
How to evaluate the quality of dairy
products.
How to identify the differences
between dairy products and non-
dairy products.
This is open to 6th-12th graders as of
January 1 current year.
Contact Dannie for more information!
FCS Skill-a-thon
Participants in this group learn four are-
as of content: sewing/clothing ID, Interi-
or Design/Housing ID, Food & Cooking
ID, and Food & Nutrition. Students also
learn to compete with life skills such as
garage sales, job interviews and manag-
ing money and time. Contest is in the
fall. This is open to 6th—12th graders as
of January 1 current year.
Contact Vicki for more information.
4-H Activities
Fun With Fashion
The Fun with Fashion event provides
practice in consumer purchasing skills.
Each participant will choose one class
to enter and purchase an outfit that fits
the scenario. Participants will model
their outfit at the TN State Fair. This
contest is open to 4th-12th graders as of
January 1 current year.
Contact Vicki for more information.
Consumer Decision Making
Consumer Decision Making is a contest
in which youth make informed consum-
er decisions based on a specific scenar-
io. For example, they may be determin-
ing which snacks are the healthiest or if
they should buy or rent formal wear.
Participants give oral reasons and are
also judged on a group think problem
solving activity. This contest is open to
6th-12 graders as of Jan 1st of the cur-
rent year.
Contact Vicki for more information
Poultry Judging
Members of the Poultry Judging Team
learn valuable techniques to choose the
best poultry. Students learn to evaluate
live hens, eggs, carcasses and cuts of
meat. This is one of most hands on
judging teams and offers practical
information that can be used when
purchasing or raising chickens or eggs.
Practices and contest are in early fall.
Contact Matt or Dannie for more
information
Performing Arts Troupe
A group of vivacious high school stu-
dents who love to sing and dance! Each
year the troupe performs a variety of
themed shows for conferences, conven-
tions, and various public events across
the state.
Open to 9th– 12 graders of the current
year
Contact Vicki for more information
4-H Activities
Chick Chain
In this project you will receive 10 baby
chicks around mid-April and raise them
until September. At program end, you’ll
bring your best 3 chicks (now hens) to
be judged at the 4-H Chick Chain
Show-N-Sale where they will be judged
and auctioned off to raise funds for next
year’s program. Oh, and did I mention
there is prize money for the Grand &
Reserve pen?
Contact Matthew for more information
LifeSmarts
An educational opportunity that
develops the consumer and marketplace
knowledge and skills of teenagers in a
fun way and rewards them for this
knowledge. LifeSmarts, run as a game
show style competition, is open to all
teens in the USA in the 9th through the
12th grade. Teams of teens compete
online and in state matches, with the
state winners going to the regional and
national competition.
Contact Vicki for more information
Garden Club
Each year’s program is a little different,
but the overall goal is the same, LEARN
TO GROW YOUR OWN PLANTS! This
project starts in the spring with starting
your own seeds, then we transplant
them in our 4-H garden, tend to them,
and eventually harvest the fruits of our
labor! Most of our produce will be
donated to the Marion Co. Food Bank to
help those less fortunate in our
community, but we get to take some
home too.
Contact Matthew for more information
Babysitting 101
Jr. High and High School youth can learn
the skills and techniques needed to
become a competent babysitter.
Participants also learn the business
aspects of babysitting. The one day class
will be offered during spring and fall
breaks.
Contact Vicki for more information
4-H Camps and Conferences
Junior 4-H Camp
For a moment I want you to imagine the
perfect summer camp experience. Does
your camp give you a chance to try your
hand as an archer? Can you build and
test your own model car there too? Do
you get the chance to go out on the lake
to canoe or stand up paddleboard with
some new friends? How about the
opportunity to become a master at
playing gaga along with many other
things? Stop dreaming of a perfect
summer camp, and come join us at 4-H
camp!! Oh yeah, did we mention the
diving boards and water slide?
Open to youth in 4th—6th grade
Contact Dannie for more information
4-H Electric Camp
A fun-filled, rewarding adventure in
electricity for young people enrolled in
grades 6-7. The camp features learning
centers staffed by electric utility
professionals .
Contact Matthew for more information.
Academic Conference
Provides junior high (6th-8th grade)
4-Hers the opportunity to receive
intensive training in their project area
under the supervision of UT specialists
and explore related career
opportunities. 4-Hers must be selected
to attend.
There’s also swimming and a trip to
Dollywood .
Contact Dannie for more information.
Junior High 4-H Camp
At camp, when children make new
friends, explore the world around them,
and learn that "I can" is much more
powerful than "I can't", magic happens.
In an environment created just for them,
children learn real life skills, develop
self-esteem, and gain a sense of
independence and community. Whether
children are playing, exploring nature,
conquering new heights, or becoming
part of a camp family, they are creating
memories that will last a lifetime.
Open to youth in 6th-8th grades
Contact Matthew for more information.
4-H Camps and Conferences
Target Smart Camp
This year Target Smart Camp will be
held from October 3-6, 2019 in Columbia
at Ridley 4-H Center. Cost is $275.
Students will have the opportunity to
choose a discipline to study and
participate in. Disciplines include:
Hunting, Rifle, Archery, Muzzleloader,
and Shotgun. Since this is a camp,
swimming, crafts, games, and other
activities will also be available. Target
Smart Camp is open to all students in
5th-9th grade as of January 1, 2019.
Contact Dannie for more information.
FCS/4-H Behind the Scenes
This camp has a different focus each
year: Culinary, Interior Design or
Fashion. Camp activities include tours,
speakers, and hands on activities. This
camp gives participants an excellent
opportunity to explore careers. This
camp is held in various cities and is
open to 9-12 grade youth.
Contact Vicki for more information.
Culinary Camp
Participants at this 3 day camp held at
Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville
have the opportunity to explore careers
and develop culinary skills. Culinary
camp is hands-on and gives 4-Hers
specific skills that they will use in their
personal and possibly professional lives.
Cooking, baking, chopping, tasting….. and
lots of fun! This camp is open to 6th-8th
graders.
Contact Vicki for more information.
Citizenship Washington Focus
This offers senior high 4-Hers the
opportunity to experience hands on
learning while having fun in our nation’s
capitol. Delegates stay at the National
4-H Center and tour many of the
national monuments and tourist
attractions around Washington DC.
CWF is a great way to learn about
government through interaction.
Contact Vicki for more information.
4-H Recognition
Honor Club
The 4-H Honor Club is organized statewide and provides
recognition of 4-H members who have demonstrated
consistent leadership ability and have been active
members in their clubs and communities. Tennessee 4-H
Honor Club is one of three recognition levels that an
outstanding 4-H member may achieve during their 4-H
career. 4-H Honor Club membership is granted to those
4-H'ers who have shown exceptional 4-H project work
and a willingness to share what they have learned with
other 4-H'ers as a junior or teen leader. You don't have to
have won a lot of awards to be an Honor Club member...
just be an active participant in your local 4-H club. You
don't win membership in the Honor Club, you earn it. You'll
score points for Honor Club membership for everything
you've done as a 4-H member. Participation is the name of
the game when it comes to 4-H Honor Club! Students must be in 6th grade or above
to join Honor Club, however, all participation beginning in 4th grade counts towards
points!
Why join? This is where the most fun happens in 4-H!
All Stars
Tennessee 4-H All Stars is the second level in the
Tennessee 4-H recognition program for outstanding 4-H
members. Through active participation in their 4-H clubs,
4-H'ers in 7th-12th grades can earn points to become
members of the 4-H Honor Club. Once they complete the
8th grade, Honor Club members may apply for membership
in 4-H All Stars. Membership in All Stars is based on
SERVICE, which is the All Star motto. Marion County 4-H All
Stars will receive a special 4-H cord at graduation.
4-H Recognition
Vol State
Vol State is the final step in Tennessee's three-level
recognition program... Honor Club, All Stars and Vol
State. The Vol State Award is the highest honor a
Tennessee 4-H'er may receive. Members are inducted
in an impressive candlelight ceremony on the final
night of Tennessee 4-H Roundup.
Vol State gives deserved recognition to 4-H
members on a statewide basis who have particularly
outstanding records in project achievement,
leadership & service in 4-H.
Vol State nominees must be active 4-H All Stars and
must be in 11th or 12th grade.
Portfolios A portfolio is a summary of a member's project, leadership and citizenship
activities in a specific project area over several years. A member can
submit a portfolio starting in 6th grade and continuing through high
school.
Portfolio submissions can earn students several scholarships and
opportunities to travel!
Don’t worry, we’ll help you with your portfolios! Contact Vicki or Dannie for
more information!
