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Gwinnett 4-H Connection 6th Grade Newsletter
April 2018
Limited Space Summer Forestry Training Programs
Forestry Judging is another state-wide competition. A great way to start
is with our day camp style training. There are two weeks offered, one in
June and one in July for this 4 day, 8:00am - 4:00pm program we will be
teaching tree ID, bug and tree diseases, pacing, compass and volume
estimation.
Cost $25.00 and forms due on registration.
General registration begins Feb 22nd. Details on page 3.
Summer Programs Sneak Peak Food Bank & Malbou Grand Prix; May 24th
Garden Day; May 29th
Reward Trip for completing Active Member Card (World of Coca-Cola
& Varsity; May 30th; more on page 2
Wahsega Overnight; June 1st & 2nd flyers at council
Etowah & Tellus June 5th
Wellness 360; June 6th or 7th TBA
Kayak Trip; June 19-20th
Hands on Animal Care; June 21st
Field Farm Day; July 17st
Look for sign-up details to come out soon
Gwinnett County 4-H Council - 750 South Perry Street, Suite 400 - Lawrenceville, GA 30046 - 678-377-4010 - www.ugaextension.com/gwinnett/
Rock Eagle Camp
Gwinnett still has space
June 25th-29th
$350.00 6th grade
requirements, page 2
Upcoming Events
6th Grade 4-H Council
Thursday evenings,
6:45pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room
May 10th
Gwinnett Government Annex
4-H Office Building - 2nd floor
Poultry Judging
Sign-up ended March 13th.
five weekly practices
Wednesday nights;
6:30pm - 8:00pm
April 18th Practice
April 25th Mock Comp.
Competition Friday, May 4th
McDonough, GA
Awards Program
Gwinnett Justice and
Administration Center
Monday, May 14th
Gwinnett 4-H Connection
Spring Break
Rock Eagle Camp Dates for 2018 June 25th through June 29th
Do you want to go? We are still taking applications. 6th graders must meet
camp readiness requirements. You must complete any one of the four
options listed below or combine council and activity points to total four.
Congratulations to the fifteen council members who have already qualified!
Attend four council meetings
Complete four activity points
Participate in District Project Achievement (DPA)
Practice and compete on a 4-H judging team
Other 4-H Camp Options Active members interested in Fortson Community Camp, July 15-19
$295.00 Gwinnett does not provide staff or transportation to this location,
but they are accepting campers 9-13 years old by July 15th.
Both Wahsega’s Wilderness Challenge and Burtons Marine Resource Camps were filled with a wait list the first day they opened at the state registration.
World of Coca Cola and Varsity Day Rewards Trip 2018
May 30th transportation, admission and meal covered
Remember this card? Congratulations to Sophi C., Jessica G., Lilla
M., Isaac M., who have completed their requirements. Soon to
finish Clare Fass, Beauty G., Jethro P.
Final Details will be sent to these participants directly. RSVP
Bring it in - Service Option: Pop Tabs
Start now to save aluminum pop tabs. We
turn in the pop tabs annually in November
at the Junior Conference. The large
number of tabs that Georgia 4-H
collects will make an impressive
contribution to the
Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Each Gwinnett 4-H participant in the
6th-12th grades will be credited
$.10 per ounce, which is awarded in
voucher form applicable toward future
4-H events and activity fees in
May of 2018
Old Eye Glasses 4-H’ers are collecting used
eye glasses that
will be donated to the
Georgia Lions Lighthouse for the Blind.
Please bring your donations to the next
Council meeting.
The University of Georgia
Cooperative Extension College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Institution
Gwinnett County 4-H Council - 750 South Perry
Street, Suite 400 - Lawrenceville, GA 30046 678-377-4010 - www.ugaextension.com/gwinnett/
Wase4-H Center Gwinnett County 4-H: Sign up for events and programs
you are interested in at council, by phone 678-377-4010 or email
Miss Barb at [email protected]
or 4-H Agent Miss Pam at [email protected]
Council Meeting
Dates 2017-2018
Sat, August 26*
September 7
October 12
November 9
December 7
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
Gwinnett County 6th Grade 4-H Invites you to join us at our monthly meetings
Thurs nights 6:45 pm-8:00 pm on the 2nd floor
of the Gwinnett County Gov’t Annex 750 South
Perry St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Attend 4 meetings:
_______ ______
_______ ______
Train and Compete on
a 4-H Judging Teem.
_Forestry, _Consumer,
_Poultry, _S.A.F.E
Compete at District
Project Achievement
date; __Dec 2, or
__Feb 10 My Topic :
_________________
Any 3 other 4-H
Activities plus 1
community service:
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“Challenge by Choice” “Challenge by Choice” Check off list for Active Members
Get in the Game Gwinnett 4-H Forestry Team Training
Two outdoor daytime summer trainings are available at several Gwinnett parks. A group approach with individual make-up modules are available.
Make-up modules are in-office ONLY 8:00am - 5:00pm weekdays. Other arrangements by appointment only!
Cram style training is just before the area competition in September - evenings only.
Area competition completes the judging team requirement for Gwinnett's 4-H 2018 - 2019 school year, 6th - 12th grades.
Starting in the 6th grade, competition on one 4-H Judging Team is required to earn the
level-appropriate Awards Trip for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
Area Competition is in early September, location to be announced
Estimated departure from Gwinnett is 2:15pm - returning around 8:30pm
June Training Option Mon., June 11, 8:00am - 4:00pm Tues., June 12, 8:00am - 4:00pm Wed., June 13, 8:00am - 4:00pm Thur., June 14, 8:00am - 4:00pm Thompson Mill Forest Trip Part of the June 14th Training Cost:$25.00 inc daily pool admission 9 transportation seats available
July Training Option Tues., July 10, 8:00am - 4:00pm Wed., July 11, 8:00am - 4:00pm Thur., July 12, 8:00am - 4:00pm Fri., July 13, 8:00am - 4:00pm Thompson Mill Forest Trip Part of the July 13th Training Cost:$25.00 inc daily pool admission 9 transportation seats available
August Training Option Tues., Aug 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Thur., Aug 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Tues., Aug 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Thur., Aug 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Mock Competition (all groups) Thurs., Sept 6th 6:30pm - 8:00pm
What is taught at the training?
Learn about different trees
Identify bugs, diseases and conditions that
affect trees
Improve or discover your accuracy by
walking off measurements and pacing
Learn how to estimate the board feet of
lumber in a live standing tree using a scale
stick, two eye-balled glances at 66 feet
from the base of the tree using a volume
table.
To sign-up:
Phone: 678-377-4010 or
E-mail: [email protected]
When calling the office:
Ask for: Ms. Barb
Forestry Team Training Sign-up
Leave: Name, grade, and parent’s e-mail
Specify: Training option - June, July or August
June & July, options $25.00 required
with Medical Information and Release Form at sign-up to hold your space.
Signing up for this training indicates a commitment to
compete in Area Competition in September
Spaces are limited Avoid disappointment Reserve your place now!
