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Who We Are 4-H’ers across the nation are responding to challenges every day in their communities and their world.

As the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System of landgrant universities, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, empowering six million young people throughout the United States. Cooperative Extension of 1862 and 1890 land-grant universities provide the leadership to engage young people in 4-H in all 3,007 counties of the United States. The impact of the Cooperative Extension partnership is profound, bringing together National Institute of Food and Agriculture of USDA, land grant universities and county government to resource learning opportunities for youth.

Through America’s 109 land-grant universities and its Cooperative Extension System, 4-H reaches every corner of our nation—from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. With a network of more than 6 million youth, 540,000 volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni, 4-H helps shape youth to move our country and the world forward in ways that no other youth organization can.

Proven Results The Positive Development of Youth: Comprehensive Findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development is the first-ever research project of its kind. The decade-long study, completed by a team of researchers at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, Medford, MA, is influencing research and practice around the world.

The report shows that 4-H youth excel beyond their peers. 4-H'ers are about: • Four times more likely to make contributions to their communities (Grades 7-12);

• Two times more likely to be civically active (Grades 8-12);

• Two times more likely to make healthier choices (Grade 7);

• Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology programs during out-of-school time (Grades 10 – 12); and

• 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities.

Unparalleled Reach and Scope With 540,000 volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni, the 4-H movement supports young people from elementary school through high school with programs designed to shape future leaders and innovators. Fueled by research-driven programming, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, citizenship and healthy living.

Leading by Example

These pivotal experiences build a foundation of leadership and skills for success in their future careers. Learn more about 4-H programs or find out how you can get involved.

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The caring support of adult volunteers and mentors inspires young people in 4-H to work collaboratively, take the lead on their own projects and set and achieve goals with confidence. 4-H’ers chart their own course, explore important issues and define their place in the world. 4-H’ers stand up for themselves and their communities.

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The 4-Hs Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four Hs in 4-H, and they are the four values members work on through fun and engaging programs.

• Head - Managing, Thinking • Heart - Relating, Caring • Hands - Giving, Working • Health - Being, Living

4-H Mission 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

4-H Vision A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

The 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.

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Frederick County 4-H Clubs

• Civil War Investigators Focus: Civil War History Wesley United Methodist Church 2nd Monday, 6:30 pm Contact: Bob Meadows, 540-808-3304 • Clearbrook Focus: General Interest Stonewall Ruritan Building 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 pm Contact: Dennis Bagnell, 540-722-0607 Donna Williams, 540-667-3597 • Eggs n Ears/Eggs n Ears Cloverbud Focus: Rabbits and Poultry Mount Olive United Methodist Church 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 pm Contact: Susan Lewis, 540-539-1558 • Golden Horseshoe/Growing Gold Cloverbud Focus: Competitive Horsemanship; Horsemanship Gainesboro Fire & Rescue 2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm Contact: Rose McDonald, 540-877-4935 • Gore Spirits/Gore Cloverbud Focus: General Interest Fairview Lutheran Church 2nd Friday, 7:00 pm Contact: Aneta Swisher, 540-336-2561 Scott Whitacre 540-858-2819 • Happy Trails Focus: Outdoor Adventure Activity Club; time and place varies Contact: Mandy Simons, 540-665-5699

• Pine Hill/Pine Hill Cloverbud Focus: Livestock/General Interest Stephens City Contact: Jennifer Ridings, 540-974-1503 • Round Hill/Apple Pie Ridge Cloverbud Focus: General Interest Round Hill Community Center 2nd Thursday, 6:45 pm Contact: Susan Lynch, 540-662-7986 Marietta Walls, 540-678-1628 • Shooting Education Focus: Competitive Firearms Gainesboro Fire Hall 2nd Monday, 6:30 pm (Shooting practice times and places vary) Contact: Harry Miller, 540-551-5076 • The Golden Paintbrush/Golden Paintbrush Cloverbud Focus: Visual Arts Stonewall Ruritan Building 3rd Monday, 7:00 pm Contact: Cindy Larrick, 540-665-8134

Frederick County 4-H Council President Del Larrick Co-President Courtney Walls Vice President Victoria Miller Secretary Faith Mann Co-Secretary Tyler Larrick Treasurer Emma Vogler

Frederick County 4-H Leaders’ Association President Donna Newbraugh Vice President Jean-Marie Vogler Secretary Kathleen Frank Treasurer Susan Lewis

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• Apples n Bits Horse and Service Club Focus: Horsemanship and Community Service Wesley United Methodist Church 4th Friday, 4:30 pm Contact: Jean Marie Vogler, 540-662-2070

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Shenandoah County 4-H Clubs • Cabin Hill 4-H Club / Cloverbuds Conicville Fire Hal 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m Stephanie Case 325-4937 • Fort Valley 4-H Club / Cloverbuds Fort Valley Community Center 2nd Sunday, 4:30 p.m.

Ray Ballowe 933-6192 • Fort Valley 4-H Fire and Rescue Club Fort Valley Volunteer Fire Department 3rd Sunday, 4:00 p.m.

Wendy Bulatko 933-6450 • Horse Club (newly forming Oct. 2014) Legacy Horse Farm, Maurertown Horse ownership not required!

Ages 9-18 as of 9-30-15 Saturday or Sunday (day and time TBD) Nikitia Shipe 333-3201 • Lebanon Church 4-H Club / Cloverbuds Lebanon Church Community Center 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Tracey Heishman 465-8239 Kim Peterson 465-5659 • Little North Mountain 4-H Shooting Education Club Liberty Baptist Church, Strasburg Meetings held during scheduled practices.

Check with leaders Focus is on rifle and pistol disciplines Lou and Tracey DiPaola 465-2877

• Seven Bends 4-H Shooting Education Club Round Hill Church of the Brethren 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Focus is on shotgun and YHE (Youth Hunter Education Challenge) Brian and JJ Funkhouser 465-9519 • Shenandoah County 4-H Exchange Club Room 102, County Government Cente 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m Richard Funkhouser 436-9332 Jeff Dean 465-9734 • Shenandoah County 4-H Goat Club Cafeteria at Central High School 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Julie Barb 624-3342 Melissa Brezicki 984-3621 • Shenandoah County 4-H Livestock Club Wakeman’s Grove Church of the Brethren 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Tammy Ross 477-2092 Lori Coffey 335-5905 • Toms Brook 4-H Club / Cloverbuds Toms Brook United Methodist Church 1st Sunday, 6:00 p.m.

Karen Peer 436-3812 Dawn Rinker 436-8525 For additional information please contact Carol B. Nansel, Extension Agent, 4-H (540) 459-6140.

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• New Market 4-H Club / Cloverbuds Reformation Lutheran Church 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Carolyn Kipps 740-8141 Brent Eaton 740-8104 Mary Zirkle 740-4615

• St. Luke-Saumsville 4-H Club / Cloverbuds Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Parish Hall at Fairview 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Debbie Coffelt 465-4857 Holly Steed 459-2283

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Warren County 4-H Clubs • Stars N Spurs 4-H Club Lois Phelps, leader; meets the first Monday of each month at various locations • Skyline Riders Horse & Pet 4-H Club Debbi Garrett, leader; meets the 4th Thursday of each month, at various locations

• North Fork Livestock 4-H Club Marie and Timmy Barron, leaders; meets the 2nd Friday of each month at Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School • Skyline Shooting Sports Jeff Martin, leader; meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Ressie Jeffries Elementary School

• Twin Rivers 4-H Club Gail Kidwell, leader; meets the 4th Friday of each • Blue Ridge Riders month at Ressie Jeffries Elementary School Charlene Foltz, leader; meets at various locations • Valley 4-H and Cloverbuds Jeannie Tharpe and Julie Cisler, leaders; meets • 4-H Afterschool the 1st Monday of each month at E Wilson Stacy Swain, leader; meets at local Elementary Elementary School Schools

• Warren County 4-H Horse and • 4-H Camp Counselors Livestock Club Stacy Swain, leader; meets at various locations Connie Richards, leader; meets the 3rd Saturday For additional information please contact of each month at Warren County Public Library Stacy Swain, 4-H Youth Development Educator, hstacy@vt.edu or (540) 635-4549.

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Frederick County 4-H News

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ast year, as Virginia Cooperative Extension approached its Centennial Anniversary, one of our 4-H volunteer leaders celebrated 50 years of service. Margaret Douglas is a native of Frederick County and has been a club leader, project leader, and has served as a judge for project books and for our county and district competitions.

She helped found the Mt. Airy 4-H club in Stephens City and was one of the original charter members of the Virginia Association of Adult 4-H Volunteer Leaders, of which she has served as President. Each year she serves as a chairperson of the Creative Crafts youth division at the Frederick County Fair. She is an active member of the Extension Leadership Council and is a 4-H AllStar. Margaret is also very active in many other organizations in Frederick County, while overseeing Woodbine Farm with her husband, Jim.

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n Monday, October 6th, we paid our respects to J. Fred Thwaite, a generous benefactor of the Frederick County 4H program. Mr. Thwaite was an orchardist and a businessman in Frederick County and was President of the Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company for 30 years. He was Chairman of the Frederick County School board and had a vested interest in the young people of the community. Upon his death in 1953, he left a large sum of money in an endowment to the county 4-H program for the enrichment of youth development. Each year, this money supports programming, educational materials, volunteer development, and scholarships for camps, conferences, and other district, state, and national events. This fund has made possible the purchase of two passenger vans, which are utilized by 4-H clubs that travel across the state and the country. On Monday evening at 5:30, members and leaders of the Frederick County 4-H program gathered at Mt. Hebron Cemetery to hold a brief memorial service, led by Rev. Alan Morrison, and lay flowers on the grave of Mr. Thwaite.

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even Shenandoah County 4-H’ers represented us in statewide competitions during State 4-H Congress at VT in June. WINNING 1st place in the state in their competitions were: Tiffany Heishman for Public Speaking and Dakota Funkhouser for Shooting Education Presentation! Also receiving a blue ribbon at the state level was Rachel Harriman with her Citizenship Presentation. Receiving red ribbons were: Catherine Bulatko in Public Speaking, Lizzie Rhodes in Dairy Presentation, Isaac Rhodes in Share-the-Fun Instrumental and Hannah Orndorff in Public Speaking.

We also had four 4-H’ers submit resume’s to be considered for National 4-H Congress. All four (Bethany Gochenour, Tiffany Heishman, Lizzie Rhodes and Rachel Harriman) were invited for interviews and ALL FOUR

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Farm Bureau salutes Virginia 4-H

During National 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11, and all year long, the Frederick County Farm Bureau, Shenandoah County Farm Bureau and Warren County Farm Bureau are proud to support 4-H activities in our communities.

We salute our 4-H members, advisers, and volunteers!

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