Friday, March 27, 2020

Branch County 4-H Update


4-H Families,
Everyone should of received an email from MSU earlier today cancelling all MSU Extension 4-H  Face to Face gatherings and meetings until May 15. Clubs and committees are still encouraged to meet by Zoom or similar electronic program. We will help clubs and committees to set up a zoom meeting online. A VIP Zoom for all 4-H Organizational Club Leaders is set for Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 pm.  Join Zoom Meeting at https://msu.zoom.us/j/821974308 OR by phone at 1 253 215 8782 and enter the Meeting ID: 821 974 308
In observance of this order, the following 4-H meetings are altered.  There is some Fair information in this list. Watch upcoming blasts for more information.
1.      The Branch County 4-H Awards Workshop, March 31, 5:30 PM, Join URL: https://msu.zoom.us/j/730269259  or call +1 301 715 8592 US and enter meeting ID 730-269-259
2.      Branch County Fair Animal Welfare classes:
                                               i.                     Horse project - Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 pm as a Zoom meeting with this link https://msu.zoom.us/j/452505567 OR  call 1 301 715 8592 and enter meeting  ID: 452 505 567.
                                             ii.                      YQCA for livestock exhibitors will be on-line ONLY, no face-to-face meetings.  You can sign in under the 4-H Online option. www.yqca.org    All AGES and ALL SPECIES can use this option!  Do this in the comfort of your home.  NOTE:  Young adults, ages 19-21, must certify through the online program ONLY.
·         Cost:  $15.00
·         Register and pay online at link above
·         Take class online, age specific class 
·         Print certificate upon completion of class
·         Attach certificate to fair premium statement (due July 8)
·         This option fills the requirement for all species along with other exhibitions outside of Branch County Fair too!
3.      The Pre-fair Meeting, May 4 will be held as a zoom.  More details later.
4.      All shooting sports practices have been cancelled until after May 15.
5.      Irene Brown Scholarships are due by email by April 2 to Branch County MSUE@, Interviews will be done by zoom on April 22 at 6:00 pm
6.      Landscaping Program on April 23 has been cancelled.  Email Diane Morrison at sdmorrison9890@gmail.com  for details.
7.      Watch for Fair info from the Fair Board on weigh-ins.
8.      More info coming on the TSC Paper Clover Sale.
9.      Eat Stand Operation for Car Swap Meeting is cancelled.
10.  4-H and Jr. Livestock Scholarship Applications are due May 4.