Thursday, January 31, 2013

First Citizens National Bank Agricultural Scholarship


Application Deadline: March 15th

 
First Citizens will award a $1,000 scholarship to a student who will, after high school graduation, continue their education in an agricultural related field.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS –

1. Available to a senior high school student.

2. Scholarship will be paid out to the recipient for their second year in college or trade school, upon receipt of the recipient’s prior year transcript.

3. Requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

4. Must reside in the First Citizens market area.

5. Preference will be given to students who are customers or have family members as customers.

 
If interested call the Extension Office for a copy of the application.

2013 Pennsylvania Farm Bureau - Safety Coloring Page Contest


Theme: DON’T CUT CORNERS: SAFETY FIRST

1. The Safety Poster Coloring Page Contest is open to any youth ages 4 to 6 years old.

2. Counties will select one (1) winner.

3. The contest is not limited to children or grandchildren of Farm Bureau members.

4. Only the provided coloring page will be accepted. Download available at:

5. Entries will be judged on the following:

o Neatness

o Appropriateness of coloring

o Appearance

o Coloring within the lines

 

6. ALL entries MUST include the following information on back of coloring page:

o Childs Name

o Address

o Phone Number

o County

o Age Category

o Parent’s Name(s)

 
7. Drawings must be submitted to the County Women’s Committee. (Counties set deadline prior to June 1st.)

8. Winners will be announced in the Country Focus.

9. Winning coloring pages will be displayed at Ag Progress Days and PFB Annual Meeting.

10. Each county should submit one winner.

11. NOTE: Multiple entries will not be accepted.

12. Submit winners to PFB Office, Member Relations Division, 510 S 31st Street, P.O. Box 8736, Camp Hill, Pa. 17001 by June 1, 2013 to be eligible. (Only those entries submitted with complete information and received by June 1, 2013 will be considered eligible for awards.)

13. Of the entries received in the PFB Office – Two (2) winners will be selected. A First and Second Prize will be selected.

14. First Prize winners will receive a $25 Visa Gift Card. Second Prize winners will receive $15 Cash Award. First Prize winner

Camp Counselor Applications Due Friday, Feb. 1

Just a reminder that counselor applications for this summers 4-H camp are due in the Potter office Friday, Feb. 1.  Interviews will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16.  If you need an application, please call or email- 274-8540 or adb8@psu.edu.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

2013 4-H Regional Shooting Sports Event


Fox Township Community Center, Kersey, PA

Saturday, March 16, 2013

 

Registrations are Due no later than MARCH 1, 2013

 

Space may be limited this year, so get your registrations in as soon as possible!  We have a variety of new 4-H Clubs in our region!  Call or email the office for the registration form.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Governor Corbett Announces re-opening of Governor's School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University; encourages high school juniors to apply.


HARRISBURG -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced the re-opening of the Governor's School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for the summer 2013 session.

Applications are now being accepted from high school juniors who attend a Pennsylvania public, charter, cyber charter, nonpublic or private secondary school, or participate in a home-schooled program.

Discontinued in 2009 under the previous administration, this five-week, summer residential program will emphasize cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research for 56 talented high school science and math students.

"Intensive learning and practical skills that lead to careers in the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology are critical to Pennsylvania's long-term economic success," Corbett said. "This program provides a pathway for students to secure high-paying jobs and affirms my commitment to ensuring Pennsylvania's students have access to high-quality educational programs."

Since taking office, Corbett has focused on providing the resources necessary for today's students to be well-prepared for success following high school graduation, whether they decide to enter the workforce or seek higher education.  "Pennsylvania is home to the best and brightest students in the country,"  Corbett said.  "We need to ensure that quality educational opportunities are available for them to showcase their skills to be successful now and in the future."

Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship to the program with costs underwritten by a $150,000 state grant and matching funds through donations from the school's alumni, parents and corporations.

The scholarship includes housing, meals and all instructional materials.  Families are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from the university, personal items and spending money.  Students must commit to living on Carnegie Mellon University's campus for the duration of the program.  The program runs from June 30 to Aug. 3, 2013.

Applications must be completed and mailed by the applicant's guidance counselor and received in the program office no later than Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.

For additional information about Governor's Schools for the Sciences and to obtain an application, visit http://www-pgss.mcs.cmu.edu/" TARGET="_blank www-pgss.mcs.cmu.edu .

Media contact:  Tim Eller, Department of Education, 717-783-9802

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Northwinds 4-H Camp Counselors Wanted

February 1- Applications Due


Camp Counselors

We are looking for several older 4-Hers (14-19) to be camp counselors. If you like working with youth 8-13, this is great experience. Northwinds Jr. Camp will be held June 11-14. Camp counselor applications can be received by calling the Extension Offices. Deadline for applications is February 1. Training and interviews will be held February 16.

Monday, January 7, 2013

2013 PA Farm Show 4-H Placings

Potter County had a great showing at the 2013 PA Farm Show with 81 4-H entries in the family living section with 48 of those items placing.


Fourteen members from four 4-H clubs submitted entries. Submitting were from Beyond the Horizons 4-H club- Lauren Fair, Rebekah Fair, Sarah Fair, Alison Wright, Isaac Wright, and Stephanie Fry; from Shinglehouse Sew Cooks- Shayla Wilhelm, Laura Wilhelm, and Sarah Fuller; Crazy Critters- Hannah Greene and Heather Greene, and Cow Patty Kickers- Jacob Anderson, Ashley Anderson and Marcus Murphy.

Placings were as follows:

Best of Show- Lauren Fair-4-H Opportunities- Animal Project
Best of Show- Rebekah Fair-4-H Crafts
First Place
Alison Wright- - Global Gourmet Dessert
Shayla Wilhelm- - Pillow
Hannah Greene- - Knit Sweatshirt
Hannah Greene- Crochet Afghan
Hannah Greene- Crochet Handcraft
Rebekah Fair- Hand knitted Handcraft
Lauren Fair- Entomology- 4th year
Hannah Greene- Woodworking rolling pin
Isaac Wright- Wildlife Summer
Isaac Wright- Wildlife Winter
Lauren Fair- Computer Altered Photograph
Rebekah Fair- Painting
Lauren Fair- Drawing
Lauren Fair- Graphic Design
Rebekah Fair- Color Scenic Photo
Rebekah Fair- Hand constructed potholders

Second Place
Marcus Murphy- 4-H Sport Fishing
Laura Wilhelm- Pillow
Laura Wilhelm- Wall hanging
Heather Greene- Print Skirt
Rebekah Fair- Crochet- small item
Hannah Greene- Crewel handcraft
Rebekah Fair- Crochet handcraft
Rebekah Fair- Scrapbook
Heather Greene- Learning About Horses
Rebekah Fair- Small Animal Poster
Sarah Fair- Painting
Sarah Fair- Sculpture
Rebekah Fair- Sculpture
Rebekah Fair- Color Critter Photo
Rebekah Fair- Bookmark Contest, 9-14
Lauren Fair- Bookmark Contest, 15 and over

Third Place
Rebekah Fair- Crochet children’s garment
Shayla Wilhelm- Wall hanging
Heather Greene- Crochet
Heather Greene- Knitting
Alison Wright- Crochet
Lauren Fair- Cloth toy
Alison Wright- Crochet handcraft
Lauren Fair- Stuffed cloth toy
Heather Greene- Scrapbook
Lauren Fair- Painting
Rebekah Fair- Pin cushion
Fourth Place
Lauren Fair- Black & White Wild Animal Photo
Fifth Place
Stephanie Fry- Color Still Life Photo
Sarah Fair- Jazzy Jar Contest