Lady Lions- Pink Zone Game Feb. 24

All 4-H members, leaders, family and friends are invited to attend the Lady Lions Pink Zone Basketball Game on Sunday, February 24.  Tickets are $2.00 each and must be reserved no later than Friday, February 8th in the Potter County Extension Office. 

Call and get your tickets today. 274-8540!

First Citizens National Bank Agricultural Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 15^th

 

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.

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.

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

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.