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Contacts:
President: Alyssa Waldroff 613-362-0957 awaldroff05@gmail.com
Webmaster (4-H Ontario – Stormont) – Barbara Ann Glaude BAGlaude.Stormont4H@gmail.com
Webmaster – Social (Facebook) – Sarah Nuttall stormont4hsocial@gmail.com
Secretary – Neil Robinson stormont4hsecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer – Kristina Stewart stormont4htreasurer@gmail.com
Breadventure Project
Meetings will be held in-person in Newington, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on the following dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 29 and March 7. Achievement Date is tentatively March 9, to be confirmed. Registration will start on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 @ 5:00 pm by emailing Denise Beaudette-Manley (denisemanley68@gmail.com) until January 12th or until the club is full. The club will be limited to 12 members, register early!!
Breadventure Project
Breadventure #2 will be in-person meetings to be held at 15808 Con. 1-2 Road, Finch Wednesday January 31st 7:00pm. - 9:00pm Wednesday February 7th 7:00pm ' 9:00 pm Wednesday February 14th 7:00 - 9:00 pm Wednesday March 6th 7:00 - 9:00 pm Wednesday March 13th 7:00 -9:00 pm Wednesday March 20th 7:00 - 9:00 pm Achievement day for Breadventure 2 Stormont County Fair Leaders are Kenda TePlate kenda_teplate@hotmail.com and Sarah Nuttall nuttall.sarahe@gmail.com
Cloverbud Program
Cloverbuds is a program geared towards children between the ages of 6 to 8 (prior to January 1, 2024). This year, Stormont is offering 9 meetings with topics ranging from dairy, sports, crafts, judging, financials..etc. Process to sign up: 1) Register and pay membership at 4-H 2024 Registration (click on link in Registration) 2) Once you have registered and paid your fee, please forward your participant information (you will receive that after you register and pay) to Susanna at jsbretzler@gmail.com **Youth leaders are always welcome, please email Susanna to discuss!! Meetings will be held in-person within Stormont County (locations TBD) on either Friday evening (6:00-7:30pm) or Saturday mornings (9:30-11:00am). Meeting dates: - February 29th (this is the only Thursday evening) - March 23rd - April 13th - May 31st - June 14th - July 27th - August 17th - September 6th - September 20th Sign up deadline is Sunday, February 25th, 2024.
Goat Project
A new club is starting in Stormont County - Goat and Sheep Club! This club is an introduction to sheep and goats, where we will learn about what different breeds are raised for, nutrition and caring for the animals. We will visit several sheep farms to see how they are grown and raised, learn about showing sheep and learn what is required to raise sheep. We will also visit some goat farms to see how dairy and meat goats are raised, learn about special requirements and some of the fun of raising these animals! Registration starts now by signing up via email to Lori Barkley (barkley367@hotmail.com) with a deadline of Monday, February 26th. Leaders (Lori Barkley, Yvonne Seeley and Neil Robinson) will hold meetings on the following dates, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm; - March 4th or 18th - Lunenburg - April 8th - Street Road, Cornwall - May 13th - Maxville - June 10th - Martintown - July 2nd - Maple Meadows Farms, Osgoode - July 15th - Avonmore Fairgrounds Achievement Day is July 21 @ Avonmore Fair, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (times will be confirmed at a later date). Members must be registered by the 2nd meeting; which can be done at the following link - 4-H Ontario Registration
Foods Project
A new club is starting in Stormont - Dining with Disney!! The club will explore a large variety of recipes all inspired by different foods and special dishes in Disney Movies (how would you like to actually try "the grey stuff") and throughout the Disney Parks!! members (ages 9 to 21 as January 1st, 2024) preparing 2 dishes from favourite Disney movies. Members (ages 9 to 21 as January 1st, 2024) preparing 2 dishes from favourite Disney movies. Members will be learning tools in the kitchen, following recipes, and taking their creations home to share with their family! Leaders Kenda tePlate and Sarah Nuttall will hold in-person meetings at 15808 Concession 1-2 Road, Finch at the following dates, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.; Tuesday, April 9th, April 16th, April 23th, April 30th, May 7th and May 14th. Achievement Day will be held on Sunday, May 19; more details on location/time to come. Registration will begin on Friday, March 22 @ 12:00 p.m., send an email to Sarah at nuttall.sarahe@gmail.com. Members must be registered with 4-H Ontario by the second meeting. Registration can be done following this link: https://4-hontario.ca/youth/become-a-member/ CLUB LIMIT - 12 members max, first come first registered basis.
Dairy Project
The Goldfield Calf Club will start taking registration on March 25, 2024 until April 11, 2024. Please contact Kelsey (goldfieldholsteins@gmail.com) to register or for further information. Leaders will be Kelsey Smith, Cassidy Smith, Aimee Norman, Jakob Vogel, Jill Robinson and Jennifer Waldroff. Members will learn what to look for when choosing a project animal, how to care for it, clip it, show prep and how-to-show in showmanship and conformation. Meetings will be held in-person on the following dates & times; - Thursday, April 11 @ 7:30 pm, held at South Nation Conservation, Finch - April 26 /7:00 pm /Location TBA, multi-club meeting - Thursday, May 9 @ 7:30 pm, location TBD - Thursday, June 13 @ 7:30 pm, location TBD - Thursday, August 1 @7:30 pm, location TBD - Thursday, August 22 @ 7:30 pm, location TBD - Possible Farm Tour, TBD Achievement Day will be held on Sunday, September 1 @ Stormont County Fair, Newington.
Dairy Project
Stormont 4-H Dairy Club focuses on the preparation of animals and member skills for competition, with a special focus on showmanship. Small fees will include supplies to ready your calf for 4-H rallies and shows. For example, topline brush, sprays, feed for shows and straw. Club registration, for members aged 9 to 21 years of age, will start Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m. and closes on April 20th. Please contact Bobbi-Jo (knonaudalefarms@xplornet.com) with questions or to register. When registering, returning and new members, please include your participant agreement form. Registration can be made online (4-H Registration). Your club leaders will be Bobbi-Jo & Christoph Uhr, Courtney Courville, Joe Krol and Harrietta Bretzler. Meetings will be held in-person on the following dates and times; - April 26 7:00 pm /Place TBD) @ Joint Livestock meeting - May 24th @ 6:30 p.m. @ Knonaudale Farms - June 21st @ 5:00 p.m. @ Crysler Community Centre for community supper fundraising opportunity - July 9th @ 6:30 p.m. @ Knonaudale Farms - July 19th @ 6:30 p.m. @ Avonmore Fairgrounds - pack prep - August TBD - tour at EastGen (Kemptville) to be arranged - August 23rd @ 2:00 p.m. @ St. Albert's Cheese - August 31st @ 8:00 p.m. @ Stormont County Fair, Newington - pack prep - Achievement Day will be September 1st @ Stormont County Fair, Newington
Beef Project
Stormont Beef Producers Join us to learn all about beef cattle. We will cover judging, showmanship, conformation, proper handling and nutrition. Breeding, genetics and current industry topics to also be discussed. Members are to supply their own show clothing (white shirt with no logo, black pants, belt and steel-toe boots). Large items such as blowers, clippers, etc are available to use. Members having their own number harness is preferred. Combs and show sticks available for borrowing on show day only! There is no member limit. Project animals are to be supplied by the member, unless there is already an agreement in place with the leaders. Stormont 4-H Beef Producers leaders are Donna MacDonald, Travis & Ashley Taillon. Registration starts Friday, April 5th @ 7:00 p.m. until April 24th @ 7:00 p.m. Please email Donna (donnaleemac30@gmail.com) to register or if you have any questions. If you would like to join but cannot attend all meetings, please let Donna know prior to registering. Members (aged 9 to 21 years) need to be registered by the second meeting and can register online with 4-H Ontario. Meetings will be held in-person; #1 - Friday, April 26 @ 7:00 p.m., Joint Livestock meeting, time/location information coming #2 - Saturday, May 25 @ 9:30 a.m., Knollside Farm, Lunenburg #3 - Saturday, June 8 @ 9:30 a.m., WML Angus, Lunenburg #4 - Saturday, July 20 @ 6:30 p.m., Avonmore Fairgrounds - setup #5 - Tuesday, August 20 @ 7:00 p.m., Knollside Farm #6 - Saturday, August 31 @ 7:00 p.m. (time to be approved), Achievement Day setup, Stormont County Fairgrounds Achievement Day - Sunday, September 1 @ Stormont County Fair, Newington ** date TBD for a farm tour meeting
Foods Project
Dining with Disney #2 The first club had so many members register for it, a second club was created!! The club will explore a large variety of recipes all inspired by different foods and special dishes in Disney Movies (how would you like to actually try "the grey stuff") and throughout the Disney Parks!! members (ages 9 to 21 as January 1st, 2024) preparing 2 dishes from favourite Disney movies. Members (ages 9 to 21 as January 1st, 2024) preparing 2 dishes from favourite Disney movies. Members will be learning tools in the kitchen, following recipes, and taking their creations home to share with their family! Members must be registered with 4-H Ontario by the second meeting. Registration can be done online with 4-H Ontario. Leaders Denise Beaudette-Manley, Jennifer Marion and Lorena Sollows will hold in-person meetings at Moose Creek Community Centre (1 Munro Street, Moose Creek) on the following dates, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.; Tuesdays, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th and 11th. Achievement Day will be held on Saturday, June 15 @ 2:00 p.m. with a Mad Hatter Tea Party; more details on location to come. ***Register by sending an email to Denise (denisemanley68@gmail.com); opens on Saturday, April 6th @ 9:00 a.m. and closes on Friday, April 19th, 2024. If you have already registered for Dining with Disney #1 leader Sarah Nuttall, and you find these meeting dates are better for your schedule, please be sure to let Denise know that you are already registered in the other club. CLUB LIMIT - 12 members max, first come first registered basis.
Beef Project
A new livestock club registration is available, Stormont 4-H Beef! Members will be learning how to care for and show beef animals, while learning about beef animal husbandry, etc. Members are to supply their own show clothing (white shirt with no logo, black pants, belt and steel-toe boots). Large items such as blowers, clippers, etc are available to use. There is no member limit. Project animals are to be supplied by the member, unless there is already an agreement in place with the leaders. Stormont 4-H Beef Producers leaders are Brittany Dew, Larry & Rhonda Barkley, Kimberly Barkley, Lori Barkley, Leith Symon, David Ennis and Kris Stewart. Registration starts Monday, April 22 @ 7:00 p.m. until May 23rd @ 7:00 p.m. Please contact Brittany (brittanybarkley@hotmail.com or 613-360-1936) to register or if you have any questions. Members (aged 9 to 21 years) need to be registered by the second meeting and can register online with 4-H Ontario. Meetings will be held in-person on the following dates, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; #1 - Thursday, May 9th #2 - Thursday, May 23 #3 - Sunday, June 2 - Judging Day event (more information to come) #4 - Thursday, June 20 #5 - Saturday, July 20, Avonmore Fairgrounds #6 - Thursday, August 15 #7 - Sunday, August 25 @ Riceville Fair, Riceville (more information to come) Achievement Day - Sunday, September 1 @ Stormont County Fair, Newington **potential for joint meetings
Plowing Project
Stormont will be having a plowing club this year. Come out and join if you enjoy driving a tractor and playing in the dirt! There will be a club limit of 12 members - it will be dependent on the number of available tractors and plows. If you can provide a tractor and plow, please let us know in your email. For safety reasons, members must be able to sit and reach the pedals of the tractor. Members will be required to wear steel-toed work boots at the meetings. Registration starts Friday, September 6 @ 5:00 pm by emailing Kris Stewart (kris@thestewartclan.ca) and ends Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Leaders will be Kris Stewart & Denise Beaudette-Manley Meetings will be held on Sundays September 15, 22, 29 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (double meetings). Meeting location will be sent out via email. Achievement day is tentatively Saturday, October 12 - more details to come.
Foods Project
A new club, Cookies & Muffins, will be starting with leaders Kenda and Sarah. Registrations will begin on September 28 by emailing Kenda (kenda_teplate@hotmail.com) and will close on September 30 or until the club is full. Club limit of 8!! Meetings will be held at Kenda's house (15808 Concession 1-2 Road, Finch) on the following dates and times: - October 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 6:30 to 9:00 - October 26 - TBD/possible field trip - Achievement - TBD - visit the Seniors' home in Finch where members will join in card games and bring treats. Members aged 9 to 21 years, as of January 1, 2024. Just a little heads up; if these dates do not work for you and your family, this club will be offered in early 2025 as well - keep an eye out ;)
Locally Submitted Projects
A new club, Home for the Holidays Club, will be starting soon with leaders Kenda and Sarah. We will learn different decorating techniques for Christmas. We will learn how to make homemade gifts, decorations, and talk about traditional holiday recipes. There will be holiday baking and/or candy making. We will learn about other countries' traditions as well. Please do not send email before registration and it begins on October 25 @ 12:00 noon by emailing Kenda (kenda_teplate@hotmail.com) and will close on October 30 @ 9:00 p.m. or until the club is full. Club limit of 10!! Meetings will be held at Kenda's house (15808 Concession 1-2 Road, Finch) on the following dates and times: - November 2 (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), 5, 12 and 27 @ 6:30 to 9:00 - An additional meeting will be discussed for the remaining meeting time. - Achievement Day - TBD - visit North Stormont Seniors Support Centre's Christmas Party to visit with Santa, sing carols, snacks and games.
Pizza Project
A new club, Pizza, will be starting soon with leaders Denise, Lorena and Jen, Join us to learn about the cultural significance of pizza; - how to safely prepare and cook pizza - how to make substitutions for a healthier version - build your own pizza with your favourite (and maybe not traditional) toppings! Registrations will begin on November 1 @ 9:00 a.m. by emailing Denise ( denisemanley68@gmail.com) and remain open until the club is full. Club limit of 12!! Meetings will be held at Moose Creek Recreation Centre (4 St. Polycarpe Street, Moose Creek) on the following dates and times: - November 3rd, 24th and December 1st (11:00 am to 3:30 pm) - double meetings with 30 minute lunch in-between - Achievement Day - December 6th - 6:30 pm potluck pizza party to be held at the Wesleyan Church in Newington, with their youth group
Locally Submitted Projects
A new club, Home for the Holidays #2, will be starting soon with leaders Denise, Lorena and Jen, We will be learning about different traditions in other countries and within families. We will be making homemade gifts and decorations, and doing holidays baking and candy making!! Registrations will begin on November 1 @ 6:00 p.m. by emailing Denise ( denisemanley68@gmail.com) and remain open until the club is full. Club limit of 12!! Meetings will be held at Moose Creek Recreation Centre (4 St. Polycarpe Street, Moose Creek) on the following dates and times: - November 4th, 18th, 25th and December 9th (6:00 to 9:00 pm) - Achievement Day - TBD on member availability - a visit to Maxville Manor to perform carols and make crafts with the residents.
Locally Submitted Projects
A new club, Calendar, will be starting soon with leaders Denise, Lorena and Jen, We will be creating a calendar using different crafting techniques. The following techniques will be used: - watercolour - scrapbooking - photography - acrylic painting Registrations will begin on November 3 @ 9:00 a.m. by emailing Denise ( denisemanley68@gmail.com) and remain open until the club is full. Club limit of 12!! Meetings will be held at Moose Creek Recreation Centre (4 St. Polycarpe Street, Moose Creek) on the following dates and times: - November 7th and 21st and December 3rd and 5th (6:00 to 9:00 pm) - Achievement Day - December 7th at the Avonmore Craft Show @ Tagwi S.S. (details to be confirmed).