Farmtastic 4H Club

Meeting this Saturday Feb 4

2012-02-01T18:56:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder that the meeting will be at the fairgrounds this Saturday and we will be working on VP's. They are MANDATORY. Everybody should come with an idea about what they want to do theirs on. If anybody who did one last year and still has it available wants to present theirs as an example have them contact me. The registration deadline is coming up, not sure on the exact date but I know it was sent out recently in an email. VP day is march 3rd at silver lake middle school.

Thanks, Jaime

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Reminders

2012-01-29T09:52:00.002-05:00

I think most of you got this directly from the 4H office, but in case you did not, here it is

Hello All,

Attached is information for 4-H Mini Conference and 4-H Visual Presentation Day.

Registration for 4-H Mini Conference is this coming Monday, Jan 30. Please remind all your 4-H'ers to send their info over the weekend. There is still room in most workshops.

4-H Visual Presentation Day is March 3 at Silver Lake Middle School in Kingston. Registration and info is attached. If you have questions please let me know. I am looking for volunteers to judge visual presentations. You must attend a training on March 3 at 8:30 AM. Judging of presentations will start at 9:30 and I hope to be finished up by 12:30. Parents, volunteers, leaders are all welcome to judge, no experience needed.

We are also still selling South Shore Dinner Club Booklets. They are $19.95 and available at the 4-H Office. Please let me know if you would like to purchase a booklet or sell some through your 4-H Club. This is an Advisory Council Fundraiser.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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Barn Meeting Sat Jan 21

2012-01-20T22:14:00.001-05:00

The Barn Meeting has been changed from the O'Neil Farm to the Marshfield Fair Grounds due to the predicted snowfall.
Hope to see you there.

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Awards Night

2012-01-20T10:12:00.001-05:00

As hopefully you have all realized, I made an error in my last post. I had referred to the December Newsletter for the location of the Awards Night, but it has changed. It is NOT at the VFW in Kingston, but IS at the Knights of Columbus, 91 South Street, Kingston. I'm sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
Maryellen Lee

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Reminders

2012-01-19T18:58:00.001-05:00

Just a quick reminder that the 4H Awards Night is tomorrow, January 20 at the VFW Hall in Kingston. Let us know if you need a ride and we will provide one.

Also - Barn Meeting this Sat, Jan 21 at the O'Neil Farm 9-10:30. Dress warmly and wear your muck boots!

Maryellen Lee

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Important Reminders from Mrs. Peavey

2012-01-10T19:37:00.001-05:00

Happy 2012 to everyone, As you all know our elections have been done and our new board is in place.

Good news, we are now 8 months closer to Marshfield Fair and attendance is very important as we will be getting everyone ready for the fair.

If you are unable to make a barn meeting or the monthly meeting please email Jaime and let her know. jaimenielsen225@aol.com

Here are a couple reminder dates for the club:

January 20 Plymouth County 4H awards night, 6-9pm, Kingston MA please RSVP to Molly Vollmer at 781-293-3541 or mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

she will need to know how many will be attending. they are also asking that each family send in a silent auction item. Dinner will be served prior to awards. Please no jeans

If you will not be going with a family member please let Susan or Jimmy know and we will provide a ride.

January 21 Barn meeting Oneil farm 9-1030a please dress warmly and also be prepared to help Chris clean the pens.

February 4th Barn meeting 9-1030a and also there is a 4H mini conference 91-3p Kingston MA please call Molly Vollmer for additional information and reserve your spot.

February 8th Plymouth county 4h visual presentation (VP) training 630p Hanson MA

February 13th- monthly meeting 6-730p ( please bring your 1.00 dues, we discussed this and voted at the meeting last night as this money will go towards the donation to Nevins farm for Hay)

February 18th Barn meeting 9-1030a again please dress warmly and be prepared to help Chris clean the pens.

February 29th Registration is due for Visual presentations..

March 3rd Visual Presentations 9a Kingston all club members are required to participate in VP except for Novice we do suggest that if you are a novice you come and see how the VP's are done.

Susan B. Peavey

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Barn Meeting Saturday

2012-01-05T20:40:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder that there will be a barn meeting this Saturday Jan 7 from 9-10:30 am at the O'Neil Farm. Please dress warmly including warm boots as we will be outside. Also remember the monthly meeting Monday Jan 9 at the fairgrounds, 6-7:30.

Thanks, and Happy New Year!

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Barn Meeting Cancelled Saturday the 17th

2011-12-14T20:55:00.001-05:00

we will need to cancel the meeting on Saturday..

we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years..

thank you

Susan B. Peavey

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Fwd: New Club Officers and End of Year Dates

2011-12-06T12:12:00.001-05:00

Here are the officers for 2012

President-Jaime Nielsen

Vice President-Emilie Peavey

Secretary- Casey Keohan

Treasurer-Rebecca Nolan

News reporter-Alexa Nielsen

Historian-Corinne Lee

Remember - there is no meeting next Monday Dec 12.

All orders for T-shirts and Sweatshirts need to be paid in full by the 10th or at least let us know if you are interested and what size. The order will be called in on Monday DEC 12th. Let your parents know these make great Christmas gifts. T-shirts are 18.00 and Sweatshirts are 32.00..there are also sweatpants however I need to check with Jaime on the cost. There needs to be a minimum of 12 for each item ordered.

The next barn meeting will be the 17th of DEC 9-1030a. Lets plan on meeting at the Barn. This will be the last meeting for 2011.

Here are a couple of dates to keep on your calender:

January 9th is the monthly meeting from 6-730p at the Fairgrounds

January 7th and 21st are barn meetings.

January 20th 4H awards night in Kingston 6-9p

Please remember to check for the monthly newsletter from 4H extension office there is a lot going on..

*********Saturday March 3 2012 Visual presentations ****************************

start thinking and planning about your topic this dates seems to come quickly as it is the Saturday after school vacation..

A big thank you for everyone that helped out at the Marshfield Christmas tree sale, the Duxbury Christmas tree sale, Marshfield Community Christmas and the lighting of Marshfield last Sunday.

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, Holiday season.

Happy Holidays,

Susan and Big Jim

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December NewsLetter

2011-12-06T12:05:00.002-05:00

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New Club Officers and End of Year Dates

2011-12-06T12:00:00.000-05:00

Here are the officers for 2012

President-Jaime Nielsen

Vice President-Emilie Peavey

Secretary- Casey Keohan

Treasurer-Rebecca Nolan

News reporter-Alexa Nielsen

Historian-Corinne Lee

Remember - there is no meeting next Monday Dec 12.

The next barn meeting will be the 17th of DEC 9-1030a. Lets plan on meeting at the Barn. This will be the last meeting for 2011.

Here are a couple of dates to keep on your calender:

January 9th is the monthly meeting from 6-730p at the Fairgrounds

January 7th and 21st are barn meetings.

January 20th 4H awards night in Kingston 6-9p

Please remember to check for the monthly newsletter from 4H extension office there is a lot going on..

*********Saturday March 3 2012 Visual presentations ****************************

start thinking and planning about your topic this dates seems to come quickly as it is the Saturday after school vacation..

A big thank you for everyone that helped out at the Marshfield Christmas tree sale, the Duxbury Christmas tree sale, Marshfield Community Christmas and the lighting of Marshfield last Sunday.

Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, Holiday season.

Happy Holidays,

Susan and Big Jim

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Reminders for this weekend

2011-11-30T21:49:00.001-05:00

Hello All,

Big Jim has asked me to send out some reminders for this weekend - we've got a lot of things coming up!

This Friday night Dec 2: The Marshfield Community Christmas Telethon takes place at the Daniel Webster school (also in Marshfield). For those of you new to the event, it is comprised of different community groups and individuals who entertain on live TV, while donations (hopefully) pour in for the Community Christmas fund. We plan to meet @7 or so there. Everyone is asked to donate a few dollars. The club will then match the amount collected from members and present a check on live TV.(WATD)

Saturday Dec 3: The Duxbury Christmas Tree Sale takes place from 10 -2. Come any time. We will be doing a bake sale so if everyone can bring something would be great. The address is 200 West St (fairly near the bend in the road where the police station is). There is a sign there for the sale. Jimmy will try to get there around 9 to set up if anyone wants to come earlier.

And last but not least, Monday Night Dec 5, there will be a special meeting for elections only at 6 pm at the fairgrounds. Please try to be there. Candidates for club offices should bring speeches and we will vote after. Hopefully we will be done by 7 !!!

Thank you!!
Maryellen Lee

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Barn Meeting Reminder

2011-11-18T18:22:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder that we have a barn meeting tomorrow, Saturday Nov 19 at the Oneil Farm, 9-10:30. We will not be doing elections but will discuss it again at the meeting tomorrow.

Also a reminder that the Friday after Thanksgiving is the Annual Christmas Tree Sale at the Marshfield fairgrounds. It will be held from 10 am to 2 pm. We hope you can come help out!

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4H Updates and Important Reminders

2011-11-11T00:37:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone,

Hope your school years are off to a great start! Now that we are starting the 2011-2012 4h year, I figure it is time to address some important information.

Most importantly, everyone needs to get his or her enrollment forms in ASAP if you have not already! Having them at the next meeting would be great.

Equally important, elections for the 2011-2012 4h years will be November 19^th at the O'Neil barn meeting. Anybody that has been in 4h at least one year can run and all positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian) are open. Being a club officer is a big responsibility and communication with leaders and other officers is vital. Position details will be discussed Monday in case anybody is interested. PLEASE have a speech PREPARED the day of elections if you plan on running. Elections will be held this day regardless of attendees, be there if you want your voice heard!

Your attendance this year will be of extreme importance. By enrolling as a member of Farmtastic 4hers, you have made a commitment to the club. We are trying to do a lot more AS A CLUB this year, and you being there is a huge contribution.

Since we are trying to do more together this year, we would like to increase how much we meet. The tentative plan is to have meetings at the fairgrounds the first and third Monday of the month along with our meetings at O'Neil farm the first and third Saturdays of every month. Weather depending, barn meetings may be moved to the fairgrounds. With more meeting times, we will be able to get more done, and there will be more opportunity to attend meetings. We would like everyone to attend AT LEAST one of each meeting every month.

****Because of Community Christmas, be aware that fair meetings may be cancelled or relocated. ****

At our next fair meeting, (November 14^th) collections for the 4h food drive will be made. Please try to bring plenty of non-perishable items for those less fortunate.

This winter, as a community service project we would like to recreate the felt banners hanging in the dairy barn at the Marshfield Fair. The present ones are old and tattered, and we think it would be nice if we could remake them and present them to the fair. Of course, if anyone has other ideas, this is open for discussion.

SAVE THE DATES- For fundraising this winter, we have two events coming up. Friday November 25^th from 10-2, we will be working at the Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sales. In addition, Saturday December 3^rd from 10-3 we will be working at the Duxbury Christmas Tree Sales. If you can attend one or both of these events, please let Mrs. Peavey or Big Jim know. Both events will be discussed in detail at the meeting Monday.

On a side note, I would like to try to get an order in for t-shirts, etc. design pictures and prices will be available at the meeting Monday.

Come to the meeting Monday with projects and ideas you would like to do this year. We want to make this a good experience for all of you by teaching things that are of interest to you, and doing things that will help you grow in to responsible adults.

We are looking forward to a great year with everyone! See you all Monday! Thanks,

Jaime, Mrs. Peavey and Big Jim

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4H November newsletter and fundraiser reminder

2011-11-04T20:43:00.002-04:00

Hello All,

Attached is the Plymouth County 4-H Newsletter for November 2011. Please note the first page with upcoming dates for the fall and winter season.

Reminder- 4-H Ballroom Dance Fundrasier is this weekend, Saturday November 5 from 6-10 PM at the Whitman VFW Hall. Adults only, $15 per person, tickets available at the door. Please respond to this email with questions.

Please forward on to your 4-H club members and parents.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

P: 781-293-3541

F: 781-293-3542

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Reminders for this weekend from Mrs. Peavey

2011-11-01T15:21:00.001-04:00

A few quick reminders

1. Barn Meeting this sat Nov 5th will be from 9-10a

2. Fits Mill in Scituate celebrating 100yrs Jimmy will be bringing animals. It is from 12-4. All club members are welcome to come and help out..

3. A 50.00 donation from Farmtastic to Plymouth County Advisory Council for the Dance on Saturday night..is anyone against the club donating to this event??

Susan B. Peavey

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4H Facebook Page

2011-10-28T18:30:00.001-04:00

Hello 4-Hers
>
> Plymouth County 4-H now has a Facebook page. Please check it out under
> Plymouth County 4-H and "like" it. You can get updates and reminders as
> well as see your submitted photos posted and find out what is going on in
> your county. Send in photos to the office so we can put you in the
> newsletter, on Facebook or in the newspapers.
>
> Also, a reminder that records are due November 15 as are enrollment
> packages.
>
> Cathy Acampora
> 4-H clerk
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4H Re-enrollment

2011-10-27T16:12:00.001-04:00

Hello All,

It's that time of year again to get your enrollment forms in for 4H 2011-2012. We need to have the paperwork in to Molly Volmer by Nov 1. There is a lot of interest in new memberships this year, so Susan and Jimmy really need to know who will be continuing and who will not.

Please either mail your forms, or drop them off to Susan. Her address again is:

Susan Peavey

252 Tea Rock Lane

Marshfield MA 02050

home number is 781-837-8288

cell is 781-308-9727

thank you again

Susan B. Peavey

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Farm Day this Saturday

2011-10-20T19:12:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder that Farm Day is coming up this Sat, Oct 22 at Mass Audobon Ctr. in Marshfield. It is right by the Daniel Webster Estate. Big Jim will be there 10-4, come and stay as long as you can - or all day! Details about the site can be found at the following link:

http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Daniel_Webster/index.php

Hope to see you there!

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4H Food Drive

2011-10-12T18:22:00.001-04:00

4-H Volunteers and Club Leaders,

A reminder that the annual Plymouth County 4-H Food Drive has started! Your clubs should be actively collecting food now. There are 4-H Food Drive bags avalible at the Plymouth County Extension Office and East Middleboro 4-H Clubhouse. Please let me know if you need more for your club. Dontation boxes have been placed around the county and several clubs are going to be collecting at community events and local grocery stores. Please let me know when and where your club will be collecting.

We would like 100% participation in this event, please make every effort to try and collect something to contribute to this important cause. All food must be collected by November 21 at the Extension Office or East Middleboro Clubhouse. We will be making donations to several pantries in Plymouth County, if you have a local pantry who you like to see food go to, please let me know. In past years, we have collected nearly 5,000 pounds of food, let's try to make 2011 the best year yet!

For every 4-H'er, volunteer and friend of 4-H who collects food for this drive, they will get a reusable 4-H grocery bag as our thanks. I have them here at the Extension Office, please let me know how many you would like once you have collected.

Again if you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks for all your participation and support.

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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4H Fundraising Event

2011-10-07T12:18:00.001-04:00

4-H Volunteers, parents and friends! Please see email below about and upcoming 4-H Fundraiser and night out! Please forward and share with others interested in supporting Plymouth County 4-H, dance or just having fun! Thank you.

DANCE! DANCE!! DANCE!!!

An evening of instructional Ballroom Dance with Roger and Claire Vaka.

Beginner steps will be taught at several times during the evening.

Roger will play many tunes that anyone can "just dance" to, also!

Whitman VFW 11/5/11

6:30 til 10pm

$15 per person donation

Call the Extension office, 781-293-3541, or email mvollmer@umext.umass.edu to reserve your tickets. Pay and pick up at the door. Limited tickets are available to ensure dance floor room, so please call in advance for yours soon!

Ok, so maybe you'll just enjoy watching, or come to bid on a few AUCTION ITEMS??

On Saturday, November 5, 2011, Plymouth County 4H is hosting a FUNDRAISER. Since the location is very reasonably priced, and the entertainment has been donated by supporters, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the County Extension Agent to be spent on 4H!!!

So, How can we all help?

Buy a ticket, buy four and come with your partner and your favorite friends.
Bring an appetizer or a dessert, already to pick up type finger food for everyone to share. (Bring one "batch") Let Molly know if you think you might be bringing something!
Contact Molly to be a helper for set up.
Contact Priscilla McGilvray 781-733-6894 to help with the auction or with clean up at the end of the night.
DONATE something to the auction!

Please print and post this notice anywhere you might find friends of 4H.

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4H Food Drive

2011-10-04T20:42:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone!

Happy National 4-H Week! The 5th annual Massachusetts 4-H Food Drive begins this week!!!! Our goal is 30,000 pounds! We are asking you to get involved!

To increase food collection this year, we are asking that clubs arrange to do collection days at an area supermarket or work with a bank, library, or local business to place a collection bin in their establishment for some or all of the Food Drive. Many clubs have done this in past years and have collected a lot of food in a single day! It's NOT too late to ARRANGE A COLLECTION DAY WITH A STORE! The food drive is just around the corner!

Since success is enhanced by publicity, it's a good idea to announce any collection locations with the help of your local newspaper. If you need help writing an article for your town paper, you can email Cindy at mass4hsupport@verizon.net. PLEASE let us know of collection locations, and we'll try to get them listed on the 4-H website!

We have additional green bins you can use at collection locations, so ask your educator for one!

A lot of people need our support. Help us to make this the most successful 4-H Food Drive so far!

If you have questions, problems, or need assistance please email Cindy Trahan Liptak, 4-H Community Service Coordinator, at mass4hsupport@verizon.net.

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Date Correction

2011-10-02T17:19:00.001-04:00

My apologies on getting the date for the next meeting wrong. It is, of course, Monday Oct 10, not Oct 8 as previously posted. Mrs. Peavey will have the enrollment forms for the coming year available at that time, so you don't want to miss it. See you then!

Maryellen Lee

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2011-09-30T16:40:00.001-04:00

Barn meeting tomorrow October first canceled

Don't forget meeting on Monday October eight. Registration forms will be available then.

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4H Food Drive

2011-09-28T22:23:00.001-04:00

Hello all 4-Hers. This is just a reminder that the Plymouth County 4-H
> Food Drive has begun. We have food bags here to pick up. Tell everyone you
> know about it. 4-H clubs and volunteers can leave their bags here in
> Hanson at the 4-H office. Someone is here Mon Wed and Fri 8-1:30
> definitely but call first in case we have run out and if you want to come
> a different day. You can also drop off food at the Middleboro Club House.
> Write the name of your club on the bags so we know where it came from.
> Some items to collect are: Non perishable food such as: Infant formula,
> dried milk, instant breakfast mix, pancake mix, baking mixes, coffee, tea,
> cocoa, jello/pudding, condiments, soup, baked beans, beef stew, canned
> chili, canned tuna, canned chicken, beans, peanut butter, baby food,
> canned veggies, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, canned or bottle juices
> (unrefrigerated), canned fruit, dried fruit, fruit roll-ps, applesauce,
> oatmeal, baby cereal, mac n cheese, instant potatoes, rice and rice mixes,
> granola bars, bread or muffin mixes, crackers, cookies, popcorn,
> jelly/jam/fluff, sugar, flour, cooking oil, salad dressing, mayo, Other
> items that are in high demand at these pantries are: DIAPERS, wipes,
> toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, bath soap, shampoo conditioner,
> tissues, toilet paper and paper towels. Food pantries are running short
> right now because more and more people are needing their services so when
> choosing food to give, give something you would like to eat.
> Our goal this year is 4000 pounds of food collected. So spread the word
> and see who can collect the most! The club who collects the most will
> receive a pizza party for one of your meetings!! Thank you 4-Hers and
> start collecting!

4H Office

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Farm Day Thank You

2011-09-27T17:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Susan,

Please pass this thank you along to all the members of the Farmtastic 4-H club. They did a fantastic job at O'Neil Farm Day again this year, conducting calf demonstrations, answering dairying questions and standing with the 4-H tables. Not only were they especially helpful during the Farm Day event, but they also cleaned the barn and calves before the families arrived to see a "real" farm. Interestingly, people parking cars on Autumn Avenue had several questions about whether this was a working farm! Your members certainly know it is!

Many thanks to all the 4-H members and leaders for being such an important part of Farm Day.

Pat

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Farm Day Reminders

2011-09-16T16:58:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that Farm Day at the O'Neil Farm is tomorrow, Sept 17 11-3 - but please arrive at 9. Mrs. Peavey would like me to remind you to bring nicely wrapped baked goods to be sold as a fundraiser for the club. Also please remember the dress code - long pants, hard shoes/boots, no tank tops. It would be best if you could wear a 4H shirt of your choice.

Also, we have some additional info from Pat Loring as below:

We're so glad the Farmtastic 4-H members will be a big part of Farm Day again this year. Just a reminder about barn preparation and set up. Please arrive by 9 AM, when we will all begin setting up. We have two tables assigned to your group. And this year, there is a special need for barn and calf clean up, so families seeing the barn for the first time are not greeted by a mess. Also, parking is always a problem on Farm Day. Please be sure the members are dropped off and any cars that must stay at Winter Street are parked in the field where the handicapped parking is located.

And, the Agrimark truck will be arriving in the middle of Farm Day again this year, so it would be very helpful if the 4-H members could help to make sure people are safely out of the way of the truck.

Thanks so much for your help. I look forward to meeting you on Saturday.

Pat Loring

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4H Reminder from Mrs. Peavey

2011-09-06T10:24:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder of the dress code for both Farm Day, and the Corn Festival:

Plymouth county 4H shirt and long pants and boots..

no shorts, flip flops and tank tops will be allowed at either location.

Thank you

Susan B. Peavey

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Farm Day at O'Neil Farm and the Corn Festival

2011-09-02T21:27:00.001-04:00

Well, it looks like Saturday Sept 17 is going to be a busy day for the 4Hers! Farm Day at O'Neil Farm will be on Sat Sept 17 (rain date Sept 18) - I'm sorry for sending out the wrong date in a previous post. We would like to do something similar to last year - sell baked goods and bottled water at the farm, as well as have the kids take out their calves for intervals for the public to "meet and greet". I will be able to be there all day to help hold down the fort - other parent volunteers and all 4Her's are welcomed and encouraged to attend!! Big Jim will be at the Corn Festival at the Natural Science Center in Norwell - anyone who would like to join him there is also welcome to do so. Unfortunately, Susan will not be able to attend that weekend. Please let us know what you and your 4Her's will be able to do that weekend, so that we can plan ahead. I'm sure I'll have more details to follow!

Thank you
Maryellen Lee

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4H Updates

2011-08-30T18:52:00.001-04:00

Well, I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm a little sad the fair is over. Everyone did such a good job and it was so much fun! But moving on, Susan and Big Jim have asked me to let you know about upcoming events.

This Saturday 9/3 - BARN MEETING CANCELED due to the holiday.

Next meeting will be Monday September 12, 6-7:30 pm at the fairgrounds.

Next Barn Day Saturday September 17 at O'Neil Farm. We will be preparing for Farm Day, which is Sunday September 18.

Don't forget to send me your great pix from the fair so I can finally update the pix on the website!!

Thank you
Maryellen Lee

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Fair Clean Up Day and Fair Thank You

2011-08-28T11:51:00.001-04:00

Thank you to the club members and families who helped out at the Marshfield fair. What a fantastic week it was until hurricane Irene decided to cut our fun short!
The Oneil cows will be heading back to the farm on Monday morning around 8a, we are asking that everyone be at the fairgrounds around 9a to complete the clean up. All fair premiums will be given out on Monday after clean up is complete.
Jimmy and I would like to thank everyone again for all your dedication and hard work at the Marshfield fair.
We would like to put some new pictures on the website so if you would like to share some pictures please email to Maryellen Lee
Jimmy and I also would like to thank the club members who did not show but did help out during the week, it is most appreciated.
Thank you again and congratulations to everyone!
See you all Monday morning.

Susan and Big Jim

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4H Fair Schedule Changes Due to Impending Hurricane

2011-08-26T15:23:00.001-04:00

The awards ceremony for the Marshfield Fair has been moved to Saturday after the dog show (around noon) due to the impending hurricane. All 4-H activities scheduled for Sunday have been cancelled and the animals will be leaving the fair sometime Saturday with those animals traveling the farthest leaving first.
Some other changes are: the beef show scheduled for Sat is today at 11 am. The sheep achievement will be at 1 pm, horse achievement is at 3 pm and the auction is at 6 pm. The dog show will still be going on at 9 am tomorrow. We will update you as more information becomes available.

Leaders: your enrollment packages are available at the 4-H office. You may pick them up today until 11:30 am, Mon, Wed or Fri. next week between 8:30 am and 2 pm.

Thank you

4-H office

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4H Fair Reminders and Dates

2011-08-16T11:50:00.001-04:00

Hello All,

A few reminders about the upcoming Marshfield Fair that opens this week, Friday August 19th at 12 PM!!

The Plymouth County 4-H Advisory Council is still looking for help staffing the 4-H Water Booths at the Fair. There are 2 booths, which each need 2 shifts per day, for the duration of the Fair, Aug 19-28. Shifts are 12-4 or 4-8. This is the main fundraiser for the Plymouth County 4-H Program, we raise over $4000 each year with this fundraiser. We have over 300+ kids in 4-H in Plymouth County, please help support our programs by donating a shift of 4 hours at the Water Booth. We should be able to fill these time slots without a problem, please pass this on to your 4-H'ers and their families so we can fill all shifts. For more info contact Marie Van Slyck at meekvan@aol.com If you have questions please let me know.

Also 4-H Records and Posters for Achievement shows are due Sat, Aug 20th at the show office. Please remind your 4-H'ers that these must be entered on time for judging.

Demonstrations will be happening all week during the fair. Any 4-H'er can do a demonstration on a topic of their choice. It should be similar to a 4-H Visual Presentation, but must be 30 mins long. You will earn a $10 stipend of all demonstrations you complete. Please see Lisa Zadrozny at the Fair for more info. Kids will be able to sign up the day of if they are just coming in for the day. We will do our best to accomidate all 4-H'ers who would like to do a demonstration.

4-H Day is Wed, Aug 24, all 4-H'ers are welcome to attend and participate in the activities for that day. Please let me know if you have questions regarding 4-H Day.

Hope to see many of you at the Marshfield Fair! Enjoy the remaining days of summer!

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

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4H Extra Meetings and Fair Info

2011-08-15T12:32:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday to everyone,

Jimmy and I wanted to thank all of you who helped with the clean up day on Saturday. The barns are looking great for the arrival of the animals. I am sure the public will think so too!

We are fast approaching opening day at Marshfield fair and Jimmy and I wanted to go over a couple of things as we are all preparing for animal transport and shows.

There will not be a meeting at Oneils tonight as the weather does not look like it will be in our favor. There will be a meeting on Wednesday from 6-730p for all of you that would like to wash your cows and for those who would like to start clipping your cows. It is a good idea to start clipping your cows a few days earlier than your show date so that you can use your show date to clean up your clipping..It takes many hours to prepare your cow for a show so we suggest a good washing before clipping too!

Merrie, along with some of the older girls will be available to assist and answer your questions regarding the clipping. Each handler is responcible to clip their own cow with no help from parents.

I hope everyone has looked at the list for the items needed for the fair. Please make sure that you label all your belongings. Each cow will need a water bucket it is a good idea to put the cows name on the bucket. Grain buckets will be provided from Oneil's farm. A white board has been put in the shavings room with each cow's name on it and the feeding schedule, please make sure to check this daily.

Aug 18th animal check in day for Marshfield fair 3-930p...All club members are required to help out with the arrival of the animals..

Please plan on meeting at Oneil farm around 330p all cows will need to be fed before they can leave the farm. When you arrive at Oneil's please talk with Chris and ask him what your cow will need. I am asking that parents please do not just drop off their child until either Alexa or myself is their to transport the cows around 430p. Your child will travel with their cow from Oneil's to the Marshfield fair. I suggest sending your child with drinks and food as it is a long day and they will not be leaving till around 930p.

a Mandatory safety meeting will be held around 8p-930p and all fair entry bracelets will be given out at safety meeting, parents are also invited to be at the safety meeting.

Aug 19th opening day of Marshfield fair..barn meeting at 830a. Jimmy and I are asking that everyone plan on being at the barn meeting for opening day.

I understand that everyone has busy schedules but please make the time to be at these meetings.

Also a reminder that proper attire should be worn at the barn and at the fair at all times. Long pants and t-shirts with closed toe shoes/boots. It is always good to have an extra set of clothes in your show box.( there is a nice clean shower available too)

There is an area in the dressing room to hang your show clothes, please make sure they are all labeled.

Andrea and Jeff went over cell phone issues. Cell phones should not be used while you are in the barn. If you need to contact your parents kindly go over to the picnic tables in the food area make your call or text and then put your phone away. Please remember why you are at the fair. You are on display along with your animal.

A sign up sheet will be available later this weeks for help at the fair. If you sign up for a shift and find out that you can not cover the shift please make sure to contact Jimmy or Susan with the person who will cover that shift.

Please take a look at the Marshfield fair booklet in advance to know what dates the different shows are. Please do not sign up for barn shifts when you are going to be getting ready for a show, when you sign up for barn shifts they will require that you will be in the barn and greeting the public to our 4H barns.

the following will be the times for barn shifts, we are looking for 4 ppl and 2 adults per shift

800a-1200p

1130a-330p

300p-700p

630-1030p

If you can please email me by Tuesday what shifts you can cover. I will send back a completed list by Thursday am.

Oneil farm will have 12 cows going to the fair. It is going to be a busy week and will need a lot of help from all club members and parents.

Jimmy and I are looking forward to a fun time at the Marshfield fair.

FYI Jimmy's cell 339-793-3775

Susan's cell 781-308-9727

we will have our phones on us at all times..

Thank you again,

Susan and Jimmy

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4H - A NASCO Show Animal Contest

2011-08-12T08:14:00.001-04:00

A fun opportunity you all may want to participate in!!

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Fair Supply List

2011-08-09T21:20:00.002-04:00

Back by popular demand!!

Farm Supply List

Extra Meetings and Fair Info

2011-08-09T12:15:00.001-04:00

Here is the official info:

1. Aug 10th meeting at Oneil's barn 6-730p

2. Aug 12th meeting at Oneil's barn 6-730p

3. Aug 13 Marshfield fair clean up day at dairy barn 9-12p pizza will be served..all club members are asked to help out.

4. Aug 13th possible meeting at the barn 6-730p?

5. Aug 18th animal check in day for Marshfield fair 3-930p...All club members are required to help out with the arrival of the animals..a Mandatory safety meeting will be held around 8p-930p and all fair entry bracelets will be given out at safety meeting.

6. Aug 19th opening day of Marshfield fair..barn meeting at 830a. Jimmy and I are asking that everyone plan on being at the barn meeting for opening day.

I understand that everyone has busy schedules but please make the time to be at these meetings.

Oneil farm will have 12 cows going to the fair. It is going to be a busy week and will need a lot of help from all club members and parents.

Jimmy and I are looking forward to a fun time at the Marshfield fair.

FYI Jimmy's cell 339-793-3775

Susan's cell 781-308-9727

we will have our phones on us at all times..

Thank you again,

Susan and Jimmy

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Extra Meetings this Week

2011-08-08T22:03:00.001-04:00

There are tentative barn meetings scheduled for Weds Aug 10 and Friday Aug 12 at the O'Neil Farm from 6-7:30 pm. Please watch the blog and your email for confirmation and/or changes. Merrie will be working with the kids to get them ready for the fair.

Also a reminder - Fair Clean-up day is this Saturday Aug 11 9-12 at the fairgrounds!! We will need all hands on deck.

Also, if you didn't get the email RE fair supplies, we have hard copies at the meetings, or let me know and I'll resend it to you.

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Meeting tonight, Monday Aug 8

2011-08-08T17:03:00.001-04:00

Hey guys,

Monday we have a meeting from 6 to 7:30pm, but instead of having it at the fair grounds we will be at the farm to work more with our cows! Hope to see you guys there!

thanks Merrie

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4H Barn Meeting this Saturday

2011-08-02T12:34:00.001-04:00

Hey guys,

We have a meeting this saturday Aug 6 from 8:30 am to 10am. I hope that works for everyone! We can do what every you guys feel you need to do! If you feel like you need to bathe we can bathe, clip etc. Just let me know so i can plan ahead! Maybe start thinking about clipping... its good to have the cows clipped before we go to fair! Hope to see everyone has a cow there!!!

Thanks, Merrie :)

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Picture from Vet Check Day

2011-07-20T21:41:00.001-04:00

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4H Thank you and updates

2011-07-19T18:35:00.001-04:00

A huge thank you to everyone for coming to the vet check today. It was a big help! and a great learning experience.

For those of you who are not showing but are going to be at the fair helping out we still need their code of conduct, health forms and birth certificates IMrs. Peavey does need these forms asap as they should have been in the clubs paperwork that she is turning in today to Jeff..If we do not have the forms then they will not be able to help out.

The club will have 12 cows at the fair this summer..It should be a lot of fun we are really looking forward to it. ..

Great news for us all - Merrie is going to set up one day a week to be at the barn for the kids. Stay tuned for details.

Mrs. Peavey, Lisa and Big Jim

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O'Neil Farm tomorrow (Tues 7/19) at 4

2011-07-18T14:31:00.001-04:00

Hey guys,

Tomorrow afternoon around 4 me and Mrs. Peavey will be at the farm! If you plan on coming just let one of us know! We can work on anything you guys want to. Im open to anything... batheing, clipping or just working with your cows! Please let me know!

Thanks, Merrie

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Another Reminder about Monday's Vet Check

2011-07-15T15:13:00.001-04:00

This is another reminder for the vet check on Monday at Oneil farm 830-12n
If you did not complete your fair forms at the meeting on Monday you will
need to turn them in to me on Monday. If you were not at the meeting on
Monday and do not show up at the barn on Monday your cow will not be vet
checked..

just a reminder that you need to have a health form, birth certificate,lease
forms, 15.00 for Mr. Oneil and all your completed fair forms at the farm on
Monday for Vet check.

Thank you,
Susan B. Peavey

SUSAN PEAVEY TRAVEL INC
252 TEA ROCK LANE
MARSHFIELD MA 02050

781-319-1960-PHONE
781-319-1962-FAX

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Meeting Cancelled Sat, July 16

2011-07-14T23:49:00.002-04:00

Hey guys,

We have to cancel the meeting this Saturday, due to the fact that neither Big Jim, Mrs. Peavey nor I will be able to attend! But don't forget that on Monday the 18th we have a vet check at the farm at 8:30. Please don't forget! It is very important in order to be able to lease your cow for the show season!

Thanks,

Merrie

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Fair Supply List

2011-07-11T21:16:00.002-04:00

Please find attached a copy of the suggested fair supply list. Farm Supply List

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4H Forms and Attendance at Meetings for Fair Eligibility

2011-07-11T20:54:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone -

Just a note to remind you that the 4H forms for leasing and showing, along with the $15.00 towards the vet check, must be given in person to either Mrs. Peavey or Big Jim by Monday, July 18 at the latest. (see previous post on how to access). If you were unable to attend tonight's meeting at the fairgrounds, and you also do not attend the vet check at O'Neil Farm on July 18, then you will no longer be eligible to lease a cow for this season. These cows will then either be released to other 4Her's who were not able to have their own calf this season, or pulled out entirely from the fair and not be checked by the vet.

The fair just finished adding in all the forms on their website, it would seem. So if you checked some time ago, and could not find the forms you need - check again and they should be there now. Don't forget the health forms for the kids.

Thank you, and see you Monday,
Susan, Lisa and Big Jim

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4H Vet check and upcoming meetings

2011-07-02T14:55:00.001-04:00

The vet will be at Oneil farm on Monday July 18 anyone who is showing an Oneil farm cow will need to be at the vet check. Plan on arriving around 830a-noon if it ends earlier then the kids can work with their cows! At this time please have your completed lease agreement and 15.00 for Mr. Carl Oneil.

There will be a monthly meeting on Monday July 11 from 6-730p we will be going over the Marshfield fair entry forms. These forms can be printed from the Marshfield fair booklet on line. Please bring the forms and you checks for entry. If you need help with the forms leave them blank and we will fill them out with you!

The fair will be here before we know it so please make the time to work with your cows!

See everyone on the 11th and the 18th. These are two very important meetings!

Thank You,

Susan, Big Jim and Lisa

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4H Movie Night

2011-06-16T13:00:00.001-04:00

Hello All,

A reminder that the East Middleboro 4-H Movie Night will be held on Saturday, June 18th at 8 PM at the 4-H Clubhouse, 183 Thompson Street, Middlerboro, MA. Please forward this on to your club members.

The movie night will feature two movies Shrek the Third and The Goonies. A donation of $10 per car load is recommended for this night of family fun. Please bring your own blankets and chairs as the movies will be shown on the lawn at the clubhouse under the stars. Refreshments will be available and there will also be a raffle to win DVD's of the movies.

If you have questions please let me know, all proceeds will benefit East Middleboro 4-H programs.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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4H Meeting

2011-06-13T08:20:00.001-04:00

Hey guys,

Just a reminder that we have a meeting tomorrow night, Monday 6/13, at the fair grounds. From 6-7:30pm. We will be going over what we need for showing etc.

Hope to See All of You There!

Thanks, Merrie

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Fwd: Farm & Ranch June Specials from Nasco

2011-06-08T16:35:00.001-04:00

just wanted to pass this along

thank you

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Sandals and Beaches certified agency

Susan Peavey Travel Inc
252 Tea Rock Lane
Marshfield MA 02050

781-319-1960-p
781-319-1962-f

www.susanpeaveytravel.com

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4H Barn Meeting this Saturday and June Newsletter

2011-06-01T14:33:00.002-04:00

Just a reminder we have a barn meeting at the O'neil Farm this Saturday, June 4, 9-10:30. Please find attached the Plymouth County 4H Newsletter for June.

Newsletter 0611
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A Reminder From Mrs. Peavey

2011-06-01T14:27:00.001-04:00

A reminder of dress code at the barn..

no shorts will be allowed for any 4H function

long pants, boots and tshirt....no tank tops either..

this is a safety reason..

thank you

Susan B. Peavey

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Marshfield Fair Exhibit Handbook and Dates

2011-05-25T13:10:00.001-04:00

Hello All,

The Marshfield Fair Exhibit Handbook has now been posted to the website. Please go to www.marshfieldfair.org Click on Exhibitor's Handbook in left colum, then scroll down and click on 4-H/Animals. I know that the header on the web page says 2010, however when you open the actual documents, entry forms, etc they are for the current 2011 Fair.

Exhibit Books will not be mailed this year. Please refer to the website for all information. If you you have questions, please contact me and I will get you the information you need and can provide copies of entry forms to clubs.

Please also note that there has been some changes to the fair schedule. 4-H/Agriculture Awareness Day is now Wednesday, August 24. Please also note the deadlines for entry forms, 4-H Achievement shows, livestock shows, dog shows and poultry show entries are due by July 11.

Please pass this on to anyone who is looking for information on this year's fair and we hope to see many of you there over the summer!

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

P: 781-293-3541

F: 781-293-3916

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4H Livestock Mini Conference

2011-05-19T13:58:00.002-04:00

Livestock Cover Letter Livestock Conference 1

4H update

2011-05-16T12:50:00.001-04:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are still waiting on the list of cows available from Mr. Oneil and Mr. Jeff Chandler and as soon as we have the list of cows then we will assign them to the 4H member.

also this is a reminder that the club was asked to participate in the Yesterdays at the Winslow House and Daniel Webster Estate on Monday May 30th from noon-3p. anyone that is interested in helping out plz let me know. You can either dress in your 4H t-shirts with blue jeans or wear the clothes from that time period..

June 3rd 4p-9p I will be hosting the annual alpaca and sheep shearing at my house any one interested in seeing how a sheep or alpaca is shorn is more than welcome to come by 252 Tea Rock Lane, Marshfield

my home number is 781-837-8288

this will take place rain or shine as we shear in my garage...I welcome all club members and families to come by and meet the shearer and ask questions....

just a reminder that there is a barn meeting on May 21st from 9-1030a at the Oneil farm..I am hoping that this will be the day that you will meet your cow for Marshfield fair :)

Hope to see everyone soon....

Thank you for all that attended our meeting last Monday night with Molly Volmer.

Have a great day

Susan B. Peavey

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4H May Newsletter

2011-05-15T15:32:00.002-04:00

Please find attached the May Newsletter. Lots of summer info in there too!

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4H Monday Meeting Reminder

2011-05-07T19:58:00.001-04:00

Susan just wanted me to send out a quick reminder to make sure everyone is aware the next monthly 4H meeting is this Monday, May 9, at 6 - 7:30 at the Marshfield Fair Grounds. IT IS AN IMPORTANT MEETING! Each child should have a parent or guardian present. Leasing of the cows/calves for the year will be undertaken, and if you can remember to bring your lease forms, that would be great. Fill out as much as you can in advance - the names of the cows etc. will have to be filled in at the meeting.

See you there!

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4H Awards Night Program

2011-04-27T15:39:00.001-04:00

Hi Sue and Kim,
>
> Here is the program booklet from awards. I will bring the other awards to
> the kids on May 9 for the meeting.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Molly

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Livestock Farm Day Educational Opportunity at Tufts Vet School

2011-04-27T12:04:00.002-04:00

Hi All,

I just wanted to let you know about an educational opportunity available at Tufts, up in North Grafton at the Vet School. It is free of charge and open to all. (There is a charge for lunch, programs are free) It will be hands on, so expect to get a little dirty! Below is the information and registration info if you are interested. This is not a 4H event per se, but it certainly seems right up our alley.

Have fun,
Maryellen Lee

Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (OASDFR) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)
Community Food Projects (CFP) presents
Livestock Farm Day
Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton, MA
9:45 - 10:45
Pasture Management Basics
Poultry Basics Workshop*
10:45 - 11:45
Egg Grading and Processing Workshop*
Meat Marketing Workshop
11:45 - 12:45
Lunch (pig roast or brown bag) and networking
Come join
12:45 - 1:45
Swine Basics Workshop*
Sheep Basics Workshop
1:45 - 2:45
Beef Basics Workshop
Goat Basics Workshop*
3:00-3:30
Q&As with the experts
Schedule of events:
* Spanish translation available!
Registration is FREE for all workshops and the trade show. Lunch (pig roast, sides, and drinks) are available for purchase. Families, children, and students welcome. To register, please email sanderson@comteam.org.
Two educational workshops are available per session. All workshops are beginner to intermediate level and will be hands-on and participatory--expect to learn practical skills and more!
Funding and support for the Livestock Field School series is provided in part by:
Visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/resources/farmdayschool.html for details.
for the 2011

Susan E M Brogan
Director,Continuing Education
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
w-508-887-4723
f- 508-887-4539

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4H Poster at Fits Mill

2011-04-26T12:10:00.001-04:00

Susan wanted you all to be able to see your finished product, which was on display at Fitts Mill.
Great job.

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4H Important meeting update reminders

2011-04-24T19:47:00.001-04:00

I just wanted to make sure that everyone has the date of May 9th as the next monthly meeting..6p-730p.This will be a mandatory meeting for all parents and 4H members as Molly Volmer will be conducting the meeting regarding lease requirements for the Marshfield fair.

If you are not planning to commit to showing at the Marshfield Fair, Jimmy, Lisa and I need to know that before May 1st. It is very expensive for Mr. O'Neil to have the cows vet checked for the fair. There also needs to be a commitment that the cows will be worked with during the summer to prepare them for the different shows at the Marshfield Fair. As of today Marshfield Fair will be the only fair that the club will be participating in.

Barn meetings will be MAY 7th and MAY 21st

Thank you,

Susan ,Lisa and Big Jim

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Green Earth Fest

2011-04-12T15:36:00.000-04:00

I will be bringing the alpacas, sheep and goat to this any club member is welcome to come and help me...

Please wear your 4H shirt and jeans..

thank you

Susan B. Peavey

Sandals and Beaches certified agency

Susan Peavey Travel Inc
252 Tea Rock Lane
Marshfield MA 02050

781-319-1960-p
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Bring the family, join the eco-fun!

Sunday, April 17th

11:00 am-4:00 pm

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11:30 am - Meet an Animal
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Forest Elf Village
Farm Animals
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4H meeting reminder

2011-04-10T21:10:00.001-04:00

hey guys,

Just a reminder, we have a meeting tomorrow night April 11 at the fair grounds from 6 pm to 7:30pm. We will be working on the 4h dispay poster again. If you could bring in a 4x6 photo of yourself with any animal!

Thanks, Merrie

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4H April Newsletter and info on 4H Walk

2011-04-06T16:24:00.003-04:00

Hello All,

Attached is the April 4-H Newsletter along with the information packet on the 4-H Walk.

Please forward this to all your 4-H club members.

The Massachusetts Spring 2011 4-H Newsletter can be found at http://www.mass4h.org/index.php/news-events/newsletters

Reminder that people need to RSVP for 4-H Awards Night, April 16. We need a head count for food, so please let the office know by Monday April 11 if you plan on attending.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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Newsletter 0411 Walk 11

Link to Animal Verification Form

2011-04-04T17:43:00.001-04:00

In case you were having trouble finding it, here's the link:

http://www.mass4h.org/images/stories/pdf_ppt_doc/forms/2010_livestock_verification.pdf

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4H Reminders and Next Meeting Dates

2011-04-04T17:24:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder the next club meeting is on Monday April 11th from 6-730p

There is also a parents meeting on Monday May 9th Molly Vollmer will be here to go over the lease program for the Marshfield fair. Jimmy, Lisa and I are asking that all club members with at least one parent attend this meeting. The meeting will be from 6-730p. The Lease papers will still be turned in by 1May so the next couple of barn meetings are very important. Lease papers can be downloaded on the 4H website they are called: Animal verification form.

I am still looking for club pictures to add to the 4H poster..you can email them to my email

travel@susanpeaveytravel.com

these photos can be with any type of animal..

see everyone Monday night :)

Thank you,

Susan B. Peavey

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4H Reminders and Exhibit Week

2011-03-31T16:30:00.001-04:00

Hello All,

Reminder that 4-H'ers and their families need to RSVP by April 11 for the Plymouth County 4-H Awards Program for April 16.

Also please remember that 4-H Exhibit Week is coming up April 18-22 and entries for this contest will be due by April 15, please let me know if you need an entry form.

Our new 4-H database is just about up to date. Next week we will be sending a 4-H Newsletter and other reminders to all currently enrolled 4-H members and all active 4-H volunteers and associates.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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4H Reminders - Barn Meeting this Saturday

2011-03-31T08:31:00.001-04:00

Hello All,

The barn meeting this Saturday April 2 will be held at the Marshfield fair bld we are going to work on the poster board for 4H Exibit week we are asking that everyone bring at least one picture of themselves with a farm animal. This exibit will be left at FitsMill in Scituate.

the meeting will be from 9-1030a

Good luck to the club members who are going to states for VP...

See everyone on Saturday..

Susan Peavey

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4H Community Service Project

2011-03-25T14:49:00.001-04:00

Hey guys,

This year we are trying to get more involved in our community, by preforming some community projects. I thought that it would be a good idea to start with helping out the MSPCA, Nevins Farm in Methuan Ma. They have a wish list full of things that they need and use every day. If each one of us dodanted one iteam that would be about 30 or so items.

Once we have collected these iteams, we could take a little field trip to donate them. Plus this would be a great oppertuity to visit Nevins Farm and see what they are all about! The below Link is the wish list!

once we have gathered all the items we will come up with a date to deliver them.

Thanks, Merrie

http://www.mspca.org/assets/documents/wish-list-general-2011-1.pdf

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4H Clean up day at Mr. Jeff's Barn

2011-03-22T22:09:00.001-04:00

Hey guys,
This saturday the club will be heading over to Mr. Jeff's barn. To do some cleaning for him!! We will be there from 9 to 10:30 am. The same time as our meetings! I hope to see all of you there! Jeff's address is 602 Lincoln Street, Duxbury.

Thanks, merrie

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4H Camp Info

2011-03-22T14:32:00.001-04:00

Hello:

The Dairy & Beef Camp brochure along with the Exploring Veterinary Science brochure are now posted on the MA 4-H Website on the Animal Science Camp page

at http://www.mass4h.org/index.php/programs/animal-science/animal-science-camps. The 2011 Animal Health Regs are also posted on each of the individual species pages.

The 4H Dog and Goat camp info should be available soon.

Can you please forward the above information to all of your animal science project club leaders and members.

Thank you, Carrie

Carrie Chickering-Sears
Director of Community Education in Animal Agriculture
UMass Extension
111 North Maple Street
Hadley, MA 01035
phone 413-549-3257

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4H Barn Meeting

2011-03-14T20:58:00.001-04:00

Just an update to confirm that the barn meeting for this Saturday, March 19 will be at the O'Neil Farm from 9-10:30

See you there!

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4H Awards Night and March Meeting Updates

2011-03-11T07:21:00.003-05:00

The awards night is April 16th would love for everyone to attend if they will be around...

There are two files attached with info on upcoming events.

thank you

Susan B. Peavey

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4H March Meeting Dates

2011-03-07T12:10:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder we have our monthly meeting on Monday March 14, 6-7:30 pm at the Marshfield Fair Grounds.
Barn meeting Saturday March 19, 9-10:30 am. Hopefully at the O'neil Farm this time - will confirm as we get closer.

Congratulations to all who participated in the Visual Presentations!

Susan, Jim and Maryellen

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Visual Presentations this Saturday March 5

2011-03-02T14:24:00.001-05:00

Hi All!

Susan has asked me help her get a head count of who will be attending the Visual Presentation on Saturday. If you could email her directly and let her know if you will be attending, she would appreciate it. susan@susanpeaveytravel.com

Also a reminder today, Weds March 2, is the last day to submit your form to participate if you have not already done so. All forms available on the blog - and you can submit via email.

Thanks!
Maryellen Lee

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4-H Visual Presentation Reminder

2011-02-16T20:42:00.002-05:00

4-H Club Leaders and Volunteers,

Attached is information for the Plymouth County 4-H Visual Presentation Contest that will be held Saturday, March 5 at 9 AM at Silver Lake Middle School in Kingston, MA.

Please remind all of your 4-H'ers that they need to pre register for Visual Presentation and registration is due March 1. We are also still looking for help with judging and other volunteer opportunities. Please forward this email on.

Please let me know if you can help or have any questions.

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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4H BARN MEETING SAT 2/19 CANCELED

2011-02-14T22:51:00.001-05:00

The next Barn Meeting will be Saturday, March 5. This is the Visual Presentation Day. Be sure to check the blog for all the details!!!!! It's not too late to get your form in if you haven't signed up yet.

Have a great February vacation -
Susan, Big Jim and Maryellen

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4H Meeting this Monday, Feb 14

2011-02-11T21:49:00.001-05:00

just a reminder that there is a club meeting Monday night 6-730p
if there is anyone that would like to bring snacks/drinks to this meeting as
it is Valentines day...maybe everyone dress in pink or red???

also would like to see how many club members will be available for the
meeting on the 19th?? This is the start of school vacation and if there are
not many people going to attend the club may cancel this meeting..

see everyone on Monday.

thanks

Susan, Lisa and Big Jim

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4H BLOG PHOTO OPT OUT FORM

2011-02-04T20:54:00.002-05:00

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND RETURN TO SUSAN OR JIMMY IF YOU PREFER YOUR CHILD'S PICTURE NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 4H BLOG.

THANK YOU!

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4H - QUIZBOWL PRACTICE THIS SUNDAY

2011-02-02T20:44:00.001-05:00

I will be holding a quizbowl practice this Sunday from 2-4 at my home 120 
Lake
St. In Pembroke provided the snow I hear we are getting on Saturday is over 
and
driving is safe.  Please RSVP if you can come - 
 
Otherwise, head on out for Priscilla's Hippology study next Wed!  Everyone 
is
invited to both practice sessions so we can get prepared! 

Hope to see you there...
Paige
 J. Paige Pongratz DVM
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BARN MEETING THIS SAT FEB 5

2011-02-02T17:23:00.001-05:00

Barn meeting this Saturday, Feb 5 at the Marshfield Fair Grounds 9-10:30 am

We will work on the Cow family tree and talk about VP's plz check on line for the forms for VP

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4H - Hippology Cancelled tonight due to weather

2011-02-02T17:01:00.000-05:00

FYI, the YWCA is closed today, due to inclement weather. They are closed the same as when Marshfield Schools are closed for future reference.

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4H February Newsletter and Visual Presentation Reminder

2011-01-31T17:33:00.003-05:00

Attached you will find the Plymouth County 4-H Newsletter for February 2011. Please forward this newsletter on to all your 4-H club members. We are in the process of updating enrollment and do not have an working email list yet. Please make sure to read the calendar of upcoming dates and note 4-H Awards Program on April 16.

The Plymouth County 4-H Visual Presentation Packet is also attached. Please have your 4-H'ers return the last page to me for registration.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

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newsletter 0211 4H Visual Presentations

4H - UPCOMING DAIRY WORKSHOPS

2011-01-31T13:59:00.001-05:00

Upcoming Workshops

February 12, 2011- Linear Appraisal Workshop 4:30 pm Mapleline Jerseys, 73 Cummins Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Youth will learn how to appraise cattle with an official appraiser from US Jersey - Sara Barlass. Please email me if you plan on attending. ccsears@umext.umass.edu or (413)549-3257. This is the first-time that this workshop topic has been offered in this area.

February 21, 2011 - Dairy Bowl and Skillathon - 11am-3pm. To be held at the Manor House, UMass Livestock Farm, 111 North Maple Street, Hadley, MA 01035 Cost $5.00 for lunch (pizza). Please email me if you plan on attending. ccsears@umext.umass.edu or (413) 549-3257

Thank you, Carrie

Carrie Chickering-Sears
Director of Community Education in Animal Agriculture
UMass Extension
111 North Maple Street
Hadley, MA 01035
phone 413-549-3257

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Horse Bowl and Hippology practices

2011-01-28T12:12:00.001-05:00

Subject: Horse Bowl/Hippology Practices

4-H Horse Clubs,

Priscilla McGilvary will be holding Hippology practices at the YWCA on
Ferry Hill road in Marshfield, every Wednesday from 4 to 7 from February 2
to the County test. She will also be holding some Sunday evening/afternoon
practices, probably February 20 & 27, from 4 to 7. Each practice will
include an actual reproduction of at least one of the many types of tests
held in the State Horse Contest. We will be using photographs, actual
pieces of equipment, and paper and pen to learn not just the information
but the method used to test at the state. We will use as much of the time
as we can to learn.

Directions to the YWCA can be found at their website which is
YWCAMARSHFIELD.ORG

Please email Priscilla at cillawet@verizon.net or call her at 781-733-6894
to let her know if you would like to attend any of these sessions. Parents
are also welcome to attend and help out. We will need to prepare materials
and space for the Hippology practices, so please make sure to RSVP.

A date for the formal Plymouth COunty 4-H HOrse Bowl and Hippology contest
will be announced soon, but it will probably be on a weekend in the end of
March. Please let me know if you have any questions and make sure to
forward this to all your club members.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer
Extension Educator
Plymouth COunty Extension
266 High Street
Hanson, MA 02341
781-293-3541

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PC 4-H Visual Presentation Info

2011-01-18T19:19:00.002-05:00

Hello 4-H Leaders,

Attached is the info for the Plymouth County 4-H Visual Presentation Day which will be held on Saturday, March 5 at Silver Lake Middle School in Kingston. Please see updated class list and updated "terms used in judging" for new information this year.

Please make sure to pass this on to all of your 4-H'ers and their parents. I am in need of judges for this event. Please let me know if you are available to come for a judges training at 8:30 AM on March 5, then start judging presentations by 9:30 sharp. Our goal is to be all wrapped up by 12:30 that afternoon. This is only possible if we have enough judges to help with all of the presentations.

There will be a 4-H VP training at the Extension office during Feb School vacation week on Feb 16 from 2-4PM. Please let me know if your club needs additional help with visuals, we have DVD's to borrow and can arrange for other trainings if needed.

Hope to see you all on March 5!

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extesnion Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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Minutes - for Jan. 10 meeting

2011-01-15T07:38:00.001-05:00

Meeting 1/10

• We learned about geo-mapping and putting a geo-box at Marshfield Fair

• Registration date for mini-conference at Norfolk High School is by Feb. 1st

• We are looking for a parent to run and update the blog

• Visual Presentation are March 1st *mandatory for everyone except novices

• Jaime and Alexa both gave demonstrations of VP what to do and what not to do

Clean Up Day and Safety Meeting is August 13th at the fair

Truck-In is August 18th

The Fair is August 19th-28th

Truck-Out is the 29th

Some suggestions for the fair:

• shower curtain around sheep and goat pens

• cement sheep and goat pens

• some new games (people relay race, clean up pen fastest, pie eating contest, 3 legged race)

• do the t-shirts again

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Next meetings and important dates

2011-01-13T11:56:00.000-05:00

Next meeting is this Saturday, Jan. 15th from 9:00a-10:30a. We will be meeting at the Marshfield Fairgrounds to work on the clubs cow tree..and talk about Geo Caching.

The next monthly meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 14th from 6:00p-7:30p

Barn meetings for February:

Feb. 5th - 9-1030a
Feb 19th - 9-1030a

An email will be sent out as to the meeting place for barn meetings either at O'Neil's farm or the Marshfield fairgrounds

The club is looking for a parent that would be willing to update the blog and send out emails as they become available. Lisa, Jimmy and I would like to thank Lisa DiVasta for taking on that task last year. We feel that the club was well informed with all upcoming events and schedules throughout the year...Thank you Lisa.

Please mark your calendar for the Marshfield Fair:

This is our hometown fair for Plymouth County and is mandatory for all members of our club. If you are not going to be available for the Marshfield fair we would like you to please let Jimmy, Lisa or myself know this as soon as possible.This information is important as to which cows and how many will be going. We do understand that a lot of high school sports start that week. The hours that the club covers daily at the fair is from 8:00a-10:30p. This allows many different hours to be worked around sport schedules.

Aug 13th - will be the fair clean up day and safety meeting. 9a-1p pizza is served after clean up
Aug 18th - will be animal arrival day and safety meeting 3p-9p
Aug 19th - opening day of Marshfield fair 8a-1030p
Aug 28th - last day of Marshfield fair
Aug 29th - animals depart fair and final clean up.

The club had its first meeting of the new year this past Monday and we will have the secretaries notes posted to the blog soon.

I also have the new Plymouth County T-shirts if you have not received yours please let me know...

Thank you,

Susan

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4H mini conference info

2011-01-06T22:33:00.001-05:00

We just got this information about the upcoming Mini-Conference.

Susan & Jim

4-H Leaders,

4-H Mini Conference will be held this winter on Saturday, February 5 at the Norfolk Aggie School in Walpole, MA. This again will be a regional event for Plymouth, Bristol and Norfolk County 4-H'ers and volunteers.

Please see the attached packet for more information on workshops and registration information. Registrations are due by Feb. 1, however workshops are first come first serve, so get your registration in as early as possible. This is a great event were kids can learn much more about 4-H programs like visual presentations and also learn about new project areas in science, animal science, leadership, etc. There are also workshops for parents and volunteers who would like to learn more about a specific project area.

Please let me know if you have any questions and please share this info with your 4-H club members.

Thanks,

Molly Vollmer

Extension Educator

Plymouth County Extension

266 High Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-3541

mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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Election results

2010-12-13T22:18:00.001-05:00

Congratulations to our newly elected board:

President- Merrie Archer
Vice President- Jaime Nielsen
Secretary- Megan Glattstein
Treasurer-Emilie Peavey
Reporter- Gina Zadrozny

Thank you to everyone who decided to run and for coming out to vote.

Happy Holidays.

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Elections Tonight

2010-12-13T15:05:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder that the yearly elections are tonight (Monday, December 13th). We would like to start at 6 p.m. with all speeches and then have the elections right after the speeches.

This should be a short meeting tonight.

Also we will be collecting an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program at this meeting..

Next barn meeting is Sat Dec 18th from 9-10:30 a.m.

Happy Holidays

Susan and Big Jim

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Reminder: Telethon & Christmas tree sale

2010-12-03T08:57:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder that tonight (Friday) is the telethon at 7:30 pm at Daniel Webster School. We will bring the new Plymouth County green 4H shirts for everyone. Please wear a red santa hat. The club will present our donation to Community Christmas..any amount that each club member wants to donate in addition will be wonderful. We will count the donation and present with a club check!

And the Christmas tree sale in Duxbury on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A link to the directions is on the blog.

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Telethon & Christmas tree sale

2010-11-29T22:02:00.001-05:00

Jimmy wanted to let the kids know we would like to meet at 7:30pm at the Daniel Webster School in Marshfield to present a donation check to Community Christmas.

Please wear your 4H shirt and a Santa hat. We think it should be about 45 minutes.

The Christmas tree sale in Duxbury is this Saturday, 12/4 & Sunday, 12/5 from 10-2.

If you plan on helping at the Christmas tree sale, please respond to this email with the time frame you will be there. We want to make sure we have the entire four hours covered.
For the bake sale, we will set it up like we did on O'Neil Farm Day. Please bring cookies, brownies, fudge, cupcakes...anything festive that you would like to bring is greatly appreciated. The items will be priced $0.50 for each bagged item.
Wear a Santa hat and be sure to dress for outdoor conditions.
Directions can be found at: http://www.christmas-trees.org/plymouth_0.htm
There is no barn meeting this Saturday since we will be at the Christmas tree sale

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Friday may be canceled

2010-11-24T22:10:00.001-05:00

We may have to cancel Friday due to the weather forecast.

If it is going to rain the club will not be participating for the Christmas tree sale at the Fairgrounds.

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Re: Monthly meeting notes from 11/8

2010-11-17T20:38:00.001-05:00

Oops. The barn meeting is actually this Saturday, 11/20 from 9-10:30 a.m. Sorry about that.

Please note that bake sale contributions as well as other donations (toys, coats, canned good…) are optional. Please contribute what works for your family. You are not required to contribute to each event. The kids decided they wanted to support these causes. Every little bit helps.

Thank you for your support.

Mrs. Peavey

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Farmtastic 4Hers <farmtastic4h@gmail.com> wrote:

1. The next barn meeting is Nov. 27th from 9-10:30

2. Kiwanas Christmas tree sale is Nov. 26th at the Marshfield fair grounds. From 10am-3pm We will do a coat drive. We are also collecting returnable cans and bottles and new toys for Kiwanas as well as canned goods or dry food product for the community Christmas. The club will do a bake sale and a raffle for a nice blanket.

3. The telethon is Friday, December 3rd and we will be dressed in Plymouth County 4H shirts with santa hats we would like to donate up to 5 dollars per club member to give at the telethon.

4.The Duxbury Christmas tree sale is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4th and 5th and the club will participate with a bake sale and will pick the raffle winner on Sunday

5. No barn meeting Saturday December 4th

6. Club elections will be held on Monday Dec. 13th at 6pm. The meeting is for elections only. Bring an unwrapped toy for a Toys for Tots donation.
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Monthly meeting notes from 11/8

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1. The next barn meeting is Nov. 27th from 9-10:30

2. Kiwanas Christmas tree sale is Nov. 26th at the Marshfield fair grounds. From 10am-3pm We will do a coat drive. We are also collecting returnable cans and bottles and new toys for Kiwanas as well as canned goods or dry food product for the community Christmas. The club will do a bake sale and a raffle for a nice blanket.

3. The telethon is Friday, December 3rd and we will be dressed in Plymouth County 4H shirts with santa hats we would like to donate up to 5 dollars per club member to give at the telethon.

4.The Duxbury Christmas tree sale is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4th and 5th and the club will participate with a bake sale and will pick the raffle winner on Sunday

5. No barn meeting Saturday December 4th

6. Club elections will be held on Monday Dec. 13th at 6pm. The meeting is for elections only. Bring an unwrapped toy for a Toys for Tots donation.

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Club t-shirts - Ordering on 11/19

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We are in the final process of placing the new t-shirt order. We got a great price from a local company in Plymouth for $7.50 per t-shirt. The club voted to pay for 1/2 the cost for club members. If any parents would like a shirt please send me an email with your size by Friday. We are placing the order this Friday, November 19th.

Thanks,

Susan

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Meeting reminders

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There is a barn meeting tomorrow morning from 8:30-10 am.

Our monthly meeting is on Monday from 6 - 7:30 pm. We have decided to postpone elections until the December meeting as we have many new faces and want to give everyone a chance to get to know all the club members.

We have updated the email list. If there any errors or duplications, please let us know.

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November & December important dates

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November

November 6th - Barn meeting from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
November 8th - Monthly meeting at Marshfield Fairgrounds from 6-7:30 p.m. This is an election meeting. If you did not receive a copy of the club officers handbook, it can be found at http://www.mass4h.org/images/stories/pdf_ppt_doc/programs/club_officers_handbook.pdf.
November 20th - Barn meeting from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
November 26th - Kiwanas Christmas tree sale. More details to follow.
Will do a coat drive/ food drive and bottle and can drive for Marshfield Community Christmas. More details to follow.

December

December 4th & 5th - Annual Duxbury Christmas tree and bake sale. More details and shift signups to follow.
December 13th - Monthly meeting at Marshfield Fairgrounds from 6-7:30 p.m.
December 18th - Barn meeting from 8:30 to a.m.

As the weather starts to change, be sure to dress warmly for the outdoor barn meetings.

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Farmtastic 4H Club

Meeting this Saturday Feb 4

Reminders

Barn Meeting Sat Jan 21

Awards Night

Reminders

Important Reminders from Mrs. Peavey

Barn Meeting Saturday

Barn Meeting Cancelled Saturday the 17th

Fwd: New Club Officers and End of Year Dates

December NewsLetter

New Club Officers and End of Year Dates

Reminders for this weekend

Barn Meeting Reminder

4H Updates and Important Reminders

4H November newsletter and fundraiser reminder

Reminders for this weekend from Mrs. Peavey

4H Facebook Page

4H Re-enrollment

Farm Day this Saturday

4H Food Drive

4H Fundraising Event

4H Food Drive

Date Correction

4H Food Drive

Farm Day Thank You

Farm Day Reminders

4H Reminder from Mrs. Peavey

Farm Day at O'Neil Farm and the Corn Festival

4H Updates

Fair Clean Up Day and Fair Thank You

4H Fair Schedule Changes Due to Impending Hurricane

4H Fair Reminders and Dates

4H Extra Meetings and Fair Info

4H - A NASCO Show Animal Contest

Fair Supply List

Extra Meetings and Fair Info

Extra Meetings this Week

Meeting tonight, Monday Aug 8

4H Barn Meeting this Saturday

Picture from Vet Check Day

4H Thank you and updates

O'Neil Farm tomorrow (Tues 7/19) at 4

Another Reminder about Monday's Vet Check

Meeting Cancelled Sat, July 16

Fair Supply List

4H Forms and Attendance at Meetings for Fair Eligibility

4H Vet check and upcoming meetings

4H Movie Night

4H Meeting

Fwd: Farm & Ranch June Specials from Nasco

Free Catalogs!

Easy to give! Fun to get!

Big Savings!

Let Us Know How You Feel!

4H Barn Meeting this Saturday and June Newsletter

A Reminder From Mrs. Peavey

Marshfield Fair Exhibit Handbook and Dates

4H Livestock Mini Conference

4H update

4H May Newsletter

4H Monday Meeting Reminder

4H Awards Night Program

Livestock Farm Day Educational Opportunity at Tufts Vet School

4H Poster at Fits Mill

4H Important meeting update reminders

Green Earth Fest

4H meeting reminder

4H April Newsletter and info on 4H Walk

Link to Animal Verification Form

4H Reminders and Next Meeting Dates

4H Reminders and Exhibit Week

4H Reminders - Barn Meeting this Saturday

4H Community Service Project

4H Clean up day at Mr. Jeff's Barn

4H Camp Info

4H Barn Meeting

4H Awards Night and March Meeting Updates

4H March Meeting Dates

Visual Presentations this Saturday March 5

Easy to give!
Fun to get!