Franklin County
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4-H members from any club can belong to county-wide projects. To become a member of a county-wide project a member should follow the following three steps:
1. Contact the project leader to let him/her know that you want to join the project group. 2. Contact your Club Leader and let him/her know that you have enrolled in the county-wide project. 3. Call or e-mail the Franklin County University of Missouri Extension office to let us know so we can add the project to your enrollment.
A member can join a county-wide project even if they have already turned in their enrollment or re-enrollment form. It just takes a few phone calls or e-mail messages.
Below are a few county-wide projects. Check future newsletters and the Franklin County 4-H web page for additional projects.
Cake Decorating - This group will have limited membership so call early. The group will meet 3-4 times in Washington to learn to decorate cakes. Call Vince Mueller at (636) 239-5936 if you would like to join the group.
Knitting - Dorothy Keence will lead a Knitting Project to teach members how to knit. Call her at 636-583-5777.
Sports Fishing - Kids who want to learn more about the sport of fishing should contact Jim Luecke at 636-860-4675. The project may include camping out and fishing trips.
Shotgun - Contact Gerry Hellebusch if you are interested in belonging to the county-wide shotgun project. Due to the nature of the project, enrollment may be limited, so call early. Phone: 636-239-4823.
Archery - Rich McDaniel, 636-239-5807 to join the county-wide Archery project. Members will learn archery safety and skills.
Miniature Rose Project - In the miniature rose project you will purchase a miniature rose from the Tri County Rose Society at their cost $6.50 per plant. From April – June you’ll be guided on how to grow your mini in a container of your choosing. At the July meeting you will receive hints on exhibiting your rose. If you bring your LIVE plant to the Washington Town & Country Fair Rose Show, you’ll be reimbursed your cost of the rose. Naturally you’ll also have the fun of exhibiting at the fair. The project is led by Kerry & Wanda Weirich, 636-239-7380; wweirich@yhti.net.
Dog Care - Sarah Frederick will lead this fun project designed to help members learn more about proper care of their dogs, and to learn basic obedience training. Members and their dogs will be able to show off their skill at the Franklin County Youth Fair dog show. Contact Sarah Frederick at 636- 583-1478.
4-H Key Award - This project, led by Dave Hileman, is designed to help 4-H members 14 and older meet the requirements to receive the 4-H Key Award. Those interested will meet on December 10 to learn more about the award and the requirements. After that the group will meet three more times to check on progress and plan the next step toward qualification. Contact Dave Hileman at hilemand@missouri.edu or call 636-583-5141.
Horsemanship - Linda Saunders will again lead a county-wide Horsemanship Project. The project group will meet at the Union Saddle Club building. Plans are to hold 15-20 meetings, many of which will be riding meetings. Members will learn horse judging, parts of the horse, breeds, western riding, showmanship, trail riding, basic health care, and trailering safety. Parents will need to be present at weekly riding meetings held each Monday from May to September. Families must provide their own horse and are responsible for getting the horse to the riding meetings. Call Linda at 636-239-5224.
Geospatial (GPS) - Roger Davis and Les Kemp will lead this exciting project designed to teach members how to use a GPS unit to find locations. It will include some basic mapping techniques and fun activities such as treasure hunts and Geocaching field trips. Members are encouraged to provide their own GPS units, but we do have 6 units that members can use for an annual $30 per family fee. Contact Roger Davis at (636) 583-8347.
Meats Judging - Members will gain an understanding of meat science and the meat processing industry. Members will compete for a spot to represent Franklin County at the State 4-H Meat Judging Contest in February. Senior team members will be competing for a chance to represent Missouri in the national contest! Parents may be needed to help transport members to stores, locker plants, etc. The project will meet each Wednesday at 6 p.m. through February at the Union High School greenhouse. Contact Dan Buckman at buckda@union.k12.mo.us or call 636-583-2513. This is a great way to expand a livestock project.
4-H Interstate Exchange - Led by Doris Koch & Dave Hileman. This is a great project for teens 14 and older (on Dec. 31, 2009) who like to travel and meet new people. The group will plan and participate in an Interstate Exchange with 4-H members from a partner county in another state. Members will help choose the state they will travel to in one year, and in the next year will plan activities as we host teens from the partner state in Franklin County. We just completed an exchange with Stevens County, Washington, so this is a great time to join the group. Parents and members who travel will be expected to pay a portion of the cost (usually $200-$300). Contact Dave Hileman at hilemand@missouri.edu or call 636-583-5141.
Line Dancing - Learn the steps to many line dances. This is an active and fun project that will meet in Union. Call Dorothy Keence, 636-583-7872.
Clowning - Mary Shaw will lead this exciting project for any 4-H member who wants to learn the art of clowning. The first meeting will be in November, and the rest will follow after the first of the year. The location of the meetings will depend on where the members live. The project is limited in size so call early if you want to join. You will learn basic balloon sculpture, face design and how to apply make up, costumes and shoes, and clown fun and games. Members will be expected to pay a small fee to cover the cost of balloons, balloon pump, and make up. Contact Mary Shaw at shawma@missouri.edu or call 636-583-5141.
Robotics Gina Leeker will lead a Robotics project. the project will meet in the Spring Bluff -Sullivan area. The first meeting will be in October. Members will learn basic programming and operation. Other skills learned are problem solving and teamwork. To contact Gina Leeker call 636-346-6265
Bowling The countywide bowling project will meet at the Oasis Lanes in Union on the first Wednesday of the month starting in November from 1pm to 3pm. For more information or to signup for this project call Gina Leeker at 636-346-6265
Knitting, Crochet, Tatting Maryellen Davis will be leading a Knitting, Crochet or Tatting project. to sign up for any of the three call her at (636) 583-8347.
Backpacking Gary Reidel will lead a Backpacking project. The first hike will be October 17. Call Gary Reidel for more information at 636-583-2667 or 712-314-9332 |
