4-H Ontario

Clubs

    Notice: Dufferin 4-Her's & families


We have the instructors of ski for life interested in running a cross
country skiing club in Dufferin. 

See below for information on them:

GET WINTER ACTIVE IN DUFFERIN IN 2011-12

BY GETTING OUT ON THE SNOW WITH US AT A

LOCATION IN MULMAR TOWNSHIP NEAR MANSFIELD, ORANGEVILLE & ALLISTON ? Dan &
Joan of Ski For Life- www.skiforlife.net <outbind://16/www.skiforlife.net>
welcome you to snow fun.

Cross Country Ski lesson outing on forested trails & rolling terrain in
groomed or ungroomed settings with all equipment provided . Suitable for
beginners, novices,or intermediate skiers,looking to improve classic
technique or get an introduction to skate skiing

Providing winter fun, fitness , recreation & a social outing. Lessons begin
when Snow conditions are suitable-could be a location close to you
.: Half Day 11am till 2 pm. $30 per adult Children under 16, $20.
Shorter lessons can also be

Arranged & priced accordingly. Youth organizations-2 hr. lesson $15 per
skier

SKI FOR LIFE-www.skiforlife.net

Cross Country Ski Instruction-All equipment provided CANSI qualified
instructor, Dan Mahony and wife Joan

Please let us know if you are interested in joining this club, so we can let
Mr Mahony know. Thanks

Earl Smith
President 
Dufferin 4-H Association

 

 

Club Meeting Dates

Clubs being organized for this winter:

  • Breadventure Club
  • Square Dancing Club

For more information contact Julia Whalen. (519) 855-6002


 

Digital photography club 
  • starting this Saturday. The meeting will be held at the Van Kampen's starting at 10 am. The Van Kampen address is 3942765 County Rd 12. Each member (or family) will require a digital camera to get the most out of the club.Please let me know if you are interested in participating.

For more information contact Julia Whalen.    (519) 855-6002     

 


Beef Club

  • Thursday May 26th  at the Lasby's, @ 7:30pm

Dufferin Dairy Calf Club:

  • Tuesday May 10th  at the Van Kampen's @ 8pm
  • May 25th  P.A.I.F. sheets are due and Gencor entry forms due to Dawn. NO LATE ENTRIES!!
  • May 25th   at the Kaehli's . West Luther 6-7, blue barns beside the marsh
  • June 16th  Location to be announced

               Upcoming Dairy Events

  • ·         May 28th  Dairy Evaluation Clinic at Carsons Sales Arena, Listowel. Judging Clinic. If you would like to go to Inter County, you should     attend for more practice. All welcome, registration at 9am. First class starts a 10 am. Info at www.holsteinontario.ca
  • ·         June 15th - Ontario Branch Holstein Scholarships Applications due. Info at www.holsteinontario.ca
  • ·         July 14th  -15th - Gencore Challenge East ages 14-21, entries must be handed in to Dawn with the PAIF forms May 25th. Info at    www.gencor.ca
  • ·         August 3rd  - Inter- County Judging Competition. Metcalf Fair Grounds 8:30 am. Info at www.holsteinontario.ca
  • ·         August 13th  - Grand River open Dairy Show at the Elora Raceway
  • ·         August 15th  & 16th West Central Junior Show, Elora. Ages 9-13, bring your calf.  Info at www.holsteinontario.ca
  • ·         September 2nd . Orangeville Fair 4-H open Dairy Show
  • ·         September 17th  - Shelburne Fair, 4-H Dairy Show
  • ·         September 24th  - Grand Valley Fair open Dairy Calf Show
  • ·         October 22nd - Dufferin Holstein Banquet. Monticello. Must purchase tickets
  • ·         November 5th -7th  - Canadian 4-H Classic Junior Dairy Show, RAWF, Toronto

Heavy Horse Club:

  • Wednesday May 18th . Contact Melody Darling for more info.

Sheep Club:

  • Wednesday May 11th , at the Van Kampens @7:30pm

If you wish to show your lamb at a 4-H show out of the county, you must have your P.A.I.F form filled out and given to Dawn, no later than May 25th. NO LATE ENTRIES.

  • May 20th  at Dianne Orr's 362107 8/9 East Luther Township @ 7:30pm
  • June 17th  at James and Sue McCutcheon's @ 7:30pm
  • September 18th  - Shelburne Fair Achievement Day. @ 9am
  • September 24th  - Grand Valley Fair Sheep Show

Judging Club:

  • Wednesday May 11th  at the Van Kampen's @ 7:30pm
  • June 1st at Alan Whyte's
  • June 25th Dufferin County Judging Competition. At the Shelburne Fair Grounds, 11am registration with lunch to follow.
  • June 23, at the Lasby's

Lawn Tractor Pull Club:

  • May 16th  at Bob Livingston's @ 7:30
  • June 7th  Demostration at the Dufferin Cattlemen's/4-H Fundraiser
  • June 13th  at Bob Livingston's @ 7:30pm

Swine Club: (to be announced)

Digital Photography Club:(to be announced)


Dodge Ball Club:

  • Thursday May 12th , at the Lasby's @ 7:30pm
  • June 2nd at the Lasby's
  • June 7th  - Demostration at the Dufferin Cattlemen's/4-H Fundraiser

Dufferin 4-H Squares Baking club:

  • August 3rd, at 12:30 at the Van Kampen's
  • August 9th, at 7:00 at the Van Kampen's
  • August 16, 2011 starting at 7:00 pm at the Van Kampens.
  • August 24, 2011 starting at 7:00 pm at the Van Kampens
  • Sept 1, 2011 starting at 7:30 at the Laurel Church

 


Watch this space for more clubs and meetings to be announced.

See the "News" Page for Club Press Reports

We are looking for leaders for Life Skills Clubs, so, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact: Mary Lynn Smith

 

Dufferin 4-H Association Secretary:  Mary Lynn Smith 

email: secretary@dufferin4-H.ca  Phone: 519-925-5328

 

Dufferin 4-H Association Registrar: Dawn Van Kampen

email:registrar@dufferin4-H.ca  Phone: 519-940-2202