Jennifer Fetter
Shawn Graves
Janice Ronan

Tim Barnes
Maggie Mase

Spring, 2006

Erie County
4-H/Youth
Program Directory

4-H is a dynamic youth development program that lets young people learn new and exciting things, make friends and have fun all at the same time. This year, the 4-H/Youth Development Program in Erie County will reach over 2,000 young people from the area. Erie County 4-H'ers participate in a variety of projects including sewing, archery, bicycling, rocketry, cooking, wildlife and animal science. There are more than 25 4-H clubs and special interest groups in Erie County to meet the needs of young people between the ages of 8 and 19.

Children between the ages of 5 and 8 may participate in 4-H as Cloverbud members. Look for Cloverbuds listed under club names to find an existing program for your 5- to 8-year old, or ask any club leader about adding Cloverbuds to their club.

This directory lists each club, where they generally meet, the names of adult volunteer leaders, and a contact phone number. The organizational leader of each club is indicated by an asterisk. In addition, some project areas that the club currently participates in are also listed. Members of every club may participate in any one of the more than 100 projects that are offered in Erie County.

4-H . . . it's truly a fantastic ExpERIEnce!

Still have questions? Then contact us at:
Penn State Cooperative Extension in Erie County
850 East Gore Road, Erie, PA 16509-3798
or call (814) 825-0900 for more information!

Thank you for your interest in the Erie County 4-H/Youth Development Program. We hope that one of the clubs described in this directory meets your needs. If not, be sure to contact us about starting a new club in your neighborhood. Remember, all it takes is five or more youth like you and at least one adult volunteer to get a club started! Or, if you prefer, you could work on 4-H projects at home with the help of a parent, guardian or adult friend. If you'd like to pursue this individual study option, please be sure to contact us at the extension office for more information.

There is an annual $20 educational materials fee per member. This fee includes all of the project books and members may join more than one club and not pay an additional $20 fee.

We're looking forward to working with YOU in 4-H!

Sincerely,

Jennifer R. Fetter
Youth Development/4-H Extension Educator

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4-H, a youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System of the
Pennsylvania State University, is open to all youth ages 5-19.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. The Pennsylvania State University does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-2801; tel. (814) 863-0471; TDD (814) 865-3175.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Jennifer R. Fetter at
(814) 825-0900 in advance of your participation or visit.

GOLDEN CLOVER CLUB

A unique funding partnership composed of government and private funding sources makes possible the many 4-H opportunities available for our young people. We could not successfully continue to provide a strong and growing 4-H/Youth Development Program in Erie County without the annual support of our many private funding partners.

We welcome into our Golden Clover 4-H Club, those partners who contribute a minimum of $150 annually in support of the Erie County 4-H/Youth Development Program.

Membership in the Golden Clover Club is granted to the following Erie-area businesses and funding partners in recognition of their ongoing dedication to and support of the county's 4-H programs and the youth who are members of these programs.

Classes of 2001-2004
Animal Hospital of Waterford
Bob Martin - State Farm Insurance*
Dad's Products Company, Inc.*
Eat'n Park Restaurant
Eckerd Drugs*
Erie-Crawford Co-Op*
Erie Insurance Exchange
Erie Insurance Group
Flick's TV & Appliance
Glenn Peterson's Floor & Furniture
Grisé Audio Visual Center, Inc.*
Holstein Furniture Stripping
John May
Lowe's
Outlet Furnishings
P & R Power
Sam's Club Foundation
Scott Enterprises
Sonshine Acres*
Stage Coach West*
Ted Ethridge Lime Spreading
TLC Tack Shop
Tractor Supply Co.*
Tree Haven Farms
Uncle Sam's Trading Post
Verizon
Wal-Mart
YMCA of Greater Erie*

*2005 active members in the Golden Clover Club based on
net donations of $150 or more in the 2004-2005 4-H year

Conneaut/Springfield Townships

Trailblazers 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Judy Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756-5339

Debi Bartosek
Jenny Klemm
Jamie Miller
Cindy Pacansky
Chris Williams
Jeff Parker

Projects: Horse, Model Horse, Horseless

Fairview/Girard/Lake City Area

Klover Kids 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Lisa Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922-7952

Donna Checchio

Projects: Model Horse, Rocketry, Babysitting, Sewing, Photography, Dog, Rabbit, Cavy, Pet Care, Fishing, Photography, Cooking, Cloverbuds

Horsin' Around 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Mary Cathryn Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756-5071

Marilyn and Juan Duran
Paul Morosky

Project: Horse

Elk Creek/Washington/Franklin Townships

Milkyway Dairy 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Bev Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .756-4143

Abby Harrison
Renee and Jeffrey Hunter

Projects: Dairy, Sheep

Edinboro Dairy 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Jill and Matthew Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 734-1943

Project: Dairy, Cloverbuds

McKean/Edinboro Area

Cloverleaf Riders 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Mary and Jim Wray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .734-4879

Beth Copeland
Tammy and Greg Harrington
LouAnn and Dan Kosiorek
Tina and Jennifer Learn
Devon Mellin
Patti and Dennis Pavolko
Stephanie and Brady Stafford
Sue Strohmeyer

Projects: Horse, Model Horse, Dairy, Cloverbuds

Blazing Arrows 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Tim and Cindy Vanco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476-1054

Project: Archery

Erie/Millcreek Area

Burton Elementary After-School 4-H Club (Jan -Mar)
Leader:
* Shawn E. Graves, Urban 4-H/Youth Ext. Educator . . .825-0900

Projects: Variety

Edison Elementary After-School 4-H Club (Mar - May)
Leaders:
* Shawn E. Graves, Urban 4-H/Youth Ext. Educator . . .825-0900

Jill Daniels

Projects: Variety

Glenwood Elementary After-School 4-H Club (Oct - Dec)
Leader:
* Shawn E. Graves, Urban 4-H/Youth Ext. Educator . . .825-0900

Projects: Variety

Four Paws 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Karol Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825-9022

Sherrill Grygier
Mary Beth Hartley

Project: Dog, Forestry, Theater Arts

Cloverleaf Canine 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Sandy Zalewski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 899-9477

Judith Kosterman
Kim Sprickman

Projects: Dog, Woodworking, Cooking, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife, Pet Care

County-Wide

Erie County 4-H Teen Council
Leaders:
* Shawn E. Graves, Urban 4-H/Youth Ext. Educator . . . .825-0900

Ashley Chapman
Amanda Gilkinson
Dennis and Patti Pavolko

Projects and Activities: Leadership Skills, career exploration.
Club members coordinate county-wide events and promote 4-H.
For members 13 years old and older

4-H Exchange Club
Leader:
* Jennifer Fetter, Youth Dev./4-H Ext. Educator . . . . . . 825-0900

Projects: 4-H Interstate Exchange for members 12 years old and older

4-H Sharpshooters
Leaders:
* David Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898-0464

JoAnne and Dan Vavreck

Projects: Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Rifle, Shotgun

Harborcreek Area

Half-Halt 4-H Club
Leaders:
*Cynthia Poulson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898-2356
*Mariclaire Stearns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .898-4441

Elizabeth Bross

Projects: Horse, Horseless, Cloverbuds

Tally-Ho 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Sue and Paul Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825-6437
* Marlene and Tim Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .899-6139

Brenda Rzepka

Projects: Horse, Horseless, Pet Care, Model Horse

Wildlife Experts After-School Day Care 4-H Club
(Barb's Care-a-Lot)
Leaders:
* Barb and Larry Gainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .899-9254

Projects: Model Horse, Wildlife, Photography, Sewing, Cooking, Hiking, Arts & Crafts, Cloverbuds

North East Area

Riders of Rohan
Leaders:
* Dolly and Timothy Rys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .725-4451

Projects: Horse, Model Horse, Dog, Hiking, Fishing, Pet Care

Greene Township/Wattsburg Area

True Grit 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Mike Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835-6237

Dean and Tasha Mitulski
Sarah Robertson
Jim and Cindy Szymanski

Projects: Livestock, Veterinary Science, Cloverbuds

Mountaintop 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Ernie Buhl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825-5634

Amanda and Brian Farrell
Ralph Gilkinson

Projects: Dairy, Sewing, Cooking, Photography, Livestock, Computers, Vet Science, Pet Care, Woodworking, Electric

Country Clover Kids 4-H Club
Leader:
* Pamela Biebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825-2400

Projects: Livestock, Vet Science, Wildlife, Woodworking, Fishing, Babysitting, Cooking, Small Engines, Rabbits

Waterford/LeBoeuf Area

Beefers plus 4-H Club
Leaders:
* John and Debbie Hess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476-7032

Margaret Ethridge
Ed and Joan Hess
Jeanette Hess
Joe Hess
Tim Vanco
Matt and Lori Weber
Jeanne Willis

Projects: Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine), Veterinary Science, Cloverbuds

Milkdrippers 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Jay and Jeana Proctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-7447

Ashley Chapman

Project: Dairy

Happy Hoggers + 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Trish Carpinello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4373

Gary, Karen and Jessie Carpinello
Barb and Jill Daniels
Bethany and Steve Fritz
Steve Mongera
Brain Reitz

Projects: Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine), Cloverbuds

Waterford Bucking Broncos 4-H Club
Leaders:
* Janice Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-4492

Lori Shofestall

Projects: Horse, Horseless, Model Horse, Wildlife, Cloverbuds

The 4-H program provides a diverse array of project areas, including but not limited to:

Aerospace, Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Archery,Arts & Crafts, Babysitting, Beef, Biking, Camping, Career Education, Cats, Citizenship, Computers, Cooking, Dairy, Diversity, Dogs, Electricity, Entomology, Family Strengths, Financial Planning, Fishing, Foods and Nutrition, Forestry, Health, Hiking, Horses, Knitting, Leadership, Orienteering, Pet Care, Photography, Plant Sciences, Poultry, Public Speaking, Rabbits, Service Learning, Sewing, Sheep, Small Engines, Swine, Theater Arts, Vet Science, Wardrobe Planning, Water, Wildlife, Woodworking

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