Although COVID-19 has cancelled many social events and group gatherings, Coffee County 4-H is still attempting to remain connected with their members virtually.
Virtual 4-H Meetings
Monday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m. there will be a virtual 4-H meeting on Microsoft Teams. To access the meeting, complete this form, then check your email for additional instructions to be added to the Coffee County 4-H Microsoft Team.
Online Contest Opportunties
Online Photography Contest
- 4-12 graders may enter photos that they have taken.
- You may enter up to 1 photo per category. (Submission in all categories is not necessary.)(Action, Animal, Building, Creative, Landscape, People, Selfie)
- Include your name grade, school, and teacher with your submission.
- Submit photos to Mrs. Michelle Matthews at jmatthe1@utk.edu by May 1.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be selected in each category. Winning photos may be posted on the UT-TSU Extension Facebook page.
Online Demonstration Contest
- 4-5 graders
- Record a 2-3 minute video of yourself demonstrating a skill or activity. (Ask a family member for help with recording.)
- Submit your video to Mrs. Michelle Matthews at jmatthe1@utk.edu or send it to the UT-TSU Extension Coffee County Facebook Page by May 1.
- Include your name grade, school, and teacher with your submission.
- All participants will receive some 4-H merchandise.
- For more information, click here.
Online Interactive Exhibits
- 6-8 graders
- Email Mrs. Anna Duncan and Mrs. Michelle Matthews to schedule a meeting time to present your interactive exhibit online.aduncan@utk.edu and jmatthe1@utk.edu
- For more information, click here.
Online Judging Contests
- Follow the instructions above to join our Coffee County 4-H Microsoft Team where you can find information about online horse and livestock judging contests.
Cancellations
| Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Pandemic has led to the cancellation, postponement, or restructuring of several 4-H events. These events have been canceled: Central Region Horse Judging Central Region Horse Show Sub-Regional Project Fair Academic Conference Electric Camp These events have been postponed and may or may not have dates set at this time: Shotgun Jamboree Central Region Livestock Judging Central Region Meat ID Congress These events are being evaluated and/or restructured. Stay tuned for updates. Central Regional Clover Bowl Junior and Junior High Camp Other Specialty Camps such as Culinary Camp and Behind the Scenes, Beef and Sheep Expos, State Horse Show, Spring All Star Conference. |
Mask Making
Our healthcare workers need personal protective equipment, and Tennessee 4-H is answering the call! Join us in the “Masks of Love” project by making cloth face masks for emergency and medical workers. Continue to practice social distancing. Don’t shop; use supplies you have on hand. Be sure to wash and dry your fabric on the hottest setting and wash your hands prior to sewing.
Get mask-sewing instructions here.
Note: Medical workers are preferring the fabric ties over elastic.
Take pictures as you are sewing and of your finished products, and email them to jmatthe1@utk.edu.
When you’re done, report your contribution here or email your name, number of masks made, number of people involved, and volunteer hours to jmatthe1@utk.edu.
Due to the governor’s Stay at Home order, volunteers should hold their masks until delivery instructions are released.
Disclaimer: Cloth masks are not sufficient to protect against coronavirus spread. Medical workers are using these masks as supplies run low.