Newsletter is written by Nira Franklin, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development. Published bi-monthly to inform and educate Swain County youth and parents on issues and programs that provide ideas for helping improve their quality of life. Intended for 4-H aged youth (5-18), parents and adult volunteers.
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January / February 2013 Newsletter (pdf)
Inside:
Club Meetings
4-H Fruit Tree & Berry Plant Sale: Now – February 8, 2013
The Clogging Clovers: Series 2
Officer Training
Project Record & Presentation Workshop
2013 West District Ski Night
Stitch and Stir: Sewing and Cooking Series
West District 4-H Teen Retreat
January Deadlines
February & More
Upcoming Events
SWAIN COUNTY 4-H CLUBS
(Meeting dates and special club announcements can be found here)

- The Awesome 4-H Club
(formally Bryson City/Cherokee 4-H Cloverbud Club)
- West Swain 4-H Club
- Swain County Youth Council
- 4-H Outdoor Adventurers Club
If your are interested in joining a Swain County 4-H Club contact Nira Franklin at 488-3848 for more information.
4-H Local News Articles
- Coping with Violence and National Tragedy
- 4-H Clogging Clovers Recognition Night
MORE 4-H INFORMATION
Swain County 4-H on Facebook – Keep up with Swain County 4-H events and programs!
4-H Summer Program Extravaganza – Once a year, Swain County 4-H mails out a newsletter listing all the exciting summer programs that will be offered to youth in the county (usually published in early May).
Important 4-H Forms
- 4-H Enrollment
- Medical Release
- Media Release
- Code of Conduct
