The spring 2015 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will take place April 22 through May 3. Shoppers at the Tractor Supply Company store will have the opportunity to support Monmouth County 4-H by choosing to purchase paper clovers for a $1 or more at the checkout.
“This campaign is a great way to show support for the Monmouth County 4-H program,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Cooperative Extension Service. “The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to become competent, caring and contributing citizens.”
All funds raised will be donated to 4-H, and will support a variety of 4-H youth development programs in many counties and will assist in supporting statewide 4-H animal science project events.
“To celebrate this campaign, Monmouth County 4-H will host a hot dog barbeque on Saturday, May 2 from noon to 2 p.m.,” said Roberta Hunter, Monmouth County 4-H Agent. “Come out for farm-related games, recite the 4-H pledge during the Clover Day Celebration and receive a free hot dog!”
The barbeque will take place at the Tractor Supply Company Store at 701 County Route 524 in Allentown.
National 4-H Council announced the launch of the spring 2015 4-H Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company. This event marks the sixth year of collaboration that benefits state and local 4 H programs in counties where a Tractor Supply Company store is located.
“For many years, the fundraising event has allowed us to provide thousands of 4-H youth across the country greater access to 4-H programs,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “We are thrilled about our continued partnership with Tractor Supply Company as it drives the excitement of local community participation and support for 4-H programs, and therefore the success of the 4-H Paper Clover Campaign.”
4-H clubs will have displays and demonstrations daily throughout the campaign period. New Jersey Tractor Supply Company stores are located in Allentown, Blairstown, Bridgeton, Flanders, Hillsborough, Little Egg Harbor, Pilesgrove, Ringoes, Sicklerville, Southampton, Sussex, Vineland and Washington.
“The Paper Clover fundraiser is a significant part of Tractor Supply Company’s support of 4-H programs throughout the 1,300 communities we serve,” said Christi Korzekwa, vice president, Marketing, Tractor Supply Company. “We are proud to be able to provide essential funding to more than 1,000 county 4-H programs. These programs make a positive impact on young people that last a lifetime. The continued success of the Tractor Supply Paper Clover fundraisers demonstrate the importance of our 4-H partnership with our customers, team members and communities.”
Funds donated during the national campaign will be tracked online and recorded by state and by store. Visit www.tractorsupply.com/4-H for more information on the spring 2015 4-H Paper Clover Campaign and to view the donation tracker.
If you would more information on the local 4-H program or about 4-H clubs, please contact the Monmouth County 4-H office at 732-431-7260.
The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H offers educational programs to all youth, grades K-13, on an age appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. For additional information, go to www.nj4h.rutgers.edu.
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