Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 The CCE-Wayne Board of Directors usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the Cooperative Extension of Wayne County, 1581 Route 88N in Newark. Meetings begin at 6:15pm and typically end by 8:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please call the office for agenda and specific information. We do not meet in May, July, August or November. In August check us out at the Wayne County Fair and November join us at our Annual Meeting.2025 Dates: January 14, February 11, (March – committees), April 8, (May – committees), June 10, (July – committees), August 5 (at County Fair 4-H building), (September – committees), October 14, November 7 (Annual meeting), December 9 ========================================= 4-H LAP Commitment Due Date Monday, December 15, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm Commitment deadline for the 4-H Livestock Auction Program! Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= The office is closed for Winter Break Thursday, December 25, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension - Wayne County, 1581 State Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County offices are closed in observance of Winter Break.We will re-open Friday, January 2nd regular business hours.If you need assistance please leave a message at 315-331-8415, or email: wayne@cornell.edu ========================================= Cornell Cow Convos Thursday, December 25, 2025 7:00 am - 11:45 pm Online Event This monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists, features current, new, and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the month. Our first few episodes include discussions on preventative healthcare for cows, the trend of beef on dairy, what to look forward to in the new year for dairy, and socially grouping or pair-housing calves. This series also features specially selected interviews with dairy farmers and industry experts and invites suggestions from our listeners for future topics. Brought to you by Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops.Submit a topic suggestion hereListen here Free ========================================= The office is closed for Winter Break Friday, December 26, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension - Wayne County, 1581 State Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County offices are closed in observance of Winter Break.We will re-open Friday, January 2nd regular business hours.If you need assistance please leave a message at 315-331-8415, or email: wayne@cornell.edu ========================================= The office is closed for Winter Break Monday, December 29, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension - Wayne County, 1581 State Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County offices are closed in observance of Winter Break.We will re-open Friday, January 2nd regular business hours.If you need assistance please leave a message at 315-331-8415, or email: wayne@cornell.edu ========================================= The office is closed for Winter Break Tuesday, December 30, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension - Wayne County, 1581 State Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County offices are closed in observance of Winter Break.We will re-open Friday, January 2nd regular business hours.If you need assistance please leave a message at 315-331-8415, or email: wayne@cornell.edu ========================================= The office is closed for Winter Break Wednesday, December 31, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension - Wayne County, 1581 State Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County offices are closed in observance of Winter Break.We will re-open Friday, January 2nd regular business hours.If you need assistance please leave a message at 315-331-8415, or email: wayne@cornell.edu ========================================= The office is closed for Winter Break Thursday, January 1, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension - Wayne County, 1581 State Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County offices are closed in observance of Winter Break.We will re-open Friday, January 2nd regular business hours.If you need assistance please leave a message at 315-331-8415, or email: wayne@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H New to Livestock Auction Program Meeting (1st & 2nd Year) Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 REQUIRED Livestock Auction Meeting for youth who are in their 1st or 2nd year of participation in the program! Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= Stay Strong, Stay Healthy 8-week Strength Training Program Wednesday, January 7, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Slowly build strength and mobility in this FREE 8-week strength training program.  Classes meet Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11 am at CCE Wayne - 1581 State Route 88, Newark with a post-assessment session on February 4th.   FREE Adam Bullock, arb398@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8143 ========================================= 4-H LAP Market 101 - Session 1 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 REQUIRED meeting for youth participating in their 1st or 2nd year of the Livestock Auction Program! Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= 4-H LAP Marketing 201 - Session 1 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 REQUIRED meeting for youth participating in the 3rd and above year of the Livestock Auction Program. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= 4-H Winter Weekend Monday, February 16, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Join our Fire & Ice Winter Weekend adventure for a unique opportunity to explore nature, learn valuable hiking and snowshoeing skills while having an unforgettable adventure. Open to 4-Hers ages 12 and older. Come for s’mores, crafts, games, hot dog roast, community service project, friends and lots of fun!Registration opens December 1st. $80 Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=4Hwinterweek26_254 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Friday, February 20, 2026 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation.The public presentation program is one of the most beneficial and rewarding 4-H experiences. It is the one most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and professional careers. It provides a unique opportunity to develop a positive self-concept and poise, gain self-confidence before a group, learn to express ideas clearly, respond spontaneously to questions, and gain subject matter knowledge. Through a progressive series of communication activities youth learn to express themselves and their ideas. New skills and more emphasis on delivery and “showmanship” are introduced each year.Types of presentations include demonstrations, illustrated talks, speeches, horse communications, interviews, and impromptus! Cloverbuds can participate as well - this is a great opportunity for them to start getting comfortable speaking in front of an audience. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AEAF2FA1FCC07-60902589-public ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation.The public presentation program is one of the most beneficial and rewarding 4-H experiences. It is the one most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and professional careers. It provides a unique opportunity to develop a positive self-concept and poise, gain self-confidence before a group, learn to express ideas clearly, respond spontaneously to questions, and gain subject matter knowledge. Through a progressive series of communication activities youth learn to express themselves and their ideas. New skills and more emphasis on delivery and “showmanship” are introduced each year.Types of presentations include demonstrations, illustrated talks, speeches, horse communications, interviews, and impromptus! Cloverbuds can participate as well - this is a great opportunity for them to start getting comfortable speaking in front of an audience. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AEAF2FA1FCC07-60902589-public ========================================= 4-H LAP Record Keeping with Ag Educator Josh Bowman Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 OPTIONAL educational meeting for youth participating in the Livestock Auction Program. Youth are required to attend 4 educational meetings, at least 2 of which must be in person. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations: College and Job Interviews Friday, February 27, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Preparing for a job interview can be overwhelming and nerve-racking. 4-H teens can get a head start on this endeavor by participating in a 4-H Public Presentation Interview. Youth must be at least 15 to sign up for the Interview Process.During the Interview Process, 4-H teens will undergo a simulated interview for a job or college, and the resumé, cover letter, and application (written presentation) will be judged based on appearance and content and must be submitted ahead of the presentation.The oral presentation will be the actual interview using questions selected from a set list. Afterward, the evaluator will review the youth’s evaluation sheet and provide positive feedback in a private consultation. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AEAF2FA1FCC07-60905102-public ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation.The public presentation program is one of the most beneficial and rewarding 4-H experiences. It is the one most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and professional careers. It provides a unique opportunity to develop a positive self-concept and poise, gain self-confidence before a group, learn to express ideas clearly, respond spontaneously to questions, and gain subject matter knowledge. Through a progressive series of communication activities youth learn to express themselves and their ideas. New skills and more emphasis on delivery and “showmanship” are introduced each year.Types of presentations include demonstrations, illustrated talks, speeches, horse communications, interviews, and impromptus! Cloverbuds can participate as well - this is a great opportunity for them to start getting comfortable speaking in front of an audience. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AEAF2FA1FCC07-60902589-public ========================================= 4-H LAP Marketing 101 - Session 2 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 REQUIRED meeting for youth participating in their 1st or 2nd year of the Livestock Auction Program! Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= 4-H LAP Marketing 201 - Session 2 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 REQUIRED meeting for youth participating in the 3rd and above year of the Livestock Auction Program. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= 4-H LAP Marketing 101/201 - Session 3 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 REQUIRED meeting for all youth participating in the Livestock Auction Program. Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 ========================================= 4-H LAP All Species Meeting Monday, July 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1581 Route 88 North , Newark, NY 14513 REQUIRED meeting for all youth participating in the Livestock Auction Program! Melissa Spoon, mss466@cornell.edu, (315) 226-8130 =========================================