Henry County Extension, 100 W Franklin, Rm 16 Clinton, Mo (660)

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1 The 4-H Link May Hers Cory, Blake, Kate and Rilee participating in the 4-H Clover Care Fund Color Run April 7 April 29 May 6&7 May 15 May 15 May 30 Up & Coming Small Animal Weigh-In Tractor Supply Booths Committee/Council Meetings Leadership Project Mtg. Ruff It Dog Camp Forms Due Henry County Extension, 100 W Franklin, Rm 16 Clinton, Mo (660) Member Spotlight May Henry County 4-Her of the Month: Abigail Noble The Clinton Rockets have selected Abby Noble as the May 4-Her of the Month for Henry County. Abigail is the 15-year-old daughter of Brandie and William Noble of Clinton and has been a seven year member of 4-H. She currently serves as her club s President and attends Clinton High School. Abigail joined 4-H when she was 8 years old after the fun she had with clover kids. When asked to describe 4-H, Abigail talked about the experience you can get meeting new people and expanding your horizons on what you can do. She says it is a great opportunity to get involved in the community and improve leadership and social skills. Abigail says young people should join 4-H for the opportunities it gives, the fun you'll have and the perspective it'll provide any young mind. If there isn't a project for what you want, you can make it. imagination and creativity. Throughout her seven years in 4-H, she has attended 4-H camp, won 1st Place at the State 4-H Public Speaking Competition in Extemporaneous Speaking, and completed projects in dogs, clowning, sewing, gardening, hams, sportfishing, rabbits, photography, self-determined, public speaking, and scrapbooking. Out of all the projects she has done, her favorite would have to be clowning. "It was a way to make people smile, and be fun and creative at the same time," Abby said. With all these great experiences in 4-H it may seem like Abby has done all there is to do, but she has plans for more! She wants to use the skills she has learned in 4-H and apply it to her clubs and activities in high school. She also plans on trying more projects and ways to help her community. Her goal is to expand her horizon and to see every opportunity there is. The Clinton Rockets chose Abby to be the 4-Her of the month because she is passionate for her club and the program. She has served as Club President, County Council Vice-president, Club Secretary, Club Treasurer, and Club Reporter. She loves 4-H and is a great role model to all younger members. In this Issue General News & Minutes 1-3 State and Regional News 3-4 Project News 5-6 Calendar of Events 7 Presentation Day Pages 8-11 General News Attendance Required Just a reminder as a 4-H member it is your responsibility to attend at least FOUR of your monthly club meetings in order to be a member in good standing. Only members in good standings can participate in the fair, livestock shows, state fair, horse shows, shooting sports activities, etc. We will be contacting all club leaders at the end of May for a list of attendance. May 4-H Council Meeting Make plans to attend the May 4-H Council Meeting on May 15 at 7 pm in the Courthouse Meeting Room. Each club should be represented by adults and youth. Come help us plan for an exciting 4-H year! See Committee meeting times below Carnival Committee Meeting The Carnival Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council It's all about what you can do for Abby Noble the future, using your meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 PHONE: (660) FAX: (660) henryco@missouri.edu, extension.missouri.edu/henry 1

2 at the Extension Office. They will discuss the success of the 2017 Carnival and suggest changes for next year Presentation Day Committee The Presentation Day Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss details of Presentation Day including events and judges. Clover Care Fund Committee The Clover Care Fund Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss the distribution of funds and any applications. Fair Committee The Fair Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will finalize building watch and concession stand schedules. Banquet & Awards The Banquet & Awards Committee will meet prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss changes to the Banquet program. Policy & Audit The Policy & Audit Committee will be meeting prior to the 4-H Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 15 at the Extension Office. They will discuss the findings of the recent audit. Sale Committee Dates Requirements for selling livestock in Henry County look a little different this year. Read the 2017 Sale Committee Rules at extension.missouri.edu/henry/4h.aspx April 29 Swine, Goat and Sheep weigh-in - FG 9am June 3 Fairgrounds cleanup date - 9am June 10 HC Jackpot Show see times on show bill June 10- Fairgrounds cleanup date - 5pm July 15 Fairgrounds cleanup date - time TBA Exhibitors must attend one cleanup in addition to cleaning up following their sale. 4-H Camp Camp will be held June 6-8 at Camp Palestine near Chilhowee, MO. Camp will fill up fast so get your applications in quickly. Camp is for youth ages 8-12 that are enrolled in the 4-H program. Camp applications can be obtained from the Henry County 4-H Web site or by calling the Extension Office. This year s theme is Revved Up for 4-H. Camp is limited to the first 100 kids from the regional camping group (counting on up from 96 now) & cost $ Her of the Month Rotation Don t miss out on your chance to put a club member in the spotlight through the 4-Her of the Month program. The selected member will interview the last Wednesday of the Month prior to their featured month. The 2017 rotation is as follows: May Clinton Rockets June Montrose Busy Beavers July Shawnee Indians August Clinton Cool Cats September CCA Patriots October Mt. Zion Lions November Cardinal Clovers December CCA Patriots Minutes Montrose Busy Beavers 4-H Club Minutes Bailey Carter, Secretary, called the April meeting to order on April 7, Pledges were led by Kate Wareham and Carson Rohaus. Seth Engeman led us in singing Brown Squirrel, Brown Squirrel. For roll call, members were asked What is your favorite Easter Candy? Bailey Carter, Secretary, read the March minutes. Kady James made a motion and Cory Wagner seconded that the minutes stand approved. Reading of Correspondence: A letter was read about the Memorial Weekend Activities. Blake Wareham, Treasurer, reported that our club had a total of $ Kellan Eye made a motion and Jaycee Crowder seconded that the Treasurer s Report stand approved. Report of Committees: Members brought items to donate to POTS. We will also collect during our May meeting. Kelsey Carter made a motion and Kate Wareham seconded that we buy a scrapbook for the Historian. Jesse Henzlik made a motion and Carson Rohaus seconded that we purchase plastic containers for supplies. Report of Projects: Members reported on Move Across Missouri Minutes. The 2 4-Hers with the highest number of minutes were each given gift from Club Leader, Janna Wareham. Members also reported on the Archery, Shotgun, Swine, and Sewing Projects. The Clover kids showed the pillows they made before the meeting. Janna Wareham stated that she was hosting a hike at her house on April 15. Old Business: Kelsey Carter made a motion and Jaelynn Crowder seconded that Alyssa Engeman will be our June 4-Her of the month. New Business: Jaelynn Crowder made a motion and Kate Wareham seconded that we donate $75 to the Montrose Festival Committee. Blake Wareham made a motion and Carson Rohaus seconded that we table discussion about participation in the parade to the next meeting. Seth Engeman made a motion and Cory Wagner seconded that we have a short meeting, with games, pizza, subs and sides from members at the May meeting. Seth Engeman made a motion and Carson Rohaus seconded that the club pay for pizza. The club decided that we will have a demonstration practice meeting on May 11.Program: none. Announcements: The Clover Care Glow Run is April 7 th. 4-H Council Meeting is May 15 th. Committees meet at 6. Meeting at 7. Presentation Day is June 3 rd. Camp forms are out. Spots fill quickly. Camp will be held at Camp Palestine outside of Chilhowee. $130 per person. June 6, 7, 8. Next meeting is May 9 th at 6:30. Blake Wareham made a motion and Keon Engeman seconded to adjourn the meeting. Kelsey Carter led us in playing a shoe race game. The Henzlik and Donna Engeman families provided refreshments. Submitted by Bailey Carter, Secretary Henry County 4-H Council Minutes, March 13, 2017 The March meeting of the Henry County 4-H Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Zach Jones, on March 13, The minutes 2

3 were read by Kayla Taylor. No additions or corrects were made; minutes approved. The Treasurer s report was given by Brendon Engeman. Our ending balance is $22, No corrections were made and the report was approved. Club reports were given with the following members in attendance; Montrose Busy Beavers - 5, Clinton Cougars - 6, Clinton Cool Cats - 4, Shawnee Indians - 3, Cardinal Clovers - 0, Clinton Rockets - 2, CCA Patriots - 1, and Mt. Zion Lions - 3. Old Business: We were only able to submit one nominee for the Frank Graham Award, so Taryn sent in Chet Jones. Dan and Lisa Wallace have received the 4-H Hall of Fame, so the committee will be working on it. The date for the County Wide Activity is not determined yet, but Jade Schmedding is thinking about having it at Living Waters Ranch, again. New Business: We will be selling raffle tickets for the Carnival at Walmart. If you are able to help, please sign up. So far, we have sold over $1,000 worth of tickets and we are hoping to sell even more. All of the items are collected. Make sure to also sign-up for some of the duties that will need to be done during the Carnival. Please take some flyers and give them to the surrounding schools, so we can have the best outcome as possible. The Banquet & Awards committee have decided to have the Awards Banquet on October 8 at 2:00 p.m. The times have been finalized for all the clubs to help with building watch. If you are not sure of what time your club is working, please double check with the committee. We are needing help in the concession stand during the fair. It would be greatly appreciated if some families from our clubs could help out. As of now, we need people to volunteer on July 19th, 20th, and 22nd. If members are unable to pick-up their own projects from the fair, they need to note it on their green sheet. Make sure to write down who will be picking them up, so we are able to keep track of who has the projects. The Presentation Day Committee was debating between two dates for Presentation Day; June 24th and June 3rd. Abby Jones made a motion to have the event on June 3rd, Bailey Carter seconded it; motion passed. We will be having it at the United Methodist Church, again. This year we want to send out the rules for table setting and the fashion review. The committee was saying that they think it would be a good idea to have the sign-up sheet for all of the special projects in the main room, instead of having them in each individual room. Reminder that the Clover Care Color Run is April 7. There will be different age groups for the awards; 13 and under, 14-17, and 18 and up. Also, take flyers for the run to pass out to the surrounding schools. 4-H Camp Counselor applications are due March 15 to Cass County, and Counselor Training is April 1 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Oak Grove had a tornado pass through and we are supposed to be getting in contact with Jackson Country so we can help those who were affected. Dan Love passed away, and Donna Engeman suggested donating money from the Clover Care Fund to Leia and Emma Love to help with their 4-H projects. Bailey Carter made a motion to give $100 to each member and Abby Jones seconded; motion passed. Taryn reminded us that this will be her last month with us. Pam Jones questioned who was going to step up and help with the Clover Kids at Henry Elementary. Sarah Steffens will be stepping up to take Taryn's place. Zach Jones talked about how he will be collecting pull-tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Abby Jones made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Bailey Carter seconded the motion; meeting adjourned. 4-H Carnival notes: *3/27 4-H Carnival made $6, after Expenses! *Clinton Rockets won the Supreme 4-H Club and will be honored with a Pizza Party at their next 4-H Club meeting. Congrats. *Someone turned in a lost house key. Also, basket making supplies in a bag. Contact the office. State & Regional Events 2017 State Shoot The Missouri 4-H State Shoot Dates have been decidedmark it on your calendars! Archery 300 State Shoot: August 26 th & 27 th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO / State Trap Shoot: August 26 th at MO Trapshooters Association in Linn Creek MO/ State Skeet Shoot: August 27 th at Gateway Gun Club in Bridgeton MO/ State Shoot in September: September 16 th & 17 th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO. 2nd Annual 4-H Day with the Kansas City Royals Missouri and Kansas 4-H members, parents, volunteers, supporters, and alumni will gather at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, September 8, 2017 for the 2 nd annual 4-H Day with the Royals playing the Minnesota Twins. Tickets will be $60. Tickets for the event must be ordered on the 4-H Day with the Royals website at 4-H Clubs, counties, or groups of families who would like to be seated together must send their orders on the same form. Families can also participate in the 4-H Day with the Royals raffle to win prizes. Complete information about the 4-H Day with the Royals raffle is on the print order form. extension.missouri.edu/saline/royal.aspx 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals Missouri and Illinois 4-H members, parents, volunteers and alumni will gather at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2017 for the 16 th annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. Tickets for the event must be ordered on the 4-H Day with the Cardinals order form. Ticket order forms are available at the University of Missouri Extension office, or on the web at orders must be postmarked by April 10, Scholarships & Grants Stop by our office or the Extension Office for more information on any of the following: Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship FCS Financial Scholarship Shaping Rural Missouri Grants 2017 MCSC-Monsanto High School Scholarship Awards 4-H Move Across Missouri (MOVE) Enrollment for new and re-enrollment for current MOVErs begins now and continues until May 1 (please make sure to register by May 1 so you can participate in the competition!). As you know, MOVE promotes physical activity and encourages youths to engage in a broad range of activities such as walking, biking, running, swimming, dance, taekwondo, gardening and more. For more information about 4-H MOVE visit - Summers@Mizzou Do you have an idea you want to turn into your own business? Do you like helping people? If any of these apply to you, Summers@Mizzou is where you should be this summer. Camps are offered the week of July 9-13 and July Early registration is due by May 5. For registration and available scholarships see For those without internet access call your local Extension Office or Teresa Bishop at for a brochure. 3

4 Sportfishing State Event The Missouri 4-H State Sportfishing event will be held Saturday, June 3 rd, 2017 in Mid-Missouri. This annual event is always held the 1 st Saturday after Memorial Day. The event is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the sportfishing project (if a member is not enrolled in the project they will not see the event in 4HOnline when it opens). Event registration for youth will take place in 4HOnline and will open April 1 and close May 15. This event is generously supported by Missouri Department of Conservation and Bass Pro Shops. Cost of the event is $20 per member (additional cost for family members who want us to provide lunch rather than bring it). More information about the 4-H sportfishing project can be found at: Horse Public Speaking and Demo Contest Horse Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest will be September 9, 2017 at the 4-H Center for Youth Development in Columbia, MO. Registration will run from July 15 to August 15 in 4-H Online. Find more details at State Poultry Day June 17, 2017 at the Animal Science Building, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. Registration opens April 15. Open to all 4-Hers, but participants 14 and over before Jan. 1 will be placed in the senior division. It is $20 for both the youth and adult registrations until May 15, and then youth and adult registrations will be $25 until the June 1 deadline. T- shirt ordering Deadline: May 8, 2017 Activities for the day include: Two Educational Sessions for 4-H Day Production Poultry Judging Hands-On Workshop for Beginners and Judging Classes for More Advanced: A Production Judging Contest, including egg and carcass grading and laying hens placing. If desired, a senior 4-H Judging Team may be identified to qualify to enter the 4-H National Competition in Louisville, KY in November. For more details: statepoultryday Spring 2017 Paper Clover Fundraiser As many of you know, this is a wonderful opportunity for 4-H clubs is on May 6 and May 7 to partner with their local Tractor Supply stores to hold in-store fundraising events. Last year, participating clubs raised $18,737 for 4-H in MO counties! Sign up for your time slot today by calling or ing us. We ll can set up a displays. 4-H ers will also be in the store greeting customers and sharing about the 4-H program. Other activities will be planned for both days. We sincerely hope that all clubs with a Tractor Supply Store in their county take advantage of this wonderful fundraising opportunity. Call the today to the Extension Office to sign your family up on either or both dates Also, go to TractorSupply.com/FairTour and enter an essay contest before the April 24th deadline. Topic: What does 4-H/FFA mean to you and has your organization allowed you to be the best neighbor you can be in your community? State Fair Updates State Fair DNA Card information for 4-Hers exhibiting barrows: DNA Card must be mailed to the Missouri State Fair, postmarked by May 15, Must be received by the Fair ten days following. Lamb and Meat Goat nose prints are due postmarked on or before June 15. Must be received by the Fair ten days following. The livestock entry deadline is June 30, 2017 (July 1 is a Saturday this year) Fall Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop: The 2017 Fall Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is taking place October 6 th -8 th, 2017 at Pinecrest Camp in Fredericktown MO. Registration duration for this event is to be determined. Public Speaking Academy PSA is an exciting event sponsored by University of Missouri Extension. Participants will be guided through the basics and finer points of writing and delivering a speech. The camp is open to all youth ages years of age interested in learning more about public speaking. The Academy will be filled on a first come first serve basis with a maximum of 20. You do not have to be a member of 4-H to attend. Lodging will be provided on the campus of Central Methodist University. Join us for the 5th 4-H Public Speaking Academy! June 21-22, 2017 Cost $100 per participant Registration closes May 16. Each participant will receive: Lodging and meals T-shirt Public Speaking Manual For More Information, Contact: Patty Fisher, MO Agriculture Photo Contest Entries must be submitted by June 15 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The MO Department of Ag. today launched the 8 th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, asking Missourians to share the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs. The contest, which runs through June 15, is an opportunity for amateur photographers across the state to submit their best images of agriculture. To submit your photos, go to agriculture.mo.gov/focus and complete the online form. A complete list of rules and guidelines can be found on the same page. 4

5 Project News Archery Archery will meet at the Youth Enrichment Building at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Debi Reed will set up individual times. Call for details. Beekeeping Beekeeping will meet the second Monday of each month at the Golden Corral at 7 pm. Call David Huenefeldt at with questions. Dog Care The Henry County 4-H dog care project will meet on May 2, 16, 30 at 6 pm at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Please bring your dog, yummy treats, a leash, and your dog stuff. Advanced Dog Care will meet May 9 & 23 at 6pm FG, Questions: call Lin or Jean at Hippology Contest Results Livestock Small Animal weigh-in will be April 29 at 9 am at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Must be pre-registered to weigh-in. The 3 Fairground Clean Up Times are June 3 9am & June 10 5pm, July 15 with time to be announced. Watch the changed Sale Rules for your participation if you are selling this year. The Henry County Sale Committee Jackpot Show Bill is on our website at: Extension.Missouri.edu/henry/4h.aspx Photography Photography will meet May 9 at 5pm at the Clinton High School Activity Complex and June 3 at 9 am at 800 Hudson St, Clinton. Call Irene with questions (660) or at ikomer13@gmail.com. County-Wide Rabbit Project We have a new County-Wide Volunteer to lead the Rabbit Project for our county. Her name is Rebekkah O Dell and her screening will be completed soon, so she can set up some instructional meetings for all the Rabbit Participants. Watch for more info in next month s LINK. Shotgun Practices Are Set See the web site for dates and times, (watch locations ) Extension.Missouri.edu/henry/4h.aspx under Shooting Sports Practice Times. July 15th will be the County Fair Competition, for all disciplines, at the Golden Valley Shooting Range at 8am. The Henry County Horselovers Team includes (left to right): Jessalyn Caple, Chloe Lawson, Allison Tenholder and Emma Swaters. The Henry County Horselovers 4-H Hippology team took 3 rd Place in the Junior Division of the Missouri 4-H State Hippology Contest at the MU Campus in Columbia on April 9 th, Jessalyn Caple also took 3 rd place Individual in the Junior Division, and Chloe Lawson took 7 th Place Individual in the 8-9 year old Division. The day long contest covers extensive equine knowledge in a 4-part competition including a written exam, a stations identification section, a team problem solving component, and horse judging. This was the first year a team from Henry County participated, and they happily plan to compete again next year. Horsemanship & Horseless Horse The horsemanship and horseless horse project will meet on 1st Thursdays beginning in January and run through July. Meetings will be held at 190 SE 200 Rd, Clinton. Call Vicky Church with questions (660) LINK Information is due to the Extension Office by the 20th of each month. Send to henryco@missouri.edu or Mail to: The 4-H LINK, 100 W. Franklin, Room 16, Clinton, MO Check out Henry County 4-H on Facebook and Twitter! Did you know that information about Henry County 4-H can be found on Facebook at Henry County, Missouri 4-H and on Twitter Leadership The leadership group will be notified if they meet on May 15 Check out both for upcoming events, pictures and & June 19 in the Courthouse Meeting Room. Kylie Dicket more! Henry County 4-H Link 5 May 2017

6 Sportfishing The 4-H Sportsfishing group went fishing on April 10 and Will Noble landed this beauty, shown here with Gauge Sweaney, who caught his own fish just minutes later. We will meet on the 2nd Monday of May at 6 pm at the 2nd Street location of First Baptist Church in Clinton. Call Will for more information at (660) or him at henrycosportsfishing@gmail.com. Welding The welding project will be meeting Tuesdays at 6 pm at 1750 N Water Street. If you have questions, contact Shawn Custer at (660) **Alumni Raise Your Hands We're asking 4 H alumni to raise your hands and pay it forward to the next generation of 4 H ers! Each new alumni hand raised is a vote towards a $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 award for the states with the most alumni hands raised. Show your 4 H pride and raise your hand to help bring the same opportunities to kids in your community and nationwide. For more details: Ruff It Dog Camp June 19-21, 2017, Eagle Ranch Resort Collins, MO Make dog tracks to join us for a rollicking good time with your canine companion. The emphasis is on fun and learning new skills and techniques with your dog. We will offer skills from beginner to advanced levels in agility, obedience, junior showmanship, and tracking. We will also have demos of new activities you can learn to do with your dogs! This is an opportunity to meet new friends, meet trainers who have a passion for all things canine, and learn new and old tricks for you and your dog. Ruff It camp is entirely run by volunteers who are donating their time to give back to the sport! Eagle Ranch Resort is located in rustic Collins, with plenty of safe room for dogs and activities. Contact your Extension Center for registration information. The cost for camp is $125. Space is limited to 28 campers. Registration is due no later than May 30 to the Henry County Extension Center. Free Volunteer Training on Mandated Reporting A statewide group of social service and educational organizations worked together to create a free, online training on Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting. The training itself is not required of 4-H volunteers. However, 4-H volunteers DO fit the definition of mandated reporters (i.e., someone who has temporary care, custody or control of minors); therefore, it is enormously helpful to know the basics that are included in the training: 1. Legal Requirements of the Mandated Reporter 2. Child Abuse/Neglect Defined and Indicators of Child Abuse/ Neglect 3. Plan for Responding to Suspicions Child Abuse/Neglect 4. Effectively Reporting Participants are saying... "I felt that the training provided an excellent overview of the mandated reporter laws and information important for effective mandated reporting without being unmanageable in length." Go to protectmokids.com to begin! 2017 PRESENTATION DAY SCHEDULE (Here s a Tentative Schedule) 8:00 am Registration, Orientation for Judges, 8:15 am 4-H ers assemble for instructions 4-H ers -Sign-in for demonstrations 8:30-9:00 am Table Settings-set up in front of judge (Pg 8-9) 8:45 am All Demonstrations begin 8:45 am Judging Classes begin 8:45 am Prepared Speeches begin, Power Point, 8:45 am Clover Kids Show & Tell/Demos 8:45 am Fashion Selection Interviews 9:00-9:30 am Table Setting judging 9:30 am Table Settings open for viewing Interpretation & PSA s to follow 9:45 am Extemporaneous Speeches begin 10:00-11:45 Lunch time - On your own/bring a sack luch 11:00 am Fashion Revue participants get ready (Pg 10-11) 11:00 am Close Judging classes 11:30 am Fashion Revue 12:00-1:00 Awards (may start when ready) 6

7 1 Indians 7 pm Rockets 6 pm Cardinal Clovers 3 pm 2 Dogs 6 pm May and June 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat May 3 4 Horsemanship 6 pm 5 6 Bennett Springs Tractor Supply 9-3 Cattle Clinic 9 am 7 Tractor Supply 9-3 Cattle Clinic 9 am 8 Office Closed Cardinal Clovers 3 pm Cougars 4 pm Mt. Zion 6:30 pm Sportsfishing 6 pm Beekeeping 7 pm 9 Adv. Dog Care 6 pm Photography 5 pm Montrose BB 6:30pm Cool Cats 6 pm Montrose BB Demo Practice 6:30pm 12 CCA Patriots 3 pm Mother s Day 15 4-H Council 6/7 Cardinal Clovers 3 pm Leadership 6 pm 16 Dogs 6 pm Link Deadline Adv. Dog Care 6 pm Office Closed 30 Dogs 6 pm 31 1 June 1 2 3State Sportfishing Horsemanship Pres. Day 6 pm 9amFG Cleanup 9amPhotography Indians 7 pm Rockets 6 pm Cougars 4 pm Mt. Zion 6:30 pm Beekeeping 7 pm 6 Dogs 6 pm 4-H Camp 13 Adv. Dog Care 6 pm 7 4-H Camp 8 Cool Cats 6 pm 4-H Camp 9 10 Jackpot show -FG Cleanup 5pm Father s Day 19 Leadership 6 pm 20 Link Deadline CCA Patriots 3 pm Dogs 6 pm University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs. If you need special accommodations for any program listed in this publication please contact (660) Henry County 4-H Link 7 May 2017

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10 Fashion Selection Contest The Fashion Selection event will be held on June 3rd in conjunction with 4-H Presentation Day. In the Fashion Selection Contest, a 4-H member selects one of the two categories Everyday Stuff or Dressing Up - to enter for Presentation Day. You may only enter in one category. Any 4-H member may enter this contest and sign up will take place at registration. Participation in this contest is voluntary, but highly recommended. Objectives: 1. To allow 4-H members to develop consumer skills in selecting and coordinating ready-made clothing. 2. To help members gain a greater understanding of the factors which should be considered when selecting clothing and how these factors affect satisfaction with the outfit purchased. 3. To provide the opportunity for members to gain self-confidence, poise and interview skills. Members will compete in the following categories: (Open to all 4-Hers) Girls Ages 8-10; 11-12; and Boys Ages 8-10; 11-12; and Fashion Selection Categories: This event gives young men and women a chance to show their skill in selecting an outfit for a particular purpose. Members may select one of the categories listed below. They will then select an appropriate outfit for the category. The emphasis of this event is on purchased rather than on self-constructed garments. Garments do not need to be new, as long as they were selected by the member at the time of purchase. "Everyday Stuff": -clothes for everyday school and other casual activities. May include sportswear or work wear. Consideration should be given to comfort, durability, how it fits into the present wardrobe and ease of care. "Dressing Up" - Clothes for special events. Consideration should be given to personal the outfit will be worn in the future. expression and where else, how and how often The outfit should- Fit the category chosen Be one the member likes to wear Express the personality of the member The amount of money spent on the outfit is an important consideration How does it fit individual and family spending plans? How often will the outfit be worn? What type of wear will it receive? What individual special needs (regarding size, for example) must be considered? What other factors does the member feel are important? As the outfit is selected a number of other things should be considered: Fiber content and how it must be cared for The fabric and the way it's knitted or woven The design of the clothes The fit These can affect how comfortable the clothes are, how they will allow movement, how long they will last, and how easy they will be to take care of. Sample Questions to be Asked by the Judge A. Outfit on the individual: Questions to ask: 1. How is this particular outfit good for you? 2. What factors did you consider when selecting the accessories for this outfit? B. Outfit for the intended purpose: Questions to ask: 1. Where do you plan to wear this outfit? 2. Why did you decide to buy this particular outfit to wear for that occasion? 3. Are you satisfied with your purchase? C. The money spent: 10

11 Questions to ask, Con t.: 1. How much did you spend on this outfit? 2. Have you felt that it was worth the money? 3. What types of stores do you shop in for an outfit like this? Why? 4. How do you decide how much you will spend on your clothes? 5. Do you and/or your family have a specified clothing budget? 6. How important is the fiber content for this type of outfit? 7. How important is durability of fabric and workmanship for this type of outfit? 8. Can you mix and match the pieces in this outfit with other things in your wardrobe? 9. Can you change the look of this outfit by using different accessories when you wear it another time? Evaluation Criteria A. The Outfit on the Individual 1. Style and fabric express individual's personality. 2. Color and fabric choice are becoming. 3. Style and fabric are suitable for individual's size and body build. 4. Fit is attractive and comfortable. 5. Accessories coordinate well and are appropriate for the activity. B. The Outfit for Intended Purpose 1. Factors considered in selection were thought through (such as movement, warmth, comfort, etc.) 2. Reasons for selection reflect understanding of the important factors involved and their relationship to fibers, fabric, design, construction and fit. 3. Ensemble is appropriate to age of individual and the occasion it is chosen for. 4. Fiber content is appropriate for type of outfit. 5. Outfit can be adapted to wear for other occasions. C. The Individual 1. Good posture and balance. 2. Entrant appears at ease and presents outfit with pride. 3. Good grooming. D. The Money Spent 1. The amount of money spent was justified both in terms of the member's needs and in relation to the needs of the whole family. 2. The decision to buy this particular outfit was made after a careful consideration of the price in relation to quality, the type and the number of wearings anticipated. If the member has special requirements, which affect the price (example: hard to find size in shoes), this should be explained and taken into consideration. 3. Construction was considered. Garment has smooth outer appearance. Seams, patterns and plaids match. Fabric and style are compatible. 11

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