Monthly Update. AGM is March 24-25, 2018 in Saskatoon!

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1 January 2018 October 2015 Monthly Update AGM is March 24-25, 2018 in Saskatoon! Each district is responsible for sending one leader and one member representative. At your fall District Council meeting, each district should select their delegates who will attend, and make a motion for the district to pay the fee of $375. Visitors can also attend AGM. They participate in all meetings and activities, but do not have voting privileges. The visitor fee is $273. The deadline for AGM Registration is February 1, Fees and forms are due this date. All late registrations will be subject to a $100 late fee. The deadline to change delegate names is February 15, The deadline for resolutions is December 31, To submit a resolution to be discussed at AGM, your district must send in the District Meeting Minutes which addressed the resolution. Become a decision maker! Do you want to be more involved? Join the Board of Directors or Advisory Council! Nominations are open now. See how the 4-H program operates and help make decisions to guide the strategic direction of our organization! By joining the Board of Directors or Advisory Council you will meet members and leaders from across the province, represent 4-H Saskatchewan at events, and learn more about how the 4-H program operates. Positions on the Board of Directors and Advisory Council are two-year terms. Positions Opening in 2018: All positions are two-year terms. NE Leader Delegate (2 positions) NW Leader Delegate (2 positions) SW Leader Delegate (1 positions) SE Leader Delegate (1 positions) 18-yr-old Member Delegate (2 position) (1-1 year term, 1-2 year term) SW Advisory Council (1 position) SE Advisory Council (1 position) Send in a BOD/AC nomination form if you are interested in running for one of these positions. The form is available on the 4-H website under Resources, or from the Provincial 4-H Office.

2 4-H Saskatchewan Events & Opportunities 2017/18 Photo Contest The 4-H Saskatchewan Photo Contest is back. Make sure that you take lots of pictures this year to enter in the contest! There are five photo categories: Nature Capture a naturally beautiful scene, whether it s a Saskatchewan sunset, an ocean view, or a Prairie Lily in bloom - this is the category for your nature photos. People Do you like taking pictures of your friends or family? This is the category for you! It doesn t need to be a formal portrait, as long as it captures a human moment. Animals Domestic or wild, it doesn t matter! This is the category for all of those photos of your project animal, or that special shot of a wild bird or deer! Action Shot Photos of sports scenes, animals in motion, or a funny event about to happen are perfect for this category! 4-H Day at the Cramer Livestock Expo Green & Clean Our theme this year is Environment & Healthy Living so show us your best Green & Clean photos. This could be events to help the environment, people picking garbage, planting gardens the sky is the limit! All Saskatchewan 4-H members are eligible to enter (you do not have to be in the Photography project). Entries will be judged in three age categories 1: Cloverbuds and Juniors (6-12 as of Dec. 31, 2017) 2: Intermediates and Seniors (13-21 as of Dec. 31, 2017) 3: Adult Entries will be judged based on lighting, composition, and creativity. Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between April 30, 2017 and April 30, Submit your photos electronically before April 30, 2018 to enter. For more information on how to enter see the 4-H Photo Contest webpage under Events & Opportunities on the 4-H website. 4-H Saskatchewan is teaming up with the Cramer Livestock Expo to bring some cool programming to 4-H ers and friends! In 2018, there will be a 4-H Pavilion at the Eighth Annual Cramer Ag Expo on February 22 in Swift Current at Kinetic Park, where 4-H will be running a day program around the Environment and Healthy Living 4-H pillar. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch provided for participants. Since our theme this year is Green & Clean, we will be focusing on fun activities to do with water security, watersheds and the environment. There will be an opportunity to do some hands-on activities and maybe even have something to take home at the end of the day. Registration will be available on Eventbrite. More information will be available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website.

3 Regional 4-H Judging Judging is an important life skill, which teaches the process of evaluation and how to identify important characteristics that can improve quality in an item or animal. Judging can be fun and challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. Learn to Judge Many livestock clubs, districts or regions organize judging clinics throughout the year, where members learn how to judge a class of animals or items, as well as how to present their choices. Additionally, many agricultural societies and exhibition associations offer livestock judging competitions to members. Your Regional 4-H Specialist can present a Learn to Judge workshop for your club or your club members can attend judging workshops. Many of the Regional 4-H Judging Competitions have a judging clinic or workshop for younger members or beginners to judging. Regional 4-H Judging Competitions Regional judging competitions select only the top eight senior members to be Regional Judging Teams. Most judging competitions also combine a judging clinic for younger members. You do not need to be in a livestock project to participate Regional 4-H Judging Competition Dates will be available in the Monthly Update and on the 4-H website. Journey 2050 and Farmer 2050 The year 2050 is a key moment in time - the world s population is projected to be 2 billion more than today. Food production needs are expected to rise by at least 60 per cent resulting in increased pressure on agricultural land, habitats and communities. Agrium has created two apps, available on Google Play and itunes, to help teach youth about these challenges. Journey 2050 Journey 2050 takes students on a virtual farm simulation that explores world food sustainability. Using an inquiry based approach the program encourages students to make decisions and adjust them as they see their impact on society, the environment and the economy at a local and global scale. The students experience the lives of three farm families in Kenya, India, and Canada. As the student interacts with each family they learn the role of best management practices in feeding the world, reducing environmental impacts and in improving social performance through greater access to education, medical care and community infrastructure. Remember, every decision you make impacts our world s sustainability learn to balance social, economic and environmental factors at a local and global scale. Farmer 2050 Agrium worked with community partners around the world to launch Farmers 2050 a new version of the Journey 2050 farm simulation game that allows for ongoing game playing at home and it s available for download to your mobile device right now. Farmers 2050 s interactions include more commodities, exposure to careers, unique learning moments, videos of real farm practices and much more. There are educational messages incorporated to ensure players understand the importance of feeding the world while balancing economic, social and environmental factors.

4 4-H Lottery is a Great Club Fundraiser! Kubota RV 500 Utility Vehicle Garden Shed Donated by Kubota Canada Ltd and Participating Sask. Retailers The Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery returns in 2018! Your club can get involved by selling tickets for the 22nd annual Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery! Participating clubs or districts receive 60 per cent of sales value of their completely sold books. All of the proceeds from the lottery support 4-H. The remaining 40 per cent of sales is invested into regional and provincial 4-H programs! Thank you to our Grand Prize Supporters, Kubota and Yara Belle Plain Inc. with the A.E. Peacock students! Made by the students at A.E. Peacock School, with material donated by Yara Belle Plaine Inc. Other prizes will include: 1 Two return tickets, to any scheduled WestJet Destinations donated by WestJet (restrictions apply) 1 ipad Pro GB with Case donated by Cooperative Hail Insurance 2 $500 Gift Cards donated by Peavey Mart 2 $500 Advertising Vouchers donated by The Western Producer 1 HP Laptop donated by Staples Tickets are $5 each. The draw will be made on August 23, Contact the 4-H Office to order your ticket books. Lottery pending approved license. Peavey Mart Barbecues are back! If your club is interested in running a barbecue for Peavery Mart s customer appreciate days in April, this is the fundraiser for you! Peavery Mart gives you the supplies and your club will keep all the proceeds. In the past, this opportunity was a first-come, first serve basis, but this year there will be a selection process. If you are interested in this opportunity, visit the 4-H website to find application forms in January! Hockey Night with the Scouts The Scouts have once again invited 4-H Saskatchewan to join them for their Hockey Night Out on February 10, 2018 at the SaskTel Centre when the Saskatoon Blades take on the Prince Albert Raiders! The game will start at 7:05 p.m. and the 4-H members will join the Scouts to watch the game, have some snacks, skate on the ice and maybe have the chance to meet some of the hockey players after the game! Cost of admission is $15 for adults and $12 for youth. Order your seats through the Blades ticket rep by calling , ext. 27 before February 5.

5 Provincial 4-H Ski Day Bring a friend (or two, or three) and head for the hills. On March 3, 2018, Provincial 4-H Ski Day will be held at four locations across the Province. Registration deadline is February 16. Choose the location closest to you and join us for a fun day skiing, snowboarding or just hanging at the hill. 4-H ers and 4-H friends who register through 4-H Saskatchewan will enjoy a discount at Table Mountain (NW), Hidden Valley (SW), Wapiti Valley (NE) or Mission Ridge (SE) Ski Facilities. Each ski location has its own registration form, which is available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website. Please see the prices for each location HERE and then download your appropriate registration form to send in to the 4-H Office. Regional 4-H Public Speaking Public Speaking is a proud 4-H tradition that allows members to share a persuasive, informative, or entertaining speech on a topic of their choice, developing self-confidence and communication skills! 4-H clubs across the province will host their own club public speaking days, with the top place speakers having the opportunity to advance on to districts, regionals, and provincial levels of competition. The first place winners from District competitions go to the Regional Competitions. Region North West South West North East South East Date March 25, 2018 March 18, 2018 March 18, 2018 March 4, 2018 Location Perdue Lucky Lake Middle Lake Oxbow Contact Kalynne Martin northwest@4-h.sk.ca Kaitlyn Keller southwest@4-h.sk.ca Shelby Longworth northeast@4-h.sk.ca Myrna-Jean Babbings mjbabbings@hotmail.com Regional 4-H Curling Get your brooms out and sliders on for your 4-H curling events! All districts should be prepared to host a district curling event and have a team to send on to their regional event. Teams must have filled out their forms before playing at districts. The same form must be used from Districts to Provincials, with no changes made. Pay attention to the monthly update and the 4-H Saskatchewan website for recent dates and locations of curling events! If you have any questions about curling, make sure to contact your regional 4-H specialist. They can lookup curling rules and provide you with the How To Host manuals. Region North West South West North East South East Date(s) Jan , 2018 Jan. 20, 2018 Jan. 21, 2018 Jan , 2018 Location Debden Curling Rink Val Marie Curling Colonsay Curling Lampman Curling Rink Rink Rink Town Debden Val Marie Colonsay Lampman Contact Niki Panter nicole.panter@hotmail.com Kaitlyn Keller southwest@4-h.sk.ca Shelby Longworth northeast@4-h.sk.ca Glenn Gress g.gress@sasktel.net

6 4-H Saskatchewan Scholarships There are many scholarship opportunities available exclusively to 4-H members from 4-H Saskatchewan, 4-H Canada and other sources. Scholarships are available due to the generosity of our sponsors. To apply, visit the 4-H website under Opportunities or contact your Regional 4-H Specialist for the application form and guidelines. Scholarships may have other requirements not listed here. Applications for these scholarships must be received by April 1 each year. The William (Bill) Cooper Entrepreneurship Scholarship Three $3,000 scholarships for students entering or continuing in any program at any post-secondary institution who demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm and awareness of the entrepreneurial concept. Applications must be accompanied by an essay answering how and why business and entrepreneurial skills are needed in your field of study?. The Morris Industries Scholarship As a short-line agricultural equipment company, Morris wants to support the education of 4-H members who will contribute to future developments in agricultural equipment and technology. Morris Industries created this scholarship in 2016 to support Saskatchewan 4-H members entering their first or second year in an agriculture-related degree, certificate or trade-based program at secondary college or university. Valued at $2,500. The Hector Loveridge Memorial Scholarship An Entrance Scholarship for students entering the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, with preference given to students who have been in 4-H. Value varies each year (approximately $1,000). The Western Producer Scholarship A $1,000 scholarship for a 4-H member finishing Grade 12 and entering a diploma or degree program related to agriculture, agribusiness or the rural economy of Saskatchewan. Preference given to 4-H ers from a rural background. The SCA Award One $1,000 award is available to an active 4-H member who is a student entering or continuing post secondary education (university or college) who aims for a career in the beef cattle industry. Applications must submit a statement (limited to 250 words) which identifies one challenge facing the beef industry and a suggestion to overcome that challenge; as well as identify the program the applicant will enter in the coming academic year and how that program will help them to enter a career in the beef industry. Palliser Insurance Scholarship Palliser Insurance provides two scholarships valued at $500 available to 4-H members entering any degree, diploma, or certificate program. Bayer CropScience Scholarship A $500 scholarship for Saskatchewan 4-H members entering the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture & Bioresources in a degree or diploma course. Gordon and Eileen Bonnor Scholarship Fund One scholarship valued at $1,000 is provided by the Gordon & Eileen Bonnor Scholarship Fund for a student enrolled in a Saskatchewan agriculture university Degree program. Applicants must have completed three years of 4-H and been a registered 4-H member within the last two years. Applicants must submit a resume and an essay describing why they deserve the award, outlining their community involvement, leadership, extra-curricular participation and how they contribute to the success of their family farm. The Future Leaders Scholarship This scholarship was created by a 4-H family to offer one $500 scholarship to a student, entering first or second year of a post-secondary degree or diploma program related to humanities or arts, who demonstrates the knowledge and leadership skills gained from the 4-H experience are the key component of their career choices. Applicants must have completed five years of 4-H, held at least one club executive position, and submit a 250 word statement outlining what does leadership mean to me accompanied by examples of how they have demonstrated leadership. Their reference letters should speak to these leadership qualities. The McConaghy Award The McConaghy family has been involved with the Beatty 4-H Beef Club since the 1950 s, and are actively involved in supporting the community and wish to give back. Trevis McConaghy He believes strongly in giving back to the organizations that have been a part of his success. He currently funds two awards at the College of Agriculture and two awards at the College of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan as well as one award at Melfort & Unit Comprehensive Collegiate. One $500 scholarship is provided by the McConaghy family for a current 4-H member entering a Business, Economics, Agriculture degree program at the University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan. Applicants must come from a rural (small town or farm) background and display active involvement in their community and 4-H.

7 Other Awards Elgin Bracken Award - North East Region In memory of Elgin Bracken, an avid horseman and 4-H light horse leader, judge, clinician and supporter, this award will provide an annual financial award of $750 to a deserving 4-H light horse member from the North East region who best exemplifies a commitment to, and a passion for, horses, as well as shows leadership in their 4-H club and community. To apply, you must be a current member of a 4-H light horse club located in the North East Region (as defined by Saskatchewan 4-H Council). You must have been a 4-H member for at least two consecutive years, and be between the ages of 13 and 21 in the year of application. Applications can be found on the 4-H Saskatchewan website under Opportunities and Scholarships. Apply by April 1, The Scoular Summer Camp Award - North West Region Created in 2018 by Kevin Scoular, 4-H alumnus, it will award $275 to two members from the North West region to assist them in enjoying a summer camp experience. Although this can be awarded for any summer camp, preference will be given to those attending the 4-H Summer Camp program. Recipients must be at least 12 years old, and will need to communicate a desire to attend a summer camping program and their commitment to the 4-H program through a handwritten letter or video recording. Applications can be found on the 4-H Saskatchewan website under Opportunities and Scholarships. Apply by April 1, If you have any questions about awards and scholarships, make sure to contact your regional 4-H specialist! They are there to help you and answer your questions. There are also other scholarships available for 4-H members. Check out the 4-H Saskatchewan website for more information about our partner scholarships. Learning opportunities for Light Horse and Beef members Are you a beef or light horse member and would like to learn more about your project? There are a couple exciting opportunities coming up in 2017 for you! Young Horse Clinic The Young Horse Clinic will be held on May 5 near Prince Albert at the Ranch Ehrlo facility. The cost will be $43 for members and leaders, $54 for 4-H parents and friends. There will be a live demonstration with a young horse by Dale Clearwater, as well as speakers on equine health topics. Since it is a demonstration clinic, attendees are not required to bring a horse. Registration deadline is April 20. Registration will be available online through Eventbrite. Beef Symposium The 2018 Beef Symposium will be held on February 17 in Estevan. The registration fee is $38 for 4-H members, $48 for non - 4-H ers. Lunch is included in the price. This year, beef symposium will focus on different judging aspects with an experienced judge, with a presentation from a veterinarian on nutrition and health, a presentation about the cattle industry and more! Registration deadline is February 2. Registration will be available through Eventbrite. Check the 4-H website for more information! Check the 4-H website for more information!

8 Summer Camp is back! Do you want to meet other 4-H members and have a fun, activity-filled summer experience? Come to 4-H Summer Camp! There will be exciting 4-H programming, based around our four pillars, summer camp activities, which include canoeing, archery and swimming, as well as campfires, games and more! North 4-H Summer Camp Big River Bible Camp facility July 1-6, 2018 Early bird registration deadline: March 31 Early Bird Price: $275 Final registration deadline: June 18 Price: $325 South 4-H Summer Camp Lumsden Beach Camp facility August 26-31, 2018 Early bird registration deadline: March 31 Early Bird Price: $275 Final registration deadline: August 13 Price: $325 Registration will be available on Eventbrite. More information will be available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website. Want to be a camp counsellor? Are you passionate about 4-H? Do you enjoy working with youth and want to volunteer your time to help out younger 4-H members at summer camp? We are looking for 4-H members who are 16 or older to be Camp Counsellors at the Summer 4-H Camp! Your responsibilities will be running skills and activities, be in charge of a cabin of youth ages 9 to 14 and helping the 4-H staff where required. If you are 15 years old, you can apply to be a Counsellor In Training and will be paired up with a counsellor. You will help run activities and make sure the campers are having a great 4-H experience. All counsellors will be required to attend a Counsellor Training Day in Saskatoon before camp starts. This training day will let you meet the other counsellors and learn more about what is required of you during the week of camp. Application deadline is May 4! Application forms can be found on the 4-H Saskatchewan website.

9 New Year s Resolution Contest The Saskatchewan Cattlemen s Association is holding a social media contest for 4-H members! Take a selfie with your 4-H project animal, or even just on your farm to show your farm life, and share it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or SnapChat using the hashtag #my4hskcattle. Make sure to make your post public and tag SCA. Please be aware by participating in this contest your photos may be used by 4-H or SCA. The SCA would like to see as many photos of you with your cattle as possible, so make sure to share a new selfie every day or week as possible! Prize is a $20 credit to the 4-H store. This contest will run throughout January and February of Staff Challenges The 4-H Saskatchewan theme is Environment & Healthy Living! We will have three challenges for the 2017/18 year. You could win some cool 4-H swag. Be sure to check the Monthly Update, website and social media to stay up to date with our challenges. Beat the Winter Blues January to March Beat the winter blues by getting outside and being active! This challenge encourages you to be active, but also give back. You could shovel a neighbour s driveway, volunteer at a winter festival or lead a fun winter activity for others. Share your challenge on social media using the hashtag #4hskbeatwinterblues Planting April to July Do you like to watch plants grow? The April to July challenge is to plant something! Some ideas could be getting involved in your local community garden, planting trees, growing a window herb garden anything that shows your green spirit! Share your challenge on social media using the hashtag #4hskplanting Make sure to make your posts public!

10 Regional Updates North West Region Fall District Meeting Dates Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their spring meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your spring district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Below are the known dates: New Clubs The North West would like to welcome all the new clubs, members, and leaders in the region! If any of the new members or leaders have any questions, or would like some more resources, please contact the 4-H Saskatchewan office for more details. Events NW Regional Public Speaking- March 25, 2018 in Perdue NW Regional Curling- January 13, 2018 in Debden Awards The Scoular Summer Camp Award Current 4-H members of a club located in the North West Region (as defined by the Saskatchewan 4-H Council) are eligible to apply. Applicants must have completed two consecutive years of 4-H and be a minimum of 12 years of age in the membership year of application. Must be registered for a summer camping program in the summer of the award year. Preference will be given to applicants attending a 4-H summer camp program. District Fees If you have not sent in your district fees, please do so as soon as possible. As a reminder, these need to be paid by February 1, 2018 or there will be a $100 late fee charged to your district. Spring District Meetings Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their district meeting. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. District 27 Jan. 18 6:30 p.m. at Melfort Ag Hall Events NE Regional Public Speaking- March 18, 2018 in Middle the Middle Lake Community Hall NE Regional Curling- January 21, 2018 in the Colonsay Rink NE Regional Judging- April 14th in Prince the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds Awards North East Region Elgin Bracken Memorial 4-H Light Horse Award This award will provide $750 to a deserving 4-H light horse member from the North East region who best exemplifies a commitment to, and a passion for, horses as well as shows leadership in the 4-H club and community. This award is open to any light horse member aged in the North East Region.

11 Regional Event Dates Regional Public Speaking will be hosted by District 16 on March 18, 2018 in Lucky Lake. Regional Curling will be hosted by district 3/4 on January 20, 2018 in Val Marie. Please send me your District pubic speaking and curling dates so we are able to make those available on our website. Spring District Meetings Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their district meeting. Please send me your Spring District meeting dates as soon as they are set! New Clubs South West Region South East Region Fall District Council Meetings Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Please find your district meetings date below: District 14 - TBA District 37 - TBA District 39 - TBA Regional Event Dates Regional Curling will be on January in Lampman. Regional Public Speaking will be on March 4 at Oxbow Prarie Horizons School in Oxbow. The South West would like to welcome all the new clubs, members, and leaders in the region! If any of the new members or leaders have any questions, or would like some more resources, please contact the 4-H Saskatchewan office for more details. Mark your Calendars for the 2018 Provincial dates! 2018 Provincial Public Speaking will be held on April 14, 2018 at the Horizon Credit Union Centre in Melville Provincial Curling will be held on February 10-11, 2018 in Maple Creek.

12 4-H Canada Events & Opportunities Club to Club Exchanges Have you always dreamed of exploring this amazing country we live in? By taking part in a 4-H Canada Club to Club Exchange, you can head to the other side of the country and take in all that Canada has to offer! The 4-H Canada Club to Club Exchange program is open to groups of eight to 10 4-H member delegates between the ages of 12 and 17, supported by two chaperones. Selected groups from Eastern Canada will be twinned with groups in Western Canada. Three time periods for travel have been established and selected groups will choose, in consultation with their twin group, when each will host and travel. The length of the exchange can be shortened, but will not fall outside of these set dates. Exchange participants will stay with their twin family and enjoy a unique experience spanning cultures, languages, and history. Apply by January 15, 2018! For more information visit the 4-H Canada website. Careers on the Grow Do you have a dream for a greener, healthier, more sustainable world? Do you want to build your technical and employable skill set, while gaining meaningful work experience and growing your professional network? Careers on the Grow is your ticket to all that and more! The 4-H Canada Careers on the Grow program features a series of creative partnerships between 4-H Canada, businesses and organizations across Canada/North America, who are dedicated to improving the health of communities and the people who live in them. Through this program, 4-H youth can take advantage of a variety of hands-on learning opportunities within companies, on farms, and in rural and urban communities across the country. Partner organizations and industry leaders will work closely with 4-H Canada to develop a range of high quality mentorship placements within their facilities. 4-H members will learn to do by doing through these placements, customized to meet the needs of the individual 4-H member and the placement partner. Apply by January 15, 2018! For more information visit the 4-H Canada website. 4-H Canada Science Contest Do you have questions or ideas to enhance your club, community or even the country? Bring your ideas to life through the 4-H Canada Science Fair and have fun while doing it! Some of last year s finalists used the 4-H Canada Science Fair as an opportunity to learn more about agriculture, baseball, yogurt and food security. What would you like to explore, discover or create? The 4-H Canada Science Fair is also an opportunity to build your resume while meeting mentors and other 4-H ers with similar interests. Registration was open as of September 1, You can submit your project during registration or any time before the deadline of January 16, Registering as soon as you can means we can support you with any questions you may have. So spark your passion for science, try something new and cultivate your curiosity about how things work through this exciting project. Participants will have the support and resources from 4-H Canada Science Co-ordinator, Melina Found. More information can be found at ca/science-fair-project-members To register visit

13 Provincial 4-H Office 4-H Saskatchewan is a project-based youth organization dedicated to the growth and development of our members, leaders, volunteers, and staff through our motto: Learn To Do By Doing The provincial office is made up of a dynamic staff team ready to serve our new and existing members, leaders and clubs throughout the province. The provincial office staff is happy to be of assistance, so please do not hesitate to contact us. CONTACT US! Phone: (306) Fax: (306) info@4-h.sk.ca VISIT OR MAIL US! Address: 3830 Thatcher Avenue Saskatoon, SK. S7R 1A5 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Closed on holidays EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (306) Cera Youngson manager@4-h.sk.ca COMMUNICATIONS (306) Jodi Schellenberg communications@4-h.sk.ca ADMINISTRATION (306) Karrie Watson 4hservices@4-h.sk.ca FRONT DESK (306) Shirley Wensley frontdesk@4-h.sk.ca FUND DEVELOPMENT (306) Carole Rae development@4-h.sk.ca ACCOUNTING (306) Sandi Sirois accounting@4-h.sk.ca REGIONAL 4-H SPECIALISTS Each region has a Regional 4-H Specialist available to support the members, leaders, and clubs in that region. Contact your Regional 4-H Specialist with questions, or if you require support. They are also happy to help with club start-ups, and offer workshops for clubs. Board of Directors The role of the Board of Directors is to set direction and policy of the 4-H program. They contribute to defining the organization s Mission, Vision and Core Values and governing their fulfillment. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Glenn Gress VICE-PRESIDENT Clint Panter SECRETARY Cameron Choquette AG REPRESENTATIVE Katelyn Duncan NORTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES Cameron Choquette Amber-Lee Gervais Clint Panter NORTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES Tracy Fitzsimmons Tara Malinowski Leslie Penner SOUTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES Stan Figley Nora Schock Darren Smid SOUTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES Darren Fisk Glenn Gress Tammy Rumpel YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Kody Farrow Autumn Lawson MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVE Katelyn Duncan REPRESENTATIVE TO SK 4-H FOUNDATION Leslie Penner REPRESENTATIVE TO ADVISORY COUNCIL Tara Malinowski Youth Advisory Council The Youth Advisory Council brings the opinions, ideas, and voice of youth 4-H members to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council. REGIONAL MEMBER ADVISORS NW Doug Sroka NE Freya Kinash SW Nadia Walloschek Coming soon Coming soon Coming soon SE Cassidy Ross Coming soon CANADIAN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Kody Farrow YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Kody Farrow Autumn Lawson Contact your Regional Representatives if you would like to share your opinions, suggestions, or concerns relating to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council s policy, programming or direction.

14 Calendar of 4-H Events NW Regional Curling Jan Debden SE Regional Curling Jan Lampman SW Regional Curling Jan 20 Val Marie NE Regional 4-H Curling Jan 21 Colonsay Provincial 4-H Curling Feb Maple Creek 4-H Canada Leadership Summit 2018 Feb Ottawa, ON Beef Symposium Feb. 17 Estevan Cramer Livestock Expo (4-H Day) Feb. 22 Swift Current 4-H Canada Science Fair (In-Person) Feb 28-Mar 4 Truro, NS 4-H Provincial Ski Day Mar. 3 4 locations SE Regional Public Speaking Mar. 4 Oxbow SW Regional Public Speaking Mar. 18 Lucky Lake NE Regional 4-H Public Speaking Mar. 18 Middle Lake 2018 AGM Mar Saskatoon North West Regional Public Speaking Mar. 25 Perdue US National 4-H Conference April 7-12 Washington, USA Provincial 4-H Public Speaking April 7 Melville, SK Whitewood Regional Judging April 28 Whitewood Citizenship Congress 2018 May 1-6 Ottawa, ON Young Horse May 5 Ranch Ehrlo Weyburn Regional Judging May 26 Weyburn North Summer Camp July 1-6 Big River 4-H Fun Zone at Ag in Motion July near Langham South Summer Camp August Lumsden Science Day (TENTATIVE) Oct 5 Saskatoon Ag Month October Saskatchewan Club Week Nov Saskatchewan Show Your 4-H Colours Nov. 7 Everywhere 4-H Canada Members Forum 2018 Nov Toronto, ON Leaderama (TENTATIVE) Dec. 1 TBD Deadlines AGM Resolution Deadline Dec 31 Careers on the Grow Deadline Jan 15 Club to Club Exchange Jan 15 4-H Canada Science Fair Submissions Jan 16 AGM Registration Deadline Feb 1 Beef Symposium Registration Deadline Feb 2 AGM Name Change Deadline Feb 15 Ski Day Registration Deadline Feb 16 Camp Early Bird Registration Mar 31 4-H Saskatchewan Scholarships Apr 1 Young Horse Registration Deadline Apr 20 Photo Contest Deadline Apr 30 Camp Counsellor Applications Due May 4 4-H Canada L.E.A.D Deadline May 31 4-H Canada Scholarship Deadline May 31 Travel Application Deadline June 15 North Camp Registration June 18 South Camp Registration Aug 13 4-H Canada - FCC Club Fund Application Oct 31 Other Opportunities CYFF Annual Conference February 23-26, 2018, Saskatoon, SK Visit for more information WCVM Equine Education Day March 10, 2018, Saskatoon, SK More information will be available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website Equine Expo February 15-18, 2018, Saskatoon, SK Contact Prairieland Park for more information