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1 Caldwell, Clinton and DeKalb Counties Debbie Davis 4-H Youth Specialist Caldwell, Clinton, & DeKalb Steven Steiner 4-H Youth Program Associate Caldwell, Clinton, & DeKalb Headquartered Clinton County Extension Office 101 S. Main Plattsburg, MO Phone: Fax: Office Hours 9:00 am 4:00 pm Office Managers: Joyce Vetter and Theresa Stilley County Extension Websites: South College Ave. Columbia, MO Phone: The University of Missouri-Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, February 1 YCLS registration closes 1 Registration for Shooting Sports Leader Certification 3 Ski Trip Snow Creek 5-9pm Weston 4 Northwest Regional Energizer 8:15 AM 2:00PM Cameron Middle School 6 4-H Radio Breakfast Club Program, 8:00AM, KMRN 100.1FM 7 Caldwell County 4-H Council meeting 7:00PM. Kingston Fair Grounds March 1 Equine trip registration due 1 4-H Scholarship Dues 2 Clinton County 4-H Council meeting 7pm Youth Building 3-5 YCLS 6 4-H Radio Breakfast Club Pro gram, 8:00AM, KMRN ` 100.1FM 11 DeKalb County Family Fun Night 6-9PM Maysville School 11 Clinton County Contest Day 4-H Calendar Dates Clinton County Plattsburg, Mo March 11 Nodaway County SSP 740 9am-3pm in Ravenwood 15 Ron Walker Scholarship app due Shooting Sports Leader Certification Clinton, Mo 25 DeKalb County Contest Day at Oak Christian Church 9am-12am Teen Conference 31-2Apr Hunting & Out door Skills Clinton, Mo April 8 State Horsebowl Contest Columbia, Mo 9 State Hippology Contest Columbia, Mo 15 Registration closes for State Congress 9am-1pm ancestry, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. For more information, call the MU Human Resource Services Department at (573) Thank you, Zane! Your sponsorship puts this newsletter in the mailboxes of our Clinton County 4-H families!

2 Skiing at Snow Creek! When: February 3rd, 2017 Where: Snow Creek Resort, 1 Snow Creek Drive, Weston, MO Time: Please arrive at 4:30 PM; Skiing is from 5-9 PM. Who: All 4-H youth, family and friends Cost: $20 per person Details: Registrations Due Monday February 2nd, 2017 Each county point person (TBD) will collect their own money for tickets and write ONE check to Andrew County 4-H. In turn, Andrew County will write one check to Max Veale for all tickets. Each county point person will be given the total number of tickets that county purchased. Andrew County will not be responsible for people who do not show up and purchased a ticket or for those who show up late and did not pre-purchase. Each county will provide their own event insurance and liability sign off sheets. Ski Trip Permission Slip January 2017 I (we) hold the University of Missouri Extension and the Andrew County 4-H harmless for any accident of incident that might occur during the 4-H Ski Trip on February 3rd, 2017 held at Snow Creek Missouri. Signed Date NW Regional 4-H Energizer February 4, 2017, 8:30 am-2:00 pm. Cameron Veterans Middle School, 1015 South Park Avenue, Cameron, MO Come join the 4-H fun! A great day for all family members participating in workshops to learn new project skills, strengthen leadership, discover new ideas, and have fun with 4-H friends! You won t want to miss out! Family registration forms and fees are due before January 20. Registration form is available below. Late registration is only at the door without lunch and limited workshop choices. Missouri Pork Expo Diane Slater: Missouri Pork Association via Shane Potter The 2017 Missouri Pork Expo and In the Show Ring are rapidly approaching. In the Show Ring is February 7, Those youth attending also receive Show Me Quality Assurance certification/recertification. We are strongly encouraging attendees to pre-register! All information is on our website, Click on the Register Now button to register and pay (if necessary) online. The Ron Walker Memorial Camp Crowder Scholarship Now Available The Ron Walker Memorial Camp Crowder Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Ron Walker, NW Regional Camp Director who passed away in December of Ron believed that every child should have the opportunity to attend camp. The Ron Walker scholarship funds are available to 4-H youth who attend Camp Crowder 4-H Camp at Trenton, MO. Ron was a tenured 4-H member as a youth, and Ron spent most of his parenting years guiding his children down the same path. For ten years, he served as 4-H youth specialist for Buchanan, Andrew, and Holt counties, as well as CPD for DeKalb County. Ron believed in the merit and value of the camp experience for youth, and he was especially proud of giving new life to the 4-H program at Camp Crowder. Under his guidance it became one of the strongest camp programs in the region. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please complete the application form available from your county 4-H office or at: and return it by March 15 to: Buchanan County Extension, 4125 Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph, MO Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 1. University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 2

3 4-H Lock-In Where: YMCA, Chillicothe 1725 Locust St. When: Arrive at 10:30 pm Friday, Feb. 24 Leave at 6 am Saturday, Feb. 25 Who: 6th grade and up (4-H members from across North MO are welcome!) What: Come for sports, swimming (appropriate swimsuit), movies, games and leadership activities most of all come to have a great time with area youth! Staff and adult volunteers will be on hand to chaperone youth. NEW: Optional Line Dancing/Swing Dancing! Please pick youth up promptly at 6 6:15 am Saturday morning. Cost: Register by Wednesday, 2/22 $15 Register w/health form after 2/22 or at the door $20 Youth from the NW Region do NOT need health form, youth from other regions DO need health form Mail or bring health form and payment to: Name of youth attending: Age Age Age County address: Phone Payment included ($15 by 2/22): $15 x (number of youth) University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 3

4 Shooting Sports Workshop Dates: Get your calendars out! March the Spring Shooting Sports Leader Certification workshop will be held at Camp LifeChange in Clinton MO. Registration must be done via 4hOnline and will be open from February 1st to March 15th. Do you know someone who is interested in the outdoors and wildlife identification techniques? Then the Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports program has an amazing opportunity for those individuals! March 31st to April 2nd the Hunting and Outdoor Skills Leader Certification Workshop is being held at the Windermere Conference Center in Roach, MO. Registration must be done via 4hOnline and will be open from February 1st to March 15 Hunting & Outdoor Skills Leader Certification Workshop Sarah Foster Here is your chance to become certified to teach the 4-H Hunting and Outdoor Skills project within the Shooting Sports program. The workshop will take place March 31- April 2, 2017 at the Windermere Conference Center in Roach MO. Registration opens within 4HOnline on February 1 and closes on March 15. Registration is limited so do not delay. The workshop covers topics such as, wildlife identification, firearm selection, plaster casts of animal tracks, Dutch-oven cooking, simulated hunting and shooting actives and much more! For more information, please click on the following link: STATE SHOOT The Missouri 4-H State Shoot Dates have been decided-mark it on your calendars! Archery 300 State Shoot: August 26th & 27th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO State Trap Shoot: August 26th at Missouri Trapshooters Association in Linn Creek MO State Skeet Shoot: August 27th at Gateway Gun Club in Bridgeton MO State Shoot in September: September 16th & 17th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO. Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarships Chris Willow College is expensive but 4-H can help! 4-H participation and involvement leads young people to explore various careers and educational options. The Missouri 4-H Foundation offers college scholarships that help 4-H members pursue their educational dreams. In 2017 thanks to generous donor support, the Missouri 4-H Foundation will offer approximately 57 college scholarships ($500 - $2,500/scholarship). 4-Hers who are current high school seniors and former 4-Hers who are college students are eligible to apply. The scholarship guidelines and application is available on the Missouri 4-H Foundation website at Check with your local Extension office for the local application due date. Please note the new due date for applications due to the State 4-H Office is March 1, Check out the list of scholarships on the Missouri 4-H Foundation website and apply! foundation/scholarships.aspx Opportunity to Host Exchange Students Joyce Taylor We will be hosting 12 Japanese exchange students (12-15 years) from late July through mid- August. Applications for serving as a host family can be found on the website under Global Education The requirements are that you have a host sibling within 2 years the age of the Japanese delegate and same gender. They must have their own bed (can share a room). We prefer that they have a USA family experience rather than vacation/travel experience just what your family would be doing at home during the time they are here. Their English skills are limited but there are many ways to communicate other than just verbal. For older 4-H members, we have the Academic Year Long exchange these students arrive in late July/Early August from Japan, Korea and Eurasian countries to enroll as a Junior in our public high schools. Their English skills are very good and they are motivated to be a good ambassador for their country. Contact me if you would like more details on this opportunity. University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 4

5 Contest Day Let s Prepare! Don t Procrastinate! March 11 from 8:30am to 1:00pm for Clinton County at the Plattsburg Middle School, March 25th for DeKalb County at the Oak Christian Church from 9am to 12pm. Caldwell County TBD. Registrations due March 8th for Clinton County, March 23rd for DeKalb and Caldwell TBD Hello 4-H members, are you ready for Contest Day? At Contest Day, all members will have the opportunity to enter and be judged on Public Speaking, Demonstrations and Personal Appearance. By separating these contests from Achievement/ Exhibit Day, it is hoped that youth will feel more comfortable and have more time to spend on each activity. Remember, ALL 4-H members including Clover Kids are encouraged to participate in at least one event for Contest Day! Just remember to choose a topic that you are interested in and relates to one of your projects. Demonstrations are a lot like Show & Tell. You pick a topic/subject to explain how it is made, or how to use it, and then continue to tell your audience step by step the instructions on how to accomplish the completed task. Why give demonstrations? A demonstration helps others learn how to do something useful, perhaps in an easier or more practical way. Demonstrating is one of the best methods of teaching others, because it involves visual and verbal presentations at the same time. Demonstrations benefit 4-H members by helping to: Develop self-confidence Learn to express ideas clearly Ability to spontaneously answer questions Acquire subject matter knowledge Hints & Helps Posters can be a help. Use a poster to emphasize the main points. The poster should be planned after the demonstration is outlined and practiced. Make sure the letters are big enough and clear enough that they can be read from the back of the room. Practice is important. It can help work out the easiest way to arrange the materials. Do things in order, explain every action, know the subject, have all the equipment needed and give reliable information. Appearance. We encourage members to wear clothes that are suitable for what they are demonstrating. Being neat and clean is always appropriate! Time limits. Be careful if your category has a time limit. Do not be penalized by going over your allotted time! DeKalb County Family Fun Night: Join us March 11th at the Maysville School from 6pm-9pm, for games, food and good times with 4-H ers from all over the county. Please bring clean shoes for the gym floor, prizes for bingo. Also snacks and drinks to share with all. University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 5

6 Celebrating 25 Years of the Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Program! Missouri State Fair via Shane Potter The Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture scholarship application for Missouri High School seniors graduating in 2017 is now available. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies. One $5,000 platinum scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, and thirty $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture are being offered. Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA. Eligible scholarship applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited Missouri community college, college or university in the fall/spring semester immediately following graduation from high school. Beginning in 2017, applicants are no longer required to pursue a degree in agriculture; however, a 5-point bonus will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in agriculture during the selection process. Applicants must also have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions; the sponsors and buyers list is available here ( A portion of each animal s sale price is allocated to the scholarship program. The Missouri State Fair Foundation also provides significant support of the scholarship program through fundraising efforts including the Governor s Ham Breakfast. Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Application Available Here ( uploads/2016/12/ s.pdf) Mini-grant Opportunity Focused on Creating Pollinator Habitat Shane Potter Through a partnership with GROWMARK cooperative, Missouri 4-H is able to offer a mini-grant opportunity focusing on the creation of pollinator habitat. Honeybees and other pollinators play an important role in the agricultural ecosystem. These same pollinators are under stress from a number of factors: pests, disease, lack of habitat, and more. Your club can do its part to help sustain and increase Monarch and honeybee populations by participating in the GROWMARK Pollinator Program to promote pollinator health! For more information, please visit The online application ( is due by March 31, H Move Across Missouri (MOVE) Alison Copeland MOVE is back for 2017! And, youth and adults can register for it on 4HOnline!! 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. Here s what youth and adults need to do to participate: Enroll in the Move Across Missouri (MOVE) project (HF775) in 4HOnline in their profile. Enrollment in 4-H MOVE does not count as a part of county limits on projects. Using a paper tracking system found on the 4-H website at: youth and their families can log the number of minutes they accumulate throughout the year and during the competitive component of the MOVE program (scroll to the bottom of the website page and click My Move Activity Log ). Record keeping through the paper tracking system is important because the competition period will be from February 1 to April 30. Youth and families will submit their total number of minutes logged and activities (basketball, running, chores, etc.) throughout the 12-week competitive period between May 1-15 in 4HOnline. 4-Hers and adults can register for the competitive event as individuals and/or as part of a team. An individual MOVEr may also be a part of a team. A team can consist of a family or members of a 4-H club or group. MOVE awards will be provided. For more information about 4-H MOVE visit - If your region is hosting a regional energizer between now and March and you want to have a MOVE kick off contact Alison Copeland. Thank you for encouraging youth and families to join MOVE University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 6

7 H DAY WITH THE CARDINALS Saturday, May 20, H members, alumni, families and their friends are invited to join us for 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, May 20. The Cardinals will be playing the San Francisco Giants in a 6:15 p.m. game in Busch Stadium. Prior to the game, 4-H members and their parents/leaders can take part in a parade around the ball field that s right, participants will actually get to go down on the field and march one time around the stadium behind their state or county 4-H banner. Also, everyone who orders a ticket on this form will receive a specially designed t-shirt featuring the 4-H and Cardinals logos to commemorate the day. Note: Groups of families or county groups that wish to sit together must send their orders in one package. Tickets usually sell out, so order early. Tickets and t-shirts will be mailed on May 8 You could throw out the first pitch of the game, get an autographed baseball, or win other great prizes! 4-H members who participate in the 4-H raffle will have a chance to be selected to throw out the first pitch, and other family members, alumni, and guests can win other great prizes. Each person who completes Section B of the order form will receive one chance to be selected for every $1 they donate to the 4-H Day with the Cardinals Raffle Fund. You must order tickets on the form below to participate in the raffle. See the back of the form for details and a list of prizes.. Return this form to: Rhonda Shafer, University of Missouri Extension, 310 Salisbury, Suite E, Montgomery City, MO For more information: (636) , TICKET ORDER FORM All orders must be postmarked by April 10, Complete both parts of this form to be eligible for all 4-H Day with the Cardinals opportunities. Name: Phone: ( ) Section A: Complete this part to order tickets and t-shirts for 4-H Day with the Cardinals. Tickets and t-shirts will be mailed on May 8. Tickets are for Pavilion seating. All tickets are $ All sales are final, no refunds. Payment must be received with order. Section B 4-H Raffle: Complete this part to have an opportunity to throw out the first pitch or win other great prizes! Each $1 donation to the 4-H Day with the Cardinals Raffle Fund provides one chance to win. Be sure to indicate the number of chances for each family member. All proceeds will be used to support Missouri and Illinois 4-H programs. Section A Please indicate how many of each size t-shirt you will need: Youth Large Adult Medium Adult X-Large each $ Name: Age #Chances: Name: Age #Chances: Section B Total number of 4-H raffle chances: University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 7

8 Schedule of Events 4-H DAY WITH THE CARDINALS Saturday, May 20, :15-4:45 pm... All members who wish to participate in parade around the ball field arrive. We will send information on where to gather when we send tickets and t-shirts. 4:45 pm... Enter stadium and line up for parade. 5:30 pm... Pre-Game Ceremony, including first pitches and 4-H Pledge. 6:15 pm... Play Ball! Note: We have a limited number of seats, and have usually sold out early. Seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. So send your order as quickly as possible. All ticket orders must be postmarked by April 10! 4-H Raffle Details Winners will be notified after May 1. Prizes will be mailed to winners after the game. Each dollar donated to 4-H in the raffle will provide one chance to win. First prize, the opportunity to throw out the first pitch, must be awarded to a 4-H member only. All other prizes are available to youths and adults. All funds donated will be used to support Missouri and Illinois 4-H programs. You must purchase 4-H Day with the Cardinals tickets on the attached form if you wish to participate in the 4-H raffle. Prizes: 1st Prize: Throw out the first pitch (must be a 4-H member), one Missouri and one Illinois winner. 2nd-4th Prize: Four tickets to watch a 2017 Cardinal game in all inclusive seats (includes tickets, food, and beverages). Approximate value - $400 5th-16th Prize: Baseball autographed by a Cardinal player Prize: Vouchers for four tickets to a 2017 Cardinal baseball game ($80 - $100 value). University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 8

9 2017 Missouri 4-H Equine Tour Cowboy Up! The 2017 Equine 4-H tour, May 22-28, is headed to Oklahoma and Texas exploring the western equine world for teens dreaming of an equine related career or aspiring to learn more about the horse world. Each year s tour has a unique itinerary to help youth explore the diverse equine industry indigenous to the destinations. The 2017 will have a focus on the western performance and rodeo industry with visits to leading medical facilities, tours of top performance quarter horse ranches including the Lazy E, the Remington Horse Racing Track, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and Fort Worth Stockyards. Visits to higher education institutions such as Northeastern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma State University, will be included with additional opportunities to meet nationally recognized leaders and trainers in the western equine industry. Nicole Bricker, Equine Tour Alum and second year MU Veterinary School student, reflected upon her experiences: I really enjoyed going on the equine tour each year to learn about the horse industry across the state of Missouri as well as several other Midwestern states. The trips are a fun and exciting way to learn more about the horse industry, the many different disciplines, and equine business sectors. The MO 4-H Equine trip was one of my absolute favorite state level activities. Ashley Bauer, 2013 Missouri State Fair Queen, Graduate Student Equine Studies William Woods University and 4-H Equine Tour Alum summarized her feelings about the tour s value: The 4-H Equine Tour opened my eyes to all that the equestrian industry truly has to offer. Not only did I make lifelong friends, I made connections throughout the nation with potential employers and experienced various equestrian opportunities. Megan Brackenridge, 4-H Equine Tour Alum, MU Alum and employee at Lazy E Ranch shared her thoughts about the tour: I m a proud 4-H alumni who attended the first equine tour, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I could have made during my years in 4-H. By visiting each location, I was able to see how much the equine industry is intertwined, and the possibilities that were available. The two tours I attended went above and beyond expectations. There are so many opportunities out there, and it offers such an amazing chance to see and hear from the many facets of the equine industry. My personal story is rooted from my experience with this tour, and I always recommend applying because this is a great chance for 4-H er s to learn by doing The $600 tour fee includes charter bus transportation, tours, hotels, most meals, tour t-shirt, travel bag and other associated costs. Applications are available: The fifty tour seats typically fill prior to the March 1 deadline. To avoid disappointment, submit complete application packet early! Questions? Debbie Davis, davisdd@missouri.edu or National 4-H Day of Service Doug Swanson- NIFA I am excited to announce that April, 2017 will be a month to celebrate community service and service learning throughout 4-H. This month of celebration will culminate with a National 4-H Day of Service on Saturday, April 29, H National Headquarters, National 4-H Council, and State 4-H partners, through the 4-H Citizenship Leadership team, are preparing this opportunity. Some highlights will include: National marketing and communication highlighting 4-H Service Opportunity to plan a 4-H service project around the national theme of Food Security Opportunity to identify and plan a 4-H service project around a local need Opportunity to sign up these local projects to be a part of the National 4-H Day of Service Additional support information and opportunity details will be coming in the next few weeks. For now, save the date and encourage creative thinking around this endeavor. University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 9

10 Ready to experience the magic of growing leaders and communities? Team registration is now open for YCLS 2017 More than MAGIC! Schedule (PDF) Program Descriptions (PDF) Flyer (PDF) Team Planning Form (DOC) The Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Summit is a statewide energizer for teams of teens and adults who are engaged in leadership and service through local 4-H clubs, councils, afterschool programs, community betterment groups, municipal or countywide efforts. At YCLS 2017, Missouri 4-H and Missouri Community Betterment teens/adult leaders will be challenged to motivate action and growth in their communities! As a Summit team participant or leader, you can join with other teen/adult leaders from across Missouri (and other states) to learn, act out, and showcase active citizenship. Youth-adult partnerships are key to growing new leaders, raising youth voice on community issues, engaging in meaningful local action, and delivering solutions through service-learning. All youth/adult teams are welcome, whether experienced or new! The Summit is designed for groups to build teamwork, learn skills for greater leadership and service, showcase a talent, plan a community project, and earn a mini-grant to implement their project in 2017! Team registration (the fine print) County 4-H staff can coordinate the registration of one or more teams of teens/adults to attend. Registration is open until Feb. 1, Teams are made up of teens ages 14-18, and at least one adult team leader (staff, volunteer, parent, local leader). Youth must be age 14 by Jan. 1, 2017 to register. Teams can represent a local club, council, afterschool program, community group, organization, community or countywide effort. Teams must have a minimum of 3 members (1 adult, 2 youth) and a maximum of 10 members (2 adults, 8 youth). Participation is open to 4-H members and non-4-h members; adults must be approved as 4-H chaperones by the date of the event. Registration is $ per person, including two-nights lodging, meals, recreation, workshops, and all weekend activities. First adult is free. One adult leader is complimentary for the first 30 teams to register. Limit one per community/county. Counties are encouraged to set local team registration dates 1-2 weeks in advance. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged! For more information, visit MCSC-Monsanto High School Scholarship Awards Steve Henness Do you know high school students who are dedicated to improving their community and looking for scholarship money to continue their education? If your answer is yes, the Missouri Community Service Commission is looking for those individuals. It is that time of year again when the Commission recognizes eight outstanding high school student-volunteers (by awarding $1,000 scholarships each). The Commission will also honor AmeriCorps Members, local community volunteers, and businesses for their commitment in meeting unmet needs in the community where they live, work, and play. To find out more information and to access the application and nomination form, please visit movolunteers.org/awards.htm University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 10

11 Wow...time to flip the calendar to a new year! For me as I m sure with most of you I can t believe how quickly life happens! It was just yesterday I was the 4-H youth member enjoying Christmas caroling and ice skating parties around the holidays or the 4-H mom taking my own children to 4-H caroling and ice skating parties! Now I m the 4-H staff helping you, our families, shape your precious 4-H memories. I wouldn t want to change a thing! As we pass through this season, we typically reflect upon are accomplishments and unfinished projects from the past year. Isn t it great we can turn that calendar page to 2017 with anticipation and resolve to create more great memories and setting new goals! Let s also take a moment to appreciate the great life skill we help our 4-H youth to develop during this season of reflection. The concept of self-reflection is at the core of the 4-H club program delivery model. Guiding youth toward reflecting on self is inherent in 4-H Record Books (yes...that s those pesky Missouri Recognition Forms! ) club based activities and youth leadership development components of programming, but the largest opportunity for growth through self-reflection is within the context of a strong youth-adult partnership. Wow...what a strong reminder of the value and opportunity to thank those wonderful caring adults creating their role in our 4-H world! I have updated the tagline at the bottom of this page to include the six C s identified in the Tuft s Study of Positive Youth Development which help youth program develop into successful and thriving adults. These are great reminders for why we do 4-H! Reflect upon what we did, look forward to our new goals, and take the time to reflect as to how we are Making the Best Better throughout the year! Enjoy that great satisfaction during your reflection in how WE make a difference through 4-H in our clubs, communities, country and world! Looing forward to our 2017 journey!...working together to help youth become competent, confident, caring, capable, connected and contributing citizens. Clinton County Extension Office P.O. Box 294 Plattsburg MO H is a community of young people across America who are learning citizenship, leadership and life skills.