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1 Union County Extension Office PO BOX 428 Clayton, NM Phone: March 2018 Cloverleaf Your Source of 4-H News & 4-H News & Events It s getting to be that busy time of year were everyone is starting to look at animals and supplies for projects. All Livestock exhibitors be sure to check out the Big R flyer on page 14. Big R is putting on a program were they are trying to help out livestock exhibitors by giving out gift cards to help buy supplies with. Talisha will be having a Welcome to 4-H meeting on March 14th at 6pm in the Extension office room, she will be going over what to expect in your 1st year as well as other important info. The last cattle tag in is March 30th at 7am at the fairgrounds we will also be tagging in anything for jackpots at this time too. Thank you to everyone who attended the council meeting, and to Evan and Avery Webster for putting on the leadership workshop after the meeting. March Dates 3/9 3/11 ~ Home Ec school 3/14 ~ Welcome to 4-H 3/30 ~ Last Cattle Tag In 3/30 ~ Early Tag In Date 3/30 ~ Extension Office Closed Big thank you to Trilby Webster who helped Talisha haul 9 of our 4-Hers to Santa Fe to visit the Roundhouse and other historical buildings. Don t forget to keep a eye on upcoming deadlines as some fall on a Sunday so you will need to plan accordingly. If you need any help on your projects or have any questions about them please don t hesitate to give us a call. On pages of the newsletter you will find information on County and District contest. Add & drop letters need to be turned into your leaders at the April meeting, or into the office by April 16th. Fair books will hopefully be available at the end of March Page 1

2 Club Report s Rock-N-Ride Hailey Holland Feb. 16, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 5:45 pm on February 12, Pledges were led by the song and rec. During the roll call we introduced Taylor, Guymon, and Alona. The minutes from the last meeting were tabled because none of the leaders were there. The treasures report is $ Old Business was the By - Laws were agreed to by our club. To attend Youth Get Away you must attend 3 or 4 meetings. New Business was we will pay for the county T-Shirts as a club. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm on February 12, Announcements : Cattle Tag in April 1. Tag in for goats and lambs March 30 Briana Taylor Happy Rock 4-H Club February meeting The meeting was called to order on February 5, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Bo said the U.S pledge, Levi said the 4-H pledge, and Avery said the prayer. We answered role call by saying a food we dislike. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer report was read. There were no committee reports. There was no correspondence. We moved on to old business. We decided that the club would continue to pay for member s t-shirts and the parents would pay for their own. For the 50/50 raffle, tickets are $1 for 1 and $5 for 6. The drawing will be held at the March 5 th meeting. Please have money and tickets turned into Molly no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 1 st. If members have not picked up tickets please see Molly. We moved on to new business. Desi gave the County Council report. We decided to do demonstrations to where all junior and senior members will do their demonstrations in May and all novice members will do their demonstrations in June. We discussed the Happy Rock By-Laws. We moved on to announcements. Please read your news letter. Briana, Jada, and Amarisa will be doing the Dudley window for February. Morgan, Braelynn, and Preslie will be doing the Dudley window for March. We also wanted to thank Kristen Linear for doing the presentation at the previous meeting and Colfax County for judging our record books. The meeting was adjourned. Joe Clay, Will Clay, did their demonstrations. Page 2

3 Council Report Union County Council Minutes for the February 3, 2018 meeting submitted by Jaydon Warnke Talisa gave a slide presentation over how council meetings are run and what their purpose is. She also discussed meeting etiquette. Meeting was called to order by Evan at 9:13 am. Pledges and Prayers were said. Jaydon did roll call. Folsom 2, Happy Rock 7, Rock and Ride 1 and Mt Dora 3. There were 8 adults and 2 guests present as well. Secretary minutes were read by Jaydon, moved and 2 nd as read. Treasurers report $13, with outstanding checks for Home Ec School for $ and when Talisha gets her reimbursement back she will pay the $ for SLR. So the balance will be $13, Correspondence a thank you read by Jaydon from Colfax county 4-H for judging record books. Jaydon will get a thank you written to Colfax thanking them for judging books as well. Reports from SLR from Avery and Evan Evan competed and received a State Ambassador position. Old Business The Section IX Bylaw about 4-Hers being in good standing was Voted on by all clubs brought back to council and at council was voted on where all clubs were in favor of the bylaw change. Morgan moved, Riata 2 nd Motion passed to accept it. Banquet was discussed, and everyone agreed that the banquet went well. Thank you to all the helped decorate and clean up banquet. The online record books were discussed on how to find which record for the books. New Business Home Ec School Feb 6 th, Trilby, Ryan, Evan, Avery Webster, Brianna Taylor, Mellissa Warner going. Youth Get Away in Glorieta, NM, get in registrations and CIT and Counselors please apply. County Tee Shirts Visit with Janice Morrow. Morgan moved, Riata 2 nd to have new tee shirts, passed. Committee Miranda, Morgan, Haley, Riata, Hadley, Desi, Hayden, Molly, Makensi Mandatory Shooting meeting on April 10 th at the Extension office at 5pm. Even if you have had this class before. State officer Applications are available for those what want them. Horse Certificates due by April 15 th, Livestock schools are coming up. Evan and Avery held a workshop after meeting on trust exercises. Morgan moved, Hadley 2 nd to Adjourn meeting at 10:30, motion passed Next meeting Thursday, June 7 th at 5:30pm Page 2

4 AmazonSmile Supports New Mexico 4-H Did you know that every time you buy something from Amazon, you could have Amazon donate 0.5% of the sale back to the New Mexico 4 H Foundation? It s easy, simply use the smile.amazon.com portal to set up the New Mexico 4 H Foundation as your charity of choice and each time you return to smile.amazon Amazon will make a donation to 4 H. It is that simple, same products, same prices but you must use the smile.amazon link when shopping. For easy set up use the following link ENROLLMENT DEALINE IS APRIL 1, 2018 (Please plan accordingly.) Add/Drop forms are due April 16, 2018 Shooting Sports Rifle Participants.22 Rifle Shells Available to purchase $13.00/per box 1 Box of 325 shells per participant Federal Ammunition Automatic Checks made to Union County 4-H Council ENROLLMENT FORMS Please get them turned in as soon as possible. Also we need the medical release and code of conduct form filled out and turned in. Shooting Sports Safety Meeting There will be a minatory safety meeting for all 4-h ers that are Wanting to participate at county, district, and state shooting sports contest. When : April 3, 2018 Where: Extension Office Meeting Rm Time : 5pm Page 3

5 4-H Regional Livestock Schools Northern Region June 8-9, 2018 Santa Fe Co Fairgrounds in Santa Fe NM ( Swine, Lamb, &Goat) Southern Region June 16-17, 2018 Eddy Co Fairgrounds in Artesia, NM (Swine, Lamb, Goats & Steers) Union County Fair Livestock Ownership Cattel deadline April 1, 2018 Swine, Lambs, & Goats deadline June 10, 2018 Final Cattle Tag In March 30, 7 am At the Union County Fair Grounds 2018 Guide for Livestock Exhibitors Early Tag In For any Livestock that will be shown at jackpots March 30, am The requirements for showing Junior Livestock in New Mexico can be found on the New Mexico 4-H Website aces.nmsu.edu/4h/ or the New Mexico Livestock Board website All inspections for the show season must be done by July 15, At the Union County fair grounds Tag In For Lambs, Goats & Pigs June 10, 2018 Starting at 7am Page 5

6 4-H Rodeo Rodeo waiver s must be turned in by April 15th. For more information about 4-H rodeo program, go to our website at: click on Rodeo link on the left side of the page. Board approved sanctioned state rodeo s to date: Quay County July 27 & 28, H Sanctioned Horse Shows 4-H Sanctioned Horse Shows are: Dona Ana Co. Taos County De Baca County State Horse Show in Tucumcari. Horse School 2018 Is tentatively set for June 4 7, 2018 At the New Mexico State Fairgrounds More info to come. Horse Certificates Horse Certificates need to be done every year or renewed every year with approval of the County Agent. The horse certificate is a form similar to a registration form. You can find it on the 4-H website under Forms and Publications. They are due in the office by April 15, 2018 plan accordingly. Horses get sold, traded, and/or leased and this is the purpose to do them each year. This is a unique aspect to the project. Horse Certificates are required for any sanctioned 4-H horse show. The only way that the agent can verify that the horse being used is the project horse, is for a 4-H member to document that they are the exhibitor, lessee, or owner of that particular horse. Page 6

7 2018 New Mexico State 4-H Dog School The New Mexico State 4-H Dog School was designed to help the 4-H youth get a greater understanding of the 4-H Dog Project, their dog, and their responsibilities to their dog and community. There will be two days of dog and handler training classes, demonstrations and workshops. On the third day, there will be a dog show and awards. When: June 8 10, 2018 Where: Bernalillo County Sheriff s Posse Grounds in Albuquerque, NM Registration Fee: $85.00 per 4-H Youth Optional: $18.00 (for daily meals for others attending with 4-H Youth) Registration Deadline for Counties: Friday, May 11, Note: All registration fees, dog vaccination records, and medical release forms need to be received at the Valencia County Extension Office no later than May 11, 2018 Valencia County Extension Office Attn: 4-H Dog School P.O. Drawer 1059 Los Lunas, NM RV hook-up fee (electricity and/or water): $25.00 per day (will be monitored by Bernalillo County Sheriff s Posse and must be paid to Dog School Committee or BCSP member) State 4-H Update Feb Contest Changes The following rule changes have been made and will be posted on the State 4-H Website under State 4-H Conference: Favorite Foods there is no longer a team option, however, each county may send three individuals. Horticulture study guides are Environment & Horticulture, Vegetables and Garden Flowers We are finalizing study materials for FCS Bowl and Consumer Decision Making. The following contests have no changes: Prepared Public Speaking, Impromptu Public Speaking, Talent Show, Presentations, Entomology, Fashion and FCS Skillathon. Page 7

8 2018 State 4-H Shooting Sports State Championship The State 4-H Shooting Sports Championship is scheduled for May 3-6, 2018 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. This event is our state qualifying event for senior age 4-H members to go to the National Contest in Nebraska in Registration is $50.00 per participant. All registration is handled through the County Extension Office and will not be done on-line. This year we will offer an athletic type T-Shirts at a cost of $15.00 and must be purchased when registering. Check-in will be on Thursday, May 3 rd from 3:00-6:00 pm and on Friday, May 4 th from 8:00-9:00 am. Volunteers Needed! The NM 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Executive Board has two positions open in the Northeast District. If you are interested in serving in one of these positions, let Talisha know as soon as possible. Community Service Scholarship Criteria Available to any Novice, Junior or Senior 4-H Member serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, Diplomat or participant in a 4-H activity Must submit a New Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarship application form which is available on the website. EVENT DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION (2 months before event registration (Community Service Scholarship Application) deadline) Horse School 2018 April 2, 2018 Officer Position April 16, 2018 State 4-H Conference 2018 April 16, 2018 Page 7

9 March 9-11, Home Ec School at Belen NM March 14, Welcome to 4-H meeting 6pm at the Extension meeting March 30, Extension office closed March 30, 2018 Last cattle Tag in 7am at the UC Fairgrounds March 30, 2017 Early Tag In for all livestock going to jackpots 7am at the UC fairgrounds April 1, Enrollment Deadline Please plane accordingly April 1, Cattle ownership deadline April 3, Shooting sports Safety the Extension Office starting at 5pm April 7, Senior County Shoot in the Whittington Center April 15, Horse Certificates deadline. Please plane accordingly April 16, Add/Drop Forms due in office April 20 22, YGA at Glorieta NM April 25, Health Fair Tare down May 3-6, State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton May 28,2018 Extension Office Closed May 29, Novice & Junior County Shoot in the Whittington Center June County Contest June 8-10, NM State 4-H Dog Bernalillo County Sheriff s Posse Grounds in Albuquerque NM June 10, Lab, Goat and Pig Tag In 7am at the UC Fairgrounds June 10, Swine, Lamb & Goat Ownership deadline June 12, District Shoot Contest June 19-20, District Contest in Moriarty June 23, Lamb and Goat Jackpot August 8-11, Union County Fair Page 7

10 What is County, District Contest/State Conference? Judging contests are an integral part of the 4-H experience. The objective of judging in the 4-H program is to help 4-H members grow in their ability to think, to reason, and to make logical and scientific judgments. What They Are All About... There are three major 4-H Contests held each year. 1. Union County 4-H Contests for all 4-Hers 2. Northeast District 4-H Contests for Novice and Junior Winners 3. State 4-H Contests for Senior winners All Union County 4-Hers may enter the County Contests. Depending upon your age and placing at the County Contests, participants may be eligible to compete in the District or State Contests. You must make at least half of the practices in order to compete at county/district contest. Age classifications are: D Novice (9-11 years) as of January 1, 2016 (or 8 AND in 3rd grade) D Junior (12-13 years) as of January 1, 2016 (or 11 AND in 6th grade) D Senior (14-19 years) as of January 1, 2016 (or 13 AND in 8th grade) In order to help you decide what contest best suits you and your interests, I have compiled a short rundown of each contest. If you have any questions, please call your organizational leader or the extension office. Archery: To assist 4-H members to learn and practice the rules of bow safety, sportsmanship and accuracy with bows. The contest consists of a written exam made up of questions from the 4-H archery handbook. Contestants will also participate in a shooting match which is conducted under N.A.A. Junior Olympic Archery Development Rules. NOTE: Member must be enrolled in archery project and passed hunter safety. Clothing Revue: Member must be enrolled in the 4-H clothing project. Members must complete the garment and are required to model in front of the general assembly. The member can choose from the following: (Note: Sr may vary from this list) Sew Much Fun I (simple gathered skirt, quick and easy tote) Sew Much Fun II (shorts, pants, pull over top, apron) Mix & Match I Mix & Match II Let's Make at-shirt Sew 'N Go Serger Sewing (tote bag, T-shirt, running shorts) Consumer Decision: This judging contest helps members learn decision making skills to become good customers. For Novice, Junior and Senior members. At district contest four classes will be judged. Novice will give one set of reasons; Juniors will give two sets. State contest has six classes and reasons given on two. The classes for reasons will be determined before the contests so the 4-H'er will have an opportunity to study. The handbook has instructions on how to give reasons. Helpful material: Project material and Consumer Decision Making material.

11 Agronomy: This contest consists of an identification portion and a judging class portion. Contestants must identify crop, weed, farm implement, and insect specimens. Specimens will be either pictures or real specimens. Judging classes consist of 4 samples. Classes can be chosen from grain crops, forage crops, or fruit/ vegetable crops. Entomology: This contest tests the member's knowledge of insects commonly found in New Mexico. There will be twenty-five (25) specimens chosen from one hundred (100) common insects of New Mexico. The participant will I.D. and answer one question per specimen taken from 100 Common Insects of New Mexico book. There is also an additional test of 25 questions concerning collection and mounting techniques taken from Entomology I Project material. Favorite Foods: The objective of The Favorite Food Show is to allow 4-Hers the opportunity to experience meal planning and presentation while preparing a dish that they like. 4-Hers learn about food preparation and nutrition while preparing for the show. 4-Hers prepare a favorite dish and learn about its nutrients. The 4-Hers plan a day's menu to include the dish and select a table setting with a centerpiece to present the dish. Fashion Magic Contest: SENIORS ONLY. This contest involves 3 phases of judging: 1. Garment/ Accessories- can purchase, construct, acquire or recycle one or more garments with accessory items to complete one outfit based on identified wardrobe needs or desires. 2. Notebook- complete notebook of project activities as outlined in project book. 3. Interview - discussion about outfit and why selected. Each phase will be evaluated using the project evaluation form. All contestants must complete the Fashion Magic project in "Wardrobe Planning" before enrolling in "Clothing Coordination" or "In the Marketplace". Contestants will model in the State Fashion Revue. Home Economics Bowl: The objective of the Home Economics Bowl is to provide 4-H members with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in home environment, food and nutrition, clothing, consumerism, health and child development. This is similar to dairy bowl in that it is a team event Horse Bowl: This contest is a team event. The members demonstrate their knowledge of the horse and the horse project. The questions in the contest must come from the Horse Program and Horse Science and Advance 4-H project books. Horse Judging: The contest will consist of five placing classes. Each class will consist of four horses. There will be at least two halter classes and two performance classes in every contest. Performance classes will consist of two to three of the following; Western Pleasure, Western Riding, Western Reining, or Hunter under saddle. Reasons are given on designated classes Horticulture Judging: The objective of the 4-H Horticulture Contest is to educate 4-H members, by identification, to recognize fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs and common houseplants found in most grocery stores, florists, mail order garden catalogues and nurseries. Also included in this contest will be a section on judging fruits and vegetables for juniors. This will give 4-H members the opportunity to learn how to become a good consumer by picking out the best fruits and vegetables for themselves and their families. Livestock Judging: A total of six classes will be judged for market and/or breeding, beef, sheep and swine. Classes will be made up of live animals. individuals will give oral reasons on two classes with two minutes allowed for reasons on each class for junior contestants. Novice contestants will give one set of oral reasons on a specified class.

12 Livestock Skill-A-Thon: The primary goal of the 4-H Livestock Ski I I-a-thon Contest is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H to develop their livestock production skills and life skills by demonstrating the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of animal science and livestock management practices. Meats Identification: Fifteen retail cuts of beef, pork and lamb (fresh, processed or variety meats) will be used in the identification phase of the contest. In this portion of the contest, the members must identify the primal cut name (beef, pork, or lamb), retail cut name (i.e. whole arm picnic roast, T-bone steak, etc.) as well as the cooking method (i.e. dry, moist, or both). Juniors will also judge one class of retail cuts. Poetry: Contestants will present either an original poem or one obtained from a book. The poem must be memorized and the participant may not use notes. (Novice and Junior Only) Presentations: This contest consists of 2 different presentation types. Demonstration- A presentation in which how to do a skill is shown with an explanation given as to why each step is important. Briefly, it's a show and tell how to do something. Illustrated Talk- A presentation of information with the aid of a flannel-graph, charts, flashcards, slides, models, photographs, chalkboard or actual objects. Emphasis is on the showing and not on doing all the actual processes as in a demonstration. NOTE: The member must be enrolled in the project area in which the presentation is given. Public Speaking: Participants present an original prepared speech that is no longer than 7 minutes in length. Notes can be used however; overuse may result in a lower score. No visual aids are allowed in this contest. Rifle: This contest is very similar to the air rifle contest. The only difference is that.22 caliber rifles are used. Member must be enrolled in rifle project and 1 st year shooters must attend a safety meeting held by the office or have attended hunter safety. Shotgun: Contestant will answer 20 questions taken from the 4-H Shooting Sports manual and ID 20 parts of a shotgun, ammunition & accessories. There will also be a shooting match that will be conducted under the NRA rules along with a 10 question safety test. Helpful materials: NRA 4-H Shooting Sport Project Manual. Must be enrolled in project and passed hunter safety. Wildlife: The purpose of the wildlife contest is to stimulate wildlife knowledge and participation in the 4-H wildlife project area. Twenty-five (25) objective-type, multiple-choice questions will be selected from the areas of environmental and social impacts of wildlife management, wildlife management terms, wildlife species, practices and techniques of wildlife management, wildlife problems, and special management considerations. Fifty (50) slides of wildlife species will be shown for contestants to identify by common name. There is also a practicum part in which questions about identification of tracks to recognition of antlers and horns, or any material found in resource materials are asked. All material comes from 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Manual.

13 Name Here is a list of county contest that are available. If they are listed in the Senior Column, then only Senior members may compete in them, otherwise they are for all age groups (Novice, Junior and Senior). Judging practice will begin in May and contest are in June for Novice and Junior age group and June and July for Senior Age group. Please check the contests which you are considering competing in and return this form back to your organizational leader or to the Extension Office by April 15 unless otherwise stated by Extension Office. Novice - Junior - Senior Contest Horse Judging Home Economics Skillathon Livestock Judging Livestock Skillathon Entomology Talent Wildlife Habitat Shooting Sports Riflery Archery Shotgun Crops/ Agronomy Public Speaking Poetry Favorite Foods Horticulture Consumer Decision Making Demonstrations!senior Contest ONL Yi Hippology Horse Public Speaking Horse Bowl Meats Fashion Revue If you decide you want to compete in a contest you have NOT signed up for, you will be able to do that. This sheet is giving members the opportunity to give the office an idea of who is interested in what contests.

14 Big R is proud to support our 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors and invite you to join our newly enhanced Producing Partners Program. It is a large investment for feed, supplies and clothing needed to be a livestock exhibitor and Big R wants to help. Big R has combined all the traditional discounts we offered in the past for feed, show supplies and clothing into one simple program. The combined amounts have been taken into consideration to determine how much support each Producing Partner will receive for the project they have chosen. Listed below is the information needed to enroll in Big R's producing partners as well as the amount we will give for each animal you are raising. Good luck to you and we will see you at the fair! Information Needed: Name:._P.,.h""'o.,.n.,.,e...,N...,u..,m~b.,.,er...,: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Chapter/ Club Name:. Chapter/Club Leader Name & Phone Number:. Project: Horse -$ Cattle- $ Lamb- $60.00 Goat- $55.00 Llama/ Alpaca- $55.00 Swine- $75.00 Rabbit- $30.00 Chicken- $30.00 Dog- $45.00 Turkey- $40.00 Fowl- $30.00 Important: All funds are issued after verification has taken place with Chapter/Club Leader and full funds are issued in a Big R gift card once that is complete. Limits do apply. Max of 1 large animal and 2 small animal sponsorships per person. Start date to enroll March 1 st 2018 and ends April 30 th Sign up is limited to one Big R location. Signing up at multiple Big R locations is prohibited. Program can be ended at any time should limits be reached.

15 ( Top Row) Talisha, Trilby, Ryan, Morgan, Hadley, Evan, Hailey, (Bottom Row) Elia, Braelynn, Brianna, Riata, & Jessy at the Round House Talisha Valdez Talisha Valdez Brittany Gibbs Union County Agent Ag/4-H Office cell New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer & educator. NMSU & U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. If you are an Individual with a disability & need a Auxiliary aid or services please contact the Union County Extension Office at Page 8