THE HEAD, HEART, HANDS AND HEALTH

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1 E L P A S O C O U N T Y 4 - H N E W S L E T T E R THE HEAD, HEART, HANDS AND HEALTH O F Y OUR COMMUNITY 4-H History Late 1800's: Making Connections In the late 1800 s, researchers discovered adults in the farming community did not readily accept new agricultural developments on university campuses, but found that young people were open to new thinking and would experiment with new ideas and share their experiences with adults. In this way, rural youth programs introduced new agriculture technology to communities. The idea of practical and hands-on learning came from the desire to connect public school education to country life. Building community clubs to help solve agricultural challenges was a first step toward youth learning more about the industries in their community. 1902: Youth Clubs are Formed B. Graham started a youth program in Clark County, Ohio, in 1902, which is considered the birth of 4-H in the United States. The first club was called The Tomato Club or the Corn Growing Club. T.A. Erickson of Douglas County, Minnesota, started local agricultural after-school clubs and fairs that same year. Jessie Field Shambaugh developed the clover pin with an H on each leaf in 1910, and by 1912 they were called 4-H clubs. 1914: Cooperative Extension System is Created The passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 created the Cooperative Extension System at USDA and nationalized 4-H. By 1924, 4-H clubs were formed and the clover emblem was adopted. The Cooperative Extension System is a partnership of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 100 land-grant universities and more than 3,000 county offices across the nation. Cooperative Extension combines the expertise and resources of federal, state, and local governments and is designed to meet the need for research, knowledge and educational programs. 4-H Today Today, 4-H serves youth in rural, urban, and suburban communities in every state across the nation. 4-H ers are tackling the nation s top issues, from global food security, climate change and sustainable energy to childhood obesity and food safety. 4-H out-of-school programming, in-school enrichment programs, clubs and camps also offer a wide variety of STEM opportunities from agricultural and animal sciences to rocketry, robotics, environmental protection and computer science to improve the nation s ability to compete in key scientific fields and take on the leading challenges of the 21st century. - December 2018/January 2019 Photograph by Tawnie McConley Start of the new 4-H year! Enrollment fees will remain $40.00 per child and new or returning volunteer leader s fees are $5.00. Remember that the 4-H foundation has some funding available for families who may wish to ask for financial assistance. Returning members and volunteers need to re-enroll in 4HOnline by December 21, Returning members who miss the deadline will be subject to a $20.00 late fee. 4-H Clubs need to pay for all confirmed club members/volunteers by January 28, Animal forms are due with payments: Show Ring Ethics (all members who wish to compete with an animal project), Animal Housing (all animals), Animal Lease (leased animals only) & Wholesome Meat (market animals) must be turned in when clubs come to pay at the Extension Office by the deadline of January 28, You can find all forms at elpaso.extension.colostate.edu/4 -h-member-and-volunteer-resources/ El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 1

2 New Online Volunteer Training Requirement for All Volunteers All new and returning 4-H volunteers are required to complete a new online training starting this 4-H year. The training must be completed before a new enrollment or returning enrollment can be approved in 4HOnline. Please see the online training instructions. Returning Volunteers have until December 21st to submit completion proof on New Online Training modules. campus.extension.org/ Certificate to: tawniemcconley@elpasoco.com Instructions: Online-Volunteer-Leader-Training-Instructions.pdf How to Download and install Firefox in Windows: Attention! New 4-H Volunteers Who Need to Complete the Volunteer Leader Training (VLT) There is no cost to attend VLT but volunteers must pre-register to attend and training and must be attended to maintain 4-H volunteer status. Date/times are subject to cancellation if too few pre-registrations are received. Location: Colorado State University Extension Office in El Paso County, 17 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO Date: Saturday January 5, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Please RSVP to tawniemcconley@elpasoco.com or call CHANGES ARE COMING! Colorado State University Extension Office in El Paso County is transferring our fiscal accounts to campus. Several changes will be taking place: Starting November 30, 2018, the Grocery Card Fundraising program will no longer be available. If you have any cards that still have a positive balance, do not reload your cards because rebates will no longer be issued. If you have any rebate checks that have been issued to you, cash them before December 15, 2018, as the bank account associated with the rebate check will be closed on that date. Any checks made out to committees, judges, and members must be cashed before December 15, Checks received by the CSU Extension Office after December 14, 2018, must be made out to Colorado State University. This includes enrollment fees, FairEntry payments, publication orders, etc. El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 2

3 Youth Council Take Your LEADERSHIP to the Next Level The El Paso County 4-H Youth Council is a group of 4-H members who come together to plan activities which benefit the 4-H Program county wide. These members represent 4-H members from all over El Paso County and include youth from all regular member 4-H age divisions (Jr., Int., & Sr.). Typical activities planned by the Youth Council include: community service, leadership events, day camps and 4-H promotional opportunities. The Youth Council Officers for the H year are: Lora B, President; Jared R, Vice President; Maddie U, Secretary; Zachery E, Treasurer; Bella M, Historian; and Anna Y, Parliamentarian. Youth Council meets at the Transportation Environmental Complex (TEC), 3275 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922, usually on the last Tuesday of every month (check the calendar to confirm dates and times). Meetings begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise announced. Each 4-H Club elects two voting members to serve on Youth Council, but everyone is encouraged to join. Non-voting members can participate in Youth Council activities and volunteer to help with planning events (like the El Paso County 4-H Fun Night). Come and join the Youth Council to meet other like-minded youth. Grow leadership skills, learn about 4-H leadership opportunities; learn about Regional and National events. Prepare for leadership in your Club, Community, and World! Take your leadership to the next level by planning county-wide events, conferences, and educational opportunities. Upcoming Events Leadership Development Conference January 26-28, 2019 Youth Fest February 8-10, H Fun Night February 9, 2019 Super Saturday March 9, 2019 Silent Auction (at Super Saturday) March 9, 2019 Front Range District Retreat March 15-17, 2019 County Contest End of April State Conference June 18-21, 2019 County Fair Dance July 19, 2019 We hope to see you at our next meeting on December 17, 2018, at 7:00 PM! El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 3

4 Leadership Development Conference (LDC) Date: 26-28, 2019, 4-H Day at the Capitol on Monday, January 28 Place: Renaissance Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street, Denver, CO LDC is a leadership development conference for 4-H members ages 14 to 18 years old to provide educational and challenging experiences that enable young people to become knowledgeable and skilled in their selected areas. The event is held in Denver at the Renaissance Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street, Denver, CO. Registration opens December 7th in 4HOnline Deadline is January 11, 2019 (no refunds after deadline). Adult volunteer chaperone will be needed. Participation categories include: Leaders & Youth $160 * + Hotel Expense Guest: Family member, friend, legislative representative attending banquet only $50/person Hotel Reservations will be made by the El Paso County Extension Office. Conference concludes with a tour of the Colorado State Capitol Building! YouthFest Date: February 8-10, 2019 Place: Ponderosa Retreat Center, Larkspur, CO The Colorado State 4-H Senate Officer Team plans and conducts this camp for 4-H members ages H members must be between 9 and 13 years of age as of December 31 of the current enrollment year. The purpose of this camp is to provide an opportunity for youth to learn teamwork, leadership, communication, and citizenship skills through a variety of workshops. Registration is through 4HOnline and opens January 2nd and closes January 25 (depending when the limit of 195 youth is met no refunds after deadline). Cost: Adult chaperone will be needed for every 10 youth who enroll. Chaperone Volunteer Leader $140 Youth Camper $140 * * Youth Scholarships Available: Form located at under Colorado 4-H Senate Scholarship Form. El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 4

5 2019 Livestock Events & Deadlines (Dates and times subject to change) Beef Producer Class Nominations * Due at the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Office in El Paso County (EPC) on Thursday, January 31, 2019, by 5:00 PM. Market Beef Weigh-in - Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the El Paso County Fairgrounds Livestock Arena Building. Bad weather back-up date is Saturday, February 9, There is a $3.00 per animal retinal scan fee as well as a $3.00 per animal State Fair Nomination fee. Payment is due at time of weigh-in. Remember: Brand inspection paperwork is required at weigh-in. All male market beef MUST be castrated. January. Market Beef members will be sent an to sign up for a timeslot in mid- Beef IDs due by April 15, 2019 Beef IDs must be entered into 4HOnline by this date. Swine/Sheep/Goat Producer Class Nominations * Due at the El Paso County Colorado State University Extension Office on Wednesday, April 30, 2019, by 5:00 PM. Market Goat/Sheep/Swine Weigh-in (Swine only) Friday, May 3, 2019 & (All) Saturday, May 4, Located at the El Paso County Fairgrounds Livestock Arena Building. (Bad weather back-up date is Saturday, May 11, 2017). Tentative Meat Quality Assurance Training (MQA) - Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the El Paso County Fairgrounds Swink Hall (location is subject to change). Breeding beef, sheep, goat, swine IDs due by May 15, 2019 Animal IDs must be entered into 4HOnline by this date. El Paso County Fair Jr. Livestock Shows Mid July, 2019 (TBA) Colorado State Fair Jr. Livestock Shows Late August-September, 2019 (TBA) * Please submit all Producer Class photographs and identification information to the CSU Extension Office at 17 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO, submissions may be sent to tawniemcconley@elpasoco.com. Instructions for Producer Class are located at: elpaso.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2018/11/livestock-packet p.pdf on page 16 of Livestock Project book. El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 5

6 More Upcoming 4-H Events Shooting Sports A schedule will be posted in the February/March Newsletter. Save the dates: Western Heritage practices will be held on the 3 rd Saturday of every month starting in February at Pikes Peak Gun Club. You will meet in the classroom first. Shotgun and Pistol practices will take place at Pikes Peak Gun Club the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays starting in February, from 9:00 AM to Noon. Archery, Rifle, and Muzzleload practices will be at Cheyanne Mountain Range starting in February. There will also be practices held in May at Cheyanne Mountain Range. All practices are weather permitting. Please sign up on the El Paso County Shooting Sports FaceBook page for up-to-date schedules at General Inquiries, please EPC Shooting Sports: epc.shootingsports@gmail.com Shooting Sports Chair: Al Andrews, , livetoride1234@yahoo.com H Shooting Sports Leader Training Schedule Please see the dates below for the upcoming Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Trainings. The disciplines offered at each training are also listed below. No RSO trainings will be held in conjunction with the 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Trainings this spring. Registrations via 4HOnline will open approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of each training. 4-H volunteers must be approved, enrolled and active in 4HOnline prior to registering for the trainings. Do not delay the volunteer enrollment or re-enrollment process. More details regarding the trainings will be sent out in the near future. Morgan County March 8-10 (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun & Archery) Pueblo County March (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloader, Western Heritage & Hunting/Outdoor Skills) Garfield County March (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloader, Western Heritage & Hunting/Outdoor Skills) Boulder County April 5-7 (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun & Archery) Horse Attention: Douglas County 4-H will be hosting Open Buckle Series Horse Shows to any interested horse program members and leaders. Show Dates: January 27 (indoor); February 24 (indoor), April 28 (outdoor), June 1 (indoor), June 16 (outdoor). All shows are held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, CO Showbill - Entry Form - Watch your for upcoming Officer Training to take place in January, El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 6

7 El Paso County 4-H Achievement Celebration Results El Paso County 4-H Foundation Scholarships: Bryce C, Mt. Herman-General Ciara O, Mt. Herman-General Josie Y, Edison Drylanders 4-H Project Record Book Recognition Dog Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Jocelyn N, Woodmen Valley Jr. Champion Noell K, Dog Country Int. Reserve Champion Mikaela G, High Country Kids Int. Champion Bryonna T, Dog Country Sr. Reserve Champion Bjorn W, A-OK Sr. Champion Anna Y, High Country Kids Horse Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Sydney F, Pals of the Pines Jr. Champion Isla A, Trailblazers Int. Reserve Champion Time N, Calhan Ranch Hands Int. Champion Daniel B, Country Style Sr. Reserve Champion Shauna L, Pals of the Pines Sr. Champion Sierra R, Country Style Rabbit Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Miguel C, Fountain Farmers Jr. Champion Megan S, High Country Kids Int. Reserve Champion Audrey G, Mt. Herman-General Int. Champion Melanie S, High Country Kids Sr. Reserve Champion Shauna L, Pals of the Pines Sr. Champion Madison G, Mt. Herman-General Poultry Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Boden D, Golden Prairie Jr. Champion Trinity M, Edison Drylanders Int. Reserve Champion Isaiah Boden, Golden Prairie Int. Champion Staci G, Edison Drylanders Sr. Reserve Champion Ann S, Angel Fire Sr. Champion Chloe W, Angel Fire Llama Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Miguel C, Fountain Farmers Jr. Champion Taylor G, Fountain Farmers Int. Reserve Champion Kaleb G, Fountain Farmers Int. Champion Ruth R, High Country Kids Sr. Champion Jared R, High Country Kids Cavy Project Record Book: Jr. Champion Alexia M, Plainsmen Int. Reserve Champion Annabella M, Plainsmen Int. Champions Taylor K, Hearts N Hoofs Sr. Reserve Champion Alia K, Hearts N Hoofs Sr. Champion Taryn D, Pals of the Pines Pygmy Goat Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Colton S, Winner s Edge Jr. Champion Miguel C, Fountain Farmers Int. Reserve Champion Evan J, Angel Fire Int. Champion Cheyene E, Plainsmen Sr. Reserve Champion Lacey C, Plainsmen Sr. Champion Chloe W, Angel Fire Dairy Goat Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Jadyn T, Grand Drive Jr. Champion Hezekia V, Pals of the Pines Int. Reserve Champion Kaleb G, Fountain Farmers Int. Champion Kiana D, Fountain Farmers Sr. Reserve Champion Keegan D, Fountain Farmers Sr. Champion Jared R, High Country Kids El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 7

8 El Paso County 4-H Achievement Celebration Results cont. Breeding Goat Project Record Book: Jr. Champion Tegan S, Winner s Edge Sr. Reserve Champion Lora B, Grand Drive Sr. Champion Alexandra H, Winner s Edge Market Goat Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Janna T, Grand Drive Jr. Champion Cole S, Plainsmen Int. Reserve Champion Joshua T, Grand Drive Int. Champion Tyler G, Ramblin Wranglers Sr. Reserve Champion Madeline U, Golden Prairie Sr. Champion Chloe W, Angel Fire Breeding Beef Project Record Book: Jr. Champion Teagan S, Winner s Edge Int. Reserve Champion Katrina L, Pals of the Pines Int. Champion Lane A, Edison Drylanders Sr. Reserve Champion Madeline U, Golden Prairie Sr. Champion Alexandra H, Winner s Edge Market Swine Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Wyatt C, Calhan Ranch Hands Jr. Champion Moriah H, Edison Drylanders Int. Reserve Champion Bryce Z, Calhan Ranch Hands Int. Champion John T, Calhan Ranch Hands Sr. Reserve Champion Luke T, Calhan Ranch Hands Sr. Champion Susanna T, Calhan Ranch Hands Shooting Sports Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Jr. Champion Int. Reserve Champion Int. Champion Sr. Reserve Champion Sr. Champion Robotics Project Record Book: Int. Champion Taylor K, Hearts N Hoofs Sr. Champion Alia K, Hearts N Hoofs Market Beef Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Irelynn V, Winner s Edge Jr. Champion Colton S, Winner s Edge Int. Reserve Champion Lane A, Edison Drylanders Int. Champion Brayden G, Calhan Ranch Hands Sr. Champion Alexandra H, Winner s Edge Breeding Sheep Project Record Book: Jr. Champion Mesa N, Golden Prairie Int. Champion Brock, Golden Prairie Sr. Reserve Champion Zane, Golden Prairie Sr. Champion Courtney S, Greener Pastures Market Sheep Project Book: Jr. Champion Mesa N, Golden Prairie Int. Reserve Champion Brett G, Hitch-N-Post Int. Champion Brock N, Golden Prairie Sr. Reserve Champion Alexandra H, Winner s Edge Sr. Champion Courtney S, Greener Pastures Secretary Record Book: Jr. Champion Bethany M, Plainsmen Int. Champion Kaleb G, Fountain Farmers Sr. Champion Annika D, Winners Edge Treasurer s Record Book: Jr. Champion Kieshiaa P, 4-Bits Int. Champion Lane A, Edison Drylanders Sr. Champion Wyatt C, Hitch-N-Post Historian Record Book: Jr. Champion Moriah H, Edison Drylanders Int. Champion Erin J, Angel Fire Sr. Champion Marianna W, 4-H Wildcats Horse Achievement: Jr. Isla A, Trailblazers Int. Abigail T, Country Style Sr. Alia K, Hearts N Hoofs Breeding Swine Project Record Book: Jr. Reserve Champion Tara E, Calhan Ranch Hands Jr. Champion Kaylie Z, Calhan Ranch Hands Int. Reserve Champion Taylor K, Hearts N Hoofs Int. Champion Trevor R, Calhan Ranch Hands Sr. Reserve Champion Natalie H, Calhan Ranch Hands Sr. Champion Susanna T, Calhan Ranch Hands Versatile Handler and Versatile Dog: Versatile Handler: Sabrina C, A-OK Versatile Dog, Tony the dog and her owner Bryonna T, Dog Country El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 8

9 El Paso County 4-H Achievement Celebration Results cont. Tabletop Star Award: Jr. Reserve Champion Benjamin A, Pals of the Pines Jr. Champion Moriah H, Edison Drylanders Int. Reserve Champion Kiana D, Fountain Farmers Int. Champion Laura R, Woodmen Valley Sr. Reserve Champion Laura B, Grand Drive Sr. Champion Daniel A, Pals of the Pines Livestock Rate of Gain: Beef Rate of Gain Champion Colton S, Winner s Edge Goat Rate of Gain Champion Alia K, Hearts N Hoofs Sheep Rate of Gain Champion Katrina L, Pals of the Pines Swine Rate of Gain Champion Emma G, Plainsmen Livestock Carcass: Beef Project: Lane A, Edison Drylanders Goat Project: Joshua T, Grand Drive Sheep Project: Zane N, Golden Prairie Swine Project: Bjorn W, A-OK Supreme Livestock Champion: Beef Reserve Champion Dani K, Winner s Edge Beef Champion Lacey C, Plainsmen Goat Reserve Champion, Lora B, Grand Drive Goat Champion, Lora B, Grand Drive Sheep Reserve Champion, Brett G, Hitch-N-Post Sheep Champion, Zane N Golden Prairie Swine Reserve Champion, Orrin R, Winner s Edge Swine Champion, Brendon Y, Independent Family Premier Exhibitor: Poultry Project Chloe W, Angel Fire Rabbit Project Shawna L, Pals of the Pines Llama Project Kaleb G, Fountain Farmers Cavy Project Alexia M, Plainsmen Beef Project Madeline U, Golden Prairie Goat Project Lora B, Grand Drive Sheep Project Courtney S, Greener Pastures Swine Project Susanna T, Calhan Ranch Hands Dog Project Sabrina C, A-OK Livestock Producer: Goat: Alexandria H, Winner s Edge Sheep: Zane N, Golden Prairie Swine: Trevor R, Calhan Ranch Hands Market Beef: Dani K, Winner s Edge Breeding Beef: Teagan S, Winner s Edge 4-H Youth of the Year: Alia K, Hearts N Hoofs 4-H Volunteer of the Year: Angie K, High Country Kids 4-H Family of the Year: The Wright Family, Greener Pastures Congratulations All! El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 9

10 December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Livestock Project Committee 7:00 PM, Akers Youth Council 7:00 PM, Akers 18 Horse Project Committee 7:00 PM, KCRC HOnline Re-enrollment Deadline CSU Extension Office is Closed CSU Extension Office is Closed January 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CSU Extension Office is Closed VLT 9:00 AM, CSU Extension Office RSVP Livestock Project Committee 7:00 PM, Akers Dog Project Committee 6:30 PM, Akers Tabletop Project Committee 6:30 PM, CSU Extension Shooting Sports Project Committee 9:00 AM, Akers Horse Project CSU Extension Committee 7:00 PM, KCRC Office is Closed H Enrollment Fee & Paperwork 29 Youth Council 7:00 PM, Akers Small Animal Project Committee 6:30 PM, Akers Akers - EPC Transportation Environmental Complex, 3275 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO CSU Extension Office, 17 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO KCRC, Take Woodmen to Black Forest Rd., go North on Black Forest Rd. Located about one mile North of Woodmen on the west side of the road off of Cowpoke Rd. El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 10

11 Reminder to all 4-H Club Reporters and Committees It is important to protect the identity of 4-H members. Please use first name and last initial with entries such as a newspaper articles or other public announcements. Thank you! Questions or comments regarding 4-H? us at csu4h@elpasoco.com or call The deadline for submission to the newsletter is on the 20th of the month for inclusion in the bi-monthly 4-H newsletter (November 20th, January 20th, March 20th, and May 20th). Colorado State University Extension in El Paso County reserves the right to include, refuse, or edit any newsletter submissions. Colorado State University Extension in El Paso County 17 North Spruce Street Colorado Springs, CO Phone: Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 5:00 PM. 12:00 to 1:00 PM by appointment only. Closed on EPC County Holidays. Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and El Paso County cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. If you have a disability for which you seek an accommodation, please notify the Colorado State University Extension, El Paso County 4-H Office ten days prior to the event. El Paso County 4-H Newsletter December 2018 /January 2019 Page 11