December In San Juan County. Inside This Issue: Due December 14th in the Extension Office. Your source for all things 4-H

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1 In San Juan County Inside This Issue: 4-H Agent s Corner 4-H Club Member/Leader Notes 4-H Council Meeting State 4-H Opportunities 4-H Special Project Groups Hoofbeat Gang / Dog Project Hop Along Rabbit Needlework 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H Livestock / Horse News County Fair Board December/January Calendars Planning Ahead Schedule San Juan County Extension Service 213A South Oliver Dr., Aztec NM Phone: Fax: Web Site: December 2018 Your source for all things 4-H Congratulations to all of our 4-H members, clubs, adult leaders and supporters who were honored at our Annual 4-H Awards Banquet on December 4th! We appreciate the 4-H members who made the extra effort to complete record books showcasing their 4-H accomplishments during the year. It s never too early to begin recording information for this 4-H year s record books or for clubs to set a goal to win one or more of our 4-H club awards! If you haven t completed a current year 4-H enrollment form, now is the time to do so. The December 14th re-enrollment deadline is quickly approaching and we don t want you to miss out on upcoming 4-H activities such as Senior Leadership, shooting sports, 4-H rodeo practices and livestock shows. The Senior Leadership registration deadline is December 7th. Be sure to stop by the office to drop off your form and payment. Remember, there will also be a mandatory SLR orientation on January 2nd for all participants and adult volunteer chaperones who will be attending SLR January in Albuquerque. We want to take this time to wish you all a wonderful holiday 4-H Club organizational Leaders & members!! 4-H member Re-enrollment forms are due Due December 14th in the Extension Office It s 4-H Rodeo Time! 4-H Rodeo Banquet and Potluck Tuesday, December 11 McGee Park To Present Awards From the Rodeo Season 4-H Rodeo Family Orientation Monday, December 17th the Fire Training Center in Aztec (Across from the San Juan County Extension Office) For New and Returning 4-H Rodeo youth and their families EMT Safety Training Rodeo Entry Forms, Waiver, Insurance, Code of Conduct & Fees H Enrollment Forms Entry Deadline for January 5th Rodeo December 20th New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the US Department of Agriculture cooperating.

2 4-H Member and Leader News and Notes H Re-Enrollment Forms Due December 14th Per County Council By Laws, each club is to submit RE ENROLLMENT FORMS by the third week of December in order for the club to move forward into the new year. Club organizational leaders should also submit their own enrollment forms in the Extension Office by above date. New member enrollment forms will be accepted through April 15, Adult volunteer leader enrollment forms are accepted throughout the 4 H year. Leader background checks are required by State 4 H Office every 5 years. The Extension Office will inform leaders needing a new background check. New adult volunteer leaders must first complete a background check application before enrolling. Members involved in Fall and Winter 4 H Activities such as Shooting Sports, Livestock Shows and National Competitions Must Have New 4 H Enrollment Form On File in the Extension Office before particpating. THANK YOU!! Senior Leadership Retreat CATCHING A WAVE TO LEADERSHIP January 18-20, 2019 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Who Is Eligible? Senior Age 4-H Members What Is SLR? A three-day weekend of fun leadership building activities, workshops and motivational speakers led by the State 4-H Officers, Ambassadors and Diplomats and Arizona 4-H JOLT leadership team members & advisors. Registration Fee: $150 ($25 of $175 fee paid by the SJC 4-H Council) Make Checks Payable to San Juan County 4-H Council Registration Deadline: December 7 Payment, Registration Form and current 4-H year enrollment forms are due in the Extension Office on or before the deadline. Citizenship Washington Focus Summer 2020 Next CWF Meeting Monday, January 5:30pm McGee Park Multi-Purpose Building Fundraising Efforts Begin Sign-Up for CWF Closed November 13th ***REMEMBER*** Beginning in January The 4-H newsletter is only mailed or ed to currently enrolled 4-H members & adults 2019 National Beekeeping Essay Contest Call for Entries Topic: Honey Varietals, State to State Due February 1 to State 4-H Office The State 4 H Leaderline A quarterly newsletter for 4 H volunteer leaders to provide you with the latest 4 H news in New Mexico October / November / December 2018 issue is now available online at 2

3 4-H Club Member & Leader Notes San Juan County 4-H Council Corner Join Us for the Next Meeting: January 29, :00pm McGee Park Multi-Purpose Bldg SAN JUAN COUNTY 4-H FACEBOOK PAGE Like Us At State 4-H Opportunities NM 4-H Youth Development Facebook Page Please check out their facebook page for updates and information on events, workshops, and so much more. facebook.com/nmsu4h 2,068 Likes Community Service Scholarship Criteria Available to any novice, junior or senior 4-H member, serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, Diplomat or as a participant in a 4-H Activity. Must submit a New Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarship application form which is available at the Extension Office or on the State 4-H website. Applications must be submitted two months before an event registration deadline. EVENT Scholarship DEADLINE Home Ec. School January 15 Youth Get Away February 15 State 4-H Officer Position April 15, 2019 State 4-H Conference April 15, 2019 SAVE THE DATE State 4-H Home Ec. School Country Crazy 4-H Club Holiday Fundraiser December 15th -11am-3pm At Big R in Bloomfield Selling Hamburgers & Hotdogs + Providing FREE Holiday Gift Wrapping First 4-H Quilting Workday Monday, December :30pm Fire Training Center, Aztec (Across From Extension Office) Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Quilters ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Must have completed Sewing I and II and/or have basic sewing experience Call With Questions or to discuss project requirements and patterns 4-H Club Officer Training Thursday, January 24 6:00pm to McGee Park Newly elected 4-H club officers will be given the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills by learning to: Plan & Execute Effective Club Meetings Prepare a Meeting Agenda Correctly Use Parliamentary Procedure Prepare & Present A Treasurer s Report Write Proper Meeting Minutes & Learn Officer Responsibilities & Duties While Pre-Registration Is Not Required We Would Appreciate Clubs Calling the Extension Office With An Estimated Attendance at (505) H Club Secretary Training Thursday, January 31 6:00-8:00pm the Fire Training Center in Aztec (across from the Ext. Office) 3

4 4-H Project Club News & Notes Hop Along Rabbit Meeting For All Rabbit Catch-It Youth and 4-H ers enrolled in the Rabbit Project January 17th 5:00 7:00pm (note new time) McGee Park Multi-Purpose Building, Room F NO DECEMBER MEETING For More Information Call: Brook San Juan County 4-H Dog Practices Thursdays December 6, 13, and 20th 5:30 to 7:00pm McGee Park Lamb Barn Bring dogs on a leash and have a water bowl and treats available for your dog! Call Jan Hoofbeat Gang NEXT MEETING JANUARY 28, :30pm Contact Adult Project Leaders: Miranda Meador Cari Madewell Sharpen your horsemanship skills by joining this fun, hands-on horse group that meets once a month throughout the 4-H year. NO DECEMBER MEETING San Juan County 4-H Rodeo 4-H Rodeo Banquet & Potluck December McGee Park ************************************************** H Rodeo Dates Set Practice Rodeos: January 5 / February 23 Points Rodeos: March 16 / May 11 / May 25 / June 15 / July 20 & August 15 County Fair Rodeo Must be enrolled in the 4-H Rodeo Project Rodeo Waivers, Insurance Information, Entry Forms, Fees and Code of Conduct Must Be in the Extension Office or to the Rodeo Secretary By December 20 for January 5th Rodeo (Extension Office Will be Closed Dec. 24 January 1st) Requirements to Participate in 4-H Rodeo (Due 10 days prior to a rodeo) MUST COMPLETE EMT TRAINING BEFORE COMPETING IN PRACTICE / POINTS RODEO Rodeo Waiver must be completed and on file in the Extension Office. Current year 4-H enrollment, code of conduct and medical release must be on file in Extension Office. Enroll in mandatory rodeo insurance program. Rodeo entries & fees must be received by the rodeo secretary by the posted deadline, which is 10 days before each rodeo. 4-H Rodeo Orientation & EMT Training December 6pm Fire Training Center in Aztec Rodeo Secretary: Kathy Mueller H Needlecraft Project Workdays 2:00pm Dunkin Donuts in Farmington Please call to confirm workdays!! Contact Leader: Michelle

5 4-H Club Member / Leader Notes H Award s Banquet Highlights Agriculture Project Record Book Winners Novice: Jordan Meador Junior: Jace Begay Senior: Aiyana Austin Home Economics Project Record Book Winners Novice: Tony Ramirez Junior: Jace Begay Senior: Aiyana Austin General Project Record Book Winners Novice: Trey Christensen Junior: Jace Begay Senior: Kaylin McLiverty Citizenship Record Book Winners Novice: Tony Ramirez Junior: Aleah Klitzke Senior: Jeana Dolan Leadership Record Book Winners Novice: Eli Meador Junior: Aleah Klitzke Senior: Alexis Meador Outstanding 4-H Member Record Books Novice: Eli Meador Junior: Jace Begay Senior: Aiyana Austin H Club Awards Promotional Award Dreamweavers 4-H Club County Contest Participation Country Rebels 4-H County Council Participation Roadrunners 4-H Public Speaking Award Country Rebels 4-H Club Attendance Award Showtimes 4-H Club Record Book Award Roadrunners 4-H Club Club Secretary s Book Award Off the Grid 4-H Club, Jacalynne Stahlman, Secretary San Juan County Fair Participation Award Roadrunners 4-H Club Hands to Larger Service Award Gold Off the Grid 4-H Club (15 service projects) Silver Roadrunners 4-H Club (12 service projects) Bronze Outlaws 4-H Club (11 service projects) OVERALL BANNER CLUB AWARD WINNER ROADRUNNERS 4-H Club San Juan 4-H FCS Skill-A-Thon Team On-Line Fundraiser For Western National Round-Up Contest in Denver, CO Deadline Extended to December 28th Browse selection of products in the on-line catalog at Choose purchases & place in shopping cart Check out to make payment & shipping choices And Choose San Juan County 4-H FCS Skill-A-Thon Team #89322 Orders Shipped Directly to Customer (50% of Purchase goes to 4-H Fundraiser) 4-H Member Ages CLOVERBUDS: Members who are age 5, 6, 7 or 8 AND in 2nd grade (Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade) 4-H CloverBud programs are activity, not project, focused and built on cooperative learning, rather than competitive activities. According to state and national 4-H policy, members may participate in occasional, non -competitive, age-appropriate activities. CloverBuds do not have ongoing projects, of any kind including animal projects nor should they participate as a 4-H competitor with animals, large or small. NOVICE: Members who are 8 years old AND in the 3rd grade or age 9, 10, or 11 and in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grade JUNIOR: Members who are 11 years old AND in the 6th grade, 12 or 13 and in the 7th grade SENIOR: Members who are 13 years old AND in the 8th grade or 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 years of age. 5

6 4-H Shooting Sports News Archery Safety Orientations January the Fire Training Center in Aztec OR on February McGee Park X-Pert Archery League Begins January 6pm (Must shoot a 180 to earn a sponsored spot) TO LEARN MORE Call Coach Paul H Shotgun Practices Last Day for Seniors to Sign-Up for Shotgun Practices & Contests December 16th Next Practices: December 16th & 30th No Practice December 23 Juniors 10:00am / Seniors 11:00am General Rules All shooters must complete a current year 4-H enrollment form before beginning practices. All shooters must attend at least half of regular scheduled practices to qualify for the county average. Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, date conflicts with other range events, or at the coaches discretion. Remember: We are guests at the SJWF Range. Everyone will be respectful of property and people. Senior state teams determined on a 3-month average of 300 targets (150 skeet / 150 trap) in December, January and February. Teams announce at first practice in March. Each 100 high score will be used each month for shooter s average. Attendance and attitude factor in team placement. Contact Shotgun Coach: Jake Hayes NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Adult Leader Certification February 22-24, 2019 Tucumcari, NM Cost $70.00 On-line Registration opens December 1 st and closes January 15 th (Must be currently enrolled as an adult volunteer leader in order to register) New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Minimum Standards To maintain certification as a 4-H shooting sports Level I or Level II instructor, one must be active two out of three consecutive years. If inactive for two consecutive years, re-certification is required. It is suggested that certified instructors attend a training workshop every 3-5 years. Senior Air Rifle &.22 Rifle San Juan Wildlife Federation Range Air Rifle Wednesday s 6:30-8:30pm.22 Rifle Saturday s 1:30-4:00pm Final Mandatory Safety Mtg. Dec. 14th Must attend safety meeting BEFORE beginning practices. Current 4-H enrollment form must also be on file at Extension Office. Returning & new participants must have attended safety meeting by cut off date of DECEMBER 14. Participants must attend 50% of practices to be eligible for county competition and must be in good standing with 4-H council and club by-laws in order to compete. New & Returning Members must have attended safety meeting before DECEMBER 14th Coaches Rob McCartney Terri McCartney

7 4-H Member Shooting Sports, Livestock & Horse News SENIOR 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Member in Good Standing Policy Senior shooting sports members must follow the policies below in order to move forward to county competitions in each shooting sports discipline. Attend at least 40% of 4-H club meetings and activities Be involved in at least one 4-H leadership experience Be involved in at least one 4-H club community service Meet specific club by-law requirements 2018 Sheriff s Posse Fall / Winter Gymkhanas McGee Park Riding Arena Date December 8th OPEN TO YOUGH AGE 19 AND UNDER $5.00 Per Contestant/Event $3 Goat Stock Fee Barrels /Pole Bending/Flag Race/Goat Tagging / Tying Entries Day of Event: 9:00 10:00am Contact: Kathy Mueller Must also attend shooting sports safety orienta- San Juan County Fair Board Next Meeting: December 18, :30pm, McGee Pk. Multi-Purpose Bldg. (Note Date Change) President: Billy Huish ( ) Vice-Pres: Bob Echols ( ) Secretary: Lucille Jones ( ) Treasurer: Darrin Church ( ) Members Kim Martinez TJ Richards Kimberly Thompson Richard Rielley Ace Eavenson Sadie Shelton Christy Greenleaf Cliff Hadden Davin Jaquez Officer Elections and Fair Board By-Laws Reviewed 4-H Members, Leaders & Parents Welcome to Attend Mark Your Calendar With the 2019 County Fair Dates August Sno-Ball Classic Steer & Heifer Jackpot Show Saturday, February 9 McGee Park Beef Barn Farmington Aztec FFA Alumni Pig Sale Sunday, April 7th McGee Park Swine Barn Farmington Call Bob San Juan County Livestock Tag-In Dates Set Cattle: Saturday, April 6-1:00-4:00pm McGee Park Beef Barn Swine: Saturday, May am 12pm McGee Park Concert Pavilion Lambs and Meat Goats: Sunday, May 12-1:00-4:00pm McGee Park Concert Pavilion Watch for Poultry, Turkey and Rabbit Dates 7

8 December 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 On-line Registration Opens for 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training 2 Final Shotgun Safety Orientation Senior Averages for County Competition Begins H Awards Banquet and Potluck, 6pm, McGee Park, Rm D H Dog Practice 7 Senior Leadership Retreat Registration and Fee Due in Extension Office H Quilting Project Workday, 3pm Fire Training Center 11 4-H Rodeo Banquet and Potluck, 6pm, McGee Park H Dog Practice 14 4-H Re-Enrollment Forms Due in Extension Office 15 Final Day for Seniors to Attend Air/.22 Rifle Safety Meeting for 4-H Year 16 Final Day for Seniors to Sign-Up for Shotgun 17 4-H Rodeo Safety Training and Family Orientation, 6pm Fire Training Ctr. In Aztec 18 San Juan County Fair Board Meeting & Elections H Rodeo Entry Forms Due in Extension Office H Dog Practice Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day New Year s Eve NMSU Winter Break Extension Office Closed Until January 2,

9 January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NEW YEAR S DAY MANDATORY Archery Safety San Juan County EXTENSION Sr. Leadership 4-H Non-Points OFFICE CLOSED Retreat Fire Training Practice Rodeo 6pm, McGee Park Center in Aztec H Quilting Workday, 3pm Fire Training Ctr. 8 San Juan County Fair Board Meeting, 6:30pm H Dog Practice Western National Round-Up Denver, Colorado FCS Classic CWF Final Day to Hop Along Rabbit Award s at Western McGee Register for NM 4-H Meeting, 5:00pm National Round-Up Park Shooting Sports Adult Leader Certification 4-H Dog Practice Sr. Leadership Retreat Alb Sr. Leadership Martin Luther King 4-H Club Officer Retreat Alb. Holiday Observed (EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED) Training 6-8pm McGee Park Hoofbeat Gang Meeting 29 4-H County Council Meeting, 7pm, McGee Park, Rm C H Club Secretary Training, 6-8pm, SJC Fire Training Center 9

10 December 2018 Calendar planning ahead January 2019 Calendar December 1 Registration Opens 4 H Shooting Sports Ldr. Certifcation December 2 Jr./Sr. Shotgun Safety Orientation, 10am, SJWFR December 4 4 H Award s Banquet & Potluck, 6pm, McGee Park, Room D December 6 4 H Dog Practice, 5:30 7pm, McGee Park Lamb Barn December 7 Sr. Leadership Registration and Fee Due in Ext. Office December 10 First 4 H Quilting Workday, 3:00 5:30pm, Fire Training Ctr. December 11 4 H Rodeo Banquet and Potluck, 6pm, McGee Park December 13 4 H Dog Practice, 5:30 7:00pm, McGee Park Lamb Barn December 14 4 H Re Enrollment Forms Due in Extension Office Last Day Sr. Air/.22 Rifle Members to Attend Safety Mtg. December 16 Last Day Senior Shotgun Sign up for this 4 H year December 17 4 H Rodeo Family Orientation, 6pm, SJC Fire Training Center And EMT Safety Training, Entries & Other Rodeo Forms December 18 San Juan County Fair Board Meeting, McGee Park, Room C December 20 4 H Rodeo Entry Deadline for January 5th 4 H Rodeo 4 H Dog Practice, 5:30 7:00pm, McGee Park Lamb Barn December 24 NMSU Winter Break Extension Office Closed January 1 January 1 New Year s Day EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED January 2 MANDATORY Sr. Leadership Retreat Orientation, 6pm, McGee January 5 SJC 4 H Practice (Non Points) Rodeo, 9am, McGee park January 7 4 H Quilting Workday, 3:00 5:30pm, SJC Fire Training Center January 8 San Juan County Fair Board Meeting, 6:30pm, McGee Park Jan Western National Round Up Contests FCS Skill A Thon Team January 14 CWF Meeting, McGee Park January 15 Final Day to Register for 4 H Shooting Sports Ldr. Training January 17 Hop Along Rabbit Meeting, 5 7pm, McGee Park, Room F Jan Sr. Leadership Retreat, Albuquerque January 21 MLK Holiday EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED January 24 4 H Club Officer Training, 6:00pm, McGee Park, Rooms D & E January 28 Hoofbeat Gang Meeting / Practice, 5:30pm, McGee Park January 29 4 H County Council Meeting, 7:00pm, McGee Park, Room C January 31 4 H Club Secretary Training, 6 8pm, SJC Fire Training Center Shelly Hathorn San Juan County Director / 4 H FCS Agent Non-Profit Standard Mail Permit NO 162 Aztec, NM NMSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE San Juan County Extension Service 213 A South Oliver Dr. Aztec, NM 87410