4-H News Flash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld, & Sanborn Counties

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1 4-H News Flash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld, & Sanborn Counties October, 2012 Aurora County Extension Office PO Box 397 Plankinton, SD (605) Jerauld County Extension Office PO Box 366 Wessington Springs, SD (605) Sanborn County Extension Office PO Box 397 Woonsocket, SD (605) From my desk to yours Audra Scheel, 4-H Program Advisor, Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again. Wisely improve the present, it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow So how did your 4-H year go? You need to evaluate what you liked and didn t like in order to set your goals for next year. Hopefully your records books helped you think about some short term goals. It is always good to write these goals down and make them visible in your home, car, locker, etc.; somewhere you will see them every day. Goals are for your development as a person. Make sure your goals are S.M.A.R.T! Take the time to fill out your goals for 4-H in the coming year. 1. Specific. What will the goal accomplish? How and why will it be accomplished? 2. Measurable. How will you measure whether or not the goal has been reached (list at least two indicators)? 3. Achievable. Is it possible? Have others done it successfully? Do you have the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources to accomplish the goal? Will meeting the goal challenge you without defeating you? 4. Results-focused. What is the reason, purpose, or benefit of accomplishing the goal? What is the result (not activities leading up to the result) of the goal? 5. Time-bound. What is the established completion date and does that completion date create a practical sense of urgency? Looking ahead.4-h online is a system that will be put into use extensively by SDSU Extension this year. Each family will have a password and use their address as a login name. This will give each member a more user friendly approach when it comes to signing up for projects and events. We are making plans to meet with 4-H clubs across the four county area to assist with this transition. Change is a good thing and we are going to work with each family as we transition from paper system to online. We are all learning together and trying to make this process as simple as possible. And remember if you have questions call your county office or contact me; we are here to help! Together we can make this a great year.

2 4-H News Flash Page 2 National 4-H Week ~ October 7-13, 2012 Start brainstorming now about how to spotlight 4-H programs in your community. Use the Promotional Materials the National 4-H Council has available in its Resource Library to make things easier. Flyers, Certificates, Newspaper ads, Tagline lockup. Press release and Bookmarks are available at Enroll in 4-H for the year The new 4-H year began on October 1! 4-H members must be 8 years old on or before January 1, They may not be 19 or older on or before January 1, Now is a great time to recruit new members. We plan to talk with the 4-H leaders at the Leaders meetings in September on the procedures for new and returning 4-H members to enroll. It is important to remember that anyone that plans to be in 4-H must enroll every year. Apply to attend the 2013 CWF Trip Even though Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is over nine months away, the State 4-H Office has begun planning for the South Dakota's delegation to attend CWF during Week #3, June 16-22, As in years past, our delegation will travel east on coach buses, leaving South Dakota the morning of Saturday, June 15 and returning the morning of Sunday, June 23. The SD State 4-H Office has made reservations to send 60 youth and eight adult chaperones to the 2013 CWF. Beginning in 2013, the age eligibility for youth is as of January 31 of the current 4-H program year. The per youth cost for 2013 will remain at $1350. (The fee is split between the Leader s Association and the youth.) Now is the time to apply for this trip and to reserve your spot! Applications are due by October 31, Please contact your County Extension Office for application materials and if you have any questions. Hand County LCIA Calf Show November 4, 2012 Hand County 4-H Grounds Miller, SD 8-10 a.m. ~ ALL calves weighed-in 9:00 a.m. ~ Judging contest for all 4-H/FFA 11:00 a.m. ~ Show starts For more info, contact: Daniel Fawcett (605) Clay Duxbury (605) Eric Knock (605) The Statewide 4-H Community Service Project presented by the 4-H Youth Council will target Child Poverty. There will be a contest this year to see which county can raise the most money for Feeding South Dakota and the Backpack Program. Pounds of food can also be converted to dollars. The winning county will be recognized at the end of the year! What can your club/county do: Donate money to Feeding South Dakota and the Backpack program Volunteer time at a local food pantry Make a meal for a family Put on a food drive And much, much more. Be creative! Which of these famous people were 4-H members? A. Faith Hill C. Reggie White B. David Letterman D. Jim Davis (creator of Garfield comic) Answers on page 8.

3 October, th Western Junior Livestock Show Page 3 Since organizing in 1937 as a competitive 4-H youth show for the Pennington County area, the Western Junior Livestock Show (WJLS) has occurred every year since to help young people become self-reliant, productive, and contributing members of the agricultural industry. WJLS is October 10 13, 2012 at the Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. Western 4-H FCS Show The Western 4-H FCS Show will once again be held October 12-13, 2012 in Rapid City, SD at the Central States Fairgrounds. The show is open to all youth (4-H and non 4-H) that are interested in competing in the different events. Contests include home living, public presentations, place setting, ingredient measuring, bread baking, meat id, family life photo, vegetable id and judging, FCS skill-athon and Fashion Revue. Detailed information about the contest is available at the Extension Offices. Attend a 4-H Shooting Sports Certification 4-H Shooting Sports Certification dates are set. More information about the training and registration forms are on the 4-H Shooting Sports website. October 28, Kyle (deadline October 15) October 27, Belle Fourche (deadline October 15) December 1, Ipswich (deadline November 19) December 2, Clark (deadline November 19) January 5, Vermillion (deadline December 17) For more information regarding South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports, Kathryn Reeves, at Kathryn.Reeves@sdstate.edu. Springs Showdown Where: Wessington Springs, 4-H Barn When: Sat. Nov. 3 rd Time: 1 PM Contact: Aaron Schelske or schelskeangus@santel.net Apply for 2012 Camp Scholarships by December 31 The SD 4-H Leader's Association will again assist with camp fees in There is a $25 scholarship available for 4-H'ers who attend Camp Poinsett, Bob Marshall or North Central. There is a $50 scholarship available for 4-H'ers who attend the Teen Leadership Conference (TLC) or the Performing Arts Troupe Preparation Camp. Here is how the scholarship program works: Step 1 Register for the 2012 camp and pay the full camp fees. Step 2 Attend camp and have a great time! Step 3 Tell a group about the camp. For the $25 4-H Camp scholarship, tell one group. For the $50 TLC or Performing Arts Troupe Preparation Camp scholarship, tell two groups. Step 4 Complete the camp assistance/scholarship application form, obtain the youth's 4-H Leader's and 4-H Youth Program Advisor's signatures, and mail it no later than Monday, December 31, 2012 to: Paula Linke, Executive Secretary SD 4-H Leaders Association rd St. Woonsocket, SD State Fair results and pictures can be found at

4 4-H News Flash Page 4 Aurora 4-H Round-UP H Enrollment Enrollments can be done online at There are instructions to follow or call the office if you have questions. If you do not have computer access, contact your leader or the office to fill out a paper copy. New Members can enroll online. We encourage everyone to re-enroll as soon as possible. Events in 2013 The next Parent/Leader Meeting will be Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Courthouse in Plankinton. Plans will be made for the annual 4-H Auction. 4-H Auction will be Saturday, February 9, State Fair Youth in Action Results Special Foods Logan Bush Hannah Matzner Megan Gillen Public Presentations Kaylee Clark Abby Dethlefsen Jackie Dethlefsen Austin Agler Bailey Bosworth Blue Blue 4-H Promotion & Expansion Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 pm Aurora County Recognition Night Saturday, November 10, 6:30 pm Ag Building, Plankinton Bring main dish and salad/side dish. Leaders will provide dessert. After the awards are presented, we will have Family Bingo. Lots of prizes!! Wanted 4-H Members interested in Shooting Sports and Instructors/Leaders for Shooting Sports Contact the 4-H office Club News See enclosed sheet for local club reports.

5 October, 2012 Page 5 Jerauld/Buffalo County News Community Halloween Carnival The Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H will host a Community Halloween Carnival on October 28th at the Ag Building in Wessington Springs. We will meet at 12:00 noon to set up and the carnival will run from 2-4pm. This is one of our club community service projects so everyone is asked to be there to help with this event. You will be asked to furnish either cookies or cupcakes so please watch your for more details. 4-H Recognition Event Recognition Event will be held on Friday night, November 2nd at the Ag Building in Wessington Springs. Please note that this is a change of day. We rescheduled this to Friday night do to a calf show. We will begin with supper at 6:30pm. Please watch your or attend the Prairie Hills Club meeting on October 14th for more details on what you will be asked to furnish for the supper H Enrollments The beginning of the new 4-H year started October 1st.. All youth must Enrollments in 4-H for the current year by logging on to 4hOnline. If you were enrolled in 4-H last year your enrollment does NOT automatically roll over, you must re-enroll each year. We will hold a training session at the Wessington Springs Grade School computer lab on October 14th. At this time we will help you do your Enrollments. PLEASE follow the instructions that are attached to this newsletter to get your family password ahead of time so you can access your account during the training. This training session will take place following the Prairie Hills Club meeting at 4:30pm. If you cannot be at the training or do not have internet access please contact the Extension Office. Sponsor Appreciation We will be recognizing all of our sponsors and volunteers who supported the Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H this past year by putting together Thank You cookie plates for them. We will be doing this on October 14th after the 4hOnline training. Each family in Jerauld/Buffalo County is asked to furnish 2 dozen bars or cookies.

6 4-H News Flash Page 6 Sanborn County News 4-H Recognition Event Our 4-H Recognition Event is scheduled for Sunday, November 18, with an original time of 5 pm. Due to the conflict with the annual community concert and potluck that is being held in Woonsocket, we have changed the time for the event. See the new schedule below. 1:30 Put together cookie plates and enjoy a snack. Each family - Please provide 2 dozen cookies for the sponsor thank you plates and have them there at 1:30. You are invited to bring a small pan of bars or a few cookies or a healthy snack to share. 2:00 Recognition event begins. Attention 4-H Graduates! If you are graduating from 4-H this year, we would like to have your picture for our 4-H Recognition Event. Please bring your picture to the Sanborn County Extension Office as soon as possible. Thank you! State Fair Youth in Action Results Special Foods: : Rex Schlicht Blue: Brooklyn Swenson Public Presentations: : Megan Linke, Aaron Linke, Jonathan Linke, Nathan Linke, Jenna Skinner Blue: Spens Schlicht, Rex Schlicht We recently received the Herdsmanship results for Sanborn County. Congratulations to those individuals who helped Sanborn County look respectful! Beef Herdsmanship ~ blue Goat Herdsmanship ~ blue Sheep Herdsmanship ~ red Sanborn County Leader s Meeting Sunday, October 7th Courthouse in Woonsocket 6:00 p.m. with pizza for supper We will review 4-H books and award applications. Sunday, November 18th ~ 4-H Building in Forestburg 1:30 p.m. Snacks & assemble cookie trays 2:00 p.m. Recognition Event

7 October, 2012 Page 7 1. What is 4-H Online? It is an online program that allows the families to make sure their information is true and correct. Families will be responsible for entering such events as Achievement Days and State Fair. Each family will have their own account where their children will enroll and record their projects. 2. Why does this help your county office? We are taking the data entry and putting it in your responsible and capable hands. All of the office secretaries work a part time schedule; if the family enters their own projects there will be fewer mistakes and we can provide more and better programming. 3. What is the office secretary and 4-H Advisor s job then? We will monitor and approve member records and registrations while continuing to bring fun educational 4-H events to the county. We will be able to see any and all changes you make to your account and all registrations will have to be approved in our office before going to the state level. 4. Will communication with the county extension office be better? Yes! Counties will have a quick way to communicate to all of their families through the 4HOnline calendar as well as uploading newsletters and announcements to 4HOnline. 5. What if we don t have internet access? We realize there will be some families that don t have a home computer or access. We will work with you to ensure that your children are enrolled and have every opportunity to enjoy 4-H! Art Beef Bicycle Camp Cat Clothing Community Dog Electric Entomology Fashion First Aid Foods Graphic Arts Horses Horticulture Nutrition Photography Poultry Public Speaking Rabbits Rocketry Safety Sheep Shooting Sports Swine Theatre Wood Science P X Y C C S E C F Y Q H R E S L U A H A O L N G G O D O C H D M B F P O M O I R A Y C N O P I E L T A L M T W R B K E O H T A H I O R I U T S E E I T Y O I T M C C G L N R E T C I T N R O S U S U O T I F R S N G A T S L R O P A T Z T Y D G Z N C T E P I E E F O R Y O S E C U B J S H F V A O H U O P U R C I R T C E L E K O P W O E N U T R I T I O N D I D D R S T R A C I H P A R G F N S T P E E H S E L C Y C I B K G S R A B B I T S F A S H I O N S

8 Upcoming Events Page 8 OCTOBER October 1 Sanborn ~ Record books are due to the Extension Office by 5:00 pm October 7-13 National 4-H Week October Western Junior Livestock & Western 4-H FCS Shows October 14 Jerauld ~ Prairie Hills Club 4:30pm at the Grade School (4hOnline Training to follow) October 23 Sanborn ~ Promotion & Expansion Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm October 24 Aurora ~ Promotion & Expansion Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm October 28 Jerauld ~ Community Halloween Carnival hosted by 4-H October 31 Citizenship Washington Focus applications to the Extension Office NOVEMBER November 2 November 3 November 4 November 10 November 18 Jerauld/Buffalo ~ Recognition 6:30 pm Springs Showdown Feeder Calf Show in Wessington Springs Hand County Calf Show in Miller, SD Aurora ~ Recognition Night and 6:30 pm Sanborn ~ Recognition Event: 1:30 pm ~ Cookie trays & snack; 2:00 pm ~ Recognition Event State Fair Animal Exhibitor and Public Speaking Contestant T-shirts All 4-H animal exhibitors and public speaking contestants received a free 4-H t-shirt at the State Fair. Those shirts were donated by Farm Credit Services of America and totaled a $6000 donation to SD 4-H. Please mail your thank you note to: Farm Credit Services of America, 2065 Campbell Dr., Huron, SD Faith Hill, Reggie White, David Letterman and Jim Davis are all 4-H Alumni! Sanborn County Extension Office PO Box 397 Woonsocket, SD 57385