The Cloverleaf 2019 VOLUNTEER AND 4-H ENROLLMENT 2019 CLOVERLEAFS

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1 The Cloverleaf HOWARD COUNTY * 3300 NORTH RIDGE ROAD* SUITE 240 * ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND * * (410) Inside this issue: ALLSTAR BASKET BINGO 2 OFFICE CLOSINGS CALENDAR 2 COMMUNICATION AND WORK- 2 RECORD BOOK INFORMATION 3 SENIOR PORTFOLIOS 3 INCLEMENT WEATHER 3 INDOOR CHANGES 4 SEWING FOR A CAUSE 4 NEW VOLUNTEERS 4 HELP- HOW TO VIDEOS 4 SUNSHINE JUNIOR LEADERS 5 TAGGING REQUIREMEMNTS 5 MARYLAND HORSEMANS PARTY 5 USED TACK SALE 6 BEEF ID DAY 6 LISEVTOCK SKILLATHON 6 4-H ER SPOTLIGHT 6/7 USED TACK SALE FLYER BASKET BINGO FLYER 2019 VOLUNTEER AND 4-H ENROLLMENT Howard County 4-H is transitioning to an online enrollment system for the 2019 enrollment year. More information will be forth coming as we transition to this paperless process. The staff is currently preparing an informational handout that will be provided to everyone with details and instructions as to how to complete the enrollment process. A mailing will be sent to each family, in addition to posting on the front page of our website. One major change with moving to online enrollment, is the availability of the system. The system will not be available until after January 1st CLOVERLEAFS Cloverleaf publications will be combined in Be sure to check the front page of our website for more information and details of upcoming events. January and February March and April May and June July August, and September October, November, and December TIME TO SHINE! A Spotlight Corner as been added. Check out our 4-Her s in the Cloverleaf! The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.

2 Page 2 4-H Cloverleaf HOWARD COUNTY UME OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURES The Howard County Extension Office will be closed on the following dates: January: Tuesday, January 1st in observation of New Year s Day! The office will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd. Monday, January 21st Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. February: Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day, 2019 CALENDAR The 4-H staff has posted the confirmed 2019 dates on the 4-H Google calendar. The calendar is placed on the Google site which can be easily accessed from our Howard County website at COUNT DOWN TO RECORD BOOK DEADLINE As of January 1, 2019 there are only 31 DAYS until record books are due to the Howard County Extension Office. Please remember that they must first be reviewed by your leaders. All 2018 record books are due to the office by February 1, H CENTRAL CLUSTER COMMUNICATIONS AND VISUAL PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP AND CONTEST Public Speaking is a life skills EVERYONE needs! The Central Cluster will be hosting a workshop in January with a focus on both communications and visual presentations. The workshop will be held at the Howard County Fairgrounds in the Dining Hall, on Saturday, January 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $5 registration fee will include lunch. The Central Cluster Communication Contest will be held in March at Bushy Park Elementary School in Glenwood. The categories for the Communications Contest are: Extemporaneous, Interpretations, Prepared, and Radio Spot. HOWARD COUNTY 4-H ALL STAR 2019 BASKET AND BAG BINGO The Howard County 4-H All Stars are currently planning the 2019 Basket and Bag Bingo Fundraiser. It is scheduled for Friday, March 22nd at the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Department Activities Building. 4-H All Stars sponsor many 4-H awards and activities throughout our county. If interested in making a donation for the fundraiser or would like tickets, please contact Marjie Eyler or Martin Hamilton at Extemporaneous- Participants will drawl 3 topics at the contest. You select your favorite. Then given an allotted amount of time to write your speech using note cards, practice, and then present to the judges. Interpretations is a memorized oral presentation of selected narrative from published works. Permitted works include dramatic or humorous plays or books or poetry, but not the script of a television show or any unpublished source. Prepared Write a speech prior to contest and bring with you day of. Topic is your choice Present before the judges during allotted time slot. Juniors may use a complete script. Note cards containing a key word outline are permitted. Radio Spot Create a 30 second radio commercial prior to contest. Present to the judges as if being broadcasted over the radio. Musical or sound effect introduction and/or background may be used. This is an excellent opportunity, whether a 4-H er carries a public speaking project or not, to receive valuable tips, and advice to enhance public speaking abilities and presentation. Champions will have the opportunity to move on to the State competition in April.

3 4-H Cloverleaf Page 3 RECORD BOOK AND PROJECT RECORD INFORMATION Attention all 4-Hers. It s Record Book Time!!! CLOVER BOOKS - Clovers have a special Clover Report Form for their record book. All forms are on the web. JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE BOOKS -Information on how to do a book, complete the Summary Form and Project Records are on the web. SENIOR BOOKS - All seniors will have to complete a resume and essay as part of their record book. All information is on the web. SKILL LEVEL BOOKS - For all projects will be due to your club leader for all age levels, along with your record book and will be reviewed and returned immediately, so you may continue working from them. Self-completion for additional learning. May be purchased at 4-hmall.org SUMMARY REPORT FORM - This form goes into the record book and is the same for Juniors, intermediates, and Seniors. This form is used to record the whole year in 4-H. GENERAL PROJECT RECORD CHANGE 4-H members may combine general project records. Human and environmental science projects may be combined and recorded on one form annually. EXCEPTION- Food and Nutrition project. Projects needing individual projects forms ALL ANIMAL PROJECTS and FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT (Cooking, baking, and food preservation should be included) SENIOR PORTFOLIOS ATTENTION all senior 4-H ers. It is time to begin thinking about applying for Out of State Trips. These are wonderful and rewarding opportunities for senior 4-H members. They are once in a lifetime experiences! 2018 Essay Question: "Describe your most significant 4-H experiences and how they contributed to your personal growth as shown by attitude, insights, and life skills gained." Criteria for the essay:1.) Length no more than two pages. 2.) Double spaced 3.)Margins no less than 1 inch 4.)Font Size no less than 12 pt. 5.) Font type - Times New Roman. FAIR SPECIAL AWARDS The Howard County 4-H Program is looking for sponsors of Special Awards for the 2019 Fair. If you are interested in picking up any of these awards, please contact Rick Hodiak at or hodiak@umd.edu. RETURNED CHECK POLICY When there are insufficient funds to cover a check written to the Howard County 4-H EAC, please be advised that the writer of the check will be responsible for covering the insufficient fee cost charged by the bank. INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHOOLS CLOSED When schools are closed. ALL 4-H programs are canceled. This includes closing early due to inclement weather. SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN If a Snow Emergency Plan for Howard County is in effect at 7:00 a.m. on either Saturday or Sunday, ALL programs and activities, 4- H, school and community will be canceled. Should the Plan go into effect after 7:00 a.m., programs in progress may be completed at the discretion of the activity leader.

4 Page 4 4-H Cloverleaf SEWING FOR A CAUSE! We will be hosting a community service opportunity for all members carrying and anyone thinking about carrying the sewing project. Please come and join us for the morning. Monday, January 21st at the Howard County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to Noon. We will be sewing pillowcases for youth cancer patients and all donations will be given to Cases for Smiles Foundation. Last year the 4-H group of sewing youth were able to complete 40 pillowcases, and this year we are hoping to double that amount. For pillowcases directions and fabric size please go to: caseforsmiles.org/ sewingpreparingpillowcases/ (Select Pillowcase Directions). If you have your own sewing machine please bring with you that day, however we will have machines available to use as well. 4-H INDOOR CHANGES- New for 2019 This year Interviewing will be added to the judging process at the Howard County Fair 4-H Indoor Building. Judges will be in each department as you drop exhibits off this year. Judges will conduct a quick interview with each exhibitor regarding the entries they are entering for each department. Exhibitors will have to do this in each department that they have entries for. Junior age division are allowed to have a Parent or Guardian accompany them during the interview. However, the adult may not participate in the interview. Parent and Guardians will not be allowed for Intermediate and Senior age divisions. Clover age entries will be dropped off at the times provided. If you have any questions please contact Chris Rein at Crein@umd.edu. All entry tags will be available for pick-up at the extension office starting on July 24, Plastic for Baked Goods and Entry tags will be available during entry time on July 27th as well. ALL- Non Perishables will be entered and judged on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. ALL-Perishables will be entered and judged on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 8:30a.m. until 10:30 a.m. CALLING ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS! UME Volunteer Training is available. This class will provide participants basic information on the University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development program. It will cover UME policies and procedures and detail the process to becoming an appointed UME 4-H Volunteer. The course will be taught via Webinar. Participants will need access to a computer with internet connection as well as telephone. The sessions will not be recorded. Before you can participate in the online class, you must complete the UME volunteer paperwork. Once paperwork is returned to the office and completed you will get a list of training dates offered. Please contact Chris Rein at the Howard County office at or Crein@umd.edu for paperwork or any further questions regarding volunteer status. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! OFFICER TRAINING VIDEOS COMING SOON Enjoy making videos? Want to see your self shine? Interested in making learning fun? The Howard County Extension 4-H Staff and volunteers need you! Youth to participate in creating educational tutorials and videos. 4-Her s are needed for behind the scenes and on camera! Get your frineds together and join the movement of digital technology! Contact Amy Brueckmann via at amyb@umd.edu if interested. More information to come!

5 4-H Cloverleaf Page 5 TAGGING REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS With the start of the 2019 show season, members need to remember several regulations established by MDA for all livestock exhibits of cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has identification requirements for national animal disease traceability (ADT). All livestock being bought to shows in 2019 must have an official identification. This identification will be tied to a registered premise. For most livestock this means a tag bearing the official US shield. Sheep and goats scrapie identification is an acceptable identification, including breed registration tattoos (tattoos must be legible and follow scrapie program requirements ) ALL CATTLE ENTERING MARYLAND FAIRS AND SHOWS MUST HAVE A RADIO FRE- QUENCY IDENTIFCATION (RFID) TAG for their official identification. (brands and tattoos will not be accepted) ALL SWINE ENTERING MARYLAND FAIRS AND SHOWS MUST HAVE A RADIO FRE- QUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG for their official identification. (ear notches and tattoos are not accepted) What does all of this mean for 4-H projects? 4-H animals will still be tagged with a Maryland state 4-H tag Registered purebred breeding animals will still be exempt from the Maryland state 4-H tag, but must have an official identification (RFID) tag or Scrapie Tag For 4-H shows both the official identification and the Maryland 4-H identification must be listed on your CVI (heath papers) In H swine projects will be tagged with a regular 4-H tag. FOR POULTRY: a. AI testing will require 15 birds or all birds in the flock if fewer than 15 birds from the exhibitors flock instead of 30 or up to 30 within 21 days prior to the exhibition. b. Private sales of poultry will be allowed at Maryland exhibitions if complete seller and buyer sales records are kept by the operator of the exhibition for one year. c. Wild bird displays and table egg judging contests will be allowed. LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FAILING TO MEET COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION OF ALL RE- QUIREMENTS WILL BE DENIED ENTRY OR REMOVED FROM THE EXHIBITION- REJECTED. See animal rejection policy under general requirements for exhibitors. For more information about the tagging requirements please visit: SUNSHINE CLOVER CLUB JUNIOR LEADERS Leadership is a life skill that will be needed through-out one s entire life. 4-H exposes a member to multiple opportunities to participate in a leadership role. Sunshine Clovers is looking for Livestock and General Junior Leaders for General Junior Leaders assist with club programming. Livestock Junior Leadersteach Clovers about livestock and participate in the Clover Livestock Showmanship. Areas of Interest: Assist with leading a business meeting Lead a program Give a demonstration Helping with crafts Reporter for the club Historian for the club Assist with club workshops Like working with kids.? Have knowledge to share? Please contact Amy Brueckmann at susnhineclovers@howard4- h.org if interested. MARYLAND HORSEMANSHIP S PARTY The annual Maryland 4-H Horsemen s Party is being moved to a new time of the year! The Horsemen s Party will be held on FEBRUARY 24, 2019 at Laurel Race Track. This new February date will serve as a Kick-off Event for the new 4-H year packed full of horse events! An invitation is being extended to individuals who are interested in serving on the Horsemen's Party Planning Committee. Please Becca Gunderson at regunder@umd.edu if you are willing join the Planning Committee to share your creative ideas.

6 Page 6 4-H Cloverleaf BEEF ID DAY On Saturday, January 5, 2019, we will tag and weigh all beef and dairy steer projects. In December, a letter with detailed information will be mailed to all members enrolled in the beef or dairy steer project. If you know of a 4- H er who will be carrying this project for the 1 st time in 2019, please advise them to call the office for a packet. USED TACK SALE The Spur and Stirrup 4-H Club Used Tack Sale will take place on Saturday, February 2nd this year! The sale will be located in the Dining Hall at the Howard County Fairgrounds from 8 AM until 1 PM. We have a snow date of Saturday, February 9th just in case! Interested in selling items tables are available for rental. Table rental is $25.00 per table. Please see flyer at the end of the Cloverleaf for more information. LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON PRACTICES Whether you carry a livestock project or not, Livestock Skillathon is a great way to work with other 4-H ers and learn information about livestock. The first practice will be on Wednesday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Dining Hall at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The practice schedule is below: Wednesday, January 9th Wednesday, January 16th Wednesday, January 23rd Wednesday, January 30th Wednesday, February 6th Wednesday, February 13th Wednesday, February 20th Wednesday, February 27th CENTAURS 4-H CLUB WAS FESTIVE AND SUPPORTING OTHERS The Centaurs 4-H club put on their elf hats and brought holiday cheer to the folks at Sun Valley assisted living in Taylorsville. We sang carols, shared stories and gave them cards and candy canes. It was a great start to our holiday party which then moved to Liberty Skate Center for some limbo and hokey pokey at the roller skating rink. The Centaurs 4-H club partnered with Harrison Mule Days to participate in the Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry horse and tractor parade. Everyone was dressed in holiday attire and jamming to our Christmas playlist. Some kids rode horses, some rode mules and some rode in the Christmas wagon. We even had a Santa with his favorite elf on top of the mule-drawn stage coach. In line with the spirit of 4-H, we rallied to let everyone know that whether your ears are large or small, your hair coat brown or white, you are welcome in our group! The streets were lined with people and holiday spirit. It was a great event!

7 4-H Cloverleaf Page 7 What are you doing? We want to hear! We want to know! Tell us what you are doing in your 4-H career! Club reporters, leaders, officers, volunteers, parents and members are encouraged to send their kudos to be published. Articles should be submitted to Amy Brueckmann via e- mail at amyb@umd.edu STATE DOG BOWL RESULTS CONGRATULATIONS to Howard County 4-H Members who participated in the 2018 State Dog Bowl. Result are in: Howard County Senior team placed 2nd. Top 10 individual senior placings: 2nd - Lorin Rocheleau 6th - Abbey Sullivan 8th - Emma FitzGibbon 10th - Morgan Stolba Howard County Intermediate team placed 1st! Top 10 individual intermediate placings: 3rd - Charlotte King 5th - Kaylynn Walker 6th - Devon Elliott How are you giving back? We want to hear! How are you? We want to hear! WEST FRIENDSHIP LIVESTOCK 4-H CLUB SUPPORTING OTHERS SPOTLIGHT OVERFLOW West Friendship Livestock 4-H Club actively used their Head, Heart, Hands, and Health this past fall giving back to their communities. Members participated with other organizations, to give back to the community this past fall. The request was received for donations of small toys for children in homeless shelters. Members took it one step further creating and assembling over 150 birthday gift bags. Bags included a small toy, tissue paper, ribbon, pencil and a birthday card. Donations were dropped off and will be distributed in the coming year. Members coordinated donations along with Sunshine Clover 4-H Club, to ensure two local families had a Thanksgiving meal. Members collected an assortment of items to assembled two baskets complete with ingredients for the meals, festive tablecloths, decorations, additional canned goods, and a card from the club. Check out Centaurs 4-H Club on previous page!

8 Used Tack Sale Sponsored by The Spur and Stirrup 4-H Club Saturday, February 2nd 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow Date: Saturday, February 9th At the Howard County Fairgrounds 4-H Activity Hall AND Dining Hall New and Used Tack Available Including: Saddles (English and Western), bridles, girths, saddle pads, show clothes, boots, and other equine care/ equipment 8 tables available for just $25 to sell all of your items! FOR MORE INFO OR TO RENT TABLE SPACE, CALL OR CYNDI cclemmon@verizon.net *stop by the concession stand for a bite to eat, or to recite the 4-H pledge and receive a free cupcake!* The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.

9 Baskets, Bags & Bucks Bingo To benefit the Howard County 4-H All Stars Friday, March 22, Regular Games plus Special Games & Raffles ALL BASKETS & BAGS WILL BE FILLED Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo Starts at 7:00 p.m. Food will be available! Location: Mt. Airy Fireman s Activity Building Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy, MD Ticket prices: $20 in advance - $25 at the door For Tickets Call: Marjie at Martin at Please notify us if you have special needs, when ordering tickets. We will do our best to accommodate you. This bingo party is in no way connected with, nor is it approved or sponsored by, the Longaberger or Vera Bradley Companies. The name is used to describe the prizes that were purchased. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.