Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton 4-H Newsletter July 2018

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1 Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton 4-H Newsletter July 2018 Judge It 2018 Each year, there are two opportunities for 4-H members, family and friends to test out their judging skills, meet new people, enjoy snacks and have lots of fun!!!! This year, the KLH Judge It will be held on Wed. July 11 th at the LEX grounds. The Region 3 Judge It will be held on Tues. July 31 st at the Orono Fairgrounds. Region 3 Judge It Registration Forms and Payment are due to Diane Armstrong by July 15 th. Check out the KLH flyer and Region 3 registration form for all the details!!! 2018 KLH Board of Directors Past President Tom White President Julie Cameron Vice-President Cheryl Crowe Secretary Edna White Treasurer Melinda Buckley Activity Coordinator /Newsletter Editor Diane Armstrong Membership Coordinator Deanna Hood Assoc. Rep./ Resource Contact Jane Durward Director Elysha Bryans Director Stephanie Dwyer Director Michelle Hazenberg Director Kattie Sims Director Linda Staples Director Corrie Stender Youth Director Vacant Youth Director Vacant Regional Rep. Suzanne Barker Regional Rep. Vacant Coordinator, Megan Burnside Volunteer Support Poitras 6748 Ext. 477 Region 3 4-H Ontario More upcoming events Go for the Gold Wed. August 8 th Royal Canadian Legion Lindsay, ON 6:30pm Registration 7pm Let the games begin 4-H Fair Sat. August 25 th Lindsay Exhibition grounds

2 NEW LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS! There are several new pending livestock regulations that are growing topics of interest to livestock leaders and members. Click here for all the updated information received by 4-H Ontario. 4-H Pulling Club We were led by Edna and Tom White. Meetings were held at their home. There were 10 members. Edna and Tom had some quizzes about lawn tractors. We had opportunities to repair and prepare the lawn tractors for the achievement day pull. There was even an opportunity for a practice pull. Pulling Club Achievement Day, Sunday June 17, 2018 The 4-H Pulling Club Achievement Day was held at the Lindsay Fairgrounds by Kawartha Antique Power Show. Every club member arrived for the weigh in and competed in the Jr. Tractor Pull in their weigh in class. The results of the day are as follows: Lawn Stock up to 500 lbs. 1st -Jack Hickson feet or meters 2nd - Cody Crowe feet or meters 3rd - Landyn Bowen feet or meters 4th- Wade Scoble feet or meters Lawn Stock 501 to 700 lbs 1st - Gage Instead feet or meters 3rd - Jesse Peacock feet or meters Stock 601 to 800 lbs 6th - Caleb Dyck feet or meters Stock 801 to 1000 lbs 3rd - Curtis Blair feet or meters 4th - Jacob Dyck feet or meters Modified 801 to 1000 lbs. 8th - Curtis Blair feet or meters 11th - Nathan Tamlin feet or meters Open lawn & Utility tractor max 1200 lbs 9th - Tom White feet or meters A big thank you to Edna and Tom White for leading and organizing Pulling Club again this year. By Curtis Blair Press Reporter

3 25 Year KLH Volunteer Tree Planting Everyone is cordially invited to attend the 25 Year KLH 4-H Volunteer Tree Planting on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Eden United Church Cemetery, 700 Cambray Rd, Woodville, ON. The KLH 4-H Association looks forward to celebrating this achievement of Edna White. Mark your calendars and join in the celebration!!! Attention: News Reporters Here are 3 ways to get the word out and promote your club s activities and events! 1. your info to Diane Armstrong (d.armstrong@eastlink.ca) to be posted on the KLH 4-H webpage and in the newsletter. 2. Post your information on the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton 4-H facebook page. 3. Post your information at under the media section. Region In-Person New Volunteer Orientation Sessions Date Time Location Address Thursday, July 12, :00pm- 9:00pm Cobourg Community 750 D'Arcy St., Cobourg, Centre ON WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The 4-H Ontario Volunteer Support staff team is busy planning for volunteer engagement sessions for Please forward any ideas you might have for session topics or speakers to Megan Burnside-Poitras Coordinator, Volunteer Support (region3@4-hontario.ca). We are eager to ensure that volunteers receive the learning opportunities that they need most and would love to hear any suggestions that you might have. - KLH 4-H Association asks that all beef, dairy and sheep clubs submit their achievement day results to Diane Armstrong d.armstrong@eastlink.ca immediately following their achievement day. - All beef, dairy and sheep selections for the ECCS must also be submitted to Diane following 4-H Fair.

4 East Central Championship Show Updates New for 2018, the Lindsay Exhibition implementing a new pass/gate admission system for the LEX. All 4-H members participating in the ECCS on Wed. Sept 19 th will be asked to show their 2018 membership card at the gate in order to enter the barn area. When you register for the show, you will receive a wristband which you MUST wear the entire day!!!! If you are not a 4-H member participating in the show, you will be asked to pay admission to the LEX. Truckers dropping off animals will be allowed to unload and leave the grounds. If they choose to stay on the LEX grounds, they will also be asked to pay admission. Please respect the implementation of the new gate admission system and wear your wristband upon payment at the gate. Dress Code for Livestock Shows Policy: Kawartha Lakes Haliburton 4-H members showing livestock must adhere to the below list of acceptable attire for the various types of livestock. When a show dictates or provides different attire it is acceptable for members to wear the attire provided. Dairy: White pants (dress pants or jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirts with a collar and sleeves and no advertising, writing or pictures, adequate footwear Beef: Black pants (dress pants or jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirt with a collar and sleeves and no advertising, writing or pictures, adequate footwear. Lamb: Black pants (dress pants or jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirt with a collar and sleeves and, and no advertising, writing or pictures adequate footwear, Horses: Varies depending on the breed or discipline. Standard attire is dark pants or breeches and a clean shirt with a collar and sleeve and no advertising, writing or pictures. Dairy Goats: White pants (dress pants or jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirts with a collar and sleeves and no advertising, writing or pictures, adequate footwear Meat Goats: Black pants (dress pants or jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirt with a collar and sleeves, and no advertising, writing or pictures equate footwear. Swine: Dark pants (dress pants and jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirts with a collar and sleeves and no advertising, writing or pictures, adequate footwear. Rabbits: White pants (dress pants or jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirts with a collar and sleeves and no advertising, writing or pictures or white lab coat. Poultry: White pants (dress pants or jeans only, no tights, yoga pants or stretch pants), white shirts with a collar and sleeves and no advertising, writing or pictures or white lab coat. It is the member s responsibility to ensure they comply with the above listed guidelines and that all attire is kept as clean and neat as possible. My FLIA Experience Once again I chose to spend my March break at a 4- H camp; last year I went to PLC and this year I found myself at FLIA, Future Leaders In Action. This camp really focuses on developing and utilising leadership skills. Everyday at camp we had sessions to teach us new ways to work in a group or gather ideas and opinions. We then had the opportunity to apply these ideas in our facilitation groups; these groups were responsible for organising and running wake up, energizers or evening programming. These events were completely camper lead and always innovative and fun! This provided myself and all the other campers the platform to express our ideas and practice leading. The

5 skills that I learned at FLIA benefit me everyday; I use them in school, 4-H meetings and during sports to name a few examples. FLIA is also a great experience because of the upbeat and supportive 4-H environment! The facilitators were always energized and constantly demonstrated what it means to be a good leader. The campers were also very friendly and supportive. They made it easy to break out of your comfort zone and take risks. Throughout my week at FLIA I had so much fun making new friends, trying new things and building on my leadership skills! I have attended numerous 4-H opportunities and I hope to continue throughout my remaining 4-H years! I encourage every 4-H member to take a chance and attend a 4-H opportunity, weather it is a camp, judging event or conference, as they are great learning opportunities and because 4-H members make great, lifelong friends! - Submitted by Maggie-Jo Hickson Future Leaders in Action This past March break I yet again had the amazing opportunity to attend another 4-h camp. This March, myself, along with fellow KLH members: Maggie-Jo Hickson, Landyn Bowen, Curtis Blair and Nathan Jetten all headed up to Camp Kawartha near Lakefield to attend the future leaders in action camp, commonly known as FLIA. In the past I have attended other 4-h camps, including youth adventure camp in which I attended twice, but I must say FLIA was like no other and was by far one of the best 4-H opportunities. FLIA was a five day, four night camp in which we slept in the cabins and took in the full faculties that Camp Kawartha had to offer. Over my five day experience I made numerous new friends that I became very close with from all across the province that and continue to talk to on a regular basis. We learnt many leadership skills, including what it takes to be a good leader, along with goal setting skills that we can use in our day to day lives. At FLIA we got to take in the sights of the forest and for some of us, going out of our comfort zone by participating in the high ropes with the camp kawartha staff. Day to day I enjoyed playing the different games and activities, including the build you own car out of LEGO challenge (which by the way my group won), an escape room, and a talent show, just to name a few. On the last night of camp we had a dinner banquet to thank our sponsors, followed by a dance. Like the saying we shopped till we dropped, we literally danced till we dropped. We danced from 8-12!! From two-stepping, to square dancing, to the cotton eyed joe line dance; we definitely enjoyed our last night of camp together! The last day of camp came quickly, and it was time to say goodbye to all of my new friends. This was difficult as it felt like we were a little FLIA family. This past March break was one of the best experiences of my life. I encourage all to take part in 4-H camps as they are one of the best parts of 4-H, and you will make memories that last a lifetime! This summer I am off to the career mania, which is a 4 day conference at the university of Guelph. There, I will be reunited with some of my FLIA friends, along with friends I made a YAC, and I am sure to meet new ones too, I can t wait! Always remember to FIRE IT UP! - Submitted by Karlee Webster

6 ARE YOU READY? GOT YOUR THINKIN CAPS ON? IT S ALMOST TIME FOR THE KLH 4-H Go For The Gold Competition TO BEGIN!! Get your team together and join in the fun! All current KLH 4-H members are eligible to participate. The only rule is that you must have one novice or junior 4-H member on each team. So, if you have participated before, chat up your friends and get them out to participate or just come out and cheer everyone on! Win or lose, there are always refreshments and lots of laughs and social entertainment!!! Check out the details below and get your team registered before it s too late!! KLH 4-H GFTG COMPETITION Date: Wed. August 8, 2018 Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 12 York St. N, Lindsay, ON Time: 6:30 pm Registration 7:00 pm let the games begin Register by: Wed, Aug 1 st by calling Corrie Stender ( ) or corrie.stender@durhamcollege.ca (leave your club name and the names of your 4-H members participating) Youth Opportunities & Scholarships Youth Adventure Camp For youth ages Application Deadline: July 9, 2018 Event Date: August 20-23, 2018 Cedar Glen YMCA Camp, Schomberg, ON Come out to experience adventure this summer at Youth Adventure Camp! During this four-day, three night camp, you'll get to meet new friends, try out new challenges and attend evening camp fires! Hit the water for a swim during afternoon activities, play a camp-wide game of Capture the Flag and experience the beauty of the outdoors while participating in low ropes activities - a highlight of past campers. As you participate in the fun, hands-on activities each day, you'll be building teamwork, leadership, communication and goal-setting skills. Bussing options will be available for selection at time of registration for a fee. Youth Adventure Camp promises to be an adventure! For more details, go to For a complete list of opportunities and scholarships available, check out &

7 August Newsletter submission deadline: July 20 th Send information to Dates to Remember July 1 st Canada Day 9 th Youth Adventure Camp, Schomberg, ON 11 th KLH Judge It, LEX grounds 15 th Early Bird Registration Deadline Region 3 Judge It Day 18 th 21 st Career Mania, Guelph, ON 31 st Region 3 Judge It, Orono Fairgrounds August 8 th KLH Go for the Gold, Royal Canadian Legion, Lindsay, ON 15 th Region 3 Go for the Gold, Stirling, ON 25 th KLH 4-H Fair, LEX grounds September 19 th East Central Championship Show, LEX grounds If you no longer wish to receive the KLH 4-H newsletter, please notify d.armstrong@eastlink.ca