A Quarterly Newsletter to Volunteer Leaders Providing 4-H News in New Mexico

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1 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE U.S. Department of Agriculture Leaderline January February 2019 March A Quarterly Newsletter to Volunteer Leaders Providing 4-H News in New Mexico Highlights Leader Certification Page 4 Livestock Schools Page 5 Congress Winners Page 7 SLR 2019 Page 10 Focusing on the WHY we do 4-H By Stephen Beck Extension Department Head New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Dear 4-H Volunteers and 4-H Families, The New Year is here and exciting times await 4-H members this spring: Senior Leadership Retreat, Ambassador Selections, Home Ec School and Youth-Get- Away to name just a few. It s great that so many of our 4-H members are active and engaged, but we need to remember to focus on the WHY we do 4-H! 4-H members are 4 times more likely to contribute to their communities. 4-H members are 2 times more likely to be civically active. 4-H members are 2 times more likely to make healthier choices. 4-H members are 2 times more likely to participate in STEM programs. Reflections from 4-H members. 4-H has taught me to have a positive attitude and skills I can use in the future. Rick, 15 New Mexico 4-H members do not achieve by accident. They achieve because of the dedication and commitment of the caring adults (volunteers and parents) in their lives. I learned that I had to set priorities and know the consequences of my decisions. De Baca County 4-H er I have learned to be more respectful of the things and people that are around me. Santa Fe County 4-H er I can t wait until next year so I can try something new. Socorro County 4-H er New Mexico 4-H members do not achieve by accident. They achieve because of the dedication and commitment of the caring adults (volunteers and parents) in their lives. Thank you for making New Mexico 4-H a great place for our members to grow! Steve BE BOLD. Shape the Future. If you are an individual with a disability and College of Agricultural, Consumer need an auxiliary aid or service please enter your and Environmental Sciences required accommodations on Form 300.A-3 and notify your County Extension Office. Cooperative Extension Service January / February / March 2019 Leaderline NMSU 1

2 The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and extension programs. New Mexico 4-H is happy to send you this educational material. These services are financed jointly by the county, state, and federal governments. The Cooperative Extension Service is represented in every county in the state by a staff of local agents in agriculture and resource development, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development work. Leaderline is a quarterly newsletter for New Mexico volunteer leaders providing 4-H news of statewide interest. Tax dollars support distribution of Leaderline to enrolled New Mexico 4-H leaders through the following issues: January/ February/March (1st issue); April/May/June (2nd issue); July/August/September (3rd issue); and October/November/ December (4th issue). Subscriptions: For subscription information, address changes, or article submissions, write to us at: State 4-H Office, MSC 3AE, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30003, Las Cruces, NM New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum a great success By Cheryl Butterfield The New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum was held November 10 in Grants, NM. Participants came from 15 New Mexico Counties to participate in workshops ranging from organizing a 4-H club meeting to putting some STEAM in an arts and crafts project. Motivational words were shared by the guest speaker Michelle Stearns who shared her experiences and inspired partici- pants. Make and Takes provided hands on activity ideas and the participants were very generous with items brought for the two community service opportunities. (see Adult Forum on page 3) Photo by Amy Zemler Denise Winslow-Lawrence of Taos County is doing some hands-on learning at the 4-H Adult Forum. Website, Facebook and Twitter: nm4h.nmsu.edu facebook.com/nmsu4h twitter.com/nmsu_nm4h Editor: Cheryl Butterfield Contributors: Steve Beck, Cheryl Butterfield, Marco Gutierres, Zach Hall, John Wyatt Hemphill, Anne Hodnett, Maggie Loudermilk, Craig Painter, Mindy Turner, and Amy Zemler New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. 2 NMSU Leaderline January / February / March 2019 Photo by Amy Zemler A get acquainted activity at the 4-H Adult Forum with people meeting leaders from across the state.

3 Open Board Positions Available in each District By Cheryl Butterfield The NM 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Executive Board is accepting applications for open board positions in each district. If you are interested in serving on the board, please complete the application and submit by Jan 15 to Board members serve a three-year term. Duties Include: Plan annual New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum Communicate with County 4-H Leader Associations in their district for the expansion, improvement, and promotion of 4-H youth and leader educational programs. Advise the State 4-H Program Leader on matters of program policy and future directions. Transact necessary business of the Association. Applications can be found online at documents/leaders-assoc-exec-board-app-form_1114.pdf, through your county extension office, or contact Cheryl at Applications are due by January 15. Executive Board Open positions: Northeast District Patricia Smith (2018) Northwest Matilda Arviso (2018) Lucille Jones (2018) Cindy Grooms (2018) Southeast District Paula Grady (2018) Vacant (2018) Southwest District Vacant (2019) Lisa Neal (2019) Vacant (2019) Officer Applications By Cheryl Butterfield State 4-H Officer information and application form will be available February 1, 2019, on the State 4-H Website. While serving as a State 4-H Officer, Senior age 4-H ers will have opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills, participate in team building workshops, attend a team trip, and gain experience in event planning. Also, officers will provide multicounty leadership workshops, contact public officials in 4-H-related matters and help at the New Mexico State Fair. For further information about the position and time commitment and what it involves, contact the State 4-H Office at Adult Forum (continued from page 2) Thank you to all the NM 4-H Leader s Association Executive Board members and the planning committee for all their hard work in making the 2018 Forum a success! Comments from participants: Great job! I love the hands on workshops! Great forum, lots of ideas to share with our members and 4-H program. I AM SO HAPPY I ATTENDED January / February / March 2019 Leaderline NMSU 3

4 New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Dates Set By Craig Painter Our next training will be held in Tucumcari, NM, on February 22-24, The online registration will open December 1st and will remain open until January 15th with a cost of $ The registration is on the 4-H online program done through the County Extension Office. Leaders will need to be approved and in the system prior to registration. For more information, contact your county Extension Office. The policy for maintaining certification, according to our policies and procedures, is as follows: II. New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Minimum Standards 6. 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. Horse Certificates By Craig Painter Horse Certificates need to be done every year or renewed every year with approval of the County Agent. The horse certificate is a form similar to a registration form. You can find it on the 4-H website under Forms and (see Horse Certificates on page 5) 4 NMSU Leaderline January / February / March 2019

5 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity and 3-Year-Old Versatility Nominations By Craig Painter 4-H ers with advanced skills in horsemanship are eligible to nominate a two-year-old horse for the Western Pleasure Futurity and Showmanship Classic held each year during the State Fair 4-H Horse Show. Nominations are due in the State 4-H Office by May 1 of the current year. Horses eligible for the twoyear-old Western Pleasure Futurity must be totally green, that is, having never received any riding by ANYONE other than the 4-H er who nominates the horse to the Futurity. During the State 4-H Fair Horse Show, the horses will participate in three go-rounds of Western Pleasure. The horses properly nominated as two-year-olds to the Futurity are eligible the following year to enter the three-year-old Versatility Class. Advice and counsel on training techniques may come from outside sources, however, the 4-H member must do all the riding and work on the Versatility Horse. The Versatility Class is held during the State Fair 4-H Horse Show. Nominations for the Versatility Class are due to the State 4-H Office by May 1 of the current year. Nomination forms and complete rules are available on the 4-H website under Horse and Livestock Events. There is a $20.00 nomination fee. 4-H Horse School The 2019 State 4-H Horse School will be held Monday, June 3rd through Thursday, June 6th, at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. We have a fabulous group of talented, knowledgeable and committed instructors over multiple disciplines to provide students with a quality education on horses and horsemanship. The school cost is $ for the entire week, which includes meals, a stall, riding instruction twice a day, and a variety of workshops. Horse Certificates (continued from page 4) Publications. They are due on May 1 to the County Extension Office (not the State 4-H Office). Horses get sold, traded, and/or leased and this is the purpose to do them each year. This is a unique aspect to the project. Horse Certificates are required for any sanctioned 4-H horse show. The only way that the agent can verify that the horse being used is the project horse, is for a 4-H member to document that they are the exhibitor, lessee, or owner of that particular horse. Some counties also require those 4-H members in the rodeo project to submit horse certificates. It is strongly recommended that 4-H members submit a horse certificate for any horse that they may use as their project for the year. 4-H Regional Livestock Schools We will again offer two 4-H regional livestock schools in different parts of the state. One is planned in Portales at the County Fairgrounds and the other in Albuquerque at the State Fairgrounds. Tentative dates are June 7-8 for Albuquerque and June for Portales. More information will be available soon. Visit out website at for more information. January / February / March 2019 Leaderline NMSU 5

6 2019 Spring and Summer Internships at National 4-H Conference Center By Zach Hall Program Manager, Center Events National 4-H Conference Center The National 4-H Conference Center is hiring for internships for Spring and have begun their hiring process for Summer programming as well. See the New Mexico 4-H Facebook page at NMSU4H for position descriptions and more info. Spring Internship Educational Programs Assistant (Wonders of Washington Programs) Applications Open Until Filled Apply Now! Congratulations to our 2018 Home Economics Lettermen Any 4-H Member who is active in Home Economics Projects may letter in Home Economics. All that is necessary to letter is to complete the requirements in their age level and submit the appropriate forms to their County Extension Office by September 1. The first year a member letters they receive a clover letter as you would see on a lettermen jacket. Bronze, Silver, and Gold pins in the shape of the letter H are awarded in the respective age levels. A member can letter at anytime, even if they did not begin as a novice, but they will receive the pin for the appropriate age level. Specific requirements and application forms are available on the State 4-H Website Lettermen Awardees: Silver Letter: Ryleigh Lamb, Lincoln County Katelyn Peach, Bernalillo County Bronze Letter: Addison Garver, Bernalillo County Jasper Mayer, Colfax County Camille Miller, Hidalgo County 6 NMSU Leaderline January / February / March 2019 mdf/recruitment/recruitment. html?cid=8419ef2e-386e-4d64- a4cc-8025cdb81036&jobid= &lang=en_US&source=CC4 This position usually runs from late January to late May and is a great opportunity for those who want to work with young people one day. Responsibilities involve acting as an informal educator in the living classroom of Washington, D.C. for school groups that stay at the conference center. Program Assistants in this program tend to have flexible work hours and while they are not working with groups, they also assist in the planning of events and curriculum for various activities that are held on center throughout the spring and summer. This is a great opportunity for December graduates looking for hands-on experience, all while spending a semester in our nation s capital! Summer Internship Citizenship Washington Focus Program Assistant Applications Must be submitted by January 15th, 2019 Apply Now! mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/ recruitment.html?cid=8419ef2e- 386e-4d64-a4cc-8025cdb81 036&jobId=264682&lang =en_us&source=cc4 This position runs from mid-may to late July and will work with our Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) summer 4-H program. In this role, Program Assistants help to plan and execute all parts of CWF. They operate both as a team and independently, while working directly with 4-H ers from all over the country as they explore Washington, D.C. and learn about the legislative branch of government. Benefits for all of these positions: Paid via bi-weekly stipend Room & Board provided Stay free in our on campus intern housing at Warren Hall and eat free at the Clover Café Potential internship credit We will work with you! Please feel free to share these opportunities with others and contact Zach Hall directly at mailto:zhall@4hcenter.org.

7 New Mexico 4-H youth portfolio winners who attended National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. From left to right, Katelynn Kenyon, De Baca County; Jeremiah Woodall, Doña Ana County; Michael Fry, Doña Ana County; and Andrea Stapp, 4-H Agent in Chaves County. Congratulations 4-H Portfolio Winners By Mindy Turner Extension 4-H Youth Specialist Portfolio. New Mexico 4-H pays the expenses for youth to attend. Katelynn Kenyon, De Baca County Three New Mexico youth attended National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, November 23-27, Youth are selected based on their State 4-H 2018 New Mexico State 4-H Portfolio winners: Cael Alderete Chaves County (not pictured) Michael Fry, Doña Ana County BE TRUE. BE YOU. Jeremiah Woodall, Doña Ana County BE A 4-H LEADER TODAY! nm4h.nmsu.edu January / February / March 2019 Leaderline NMSU 7

8 Meet the Leadership Team The New Mexico State 4-H Officers are elected during the State 4-H Conference in July each year. Once they have been elected, they begin planning many activities for their fellow 4-H members. As members of the state officer team they will plan and conduct Youth Get-Away, State Conference and provide county and multi-county leadership workshops. They will also contact public officials on 4-H-related matters and help at the New Mexico State Fair. Here are the first four members of the State 4-H Leadership Team. Anne Hodnett Dona Ana County State 4-H President I ve learned a lot about leadership and my role on a team. What s up New Mexico 4-H? I m Anne Hodnett, your State 4-H President, and I ve been in 4-H for 11 years. In 4-H, I ve not only grown in my projects and learned responsibly, career readiness and gained new speaking abilities, but I ve learned a lot about leadership and my role on a team. I am super excited to meet new members across the state, put on intriguing workshops and most of all, learn more about our organization and the agricultural industry. I hope to have a great year with you New Mexico 4-H. Marco Gutierres Sandoval County State 4-H Vice President 8 NMSU Leaderline January / February / March 2019 Hello, my name is Marco Gutierres and I am your State 4-H Vice President. I have been a proud 4-H member for 10 years and it has been an experience that has been extremely influential and has taught me many valuable lessons. 4-H has taught me how to be an outgoing person, not to be afraid of trying something new. 4-H allowed me to come out my shell that I had been stuck in for many years. I learned that life is full of obstacles and that there are going to be many challenges we face in life, but the great thing is, we will always have people for us to lean on and push us further than we ever imagined we possibly could. Aside from simply learning the fundamentals of leadership, teamwork, and communication, it taught me that if I want changes in the world to happen, I have to be the one to step forward and take the lead. Finally, it taught me to help teach the rest of the world that the next generation of adults are not a lost cause, that we are ready to take on all responsibilities that the future is going to bring our way, and we will make the changes the world needs to see.

9 Maggie Loudermilk Chaves County State 4-H Secretary Hello, New Mexico 4-H! My name is Maggi Loudermilk and I have been in 4H for about 8 years now. Throughout 4-H I have experienced so many new things and met so many great people. Everyday you can learn something new and meet a new friend. I am so pleased to be apart of this great organization, and would love to meet each and every one of you and know how you got started with 4-H. 4-H this year is going to be amazing. In the next issue of Leaderline, we will introduce to you three more State 4-H officers: Bailey Grady Roosevelt County State 4-H Reporter Katelynn Kenyon De Baca County State 4-H Parliamentarian Cursten Blanton Grant County Song & Recreation Leader John Wyatt Hemphill Lincoln County State 4-H Treasurer What s up New Mexico 4-H? My name is John Wyatt Hemphill and I am your State 4-H Treasurer. When I first began 4-H I was very scared, but I knew it was going to be fun. When I first started I showed chickens and I wanted to show rabbits, but my dad would not let me. Now I am showing goats, pigs, and cattle. Throughout 4-H I have learned how to meet and talk to people which in the beginning was one of my worst fears. Over the years I have opened up and started talking to and in front of people and I have gotten a lot better. My goals this year are getting more people involved in 4-H so they can have the same experience that I am having. Also, I want to help people that want to go on trips, but cannot pay for the trip, by getting donations from in and out of town businesses or families. Scholarship Applications New Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarhip applications are due to the State 4-H Office for: Home Ec School - due January 15, l2018 Youth Get-Away - due February 1, 2019 Horse School - due March 1, 2019 Dog School / Officer Positions / State 4-H Conference - all due April 15, For more information and criteria, go to aces.nmsu.edu/4h/ scholarships. January / February / March 2019 Leaderline NMSU 9

10 SLR 2019 Catching a Wave to Leadership By Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist Senior Leadership Retreat (SLR) 2019 is almost upon us. We have great workshops, career tours, commu- nity service, and a keynote speaker scheduled for you. SLR s theme for 2019 is Catching a Wave to Leadership. The event is in Albuquerque on January The leadership workshop topics are: Courage and Confidence Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Whatever Floats Your Paper Boat Dancing with Leadership Avenger s Beach Vacation Escape Room Leadership Healthy Living The career tours and workshops are: National Museum of Nuclear Science and History Labatt Foods Rio Grande Nature Center State Park Los Poblanos/South Valley Economic Center Family and Consumer Sciences Degrees Disaster Management Forensic Sciences Sol Acting Academy And many more! This year s community service will assist local homeless populations through Blessing Bags. Please bring the following travel sized items (individually wrapped): Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Shampoo and Conditioner Lotion and Soap Shavers and Shaving Cream Feminine Products Comb and Brush Lip Balm Deodorant Hand Warmers Winter Hats and Scarves One Size Fits All Gloves The Keynote speaker at SLR is Kent Julian. Kent graduated college cum laude and earned summa cum laude honors Kent Julian Photo courtesy of Kent Julian with his Master s degree. After graduation, he led several youth organizations before becoming the executive director of a national youth organization that served approximately 2,000 youth groups across the United States. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with the National Speaker Association, owner of two successful businesses, author and swim coach. He consults leaders all over the world and hosts a successful podcast called The Live It Forward Show with Kent Julian. You can find him online at user/kentjulian, com/kentjulian, and Kent-Julian. 10 NMSU Leaderline January / February / March 2019

11 NM State 4-H Calendar of Events 2019 Events *Online Registration Open for New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training Craig Painter, New Mexico 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Executive Board Applications are due Cheryl Butterfield, Community Service Scholarship Applications for Home Ec School 4-H Office Amy Zemler, Dates Dec. 1 - Jan. 15 Jan. 15 are due to the State Jan. 15 Senior Leadership Retreat 2019 (Albuquerque) Amy Zemler, Jan Community Service Scholarship Applications for Youth Get-Away are due to the State Feb. 1 4-H Office Amy Zemler, H Day at the Roundhouse (Santa Fe) Steve Beck, Feb. 5 *Registrations for Home Ec School are due Mindy Turner, Feb. TBA New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training (Tucumcari, NM) Feb Craig Painter, *Registrations for Youth Get-Away are due Amy Zemler, Mar. TBA Community Service Scholarship Applications for Horse School are due to the State Mar. 1 4-H Office Amy Zemler, th Annual NM 4-H Home Economics School 2019 Mindy Turner, Mar. TBA *Registrations for State 4-H Horse School are due Craig Painter, Apr. TBA National Volunteer Appreciation Week Apr Registration deadline for New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp (apply online Apr. 12 at Community Service Scholarship Applications for Dog School are due to the State 4-H Apr. 15 Office Amy Zemler, Community Service Scholarship Applications for Officer Positions are due to the Apr. 15 State 4-H Office Amy Zemler, Community Service Scholarship Applications for State 4-H Conference are due to the Apr. 15 State 4-H Office Amy Zemler, Youth Get-Away 2019 (Glorieta Camps) Amy Zemler, Apr Horse Certificates are due in County offices Craig Painter, May 1 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity and 3-Year-Old Versatility Nominations due in May 1 State 4-H Office Craig Painter, *Shooting Sports Championships (NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM) Craig Painter, May State 4-H Horse School (New Mexico State Fairgrounds) Craig Painter, Jun. 3-6 *4-H Regional Livestock School (Albuquerque, New Mexico State Fairgrounds) Jun. 7-8 New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp (CS Ranch - Cimarron, NM) Jun *4-H Regional Livestock School (Portales, County Fairgrounds) Jun State 4-H Officer Applications are due Cheryl Butterfield, Jun. 17 New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training (Farmington, NM) Oct *Contact your County Extension Office for application and registration deadline January / February / March 2019 Leaderline NMSU 11

12 YGA 2019 Wonderful World of 4-H By Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist Youth Get-Away (YGA) 2019 is coming around the corner. The theme for YGA is Wonderful World of 4-H. During this weekend event, participants will have a chance to learn about a variety of projects, contests and leadership, and will participate in community service projects. Mark your calendar for YGA at Glorietta on April 26-28, Senior 4-H ers can take part in Youth Get-Away by serving as Counselors and Counselors in Training (CIT). Counselors and CIT s must submit an application. Judges determine those selected. Selected 4-H ers will spend an exciting weekend with the campers while helping to teach them leadership and teamwork. Look for applications online beginning February 1. A signature on the application and a recommendation form are required from the county extension agent. Watch for workshop descriptions/activities, dance themes and further registration information in the next issue of Leaderline, on Facebook and the 4-H Website starting February 5. Age groups break down the youth, i.e. novices with novices, and juniors with juniors. Check with your county for the registration deadline and details. This YGA event is hosted by the State 4-H Officers. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 12 NMSU Leaderline January / February / March 2019 STATE 4-H OFFICE, MSC 3AE NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY PO BOX LAS CRUCES NM