CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF OTSEGO COUNTY

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1 CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF OTSEGO COUNTY December H Officer Training 2017 In this Issue See Officer Training story on page 6. Page In Memory H Calendar H Club News... 4 Lord of the Reins, Gilbertsville Dairy, Unadilla Bits & Briddles, Otsego s Gone Goating Otsego County... 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Quick Tips, Leader Luncheon, International Night, Vermont 4-H Careers Exploration, 4-H Officer Training, Shooting Sports, Public Presentations, Agribusiness Career Conference, Wanted Youth Assistant, Welcome Meg, Boston Museum, Teen Winter Weekend, G4-H Auction & Beef Incentive Orientation, 4-H Dairy Bowl Animal Science Dairy Feast, Earn-an-Animal & Beef Incentive Information & Registration Form Power of YOUth Advertisers H helps youth grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society.

2 Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie & Otsego Counties 4-H Youth Development Staff Patti Zellmer 4-H Program Leader ext. 225 Teresa Adell 4-H Association Subject Educator ext H Youth Development Mission Statement he mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is T to build youth adult partnerships to enable youth to become fully engaged in their learning process. New York State 4-H is a leader in enabling youth to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities to become productive citizens and is a catalyst for positive change to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society. Through 4-H Youth Development, youth will: Practice effective problem-solving and decision-making skills Possess positive work attitudes and skills Value diversity Accept community and social responsibility Contribute to positive relationships with families, peers and community Demonstrate communication and leadership skills Value lifelong learning Cornell Cooperative Extension values 4-H Youth development as the focus of all youth development activities Partnerships for supporting, conducting and extending the program Volunteerism as a cornerstone of the program Diversity and the strengths it brings to Cornell Cooperative Extension programs In Memory George Mravlja It was with great sadness we received the news that George Mravlja passed away November 14 from a heart attack. George was an active 4-H Volunteer and member of the 4-H Auction Committee. Donations in George s honor can be made to the Otego County Dairy Promotion Team, Amanda Rottingen, 313 Peteweck Rd, Cooperstown, NY or the 4-H Auction Program, 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY Notes of sympathy can be sent to George s wife, Jodi and family at 241 McShane Rd., Richfield Springs, NY H Auction Committee at the 2017 Otsego County Fair George is in the back row, far left. The Power of YOUth is published eleven times a year by Cornell Cooperative Extension. The information provided here is with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsements by Cornell Cooperative Extension implied. Contents may be reproduced with credit given. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY (Education Center/mailing address) Phone: Fax: :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Cornell Cooperative Extension 2 31 Maple Street, Oneonta, NY (Outreach office) Phone: Fax: :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Wednesday and Friday otsego@cornell.edu Website:

3 4-H Calendar Events DECEMBER 1 4-H Earn-an-Animal applications available 9 Candlelight Evening at The Farmers' Museum, 3-7 p.m H Leader Quick Tips, Public Presentations, Oneonta, Noon & 6 p.m. MUST RSVP 14 4-H Leader Quick Tips, Public Presentations, Cooperstown, Noon & 6 p.m. MUST RSVP 25 & 26 Christmas Holiday, CCE Offices closed 31 DEADLINE for re-enrollment to be eligible for County Fair and Year-end completion JANUARY New Year s Day observed, CCE Offices closed 1 4-H Earn-an-Animal applications due 6 4-H Member Public Presentation Training, Cooperstown, 9 a.m.-noon Snow date: Jan H Leader Quick Tips, Awards & Records, Oneonta, Noon & 6 p.m. MUST RSVP 11 4-H Leader Quick Tips, Awards & Records, Cooperstown, Noon & 6 p.m. MUST RSVP 15 Earn-an-Animal interviews begin at 1 p.m., Cooperstown 15 Martin Luther King's Birthday observed, CCE Offices closed 20 4-H Leader Lunch, Brook's BBQ, 11:30-1:30 p.m. 27 Workshop for Sportsman Educators, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, NY FEBRUARY TBA Registration (online) for 4-H Dairy Discovery Workshop 2 4-H International Night, 6 p.m., Greater Plains School, Oneonta TBD Cooking Clinic 17 Public Presentations, 9 a.m.-noon - Morris 19 Presidents' Day observed, CCE Offices closed H Shooting Sports Winter Instructor Workshop, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, NY MARCH 3 Public Presentations, 9 a.m.-noon - Milford 7 4-H Fair Superintendents, 6 p.m. Milford Central School 7 Issue Committee Meetings, 7 p.m., Milford Central School 10 Sewing Clinic, Cooperstown, 9 a.m.-noon 10 District 4-H Dairy/Horse Quiz Bowl, Binghamton 14 4-H Leader Quick Tips, Year-end paperwork, Oneonta, Noon & 6 p.m., MUST RSVP 15 4-H Leader Quick Tips, Year-end paperwork, Cooperstown, Noon & 6 p.m. MUST RSVP 15 Capital Days Nominations TBA Photo Clinic 17 District Public Presentations, March Dog Madness, Cornell University Ag Literacy Week, "Before We Eat" by Pat Brisson 30 & 31 Dairy Discovery, Cornell University 4-H Enrollment Deadline is DECEMBER 31! Plan accordingly, the 4-H office will be closed December 31 and January 1. Leaders PLEASE send enrollments! REMINDER 4-H Otsego County Fair Checks were mailed November 3. Cash your checks ASAP! State Fair Checks are being processed and will be sent soon. 3

4 4-H Club News Lord of the Reins reports we finished up our riding season with a beautiful ride at Cranberry Bog. Jim Petersen kindly gave us permission to park at his barn. Since then we have been: cooking rabbit; canning chicken (raw pack/ pressure canner), canning applesauce (both water bath and steam canners). We will review our cake decorating and decorate goodies for our Christmas party and have a party in December, then start our new cake decorating course (fondant) in the new year. Lord of the Reins Lord of the Reins Gilbertsville Dairy held their annual 4-H recognition Unadilla Bits & Bridles sold pies at the Sidney Tractor event on November 19. Supply on November 19. Bits & Bridles Gilbertsville Dairy Recognition event not pictured: Dalton Proskine and Nate Edwards. Otsego s Gone Goating 4-H Club reports that this month our leader asked us to attend the Ag. Conference at the Farmers Museum. While there we listened to speakers, speak about plants, seeds, and farming. We also got to spin a wheel at another person s table. My group set up a table with our 4-H projects. Each member of our group took a turn sitting at the table and explaining our displays. At our meeting this month our leader taught us about matching does and bucks to make successful offspring. This was fun! We also learned the good things about artificial insemination. We ended our meeting with cider and cookies. Our meetings are always a good time. 4

5 4-H Otsego County 4-H Quick Tips RETURNS! The 4-H program is strengthening and GROWING 4-H Clubs! 4-H grows confident, capable, and caring kids with the life skills to thrive in today's world and succeed in their boldest dreams for tomorrow. It takes a caring adult (like you!) to be the 4-H Volunteer that will inspire change in our youth. Growing 4-H Clubs requires supporting current 4-H Leaders and training new 4-H Leaders. This year there will be a Quick Tips series of workshops offered for all 4-H Leaders. 4-H Quick Tips (QT s) will be served for ONE hour on the second Wednesday and Thursday of the month in Oneonta and Cooperstown. Reservations MUST be made for the evening sessions, and are recommended for the morning sessions. Mark your calendars for the FIRST QT s session! 4-H Club Leaders and Issue Committee Members MARK your calendar Saturday, January 20, 2018 Annual 4-H Leader Lunch at Brooks Invitations will be sent to leaders and committee members. Door Prizes & Surprises!!! Day, Date Time Location Topic Wednesday, December 13 Noon & 6 p.m. Oneonta, 31 Maple St. Public Presentations Thursday, December 14 Noon & 6 p.m. Cooperstown, 123 Lake St. Public Presentations 4-H International Night 2 nd World Tour Passport to 4-H Fun 2018 February 2, 2018 Greater Plains Elementary School, Oneonta How it works! 4-H clubs and independent members are invited to travel the world for the SECOND World Tour of 4-H International Night in Otsego County! Each club or individual will choose a country, research it and make a presentation on 4-H International Night. The presentation may include any/all of the following formats: Visuals posters, flags, maps Music & Arts Food bring/send the recipe! 4-H International Night will be set up with tables around the perimeter, ready for visitors. After the walking tour and food samples of each country, clubs and individuals will make a live presentation (NO more than 10 minutes). It can be a dance, a game, or anything active; use your imagination! Tour Itinerary: 6:00 p.m. Tour Preparations set up your static display 6:30 p.m. Visit Countries and Sample the Cuisine 7:30 p.m. Guest Presentation 8:00 p.m. Club Presentations 9:00 p.m. Bon voyage! Culture (dance, games, toys, sports) Holiday traditions Dress Special Feature: Martha Modinger, 4-H member and Rotary Exchange Student to India will share her adventures! 4-H International Night Registrations are due to the 4-H office no later than January Government

6 4-H Otsego County 4-H Officer Training On Saturday, November 11, 4-H members learned the responsibilities of being an officer and how to run a meeting. 4-H Clubs that participated were: The Firecrackers, Queenies 4-H ers, and a new Cooperstown club. GREAT JOB! Special thanks to the Volunteers that trained the 4-H officers: Office President/V-President Secretary/Reporter Treasurer Recreation/ Health Teen Leaders Presenter Harold Palmer Jenna Utter Nicole Vanderwerker Alison Dodge Andrew Lentner and George Machala (Delaware County) 4-H Leaders also participated in two hands-on training sessions: 4-H Resources with Melinda Supp Muffins and More with Dianne Dirig 31 st Annual Workshop for Sportsman Educators January 27, 2018 The New York Sportsman Educators Workshop presented by NY State 4-H Shooting Sports at Saratoga County Cooperative Extension Center, Ballston Spa, NY. Please contact CCE Saratoga County at or Marilyn Preissler at: mkp2@cornell.edu for more information or to pre-register. This program is intended for Sportsman Education (Hunter or Bowhunter Education Instructors) which may include 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. February Winter Instructor Workshop at Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, NY. Disciplines include Archery, Air Pistol, Coordinator, Hunting/Wildlife, Living History, Muzzleloading, Rifle, and Shotgun. Contact Marilyn Preissler at mkp2@cornell.edu regarding payment and lodging questions or John Bowe at jfb32@cornell.edu for all other questions or visit otsego.org/events/2018/01/27/ h-shooting-sports-annual-workshopfor-sportsman-educators-and-winterinstructor-workshop 4-H meeting, with a jump up roll call! (l-r) George, Hadie, Brittany, Erin & Alison Muffins & More (l-r) Heidi, Lisa, Jennifer, Dianne 6 Interested in 4-H Archery? Youth archers meet at the North End Archery, Oneonta (THANKS to Dave Cyzeski!) on Sunday afternoons about once a month. For more information contact 4-H Leader, Lisa Lippitt, lisalippitt@yahoo.com. Vermont 4-H Careers Exploration Trip Spring 2018 This three day trip provides 4-H members 14-years of age and over with an opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers from small businesses to large corporations. Participants may tour the following businesses and schools: University of Vermont, Shelburne Farms, The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Ben & Jerry's, Fat Hat Factory, King Arthur Flour and the New England Culinary Institute. The trip is generally held in April, and the estimated cost is $200 to include all tours, transportation, lodging for 2 nights, 2 breakfasts, dinners and lunches. Each county can send two delegates. The trip is sponsored by the South Central 4-H District. Scholarships available. Interested teens contact the 4-H office.

7 4-H Otsego County 4-H Public Presentations Calendar for 2018 Friday, Dec 15 -Leader Packet to be mailed Friday, Dec 29 -Registration for Member Workshop Saturday, January 6, 9-Noon - Member Workshop Saturday, February 17, 9-Noon - MORRIS Presentations Saturday, March 3, 9-Noon - MILFORD Presentations Saturday, March 17 District Public Presentations, Binghamton TBD State Public Presentations Why 4-H Public Presentations? Public speaking is one of the most important life skills 4-H members learn in 4-H! To most people, the thought of preparing a speech and delivering it to an audience is terrifying. However, 4-H youth members throughout NYS, as well as the country, have an advantage in public speaking. 4-H members develop and practice their speaking and communication skills through a 4-H program called 4-H Public Presentations. 4-H Public Presentations teaches youth how to effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas. Youth that learn how to express their thoughts clearly to the people they interact with on the job, in school, or at home will be a more valued employee, a better student, and a more understood family member. 4-H alumni credit 4-H Public Presentations as the edge that places them above their peers in both college and professional careers. 4-H Leaders and Parents, ENCOURAGE your 4-H members to participate in 4-H Public Presentations!! The Farmers Museum Ag Conference The 2017 Conference on Food & Farming: Careers and New Ventures was hosted by The Farmers Museum on Nov 4. The focus on careers and new ventures included presentations by Otsego County 4-H members and the Otsego County 4-H Auction Program. The day included knowledgeable speakers, vendors, breakout sessions and a panel discussion. NY Commissioner of Agriculture, Ken Ball was also on hand to give an agricultural update. Approximately 120 people attended the event. 4-H members from the Gone Goating 4-H Club (l-r) Braydon Hascup, Cameron Jones, Hannah Audette, and Chase Burkhart, represented 4-H at the Ag Conference. NEW to 4-H Public Presentations? Join us at these Workshops! Wednesday, Quick Tips (for Adults!), Dec. 13, noon or 6 p.m., Oneonta OR- Thursday Dec 14, noon or 6 p.m. Cooperstown, see page 5. Registration is a MUST! Saturday, January 6, 9 a.m. Public Presentation Workshop for Youth, Cooperstown Office, this is a hands on workshop, registrations are due December 29. Format for the day of Presentations: 1. All 4-H presenters register at the beginning of the day 2. The registration table opens at 8:15 a.m. 3. Rooms will be assigned at the registration table 4. Presentations will begin promptly at 9 a.m. 5. Presenters remain in their assigned room until everyone has presented. 6. At the end of the presentations each room will recognize their participants and present certificates to each presenter. WANTED Youth Assistants We need room hosts, hostesses and Jr. Evaluators. Pre-register interested youth on the registration form. Orientation for room hosts/hostesses and Jr. Evaluators will be at 8 a.m. Room hosts/hostesses must be willing and able to facilitate the presentations in each room. Jr. Evaluators must be at least 16-years old and have completed five Public Presentations. 7

8 4-H Otsego County WELCOME MEG!!! I am VERY happy to introduce Meg Preston as the new Volunteer 4-H Public Presentation Coordinator for Morris!!! Many will recognize Meg as 4-H Volunteer and goat Mom. Her attention to detail and coordination will be helpful in her new role as Public Presentation Coordinator. Meg s responsibilities for Public Presentations in Morris include overall coordination of the Morris event; recruiting evaluators, room hosts, registrar and tabulators. The Morris event is on Saturday, February 17. I am also happy to announce, Beth Bartlett will continue in her position as the Public Presentation Coordinator for Milford. The Milford event will be held on Saturday, March 3. Youth and adults interested in helping with 4-H Public Presentation can call the 4-H office. Meg Preston Boston Museum of Science 4-H families from Otsego and Schoharie Counties were scientists for the day on November 18. They explored all things science, technology, engineering, and math at the Museum of Science in Boston. With over 700 interactive exhibits, it was a hands-on adventure! THANK YOU to 4-H Educator, Teresa Adell for organizing the 4-H Bus Trip. New 4-H members (l-r) Andrew Leahy, Liam & Amaya Gilchrist, make friends with a giant model insect. LEWIS COUNTY 4-H TEEN WINTER WEEKEND February 16, 17, and 18, 2018 Oswegatchie Educational Center Croghan, NY New York State 4-H ers ages 13 to 19 (as of January 1) The cost is $70 per participant will cover lodging, meals (Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch), as well as snacks and workshop supplies. Registration deadline is Friday, January 26, Payment is due with registration. For more information and registration form, contact the 4-H Office. Announcing. 4-H Sewing Clinic Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m.-noon CCE Office, Cooperstown Details to follow. 8

9 4-H Otsego County 4-H Auction Orientation Beef Incentive Vanessa Erkson and Black Tip The 4-H Auction Committee hosted the 4-H Auction Orientation at the Milford Central School. This meeting is mandatory for all participants in the 4-H Auction Program. 16 youth and their parents attended the November 4 meeting. The 4-H Auction Program gives 4-H members, ages 8-19 the opportunity to raise production animals to be sold at the 4-H Livestock Auction at the County Fair. Animal species for the auction include: beef, dairy beef, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine. Participants agree to be active in the program learning how to: raise high-quality animals, market the animal and maintain records. Most youth that invest the time and effort in this project will see a profitable return. To encourage participation in the 4-H Auction Program, there are two programs that provide financial incentives. 1) Earn-an-Animal successful candidates will receive a financial grant that will help cover the purchase price of the market animal. 2) 4-H Beef Incentive successful candidates will receive a financial grant to help cover the purchase price of a beef animal. Beef Incentive Joleen and Barley 4-H members MUST be enrolled in the 4-H Auction Program to qualify for these grants. Grants are limited to one/year/youth. Applications for Earn-an-Animal and the 4-H Beef Incentive are available from the 4-H office and on the web. Deadline for applications, January 1, H Dairy Bowl Join the team! It s time to sign up for 4-H Dairy Bowl! Plans are to set up a practice over Christmas break. Interested participants can contact Amy Proskine at poohbear3432@gmail.com OR the 4-H office by December 15. Dairy Bowl, 1 st Place Sr. Team, (l-r) back: Garrett and Jack front: Aly and Samantha 9

10 Animal Science 4-H Dairy Feast Invitation The Otsego County 4-H Dairy Program invites all 4-H Dairy Project Members 4-H Dairy Feast Sunday, January 7, 2-4 p.m. Jackie s Restaurant 3688 NYS Hwy 28, Milford This annual event is to recognize the accomplishments of the 4-H Dairy project members. Honor Dairy Masters will be announced. Please RSVP with the 4-H office on or before December H Earn-an-Animal Program 2018 The 4-H Earn-an-Animal Program gives youth the opportunity to purchase, raise and show an animal. Animal species in the 4-H Earn-an-Animal Program include the traditional: beef and dairy calves, dairy and meat goats, poultry, swine, sheep and rabbits. The newly added other category includes unique agriculture production such as: bee keeping, alpacas, fish farming. These award animals can be used to establish breed stock or for market. All Otsego County youth, ages 8-19 are encouraged to apply for a 4-H Earn-an-Animal. Youth must complete an application, be interviewed, and formally agree to the project requirements. The grant funds are awarded AFTER the project is successfully completed. Applications are due January 1. On December 1 applications can be obtained from the 4-H office or visit our website at For more information contact the 4-H office at HAPPY 2018 FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT CCE 10

11 The Power of YOUth December 2017 Please return to: Cornell Cooperative Extension 123 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY or fax Website Please send me information on the following or register me for: December Registrations/Information December 8 Quick Tips sign-up deadline (12/13 & 12/14 sessions) 15 Dairy Bowl sign-up deadline 29 Public Presentation Workshop sign-up deadline 29 Dairy Feast RSVP s due 31 4-H Club & Member re-enrollments due to the 4-H office January 1 Earn-an-Animal & Beef Incentive applications due 19 International Night registrations due 26 Lewis County 4-H Teen Winter Weekend registrations due Date Received: Check # Amount: For office Use Make checks payable to: Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Name Mailing Address Luke & Doug Dutcher Telephone Send this form to: CCE Schoharie and Otsego Counties, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY We will be happy to mail your request, but to help save postage on larger materials, please indicate where you would like to pick up. We will contact you when the materials are ready. Should you have any questions, contact the 4-H office at (607) I will pick up at the: Cooperstown office Oneonta office Kate - Goat Show Junior Livestock Show Kaleigh - Dairy Show Junior Livestock Show 4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. 11

12 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Cooperstown, NY Permit #24 Youth Development 123 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY Tel: 607/ or 607/ Fax: 607/ or 607/ ADDRESS ADDRESS SERVICE SERVICE REQUESTED REQUESTED Do you see a red check mark on your address label? If so, this will be the last issue mailed to you until you submit re-enrollment forms. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. T H A N K S T O O U R S P O N S O R S Cooperstown Office Hours Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Columbus Day, 10/9 Oneonta 31 Maple St (Rowe House) Office Hours Open Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Support local 4-H youth development by reducing our publication and mailing costs. Your ad is viewed by nearly 400 youth, parents, and volunteers. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at (607) for more information. 12