Laclede County 4-H Clover News

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1 Laclede County 4-H Clover News Unive r sity of Missouri Extension M a y Edition 4-H members, parents and supporters, April saw a great deal accomplished in 4-H. There were productive club meetings and a lot of great project meetings. As we start to finish up the 4-H year, I hope all the club leaders and project leaders can see a change in the youngsters we work with and how they have grown in learning and leadership this year. Two huge events are on the radar in the coming months that we need to prepare for now as we finish up end of year meetings. 4-H Achievement Day and the Laclede County Fair. Achievement Day is June 7 th. There is no reason every single 4-H member could not come and participate in at least one category. You will find the registration form available at meetings, on line and in this newsletter. If you have never participated, now is the year as a 4-H member to sign up and give something a try. If you are a leader and have never been involved in this, I encourage you to contact myself or Joanne Roberts and get with it. I have set a goal of getting at least 30 members to this event and at least 10 that have never participated before. The Laclede County Fair offers a perfect opportunity to finish off the 4-H year by showing off something you have learned in 4-H. There is a category for everyone and every project. If you have never participated, call me or Glenn or Jennifer Raef, and we will get you informed and started. We have 150 members. I have set a goal of having over 100 members show some item or animal at the fair. I am keeping track and will want to see you there. Brett and Nicole Stowe and Kim Lambeth have really put together a great 5K Run for the Clover fundraiser event for May 17. Brett has set a goal of doubling his runner count from last year. Just come out and run or walk to help support all the effort they have put into this healthy lifestyles event. Congratulations to Victoria Janacek for making it to the state level with her recognition forms. She will be interviewed in late May at State Congress to see if she will be one of the state winners. Don t miss our Livestock Achievement Day (judging and showing) on May 31, our first ever Horse Camp on June and Beef Cow Camp at Dallas County on June 12. Information on each of these is in the newsletter. You do not have to have an animal to participate in any of these events. Till next month, Sam Lower Sam Lower, 4-H Youth Development Specialist Dallas and Laclede Counties 186-D N. Adams Ave., Lebanon, MO Office lowers@missouri.edu MU Extension is an EEO/AA Institution

2 4-H Clubs in Laclede County: Please Like the Laclede County 4-H Facebook Page for 4-H event photo s, club and county event s. Community Clubs: Barn Bums Meets 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 pm at Laclede County Water District # 3 (located by the water tower on Hwy East 32) Club Leader: Aaron Wrinkle, Freedom Reins Horse focused club, meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at Hillside Christian Church, Marshfield Club Leader: Kaci Chapman, Friendship Meets 1st Saturday each month at First United Methodist Church, Lebanon, at 10 am Tammy McKimmey /Dana Phillips /Susan Kromrie Laclede County Aggies Meets 2nd Monday of each month at Lebanon FFA Ag Barn, Glenn and Jennifer Raef /Jeff Jenkins Trail Blazers Meets 1st or 2nd Saturday each month at Gasconade C-4 School at 10 am Sarah DuBose Whippoorwill Meets 2nd Monday each month at Conway Community Building at 7 pm Theresa Coryell Leadership: 4-H Teen LEADERSHIP Group (ages 13 and up) - Meets 3rd Monday each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Center, Leaders: Sam Lower and Debbie Jones CLUB REPORTERS, PROJECT LEADERS & CLUB LEADERS Please send club or project news you would like published in the Clover News to Kim each month by the 20th at lambethk@missouri.edu News from University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Editors: Sam Lower 4-H Youth Development Specialist Laclede and Dallas Counties 186-D N. Adams Ave. Lebanon, MO Phone: lowers@missouri.edu Vacant 4-H Educational Program Assistant Dallas County Extension Office Courthouse, P.O. Box 1070 Buffalo, MO Phone: equal opportunity/ada institution Page 2

3 4-H HAPPENINGS 2014 Fair Schedules Laclede County Fair July 7-12 Market Hog & Lamb Weigh-in, Saturday, May 10, 9:00 11:00 am Wright County Youth Fair June 19 21, Grovesprings June 19 or 21 (TBA) 4-H Horse Show Tri-County Fair, Richland June 24 28th Lamb Show June 25 at 3:00 pm Hog Show June 26 at 3:00 pm Steer Show June 27 at 10:00 am Dallas County Fair June Webster County Fair July LACLEDE COUNTY FAIR Check-In: Mills Center will be open for check in starting on Sunday, July 6th from 1:00-3:00 pm and from 8:00 am 12:00 pm on Monday, July 7th. The Mills Center will be off limits due to judging, Monday afternoon starting at 1:00 pm. The building will be open for display starting at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 8th. Check-Out: All entries must be picked up between 10:00am 12:00 pm on Friday, July11th. Stubs will be needed when picking up items. The Laclede County Fair will not be responsible for articles left. No exhibit will be released at any other time. All prize money will be forfeited if not picked up. BEST OF SHOW: FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. FOR PICTURES Laclede County Fair Schedule and fair books are located at: Ozark Empire Fair July 24 August 2 Missouri State Fair August 7 17 You re invited to join us for fun adventures as we explore the Diary of a not so Wimpy 4-H Camp Kid! July 16 18, 2014 Windermere Camps Camp Counselor Training: June 30 Counselor Camp: Ages July 15 Residential Camp: Ages 8 12 July Camp and Counselor Registration Forms Available at: Registration Deadline is June 27 or until camp is filled. Note: Camp usually fills early so please register early! Camper Fees $130 Counselor Training Fees $30 Partial scholarships available Page 3

4 County wide Project Meeting Dates... Cake Decorating Project Meetings Saturdays, June 14 from 1 3 pm at the Extension Center. Cake Decorating Kit: $14 Deb Jones Project Leader Clothing Sewing Expressions Level 1 & 2 Lebanon Area Janette Frederick Project Leader Meeting TBA Clothing Sewing Expressions Level 1,2 & 3 Project Meetings Conway Area Third Monday of each 7pm at Joanne Robert s home, 652 Good Springs Rd., Niangua, MO Joanne Roberts Project Leader Gardening Project Meeting, May 8th at 5pm Glennie Kinnett Project Leader Goat Project Meeting Meeting TBA Freeman and Connie Elam Project Leaders Horse English Level II Project Saturday, May 17, 1 3pm at Holly Densford Home Horseless Horse Level 1 Project, May 31at 1:30 pm Horse Western Level III Project, May 10 at 10:00 am Horse Camp, June (Schedule Program TBA) Photography Project Saturday, May 10th, 9 am Noon at Lebanon High School Rabbits, Saturday, May 1pm at Erin Long s home, Ruby Drive, Grovespring Holly Densford Project Leader Scott and Pat Shumate Project Leaders Eric Adams Project Leader Erin Long Project Leader Robotics Project, Meeting TBA Sara Glaser Project Leader Sheep Project, May 6:00 pm at Extension Office Lori Anne Morgan Project Leader Shooting Sports, Meeting TBA Allen Tullos, David Atkinson and Casey Waters Project Leaders Livestock Judging and Showmanship Clinic Saturday, May 31, 2014 Time: 9 am 3 pm No Registration is required. Laclede County Fairground Livestock Pavilion Lunch is Provided Cost? $10 per participant lunch is included in this fee. Parents may eat for $5 This clinic will help any 4-H member that is showing livestock this year, both beginners and experienced. This could also benefit a member that would like to gain experience and were thinking about possibly showing another year. This will train members who would like to become involved in the livestock judging event this September. Any 4-H member is welcome to attend. Members are encouraged to bring lambs, goats or beef animals that they will be showing this year. MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE TO OWN OR BRING AN ANIMAL TO PARTICIPATE! Page 4

5 4-H County News: Thank you!! I would like to say Thank You to all who were able to come out and help with cooking and serving of hotdogs and sides to the many kids at our annual Kid s Free Fishing event. I saw many smiles on both the kids receiving and serving the food and think this is a good opportunity for our 4-H kids to learn about teamwork and volunteering. I appreciate all that was done to make this a success. We always have Kid s Free Fishing day on the first Saturday in May and my hopes are that the local 4-H clubs will be able to come and help again in the future. Again thank you for all your help. Just to let everyone know we ended up handing out 885 kids free tags for the day and probably served nearly that many hotdogs. Mike Perry of MDC Bennett Springs: 4-H Teen Leadership Group having fun at their meeting!! Page 5

6 Laclede County 4-H Horse Camp June :00 am -1:00 pm Laclede County Saddle Club - Directions: Take I-44 to Exit 127, go N to Hwy W, turn Left in front of B&D truck stop. Go 1.5 mi to Laclede Co Saddle Club on the Right This camp is open to any 4-H member who wants to learn more about horses, horsemanship and horse judging. Owning a horse is not required. This camp is structured to help all horse members regardless of experience, but new or novice horsemen are encouraged to attend. Camp fees are only $10 and that includes lunch each day. Camp will be limited to the first 30 members to register and pay. Camp instruction will include the following: Beginners will receive instruction on: Basic Horsemanship (safety, breeds, colors, horse behavior and grooming) Western Tack (halters, bridles and saddles) Horse Judging and Selection Mounting and Dismounting More experienced members will receive instruction on: Arena riding (mounting and dismounting, basic seat instruction, use of aids, patterns at walk and trot) Introduction to showing horses (terminology, demonstration and riding instruction) Horse judging skills (terms, note taking and placing a class) Participants will learn by doing so wear or bring long pants and boots. Bring a riding helmet if you have one. Return this form and check or cash to the MU Extension office by June 1. Make checks payable to Laclede County 4-H Council Name Age Phone # address Page 6

7 4-H Achievement Day News: Dear 4-H Families, This is one of the most exciting times of the 4-H year! Youth have been participating and learning in Project Meetings for several months. They have been preparing for Achievement Day and fair exhibits. Now, at long last, the time for Achievement Day has come! Saturday, June 7th, is the big day. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church located at 300 N. Madison in Lebanon. Attached is an application for each of your 4-H children. Please complete them and return them to the Laclede County Extension Center by May 28th. Achievement Day is one of the three key events in the 4-H year. (The others are participation in the County Fair and Recognition Night). Achievement Day celebrates achievements, determines some of the projects that go on to State and assists youth in refining some of their skills. Awards for the day are also presented during the closing ceremony. Awards for livestock judging that occurred at an earlier date will also be presented. Special activities have also been planned for your Clover Kids to learn and have fun. Each family is asked to bring a snack to share. Beverages will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Sam Lower, Youth Development Specialist, at Be sure to submit all registration sheets to the Extension Center no later than May 28th in order that time slots can be assigned. Sam Lower, Youth Development Specialist Joanne Roberts, 4-H Council President Helpful Guidelines to Understanding Achievement Day Categories Demonstrations -A demonstration is a short show and tell about how to do something. Examples could be grooming a horse, preparing a foodstuff, or how to properly plant a flower. The presenter uses props, charts, or posters to aid as they explain a process. This process should include an introduction, the steps of the skill process and a summary. Questions will be asked when done. Public Speaking -Each member will give a speech to a judge or judges. They will be prepared ahead of time unless they enter the extemporaneous category. The public speaking category is split into five sections. They are listed on the registration form. A member should go to the 4-H website and become familiar with the rules for the type of speech they select before preparing their presentation. Fashion Revue - This category includes members enrolled in clothing, knitting or crocheting. The 4-Her will model an outfit that has either been made by the individual or purchased. There is a junior and senior division based on age. A member will need to know about the type of clothing modeled, cost, and the style and fit. Personal characteristics including poise, posture and grooming will all be judged. Personal Development- Each member may participate in this area regardless of project area. This is a short interview in front of a judge to build self-expression and confidence. Eight to ten year olds need to prepare to talk for at least one minute, eleven and older two minutes. Practice before participating and include information about yourself, your family, projects and achievements. Member Judging- Each member will select a table (area) that pertains to a project they are enrolled. Members may do more than one area. Members will make a decision based on what they have learned in that project and then tell why they made that decision. Members will learn to observe closely, develop reasoning skills and how to express themselves. Clover Kid Judging- Youngsters 5-7 will participate and no preparation is necessary. They will participate in one category of judging to learn about reasoning. They will make a craft and play a game. Page 7

8 H Achievement Day Registration June 7, 2014 Event starts at 9:00 am Name 4-H Age Club Phone Please check next to the age category which events you want to participate. 1. Demonstration or Illustrated Talk 8-10 yrs yrs 14 and over For demonstration guides/worksheets check Missouri 4-H website: Each member may present two demonstrations. This is a qualifying event for the State Fair Demonstration and Horse Demonstration contests. 2. Public Speaking Juniors 8-13 Seniors 14 and over Prepared Speech Extemporaneous Speech Public Service Announcement Interpretation Dramatic Pantomime Humorous Technology Assisted Speech You may select two of the above 3. Fashion Revue (clothing, knitting or crocheting project) 13 and under 14 and over 4. Personal Development Everyone is encouraged to participate in this category. 5. Member Judging Tables Section 1 Shooting Sports,Shooting Safety, Archery Section 2 Foods,Int. Foods, Food Preservation Section 3 Arts and Crafts, Sewing, Photography, Cake Decorating Section 4 Horseless Horse, Horse Riding Section 5 Outdoor Skills, Horticulture, Gardening Section 6 Livestock, Ham Curing 6. Horse Public Speaking 13 and under 14 and over 7. Clover Kids No preparation is necessary. Clover kids will judge one section in order to learn about reasoning. They will also have a craft and game. Submit registration form to Laclede County Extension Office by May 28 deadline Page 8

9 News from Freedom Reins Club The Freedom Reins 4-H Club's meeting was called to order at 6:10 P.M. on April 8th. There were four members in attendance. Members talked about Achievement Day on June 7th and were encouraged to start gathering ideas and deciding on which categories they would like to enter. Regarding our scheduled horse show on May 3rd: The arena we had rented accidentally double-booked us, resulting in a merging of our show and theirs. Because of the merge we will be adding horseless horse, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, and more speed classes. We will only get 1/3 of the entry fees, but will still gain all profits from vendors, concessions, and our drawing table. We also plan to hand out information about 4-H, our club, and Bridges for Youth. Members worked on sponsor posters after the meeting. Our next meeting will be May 13th at 6:00 P.M. at North Park where we will have a clean-up day after the meeting of the spring we adopted. Victoria Janacek, Club Reporter CAKE DECORATING PROJECT NEWS... The cake decorating project was a great success this year. The girls had three meetings and they did a great job. The girls learned how to prepare a cake, in order to frost it and they learned basic cake decorating skills. The final meeting was on April 26th. At this meeting, the girls, who were divided into four groups made and decorated cakes as a team. We had the honor of having Barb Prock come and judge the cakes, presenting each group with a ribbon. Following the meeting, the girls personally took and donated their cakes to the Cope House and to Mercy Hospital emergency room, for their staff. The girls exhibited great leadership and team work skills in completing this group project. We will meet in June to help those that want help in preparing cakes for the fair. We look forward to next year, when Barb Prock has volunteered to teach the girls more advanced decorating skills, including working with fondant. Page 9

10 4-h STATE INFORMATION Page 10 4-H State Events Upcoming Dates: May 1 July 1 Show-Me 4-H Wares Application Due 7 Mizzou Due 16 Public Speaking Academy Due 17 4-H Day with the Cardinals MO Equine Tour Dairy Cow Camp State 4-H Congress 31 State 4-H Sportsfishing Day June 1 Mizzou Mizzou Livestock Judging Camp 3 5th Annual 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament 15 4-H Alumni Study Deadline July 1 Missouri State Fair (most livestock entries) July 15 Missouri State Fair 4-H Demonstrations Due For information on registration forms and deadline dates please go to: 4h.missouri.edu/events 4-H Alumni Study Tammy Gillespie & Kimberly Keller Attention: 4-H Members Who Graduated High School in 2014 The 4-H Alumni Study is a research study that is being conducted at the University of Missouri about your participation in 4-H Youth Development Programs. If you graduated high school in 2014, participated in Missouri 4-H at any time during grades 9-12, and you are currently at least 18 years old, you are eligible to join this study. The study will involve taking a total of 5 online surveys (one each year for 5 years) about your experiences in 4-H and other activities during your high school years. Each year s survey will take roughly 30 minutes of your time to complete. If you choose to complete the 2014 survey, you will be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 cash prizes (in the form of a check). To participate in the study, please visit: Please enroll by June 15. Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Captures Best of Farm, Rural Life Christine Tew, Missouri Department of Agriculture The Missouri Department of Agriculture today launched the 5 th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, asking Missourians to share the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs. The contest, which runs through June 30, is an opportunity for amateur photographers across the state to submit their best images of agriculture from a beautiful Missouri farm, to a farm tractor that has been in the family for years and the fun and excitement of a child at agritourism operation. The Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest is open to Missouri s amateur photographers of all ages. Participants may enter up to three photos in each of the five categories. Categories include: The Beauty of the Farm, Faces of the Farm, The Farming Life and The Pride of the Farm. The Children's Barnyard a special category for budding photographers ages 12 and under, is back for the 5 th annual contest as well. Entries will be judged on visual impact, creativity, memorable content and image quality. The contest offers big prizes and many chances to win thanks to the Missouri Department of Agriculture's AgriMissouri program. An AgriMissouri gift basket valued at $100 will be award to the First Place winner in each of the four categories. The winner of the Children s Barnyard category will receive a special gift basket filled with $100-worth of child-friendly items from AgriMissouri. An AgriMissouri gift basket valued at $250 will be award to the Best of Show. Winners will also receive canvas prints of their winning shot. Winners will be announced at the 2014 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Aug and the images will be displayed during the State Fair in the Agriculture Building. For a complete list of rules and guidelines, visit agriculture.mo.gov/focus. Photos submitted to the contest will be placed on the contest website and available on the Department s Flickr stream. Photos must be submitted by June 30. More information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs is available online at agriculture.mo.gov.

11 4-h STATE INFORMATION Dallas County Beef Cow Camp Date: Thursday, June 12, 2014 Time: 9 am 4:30 pm Location: Dallas County Fairgrounds Cost: Pre-register by May 27th, $5.00 Late Registration cost $10 until morning of event. SPACE IS LIMITED Registration forms available online or at the Extension Center. Registration Form: ef%20cow%20camp%20reg% pdf Health Form : lth%20form.pd Rinehart D Archery Event Gerry Snapp May 3-4, Prairie Grove, Columbia, MO 4-H archers are invited to participate in one of the most unique and fun 3-D archery events in the country the Rinehart 100. Shoot the most amazing 3-D targets you ve ever seen; life-size elephant and giraffe, African lion, tiger, world record deer, even pre-historic dinosaurs. Option of shooting 50 targets or the complete set of 100. The 100 targets takes 2 days. This 3-D shoot is open to all, so parents and friends are welcome. More details and contact information can be found on the Rinehart 100 promotional flyer found on the shooting sports web page: go/projects/shootingsports/contests.htm Public Speaking Academy The 4-H Public Speaking Academy is preparing for its fourth year! Extension faculty, along with 4-H volunteers and college professors, will provide educational workshops to help youth build their skills and comfort with public speaking. Participants will be guided through the basics and finer points of writing and delivering a speech. Youth will receive individual assistance. The camp is open to all youth years of age interested in learning more about public speaking. The Academy will be held June 17-18, 2014 and registration is due May 16. Lodging will be provided on the campus of Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. For more information, contact Patty Fisher at fisherp@missouri.edu or or Kathy Bondy at bondyk@missouri.edu or and be sure to download the brochure on the Missouri 4-H page at 4h.missouri.edu/go/events/publicspeaking/ Clover Classic Golf Tournament Rachel Augustine Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 3, 2014, and make plans to join us for the 5 th Annual 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament presented by Monsanto and Great American Insurance-Crop Division at A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia! Information about the tournament and registration forms are available on our website, golf14.shtml. Team registrations for the tournament are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early! If you have questions or need more information, please contact Missouri 4-H Foundation Associate Director of Development Rachel Augustine at (573) or augustinere@missouri.edu. Page 11

12 Mizzou Teresa Bishop Do you have an idea you want to turn into your own business? Do you want to move from a seat in the audience to the Director s Chair? Do you like helping people? Do you like maps? Do you enjoy helping animals? Are you interested in science? If any of these apply to you, Mizzou is where you should be this summer. Camps will be offered the week of July and July 20-24th. Mizzou offers nine different camps: Director s Cut, Scrub-In to a Health Career, Build-a-Business, Dog Days of Summer, The Stress of Life, Through Artist s Eyes, Future Internet Apps, Meet the Big Muddy and GeoTech. These camps are offered as residential or day camps. Camps are available for a wide range of ages beginning with 12 year olds; check the registration information for the age range of each camp. Early registration is due by May 7. For registration and available scholarships see: For those without internet access call your local Extension Office or Teresa Bishop at for a brochure. This year they will be offering nine $150 scholarships for 4-H members. GeoTech Camp Shannon White Youth ages who are interested in outdoor adventures (like caving), GPS data and treasure hunts (like geocaching), and computer based maps (like Google Earth) should consider attending GeoTech Camp this summer. The camp is July th at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Youth will be engaging in real world activities related to natural resources, conservation, geography and geospatial technologies (GIS and GPS). The registration cost ($460 before May 7, commuter rates also available) includes housing (two youth per dorm room), all meals and snacks and great daytime and evening activities on and around campus. Camps are open to all. Space is limited and camps will fill on a first-come, first served basis. More information at: Aerospace Camp at Missouri S&T* - Lynna Lawson As you begin your 4-H Summer, here s another opportunity for youth in your communities. Aerospace Camp is at the Missouri S&T July for youth ages This is an exciting, action packed three day camp which will focus on what it takes to become an astronaut. The cost of the camp is $275 and includes lodging, meals, fun activities, program tee shirt and back-pack. Aerospace Camp is planned by Missouri 4-H and Distance Education at Missouri S&T. College age and high school students serve as counselors with other adults and M S&T leading youth groups and workshop sessions. The final cap note activity is a simulation of a trip to space. Youth will stay in a college dormitory and experience what it might be like to be in college. This camp is a collaborative effort by Missouri 4-H and Distance and Continuing Education at Missouri S&T. Page 12

13 Laclede County University of Missouri Extension 186-D N. Adams Ave. Lebanon, MO Laclede County 4-H Upcoming Events and Deadlines: May 8 Extension Office Closed to Observe Truman Day Gardening Project, 5pm 10 Laclede County Fair Market Hog & Lamb Weigh-in 9 11 am Laclede County Fairgrounds Pavilion Rabbit Project, 1pm at Long s Home Photography Project, 9 am at Lebanon High School Horse Western Level 3, 10 am 15 Sheep Project, 6 pm at Extension Office 16 Run for the Clover volunteer meeting, 5:30 pm, Atchley Park Pavilion 17 Run for the Clover 5K, 7:30 am, Atchley Park Horse English Project, 1pm at Densford s 19 Sewing Conway Project, 7pm at Robert s Home 23 Deadline Camp Counselor Application 26 Extension Office Closed to Observe Memorial Day 27 Dallas County Beef Cow Camp Registration Form Due 28 Achievement Day Registration Form Due at Extension Office 31 Livestock Workshop, 9 am Livestock Pavilion Horse Project 1, 10 am Ground Work Horse Western Level 2 Project, 1:30 pm Show Clinic June 1 Laclede County Horse Camp Registration Due 2 4-H Council Mtg, 6:30 pm at Extension Office 7 Achievement Day, 8:30 am Registration Event begins at 9 am at First United Methodist Church 4-H PHOTOS WANTED Jennifer Tullos is putting together a video for 4-H that we can show at Recognition Night, and one that will promote 4-H at different events. Please Jennifer any photos that you would like included. She would also like to have a group picture of your club before August. Please send your photos to jtullos73@gmail.com Please send post summer pictures, like fairs, community service projects and horse shows. THANKS!!!