Jasper County. 4-H News and Notes. August 2017

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1 August 2017 page Jasper County 4-H News and Notes August 2017 Live. And Learn. Bob McNary 4-H Youth Development Specialist Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Courthouse Basement Carthage, MO fax: Inside this issue: Jasper County news 2 Regional news 4 State and National news 5 Grants & scholarships 9 Project resources 9 Calendar of events 9 Topics of interest can now be found on our website at missouri.edu/jasper/topicsof interest.aspx Flyer included in this newsletter: Christmas at Dixie Stampede Dear 4-H Families, The other evening I had the privilege, along with some 4-H members and parents from Jasper County, to hear Dr. Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement (The Director of Missouri Extension) talk to us about Extension in Missouri. He pointed out that for every dollar that Missouri spends on Extension the residents of Missouri receive $11.25 back, a wonderful return on investment. 4-H is one of the major components of the University of Missouri s Extension program. 4-H is the largest youth development program in the United States. More than 6.5 million young people, ages 5 19 and 540,000 youth and adult volunteers participate. In Missouri, 4-H Youth Development programs reach one out of every nine young Missourians. 4-H is in practically every community across the state. Lots of things make 4-H successful. One of the major ones are the 4-H volunteer, if you are a volunteer, you are probably the most important ingredient. For that reason, Missouri 4-H is focusing new and enhanced resources on volunteer support and training. To find out what is new and improved check out the volunteer section on the Missouri 4-H webpage: Missouri 4-H is a leader in positive youth development. Our mission is 4-H Creating environments where young people are valued, contributing members of their community We do this through planned learning experiences around four essential elements. 4-H provides youth with: 1. supervised independence 2. a sense of belonging with a positive group 3. a spirit of generosity toward others 4. a wide variety of opportunities to master life challenges With the coming of a new school year, new opportunities, new challenges and often new responsibilities come. As the summer activities are winding down and before the school year gets underway, take some time to plan your school year activities. While the thrill and excitement of participating in the fairs and other summer activities is still fresh in your mind, take some time to think about your 4-H projects for this next year. It will soon be time to sign up, and decisions made in haste can sometimes be poor decisions. Think about what you liked (or maybe disliked) about your projects this year and choose new projects with these ideas in mind. If you took friends with you to the fairs that are not yet in 4-H, invite them to join. Many people who are unfamiliar with the 4-H program first learn about what we do when they attend our fair. You can all be ambassadors for 4-H by simply sharing with others what you have learned and the experiences you have enjoyed. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with so many of you this summer and thank all of you for the great summer we had. Together, with dedicated faculty, outstanding volunteers and spirited 4-H ers we can and will create environments where young people are valued, contributing members of their communities. Have a great August! Jasper County 4-H is a United Way agency

2 Jasper County News Jasper County 4-H Parents Association Parent Association meetings are open to all. The next meeting will be Thursday, August 31, 6 pm at the Extension Center. It is important for every club in the county to have a representative come to these meetings; that way your club has input in the County s 4-H Activities. August 2017 page 2 It s time to complete year-end reports Hopefully, you kept records and took photos all year long of your project activities. Awards are given in each category below at the Awards Banquet held November 4. Report forms are due in September 18, 2017 to the Extension office. Jasper County 4-H Awards 4-H Year Completion Seals are awarded to 4-H members who have successfully completed their year of 4-H club work. Ten and Eleven Year Member Pins are given to 4-H members who have successfully completed 10 and 11 years of 4-H club work. Outstanding 4-H Member Level I (8 10 years old) Awards (given to a boy and girl). Form Y2000 must be completed. Award can only be received once. Top winners will compete at the regional level and may be chosen to compete at the state level. State applicants will receive a certificate, medal of excellence and $50 scholarship to be used toward a 4-H camping experience. Outstanding 4-H Member Level II (11 13 years old) Awards (given to a boy and girl). Complete form Y2100. Award can only be received once. Top winners will compete at the regional level and may be chosen to compete at the state level. State applicants will receive a scholarship to attend State 4-H Teen Conference or, if aged out, will receive a partial scholarship for State 4-H Congress. Outstanding 4-H Member Level III (14 18 years old) Awards (given to a boy and girl). Complete form Y2200. Award can only be received once. The Jasper County winner receives a $200 scholarship to a college of his/her choice. Top winners will compete at the regional level and may be chosen to compete at the state level. At the state level, up to 30 applicants are invited to interview during State 4-H Congress and up to 20 applicants are selected as delegates to National 4-H Congress. Project Awards are given to 4-H ers who have the top score by filling out the 4-H Project Report form. Please use the Jasper County form. Your 4-H story as well as photos should be included. Officer Awards are given to 4-H club officers who fill out the appropriate club officer form. Secretary, Treasurer and Reporter must also submit the appropriate book. Officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Board Members Fair Board Jennifer Chandler Sarah Calvin Vanessa Hudson Susan Block Rachael Ferguson Diana Martin Melissa Gilbreath Janie Garner Teen Leader of the Year Given to a teen leader that has shown outstanding service in project work, club work and has been active in the County Teen Council. Use the appropriate year end report form for your age and select youth leader on enrollment. Congratulations! Hannah Rockers was selected as a delegate for National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA. November 24-28, This trip is earned by outstanding report forms and personal interview. 4-H members for qualifying 168 project items to OEF and 94 to Missouri State Fair. Key Award Y2300 recognizes 4-H members for club and county achievements. Applicants must be 14 years and older and apply for this honor by filling out the application. Danforth I Dare You Award may be given to two outstanding 4-H'ers in the county every year. The applicants must be 15 years and older and are nominated by their club leader. Jasper County 4-H Hall of Fame Members who have completed five years of 4-H work and have participated in all phases of 4-H work may apply for this honor by filling out the Hall of Fame application. Forms are fillable online but will need to be printed. Forms can be found on the Jasper County 4-H website at 4hforms.aspx

3 August 2017 Got Pictures? Please submit your photos of project meetings, competitions, state events, etc. to the county 4-H office. As many as possible will be included each month on this page. You may drop them at the office or to page 3

4 Event registrations Most event registrations are entered in 4-H online. Important! Deadline reminder: Even though 4-H online may show a registration deadline, if you are paying by check, that payment will need to be received in the Jasper County office 15 days prior to the registration deadline so we have ample time to get checks sent to State before the actual deadline. If you are paying by credit card, then you can register up to the online registration deadline date. Trip/Event reimbursement The Jasper County 4-H Parents Association pays transportation fees and 50% of the basic registration fee for Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), Kansas City Conference, Missouri Citizenship in Action (MCIA), National 4-H Congress, State Teen Conference, State 4-H Congress, and Youth Civic Leaders Summit. Entry fee is reimbursed for State Spring Contest Days, State Fashion Revue, State Livestock Judging, State Horse Judging, State Public Speaking, and State Shooting Sports. August 2017 page 4 Each member attending a State Contest will be reimbursed up to $75 per contest per year to cover lodging and transportation expenses. AFTER participating in the trip/event, you must complete a trip/event reimbursement form along with receipts within 60 days to be reimbursed the county share. You can find a fillable form at documents/4h/tripreimburse Formfillable.pdf Jasper County 4-H website Check out our website at extension.missouri.edu/jasper/4h.aspx for all of your 4-H information including the monthly 4-H News & Notes newsletter. You will find links along the left-hand column to a calendar of upcoming events (which includes registration forms); applications and forms (which mainly deals with enrollment and report forms); county, regional and state 4-H events; and Jasper County award winners; as well as project resources. Jasper County 4-H handbook Find it at jasper/documents/4h/4hhandbook.pdf Jasper County Youth Fair board meets the first Monday of the month at Youth building, Carthage Municipal Park. Regional News Silver Dollar City will host 4-H Day on Saturday, September 30 th with park hours from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Discounted tickets are available for $50 each and will include a lunch voucher. Registration deadline September 15. Those registering before August 15 th will also receive a t-shirt. Items will be available for pick up at the 4-H table at the entrance of Silver Dollar City on day of event. This is a great time to visit Silver Dollar City because they will be celebrating the National Crafts and Cowboy Festival. dollarcity.com/theme-park/festivals/ National-Harvest-Festival Master craftsmen will be on site to showcase their crafts and process. Special speakers will also be available at areas such as the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train and Marvel Cave. Submit order form electronically or mail paper form (links can be found on the website edu/taney/sdc.aspx Send checks to MU Extension in Taney County, PO Box 598, Forsyth, MO Make checks payable to MU Extension Taney County Limited tickets are available after September 15. Contact Willa Williams, 4-H Youth Development Specialist at williamswl@missouri.edu or for ticket availability after this date. If you have questions or comments, please contact Willa Williams in Taney County williamswl@missouri.edu, Krista Tate in Howell County tatekr@missouri.edu, or Janice Emery in Texas County emeryjd@missouri.edu Keep up to date with information on the web at taney/sdc.aspx or on the 4-H Day at Silver Dollar City Facebook Event Page at

5 August 2017 page 5 Celebrate Christmas at Dixie Stampede with 4-H on November 11, Cost $30 per person. Registration due October 6, See attached flyer for details. SW Region Fairs August Lamar Free Fair (youth outside the county cannot exhibit market animals) September 8-9 Chief Sarcoxie Days Southwest Research Center Ag Education Day The Southwest Research Center will host its annual Ag Education day on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Center near Mt. Vernon. These days are designed to give junior high, high school and college students an opportunity to step foot on a farm and learn the ins and outs of the agricultural world. If you are interested, please let the 4-H office know by August 25 th. Jasper County 4-H will try coordinate transportation. State and National News State 4-H Public Speaking Contest September 30 Registration deadline August 31. Register at 4HOnline. Complete rules for the 2017 contest are located at at -speaking/main. Please note : REPEAT COMPETITORS: For intermediates and seniors, first place finishers from a previous State 4-H Public Speaking Contest may not compete in that same category a second time, until they advance to the next age division. For example, a 1 st place winner in Intermediate Division Humorous Interpretation cannot compete in Humorous Interpretation again until they are old enough to compete in the Senior Division. Until that time, they will have to compete in another category. This restriction does not apply to juniors. Challenges we ve had in recent years: INTERPRETATION CONTENT: Youth are often drawn to explore extreme scenarios in their developmental journeys, and humanity s most brutal moments can seem very enticing as they seek material for a dramatic interpretation. However, with an audience that includes many very small children (who don t yet have a context for this information), depictions of things like beatings, rapes, torture, child deaths and genocide are not appropriate for the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest. Please help your competitors understand this now, so that there are no painful misunderstandings at the state contest after they ve gone through your county contest and spent several months rehearsing their dramatic speech. Put simply, the content of their interpretation for this contest must be appropriate for the entire family. CARING ADULTS: Our number one challenge with this contest is securing judges. Please consider volunteering to judge at this contest, and please help in recruiting other judges as well. More information and registration forms for the following shows can be found on our website missouri.edu/jasper/upcoming 4hevents.aspx For a list of additional Horse Shows go to Horse Shows Mid Mo 4-H Horse Circuit Show Aug. 19 Lamar Fair Horse Show Aug State Horse Show Association Open to all. Must have Coggins to show. Location: Longhorn Arena, M Hwy, south of Hwy 96 Registration: 9 a.m. Sept. 17 Nov. 4 Facebook: com/fourstate.horseshowassociation/ State Contests Register through 4Honline Horse Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest Sept. 9 Registration deadline: Aug. 15

6 2017 State Shoot August shoot: August 26 & 27 Archery 300 at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia, Mo. August 26 Trap at Missouri Trap Shooters Association (MTA) in Linn Creek, Mo August 27 Skeet at Gateway Gun Club in Hazelwood, Mo September shoot: September 16 Air pistol, air rifle, small-bore rifle, small-bore pistol, archery 600, and hunting skills at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia, Mo. September 17 Muzzle loading & Archery 3D at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia, Mo. Sporting Clays at River Hills Sporting Clays in Boonville, Mo. This information can also be found on the website: shooting-sports-events/state-shoot PLEASE NOTE: Some changes were made to the 2017 state shoot rules. Please read through carefully. Keep checking the shooting sports website for the updated rules. Prices have had to go up this year for the State Shoot events. We did not want to increase the cost but new policies have added to the cost of everything. The cost is $26.00 for registration if you shoot both the August weekend and the September weekend. Plus $5.00 per event you shoot in. If you only shoot one weekend either August or September the cost will be $13.00 plus the $5.00 per event fee plus the range fee for the shotgun event. August 2017 page 6 Air Pistol Note: The two-handed stance will no longer be allowed for intermediate air pistol participants. Each intermediate participant will be required to shoot in the one-handed position with the counter balance system. For more information, along with how to build the counter balance system, please follow these links: Youth_Development/Z_PPP_ Counterbalance_T_Stand.pdf Youth_Development/PPP/PPP_Lstand_construction_plans_2.pdf Leader Certification Fall Workshop October 6-8 Register at 4HOnline. The workshop will take place at Pinecrest Camp in Fredericktown, October The cost for the workshop will be $90.00 State 4-H Robotics Contest at Show-Me Robots, August 13 4-H members in the robotics project may participate in the State 4-H Robotics contest at the Missouri State Fair on Sunday, August 13. The challenges and rules are posted on the Missouri 4-H Robotics page at mo4h.missouri.edu/robotevents/ robotexhibition. There are four and includes five meals and overnight lodging. For more information about the workshop, please check out the website at: opportunities to compete: Motorized Challenge, SugoBots, RoboGolf, and Robotics Educational Display and/or Demonstration. There will be three age divisions: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. Each youth and team in the contest areas will have an interview. shooting-sports-events/shootingsports-leader-certification Registration closes August 1 or when workshop is full. 4-H members must be 4-H Age by January 1, There will be registration for individuals and teams of 2-5. Register at 4HOnline. There will be a fee of $10 per youth and $5 per youth for each contest entered (regardless of team or individual registration.) 4-H Youth in Action The 4-H Youth in Action Awards Program gives youth the chance to share their stories of how 4-H has changed their lives and how they have made a difference in their communities. The program honors four young people who embody 4-H youth empowerment and leadership in each of the four 4-H Pillar Areas: Agriculture, Citizenship, Healthy Living and STEM (one per pillar). Each Pillar Winner will experience an exciting year of telling their 4-H story and celebrating their leadership. Applicants for the 4-H Youth in Action Awards should be 4-H ers or recent alumni ages 16-19, and the program is open to youth of all types of 4-H programs. Application guidelines for the H Youth in Action Awards can be found at

7 August 2017 page 7 Missouri State Fair August August 19 Sale of Champions Missouri State Fair Feed and Bedding Policy Exhibitors and event promoters must bring their own feed and bedding during the 2017 Fair. The Fair will not provide a feed and bedding contractor on grounds to service exhibitors. Animal Code of Ethics: Just a reminder for all exhibitors and families, by showing livestock at the fair you are agreeing to this code of ethics - Changes: Please check the State Fair 4-H page for other potential updates - Clover Kids Day at the State Fair A special day for Clover Kids (youth ages 5-7) will be featured in the 4-H building in Sedalia on August 13 from 9:00 3:00. All 4-H Clover Kids and their families are invited to attend this event. Clover Kids can: Display up to two items they have made Receive a State Fair participation ribbon Give a demonstration (sign up that day in the building) Participate in science, arts/crafts and other fun learning activities See cool 4-H stuff displayed in the building Show Me 4-H Wares at the Missouri State Fair, August Show Me 4-H Wares is a youth sales booth opportunity for young entrepreneurs to market and sell their original 4-H products and services to the public at the state fair. National Youth Summit Series for National Youth Summit Series registrations will open in the Fall. Start planning and thinking about this now. National 4-H Council and the National 4-H Conference Center in Washington, DC will be hosting three upcoming Youth Summits in Washington, DC. 4-H teens are invited to participate. If you decide to go, please let the state office know so we can keep an eye out for your social media posts! Travel and participation costs will be the responsibility of the county/region/ club. These events are open to high school students grades Members advance their skills in the areas and examine career paths related to the following subject areas: Maker: November 2-4, 2017 Agri-Science: January 12-15, 2018 Healthy Living: February 16-18, 2018 More information can be found at: Registration will re-open in the fall.

8 August 2017 page 8 Quality ( Q ) Tip Series: Q-Tip #16 Quality Structure Missouri 4-H is interested in making the best better in our youth, our leaders and our programs. An ongoing program improvement process called Quality Matters in 4-H is underway in Missouri. The Quality or Q-Tip series includes short, research-based tips to help youth and adult leaders be more intentional about planning 4-H club meetings and other events where members feel safe, supported and engaged in fun, interactive activities. In Q-Tip #15 we learned about freedom, structure, and limits through an activity. Today we will ensure we have a quality structure established for positive youth involvement. You have a quality structure in place if... Activities are paced for young people. Activities are not too long to lose interest, and not too short to prevent engagement. Choices, choices, choices. Young people get to choose what and how they experience information. Beginning, middle, end- There is a clear beginning, middle and end to program and activities. Participants expect the rituals that are built into these times. Beginnings might include structured opening activities, large group games, check in about day, homework help, ice breaker. Middles are typically the content and activities that support the goals. Ends are reflection activities, productions or presentations, closings. Youth have time in large groups, small groups and as individuals. The overall daily program and each activity in intentional about mixing it up. Youth have opportunities to plan and set goals. Young people help plan for the larger overall program, as well as during the activities they participate in daily. Copy and distribute the Planning and Reflection Techniques beginning on page 12 for ways to integrate youth planning into routine. Youth have opportunities for multiple ways to explore. Programs don t get trapped in one delivery medium. There are opportunities for visual art activities, sports and recreation, outdoor adventure, academic assistance, music and drama, mental exploration, citizenship and service, cooking, construction and science or nature Staff intentionally plan. Staff are thoughtful about building each of the above elements into both the overall program and the individual daily activities or offerings. YPQA Related Indicator: Staff Support Youth with Encouragement During activities, staff are almost always actively involved with youth (e.g. they provide directions, answer questions, work as partners or team members, check in with individual or small groups). Staff support at least some contributions or accomplishments of young people by acknowledging what they ve said or done with specific, nonevaluative language (e.g. Yes, the cleanup project you suggested is a way to give back to the community ). Staff make frequent use of open-ended questions (e.g. staff ask open-ended questions throughout the activity and questions are related to the context). Opportunities Outside 4-H 2017 AKSARBEN Stock Show Online Entry The 2017 AKSARBEN entry process will be an online entry process. Entries will be accepted through August 31 at the published entry fee rates. Entries from midnight August 31 until midnight September 7 will be at 2 times the normal entry fee. Entries received September 8 through September 14 will be at 3 times the normal entry fee. NO entries will be accepted after September 14. The online entry process will require parent contact information and verification of 4-H member information. Payment will be processed via credit or debit card prior to leaving the entry page. Each family will be able to create a unique password to ensure security of information. More information will be provided soon. Complete login and entry instructions will be posted on the aksarbenstockshow.com website. Other important dates to remember: August 31 - All entries for the AKSARBEN Stock Show are due online. September 14 - No entries accepted after this date. September AKSARBEN Horse Show in Grand Island, NE at Thompson Arena / NE State Fair Grounds. September 28-October 1 - AKSARBEN Stock Show in Grand Island, NE at Fonner Park / NE State Fair Grounds. For any questions or assistance with the online, please contact Chyann Smith, smithc@aksarben.org, ext. 103.

9 Grants/Scholarships/Financial resources Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans for youth farmers The Farm Service Agency (FSA) grants operating loans to individual rural youth to finance incomeproducing, agriculturerelated projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, FFA and similar organizations. Each project must be part of an organized and supervised program of work. The project must be planned and operated with the help of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income to repay the loan, and provide the youth with August 2017 page 9 practical business and educational experience in agriculture-related skills. rea=home&subject= paca&topic=you 4-H Project resources Jasper County website Check out our website at for all of your 4-H information including the monthly 4-H News & Notes newsletter. You will find links along the left-hand column to a calendar of upcoming events (which includes registration forms); applications and forms (which mainly deals with enrollment and report forms); county, regional and state 4-H events; and Jasper County award winners; as well as project resources. Calendar of Events Dates subject to change without notice. August Missouri State Fair Show Me 4-H Wares at the Missouri State Fair August 13 State 4-H Robotics Contest Clover Kids Day at Missouri State Fair August 15 Horse Public Speaking and Demo Contest registration due 4-H Day at Silver Dollar City early registration due August 19 Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions Mid Mo 4-H Horse Circuit Show August Lamar Free Fair University of Missouri, August 21 Lamar Free Fair Horse Show August 26 State Shoot Trap State Livestock Judging Ozarks Mini Maker Faire August State Shoot archery 300 August 27 State Shoot--skeet August 31 State Fashion Revue registration due State Public Speaking contest registration due Jasper County 4-H Parents Association meeting AKSARBEN entries due September 8 4-H Day with the Kansas City Royals Southwest Research Center Ag Education Day September 9 Horse Public Speaking and Demo Contest September 15 4-H Day at Silver Dollar City registration due Jasper County 4-H Library Materials are available for check out at the 4-H office. A list of available topics can be found at extension.missouri.edu/jasper/ projectresources.aspx September State Shoot September 17 4 State Horse Show September 18 Jasper County report forms due September Western Heritage State Shoot AKSARBEN Horse Show September 28-October 1 AKSARBEN Stock Show September 30 State 4-H Public Speaking Contest 4-H Day at Silver Dollar City October 6 Dixie Stampede with 4-H ticker order deadline October 6-8 Fall Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop October 7 State Fashion Revue Find a complete list of upcoming events on the Jasper County 4-H website at: extension.missouri.edu/jasper/upcoming 4hevents.aspx Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture & Local University Extension Councils Cooperating

10 Celebrate Christmas at Dixie Stampede with 4-H on November 11th 2017 Cost $30.00 a person From the romance of softly falling snow to the breathtaking live nativity scene watch Dixie Stampede magically transformed into a holiday fantasy with lights, music and elves. The entire Dixie Stampede cast of performers and our 32 magnificent horses will take you on a nostalgic holiday trip with all of your favorite Christmas songs. A single payment must cover tickets for all persons for which you are ordering. Make check payable to Webster County 4-H Council and mail to 800 S. Marshall, Marshfield, MO Please include a list with names and how many for each family when purchasing for a group. Your payment is what secures your tickets!!!! Name How Many Tickets County address Phone Number Address Phone number If you need special accommodations for disabilities or food, please indicate your need with your ticket order. Contact: Jeannie Moreno,