CALLAWAY COUNTY 4-H NEWS

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1 April 8, 2019 CALLAWAY COUNTY 4-H NEWS Callawayco4h Equal Opportunity/ADA Institutions Upcoming Dates: April 13-9am-12pm CYE clean up May 5-2pm-4pm Countywide Rabbit Meeting, 4pm-6pm Countywide Poultry Meeting (Extension Office) May 11-10am-12pm Lamb/Goat Weigh In May 18-9am-12pm CYE clean up May 19-2pm-4pm Countywide Rabbit Meeting, 4pm-6pm Countywide Poultry Meeting (Extension Office) May 26-2pm-4pm Countywide Rabbit Meeting, 4pm-6pm Countywide Poultry Meeting (Extension Office) May 29-6pm-9pm CYE clean up June 2-2pm-4pm Countywide Rabbit Meeting, 4pm-6pm Countywide Poultry Meeting (Extension Office) June H Traditional Camp June 22-9am-12pm CYE clean up June 28-All fair registries due July 3-6pm-9pm CYE clean up July 9-13 Callaway Youth Expo July 14-9am-until done, CYE clean up July 14-2pm-4pm Livestock Judging Meeting July 21-2pm-4pm Livestock Judging Meeting July 28-2pm-4pm Livestock Judging Meeting August 4-2pm-4pm Livestock Judging Meeting August 11-2pm-4pm Livestock Judging Meeting Sarah Rohrbach Callaway County 4-H Youth Program Associate Are you interested in a Callaway County 4-H t-shirt or hoodie? Sarah if you are interested so she can get pricing and ideas ready. Shooting Sports A big thank you goes out to everyone that helped last weekend making our Clover Drive and bake sale so successful!!! It s time for blood cards to be ordered for the Missouri State Fair. Let Sarah know soon how many you need. They need to be ordered within the next 1-2 weeks and returned to the Extension Office before May 15. Archery s 1st meeting will be April 10 at 6pm at the Callaway Extension Office. More dates are coming for all the shooting sports disciplines. Dates will be posted on the Callaway County Extension 4-H calendar as dates are set and in the 4-H newsletter. Sign up for the last countywide fundraiser Fulton Street Fair-June 22: go/70a0544aaaf2baafb6-fulton

2 April 8, 2019 Important Websites (site to sign up for 4-H) (to look up all the project possibilities, project briefs, links to other websites & to help with the project and information for officers and state events) callaway/4h.aspx (Forms & expo information can be found on this site) Forms and expo information can be found on this site) County Happenings PSP project Those in the PSP project will need to be at the Callaway Youth Expo on April 13 at 9:00am to pick up your hog(s). Member in Good Standing Don t forget to check this guideline to make sure you are completing all of the requirements to show at the fair. (The Callaway Youth Expo has separate requirements to sell at the fair.) Countywide Rabbits & Poultry -Meetings start in May for both of these projects. See the 1st page of the newsletter for dates and times. Camp Clover Point It s time to start thinking about summer camp. Attached is the camps we offer at Camp Clover Point during the month of June. Scholarships through United Way can help pay for up to 1/2 of the camp cost. We also have scholarships available for 1st year campers for traditional camp. Transportation is provided for traditional camp from the Callaway Extension Office. Sarah at rohrbachs@missouri.edu for camp forms. Beef Fitting Clinic-The Chuck McCullough Fitting Clinic will be held at the CYE grounds on April Information flyer and registration form are attached. There are a only a few more spots available. Show Me Quality Assurance-Other dates are: April 25, Audrain County and March 18 for Cole County. The website is also back up. For online certification go to Regional Happenings 4-H Camp Camps are offered all through the month of June. See attached flyer for more information on camps available for kids and adults. Camp forms are due on May 1 to the Callaway Extension office. Forms can be found at callaway/camp.aspx Scholarships are available for State 4-H events! Contact Christal at hubercd@missouri.edu or the Callaway Extension Office for more information The Livingston Co. 4-H & FFA Dog Training Program-will be hosting a state-wide, open dog show in Chillicothe, MO on June 15, All Missouri 4-H & FFA dog project members are welcome to attend! More information about the show and entry forms can be found on our Facebook page ( Robotics-Calling all 5th-8th grade future robotics champions! Meetings will be held Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7pm at Helias Catholic High School through April. Come join the Helias Catholic Robotics team to work with EV3 robots on engineering design and computer programming. Contact Mrockers@heliascatholic.com for details Follow on Facebook at Flyer is attached at the end of the newsletter. Dogs Project-The Mid-MO Dogs 4-H Spin Club will be forming in Jefferson City starting in April. If you would like to be a part of this SPIN club let Sarah know to add it to your project list. More information is attached at the end of this newsletter. (SPIN clubs are open to current members and are short term experiences for those that would like to be a part of 4-H). Mizzou Trap Academy-June at Prairie Grove (same place as the state shooting sports match events held in September. Links are available at these locations: cafnr.missouri.edu/summer-academies/trap-academy/. April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month-4H ers across the nation will pledge their hands to larger service leading positive change to empowers their peers and their communities. The month long 4-H True Leaders in Service campaign will kick-off the first day of April, and culminate with the National 4H Day of Service on Saturday, April 27, 2019! If your 4-H group has an existing/ongoing service-learning project (or holds an event) anytime during the month of April, you can join in the nationwide campaign! 4-H service projects/special events can be registered in advance at the website below. Then after your project/event, share a photo and description of your results for the whole 4-H world to see, including Aubrey! One 4-H group that pins a service project to the map will receive 10 FREE tickets and parking at the Missouri State Fair!Sample social media message, , and planning guide are available at the website below. Opportunity Link:

3 April 8, 2019 Save the Date for State Activities April 27-Horse Bowl State Contest April 28 Hippology State Contest May 3-5 Western Heritage Cowboy Shooting Volunteer Training May 11-4-H Day with the Cardinals (April 1 deadline for ordering) May Missouri 4-H Equine Tour May State Congress June 1-State Sportfishing Day June 8-State Poultry Day June Public Speaking Academy (Registration is through the flyer found in the March 4 newsletter) June 15-Lamb & Nose Print Cards Due June Kids & K9 Camp June Shooting Sports Nationals June 22-July 1 Citizenship Washington Focus Aug Missouri State Fair Register for these events in 4-H online State Happenings 4-H State Congress-May in Columbia. This event is open to teens and registration is through 4-H online through April 15. For more details go to Contact Sarah at the Callaway Extension Office for scholarship opportunities. State Sportfishing Day-June 1 at Little Dixie Lake in Millersburg. Online registration opens on April 15 through 4-H online. State Poultry Day-June 8 at the Animal Science Building at MU. Registration is open now for this event in 4-H online. For more details: statepoultryday Show Me Mizzou Day-April 13 from 10am-2pm register at Missouri.edu/ showmemizzou. Fun activities and tours all day long. State Robotics Competition-The date of the State 4-H Robotics/STEM contest will be on Saturday, April 13, at the Memorial Union on the MU Campus. This is a change from the May date. More details will come on the challenges available in coming days. This date change is to coincide with Show Me Mizzou event that where campus colleges and schools will have open doors and activities for families and prospective students. Go to 4- H online for more details.visit the 4-H Robotics Event webpage at mo4h.missouri.edu/robotevents/robotexhibition#gsc.tab=0 Shooting Sports Ambassador Program-For ages 12 and up. This program is designed to promote 4-H and 4-H Shooting Sports throughout the state. If selected you will receive training that will allow you to be an advocate for the program. Ambassadors will provide public relations support at special events and help make the shooting sports program more visible. Sarah at rohrbachs@missouri.edu or Jim Sappington Jds@missouri.edu at the state office for more information. 4-H Western Heritage & Cowboy Shooting Volunteer Training-May 3-5 at Saline County 4-H Shooting Range in Marshall, MO. Fee is $60. Attendees must be there for the whole training. Registration deadline is April 15. Register at MOEventRegistration.pdf Clinics/Contests Market Animal and Heifer Preview Show-April 20 at Lucerne, MO. Flyer is attached with more information. Ride the Tide Fun/Horse Show June 29 hosted by Higginsville Fairgrounds. Show bill and entry form can be found at Drive On Show Pig Camp-April 13 in Warrensburg, MO. Go to for more information. Beef Fitting Clinic-Mark your calendars. Chuck McCullough will be putting on the fitting clinic at the CYE Grounds, April 26-28, Call the Extension Office for the registration form. Callaway County 4-H programs receive financial support from the Callaway County United Way.

4 April 8, 2019 Callaway Youth Expo Check out these sites for up coming fair information! Facebook-Callaway Youth Expo callaway/fair.aspx Fair Schedule-The schedule is attached at the end of the newsletter. For complete fair book and other information go to Added work day options-workers are needed for the Jackpot Swine show concession stand on May 25. Shifts are needed from 9am-12pm and 11:30am-2:30pm. This will count for your CYE work day. Please Stacie Smithee if you would like to work - staciesmithee@yahoo.com. New This Year-Anyone exhibiting in the 4-H home arts building and not selling in the livestock auction will have the chance to sell their project in a silent auction on Saturday night of the CYE. Requirements: 1) Needs to be a blue ribbon or state fair winner. 2) Needs to have an extra form filled out when brought in for judging, 3) Those selling may be required to do an extra 2 hour shift at the CYE (details to come). CYE Clean Up Dates-Sat., April 13th from 9am-12pm, Sat., May 18th from 9am-12pm, Wed. May 29 from 6pm-9pm, Sat., June 22 from 9am-12pm, Wed., July 3 from 6pm-9pm, and Sun., July 14 from 9am-done (Youth selling at the CYE livestock sale must attend one clean up date). Sign up at: Lamb & Goat Weigh-In-There will be a physical lamb and goat weigh in this year on May 11 from 10am-12pm. Location to be determined. Swine-It s time for blood cards to be ordered. Let Sarah know soon how many you need. Goats & Sheep-June 15 is the deadline for nose print cards to be mailed from the Extension Office. Physical weigh in May 11. Steers-Nose print cards have already been sent to the Fair from the Extension Office. Show Me Wares Sign up in 4-H online to sell your product at the Missouri State Fair on August 8-18, Sign up through 4-H online May 1-July 1 at showme4hwares/main Other Happenings Summers@Mizzou On July MU will offer five different camps: Scrub-In to a Health Career, Dog Days of Summer, Network Forensics for Hacker Trackers, Robo Palooza, and Trulaske Business Summit. 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.for registration and available scholarships, see Cherng Global Leadership Academy 10 day program offered July through MU Honors College. For more information see attached flyer. Missouri S & T Missouri S & T will be hosting summer camps. See attached flyer for themes and times. Show Me Mizzou Day-On April 13 the campus will be open rain or shine from 10am-2pm for a family friendly open house with over 90 events for people with all ages. Families will be able to attend presentations, tour campus and see research in action. In the afternoon, they can experience the excitement of Mizzou Athletics by attending the Mizzou football spring game and a Mizzou baseball game. Registration will be open soon. If you would like to be among the first to register, send an to showmemizzouday@missouri.edu. Equine Opportunity: Show-Me Success Clinic-The Missouri Quarter Horse Association and Stephens College are hosting the Show-Me Success Clinic at Stephens College in Columbia, MO on April 5 th - 6 th. Watch AQHA World and Congress Champion trainer Tommy Sheets instruct riders and learn to score each class with AQHA judge Kendra Wei Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest-Adult and child photo contest. Open from March 11-June 14. Visit Agriculture.Mo.Gov to see the full contest guidelines! MU Lego Robotics Camp-Learn about Science, Engineering, Life Sciences and Communication skills at the MU LEGO Robotics Camps by building and programming robots using the LEGO EV3's in fun, hands-on, real world problem solving activities. Children with different ability levels can start and gain experience in relating concepts of science, technology and engineering to everyday life! Spring/Summer 2019 Dates: Apr , May 18-19, June 14-16, July 19-21, Aug ,registration information is at: engineering.missouri.edu/about/k12-camps/lego-camps/. Contact Heather Ralph with questions at ralphhm@missouri.edu.

5 Williamsburg Pioneers 4-H Club Annual Fundraiser April 20 th 11-2pm Williamsburg community center, county road 184 Williamsburg MO Activities include Outdoor games 11-1pm Easter egg hunt 1pm Silent auction/raffle 11-1:15pm o Many of the items in the silent auction will be hand made by the 4-H families. o A good selection of homemade cakes, pies, and desserts will be included in the silent auction. Meal 11-2pm o Includes Your choice of: Hamburger or all beef hot dog Your choice of: Beans, Cole slaw, or chips Your choice of: dessert Drink $4.00 All Proceeds go directly to the Williamsburg pioneers 4-H club $1 Raffle drawing for a 75 qt. Line-X Cooler

6 All camp forms for Callaway County can be found at the following site: All camp forms are due back to the Callaway County Extension Office by May 1. Callaway County kids are welcome to go to any camp offered. Transportation will only be provided for traditional camp the week of June United Way scholarships are available for 1/2 off for 1st year campers and returning campers.

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10 MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING FORM FOR Member Name Club To be a member in good standing and to complete the 4-H year, members are required to complete the following: o Complete your enrollment process and other forms and be current on your dues. o Do at least one demonstration in at least one project. Name of Demonstration Date Given Witness initials o Work the Expo Food Booth and one county fundraising event. 4-H Fundraising events are: KTIS Dinner, United Way Events, Annual 5K, Tractor Supply/Clover Drive Events worked Date Leader/witness initials Events worked Date Leader/witness initials o Participate in a community service activity with your club or on your own. Name of community service Date Witness initials o Complete one or more projects under the supervision of a project leader. 10 hours for shooting sports, 6 hours for all other projects. Name of project(s) Date completed Leader initials Name of project(s) Date completed Leader initials Name of project(s) Date completed Leader initials o Attend at least 50% of regular club meetings and be an active member in club activities. o To be eligible for premiums at the Callaway Youth Expo you must be a member in good standing and pre-register. There may be additional requirements set forth by the Callaway Youth Expo board in order to show or sell. (Updated 8/18)

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14 Tuesday, July 9, :00pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 4-H Public Speaking Contest 4-H Demonstrations 4-H Conference Judging FFA Exhibit Registration (ends at 7:00pm) Hams/Bacon Check-In (ends at 6:00pm) Movie in the Park 12:30pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 8:00pm 6:00pm Fashion Review Clinic 4-H Fashion Review 4-H/FFA Royalty Interviews 4-H/FFA Royalty Contest Food Stand Open Home Arts Open (School) Bounce House Open Super Farmer Contest (Arena) Dance (All Ages Welcome) Swine in Place, weigh in to follow Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Friday, July 12, :00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm Saturday, July 13, :30am Thursday, July 11, :00am Sheep and Goats in Place/weigh in following 10:00am Swine Weigh-In, Goat/Sheep in Place 9:00am Food Stand Open 1:00pm Goat Show followed Sheep Show 2:00pm Home Arts Open (School) 4:00pm Bounce House Open 4:00pm 4H/FFA Fun Activities (Tent) 4:00pm Disaster Relief Training 5:00pm Pellet Tent Open 6:00pm Breeding Swine Show, followed by Market Swine Show and Pee-Wee Fun Show Poultry & Rabbits in Place Disaster Relief Training Rabbit Show, followed by the Poultry Show Food Booth Open Market Beef & Bucket Calves in Place, Weigh-In to Follow Livestock Judging Home Arts Open (School) Bounce House Open & 4-H/FFA Fun Activities Pellet Tent Open Master Gardeners (for ages 5-10, Tent) Bucket Calf Show, followed by Market Beef Show Breeding Beef in Place (Unless Pre-registered) Garden Tractor Pull (Back Arena) 7:30am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm Country Ham Breakfast (School) Proceeds go to the CYE Fair Board Dairy in Place Archery Shoot, Home Arts Open Market Animals in Place for sale Food Stand Open Horse Show Registration, followed by Horse Show Dairy Show Horse Show Beef Breeding Show Kids, Teen & Adult Pedal Tractor Pull Registration All Ages Welcome (City Park) Kids, Teen & Adult Pedal Tractor Pull Archery Tent & Bounce House Open Pie Check In 3:00pm Pie Judging Contest Children s Small Animal Show (Arena) Buyer s Dinner (School) Livestock/Ham Sale Home Arts Check Out

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