From 4-H to a Career in Fashion

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1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H Newsletter INSIDE THIS ISSUE From 4-H to a Career in Fashion 1 Open House Save the Date! 1 Baskets for Fair 1 Animal Judging 2 Tagging Day for Beef and Dairy Steers 2 Record Book Training 3 Clover Memory Book, Record Book, Senior Portfolios. 3 4-H Camp Counselors 3 Teen Council 3 Winter Workshop 5 Maryland 4-H Gala 5 Maryland Horse World Expo and 4-H Art Contest 5 Officer s Training 5 Champion Chow Food Challenge 5 4-H Market Animal Project 5 Re-Enrolling through 4HOnline 5 Club Corner 6 BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE 1114 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2 COCKEYSVILLE, MD (P) (F) Reisterstown Butler 4 Owings Mills 11 D Randallstown Baltimore County 4-H Clubs Woodlawn Freeland 17 Sparks Parkton 13 White Hall 6/8/9 Cockeysville Timonium Lutherville 16 Pikesville Towson Baltimore City Catonsville Arbutus C Halthorpe Lansdowne Legend 3 4-H Clubs 4-H Afterschool 4-H School Enrichment 4-H Military Clubs Fork Glen Arm Perry Hall Parkville Overlea Middle River Essex The 4-H Office in Baltimore County will be CLOSED on: December 26, Naples Sigonella IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A 4-H ACTIVITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION AT AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY DATE. From 4-H to a Career in Fashion At a very young age Brooke Cashman joined the Chestnut Ridge 4-H Club. As a member of the Chestnut Ridge 4-H Brooke enjoyed her many projects including; sewing, photography, flower arrangements, and showing her lamb every year. 4-H gave her the skills she needed to succeed in anything she put her mind to. I started sewing when I was five years old, and ever since then I had a passion for the fashion industry. 4-H allowed me to express my passion by sewing and entering in the Baltimore County 4-H Fair, Maryland State Fair, Maryland Make it with Wool Contest and the Keystone International Livestock Exposition. When it came time to apply for colleges, I knew I wanted to study fashion. I attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts studying Fashion Merchandising. I graduated in May 2016 with my Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with a concentration in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in General Business. I am currently employed by Dillard s Department Store in Richmond, Virginia in their leadership development program hoping to go into their Buying program. Without 4-H I would not be where I am today and definitely would not have been so passionate about Fashion and apparel industry. Open House Save the Date! 4-H open house Friday, February 17 th. The best way to increase enrollment in your club. Learn about 4-H projects, entering into the fair, achievement opportunities, national 4-H trips, new family tips, and more! New families FREE FUN FOR KIDS! HOUSE and long time families are all encouraged to visit the open house between 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP at or at wendydil@umd.edu. Baskets for Fair Hello, everyone, my name is Terri Doran and my daughter, Samantha, is in the Rabbit Club. I thought for 2017, the Baltimore County 4-H Fair we could expand on the silent auction. I would like to have baskets with all types of goodies. If anyone has any unused items that you would like to donate it would be greatly appreciated. I ll take anything from kitchen and bath, home goods, perfumes and colognes, handmade items (hats, blankets, etc. ) animal related, toys, movie tickets, gift cards, and of course baskets. If I don t use it this time, I ll save it for the next year. If any clubs would like to donate a basket that would be great as well. If anyone would like to help assemble the baskets, just let me know. Please feel free to call or me at , terbrelog@yahoo.com. Thank you, everyone, in advance for all of your help, Terri. Donations are tax deductible. 4-H Grows Here Local Governments U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating The University of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Personnel/Human Relations, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742

2 Animal Science Animals play an important role in 4-H. There are a great many opportunities for all 4-H ers to be involved in the following activities on the state level: 1. Quiz Bowl (no animal required) information can be found in the 2016 October 4-H Newsletter 2. Animal Judging (no animal required) 3. Skill-a-thon (no animal required) 4. Animal Showing (requires either owning or leasing an animal) Each issue of the Baltimore County Newsletter will include information about all of the Animal Science opportunities the state offers. This month we have included Animal Judging. To find out more, call the Baltimore County 4-H office at for more information or go to edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/ animal-science-events on the State 4-H website. Animal Judging What is Judging? Judging is an opportunity for youth to develop and practice skills they have learned in their animal science projects. In a contest, youth judge a series of classes consisting of four animals each. Youth rank or place each class in order of correctness and desirability in what they see. Youth also take notes and give oral reasons explaining why they placed a class a particular way. Youth placings of classes are compared to an official placing determined by an official judge or judges (experts). Each judging class is worth a possible 50 points. Oral reasons are also worth a possible 50 points for each set. When placing a class, the four animals would be listed in rank order beginning with the animal that is the best or most correct and ending with the worst or least ideal. When placing animals they are broken down into three pairs with the top pair being the first and second placed animal, the middle pair being the second and third placed animal and the bottom pair being the third and fourth placed animal. The fourth placed animal is always the final placing. In some contests, specific classes are designated as Reasons Classes for which youth are given the chance to take notes and then compare their pairs while giving an oral presentation before a judge.. General Information: Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams of three or four individuals and one alternate are determined by the county/ city selection process. Most contests allow additional individuals to compete in addition to the designated team members. The state contests are held in late spring for Horse and during the Maryland State Fair for the other animal competitions. There is not a team division for Goat judging, only individual divisions. There is no limit on the number of participants from each county/city unit. High scoring senior individuals from the state contest in the areas of Dairy, Horse, Livestock, and Poultry areas may earn a position on the state team where they compete at the National Competition. Make sure you do not miss the entry deadline for the state competition and be sure to follow the rules and regulations. Just because there is not a state competition in your project area does not mean that you can t have a county or club practice or competition. All State 4-H Judging Contest Entries are made by the County 4-H Extension Educator! Source: Page 2 Conducting Practices: Most judging practices start in the early spring and are weekly or biweekly. Others are monthly and go year round. Most judging practice sessions occur for 2 hours at a time. The first several practices start with the parts of the animal, the scorecard and explain the ideal animal parts. Also, they: Review the judging card and have the kids practice marking their placing Give a quiz on the parts of the animal Teach terminology Go over the oral reasons format and have kids listen to sample sets of reasons Go over several paper sets (slides or videos) of classes before going to a live animal practice Coaches can set up live animal practices at local farms/shows. Try to make the classes at the start easier to place the animal to encourage new beginner judges. There are also regional practices that youth can attend. Tagging Day for Beef and Dairy Steers Mark your calendars on January 7, 2017, tagging for Beef and Dairy Steers will start at 8 am at the Timonium Fairgrounds. There is a snow date of January 14, Please call the office at to declare ownership of your Beef or Dairy Steers by January 1, TAGGING 849

3 Record Books Record Book Training All other Senior Portfolios, Record Books, Project Completions and Award Nominations are due to the 4-H office by Wednesday, February 1, Baltimore County 4-H has a very hands-on workshop for all 4-H ers who would like to complete a record book for When you leave the workshop, you will have completed or nearly completed it. Bring your journals, pictures and records for an interactive session. Record keeping is one of the skills that youth learn in 4-H. Each year, youth are expected to record what they ve learned in the form of a clover book, project completion, record book or senior portfolio. Learn what these are and how to put one together! Youth with exceptional projects, record books and portfolios are recognized at our annual achievement event. Please see the yellow box on page 4 of this newsletter for Baltimore County 4-H Fair requirements on project completions and record books. The record book training will be held on January 8 th at 1:00 pm at the 4-H office. To register call or Wendy Dilworth at wendydil@umd.edu. Clover Memory Book, Record Book, Senior Portfolios. Clover Books, Jr. and Intermediate Record Books, and Project Completions will be due February 1, No extended deadlines unless there are extenuating circumstances discussed with the 4-H office. Please also note there are updated record book score cards for juniors and intermediates and the forms can be found here: Senior essay theme: What three adjectives best describe 4-H and describe how they relate to your 4-H experience. 4-H Senior Portfolios Portfolio packets are due for Out of State Trips on January 15 th. Please encourage your outstanding teens to submit their packet. Our teens will benefit from preparing their resumes, being able to express themselves not only in the essay, but also during the interview process. Help your teens develop these skills and possibly be rewarded with an experience of a lifetime!!! This link has the info for members to submit their packet: ARE you Interested? 4-H Camp Counselors You are a leader or you want to be. You can make a difference in a young child s life. You enjoy sharing your knowledge of the out of doors, crafts, science, nature, animals, technology, songs or games. You will have a fun summer. If you are 14 years old or older... Or you an adult who would want to make a difference... Then you would make a great Baltimore County 4-H camp counselor. (We need adult volunteers as well) Here are some important dates for you to know: 1. Baltimore County 4-H day camp is June Oregon Ridge, STEM camp is July the Ag Center and Farm Camp is in the Ag Center. 2. There will be Camp Counselor trainings. 3. Other state counselor training opportunities will be held in: March, April or May Please contact the 4-H office to register for the next Teen Council If you are years old as of January 1, 2017, and would like to become a member of Baltimore County 4-H Teen Council, please contact the 4-H office at or contact Jennifer Coroneos at jcoroneo@umd.edu to find out more or to sign up. Page 3

4 Upcoming Opportunities Re- Enrollment Winter Workshop January 14, Snow date of January 28, 2017 at the Baltimore County 4-H office from 9 am - 1:30 pm. A day filled with fun workshops to make and learn many new experiences. This is a great way to get a start on your 2017 Baltimore County 4-H fair entries. Maryland 4-H Gala January 15 th, 3:00 pm at the MD State Fair Timonium, MD. You are invited to celebrate the accomplishments through our volunteers, youth, and donors. The gala will include a silent auction, awards ceremony, and dinner. Attire is business professional. Maryland Horse World Expo and 4-H Art Contest January 20 th - 22 nd 3:00 pm at the MD State Fair Timonium, MD. Friday: noon - 8 pm Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm This is a big event for horse enthusiasts. Participate in top quality seminars and clinics! Enjoy mounted demonstrations! Stroll down Stallion Avenue! World class shopping! Officer s Training January 26 th, 6:30 pm at the 4-H office. All club officers, including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Photographer and Reporter should attend this training. It will be a team building session to prepare the officers to perform their elected duties and work together as a team to plan for a successful year. Champion Chow Food Challenge April 2, 2017 at the Baltimore County 4-H office at 3:00 pm. The Champion Chow Event gives 4-H youth the opportunity to present their food preparation, menu planning, table setting and other cooking and nutrition skills at one single event. You may enter as an individual or as a team (consisting of 2 members). Individuals and teams will plan and submit a menu for one balanced meal (breakfast, lunch, and/ or dinner). This contest is an excellent opportunity to enter something you cannot otherwise present at the County Fair, such as a main dish, soup or salad. Look for registration information in the next newsletter. 4-H Market Animal Project Project overview The Baltimore County 4-H Market animal project provides an opportunity for youth ages 8 18 (as of January 1, 2017) without the facilities to house livestock to participate in a market livestock project. Market goats will be housed at the Baltimore County Ag center and participants will be responsible for the care and feeding of the animals while learning about livestock management, animal health, and livestock showmanship. More information to follow in the next 4-H Newsletter. Re-Enrolling through 4HOnline (For families with an existing 4HOnline account) 1. Go to Maryland 4HOnline login page located at 2. Log in to your account 3. The Member List will show all of the youth members and adult volunteers in your family who were enrolled in the previous year. They will have an inactive status. 4. If you need to update your family information, click Edit Family. 5. If not, click on Edit next to the Inactive member you would like to re-enroll. 6. You will see the profile information of your member. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. 7. Click on Enroll for Update any Personal Information and click on Continue at the bottom of the page. 9. Read the Additional Information carefully. 10. Mark the check box and/or sign each section. This section will be locked for editing after the enrollment has been submitted. 11. Click on Continue. 12. Review and/or enter the member s Health Form. This form is optional. A hard copy is required for Day Camps, Overnight Residential Camps, Overnight Trips, and Regional, State, or National Trips. 13. Review and edit your Clubs. Only Clubs in which the member will participate during the current program year should be listed. Click on Continue. 14. Review and edit your Projects. Click on Continue when done. Only projects in which the member will participate during the current year should be listed in the Projects tab. Previous year projects will remain on the Member s enrollment history. Remove any projects listed in which the member will no longer participate. You can now review & submit your enrollment. You will receive a notification when the County has received your payment and your enrollment has been accepted! For more information go to: Page 5

5 Baltimore County 4-H Fair July 13 15, 2017 Did you know that everyone at the Fair is a volunteer? The success of the County Fair depends on volunteers, both 4-H ers and adults working together. Contest Superintendent Opportunity The Fair Board is looking for a volunteer to serve as Superintendent for the Animal Costume Contest. This contest is for the education of spectators and the enjoyment of exhibitors. 4-H youth and their animals will dress in coordinating or complimentary costumes. If you are interested in serving as the Contest Superintendent, please send an e:mail with information about yourself to bc4hfairboard@baltimorecounty4hfair.org, by January 15 th. Youth Fair Board Member As part of its membership, the Fair Board includes two youth members. These youth members have the responsibility to assist in the planning of the annual County Fair and provide a youth perspective in making decisions. Youth board members are between the ages of 14-17, serve a 2-year term and attend monthly meetings. The Board is seeking one 4-H er to serve an upcoming two-year term beginning at its February 23 rd meeting. If you are an older 4-H er interested in becoming a youth board member, please submit an essay detailing why you are interested in serving on the Baltimore County 4-H Fair Board. The essay must include a parent/guardian signature giving permission and support for the 4-H youth to serve on the Board and attend monthly Board meetings. Please e:mail your essay by January 5 th, 2017 to: bc4hfairboard@baltimorecounty4hfair.org 2017 Baltimore County 4-H Fair Eligibility Requirement All 4-H youth, ages 8 to 18, who exhibited in the H Fair are required to complete and submit to the Baltimore County 4-H Office one completed project record to be eligible to show at the H Fair. All 4-H Horse exhibitors are required to complete the horse project as per Maryland State 4-H rule. All 4-H Livestock Sale participants are required to complete one project per species sold at auction. Note: 4-H ers who fulfill one or both of the above requirements meet the Board s eligibility requirement. All non-horse/non-livestock Sale 4-H exhibitors are required to complete at a minimum, one project record on a fair exhibit or competition (e.g., Bicycle contest) of their choice. Note: All 4-H youth are encouraged to exceed the Fair Board s required 1 project completion by completing a Record Book or a Sr. Portfolio. Project Record Completion Requirements 1. Complete the Project Record Form 2. Record project exhibits or competition 3. Give a project related demonstration or illustrated talk to an audience of 3 or more non-related people Page 4

6 December Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Steer Ownership 2 Livestock 3 due Registration Due Holiday Member/Volunteer 31 4-H Office Closed enrollments, mandatory charter renewal forms, club by-laws, club annual calendar, AA form & club information sheet due. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat New Years Holiday Record Book Beef & Dairy Training at 1 pm in the 4-H Office 4-H Office Closed Steer Ownership Deadline Martin Luther MD Horse King Day 4-H Office Closed January World Expo and 4-H Art Contest Tagging Beef & Dairy Steers 8:00 am at the MD Fairgrounds Snow date of 1/14/17 Winter Workshop 9:00 am 1:30 pm Ag Center Snow date of 1/28/17 22MD Horse Fair Board World Expo and 4-H Art Contest MD 4-H Gala Carriage Room, Laurel Park Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Mosner Miller building 7:30 at the Fairgrounds Officer s Training 6:30 4-H Office

7 February Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Record Books, Senior Portfolios and Award Nominations Due President s Day 4-H Open H Office Closed 4-H Day in Annapolis House 4 7 pm at the 4-H Office Fair Board and Association Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Mosner Miller building 7:30 at the Fairgrounds March Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Livestock Skill a Thon Hagerstown, MD Public Speaking 11 Contest 6:30 8:00 p.m. UME Ag Center Achievement Fair Board Night 3:00 pm Oregon Ridge Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Mosner Miller building 7:30 at the Fairgrounds

8 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS It s that time again to recognize the achievements of our members and volunteers! Each year at our Achievement Night Program, special Baltimore County awards are presented to outstanding 4-Hers and Volunteers. It is important to have leader input for the award nominations as you know your members and fellow volunteers best. Often times, a well deserving 4-Her is overlooked simply because they weren t nominated. In order to nominate someone for an award, you should complete a Special Awards Nomination Form. Anyone can complete the attached nomination form. Equestrian of the Year nominees should complete the Equestrian of the Year Application and Animal Project nominees should complete the Animal Project Awards Application. These forms can be found online at umd.edu (under 4-H Youth Development: 4-H Forms) Please take into consideration that some of the awards are geared toward older 4-Hers as they have demonstrated the necessary accomplishments throughout the years. Younger members have many years to look forward to and can set goals to work towards these awards in the future. Other than the Points of Light award, an award winner can not receive the same award more than once in their 4-H career. Nominations should be mailed, faxed to or ed to dmurphy2@ umd.edu to reach the office by February 1 st. **BALTIMORE COUNTY OUTSTANDING 4-H CLUB AWARD Each county can submit three outstanding club nominations for state consideration. To compete for this award we will need your club s program plan for last year, your secretary s book and your treasurer s book. You may also write a short story about some of the things your club has done this past year. This award is sponsored by the Baltimore County Volunteer Association. * I LL BE GLAD TO AWARD (2 awards) This award is given to two members who have been very helpful in their club and county program in the last year. They have the I ll Be Glad To spirit to help other 4-H ers, volunteers, parents, and educators in many 4-H activities. This award has been given by the Cashman family in memory of their parents Roy and Helen Cashman who gave many years to 4-H camp and Chestnut Ridge 4-H Club. *ELIZABETH SCOTT MEMORIAL AWARD (1 award) This is awarded yearly to the outstanding Baltimore County 4-H club member. This individual should reflect the leadership, citizenship and social skills 4-H seeks to teach and should demonstrate interest in furthering the 4-H program. Dr. Robert Scott gives this award in memory of his mother who was a leader in the Long Green-Glen Arm Area. It is the most cherished award a Baltimore County 4-H er may receive during their 4-H career. This person should be at least 16 years old. *MARGARET SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD (1 award) This award pays tribute to the Baltimore County 4-H member who has excelled in the family and Consumer Sciences project areas. Margaret Smith was a leader for 41 years and gave direction to club members in home economics. This award was established by the Long Green 4-H Club to honor Miss Margaret and is now given in her memory by her niece and nephew. This should be an older 4-H er age 14 and up. *OUTSTANDING 1 ST YEAR 4-H ER (1 award) To receive this award you must have been a first year 4-H er during the past year. (Does not count Clover years) Criteria: Completed at least one project with a demonstration or public speech, completed a project record and record book. Exhibited at a local club meeting, school, or fair and participated in one county activity or event. The youth has the learn by doing 4-H spirit to complete a project that built a firm foundation for his or her future 4-H project work. *Note: These awards are a one time only award. **Note: This award cannot be won 2 years in a row.

9 *ANDY SCHMIDT 4-H SERVICE AWARD (1 award) This award recognizes the outstanding Baltimore County 4-H member in terms of service to others and involvement in community affairs. A citizenship type award; it is rendered yearly to the 4-H er who has exhibited outstanding service to their family, club and community. This award is given in memory of Andy Schmidt. *WILLIAM KLINGELHOFER MEMORIAL AWARD (1 award) Leaders of the Baltimore County 4-H program established this award to memorialize Bill Klingelhofer, an outstanding club leader in the Randallstown area and horticulture judging coach. It is given to a 4-H er who excels in leadership and citizenship and many phases of club work. Bill was interested in all 4-H ers and worked in many project areas. (We are also looking for a sponsor for this award) POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD This award recognizes youth who have performed voluntary community service to help correct a social problem such as pollution, feeding the hungry, adopting animals, visiting the elderly, etc. This award is given to as many youth as qualify. *ALL-STAR UNSUNG HERO (1 award) Each year the Baltimore County 4-H All Stars sponsor an award for the 4-H member who exhibits the qualities we desire in 4-H members, yet have not, in the course of their 4-H careers, received strong recognition for their hard work on a club and county level. This person works behind the scenes to make the best even better for others. This award should go to an older 4-H member. ALL-STAR LEADERSHIP AWARD (1 award) Each year the Baltimore County All Stars sponsor an award for the 4-H member who exhibits the qualities of a leader. This person works hard to take on leadership roles in their club, community, school and other organizations. *EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR (1 award) Any 4-Her with a horse project may apply for this award. You earn this award through a point system based on the work you have done with the horse project and your leadership during the past year. If you feel you have done enough to qualify for this award, contact the office for an application. This award is sponsored by the Horsin Around Club. ANIMAL PROJECT AWARDS (1 award each category) Similar to the Equestrian of the year award, these awards would be for the person of the year in Dairy, Swine, Beef, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Rabbit, Dog, Cat, and Alpacas. These awards will be based on a point system and the 4-Her may apply for them. NOTE: 4-Her may only be nominated for 2 awards maximum. Be sure to choose the top 2 animal project areas. *4-H FAMILY OF THE YEAR (1 award) This is a special award given to Baltimore County s outstanding 4-H family. A family that believes in the 4-H program, is always there to lend a helping hand, is very involved with helping others and sets a great example for others. This family will represent Baltimore County in State Competition. This award is sponsored by the Baltimore County Volunteer Association. *VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD : This is a rather new award, as we want to honor an outstanding Baltimore County 4-H Volunteer. (This will be hard, as there are so many deserving volunteers out there.) Please nominate someone you feel goes over and above to help others. Write a story as to why you feel this specific person is deserving of this award. Maybe they have no one in 4-H, but give many hours to the program helping others. Maybe they have worked hard to hold a club together under difficult circumstances. Maybe they are just there for you and other 4-H members whenever you need them. Let us know. This person could be a club leader or a volunteer in any way with the 4-H program. A leader can win this award only once. This award is sponsored by Fana Wolff. BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H AFTERSCHOOL, MILITARY OR SCHOOL PROGRAM YEAR To compete for this award we will need a write up of your program s goals for the year along with the accomplishments. You may also write a short story about some of the things your program has done this past year. We would like to see a well-rounded program to include citizenship, project work excellence and program growth. 4-H SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR This award is given to the Baltimore County 4-H member who has excelled in the Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) project areas. 4-H has a goal to develop the next generation of our country s scientists. The nomination write-up should describe project excellence in 4-H SET related projects including but not limited to robotics, wind power, environmental science, rocketry, etc. and how these projects have increased interest and abilities in SET. Awards are also given for record books and senior portfolios. We will also present the Diamond Clover Award Pins. Any Clover turning in a Clover Scrapbook will be recognized as well. Record books, scrapbooks and Diamond Clover Awards applications must be received by February 1 st.

10 Baltimore County Achievement Night Special Awards Nomination Form Special Award: (Please check appropriate box and see the Special Awards list for full description. This form can be submitted via the mail at 1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD 21030, fax or electronically to by February 1 st.) Please fill out a separate form for each 4-Her and nomination. Baltimore County Outstanding 4-H Club Award I ll Be Glad To Award Elizabeth Scott Memorial Award (Leadership, Citizenship and Social Skills) Margaret Smith Memorial Award (Home Economics) Outstanding 1st Year 4-Her Andy Schmidt 4-H Service Award (Community affairs and citizenship) William Klingelhofer Memorial Award (Leadership in various project areas) Points of Light Award (All youth who have performed community service) All-Star Unsung Hero All-Star Leadership Award 4-H Family of the Year Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Baltimore County 4-H Afterschool, Military or School Program Year 4-H Scientist of the Year Note: Equestrian of the Year nominees should complete the Equestrian of the Year Application and Livestock Project nominees should complete the Livestock Project Awards Application. Both forms can be found online at under 4-H Youth Development: 4-H Forms. Nominee: Age: Club: Please explain in 200 words or less why this nominee should be considered for the above award:

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12 Read... each class description Invite... a friend(s) to come along Register... Indicate your top choices by completing the form below. You can make copies to register more than one child. Return registration form and fees to: Name Make 3 Choices for each session. Register early to get your 1 st choice! Note, if you have chosen a 2 hour session, you will be able to participate in 2 total classes. Session 1 9:30-10: :40-11: :20-1:20 Baltimore County 4-H 1114 Shawan Rd. Suite 2 Cockeysville, MD st Choice Class # and Name Schedule 9:00 am 9:15 am Arrival & Registration 9:15 am 9:30 am Welcome 9:30 am 10:30 am Session 1 10:40 am 11:40 am Session 2 11:45 am 12:15 pm Lunch & A Robotics Demo 2 nd Choice Class # and Name All youth ages 5 18 as of January 1, 2017 are invited to attend this fun-filled day of workshops! Non 4-H members are also welcome. It s simple to register. Youth will be granted their choices on a first come, first serve basis. See the registration instructions below: (Please bring bag lunch) 12:20 pm 1:20 pm Session 3 1:25 pm 1:30 pm Closing remarks Have a safe trip home! Saturday, January 14, :00 am 1:30 pm 4-H Extension Office (410) Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD rd Choice Class # and Name

13 Class # Class Name & Description Max # of Students Age Class Length Supplies Needed Instructor Winter Gourd Snowman Working with a bottle gourd, you will color the gourd - dry - make a face using coal glue on the eyes - finish making a face using sharpies arms will be twigs and then give it fleece scarf around the neck. You can enjoy your gourd throughout the winter then enter it in the county and state fairs hour Session Just your creativity. Beverly Burton, 4-H Volunteer I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! Learn about how ice cream is made at a local creamery and then work with a partner to make your own ice cream to enjoy! We will be going outside when making the ice cream, so be sure to dress for the weather. Gloves or mittens are recommended! hour Session None Lynne Thomas, 4-H Youth Pillowcase Want to tie-die something different? Come tie-dye your own pillowcase hour * Session 1 & 2 only None Danielle Ryndak, 4-H Volunteer Silk Flower Arrangements Brighten your day, or someone else s with a beautiful, long lasting silk flower arrangement inspired by nature. Great to enter in the fair! hour Session None Janice Coroneos, 4-H Volunteer Silk Flower Wreath Design and mimic nature s beauty, with a silk floral wreath that can bring any room to life. Come create something great for the H fair. 106 Plantable Paper-making Use recycled paper, seeds, pressed flowers and more to create paper that is both beautiful and plantable. Use it as a bookmark, give it as a card, or write a letter. When you are finished, plant it and see what grows from the seeds. 107 Make a Dirt Dessert? We will learn about the soil particles, organic material, air, and water that make up our soil! Finish up the lesson by making an edible soil sample! Gummy worms included! 108 Mosaic Coasters and Trivets Create a lovely mosaic coaster and trivet that you can use in your own home or give as a nice present. Great project to enter in the Fair! hour Session *Session 1&2 only 1 hour Session 1 hour Session 1 hour Session Registration forms and fees are due in the 4-H office January 5 by 4 p.m. None None None None (Registration Fee: $15.00 for first 4-H family member or $13.00 for each additional child.) Jennifer Coroneos, 4-H Volunteer Alexa McCullen, Extension Educator Alexa McCullen, Extension Educator Wendy Dilworth, Local Artist & 4-H Alumna Name Phone Emergency Contact Number Address Club Age Fee included?

14 Chill Out at 4-H Residential Winter STEM Camp! January 13-16, 2017 at Patuxent River 4-H Center The 4-H Residential Winter STEM Camp features a wide variety of activities including but not limited to: Arts & Crafts Archery Leadership Development Nature Education Team Building Ropes Course In addition to all of these fun and interesting activities, campers will participate in activities that teach them about the different elements of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) For more info, contact: Amanda Wahle 4-H Educator, University of Maryland Extension (410) Awahle@umd.edu Registration form and information is located on the back of this flyer. Fill out the form and send both the form and the deposit to the following address Anne Arundel County 4-H Office 97 Dairy Lane Gambrills, MD Attention: Amanda Wahle This camp is brought to you by the Maryland 4-H Program which is part of the This camp is accredited by

15 WINTER CAMP 2017 REGISTRATION FORM JANUARY 13-16, 2017 Camper s Name: Phone: ( ) Address: City: State: Zip: Date of Birth: / / Age: Circle Sex: M or F Parent/ Legal Guardian s Name: Cell number: T-shirt size (indicate adult or youth): PLEASE CIRCLE THE TRACK YOUR CHILD IS INTERESTED IN: A- Winter Camp- Ages 8-11 $ (Fun filled long weekend with, crafts, teambuilding, campfire, and other naturally exciting adventures) B- Teen Leadership Track - Ages 12 and older $ (Leadership, Team and Adventure Challenges will be exciting and useful as you prepare for your future) EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $ if registered before December 31st! My check made out to Patuxent River 4-H Center Foundation, Inc. is enclosed for: $50.00 Deposit (Balance due by January 6, 2017) $ for the full amount I would like to pay with Credit Card: $ amount authorized Card # Exp. Date: / / CVV# Signature: Visa: Mastercard: **Please list any food Allergies: The registration form and non-refundable deposit of $50 must be sent to the Anne Arundel County 4-H Office to hold your spot for your child. Upon receipt of these items, a confirmation letter with more detailed information, a health form, a code of conduct, and a permission to participate will be mailed to you. The Health forms, code of conduct, and permission to participate forms plus the balance of your camp fee are due by JANUARY 6th. Camp is on a first come first serve basis, and the child does not have to be a member of 4-H. Return registration form and deposit to: Anne Arundel County 4-H Office 97 Dairy Lane Gambrills, MD Attention: Amanda Wahle For more information contact Amanda Wahle at (410) or by awahle@umd.edu The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs.

16 BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H Newsletter BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE 1114 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2 COCKEYSVILLE, MD Club Corner 4-H Rabbit and Sparks Clubs joined forces to enjoy activities with the Broadmead Retirement community. Our 4-H ers showed off some of their projects and had the opportunity to talk to residents about their 4-H experiences. The Rabbit Club also participated in the Cromwell Fall Festival showing their rabbits and projects. Fair Board and Association: All meetings are held at the Mosner Miller building at the MD Fairgrounds at 7:30 pm January 26, 2017 Board February 23, 2017 Association March 23, 2017 Board April 27, 2017 Association May 25, 2017 Board June 15, 2017 Association July 27, 2017 Fair Evaluation September 28, 2017 Association If your club has something to share in the newsletter please send your photos or articles to pmoore@umd.edu. University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Training: Two hour webinar for New UME 4-H volunteers. A volunteer must have completed all UME volunteer paperwork before attending the training. Please call to register. 4-H Staff Dwayne Murphy Jennifer Coroneos Wendy Dilworth Kriss Cocoros Trish Moore Extension Associate Agent Program Assistant Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Graphic Designer dmurphy2@umd.edu jcoroneo@umd.edu wendydil@umd.edu kcocoros@umd.edu pmoore@umd.edu