OSU Jefferson County Youth Development 4-H Newsletter

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1 Hello all, OSU Jefferson County Youth Development 4-H Newsletter June 2014 Volume 33 Issue 4 Jefferson County 4-H offers learning opportunities in leadership and life enriching experiences within our diverse community. Participation helps develop character in a positive environment. Inside this issue: Page 1 Message from Jon Page 2 Jefferson County 4-H Calendar and other announcements Page 3 Announcements and Skills Contest results Page 4 Swine, Sheep and Goat Weight Info. And Presentation Info. Page 5 and 6 Fair 101 Page 7 Food Hero Recipe Page 8 Record Book Check-off Info and 4-H Fair Kick-off Event info. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran s status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are nearly through June and that means that fair will be here before you know it. Hopefully things are going well for you and your projects. As fair gets closer, so do the all-important due dates. It is your responsibility as a 4-H member to make sure that all the requirements have been taken care of. With the year flying by, it is important that you do not let due dates fly by as well. Jefferson County 4-H held the annual tractor safety training June at the rifle range. This year we had 13 youth participate and pass the training. Youth from the tri-county area participated in the home study course and finished with the knowledge, skills and driving test. We want to thank everyone that helped to make this a very educational event for the youth of Central Oregon. We also want to thank Ag West, and Pape dealership for the use of the tractors. With the support of the community we are able to help the youth in our area fulfill a requirement for working with tractors on a farm or ranch. OSU Summer Conference registration has closed and this year Jefferson County 4-H has 10 youth that will be attending. There are three new attendees along with seven that have attended prior years. Participants will be on OSU campus for four days attending leadership related classes. This is a great opportunity for youth ages 7-12 grade to meet new people and build on their leadership skills while having fun. If this sounds like something that you would like more information about for next year call the office. Youth that have swine projects, if you want to weigh your animal let me know and we can make arrangements. The weights for hogs are still the same as last year pounds. Although pigs were not weighed in for the possession date tagging, it is still very important that you pay close attention to their weights. If you have any concerns about your animals current weight, please do not hesitate to call and take advantage of this opportunity to weigh your animal. As I said in the beginning of this letter, being responsible for the requirements is up to you as the 4-H member. Responsibility is one of the six pillars of character. Being responsible is to be accountable for your choices. These choices can be anything from following through with a presentation or finishing a job that you have started. Build your character and show that you are responsible by finishing the requirements that have been set forth. Good luck with all your projects at fair! See you soon Jon

2 H Calendar of Events: This calendar will be updated as events are added or deleted 2 June Registration closes for Summer Conference 2 and 9 are 4-H Horse Project Ride Nights 5 4-H Fair Registration Forms Due 10 Committee Meetings, 6:00 p.m. 16 Exec Council, Place TBA Tractor Safety Training, 24 Rabbit and Chicken weigh-in OSU Summer Conference (flyer on page 11) July Horse Meeting 8 4-H Community Service Project at the Fairgrounds 7 and 8 Record Book Check-off (new this year: read article on page 3) Horse Fair Jefferson County Fair 25 and 26 Presentation at Fair (times will be in on the 4-H Fair Entry Forms Jefferson County Fair Theme: From Pioneer Days To Modern Ways August Jefferson County Livestock Auction checks available September H Premium Checks will be available at the office October H Record Books due for Judging 4-H Community Service Project at the Fairgrounds Tuesday, July 8th, 1-3 p.m. Clubs and members need to RSVP (let us know you are coming by July 3rd) So that we will have projects to specifically assign to your club. There are still RECORD BOOKS in the office that members have not picked up. So if you are looking for yours you may want to call and see if it is here! Educational Displays 4-H members may want to consider doing an educational display for fair. The exhibit may be a poster or a three dimensional display and has specific size requirements. For more information about educational displays can be found on the State 4-H website at: 2

3 Attention: The office is open weekdays, Monday- Friday, excluding the noon hour and holidays. On Fridays 4-H staff, at times, may be out of the office or attending various meetings. Please call to set up a time to meet or please leave a message on the telephone, your call will be returned as soon as possible. Your mailbox is full! The office has a mailbox in the office that will have mail for the clubs. This mailbox will be taken to committee meetings each month Also, if you have correspondence for the office you will be able to drop it off at committee meetings also! Reminder about Fundraisers As you get started with 4-H Club activities for the new year, don t forget this important information. All 4-H clubs interested in doing a fundraiser must first (prior to the event) fill out an Intent to Fundraise Form. These need to be turned in by the 10th of the month prior to the event. Oregon Open Campus Classes To view classes offered go to: or for questions Jennifer Oppenlander at: jennifer.oppenlander@oregonstate.edu or call Jennifer s office is located at: COCC in Madras 1170 E. Ashwood Road in Madras Skills Contest Food and Nutrition and Clothing and Sewing members attended skills contest in Crook County on May 2nd and 3rd. The following are their results: Food Skills Measuring Contest Connor Honeywell, Jr., Blue Emma Richards, Jr., Blue Dallys Honeywell, Jr., Blue Brown Bag Lunch Contest Dallys Honeywell, Jr., Blue Foods Judging Clairice Friend, Jr., Blue, Res. Champion Lucy Potampa, Jr., Blue Emma Richards, Jr., Blue, Champion, Grand Champion Dallys Honeywell, Jr., Blue Connor Honeywell, Jr., Blue, Res. Champion Trissa Handsaker, Jr., Blue Dakota Honeywell, Int., Blue Isaac Handsaker, Int., Blue, Res. Champion Megan Caldwell, Int. Blue, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion Food and Nutrition Contest Lucy Potampa, Magic with Milk, Blue, Champion Emma Richards, Magic with Milk, Blue, Res. Champion Clairice Friend, Magic with Milk, Blue Isaac Handsaker, Mini Meal, Blue, Champion, Dairy Award and State Fair Qualifier Connor and Dallys Honeywell, Quick Fix Meal, Team, Blue Dakota Honeywell and Megan Caldwell, Quick Fix Meal Team, Blue Crocheting Skills Dakota Honeywell, Int., Blue Knitting Skills Dakota Honeywell, Int. Blue Clothing Skills Dakota Honeywell, Int., Blue Clothing Judging Dakota Honeywell, Int., Blue, Champion 3 3

4 2014 Growth Chart for Market Hogs, Goats and Lambs 4 Fair Date HOGS: /22/2014 Gaining Low Gaining High Estimated ADG Days to Fair Date Weights 90 4/23/ /11/ /25/ /24/ /22/ GOATS /11/ /02/ /01/ /22/ LAMBS Gaining.5 Gaining /23/ /11/ /25/ /24/ /23/ Presentations Presentations give 4-H members a way to share information and teach others ways to share information and teach others what they have learned. Presentations are open to all enrolled 4-H members. There is no specific project requirement. All members are encouraged to participate. Presentations contest will be held during the Jefferson County Fair this year. Friday, July 25th, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 26th, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about presentations go to the State 4-H website at: oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/communications-projects 4

5 Jefferson County 4-H Fair Activities The 2014 Jefferson County Fair is quickly approaching. The following is to help members, their families and leaders prepare. Fair Packets that include 4-H Fair entry sheets will be available in April at the committee meetings. Going in order by date and event: May 30th: This date is called Possession Date for Sheep, Swine and Goats. This is the date that Sheep and Goats will be brought to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for weigh-in and tagging for the Jefferson County Livestock Auction at the Fairgrounds. The time set for this is: Friday, May 30th from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. For swine members will be responsible to get an ear tag from the 4-H office, tag your ani mal, and take a photo of the animal with the tag in the ear showing the tag number. You then need to print a hard copy of the photo and bring it into the office on or before Fri day, May 30 th at 8 PM. June 2nd: This is the last date for members to add projects to their enrollment for the year for fair participation. June 5th: This is the date that Jefferson County 4-H Fair entry forms are due to the 4-H Program Office at the Fairgrounds. June 24th: Rabbit and Chicken Weigh-in at the Jefferson County Fair Complex Office July 7th and 8th: New procedure for 2014 Pre-Fair Record Book Check-Off Volunteers will be available to check books for the following: 4-H Story (including introduction and goals); Permanent Records updated and include meetings attended, community service project, and expanded learning activity attended listed; All project records included and updated to July 1st. July 7th: This is the Horse Fair meeting night that all 4-H Horse members attend. July 8th: Last 4-H Committee meeting before fair. Volunteers be sure to bring questions that you need answered prior to fair. This is the meeting that showmanship classes are dis cussed and previewed and other fair related information is handed out and discussed. July 8th: 4-H Community Service Project at the Fairgrounds. Members need to come prepared to work. Please wear shoes, not flip-flops, and clothes you are not afraid to get dirty! Thank you! July 11th-13th: 4-H Horse Fair at the Jefferson County Fair Complex, held in the Frank Corwin Arena. July 18th: Entry date for 4-H Photography Exhibits. These will be entered as they were in years past at the main 4-H office from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Please have all forms filled out prior to bringing exhibits to the office. Dry Camping is available at the Fair for infor mation call the 4-H Office. Dry Camping registration forms are due on or before this date. July 19th: This is the date for the Jefferson County Fair Parade. Clubs are encouraged to enter a float for this event. Entry forms for this will be in the Jefferson County Fair Book. This is also the date for pen set-up, which will be discussed at the July 8th committee meetings. 5

6 4-H Fair Activities 101: continued 6 July 21: This is Fair entry day for 4-H Static Exhibits (except photography) this will take place from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. (This also includes Educational Displays and Wool). Exhibits need to have Exhibit Tags and Explanation Cards filled out and attached to exhibits prior to bringing them in. These are available at the office. July 22: 4-H and FFA Livestock are entered 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hogs 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sheep, Goats and Steers, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rabbits and Chickens 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Re-weighs start at 4:00 p.m. and go to 5:00 p.m. 4-H Static Exhibits judging begins at 9:00 a.m. Project interviews with members and judges are scheduled throughout the day (static exhibits). 4-H/FFA Fair Kick-Off Event following Carcass Contest! July 23: See Schedule in Jefferson County Fair Premium Book for Livestock Show times. July 24: See Schedule in Jefferson County Fair Premium Book for Livestock Show times. July 25: See Schedule in Jefferson County Fair Premium Book for Livestock Show times. 4-H Presentations, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Jessie Darrar Building. Public is invited to attend. Please be courteous if you are in the building during Presentations. July 26: See Schedule in Jefferson County Fair Premium Book for Livestock Show times. Buck-A-Roo Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the LaMonte Horney Picnic Pavilion. This is a fundraiser for 4-H and thefairgrounds. 4-H and FFA Awards 11:30 a.m. at the Les Schwab Main Stage. Outdoor Cook-Off Contest, this is a fundraiser for 4-H and the Fairgrounds. If you have a team and would like to enter, call the office for information. 4-H Presentations, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Jessie Darrar Building. Public is invited to attend. Please be courteous if you are in the building during Presentations. Barbeque, by the Flag Pole, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a good Community Service Project for either clubs or individual members to help with. July 27: Animals are loaded and leave the fair grounds, take down of pens...etc. Home Ec members pick up their exhibits. 8:00 a.m. to Noon. August 1: Last Day to let County 4-H Staff know if you are exhibiting at State 4-H Horse Fair (if you qualify). August 8: Last day to let County 4-H Staff know if you are exhibiting in the Exhibit Hall or exhibi ting Livestock Exhibits at State Fair (if you qualify). August 12: Static Exhibits (except for Foods) going to State Fair due at the 4-H Office August 18: 4-H Foods and Nutrition Exhibits going to State Fair due at the 4-H office by 8:30 a.m. August 28: Jefferson County Livestock Auction Checks will be available. September 4: State Fair Static Exhibits may be picked up at the 4-H Office after noon. Premi um Checks will be ready to be picked up. In order to pick up premium checks, members need to have their project records signed off by their club leader. October 3rd: 4-H Record Books are due for judging. This means that the Record book is ready 6 for Judging. No loose papers...records properly filled out etc. If you have questions, please ask either your 4-H Leader or call the 4-H Office. Have Fun!!

7 7 If you are looking for a new healthy recipe you may want to go to this OSU website and look up some recipes: The following is a recipe from the website that you may want to try: Buttermilk Scones Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup butter, melted 2.3 cup buttermilk Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well. 3. Add raisins and mix lightly. 4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter and buttermilk. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture; mix gently. 5. Spoon dough into 8 equal mounds on a greased baking sheet. Bake until well browned, minutes. 6. Serve hot or at room temperature. Best eaten the same day you bake them. Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Yield: 8 servings Serving size: 1 scone Notes: Substitute vegetable oil for the butter to reduce saturated fat. Try other dried fruit Sprinkle with cinnamon before baking. 7

8 Jefferson County Extension Service 4-H Program 430 SW Fairgrounds Road Madras, OR To the 4-H Family of: Jefferson County Extension Staff: Dana Martin (dana.martin@oregonstate.edu) Regional Administrator Carol Tollefson, (carol.tollefson@oregonstate.edu) County Leader Jon Gandy (jon.gandy@oregonstate.edu) 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Jennifer Oppenlander (Jennifer.oppenlander@oregonstate.edu) Oregon Open Campus Coordinator, County Leader Jill Eveland (jill.eveland@oregonstate.edu) 4-H Program Assistant/Office Coordinator OSU Extension Service Jefferson County Office Website: Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Fax: OSU Jefferson County Extension 4-H Program is located at the Jefferson County Fair Complex. 430 SW Fairgrounds Road, Madras, Oregon Phone: Pre-Fair Record Book Check-Off **New for 2014** Record Book check-off will be a little different this year. Check off will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 7th and 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Volunteers will be available to check books for the following: 4-H Story (including introduction and goals Permanent Records updated and include meetings attended, community service project, and expanded learning activity attended listed. All project records included and updated to July 1st. Get your team ready! 3rd Annual 4-H Fair Kick-off Event Tuesday, July 22, 6:00 p.m. at the Beef Barn Call the OSU Extension Office to register your team of 5! Prizes awarded to Top 3 Teams! For 4-H members 4-12 grades and FFA members are also invited to Participate. 8