4-H Clover Graham April & May 2018, Issue 2

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1 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H Clover Graham April & May 2018, Issue 2 Dear 4-H Family: As the school year winds down, the 4-H year is gearing up with lots of camps, clinics, shows and events. Take time to DISCOVER with family and friends all that 4-H is offering in the weeks and months to come. Don t miss out on your 4-H DREAMS. Apply for 4-H and Fair Royalty, Scholarships and more. Read this newsletter and Act Now to avoid missing any opportunity or requirement for full participation. 4-H Camps, Skill-a-thon, Project Judging and the Clark County Fair will be here before you know it. DO get started on your 4-H project. Purchase 4-H project books at the Extension Office, check out skill-athon and quality assurance kits to help your club members prepare and visit clark.osu.edu to connect to on-line resources. DREAM up ideas for creating a silent auction basket with your club members for A Taste of 4-H Toast to Graham Fundraiser, May 10, 5-8 PM at the Hollenbeck Center sponsored by the Clark County 4-H Committee. DO share the event with friends, family and co-workers to purchase tickets for this legacy celebration. OSU Extension, Clark Co East Main Street Springfield, OH Office Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: Fax: Web: DISCOVER how you will need to make entries for the Clark County Fair this year using Fair Entry on-line. DO mark your calendars for dates and times to assist you in this endeavor. Remember there is no specific Fair theme this year. 4-H Clubs are encouraged to incorporate Clark County s Bicentennial and the 4-H theme Dream, Discover, Do the 4-H Way in the decorations that you DO for club booths, barns, stalls, etc. We can t wait to see what you DREAM up for Fairgoers to DISCOVER. In order to exhibit, show and/or sell at the Clark County and/or Ohio State Fairs as a 4-H Member, DO Pay your 4-H Activity Fees and turn in candy money by Friday, May 18 Attend at least 6 club meetings and/or activities Participate in Skill-a-thon or Project judging to complete your project Meet project requirements, follow rules and make entries on time. We look forward to you DISCOVERing all that 4-H has to offer! In the 4-H Spirit, Patty House Extension Educator house.18@osu.edu Patti Holbrook Office Assistant holbrook.102@osu.edu This Issue Page 2 - A Taste of 4-H Event, Volunteer Trainings Page 3-4-H Camp Opportunities Page 4 - QA Req., Rabbit & Livestock I.D. Days Page 5 - Animal Clinics, Horse Clinics & Shows Page 6 - Meat Poultry Orders, Makers Workshop, 4-H Fundraising and Activity Fees Page 7-4-H King & Queen and Fair Animal Royalty Page 8 - Fair Queen, Outstanding Horse Youth, 4-H Scholarships, Award Trip Winners Page Fair Entry Information Page 10-4-H Skill-a-thons & Resources Page 11-4-H Misc. Judging, Shooting Sports Judging, Fashion Revue, Ice Cream Dipping, Chicks Available Page 12 - Policy 1.50 Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect Inserts 4-H Makers Workshop Dayton Dragons 4-H Game CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a non-discriminatory basis. For more information: OSU Extension, Clark County, 4-H Youth Development educational programs provided with major support from the Clark County Commissioners: Rick Lohnes, Melanie Flax Wilt, Lowell McGlothin

2 Clark County 4-H Clover Graham Page 2 4-H Flower Bed Mtg. When: April 12, 2018 Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Where: Extension Office Who: At least one 4-H club volunteer from any club adopting one of the flower beds on the Clark County Fairgrounds. New 4-H Volunteer Orientation April 17, 6:30-8:30 PM, Ext. Office Any adults who are in the process of becoming a 4-H volunteer or who would like to, MUST attend a New 4-H Volunteer Orientation to complete the process. New 4-H Volunteer Application Packet available at clark.osu.edu click on 4-H then Volunteers. Shooting Sports Sense for Club Advisors When: April 23, 2018 Time: 6:30 PM Where: Ext. Office Who: At least one 4-H Club advisor from any club that enrolled shooting sports members for What: Training to cover project judging, fundraisers to support shooting sports program, required paperwork, safety, etc. Food Safety Training When: Wed., April 25, 2018 Time: 6 PM-8 PM Where: Clark Co. Ext. Office Who: 4-H volunteers from any club wishing to dip ice cream at the Fair, serve or sell food as a fundraiser including bake sales, etc. The fundraiser features tasting stations, live music, local foods and beverages, a silent auction and more. 4-H alumni, volunteers, parents, grandparents & community supporters are encouraged to purchase individual, couples or table tickets using the above website or QR code. Share the event with co-workers, friends and family, 18 and older, who want to support growing the next 4-H generation. Silent Auction Items Needed for Taste of 4-H Every 4-H Club is encouraged to help support the legacy celebration by providing a basket for the Silent Auction and/or items/services to be included in the Silent Auction. Come up with a theme for your basket like Buckeye Fan, Grill in & Chill in, Date Night, Game Night, Gardening Guru, Chocolate Lovers, etc. Baskets, gift cards, certificates for services and other items for the Silent Auction need to be brought to the Clark County Extension Office by Tuesday, May 8. Please 4-H Committee Chairperson, Randy Helt at r_helt@yahoo.com, if your 4-H Club will be providing something for the Silent Auction or call

3 Page 3 Issue 2: April & May H Camp and 4-H STEM-tomic Bonds Camp Registration Packets will be mailed to all age eligible 4-H members and posted on-line at by May 1st. Need assistance to pay for Camp! 4-H Camp Scholarships Available Download form at and submit by May 15 to the Extension Office. All applicants notified by May 20th. Clark County 4-H Camp Honey, I Shrunk Camp When: June 22-26, 2018 Where: 4-H Camp Clifton Who: Youth age 8 and in 3rd grade to age 14 as of Jan.1, 2018 Cost: $255/4-H member or $310/non-4-H ers Registration Deadline: June 1st or Until Camp is Full Join us for some big time FUN. Bring a friend and make some new ones too! 4-H STEM-tomic Bonds Camp When: June 5-7, 2018 Time: 9 AM to 11:30 AM daily Where: Global Impact STEM Academy Who: Youth who completed 3rd through 6th grade this year Cost: Free except for t-shirt cost Registration Deadline: May 25th Limited to 100 youth Investigate, Explore, Discover the STEM Way with US! Sewing Camp for 4-H Sew Fun Projects When: June 4-6, 2018 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Where: Clark Co. Ext. Office, Registration: First-come, first-serve, limit 10 Call to register. No Cost, Bring Your Pattern, Fabric and Sewing Notions We provide sewing machines and hands-on instruction.

4 Page Quality Assurance Requirements All 4-H and FFA members must participate in a quality assurance program no later than June 4 to show at the Clark County and/or Ohio State Fair with any of the following projects: Market Beef, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Market Hogs, Market Dairy Steers, Meat Chickens, Meat Turkeys, Market Ducks, Market Rabbits, Lactating Dairy Cows and/or Lactating Dairy Goats. 4-H members may attend any of the countywide quality assurance programs or one of the club quality assurance programs, even if it is not your 4-H club. Countywide Quality Assurance programs remaining: April 26, 6:30 PM at the Goat Clinic May 31, 7 PM-8 PM at the Annex, Fgrds Upcoming 4-H Club Quality Assurance Programs currently scheduled include: Sunday, April 29, 2 PM, Enon United Methodist Church, 85 Broadway St. Buckeye Country, Nancy Belcher Sunday, June 3, 3 PM, First Lutheran Church, 50 S. Wittenberg, Springfield, Ohio, Showman 4-H Club, Jim Ingling. Call the Extension Office at or check the web at for additional opportunities as clubs schedule. Clark County 4-H Clover Graham 2018 Rabbit & Cavy Registration Day When: Sat., April 14 Time: 9 AM-11 AM Where: Youth Building, Clark Co. Fairgrounds What: All 4-H and FFA members planning on showing rabbits and cavy projects at the Clark County Jr. Fair. Rabbits must be tattooed or have tattoos read by the Clark County 4-H Rabbit, Poultry & Cavy Committee on this date. Cavies must be tagged or have tags read by the committee. If you plan to show a meat rabbit or fancy litters, you must bring the buck and doe to be I.D. Cost: $2 per rabbit or cavy Form: Available at under 4-H Youth Development and then Applications and Forms 2018 Livestock I.D. Day When: Sat., May 12 Required for all 4-H & FFA members wanting to show any of the following at the 2018 Clark County Jr. Fair. Dairy Feeders: 8 AM to 11 AM, Cattle Arena, $10/feeder. Member may tag 5 feeders, show 2 and sell 1. Market Lambs: 9 AM to 11 AM, Sheep Arena, $3/lamb. Member may tag 5 lambs, show 5 and sell 1. Market Goats: 9 AM to Noon, Goat Barn, $4/goat. Member may tag 3 goats, show 2 and sell 1. All market goats and market lambs must have a scrapie tag prior to being brought to the Livestock I.D. Day. This tag should have been placed in the animal s ear by the producer prior to your purchase.

5 Issue 2: April & May 2018 Page 5 Just for 4-H Dog Projects Looking to learn more and improve your dog showmanship and handling skills? Why not participate in the Ohio 4-H Dog Expo - Sat. April 29, 9 AM-3 PM, Clark County Fairgrounds. 4-H Dog Permission to Participate Forms required by April 1 into the Clark Co. Ext. Office. 4-H Goat Clinic & QA When: Thursday, April 26 Time: 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Where: Annex, Fgrds. What: Health, Nutrition, Rules, Door Prizes and Required Quality Assurance You can purchase project books. Who: Members with goat projects, volunteers helping members and parents too! 4-H Horse Shows, Clinics & Forms All held at the Covered Outdoor Horse Arena, Clark County Fairgrounds. The Clark County 4-H Horse Committee has some great opportunities for youth to gain riding experience with their upcoming shows and clinics. Mini-Circuit Shows: April 6, May 4, June 15, 6:30 PM - Contesting April 7, May 5, June 16, 9 AM - All Other Classes May 6- Dressage, 9 AM PAS Horse Show: June 17, 9 AM - Any 4-H horse project member that wishes to try to qualify to participate in the Ohio State Fair 4-H Horse Show must participate in a PAS Horse Show. Members may only participate with one horse in a maximum of four classes. Clark County 4-H Horse Project members must make entry on their 4-H Club s Horse I.D. Form due May 1, 2018 to the Ext. Office. Riding Clinics: May 2-4-H Contesting, 6-7:30 PM May 30-4-H Trail, 6-7:30 PM May 9-4-H Jumping, 6-7:30 PM Prequalifying Clinics: Horse project members that did not qualify in a previous year or who are trying to qualify with a different horse for any of the following riding disciplines. June 11 - Prequalifying Jumping Clinic, 6-7:30 PM June 13 - Prequalifying Contesting Clinic, 6-7:30 PM June 27 - Prequalifying Trail Clinic, 6-7:30 PM Don t Miss Equine Affair - April at the Ohio Expo Center Forms: Permission to Participate: All horse project members and their parent/guardian must read, sign and file the Horse Permission to Participate Form by April 1 to the Ext. Office. Horse Lease Agreements: Members leasing horses must file a Horse Lease Agreement & Horse I.D. Form with the Extension Office by May 1. Club Horse I.D. Form: All clubs with horse projects (including donkeys and mules) must complete their club s Horse I.D. Form and submit to the Extension Office by May 1. Horse Safety: Reminder all first year horse project members and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must attend a Horse Safety Program prior to being involved in any 4-H horse activity. If you did not attend the Horse Safety Training on March 17 at the Extension Office, you will need to attend one conducted by the Horse Advisor in your club no later than April 15, 2018.

6 Page 6 Clark County 4-H Clover Graham Meat Chicken & Meat Duck Orders All 4-H & FFA members planning on showing meat chickens and/or meat ducks at the 2018 Clark County Jr. Fair must order their day old birds from the Clark County 4-H Rabbit & Poultry Committee. Orders are due with payment by May 7. Minimum of 6 meat chickens ($3/bird) and minimum of 3 ducklings ($4/duck). Pick up chicken/duck orders on Thursday, June 7, 4-7 PM at the Clark County Extension Office. Note this is a date change! Clark Co. 4-H Activity Fees Pay May 17 & 18, 11 AM to 7 PM at the Extension Office or Mail before May 18 to Clark Co. 4-H Committee, P.O. Box 444, Springfield, OH Fee: $20/member $5/cloverbud Add $5 per member or cloverbud, if paid after 7 PM, May 18. Important 4-H Fundraising Dates 4-H Maker s Workshop When: Sat. April 21, 2018 Time: 10 AM-3 PM Where: OSU Ext. Clark Co. What: Hands-on make and take sessions focused on quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, creative arts, foods and nutrition and more. Cost: $5/session or $8 for both Register by April 16th. See enclosed flyer for details and registration. Enter What You Make in the Fair! Items made are eligible for entry into the Creative Masterpieces, Scrap It Up, and other Youth Building Contests. Workshop open to 4-H and non-4-h youth. So bring a friend along too! April 19, 4 PM-7 PM, Extension Office Pick up Clubs Choice Frozen Food/Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Orders and Anthony Thomas Candy Bar Orders May 17 & 18, 11 AM - 7 PM, Ext. Office Turn in 4-H Candy Money. Pick-up earned camperships/ project book coupons for your 4-H members. Receive 10% earned for the club from Frozen Food/Cookie Dough/Candy sold. Club Fundraiser Request Forms Reminder to turn club fundraising requests to the Extension Office for approval prior to your event.

7 Issue 2: April & May 2018 Page 7 4-H King & Queen Contest Who: 4-H members age as of Jan. 1, 2018 Important Dates: July 1: Application deadline to Ext. Office July 12: 4-H Royalty Candidate Get Together, 6 PM, Ext. Office July 24: Personal Interviews, Champion Center July 24: On-Stage Presence & Winner Announced During Winner s Revue, 7 PM, Champion Center Banquet Hall Awards: $250 cash award for King & Queen $100 cash award for Prince and Princess Clark County Jr. Fair Animal Royalty Contest Eligibility Important Dates Alpaca and Llama Ambassador Beef Queen Canine Royalty Duke & Duchess Prince & Princess King & Queen H & FFA youth, age 13 to 18 that have completed at least one year with an alpaca and llama project 4-H & FFA girls, age 14 to 18 who exhibit beef cattle at the Fair or whose parent/ guardian are engaged in beef production 4-H youth, age 8 to 18 enrolled with a dog project. Dairy Princess 4-H & FFA girls, age 14 to 18 enrolled with a dairy project. Goat Ambassador Lamb Princess Miss Lamb & Wool Queen Poultry Royalty Prince & Princess King & Queen Rabbit Royalty Prince & Princess Prince & Princess King & Queen H & FFA youth, age 15 to 18 enrolled with a goat project. 4-H & FFA girls, age 8 and in 3rd grade to age 15 enrolled with a sheep project. 4-H & FFA girls, age 16 to 18 enrolled with a sheep project 4-H & FFA youth enrolled with a poultry project 4-H & FFA youth enrolled with a rabbit project. Visit for all applications June 15: Application deadline to Ext. Office June 19: Interview, 6 PM, at Skill-a-thon July 22: Winner Announced at Alpaca/Llama Show June 15: Application deadline to Ext. Office June 20: Interview: 7:30 PM at Skill-a-thon July 25: Winner announced at Market Beef Show June 15: Application deadline to Ext. Office June 19: Interview, 6 PM at skill-a-thon, must bring your dog, vaccination record, license & tags with you. July 20: Winner announced at the 4-H Dog Awards. June 15: Application deadline to Ext. Office June 19: Interview, 6 PM at Skill-a-thon July 21: Winner announced at the Dairy Female Show June 15: Application deadline to Ext. Office June 20: Interview, 6 PM at Skill-a-thon July 23: Winner announced at the Dairy Goat Show July 1: Application deadline to Ext. Office July 10: Interview, 4 PM at the Ext. Office July 21: Winner announced at Open Market Lamb Show July 1: Application deadline to Ext. Office July 10: Interview, 4 PM, Ext. Office July 21: Winner announced at Open Market Lamb Show June 15: Application deadline to Ext. Office June 20: Interview, 6 PM at Skill-a-thon July 22: Winner announced at Turkey/Waterfowl Show June 15: Application deadline to Ext. Office June 20: Interview, 6 PM at Skill-a-thon July 21: Participate in Rabbit Royalty Showmanship. July 24: Winner announced at Rabbit Showmanship.

8 Clark County 4-H Clover Graham Page 8 Clark County 4-H Scholarships Who: H.S. Seniors & College Freshmen Clark County Fair Queen Who: Girls that will be at least 16 years old by July 21, 2018 and no older than 19 by January 1, Applicants must be a Clark County resident or attend a Clark Co. School. Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2018 to the Clark Co. Fair Office. Application and Contest details available at Fair Queen Contest: Saturday, July 21, 10:30 AM following opening ceremonies. When: Deadline to Apply May 1, 2018 to the Extension Office What: Apply for County 4-H Scholarships Two - $500 Clark Co. 4-H Scholarships Four - $250 Clark Co. 4-H Scholarships Two - $500 Clark Co. 4-H Horse Com. Scholarships One - $500 Clark Co. 4-H Dairy Com. Scholarship One- $500 Clark Co. 4-H Sheep Com. Scholarship One - $500 Clark Co. FCS Scholarship One - $250 Clark Co. Dog Com. Scholarship Applications available at clark.osu.edu Congratulations to Victoria Johnson 2018 Clark County Pork Queen 2018 Clark Co. 4-H Award Trip Recipients Outstanding 4-H Horse Youth Senior: age 14 to 18 Junior: age 8 to 13 Applicants must participate in an interview and take a horse knowledge test at Horse Skill-a-thon on Tues., June 19 and show in the horsemanship and showmanship classes at the Clark County PAS Horse Show on Sunday, June 17, 9 AM. Entry Deadline: May 1 to the Ext. Office Application available at clark.osu.edu Congratulations to these teens selected to represent Clark County for upcoming state and national 4-H Award Trips. These trips are fully funded by the Clark County 4-H Committee. Ian Olsen - Citizenship Washington Focus Kayleigh Chinn- Ohio Forestry Camp Laci Lough - Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp Jacob Belcher & Arianna Church - Ohio 4-H Sea Camp We encourage these teens to share their award trip experiences through photos and a short story to be included in a 4-H newsletter after their trip. We would like to also showcase these trips at the Fair in a display in the Youth Building. If you are 14 years of age & older, we encourage you to apply next year for one of these events. 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Who: 4-H members, age 14 to 18 as of Jan. 1 in at least their 2nd year of shooting sports projects. Deadline to Apply: July 1, 2018 to Ext. Office Interview: Sat., July 7, at Shooting Sports Judging Winner Announced: Tues., July 24 at Winner s Revue, Champion Center Banquet Hall, Clark Co. Fair

9 Issue 2: April & May 2018 Page 9 for 2018 All 4-H and FFA members are responsible to make entries for this year s Fair using Fair Entry. You will soon be able to start making entry on-line for this year s 2018 Clark County Jr. Fair using Fair Entry. The site is not live yet. We will send out an and text message blast, post on clark.osu.edu and clarkcoag.com as well as the Face Book pages when the site becomes live for you to make Clark County Fair entries. Fair Entry allows you to make entry from anywhere and for us to update and access it from anywhere. All you need is an internet connection. You can use a smart phone, tablet or computer to make your entries. We know that everyone has a different comfort level with technology. To ensure everyone s success with the Fair Entry process, we are offering the following dates and times to assist you with your Fair entries: Sunday, April 29-1 PM - 5 PM, Ext. Office Tuesday, May 8-1 PM - 7 PM, Ext. Office Tuesday, May 15-1 PM - 7 PM, Ext. Office Tuesday, May 22-1 PM - 7 PM, Ext. Office Wednesday, May 30-1 PM-7 PM, Ext. Office Tuesday, June 19 & Wednesday, June 20-3 PM-8 PM at Skill-a-thon in the Annex at the Clark County Fairgrounds Thursday, June 28-1 PM-7 PM, Ext. Office Jr. Fair Entry Deadlines May 15 - Market Hog and County Farrowed Entries, FFA Entries June 1 - Dairy Female and Dairy, Pygmy and Market Production Goat Entries July 1 - Alpacas/Llamas, Beef Breeding, Beef Feeders, Dog Shows, Horse Shows, Poultry Entries What will you need to make entries? Animal I.D. (ear notch, ear tag, tattoo, leg band) IMPORTANT NOTE: Market Beef, Animal Name (Breeding Livestock, Horses and Dogs) Market Dairy (feeders & steers), Market Animal Birthdate (all breeding/performance animals) Goats, Market Lambs, Market Poultry and All Rabbits will be entered into Fair Entry Scrapie Tag (sheep & goats) from the Pre-Fair Tag-In, I.D. Days and Animal s Breed (All) Meat Poultry Orders by Jr. Fair officials. Animal Markings (Swine & Horses) Producer/Breeder (County Farrowed entries) Supporting Documents (pdf or jpg) for the following: Dairy Females (photo for grade and registration papers for purebreds), Breeding Beef (registration papers for registered animals), Dairy, Pygmy and Market Production Goats (registration papers for registered animals), Dogs (vaccination record and dog license).

10 Page 10 4 PM-8 PM, Clark County Fairgrounds Complex Clark County 4-H Clover Graham Required for 4-H project completion to be able to show at the Clark County Fair and Ohio State Fair! Species 2018 Date(s) Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4 Station 5 Alpaca/Llama June 19 Nutrition Body Parts Conformation Fiber & Colors None Beef June 20 Nutrition Body Parts Breeds Meats Equipment Cavy June 19 & 20 Nutrition Body Parts Breeds Health None Dairy Feeder/ Dairy Steers June 19 & 20 Meat Cuts Nutrition Body Parts Health Bio-Security Equipment Dairy Female June 19 Breeds Anatomy Reproduction Feeds Equipment & Management Dog June 19 Breeds Conformation Anatomy Health None Goats June 19 & 20 Equipment Body Parts Health Meat Cuts or Dairy Score Card Horses June 19 & 20 Safety Body Parts Conformation Plants Hoof & Dental Poultry, Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese None June 19 & 20 Health Body Parts Breeds Meat Cuts or Eggs None Rabbits June 19 & 20 Nutrition Health Breeds Body Parts None Sheep June 20 Meats Scrapie Tag & DUNF Swine June 19 & 20 Meats Health & Nutrition Do You Have A Conflict? If you have a once in a life-time opportunity and will not be in town for Skill-a-thon and/or Project Judging, you MUST send an to Patty House, house.18@osu.edu by June 1. Please state the reason why you can t attend the scheduled skill-a-thon or project judging date. A written response will be sent back to you explaining make-up requirements. Members receiving pre-approval are not eligible for certain awards and premiums, please refer to the Project Requirement Guide for complete details. Pre-approval requests not submitted by June 1st must submit the Missed Skill-a-thon Form found at click on 4-H and then the Applications & Forms page. Purchase 4-H Project Books & Resource Handbooks Now Don t wait until the last minute to get your 4-H project book. All books are available in the Extension Office for purchase. In addition, books are available for purchase at clinics, I.D. days and tag-ins. Structure Body Parts Nutrition Body Parts Bio-Security Ear Notching & Breeds Resources for Skill-a-thon Visit the Clark County 4-H Website for some great links to on-line sites to help you prepare for your skill-a-thon stations. Print off project activity sheets to learn parts, breeds, & more. Click on 4-H Youth Dev. & then 4-H Projects. Check out Skill-a-thon Kits for use in one of your upcoming club meetings. Available first-come-first serve for 48 hours. Check out one of the Skill-a-thon CD s to study at home. Available first-come-first serve for 48 hours. Check out quality assurance kits and feed kits to help youth prepare as well. Call to reserve kits or CD s for personal or club use.

11 Page 11 Issue 2: April & May H Miscellaneous Project Judging When: Monday, July 9 Time: 3 PM-7 PM Where: Annex, Clark County Fairgrounds Judging schedule will be posted after June 1st to and mailed with the June & July 4-H Newsletter. Creative writing entries are due July 1 to the Extension Office. 4-H Fashion Revue When: Mon., July 9 Time: 7:30 PM Where: Arts & Crafts Bldg., Clark County Fairgrounds Fashion Revue Description Forms are due into the Extension Office by July 1. Form is available at 4-H at the Dayton Dragons Why not make it a 4-H club activity for your families? 4-H Shooting Sports Judging When: Sat., July 7 Time: 9 AM-Noon-Jr. age PM-4 PM - Sr. age Where: New Carlisle Sportsmen s Club Entry Deadline: July 1 Form Available at 4-H Clubs Needed to Dip Ice Cream at the Fair We need your 4-H club s help to dip ice cream in the 4-H Ice Cream Building during the Clark County Fair. Sign up to work a two-hour shift one or more days during the Clark County Fair, July Call to schedule your club s time to work or house.18@osu.edu or holbrook.102@osu.edu. Each shift requires 6 youth and 2 adults. One of the adults must be a 4-H volunteer and must have completed the Food Safety Training. If someone needs to complete food safety training, attend the session on April 25 or call to receive the on-line training code or newman.221@osu.edu. Chicks Available! When: Sat. May 19, 7 PM Cost: $16 per ticket includes reserved seating, special 4-H night Dragons T-shirt and a night of quality family entertainment Registration Due: April 16, 2018 Registration Form Enclosed 4-H In the Classrooms will be returning chicks hatched in their classrooms on Friday, May 18. Anyone interested in getting some chicks for your 4-H poultry project or for your backyard poultry flock, please call or house.18@osu.edu. You must take a minimum of 6 chicks by Ohio Law. There is no cost. All chicks are egg layer breeds. Chicks must be picked up on Friday, May 18 between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM at the Extension Office, 3130 E. Main St., Springfield. Farm Forum Centerpieces Thanks to all the 4-H clubs, members and teen leaders that submitted centerpieces for Congressman Davidson s request to use at Farm Forum. Congratulations to Agle s Eager Beavers, Zackery Rinehart and the Clark Co. 4-H Camp Counselors for being recognized with outstanding honors. A cash award will be awarded to these groups by the Clark County 4-H Committee. All centerpieces submitted will be used on the tables at the Taste of 4-H...Toast to Graham event on May 10.

12 Page 12 Clark County 4-H Clover Graham Safety and Welfare of 4-H Youth Ohio 4-H has always placed a priority on the safety and welfare of the youth we serve. Since 2002, criminal fingerprint background checks were required of all new 4-H volunteers. OSU Policy 1.50 now requires all 4-H volunteers to complete a BCI fingerprint background check every 4 years and sign the Standards of Behavior annually. 4-H volunteers who needed to submit to a BCI fingerprint re-check this year were notified by letter. The Ohio State University is reimbursing 4-H volunteer background checks in full. All 4-H volunteers must keep their receipt and submit to the OSU Extension, Clark Co. Office with their completed reimbursement form found on the web at clark.osu.edu under 4-H and then volunteers. 4-H Volunteers are Required Child Abuse Reporters! In the course of your 4-H volunteer duties, you witness abuse or neglect or have information that leads you to suspect a child faces a substantial threat you must follow the OSU Policy 1.50 reporting procedures to the right. Abuse and Neglect Warning Signs Sexual Abuse - when a person uses power and directly involves the child in any sexual act, involves the child in pornography, or forces the child to witness sexual acts. Unusual sexual knowledge or behavior Child-to-child sexual contact Bruises on inner thighs or other no touch areas Fear of being alone with a certain person Physical Abuse - any physical injury inflected other than by accidental means Unexplained bruises or burns Fear of going home or with a certain person Physical force to correct behavior Emotional Abuse - a pattern of harmful interactions between an adult and child such as criticizing, belittling, and rejecting. Not eating or overeating at meals Extreme nervous habit behaviors Parent/child interactions -- name calling/inappropriate language Neglect - the failure of an adult to provide for a child s basic, educational or medical needs (i.e. - food, shelter, supervision, and clothing) Stealing food Poor hygiene Dirty clothes or with numerous stains and/or tears Low body weight Clark County 4-H Volunteers Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Procedures Immediately Phone FIRST Call to (child in imminent danger) or Children Services (child not in imminent danger) , SECOND Call to Ohio State University Police at Tell them you are a Clark County 4-H volunteer and are calling to report abuse per OSU Policy THEN Contact Clark Co. 4-H Extension Educator, Patty House at house.18@osu.edu to assist you in completing an official written report to submit to OSU Office of Human Resources within one business day. Organizational 4-H Club Advisors Remember to complete the update Policy 1.50 Training with your other 4-H club volunteers! The Power Point and required sign-in sheet is available at clark.osu.edu under 4-H Youth Development and then Volunteers. Thank You for helping to Make the BEST Better. Tips to Help Protect Children and Yourself Recognize and understand signs of child abuse. Be alert and act on your suspicions. Know the procedure for reporting child abuse. Always use proper touches when working with children. Some examples include: hand to shoulder contact, side by side hugs, pats on the head, high fives, handshakes, eye contact, smiles. Only use physical restraint in situations when a child puts herself/himself or others in danger. Avoid one-on-one interactions. Don t be alone in private spaces with a child.

13 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Sat., April 21, AM-3 PM OSU Ext. Clark County Office, 3130 E. Main St., Springfield, OH AM Sessions - 10 AM-Noon - Choose 1 Quilt Up Clovers - Learn basic quilting techniques as you applique and machine quilt a 8 x 10 Clover block. Limit 12 Scrap n Up Memories - Use your creativity to create a 2-page scrapbook spread. Limit 12 Jar Up Desserts & Meals - Learn the art of baking and science of cooking as you create scrumptious foods for sharing with family and friends. Limit 20 12:15 PM-12:45 PM - Lunch PM Sessions - 1 PM - 3 PM - Choose 1 Sew Pizzazz - Dazzle your friends with your sewing skills as you stitch up a lanyard, wristband or purse. Limit 20 Upcycle Art - Let your imagination soar as you transform everyday items into works of art. Limit 20 Stamp It, Cut It, Create It Cards - Create one of a kind thank you cards using a variety of maker tools. Limit 15 4-H Makers Workshop Registration Form Name: Age: Phone Number: Special Accommodations: Workshop Selection(s): Check a maximum of one per session. Who: Youth ages 8 to H membership not required. Cost: $5/session or $8/both A pizza lunch provided for registered youth. Registration Required by: Wed., April Call Fax form to Mail form with payment to OSU Extension, Clark Co. Enter your Maker Workshop creations in the 2018 Clark Co. Jr. Fair Creative Masterpieces, Scrap It Up, Bakers or Art Contests. Questions Call AM Session: Quilt Up Clovers Scrap n Up Memories Jar Up Desserts & Meals PM Session: Sew Pizzazz Upcycle Art Stamp It, Cut It, Create It Cards Fee(s): AM Session Only $5 PM Session Only $5 Both Sessions $8 clark.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a non-discriminatory basis. For more information:

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