Update. February. Welcome to February 4-H ers! District Council Spring Meetings. Four Resolutions submitted for discussion at AGM

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1 February Update Welcome to February 4-H ers! 4-H clubs and District Councils will be hosting their 4-H Public Speaking Competitions throughout February and March. We hope your busy preparing your speech (if you need some tips or advice, check out the Resources page on the 4-H website). District and Regional Dates are included in this update. District Council spring meetings will also be happening throughout February and March and there is lots of important business to discuss. If you re interested in learning more about 4-H and helping to set our organization s strategic direction, consider running for a position on the Board of Directors. Nominations are open now and positions will be elected at AGM. We are currently hosting a fundraiser to support the Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation by building a virtual farm showcasing all of our supporters - check out the Farm for the 4-H Foundation on the 4-H Saskatchewan website! There are some awesome partner events being held in February, including the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference, WCVM Equine Education Day, and NEW this year, Hockey Night with the Scouts! Check out the Events & Opportunities page. While it s still a bit frosty for now, spring is just around the corner. Spring and Summer event dates are starting to get set. There are lots of Competitive Judging and Livestock Show opportunities to look forward to! District Council Spring Meetings Each District has a 4-H Council made up of member and adult representatives from the clubs within that district. Each 4-H club is responsible for sending two member and two adult club representatives to the District 4-H Council Meetings, held in the fall and spring. The purpose of the District 4-H Council is to: Create opportunities for members and leaders to interact and participate in events with 4-H ers not just in their club. Ensure that your club has input into 4-H policies. Allow 4-H ers to compete in district events such as public speaking this may involve fundraising! Have Fun! At your Spring District Council meeting, you should help your AGM Delegates prepare their District Report by providing information about your club and its activities, as well as any regional or provincial events you have hosted. You should also discuss the resolutions submitted for discussion as a group and instruct your delegates how to vote. To find out the date of your District Meeting, check the District Meeting page on the 4-H website at under Events & Opportunities. See: Four Resolutions submitted for discussion at AGM A resolution is a suggestion to change a 4-H policy that effects how the 4-H program in Saskatchewan operates. You should discuss these resolutions with your club and district so that you can advise your delegates how you would like them to vote at AGM. Remember, resolutions can be amended at AGM so it is important that your delegates know the intention of your district, not just if you are in favour or against, so that they can confidently speak and vote on your behalf. The resolutions for discussion are posted on the 4-H website (under Updates), and available from the 4-H Office. Follow this link:

2 Regional 4-H Judging At Regional Judging Competitions, members judge species or items, and are judged on their reasoning abilities and oral reason presentations. Regional competition winners form a Team of 8 to compete at Provincial 4-H Judging Competition and from there can advance to Canadian Nationals at Agribition. Please note that 4-H members can participate at any and all Regional Judging competitions. However, if a member wins at one regional competition, s/he is not eligible to win at another. Many of the judging competitions listed below also have a judging clinic or workshop for younger members or those new to judging Regional 4-H Judging Competitions Lloydminster Regional 4-H Judging Lloydminster April NE Regional 4-H Judging Clinic Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds April 18 Whitewood Regional 4-H Judging [SE] Whitewood April 25 (tentative) Frontier Days 4-H Judging Competition [SW] Swift Current TBA Weyburn Regional 4-H Judging [SE] Weyburn June 29 Prairieland Park Regional Judging [NW] Saskatoon July 4 Those who qualify at the Regional competitions will be eligible to compete at the H Provincial 4-H Judging Competition which will take place August in Saskatoon, SK. Scholarships More than $10,000 is available to Saskatchewan 4-H members pursuing higher education! These awards are based on academic standing, letters of recommendation, community service, and the candidate s activities as a 4-H member. Find registration forms, an application guide, and detailed information on each scholarship online The Hector Loveridge Memorial Scholarship An University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarship for students entering the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, with preference given to students who have been in 4-H. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Scholarship Four $750 scholarships available to 4-H members entering a degree program at the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina. The Western Producer Scholarship A $1,000 scholarship for a 4-H member finishing Grade 12 and entering a diploma or degree program related to agriculture, agribusiness or the rural economy of Saskatchewan. Butler Byers Hail Insurance Scholarship Two scholarships valued at $500 available to 4-H members entering any degree, diploma, or certificate program. Entrepreneurship Scholarship for 4-H Members Eligibility Requirements Through the generosity and insight of Mr. William (Bill) Cooper, P.Ag., three $2,000 scholarships for students entering or continuing in any program at any post-secondary institution who demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm and awareness of the entrepreneurial concept. Applications must be accompanied by an essay answering how and why business and entrepreneurial skills are needed in your field of study? Bayer CropScience Scholarship A $500 scholarship for Saskatchewan 4-H members entering the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture & Bioresources in a degree or diploma course.there are several scholarships available from 4-H Saskatchewan exclusively for Saskatchewan 4-H ers. To apply, visit the 4-H website under Events & Opportunities or contact your Regional 4-H Specialist for the application form and guidelines. Scholarships may have other requirements not listed here. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2015.

3 Farm for the 4-H Foundation From January 1 - March 21, 2015 we will be building a virtual farm to raise funds for the Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation. Get involved as an individual, as a family, or as a club by making a donation to purchase an animal or item for the farm. Each animal/item has a different sale price. Each animal or item on the farm will be accompanied by the name of the donor who purchased it! All donations under $20 will be listed on our 4-H Farm House. Custom additions to the farm are available for those donating $500 or more. All donations of $20 or more will be eligible for a charitable donation receipt. Upcoming Events & Opportunities 4-H Provincial Ski Day On March 7, 2015, Provincial 4-H Ski Day will be held at four locations across the Province. Choose the location closest to you, and join us for a fun day skiing, snowboarding, or just hanging at the hill. 4-H ers and 4-H friends that register through 4-H Saskatchewan will enjoy a discount at Table Mountain (NW), Hidden Valley (SW), Wapiti Valley (NE) or Mission Ridge (SE) Ski Facilities. The registration deadline is February 20, For more information, including registration forms visit: or 4-H Photo Contest Make sure to snap some pictures over the holidays. Send in your photos before April 30, 2015 to enter the Photo Contest. The photo categories for are: Nature, People, Animals, Action Shot, and This Is My 4-H. Find more information on the 4-H website under Events & Opportunities. 4-H ers! We need animals and items to add to the farm! You can send in your drawings or colour the provided pictures (available to print from the 4-H website) and we ll put your animal up for sale on the 4-H Farm! Emily from Maple Creek Multiple 4-H Club coloured this horse! With your help, we will Build a Farm for the 4-H Foundation that displays all of our supporters! The 4-H Farm will be built online. For more information or to see our progress visit: 4-H Young Horse Clinic The H Young Horse Clinic will be held April 4, 2015 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Golden Mile Arena in Moose Jaw, SK. The registration fee is $40 for 4-H members and $50 for non-4-h members, which includes lunch. Amos Abrahamson will be doing a live-demonstration working with a young horse, and there will be speakers on equine nutrition, equine first aid, as well as a live farrier demonstration. The registration deadline is March 21, For more information, including registration forms visit: 4-H Travel Opportunity 4-H Canada Members Forum November 25 29, 2015 Eight Saskatchewan delegates and one chaperone will be chosen to represent Saskatchewan! Open to members With a different leadership development theme each year, delegates visit a local agricultural event, such as the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, or Regina s Canadian Western Agribition. Application forms will be available on the 4-H website. Other Events & Opportunities WCVM Equine Education Day February 28, :00 am - 4:00 pm The Western College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Club invites Pony Club and 4-H members for a day-long event focused on promoting better horse care and health. Cost: $20 per member / $10 per chaperone. Lunch is included. Register before February 10, 2015! U of S Stockman s Club Beef Cattle Judging Clinic February 8, 2015 at Reid Farm near Hepburn Senior 4-H members are invited. Register by February 6, For more information: haley.scott@usask.ca Hockey Night with The Scouts February 21, :30 pm Enjoy group discounts on tickets for 4-H members and leaders to a Saskatoon Blades Game, followed by pizza and skating on the SaskTel Centre ice and mini-stick challenge after the game! Meet other 4-H ers, and new friends from the Scouts, while cheering on the Blades. Order your tickets before February 16, 2015! Regina Spring Steer & Heifer Show March 28-29, 2015 Yorkton 4-H Spring Steer & Heifer Show April 9-11, 2015

4 Regional Updates North West Region Join the Advisory Council The position of NW Member Advisor will open at AGM H members from the NW are encouraged to send in a BOD/AC nomination form. 4-H members are encouraged to run for the 18-yr-old Member Delegate position opening in 2015.Forms can be downloaded from: One NW Leader Delegate positions will open at AGM H Leaders from the NW are encouraged to send in a BOD/ AC nomination form. If you have questions about these roles, contact your Regional 4-H Specialist. Forms can be downloaded from: 22 February 15 9:30am / 1:00 pm Sunset Community Hall 24 February 8 1:00 pm Kerrobert School 30 March 8 TBD TBD 33 March 1 1:00 pm Pioneer Centre 34 March 1 1:00 pm Hafford School 35 March 1 1:00 pm E.S. Laird School 36 March 14 1:00 pm Makwa Hall 38 March 15 1:30 pm SK Time Paradise Hill Kinsmen Hall North West Competition Sunday, March 29, :00 pm Canwood School, Canwood, SK. North East Region Join the Advisory Council The position of NE Member Advisor will open at AGM H members from the NE are encouraged to send in a BOD/AC nomination form. 4-H members are encouraged to run for the 18-yr-old Member Delegate position opening in If you have questions about this role, contact your Regional 4-H Specialist. Forms can be downloaded from: One NE Leader Delegate position will open at AGM H Leaders from the NE are encouraged to send in a BOD/ AC nomination form. If you have questions about these roles, contact your Regional 4-H Specialist. Forms can be downloaded from: 18/19 March 8 TBD TBD 27 March 8 1:00 pm Meskanaw Hall 28 March 15 2:00 pm Middle Lake Church 42 March 10 7:00 pm Kelvington High School North East Competition Sunday, March 29, 2015 Time: TBA (following lunch) Westmore School, Prince Albert, SK. NW Summer Shows St. Walburg Regional 4-H Show & Sale May 25 Lloydminster 4-H Expo May 31 - Jun.1 District #36 4-H Beef Show & Sale Jun. 2 Kerrobert Regional 4-H Beef Show & Sale Jun 3 Spiritwood Regional 4-H Show & Sale Jun. 7-9 Battleford 4-H Show & Sale Jun. 20 Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase Jul. 4-6 Prairieland Light Horse Showcase Jul Lottery Tickets as a Club Fundraiser The 19th Annual 4-H Saskatchewan Lottery prizes include a John Deere Gator and a custom built garden shed. Clubs or District 4-H Councils can sell Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery tickets as a consistent, reliable yearly fundraiser. Participating sellers will receive 50% of the revenues from their ticket sales after the draw has taken place. The other 50% of sales revenues is invested into the Saskatchewan 4-H Council to help fund provincial events and opportunities. Order your lottery tickets by contacting the Provincial 4-H Office at

5 Regional Updates South West Region Two SW Leader Delegate positions will open at AGM H Leaders from the SW are encouraged to send in a BOD/ AC nomination form. 4-H members are encouraged to run for the 18-yr-old Member Delegate position opening in If you have questions about these roles, contact your Regional 4-H Specialist. Forms can be downloaded from: 2 February 20 7:00 pm Assiniboia Canalta Hotel 3/4 March 8 12:00 pm Bracken Bracken Hall 8 March 1 TBA Moose Jaw Public Library 9 March 6 7:00 pm Gull Lake School 10 March 1 1:30 pm Consul School 11 March 1 2:00 pm Lancer Community Hall 16 March 6 7:00 pm Outlook Heritage Center South West Competition Sunday, March 15, :00 pm Kyle, SK Proudly hosted by District #40 NEW 4-H Funtastic H ers ages are eligible to attend this fun 4-H program from February The highlight of the banquet will be a talent show put on by the participants! Apply by February 6, 2015! For more information: South East Region Two SE Leader Delegate positions will open at AGM H Leaders from the SE are encouraged to send in a BOD/ AC nomination form. 4-H members are encouraged to run for the 18-yr-old Member Delegate position opening in If you have questions about these roles, contact your Regional 4-H Specialist. Forms can be downloaded from: NEW Weyburn 4-H Judging Clinic Learn to judge and prepare for Regional Judging at the Weyburn 4-H Judging Clinic on May 2, For more information: 13 February 28 1:00 pm Melville Baptist Church 39 March 1 1:00 pm Kelliher 41 February 28 1:00 pm Glen Ewen Communiplex. South East Competition Sunday, March 29, 2015 Time: TBA Fort Qu Appelle Legion, Fort Qu Appelle, SK. SE Summer Shows Alameda Regional Show & Sale Jun. 13 Weyburn Regional 4-H Show & Sale Jun Jul. 1 Yorkton Regional Show & Sale Jul. 1 Whitewood Regional 4-H Show & Sale Jul. 2 Estevan Regional Show Jul. 7 This year, we are challenging our clubs to spread the 4-H Spirit far and wide. Put your H S IN ACTION Find a way to use your Head, Heart, Hands and Health for your club, your community and country! It s that simple. Take your pledge from words into action. What you do is up to you! Get involved as an individual, or as an entire club, by creating and doing your own H s in Action Activity. Maybe you ll collect food donations at Thanksgiving, or shovel sidewalks for seniors it s up to your interpretation and creativity - the skies the limit. Share your story with all of 4-H Saskatchewan by sending in a write-up and photos to your Regional 4-H Specialist. You can submit as many activities as you would like! All H s in Action activities will be featured in the Bits & Pieces, and be eligible for the People s Choice Award to be chosen at AGM in March.

6 Board of Directors 4-H Saskatchewan is a project-based youth organization dedicated to the growth and development of our members, leaders, volunteers, and staff through our motto: Learn to do by doing. Provincial 4-H Office The provincial office is made up of a dynamic staff team ready to serve our new and existing members, leaders and clubs throughout the province. The provincial office staff are happy to be of assistance, so please do not hesitate to contact us. CONTACT US! Phone: (306) Fax: (306) info@4-h.sk.ca VISIT OR MAIL US! Address: 3830 Thatcher Avenue Saskatoon, SK. S7R 1A5 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Closed on holidays REGIONAL 4-H SPECIALISTS Each region has a Regional 4-H Specialist available to support the members, leaders, and clubs in that region. Contact your Regional 4-H Specialist with questions, or if you require support. They are also happy to help with club start-ups, and offer workshops for clubs. NORTH WEST Annaleigh LeBruno Office: (306) Cell: (306) northwest@4-h.sk.ca SOUTH WEST Michelle Lee-Klaassen Office: (306) Cell: (306) southwest@4-h.sk.ca NORTH EAST New Specialist Soon. Contact: 4-H Provincial Office Cell: (306) info@4-h.sk.ca SOUTH EAST Melodi Hawkesford-Lee Office: (306) Cell: (306) southeast@4-h.sk.ca About the Saskatchewan 4-H Council EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (306) Ms. Lee Walerius manager@4-h.sk.ca COMMUNICATIONS (306) Cera Youngson communications@4-h.sk.ca ADMINISTRATION (306) Karrie Watson 4hservices@4-h.sk.ca FRONT DESK (306) Vacant frontdesk@4-h.sk.ca ACCOUNTING (306) Valerie Fosher accounting@4-h.sk.ca The South East Office address is: 515 Henderson Drive, Regina SK. S4N 5X1 The Saskatchewan 4-H Council administers the 4-H program in Saskatchewan. It is made up of one member and one leader delegate from each District Council. The entire Council meets annually at the Saskatchewan 4-H Council Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in March. At AGM, a Board of Directors and Advisory Council is elected to carry out the work of the Council between annual general meetings. The Council, through its Board of Directors, Advisory Council and committees, determines policies and programs at the provincial level. The Saskatchewan 4-H Council employs and, by way of the Executive Director, directs a 4-H staff team. The role of the Board of Directors is to set direction and policy of the 4-H program. They contribute to defining the organization s Mission, Vision and Core Values and governing their fulfillment. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY Joanne Hamilton Cindy Cooper Tanya Beland NORTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES Tanya Beland (306) Clint Panter (306) Darcy Yasieniuk (306) NORTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES Marc Bernier (306) Cindy Cooper (306) Joanne Hamilton (306) SOUTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES Colin Haggart (306) Miranda Seymour (306) Ginelle Sonmor (306) SOUTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES Melanie Bashutski (306) Craig Boake (306) Tammie Cooper (306) YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Dallis Aiken (306) Shayla Endicott (306) MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVE Shelley Jones REPRESENTATIVE TO CANADIAN 4-H COUNCIL Cindy Cooper (306) REPRESENTATIVE TO SK 4-H FOUNDATION Tanya Beland (306) REPRESENTATIVE TO ADVISORY COUNCIL Ginelle Sonmor (306) Youth Advisory Council The Youth Advisory Council brings the opinions, ideas, and voice of youth 4-H members to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council. REGIONAL MEMBER ADVISORS NW Jacqueline Toews (306) NE Kiera Mooney (306) SW Tristan Richards (306) SE Karly Rumpel (306) CANADIAN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cameron Choquette (306) YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Dallis Aiken (306) Shayla Endicott (306) Contact your Regional Representatives if you would like to share your opinions, suggestions, or concerns relating to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council s policy, programming or direction.

7 Calendar of 4-H Events 4-H Funtastic 2014 Feb Swift Current Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference Feb Saskatoon Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week Mar. 1-7, 2015 Across Province! Provincial 4-H Ski Day Mar. 7 4 Locations South West Mar. 15 Kyle Saskatchewan 4-H Council AGM Mar Saskatoon North West Mar. 29 Canwood North East Mar. 29 Prince Albert South East Mar. 29 Fort Qu Appelle 4-H Young Horse Clinic Apr. 4 Moose Jaw US National 4-H Conference Apr Washington, DC Provincial 4-H Public Speaking Apr. 11 Swift Current Lloydminster Beef Grooming Competition Apr Lloydminster Lloydminster Regional Judging Apr Lloydminster North East 4-H Regional Judging Competition Apr. 18 Prince Albert Whitewood Regional 4-H Judging Competition Apr. 25 Whitewood 4-H Canada Citizenship Seminar Apr May 3 Ottawa, ON Saskatchewan 4-H AC Training May 2 3 TBD Lloydminster Light Horse Grooming May 2 Lloydminster Weyburn 4-H Judging Clinic May 2 Weyburn St. Walburg Regional 4-H Show & Sale May 25 St. Walburg Lloydminster 4-H Expo May 31 - Jun.1 Lloydminster District #36 4-H Beef Show & Sale Jun. 2 Meadow Lake Kerrobert Regional 4-H Beef Show & Sale Jun 3 Kerrobert Spiritwood Regional 4-H Show & Sale Jun. 7-9 Spiritwood 4-H Canada AGM Jun Fredericton, NB Alameda Regional Show & Sale Jun. 13 Alameda Battleford 4-H Show & Sale Jun. 20 Battleford Weyburn Regional 4-H Show & Sale Jun Jul. 1 Weyburn Weyburn Regional 4-H Judging Competition Jun. 29 Weyburn Yorkton Regional Show & Sale Jul. 1 Yorkton Whitewood Regional 4-H Show & Sale Jul. 2 Whitewood Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase Jul. 4-6 Saskatoon Prairieland Park Regional Judging Jul. 4 Saskatoon Estevan Regional Show Jul. 7 Estevan Prairieland Light Horse Showcase Jul Saskatoon Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery #19 Draw Date Jul. 15 Saskatoon Provincial 4-H Judging Competition Aug Saskatoon Leaderama - 4-H Leadership Conference November Regina 1 2 Want to stay up-to-date with the latest 4-H news on events and opportunities? Visit Deadlines AGM Name Change Deadline Feb. 15 Bits & Pieces Content Deadline Spring Issue Feb H Ski Day Registration Deadline Feb. 20 H s in Action Challenge Deadline Mar H Young Horse Clinic Registration Mar H Saskatchewan Scholarship Deadline Apr. 1 Photo Contest Deadline Apr H Lottery Tickets must be returned Jun. 6 Young Speakers for Agriculture Application Sep. 30 Other Events The events listed here are offered by organizations outside of 4-H Saskatchewan, but may provide an educational opportunity for 4-H members or leaders. Equine Expo Feb , 2015 Saskatoon See Hockey Night with Scouts Feb. 21, 2015 Saskatoon Group discount for a Saskatoon Blades Game followed by pizza, mini-stick challenge and skating ice! See: Equine Education Day Feb. 28, 2015 U of S, Saskatoon The WCVM invites 4-H members to learn about horse health and horse care with U of S Veterinary students. $20 for 4-H members, $10 for chaperones including lunch. See Saskatchewan Beef Expo Mar.28-29, 2015 See Regina Spring Steer & Heifer Show Mar.28-29, 2015 Saskatoon Yorkton 4-H Spring Steer & Heifer Show Apr. 9-11, 2015 District Meeting Dates Check the District Meeting page on the 4-H website at under Events & Opportunities, or contact your Regional 4-H Specialist. Dates Check the Public Speaking page on the 4-H website at under Events & Opportunities, or contact your Regional 4-H Specialist H