AG SCIENCE SERIES CONTINUES INTO 2015

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1 4-H Newsletter BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE 4 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2 COCKEYSVILLE, MD 2030 (P) (F) INSIDE THIS ISSUE December 204 Baltimore County 4-H New Phone Number Ag Science Series Continues Into 205 American Camp Association Awards BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H NEW PHONE NUMBER H All Around The County Become a 4-H Camp Counselor 2 Clover Memory Book, Record Book, Senior Portfolios. Tagging Requirements For Livestock Shows Baltimore County Promotional Items PAL And BCPL Training 3 Exciting Opportunities For 4-Hers 3 Baltimore County 4-H Fair 3 Club Corner 4 Save the Date for the 4-H Open House 4 INSERTS Monthly Calendar Winter Workshop Registration Awards Form 4-H ALL AROUND THE COUNTY 2 Freeland 6 AG SCIENCE SERIES CONTINUES INTO 205 Parkton 3 7 White Hall February 2, 205 Veterinary Science This workshop will cover an introduction to veterinary care of livestock. Topics will include how to identify a sick animal, administering medication, basic animal first aid, and steps to keep animals healthy. March 2, 205 Spring Gardens 3 Butler 2 7 Sparks Reisterstown G Owings Mills 5 D 4 96/8/ D Cockeysville Timonium 74 Lutherville Pikesville Randallstown EA F J Woodlawn Baltimore City P It s time to prepare for your spring garden. This workshop will focus on getting you started on planting your spring garden. Topics include soil science, composting, preparing a seed bed, and planning your garden layout. We will also build and plant salad boxes. Salad boxes can be used as a woodworking exhibit at the 4-H fair. I Towson J O Catonsville Arbutus C Halthorpe N Lansdowne Fork Glen Arm Perry Hall 5 G Parkville K Overlea Middle River aa B B Essex E M L Legend 4-H Clubs 4-H Afterschool 4-H School Enrichment Naples 4-H Military Clubs Sigonella AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION AWARDS 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. The 4-H Office in Baltimore County will be CLOSED on: Baltimore County 4-H is very proud to announce: December 25, 204 January -2, 205 Megan and David Bowman who received ACA (American Camp Association) service awards at the Chesapeake ACA meeting last Thursday. This was, in part, for their Local Governments U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating many years of service to our 4-H camp that has served hundreds of children. Their quiet dedication is so telling of many of our 4-H volunteers and we are pleased they were honored in this way. Congratulations Megan and David! 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 964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 973; and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 990; 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 Life Changing Moments BECOME a 4-H Camp Counselor Are you a leader? Do you want to make a difference in a young child s life? Do you like to share your knowledge of the out of doors, crafts, science, nature, animals, technology, songs or games? Would you like to have a fun summer? Are you 4 years old or older? Are you an adult who likes the sounds of this? 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:. Baltimore County 4-H day camp is June Oregon Ridge, Robotics camp is July 6-0 the Ag Center and Farm Camp is in the Ag Center. 2. Counselor trainings begin January 8 6:30 p.m. at the Ag Center. Future meetings will be held on the 2 nd Thursdays of the month. 3. Other state counselor training opportunities will be held in: April, May or June Please contact the 4-H office to register for the next Take a leap with us! TAGGING REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS The 205 livestock show season is just a few months away, in just a few weeks we will be weighing and tagging our 4-H beef and dairy steers. The tagging and exhibit regulations for 205 have not changed for cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. Official identification bearing the official US shield are required for all livestock exhibits following the regulations below. Sheep and goats should follow the requirements of the scrapie program. It is expected that all animals will have an official ID before arriving at tagging. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced new identification requirements to comply with national animal disease traceability (ADT) rules. All livestock being brought to shows starting in 204 must have an official identification. This identification will be tied to a registered premise. For most livestock this means a tag bearing the official US shield. Sheep and goats scrapie identification is an acceptable identification, including breed registration tattoos (tattoos must be legible and follow scrapie program requirements) Cattle must have an official tag, brands and tattoos will not be accepted Swine must have an official tag, ear notches and tattoos are not accepted What does all of this mean for 4-H projects? Official identification will need to be done by the producer or veterinarian to tie the identification to a registered premise. 4-H animals will still be tagged with a Maryland state 4-H tag Registered purebred animals will still be exempt from the Maryland state 4-H tag but must have an official identification with the US shield for shows For 4-H shows both the official identification and the Maryland 4-H identification must be listed on your CVI (health papers) For more information about the tagging requirements please visit: TAGGING 849 CLOVER MEMORY BOOK, RECORD BOOK, SENIOR PORTFOLIOS. Clover Books, Jr. and Intermediate Record Books, and Project Completions will be due February 2, 205. No extended deadlines unless there are extenuating circumstances discussed with the 4-H offic. Please also note there are updated record book score cards for juniors and intermediates and the forms can be found here: 4HForms/RecordBookInformationandForms/4Hprojectrecordcomputerversion_-09.pdf Page 2

3 BALTIMORE COUNTY PROMOTIONAL ITEMS PAL AND BCPL TRAINING A full day of hands-on learning to teach the 4-H National Science Experiment to over 400 youth. Facebook Baltimore County 4-H Twitter UMEBaltoCo4H Our website extension.umd.edu/baltimorecounty/4-h-youth Our blog umebaltimorecountyfourh. wordpress.com Pinterest Baltcounty4H The Baltimore County 4-H office has created several promotional pieces for you to share in your communities. If you or your club are interested in any of these materials, please contact the 4-H office at Promotional brochure about 4-H. Table Stand Display about 4-H in Baltimore County. Promotional brochure on the pledge and information for new 4-H families. EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 4-HERS The Maryland 4-H program has a lot of exciting opportunities that Baltimore County can participate in. To the right you will find various MD 4-H contests and workshops. If you are interested in leading or joining a county team, please contact the 4-H office. Maryland 4-H Horse Art Contest at the Maryland Horse World Expo January 6-8, 205 BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H FAIR Opportunities to Volunteer July 6-8, 205 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. Youth Fair Board Member As part of its membership, the Baltimore County 4-H 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 Livestock Skillathon March 7 4-H Horse Bowl Contest March 4 4-H Dairy Bowl April Horse Judging/Hippology June 3 Avian Bowl June 20 Announcing Baltimore County 205 Fair Dates Save the date for this year s County Fair July -2 set up July 6-8 Fair Open to Pubic members are between the ages of 4-7, serve a two-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 26 th 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 mail your essay by January 5 th, 205 to: Janice Coroneos, 80 Ridgeway Avenue, Lutherville, Md 2093 or e:mail it to bc4hfairboard@baltimorecounty4hfair.org The fair board members are interested in visiting clubs to share how 4-H youth can participate in the fair. If you are interested contact Janice Coroneos at jlc53@verizon.net. Also, the 4-H office staff will be at the February meeting to go over the new online system if you are interested please attend. Page 3

4 All youth ages 5 8 as of January, 205 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: Schedule Read... each class description Invite... a friend(s) to come along Register... Indicate your top choices by completing the form below and. You can make copies to register more than one child. 9:00 am 9:5 am Arrival & Registration 9:5 am 9:30 am Welcome 9:30 am 0:30 am 0:40 am :40 am 2 :45 am 2:5 pm Lunch (Please bring bag lunch) Return registration form and fees to: Baltimore County 4-H 4 Shawan Rd. Suite 2 Cockeysville, MD :20 pm :20 pm 3 :25 pm :30 pm Closing remarks Have a safe trip home! Saturday, January 24, 205 9:00 am :30 pm 4-H Extension Office (40) Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD 2030 Name Make 3 Choices for each session. Register early to get your st choice! Note, if you have chosen a 2 hour session, you will be able to participate in 2 total classes. 9:30-0:30 2 0:40-:40 3 2:20 - :20 st Choice Class # and Name 2nd Choice Class # and Name 3rd Choice Class # and Name

5 Class # Class Name & Description Max # of Students Age Class Length Supplies Needed Instructor 0 0 Soup in Motion Kids will learn basic food safety tips while they prepare a soup in a bike blender! Just your creativity. Shauna Henley FCS Educator The 60-Day Promise: Physical Fitness Former NY Jets Tavon Martin will share his Ebook while engaging in fun physical fitness activities None Connie Pncione and Tavon Martin How to Make Ice Candles Make your very own colorful ice candles. Makes a wonderful gift or fair entry! * & 2 only None Jennifer Ryndack 4-H Volunteer Fun with Dairy Goats Do you want to have some fun with dairy goats? Learn about breeds, health, shelter, all while engaging in hands on activities. You ll even make soap! only None Dairy Goat Club Thrifty Gardening Learn how to use everyday household items to create containers for create and thrifty gardening projects None Anna Glenn, Extension Educator Let s Get Electric! Learn about electricity while engaging in a cool electric project None Dwayne Murphy, 4-H Extension Educator Mosaic Fun Make a cool mosaic art piece! A great entry for county fair and decoration for the house! hour None Wendy Dilworth and Leann Murphy local artists Getting Crafty with Spoons Make cool crafts with household spoons. A great project for a gift of fair entry None Mandy Rueter Registration forms and fees are due in the 4-H office January 2 by 4 p.m. (Registration Fee: $5.00 for first 4-H family member or $3.00 for each additional child.) Name Phone Emergency Contact Number Address Club Age Fee included?

6 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 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 Nfields@umd.edu to reach the office by February 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 ( 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 6 years old. *MARGARET SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD ( 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 4 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 4 and up. *OUTSTANDING ST YEAR 4-H ER ( 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.

7 *ANDY SCHMIDT 4-H SERVICE AWARD ( 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 ( 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 ( 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 ( 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 ( 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 ( 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. *4-H FAMILY OF THE YEAR ( 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 st.

8 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 4 Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD 2030, fax or electronically to Nfields@umd.edu by February st.) 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 st 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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10 December Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Livestock Registration Due Ag Science Series :00 pm - 4:00 pm Ag Center Holiday H Office Closed Member/Volunteer enrollments, mandatory charter renewal forms, club by-laws, club annual calendar, AA form & club information sheet due. January Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat New Years Day 2 Beef & Dairy 3 4-H Office Closed Steer Ownership Deadline 4-H Office Closed Maryland 4-H MD Horse MD Horse 9 Martin Luther Fair Board World Expo and 4-H Art Contest MD 4-H Gala Carriage Room, Laurel Park King Day 4-H Office Closed State 4-H Winter Camp Horse Art Contest Entries Due Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Mosner Miller building 7:30 at the Fairgrounds Officer s Training :30 pm in the 4-H Office World Expo and 4-H Art Contest State 4-H Winter Camp Tagging Beef & Dairy Steers 8:00 am at the MD Fairgrounds Snow date of /7/5 Winter Workshop 9:00 am :30 pm The New UME Ag Center

11 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Record Books, Senior Portfolios and Award Nominations Due February Volunteer 3 4 President s Day H Open 2 4-H Office Closed 4-H Day in Annapolis Association Meeting/ New parent orientation 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H office House 4 7 pm at the 4-H Office Ag Science Series :00 pm - 4:00 pm Ag Center on Veterinary Science 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 Achievement Fair Board Night 3:00 pm Oregon Ridge Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Mosner Miller building 7:30 at the Fairgrounds Contest 6:30 8:00 p.m. UME Ag Center Horsebowl Contest UMD- Plant Sciences Bldg, College Park, MD The Maryland 4-H Skill-a-thon Ag Science Series: Spring Gardens Workshop pm 4 pm in the 4-H Office

12 BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE 4 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2 COCKEYSVILLE, MD 2030 THE SMITH FAMILY 234 ANY ROAD ANY TOWN, MD 2234 CLUB CORNER Fair Board and Association: All meetings are held at the Mosner Miller building at the MD Fairgrounds at 7:30 pm University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Training: Two hour webinar for New UME 4-H Volunteers. Jan. 22, Board Feb. 26, Association & Board March 26, Board April 23, Association & Board May 2, Board June 8, Association & Board - Pick up Dept. Books July 23, Evaluation Sept. 24, Board & Association Oct. 23, Board Nov. 9, Board & Association A volunteer must have completed all UME Volunteer paperwork before attending the training. Please call to register. 4-H Volunteer Association Meeting February 2, 205, May 4, 700 pm OPEN HOUSE Save the Date! 4-H open house February 20th 4-7:30. FREE Learn about 4-H projects, entering into the fair, achievement opportunities, national 4-H trips, new family tips, and more! New families 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. Volunteers interested in attending the planning meeting in December should contact Nia Nfields@umd.edu HOUSE 4-H STAFF Nia Imani Fields 4-H Extension Educator nfields@umd.edu Dwayne Murphy Extension Assistant Educator dmurphy2@umd.edu Wendy Dilworth Administrative Assistant wendydil@umd.edu FUN FOR KIDS! Kriss Cocoros Administrative Assistant kcocoros@umd.edu Trish Moore Graphic Designer pmoore@umd.edu