Clover Connection. February Birthdays. Club Meetings. Trash Bag Sales Sales begin February 1st and end March 30th. Upcoming Events and Deadlines

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1 Clover Connection A Carroll County 4-H Youth Development Publication February Birthdays Upcoming Events and Deadlines Upcoming Events: Feb. 4..Regional Energizer at Cameron Middle School Feb.24..Regional Lock-in at Chillicothe YMCA Feb. 25..Camp Counselor Training in Marshall Feb.28...Legislative Day in Jefferson City March Youth Civic Leaders Summit March 17..Youth Council Dance and Lock-in Jenna Edwards...2/6 Ava Peppers.....2/7 Hayden Whitford...2/7 Zach Bingham...2/10 Skylar Gibson....2/11 Hudson Matthews....2/19 Lane Hawkins...2/24 Ethan West.2/26 March 23...SMQA at Extension Office at 5:30PM March Shooting Sports Leaders Certification Workshop March Teen Conference in Columbia April 1....Camp Counselor Training in Marshall May 6...Achievement Day at 9AM May 9 4-H Council at 4-H Building at 5:00 May 9.Livestock Leaders at 4-H Building at 6:30 May H Day with the Cardinals May 24.Clover Kid Camp at 10 AM at 4-H Building Page 1: Events calendar Page 2: State events Page 3: State and Regional Events Page 4: County Events Pages 5: Clover Kids May 31-June H State Congress in Columbia Sept H Day with the Royals Upcoming Deadline/Registration: Feb. 1..Youth Civic Leaders Summit Registration Due in 4H Online Feb. 1..State Meats Judging Contest Registration Due in 4H Online Feb State Congress Scholarship Due April H Day with the Cardinals Due Club Meetings April 15 4-H Day with the Royals Early Bird Happy Hustlers Clover Kids: Feb. 12th at 3:00 Happy Hustlers: Feb. 12th at 4:30 Chase: Feb. 12th at 5:00 Bosworth Fireballs: Feb. 19th at 1PM Trash Bag Sales Sales begin February 1st and end March 30th.

2 MOVE is back for 2017! And, youth and adults can register for it on 4HOnline!! Enrollment for new and re-enrollment for current MOVErs begins now and continues until May 1 (please make sure to register by May 1 so you can participate in the competition!). As you know, MOVE promotes physical activity and encourages youths to engage in a broad range of activities such as walking, biking, running, swimming, dance, taekwondo, gardening and more. Here s what youth and adults need to do to participate: Enroll in the Move Across Missouri (MOVE) project (HF775) in 4HOnline in their profile. Enrollment in 4-H MOVE does not count as a part of county limits on projects. 4-Hers and adults can register for the competitive event as individuals and/or as part of a team. An individual MOVEr may also be a part of a team. A team can consist of a family or members of a 4-H club or group. MOVE awards will be provided. For more information about 4-H MOVE visit - State Meats Judging Contest February 25, 2017 Eckles Hall University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. The meat industry is an important component in Missouri agriculture. The Meat Identification and Judging Contest has been developed to encourage 4-H members to develop skills and abilities needed to enter and advance in careers in the meat industry. These activities are designed to encourage the development of broader analytical skills, critical thinking, the use and understanding of appropriate meat terminology, and the evaluation of meat animal products to optimize economic returns not only to them as producers, but to them as consumers as well. Missouri Pork Expo The 2017 Missouri Pork Expo and In the Show Ring are rapidly approaching. In the Show Ring is February 7, Those youth attending also receive Show Me Quality Assurance certification/recertification. We are strongly encouraging attendees to pre-register! All information is on our website, Click on the Register Now button to register and pay (if necessary) online.

3 ATTENTION LIVESTOCK AND COUNTRY CURED HAMS EXHIBITORS Saline County SMQA March 22nd at Fairgrounds at 5:30 p.m. Carroll County SMQA March 23rd at Eiserer Hall at 5:30 p.m. 4-H Food Quality Assurance Policy: All 4-H members enrolled in food animal projects (including beef, sheep, swine, dairy cattle, meat and dairy goats, rabbits and poultry) must complete the appropriate level of Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance (MSMQA) certification to be considered a 4-H member in good standing in that project. Other county good standing guidelines might also apply. Members enrolled in meat animal projects should take the SMQA training twice from age 8-13 and once over the age of 14. Go to or attend an in-person training above. 1. Qualified to Show means the member has participated in Show Me Quality Assurance training within the calendar year of the State Fair Show. 2. SMQA Conditional Certified for youth age 8 to 13 by January 1 of the program year certification is conditional. To obtain the conditional certification status a member age 8 13 by January 1 has participated in two consecutive years of the training. Once they obtain a conditional status they do not have to take a refresher course until they are 14 by January 1 of the program year. Upon completion of the refresher course they would be SMQA Certified for the remainder of their youth exhibition career in either 4-H or FFA. 3. SMQA Certified Youth in 4-H or FFA who attend one training after the have turned 14 by January 1 of the program year will be considered SMQA Certified and no further training will be required for the remainder of their youth exhibition career. Bosworth Fireballs will meet on February 19th at 1PM at the Bosworth Christian Church. Each family needs to bring a Thank you to everyone who attended the Cattle Clinic on January 21st. Also Thank You to Ray Carroll for sponsoring our event.

4 Carroll County 4-H seeks County Youth Liaison A County Youth Liaison (CYL) must meet the criteria listed below. Is between the ages of 13-18, as of January 1st. Must be in good standing with their community, club and school Must have a thorough knowledge of what 4-H is and its purpose as an organization. Must be willing to visit fellow clubs throughout the county and must see their position as a serious duty. Must be in regular contact with their 4-H Youth Specialist or YPA. Throughout the year, the CYL s responsibilities will require the ability to: Promote 4-H for all youth within the county. Be responsible for communicating with County 4-H Club Vice-Presidents and State 4- H Council Regional Representative. Guide fellow members in knowledge of state and national trips, county and state events and how to fully participate in a county s 4-H program. Be enthusiastic about 4-H and offer information about opportunities to those who may not know of such events. For more information and an application form, please contact the Extension Center. Applications will be taken through November 30th or until position is filled. Event Registration and Project Leaders Log-in Until membership is in Active Status, the following items will not open for members to access: All members will not be able to access registration for events and any project leaders will not be able to log-in the project membership list. Active Membership: Youth Dues are Paid & Approval, Volunteer LG639, Orientation & Approval. Did you know that we now have a county calendar? You can find it at:

5 Happy Hustlers Clover Kids will meet on February 12th at 3:00 PM. Bosworth Fireball Clover Kids will meet on February 19th at 1 PM. Mini Heart Box Supplies Mini Heart Boxes (cardboard boxes can be purchased at local craft stores) Red Paint Paint Brushes Ribbon/Lace Gemstones (can be purchased at local craft stores) Scissors Child s Photo Instructions Each child paints a box. As the boxes are drying, help each child cut a heart shaped photo of him/her to glue on the box lid. Decorate the box with ribbon, lace and gemstones. Children can fill with candy or small treasures to give to someone for Valentines Day. Tacky glue Valentine Snack Pots What you need Terra cotta clay pots Pencils Acrylic paints Spray sealer Valentine stickers Ribbon Paint brushes Newspaper Pencil (With new eraser) Sponge Plastic terra cotta pot liner What you do Lay the newspaper on a work space. First, show the children all the supplies and tell them to think about what they want their finished pot to look like. Paint the inside and the outside of the pot and let it dry. It may need more than one coat to cover it. Decorate the pot. Try different methods: polka dots can be made by dipping the pencil eraser in paint and dabbing it on the pot. Stickers are easy to use. Conversation hearts can be glued on. Use a sponge to add another color on top of the old one. (Get the sponge wet, wring out the water, and dab it into the paint. Wipe off the extra paint on the newspaper. Dap it lightly onto the first color.) When it is all finished, spray with acrylic sealer and let it dry. Put the liner in and fill with a nutritious snack (or conversation hearts!).

6 Carroll County 111 N. Mason Street Carrollton, MO Reminders Regional Lock-in at Chillicothe YMCA Feb 24 - Camp Counselor Meeting Feb. 25 in Marshall Legislative Day in Jefferson City Feb. 28 Carroll County University of Missouri Extension Taylor Bryant 4-H Youth Specialist BryantT@missouri.edu Carisa O Dell Carroll County YPA ODellCar@missouri.edu Carroll County Extension Office 111 N Mason Carrollton, MO CarrollCo@missouri.edu University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs. All events and deadlines have been moved to the front page of the newsletter Please follow us on Facebook Carroll County 4-H

7 H DAY WITH THE CARDINALS Saturday, May 20, H members, alumni, families and their friends are invited to join us for 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, May 20. The Cardinals will be playing the San Francisco Giants in a 6:15 p.m. game in Busch Stadium. Prior to the game, 4-H members and their parents/leaders can take part in a parade around the ball field that s right, participants will actually get to go down on the field and march one time around the stadium behind their state or county 4-H banner. Also, everyone who orders a ticket on this form will receive a specially designed t-shirt featuring the 4-H and Cardinals logos to commemorate the day. Note: Groups of families or county groups that wish to sit together must send their orders in one package. Tickets usually sell out, so order early. Tickets and t-shirts will be mailed on May 8 You could throw out the first pitch of the game, get an autographed baseball, or win other great prizes! 4-H members who participate in the 4-H raffle will have a chance to be selected to throw out the first pitch, and other family members, alumni, and guests can win other great prizes. Each person who completes Section B of the order form will receive one chance to be selected for every $1 they donate to the 4-H Day with the Cardinals Raffle Fund. You must order tickets on the form below to participate in TICKET ORDER FORM All orders must be postmarked by April 10, Complete both parts of this form to be eligible for all 4-H Day with the Cardinals opportunities. Name: Phone: ( ) Section A: Complete this part to order tickets and t-shirts for 4-H Day with the Cardinals. Tickets and t-shirts will be mailed on May 8. Tickets are for Pavilion seating. All tickets are $ All sales are final, no refunds. Section B 4-H Raffle: Complete this part to have an opportunity to throw out the first pitch or win other great prizes! Each $1 donation to the 4-H Day with the Cardinals Raffle Fund provides one chance to win. Be sure to indicate the number of chances for each family member. All proceeds will be used to support Missouri and Illinois 4-H programs. Section A Please indicate how many of each size t-shirt you will need: Youth Large Adult Medium Adult X-Large each. $ Name: Age #Chances: Name: Age #Chances: Section B Total number of 4-H raffle chances: Revised 1/17/17

8 Schedule of Events 4-H DAY WITH THE CARDINALS Saturday, May 20, :15-4:45 pm... All members who wish to participate in parade around the ball field arrive. We will send information on where to gather when we send tickets and t-shirts. 4:45 pm... Enter stadium and line up for parade. 5:30 pm... Pre-Game Ceremony, including first pitches and 4-H Pledge. 6:15 pm... Play Ball! Note: We have a limited number of seats, and have usually sold out early. Seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. So send your order as quickly as All ticket orders must be postmarked by April 10! 4-H Raffle Details Winners will be notified after May 1. Prizes will be mailed to winners after the game. Each dollar donated to 4-H in the raffle will provide one chance to win. First prize, the opportunity to throw out the first pitch, must be awarded to a 4-H member only. All other prizes are available to youths and adults. All funds donated will be used to support Missouri and Illinois 4-H programs. You must purchase 4-H Day with the Cardinals tickets on the attached form if you wish to participate in the 4-H raffle. Prizes: 1st Prize: 2nd-4th Prize: 5th-16th Prize: 17-21Prize: Throw out the first pitch (must be a 4-H member), one Missouri and one Illinois winner. Four tickets to watch a 2017 Cardinal game in all inclusive seats (includes tickets, food, and beverages). Approximate value - $400 Baseball autographed by a Cardinal player. Vouchers for four tickets to a 2017 Cardinal baseball game ($80 - $100 value).

9 H Day with the Royals Friday, September 8, 2017 Early Bird Ticket Orders Must be ORDERED Online by April 15, 2017! Ticket Orders Must be ORDERED Online by July 15, 2017! We have a limited number of seats, and plan to sell out early. Seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Order as quickly as possible. ORDER FORM SPECIAL NOTES: Clubs or County that wish to sit together should submit ONE ONLINE ORDER. This will ensure you sit together! The event is open to 4-H members, alumni, supporters, families and their friends. Return this form to: Taylor Bryant, University of Missouri Extension, 353 S Lafayette, Marshall, MO For more information: (660) extension.missouri.edu/saline/4h/royal If purchasing only tickets, ALL tickets must be purchased online. If purchasing raffle tickets, please complete both parts of this form to be eligible for all 4-H Day with the Royals opportunities. Section A Information and Payment: Name: Phone: Address: County: Section B Tickets and Shirts: All tickets and t-shirts sales for 4-H Day with the Royals must be completed ONLINE. Tickets and t-shirt will be mailed on August 5. You will receive an that tickets "Shipped" Earlier, please know that is because of the system, not that they shipped. Tickets are for Outfield Plaza seating (Section , ). All sales are final, no refunds. If your ticket becomes lost, please bryantt@missouri.edu to have electronic tickets ed to you. Section C 4-H Raffle: Complete this part to have an opportunity to win the prizes listed below. Each $1 donation to the 4-H Day with the Royals Raffle Fund provides one chance to win. Be sure to indicate the number of chances for each family member. First prize, Captain Club, must be awarded to a 4-H member only with a parent escort. All other prizes are available to youths and adults. You must purchase 4-H Day with the Royal tickets on the attached form if you wish to participate in the 4-H raffle. Captain Club (1)- Walk the field prior to the game, represent 4-H for the Day and an autographed baseball! Four passes to Batting Practice Pass (1) Two tickets to watch a 2017 Royals baseball game (1) Name: Age #Chances: Name: Age #Chances: If you need more lines, please write in on back or separate paper. An equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer Section B Tickets and Shirts Payment will be collected ONLINE! Early Bird $40 After April 15 $60 Section C 4-H Raffle Total number of 4-H raffle chances: $1.00 $ Total Enclosed $ Make checks payable to: Saline County 4-H Council Check #

10 4-H Lock-In Where: YMCA, Chillicothe 1725 Locust St. When: Arrive at 10:30 pm Friday, Feb. 24 Leave at 6 am Saturday, Feb. 25 Who: 6th grade and up (4-H members from across North MO are welcome!) What: Come for sports, swimming (appropriate swimsuit), movies, games and leadership activities most of all come to have a great time with area youth! Staff and adult volunteers will be on hand to chaperone youth. NEW: Optional Line Dancing/Swing Dancing! Please pick youth up promptly at 6 6:15 am Saturday morning. Cost: Register by Wednesday, 2/22 $15 Register w/health form after 2/22 or at the door $20 Youth from the NW Region do NOT need health form, youth from other regions DO need health form Mail or bring health form and payment to: MU Extension 2881 Grand Dr., Suite 2 Chillicothe, MO Make checks payable to: Livingston County 4-H Cut registration form below and include with payment: Name of youth attending: Age Age address: County Phone Payment included ($15 by 2/22): $15 x (number of youth) Equal Opportunity/ADA Institution