CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF OTSEGO COUNTY

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1 CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF OTSEGO COUNTY February 2018 It s 4-H International Night! (l-r) Emma Peck and Alyssa Sorochinsky celebrating customs from around the world. See details in the March issue. In this Issue Page Save the Date H Calendar H Club News... 4 Garrattsville Grey Wolves, Kids and Kritters elds and Flats Otsego County... 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Quick Tips, Wanted Youth Assistant, Wanted 4-H Committee Members, Public Presentations, Camp Shankitunk, Joann Fabrics Partnership, Sewing Clinic, Career Explorations, Leaders Lunch, Capital Days, Animal Science... 9 & 10 4-H Equine Science Day, Dairy Feast, Dairy Discovery Workshop, NYS Guernsey Calf Award, Day-Old Pheasant Chicks, March Dog Madness, Sheep Youth Conservationist Essay Information & Registration Form Power of YOUth Advertisers H helps youth grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society.

2 Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie & Otsego Counties 4-H Youth Development Staff Patti Zellmer 4-H Program Leader ext. 225 Teresa Adell 4-H Association Subject Educator ext. 118 Robin Henson, Administrative Assistant Madelyn Sanchez, Operations Coordinator 4-H Youth Development Mission Statement he mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is T to build youth adult partnerships to enable youth to become fully engaged in their learning process. New York State 4-H is a leader in enabling youth to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities to become productive citizens and is a catalyst for positive change to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society. Through 4-H Youth Development, youth will: Practice effective problem-solving and decision-making skills Possess positive work attitudes and skills Value diversity Accept community and social responsibility Contribute to positive relationships with families, peers and community Demonstrate communication and leadership skills Value lifelong learning Cornell Cooperative Extension values 4-H Youth development as the focus of all youth development activities Partnerships for supporting, conducting and extending the program Volunteerism as a cornerstone of the program Diversity and the strengths it brings to Cornell Cooperative Extension programs The Hartwick 4-H Actors Guild Invites you to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Hartwick Community Center ******* Open Dress Rehearsals April 10 & 12-7:15 pm Friday, April 13, :00 pm Saturday, April 14, :00 pm Donations Gratefully Appreciated The Power of YOUth is published eleven times a year by Cornell Cooperative Extension. The information provided here is with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsements by Cornell Cooperative Extension implied. Contents may be reproduced with credit given. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY (Education Center/mailing address) Phone: Fax: :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Cornell Cooperative Extension 2 31 Maple Street, Oneonta, NY (Outreach office) Phone: Fax: :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Wednesday and Friday otsego@cornell.edu Website:

3 4-H Calendar Events FEBRUARY 1 Registration (online) for 4-H Dairy Discovery Workshop 2 4-H International Night, 6 p.m., Greater Plains School, Oneonta 17 Public Presentations, 9 a.m. - noon, Morris 19 Presidents' Day observed, CCE Offices closed H Shooting Sports Winter Instructor Workshop, Ballston Spa MARCH Photo Clinic, TBA 3 Public Presentations, 9 a.m. - noon - Milford 7 4-H Fair Superintendents, 6 p.m. Milford Central School 7 Issue Committee Meetings, 7 p.m., Milford Central School 10 Sewing Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Cooperstown CCE Office 10 District 4-H Dairy/Horse Quiz Bowl, Binghamton 14 4-H Leader Quick Tips, Year-end paperwork, Oneonta, Noon & 6 p.m., MUST RSVP 15 4-H Leader Quick Tips, Year-end paperwork, Cooperstown, Noon & 6 p.m. MUST RSVP 15 Capital Days Nominations 17 District Public Presentations, March Dog Madness, Cornell University Ag Literacy Week, "Before We Eat" by Pat Brisson 30 & 31 Dairy Discovery, Cornell University APRIL TBA Dairy Challenge 1 Easter Sunday H Paper Clovers, Tractor Supply, Oneonta 13 & 14 4-H Theater Guild, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, 7 p.m. on Friday, 4/13 and 6 p.m. Saturday 4/14, Hartwick Community Center State Teen Action Rep. Retreat (STARR) NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse 14 4-H Auction Clinic, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, TBA 14 Veterinary College Open House, Cornell, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m H Camp Shankitunk Scholarship applications available 10 Celebrities You Didn t Know Were In 4-H ( What do you think of when you think of 4-H? Cows and pigs and county fairs? Think again. Today's 4-H reaches young people from urban neighborhoods, suburban streets, and rural farmlands, empowering them for life and for careers in STEM fields, agriculture, and healthy living. In fact, 4-H has been able to enrich nearly 6 million lives for more than 100 years. Check out these 10 celebrity 4-H alumni and read how the program has impacted their lives. You may be surprised to see some of these celebs and how they were involved! Otsego County s Distinguished 4-H Alumnus: Senator James Seward. 3

4 4-H Club News Garrattsville Gray Wolves Club reports These are the meeting minutes from last month, December 3rd, The meeting began at 3:13 p.m. Our balance is $ The club discussed the Earn-an-Animal Program. The Public Presentation Program was discussed. It will be held at Morris High School on February 17, The next scheduled club meeting will be January 7th. The topic of the meeting will be building gingerbread houses and ice cream. Elections were held. New officers as follows: President: Gavin. Vice President: Grace. Secretary: Anya. Treasurer: Noelle. News reporter: Emma. The Cooking Clinic in February was discussed. The visit to the Capital to be held in March was discussed. The March 30 and 31st Dairy Discovery Program was discussed. Meeting was adjourned. Kids and Kritters Cloverbud Club reports We had our first club meeting October 22, Nature without 5 senses was the first game we played, we played a game where the members were blindfolded and had to reach I a bag and pick something and figure out what it is. Took a nature walk. Alex Baker instructed them in a drawing project where each member drew a simple goat. At the November 19, 2017 meeting the members mounted the photographs they took at the previous meeting for their project books. We learned what harvest is, we discussed the many foods we do harvest. Then they removed sunflowers seeds from those that I grew to feed the wild birds. We made playdough pumpkins decorated with popcorn kernels. At the December 17, 2017 meeting we began the study of Wildlife. We read The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett. We used the Kid s first Beginners Book of Animals to identify wild animals. Lord of the Reins Club reports.we were given 46 Wilton character/novelty cake pans. We are keeping them in a cake pan lending library for the club. I think a professional cake decorator retired and heard that LOR was doing cake decorating. Voila! This past week we learned to make marshmallow fondant and learned that one can cover character cakes with this soft pliable fondant. Next meeting the students will be using the fondant they made to cover cakes. The students also decided to make fondant roses for practice to see if the method Teagen taught for candy clay roses would work with marshmallow fondant (yes, with modification). Moral of the story: Posting stories on FB and POY lets people know what one's club is doing and they may have ways to help. The cake pans are all cataloged on the FB page and will be going in to totes for storage. Lord of the Reins 4-H Club 4

5 4-H Otsego County 4-H Quick Tips RETURNS! Growing 4-H Clubs requires supporting current 4-H Leaders and training new 4-H Leaders. Quick Tips series of workshops offered for all 4-H Leaders and interested adults. Get ready to strengthen and GROW your 4-H Club! 4-H Quick Tips (QT s) will be served for ONE hour on the second Wednesday and Thursday of the month in Oneonta and Cooperstown. Reservations MUST be made for the evening sessions, and are recommended for the morning sessions. PLEASE share your ideas for future menu choices! Day, Date Time Location Topic Wednesday, March 14 Noon & 6 p.m. Oneonta Year-end paperwork Thursday, March 15 Noon & 6 p.m. Cooperstown Year-end paperwork Wednesday, April 11 Noon & 6 p.m. Oneonta Leader s choice Thursday, April 12 Noon & 6 p.m. Cooperstown Leader s choice Wednesday, May 9 Noon & 6 p.m. Oneonta County Fair Thursday, May 10 Noon & 6 p.m. Cooperstown County Fair WANTED Youth Assistants We need room hosts, hostesses and Jr. Evaluators. Pre-register interested youth on the registration form. Orientation for room hosts/hostesses and Jr. Evaluators will be at 8 a.m. Room hosts/hostesses must be willing and able to facilitate the presentations in each room. Jr. Evaluators must be at least 16-years old and have completed five Public Presentations. WANTED!!! 4-H Committee Members The Otsego County 4-H Program is very fortunate to have adult volunteers that are willing to share their time and talents. To support the traditional 4-H Club Leaders there are 4-H Issue Committees. These Committees plan and make possible many hands-on 4-H experiences. Examples of the Educational programs include: 4-H Calf Sale, 4-H Horse Camp, 4-H Sewing Clinic, 4-H Gardening Clinic, 4-H Archery Program, 4-H Livestock Auction, 4-H Earn-an-Animal, and 4-H Dog Obedience, to name a few. Do you know a community member or a 4-H Alum that would be interested in Making the Best Better? 4-H Committees meet about four times a year and new members are welcome. The next 4-H Issue meetings will be on Wed, March 7, 7 p.m. Want to know more? Contact Patti in the 4-H Office. 4-H GROWS competent, caring, contributing members of society 5 Calendar for H Public Presentations Saturday, February 17, 9 - Noon - MORRIS Saturday, March 3, 9 - Noon - MILFORD Saturday, March 17 District Public Presentations, Binghamton TBD State Public Presentations Format for the day of Presentations: 1. All 4-H presenters register at the beginning of the day 2. The registration table opens at 8:30 a.m. 3. Rooms will be assigned at the registration table 4. Presentations will begin promptly at 9 a.m. 5. Presenters remain in their assigned room until everyone has presented 6. At the end of the presentations each room will recognize their participants and present certificates to each presenter

6 4-H Otsego County 4-H Camp Shankitunk 2018 Ricky J. Parisian camperships are available for Otsego County 4-H members! Click here or pickup at the 4-H office. 4-H Camp Scholarship Otsego County 2018 Information & Application To apply for the Ricky J. Parisian Camp Shankitunk Scholarship: Youth must be currently enrolled as an Otsego County 4-H member Submit a copy of your Camp Shankitunk registration Send a short answer to Why I want to go to 4-H Camp Shankitunk Open to all campers There are $100 scholarships, first come, first serve WITH an application Deadline for Parisian Scholarship application to the Otsego County 4-H Office is Joann Fabrics Partnership Sign Up for Savings Online! JOANN Fabrics and National 4-H Council are partnering to bring more hands-on 4-H programs to youth in local communities across the nation. Also, just in time for holiday crafting and gift-giving, the 4-H community and JOANN customers can save money while "shopping with purpose" with the free 4-H Reward Card. Sign Up Career Explorations 2018 Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth on the Cornell University campus. The purpose of this conference is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce youth to Cornell University. QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE EVENT Conference Dates: Tuesday, June 26-Thursday, June 28 Location: Cornell University Participant Arrival: 10 a.m. Noon on Tuesday Departure: 2:30 p.m. on Thursday Cost: $TBD per person (~$260) Please note: transportation MAY be arranged Registration: Opens TBD, closes June 1, 2018 Program Tracks: University U: teens entering 8th 9th grades Focus for Teens: teens entering 10th 12th grades Focus for Teens topics are filled first come, first served basis. Popular topics fill up FAST. Want to be on the FAST TRACK to receive updated information? Contact Patti at the 4-H Office. Check out this Career Ex 17 video! 4-H Sewing Clinic Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. - Noon CCE Office, Cooperstown Beginners Sewers will learn the parts of a machine, practice sewing, safety rules and what goes in a sewing box. Lots of easy projects to make and take. Fee $7 Limit: Six per class, unless you bring your own sewing machine. Deadline for registration is February 28. 6

7 4-H Otsego County 4-H Leaders Lunch 4-H GROWS Confidence, responsibility, independence and compassion On January 20, the Otsego County 4-H Program recognized 4-H Volunteers at the annual 4-H Leaders Lunch at Brooks in Oneonta. It is the dedication of many (150) 4-H Volunteers that make a difference in the lives of over H members in Otsego County. Senator Jim Seward encouraged the record crowd of 61 with his own 4-H story/testimony. The Senator also brought his 4-H Achievement Book which chronicled his years of 4-H in the Jolly Junctioneers 4-H Club. Senator Seward said, The ideals I learned while a 4-H member helped give birth to my interest in public service and continue to foster my passion each and every day. The leadership and life skills taught through the 4-H program provide a sound foundation no matter what you do in later life. Shirley Keene, Otsego Counties most tenured volunteer with 47 years, was on hand to review Senator Seward s Record Book and find her signature on several documents as one of his 4-H Agents! After a delicious Brooks meal, recognitions were presented to the following. Farm Credit East Friend of 4-H Year 1 Year 5 Year 15 Year 20 Year 25 Major sponsor, represented by Nicole Vanderwerker Mark Boshnack, Retired, Daily Star Elise & Chantel Jorgensen, Sandy Andrews Lisa Lippitt Amy Proskine Teresa Adell Sue Mott & Celine Francisco H Club Leaders & Committee Chairs in attendance were recognized by Senator Seward and given personal thank you notes. 4-H Clubs Leader(s) Americas Funniest 4-H er s Bridgette Shephardson Country Clovers Country Kids Field & Flats Forever Friends Garrattsville Gray Wolves Gilbertsville Dairy Hartwick 4-H Actors Guild Milford Round em up Ranchers Rainbow Warriors Wellsbridge Sunnyhollow NEW Otsego s Gone Goat in Queenies 4-Hers Mike & Jess DeBoer Elise & Chantel Jorgensen Susan Menendez Sandy Andrews Cathy Galley Amy Proskine Thomas Murphy Pam Woodrow Nikki Cole Brenda Gross Helen Powers & Kate Preston Heidi Hopewell 7 4-H Committees (2017) Auction Consumer Science Dairy Science Dog Science Earn an Animal Horse Science Livestock Shooting Sports Chair(s) Jennifer Huntington & Jodi Mravlja Teresa Adell/Deb Dutcher Jennifer Huntington Sonja Galley Doug Dutcher Kathy Scalisi Susan Smith Dave McLean

8 4-H Otsego County 4-H Leader Lunch Committee members were: Naomi Graham, Karan Andela, and Jodi Mravlja Friend of 4-H (l-r) Senator Seward congratulates Mark Boshnack 4-H Equine Science Day Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. SUNY Cobleskill Cost: $15 (includes a T-shirt) Details are coming!!! 4-H Club Leaders receive congrats from Farm Credit representative, Nicole Vanderwerker Back: Senator Seward, Chanel & Elise Jorgensen, Celine Francisco Front: Sandy Andrews, Nicole Vanderwerker, Amy Proskine NEW TIME.NEW FORMAT 4-H Capital Days May H Capital Days gives teens the opportunity to meet and interact with legislators to tell their 4-H story, create an awareness of career opportunities in New York State government, understand state government, and connect with 4-H delegates from New York State. Each county is encouraged to send two teen delegates. In Otsego County a 4-H leader or an active adult submits an application to nominate a 4-H member. The nomination form and further information may be obtained from the 4-H office. The nomination form is also on line at: events/2016/05/15/4-h-capital-days. Nominations are due March 15. 8

9 4-H Dairy Feast Animal Science The H Dairy Project members were invited to the annual 4-H Dairy Feast, January 7 at Jackie s Restaurant in Milford. After a tasty spaghetti dinner, recognition and highlights of the H Dairy Program were announced. Highlights of past 4-H year Dairy Bowl Otsego County Calf Sale The Farmers Museum Jr. Livestock Show Otsego County Fair Dairy Challenge State Fair Dairy Judging Recognition County Fair Showmanship Austin Ainslie, Sr. Grand Champion Ellie Ainslie, Sr. Reserve Champion Karley Miller, Jr. Grand Champion Aidan Ainslie, Jr. Reserve Champion Master Dairy 4-H members: Abbie Ainslie Aiden Ainslie Hannah Bonczkowski Rileigh Mumbulo Garrett Proskine Dalton Proskine Jack Vunk Julia Vunk Dairy Discovery Workshop March 30-31, 2018 Cornell Master Dairy 4-H members: l-r Garrett, Julia, Aidan, Abbie, Dalton Registration is OPEN. Scroll down to REGISTER NOW for the link. The annual Dairy Discovery program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on science-oriented learning experiences on dairy production and management topics which feature the unique facilities, industry professionals, and staff of Cornell University. DAIRY DISCOVERY 2018 will focus on "Maximizing the Feed Management Program". Youth will understand, observe and participate in technical skill training. Due to the hands-on approach of the sessions, participation is limited to the first 65 individuals to enroll or March 16, 2018 deadline, whichever comes first. Youth who are years of age as of January 1, 2018 with an interest in dairy cattle are eligible to attend. This year s registration fee will include cost of the program activities, materials and dinner and lunch. The cost for Youth $50, Adult Chaperones $15. Spaces are limited and fill FAST! Registration is online. For Educator approval enter, psz2@cornell.edu. Click here for more details and the online registration tab: REGISTER NOW New York State Guernsey Calf Award The Calf Scholarship Award Program is sponsored by the New York State Guernsey Breeders Association for the purpose of encouraging those who do not presently own Guernseys to become involved with the Guernsey Breed. A purebred Guernsey Calf will be awarded to the applicant who shows interest in the Guernsey breed and who has demonstrated the capabilities of developing the animal to its fullest potential. Applicant must be age 9-15 as of January 1 of application year. You do not have to belong to 4-H, FFA, or a breed club to participate. Award will be presented to the winner at the New York State Guernsey Breeders Annual Meeting in March or April. All applications are due on March 1 this year. Applications are available at or at the 4-H Office. For more information contact: New York State Youth Advisor, Christel Axtell

10 Animal Science Day Old Pheasant Chicks The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will distribute day-old pheasant chicks for rearing and release projects to qualified 4-H youth. This is a 4-H project with a great deal of responsibility and a substantial time commitment. Rearing pheasants is enjoyable, challenging and teaches responsible behavior. The cost is $3 per 25 chicks for 4-H members and $4 per 25 chicks for non 4-H members. Contact CCE to place your order. Chicks must be pre-ordered and PAID on or before March 15. March Dog Madness Adult & Teen Leader Training Morrison Hall, Cornell University March 17, 2018 March Dog Madness is an annual conference for adult and teenage 4-H volunteer leaders. Workshops engage participants in science based information training. Current animal health, animal behavior, industry trends and youth development issues are addressed Topics: Opening/Keynote Animal Behavior from a Dog s Perspective, Dr. Lindsay Goodale, DVM Basic First Aid Rally Obedience New signs! Strength/Conditioning - How to Be Your Dog s Personal Fitness Trainer! Grooming & Handling Tips Lure Coursing Closing/Capnote Raising a Therapy Dog THANK YOU to our own Sonya Galley, Jonathan Stone and Sophia Lesko for their role in planning this State wide event! Sonja will be leading the workshop on Strength/Conditioning Exercises How to Be Your Dog s Personal Fitness Trainer! Otsego County 4-H Dog Obedience Spring session starts April 8, weather pending. Contact Sonja Galley for details, galley94@vt.edu or Canine Flu Concerned about "Canine Flu"? Anyone can track the states where outbreaks have occurred through Cornell's Animal Health Diagnostic Center The good news is...new York has no confirmed cases as of January 26, Cost: $30/person and includes lunch. Participants will have the opportunity to pre-select (2) workshops. General sessions are open to all. Registrations are due by March 9. For complete information and online registration click here: Sheep Youth Conservationist Program (YCP) 2018 Essay * Must be between 9 and 18-years old. *Submit an application postmarked by April 1, 2018 that includes: *An essay which introduces you and your experience with animals. Your essay should explain your interest in sheep and answer the question: Why I would like to help preserve a heritage breed of sheep. ALL ESSAYS MUST BE MAILED on or BEFORE April 1. ED ESSAYS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Any questions contact Elaine Ashcraft, CR 58, Coshocton, OH By phone at 740/ or by at tankewe_cr58@yahoo.com (please note the underscore between tankewe and cr58 ). For details go to Winner Monica Kennedy and Unizicker Sprinkle

11 The Power of YOUth February 2018 Please return to: Cornell Cooperative Extension 123 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY or fax Website Please send me information on the following or register me for: February Registrations/Information February 9 Shooting Sports Winter Instructor Workshop deadline 28 Sewing Clinic registrations due March 1 NY State Guernsey applications due 9 March Dog Madness registrations due 15 Pheasant Chick pre-orders due 15 Capital Days Nominations due April 1 Sheep Youth Conservationist Program Essays due 7 Equine Science Day Date Received: Check # Amount: For office Use Make checks payable to: Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 4-H Sewing Clinic Registration 2018 (Deadline February 28) 4-H Member: Club Name: Name Mailing Address Luke & Doug Dutcher Telephone Send this form to: CCE Schoharie and Otsego Counties, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY We will be happy to mail your request, but to help save postage on larger materials, please indicate where you would like to pick up. We will contact you when the materials are ready. Should you have any questions, contact the 4-H office at (607) I will pick up at the: Cooperstown office Oneonta office Kate - Goat Show Junior Livestock Show Kaleigh - Dairy Show Junior Livestock Show 4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. 11

12 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Cooperstown, NY Permit #24 Youth Development 123 Lake Street Cooperstown, NY Tel: 607/ or 607/ Fax: 607/ or 607/ ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. T H A N K S T O O U R S P O N S O R S Cooperstown Office Hours Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Columbus Day, 10/9 Oneonta 31 Maple St (Rowe House) Office Hours Open Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Support local 4-H youth development by reducing our publication and mailing costs. Your ad is viewed by nearly 400 youth, parents, and volunteers. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at (607) for more information. 12