Henry County Extension, 100 W Franklin, Rm 16 Clinton, Mo (660)

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1 The 4-H Link July 2017 Several Henry County 4-H Sportfishing project members attended the 17 State 4-H Sportfishing Contest at Little Dixie Lake on June 3, In this Issue General News 1-2 State and Regional News 2 Project News 4-5 Fair Tag Instructions 6 Henry County Extension, 100 W Franklin, Rm 16 Clinton, Mo (660) Member Spotlight throughout the years, I have really enjoyed showing my cattle and decorating cakes. I enjoy showing my cattle not because of the shows but because of the connection that you develop when your work with your cattle. I have shown a steer each year and have had the opportunity to sell that steer and purchase cattle with that money. I now have my own herd of cattle that provides me with income that allowed me to purchase my truck when I turned 16 and will help with my college expenses. I have enjoyed cake decorating because it brings out my creative skills. I never thought of myself as being very good at art. However, the cakes that I decorate allow me to create little works of art. This year I am going to create a wedding cake for my 4-H project. 4-H teaches you so many skills that it is impossible to be a part of this organization and just learn one thing. Time management is one important skill that 4-H has taught me. I am extremely involved in extracurricular activities in high school. I have to manage going to basketball and softball practice and games after school and still maintain good standing by attending 4-H meetings. I think it is important to attend meetings to know what is going on each month with my club and to show the younger 4-H members that being a part of 4-H is more than just participating in the county fair. Another skill that I have learned is leadership. It is important to me to be a positive role model and leader within my club and at 4-H events. I have held different officer positions throughout the years. I enjoy the team aspect of being part of the executive committee within my club. I like to help plan events and work on special projects that bring our club together like hayrides and Christmas Caroling. Going to camp each year has been the most exciting thing I have done in 4-H. I enjoyed this experience because I was able to meet new people and participate in fun activities. In the future, I can imagine myself as a 4-H project and club leader. I want to pass on the experiences and skills that I have gained as a 4-H member to others. Communication, problem solving, time-management and leadership skills that I have learned through 4-H will help me in my career and as I have my own family in the future. There are projects and opportunities for every interest and challenges that encourage leadership and decision making skills. As a 4-Her you participate in service projects that are important to you and your community. You also gain friendships and connections with others that you will keep for a lifetime.4-h is for everyone. I have been blessed to be a part of this organization. I feel honored that 4-H has been a part of my family for many years and I get to carry on that tradition. July Henry County 4-Her of the Month: Taylor Crooks The Shawnee Indians have selected Taylor Crooks as the July 4-Her of the Month for Henry County. Taylor is the 17-year-old daughter of Doug and Susan Crooks of Leeton and has been in 4-H eight years. She will be a senior at Leeton High School. My family has been involved in 4-H for many years. Both my parents and grandparents participated in 4-H while growing up. I joined 4-H to learn valuable skills, meet new people and initially to show my cattle. Being a member of 4-H is being a part of an organization that grows you as an individual. You learn life skills, leadership opportunities, and being responsible for projects that are interesting to you. Fairs, camps, service projects, hands-on experiences, leadership and mentoring opportunities are just a few of the things that make 4-H such an outstanding organization. All my 8 years in 4-H I ve been in the Beef project, as well as Cake Decorating, Home Environment and Photography. I ve done Public Speaking 6 years, Foods 5 years, Hiking 3 years and Air Pistol 2 years. PHOTOS. Check out pages 7-12 online for I learn something different fun event pics: Ruff It Dog Camp, Shooting from each one but Taylor Crooks Sports-Archery, and some of H Camp. PHONE: (660) FAX: (660) henryco@missouri.edu, extension.missouri.edu/henry 1

2 4-Her of the Month Rotation Don t miss out on your chance to put a club member in the spotlight through the 4-Her of the Month program. The selected member will interview the last Wednesday of the month prior to their featured month. The 2017 rotation is as follows: August Clinton Cool Cats September CCA Patriots October Mt. Zion Lions November Cardinal Clovers December CCA Patriots State & Regional Events Northwest Missouri 4-H Youth Livestock Judging Contest/Clinic Maysville, MO: This educational event is open to 4-H ers 8-13(Junior) and (Senior) teams in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska that want to learn more about livestock evaluation and practice their skills with a full contest followed by a clinic. The clinic will be led by Shane Bedwell Clinician( Former Livestock Judging Coach at Colorado State University and Current COO and Director of Breed Improvement of American Hereford Association) Classes will be beef cattle, swine, goats, and sheep. Participants will judge classes and give two sets of reasons. While the contest is being scored, Shane will talk about each class and answer questions. Registration is $80 per team of 4 or $20/person for youth and $7 for adults who wish to eat. Lunch and T-Shirt is included in the fee for the youth. Prizes will be awarded for top 3 teams and top 5 individuals. Registration deadline is July 10 th. For more information contact: Steven Steiner at (816) or steinerst@missouri.edu 2017 State Shoot The Missouri 4-H State Shoot Dates have been decidedmark it on your calendars! Archery 300 State Shoot: August 26 th & 27 th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO / State Trap Shoot: August 26 th at MO Trapshooters Association in Linn Creek MO/ State Skeet Shoot: August 27 th at Gateway Gun Club in Bridgeton MO/ State Shoot in September: September 16 th & 17 th at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia MO. 2nd Annual 4-H Day with the Kansas City Royals Missouri and Kansas 4-H members, parents, volunteers, supporters, and alumni will gather at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, September 8, 2017 for the 2 nd annual 4-H Day with the Royals playing the Minnesota Twins. Tickets will be $60. Tickets for the event must be ordered on the 4-H Day with the Royals website at 4-H seated together must send their orders on the same form. Families can also participate in the 4-H Day with the Royals raffle to win prizes. Complete information about the 4-H Day with the Royals raffle is on the print order form. extension.missouri.edu/saline/royal.aspx Horse Public Speaking and Demo Contest Horse Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest will be September 9, 2017 at the 4-H Center for Youth Development in Columbia, MO. Registration will run from July 15 to August 15 in 4-H Online. Find more details at State Fair Updates The livestock entry deadline is June 30, 2017 (July 1 is a Saturday this year). The State Fair runs Aug 10-20, Fall Shooting Sports Leader Certification The fall shooting sports leader certification workshop registration is now open and accepting enrollments. The workshop will take place at Pinecrest Camp in Fredericktown, October The cost for the workshop will be $90.00 and includes five meals and overnight lodging. For more information about the workshop, please check out the website at: SHOW ME 4-H WARES - STATE FAIR, AUG 10-20, 2017 Youth ages sell original items to fairgoers at the MO State Fair. Select a day/time that fits your schedule. Sell as individuals, with a friend, or team of three. 4-Hers ages 8-10 can assist an older member. Apply as a State Fair exhibitor in 4-HOnline, May 1-July 1. Registration open until all booth slots are filled! Questions? Please hennesss@missouri.edu or call 573/ for more information! Pettis County LOCK-IN Save-the-Date: Sept from 8pm to 8am with Pettis County 4-H in Sedalia. Cost $ Package of prepackaged goodies. More Info Coming...Call with questions. General News The Law of Explosive Growth This year we will be focusing on developing both youth and adult leaders. John Maxwell s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Clubs, counties, or groups of families who would like to be Henry County 4-H Link 2 July 2017

3 Leadership have been an excellent resource for tips and suggestions on how to become a leader, not only in 4-H but also in our communities. He states the one thing you need to know about leadership is there is more than one thing you need to know! This month we will focus on the law of explosive growth, to add growth, lead followers to multiply, lead leaders. Leaders are naturally impatient. Leaders want to move fast. They want things to happen and visions to be realized. To become a leader who develops leaders requires an entirely different focus and attitude from simply attracting and leading followers. It takes a different mindset. According to Maxwell: If you develop yourself, you can experience personal success. If you develop a team, your organization can experience growth. If you develop leaders, your organization can achieve explosive growth. Leaders Who Attract Followers -Need to be needed - Develop the bottom 20% - Focus on weakness - Treat everyone the same - Spend time with others - Grow by addition - Impact only people they touch Leaders Who Develop Leaders - Want to be successful - Develop the top 20% - Focus on strengths - Treat individuals differently - Invest time in others - Grow by multiplication - Impact people beyond their reach Leadership math means that if you are developing leaders, those new leaders are developing more leaders and more leaders so the organization has exponential growth. The challenge with developing leaders is that it takes a lot of time, energy and resources. 1. Leaders are hard to find leaders are like eagles, they don t flock and that is why they are hard to find. 2. Leaders are hard to gather drawing them in can be very difficult. They want excitement, flexibility and to be able to think outside the box. 3. Leaders are hard to keep you have to be able to keep ahead of them so they are receiving increased value. Stay ahead of them long enough, and they may never want to leave. The Law of Explosive Growth proves that the more you invest in people and the longer you invest, the greater the growth and higher returns. Leadership development compounds leaders who develop other leaders allow their organization to reach its potential quicker. From John C. Maxwell s The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Officers Needed Nominations are being sought for the 4-H County Council officers. If you are interested in serving as an officer, please contact the Extension Center for an application. Installation will be October 8 at Recognition Banquet Henry County Fair Queen Contests Don t forget registration for all three fair queen divisions is due July 14. The age categories are from age 7 to 22 and details/forms are available at extesion.missouri.edu/henry or on facebook at HenryCoFairQueens or at the Ext. Office. Sign up to be Henry County Royalty today!! Olde Glory Days Parade On July 1st there will be a HC Farm Family Extension Truck in the Olde Glory Days Parade. 4-H ers, please wear a 4-H shirt and walk behind the pickup with banners. Line up in front of the Methodist Church on Wilson Street at 9:30; parade starts at 10am. Amanda Johnson will meet you there. At the end of the parade route meet your family at the Car Wash (next to Hobson s) on South Main St. Organizational Leader Training Each club is required to have their organizational leader attend or a representative attend this training. It is a very important meeting, since enrollment information for the H year will be handed out and detailed information about the upcoming 4-H year will be shared. The Organizational Leader Training will be held August 24 in the mtg. room at the HC Courthouse basement. The training will begin at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP by August 17. MRF Deadline for 2017 The deadline for Missouri Report Forms to be turned in to the Henry County Extension Office is Sept. 6th at 4pm. The forms are available online, watch the age categories and pick the right one that corresponds to your 4-H (Jan.1, 2017) age. Interview times for Levels 2 and 3 (Ages 11-18) will be chosen when the MRF form is turned in HENRY COUNTY FAIR The Henry Co. Fair dates this year are July We will post the fairbook and the livestock entry forms, that are due July Deadlines for Henry County Fair: Livestock entries due to Extension Office July 17 Hams due back to Hetherington s Meats July 1, 8am-5 pm Show-Me Wares - July 19, 6-8 pm (sign up by July 14) Herdsmanship Interviews July 17, 5-7 pm 4-H and Clover Kid projects entered July 17, 5-7 pm More M *Extension Office Closed for Fourth of July Holiday* The Extension Office will be closed on July 4th - will reopen July 5th at 8am. 3

4 Livestock Entries All 4-H and FFA members entering exhibits in the Henry County Livestock Show must submit entries no later than July 17! It would be great if they were turned in the week before. There is no entry fee required for Henry County only classes. Please check the Henry County 4-H web site for details at: Exhibit Judging 4-H members who have exhibits to be judged should bring them to the Benson Center on Monday, July 17 between 5:00-7:00 p.m. Exhibit tags should be attached to all exhibits. These are available in the Extension Office or at the Benson Center that evening. Please check the fair information for specific guidelines and details on exhibits on the county website. Watch times for Benson Ctr. for 4-H Clubs July 18 3:00-5:30pm CCA Patriots July 18 5:30pm-8pm Clinton Cougars July 19 3:00-5:30pm Shawnee Indians July 19 5:30pm-8pm Montrose and Mt. Zion July 20 11:00am-12:30pm Clinton Cool Cats July 20 12:30pm-2pm Clinton Rockets 2017 State Sportfishing Contest Results Several Henry County 4-H Sportfishing project members attended the 2017 State 4-H Sportfishing Contest at Little Dixie Lake on June 3. Everyone that attended had a great time. Join us next year. Here are the ones that won Bass Pro gift cards that day: Will Noble, Instructor Contest Event Placing (top each age division) Name Fishing Derby Junior -2 (tie) Collin Keith Fishing Derby Junior -2 (tie) Ryan Keith Casting Contest Junior -2 Ryan Keith Casting Contest Junior -3 Collin Keith Casting Contest Intermediate - 1 Airic Brauer Skill-A-Thon Junior -3 Justin Sweaney Skill-A-Thon Intermediate - 1 Airic Brauer Please call into the office to let us know the family s name that will cover these times H Council Meeting The next meeting of the Henry County 4-H Council will be Monday, September 18 at 7 pm. at the Extension Center. It is very important that your club is represented. Officers Needed Applications for Henry County 4-H Council Officers will be available July 1. If you are interested in serving as an officer, please contact the Extension Center. Officers must be at least 12 years of age. Applications are due September 6. Interviews will be September 18 beginning at 4 pm in conjunction with MRF interviews. Carcass Shows The small animal carcass show will be at Hetheringtons at 6:30pm on July 25. The August steer carcass show date is August 29 at Hetherington s at 6:30pm. Show-Me Wares at Henry County Fair Members are encouraged to apply to sell items during the Henry County Fair at the Show Me Wares event on Wednesday, July 19. Items sold should be raised or made by 4-Hers as part of a project. Baked goods are discouraged as this is not a bake sale and Clinton Cool Cats 4-H Club will be selling desserts by the slice for a club fundraiser. Contact the Extension office by July 14 to sign up for SMW. Booths will be filled on a first come, first served basis. LINK Information is due to the Extension Office by the 20th of each month. Send to henryco@missouri.edu or Mail to: The 4-H LINK, 100 W. Franklin, Room 16, Clinton, MO Did you know that information about Henry County 4-H can be found on Facebook at Henry County, Missouri 4-H and on Twitter Check out both for upcoming events, pictures and 4

5 Project News Archery Archery will meet in YEB on the HC Fairgrounds. Debi Reed has set up individual times. Call for more details. See LINK Page 7 & 8 online for submitted archery photos. Beekeeping Beekeeping will meet the second Monday of each month at the Golden Corral at 7 pm. Call David Huenefeldt at with questions. Horsemanship & Horseless Horse The horsemanship and horseless horse project will meet on Wednesday (not Th.) July 6th at 6pm at 190 SE 200 Rd, Clinton. Bring horses weather permitting. Show practice and riding in a group practice at the V. Church arena. Call Vicky Church with questions (660) Livestock July 15 is the last planned Fairground cleanup date, with time to be announced. Watch the Sale Rules for your participation requirements if you are selling this year. You are to cleanup after you sell and also one fairground cleanup date. Dog Care Dog Practices (for State Fair) will be July 25, August 1st and August 8th at 6pm at the fairgrounds. Then we will break until notified - maybe September. Questions about Dog Care please call Lin or Jean at The HC Dog Show will be July 22nd at 9am/Benson Center. Photography supplies available for order For those preparing fair exhibits, matte board and photo sleeves are available for order from MU Extension Publications at For matte board select 4-H members>project literature>photography. See item #Y3500 8x10 matte board. For photo sleeves select 4-H members>project literature>photography. See item #Y3501, 8 x 10 display sleeve RUFF IT DOG CAMP is a success! Be sure to thank all of the businesses and individuals that donated items and time to our First Annual 4-H Dog Camp! Look for photos on page 9 and 10. Submitted by Lin and Jean, Dog Care Project Leaders. Entering Projects in the Fair When bringing projects to the fair, it is important to make sure your tags are properly filled out and your exhibits are of the proper size and quantity in accordance with State Fair rules. A guide for filling out fair tags is included in this newsletter. Your projects are listed along with your Exhibitor Number on an enclosed sheet. In addition, the Henry County Fair Book is now online at henry/4h.aspx and can be useful when filling out tags. Three items per project, except Clover Kids limit is 6 items. Ham Smoking July 1st between 8am and Noon is the date to return your country cured ham to Hetherington s Meats for smoking. Be sure your ham makes it to them between 8am and Noon on July 1st. Shotgun Practices Are Set See the web site for dates and times, (watch locations ) Extension.Missouri.edu/henry/4h.aspx under Shooting Sports Practice Times. July 15th will be the County Fair Competition, for all disciplines, at the Golden Valley Shooting Range at 8am..22 Practices Set Mitch Thornley set practice times all at the MDC range: June 30, 6:30pm/July 6, 6:30pm/July 9, 2pm/ July 13, 6:30pm /JULY 15 COUNTY SHOOT, 8am/ July 30, 2pm Woodworking Laura Henny has set up the following dates: Friday, June 30 (3:30pm to 5:30pm) Friday, July 7 (3:30pm to 5:30pm) Friday, July 14 (3:30pm to 5:30pm) Saturday, July 1 (2-4pm) Saturday, July 8 (2-4pm) Saturday, July 15 (2-4pm) Please keep any new projects small, so they can be completed for the fair - July 17. 5

6 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. If you need special accommodations for any program listed in this publication please contact (660) Henry County 4-H Link 6 July 2017

7 Weston Wilkins Adventure Night Tuesday, July 18 at 7:00 pm, Henry County Fairgrounds Open to the public ** No pre-registration required Everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Schedule of Events 7:00 pm Petting Zoo Opens (Provided by Clinton FFA) Turtle Race (Bring your own turtle!) Old Fashioned Games 3-Legged Race, Sack Race, Bubble Gum Blowing Contest and SO MUCH MORE!! Show-Me Wares At the Henry County Fair WHO: Any Henry County 4-H or FFA member (or group of up to three 4-H/FFA members representing a club/chapter based venture) WHAT: Sell an original product or service in person at the Henry County Fair. WHEN: Wednesday, July 19th from 6-9 p.m. during the Gospel Night WHERE: Benson Center Eligibility: All Henry County 4-H/FFA youth are encouraged to apply. Participants MUST: -Be a 4-H/FFA member between the ages of 8 and 21, in good standing. -Have an original product or service to sell on-site, or be able to fill customer orders after the fair. -Be available to market and sell on-site for 3 hours during the Gospel Night at the fair. -Let the Extension Office know your intent to participate by July 18th. -Those selling food items MUST preregister with the Extension Office and adhere to Food Stand guidelines. 7

8 2017 Henry County Fair 69th Annual July 15 22, 2017 A Family Tradition Since 1948 Saturday, July 8 7:00 pm MSTPA Truck and Tractor Pull (Arena) Saturday, July 15 8:00 am 4-H Shooting Sport Contest (Shooting Range) 9:00 am Baby Show (Benson Center) 10:00 am Horse Show (Arena) 11:00 am Wee King/Wee Queen Judging (Benson Center) Sunday, July 16 (Benson Center) 1:00 pm Miss Henry County Interviews Princess, Pre-Henry County, Miss Henry County *Open to Contestants only* 3:00 pm Miss Henry County Talent Judging 6:30 pm Wee King/Wee Queen Coronation followed by Miss Henry County Coronation Monday, July 17 (Benson Center) 4-7 pm Enter Home Ec. Exhibits Enter Vegetables & Fruits Enter Flowers Enter FFA Ag Mechanics Enter Woodworking, Art and Crafts 5-7 pm Enter 4-H Exhibits 5-7 pm Enter Clover Kid Exhibits 5-7 pm Enter Fine Art Exhibits 5-7 pm Ham Exhibitor Interviews Tuesday, July pm Exhibits open for viewing (Benson Center) 6:30 pm Pedal Tractor Pull Farm Bureau 7:00 pm Weston Wilkins Adventure Night (Grass Area) Wednesday, July 19 9:00 am Beef Show (Pavilion) (check in 7-8 am) 3 pm-8 pm Exhibits open for viewing 4:00 pm Sheep/Goats (Pavilion) (check in 2-3 pm) (goat show immediately following sheep show) 6-9 pm Show-Me Wares (Benson Center) 6:00 pm Desserts by the Slice (Benson Center) 6:30 pm Gospel Night at the Fair (Benson Center) Thursday, July am Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast (Benson Center) 9:00 am Swine Show (Pavilion) (check in 7-8 am) 9:00 am Rabbit/Poultry Show (Youth Enrichment Building) 11 am-2 pm Exhibits open for viewing (Benson Center) 4-6 pm Release Exhibits 5:30 pm Buyer Dinner & Livestock Sale (Pavilion) Friday, July pm Whiskey Bay Band (Arena) Saturday, July 22 9:00 am Dog Show (Benson Center) 6:00 pm Mud Run (Mud Track) More Fair 8

9 Debi Reed, Certified Archery Instructor, submitted some Archery Photos. Enjoy. Henry County 4-H Link 9 July 2017

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11 Lin Kozlowski and Jean Thomas, Ruff It Camp Superintendents submitted these photos enjoy! 11

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13 H Camper and Camp Counselors Henry County 4-H Link 13 July 2017

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