4-H Day with the Tigers

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1 News from University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development July H Day with the Tigers Saturday, September 3, 2011 Faurot Field Columbia, Missouri Game Time: 11:00AM 4-H members, volunteers, alumni and their families are invited to join the excitement of Missouri Tigers Football! This will be the Mizzou home opener for the 2011 season and the 2nd Annual 4-H with the Tigers event. Don t miss it! Tickets are only $20 each discounted for 4-H from their regular $47 price. To receive the discount, 4-H groups must use the special Group Ticket Order Form. There s more All who order a 4-H Day with the Tigers T-shirt for $8 each will be eligible to walk in the parade around the infield of Faurot Field approximately one hour before the game. The big message board will play a special video salute to Missouri 4-H during the parade. The shirts are gold to help celebrate Gold Rush Day at the stadium. Please visit: Ticket orders must be sent to Mizzou Arena-Group Sales and are due by August 19. T-shirts must be ordered by August 16. For questions about ticket or t-shirt orders, contact Jim Ronald at ronaldj@missouri.edu or Discover the Clover Missouri Volunteer Forum November 4-5, 2011 Columbia, Missouri You give your time and commitment directly from the Heart! For our wonderful volunteers, we offer a conference designed especially for you. Come, experience, learn, refresh, and meet others who give so much to the 4-H program. Contact Mary Jo Williams for more information: (573) Achievement Days for Daviess and Gentry Counties Daviess County: Project Check-in at the Courthouse July 11, 8:30-4PM and July 12, 8AM-Noon. Contest Day will begin at 6PM on July 12 at the Courthouse. Gentry County: Saturday, July 9. Hundley-Whaley Discovery Center in Albany. (Projects must be in place by 8:30 AM.) Judging to begin at 9:00 AM 4Projects will be selected for the Missouri State Fair, Northwest Missouri State Fair and Interstate Show to be held in St. Joe in October. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning citizenship, leadership and life skills.

2 State 4-H Beef Cooking Demonstration Competition Missouri 4-H members are invited to demonstrate their skills and knowledge for cooking with beef in the 2011 Missouri 4- H Beef Demonstration Contest, sponsored by the Missouri Beef Industry Council. Demonstrations should feature beef recipes and may be entrees, appetizers, salads or side dishes. This specialized contest provides Missouri youth with the opportunity to develop important skills and build their confidence through public speaking, while learning the virtues of cooking and enjoying beef meals in their daily lives. Demonstrations will be judged on: presentation skills beef knowledge food safety recipe appearance taste Each county can send one 4-H member to the state contest, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, August at the Beef Showcase at the Missouri State Fair. Demonstrations will be open to the public. Interested 4-H members can download the Missouri 4-H Demonstration Contest rules and entry form online or contact their local Extension office. Counties may include a segment for the beef demonstrations during Presentation/Achievement Days. To compete at the state contest in August, counties must submit the entry form and beef recipe to the Missouri Beef Industry Council by July 15, News from University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Editor: Becky Simpson, 4-H Youth Specialist MU Extension-Daviess County 102 N. Main, Suite 1 Gallatin, MO simpsonre@missouri.edu equal opportunity/ada institution Through Clover Kids clubs, children learn how to get along, share and work in groups, explore their interests and build self-confidence. Each Clover Kids Corner provides an activity, information or other materials that Clover Kids leaders can use in planning and implementing experiences that introduce 5- to 7-year-olds to the 4-H concept of learning by doing. Dandelion Fun Dandelion Search What you need Magnifying glasses Whole pulled dandelions (with the roots) What you do Access prior knowledge by asking the children what they know about the flower. Where do they grow? How do they get there? What do we use dandelions for? Next, let them explore the dandelions by taking them apart ask questions about what they are doing and encourage them to use all their senses what does it smell like? What does it feel like? What does it sound like when you rub them together? If possible, include a dandelion that is seeding and let them blow them and plant the seeds. Talk about how the seeds disperse. Dandelion Painting What you need Dandelions Paint Paper What you do Paint a picture using the dandelion as the paint brush. You can talk about how the different parts of the dandelions make different patterns, textures, etc in the art work. Source: May 2007 Newsletter, Clover/materials.htm Calling all Clover Kids! You are invited to a special day for Clover Kids from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Missouri State Fairgrounds, August 14. Have a great time at the fair and: Display one item made during a Clover Kids meeting or event in the 4 -H Building for the day. Receive a Missouri State Fair participation ribbon. Give a demonstration. (You can sign up that day in the 4-H Building.) Participate in arts and crafts, science and other fun activities, including making balloon animals. 2 Clover Connection University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development

3 In addition to the traditional 4-H building exhibits and animal science shows, 4-H is also involved with several Science, Engineering, and Technology events at the 2011 Missouri State Fair. FOUR DAYS OF HANDS-ON SCIENCE! Science Street Fair Saturday August 13 Show Me Robots Competitions - Monday August am to 6 pm: Hands-on science experiences with scientists from Missouri agriculture, industry, research and education leaders. Exhibitors Offer Interactive Experiences - Sunday, August 14 Agriculture, industry, military, education and hobbyists will come together for a public showing of robots, careers and education in Missouri. Exhibits, demonstrations and interactive activities. See, learn do! There will be both league and open events. Robot leagues are planning rumbles (unofficial events) for FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST ROBOTICS, BEST, and BOTBALL teams. 4-H and the adult hobby groups are planning robot challenges and contests that will be open to robotist of all ages. The contest and challenge rules will be posted on the State Fair link from the 4-H website by June 1. Robot contests are a fun spectator sport or better yet, build a bot and do a challenge. Show Me The Green: Conservation, Energy and Innovation Saturday August a.m. to 6 p.m. A showcase of conservation and energy innovation from agriculture, industry and education leaders. In addition to Missouri 4-H, principle co-sponsors for these events are Monsanto, SCOPE scopemissouri.org/, and Missouri State Fair SHOW ME 4 H WARES Steve Henness The 5th Annual Show Me 4 H Wares booth is accepting applications for young entrepreneurs to sell their 4 H products and services at the Missouri State Fair on August 11, 12, 13 &14, DEADLINE: May 20, 2011! Missouri State Fair Premium Guide General Admission $ 8Single day adult: $ 2Children ages 6-12: FREE Children age 5 and under: $ 6Seniors (age 60 and over): University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 3

4 Rules you should know for Achievement Day and State Fair CAKE DECORATING The use of forms or pans is recommended. Cakes should not exceed 13 in height and at the base. Cake boards should not exceed 1 margin on each side of the cake pan or form. Must only use Royal icing, rolled fondant or commercial product like Dapp! (NO REAL CAKES, BUTTER CREME ICING OR TUBE/GEL ICING WILL BE ACCEPTED!) SCRAPBOOKING Only 1 page, representative of scrapbook is to be submitted. BREADS and FOODS 1. Food must be of reasonable quality to keep more than a week. Do not send food items that will spoil quickly such as casseroles, pizza, cream pies; items made with cream cheese, etc. 2. Submit food items on paper or disposable plates. Plastic wrap will be removed so drying of the food will extend display life of the product and food items will be removed from plates and displayed as part of a bakery display. Individual tags will be displayed separately. Please do not send expensive or keepsake containers! 3. No samples or recipes are needed with any food items. 4. Perishable food items do not need a second identification label. All tags will be displayed separately. 5. Biscuits, cookies, muffins and other small items should be four per plate. Cakes should be displayed in mini versions (portions of 1/3 to 1/4 of a larger total product.) A representative sample of each will be displayed. PHOTOGRAPH AND MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS Photos must be mounted on 11 x 14 mat board (or similar photo mounting material that can support the photo in the hot and humid conditions of a fair). Do not write on or decorate the photo or the mat. No picture frames, wires, etc. Double window mats are strongly discouraged, as they make the exhibit too thick to display (over 1/8 inch thick). Photographs must be 11 x 14 or smaller- no more than 4 photos per mat board. Photos may be mounted to the mat board using corner mounts (with a single window mat) if they meet requirements for archival quality (see rules for details). Photo exhibits should arrive at State Fair in a two-gallon zip-lock style bag, to protect them from dust, moisture and humidity. All exhibits are subject to the FULL State Fair Photography guidelines. They are posted online at POSTER No larger than 14 x 22, flat only, do not fasten items to poster. EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Must not exceed 11 inches in height, 12 inches in depth (front to back) and 14 inches in width. Must include three-dimensional items and stand-alone. (Posters with items taped to them do not qualify as an educational display. Science fair display boards are too large.) 4 Clover Connection University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development

5 2011 State 4-H Public Speaking Contest The 2011 State 4-H Public Speaking Contest will take place Saturday, September 24 th on the MU Campus, with a few changes from 2010: Beginning this year, youth may compete as members of the junior division (ages 8-10), intermediate division (ages 11-13) or senior division (ages 14-18); Time limits for prepared, extemporaneous or technology assisted speeches will vary by division: juniors (3-5 minutes), intermediates (4-6 minutes) and seniors (5-7 minutes); Finally, the no props rule is being expanded to all competition categories. As with last year s event, counties may send up to three speakers per division (junior, senior and intermediate) for the Prepared, Extemporaneous and Technology Assisted categories, and up to five competitors per division for Public Service Announcements, Dramatic Interpretations, Humorous Interpretations and Pantomimes. All other rules and guidelines will remain consistent. For more information and continuing updates, please visit the website at Contact Bradd Anderson for further information: andersonb@missouri.edu or (573) Danielle Ness of Gallatin recently returned from Columbia where she was elected as a State Representative to the Missouri State 4-H Council. Ness will serve as the liaison to the state Extension Council. The election was held at the 66 th annual State 4-H Congress June 1-3, and was attended by 274 teens from across the state. The State 4-H Council is a group of teens that represents all Missouri 4-H youth, provides youth input on 4-H policy issues, and plays a major role in the statewide 4-H youth events of MU Extension. There are currently over 26,000 Missouri youth participating in 4-H clubs, with over 240,000 youth being reached by Missouri 4-H programs in Ness is the daughter of Alicia Chrisman of Gallatin and will attend OTC in Springfield in the fall NWMO 4 -H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest Saturday, August 27, 2011~7:45-11:45 AM Chillicothe Fairgrounds Registration Fee: Before August 25- $5.00 Day of Contest- $7.00 Contact: Shaun Murphy, Livingston County Youth Specialist (660) University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 5

6 MISSOURI STATE FAIR NEWS Ben Gallup Missouri State Fair Competitive and Livestock Shows Entries Due Soon Several competitive exhibit and livestock shows will close soon, according to Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. All entry information, deadlines and forms are available at the online Premium Guide, Other professional and amateur competitive entries in Fine Arts are due July 20, including Missouri Junior 50, photography and porcelain. Sharing this same deadline are entries in Home Economics competitions, including the First Lady s Pie Contest. Wolfe said those wanting to enter 4 -H, FFA and open livestock have until July 1, while young ladies wanting to vie for the title of Missouri State Fair Queen have until July 15 to enter. Queen hopefuls must be between the ages of and hold a current title of queen from a county fair, or be sponsored by an agricultural group. Wolfe said, The Opening Day Parade is another crowd favorite with entry forms due July 25. Entrants are encouraged to incorporate the State Fair s theme, It s A Show-Me Thing! into the competitive categories of antique and classic car, farm vehicle, theme float, equine, marching band and other. Online information is also available for new competitions in Brahmousin, Market Heifer and Open Light Draft Horse and Draft Pony shows. Wolfe is pleased to introduce a new barbecue contest for burgers, bratwursts and wings. The Show- Me State Tailgate Throwdown, sponsored by Sonic Drive-In, will accept entries from the first 30 teams until Aug. 1. I am very excited about the new barbecue contest, said Wolfe. The first place team in each category will receive $200 and a plaque with the two overall winners receiving gift cards from Sonic Drive-In. Reserved camping is often another important part of the State Fair experience for the livestock exhibitor, which has an approaching deadline of July 26. The public campground opens to guests Aug. 4 and is filled on a first-come basis. In addition to the outstanding showcase of agriculture, the Missouri State Fair, Aug in Sedalia, will offer something for everyone including a variety of professional free entertainment, a magnificent carnival and an affordable concert series. For more information, visit or call FAIR (3247). 6 Clover Connection University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development

7 LEADER LOOKOUT July club leader tips During the month of July we celebrate our nation s freedom and express thanks to those people who have dedicated their life to protecting our freedoms. While we celebrate these many gifts, celebrate your success as well. You have helped many 4-H members reach for the stars to accomplish their goals and learn many life skills that will enhance their lives forever. As you prepare to celebrate this year s many successes, consider the following suggestions and ideas: 1. State Fair entry forms due in Sedalia by July 2. Make plans for transporting the county s non-livestock exhibits to Sedalia [if applicable]. 2. If you have not already done so, pass out award forms and remind members of county due dates for state and local awards. 3. Nominate a leader for Frank Graham Award from your club, submit the club s nomination to the local MU Extension center. 4. Start recruiting project and assistant club leaders for the coming year. Share descriptions of expectations and time commitments with potential leaders. 5. Visit with project leaders about experiences leading projects this year and ask for suggestions for next year. 6. Begin working with club treasurer on closing the books and completing required reports to submit to the local MU Extension center. Projects selected for Missouri State Fair If you have items selected for the 2010 Missouri State Fair, they must be in the Extension Office by Tuesday, August 2nd at 3PM. You may pick 2 of your state fair selected items to send. If you have food to send, it will not be returned after the fair. All items sent to the state fair will remain in the Extension office until after the Northwest Missouri State Fair in Bethany. State fair items will be entered in the fine arts building at the NWMO fair which will be held August 31-Sept. 5. Premium checks will be given to each club leader to be passed out at the next club meeting. If you wish to enter additional items in the NWMO state fair, the projects must be in the Extension Office by August 26 at 4:00 pm. They must be of blue ribbon quality, as determined by the achievement day judges. EVENTS July 12-14; July Aerospace Camp, Rolla July Mizzou July Missouri State Fair Horse Show, Sedalia Aug. 1-3 Filmfest 4-H, Branson, MO Aug Missouri State Fair, Sedalia Aug Show Me 4-H Wares, Sedalia Aug. 14 Clover Kid Day at the State Fair Aug. 27 State Trap Shoot Sept. 1 New 4-H Year begins Sept. 5 Extension Office Closed, Labor Day Aug.31-Sept. 5 Northwest Missouri State Fair, Bethany Sept. 10 State Horse Demonstration and Public Speaking Contest, MU Sept. 10 State Livestock Judging, MU Sept. 10 State Fashion Review Sept State Shooting Match Sept. 22 Missouri Recognition Forms Due to your Extension office. Sept. 24 State Public Speaking Contest Oct. 6-8 Interstate Show, East Hills Mall, St. Joseph Nov. 4-5 Discover the Clover, Missouri Volunteer Forum, Columbia Dec 5 BOAC Grant Deadline University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Clover Connection 7

8 Daviess County Extension 102 Main, Suite 1 Gallatin, MO Daviess and Gentry Counties Clover Connection