4-H Happenings! News for 4-H families and friends

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1 Stephanie Femrite Stephanie Femrite 4-H Youth Specialist University of Missouri Extension Phone: (573) H Happenings! News for 4-H families and friends August 2018 Contents It s important to say: Thank You... 2 State Shooting Sports... 2 State Livestock Judging Contest... 2 Missouri 4-H Day with the Mizzou Tigers... 3 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame H Robotics at Missouri State Fair Show-Me Robots, August Missouri State Fair: Drive to Feed Kids H Clothing Project Opportunity... 4 National 4-H Conference... 4 National 4-H Week Campaign Manifesto... 5 End of Year Completion and Awards... 5 Additional Award Opportunities... 6 Recognition Night Save the Date... 6 Upcoming Events... 6 Club Reports... 6 An equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer

2 It s important to say: Thank You Many people have worked to make your accomplishments possible. Whether you earned a white ribbon or the champion trophy, many people donated time, built buildings and donated money to make your experience at the fair possible. Some of the people you probably know well. Others you don t know at all. Most of those people gave their time and energy and money simply because they believe in you. They believe in who you are and who you are becoming as a grownup and as a member of the community you live in. They didn t do any of these things simply so they could get a thank you card from you. And, that is why a written thank you card from you is so important and will mean so much to them. You d be surprised how important and how meaningful a simple Thank You note can be. You can sometimes move mountains with a simple Thank You note. So move a mountain or two. What could be cooler than that! State Shooting Sports Registrations Now Open Registrations are open for the following shooting sports events: State Shoot all other Events Sept will close Aug 15 th -- Fair Entry State Western Heritage Contest Sept will Close Aug 15 th -- 4HOnline Leader Training Workshop Sept Will Close Aug 31 st 4HOnline State Team Tryout dates and registration information on the website at State Livestock Judging Contest Saturday, September 8, 2018 Trowbridge Livestock Center University of Missouri-Columbia 1024 Ashland Rd, Columbia, Missouri Information Registration is limited to one junior and one senior team per county who have qualified at county contest. Youth and coaches must register. Register through 4HOnline. Cost is $20 per individual and no fee for coaches. No refunds will be granted. If registered for Livestock judging on Sept 8, no member may participate in any other contest that may be held on the same day. Deadline to register is August 15th. Lunch for all contestants and workers will be provided. We are sorry that we cannot provide lunch for coaches, family members and/or drivers. For more information regarding the contest, go to 2

3 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame The Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 18 at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center on the State Fair Community College campus, one block west of the State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. The Missouri 4-H Foundation annually recognizes the work of 4-H friends and volunteers through its recognition and awards program, said Rachel Augustine, associate director of development of the University of Missouri Extension s 4-H Foundation. Individuals who have created exceptional legacies of service and dedication to 4-H are recognized and honored with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, Augustine said Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees from this area: Audrain: Renae & Keith Stumpe Marion: Kent O Bryan Monroe: Lois Spencer 4-H Robotics at Missouri State Fair Show-Me Robots, August 12 4-H members in the robotics project may participate in the Show-Me Robots at the Missouri State Fair on Sunday, August 12 from 10 am-5 pm. in the Lowell Moheler building on the fairgrounds. There will be several hands on activities around 4-H robotics and other STEM projects, exhibition by FIRST and VEX robotics, and colleges and universities with information about careers in STEM. There is no registration for this event and it would make a good field trip for 4-H robotics project groups. Missouri State Fair: Drive to Feed Kids Missouri 4-H is excited to participate in the Missouri Farmer Cares Food drive! Tuesday, August 14 Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive $2 Tuesday with canned food donations to benefit Feeding Missouri $2 admission with minimum donation of 2 cans of food, age 13+ $2 carnival rides for most rides, all day $2 specials at select concessions & vendors 3

4 All 4-H families are invited to join us for MU Extension Day with the Mizzou Tigers on September 8. That night, 4-H youth and leaders from across the state will be honored at the pregame parade, and MU Extension and 4-H will get a shoutout on Memorial Stadium s 80-foot videoboard. Tickets are on sale for seating in a block on the lower level at half-price $20 per person. Please make plans now to bring your family and join us in the stands an hour before the 6 p.m. kickoff to cheer on our 4-H youth! Go to fevo.me/muextensionday to buy tickets. 4-H Clothing Project Opportunity The Missouri Make It With Wool contest is October 6, Registration is due September 1, Entry forms can be obtained from the national website All copies with entry fees and swatches need to be sent to Jeanne Shuck, MO MIWW Director, Mexico Rd, Perry, MO Applications will be forwarded appropriately to the national contest. State prizes may include: sewing notions, thread, sewing machine for the preteen category, Pendleton wool, tailoring accessories. Entry fee for Mo is the $12.00 for the national contest and $7.00 for each swatch of fabric for testing. Top winner in Junior and Senior age groups will advance to the national competition in New Orleans, LA next January Wool content needs to be 60% and has to be tested. Please check out the website for more specific rules. My is farmerdon@socket.net and phone number is for questions. National 4-H Conference Are you interested in government, public policy, or working with others to solve a problem in your community? National 4-H Conference may be the place for you. It is the premier professional and leadership development event for 4-H members (15-19). While at National Conference you will work with other youth to create solutions to some of today s social problems such as distracted driving, childhood obesity and others. You will then have the opportunity to present your ideas to government agencies that can put your ideas to work such as the National Institute for Health, the National Traffic Safety Board and others. You will learn effective ways to advocate for an issue and can bring these skills home to your local community. If you are interested in this opportunity you will need to complete the Level 3 State Excellence Award form, answer an additional four questions about your Citizenship experiences and if selected for Regional and/or State judging prepare presentation about a current topic. Youth may only participate in this conference once. You may continue to apply as long as you are still age eligible. 4

5 National 4-H Week Campaign Manifesto October 7-13, 2018 This country was built by doers. For more than 100 years, 4-H has been a part of growth, always empowering youth to speak through action. By doing so, helping kids to develop their skills and the communities around them. But what if across our country we could apply this idea to all youth by growing a culture and generation of doers? What if we can help kids grow the life skills they need by creating the life experiences that inspire them to Do: To do well, do good, do over, do amazing, do STEM, do health, do differently. What if we could spark change and impact millions of kids, support youth community and create value for youth company by inspiring a Movement with just one phrase. INSPIRE Kids to Do More information to come on how you can get involved MONROE COUNTY 4-H NEWS County 4-H Website: End of Year Completion and Awards As summer winds down, it is time to start thinking about Year End project completion and award forms. All county forms are due Tuesday, October 9 To receive a Member Year Pin - Must have attend one-half of the club meetings. Some Clubs have stricter requirements, those requirements supersede this rule. - Complete at least one project, complete six hours of instruction. - Submit one (1) completed Project Record form, complete with appropriate signatures, to the Extension Office by September 14. To Receive Project Medals and be considered for county awards: - Complete a local and county speech, power point presentation, or demonstration - Submit a completed Project book (refer to your county handbook for complete requirements) - 4-H Members 14 years old and over also need to complete a Missouri Recognition form. Forms are available on the county website. Clover Kids Pin - Attend half of club meetings. All end of year award forms are due by Tuesday, October 9 to the Extension Office. Forms are available on the county website: Sample form will be posted to the website soon as a reference. 5

6 Additional Award Opportunities Additional awards are available to apply or nominate someone for. Some awards must be submitted through the club leader. If you would like to nominate someone, contact your club leader. Applications and nomination forms available on the county website. - Osbourne Scholarship: $100 scholarship for a senior that graduated in Club Health Award: for a club s work in setting and achieving health goals. - Alumni Recognition: To recognize a form 4-H member and/or volunteer for their continued support and commitment to 4-H and the community. - Leader & Newcomer Volunteer Award: Recognizing an outstanding community club or project leader - Friend of 4-H: Individual or business outside of 4-H that makes a significant contribution to the 4-H Program. Recognition Night Save the Date Mark your calendars to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our 4-H members and volunteers during the annual Recognition Night, Sunday, November 3 at the Paris High School. Refreshments at 5:00 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 5:30 p.m. UPCOMING EVENTS Missouri State Fair August 9-19 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame Induction: Saturday, August 18, 3:00 pm Award Applications Due: Tuesday, October 9 Club Books Due: Tuesday, October 9 Club Reports Holliday Horizons, June 3, 2018 The Holliday Horizons 4-H club met on June 3, 2018 at Holliday C-2 School. Logan Trivette called the meeting to order at 3 pm. Reid Ragsdale led the American pledge and Brandon Callison led the 4-H pledge. Twelve members answered role call with, Something my family does for fun. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer report had a balance of $ which included bank and cash on hand. It was approved. Projects reported on were Beef, Trap, Horses, Woodworking and Foods. Our club royalty candidates will be Kelsie Wilson Princess and Reid Ragsdale Prince. Zack Ensor will be our King candidate. We were reminded of upcoming 4-H dates and events. Summer swim party will be August 5, 2018 at 4 pm at Route 107 Mark Twain Lake. Nathan Riley s tip was to wear sunblock. Christopher Shumard s was to point a gun in a safe direction. The Ragsdale family had refreshments. The next meeting will be July 1 at 7 pm at the Holliday school. Submitted by Reid Ragsdale 6

7 Holliday Horizons, July 1, 2018 The Holliday Horizons 4-H club met on July 1, 2018 at Holliday C-2 School at 7 pm. Zack Ensor filled in for Logan Trivette as President and called the meeting to order. Our guest, Payden Crain led the American pledge and Brandon Callison led the 4-H pledge. Seven members answered role call with, Something red, white or blue. Leader Margaret Wilkerson led the group in a discussion on Independence Day and Christopher Shumard sang, Take Me Out to The Ballgame. The group practiced singing the same song. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer report had a balance of $ The club voted to donate $100 for the Monroe County Extension intern to help with expenses. Projects reported on were Beef, Trap, Shooting Sports, Woodworking and Foods. The shooting sports county shoot was reported on. Our club royalty candidates will be Kelsie Wilson Princess and Reid Ragsdale Prince. Zack Ensor will be our King candidate. We were reminded of upcoming 4-H dates and events. Adults were asked to sign-up for working 4-H building and food stand at the fair. Fair t-shirts were distributed along with fair entry forms and project tags. Summer swim party will be August 5, 2018 at 4 pm at Route 107 Mark Twain Lake. Nathan Riley s and Christopher Shumard gave safety tips. The Ensor family had refreshments. The next meeting will be August 5, 2018 at 5 pm at a Mark Twain Lake beach. Members and families were encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Submitted by Reid Ragsdale Mark Twain, July 8, 2018 On Sunday, July 8, 2018 members of Mark Twain 4-H Club met at Florida Presbyterian Church, with Will Crain calling the meeting to order. Ryan Breid and Autumn Bross lead the pledges. A brief meeting was held with 15 members, 11 leaders and 4 guests present. Members answered roll call and gave a report of projects. The treasurer report was given by Will Crain. A reminder was given to Monroe County Fair Royalty that interviews will be Tuesday, July 10, at 5:30 pm. Ladies will interview at the Paris Library and gentlemen will be at the Monroe County Extension office. The 4-H royalty will be announced at 6:00 pm at the 4-H Building and the candidates will need to be there by 5:45 pm on Monday, July 16. The State Shoot registration is now open until July 31 st. Information about the registration is in the 4-H Newsletter. The Monroe County Extension Office has boards and sleeves for sale at a reasonable fee for anyone who needs boards or sleeves for photography exhibits. For those that have volunteered to donate soda from Mark Twain 4-H Club for the fair needs to drop them off at the Extension Office before July 13 th. Everyone was provided with Monroe County Fair Books and exhibit tags for the upcoming Monroe County Fair. A question and answer session was held for the Monroe County Fair. A list was passed around for food stand and exhibit hall workers from Mark Twain 4-H club. For all Clover Kids participating in the Clover Kid Show, it will be held Thursday, July 19 th at 5:00 pm under the show barn in the sale ring. Each Clover Kid is allowed two entries. Monroe County Fair is July 16-21, 2018 and the Missouri State Fair will be held August 9 th 19, A health tip was provided by Jett Morgan, eat an apple a day. The safety tip by Connor Eckman, don t stand behind animals at the fair, because they can kick you. Mark Twain 4-H Club will have our annual pool party at the Paris Pool on August 5 th from 6-8pm. A short meeting will be held. Emma made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Congratulations to Ashlyn Peterson as she has been elected as the Missouri 4-H Council State President! Respectfully submitted by Club Reporter, Ryan Breid 7