MSU Extension - Isabella County CHANNEL 4-H NEWS June 2013 Inside this issue: Club Corner 2 Camp Counselors Needed Camp Dates 3 Shooting Sports Dates 4 4-H Award Information 5 Fair Information & Notes State Dog Show 7 Summer Camp Registration Forms Cloverbud Camp Registration Forms 2 6 8 11 Calendar 13 Please join us for the 2013 4-H Fair Royalty Announcement and Reception on Sunday, July 14 th at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the main lodge of the Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp in Weidman. The program will begin with some words from our 2012 Royalty and then we will announce our 2013 top scorers and wrap up the evening with a reception including light refreshments. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us as we welcome a new Queen or King and Prince or Princess and their court. Horse Camp June 28-30 Camp will be held at the fair grounds. Cost is $15 and $15 if you want to camp. Couple of clinics scheduled with a local vet and a judge. Crafts, games, and fun times! Check-in at 6 p.m on June 28. Food provided. Contact Jessica Janetski 989-330-9980 or Ashlyn Davis 989-330-3704. Isabella County 4-H Scholarships Awarded Congratulations to Nicole Morgenstern (Pony Creek 4-H Club) and Kate Troxell (Aim High 4-H Club), recipients of the Isabella County 4-H Scholarship Awards for the 2013 2014 academic school year. Ten applications were reviewed by the Isabella County 4-H Awards committee. Best wishes, Kate and Nicole, with your future plans! Cat Project Members The 'Cats' area was left off the green pages in the fair book but we show the same time as the dogs, with vetting in at about 12:50 p.m. or so (after Dr. Pol vets the dogs). Our show starts at 1:00 p.m. with Cloverbuds immediately following; Open is after Cloverbuds. It is very important that exhibitors, parents and leaders read page 51 and a small section on page 61 of their fair book. Last year there were 3 exhibitors who did not have all their cats' shots and/or they did not have the shot records with them to let Dr. Pol examine them'. Just as with the dogs, exhibitors cannot show without vet papers. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the MSU Extension office at (989) 772-0911 ext. 302. at least 5 days prior to the scheduled event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this time will be met when possible.
Page 2 CLUB CORNER Aim High - Members voted to donate $300 to the fair board's multipurpose building project. The teen leadership group shared with the younger/newer members ideas and tips to better prepare for and "survive" fair week. Various forms relating to fair projects, auctions, etc. were completed with the assistance of leaders. Plans were made for the June 10 meeting which will include cleaning the ditches along Baseline Road. Families signed up to work a shift for the food stand. Congratulations were given to Bob and Barb Coldwell who will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary -- everyone is invited to a public open house on June 9, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at First Church of Christ. Barn Yard Kids - Our meeting in March was low on the attendance side, due to weather. We discussed the Maple Syrup Festival and our community service serving breakfast at the festival. We figured out our plant sale fundraiser for May 17 and 18 at the Clare Amish Flea Market. Rescheduled road side clean up for later in the year. Bowen Busy Bees - Started their May meeting with the introduction of the new Administrative Leader, Briana Allen. The change is effective in June. Discussion followed on topics of financial donations, community service options, and fair expectations. After the meeting members were encouraged to pick up and ask questions about any project record sheets as well as any other items relating to the fair. The June meeting will be focused on signing up for fair entries and a few community options. Farm Hands - At our last meeting in May all the members signed up for fair. We talked about our work shifts for fair week. We also passed out the rest of the sweatshirts and t-shirts. Pine River - At our May meeting we met at Payden Park for a roadside clean up/ barbecue/ softball game. Tally-Ho - We enjoyed spending Maple Syrup Festival in Shepherd together. The members had a soup/ chili sale Saturday during the Car show. Then on Sunday morning they volunteered to help serve pancakes for a busy breakfast shift. The members from age 4-17 along with parents and grandmothers had a fun but busy and tiring time. Town & Country Maple Leaves - In May we had a bake sale at Tractor Supply Company and sold 4-H paper clovers. For our meeting we did a make it-take it workshop to help teach members projects and also had a potluck. Small Animal News There will be 5 Small Animal Showmanship clinics for Goat, Poultry & Rabbit members on: Tuesday, June 18, Thursday, June 27, Tuesday, July 2, Monday, July 8 from 7:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. at the Small Animal Barn; and one on Sunday, July 14, from 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m., also at the Small Animal Barn. Rabbit members are required to attend at least one clinic in July (or may attend all). 1st and 2nd year Poultry members are encouraged to attend a couple of times. Older members are welcome to attend also. Poultry members are reminded to dust poultry for lice six weeks, four weeks and two weeks prior to fair week. All 4-H/FFA members need to turn in what you re taking to Fair. Please let your Administrative Leader know if you re selling a goat/poultry/or rabbit in the Small Animal Auction on Wednesday night of fair week. Fill out an auction form and answer ALL questions. Administrative Leaders have to turn in all forms to the Extension office by June 14th. The next 4-H Small Animal Association meeting is Tuesday, June 18 after showmanship clinic. Thanks to Lincoln Center 4-H Club, Pony Express 4-H Club, and Town & Country Maple Leaves 4-H Club for helping out at the Tractor Supply Company clover sales! Thanks also to those who participated in the tack sale that was held. Camp Counselors Needed! If you would like to be a counselor for 4-H Cloverbud Camp or Summer Camp, please Contact the Extension office! Youth ages 12-19 years old (by January 1) can apply for Cloverbud Camp and youth ages 15-19 years old (by January 1) can apply for Summer Camp.
Page 3 Water Bottles For Sale Poultry project members have the opportunity to purchase an aluminum pop bottle fountain for use on the cages at the fair. Cost will be approximately $5 each for a 2 liter bottle, and that price includes the springs to use to attach the bottle to the cage. Contact the Extension office if you would like to place an order. Cloverbud Day Camp Dates: July 1 & 2 Who: Youth ages 5-8 Location: Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp Activities: craft projects, sports activities, nature hikes, and story time Registration form on page 11 4-H Summer Camp Dates: July 10 & 11 Who: Youth ages 9-13 Location: Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp Activities: craft projects, sports activities, swimming, campfire activities Registration form on page 8 Rent The 4-H Camp The 4-H camp on Coldwater Lake is available to rent for numerous events: 4-H club camping, school activities, nature groups, reunions, company picnics, weddings, receptions, open houses, church camps, athletic training camps, and more! For more information, rental rates, or to reserve the camp, contact Linda Maeder at 989-644-5261. Dog Project News 2013 rule changes for the dog program: 1. It is required that first year members attend at least eight obedience classes given either by a 4-H instructor or other qualified person. After their first year, the 4-H er must attend at least four obedience and showmanship classes before the dog show at the fair. 2. Cloverbuds may use head collars on their dogs on competition day. Save The Dates Fair Entry Forms Due - June 14 4-H Cloverbud Camp (day camp) July 1 & 2 Camp Counselor Training & Camp Prep July 9 (counselors stay overnight) 4-H Summer Camp (overnight camp) July 10 & 11 Fair Entry Day July 20 Fair Week - July 21-27 TSC Fall Paper Clover Sales - October 9-20 (starts during National 4-H Week) Animal Science Youth Extension Office - 2013 Calendar of Events DATE EVENT LOCATION June 21-23 State 4-H Trail Ride Goose Creek June 8 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo MSU, Anthony Hall June 7-9 MI Jr Beef Show and Beef Showcase MSU Pavilion June 8-9 MI Jr Sheep Spectacular & B&B Club Lamb Show MSU Pavilion June 14-16 MI Spartan Classic Jr Swine Show MSU Pavilion June 19-21 4-H Exploration Days MSU June 29 State 4-H Goat Show MSU Pavilion
Page 4 Shooting Sports Dates County Events (registration 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - shoot begins 9:00 a.m.) June 15 - Fun Shoot (8:30 am registration, shoot starts @ 9 am) June 24 (5:30 pm registration, shoot starts at 6 pm) June 29 (8:30 am registration, shoot starts at 9 am) July 13 - County Shooting Competition (July 17, alternate date due to weather) Cost per event: $5.00 registration fee ($7.00 registration fee if you are shooting trap) $3.00 registration fee for Cloverbuds ages 7 & 8 Bring your own safety equipment (eye & ear protection) Air Pellet Shoots/Program Starting Monday, June 3 there will be an opportunity for 4-H members (4-H age 9 19) enrolled in the shooting sports project to participate in an air pellet shooting program. The Monday air pellet shoots will be every Monday in June from 7 pm to 8:30 pm with a one-time fee of $5. The kids will be working on NRA qualification for air rifle. 4-H Shooting Sports Age Policies 4-H Shooting Sports Programs are open to youth aged 7-19. The 4-H age will be determined by a youth s age as of January 1 of the 4-H program year. 4-H Cloverbud members ages 7-8 may participate in BB gun and basic archery training. Participation is at the discretion of the Certified Instructor and the participant must be under direct adult supervision (one on one). Cloverbuds do not participate in the County Shoot. Youth ages 5 & 6 must wait until they reach the 4-H age of 7 to participate in shooting sports. Hunter safety certification is required for members age 12 & older Members ages 9 11 are limited to shooting BB & archery at competitive events Where are the Isabella County Fun Shoot events held? Events are held at the Isabella Sportsman s Club at the Corner of Winn & Millbrook Roads 2872 W. Millbrook Road, Mt. Pleasant - 989-866-2505 4-H WORKSKHOPS Registration fee for these workshops is paid by the Isabella County 4-H Program Council for all enrolled teen (ages 13 and up) and adult 4-H volunteers. To register contact the MSU Extension office at 772-0911 ext. 302. 4-H Mentoring Weekend July 19-21, 2013 - Kettunen Center 4-H Mentoring Weekend is a 3-day workshop for adults and youth 11 years (as of January 1, 2013) and older who are matches for 3 months or more in a mentoring program through 4-H and other youth mentoring organizations. Mentoring program staff are also welcome to attend. The weekend offers activities to mentoring matches with a focus on science, outdoor education, healthy living, and meaningful service in order to strengthen the mentoring relationship. Mentors are also provided with structured training that aims to build the mentoring relationship. Please visit this site often for future updates.
Page 5 4-H Award Information Outstanding 4-H Member & Chet Brown Applications Available Applications are now being accepted for this year s Outstanding 4-H Member and the Chester Brown Memorial Leadership Development Award. Applications are available on the MSU Extension website at: http://www.isabellacounty.org/dept/msue/forms.html#award or at the Extension office. Completed applications are due at the Extension office by July 5, 2013. Eligibility requirements are as follows: Outstanding 4-H Member (winner will be selected to receive $500 towards CWF Trip, National Club Congress Trip, or scholarship towards higher education or $250 towards a $500 savings bond) 1. Applicants must be 15 years of age (by January 1, 2013). 2. Completed three calendar years of 4-H club work. 3. Completed 4-H projects in at least two project areas. 4. Been recommended by local leader. Chester Brown Memorial Leadership Development Award 1. Applicants must be 13 years of age (by January 1, 2013). 2. Applicants should demonstrate leadership abilities in an activity. This activity should not be eligible for fair exhibition. Examples of eligible activities: community service project, school related activity, church activity. 3. Selection will be based upon organizational skills, number of people participating, and how they were involved. 4. Applicants will be interviewed during fair week. Other 4-H Award Opportunities - you must sign up for these on your fair entry form: 4-H Teen Leadership Award - Ages 13-19 For all 4-H members who have enrolled in a teen leadership project and completed it prior to the beginning of fair week. Must complete a poster (28 x22 ) and evaluation form available from the Extension office. Two $50 cash awards are given. Junior Achievement Booth Award - Ages 12-14 Showcase your participation in 4-H with an Achievement Booth at the fair. Guidelines and suggestions are available from the Extension office. One winner will be selected and will receive a choice of: $125 towards a trip to Washington, DC (WOW - Wonders of Washington); or a $250 savings bond. Senior Achievement Booth Award - Ages 15-19 Here is your opportunity to highlight your 4-H participation. Guidelines are available from the Extension office. One winner will receive a choice of: $300 toward a trip to CWF (Citizen Washington Focus) in Washington, D.C. next summer; National Club Congress held next November in Atlanta, Georgia; or scholarship towards higher education; or $150 toward a $300 savings bond.
Page 6 Fair Information & Notes Project Record Sheets Listed below are the individual project record sheets that are required for 4-H fair projects. Project areas not listed require a general Project Record Sheet. All of these record sheets are available at the Extension office or from your Administrative Leader. Crops Flower/Vegetable Gardening Talent Show Horseless Horse Modeling Personal Appearance Dogs Horse Project Record (5-11) Shooting Sports Dairy Rabbits Horse Project Record (12-19) Livestock Pocket Pets/ID Card Recipe Cards - for all food projects Poultry Goats Simple Project Record for Small Animals Animal Care - All animals should be fed and watered each day by 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Your responsibility for your animal does not end after the animal is sold. Clean pens/stalls give a favorable impression to the public. Entry Information ENTRY TAGS will be computer generated from information on your entry form. You will receive your entry tag at the time of entry. Fair entry forms and small animal auction forms are due June 14. No exceptions! Forms must be given to your Administrative Leader to be turned in as a club. Small Animal Members Just a few reminders as you fill out your 2013 Fair Entry Forms: If you plan to sell one of your animals in the Small Animal Auction, then you need to fill out a green pre-registration Auction Form and turn it in with your fair entries by June 14. (You may sell only one species in the Small Animal Auction - one goat, rabbit, or pen of poultry). Feed Records are required - You have a choice of either the short Simple Form or the longer Record Sheet for each individual species which can be entered to be judged. But you must enter the correct class number for your species on your fair entry form (by June 14) in order to be considered for best feed record. IMPORTANT REMINDERS Still Exhibits will be entered on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Still Exhibits will be released on Saturday, July 27 from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Large Animal Project Records must be turned in at the 4-H Still Exhibit Building on Monday, July 22 between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The superintendents will be present to accept project records and check off member s names from the species list, so we know you have turned in your records. Records that are to be judged will be separated from the others and judged on Tuesday morning. Fair Classes UPDATES Look for these class changes in the still exhibit pages of this year s fair book. There will no longer be a Tractor Safety Driving Course, however you may enter a farm safety educational exhibit. Cash prize awarded!
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4-H Summer Camp 2013 4-H Around The World WHEN: July 10 & 11 WHERE: Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp AGES: 9-13 (by 1/1/13) COST: $42.00-4-H members $52.00 - Non 4-H members CHECK-IN: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CHECK-OUT: Thursday, 6:00 p.m. T-Shirt Size (adult): S M L XL (youth): S M L XL Name of Camper: County: Address: street city zip Phone:( ) Age (as of 1/1/13): Grade: Gender: M F Email: Are you currently a 4-H member? Yes No If yes, circle which county: Clare Gladwin Gratiot Isabella Does the camper have parent permission to sleep on a top bunk? Yes No OFFICE USE Ck# Any food allergies: Date Any restrictions on activities: Residence: Farm Town Under 10,000 Town/city w/population of 10,000-50,000 Suburb Racial-Ethnic background: (for statistical purposes only) White, not of Hispanic origin Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native Black, not of Hispanic Origin Handicapper Status: Emotional Learning Mental Physical **Registration Deadline - June 10th! Camp session will be filled on a first come basis.** Make check payable to: Michigan State University Return forms and check to: Isabella County MSUE, 200 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the MSU Extension office at (989) 772-0911 ext. 302. at least 5 days prior to the scheduled event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this time will be met when possible.
4-H Overnight Housing Parent/Guardian Permission Form Parent/Guardian: Please complete the following information and return the top portion of this sheet to name/address of 4-H staff member by date. Keep the information at the bottom of this form for your records. I understand that my child will be attending (name of child) on (name of event) (date of event) at and that he or she may be sharing lodging (location of event) with an unrelated adult (21 or older) who has been through the Michigan State University Extension Child Well-Being Volunteer Selection Process* and with at least one other youth. By signing this form I give my permission for my child to attend this event under these lodging conditions. I also understand the Michigan 4-H Code of Conduct** expectations for adults and youth attending this event. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Parent/Guardian: Keep this information for your records: Name of event: 4-H Summer Camp Date of event: July 10 & 11 Location of event: Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp In case of an emergency requiring you to contact your child during the event, contact: Monica Borgman (Isabella County 4-H Coordinator) at 989-644-2830 or 989-506-0996 Matt Newman (Gratiot County 4-H Coordinator) at 231-307-0035 Michelle Stiglich (Clare/Gladwin County 4-H Coordinator) at 989-233-9406 *For more information on the Michigan State University Extension Volunteer Selection Process, contact your local 4-H staff member or go to http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/cyf/youth/cwbvsp.html **Michigan 4-H Code of Conduct for 4-H Activities: Positive behavior is a key expectation for youth and adults participating in 4-H activities behavior that reflects trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Participants are expected to follow all workshop and event guidelines. Theft, vandalism, the use of illegal drugs and alcohol, inappropriate or threatening behavior that violates the rights of others, and other such offenses are strictly prohibited, and anyone involved with these offenses will immediately be sent home at his or her own expense. If it is determined by 4-H staff or persons in charge of the activity that the offense warrants it, the offender will be turned over to the proper authorities.
4-H Cloverbud Camp 2013 4-H Around The World WHEN: July 1 & 2 WHERE: Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp AGES: 5-8 (by 1/1/13) COST: $27.00-4-H members $37.00 - Non 4-H members CHECK-IN DAILY: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CHECK-OUT DAILY: 4:30 p.m. T-Shirt Size (youth): S M L XL (adult): S M L XL Name of Camper: County: Address: street city zip Phone:( ) Age (as of 1/1/13): Grade: Gender: M F Email: Are you currently a 4-H member in Isabella County? Yes No OFFICE USE Ck# Any food allergies: Date Any restrictions on activities: Residence: Farm Town Under 10,000 Town/city w/population of 10,000-50,000 Suburb Racial-Ethnic background: (for statistical purposes only) White, not of Hispanic origin Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native Black, not of Hispanic Origin Handicapper Status: Emotional Learning Mental Physical **Registration Deadline - June 10th! Camp session will be filled on a first come basis.** Make check payable to: Michigan State University Return forms and check to: Isabella County MSUE, 200 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the MSU Extension office at (989) 772-0911 ext. 302. at least 5 days prior to the scheduled event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this time will be met when possible.
4-H Youth Development Michigan State University Extension Isabella County 200 N. Main St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: (989) 772-0911 ext. 302 Website: www.isabellacounty.org/dept/msue/index.html **Become a fan of MSU Extension Isabella County on Facebook** Isabella County 4-H Calendar June 3 Livestock Producers @ Fairgrounds 7 pm 4 Teen Horse Leaders @ MSUE 6 pm 4 Horse Leaders @ MSUE 7 pm 14 Fair Entry Forms Due @ MSUE 4 pm 15 4-H Fun Shoot @ Sportsman s Club 8:30 am 18 Small Animal Showmanship Clinic @ 7 pm Fairgrounds 18 Small Animal Association @ Fairgrounds 8:15 pm MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. 19-21 4-H Exploration Days @ MSU 24 4-H Fun Shoot @ Sportsman s Club 6 pm 25 4-H Council @ MSUE 7 pm 27 Small Animal Showmanship Clinic @ Fairgrounds 28-30 Horse Camp @ Fairgrounds 7 pm Monica Borgman, 4-H Program Coordinator borgman5@anr.msu.edu Nonie Gross, Secretary I grossn@anr.msu.edu Paul Gross, Extension Educator Sabrina McGee, SNAP-ED PI Belinda Laughlin, Master Gardener Coordinator 29 4-H Fun Shoot @ Sportsman s Club 8:30 am