MSU Extension - Isabella County CHANNEL 4-H NEWS May 2013 Inside this issue: Club Corner 2 Small Animal News 2 Blood Drive 3 4-H Camp Dates 4 Shooting Sports Updates Camp Clean-Up Day 6 Life Skill Article 7 Moo Madness Workshop State Dog Show 10 Bird Day Celebration 11 Beef Show 12 Summer Camp Registration Forms Cloverbud Camp Registration Forms 5 8 14 16 Calendar 19 Goat, Sheep, & Swine Weigh-In Sunday, May 5 th at the Fairgrounds Goat Weigh-In Swine Tagging Sheep Weigh-In 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Members enrolled in these projects must bring their fair animals to the Isabella County fairgrounds during these times for weighing and tagging. Goat weigh-in is for wethers only. Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign Help is needed for the spring Tractor Supply Company Spring Paper Clover Campaign that will run May 8-19. TSC is a great supporter of 4-H! We are asking members, families, and clubs to help promote the event at our local Tractor Supply Store. Funds raised will support improvements to the 4-H still exhibits area at the fairgrounds. Contact the MSU Extension office to schedule a time to work the booth. Clubs can do bake sales (and more) at the store. Volunteers Needed for Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) The If Wishes Were Horses Proud Equestrian Program is looking for volunteers for the following dates: May 23 & 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 & July 11. It is a six week riding program for children with disabilities. The disabilities include kids with autism, cerebral palsy, and motor planning. The volunteers would need to be at fair grounds by around 5:30 p.m. to get the equipment out of the barn and then the children begin riding at 6:00 p.m. The first session begins at 6:00 p.m. and the second at 6:45 p.m. The volunteers would be done by 7:45 p.m. The volunteer s job would be to help set things up, put equipment away, and side walk with the child. Side walking with the child involves walking beside the horse and assisting the child as needed. The arm of the side walker generally rests on the child s leg so they don t slip from side to side in the saddle. An orientation session is set for Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the north end of the fair grounds by the outdoor riding arena. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Extension office or Keri Powers at 775-2664 or jpp99@frontier.com 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 and parents are all encouraged to attend our May 20th meeting and get signed up for fair week. Then our club plus others are welcome to attend the Special Olympics on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call Barb Coldwell and let us know what small animal (rabbits, poultry, goats or dogs) you plan to bring so Special Olympic kids can play with them. Evergreen - For our April meeting we had Tom Sandbrook from Kent Feeds there to talk about animal nutrition. He gave a very informative and interesting talk for the various large animal species. Our club decided to donate $500 to go to the multi-purpose barn that will be attached to the small animal barn. We are also holding a carwash and bake sale on May 18 from 11-2 at the Rosebush fire hall. Lastly, we decided to paint and decorate trash cans that can be used at the fair, and will be holding a competition within our club. Lincoln Center - In April our club met at Riverwood for a bowling fun day. We made plans for volunteering at the Maple Syrup Festival and having a bake sale fundraiser during Tractor Supply s Spring Paper Clover Campaign. Members are also brainstorming ideas for our club decoration theme for fair week. Pony Express - We have been busy getting things ready for fair, working with animals, studying, working on projects and much more! We had 47 members go help clean up the campgrounds. We are having an ongoing pop can drive for the Multipurpose Building. We have many upcoming club events including club camp, fundraisers, tie-dye day, and more that we are looking forward to. Town & Country Maple Leaves - In preparation for the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival our club picked up trash on our 2 miles of Blanchard Rd. Our club also worked the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival making and serving pancakes and sausage. Hope to see you at Tractor Supply Company on May 11 where we will be selling hotdogs, baked goods, and the 4-H paper clovers. Save The Dates TSC Spring Paper Clover Sales - May 8-19 (call the office to schedule a shift or hold a bake sale) 4-H Exploration Days - June 19, 20, 21 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) 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. All 4-H/FFA members need to turn in what you re taking to the Fair after the fair books arrive at the Extension office (by middle of May) also 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 Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m.
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. Save The Dates! Wednesday, May 29 Minute Taking & Importance of By-Laws Workshop 7:00 p.m. Farwell High School Media Center Monday, June 3 4-H Record Keeping Workshop 6:00 p.m. Isabella County Building, Room 320 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 The next class will be May 2 at 7:00 p.m. 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. Blood Drive Pony Express is hosting a blood drive with Michigan Blood June 3 rd from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. at the CRDL Annex Meeting Room (301 S. University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858). We would love to have anyone who can donate attend. 16 year olds are able to donate with a parent consent form (http://www.miblood.org/storage/forms/40226e%20welcome%20new%20donors%2012-1-11%20-%20pdf.pdf). Hope to see you there! Attention: 4-H Horse Leaders & Teen Horse Members Tack Sale at Tractor Supply (TSC) Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Please call our office and let us know if you want to participate. You will need to bring your own tables. You can be there for whatever time during the 10 4 time frame that works for you. This is part of the TSC spring paper clover sales campaign. Animal Science Youth Extension Office - 2013 Calendar of Events DATE EVENT LOCATION May 4 State 4-H Poultry Palooza Clinton County Fairgrounds 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 Camp Counselors Needed! If you would like to be a counselor for 4-H Cloverbud Camp or Summer Camp, please complete an application form now! 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. For an application, click here: Summer Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp or you may pick them up at the Extension Office. Completed forms are due to the Extension Office by May 30. Adult Help is Needed for Camp this year (age 21 & up)!!! We need camp chaperones. Call Monica (772-0911 ext. 302) if you can help. Michigan 4-H Youth Development recommends the following adult-to-youth ratios when planning and implementing programs. When involving youth between the ages of 5 and 12 (of the same gender), follow a ratio of one adult to six youth. Supervision of young people aged 13 and up (of the same gender) requires a ratio of one adult to ten youth. 4-H Camp Dates 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp - July 1 & 2 4-H Summer Camp - July 10 & 11 Cloverbud Day Camp: for youth ages 5-8 Dates: July 1 & 2 Location: Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp Activities: craft projects, sports activities, nature hikes, and story time 4-H Summer Camp: for youth ages 9-13 Dates: July 10 & 11 Location: Coldwater Lake 4-H Camp Activities: craft projects, sports activities, swimming, campfire activities Exploration Days Orientation Tuesday, May 28 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Isabella County Building, room 320 Jena Colosky, of Town & Country Maple Leaves 4-H Club, doing Indoor Archery. Required for all youth who are attending. Community Service Opportunity -- open to youths 13-19 years of age and adults Kathy Skinner and Angie Coldwell have been asked to organize a concession stand for Saturday, May 25, at the Midland County Fair Grounds. Different shifts are available between 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. if you are interested in physically serving/working along side us. If you would like to be involved and are not available to meet us in Midland, we also have food items that could be prepared and miscellaneous products to be purchased ahead of time. All profits will be donated to the Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair's building project. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please contact Angie at 828-6229 or jandacoldwell@cmsinter.net
Page 5 4-H Fact Sheets 4-H offers new snapshots focusing on other 4-H projects besides animal projects. The fact sheets give an overview of a 4-H project in a snapshot or brief summary. Find all of the 4-H project snapshot sheets online at: http://4h.msue.msu.edu/resources/michigan_4_h_project_snapshot_sheets Shooting Sports Updates Listed below are the shooting sports dates for 2013: May 19 - Fun Shoot (12:30 registration shoot starts at 1 p.m.; trap & 3D archery @ 3 p.m.) County Events (registration 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - shoot begins 9:00 a.m.) June 15 - Fun Shoot July 13 - County Shooting Competition (July 17, alternate date) 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) 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 6 Thank You from the Camp Association!!! On Sunday, April 21 there was an AWESOME turnout for the annual 4-H camp clean up. Members of the Camp Association want to express their extreme gratitude for all of your hard work on this project! There were 86 individuals who came out to camp to help!! The main lodge and grounds were thoroughly cleaned and NUMEROUS leaves were raked and relocated. The following clubs were represented: Broomfield Valley Country Kids Livestock Lincoln Center Pony Creek Pony Express Rural Routers There are still some chores that need to be done. If your club is interested in helping, contact the Extension office to make arrangements.
Page 7 Character: A life skill to be learned Youth develop character as they grow in life. As a human being, we all have choices to make which affect ourselves and others around us. Character is defined as ethics in action. Knowing the good and doing the good. Posted on April 21, 2013 by Michelle Neff, Michigan State University Extension Character projects or experiences should help youth develop positive values and qualities that contribute to their way of thinking, speaking or acting. In 4-H Youth Development, we like to think about character as a skill that can be targeted and worked on. In other words, character can be practiced and youth can gain important skills to help them learn how to work through ethical situations they will inevitably encounter as they mature and grow older. Review the Targeting Life Skills Model from Iowa State University for information about other life skills 4-H targets. According to the Developing Youth Curriculum Using the Targeting Life Skills Model: Incorporating Developmentally Appropriate Learning Opportunities to Assess Impact of Life Skill Development, as staff and volunteers, we work with youth to help them work on the skill of character by teaching them to: Respect themselves and others, including physical belongings Understand the consequences of being dishonest or not telling the truth Understand a sense of fairness Have a regard for property of self and others Be aware of differences in values Appreciate how a reputation is developed Begin to understand ethical situations Become involved in causes based on personal values and ethics Examine consequences of various ethical decisions Begin to develop a personal philosophy Don t forget that, as adults, 4-H volunteers or staff, we are charged with helping youth to Make the Best Better. However, it s still important to be a role model and show youth the behaviors we expect them to learn. Showing good character as an adult allows youth to see a positive role model who models good behaviors and understands how to be successful in life. To find resources like CHARACTER COUNTS! or 40 Developmental Assets to help you teach character, contact your local Michigan State University Extension Office.
Page 8 Moo Madness Friday, June 14, 2013 9:00am to 3:00pm Join us for a fun-filled day all about dairy cows! Learn about showing, fitting, judging and the dairy industry in a day of hands on experience, games and fun. Lunch and t-shirt are provided. Space is limited, and clinic will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration fee is $10 if received by May 20, $15 after May 20. Entries after May 31 are not guaranteed t-shirts. All participants 10 and under must have a chaperone. For more information, contact Cathy Fry (989) 304-1983 or Jessica Fry (989) 304-1201 Name Address E-mail Phone# Age Shirt Size Years in 4-H Dairy Project Name Address E-mail Phone# Age Shirt Size Years in 4-H Dairy Project Chaperone Name E-Mail Phone# Age Shirt Size Extra t-shirts available for purchase at $12 ea. Size # attending (including adults) $10 before May 20 th, $15 after May 20 th TOTAL DUE Return to: Misty Morning Dairy 10331 S. Littlefield Rd., Blanchard, MI 49310 MAKE CHECKS OUT TO PINE RIVER 4-H
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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 3rd! 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** May 4 Isabella County 4-H Calendar Rabbit & Poultry Cage Building Workshop @ MSUE 3-5 pm 5 Goat Weigh-In @ Fairgrounds 1-3 pm 5 Swine Tagging @ Fairgrounds 1-4 pm 5 Sheep Weigh-In @ Fairgrounds 2-4 pm 7 Teen Horse Leaders @ MSUE 6 pm 7 Horse Leaders @ MSUE 7 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. 8-19 Paper Clover Sales @ TSC 16 PEP Orientation @ Fairgrounds 6 pm 16 Small Animal Association @ MSUE 7 pm 19 4-H Fun Shoot @ Sportsman s Club 12:30 pm 28 Exploration Days Orientation @ MSUE 6 pm 28 Camp Association @ MSUE 6 pm 28 4-H Council @ MSUE 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