May 2017 From the Office Wow! Here we are, already in May! Down to the wire to get paperwork done for this year, so if you haven t turned everything in yet, make sure you do so ASAP. There are many opportunities coming up in the next couple of months for members to be involved. We have Swine Camp, Dog Camp, Lamb Camp, 4-H Camps, and much more! Be sure to take advantage of any that interest you. If there is a program you or your members would like to see or be a part of, please let me know. Register early. Registrations are inside this issue. It should be a great summer! Be sure to watch your email for announcements, deadlines and updates! Thank you all for your continuing support and participation. If you need anything, please don t hesitate to let me know! -Loretta Sponsors Project Enrollment Deadlines May 1 Breeding, Horse, Pet, Goat, and Dairy projects June 1 Market Lamb and Market Goat projects 2017 Fair Dates: AUGUST 14-19 Theme: SEW IT, GROW IT, SHOW IT AT THE GOODING COUNTY FAIR June 7 Final deadline to add FCS/Misc. projects to be judged during fair Gooding County has been able to give out high quality 4-H awards to very deserving members. This would not be possible without our very generous sponsors, as well as the leaders and members who contact the sponsors. So, first of all, THANK YOU! Secondly, if you would like to sponsor 4-H fair awards, or if you know of an individual or business that might like to become a sponsor, please call the Extension Office. Sponsors are needed in all 4-H project areas: FCS, Small Animal, Livestock, and Horse. Sponsors are vital to our program and we sincerely appreciate each and every one of you! Inside this issue: Horse Carnival 2 I Weighed My Steer, Now What? 2 Beef Education Day 2 Enrollment Deadlines 3 Camp Counselor Training 3 Small Animal Clinic 4 Approaching Dates 5 4-H Summer Camps 5 Swine Camp 5 Volunteer Liability Protection Summer at Gooding Library Weigh-in & Camp Dates 6 Wild Life Day Camp & Registration 6 6 7 & 8 Dog Camp & Registration 9 & 10 Biosecurity information 11 Natural Resources Camp 11 2017 Fair Schedule 12 & 13 STAC - State Teen Association Convention 13 4-H Calendar 14 Gooding County Extension 203 Lucy Lane Gooding, Idaho 83330 Phone: (208)934-4417 Fax: (208)934-4092 E:gooding@uidaho.edu Mario E.de HaroMarti Dairy/Livestock Environmental Extension Educator Cindy Kinder 4H/Youth, Livestock Extension Educator Loretta Boatwright 4-H Program Coordinator Diane Branam Office Secretary The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational organization. We offer our programs to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
If you missed the carnival you missed some amazing booths. 67 youth participated in the horse carnival. Good job Gooding county for having two booths. One was Horse quiz knowledge and he other, a mini golf with plant ID These Activity booths are created and run by our 4H members and volunteers. I Weighed My Steer, Now What? Be sure to attend the Beef Education day coming up. Learn about some things needed to have that great quality steer at fair. How is your project going? Here are some questions you can ask yourself: What does your grain weigh? Are you feeding 2% of body weight in grain a day? Is the actual A.D.G. below or above the estimated A.D.G.? What is your animal telling you? Say Hello to Maverick, He is a new member of our 4-H family Page 2 Gooding County 4-H Spotlight
April 1 st Returning 4-H Members Enrollment 21 st Swine Project May 1 st Market Dairy, Breeding Horse & Pet. June ENROLLMENT DEADLINES 1 st All other projects; Market Lamb and Market Goat at/cavy, Beef Breeding, Dairy Cows, Dairy/Pygmy Goats, Dogs, Poultry, Sheep Breeding, Swine Breeding, and Horse/Miniatures Projects 1 st General Projects, Shooting Sports, Pocket Pets, Poultry Market, and Rabbit Pets Teen Volunteers/Camp Counselors Needed! 4-H Teens are eligible to volunteer at events throughout the district. To apply for camp counselor, you must attend training on Saturday, May 6 th at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. You may volunteer at other 4-H events upon completion of training. For a list of events and to apply, contact the Gooding County 4-H office 208-934-4417 Attention Teens!! Camp Counselor Training Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:45 AM 2:30 PM Lincoln County Community Center This memo is a result of the interest form you completed for 2017 Camps in District III. Plan on attending the training. You must attend this training to apply to be a camp counselor. Applications and interview times will be handed out at this training. You will receive help and tips on completing an application and interview procedures. Idaho 4-H Healthy Living Teen Advocates will help you prepare lunch which is sponsored by the District III Volunteer Association. You will receive a Camp Counselor Notebook. Camp Counselor Training May 6, 2017 Lincoln County Community Center 9:45 Check In/ Register 10:00 Welcome/Intro Flags Ice Breaker Games 10:30 Policies and Procedures Code of Conduct First Response 10:50 Ages and Stages Problems, Behavior and Prevention Group discussion 11:30 Lunch with Healthy Living Teen Advocates Games 12:30 Applications and advice 12:50 Child Protection 1:10 Culture/ Diversity Inside Outside Circles 2:00 4 Essential Elements 2:30 Wrap up and see you at camp! POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THIS IS AN IMPORTANT LINK! Please review the policies and procedures that affect 4-H. http://www.uidaho.edu/extensi on/4h/pages/documents May 2017 Page 3
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WILDLIFE DAY CAMP APPROACHING DATES MAY 4 Swine Weigh-in 11 January Dairy Heifer weigh in JUNE 3 Wildlife Day Camp 12 Goat Camp-Jerome 14 Swine Camp 15 Sheep Lincoln County 19-22 Wet & Wild Camp 24 Magic Valley Dairy Heifer Program Education day (Filer) 29 Dairy Heifer Bangs check 4-H Wildlife Camp will be held at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery (Highway 20 near Picabo) on June 3. Discover prey/predator relationships, archery, and hands on activities before afternoon fishing. Guided tours of the fish hatchery will be given throughout the day. The program is geared for youth ages 8-13, but youth 5-7 may attend if accompanied by an adult. Youth do not need to be a 4-H member to attend. Volunteers are needed to help kids navigate through the day. Regular registration is $20.00 and includes lunch, supplies, and cinch bag. The registration deadline is May 10. For more information, call the Blaine County Extension Office at (208) 788-5585 or email kkimball@uidaho.edu. 4-H Summer Camps Wet & Wild Camp Get ready to make a SPLASH at Wet & Wild Camp! Campers will discover that water is one of the most essential components of life by exploring ice, clouds, the water cycle, creeks and streams. Wet&Wild Camp will be held June 19-22. All youth ages 8-13 are invited throughout the state and they DO NOT have to be in 4-H. Early Bird Registration ends May 12th. For more information call the Twin Falls County Extension Office at (208) 734-9590 or email ttverdy@uidaho.edu All Things Wild CAMP Bring the whole family! We think 4-H shooting sports is a family thing. We encourage you and your family to clear your calendars and come to camp to see what the fun is all about! All Things Wild Camp is July 10-13 and will be held at the 4-H Camp north of Ketchum. Please contact the Twin Falls County Extension office at (208)743-9590 for more information regarding this camp. Swine Camp: June 14th Location: Jerome, Hosted by Jerome and Lincoln County 4-H. More information coming soon! May 2017 Page 5
*****All project animals must be halter broke and be LED on to the scales***** Weigh-in Dates Swine - Thursday, May 4, (still waiting on State Vet confirmation) 4 pm to 6 pm, Swine Barn, Recommended weight: 60-80 lbs. Dairy - Thursday, May 11, 4:30p.m. Sheep & Meat Goat - Wednesday, June 14, 4 pm to 6 pm, Swine Barn, Recommended weight: 75-80 lbs. (lambs) 60-70 lbs. (meat goats) Goats must be disbudded. YOU MUST TURN IN A BILL OF SALE & COMMITMENT OF EXELENCE Camp Dates Beef Camp April 29, 2017 Swine Camp June 14, 2017 Teen Conference June 26-30, 2017 (for more information visit www.uidaho.edu/4h) Wet & Wild 4-H Summer Camp #1 June 19-22, 2017 All Things Wild 4-H Summer Camp #2 July 10-13, 2017 Page 6 Gooding County 4-H Spotlight
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April 29 Beef Education Day (Gooding County Fair Grounds) 9:30am May 1 Enrollment Deadline for Market Dairy, Breeding, Horse & Pet. 4 Swine Weigh-in 6 Teen Leadership and Camp Counselor training 11 Dairy Calf Weigh-in 13 Rabbit, Cat, Pocket Pet Education Day-May 13, 12:30-4pm Filer Fairgrounds 29 Memorial Day, Gooding County Extension Office Closed June 1 Enrollment Deadline for Market Lamb and Market Goat 3 Wildlife Day Camp (Hayspur Fish Hatchery, Picabo, 9:00 a.m.) 7 Final Deadline to add all projects to be judged during August fair 12 Goat Camp (Jerome) 14 Sheep and Goat Weigh-in (Goats must be disbudded) 14 Swine Camp (Jerome) 15 Lamb Camp (Lincoln County) 19-22 Wet and Wild Summer Camp 23 & 24 State Shooting Contests (Jerome and Twin Falls Venues) 24 Dog Camp (Gooding County) 24 Dairy Education Day **Magic Valley Heifer Program (Filer) 26-30 Teen Conference STAC (Registration is now open) 27-29 Southern Idaho Livestock Judging Camp (Twin Falls) July 10-13 All Things Wild Summer Camp May 2017 Page 14