E-Across Coös 4-H News, Coös County Deadlines / Reminders March 2015 Hello Coös County 4-H Families and Friends! For those of you who use Facebook Cöos County 4-H now has a Facebook page. Lots of information posted on the Facebook page. You can find it here: Be sure to check out all of the opportunities in this newsletter. Remember you can always visit the Coös County 4-H website at: http://extension.unh.edu/coos-county/coos-county-4-h Yours in 4-H, Christine Whiting 4-H Program Coordinator Larry Barker Extension Field Specialist, Youth & Family In this issue: Deadlines / Reminders News Opportunities Find the complete 4-H Year, 2014-2015, Calendar here MARCH 2015 1 Eastern States Trustee 4-H Scholarship Applications Due to State Office 2 4H Poultry Testing, Coös County 4-H Poultry (call for details) 5 Coös County Horse Winter Planning Meeting, Lancaster Ext Office, 6pm 6 Coös County 4-H Fashion Revue & Fashion Selections & 4-H FLIX entries DUE 9 Coös 4-H Garden Program Sign-up DUE 11 Coös County 4-H Fashion Revue & Fashion Selection Judging, 6:00pm 14 Coös County Sharp Shooters Group Meets, Lancaster, 9:00am 16 Coös 4-H T-Shirt Contest Entries DUE 18 Coös 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 6:00pm, N Stratford 20 Coös County 4-H Demonstration Day - Entries DUE, Coös 4-H Office 21 NH 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, Walpole School, 10:00am 28 Coös County 4-H Demonstration Day, Lancaster School, 9:00am 28 Coös County Sharp Shooters Group Meets, Lancaster, 9:00am 27-29 AYHC Annual Symposium - Oregon APRIL 2015 1 4-H Intent to Show Form DUE for Horses Qualifying for ESE, Coös 4-H Office 4 NH 4-H Horse Judging & Hippology Contest, Walpole 6-11 National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD 11 Coös County Sharp Shooters Group Meets, Lancaster, 9:00am 11 Coös County 4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl, Lancaster, 11:00am 14 Coös/Essex 4H Fair Premium Meeting, Lancaster Extension Office, 6:30pm 18 Cheshire County Beef Field Day (open to all) 22 TSC, Spring Paper Clover Campaign (April 22-May 3, 2015) 25 Coös County Sharp Shooters Group Meets, Lancaster, 9:00am TBD NH 4-H Livestock Judging Clinic, Warner, NH TBD NE 4-H Horse Judges School, Storrs, CT TBD Coös entries DUE, State 4-H Dairy Judging
NEWS: Send your club news to christine.whiting@unh.edu to be included in upcoming newsletters. OPPORTUNITIES: 4-H Garden Project Sign-Up DUE - March 9 if you haven t signed up yet, please see the letter and form at the end of the newsletter. Volunteer Training Opportunities (website) http://extension.unh.edu/training-and-resources 2015 Coös County 4-H T-Shirt Design Contest Who s eligible: ALL enrolled Coös County 4-H Members What medium: painting, drawing, computer generated Submit by: March 16, 2015 (No late entries will be accepted) The 4-Her who submits the design chosen to be on the 2015 Coös County 4-H T-Shirt will receive a free shirt and a $25 Amazon gift card. THE DESIGN CRITERIA ARE: 1. The design should fit comfortably on an 8 ½ x 11 piece of white paper. The design will appear in its original size on the shirt. 2. The design should be a high contrast black and white design. DO NOT use pencil. Pencil does not produce a design with a high enough contrast. 3. The design should reflect the total Coös County 4-H program. 4. The 4-H Emblem or clover must be used in the design. 5. Designs using the 4-H emblem (the clover with the H in each leaf) must follow these rules: - The 4-H emblem must always appear as a whole and complete emblem. - The 4-H emblem cannot be changed in any way - No text or image may be placed over any part of the 4-H emblem. 6. No copyrighted material may be included; i.e.: Garfield, Coca-Cola, Snoopy. 7. Designs must be original; tracing another person s work is not acceptable. 8. Designs must be flat, one-dimensional designs. 9. All members, regardless of the projects they carry, may submit a design. 10. The designs submitted become the property of Coös County 4-H program and by submission of a design authorization is given to use the designs. Rules: A one dimensional design using any of these mediums, drawing, painting or computer generated is accepted. It must reflect a 4-H theme. A 4-H clover must be used in your picture please refer to Using the 4-H Name and Emblem http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/resource003148_rep4575.pdf Submissions may be made by - email: christine.whiting@unh.edu Postal mail: Christine Whiting, UNH Cooperative Extension, 629A Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584 or in person to the 4-H office in Lancaster. Originals will be returned upon request. Now is the time to make plans to attend UNH 4-H Camp this summer. Barry Conservation 4-H Camp is located right here in Coös County and will be open for 7 weeks this summer. The best part about UNH 4-H Camp is that you will have a fantastic time and learn quite a bit at the same time! Registration is now open and camp weeks are filling fast. Interested families should enroll their campers on-line on our secure web site, if this is not possible, print and return the camper application. Visit NH 4-H CAMPS to learn more: Remember that the Coös County 4-H Advisory Council offers Camp Scholarships to enrolled 4-H members, applications are due May 1. Applications are available on the Coös County 4-H website, or call the office at 788-4961.
Coös County 4-H Demonstration Day Saturday, March 28, 2015 Lancaster School Start time is 9:00am If your club hasn t been involved in Demonstration Day, it is something you should really consider. It represents a wonderful opportunity for youth to gain experience presenting in a public speaking exercise or express themselves through the poster or photography contest. Plus, it is really fun. One of the purposes of the day is to select those 4-H members age 12 and older who will represent Coös County at State Activities Day, May 30. Organizational Leaders have received Demo Day information/rule packages in the mail. In the mean time you can get some tips from our website - http://extension.unh.edu/co%c3%b6s-county-4-h/2015- Co%C3%B6s-County-4-H-Demonstration-Day Working on a sewing, knitted or crocheted project? Coös County FASHION REVUE is the perfect opportunity to show it off! 4-H Fashion Revue & Fashion Selection garment judging is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 6:00pm. Entries are due March 6. TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS AT DEMO DAY: Action Exhibit Demonstration Illustrated Talk Public Speaking Photography Poster Fashion Revue (Sewing or Fashion Selection) NH 4-H Flix Video Contest Action Exhibit An action exhibit is an interactive presentation which involves the audience in the presentation process. Like a demonstration, in an action exhibit the 4-H members demonstrate a skill, show how to make or repair something, or they show how and why something works. Real objects are used. Unlike a demonstration, as the action exhibit presentation unfolds the audience asks questions and interacts with the presenter; the audience may even try the skill themselves. Because the whole process is shown, action exhibits may last up to 45 minutes each. Demonstration A demonstration shows how to make something, how to perform a skill, how to repair something, or how something works. In this method, the subject - animals, machine, clothing, musical instrument, or model - is used in the presentation. Illustrated Talk An illustrated talk communicates ideas with the aid of charts, posters, slides, flannel graph, or chalkboard. The object discussed is not used, only pictures, or other representation of it. Public Speaking This is a presentation of a speech written by the participant, given from memory, notes, or outline, using index cards as a possible aid. No visual or audio aids are used. Photography & Posters Design a creative poster or submit a photograph following contest directions. Fashion Revue Model garments that have been sewn, knitted, or crocheted by the 4- H'er. Garments are evaluated for quality of construction, fit, and appearance. *Sheep Leadline participants take notice why not show off your hard work at Demo Day and maybe even State Activities Day?!! Fashion Selections Youth model garments that have been purchased to meet a specific budget and wardrobe goals. Garments are evaluated for cost, fit, appearance, modeling, poise, communication skills and appropriateness of props and accessories. NH 4-H Flix Video Contest Create a 3-5 minute video on just about any subject, including a personal introduction video - tell us about yourself in the most creative way possible! Videos can include contestant s choice of music and video production techniques, including but not limited to; video footage, still photography, computer animation, stop motion animation, etc.
VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION TRAINING for adults & older teens - June 6 & 7, 2015 If you re interested in the 4-H Shooting Sports project, then get out your calendar and save the weekend of June 6. This is when the New Hampshire 4-H Shooting Sports Program will host a workshop to certify volunteer leaders at the Barry Conservation 4-H Camp in Berlin. This training is designed for current 4-H volunteers as well as those who wish to become involved in the 4-H program. Shooting experience is not essential, but a willingness to learn about how to work effectively with youth is. Teen leaders 16 and older are welcome. Certified teen leaders must work under the direct supervision of a certified adult instructor. Folks from out-of-state are invited to attend as well. However, priority will be given to NH 4-H volunteers. The shooting sports project is a little bit different than most other 4-H projects because leaders must be officially certified before they can teach youth. During this weekend workshop leaders will be trained to teach in one discipline. Choose from archery, black powder, pistol, rifle, shotgun, advanced shotgun, or wildlife & hunting. Once enrolled as 4-H leaders, adults will be certified to teach their discipline to youth participating in a formal 4-H shooting sports program. All NH 4-H leaders must complete an orientation and background check before being officially enrolled. It is highly recommended that volunteers enroll with their local county office of UNHCE before attending this training. It is with great excitement that we introduce the 2015 NH 4-H Maker Challenge: Bottle Rockets! This year the 4-H Maker Challenge is to launch a rocket powered by water/air pressure and see how long it will stay in the air, with additional bonus seconds earned by landing in designated target zones. The challenge is open to all youth ages 8 18, 4-H members and non-members alike. This years event will be on Saturday, July 11 at The Holderness School, Plymouth, NH. check this website for more information - http://extension.unh.edu/science-literacy/2015-4-h- Maker-Challenge Registration Open May 1- June 15 To pre-register call (have payment ready) : 603-641-6060 or 603-447-3834 Contact claes.thelemarck@unh.edu 603-447-3834 with any questions. All sessions will be conducted in the 4-H way, learn by doing. There will be approximately 12 hours of discipline-specific instruction and 6 hours focusing on youth development and how to work effectively with youth. The registration fee is $45 for New Hampshire volunteers and $65 for those from other states. This includes food, lodging, and materials. We have received generous support for this training from the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire, Monsanto, and Federal Cartridge. Additional scholarships may be available from county 4-H foundations. Contact Larry at 788-4961 larry.barker@unh.edu Or check out the NH 4-H Shooting Sports webpage for more information and registration details, registration is due before May 22.
The Spring 2015 Tractor Supply Paper Clover Promotion Promotion dates are April 22- May 3. Be sure to mark your calendar and begin planning how your club will get involved in-store at your local Tractor Supply Company store in Gorham, NH during the promotion. Try displaying your record books, having a bake sale or setting up a petting zoo! Contact Chris for more information. Have you heard about the 4 th H for Health Challenge? The New Year is a great time to take on the 4 th H for Health Challenge! It s easy and can be completed in just 8 meetings. At the first four, serve water, have fruits and vegetables as snacks, and add in a fun game for 15 minutes of physical activity. Then continue one or more of these healthy activities at four more meetings and you re done! Coös County 629A Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584 phone: 603-788-4961 email: christine.whiting@unh.edu larry.barker@unh.edu UNH Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, USDA, and NH Counties cooperating. 4-H ers will earn a free 4 th H for Health pin and certificate if completed this program year. Wear the pin to show your club s commitment to health! Ready to get started? Visit www.healthykidshub.org/4h to download the Challenge Tracker and find resources for drinking right, snacking smart, and moving more during 4-H meeting times. Want to learn more? Ask your county 4-H staff or Contact Karen Fullerton at karen.fullerton@tufts.edu or call 617-636-0833 Healthy Kids Out Of School is an initiative of Child Obesity 180 at Tufts University. Regional funding provided by the Harvard Pilgrim Heath Care Foundation.