Somerset County Extension 4-H Newsletter October - November 2014 Inside this Issue: Somerset County Fair Results State Fair Results Summer 2014 Snapshot Golf Tournament Club Corner News Upcoming Workshops Upcoming Events Dates to Remember New Club Flyers Workshop Flyers Families & Friends of 4-H, Somerset 4-H has had a busy season with fairs, camps, local events, and summer programming. Thank you to all 4-H youth, volunteers, schools, community organizations, and businesses who help make our programming possible throughout the year. As a new school year begins, we are excited to be pursuing new opportunities for our 4-H youth, volunteers, and potential new members! Best Regards, Amanda Chesser John Kotz Nicole Skorobatsch 4H FEA 4-H STEM FEA 4-H Program Assistant/EFNEP A fundamental purpose of the 4-H Program is to highlight the program s success and especially the youth that are involved in it. Each year, during National 4-H Week, the local and county 4-H clubs/groups have the opportunity to showcase what they have gained from their membership in 4-H through activities and events at the local and county level. SOMERSET 4-H Join us in celebrating National 4-H Week with Somerset 4-H for Fall Family Fun Night on October 10, 2014! Please see the Upcoming Events section for more detailed information. Do you want to lead younger members, take on a community service project, raise a baby goat, be involved in clubs, go to camp, build a catapult, participate in local events, and discover your passions? Then 4-H is for you! Please call the Somerset County Extension Office at 410-651-1350 for more information and how you can join 4-H today!
SOMERSET COUNTY FAIR RESULTS Taking home ribbons for indoor entries and livestock shows, our 4-H youth entered the show ring yet again this summer at the Somerset County Fair with much to be proud of! A big thank you to the Somerset County Fairboard, all families, volunteers, and individuals who helped make this event possible. Check out the Somerset County Extension 4-H Facebook page to see pictures from the fair. The Somerset County Fair is open to all youth in the tri-county area. 2014 Somerset County Fair 4-H Indoor Champions are as follows: 4-H members from the tri-counties can enter in the fair Handcrafts: Jocelyn Armon Home Arts: Sofia Wheaton Art: Cierra Switzer Photography: Jacob Armon Crops, Fruits & Vegetables: McKensie Lewis Flowers: Kellly Payne Jams, Jellies, & Canned Goods: McKensie Lewis Baked & Dried Goods & Bee Products: Katie Howard Home & Family: Somerset Livestock Club 4-H Club Activities: Kelly Payne 2014 Somerset County Fair Livestock Champions are as follows: 4-H members from the tri-counties can enter in the fair Dairy Cattle Showmanship: Bradley Dorey Heifer: Bradley Dorey Beef Cattle Showmanship: Bradley Dorey Heifer: Shane Abbott Dairy Goats Showmanship: Kacie Ball Supreme Doe: Adam Phillips Meat Goats Showmanship: Cole Olsen Doe: Wesley Myrer Market: Cole Olsen Sheep Showmanship: Kelly Payne Wool Ewe: Hayley Wright Hair Sheep Ewe: Ben Johnson Market: Hayley Wright Swine Showmanship, Breeding Gilt, & Market Hog: Cole Olsen STATE FAIR 2014 RESULTS Congratulations to our 4-H youth who represented Somerset County 4-H at the State Fair! Shane Abbott Beef Commercial Heifer: 1 st place, intermediate. Showmanship: 8 th place, intermediate. Cassie Knight Swine Showmanship: Junior Champion. Meat Goat Showmanship: 2 nd place, Junior. Meat Breeding Goat: 3 rd place, Junior. Cole Olsen Swine Showmanship: 1 st place, intermediate. Breeding Swine: Reserve Champion Gilt. Market Hog: 3rd & 7th place, intermediate. Meat Goat Showmanship: 2 nd place, intermediate. Market Goat: 4 th place, intermediate. Meat Breeding Goat: 3 rd, 4 th, and 6 th place, intermediate.
SUMMER 2014 SNAPSHOT Eastern Shore 4-H Camp 2014 University of Maryland Extension Somerset County 4-H recently held Eastern Shore 4-H Camp. Forty two youth from 9 different counties including military 4-H youth participated in the 3-day weekend residential camp. Somerset campers included: Gracie Gandy, Mariana Day, and Rachel Howell. Somerset camp staff: Jennifer Howell, William Gandy, Timothy Howell, and Trace Walterman. A big thank you to all 4-H educators, staff and volunteers who contributed! Check out the Somerset County Extension 4-H Facebook page to see pictures from camp! 4-H STEM Camp 17 youth from Wicomico and Somerset counties participated in the STEM event held on June 25 th and 52 from Worcester on June 27 th at UMES. Youth were able to do several engaging hands on activities throughout the day to include constructing and launching balloons, engineering spaghetti towers for an earthquake simulation, nano-technology, bread in a bag, and teambuilding. Assateague State Park 4-H youth participated in a coastal ecology trip to Assateague State Park in Berlin on July 2, 2014. Eleven youth and adults were educated in the vast array of aquatic species in a saltmarsh exploration class, were able to test the waters in kayaks, and throw a line out on the beach in a surf fishing exercise. NASA Wallops Flight Facility 4-H youth blasted off to Wallops on July 18, 2014 for an educational experience that covered scientific balloons, rocket fabrication and testing, mission control, and a tour of the launch pads and Navy facilities on the Main Base and Island. Twenty-four youth and adults took part in this tri-county event. J.A.S.T. CAMP (Junior Academy of Science & Technology) Thirty-six youth from Somerset and Wicomico counties participated in the week long day camp held at UMES. Youth learned about GIS, water quality, and animal emergency management. They toured the Maritime Museum in St. Michael s and were able to spend ½ a day at the Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center. They developed, created, and presented projects in relation to what they had learned during the week. First Annual Somerset County 4-H Golf Tournament The 1st Annual Somerset County 4-H Golf Tournament was held on September 6th, 2014 at Great Hope Golf Course. There was a great turnout for the event, despite the hot playing temperatures, 14 teams came out and played in support of our organization. It was a close tournament, with a team winning on a tiebreaker. One lucky player even got a hole-in-one! It was a great time had by all that attended. Next year s tournament is scheduled for September 19th, 2015. Thank you for your support, and we will see you next year!
CLUB CORNER NEWS Many of our clubs were on break over the summer due to fairs, camps, and family vacations. Please contact your club leader to find out about your next meeting. The Diamondbacks Club will be meeting on Tuesday October 21 st at 6:30pm at the Somerset Extension Office. CLUBS See enclosed flyers for more information! Knitting with 4-H (Club Interest Meeting) Join this new 4-H Club! Do you want to wear cozy socks, stylish beanie hats, trendy scarfs, or fashionable gloves? Come explore the world of yarn. Discover the colors, textures, and patterns that come alive as you immerse yourself into your very own knitting project. Enter it in the fair! Come on out to the Somerset Extension Office on Thursday October 9th at 6pm to find out more about this new and exciting club. Bring a friend! Contact Amanda at 410-651-1350 for more detailed information. 4-H Community Club (Interest Meeting) Come be a part of 4-H in your community. Activities can include Outdoor Education, STEM, Service Learning, and much more. It is your choice. Join us for an interest meeting on Monday October 20 th at 6pm. We will meet at the Somerset Extension Office. Come be a part of a club that is run by you! Contact Amanda or John at 410-651-1350 if you are interested. 4-H Teen Club Are you a 4-Her between 13-18 years old? Do you like helping others? Do you like having fun? Do you like to make new friends? If you answered yes to all these questions, then we are the prefect 4-H club for you! The Teen Club will focus on community service, leadership, and citizenship. We will also plan 4-H field trips and special learning days. We will hold a brief interest meeting during the Fall Family Fun Friday October 10 th at 6pm at the Somerset County Fairgrounds. Come to the event to find out more information. More detailed information will be mailed to 4-H youth who are in this age range. Contact Nicole or John at 410-651-1350 if you are interested. Upcoming Somerset 4-H Workshops Knot Tying & Rope Tricks Can you tie a knot? Play with rope and learn loops, bends, hitches, and more. Practice rope-to-rope knots and rope-to-object knots commonly used by boaters, fisherman, climbers, search and rescue, and in other outdoor pursuits. Come prepared to be a magician for a day and learn a few amazing tricks! The workshop will be held at the Somerset Extension Office on Thursday November 6, 2014 from 6 to 8pm. Please see the flyer to register for this even. 4-H Drop & Shop. Parents do you need a day to yourself to shop for the holidays? Take advantage of the 4-H Drop and Shop day on Saturday December 13 from 9am to 5pm. Drop your child off with 4-H at the Somerset Extension Office for a day of holiday crafts, movies and treats. Cost is $20 per youth. See attached flyer for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS Somerset 4-H Fall Family Fun Night Celebrate National 4-H Week with Somerset 4-H for a Fall Family Fun Night at the Fairgrounds on Friday October 10, 2014! Enjoy a bonfire, food, and fellowship. This free event begins at 6pm with entertainment beginning at 7pm. Somerset 4-H is providing hot dogs, popcorn, and hot chocolate. Please bring a snack, a 2 liter drink to share, and one can or dried food item to donate to area food banks. Register by October 8 th by calling the Somerset Extension Office at 410-651-1350. Bring a friend and see you there! Wicomico County 4-H Fair: October 11, 2014 Fair information and books can be downloaded from www.wico4-hfair.org. Exhibitors: Participants must be enrolled as a 4-H member in Dorchester, Somerset, Worcester, or Wicomico County. Exhibitors must be between the ages of 8-18 as of January 1, 2013. The fair will be held at Wright s Market in Mardela Springs. For more information contact the Wicomico County Extension Office at 410-749-6141. Annual Somerset 4-H Volunteer Meeting: An informal meeting at the Somerset Extension Office on Wednesday November 5, 2014 at 6:00pm that will include updates on 4-H policies & procedures, volunteer forms, and discussion about program planning for the upcoming 2014/2015 4-H year. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call the Extension Office at 410-651-1350 by October 29 th to confirm your attendance. North East Regional Volunteer & Teen Forum November 21-23, 2014 College Park, MD Opportunity for 4-H volunteers, teen youth, Extension staff to present and or participate in workshops. The event will be held at the Marriott Inn & Conference Center in College Park. For more information please contact the Extension Office at 410-651-1350
4-H EXTENSION DATES TO REMEMBER: Knitting Club Interest Meeting (Somerset Extension Office) Fall Family Fun Night (Somerset Fairgrounds) Teen Club Interest Meeting (Somerset Fairgrounds) Wicomico County Fair (Wrights Market) Community Club Interest Meeting (Somerset Extension Office) October 9 th, 6-7pm October 10th, 6pm October 10 th, 6pm October 11 th October 20 th, 6-7pm 4-H Volunteer Meeting (Somerset Extension Office) November 5th, 6pm Knot Tying & Rope Tricks Workshop (Somerset Extension Office) November 6 th, 6-8pm North East Regional Volunteer Forum (College Park) November 20-23 Drop & Shop Workshop (Somerset Extension Office) December 13 th, 9-5 Visit us on the web at: Like us on Facebook at: http://extension.umd.edu/somersetcounty h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k. c o m / p a g e s / U n i v e r s i t y - of- M a r y l a n d - E x t e n s i o n - S o m e r s e t - C o u n t y - 4 - H
Can you tie a knot? Play with rope and learn loops, bends, hitches, and more. Practice rope-to-rope knots and ropeto-object knots commonly used by boaters, fisherman, climbers, search and rescue, on the farm, and more. Come prepared to be a magician for a day and learn a few amazing tricks! Knot Tying & Rope Tricks 4-H Workshop Thursday November 6, 2014 from 6-8pm at the Somerset Extension Office This workshop is FREE! Please pre-register below: Name: Age: Address: County: Club: Parent/Guardian Name: Cell Phone: Email: Registration Deadline is October 31, 2014. Space is limited to the first 20 youth with paid registration. Contact Amanda Chesser at 410-651-1350 for more information. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens and will or not gender discriminate identity against and expression. anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation,
Parents, do you need a day to yourself to shop for the holidays? Take advantage of the 4-H Drop and Shop day on Saturday, December, 13. 9:00am-5:00pm Space is limited to the first 25 youth with paid registration. Cost is $20 per youth-cost includes lunch, snacks and all supplies. What the day will include: Holiday crafts Games S.T.E.M Activities Pizza party Hot Chocolate Holiday movie Cookie making Fun with Ms. Amanda and Ms. Nicole Questions? Contact Nicole at 410-651-1350 or nramirez@umd.edu Return this form to address below $20 Registration Fee (nonrefundable) due Monday, December 1st Name Phone Address Cell phone County Club Age Food Allergies Parent/Guardian Name email Emergency Contact Phone Make Checks payable to: Somerset EAC Mail to: UME Somerset County 4-H 30730 Park, Drive Princess Anne, MD 2153
Somerset County Office 30730 Park Drive Princess Anne, MD 21853