Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum

INSIDE THIS ISSUE BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H Newsletter www.extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county INSIDE THIS ISSUE October/November 2017 Baltimore County 4-H Clubs 1 Welcome... 1 4-H Camps 2 Maryland 4-H Volunteer & Teen Forum 3 Volunteer Night Out 3 Holidays Around the World Craft Night 3 Home School Science & Career Workshop: Agriculture & the Environment 3 Record Book Training 3 Winter Workshop 3 Animal Science 4 4-H STEM 4 Club Leader Training 5 Club News 6 Family Farm Day 6 Baltimore County 4-H Fair 7 Agricultural Careers 8 4-H Staff 8 Inserts 4-H County Fair 4-H Winter Workshop Proposals Calendar(s) Teen Forum BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE 1114 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2 COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030 (P) 410-887-8090 (F) 410-785-5950 Baltimore County 4-H Clubs Reisterstown Butler Owings Mills 11 D Randallstown Woodlawn Freeland 17 Sparks Parkton 13 White Hall 6/8/9 Cockeysville Timonium Lutherville 16 Pikesville Towson Baltimore City Catonsville Arbutus C Halthorpe Lansdowne Legend 4 3 4-H Clubs 4-H Afterschool 4-H School Enrichment 4-H Military Clubs Perry Hall Parkville IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A 4-H ACTIVITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION AT 410-887-8090 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY DATE. The 4-H Office in Baltimore County will be CLOSED on: November 10, 2017 2 Fork Glen Arm Overlea Middle River Essex Naples Sigonella Welcome... Vernelle Mitchell-Hawkins joined the Baltimore County Extension office as a 4-H Educator in 2017. As a Maryland native, she grew up in a rural area of Dorchester County. She graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Bachelor s degree in General Agriculture with a concentration in Plant & Soil Science. She then earned her Master s degree in Food and Agricultural Science also from University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Her focus in both programs was soil disease, plant nutrition, soil microbiology and biotechnology of crops. Before joining UME, Vernelle was a public school teacher and taught middle school science courses in Harford and Baltimore Counties for 13 years. More recently she worked as a high school teacher in Baltimore City for 4 years where she focused on Agriculture Career Technology and Education, Biology and Environmental Science courses. Vernelle has a natural passion for science and agriculture and enjoys empowering youth to be life-long learners and productive members of society. Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum Date: November 17 19, 2017 Location: Clarion Inn Frederick, Maryland This event always provides time to meet other 4-H families and learn more about all the wonders of the 4-H program. It is an excellent opportunity for teen and adult volunteers to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful leaders in their local 4-H programs. There are class tracks offered in STEM, Camping, Partnerships, Focusing on Youth, Re-energizing Volunteers and other exciting topic areas. Join us for the perfect mix of fun, fellowship and learning. Keynote Speakers are. Patrick Maurer has a proven track record of breaking through the everyday noise to transform campuses, communities, and individuals of all ages. He is on a mission to not just inspire, but to actually empower. Patrick addresses the critical need to develop today s leaders with the proficiency to make the most of their time and contemplate potential impact. Often hailed as fresh and engaging, he is known for his perfected approach of fusing real-life stories, humorous anecdotes, and his pop culture savviness with compelling topics. Elizabeth Galbreath is a 4-H alum from Maryland! Elizabeth traveled to Tanzania, where she facilitated workshops in leadership, learned about global agriculture, and gained a better understanding of herself as a 4-H member and a global citizen. After presenting a TEDx talk at Virginia Tech about her experience, she is ready to inspire others to give back to the 4-H program through sharing available opportunities and the impact volunteers make for all! 4-H Grows Here 410.887.8090 Local Governments U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating The University of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Personnel/Human Relations, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742

4-H Camps 4-H Summer Day & STEM Camps This year we filled our 2 summer camps in one day! We offered our 4-H Summer Day camp in June and our 4-H STEM camp in July. Santana Mays, our 4-H summer intern was the youth camp director under 4-H educator Dwayne Murphy. Our 4-H camp counselors did a terrific job in working with their groups. Page 2

Upcoming Opportunities Volunteer Night Out Date: Friday, November 3, 2017, 6-8 pm Location: 4-H Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 Cost: Free Join us for a night of sharing with other 4-H volunteers! Bring a sample of your best club activity or get some new ideas during our Share Session Meet our new educator Give us your ideas for program improvement Lite fare will be served & bring the kids! We will have movies & popcorn! RSVP at 410-887-8090 by October 27, 2017. NEW Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum Date: November 17 19, 2017 Location: Clarion Inn Frederick, Maryland Come join us for the 2017 Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum in Frederick, MD! This event always provides time to meet other 4-H families and learn more about all the wonders of the 4-H program. It is an excellent opportunity for teen and adult volunteers to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful leaders in their local 4-H programs. There are class tracks offered in STEM, Camping, Partnerships, Focusing on Youth, Re-energizing Volunteers and other exciting topic areas. Join us for the perfect mix of fun, fellowship and learning. To register go to http://ter.ps/volteen Holidays Around the World Craft W Night NE Date: Friday, December 15, 4 8 pm Location: 4-H Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 Cost: $10 per person, please call to register (410-887-8090) A time of preparation for the many holidays around the world will take place with crafts. This will be a great way to add to 4-H youth s indoor projects, create holiday decorations for your family or to give as gifts. You do not have to be a 4-H er to participate. Bring a friend and enjoy night of craft making. RSVP by December 8, 2017. All are welcome! Home School Science & Career Workshop: Agriculture & the Environment Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 1-3 pm Location: 4-H Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 To register go to http://ter.ps/hsagenv Cost: Free This workshop is a 2-hour event for middle school (Grades 6-8) or high school (Grades 9-12) youth. Learn about the science behind Maryland Agriculture. The event will feature hands-on activities in the areas of agriculture and the environment. Network with other students scientists as you explore the chemistry, ecology, biology, and geology behind the food you eat. Learn about potential educational and career opportunities in agriscience & science! NEW Record Book Training Date: Saturday, January 8, 2018, 10 am Location: 4-H Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 Cost: Free All are welcome! Bring your journals, pictures and records for an interactive session. Record keeping is one of the skills that youth learn in 4-H. Each year, youth are expected to record what they ve learned in the form of a clover book, project completion, record book or senior portfolio. Learn what these are and how to put one together! Youth with exceptional projects, record books and portfolios are recognized at our annual achievement event. For more information call 410 887-8090 or e-mail Wendy Dilworth at wendydil@umd.edu. Winter Workshop Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018, 9 1:30 pm Location: 4-H Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 Cost: $15 per person Join us on this fun filled day of handson classes. The proposal form is included in this newsletter. Many 4-H ers use their experience or project they create at WInter Workshop for the 4-H Fair. All are welcome! Page 3

Animal Science Animals play an important role in 4-H. There are a great many opportunities for all 4-H ers to be involved in the following activities on the state level: 1. Quiz Bowl (no animal required) 2. Animal Judging (no animal required) 3. Skill-a-thon (no animal required) 4. Animal Showing (requires either owning or leasing an animal) STEM Science 4-H National Youth Science Day The challenge this year drew youth from an afterschool program and from our local 4-H clubs to participate in designing and building their own low-cost wearable health monitor following the engineering design process. What great results we had from our budding engineers and fashion designers. The Baltimore County 4-H Office is interested in developing teams for Quiz Bowl and Skill-a-thon. If you are interested in participating or helping with an animal project, please call the 4-H office to discuss at 410-887-8090. Page 4

STEM Career Fair for Girls Our 4-H team of science girls went to Bryn Mawr High School on October 14 th to share about careers in agriculture science, engineering, technology and more. Abby and Rose Warner were on hand to answer questions about agriculture and 4-H. Club Leader Training Everyone that came out for the Club Leader Training on October 7, 2017 had a chance to meet with our new 4-H educator, Vernelle Mitchell- Hawkins. In addition, they learned about some new events and programs coming up and had a chance to talk other club leaders about what they are doing in their clubs. 4-H National Engineering Contest Dwayne Murphy took Rishi Biswas and Craig Sefcik-Stone to the National Youth Engineering Challenge in Indianapolis. Both 4-H er did a wonderful job Rishi took 1st place in Aerospace and Craig won 1st place for Engineering Bowl. Page 5

Club NEWS The 4-H Hunt Valley Robotics Club meet before State Fair to practice for their team competition. FAmily Farm Day This past September 24, 2017 members of the 4-H Baltimore County 4-H Rabbit and Dairy Goat Clubs were on hand to share about 4-H and their animal projects. The Greater Loch Raven 4-H Club had park fun while they finish the club banner. Page 6

Baltimore County 4-H Fair Working Together to Raise Funds for 4-H and More One aspect of 4-H Fair is that for it to happen, it takes many hands. This year was no exception. In addition to the usual fundraisers that so many volunteers support. Baltimore County 4-H offered a unique one. We raised over $2,500 with the shave and hair cut off Mr. Dwayne Murphy, 4-H educator and an incredible team player. Liberty 4-H Club brought in the most money and won the prize of shaving Mr. Dwayne s beard with the goat shears. Page 7

Winter Workshop 2018 Workshop Proposals for are due November 17, 2017. Please mail forms to the 4-H office: Attn: Winter Workshop 1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2 Cockeysville, MD 21030 410-887-8090 Winter Workshop 2018 Date: January 20, 2018 Snow Date: January 27, 2018 Location: Extension Office 1114 Shawan Rd. Cockeysville, MD 21030 Time: 9:00 am 1:30 pm 1. Facilitator s name and information Name: Title: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail: Adult or youth? 2. Workshop Title: 3. Proposal Abstract [50-word (or less)] paragraph that can be used to describe the class in advertising materials)

4. Identify audio/visual (A/V) and special facility needs. A limited amount of AV equipment will be available. We advise you bring your own if possible. Please list any needs you have, they will be filled on a first come first served basis. Please also describe the type of room set up you prefer (classroom, seating, etc.) 5. Potential budget: Total Cost for materials- Can participants bring their own materials? If so, please list required materials for workshop: 6. Minimum number for seminar: 7. Maximum number for seminar: 8. Ages Welcome 5-7 5-18 8-18 14-18 The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need assistance to participate in a 4-H activity, please contact the University of Maryland Extension at 410-887-8090 at least two weeks prior to the activity date.

October Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 4-H National Youth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4-H National Week Science Day 6:30 p.m. 4-H Office at the Ag Center 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MD State Archery Contest Thendara 4-H Center Senior Portfolio 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 due to State 4-H Office Fair Board 22 23 24 Diamond 25 26 27 28 Maryland 4-H Dog Bowl Contest in College Park Clover Level 6 Project Reports due to State 4-H Office 29 30 31 Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Museum Building at the Fairgrounds November Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4-H Volunteer 4 Night Out 6-8 pm at the 4-H Office 5 6 7 8 Home Schoolers 9 10 4-H Office Closed 11 STEM Festival 1 3 pm at the 4-H Office for Middle and High Schoolers IRS 9990-N 4-H Volunteer 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 4-H Volunteer 20 21 22 23 24 25 Forum at the Clarion Inn Frederick, Maryland National 4-H National 4-H National 4-H 26 27 28 29 30 Congress Atlanta Georgia Congress Atlanta Georgia Congress Atlanta Georgia e-postcard (Club Tax reporting) Thanksgiving Day 4-H Office Closed Forum at the Clarion Inn Frederick, Maryland 4-H Office Closed National 4-H Congress Atlanta Georgia 4-H Volunteer Forum at the Clarion Inn Frederick, Maryland National 4-H Congress Atlanta Georgia

December Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Steer Ownership 2 due Intent to Show Steers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Record Book Training 1 pm 3 pm at the 4-H office Holidays Around 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 the World Craft Night 4-8 pm at the 4-H office 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Holiday 26 27 4-H Rocketry 28 4-H Ag Science 29Member/Volunteer 30 31 4-H Office Closed Camp At the Ag Center Camp At the Ag Center enrollments, mandatory charter renewal forms, club by-laws, club annual calendar, AA form & club information sheet due. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat New Years Holday 1 2 3 4 5 6 4-H Office Closed Beef & Dairy Steer Ownership Deadline January 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Tagging Beef & Dairy Steers 8:00 am at the MD Fairgrounds Snow date of 1/13/18 14 15 Martin Luther MD Horse 16 17 18 19 20 King Day 4-H Office Closed 21MD Horse Fair Board 22 23 24 25 26 27 World Expo and 4-H Art Contest MD 4-H Gala Carriage Room, Laurel Park 28 29 30 31 Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Mosner Miller building 7:30 at the Fairgrounds World Expo and 4-H Art Contest Winter Workshop 9:00 am 1:30 pm Ag Center Snow date of 1/27/18

2018 BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH (Member/Volunteer enrollments, club by-laws, club annual calendar, AA form & club information sheet due 12/31/17) Beef & Dairy Steer Ownership deadline 1/1/18 Tagging for Beef and Dairy Steers 1/13/18 @ 8:00 am MD 4-H Gala 1/14/18 Maryland State Fairgrounds 3:00 pm State 4-H Winter Camp 1/12-15/18 Patuxent River 4-H Center MD Horse World Expo and 4-H Art Contest 1/19-21/18 Winter Workshop 1/20/18 4-H Office/Snow date 1/28 Record Books, Senior Portfolios and Award Nominations due 2/1/18 Officer s Training 2/3/18 10:00 am Public Speaking and Demonstration workshop 2/11/18 2:00 pm 4-H Day in Annapolis 02/19/18 4-H Open House 02/16/18 Snow date 02/23/18 MD Livestock Skillathon- 3/3/18 Hagerstown, MD Public Speaking Contest & Demonstration Day 3/9/18 6:30 pm. Achievement Day Sunday 3/18/18 3:00 p.m. (Oregon Ridge-Sequoia Room) MD 4-H Horse Bowl College Park TBA APRIL MAY JUNE Intent to show swine, lamb, goats, Commercial beef heifers, Commercial breeding sheep 4/1/18 Champion Chow 04/02/17 3:00pm 4-H Dairy Bowl Contest 4/21/18 tentative MD Day 4/28/18 UMD College Park State Communications Contest 4/28/18 MD Engineering Camp 4/20-22/18 MD 4-H Foundation Sporting Clays Fundraiser Henderson, MD TBA Member enrollment deadline to show in County Fair 5/1/18 Ownership date for swine, lamb, goats, Commercial beef heifers, Commercial breeding sheep 5/1/18 MD Sheep & Wool Festival 5/5-6/18 Sheep and Wool Skillathon 5/6/18 Horse Judging/Hippology TBA Tagging for swine, lamb, goats, Commercial beef heifers, Commercial breeding sheep- 5/12/18 Wills Fair, Howard County- 5/19/18 County Fair Entries, Horse and Dog Cards due June 1 st of current year. Animal Lease forms due June 1 st of current year. Day Camp TBD Oregon Ridge

2018 BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Public Relation Efforts by Clubs form due July 1 st of current year Quality Assurance due 6/1/2018 MD 4-H Horse Jamboree 7/6-8/18 Patuxent River 4-H Center State 4-H Horse Communications Contest 7/7/18 Patuxent River 4-H Center Baltimore County Fair 7/7/18 set up & 7/12-15/2018 Fair MD 4-H Horse Jamboree/ Communication Contest Westminster, MD TBD Stem Camp 7/16-20/2018 Maryland State Fair Entry Deadline 7/31/18 11:59 pm MD State Fair 8/26 9/3/18 Club financial report due county office September 15 th of each year Club Leader Training 9/15/18 10:00 am OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 4-H National Youth Science Day 10/3/18 National 4-H week 10/ 1 6 /2018 State 4-H Dog Bowl Contest 10/28/18 Tentative IRS 9990-N e-postcard (Club Tax reporting) November 15 th (fiscal year July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018) MD 4-H Dressage Show and Combined Contest-Carroll Co. TBA Intent to show Beef/Dairy Steers 12/1/18 Record Book Workshop 12/8/18 1:00pm Member/Volunteer enrollments, mandatory charter renewal forms, club by-laws, club annual calendar, AA form & club information sheet due 12/31/18 MD 4-H Animal Science Updates Webinar for Volunteers-12/18/18 6:30pm Check for date/time changes and most up to date information in your Newsletter. Updated 10/24/17

2018 Baltimore County 4-H Fair July 12-14 Did you know that everyone at the Fair is a volunteer? The success of the County Fair depends on volunteers, both 4-H ers and adults working together. The newly formed Board of Directors will begin planning the 2018 4-H Fair. 2018 Board of Directors Brenda Strohmer, President Brooke Cashman, Vice President Arlene Sheats, Secretary Amy Weinreich, Treasurer Donna Brown Jamie Condon Janice Coroneos, Past President Dani Coroneos Prudence Preston Samantha Preston Dale Sheats Anita Thomas James Thomas Dale Wheeler Lynne Thomas, Youth Director Dwayne Murphy, Extension Educator Robert Powers Youth Fair Board Member As part of its membership, the Fair Board includes two youth members. These youth members assist in the planning of the annual County Fair and provide a youth perspective in making decisions. Youth board members are between the ages of 14-17, serve a 2-year term and attend monthly meetings. The Board is seeking one 4-H er to serve an upcoming two-year term beginning at its February 22 nd meeting. If you are an older 4-H er interested in becoming a youth Board member, please submit an essay detailing why you are interested in serving on the Baltimore County 4-H Fair Board. The essay must include a parent/guardian signature giving permission and support for the 4-H youth to serve on the Board and attend monthly Board meetings. Please email your essay by January 5 th, 2018 to: bc4hfairboard@baltimorecounty4hfair.org 2018 Baltimore County 4-H Fair Eligibility Requirement All 4-H youth, ages 8 to 18, who exhibited in the 2017 4-H Fair are required to complete and submit to the Baltimore County 4-H Office by February 1, 2018, one completed project record to be eligible to show at the 2018 4-H Fair. All 4-H horse exhibitors are required to complete the horse project as per Maryland State 4-H rule. All 4-H livestock sale participants are required to complete one project per species sold at auction. Note: 4-H ers who fulfill one or both of the above requirements meet the Board s eligibility requirement. All non-horse/non-livestock sale 4-H exhibitors are required to complete a minimum, one project record on a fair exhibit or competition (e.g., bicycle contest) of their choice. Note: All 4-H youth are encouraged to exceed the Board s requirement by completing a Record Book or Sr. Portfolio. Project Record Completion Requirements 1. Complete the Project Record Form http://extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county/record-book-ideas 2. Record project exhibits or competition 3. Give a project related demonstration or illustrated talk to an audience of 3 or more non-related people

Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum Today s Youth and Tomorrow s Leaders; Know Your Impact Clarion Inn Frederick, Maryland November 17 19, 2017 Come join us for the 2017 Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum in Frederick, MD! This event always provides time to meet other 4-H families and learn more about all the wonders of the 4-H program. It is an excellent opportunity for teen and adult volunteers to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful leaders in their local 4-H programs. There are class tracks offered in STEM, Camping, Partnerships, Focusing on Youth, Re-energizing Volunteers and other exciting topic areas. Join us for the perfect mix of fun, fellowship and learning. The Clarion Inn, Frederick is our destination for the weekend. Frederick was founded in 1745 and is Maryland s largest county! It has become the place where hip meets historic! Frederick offers lots of museums, scenic landscapes, theatres, specialty shops, as well as cutting edge cuisine! Within the hotel, there is a mini golf course, heated pool and fitness center. Keynote Speakers are. Patrick Maurer has a proven track record of breaking through the everyday noise to transform campuses, communities, and individuals of all ages. He is on a mission to not just inspire, but to actually empower. Patrick addresses the critical need to develop today s leaders with the proficiency to make the most of their time and contemplate potential impact. Often hailed as fresh and engaging, he is known for his perfected approach of fusing real-life stories, humorous anecdotes, and his pop culture savviness with compelling topics. Elizabeth Galbreath is a 4-H alum from Maryland! Elizabeth traveled to Tanzania, where she facilitated workshops in leadership, learned about global agriculture, and gained a better understanding of herself as a 4-H member and a global citizen. After presenting a TEDx talk at Virginia Tech about her experience, she is ready to inspire others to give back to the 4-H program through sharing available opportunities and the impact volunteers make for all! The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.

There are a reserved block of rooms for early bird registrants at an excellent rate of $94/room per night (plus taxes). You may call the Clarion Inn directly at 301-694-7500 to reserve your room or go to https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/bl3yv2 by October 18, 2017 and be sure to mention the MD 4-H Volunteers Association for the special rate. Register for the forum by October 20th for the early bird conference rate of $85.00. The fee is $125.00 for registrations postmarked after October 20th. Register by October 31st at http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/volunteers/maryland-4-h-teen-and-volunteer-forum or visit your County Extension 4-H Office for a paper copy. Don t delay, register today! Check with your local 4-H Educator about the availability of a Forum Scholarship to help offset the costs. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact Jamie Morris at jkenton@umd.edu or call 301-314-9070 by October 31st. Ways to Get Involved During the Weekend. The Senior 4-H Member Tri-Fold Display is the perfect opportunity to learn what others are doing! Show those around the state the awesome things you ve done related to this year s theme "Know your impact on today's youth; tomorrow's leaders" or through your project work. To sign up, go to https://tinyurl.com/forumsharefair Do you have an awesome club or county project, activity or idea you want to share? Do you have a great Make It and Take It hands-on activity? Then, bring them to the Share Fair! Each presenter will be provided a table for their display, with chairs and electricity, if needed. Please indicate what you d like to share by going to https://tinyurl.com/forumsharefair NEW THIS YEAR! The Silent Auction is a fun activity that benefits the Forum and other Maryland 4-H Volunteers Association projects. Please bring along an item or two to put in the Silent Auction! County Baskets are great, but we also welcome unused gifts and handmade crafts you don t know what to do with! Bring it all, big or small, and don t forget your wallet! Items will be collected at registration table through Saturday afternoon. Not coming to the Forum? Leave your item at your county 4-H office! If you have questions please contact Gina Degreenia at onebusymomofthree@comcast.net or Jocelyn Koller at jckoller@umd.edu. Spend time on Saturday evening making your very own ornament wreath to take home with you! Led by 4-H volunteer Janie Dell, this new evening activity allows attendees the chance to socialize, relax, and learn a new craft project to use at club meetings. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. Tickets will be $20 per person and all supplies will be provided. Not recommended for youth under 14. We will be using hot glue guns. Class will start at 6:45 and take approximately 2 hours to complete project. The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs

Personal Development Track Workshop Tracks and Descriptions. 101 Belonging: Fostering Inclusive Settings: Youth and volunteer participants will engage in handon activities that will help them explore their own diversity and self attributes. They will also explore and be encouraged to appreciate the diversity and contributions of others. We will engage in activities around dimensions of diversity, culture, intercultural conflict and privilege. 102 Red Alert! How to Prepare Yourself and Your Animals in a Natural Disaster: Fires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes we have seen much devastation from natural disasters such as these and others, across the nation. Learn how to ready yourself and your animals when disasters loom. 103/104 Pancakes Around the World (2 block class - participants stay for both): Every culture has a pancake, it's a fried grain slurry, and each do it their own way. In this session we ll answer: Why are they all different? How much science and math is in a pancake? How can pre-readers follow the recipe? How can I do this without a kitchen? Why no syrup? Come find out! Energizing Leaders Track 201 State Council and You: How to Get Involved: Are you between the ages of 13-18? Interested in learning how to be more involved on the state level? And looking to further develop your leadership skills? Come check out what we're all about and how you can get involved with the Maryland 4-H State Council! 202 Partnerships: Have you ever worked towards an objective that was too big to accomplish alone? While not easy, effective partnerships can increase scale and impact of programs for today s youth and tomorrow s leaders. This workshop will provide an introduction to good practices in partnering followed by a chance to try it through a fun, fictional, role-play. 203 Connecting Communication: So we have Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and so many other methods to connect, but are we communicating our best. Find out how you can develop an incredible tool that will enhance all of our communication going further. (Presented by Mr. Patrick Mauer, Saturday s keynote speaker!) 204 Partnerships: Have you ever worked towards an objective that was too big to accomplish alone? While not easy, effective partnerships can increase scale and impact of programs for today s youth and tomorrow s leaders. This workshop will provide an introduction to good practices in partnering followed by a chance to try it through a fun, fictional, role-play. Camp Track 301 Accidents, Incidents, and Everything in Between: Dealing with Emergencies at Camp: The struggle is real when it comes to finding quick, appropriate, and timely responses to difficult situations at camp. Join us as we navigate through trending issues using best practices for the most positive responses. 302 Crack the Code on Supervision: With camp enrollment going up it brings on the new challenge of providing appropriate supervision while still allowing youth the everyday freedoms that come with camp. Participants will be provided with a training kit that will provide methods for providing supervision and teaching teens and youth about the importance of safety and risk management. The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs

303 When Plan B Just Isn't Cutting It, Here's Plan C and D!: You have 130 campers, a thunderstorm, and very little space what do you do? Well you come to this class and learn new, fun, and creative games to keep campers and staff entertained regardless of space and group size! 304 There is a Life Skill for That! Connecting Life Skills to Our Lessons at Camp: Come do some "Experiential Learning" as we work through camp activities and make connections back to the life skills we teach. Look forward to hands on fun with lots of lessons learned. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Track 401 Exploring STEM Career Connections: This workshop, sponsored by the Lockheed Martin grant, provides an opportunity for volunteers working with youth to learn more about how 4-H STEM programming can prepare members for science careers. 402 To Judge or Not To Judge. Now, that is the question! In this case, we hope that you choose TO judge, plants that is! This workshop will provide information, tips and motivation to institute a Horticultural Judging Contest and/or program in your county. Come learn from experienced volunteers, take home a judging kit and resources to get started tomorrow! 403 Bees: Honeybees are responsible for many of our fruits and vegetables, because bees are the main pollinators of many of our crops. Participants should expect to learn about pollination processes, hive structure, bee anatomy, beekeeping, and how they can help the bees by being introduced to the science of bees, the process of beekeeping, and the importance of honeybees for everyday life. There will be bee-keeping equipment to demonstrate with a hands on activity. 404 Basic Coding: Basic coding is a pictorial step-by step introduction to programming. Learn basic coding skills using ipads and program the WeDO Milo robot to move around a course. This is a great activity for club programs and members learn valuable workforce readiness skills. Healthy Living Track 501/502 Healthy Living Ambassadors (2 block class - participants stay for both): Does your club have officers? How about a Recreation leader? Well now you need Healthy Living Ambassadors. Volunteers and teens come and learn ways to share messages for the Health "H". Learn some food / fun and fitness messages to take to each 4-H meeting, to the county fair, anywhere you can promote the Health "H". 503 Vitamin N: The Importance of Getting Youth into Nature: In a world quickly becoming over run by technology, we are losing our connection with nature. As a result, many youth and adults are being diagnosed with Nature Deficit Disorder, greatly affecting our mental and physical health. Learn about Nature Deficit Disorder and many ways we can help ourselves and youth overcome it through discussion and hands on activities. 504 Vitamin N: The Importance of Getting Youth into Nature (Repeated session): In a world quickly becoming over run by technology, we are losing our connection with nature. As a result, many youth and adults are being diagnosed with Nature Deficit Disorder, greatly affecting our mental and physical health. Learn about Nature Deficit Disorder and many ways we can help ourselves and youth overcome it through discussion and hands on activities. The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs

Citizenship Track 601 Talking About Communication: 4-H Style: Public speaking and communication are the root of most 4-H club meetings, events, and programs. However, these are skills that do not always come natural or easy for most youth. Participate in engaging activities in this workshop that will allow you to learn how to be more comfortable and effective with public speaking and communication. Geared for youth and volunteers alike! 602/603 Enhancing You and Your Resume! (2 block class - participants stay for both): Increase your opportunities to make yourself more competitive when applying for scholarships or national 4-H opportunities. You will create your 4-H resume and become more familiar in developing your interviewing skills with commonly asked questions and answers, along with learning about interview attire and exactly what judges want from you. 604 Sew Beneficial: "Sew Beneficial" is a project created by Raisa Niederhelman to connect youth and elderly individuals through sewing. While workshop participants learn or improve their sewing skills, they create tactile activity aprons for elderly members of the community, specifically those with dementia in nursing homes. Youth Classes (5-13 year olds) Intermediate Youth Track Int Youth don t have to be in Leaderton to be a ton of leaders. In this full day workshop, intermediates will improve communication skills, learn more about professional development, and gain confidence. Participants will be placed in a country that is faced with a major problem: a Martian invasion is about to occur and they need to make sure their country is safe from destruction. The "Martian Invasion" frame story will be used to give participants a memorable scenario in which they can utilize the skills being taught. (For youth ages 11-13) Clover/Junior Aged Track CJ Join the Carroll County 4-H Ambassador Team as they work with Clover and Junior 4-H Members in providing an exciting day full of activities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about different project areas that they can participate in from making crafts, lost arts, home environment and much more! The day will be filled with making projects and playing games. During the day an age appropriate movie will be shown to provide a break for participants. (For youth ages 5-10) The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs

Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum November 17-19, 2017 Clarion Inn, Frederick, MD (Please fill out a separate form for EACH Forum participant ONLY if you are not able to register online) Name 4-H enrolled County/City Street Address City/Town State Zip Email Address Phone Please check all that apply UME Adult Volunteer Teen (Circle 14-15-16-17-18) 4-H Age Young Alumni (18-25) Youth (5-13) UME Faculty or Staff Presenter Other Attending my first Forum Conference Registration Postmarked by 10/20/17 Postmarked by 10/31 Full Time Early Bird - $85 Regular - $125 Saturday Only Early Bird - $75 Young Alumni $70 (18-25 years old) Regular - $115 (No Breakfast) Youth Registration $75 (For workshop materials/meals) (Please Circle) Clover/Junior (ages 5-10) Intermediate (ages 11-13) Craft Night Ticket(s) $20/Person (Ages 14 and up) Additional Meal tickets may be purchased for family members not attending Forum activities. Please indicate the number of meal tickets to be purchased for each meal option. (Space is limited) Saturday Lunch ($30) Sunday Breakfast ($20) Saturday Workshop Selection Review the workshop descriptions and choose a first, second, third choice for each session. Please place the class numbers in the blanks below. Your registration will be confirmed via e-mail after October 31 st. (First come, first choice basis) 1 st Session ( _01) 2 nd Session ( _02) 3 rd Session ( _03) 4 th Session ( _04) First Choice: Second Choice: Third Choice: Share Fair/Tri-Fold Display We invite everyone to provide a make and take, hands-on activity, a club or county display, or a senior 4-H display on their Diamond Clover Project, national trip, or project work. Name and description of what I will share: Fee Summary Young Alumni Discount! Participate Full Time for $70! I need the following items for my Share Fair (table, chairs, electric, etc.) New and sure to be a hit! Conference Registration Fee $ Young Alumni: Yes No (Please Circle) Minus County/City Scholarship $ - 4-H Unit providing scholarship Additional Meal Tickets $ Craft Night Reservation $ Total Due = $ (Checks Payable to Maryland 4-H Foundation) The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs

BALTIMORE COUNTY 4-H Newsletter www.extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county BALTIMORE COUNTY OFFICE 1114 SHAWAN ROAD, SUITE 2 COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030 Agricultural Careers Fair Board and Association: All meetings are held at the Mosner Miller building at the MD Fairgrounds at 7:30 pm January 25, 2018 Board February 22, 2018 Association March 22, 2018 Board April 26, 2018 Association May 24, 2018 Board June 14, 2018 Association July 26, 2018 Fair Evaluation University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Training: Two hour webinar for New UME 4-H volunteers. A volunteer must have completed all UME volunteer paperwork before attending the training. Please call 410-887-8090 to register. 4-H Staff Vernelle Mitchell Hawkins Dwayne Murphy Wendy Dilworth Kriss Cocoros Trish Moore Extension Agent Extension Associate Agent Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Graphic Designer vmh@umd.edu dmurphy2@umd.edu wendydil@umd.edu kcocoros@umd.edu pmoore@umd.edu