OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Insight into 4-H Newsletter OSU Extension Office 39 Wall Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Phone: (440) 576-9008 Fax: (440) 576-5821 E-mail: hoyt.88@osu.edu A newsletter for the 4-H youth, parents, and volunteers of Ashtabula County! Spring Edition: April, May & June 2015 Inside this Issue Enrollment Reminders 1 County 4-H News 2 Schwan s Cares 2 EIN Reporting 2 State Fair Prep Clinic 3 Speaking Contest 4 Officer Training 5 Cloverbud News 6 Miscellaneous 4-H News 6 County Fair News 7 Market Animal Project Info Quality Assurance 8 Horse News 9 Market Poultry Orders 10 Animal Project News 10 Camp Information 11 8 2015 Ashtabula County 4-H Enrollment Reminders 4-H membership is open to all youth who are 5 AND in kindergarten, as Cloverbuds, with regular membership when they are 8 AND in the third grade but have not passed their 19 th birthday by January 1 st of the current year. All enrollment forms must be turned in to the Extension Office by April 15 th. Anyone wishing to join after April 15 th may take a project but will not be allowed to compete in county or state shows, contests, or events or participate in Junior Fair. Members may participate in club meetings and activities, community service events, and county clinics. Projects may not be changed or added after May 1 st. The current County 4-H Activity fee is $25 per member ($50 maximum per family, 1 st year members and Cloverbuds free) to enroll in Ashtabula County 4-H. This fee is used to off-set programming costs as well as support the hiring of a Summer Student Assistant and support volunteer and youth training programs and requirements. Members may only enroll in dual clubs when taking different projects in both clubs. 4-H activity fees are only paid once in the primary club. Requirements: 1. All clubs establish their own schedule based on the needs of their club. Members must attend at least 50% of local club meetings to be eligible to participate in county, regional, and state events, including Ashtabula Junior Fair. Committees and individual clubs have the right to increase the required meeting attendance but may not have less. 2. All members have to have a signed Code of Conduct on file. This can be found on the reverse side of the Enrollment Form. Members are expected to adhere to the 4-H Code of Conduct at all 4-H and Junior Fair events and when representing 4-H. 3. Members must meet all 4-H requirements to be eligible for end of the year awards. Ashtabula County OSU Extension is Seeking a Student Summer Assistant to help with 4-H Summer and Junior Fair programming. Applicants must have completed one year of college and have evidence of successful leadership experience in 4-H, school and/or community organizations. Applications are due April 15, 2015. Please visit our website at http://ashtabula.osu.edu/news/ summerassistant for more information. Stay up to date with the most current events and rules for 2015 projects. Visit http://ashtabula.osu.edu/ and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @AshtabulaCo4H ashtabula.osu.edu 1 CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
County 4-H News Thank you to Margie Berkey, Sarah Hammers and Ginny Siefert for 45 years of service to 4-H. Ginny was also recognized at the Ohio 4-H Conference on March 14, 2015 in Columbus. Ashtabula County 4-H Joins Forces with Schwan s Cares TM Fundraising Schwan s Home Delivery offers over 350 delicious foods, flash-frozen at the peak of freshness and conveniently delivered to your door. Through Schwans-Cares.com, you can order from Schwan s Home Delivery and help our organization meet its fundraising goals. When you order by April 22 20% of product and 40% of e-certificate sales will go back to the organization. In addition, Schwan s will contribute 5% of all orders to our organization for the rest of the year! Here are two ways to support us! Order Online: 1. Visit Schwans-Cares.com 2. Enter Campaign Name or ID: Ashtabula County 4-H Clubs or Campaign ID18732 into the search box located in the upper right hand corner then click to open campaign. 3. Click the Buy Now button to purchase an ecertificate or Shop Now to place a product order. Order by Phone: Call 1-855-870-7208 and provide Campaign ID: ID18732 and Fundraising ID: Ashtabula Spring 4-H Sewing & Cooking Hands-On Workshop April 25, 2015 9 a.m.-noon First Baptist Church of Kingsville Explore the Art of Up-Cycling Learn modeling techniques and practice writing your narration card Supplies: Bring a sewing kit and machine, pair of old jeans, and an old t-shirt. Refreshments: Each club is asked to bring 2 dozen cookies to share. Pattern & Fabric Exchange Bring patterns, material, magazines and supplies to share. Questions?? Contact Virginia March @ 576-1554 ADVISORS IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!! ****EIN Reporting**** Please be sure to file your club or committee s 990-N postcard by May 15. You can file the 990- N form at: http://epostcard.form990.org/ All clubs and 4-H committees must have this done to remain affiliated with Ohio 4-H! Please send your proof of filing (even if it comes up with an error) to the Extension Office. Thanks!! 2
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4-H Cloverbud News Cloverbud Activity Ideas You can find lots of great ideas about activities to do with your youngest 4-Hers at: Cloverbud Fun Days July 7-9 http://www.ohio4h.org/volunteers/cloverbud-leaders Cloverbud Judging Cloverbud posters will be reviewed on Monday, August 10 in the 4-H Expo Building at the fairgrounds from 5-6:30 p.m. This is a fun experience that gives Cloverbuds a chance to talk to one of our nice volunteers about year in 4-H. They can bring a poster with drawings, objects and pictures of their favorite 4-H activities. All Cloverbuds participating will receive a Cloverbud ribbon and fair pass. ALL Cloverbuds are invited to participate in the Stick Horse Show Sunday, August 16 at 3:00 p.m. in the Horse Arena as well as activities on Kid s Day! Once again there will be a 3 day summertime activity for 4-Hers ages 5-8. Camp will be held from 9 am - noon daily. The $35 camper fee covers snacks, crafts everything they did this and insurance. Activities will include nature study, creative arts, songs, stories, games and much more! Camp is limited to 40 youth so sign up now! Preregistration is necessary to insure adequate supplies and supervision for your children. You may register by requesting a form at the OSU Extension office or go to our website http://ashtabula.osu.edu Miscellaneous 4-H News Super Saturday Project Judging & Skillathons July 18, 2015 General (Miscellaneous), Foods & Horse Projects: 9 a.m.-noon Mini-Horse: 10 a.m.-noon Dairy: 9 11 a.m. Cheese 11-Noon Clothing Projects: 12:30-4 p.m. MAC Projects: 1-4 p.m. ALL Rabbit Projects : 1-4 p.m. Style Review: 7:00 p.m. - Ashtabula Towne Square Mall 4-H Foundation Joe Bodnar Memorial Golf Outing June13 Hickory Grove Golf Course Please contact Jim Trisket at 696-0302 or Earl Tucker at 536-5536 for entry information. Jump start your photography project on Saturday, April 18, at the Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E Jefferson St, Jefferson. Session 1: 10:00-10:30 am 4-H Photography Projects Session 2: 10:30-11:15 How to make it to State Fair in Photography Session 3: 11:15-12:15 Let us introduce you to your camera Session 4: 12:45-1:15 pm Lets talk about Composition Session 5: 1:15-1:30 pm Lighting and Photography Session 6: 1:30-2:00 pm Q & A Wrap up and discussion on photos taken Geneva Camera Club members will be presenting mini educational programs through out the day. Bring your camera and come have some fun!! Upcoming Volunteer Development Opportunities Youth & Volunteer Development Evening April 21 6:00 9:00 p.m. Oberlin Officer Training April 27 6:30-8:30 p.m. A-Tech Abuse, Neglect and Dependency April 29 7:00 p.m. Fairgrounds *all volunteers must complete this training for 2015! ** 4-H Advisor Fair Update July 15 6:00-8:00 p.m. OSU Extension Office Club Basics & Parliamentary Procedure October 19 7:00 p.m. OSU Extension 6
2015 Fair Pen Reservations All animals going to the 2015 fair need to have a Pen Reservation. All Advisors must hand in complete Pen Reservations by JULY 1! All market goats & lambs must be de-horned and officially identified for Scrapie by tagging day on Saturday, May 2, 2015 If there is no Scrapie tag, you must present proof of Scrapie ID before a Pen Reservation will be accepted. 169th Ashtabula County Fair Junior Fair Theme: Around the World with Junior Fair Tuesday, August 11 Sunday, August 16, 2015 All Carcass Entry, County Pride, Breeder s Own and Club Community Project forms are due July 1! Carcass Projects FORMS ARE DUE JULY 1 To drop off your carcass animal you will need to have a completed and signed project book, proof of Skillathon completion, cut list, kill charge and completed Drug Use Notification Form. Forms are available online and at OSU Extension and updated project requirements are included in the 2015 MAC Guidelines. Please review the fairbook for important Junior Fair show Schedule changes! Scheduling changes have been made to the following project areas: Saddle Horse, Mini-Horse, Swine, Poultry, and Rabbits. County Fair News 7 Royal Court Applications Forms are available at the Extension Office and are due by 4:30 on July 1st. Interviews will be on Friday, July 10th. Don t forget to call Ashley Meaney at 440-415-5607 set up an interview time. 2015 4-H Fighting Hunger Challenge! Collect non-perishable food and raise money for Manna Food Pantry. The challenge begins May 18 and ends Aug, 9! Turn in dates are June 20 at the Small Animal Clinic, July 18 at the Expo Building and Aug. 9 before the talent show. The club that raises the most in weight and/or money will receive a prize! Fairgrounds Beautification Contest The Ashtabula County Fair Board Auxiliary will again sponsor its beautification contest. To reserve a location and get details on rules and prizes, contact Chriss March at 440-275-6413. This is your chance to help make the grounds beautiful!!! General Projects and Food & Nutrition Ceremony Join us on Tuesday, August 11th immediately following the Royal Court crowning at the Expo Center for these awards.
4-H Market Animal Project News Market Animal Tagging May 2 Market Hogs, Market Lambs, Dairy Beef Feeders, Beef Feeders, and Market Goats must be tagged on Saturday, May 2. Animals must be castrated prior to tagging day. Tagging is $3 per animal and will take place on the Saddle Horse side of the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. noon. Market Turkeys will be tagged June 20 in the Small Animal Building from 9am-Noon. Market Chickens and Ducks will be tagged upon arrival to fair Monday, August 10. Carcass Show Changes July 29 6-8pm Steers, Sheep & Lamb Drop-Off Aug. 5 6-8 pm Hog Drop Off at Smokin T s Show August 8th Time: TBD Testing out of Quality Assurance Those who have passed their 12th birthday by January 1, can test out of QA training requirements until they reach the age of 15. Those who have passed their 15th birthday by January 1, can test out of QA training requirements for the remaining years that they will participate in 4-H/FFA. Please call the Extension Office at 576-9008 to set up an appointment to take the test. Those that do not pass the test must attend a QA session prior to June 1st. 2015 Assuring Quality Care for Animals/ Quality Assurance Information All Junior Fair and 4-H youth taking marketable and/or lactating livestock projects must attend an Ohio Quality Assurance Program. The below is a list of QA dates within the WREERA. 4-H members wishing to attend a Quality Assurance program outside of their own county MUST register with their own county. The home county 4-H staff will register 4-H member with the desired county Quality Assurance program. There is a $5 for attending Out of County. Signed documentation by the Quality Assurance instructor of out-of-county attendance is the responsibility of the 4-H member as proof of participation. Ashtabula County April 26-1:00-3:00 p.m. Ashtabula County Fairgrounds May 19-6:00 8:00 p.m. Ashtabula County Fairgrounds Cuyahoga County April 11-10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Geauga County May 2-10:00 a.m. 12:00pm. Geauga County Fairgrounds Lorain County April 21 6:00 p.m. Lorain County JVS May 19 & June 2 7:00 p.m. New Russia Twp. Hall Medina County April 17 7:00 p.m. Medina Assembly of God April 10 & May 19 7:00 p.m., - Medina County Career Center Portage County May 9 10:00-12:00 p.m. & May 17 1:00 3:00 p.m. Portage County Fairgrounds Trumbull County April 11-9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Trumbull County Fairgrounds Any junior fair food animal exhibitor who does not complete Quality Assurance training requirements by June 1st are ineligible to participate in the county junior fair with their food animal project(s). 8
Ashtabula County 4-H Horse State Fair Tryouts The Ashtabula County 4-H PAS Show will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee is $5 per class. Make checks payable to: Ashtabula County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee. Refreshments will be available. Registrations are due by June 15th and forms are available online and at the OSU Extension office. Classes offered: CLOVERLEAF BARRELS SHOWMANSHIP: SADDLE TYPE WORKING HUNTER (LOW or REGULAR) POLE BENDING SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION HUNTER HACK KEYHOLE SADDLE SEAT ENGLISH PLEASURE EQUITATION OVER FENCES: (INTERMEDIATE or ADVANCED) STAKES RACE DRAFT SHOWMANSHIP: HORSE/PONY/MULE TRAIL SINGLE HITCH DRAFT DRIVING SHOWMANSHIP: HUNTER EQUITATION: HUNTER TRAIL IN HAND DRIVING REINSMANSHIP: DRAFT HORSE/PONY or LIGHT HORSE/PONY WESTERN RIDING WORKING HUNTER UNDER SADDLE REINING PLEASURE DRIVING: LIGHT HORSE/PONY GROUND ROPING SHOWMANSHIP: WESTERN EASY GAITED PLEASURE HORSEMANSHIP: WESTERN EASY GAITED EQUITATION WESTERN PLEASURE 4-H Horse Project News Second chance options: If you are interested in other dates please contact the Extension Office. You must have a permission from the County Office to go to any other County 4-H PAS Show. Mandatory Parent/Advisor Horse Meetings At least one parent/guardian of each horse member and all horse advisors must attend one of the following meetings: June 28 3-5pm or July 14 7-9pm @ 4-H Expo Building. 9 Equine Royalty The Ashtabula County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee is sponsoring the Equine Royalty Contest. Any member of a Saddle Horse 4-H Club in Ashtabula County ages 14-18 as of January 1st, 2015 may apply. Rules and Guidelines are available online and at the OSU Extension Office. Judging criteria include the application, essay, interview (7/24), knowledge test and horsemanship class. The 2015 4-H Equine Royalty will be announced during the Saddle Horse opening ceremonies at fair. Applications and essays due by June 1st to OSU Extension. Horse Registration Horse registration papers must be in the Extension Office by June 1st. ABSOLUTELY no project changes will be accepted after 4:30pm, June 15, unless approved by the Saddle Horse Committee. Miniature Horse Clinics 6:00-8:00 p.m. May 7 Kaszar Barn & July 2 Open Class Barn at the Fairgrounds
4-H Project News Striving for State Fair? Be sure to review the guidelines for your project and attend the April 13 7:00 p.m. clinic at OSU Extension. Also visit the STATE FAIR NON-LIVESTOCK 4-H GUIDEBOOK under the Ohio State Fair tab of the Families section at www.ohio4h.org Ashtabula County 4-H Rabbit Fun Show & Workshop Sunday, April 12, 2015 Ashtabula County Fairgrounds 4-H Expo Building Registration from 1-2 p.m. Entry fee of $1.00 per rabbit. Activities include: Breed ID Contest, Skillathon Stations, Showmanship Practice, Costume Contest and More! Small Animal Clinic Saturday, June 20, 2015 Ashtabula County Fairgrounds Rabbits: 9 to 11 a.m. 10 a.m. Market Rabbits Small Animal Building Goats: 10 to 11am Kaszar Barn Dogs: Noon 2 p.m. Kaszar Barn Poultry: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Small Animal Building Miniature Horse: 2 to 4 p.m. Kaszar Barn Poultry Pullorum Testing will take place from 9am-Noon in the Small Animal Building. 4-H youth are welcome to bring their project animals to their clinic. Topics of discussion will be showmanship and/or show preparation. All members taking one of these projects are encouraged to attend. Upcoming Rabbit Clinics April 21 - Diseases & Nutrition - Market Rabbit Clinic May 19 - Breed ID Skillathon Study Materials Beef, Dairy Beef, Goat, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, Swine, Dogs and Sheep Learning Lab Kits and Skillathon notebooks are available at the office for clubs to use. Call 576-9008 for a time to come in with your club to study. If is the club s responsibility to make sure materials are put back in proper order with all pieces. Kits and notebooks may not be removed from the office. Study CDs are also available and may be signed out by advisors. Members can learn more about their animal, identify body parts, breeds, meat cuts, medical labels and animal care by using these resources. Market Chickens & Ducks Members may purchase Market Chickens and Pekin Ducks on their own or as part of a group by turning in an order form available at the OSU Extension Office. Chicks may not be hatched before June 1st and chickens must be in the member s possession by June 20 and ducks in possession by June 13. Note a meat pen is made of 4 chickens or 2 ducks. Order Forms are due May 1. For more information visit the website or call the Extension Office 576-9008. Upcoming Poultry Clinics Skillathon Clinic: May 31 2:00 p.m. OSU Extension Wash Clinic: July 26 2:00 p.m. Fairgrounds Small Animal Building Ashtabula County 4-H Poultry Fun Show Saturday, April 25, 2015 Ashtabula County Fair Grounds Small Animal Building Pullorum Testing 10-11:45 a.m., Registration 11 a.m.-noon Show, Showmanship and Egg judging begin at Noon $1.00 registration fee for each bird $1.00 testing fee for non-county youth Upcoming Dog Clinics May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Fairgrounds Kaszar Barn 10
4-H Camp News Ashtabula County 4-H Camp at 4-H Camp Whitewood June 28th July 4th The Ashtabula County 4-H Camp Counselors invite you to join their summer adventure. Camp will be full of fun and great memories. Camp fills up fast, so sign up today! Registration forms are available at the OSU Extension Office or online at http://4hcampwhitewood.osu.edu/book-it.the cost is $275.00 per child. All registrations must be sent directly to 4-H Camp Whitewood. Camp Counselor Rigatoni Dinner and Auction Friday, May 29 5:30pm-7:30 pm 4-H Expo Building Ashtabula County Fairgrounds Camperships Available! Applications for camp scholarships (camperships) are available online or at the Extension Office. Applications are due May 14, 2015. You must be registered for camp to be eligible. The number and amount of camperships will vary depending on the need. Adults & Youth over 3 - $5 Children Under 3 FREE Join the 2015 Camp Counselors for a Rigatoni Dinner to raise funds for camp. Tickets are available at the Extension Office, from a Camp Counselor or at the door. To go orders will be available. Situated in Ohio's Amish Country, 4-H Camp Whitewood is located in Windsor, Ohio in Southwest Ashtabula County. 11 7983 S. Wiswell Rd. Windsor, OH 44099 Phone: 440-272-5275 Fax: 440-272-5276 Toll Free: 1-800-967-2267 Email: campwhitewood@osu.edu Visit the Camp Whitewood Website @ http://4hcampwhitewood.osu.edu/
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