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Oxford 4-H Association
July / August 2015
Oxford 4-H Informer
OXFORD 100TH ANNIVERSARY CLUB NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES:
July 13-14 – Western ON Junior
Show, Woodstock
July 14 – Anniversary Bench
Presentation (at Jr. Show), OFS,
Woodstock
July 25 – Canada’s Wonderland
4-H Celebration Day, Vaughn
July 28 – Oxford GFTG,
OMAFRA
July 30 – Intercounty Judging
Competition, Metcalfe
July 31 – Giles Hume 4-H ON
Centennial Award application
deadline
August 1 – Dairy Show
Registration due
August 26–30 – Woodstock Fair
August 29 – Oxford 4-H Dairy
Show, Woodstock
September 19 – Oxford Gala
Dinner, Embro Fair + 4-H activies,
Embro
September 26 – 4-H
Championship Show, Stratford
September 26 – Anniversary
Gala Dinner, Cornwall
On Monday, May 18th, the 100th Anniversary 4-H Club members walked
& walked & walked—we did the Woodstock & Thamesford Victoria Day parades!
We promoted the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Ontario by waving signs of the many
different clubs available to Oxford County 4-H members. This summer we will be
looking at Fall Fair parade schedules so stay posted to the 4-H Informer so you
can come out & support us as we walk by.
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Scott Hanlon
Special Request: At the Embro Fair we would like to have a history
display featuring 4-H memorabilia. Do you – or your parents, in-laws,
grandparents, neighbours - have some items the Anniversary Club could
borrow? Please contact Katherine Grieve (519) 475-6163
In this Issue:
July / August Informer
July 15, 2015
Oxford 4-H Informer – July / August
Association Information
Brooksdale Field Trip
Community Club - Relay for Life
Dairy Events 2015
Discovery Days Report
East Gen Challenge Report
FCC Drive Away Hunger 2015
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Oxford Anniversary Info
Oxford GFTG
Oxford 4-H Dairy Show Listing
Region 6 News & Info
Thamesford Pottery Report
Woodstock Fair Listings
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Oxford 4-H Association Meetings
OXFORD 4-H CONTACTS
OMAFRA, Woodstock - 8 pm
August 12
September 9
October 14
Mel Bergsma, (519) 655-3781
Chairperson /Director
Dwight Hargreaves, (519) 456-6520
Vice-Chairperson / Director
Geoff Innes, (519) 539-3189
Treasurer/Director
[email protected]
Chris Hart, (519) 539-8887
Assistant Treasurer / Director /
[email protected]
Shonna Ward, (519) 462-2341
Secretary / Director
[email protected]
Katherine Grieve, (519) 475-6163
Assistant Secretary / Director
Jayme Emerson, (519) 536-0563
Past Chairperson/Director
Mardine Pelders, (519) 475-6849
Director, Association Rep
Association Directors:
Julie Schwartzentruber
Classic Coordinator:
Anne Matheson ---- (519) 614-7487
Livestock Coordinator:
Jayme Emerson ----- (519) 536-0563
Andrew McTaggart
Coordinator, Volunteer Services,
Regions 5 & 6
1-877-410-6748 ext. 487
[email protected]
The Oxford 4-H Informer is
published in January, March,
May, July, September, and
November. Submissions are
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due by the 8 of the month of
issue.
Contact Information:
Linda R Humphrey,
Communications Coordinator
36 John Street West
Bright ON N0J 1B0
Phone: (519) 454-8201
Email: [email protected]
November 11
December 9
Everyone welcome!
2015 MEMBERSHIP FEE
$75 (NO extra fee for Oxford members)
$5 Border Jumper Fee
Fee due with FIRST project or opportunity!
*Participant Agreement found on 4-H Ontario website, under “Forms” (Form 6.8) – must be
updated and presented to the volunteer in charge for each project, club or opportunity.
CONTACT LINDA:
TO BUY –
Oxford 4-H Mugs ($5)
4-H T-shirts/XL ($10)
Volunteer Training
4-H Ontario Policy
TO BORROW –
Go for the Gold buzzers
PA System (deposit required)
SPEED STACK KIT:
The kit will be available
for use by 4-H clubs (for the Speed Stack project)
with a security deposit of $100 (cheque). To book
the kit out, contact Andrew McTaggart (Region 6
Coordinator, Volunteer Services). Delivery will be
made person to person.
Conflict Resolution Procedure: All conflicts or
related concerns within 4-H in Oxford must be
submitted in writing and signed to the Association
Chairperson. All matters will be addressed
confidentially by the Association Executive.
Contact Association Chairperson.
It is required that all registered volunteers
attend a training workshop offered locally,
regionally or provincially a minimum of every
24 months or more frequently according to
local Association policy.
Please contact Region 6 Coordinator (Andy)
or Oxford Communication Coordinator
(Linda) or check out the 2015 4-H Ontario
Resource Guide.
KEEP YOUR TRAINING
CURRENT!
BATTERY BLITZ: An opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted used batteries year round at
Knoops Farm Service, Embro. Proceeds will go directly to the Oxford 4-H Association!
4-H LEGO PROJECT? Kits are available.
Contact arrange pick up from:
Lego Engineering - Alayne Brisson (519) 877-0762 / [email protected]
Lego: Solar, Wind and Water - Wendi Jackson (519) 283-6028 / [email protected]
A $500 deposit (cheque) is required that would be returned when all kits were returned with full
parts, otherwise replacement pieces will be purchased from funds and balance returned.
Something new!!!!!!!!!!!
Oxford Awards Night: Friday, November 20, 2015, Embro Community Centre
Oxford County 4-H Association AGM & Volunteer Training: Wednesday,
January 27, 2016
Yes, the Awards portion of the Annual Meeting is being given its own night. All
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club awards and recognition awards will be handed out Friday, November 20 .
Watch for details.
(Contact Linda if you want your awards for a different date. Contact details at left)
4-H Ontario website:
http://www.4-hontario.ca
Oxford webpage:
http://www.4-hontario.ca/4h-in-myarea/oxford
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4-H Ontario Vision
To share the value of a clear Head, loyal Heart, serving Hands and better Health
with youth, volunteers and communities across Ontario.
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REGION 6 NEWS:
As 4-H activities and events begin to overwhelm the calendars of every
4-H family, with fairs and competitions and events happening throughout
the province … We would like to wish all of those youth taking part in
activities the very best of luck and to take an opportunity to express our
gratitude for those ever-dedicated volunteers who devote their time and
energy to ensuring that 4-H programs are a success. Thank-you and
safe travels!
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As we head into the summer season, now is the time for 4-H
Associations to be looking in to securing chaperones for upcoming
events. All chaperones must be screened and trained 4-H volunteers in order to fill this role as guardians of our
young people. Contact your potential chaperones to ensure that they are screened and trained early!
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Volunteers Needed! 4-H Ontario is preparing for the upcoming International Plowing Match and Canada’s Outdoor Farm
Show events in September in Cornwall and Woodstock Ontario, respectively and at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto
in November. We would love to have 4-H volunteers join us to spread the good word of 4-H at both of these fantastic
opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Adriana at [email protected]!
The 4-H Ontario Volunteer Support staff team is busy planning for training sessions for 2016. Please forward any ideas
you might have for session topics or speakers to your Coordinator, Volunteer Support. We are eager to ensure that
volunteers receive the training that they need most and would love to hear any suggestions that you might have.
You can now shop for all of your favourite 4-H items quicker and easier online at the NEW 4-H Ontario Ministore!
Remember to get your 100th Anniversary Memorabilia – pins, special calendars, aprons – with more to come all through
2015!
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS:
100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER
September 26, 2015: Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water St East, Cornwall ON
Join your fellow 4-H enthusiasts, alumni, volunteers and supporters for a gala evening celebrating
our past, engaging the present, and creating the future. The evening will feature a keynote address
by 4-H alumnus and motivational speaker Dennis MacGillivray, as well as entertainment by 4-H
members, a silent auction, cash bar and much more.
Social Reception: 5:30–6:30pm
Dinner & Entertainment: 7:00pm
Recommended attire: Business Casual to Semi-Formal
Tickets: $50 per person, including tax
Ticket purchase deadline: September 8, 2015
To order tickets online, complete and submit this form or visit the 4-H Ontario MiniStore here.
To order tickets by phone, call: 1.877.410.6748 (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm)
Accommodations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Nav Centre in Cornwall (www.navcentre.ca) and will be
held until July 24. To book, please call 1.866.243.9193 or email [email protected] and mention
reservation code X4HO13659 (4-H 100th Anniversary Gala).
CANADA'S WONDERLAND 4-H CELEBRATION DAY
July 25, 2015, Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan, ON
Join 4-H members, volunteers, and alumni and their families for a fun day at Canada's Wonderland! Admission includes
full access to the amusement park, special entertainment at mid-day at Kingswood Stage featuring country music singer
Leah Daniels, and lunch. A special celebratory gathering for the 100th anniversary of 4-H Ontario will begin at 12:15 pm at
Kingswood Stage. This formal part of the day will complete by 3:00 pm to give you more time to explore the grounds and rides before
the park closes that evening.
Tickets include entry into the park, lunch and presentations at the Kingswood Stage (*Note: you must have a 4-H lunch ticket in order to
gain access into the Kingswood Stage area). Tickets must be purchased BEFOREHAND directly from Canada's Wonderland. Tickets must be
purchased prior to arriving at the park! Tickets can be purchased here: www.canadaswonderland.com/4HOntario
Admission fees:
Regular Combo: $36.18 +HST
Junior/Senior Combo: $31.67 +HST (Guests over 3 years, under 48" tall; OR, guests aged 60+)
If you are a season pass holder for Canada’s Wonderland – you will be required to purchase a meal-only ticket in advance, to gain entry into the
celebrations at Kingswood Stage:
Regular Meal Only: $14.15 +HST
Junior/Senior Meal Only: $9.65 +HST
And a NEW Award ...
Giles Hume 4-H Ontario Centennial Award
Application Deadline: July 31, 2015
Recognizing leadership and dedication to community betterment, and established in the summer of 2015 in honour of the 100 year
anniversary of 4-H in Ontario, this award of $2,000 will be granted to a recipient to assist with their post-secondary education as
recognition of excellence in 4-H and their home community. For more information:
http://www.4-hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/scholarships-grants/giles-hume-4h-ontario-centennial-award.aspx
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In Oxford:
Special Fair Class at ALL Oxford Fairs: 4-H Artistic Display – Depicts a topic related to 4-H using seeds, grains and field crop
materials. Display must be mounted on plywood. Size NOT TO EXCEED 15”x15” (37cm x 37cm) by 1.5” (4cm) deep or exhibit will be
disqualified. * The materials used do not have to be produced by the exhibitor; they may be procured from local producers. Creativity
with the topic is encouraged! * If the exhibitor is using the 4-H logo, please ensure it is the Canadian or Ontario 4-H Logo.
Special Activities at the Embro Fair:
 4-H Gala Dinner & Group Photo @ Embro Fair on Saturday, September 19th. Catered by Belmont Catering. Adults $20/person -- Children 12 & under $10/person Social before & after dinner. Contact Katherine @ 519-475-6163 or
[email protected] for tickets. Age of Majority Dance tickets & 4-H dinner $30/person by contacting Embro Fair
519-485-0668.
 “Are You Smarter Than a 4-H’er?” Entertainment at Embro Fair on Friday, September 18th 7:30p.m. Details to
follow.
 HEAD, HEART, HANDS & HEALTH activities at Embro Fair on Sunday, September 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in
main hall. Details to follow
 4-H lobby display at Embro Fair. Come & check it out Friday, September 18th to Sunday, September 20th.
****Also at the Embro Fair a display of 4-H memorabilia. Do you – or your parents, in-laws, grandparents or
neighbours - have some items the Anniversary Club could borrow? Please contact Katherine Grieve (519)
475-6163
ALSO FROM THE OXFORD 100TH ANNIVERSARY CLUB:
Limited Edition Anniversary T-shirts for Sale The 100th Anniversary 4-H club have designed
a t-shirt to promote the 100th Anniversary of 4H. This is one of many marketing tools that the
members are learning about to promote 4-H.
The cost of the t-shirt is only $12.00. Colours
are Kelly Green and Forest Green with white
printing.
A variety of sizes have been ordered. Contact Laura
Green at 519-475-4690 or
[email protected] . The first fashion show
of the t-shirts was at the Woodstock and Thamesford
parades on Monday May 18th. These would be great
to wear if you are going to the 4-H day at Canada’s
Wonderland on July 25th.
Don’t forget to attend all parades in Oxford County this year where you will see our club & 4-H sign! We will be at the fair
parades for Tavistock, Embro, Drumbo. Will keep you posted on dates.
The 100th Anniversary 4-H club has cancelled the bus for the
Anniversary Celebration day at Canada’s Wonderland due to low
response. If anyone makes it a family day, please write a report
for the fall edition of the Oxford 4-H newsletter - the Informer.
So - What is your 4-H Club going to do in 2015 to celebrate 4-H Ontario's 100th anniversary?? Please send reports
& pictures to your Communications Coordinator ([email protected]) so everyone knows!
How many times do you get to celebrate 100 years?
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WOODSTOCK FAIR 4-H MEMBER ENTRIES 2015
Woodstock Fair Committee: Katherine Grieve (475-6163), Shonna Ward (462-2341)
Woodstock Fair Theme: “Rural Pride County Wide”
Rules and Regulations:
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Entry forms must be completed. Entries and fee may accompany you at the door on Thursday August 27, 2015 between 8-11am.
ENTRY FEES AT THE DOOR APPLY TO THESE 4-H ENTRY CLASSES ONLY!!!!
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Exhibitors will be required to pay a fee of $5.00 and can enter as many classes as they wish. Exhibitors must be current paid
members of Oxford County 4-H for 2015.
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Each Exhibitor will be limited to one entry in each class.
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Exhibitors will exhibit their own projects according to the 4-H Motto “LEARN TO DO BY DOING”. Item must be made by the 4-H
member only.
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If there are more than 6 entries in the class it will be split into Jr. (9-14) and Sr. (15-21), with the exception of the Exhibit Boards
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and the Special 100 Anniversary Class, which will be judged as an entire class with no divisions.
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Exhibits must be worthy to be awarded prize money at the discretion of the judge.
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Entries must be at the fairgrounds between 8am and 11am Thursday August 27, 2015 and must be removed between 5:45 pm
and 6:15 pm Sunday August 30, 2015.
Class #1 - 4-H Exhibits
(Not previously exhibited, limit of one per project or opportunity) These 2 or 3 sided display board exhibits are to depict
club activities, projects or opportunities (eg Discovery Days, Youth Adventure Camp, National Citizenship Seminar,
Provincial Leadership Camp)
1st $20.00
2nd $15.00
3rd $12.00
Class #2 - Indoor Game, design an indoor game
including rules/instructions and supplies needed.
Class #3 - Recycled Craft, item along with list of
materials used, their source and cost, and total cost of
project.
Class #4 - Four (4) Photos promoting the Fair theme,
each picture size 4x6, mounted on black background
(one sheet). Pictures must be taken by exhibitor. No
words or captions.
Class #5 - Produce Arrangement, arrangement using
fresh or preserved items, must include at least 6 different
produce items, produce to be grown or preserve made
by exhibitor.
Class #6 - 4-H Living History Report, a minimum 200
word typed report of someone’s 4-H story (can be of
your own)
all remaining entries $10.00
Class #7 - Potato Power, showcasing an original potato
recipe created by you, with ingredient list and
preparation method, a photo of the finished dish, and
comments from at least two people who ate it.
Class #8 - Handmade Craft, any sewn, wooden or
pottery article, handmade by exhibitor not previously
shown at fair.
Class #9 - Play Safe, an original poster on one sheet of
Bristol board, showing tips for playing safely at home,
school, or in your community.
Class #10 – Chocolate Chip Cookies Deluxe (recipe
below), three Cookies on a disposable plate covered with
clear wrap.
Classes #2 through to #10 prize money:
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1 $12.00
2 $10.00
3 $5.00
All remaining entries $3.00
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Special 100 Anniversary Class - 4-H Artistic Display
Depicts a topic related to 4-H using seeds, grains and field crop materials. Display must be mounted on plywood. Size
NOT TO EXCEED 15” x 15” (37cm x 37cm) by 1.5” (4cm) deep or exhibit will be disqualified.
*The materials used do not have to be produced by the exhibitor; they may be procured from local producers. Creativity
with the topic is encouraged!
**If the exhibitor is using the 4-H logo, please ensure it is the 4-H Canada/Ontario logo.
Prizes 1st $15.00, 2nd $12.00, 3rd $10.00, 4th $8.00, 5th $5.00, all remaining entries $3.00
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES DELUXE
(Cookie Jar 4-H Project)
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup lard
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten slightly
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
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Cream margarine, lard and sugars.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Sift together flour, soda and salt.
Stir into creamed mixture.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheets.
Bake at 375' for 8 - 10 minutes.
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WOODSTOCK FAIR 4-H VOLUNTEER ENTRIES 2015
Woodstock Fair Committee: Katherine Grieve (475-6163), Shonna Ward (462-2341)
Woodstock Fair Theme: “Rural Pride County Wide”
Rules and Regulations:
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Entry forms must be completed. Entries and fee may accompany you at the door on Thursday August 27, 2015 between 8-11am.
ENTRY FEES AT THE DOOR APPLY TO 4-H VOLUNTEER ENTRY CLASSES.
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Exhibitors will be required to pay a fee of $5.00 and can enter as many classes as they wish. Exhibitors must be Screened 4-H
Volunteers of Oxford County 4-H.
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Each Exhibitor will be limited to one entry in each class.
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Exhibitors will exhibit their own projects according to the 4-H Motto “LEARN TO DO BY DOING”. Item must be made by the 4-H
Volunteer only.
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Exhibits must be worthy to be awarded prize money at the discretion of the judge.
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Entries must be at the fairgrounds between 8am and 11am Thursday August 27, 2015 and must be removed between 5:45 pm and
6:15 pm Sunday August 30, 2015
Class #1 - Produce Arrangement, arrangement using
fresh or preserved items, must include at least 6 different
produce items, produce to be grown or preserve made
by exhibitor.
Class #2 - Handmade Craft, any sewn, wooden or
pottery article, new or made from recycled/re-purposed
materials, handmade by exhibitor, not previously shown
at fair.
Class #3 - Four (4) Photos promoting the Fair theme,
each picture size 4x6, mounted on black background
(one sheet). Pictures must be taken by exhibitor. No
words or captions.
Class #4 - 4-H Living History Report, a minimum 200
word typed report of someone’s 4-H story (can be of
your own)
Class #5 - Baking, rolled, shaped or decorated cookies,
3 on a disposable plate covered with clear wrap or lid,
made from your favourite recipe. (all cookies from the
same recipe)
Class #6 - Looking Ahead, the 4-H Project I Want My
Children or Grandchildren to Complete, an outline of
a project to occur in the future, explained on a single
sheet of paper (8½” x 11”)
Classes #1 through to #6 prize money:
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1 $12.00
2 $10.00
3 $5.00
All remaining entries $3.00
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Special 100 Anniversary Class - 4-H Artistic Display
Depicts a topic related to 4-H using seeds, grains and field crop materials. Display must be mounted on plywood. Size
NOT TO EXCEED 15” x 15” (37cm x 37cm) by 1.5” (4cm) deep or exhibit will be disqualified.
*The materials used do not have to be produced by the exhibitor; they may be procured from local producers. Creativity
with the topic is encouraged!
**If the exhibitor is using the 4-H logo, please ensure it is the 4-H Canada/Ontario logo.
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Prizes 1 $15.00, 2
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$12.00, 3 $10.00, 4 $8.00, 5 $5.00, all remaining entries $3.00
Entry forms inside back cover
And from the Horticultural Society especially for 4-Hers! ...
4-H Members are the Farmers of the Future
This year we want to acknowledge and help congratulate 4-H Ontario on their 100th year. The Woodstock
Horticultural Society will present a special award to the 4-H youth member having the Highest Number of
Accumulative Points at this year’s Fair Horticultural event.
The 2015 4-H winner will receive a $25.00 monetary gift and a new Calf Show Halter and Lead.
BOTH Award Prizes are graciously donated by: Braemount Farms, RR #2, Tavistock
For a copy of the Horticultural Classes at the Woodstock Fair contact the Communications Coordinator.
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OXFORD 4-H DAIRY SHOW - SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015
Rules and Regulations:
1: Entry form must be complete and mailed to:
"Oxford 4-H Dairy Show
c/o Oxford 4-H Association, T-J Richardson
(postmarked AUGUST 5, 2015)
P.O. Box 82
LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED A FEE OF $25.00!!
Burgessville ON N0J 1C0
2 Exhibitors are required to pay a fee of $10.00 and must be enrolled in the Oxford 4-H program.
3: Prize money will be paid in each class only if the judge of the class deems the exhibitor is worthy of the award.
4. Each exhibitor shall be limited to one entry in each class.
5. Each exhibitor will exhibit their project according to the 4-H motto. "LEARN TO DO BY DOING." 4-H members only will prepare
their own projects for this competition. If the rule is broken, the 4-H member will be eliminated.
6: Project Animal Identification Form must have been handed in by June 1st deadline.
**Prize money:
1st - $20
2nd - $15
3rd - $10
All other entries - $5
CLASSES:
1. Novice 4-H Showmanship - members 9 - 10 years old .
2: Junior 4-H Showmanship - members 11 - 13 years old.
3: Intermediate 4-H Showmanship - members 14 - 17 years old.
4: Senior 4-H Showmanship - members 18 - 21 years old.
5: 4-H Junior Yearling Conformation - born between March 1, 2014 and May 31, 2014.
6: 4-H Summer Yearling Conformation - born between June 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014.
7: 4-H Senior Heifer Conformation - born between September 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014.
8: 4-H Intermediate Heifer Conformation - born between December 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015.
9: 4-H Junior Heifer Conformation - born between March 1, 2015 and May 31, 2015.
10: Champion & Reserve Champion Dairy Showperson - First and second place winner in Classes 1 - 4.
11: Champion & Reserve Champion Dairy Calf - First and second place winner in Classes 5 - 9.
12. Group of Calves - Three calves from one 4-H Dairy Club. Only ONE entry per club.
The top three groups will be placed.
PREMIER CLUB: Points allotted by first 5 placings in Showmanship and Conformation.
Entry forms on the inside back cover
Git ‘er done!
Don’t wait to register for events, opportunities, scholarships, PAIFs, or
..... whatever ... at the last minute, even if you do it online. Deadlines
can be missed ... websites can go “down” ... and you might just lose out!
Do it early!
And if you do register online please remember to
request a confirmation email so you have a record.
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OXFORD GO FOR THE GOLD
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
OMAFRA at 6:30pm
Assemble a team and come out and show off your knowledge of 4-H!
Register by July 26, 2015 - Late registrations will be $25.
For more information or to register contact:
Shonna Ward 519-462-2341 or email: [email protected]
EASTGEN CHALLENGE 2015
On the morning of June 2nd 2015, 12 members aged 15-21 from the 4-H dairy clubs in Oxford County,
along with 4-Hers from across Southwestern Ontario, gathered at the Stratford Rotary Complex for two days of
dairy education, showing and fun.
When they arrived, members washed their calves and set up before enjoying a pizza lunch and
listening to guest speaker Andrew Campbell on public relations between dairy consumers and producers.
After this, members boarded buses for a tour of Walnutlawn Holsteins run by the Zehr family near Tavistock.
Here members discussed day to day operations at the farm as well as show-calf rations and ideal cow
composition. Members then headed back to the complex for a quiz on the day and a roast beef supper.
The next morning, participants arrived at 3:00 a.m. to wash their calves and prepare for the dairy show
starting at 8:30 a.m. Throughout the day, Judge Jeff Stevens gave insightful and knowledgeable feed back to
competitors to help improve their showing and calf selection skills. Around 4:30 that afternoon the show
wrapped up, with a successful day for Oxford. Based on cumulative scoring from the competitions quiz,
showmanship and conformation classes and stable competition, at the end of the challenge, Bruce County had
achieved Premier County. Members packed up and went home. Fun was had by all!
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Iain Grieve
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Intercounty Judging Competition
 July 30, Metcalfe
Oxford 4-H Open Dairy Show
 August 29, Woodstock Fair (breakfast to be provided)
Oxford’s NEW Awards Night will be held
November 20th at the Embro Community Centre.
However if you really would like your club’s
awards a different date, please contact Linda
(Communications Coordinator) at [email protected] or call 519-454-8201 to make
your request.
4-H Championship Show
 September 26, Stratford
Classic - November 7-9 at RAWF, Toronto
Classic Coordinator: Anne Matheson ................. (519) 285-5222
Livestock Coordinator: Jayme Emerson ............. (519) 536-0563
Having a problem getting your Volunteer reengagement Training done? The Oxford
County 4-H Association AGM WILL INCLUDE
Volunteer training. Date is January 27, 2016.
Save the date! Make it easy on yourself and everyone else.
Don’t take the chance of losing your status and having your
club disallowed.
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4-H DISCOVERY DAYS –ONE’S FIRST EXPERIENCE OF “CAMP”
Decorating Beef Farmers of Ontario/4-H Discovery Days t-shirts was the first activity accomplished by 4-H
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members between 9 to 12 years at Region 5’s Discovery Day held at the Seaforth Agriplex in Seaforth on May 30 , 2015.
The program was delivered by 4-H Ontario staff and assisted by local 4-H volunteers. It is the first “building block” of
many provincial run activities that members can participate in to build their leadership skills and have 4-H fun. In the
morning, members rotated through 6 stations with hands-on learning about the different parts of 4-H. It was a toss up
between making a snack or playing a round of “Go for the Gold” to be the best in the morning. Between afternoon
showers The Great 4-H Olympics ended the afternoon program. The six Discovery Days are sponsored by Beef Farmers
of Ontario.
In the photo front row: Erin Shrigley and Abigail Kittmer. Back row: senior member John Harrigan who volunteered for the
day and Cody Innes. The four 4-Her’s are members of the Brooksdale 4-H/Oxford County.
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Laura Green
4-H CANADA NEW CLOVER LOGO
4-H has a new look! 4-H Canada unveiled its first logo update in more than 50 years at its AGM in Fredericton, NB, on June 11. The
refreshed to the clover logo is part of a Canada-wide 4-H initiative to communicate the vibrancy and energy of our organization. The
event was live broadcast on YouTube and you can watch the recording here. We received national news coverage on the new brand
which resulted in 32 online hits, 4 print hits, 3 radio hits and 2 broadcast hits, for a total reach of 8,000,000.
Aligning the 4-H brand has been a long-standing discussion nationwide for many years. Across the country, 4-H staff, volunteers, and
supporters are passionate about addressing the need to build a clear, cohesive brand for the 4-H movement in Canada that visually
incorporates provinces and clubs. To learn more, please visit the brand page on our website: 4-h-canada.ca/brand.
Guidelines for Use:
Since this is a trademark there are specific guidelines for use. If possible reproduce in colour. Please note that the word “CANADA” is
a part of the design/trademark so it must be included. Space equivalent to the “H” must be maintained on all sides. These are the high
points. More details can be found at http://www.4-h-canada.ca/sites/default/files/4-h_brand_guideline_en.pdf.
New Online 4-H Shop
4-H Canada has launched a new online store stocked with clothing and products featuring the new brand. Most of the items available
can be customized with provincial and club logos. Check it out: store.4-h-canada.ca.
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BROOKSDALE SEWING CLUB FIELD TRIP
The Brooksdale 4-H So Cool Sewing Club meet at Fabricland (65 Albert Street) Stratford Ontario on Wednesday April
22nd 2015 at 6:45pm. 8 members and parents were present along with our leaders Laura Green and Katherine Grieve.
We were glad to see Amy Harrigan join us for the night as she was home from University. John Harrigan opened our
meeting and led us with our 4 H pledge.
The Fabricland store manager Chris spoke to us about the different types of fabrics and notions that the store carries, the
importance of pre washing fabric before sewing to avoid shrinkage, also to be cautious of how the material is cut to avoid
errors when the fabric has a busy design. Next we were allowed to shop for our fabric which we will use to make our
pajama pants project piece. Our meeting was adjourned and Chris generously handed out “sewing swag bags" to each
member, that was filled with wonderful sewing notions and fabric samples.
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Abigail Kittmer
FCC DRIVE AWAY HUNGER 2015 OXFORD CHALLENGE
Oxford 4-H will again be participating in the FCC Drive Away Hunger Food Drive this fall. We strongly encourage ALL
clubs to take part to feed the hungry in our community. FCC will be donating $50 to the 4-H Club donating the most
items. We will need to make note of food items donated needing to have valid food date The club collecting the most (by
number of items) will win $50 donated by FCC. Please collect ensure that food items are dated at least “Best before”
December 31, 2015 as the Food Bank will not be able to accept items without a current date. ALSO, cash donations will
also be accepted and will count $1 = 1 item.
Collection will take place at Oxford Awards Night November 20th in Embro.
ANNIVERSARY TRIVIA ...
4-H started out as Boys and Girls Clubs. (The name was changed in 1952) So in 1913 the first
Boys and Girls Club was organized in Roland, Manitoba ... and in 1915 the first Boys and Girls
Livestock club was organized in Waterloo County. BUT can you name the GIRLS’ clubs that were
organized that same year??????????????
In 1935 the name “Homemaking Clubs” was adopted. Now we call them Lifeskills. So what were
those two first Girls’ Clubs/Homemaking Clubs/Lifeskills in 1915?
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THAMESFORD 4-H POTTERY PROJECT
The 2015 Pottery project started with a meeting where we
learned about pottery and some of the techniques and terms
involved in creating with clay. We visited The London Clay
Art Centre for several meetings where we had a tour of the
renovated building including the classrooms, studio space
and gift shop that is open to the public. We learned about
hand slab building where we made mugs. Our pottery
instructors also taught us how to 'throw' bowls on the pottery
wheel. We learned about different glazing techniques
before our creations were fired in the kiln. We held an
Achievement Day where we exhibited our mugs, bowls, and
decanters. We would like to thank the London Potters Guild
for welcoming us into their great space and our pottery
teachers for their patience and sharing their creative gifts
with us. We would also like to recognize and thank the
Members of the Thamesford 4-H Club at their
'FCC 4-H Club Fund’ for providing funds that allowed us to access
Pottery project Achievement Day with their
the incredible facility at the London Clay Art Centre and work with
pottery creations
their talented teachers.
- Fiona Kersel (Press Reporter), Wendi Jackson (Thamesford 4-H leader)
RELAY FOR LIFE 2015 – COMMUNITY 4-H CLUB
Front row—David Pullen, Amanda
Witmer, Jessie Carberry, Laura Witmer,
Emily Schwartzentruber, Heather
Darlington, Elizabeth Bruce, Pat Black
Back row—Hailee Verhoeven, Janet
Bruce, Thomas Knoops, Janneke Van
Den Nieuwelaar, Shonna Ward, Ben
Bruce
absent from photo—Adam Witmer, Paul
Knoops
The 2015 Community 4-H Club Relay for Life Team participated in the Woodstock Relay for Life on June 13th raising
$12,195.14.... total raised over the past 9 years $73,324.
The team was busy since July 2014 to raise money by working with selling pop & water at the Embro Tractor Pull, helping
with Oxford Holstein Club BBQ at Woodstock Fair, 4-H displays at fairs, bale decorating contest at Woodstock Fair, selling
poinsettia plants, helping the Woodstock Choralaires move the risers for their December & April concerts, coat check at
the Oxford County Junior Farmer's 100th Anniversary event, Tavistock Men's Club roadside cleanup, Roth Park cleanup
with Oxford County Junior Farmers, Hickson Lions roadside cleanup, 4-H Pancake Fundraiser, catering Tavistock Men's
Club dinner and collecting pop cans & other returnable bottles/cans to be cashed in. Members also collected pledges.
Thanks to FCC Club Fund to help with our fundraising supply needs.
Awards received this year included Premier Award (raising over $10,000) and Shonna Ward received Premier Award
individual raising most money (over $3500).
As 2016 is the team’s 10 year, we are reaching out to the past participants to help us with fundraising to reach a goal of
$15,000. Anyone who wishes to support the team or by donating pop cans or returnable bottles/cans, please contact
Shonna Ward at 519-462-2341 or [email protected].
Thank you to everyone involved in helping the team with raising over $12,000 and selling 115 luminaries in 2015 in the
effort to make Cancer history.
- Shonna Ward
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EXCHANGE 2016
Have you ever wanted to
experience life in another part of
Canada?
Do you want to show off your
community and your province?
Do you want to make new friends
and connect with other 4-Hers?
Then get ready to apply for next
year’s exchange. Details will be
available in August and
applications must be received in
September.
And if you’re really interested and don’t
want to miss out, email [email protected] NOW to be put on a
waiting list for information.
Didn’t we just talk about leaving it till later?
4-H OPPORTUNITY REFUND
All registered 4-H members and screened volunteers in Oxford County who have completed 60% of their projects that year
are eligible to receive half of their registration cost to a regional, provincial or national 4-H opportunity.
Requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
A 10 minute presentation at an Oxford County event (Oxford 4-H Association Meeting, Oxford Award Night or
Oxford County Annual Meeting) including at least one of the following – poster, display, demo, video, or
PowerPoint. (Member / volunteer must contact the Oxford 4-H Association Chairperson in advance to make
arrangements to be put on the agenda.)
Delegate to inform the Oxford 4-H Association the cost of the registration for the 4-H event they attended.
Write an article for the Oxford 4-H Informer.
Contribute a scrapbook page for the Oxford County Scrapbook.
5. Monies will be refunded December 1st after all requirements are completed.
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Where has Oxford’s Anniversary Sign been?
It participated in the two parades as listed on the front of the issue
and has spent time with Dale Brenneman, Lynne and John Payne,
at the Oxford Mutual Insurance Company and with the Phillips
family. It was at the Embro Highland Games; right now it is on
Geoff Innes' front lawn.
Look for it at the Junior Show (Outdoor Farm Show site). Then it’s
on to Lynn Blum's, the Tractor Pull (Embro) and then it’s coming to
MY house in Bright! You’ll see it around the fall fair circuit
................. and then ????
Where will it go next?
The removable base will hold the sign securely upright to travel in
a full-length truck box, or on a trailer for parade and display
purposes. Do you have an event in mind where this huge
milestone can be advertised and celebrated? If you have good
public exposure, consider adding the sign to your yard for a time.
To book, please contact:
Katherine Grieve, (519) 475-6163
Let’s show it off!
Attention Parents!
Your help is appreciated at club meetings and events. However … Have you ever considered
completing the screening and training required to become a 4-H volunteer? Policy requires
that there be TWO screened and trained volunteers for each club or event but many times
meetings are in jeopardy of being cancelled because a volunteer has had an emergency crop
up. As much as it is kind of a parent to step up to fill a position, it is not allowed unless that
person is screened and trained. Please get screened and trained for your safety, for your
child’s safety and make it easier on your club volunteers. Show them you appreciate their
contributions to your child’s club experiences.
OR … if you are unable to volunteer … do you know someone (friend or neighbor) who might
be a good fit? Encourage them to get involved. Our members could only benefit from
another adult’s interest.
If you are not interested in working with the members at the club level, consider becoming
a director. Many hands make light work in the presentation of member and volunteer
events and opportunities.
To start the process just go to the 4-H Ontario website, click on “Volunteers” then on the
right, select “Steps to becoming a volunteer”.
We promise we won’t ask you to become more involved than you wish.
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And a few last words …
There’s something new on the 4-H Ontario website – you can now check your own 4-H profile! Just logon,
go to “My profile” at the top of the page, then check out the right side menu.
 Please send in your pictures. Keep in mind that ACTION shots are much more interesting.
 Volunteers are reminded to renew their Police Checks as soon as the forms are received from 4-H Ontario. Clubs
cannot be registered if screening or rescreening is not complete and members will not receive credit.
 Remember …Project resources are now available online. Locally submitted projects are listed but must be requested
from the province. If you have a problem accessing projects online please call me.
 Some projects available from the Storage area. Before you print more check with me first. Please let’s get them used
up.
 If you need any information about anything in this Informer – Just ask! My contact info is on page 2!
My apologies … last issue I promised the links would be live and the pictures in colour on the Oxford webpage when that
issue was posted. I didn’t get it done and I am sorry. However I will post that issue and this one … I promise it will be
sooner rather than later.
The next issue of the Oxford 4-H Informer will be in September. Please submit articles and
pictures by September 8th. But earlier is better! If you’d like to read about it or publicize it, send in your write up
about your 4-H activities or experiences to be included in your newsletter. Remember, please direct any questions, comments or
requests about this issue of the Informer to me (contact information is on page 2). Club reports are especially welcome.
As ever,
Linda
Answer to Trivia question p.10:
You had to know it would have something to do with either food or sewing didn’t you?
In 1915, Carleton organized the Girls’ Gardening and Canning Club; The Women’s Institute (FWIO) organized the Sewing Club.
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4-H FAIR LIFESKILLS
NAME: ______________________________________
MEMBER ENTRY FORM
Please mark classes entered
Class #1 – 4-H Exhibit
Class #2 – Indoor Game
Class #3 – Recycled Craft
Class #4 – FOUR Photos (Fair Theme)
Class #5 –Produce Arrangement
Class #6 – 4-H Living History Report
Class #7 – Potato Power
Class #8 – Handmade Craft
Class #9 – Play Safe
Class #10 – Cookies
Anniversary Special
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
_____________________________________________
PHONE: ______________________________________
AGE (AS OF JAN. 1/15): _________
MEMBERSHIP #: ________________________
CLUB: _______________________________________
4-H LIFESKILLS
MEMBER ENTRY FORM
NAME: ______________________________________
Please mark classes entered
Class #1 – 4-H Exhibit
Class #2 – Indoor Game
Class #3 – Recycled Craft
Class #4 – FOUR Photos (Fair Theme)
Class #5 – Produce Arrangement
Class #6 – 4-H Living History
Class #7 – Potato Power
Class #8 – Handmade Craft
Class #9 – Play Safe
Class #10 – Cookies
Anniversary Special
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
_____________________________________________
PHONE: ______________________________________
AGE (AS OF JAN. 1/15): _________
MEMBERSHIP #: ________________________
CLUB: _______________________________________
4-H LIFESKILLS
VOLUNTEER ENTRY FORM
NAME: ______________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
Please mark classes entered
_____________________________________________
PHONE: ______________________________________
MEMBERSHIP #: ________________________
CLUB: _______________________________________
Class #1 – Produce Arrangement
Class #2 – Craft
Class #3 – FOUR Photos (Fair Theme)
Class #4 – 4-H Living History
Class #5 – Baking
Class #6 – Future 4-H Project
Anniversary Special
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Thanks
Thanks to Oxford Agropro ... for printing this –
and every - newsletter for us!
And a big
“THANK
YOU”
to Knoops Farm Service, Embro. Frans & Helmy, your ongoing and generous support of Oxford
4-H through the Battery Blitz program is appreciated.
Through the Battery Blitz program used batteries can be disposed of safely ... 4-H in Oxford benefits!
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