4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 - BC 4-H
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4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 - BC 4-H
4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 2 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 AgriCareer Quest was fully subscribed reflecting a positive response to provincial council lowering program fees and additional directed marketing to our members. We are anticipating similar outcomes for our other summer programs. A new 5 year strategic plan is being undertaken by 4-H British Columbia and over the coming months your input will be sought as we collectively map out the direction of the organization through the end of the decade. Table of Contents Hello again 4-Her’s and friends, I will get to the title of my report in a few lines meanwhile it’s been another busy spring in the 4-H office as we plan for summer events and programs. Plans for the “Second Annual Fore-H Golf Charity Classic” are well underway as we look toward the fall and September 25th at the Chilliwack Golf and Country Club. We can only take 25 teams so register soon if you want to be part of the fun. The Prairie Coast Equipment Gator lottery is well underway, don’t forget to sell those tickets and get them back to the office so we can send more along. Funds from both these programs support club, district, regional and provincial programs and events, so everyone benefits. And now about the Chicken Washer! As part of my duties I was pleased to attend the 4-H Canada Annual General Meeting in Fredericton New Brunswick, the new logo and branding was unveiled and it was great to meet with counterparts from across the country and of course meeting some wonderful 4-Her’s. It was a great reminder that despite our differences within our 4-H programs that the reasons for 4-H are universal. An event called Night in the Country for those attending the AGM featured some youth with demonstrations and projects. One young fellow was displaying his well-cared for poultry project and as he was talking to those watching proclaimed with a puffed out chest and a big smile, “Did you know I’m the best chicken washer in New Brunswick!” That folks is what we are all about, building confidence, skills and responsibility. 3 Manager’s Message 4 Ambassador Training Weekend 5 Island 4-H Rendezvous 6 Educational Display Contest 7 Introducing Jennifer Hetland 8 Scholarship Winners 9 BC Fairs Continues to Support Youth 10 Field of Clover 13 Club News 14 Farm and Home Safety 15 4-H British Columbia New Logo 16 4-H British Columbia Lottery 17 Agri-Career Quest 19 Becoming Stewards of the Future 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 The Best Chicken Washer in New Brunswick On the Cover: Winning 4-H Leader photo from the 2014 4-H British Columbia Photo Contest. Photo taken and submitted by Tamara Jameson. To submit articles or for enquiries regarding this publication, please contact: 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter 2743 30th Street, Vernon, B.C., V1T 5C6 TEL: 250.545.0336 TOLL FREE: 1.866.776.0373 FAX: 250.545.0399 EMAIL: [email protected] www.bc4h.bc.ca Copyright The 4-H British Columbia Provincial Council maintains editorial control of this publication in order to uphold the integrity and philosophy of the 4-H Program. This does not imply the endorsement or promotion of the use of any product, goods or services mentioned in this publication. Published by the 4-H British Columbia Provincial Council 4 times per year. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, including, but not limited to photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without the express written permission of the 4-H British Columbia Provincial Council. Have a wonderful and safe fair season. Kevin Connect with us Kevin Rothwell Manager, 4-H British Columbia 4-H British Columbia @Official4HBC 4-H British Columbia www.bc4h.bc.ca 3 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 4-H Ambassador Team Training Weekend Submitted by Ambassador Chelsea Forsyth Each May all members of the Ambassador Team attend the annual Ambassador Training Weekend to sharpen our skills and get ready to represent and promote 4-H British Columbia in the year ahead. We travel by car, ferry and airplane to get to Abbotsford. Once we arrive, we meet up with our amazing leaders, Sarah van Heeswijk and Suzanne Skaaning, as well as the rest of our fellow Ambassadors. 4 able to deal with tough questions and to properly represent 4-H. After lunch Aubrey Searle from the 4-H British Columbia Foundation came to teach us how the Foundation works, and why it is so important. Every dollar donated is invested in perpetuity. The foundation only ever uses the interest made off of the money that has been donated. This money from the foundaOn Friday night, we all introduced ourselves by presenting a 20 tion goes towards provincial programs as well as many other slide presentation, called a petcha kutcha. It was a great way to 4-H opportunities and events. Each Ambassador will teach anlearn new things about everyone in the program. other group of 4-Hers about the value of the 4-H Foundation sometime later this year. Sunday evening we went for dinner, Saturday it was time to get down to business; we headed to and then went mini golfing. the Abbotsford Agriculture Centre for breakfast and the beginning of our busy training weekend. We learned about the histo- On Monday Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Member, Kathry of the ambassador program and what the expectations of an leen Fryer came to talk to us about the YAC as well as AgMent ambassador are. We were told that the 4-H Canada logo was the new pilot program for 18-25 year old 4-H members. We going to be changed, but we had to wait till June 11th just like also had to complete a back home plan of our Ambassador everyone else to see it. We were taught the importance of the activities over the next year. logo to be standardized across the country, so it is more recogIt was busy weekend full of learning and fun, just like most nizable. things in 4-H. The Ambassador Program is truly amazing and After lunch we had the opportunity to work in small groups to really allows us 4-Hers to use all of the 4-H skills that we have make promotional slideshows about all of the amazing 4-H gained over the years. I know that 4-H and the Ambassador provincial programs, and all of the different types of projects program have helped me excel in life. I would like to thank available to 4-H members. Saturday evening we went to SuSarah van Heeswijk and Suzanne Skanning for being such great zanne’s farm to have dinner and play games. Getting to spend leaders and mentors. time together doing activities really builds the sense of teamwork, and we become more like an Ambassador family. The whole Ambassador team would also like to thank our amazing sponsors; B.C. Youth in Agriculture Foundation, WestOn Sunday, we learned about promotional displays and edugen Endowment Fund, 4-H British Columbia Foundation, 4-H cating the public about 4-H. Pat Tonn came in to talk to us British Columbia Provincial Council, AAFC/Agriculture Canada, about “Proudly Presenting Agriculture”. It is extremely imB.C. Ministry of Agriculture, and VF Canada Inc./Wrangler. portant to be able to provide information to the public about 4-H and agriculture. Being a 4-H ambassador, it is our job to be Submitted by Pat Tonn Island 4-H Rendezvous was a workshop day for over 200 4-Hers from across Vancouver Island. Parksville Community and Conference Centre was alive with 4-H Cloverbuds, livestock club members, photographers and leaders learning about 4-H. The sessions were presented by: 4-H friends and alumni who have become experts in their subject areas through experience in the 4-H program and/or their professional careers, as well as Ministry of Agriculture Youth Development staff. in the cooperative games session that taught members games that they can use to build fun and camaraderie into their club. The afternoon finished off with sessions on: Making thank you cards, 4-H Club Mangement for Leaders, 4-H Demonstrations and Speak and Shows, Farm and Tractor Safety, Poultry Health and Care, 4-H Award Opportunities, Rabbit Info, All about Sheep, Jewelry Making, Horse Project Info, and Keeping Your Animal Project Healthy. In the morning sessions included both hands on and informational classes. The topics included: Halter making, Proudly Presenting Agriculture, 4-H Educational Displays, Reducing the Risk of Back Country Travel, Livestock Judging, Boot Planters, Keeping Your Animal Projects Healthy, 4-H Club Executive and Running a Meeting, Marketing your Beef Project, Preparing 4-H Judging Classes, Energy Work with Animals, Clay Pot Planters, All about Photography and Safe Animal Handling. Clover Bud Activities for 4-H members age 6-8 were ongoing throughout the day including crafting sessions, games, safety lessons, and outdoor walks. The lunch fuelled 4-Hers up again to participate The Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council would like to thank the volunteer committee that organized the day: Roy Davies, Kim Wilson, Carter Power, Susy Chung-Smith, Dolina Meaden, Arlene Jones, Rhonda Bevilacqua, Mary Noakes, Jean Stevens, Sue Boulton, Marian Davies, and Pat Tonn. 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Island 4-H Rendezvous 2015 The Island 4-H Rendezvous participants and organizers would like to recognize the following community minded businesses and organizations for their generous support: WorkSafeBC, FARSHA, Farm Credit Canada, B.C. 4-H and B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. 5 6 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Jennifer Hetland is a familiar face to many of us in the 4-H community, but we are happy to introduce her for the first time as a member of our staff team. Jennifer will be working with the Ministry of Agriculture Youth Development Staff as a co-op student from June 4 - October 5, 2015. We sat down and asked Jennifer some questions so we could all get to know her a little better. 3) What are you working on with the Youth Development team this summer? I will be helping in the planning and delivery of programs such as Youth Action and South Coastal Judging, and I will be organizing the Special EducaQ. Tell us about your background? tional Display Competition that A. I was born and raised in Chilliwack, B.C. and I grew up being will be held at the PNE. I will surrounded by agriculture. My family has 4-H roots; my grandalso be helping to update some parents were involved in 4-H, as was my uncle and my dad. 4-H of the resource materials with is very much in my blood so I joined as soon as I turned nine! I the new 4-H Canada logo recompleted 11 years of 4-H in the rabbit project and was a B.C. leased June 11. I am so excited 4-H Ambassador from 2012-2014. Other than 4-H, I have alto be working with the 4-H and ways been interested in crime, law, policy, and human behavYouth Development teams! iour. These interests propelled me into a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology with a Minor in Psychology, which I just 4) What part of your job are you looking forward to the most? recently completed in April. All of it! Even though I’ve only been a 4-H alumnus for a year and a half, I’ve missed being involved in the program. 4-H was 2) What is your favorite 4-H memory? and is such a big part of my life and I’m so glad that I’m able to With over a decade of 4-H memories, it’s so difficult to choose give back and to help members have the same great experiencone specific favorite! I really enjoyed the travel opportunities es that I had. in 4-H, and I was able to go on a number of trips. I attended Youth Action, Provincial Club Week, Provincial Communica5) What are your plans for the future? tions, and South Coastal Judging. I was also awarded the opI just finished my university degree and I will soon be pursuing portunity to go to Ottawa for the National 4-H Citizenship Sem- a career in policing with the RCMP. Wherever I end up living inar. Of all the trips, I think it’s this one that comes out on top! and working, I will find some way to stay involved in 4-H, I was able to meet delegates from all over the country and whether that means judging, facilitating, or giving presentalearn so much more about our beautiful country. As well, Otta- tions and workshops. wa is pretty much the perfect place for a lover of law and poliJennifer is based in the Abbotsford office of the BC Ministry of cy, and I quickly found my niche while touring the Parliament buildings, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Canadian War Agriculture. She can be reached at 1-888-221-7141 or [email protected] Museum. I would love to return to Ottawa again someday! 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Introducing Jennifer Hetland Reminders for Self Determined, Junior Leadership and Senior Management Projects Now that you are underway with your self-determined, junior leadership or senior management projects and summer holidays are approaching…don’t lose sight of your project! Members: Stay on track, continue to take pictures and keep monthly records (even if they are in rough draft as they can be ‘blitzed’ up at a later date). If you start to slide with your project, it will be hard to catch up after a month or two so I encourage you to persevere. Contact your Leader monthly (at the very least) and give him/her an update as to how you are doing. If required, ask for the Leader comments that are to be included in your finished record book. Leaders: Stay in touch with your Members of these projects at least once a month. Now is a time where some of them may need extra direction and encouragement to keep them on track. Physically check their record books and provide the necessary comments where required. If you have any questions about Self-Determined or Junior Leader projects, please feel free to contact Karla Barrie toll free at 1-800-474-8133, direct line 250-398-4337 or by email [email protected]. For Senior Management projects, please contact Laura Code toll free at 1-877-702-5585, direct line 250-260-4606 or by email [email protected]. 7 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Top Students Earn Provincial 4-H British Columbia Scholarships Twenty-two outstanding 4-H members from British Columbia have been awarded 4-H Scholarships totalling over $55,500 to assist in their post-secondary education. Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarships - Value of $5000 renewable over two years Meghan McGillivray (Bachelor of Science, University of British Columbia) Victoria Hergott (Bachelor of Science, University of the Fraser Valley) Sarah Douglas (Bachelor of Science, University of the Fraser Valley) Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarships – Value of $1000 renewable over two years Jessica Elvedahl (Associate of Arts Degree/Psychology, Camosun College) Maddison Tebbutt (Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film), University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus) Hallie Bryant (Bachelor of Arts/Humanities, University of Victoria) Megan Edgeley (Licensed Practical Nurse, Vancouver Island University) William James (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Victoria) BC Youth in Agriculture Foundation Scholarships – Value of $2000 each Marissa Campbell (Animal Science & Technology, Lakeland College) Jordyn Brook (Bachelor of Science/Veterinary, Thompson Rivers University) BC Young Farmers Scholarship - Value of $500 Courtney Rankin (Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Trinity Western University) Wim & Annie Zylmans Agriculture Memorial Fund Scholarship – Value of $500 Tyson Ringdal (Agricultural & BioResources, University of Saskatchewan) BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Scholarship – Value of $1000 Indigo Johnson (Bachelor of Arts & Science, Quest University Canada) 4-H BC Foundation Scholarship – Value of $500 Lauren Kozol (Communications, Trinity Western University) Mutual Fire Insurance Scholarships – Value of $1000 each Cassi Sauer (Bachelor of Science, Simon Fraser University) Belle White (Arts & Humanities, University of Victoria) The Western Producer Scholarship – Value of $1000 Mackenzie Schuurman (Animal Health Technology, Lakeland College) Saanich Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarship – Value $2000 Rachel Goddard (Science/Chemistry, University of Victoria) Saanich Fruit Growers’ Association Scholarships – Value $1000 each Clif Clemotte (Bachelor of Arts/Music, Vancouver Island University) Kevin Sokolan (Bachelor of Management, University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus) MNP Scholarships – Value $1000 each 8 Kayla Stump (Commerce, University of Calgary) Elizabeth Froc (Commerce, University of British Columbia) Submitted by: Glenda Reid, Awards Chair and Liaison to 4-H Provincial Council BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions BCAAFE has recently selected the winner of this year’s annual Scholarship Award. This year the focus has been on youth seeking post secondary education in any field of study. The committee requested applicants to provide information on plan of study, on volunteer activities, on scholastic, sport or cultural success, on employment, on active membership in clubs along with references, transcripts and an essay. The topic of the essay was “ Tell us about the agricultural fair that is closest to your community”. We are pleased to announce that the award is being presented to Meghan McGillivray from Kamloops. She has earned top grades in her high school career and studied piano and competed in gymnastics. Meghan holds membership in the Canadian Junior Angus Association and has achieved for eight years in the Yale County 4-H Club. She has BC Fairs received 10 great applications and much information tutored students in math and science courses and coached in about fairs around the province. As well as the research we gymnastics. Fairly recently she has been working as an office also heard about the strong community and personal feelings assistant in a law office as well as working with livestock on that fairs evoke in youth, especially 4-H youth. We want to the ranch. Her essay centered on the Provincial Winter Fairoffer thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to subAdapting to Change Across Generations. mit an application. Meghan will be attending McGill University in Montreal in the The recipient of this award will receive $1500.00 to assist with Bachelor of Science Program. We wish her well in her continpost secondary studies. uing studies. 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions Continues to Support Youth 4-H British Columbia Photo Contest 5 Categories Nature People Animals Agriculture 4-H Theme To Enter: Submit your photo to 4-H British Columbia electronically. Please email them to [email protected] Please clearly label each photo you submit with your name (first and last), your age group, the category you are submitting it to, and the title of your photograph. It is best to name each photograph you submit in the following format: Category - Age Group - Your Last Name - Your First Name - Title of Photograph Example: Action Shot-Junior-Lastname-Firstname-Johnny Scores A Goal.jpeg Prizes: 1st place in each category will receive $25 in prize money and photo will be featured in the 2016 4-H British Columbia Calendar. Grand overall photo will receive $150 in prize money and will be the cover feature for the 2016 4-H British Columbia Calendar. Rules: Please visit the 4-H British Columbia website for contest rules www.bc4h.bc.ca Deadline: September 15, 2015 9 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 10 In Memory of Whitney Moutray In Memory of Whitney Moutray Beaverly 4-H Club Beaverly 4-H Club Matthew Thurston Matthew Thurston Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle 4-H British Columbia Foundation Thank you to everyone who donated to the 4-H British Columbia’s Field of Clover between April 16, 2014 to April 15, 2015. As 4-H British Columbia celebrated 100 years of 4-H, a special field of clover was planted. To celebrate the centennial year, for every $100 donated to the 4-H British Columbia Foundation's Field of Clover campaign a special golden clover was planted in their name. To view the full field, please visit www.bc4h.bc.ca/ fieldofclover Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle In Memory of Leslie Corbett Clayton Robins Investors Group Interior Savings Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle Barry Remus Terry Remus Brian & Jane Baehr Brian & Jane Baehr Kidston & Company LLP KPMG LLP Eric Foster In Memory of Paul DeJong Clem Samson Clem Samson Clem Samson In Memory of Paul Vanderveen Aubrey Searle Aubrey Searle Barbara Searle Hanna Theus Barbara Gilmore Barbara Gilmore Mark Turner Mark Turner Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant In Memory of Ernie Terpsma Aubrey Searle Alexandra & Colin Springford Alexandra & Colin Springford Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council Vancouver Island 4-H Regional Council In Memory of Alice McKay Lesley Miller Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Vanderhoof & District 4-H Clubs Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club Saanich 4-H Lamb Club In Memory of Paul DeJong In Memory of Paul DeJong Pat Tonn Laura Code Ross Hudson Ingelise Pollock Ingelise Pollock Ingelise Pollock Ingelise Pollock Lloydshaven Holsteins Ltd. 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Sarah van Heeswijk James Hewitt James Hewitt Helen Gardom Helen Gardom Helen Gardom Helen Gardom In Memory of Tom & Greg Follett Donna Jack Donna Jack Donna Jack Donna Jack Mabel Shykora Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Steven Jack Bruno Giacomazzi John Berry Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant In Memory of Ray Reimer In Memory of Ray Reimer Barry Remus Terry Remus Gordon Bryant Barry Remus Terry Remus Brian & Jane Baehr Brian & Jane Baehr Aubrey Searle Aubrey Searle Patty Palmer Patty Palmer Irene & Greg Bevandick Irene & Greg Bevandick David & Ann Smith David & Ann Smith Rachel Bryant Rachel Bryant Rachel Bryant Rachel Bryant Tony & Jeremy Visser Tony & Jeremy Visser Tony & Jeremy Visser Tony & Jeremy Visser Frank Keis Frank Keis Frank Keis Frank Keis Barbara Gilmore Barbara Gilmore Barbara Gilmore Barbara Gilmore Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant In Loving Memory of Wilbert Miller In Loving Memory of Wilbert Miller In Loving Memory of Wilbert Miller In Loving Memory of Wilbert Miller Diana D. 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Miller In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Ingelise Pollock 11 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region United Way Alberta Capital Region Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant Gordon Bryant In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute Coombs Farmers Institute In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson In Memory of Jared Anderson United Way, Northern British Columbia Cheryl Tarbet 12 Cheryl Tarbet Cheryl Tarbet Cheryl Tarbet United Way, Northern British Columbia United Way, Northern British Columbia United Way, Northern British Columbia United Way, Northern British Columbia United Way, Northern British Columbia United Way, Northern British Columbia Marilyn Buyar Marilyn Buyar Tony Robertson Pendray Farms Ltd. Pendray Farms Ltd. 2013-15 Ambassador Team In Memory of Leslie Corbett Rob & Julie Black Valerie& Jamie Pearson In Memory of Whitney Moutray Probus Club of Royal Oak Investors Group Impact Emergency Consulting Services Impact Emergency Consulting Services Impact Emergency Consulting Services Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle Ken & Debbie Schwaerzle Club News I am a member of the Spirit Riders 4-H horse club. I am nine years old and this is my first year in 4-H. I was elected as our club reporter. This year we started off with four new members, and I was one of them. On March 1st our club had our public speaking event at the MacBride Museum. All junior and senior members presented their chosen topics from the Jetland pony to Ranching. We even Blasting Off had one of our senior members, big Sarah, speak about her 3, 2, 1 Blastoff, Golden Ears Community Club has launched off to Food for Thought trip in July, 2014. an amazing start. Excitingly, Aimee Tjernagel and Jeremy Laity Only a week later we had our annual farm tour. We got to see placed first and second respectively, at North Fraser’s Senior where other member’s farms are and their horses (and other District Speeches. With Aimee then placing second at regionfarm animals). We started in the South end of Whitehorse and als. Congratulations Aimee! Blasting off with the projects, dairy moved to the North, stopping in the middle at Midnight Sun is having an enjoyable start to this year’s training, both the Alpaca farm for lunch. It was a fun farm filled day to start off the calves and members. The self-determined members, Abigail spring season. Carson, Julia and Victoria Pitsiaeli have been discovering the mysteries of yeast, baking mouth-watering treats like buns, and At one of our business meetings we had a special visitor. Cliff Hannah came to teach us about horse teeth and why you should exploring gardening. Naomi Carson’s Senior self-determined project on guppy breeding is going swimmingly, with 3 batches keep an eye on them. It was a very interesting and important of fry being born to date. Photography members are excited to presentation that we all enjoyed. We learned how to tell the age of a horse by looking at their teeth. start their project in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, many members are busy preparing for our This year isn’t even half over, and we’ve already done so much. I club’s demos and speak and shows. It should be a great night. am excited for the upcoming events that this year will bring. Such as, the annual May clinic, mounted meetings, drill ride Submitted by: Hannah Carson, practice and presentation, our trip to the Dawson Creek 4-H Golden Ears 4-H Community Club rally and rodeo, and achievement day. 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Whitehorse 4-H Spirit Riders Horse Club So far, I have enjoyed my 4-H experience and I am pleased to share it with you. Submitted by: Kiana Club Reporter Whitehorse 4-H Spirit Riders Horse Club GECC Junior members, Aidan Kennedy and Julia Pitsiaeli receive first and second place at the North Fraser District Junior Speeches. Jeremy Laity and Aimee Tjernagel at Regional Speeches 13 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Farm and Home Safety Everywhere! The 4-H British Columbia Office has received positive feedback about the Club Safety Officer backpacks. We hope you have now had a chance to go through your backpacks to get acquainted with the supplies inside. A Level 1 First Aid kit was provided to allow for people with first aid training to have the basic tools they require. To meet your club’s needs we hope that you add safety supplies that your club has found useful in the past. Items that you might find useful to include are: Additional instant cold packs Hand sanitizer Sunscreen Bug spray Disposable ear plugs When adding or using items, remember to update your inventory list to keep track of what is inside your backpack. Talk to your club and club leaders to see what they would like to include. We recommend that you only include items that you are comfortable using and know how to properly use. Thank you for keeping safety a priority at your club events! 4-H BC Farm and Home Safety Committee Judging Jamboree Kamloops Okanagan Region 14 This is part of a Canada-wide 4-H initiative to communicate the vibrancy and energy of our organization while also ensuring that all levels of the organization (National, Provincial and Club) have their own special place within the logo. 4-H Canada is making it easy for clubs to create their own 4-H logos by providing an online self-serve application. The Club Logo Generator can be found at www.4-h-canada.ca/brand-app. To learn more about the new logo, please visit www.4-h-canada/brand. 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 4-H British Columbia has a new logo! 15 4 -H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 AgriCareer Quest By Devon Smith ACQ Participant Every other year, 4-H British Columbia gives senior members an opportunity to explore careers in agricultural through a bus tour in the Thompson Okanagan and Fraser Valley regions of BC. This year, Agri-Career Quest was held from April 30 - May 5. By car, bus and plane, 44 4-H members from all over BC and Yukon Territories met in Abbotsford ready to embark on what would be a very informative weekend. 16 them to take responsibly for the environment. As a part of the requirements, the group made a stop in Kamloops at the Thompson Rivers University Grasslands. Two ecologists took time to show delegates the risks of invasive species and the dangers of overgrazing and disturbing the native species on the land. Invasive Species such as Russian Knapweed and Toadflax grow in abundance in these areas. On the TRU Participants experienced first-hand the large amount of diversi- Campus, delegates helped to eliminate invasive species in an ty of agriculture in BC and the careers available. At Lepp’s Farm area of land recently disturbed by the construction of a new Market, the relationship between farmer and consumer could training pad. not be closer as a large portion of what they sell is grown or The tour also stopped at the DeVos Dairy Farm in Enderby raised by the Lepp family, as well as cut and wrapped right in where they are taking steps to return their riparian area to its the store. Calias Greenhouses grows acres upon acres of bell former glory. Delegates took branches from a Willow tree and peppers five times faster than what can be grown in Califorplanted them along the Creekside and around the pond so that nia’s field crops. Prairie Coast Equipment has an entire team of in years to come they grow and provide a natural shelter for employee’s working to meet the customer’s needs in sales, the water. Casorso Ranch has already be successful in doing repairs and maintanence, and new technology such as the GPS this. We stopped at the ranch in Oliver who recently won the and auto-steer systems which let the tractors practically drive Environmental Stewardship Award. They are continuing to themselves. Crowsnest Vineyards grows seven different types work hard to preserve their land and making their farm enviof grapes on their land and creates their own blends of wine in ronmentally sustainable. their barn. Harker’s Organics is a fourth generation farm that uses biology instead of chemistry to grown the fruits and vege- When delegates were not on the buses or visiting tour locatables they sell during the summer months. They also make a tions, sessions were put on by Youth Development staff to talk very popular fruit wine. Clearbrook Grain & Milling has been about Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews and Networking. operating for over 60 years and prides themselves on their Time was taken to ensure everyone had a good understanding ability to have a close relationship with customers. And Lenof how to be employed. After all, the program is meant to put gendairy Farms runs 90 cows through two robotic milkers eve- you in a position where you can find a career in Agriculture. ry day in their brand new barn. Needless to say, the itinerary On behalf of all the delegates, a huge thank you goes out to all was packed tight. the program sponsors and tour locations for giving the 4-H members an opportunity to participate and learn from the proAs a bonus to those attending this year’s Quest, the new youth fessionals. initiative, created by Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of BC, “Stewards of the Future” was offered as part For more details on Agri-Career Quest, please visit the blog at of the program. By the end of the weekend, the requirements [agricareerquest.wordpress.com], and visit the 4-H British to earn the stewardship passports had been fulfilled. The pro- Columbia website at www.bc4h.bc.ca]. gram was developed for youth to have a better understanding of the need to care for BC’s natural resources and encourage 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 17 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 4-H British Columbia Lottery A 2015 Fundraiser! Win a GRAND PRIZE of a John Deere - XUV 550 4X4 Gator Generously donated by 2 Lotteries! 2 Grand Prizes! 1 Draw! Tickets: $5 Ticket Sales Start: May 2, 2015 Draw date: October 30, 2015 Draw location: PrairieCoast Equipment, Kamloops BC Chances are 1 in 4000 (for each draw) to win a grand prize Chances are 2 in 8000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize B.C. Gaming Event License #68419 & #68420 Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca Know your limit, play within it. Contact your local 4-H club for tickets! For more information visit www.bc4h.bc.ca or call 1-866-776-0373 18 Submitted by Laura Code, Lana H. and Kiara S. This year at Agri-Career Quest, we were pleased to offer “Stewards of the Future” as part of our programming. This is an exciting new youth initiative created by the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. It has been developed to encourage students to understand their role in being responsible for the environment and caring for BC’s natural resources. Stewards of the Future was blended into our current programming. Over five days, delegates learned about BC agriculture and the diversity of careers available in the industry, while sharpening their career building skills. Students explored stewardship and sustainability issues through the lens of agriculture with hands -on workshops, farm tours, guest speakers, discussions and a video. and all of them were quite varied, from focusing on rivers and streams, to invasive species, to the proper way to strip cedar bark from a tree. Afterwards we went down to have a fantastic meal prepared by the campus chefs and look around at Organizations involved were B.C. 4-H, BC the display tables. There were many Ministry of Agriculture (Youth Developdifferent subjects, ranging from Provincial ment Programs), Thompson Rivers UniParks to ranching, to forestry, to recycling, versity (Department of Natural Reto our own 4-H table, and many others. sources), Invasive Species Council of BC, Our last activity for the night was to parand the BC Cattlemen’s Association ticipate in some improv games led by the (Farmland-Riparian Interface Stewardship local “Whistling Kettle Improv” group. Program). This was extremely fun as we got moving Through their participation in these activi- around, meeting new people and having a ties, all 44 Agri-Career Quest participants lot of fun. The last game was where we all stood in a circle and one person would completed a Student Passport of the Stewards of the Future program. They will run into the middle and yell out what they receive special recognition from the Lieu- wanted for the future, everyone else tenant Governor and will be listed on the would support them with their cheers! Government House Foundation website The second day was packed full! Astroas Stewards of the Future. As a result of naut Dr. Robert Thirsk, and James Gorman being a part of the Stewards of the Future from West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. were our program, 4-H members were invited to first two keynote speakers showing us the Stewards of the Future conference at pictures and statistics, giving us much to Pearson College in Victoria Jun 5 to 7, talk about within our small groups. After 2015. Eight Agri-Career Quest participants the keynote presentations all the students joined 92 other students at the conferwere split into smaller groups by theme: ence to discuss stewardship and sustainaAgriculture; Energy; Forests; Grassland bility issues. and ranching; Invasive species; Oceans, Lakes and Rivers; Parks; Transportation This was the starting year for the Stewards of the Future program. They plan to and Wildlife. In these groups we talked about our themes, the issues within them continue with the program into the next school year and 4-H clubs are welcome to and what actions we can take to make apply with stewardship projects. For more these themes as sustainable as possible. We developed presentations that were information about the Stewards of the Future program, check out their website: later going to be presented to the rest of http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/lg/prioritythe attendees and we went on a boat trip programs/stewards/default.html to Race Rocks. There we spotted harbour seals, sea lions, and elephant seals. We Stewards of the Future also got to learn about how Pearson ColThe entrance to the Pearson College cam- lege is working towards getting the buildings on Race Rocks to be more energy pus was stunning. It was a long winding road that was lined with red arbutus trees efficient. Our last keynote speaker was author JB MacKinnon, who gave an outand the uncommon natural Gary Oak trees. After checking in everyone received standing speech on ‘rewilding’ our world. a tour of the campus, the magnificent On the last day each theme group gave a whale skeleton being one of the favourite presentation on their topic, giving speechstops. After everyone was acquainted es, PowerPoints, and one group even had with the campus, we headed up to the someone playing piano! It was an amazing Max Bell Theater for introductions and experience and opportunity for everyone the student presentations. Her Honour, who went, we all came away with a lot of the Lieutenant Governor of British Colum- knowledge, information and aspiration to bia gave an inspiring speech about how change our world for the better. the idea for “The Stewards of the Future” came to be and what her three “R’s” were: Responsibility, Respect and Relationships. Ranch (winners of the 2013 BC Cattlemen’s Association Environmental Stewardship Award) spoke to the group about water management on their cattle ranch in Okanagan Falls. Outline of activities: Hike at the Lac du Bois Grassland Protected Area in Kamloops with researchers from Thompson Rivers University Invasive plant species removal from a grasslands site with a representative from the Invasive Species Council of BC Research activity with line transects to learn about grassland restoration with native plant species. Toured drone lab with Dr. John Church. Experienced the drone simulator through virtual reality goggles, controlled the camera on a drone and learned about the applications to agriculture. Planting willows in a riparian area at the De Vos dairy farm, a 4-H family in Enderby. Participants learned how a farm can work to become environmentally friendly and become familiar with riparian areas on/near farmland and how to establish a proper riparian area in order to protect water sources. Harker’s Organics farm tour in Cawston where members learned about organic fruit and vegetable production from Bruce and Kathy Harker. Guest speaker Agrologist Dave Sands, who spoke about BC agriculture, the importance of the Agricultural Land Reserve and sustainable agriculture. There were many student presentations Dave and Wanda Casorso of Casorso H! E R O F 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Becoming Stewards of the Future 19 4-H in British Columbia Newsletter Summer 2015 Save Sponsored by: the date Register now Include a 4-H’er on your team for a chance to win tablets for your team! Sponsored by Mahindra 2nd Annual 4-H British Columbia Charity Golf Classic at www.bc4h.bc.ca All proceeds go to 4-H British Columbia youth development programs. September 25, 2015 Chilliwack Golf & Country Club Chilliwack, BC Enjoy 18 holes of Texas Scramble golf, cart, dinner and chances to win $5000 cash provided by Investors Group and hole-in-one prize from PrairieCoast Equipment. ! 20 FORE-H For more information, contact Kevin Rothwell Phone: 1.866.776.0373 Email: [email protected] Thanks to our dinner sponsor:
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