May 2013 - Deschutes County 4-H
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May 2013 - Deschutes County 4-H
4-H Youth Development Over the Clover VOLUME 2 1 I SSUE 5 M AY , 2 0 1 3 A monthly publication for the 4-H members, leaders & families of Deschutes County Cloverstems 4-H Club “Gameaholics” Take Top Award in Middle School Division TechStart Education Foundation, Oregon’s nonprofit that provides teacher professional development and student learning activities in computer science education, held the sixth Oregon Game Project Challenge (OGPC 6.0) on Saturday, May 4 where they honored high school and middle school champions in computer game development. The CloverSTEMs 4H club’s “Gameaholics” earned Best In Show middle school division. TechStart, along with sponsors ETIC, Best Buy, and Branium, hosted 48 teams comprised of over 250 students and coaches from around Oregon and southern Washington at Chemeketa Community College in Salem for the annual game competition. Sixteen teams were honored with awards for their computer games designed to educate and propose solutions to urban planning challenges. INSID E THIS ISSUE: Calendar What’s Up? 2 3-9 Auction 10-12 Small Animal & Dog 13-16 Noodles, Needles, & Stuff 17-19 SET/STEM 20-21 Shooting Sports Catch Pen After School Horse’n Around 21 22-25 26 27-31 OGPC is a competition that brings together teams of four to seven students and introduces or nurtures their interest in computer science. The OGPC competition season runs from December to May each year, concluding with the statewide competition in Salem. Both high school and middle school teams compete by presenting original computer games to nearly 30 judges and panelists. Judging criteria was based on awarding points to teams for completing public and hidden achievements. This methodology is a feature common in today’s commercially produced videogames and was adopted by OGPC to emphasize cooperation over head-to-head competition. Hidden achievements focused on specific points of emphasis and teams were rewarded by going above and beyond the learning goals of the challenge. Teams scoring the highest points were honored with an award. For more information about the Oregon Game Project Challenge, visit www.ogpc.info. (Continued on page 3) DESCHUTES COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR 2013 May Jun 7 11 13 14 20 *22 *22 22 22 29 *30 *30 1 1-2 3 4 15 15 18 24 26-29 29 Jul 1 1 2 8 11 11 13 15 15 16 18-21 25 31-4 Aug 14 16-20 20 27 Sep 10 11 16 Oct 17 18 18 1 7 Record Book Training; 6:30 pm Presentations Contest, Comfort Suites, Redmond Intro to Econ #1 w/ Shoffner; 6:30 pm Advisory Meeting; 6:00 pm Intro to Econ #2 w/Shoffner; 6:30 pm S.E.T. Leaders Meeting; 6:00 PM Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting; 7:30 Junior Horse Bowl #2; 6:00 pm Dog Judging Contest; 6 pm NSister Intro to Econ #3 w/Shoffner; 6:30 pm Sheep and swine weigh In; 4—7pm Goat Weigh In; 5—7 pm Juniper Livestock Show DCLA Spring Horse Show Executive Committee Meeting; 6:00 pm -youth; 6:30 pm ALL Awards Meeting; 6 pm Leathercraft/Photography Skills; 9-12; N Sister Science Fair; 1-5 pm; NSister Auction Committee 6 pm Record Book Check #1; NSister 4-7pm Summer Conference; Corvallis, OR Fairgrounds Community Service; 9:00 S.E.T. Leaders Meeting; 6:00 pm Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting; 7:30 Advisory Committee Meeting; 6:00 pm Record Book Check #2; All Communities; 4-7 pm Record Book Check #3; NSister/B SR Cntr; 4-7 pm Small Animal Weigh-In; 5-6:30 pm; Swine Barn State Livestock Judging Contest; Salem Final Record Book Check; NSister; 4-7 pm Cinnamon Roll Camp; NS; All Day Auction Committee; 6 pm DESCHUTES CO HORSE FAIR Fashion Review; NSister DESCHUTES CO FAIR New Leader Training; 6:30 pm State Fair—HORSE Auction Committee; 6 pm First LEGO League Kick Off Event Advisory Committee Meeting; 6:00 pm New Leader Training; 6:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting; 6:00 pm Youth; 6:30 pm ALL Auction Committee; 6 pm S.E.T. Leaders Meeting; 6:00 pm Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting; 7:30 Record Books DUE for Judging 4 pm Executive Committee Meeting; 6:00 pm—Youth; 6:30 ALL 8-10 11-13 15 Nov 2 12 19 20 20 Dec 7-8 Record Book Interviews for judging Statewide Animal Science Training Auction Committee; 6 pm Leaders/Members Banquet Advisory Committee Meetings; 6 pm Auction Committee; 6 pm S.E.T. Leaders Advisory; 6 pm Shooting Sports Advisory; 7:30 pm BIG Deal *Changed Date. All meetings are at the Extension office unless otherwise noted. Project committee meetings are open to all leaders, members, and parents. This is where decisions are made regarding your project area. Your attendance is encouraged and most welcome. Advisory Meetings (Note: July Date Has Changed) 2013 Tue, May 14 Tue, Jul 2 (Note Change of Date!) Tue, Sep 10 Tue, Nov 12 Starting 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm General Session Educational Following 5 Project Areas Split: Livestock, Horse, Dog, Small Animal and Home Ec Shooting Sports and S.E.T. will meet on their own day (typically the Wed after) 2 What’s Up? A section for upcoming events, items, or information pertinent to ALL 4-H families (Continued from page 1) On a similar note… About TechStart Education Foundation TechStart Education Foundation (www.techstart.org) is the 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2003 by the Technology Association of Oregon (http://www.techoregon.org/) to support technology education in the state’s K-12 classrooms and after school programs. By providing teacher training and student enrichment activities in computer science and engineering, TechStart will make Oregon’s K-12 schools a model for delivering a relevant 21st century education that inspires students to become leaders in technology and innovation. Record Book Check Dates Set Record book checks are required for any 4Her (except clover buds) who plans to exhibit at the County Fair. Members take their up to date record book to any of the following dates and sit down with a volunteer to review their book. It’s best to attend early so if changes or additions need to be made you have time to do it. If you cannot make any of the dates listed below, you may send your record book in with someone else or call Candi for an appointment. THIS IS ONLY IF THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN MAKE ONE OF THESE DATES! Remember these details: At least 4 items in your advancements must be new (in every project that has advancements) You must have your community service complete You must have an additional educational event complete (leadership retreat, idea fair, presentations, food booth, etc.) Last year’s records must be complete This year’s records must be up-to-date through June 20. Who Needs Wood? We Do! If you or someone you know has some good hardwood (pear, apple, cherry, juniper, oak) of which they are willing to part with, the 4-H program will be more than happy to pick it up. Each year the Buyers’ Barbecue and the Recognition Dinner require a lot of wood to make the coals. Call 548-6088 or email [email protected] if you can help out. 3 What’s Up? Want to Host a Japanese Exchange Student? We are still looking for families to Host Japanese students. Each year, Japanese students come to Oregon to live an American life for 4 weeks (July 21 - August 18). Your son or daughter would be a host brother or sister for the 4-week stay. We need to find homes for boys and girls, between the ages of 11 and 17, and in many cases, we really need to make a match before May 1. If you would like more information, you can call Shelly Creach (541388-0686) or Laura Cuthbert (541-306-0779). Photo ID Opportunities Don’t have your photo ID badge for the fair yet? We will be set up to take your photograph at the following events. May 30 - Weigh-in 4 - 8 pm July 8 - La Pine Record Book Check July 11 - Bend Record Book Check July 15 - Redmond Record Book Check July 18 - Extension Office 8-Noon July 19 - Extension Office 12-5pm ID badges are free for new members and members changing levels - $5 for lost or replacement badges. Executive Meetings 2013 Mon, Jun 3 Mon, Sep 16 Mon, Oct 7 Executive Committee Meeting; 6pm Executive Committee Meeting; 6 pm Executive Committee Meeting; 6 pm Oregon 4-H Volunteers at Regional Forums Oregon 4-H volunteers are encouraged to attend the Western Region Leaders’ Forum (WRLF) in Billings, Montana, March 27-30, 2014. Active volunteer participation will be helpful as the Oregon 4-H Program (a partnership of 4-H members, volunteers and staff) prepare to host the WRLF, March 5-8, 2015 in Portland. Plan now to attend the WRLF at Billings, MT. to learn, network, be inspired, and have fun with new 4H friends. Go to the Montana website soon at: www.wrlf2014.com for information about hotel accommodations in Billings and details about submitting a workshop proposal – due June 1, 2013! A copy of the workshop proposal form is attached. Consider proposing a workshop presented by adult and teen volunteers, and/or Extension staff partners. AND Save-theDate: March 5-8, 2015 to attend the WRLF in Portland, OR! Scholarship funds are available for these forums, and they are definitely worth the time and effort… Any youth out there who want to teach a class in Billings with me? Record Book Check Dates 4: -7: pm on: (Final!) Mon, 6/24 in Redmond ~ Mon, 7/8 in several communities ~ Thu, 7/11 in Redmond & Bend ~ Mon, 7/15 in Redmond 4 “4-H: Make It Your Own” June 26-29, 2013 At Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Youth Grades 7-12 Cost: $200 (many counties cover part of this fee) Registration Open May 1 – June 1 Enjoy fun classes and incredible speakers! Make memories and get to experience OSU’s beautiful campus! For more information, go to: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-summerconference 5 What’s Up Still in Need of Fair Award Sponsors for: Sheep Carcass of Merit @ $10 each Food Skills CH @ $40 High Point Beef Exhibitor @ $100 High Point Goat Exhibitor @ $100 High Point Sheep Exhibitor @ $100 Leathercraft CH @ $40 each Performance Horse & Ranch Horse Highpoints @ $100 each Ranch Horse Reserve High Point @ $75 each Ranch Horse Showmanship @ $40 Give Kim a call if you can help out…. Enrollment Fees Increasing for 2013/2014 4-H Year During a recent Executive meeting the decision was made to increase enrollment fees slightly in an effort to recover some of the increasing costs of doing business, including event scholarships, facility expenses, insurance, etc. A $5 increase raising enrollment fees per member to $45 per year (regardless of the number of project areas) and $50 after Jan 15. The 3rd child and Cloverbud rates will remain the same at $25. These fees cover several direct costs like a $15 per member state fee, our small medical insurance policy for members and volunteers, and all project materials. And, of course scholarships are still available. Skills Contest 2013 Don’t Forget About the Silent Auction Opportunity Remember, any member who does not weigh in a market animal/pen has the opportunity to sell something at the Silent Auction. Same benefits as livestock youth. Bidding is done at the Buyer Appreciation BBQ and all who eat have an opportunity to view each item closely. You can submit an item, a basket of items, etc. Lots (Auction Items) should be about your project area, something you made or manufactured, or something significantly about your project. If you have a fiber goat, you might submit some spun fiber and a how to crochet book or leathercraft participants might make a pair of spur straps and matching reins, or horticulture members might put together a container garden. Items will be juried for quality and content. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. The auction committee will take a 5% administration fee, all other funds will be written back to the exhibitor. Summer Conference Scholarships Special Opportunity, but we need your help This year we have an amazing opportunity, but I need your help. We have a local donor willing to grant us a full Summer Conference scholarship and grant us up to 4 more full match scholarships, meaning if we find donors of a full scholarship, they’ll donate up to 3 more—I have one already…. The cost is $200 and we need these commitments fairly soon— checks should be made payable to Oregon 4-H Foundation. Thanks for your help! This gives us the potential to pay full or nearly full scholarships for 9 youth to attend this really cool opportunity! As always we have partial scholarships for Summer Conference Available too... 6 7 What’s Up RV Camping at the Fair (Not Horse Fair) Applications are Available You can find applications for camping during the traditional fair on our website or the Deschutes County Fair Website. The fair will not be receiving applications until April 24. Please remember, if you want to camp together, you should submit your applications together. The complete application is available at: Www.deschutes4h.com Looking for Pictures & Stories We would love to have stories and pictures of your club; what projects you’re working on, what activities you’re doing and anything you’d like to share about your club. Maybe you are baking bread or making jam; sewing a fun project or learning to use a camera; practicing archery or practicing with your firearm; showing your small animal or working your dog; working with your market animal or taking care of your production animals; doing community service or doing a club activity; whatever you’re doing, we want to know about it! It is so fun to share these stories and photos on our Deschutes 4-H Facebook site, our DCLA website and in our Over the Clover newsletter. Please take the time to email your pictures and stories to us and we will get them out there and show everyone what we 4-Her’s do! Want to Have a Better Understanding of the Economy and the Economics Behind It? Join us for this Economics Short Course...Excellent for adults and youth 7th-12th grade. Intro to Economics, May 2013: Anna Shoffner received her Associates’ Degree with a concentration in economics from COCC in 2010. Since then, she has attended Hillsdale College, where she studies under great political and economic thinkers like Brian Wesbury, Gary Wolfram, and Larry Arnn. In summer of 2012, she went to Washington, DC, where she worked for Virginia Thomas and Star Parker’s think tank, CURE, and helped lay the foundation of a new political coalition, The Rosie Project. This lecture series is intended to help its listeners understand the basics of economics. It will be spread out over three 90 minute lectures, covering basic economic theory, graphical analysis, and terminology. If you’d like to understand and be able to evaluate what’s going on in the economic world when you turn the TV on, this course is for you. Rough Lesson Plan: Lecture #1, The basics of Supply and Demand, Graphing, and the Division of Labor: Lecture #2, Ideological arguments and the Socialist Calculation Debate: Lecture #3, Applications, and Implications for Economic Growth: Please RSVP to Reaza or Kim at 541-548-6088. 6:30 to 8: pm on: Mon, May 13 Mon, May 20 Wed, May 29 8 What’s Up Over the Clover Café Schedule Sign your club up now! Do not fear fair is not here. But, the OTC Cafe schedule is. Now is a good time to sign your club up for a shift in the OTC Café. Each morning shift needs 3 adults and 6-8 youth. Each lunch shift needs 4 adults and 7 youth. The dinner shift needs 4 adults and 6-8 youth. Don’t wait until the last minute to fill a spot. If it were not for the Café, the Leaders’ Association would not have been able to provide scholarships for KYSG, OSU Summer Conference, HDLR, Camp, Japanese Exchange program, College Scholarships, and much more. County Fair 7 AM to 11 AM 10:30 AM to 3 PM Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:30 PM to 7 PM 6:30 PM to Close CLEANING High Desert Livestock Central Oregon Livestock Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Thursday, Aug 1, 2013 Sew Sew Excited Friday, Aug 2, 2013 Shear Delight Chickens Ect. Saturday, Aug 3, 2013 Hands & Hooves Bend Rabbit Raisers Sunday, Bunny Brigade Aug 4, 2013 Cinnamon Roll Camp! If you have not participated in cinnamon roll camp, you just need to sign up. It’s a funfilled half day making a variety of cinnamon rolls to be sold from the Food Booth at the fair. It’s a great community service and lots of fun. We need two shifts on Monday, July 15th of crews: 8-12 and 12-4, contact Karen to sign up at: [email protected] or 541-318-1653 9 Auction 10 Auction 11 Auction 12 Small Animal & Dog A section for members and their families involved in Small Animal Projects (including, but not limited to: herptiles, dogs, pigeons, poultry, rabbit, cavy, and exotics) Dog Judging Contest Date Set Brush up on all that DOG knowledge and join us at the dog judging contest on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 pm in the North Sister building on the fairgrounds. Pull out your project materials to study—include dog breeds and types, equipment, parts of the dog and general health and knowledge. This is a terrific opportunity to find out what you know and what needs work—don’t miss out! Are You Leasing an Animal? Remember leases are required on all leased animals. Your lease must run from the animal possession date (May 15, June 1, Apr 17, etc. —depending on your project area) through the state fair. One you lease the animal and exhibit it at the fair, no one else may exhibit it at another fair. If you are leasing a horse and have questions about the owner riding it on occasion, better call Candi, so everything is clear— she really hates to disqualify folks because they don’t follow the rules. 541-548-6088 x 7954 Dog Judging Contest Don’t Miss This Fun & Educational Opportunity What is dog judging? This is an opportunity for your member to view four obedience competitors and four showmanship competitors and be the “judge” placing them in order, then comparing those placings with an official at the contest. Additionally, a variety of written tests gauging the participants knowledge about dogs will be administered. Study up on parts, skeletal and digestion (depending on age), breeds, grooming equipment, and general health questions. Then bring a pencil and demonstrate what you know. When: Wed, May 22; 6 pm (finished by 8 or so) Where: North Sister Building on the fairgrounds Rabbit Hopping? If you are planning on doing rabbit hopping at an upcoming event or the county fair, remember you must practice a couple days a week several weeks prior to the event. If you want your rabbit to hop, you want him/her in shape so lots of hopping competition will do no harm. So get those bunnies hopping! 2013 4-H Fair Judges Rabbit & Cavy: Gene Kneiling Poultry: Robert Anderson Dog: Ann Dickerson Dog: Andi Foley Dog: Lori Nickeson 13 Small Animal & Dog One Training Date Set And one is Tentative Animal Science Training including: Livestock, Small Animal & Dog! Advisory Meetings 2013 Tue, May 14 Tue, Jul 2 (Note Change of Date!) Tue, Sep 10 Tue, Nov 12 Deschutes County 4-H Leaders, Members, and Families are expected to attend. Leaders, for you, this is a must attend event! We have done nothing statewide of this caliber for some time. Starting Put this on your calendar now: Livestock, Horse, Dog, Small Animal and Home Ec In Deschutes County, Redmond, OR October 11 & 12, 2013 Same/similar training is tentative set for November 15 & 16 at Clackamas Community College Jeff Goodwin, Nationally known livestock ethics educator and speaker will be the key note and a workshop instructor. Judges’ training specific to the dog project Many leaders workshops specific to each project area Other workshops might include (not limited to) Feeding & Nutrition Equipment Including Science in Your Club Including Youth Development in Your Club Mitigating Risk Working with a variety of age groups Handling Ethics Expectations Round Tables in variety of topics Needed State Fair Changes Statewide AnSci needs Working with Difficult People Much, Much More Share your ideas for workshops and we’ll try to include. Contact Candi: 541-548-6088 or [email protected] 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm General Session Educational Following 5 Project Areas Split: Shooting Sports and S.E.T. will meet on their own day (typically the Wed after) Fair Theme for 2013 “Fun For the Whole Herd” Don’t Forget About the Silent Auction Opportunity Remember, any member who does not weigh in a market animal/pen has the opportunity to sell something at the Silent Auction. Same benefits as livestock youth. Bidding is done at the Buyer Appreciation BBQ and all who eat have an opportunity to view each item closely. You can submit an item, a basket of items, etc. Lots (Auction Items) should be about your project area, something you made or manufactured, or something significantly about your project. If you have a fiber goat, you might submit some spun fiber and a how to crochet book or leathercraft participants might make a pair of spur straps and matching reins, or horticulture members might put together a container garden. Items will be juried for quality and content. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. The auction committee will take a 5% administration fee, all other funds will be written back to the exhibitor. 14 Small Animal & Dog Small Animal Judging Contest Results Below are the results for the Small Animal Judging Contest. Unfortunately, there were a couple challenges with results, so I want you to be aware, all members who did oral reasons received 20 points (the reasons were not actually scored by the judges) AND there were no officials created for the pigeons, so those results are not a part of the contest. You can pick up your cards and a detailed report of scores, at the office or give Reaza a call and she can mail your club to you. Cloverbud Ashlyn Simpson P Novice Katie Grubman Maya Gritzner Miah Turner Rya Higgins Emily Allen Jyssica Hogge Erin Klepper Caroline Hicks Kayla Gierke B, C B, RC B B B B B R R Junior Griffin Purtzer Azza Borovicka-Swanson Sydney Davis JT Wilson Elizabeth LaDuca Susan Beckson Megan Bushnell Brooke Parker Grace Sehorn-Hurst Zoe Andrews Mallory Weedon Hannah Clawson Rain Fulton Janessa Birge Eli Golden Savannah Hernandez Athena Luna Emily Bettger B, C B, RC B B B B B B B B B B B B B R R R Kailey Kees Oskar Kotu Joel Miller Mitchell Swan Alli Golden Hannah Klepper Samantha Grace Alea Minar Sophie Meyers Madeline Rottum McKenna Paulson Beana Davis Annie Leitner R R R R R R R R W W W W W Intermediate Allison Renninger Ella Brown Sydney Sorrels Mollie Wiviott Alyssa Minar Cheyenne Sproat Anthony LaDuca Clare Alsup Mallory Silvey Samantha Almeas Faye Bandet Tara Giffoni Destiny Beamer Serena Shane Marie Carr Savannah Puckett Breanna King Connor Purtzer Holly Silvey Mary Black Judah Hunter Jessica Mitchell Miabella Treadwell Sarah Brown Eden Vanderhoek Jona Paladijczuk Alice Jennings Danie Penner Morgan Dyne Meredith Wolkom Tyler Surface Mallory Hatanaka Chloe Weeks Alyssa Hatanaka B, C B, RC B B B B B B B B B B B B B B R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R 15 Small Animal & Dog Zoe Vanderhoek Noe Hannon Gatlin Cyrus Molly Mosier Jaime Burke Julie Bond Abby Chunestudy Megan Glenn Brooke Murphy Katie Duggan Morgan Kaler Mackenzie Kolkman Brooke Snyder Brittany McConnell R R R R R R R R R R R W W W Senior Meghan Lummis Madi Anderson R R 2013 Small Animal Show Fair Theme for 2013 “Fun For the Whole Herd” 16 Noodles, Needles, & Stuff A section for members and their families involved in home economics and expressive arts project areas (Including, but not limited to: foods, clothing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, photography, & leather craft) Skills Contest Results Clothing Skills Phase 1 Chawndra Craig Cylie Lago Natalie Sitz Hayley Lantz B, C B B B Phase 2 Genevieve Burk Emily Osborn Abbie Colvin Marrin Nyman Jessica Burnett B, C B, RC B B R Tiffany Shirt Knitting Skills B Cylie Lagao Crocheting Skills R Food Skills Magic with Milk Tiffany Shirt Madelyn Oster B R Intermediate Mini Meals Caprial Long B Senior Mini Meals Elizabeth Moss R Intermediate Foods of the Pacific Northwest Caprial Long R 2013 Skills Contest Senior Foods of the Pacific Northwest Elizabeth Moss B Clothing Judging Contest Junior - Phase 1 Hayley Lantz B Natalie Sitz B Cylie Lagao B Junior – Phase 2-3 Abbie Colvin Marrin Nyman Emily Osborne Genevieve Burk B, C B, RC R R Senior – Phase 2-3 Chawndra Craig B Foods Judging Contest Junior – Phase 2-3 Madilyn Oster R Intermediate – Phase 4-6 Caprial Long B, C Don’t Forget About the Silent Auction Opportunity Remember, any member who does not weigh in a market animal/pen has the opportunity to sell something at the Silent Auction. Same benefits as livestock youth. Bidding is done at the Buyer Appreciation BBQ and all who eat have an opportunity to view each item closely. You can submit an item, a basket of items, etc. Lots (Auction Items) should be about your project area, something you made or manufactured, or something significantly about your project. If you have a fiber goat, you might submit some spun fiber and a how to crochet book or leathercraft participants might make a pair of spur straps and matching reins, or horticulture members might put together a container garden. Items will be juried for quality and content. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. The auction committee will take a 5% administration fee, all other funds will be written back to the exhibitor. 17 Noodles, Needles, & Stuff Photography Skills Contest Registration Saturday, June 15, 2013 Due in the Deschutes County Extension office by Friday, June 7, 2013 Slots will be filled in the order they are received. Name: ____________________________________________________ Grade: ____________ Email: _______________________________________ Phone No: _____________________ Leader’s Name __________________________________County: ______________________ E-mail registration is NOT an option for this contest! Questions?? Call Reaza @ 541-548-6088. Photography Skills Contest will be held at the Deschutes Co Fairgrounds, North Sister Bldg Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 9am—12pm You will be tested on the following: Parts of a Camera Terms Judging photographs Take pictures showing High Contrast and Low Contrast Please make a separate copy of this form for each participant in this year’s skills contests. Send registration forms and fees to: Fee is $5.00 Fees will not be refundable after 6/7/13 Deschutes County 4-H Skills Contest PO Box 1251 Redmond, OR 97756 18 Noodles, Needles, & Stuff Leathercraft Skills Contest Registration Saturday, June 15, 2013 Due in the Deschutes County Extension office by Friday, June 7, 2013 Slots will be filled in the order they are received. Name: ____________________________________________________ Grade: ____________ Email: _______________________________________ Phone No: _____________________ Leader’s Name __________________________________County: ______________________ E-mail registration is NOT an option for this contest! Questions?? Call Reaza @ 541-548-6088. Leathercraft Skills Contest will be held at the Deschutes Co Fairgrounds, North Sister Bldg Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 9am—12pm Please make a separate copy of this form for each participant in this year’s skills contests. Send registration forms and fees to: Deschutes County 4-H Skills Contest PO Box 1251 Redmond, OR 97756 Fee is $5.00 Fees will not be refundable after 6/7/13 SET/STEM A section for members and their families involved in Science, Engineering, & Technology Science, Engineering & Technology “Tech Support” Workshops Want some help getting those science clubs going? Year-round ideas? Need more information about “science inquiry?” or Maybe some help with how to start a robotics club, steps to programming, or other important factors. We want to get you started right and increase knowledge of experienced leaders,—please EVERYONE join us at our upcoming workshops: What: Year Round Science Clubs, Science Inquiry, Getting Started with Science and/or Technology, FAQ When: Wed, Jun 5; 6-8:30 pm Where: Extension Office in Redmond Why: To help with success What: Jr FLL, FLL, FTC, FRC—OH MY! Let’s get you prepared to get those FIRST robotics teams going. What it all means, who can participate, potential lesson plans and time lines, tips for success. When: Tue, Jul 9, 5:30-8 pm Where: Hollinshead Barn, Bend Why: To help with success Please RSVP: to [email protected] or by calling: 541-548-6088 Doing Technology and Wondering What Else You’re Supposed to Do? Record Books. Just like other clubs, Science, Engineering, and Technology clubs are required to do record books if they want to exhibit at the County Fair. Each member should have a: Permanent Record Science or Generic Project Record 4-H Notes Members should have the basics filled out in their permanent record and project record. The Notes must be completed from the previous year. Notes can include actual notes or a story about your 4-H experience. Complete registration and materials for the science fair available at www.deschutes4h.com or by contacting our office at: 541-548-6088 or [email protected] It’s easy and will help you build a life skill. Community Service. Each club is required to do a club community service. If members can’t participate, they should complete three hours of individual service to community. Educational Opportunity. One additional educational opportunity should be completed. This can be Idea Fair, Game Challenge, Presentation Contest, or something established by your club leader. All record book information can be found at the Extension Office and most records are available at the Oregon 4-H Website Online or www.deschutes4h.com 20 SET/STEM Technology Leaders Unite! *July Date has Changed Hey folks I’m committed to having technology clubs among us. With our first meeting under our belts, we’re beginning to have some direction—the potential is large. Things to be thinking about: integrating technology for communication, record keeping and other activities, future skills contests, project records, and more! I look forward to working together to building this area and make it fun and educational. For now, we will meet independently of the general advisory meetings, but don’t hesitate to attend the general advisory sessions on the second Tuesday of odd months. However, most importantly, please join other S.E.T. leaders at the Extension Office, 6: pm on: Every 3rd Wed of odd months 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm; Shooting Sports A Section for members and their families participating in the shooting sports project areas (Including: shotgun, archery, pistol, small bore, muzzle loading, western action shooting) Shooting Sports Leader Training La Grande Oregon A Leader training is being offered in La Grande Oregon May 17 and 18. Archery, Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun will be offered. There is a requirement that each discipline have a minimum of five people registered to conduct the class. The Registration form is available on our website: www.deschutes4h.com, click on program, then Natural Resources. Advisory Meetings * July Date Has Changed Future Dates: Wed, Mar 20 6 pm *Wed, May 22 6 pm *Mon, Jul 1 6 pm Wed, Sep 18 6 pm Wed, Nov 20 6 pm As we add more disciplines and therefore more shooting sports leaders, it’s important we take the opportunity of advisory meetings to work out details of events like the county fair, creating advancements and other various joint endeavors. Call me if you have any questions, Candi: 541-548-6088 x 7954 For now, we will meet independently of the general advisory meetings, but don’t hesitate to attend the general advisory sessions on the second Tuesday of odd months. However, most importantly, please join other shooting sports leaders at the Extension Office, 7:30 pm on: Every 3rd Wed of odd months 7:30 pm – 9: pm; Future Dates: *Wed, May 22 7:30 pm *Mon, Jul 1 7:30 pm Wed, Sep 18 7:30 pm Wed, Nov 20 7:30 pm 21 Catch Pen A section for members and families involved in the livestock projects (cattle, dairy, goat, sheep, swine, and llama) Still in Need of Fair Award Sponsors for: Sheep Carcass of Merit @ $10 each Food Skills CH @ $40 High Point Beef Exhibitor @ $100 High Point Goat Exhibitor @ $100 High Point Sheep Exhibitor @ $100 Leathercraft CH @ $40 each Performance Horse & Ranch Horse Highpoints @ $100 each Ranch Horse Reserve High Point @ $75 each Ranch Horse Showmanship @ $40 Give Kim a call if you can help out…. NOTE: Changed Weigh-In Dates Set Sheep & Swine: Tue, May 30, 2013; 4—7 pm Behind Sheep & Swine Barns Statewide Animal Science Training Mark Your Calendar NOW Where: Deschutes County Sisters Buildings When: October 11-13, 2013 Look for a date on the west-side too! You won’t want to miss this opportunity, from dogs to rabbits, and chickens to cows, PLAN ON ATTENDING! Weights for 2014 Because our resale buyer is only paying to a certain weight, maximum weights for sheep and goats will show additional change in 2014. Market Lambs will be: 110-150 Market Goats will be: 75-105 Goat: Tue, May 30, 2013; 5—7 pm At Sheep Barn Shearer will be available from 3:00-6:00. Cost is $5.00 per head. It would be helpful if kids bring trash bags and brooms to help cleanup the wool. Auction Meeting Dates Auction meetings have been set for 2013. Generally, the committee will be meeting at 6:00 pm on the third Tuesday of all months, except August and December. Remember, if there are not enough agenda items to warrant a meeting, it can be canceled; so check your email if you have any doubts. Specifically, meetings are currently scheduled for 6:30 pm on: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 Tue, Jul 16, 2013 Tue, Sep 17, 2013 Tue, Oct 15, 2013 Tue, Nov 19, 2013 22 Catch Pen 2013 4-H Fair Judges Beef: Amanda Schnoor Swine: Dustin Frank Sheep: Loyal Burns Dairy Goat: Meat Goat: Todd Maddux Pygmy & Fiber Goat: Carol Ronan Tri-County Livestock Judging Contest Results Novice: Sam Mitchell Judah Keeton Rhiannon Curley Noah Keeton Caroline Curley Willie Hunt Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Red Junior: Garrett Greene Zane McCoy Hayley Lantz Brady Kunz Blue Blue Blue Blue Intermediates: Chance Greene Ashley Hunt Blue Blue Seniors: Levi Brant Trystan McCoy Sarah McCoy Nathan Hunt Blue Blue Blue Blue Reminder! Market Animal Purchase Date is: on ble aila v a ms : For ebsite m, w h.co n on our 4 s te , the chu .des rojects w ww on p k clic County Fair Small Class Changes Beef Junior Cow: July 1, 2009—Aug 31, 2011 Senior Cow: born before July 1, 2009 and must have calved within the preceding 12 months. Swine May Gilt: Born May 1-May 31 April Gilt: Born Apr 1—Apr 30 February/March Gilt: Born Feb-=Mar 31 January Gilt: Born Jan 1—Jan 31 Fall Gilt: Born Aug 1– Dec 31, 2012, has not farrowed. Sheep Aged Ewe is no longer a class option May 15 23 Catch Pen One Training Date Set -And one is Tentative Advisory Meetings Animal Science Training including: (Note: March Date Has Changed) Livestock, Small Animal & Dog! Deschutes County 4-H Leaders, Members, and Families are expected to attend. Leaders, for you, this is a must attend event! We have done nothing statewide of this caliber for some time. Put this on your calendar now: 2013 Tue, May 14 Tue, Jul 2 (Note Change of Date!) Tue, Sep 10 Tue, Nov 12 Starting In Deschutes County, Redmond, OR October 11 & 12, 2013 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Same/similar training is tentative set for November 15 & 16 at Clackamas Community College Livestock, Horse, Dog, Small Animal and Home Ec Jeff Goodwin, Nationally known livestock ethics educator and speaker will be the key note and a workshop instructor. Judges’ training specific to the dog project Many leaders workshops specific to each project area Other workshops might include (not limited to) Feeding & Nutrition Equipment Including Science in Your Club Including Youth Development in Your Club Mitigating Risk Working with a variety of age groups Handling Ethics Expectations Round Tables in variety of topics Needed State Fair Changes Statewide AnSci needs Working with Difficult People Much, Much More Share your ideas for workshops and we’ll try to include. Contact Candi: 541-548-6088 or [email protected] General Session Educational Following 5 Project Areas Split: Shearer Coming to Weigh-In We do have a professional shearer coming to weigh-in again this year. Bring producers or market lambs. We would like to have all producers come early, starting at 2:30 pm, he will finish with market lambs around 6 pm. $5 per head. Thanks Bob for making the arrangements, please let Bob know if you are bringing producers and when. 541-420-8156. ccb Central Oregon Ranch Supply Fitting/Showmanship Clinic Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Central Oregon Ranch Supply in Redmond. Fitting, Showing and Feeding Field Day. There will be a hotdog dinner at 6:00 pm. For details on times please see the Central Oregon Ranch Supply web page at http:// www.centraloregonranchsupply.com/ Questions call CORS 541-548-5195. 24 Catch Pen Juniper Livestock Show A Bit Different, but the same mission The June Juniper show is no longer a jackpot show….but it’s still fun and still an excellent place to get those fair animals out, practice and learn! Central Oregon 4-Hers, this is your prefair, you won’t want to miss this opportunity for practice. Join us on Saturday, June 1— Deschutes County Fairgrounds—Sheep & Dairy Barns, Redmond Registration Materials Available on our website at: www.deschutes4h.com Withdrawal Times Medications, Feed, & Feed Supplements Do you know what a withdrawal time is? It’s the time that an animal must be off of the drug/ feed/supplement, etc. before slaughter. This is just a reminder to carefully manage what goes into your Market Animal. NEVER forget that your market animal is going into the food chain. There is no amount of money from a jackpot, no big purple ribbon, and no growth rate worth the potential consequences of harming a human by feeding something to your animal that you should not have. Check every feed tag! Yes, feed tags, many feeds have additives that have withdrawal times. All supplements and additives must be for market animal consumption. Read all the documentation, tags, and labels. If you are not sure, ask your veterinarian or Candi and she can help you research. Most dewormers have withdrawal times, lice dust and mite dust usually have withdrawal times—read the labels. NOTHING should go in your animal that is not intended for that species. Medications should be administered upon veterinary advice only. NOTHING may be administered at fair without Candi or your FFA Advisor’s knowledge and at the advice of a veterinarian. Questions, call Candi and ask. Want to Know if What You are About to do With Your Show Animal is Ethical? According to Jeff Goodwin, the Nationally Recognized expert on show and food animal ethics, you need only ask yourself these 6 questions: 1. Does the practice violate FDA law? Like feeding Paylean to lambs or giving Butte to a pig? 2. Does the practice harm the animal? Like beating a lamb so it feels firmer to a judge 3. Does the practice result in fraudulent misrepresentation? Like lying about your animal’s age or painting over a white mark to make it fit into the breed class you want 4. Do you have to lie to cover it up? Like when you exhibit someone else’s animal at state fair that you didn’t exhibit at the county fair 5. Would the public be offended? Like withholding water from an animal 6. Does the practice conflict with real world agriculture practices? Like drenching a lamb for some other purpose than re-hydration. Questions provided by Dr. Jeff Goodwin, Colorado State University and his Line in the Sand media publications. Are You Leasing an Animal? Remember leases are required on all leased animals. Your lease must run from the animal possession date (May 15, June 1, Apr 17, etc. —depending on your project area) through the state fair. One you lease the animal and exhibit it at the fair, no one else may exhibit it at another fair. If you are leasing a horse and have questions about the owner riding it on occasion, better call Candi, so everything is clear— she really hates to disqualify folks because they don’t follow the rules. 541-548-6088 x 7954 25 After School & School Enrichment Check Out What Else 4-H is Doing! A Variety of Summer Day Camp Activities 4-H Sponsored and Facilitated These are fee based programs administered through a partnership with Are you interested in testing out some 4-H stuff on a short-term basis? Want to try out robotics or science, but don’t want to commit to a year – round project? Or maybe you have a sibling who is interested in something a bit less traditional than our regular 4-H offerings…. If any of this interests you, watch for the Summer Parks and Recreation Guides from Redmond and Bend or go online in May and look for 4-H Offerings: Day Camps Include: Cascade Wilds LEGO Robotics & Science Competition LEGO Robotics Photography Under Water Robotics Horticulture The Bend Summer Guide is online, check it out at: http://www.bendparksandrec.org/ Recreation_Programs/ Camps are already filling up, so get your spot now. What is going on right now? 4-H Science Day at Tom McCall This Friday, May 10 4-H is taking a variety of activities to the Tom McCall 5th graders. We will be delivering a special science experiment, animal science, and something aerospace like...should be a very fun day! Catch Pen Market Fair Weights ~ 2013 Market Lambs 110—160 pounds (formerly 110-165) Average rate of gain in 2012 was approximately: .68 lb/day Market Hogs (same as 2012) 225-280 pounds Average rate of gain in 201 was approximately: 1.62 lb/day Market Steers (same as 2012) 1100-1450 pounds Average rate of gain in 2012 was approximately: 2.72 lb/day Laura Cuthbert is teaching a general FUN Science afterschool class at Highland Elementary through the first week of June Market Goats (formerly 80-120) 75-110 pounds Average rate of gain in 2012 was approximately: .38 lb/day Matt Yaeger is facilitating Cascades Wilds afterschool teaching survival techniques and natural resources *Average rate of gain is calculated from pre-fair weigh-in to fair weigh-in. 26 Horse’n Around A section for members and their families who are involved in the horse project DCLA Spring Horse Show Coming Your Way Central Oregon 4-Hers, you won’t want to miss this opportunity—it’s your pre-fair...Get your horses out and see what else you need to work on. SAT & SUN; June 1 & 2 Redmond, OR Of course, this is also an Open Show, so adults we want you too! Registration materials available on our website at: www.deschutes4h.com Ranch Horse Gaming Performance Advisory Meetings 2013 Tue, May 14 Tue, Jul 2 (Note Change of Date!) Tue, Sep 10 Tue, Nov 12 Starting 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm General Session Educational Following 5 Project Areas Split: Livestock, Horse, Dog, Small Animal and Home Ec Shooting Sports and S.E.T. will meet on their own day (typically the Wed after) Educational Displays! Get to Work! This year, educational displays that you wish to use for potential scores in high points and overall knowledge based contests will be turned in on Friday (showmanship day) of horse fair. You will sign up with your fair entries, so you can be given an interview time, you will interview on Friday with your display. This allows this display placing to potentially be a part of the versatility and overall knowledge based awards. We will then keep your displays and put them on display at the county fair, as well as allow them to be considered for state fair eligibility. So work on yours now, then it will be done when the weather gets good and you can spend your time outside instead of working on your educational display. You may also turn it in and interview during regular fair, but any placing will not be a part of overall horse awards. Here’s a link to everything you need to know about Oregon 4-H Educational Displays: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/educationaldisplays-0 ccb 2013 4-H Fair Judges Show/Trail: Tabatha Bielemeier Perf/RH/Gaming: Anne Garrett Perf/RH/Gaming: Jan Wallace Fair Theme for 2013 “Fun For the Whole Herd” Central District OHSET Meet For your scheduling convenience. Meet #3: April 19-21, 2013 State Meet May 16-19, 2013 2014 Meet #1: Feb 21-23, 2014 Meet #2: Mar 28-30, 2014 Meet #3: Apr 18-20, 2014 State: May 15-18, 2014 27 Horse’n Around le at b a l i a on Av h.org i t a r t s tes4 Regi u h c s e www.d 28 Horse’n Around High Point Awards Changing The NEW High Point Criteria for Horse Project High Points will be as follows: Performance High Point (JR, INT & SR) One rider, any horse(s) combination Showmanship Score Plus, 3 BEST performance class scores, these include: trail, driving, equitation over fences, western equitation, hunt seat equitation, saddle seat equitation, ground training, and in hand trail Actual class scores will be used, NOT premium points Ranch Horse High Point (JR, INT, & SR) One rider, one horse ALL Ranch Horse events are included Actual class scores are used, not premium points Gaming High Point (JR, INT, & SR) One rider, any horse(s) combination Best 4 out 5 or 5 out of 6 events (number of events available depends on your age division) Top 10 times are placed in each event and awarded points; 10 pts for first, 9 pts for 2nd, etc. Versatility Award (JR, INT, & SR) One rider, any horse(s) combination Best 3 “knowledge” Based Scores (presentations, horse bowl, horse judging, hippology, RH Skills, Educational Displays Best Showmanship Score (only get one) Best 6 Scores—Maximum of 3 in any one division (Ranch Horse, Gaming, Performance) Must participate in a minimum of one class in all 4 divisions: (Knowledge, Ranch Horse, Gaming, & Performance) Calculated using premium points Overall Knowledge Based Award Changes Slightly This award recognizes the Junior, Intermediate, and seniors who outperforms others in knowledge based contests. This year, Educational Displays and the Ranch Horse Skills classes will be added to those classes who’s scores may potentially be used to calculate the best 4 out of 6 contests (previously best 3 out of 5). In addition to these two new options, hippology, presentations, horse judging, and horse bowl are included. ccb Still in Need of Fair Award Sponsors for: Sheep Carcass of Merit @ $10 each Food Skills CH @ $40 High Point Beef Exhibitor @ $100 High Point Goat Exhibitor @ $100 High Point Sheep Exhibitor @ $100 Leathercraft CH @ $40 each Performance Horse & Ranch Horse Highpoints @ $100 each Ranch Horse Reserve High Point @ $75 each Ranch Horse Showmanship @ $40 Give Kim a call if you can help out…. 29 Horse’n Around Horse Bowl for Juniors #2 is Coming Soon The first event of two is happening right now as I write this reminder. Come to Junior Horse Bowl round #2 on Wednesday, May 22 at 6pm in the North Sister building. Enter through the back (North) door. This is NOT a scary experience, come and enjoy the fun. You only have to study 2 items: The Project Book and the Contest Guide. Come and enjoy the learning and fun! Are You Leasing an Animal? Remember leases are required on all leased animals. Your lease must run from the animal possession date (May 15, June 1, Apr 17, etc. —depending on your project area) through the state fair. One you lease the animal and exhibit it at the fair, no one else may exhibit it at another fair. If you are leasing a horse and have questions about the owner riding it on occasion, better call Candi, so everything is clear— she really hates to disqualify folks because they don’t follow the rules. 541-548-6088 x 7954 This Event Raises Funds for the Deschutes County Horse 4-H Leaders Tack, clothing and equipment consignment sale during the High School Equestrian State Meet May 16-19 Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center NEED YOUR HELP!! Encourage 4-H members to help set up, work and/or take down along with parent or leader!! Wednesday May 15th Set up lattice fence, tables and bring over donated items to 4-H from storage at 4 p.m. need minimum of 2 people… Need name and phone number Wednesday May 15th: 5-8 p.m. take in sale items; Minimum of 2 people: Thursday May 16th (3 people each shift) 9 a.m. –noon: Noon-3 p.m.: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Friday May 17th: 9 a.m.-noon: Noon- 3 p.m 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.8 p.m. Questions Christina Bates 541-419-1055 [email protected] & Kathy Russell 541-419-8925 [email protected] Saturday May 18th: 9 a.m.-noon Noon- 3 p.m.: 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Sunday May 19th: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: 11 a.m. – noon help check tack back to sellers, tear down booth and put donated items back in storage for DCLA 30 Christina Bates: 541-419-1055 31 For the Record… Deschutes County Extension Staff 3893 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756 541/548-6088 or Fax: 541/548-8919 www.deschutes4h.com 4-H Staff Candi Bothum, 4-H Program Coordinator 541/548-6088 x 7954, 541-419-6350 cell, or [email protected] Reaza Mansur, 4-H Program Assistant 541/548-6088 x 7966 or [email protected] Extension Service, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Scott Reed, Dean & Director. This publication was produced and distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Extension work is a cooperative program of Oregon State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Oregon Counties. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kim Griffiths, 4-H Office Assistant 541-548-6088 x 7969 or [email protected] AND hundreds of volunteers that make all the difference! Deschutes County 4-H Leaders Assoc 3893 SW Airport Way Redmond, OR 97756 Deliver to the family of: 32