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4-H Clover Patch

Dorchester County 4-H Youth Development

Newsletter

May — June 2017

Dorchester County 4-H 501 Court Lane, Room 208 Cambridge, MD 21613 Phone: (410) 228-8800 Navonne Owen 4-H Agent Associate nowen@umd.edu TBD 4-H Program Assistant Lisa Trice 4-H Administrative Assistant ltrice@umd.edu Website: http://extension.umd.edu/ dorchester-county Facebook:

University of Maryland Extension – Dorchester County 4-H

Equal Access Programs

I can’t believe it is May already! May is the season of flowers blooming, birds singing, and great weather to get outdoors and enjoy. May is also the time when we thank our moms on Mother’s Day, and remember those who have fought for our freedom on Memorial Day.

We can’t forget June though. June marks the end of school, celebrating our dads for Father’s Day, the beginning of summer, and the countdown to the annual county and state fair.

Don’t let all the opportunities 4-H is offering from now until the end of summer pass you by! Read all about the fun and wonderful experiences you can participate in, including Teen Health Ambassador training, Fair Preparation Workshops, Maryland 4-H Congress, UME summer workshops, 4-H Golf & STEM Expo, the county and state fair, and more.

I always welcome club news, so if your club has any news, reports, or photos to share, you can email it to me at nowen@umd.edu.

Wishing you all a wonderful and 4-H filled May & June!

Navonne Owen, 4-H Agent Associate

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4-H is pleased to welcome the following youth and volunteers who have joined since April 1st:

Members:

Brooklin Collison-Gray – 4-H Leprechauns

Natalee Emerson – 4-H Leprechauns

Nathaniel Stivers – 4-H Shooting Sports

Volunteer:

Philip McIntee - 4-H Shooting Sports

Regional 4-H Public Speaking

Contest Results The Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest took place on

March 31st in Easton.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Bradley, Trailblazers 4-H Club, who competed in the Intermediate Prepared Speech

category. Kaitlyn titled her speech, “Fair with a Broken Wrist.” She shared the story of falling off her horse a

week before the county fair last year and how she managed to navigate the fair, especially showing two

cows with a broken wrist.

Way to go Kaitlyn!

Kaitlyn receiving her participation certificate and sharing about her speech with the audience at the awards

ceremony.

4-H Recognition Dinner Summary The 4-H Recognition Dinner was held on March

18th. Youth members, volunteers, and community partners attended to celebrate the many

accomplishments and achievements from 2016.

Thank you to everyone who attended this annual event, and to those who supported the silent

auction by donating or purchasing items.

Volunteer & Parent Workshop Our first 4-H Volunteer & Parent Workshop was held on April 4th. Volunteers and parents were treated to dinner, and participated in activities learning about the principles of youth development and the essential elements of 4-H, among other things. Thanks to these individuals who participated:

Conrad Arnold, Mary Lou Brown, Valarie Brinsfield, Frances Cresswell, John Dabney, Christine English, Brett Kinnamon, Amanda

Lehmann, Donna Wilson

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4-H Sheep & Goat Clinic Justin Wilson, Trailblazers 4-H Club, participated in the 4-H Sheep & Goat Clinic on April 7th & 8th at the Caroline County 4-H Park. This two-day clinic brought together youth from across the state to learn about all the many facets of raising and showing sheep and goats. Youth participated in hands-on activities and learning related to anatomy, feeding & nutrition, animal health, equipment needs, care, showing techniques, and so much more. This event was made possible by a Maryland 4-H Foundation grant.

Justin learning how to shear a sheep from the

instructor, Dr. Celina Phillips from Chico State University in California.

State 4-H Horse Judging &

Hippology Contest Results Five 4-Hers from the Trailblazers 4-H Club represented Dorchester County at the State 4–H Horse Judging &

Hippology Contest on May 6th at the University of Maryland College Park.

The 4-Hers competed in the Hippology contest. Hippology means “the study of horses”, and tests the

members knowledge of horses and horse-related items like equipment and feed. This was their first time participating and competing, and they did great.

The results were:

Caroline Wilson - 3rd place Intermediate, Blue ribbon

Rachel Widmaier - 4th place Intermediate, Blue ribbon

Rilynn Blake - Red ribbon

Ali Todd - Red ribbon

Kaitlyn Bradley - White ribbon

This was all possible due to the time and talents of their coach, Missy Tucker, and parent support. Thank you to their coach, and parents including David Wilson, Karri Todd, and Lisa Widmaier for supporting the team and

attending the state contest.

State 4-H

Hippology

Contest

at UMCP

4-H Club News The Trailblazers 4-H Club is happy to share that the following members were elected

club officers for 2017:

President - Kaitlyn Bradley

Vice President - Rachel Widmaier

Secretary & Reporter - Madalyn Wagner

Treasurer - Caroline Wilson

Historian - Ali Todd

Health Officer - Justin Wilson

Pledge Leader - Lindsey Hodges

Got 4‐H club news???

Email it to nowen@umd.edu to have it

published in a future newsle er. Photos,

dates, fundraiser info, etc. is welcome!

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Maryland 4-H International Exchange Program

Congratulations to the Hughart Family from the 4-H Leprechauns club! The Hughart Family was selected as one of the 4-H families from across the state that will host a Japanese youth this summer from July 21st to August 18th. 4-Hers Clararuth and Roger are excited to host this student over the summer and share with them about 4-H, the Fair, the Eastern Shore, Maryland, American culture and language, and so much more.

Good luck. We can’t wait to hear about your hosting experience!

Teen Health Ambassador Training Youth ages 13-18 are invited to a Teen Health Ambassador Training on May 18th from 5-9 pm at the Caroline County 4-H Park in Denton. This training is open to any youth (non 4-H included) interested in learning more about healthy living. Dinner and resources included.

See attached flyer for information and registration.

Maryland 4-H Congress

Maryland 4-H Congress will be held June 20th-24th at the University of Maryland College Park. Members who are ages 13-18 as of January 1st are invited and encouraged to participate to experience opportunities for leadership and career development. This event is planned for teens, by teens.

Youth attending Maryland 4-H Congress live in campus residence halls and eat in dining halls, enjoy campus recreational activities, and attend workshops and tours in classrooms, labs, and other campus facilities. Participants have the chance to meet and make friends with fellow 4-Hers from across the state, discover career opportunities, perform community service, and learn skills that help them prepare for college and the workforce.

Early bird registration is due May 12th. Last day for regular registration is May 29th.

Scholarships are available so email nowen@umd.edu for details and

registration materials ASAP.

Fair Preparation Workshops Three Fair Preparation Workshops will be held in the coming months for Caroline & Dorchester County 4-H members.

The workshop dates are:

May 23rd, June 16th, July 17th

The workshops will help you:

organize yourself and your Fair entries

learn what makes a “blue ribbon” entry and what judges are looking for

learn how to properly mount photos, display your arts, crafts, food projects, etc.

discover Fair opportunities available to you

make a t-shirt project for the Fair, and more

Dinner will be provided, but pre-registration is required at least three days in advance.

See attached flyer for information and registration.

UME Summer Workshop Series

Join the UME Dorchester Office at their Summer Workshop Series. These workshops are being held in partnership with the Dorchester County Public Library Summer Reading Program at the Library in Cambridge. UME will present weekly free workshops for youth. The workshop subjects vary and include recycling, water conservation, pollinators, animals, etc.

The workshop dates are:

June 19th, June 26th, July 10th, July 17th, July 24th & July 31st

Workshops are held from 1-2:30 pm and there is no charge. A free meal will be provided starting at noon before each workshop.

Registration through the Library at (410) 228-7331 is recommended and appreciated.

See attached flyer for information.

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Animal Science Tidbits

Livestock & Horse Exhibitors Meeting - June 13th

The annual county fair livestock and horse exhibitors meeting will be held on June 13th at 7 pm at the Caroline County 4-H Park in Denton. This meeting is mandatory for every 4-H member planning to show a livestock animal or horse at the county Fair. At least one parent must attend as well to receive the information and complete paperwork.

Horse & Pony ID Cards - due June 15th

Horse exhibitors must complete an annual Horse & Pony ID card for each horse or pony they plan to show. These cards are due to the extension office on June 15th. Cards are available from your club leader.

Animal Lease Forms - due June 15th

Did you know that 4-H members are able to lease an animal to show? This is a great opportunity to learn how to show a livestock animal or horse without having to have the space or finances to house it. Contact the extension office for information on the leasing program or for forms. We currently have a few members that don’t own their own horse but lease them from local families to have the experience of showing at the fair.

4-H Horse Jamboree - July 7th-9th

The annual 4-H Horse Jamboree will be held July 7th-9th at the Patuxent River 4-H Center. This fun summer event is open to ANY youth ages 8-18 interested in learning more about horses, equine careers, etc. Join 4-Hers from all over the state who share your LOVE of horses for a weekend of fun, friendship, and learning including horse-themed workshops, model horse show, games and recreation, demonstrations, campfire, horse arts and crafts, pony costume parade, pizza party, horse skill-a-thon contest,

Registration is available soon. Scholarships are available for registration costs. See attached flyer for details.

Reminder: 2017 Maryland Animal Health Fair & Show Requirements

The 2017 Animal Health Fair & Show Requirements are available at: http://mda.maryland.gov/AnimalHealth/Pages/default.aspx.

4-H Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance On-line Training – complete by July 15th

Members who exhibit alpacas, cattle, goats, horses/ponies, llamas, poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine are REQUIRED to take this online training to be eligible to show your animals. Complete the training the first year you work on a new animal project and every year you change age levels (junior to intermediate, intermediate to senior). Juniors do the introductory section. Intermediates and seniors also do the sections for the individual species; any year you add a new species, you complete the section for that species.

Here is the link: http:// extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/animal-science-resources. (Note: you will need to use either Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox , or Safari web browsers to access this link; it will not work in Internet Explorer.)

You must complete this online training by July 15th. Please print out the certificate at the completion of the training for your records.

Contact Navonne at nowen@umd.edu if you have any questions or need assistance.

4-H T-shirts for Sale

We have Dorchester County 4-H t-shirts still for sale. The shirts are tie-dyed and are available in turquoise or kelly green. Contact the office or email Navonne to order a shirt. Limited sizes and quantities, so act fast!

4-H t-shirts available!

$12 each

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Caroline/Dorchester County Fair

August 2nd ‐ 5th

The 2017 Caroline/Dorchester County Fair schedule and fair book are now

available at h ps://extension.umd.edu/caroline‐county/4‐h‐youth/caroline‐

dorchester‐county‐fair. Visit this site for classes, rules, registra on forms,

and opportuni es for par cipa on. There is something to do at the Fair for

ALL 4‐H members. And 4‐Hers can earn premium money for their exhibits!

Entry forms for all 4‐H indoor and livestock classes are due by July 3rd.

Check registra on deadlines for all other Fair contests and events.  

Save the date: 4‐H Park Clean‐Up/Fair Set‐Up Night is July 26th at 6:30 pm 

2017 Maryland State Fair

August 24th ‐ September 4th

Visit h p://www.marylandstatefair.com/exhibitors/4‐h for the schedule,

departments, classes, rules, and opportuni es for par cipa on. There are

many categories, contests, events, and opportuni es for 4‐H members to

par cipate in.

Entry deadline is July 31st. Entries are to be submi ed online only by 11:59

pm on July 31st. The system will close a er this me.

We can arrange to have your indoor entries taken to and returned from the

State Fair. Email nowen@umd.edu to get on the list. First come, first serve.

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