April - May 2019 Caroline County 4-H 9194 Legion Road, Suite 4 Denton, MD 21629 Phone: 410-479-4030 Navonne Owen 4-H Educator nowen@umd.edu Wendi Potter 4-H Administrative Assistant wpotter@umd.edu Website: http://extension.umd.edu/ Caroline-county Facebook: University of Maryland Extension - Caroline County 4-H

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Spring is here! Caroline County 4-H is blossoming with opportunities this Spring!

This time of year is always busy for the 4-H program and our families. We just finished up our public speaking events, 4-H Achievement Banquet, and fundraisers. And, now we look forward to events coming up the next few months including, 4-H Volunteer & Parent Workshop, Eastern Shore Spring Show, the Fair Board’s Bulls & Barrels, Maryland 4-H Congress, and Fair Prep Workshops.

Read all about these opportunities for fun, leadership, discovery, and growth throughout the newsletter.

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

Sincerely,

4-H Public Speaking Workshop – We had a great turn out for the 4-H Public Speaking Workshop on February 11th. Participants from both Caroline and Dorchester County learned about why public speaking and communication are important, how to be comfortable with public speaking, how to dress to impress, and what the public speaking contest is all about, and engaged in fun hands-on activities to practice public speaking. Thanks to the following youth for participating: Skylar Blunt, Macie Brown, Tessa Diefenderfer, Abby, Jorja & Natalee Emerson, Claire, Mark & Molly Heinsohn, Emma Lehmann, Lily Linkins, Trice Lofland, Ayden Phillips, Kimore & Ryshayla Stanley, Macrina & Nathaniel Zdobysz.

County 4-H Public Speaking Contest – The county 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on February 22nd. We are super proud of the brave youth who participated. Public speaking can be scary, especially for youth and these youth did a fantastic job with their speeches and demonstrations. Congratulations to the following: Cloverbud – Claire Heinsohn, participation – reciting the Pledge of Allegiance; Mark Heinsohn, participation – show and tell about cactus collection

Junior - Molly Heinsohn, 1st and Champion, Prepared; Lily Linkins, participation – Demonstration; Trice Lofland, 1st and Champion – Demonstration; Paige Taylor, 3rd place – Demonstration; Macrina Zdobysz, 2nd and Reserve Champion – Demonstration; Nathaniel Zdobysz, participation – Demonstration

Special thanks to judges Chad Dean and Missy Tucker.

Kudos to Molly Heinsohn who competed at the Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest on March 29th at Easton High School. Molly received a participation ribbon for her Junior Prepared Speech, “Dinosaurs.” Molly will be representing Caroline County at the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest on April 27th in College Park. Good luck Molly!

Fair Board Spring Bingo – The Fair Board wishes to thank everyone who helped at and supported their annual spring bingo and beef dinner fundraiser on March 10th. It takes a village to pull off this event and they are very appreciative of the support from 4-H families. Many of you helped with set-up, serving the beef dinner, worked in the kitchen, played bingo, provided donations, and much more. A big thanks to the chairperson extraordinaire, Joanne Wooters, for leading yet another fantastic spring bingo fundraiser.

4-H Achievement Banquet – Over 175 of you joined us at our annual 4-H Achievement Banquet on March 15th. It was a great evening filled with recognition, great food and fellowship, a lively auction, and celebration. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the night special. Special thank you to the clubs and individuals who donated items to or purchased items at the auction portion of the evening, and all of our wonderful banquet sponsors who made the awards possible. Those who donated auction items: Sharon Pahlman, Jack Kelley, Claire Fisher, Choptank River 4- H Club, Pure Country 4-H Club, Pure Country Clovers 4 –H Club, Saathoff Family, Hetrick Farms, and Cathy Hansen. Here are some highlights of the event:

4-H Yard & Craft Sale – We held another successful and sold out 4-H Yard & Craft Sale fundraiser on March 23rd. The Tail Waggers 4-H Club participated with sale table to support their club. Thank you to the Reinhold family (Dale, Vinny, and Dominic), Karen Callahan, and Dorsey Wooters for running the kitchen and doing all the clean-up and putting tables/chairs away. A big thanks to the event coordinator, Joanne Wooters, who works tirelessly to support 4-H. The proceeds from this event benefit 4-H programs and the Joanne Wooters Fair Scholarship fund. Our next 4-H Yard Sale will be held this fall on October 26th.

Last call for Member & Volunteer Re-enrollment

This is your last chance to re-enroll in Caroline County 4-H for 2019! The deadline was extended to May 1st because of the transition to using 4HOnline. If you don’t re-enroll by May 1st, you will be listed as inactive, removed from the email and mailing lists, won’t be eligible to participate in 4-H events including the county and state fair, and this will be your last newsletter. A separate letter is being sent to anyone this applies to. It is re-enrollment time! All 4-H members and UME certified 4-H volunteers must re-enroll in 4-H for 2019. Please take note of the new re-enrollment process below: Caroline County 4-H has fully transitioned to a web-based database management system called 4-H Online. This means that starting in 2019 we will no longer use or accept paper enrollments and/or re-enrollments. Instead, 4-H families will create an account and enroll themselves in 4-H (if they are new to 4-H). Current 4-H families will log-in and re-enroll all 4-H members and UME trained volunteers in their respective family. Instructions on how to re-enroll and use the 4-H Online system, including how to pay the $10 state enrollment fee were included in the last newsletter, sent in the mail, and have been emailed a few times. If you need another copy, please let Wendi know at wpotter@umd.edu. If you have any questions, or need assistance please let us know. We have a computer that is available for use Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. All re-enrollments must be completed by May 1st.

MD 4-H Foundation Scholarships

The MD 4-H Foundation offers over 40 scholarships each year to 4-H members and 4-H alumni. Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, or any type of post secondary certification/education program in the fall of 2019. They must also be a currently enrolled 4-H member in good standing who has completed at least two years of 4-H membership in Maryland OR be a Maryland 4-H alumni having been enrolled in Maryland 4-H for a minimum of two years prior to graduating from 4-H. Applications must be submitted online and are to be time stamped by midnight on June 1st. Visit http://www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com/ and click on “How We Give” and then “Scholarships”. Terp Discovery Program at UMCP

Terp Discovery invites middle school students (rising 6th to rising 8th graders) to a pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. From July 15-26, 2019, students learn new skills from innovative instructors, discover career paths, and learn about campus life. Students enroll in one non-credit course which meets weekday mornings. In the afternoons, students participate in workshops and social events. Terp Discovery is a commuter-only program. For program requirements and costs visit discovery.umd.edu.

JOANN Fabric and Crafts Store Offering New 4-H Rewards Card JOANN Fabric and Crafts Store and National 4-H Council have partnered together to bring more hands-on 4-H programs to youth in local communities across the nation. Through this partnership, we will empower more kids through experiences where they can grow valuable life skills and learn by doing, creating and making. To get your 4-H Rewards Card, visit https://www.joann.com/4-h/. The free 4-H Reward Card gives JOANN shoppers 15% off their total in-store and online purchases every day, and gives a minimum of 2.5% of every eligible transaction as a donation to 4-H.

4-H Volunteer & Parent Workshop

Our spring 4-H Volunteer & Parent Workshop will take place on Wednesday May 8th at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office. This workshop is for club leaders, volunteers, and parents and will focus on volunteer development, program planning and feedback, club management, etc. We value your input and time and want to make sure you have the opportunity for development and feedback to help improve the county 4-H program. So please join us for a great dinner and engaging workshop! Please register by May 1st by emailing Wendi at wpotter@umd.edu. Subject to cancellation if we have low registrations.

Maryland 4-H Congress

June 23-27, 2019 University of Maryland Campus, College Park

Maryland 4-H Congress is open to 4-H members ages 14-18 (as of January 1, 2019) and provides a variety of activities to connect them to campus, careers and their community including:

Career tracks that participants will select and attend that will offer six workshop sessions presented by campus, extension or community partners in the following areas of interest:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources • S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and

Math) • Creative, Performing and Fine Arts • Healthy Living and Health Science • Political Science, Law and Policy • Education, Teaching and Leadership • Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Maryland 4-H Congress is designed to provide 4-H teens the opportunity to connect with the University of Maryland, their land grant university, while learning about career paths and getting a taste of campus life.

http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/maryland-4-h-congress

Registration is now open through 4-H Online. We have scholarship funds to help cover registration costs; contact Navonne to inquire about a scholarship or if you need help registering in 4-H Online.

Farmfluencer Video Contest

Change the future of farming, and you could win up to $5,000. All it takes is a video. Does an industry that’s been around for 10,000 years have a future for you?

Farming is in a constant state of change. It’s evolving with innovation in technologies. And with a rising population, agriculture faces new challenges every day. But with new challenges come endless opportunities to reinvent the industry.

Farmfluencer is a global video competition, empowering youth and connecting them with farming. By making a two-minute video about the future of farming, you’ll get to share your point of view with the world and enter for a chance to win up to $5,000.

To learn more, visit https://www.farmfluencer.com/?utm_source=submission_open&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=us_english_4hm&utm_campaign=farmfluencer19_submission.

Fair Preparation Workshops

Our annual Fair Preparation Workshops will be held in the coming months for Caroline & Dorchester County 4-H members. The workshop dates are: June 8th & July 23rd 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 project-specific techniques and best

management practices • discover Fair opportunities available to you • Make a variety of projects (crafts, promotional or

educational posters/displays, dish gardens, bird houses, etc.)

Cost is $10 per youth (all ages including Cloverbud) and includes all materials and dinner. Adults/parents are $5 each for dinner. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required! Registration deadline is one week before the workshop.

See attached flyer for information and registration.

Volunteer Vittles

Why Become a Volunteer?

As a program, 4-H has enjoyed over 100 years of progress in positive youth development. But did you know volunteers benefit from the program as well?

1. You can help shape the next generation of leaders!

2. Research has shown that 4-H volunteers develop new knowledge and skills while involved with 4-H.

3. Volunteers can use 4-H leadership skills to help in other areas of their lives (work, home, school, etc.)

4. Being a UME certified 4-H volunteer can be listed on a resume!

If you have not thought about becoming a volunteer… now is the time! We are in the expansion phase in Caroline County and we are looking for caring adults who can help us grow. Everyone has a gift. The question is, are you willing to share yours with a caring youth? If you or someone you know wants to give back to the community, call the office to request a Volunteer Application today!

Hetrick Farms Feed Discount Program for 4-H Hetrick Farms in Preston has a new feed program for 4-H and FFA members. 4-H and FFA members will receive $1.00 off each bag of feed that they purchase at Hetrick Farms. To learn more, contact them at 410-673-7630.

Horse & Pony ID Card Deadline 4-H members planning to show a horse or pony at the county fair must complete and turn in a 4-H Horse & Pony ID card for every horse they plan to show (whether owned or leased) by June 1st. Contact the office for the form.

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://www.agnr.umd.edu/ahqa/. (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 Market & Breeding Animal Ownership Deadlines 4-Hers must own their market & breeding animals by the following deadlines: Market Hogs - May 1st Market Lambs – May 1st Market Goats - May 1st Breeding Animals – June 1st

Animal Science Tidbits

4-H Market Animal Tagging & Weigh-In 4-H Market Animal (hogs, lambs, and goats) tagging & weigh-in will be Sunday, May 5th from 10:30 am to 2 pm at the 4-H Park in Denton. If you plan to show market animals at the Caroline/Dorchester County Fair, you must bring your animals this day/time to be tagged and weighed-in. Also, you must email Charlotte Brown, livestock chairman, (clbrown.059@gmail.com) that you have market animals, what species, and quantity in advance by May 3rd.

2019 Maryland Animal Health Fair & Show Requirements

Please review the 2019 Animal Health Fair & Show Requirements found online at: https://mda.maryland.gov/AnimalHealth/Pages/default.aspx

You will not be able to exhibit your livestock or horse projects if you don’t follow the requirements for animal health, tagging, certificate of veterinary inspections, self-certification forms, etc.

Sullivan Stock Show University – Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th at the QA 4-H Park Sullivan Stock Show University is an educational program open to all stock show youth and adults, compliments of Sullivan Supply. Stock Show University offers different types of clinics for cattle, sheep, goats and hogs. The best and most talented ‘professors’ in the industry will focus on all areas needed to achieve the championship look such as: daily care, clipping and fitting, showmanship, nutrition and selection. To register for this free event, please visit www.sullivansupply.com.

Eastern Shore Spring Show - Saturday, May 11th at the QA 4-H Park 4-Hers can show beef, dairy, sheep, swine, meat goat, dairy goat, rabbits, cavies, and dogs. Catalogs have been sent to club leaders and families enrolled in animal projects. If you need one, please contact the office. Entries must be postmarked by April 19th and sent to the Queen Anne’s Extension Office. Please note that 4-H Educator signature is required before sending the entries in so please plan accordingly.

Fair Livestock & Horse Exhibitors Barn Meeting – Mandatory for all livestock/horse exhibitors If you plan to show any livestock species and/or a horse at the 2019 Caroline/Dorchester County Fair, you must attend the mandatory exhibitors meeting on Tuesday, June 11th at 7 pm at the 4-H Park. A parent needs to attend as well.

This meeting will go over fair guidelines, livestock auction information, quality assurance, and you will complete all your necessary animal science forms.

Choptank River 4-H Club On March 4th, the Choptank River 4-H Club met at Robin’s Nest Florist in Easton to learn how to make a planter with help from Erin Pine and her daughter, Hannah Romanik.

Shotgun 4-H Club

Club members have been busy practicing. Miss Navonne visited the club on March 17th to get members re-enrolled and observe the members in action.

4-H Rifle Club

Congrats to the following members who have completed levels so far this year:

Sharp Shooter 2nd Bar Cody Gaertner Sharp Shooter 3rd Bar Cody Gaertner Teagan Lister Sharp Shooter 4th Bar Cody Gaertner Sharp Shooter 6th Bar Grant Robinson

Pro Marksman Evan Lloyd Liam Lloyd Marksman First Class Alex Cecil Sharpshooter Ben Fisher Karli Abbott Sharp Shooter First Bar Elyssia Robinson

8 to 18 4-H Club ♥ The 8 to 18 4-H Club and Clovers has continued their

Little Free Library project in Greensboro. ♥ Trinity United Methodist Church in Goldsboro food

pantry - the club has increased their service there to twice a month

♥ Jewelry making and origami at our March meeting with special thanks to Ms. Stephanie French and Ms. Milly bramble for lessons and a very fun evening

Club News

April 27th State 4-H Public Speaking Contest Good Luck Molly Heinsohn!

May 5th 4-H Market Animal Tagging & Weigh-In

May 11th Eastern Shore 4-H Spring Show (entries due April 19th)

May 8th 4-H Volunteer & Parent Workshop

May 31st Bulls & Barrels (hosted by the Caroline/Dorchester County Fair Board)

June 7th Fair Prep Workshop (registration due May 31st)

June 11th Mandatory 4-H Livestock & Horse Exhibitors Meeting

July 23rd Fair Prep Workshop (registration due July 17th)

July 31st 4-H Park Clean-Up Night/Fair Set-Up

August 7th – 10th Caroline/Dorchester County Fair (entries due July 1st)

August 22nd – September 2nd Maryland State Fair (entries due July 31st)

September 21st 4-H Iron Chef Contest NEW EVENT!

October 5th 4-H Day of Service

October 9th 4-H Open House

October 26th Mid-Shore STEM Festival

October 26h 4-H Yard Sale Fundraiser

2019 Dates to Remember

to our newest 4-H members & volunteers!

The following individuals have joined 4-H since January 1st and we are glad to have them…

Members:

Benjamin Brown – Helping Hands 4-H Club Patrick Cesarini – Choptank River 4-H Club Jameson Conneely – Choptank River 4-H Club Michael Harmon – Caroline 4-H Archers Claire Heinsohn – Choptank River 4-H Club Emma Holt – Choptank River 4-H Club Lucy Howard – Choptank River 4-H Club Violet Howard – Choptank River 4-H Club Destiny Johnson – I Love Art 4-H Club Kenley Johnson – Pure Country 4-H Club

Volunteers:

Sherry Good – Tail Waggers 4-H Club co-leader

Johnny Lofland II – Choptank River 4-H Club Arden Pokrywka – Helping Hands 4-H Club Kellen Pokrywka – Helping Hands 4-H Club Gabriella Riggin – Beside the Still Waters 4-H Club Colton Shaffer – Pure Country Clovers Methuselah Thomas – Caroline Co. Archers Wyatt Trice – Pure Country 4-H Club Zoe Trice – Pure Country Clovers Annabella White – Tail Waggers 4-H Club Julia White – Tail Waggers 4-H Club

All 4-H Club leaders, volunteers, and parents are invited to an engaging and informative workshop on Wednesday, May 8th from

6:30-8:30 pm.

Location: Extension Office

Dinner will be provided starting at 6:30 pm.

Pre-registration required. Email wpotter@umd.edu to sign-up by 5/1.

4-H Volunteer & Parent Workshop…

Why should you attend?!

1—we feed you (free dinner as a thank you!)

2—you don’t need to bring your kids (night out with

no kids!)

3—you will meet and connect with other Caroline 4-H

parents, volunteers, and club leaders

4—you will have fun and learn more about 4-H

resources, volunteer basics, provide program

feedback/offer ideas, and much more

Bulls & Barrels Presented by the Caroline/Dorchester County Fair Board

& Rockin’ R Western Productions

Friday, May 31, 2019

Pro-Bull Riding

Barrel Racing

Limited Seating!

Food Vendors!

Rain or Shine!

Ticket Prices & Purchase Info ADVANCED* $10 (5 & under free) AT GATE $15 (5 & under free)

*Advanced tickets can be purchased at our website: http://www.caroline-dorchestercountyfair.org

For questions call Lori at 410-490-3598.

Caroline County 4-H Park, Denton, MD Gates open at 5:00 * Show Time 7:30

Fair Prep Workshops

Join us at one of our upcoming Fair Prep Workshops to:

• Organize yourself and your fair entries • Learn what makes a “blue ribbon” entry and

what judges are looking for • Learn project-specific techniques and best

management practices • Discover fair opportunities available to you • Make a variety of projects (crafts, promotional

or educational posters/displays, dish gardens, bird houses, etc.)

COST: $10/youth – includes materials & dinner $5/adult – includes dinner

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Open to

4 - H youth, volunteers

an d parents in Caroline & Dorchester Coun ties

Make Checks Payable to University of Maryland and mail to UME Caroline, 9194 Legion Road, Suite 4, Denton, MD 21629

Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Circle your 4-H county: Caroline Dorchester

Circle your date: June 8th July 23rd # of youth attending: ___________ x $10 each = ____________ # of adults attending: ___________ x $5 each = _____________ Total enclosed: _______________

Dates:

* June 8th

* July 23rd *both workshops are the same, pick the one that suits your schedule

Location: Caroline

County 4-H Park, Denton

Registration due one week before each workshop

Office Use Only:

Date received: Cash: Check #:

Open your home to an international student and open your lives to the world! HOSTING PERIOD: 3.5 weeks from July 21-August 17

• Hosts are needed for youth aged 12-14 and adult chaperones

• Youth have a range of English language abilities, host families shouldbe prepared to communicate imaginatively

HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS • You must have a child of the same gender and within 3 years of the

hosted youth (children aged 10+ are eligible to host)

• Families without children of the appropriate age may host an adultchaperone or an academic year long student

• No special activities need to be planned since these youth want toexperience American culture, make new friends, and improve theirEnglish by staying with your family

• This is a voluntary program, no stipend will be provided

For more information, visit http://www.states4hexchange.org or contact us by email at cwivell@umd.edu or by phone at 1-301-405-8105

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/states4hexchange/ Instagram @states4hinternational

Please note: Host family selection is dependent on completion of an application and screening process as well as student availability and personality compatibility

Invite an international youth into your home for 3.5 weeks and share an American experience. Expand your family’s cultural understanding, learn about new foods and customs, and possibly a new language all while sharing your own.

Your children will build lifelong friendships and will gain new perspectives on their own country too! Host parents reported that, "this experience was life-changing and shifted family priorities in a positive direction."

4-H International Exchange Programs

Families Needed to Host Summer 2019!Host a Japanese delegate in your home this summer. Dates: July 21-

August 17

Youth ages 8-14

Cost: $30.00 4-H Member

$40.00 Non 4-H 4-H GOLF &

STEM EXPO

STEM is in all aspects of the game of

golf. The golf dimples, the angle of the

club and the importance of wind are all a

part of the game. Join us for an

introductory overnight experience with

the game of golf!

Starting June 19th -8:30 am

Overnight Stay in UMES dorms!

Closing Program

Friday, June 20th, 5:00pm.

https://4hgolfandstem2019.eventbrite.com

All equipment will be

supplied by The University

of Maryland Eastern Shore

Athletics Department.

Register at Eventbritehttps://4hgolfandstem2019.eventbrite.com

Registration Deadline: 06/12/19

For further information or for special

assistance contact:

Barbara Barga

4-H Program Assistant

Wicomico County, MD

410-749-6141 ext. 105

bbarga@umd.edu

Cindy Morris

4-H Program Coordinator

Worcester County, MD

410-632-1972 ext. 105

cmorris1@umd.edu

4-H Motto: “To Make the Best Better”Curriculum used by the PGA in Golf Clinics provided by Chevron Industries.

June 19th and June 20th

Youth ages 8-15

The University of Maryland

Eastern Shore

Schedule: June 19th

8:30-9:00 a.m. Check-In

Housekeeping Rules-Dorm

9:00-9:30 a.m. Walk to Henson

9:30-10:00 a.m. Welcome/Rules

10:00-11:45 Driving Range

11:45-12:00 Walk to Henson

12:00–12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:15 Why Golf Movie trailer

1:15-3:30 p.m. Design a Putt Putt

Course

3:30–5:00 p.m. Make a putter and golf

goodies

5:00-5:45 p.m. Dinner

5:45-6:30 p.m. Back to Dorms and

Evening Preparations

6:30-8:30 Evening Activities

8:30-9:30 Night Golfing

Schedule: June 20th

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30-1:00 p.m. Golf

Course/Lunch/Bus

1:00-1:30 p.m. Bus/Back to

UMES/EASC

1:30-3:30 p.m. Media Fun

3:30-4:15 p.m. Putt Putt Contest

4:30-5:00 p.m. Awards Reception

A Special Thank you to:

• The University of Maryland

Eastern Shore Athletics

Department

• Maryland Lower Shore 4-H Youth

Development Program

• The University of Maryland

Extension STEM Program

• Red Sun Custom Apparel

Jamila Johnson, Academic Coordinator,

PGA Golf Management at The University

of Maryland Eastern Shore will be our

partner and instructor in this program.

She rebuilt the Men's Division I Golf

Program after a 59 year hiatus. Her

coaching led the team to be ranked among

the top 10% academically within the

NCAA Men's Programs.

The University of Maryland is an Equal

Opportunity Employer with

Equal Access Programs

WHY GOLF AND

STEM?

• There are physics

principles in golf!

• The goal of the Expo is to

encourage youth to think

like engineers and problem

solvers as they learn how

to play the game.

• Youth learn to manage their

emotions as they

experience the highs and

the lows of the game.

This award is designed to encourage 4-H members ages 8 to 18 to engage in a variety of projects and

activities that will enable them to acquire the skills necessary to lead successful lives as competent,

caring and contributing members of society.

County/City 4-H programs determine their own timelines for Levels One-Five and recognize 4-Hers on

the county level for levels one through four. Level five and six will be recognized at an appropriate state

4-H event.

Diamond Level 6 plans will be due September 30th to the State 4-H Office for completion the

following year. Watch your county 4-H calendar for due dates for county and committee approval

prior to submission at the state level. (http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/youth-families/awards-recognition)

Note:

1. The Diamond Clover Award is designed for younger youth to begin at Level One and progress

through six levels, one level per year, acquiring valuable life skills as he/she advances. Youth who are

older when joining 4-H, may begin at a higher level (one through four) if mutually agreeable to the

participant and the club/group leader with the permission of the 4-H Educator. It is recommended that

4-H member have completed one year in the 4-H program before starting the Diamond Clover

program.

2. Youth meeting the requirements of levels one through four will be recognized at a 4-H County/City

event. Youth meeting the requirements of level five and six will be recognized at an appropriate state

event.

3. Diamond Clover Level Six Service Project Plan approval is not automatic. A youth must apply forDiamond Clover Level Six Service Project approval using the appropriate plan/report form due at thestate level September 30th. (http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/youth-families/awards-recognition) DO

NOT START PROJECT UNTIL APPROVAL IS RECEIVED FROM STATE 4-H OFFICE.

4. Diamond Clover Level Six Recognition is not automatic. A youth must submit all completedmaterials for recognition by September 30th to the State 4-H Office the year the project is complete. Ifappropriate guidelines are not followed, the project will not be recognized. All dates must be clearlyadhered to for recognition.

5. Maryland 4-H defines leadership as the process of including others to accomplish a common goalby providing purpose, direction and motivation, while providing programs, activities andopportunities to allow youth to achieve and demonstrate knowledge and mastery of leadership.

Project Completion Guidelines:

• Complete work described in project manuals

• Complete a project record, record book or senior portfolio

• Present a visual presentation related to the project at a club meeting/community activity

Maryland 4-H Diamon d Clover Award Program

• Exhibit something related to your project at a 4-H County/City Fair

• A new project area is one in which the 4-Her has not completed a project, not a different

project in the same project area (Note: Project completion requirements may vary by 4-H County/City)

Level One – Amethyst (4-H Club Leader must approve plan prior to youth starting tasks.)

Complete at least three of the following tasks:

Learn the 4-H Pledge, Motto and Colors

Attend at least 60% of club business meetings

Participate in at least one local 4-H County/City activity/event

Host a meeting/workshop, lead a game or give a report

Participate in a 4-H communication event (ex: public speaking day, visual presentation workshop,

etc.)

Complete at least one 4-H project (refer to project completion guide)

Level Two – Aquamarine (4-H Club Leader must approve plan prior to youth starting tasks.)

Complete at least four of the following tasks:

Attend at least 60% of club business meetings

Compete in a local 4-H County/City contest

Participate in at least two local 4-H County/City activities or workshops

Help with a club/community service-learning project

Help with a club/community fundraiser

Participate in a communication event (ex: public speaking day, visual presentations workshop,

etc.)

Participate in a day/residential camp, conference or overnight experience representing 4-H

Complete at least one 4-H project from a new project area (refer to project completion guide)

Level Three – Ruby (4-H Club Leader must approve plan prior to youth starting tasks.)

Complete at least five of the following tasks:

Attend at least 60% of club business meetings

Help with a club/community service-learning project

Help with a club/community fundraiser

Participate in a 4-H communication event (ex: public speaking day, visual presentations

workshop, etc.)

Participate in at least two local 4-H County/City activities or workshops

Participate in a day/residential camp, conference or overnight experience representing 4-H

Participate in at least one cluster, regional or state 4-H event

Complete at least one 4-H project from a new project area (refer to project completion guidelines)

Level Four – Sapphire (4-H Club Leader must approve plan prior to youth starting tasks.)

Complete at least six of the following tasks:

Attend at least 60% of club business meetings

Serve as a club officer or chair committee

Lead a club/community service-learning project

Lead a club/community fundraiser

Participate in a 4-H communications event (ex: public speaking day, visual presentations

workshop, etc.)

Participate in at least three local 4-H County/City activities

Participate in at least one cluster, regional or state 4-H event

Help a younger 4-H member with their project or demonstration

Participate in a day/residential camp, conference or overnight experience representing 4-H

Complete at least one 4-H project from a new project area (refer to project completion guidelines)

Demonstrate ways for all club members to feel included and accepted in your 4-H club

Increase the diversity of your 4-H club

Level Five – Emerald (4-H Club leader must approve plan prior to youth starting tasks.)

Complete at least seven of the following tasks:

Attend at least 60% of club business meetings

Serve as a 4-H club officer or chair committee

Lead a club/community service-learning project

Lead a club/community fundraiser

Provide leadership or teach at a local 4-H County/City activity/event

Participate in a 4-H communications event (ex: public speaking day, visual presentations

workshop, etc.)

Participate in at least one state 4-H event

Participate in a national or international event representing 4-H

Help a younger 4-H member with their project or demonstration

Participate in a local 4-H County/City/cluster/regional/state overnight experiences, Maryland 4-H

Congress or Issue Forums

Demonstrate ways for all club members to feel included and accepted in your 4-H club

Complete at least one 4-H project from a new project area (refer to project completion guidelines)

Increase the diversity of your 4-H club

Level Six – Diamond – Youth must be 14 as of January 1st when starting the project. This is an

individual project. (Local Committee, 4-H Educator and State 4-H Program Leader MUST approve plan

prior to youth starting the Level Six Service Project)

Complete at least eight of the tasks and plan, organize, implement, conduct, promote and evaluate a major

service-learning project. (Service-learning project does not count as one of the eight tasks you are

required to complete)

Attend at least 60% of club business meetings

Serve as a 4-H club officer or chair committee

Lead a club/community service-learning project

Lead a club/community fundraiser

Provide leadership or teach at a local 4-H County/City activity/event

Participate in a 4-H communications event (ex: public speaking day, visual presentations

workshop, etc.)

Participate in at least one state 4-H event

Participate in a national or international event representing 4-H

Help a younger 4-H member with their project or demonstration

Participate in a local 4-H County/City/cluster/regional/state overnight experiences, Maryland 4-H

Congress or Issue Forums

Complete at least one 4-H project from a new project area (refer to project completion guidelines)

A major project is one that makes long-lasting benefits to the community, may involve community

collaboration to accomplish, may take a year or longer to plan and complete. The Diamond Clover

Project should make a difference in your community. This requires the 4-Her to complete a project

that benefits their community. The 4-Her will submit a detailed plan that includes: description of the

project, justification for the project, who will be recruited to help, a budget that states how funds will be

obtained, projected timeline and any necessary approval letters from landowners, 4-H County/City,

government, etc. The Diamond Clover Committee should consist of, but is not limited to at least three

members including: 4-H Club Leaders, UME Volunteers, previous Diamond Clover winners, 4-H All

Stars, and any persons actively involved with project. These committee members must be non-related to

the Diamond Clover candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to contact people to serve as their

committee members, not the responsibility of anyone else. The Local Committee, County/City 4-H

Educator and State 4-H Program Leader must approve the plan before any work is started.

NOTE: Diamond Clover Level Six Recognition is not automatic. A youth must submit all completed

materials for recognition by September 30th to the State 4-H Office (http://extension.umd.edu/4-

h/youth-families/awards-recognition) the year the project is complete. If appropriate guidelines are not

followed, the project will not be recognized. All dates must be observed to achieve recognition.

Diamond Clover Level Six – Suggested Timeline

Recommended to meet with 4-H Educators in June (check on any County/City deadlines)

Diamond Clover Plan submitted to State 4-H Office by September 30th

(http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/youth-families/awards-recognition)

4-H review process occurs in October with feedback to 4-H member

Final revisions of Diamond Clover Plan submitted by November 15th

Final approval/denial from State 4-H Office in December

Start project with approval from State 4-H Program Leader

Final Report of completed Diamond Clover Level Six due by September 30th

The Diamond Clover Project:

This is not a community service project, it’s a service-learning project. (ex: collecting food for a

soup kitchen vs. starting a community soup kitchen)

Should make a difference in your community or fulfill a need in the community

Be a challenge that allows you to develop life skills (planning, organizing, follow through)

Should involve others in the community and develop community partnerships

Plan should include how to maintain the project to have lasting impact beyond just one day or one

event

Should take time to develop a detailed plan, organize, implement, conduct, promote, evaluate and

provide follow-up information of the success of the program

Should take at least an estimated 100 hours to implement and complete

The sky is your limit…use your creativity and imagination

The Diamond Clover Project is your project (4-Hers) not your 4-H Educator, club leader, parents,

committee or friends!!!

Diamond Clover Samples:

Develop a Recycling Program at the County Fair or an area of need and plan for its sustainability

Initiate a River or Beach Cleanup and plan for its sustainability

Repair a local troubled youth facility, inside and out, including woodwork, painting and carpeting

Plant trees and place boulders in a local park to stop off-road vehicles from damaging grounds

To get started, download the form(s) for the Level you plan to start at and keep track of your tasks as you progress through the year.

Forms can be found at: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/youth-families/leadership-trips-awards-and-scholarships (scroll to the bottom of the page).

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Navonne at nowen@umd.edu.

24th Annual Maryland 4-H Foundation

Sporting Clays Tournament (50 Target Shoot)

BENEFIT: MD 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAMS

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Schraders 16090 Oakland Road

Henderson, MD 21640 Awards Include:

3-4 Lewis Classes (Depending on number of shooters) Ladies Awards Youth Awards

Team Awards Door Prizes

Registration Begins at: 9:00 a.m./Shoot Begins at 9:30 a.m./ Last Shooter starts at: 11:30 A.M.

Pit Beef Lunch Served: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Adults $70.00 Youth $50.00

Pre- Registration Suggested but not required.

For additional information or to register, contact Conrad Arnold 410-330-5967 /Rebecca Gunderson 301-314-7145

Email: carnold@umd.edu / regunder@umd.edu

Programs and educational material supported by The Foundation are available to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or disability.

The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or

political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need special assistance to participate in the camp program please contact Dwayne Murphy at dmurphy2@umd.edu by May 20, 2019.

2019 Maryland 4-H Engineering Camp Application June 7 – 9, 2019 – Rocks 4-H Camp, Harford County

Maryland 4-H Engineering Camp

The purpose of this camp is to introduce you to the many mechanical engineering projects available through 4-H and to give you hands – on practice to prepare for county, regional, and state contests. Each participant will have the opportunity to explore engineering projects in-depth. Project areas that have been featured at past Engineering camps include: large tractor operation, lawn tractor, environmental engineering, GPS/GIS mapping, aerospace, robotics and welding. Finish the weekend off with a team engineering skills contest.

Where: Rocks 4-H Camp 6 Cherry Hill Rd Street, Md 21154 When: June 7 – 9, 2019 Drop off – June 7, 2019 @ 6:30 pm Pick up – June 9, 2019 @ 12:00 pm Who: Youth ages 12 – 18 (as of January 1, 2019) Adult volunteers interested in expanding the 4-H engineering program Cost: $145.00 for 4-H members if received before May 15, 2019

$165.00 for Non 4-H members if received before May 15, 2019

$180.00 for all registrations received after May 15, 2019

$ 65.00 for all adult volunteers (must be UME approved volunteers)

Please fill out the attached registration form and return it to: University of Maryland Extension, Harford County C/O Dwayne Murphy 3525 Conowingo Rd Suite 600 Street, Md 21154 Questions: contact Dwayne Murphy at 410-638-3255 or dmurphy2@umd.edu We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Maryland 4-H Foundation, Inc. Atlantic Tractor Walter G. Coale

The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or

political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need special assistance to participate in the camp program please contact Dwayne Murphy at dmurphy2@umd.edu by May 20, 2019.

2019 Maryland 4-H Engineering Camp Application June 7 – 9, 2019 – Rocks 4-H Camp, Harford County

Camper Information: Name: ______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

City: ________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________

Email: _________________________________________________________

Parent(s) Name(s): _______________________________________________

Daytime Phone Number: (___) ____________________________

Cell Phone Number: (___) _______________________________

Female ___ Male ___ Race ____ (optional for Federal Affirmative Action Records)

Race (may choose more than one): White Hispanic Asian

Black Native American Pacific Islander

Birth Date: Month _____ Day ____ Year _______ Age _______

4-H Member: Yes ____ No ____ County: ______________________

Parent Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________________

________ I am available to help and am a UME Volunteer

________ I would like to help but am not a UME Volunteer

Payment _______ $145.00 for 4-H members if received before May 15, 2019

_______ $165.00 for Non 4-H members if received before May 15, 2019

_______ $180.00 for all registrations received after May 15, 2019

_______ $ 65.00 for all adult volunteers (must be UME approved volunteers)

- Make checks payable to HCEAC (Harford County Extension Advisory Council)

Mail signed applications with payment to: University of Maryland Extension, Harford County C/O Dwayne Murphy 3525 Conowingo Rd Suite 600 Street, Md 21154

This section for office use only

Date received: ________________

Amount paid $ ___________

Check number ________________

Forms received: (These forms will be emailed after May 1, 2019) Behavioral expectations ________ Health Form ________ Parental release & Informed consent ________

Full payment must be

submitted with this

application