Caroline.umd.edu

University of Maryland-

Caroline County 4-H

Administrative

Assistant

Wendi Potter

wpotter@umd.edu

March/April

2017

9194

Legion Road

Suite #4

Denton

Maryland 21629

Phone

(410)

479.4030

Fax

(410)

479.4042

4-H Extension Educator

Melissa Leiden Welsh,

Ph.D.

drmwelsh@umd.edu

Attention Club Leaders and Volunteers

An informational meeting will be held May 22, 2017

at pm in the conference room of the Caroline County Ex-

tension office. Attendees will receive:

Dazzling dessert snacks / recipes

Updates from the county & state offices (possible grant money opportunities)

Input on programs offered within the county

Professional Development : new resources coming to our county

Club forms and resources new for 2017

RSVP by May 15 to save your seat

Spring is in the air,

While the last of the snow flurries flutter about in the end of the

cold winter air, it is a great time to begin planning for another fun filled

summer of 4-H activities. Be sure to check out all the cool events scheduled

in the county, region and across the state. It was great to celebrate the awe-

some work completed by our 4-H members in 2016 at the Achievement

Banquet. As I continue to learn more about your needs and interests in 4-H

programming, please don’t hesitate to contact me in person, via email or

phone. I’m excited to help each of you grow and explore the world around

you through 4-H opportunities.

Dr. Welsh 3 Ways to re-enroll

Meet with your club leaders

Visit the Extension office

Communication Contest Participants

On March 3rd, youth gathered to show off their speaking talents at the Caroline County

communication contest at the 4-H park. Ella Dorr started off the evening by dazzling

the audience with her radio spot about STEM opportunities found in 4-H projects. Next

Skylar Blunt informed the crowd with a prepared speech about horse husbandry. The

heart and soul of why you should join 4-H was the focus of Paige Taylor’s radio spot. And Maddie Porter’s visual presentation took us on a visual trip of what we might see if

we traveled to Assateague Island and visited the wild horses. All young ladies received

accolades from the audience in addition to the invitation to present their presentations

at the regional level in Easton on March 31st.

In March, the Caroline County 4-H Clubs and University of Maryland Extension office in Caroline County

celebrated the achievements of the 4-H youth, leaders and adult volunteers from the 2016 year. The event is held annually to recognize the learning cultivated through the 4-H programs in the county. All 4-H

members and their families are invited to attend, if you didn’t attend this year, please consider joining your

4-H county family next year.

The evening began with greetings delivered by county commissioners Mr. Larry Porter and Mr. Wilbur

Levengood. They provided an update on various county projects and their support for the growth of the 4-H

program and an open invitation for all to visit the county meetings. The evening continued with an inspirational speech by Joe Voshell (member of the Caroline County 4-H All-Stars). He reminisced on the

lessons taught to him by Leon Schmick and Loyal Reger. Both men were role models and influential to the

positive development of youth in the county and nearby communities. Although greatly missed, their

positive and endearing nature lives on through the young men and women now serving as leaders in vari-

ous clubs in the county.

Towards the end of the buffet style roast beef and chicken dinner, Thomas Trice (Caroline 4-H Park

Board President) and the Caroline/Dorchester Fair Little Princess, Miss. Skylar Blunt provided the

audience with a bit of entertainment while raising funds for the 4-H programs through the

benefit auction. All families attending received a 4-H license plate frame.

Pictured L-R: Maddie Porter- 1st

visual presentation, junior

Skylar Blunt- 1st prepared speech, junior

Paige Taylor 2nd radio spot, junior

Ella Dorr 1st radio spot, junior.)

County Achievement Dinner and Award Night

Youth completing a Record Book this year received a Caroline County 4-H t-shirt

Senior: Paul Saathoff, Jeremy Fisher

Intermediates: Keeley Good, Jada Hall, Ben Johnson, Caroline Saathoff, Lillian Thorton

Juniors: Erica Baynard, Madison Cook, Ella Dorr, Cedar Eldredge. Kaleb James, Samantha Jesse, Matthew Johnson, Madelyn Porter, David Saathoff, Matthew Thorton, Madison Weston

Clovers: Julia Bedven, Trace Breeding, Rilyn Breeding, Macie Brown, Kaleb Burgess, Wayon Carroll, Kenli Creel, Cayuse Eldridge, Caleb Melvin, Maura Porter, Paige Taylor, Kayleigh Williamson, Justin Wilson

TOP Record Books

Senior: Paul Saathoff

Intermediate: Keeley Good

Junior: Kaleb James

Clover: Maura Porter & Waylon Carroll

“I DARE YOU” award

Annually presented to an individual who accepts a challenge

and attains their goals through hard work, perseverance, dedi-

cation, and determination. The member may have been over-

looked by their peers or has not yet come to view themselves as

a leader.

Jada Hall from the Greensboro 8-18 club was selected for her

perseverance to help others feel welcome in their club and the

potential she has of becoming a youth leader in the club.

Project completion awards

Senior: Paul Saathoff Swine- Blue

Beef – Blue

Intermediate:

Keeley Good Community Service- Blue

Natural Res & Cons- Blue

Ben Johnson Sheep- White

Carolyn Saathoff Swine- Blue

Sewing- Blue

Lillian Thornton Swine- Red

Goat- Red

Junior: Erica Baynard Citizen Scientist White

Madison Cook Citizen Scientist- White

Ella Dorr Sewing (clothing)- Blue

Sewing (household) –Blue

Kaleb James Crafts- Blue

Art- Blue

Woodworking-Blue

Matthew Johnson Beef- White

Samantha Jesse Healthy Living- Blue

David Saathoff Swine- Blue

Matthew Thornton Goat- Red

Swine- Red

Madelyn Porter Citizen Scientist- White

Community Service

Cayuse Eldredge 17 hours

Jeremy Fisher 187.5 hours

Keeley Good 185.5 hours

Caroline Saathoff 50 hours

David Saathoff 39 hours

Paul Saathoff- 25 hours

Madison Weston 2 hours

2016

4-Her of the Year

Caroline Saathoff

Spirit Awards

Clover- Paige Taylor

Junior- Maddie Porter

Intermediate- Adeline Copeland

Senior-Aaron Good

Adult Volunteers- Matt Saathoff, Lerena Eldridge, Beverly Saathoff

Outstanding 1st Year

Chloe Adams & Ella Dorr

2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum

Next fall there will be three distinct training opportunities for county programs and volunteers to interact and get energized through a network learning opportunity across the United States. These sessions will be broadcast and presented by the design teams, but are designed to provide hands on activities at host sites. Each session could help enhance your county volunteer training with the opportunity to host the session as a region!

Additional information will be forthcoming, including training and information for site hosts. Please review the list below and let the Extension office know of your interest in attending any or all of the sessions. Site registration will begin in the spring.

2017 Maryland 4-H Horse Contest Dates The 2017 Maryland 4-H State Horse Judging, and State Hippology Contests have been scheduled. A Horse Judging Clinic is also being planned. Mark your calendars. More information will soon be posted on the Maryland 4-H website.

Maryland 4-H Horse Judging Clinic – A 4-H Horse Judging Clinic will be held on Sunday, April 2nd, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Carroll County Ag Center. The clinic will offer Beginners, Advanced and Coaches sessions.

Maryland 4-H Hippology and Horse Judging Contests – Both contests will be held on Saturday, May 6th at the University of Maryland Campus Farm and the Dept. of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Building.

October 5, 2017- 7:00-8:30 Cultivating an Environment of Growing True Leaders This session will feature ideas and activities that help foster life skill development by focusing on strategies for more effective club interactions. Participants will learn about the Essential Elements of 4-H and the 5 C’s of positive youth development, so join us to set the stage for more successful club meetings! November 2, 2017- 7:00-8:30 PM “STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders Participants will gain resources to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) leaders through traditional animal sciences project areas in communities. Volunteers will gain ideas for planning and organizing fun, educational sessions for youth. December 7, 2017- 7:00-8:30 PM Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life & Work

During this session volunteers will share ideas, receive resources and see a variety of successful programs that help youth focus on life-long learning, workforce readiness and career exploration. Caring adults can help all young people make decisions and create their own positive future.

Livestock Ownership Dates

You must own your Market swine, sheep, and goats by May 1, 2017.

Breeding animals must be owned by June 1, 2017. Tagging of sheep,

goats and swine will be held on Sunday April 30th at the 4-H park

from 11:00-2:00 pm.

Contact Charlotte Brown with questions at (410) 479.3334.

Sunday April 23rd, 2017 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training (youth needed)

Enjoy a free lunch and explore a variety of shooting sports (Rifle, Archery, Shot-

gun, Pistol or Muzzleloader). All the fun begins at noon at the Thendara 4-H

Center in Dorchester County. Contact Conrad Arnold carnold@umd.edu or call

410.330-5967 before Friday, April 21st. First 25 youth to commit and attend will

receive a free 4-H shooting sports t-shirt.

CAROLINE COUNTY

Club Highlights

Club Service Opportunity

Need an activity for when those April showers fall from the sky? Help brighten the day of our ser-vice men and women with a spring note. Many of our military spend months and years away from their loved ones. What can your club or you do? Well, grab some paper or a card and send our troops a note. Introduce your self- but please keep your personal information limited to your first name. Write about something new you learned in 4-H or write about your upcoming plans for the summer. Uplifting messages about your pride in the service and safety our troops provide to our country are always a great addition. Enclose your letters in an envelope addressed to: Brenda Hartsell 706 East Alder Street Oakland Maryland 21550

Local Beekeeper Visits

Beth MacDonald taught the

clovers about how to raise

bees and the type of job for

each type of bee.

Calling all club reporters /secretaries,

Tell us about your club activities and upcoming events. Submit articles and pictures

highlighting accomplishments by members and volunteers in your club. Deadlines to

submit articles for the 2017 May/June newsletters will be Thursday, April 27th.

4-H Clover Club members

learn lots of neat crafts

and Agricultural science

each time they meet.

Watercolor Salt craft

Learning the 4-H Pledge

4-H On-line Volunteer Orientation’s have been scheduled for 2017 and are

available on the State 4-H Website via the calendar or at the following link http://extension.umd.edu/events/series/4471.

The dates are as follows: Wednesday, March 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Monday, April 17 from 6:30-8:30 PM Tuesday, May 30 from 6:30-8:30 PM Thursday, June 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Wednesday, July 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM Monday, August 7 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Thursday, September 21 from 6:30-8:30 PM Tuesday, October 17 from 6:30-8:30 PM Wednesday, November 29 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, December 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Does your club have 2 certified adult volunteers?

To qualify as a UME 4-H volunteer you need to:

Complete a UME volunteer application

Participate in volunteer approval process

Sign an annual volunteer contract

Once you complete those steps you only need to renew your appointment letter each

year with the county Extension office.

Each 4-H Club must have at least two adult UME Volunteer leaders. The list of leaders

must be on file with the club charter at the county office and must include the following

information for each leader: complete first and last name, mailing address, phone number,

and email address. All UME Volunteer leaders must be screened, approved, and receive

appointments through the UME Volunteer Policy Screening and Appointment Process and

have a signed Volunteer Appointment Agreement on file with UME.

4-H programs benefit from Volunteers with all levels of skills and abilities and in a variety of topic areas.

DO you know an adult that would make a great volunteer or club leader? Encourage fr iends and family

to visit the Extension office to learn more about the volunteer certification process. Perhaps there is a talented

parent sitting on the sidelines of your club or civic group– Let’s get them involved and showcase those amazing

skills and leadership talents.

Call Dr. Welsh to arrange a meeting to review the steps toward a future as a formal mentor and leader within the

volunteer ranks of the Maryland 4-H family.

Want to earn project pins? To earn a project pin, you need to “complete”

your project by describing in your record book that you did at least one project

communication activity (talk) AND at least one project exhibit at some point

during the year. You also need to list your project learning activities on your

project record.

Just a few Spring traditions from around the world

Known for an abundance of flowers, South Holland hosts a 12-hour-

long parade that travels from Noordwijk to Haarlem. The Flower

Parade of the Bollenstreek is the only parade constructed of bulb

flowers like hyacinths, tulips and daffodils.

Thousands congregate in Zenica, Bosnia, for the "Festival of Scram-

bled Eggs" every March as spring begins. The focus is on the egg, a

symbol of new life, as the new season starts. Mass amounts of

scambled eggs are cooked in huge pots and then handed out for free.

In a celebration of the triumph of good over bad join in the colorful Holi tradition. The festival

originated as Hindu tradition and ushers in the spring

season, people participate in bonfires and parties the

night before Holi. The next day, the masses gather on

the streets for a giant color fight, throwing dyed powder on

to each other. The carefree revelry offers a chance to

connect with other human beings and let go of any

past hardships.

Read more about other traditions at: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/10

-spring-traditions-festivals-from-around-the-world/56104303

Make plans to attend in June!

Maryland 4-H Congress is the state’s premier teen leadership opportunity. “MD4H

congress gives 4-Hers ages 13-18 the chance to explore career opportunities in a

variety of areas and to experience life on a college campus Youth attending MD4HC

live in campus residence halls and eat in dining halls, enjoy campus recreation

activities, and attend workshops and tours in classrooms, labs and other campus

facilities. Participants have the change to meet and make friends with fellow 4-Hers

from across the state, discover career opportunities, preform community service, and learn skills

that help them prepare for college and the workforce.

Registration opens April 12th (early bird rate is $175) May 13-29 regular rate $225.

County Scholarships available– call or email Dr. Welsh

Register via 4-H Online: www.4hOnline.com Call the Extension office with ques-

Jr. Sheep & Goat Skillathon

Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:00 a.m. to noon

Howard County Fairgrounds, Dining Hall

A skillathon provides youth with the opportunity to blend knowledge and skills acquired in livestock judg-

ing, demonstrations, and care and exhibition of animals into a single activity. A skillathon competition

consists of a series of stations where youth are tested on their knowledge and abilities related to livestock.

Station topics may include identification (breeds, parts, equipment, meat, wool, or feed); evaluation/

judging (fleeces, live animals, hay); a problem- solving activity; and a written quiz. All of the stations in

this contest will pertain to sheep and goats and their products.

The Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon is open to any youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Youth will com-

pete according to their age on January 1, 2017 (4-H age). Individuals and teams (of 3 or 4) may compete.

Pre-registration is required. No entries will be allowed on the day of the contest. Participants should bring

clipboards and pencils to use during the contest.

A donation will be requested to cover the cost of lunch (pizza + sodas).

Classes: Individuals and Teams in three age divisions: Juniors: ages 8-10; Intermediate: ages 11-13;

Seniors: ages14-18.

Awards: Presented at approximately 2:00pm. Top ten individuals in each age class. Top three teams

in each age class.

How to enter: Register by April 28, 2017. Teams and individuals should r egister online at https://

form.jotform.com/70254820764961. For questions, contact Christopher Anderson, 4-H Youth Develop-

ment Specialist, Animal Science, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland 4-H Center, 8020 Green-

mead Drive, College Park, MD 20740, phone: 301-314-7187, fax: 301-314-7146 or email: can-

ders2@umd.edu.

For information about the skillathon and links to study resources, go to http://www.sheepandgoat.com/

skillathon.