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KENT COUNTY 4-H TIMES

KENT AG CENTER/4-H FALL CLEAN-UP & BONFIRE Saturday October 19th

3:00–5:30 Clean-up/6:00-? Cookout Help needed to prune, weed, put signs away, roll up

barn shade cloths, general clean-up & close buildings for winter.

All 4-H Families Needed!! Bring finger foods, desserts, fruit, snacks, drinks, etc. &

Stay for Cookout and Games! 4-H office will supply hot dogs, paper goods & condiments.

MUST REGISTER BY 10/15/13

September/October 2013 Edition

September is National Childhood Obesity Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

UME 4-H Volunteer Training Schedule:

Online Webinars: 9/24/13 & 10/17/13

6:30 – 8:30 pm Face-2-Face

Thursday October 23rd 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Ext. Off.

Reservations required by 10/22

4-H Insect Collecting Trip Sunday September 29th, 1:00–3:00 pm

Kent Ag Center, Tolchester

4-H Leaders Council Meeting Tuesday September 24th, 7:00 pm, Ext. Office

Ag Center Board Meeting!

New Date! Wed. September 25th, 7:00 pm Kennedyville UM Church

Intro to 4-H Record Books for New 4-H'ers and 1st Timers

Thursday October 24th, 7:00 pm Extension Office

4-H Booth at Family Fall Festival “4-H: Apple Science and Apple Fun!” 11 am – 4 pm, Turner’s Creek, Kennedyville

4-H’ers needed to help & promote 4-H!!

Toy Drive Organizational Meeting Monday October 21, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, E.O.

The University’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations. The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Resources Management, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742.

4-H is getting even Greener! – If you would like to receive your 4-H Times newsletter by email or email link, please contact the 4-H office and we will switch you over for the next newsletter! Thanks for helping save paper, toner, electricity and other valuable natural resources. September 24 4-H Leaders Council, 7:00 pm, Extension Office

MD 4-H UME Online Volunteer Training. Must complete paperwork prior. 4-H Office must register you. 25 Ag Center Board of Directors Meeting (new date), 7:00 pm, Kennedyville U. M. Church 27 DEADLINE: All 4-H articles due for Delmarva Farmer 4-H Supplement 29 Delmarva Farmer 4-H Supplement – Layout Session, 2:00 pm, American Farm Publications Office, Easton 4-H Insect Collecting Trip, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Kent Ag Center. Please register by 9/27

October National Bullying Prevention Month! 1 Registration DEADLINE for Kent 4-H Science Day on 10/7/13

1 & 2 Outdoor Education for all KCPS 4th Graders, Eastern Neck Island (RD 10/3) 1-5 World Dairy Expo, Madison Wisconsin. Good Luck Cassidy Schirmer & MD DJ Team! 3 Junior Leadership Council (JLC)-rescheduled! 7:00 pm, Extension Office 4 DEADLINE: Kent 4-H Portfolios due for those interested in attending National 4-H Conference

5 4-H Booth at Family Fall Festival, 11 am – 4 pm, Turner’s Creek, Kennedyville “4-H: Apple Science & Apple Fun!” University of MD College of Ag/Nat. Resources Open House, Central MD Research & Education Center 6 4-H Horseman’s Party, Clarksville 6-12 National 4-H Week!

7 Kent 4-H Science Day – 6:30 pm, Extension Office – Will be doing all kinds of fun science experiments. Must register by 10/1

8 National 4-H Week Proclamation with the Kent County Commissioners, 6:30 pm, Commissioners Hearing Room, 400 High St., Please sign-up by 10/3 if you plan to attend. See inside for details.

Delmarva Farmer 4-H Supplement in newspaper for National 4-H Week 9 4-H Spirit Day! 11-13 4-H Family Camp, Western MD 4-H Camp 12 4-H Horse Clinic for all 4-H Exhibitors, 12:00 – 3:00 pm, Kent Ag Center. Details will be mailed/emailed

State 4-H Archery Match, Thendera 4-H Center State 4-H Dog Bowl, Charles County

14 Columbus Day Holiday ~ Extension Office Closed 15 DEADLINE: Portfolios due to MD 4-H Center for National 4-H Conference 17 Kent Ag Center Board of Director’s Meeting, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville UM Church UME Online 4-H Volunteer Training, 6 – 8 pm. Must complete paperwork prior & register through 4-H Office 19 4-H Adopt-a-Highway (4), 9:00 am, Urieville Lake Recreation Area Fall Ag Center Clean-up, 3:00 – 5:30 pm, Kent Ag Center 4-H Family Night Bonfire, 6:00 pm, Kent Ag Center. Must register by 10/16 so enough food available. See inside! 21 Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition (ASAC) Community Meeting, 3:00 pm, Public Works Meeting Room 4-H Toy Drive Planning Meeting (#1), 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Extension Office 23 4-H UME Volunteer Training, 6-9 pm, Extension Office 24 Intro to 4-H Record Books for New 4-H’ers and 1st Timers, 7:00 pm, Extension Office. Register by 10/23 26 State 4-H Shotgun Match, PG Trap and Skeet Club 29 Record Books – Animal Science Project Record Workshop, 7:00 pm, Extension Office. Register by 10/28. 31 DEADLINE: Final reports due for 2013 completed Diamond Clover Projects.

November 3 MD 4-H State Dressage Only Show

5 4-H Awards and Recognition Committee, 7:00 pm,, Extension Office 6 4-H Family Blood Night! Blood Bank of Delmarva presentation on Blood types, and much more. See inside for details! 7 State Horse Advisory Council Meeting, 9:00 am, Horsemanship Standards Meeting, 1:00 pm, College Park 11 Veterans Day Holiday ~ Extension Office Closed 12 Senior 4-H Resume Workshop, 7:00 pm, Extension Office. Register by 11/11.

UME Online 4-H Volunteer Training, 6 – 8 pm. Must complete paperwork prior & register through 4-H Office 16 4-H Adopt-a-Highway (5), 9:00 am, Urieville Lake Recreation Area 18 Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition (ASAC) Community Meeting, 5:30 pm, Public Works Meeting Room

19 Senior 4-H Essay Writing Workshop, 7:00 pm, Extension Office. Register by 11/18. 21 Ag Center Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church 22-24 4-H Volunteer and Youth Forum, Ocean City, MD 26 Leaders Council and Junior Leadership Council (JLC) Annual Joint Meeting, 7:00 pm, Extension Office 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday ~ Extension Office Closed 29 – 12/3 National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, Georgia

December 16 Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition (ASAC) Community Meeting, 3:00 pm, Public Works Meeting Room 19 Ag Center Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church UME Online 4-H Volunteer Training, 6 – 8 pm. Must complete paperwork prior & register through 4-H Office 24-25 Christmas Holiday ~ Extension Office Closed 30 4-H Record Book Work Day, 8:30 – 4:00 pm, Extension Office. Stay for an hour or all day! January 2014 18–20 Delaware 4-H Volunteer Forum. Maryland Volunteers invited! More info to come. 21 DEADLINE: Kent Co. 4-H Record Books, Senior Portfolios & Clover Memory Due to Ext. Office by 4:30 pm February 2014

1 DEADLINE: 4-H Member Re-enrollment Deadline. ALL current 4-H’ers must re-enroll to participate in 2014! DEADLINE: 2013 Diamond Clover Reports for Levels 1-5 must be submitted to 4-H Office DEADLINE: 2014 4-H Haiku Contest Entries due to 4-H Office

March 2014 7-9 Delaware/Maryland Tractor Safety Certification Weekend, Redden State Park, Georgetown, DE (Sussex Co.)

Welcome New 4-H’ers and Volunteers! 4-H’ers: Volunteers:

Nicole Bowers Kayley Hildebrand Lori Larrimore Ashley Hildebrand Lindsay Kenna

Congratulations to: Laurie Quinn – who attended the 2nd portion of her Teen Leadership Academy at College Park, September 14th. She will

graduate the program at a ceremony during the Volunteer/Teen Forum in Ocean City. Well done Laurie! RJ Baldwin - who was selected and attended the National Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Leadership Institute, July 25- 28,

2013 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the campus of Louisiana State University. Great job RJ!!! Cassidy Schirmer – placed 3rd individually in Dairy Judging at the MD State Fair. She again placed 3rd in the Judge-Off and made

the MD 4-H A-Team! On September 9th, the MD team placed 1st in Dairy Judging at the All American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA. Cassidy will now travel to Madison Wisconsin to judge on September 30th at World Dairy Expo.

Cassidy Schirmer – who received 2 scholarships – a 4-H scholarship through the MD 4-H Foundation and one of the MD State Fair scholarships. Great job!!!

Vincent Conte, Sean Melotti and Chase Robertson – placed 2nd in the Junior Prone Team division at the MD 4-H Rifle Match on September 7th. Individually they placed 8th, 9th and 7th respectively. Great job!

Potato Picnic Winners – Great job to everyone who participated in the 4-H Potato Project. The Annual Potato Picnic was held on August 1st. Here are the results of contests held at the picnic and voted on by the youth:

o Anna & Sarah Bitter – Prettiest; Dylan Hill – tie Funniest, tie for Heaviest; Ann Phillips – Ugliest; Dustin Phillips – tie for Funniest, Ugliest; Jennifer Quinn – Largest potato, tie for heaviest and best Horticulture class-youth selected; Laurie Quinn – Smallest; Stephen Quinn – Looks Most Like a Person, best Horticulture class-adult selected; Others in the Project – Henry Myers, Claire Parker, Sarah Parker, KCMS Garden and Matthew Hofstetter. Over 50 pounds of potatoes have been donated to the Community Food Pantry from this project. Well done!

Maryland State Fair Exhibitors! Congratulations to all who participated! Below are exhibitors and results as I have them. o RJ Baldwin – Dairy: Holstein Senior Age 15 Showmanship-2, Holstein Summer Yearling-2 o Drew Debnam – Dairy: Deans Challenge Showmanship – Honorable Mention, Jersey Senior 2 year Cow-5, Aged Cow-

2 and Best Bred and Owned in class o Mark Debnam – Tractor Drive-4th, Swine-Reserve Heavyweight Champion; Dairy: Jersey Senior Showmanship-3,

Jersey Spring Calf-6, Senior 2 Cow-2, o Mitch Debnam – Dairy: Jersey Intermediate Showmanship-5, Jersey Summer yearling-5 o Austin Hill – Brown Swiss Senior Showmanship-2, Brown Swiss Winter Yearling-1, Holstein Spring Calf – 6;

Agriculture Products-Corn-1st, Soybeans-4th,Wheat-4th, Single Ear-3rd o Dylan Hill – Dairy: Red & White Holstein Intermediate Showmanship-1, Guernsey Winter Yearling-2, Red & White

Summer Yearling-2; Farm Crops: Corn Gran-1st and Reserve Grand, Soybeans-5th, Wheat-3rd, 10 Ears-1st; Herbs: Basil-

2nd, Plants and Flowers: Zinnias-2nd, Photography: 1st, 10th, P; Insect Collection – 1st and Grand Champion o Grace Kelley – Brownies-4th, glass craft-4th, flower arrangement-2nd, and B&W photo- 1st o Jillian Lovett – Rabbits - Flemish Giant–Best of Breed, Netherland Dwarfs–2 Best of Variety, Himalaya-Best Opposite o Alexandra Miller – Ayrshire Junior Showmanship-1, Ayrshire Spring Calf-5 o Ethan Miller – Dean’s Challenge Showmanship-P, Brown Swiss Spring Calf-2 and Best Bred& Owned in class, BS

Junior 2 Cow-1, Best Bred and Owned BS and Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Brown Swiss, BS Dam & Daughter-1

o Parker Miller – Ayrshire Junior Showmanship-4, Ayrshire Spring Calf-6, Sprin Yealring-5 o Henry Myers – Dairy Guernsey Intermediate Showmanship – 4, Guernsey Winter Calf-4, Senior 3 Cow-1, Aged Cow-

1; Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Guernsey; Photography: 1st, 2nd; Crafts: Batik-1st o Paul Myers – Dairy Guernsey Intermediate Showmanship-6, Guernsey Spring Calf-2, Winter calf-2 & Best Bred and

Owned in Class; Science Display-6th; Photography-6th o Claire O’Brien – 1st Year Insect Collection-1st and Reserve Grand Champion, Photo o Claire Parker – Food Preservation: Pickles-1st, Apple Jelly-1st, Blueberry Jam-2nd, Blackberry Jam-1st, Raspberry Jam-1st,

Strawberry Jam-2nd o Sarah Parker –Dog: Fitting and Showing-1st, Champion; Food Preservation: Apple Jelly-2nd, Peach Jam-2nd (and more),

Recycled Craft – 8th, Knitted Scarf-2nd, Knitted Hat o Cassie Plummer – Intermediate Ayrshire Showmanship-1, Ayrshire Fall Calf-2 Best Bred & Owned in class, o Kyle Plummer – Art: Charcoal-2nd, Pastel-4th; Dairy: Dean’s Challenge Showmanship – Honorable Mention, Red &

White Spring Yearling-1 and Best Bred & Owned in class, Senior 3 Cow-2nd, Dam & Daughter-1; Edwin “Pop” Fry Spirit Award (Holstein)

o Jennifer Quinn – Photography-1st plus others o Laurie Quinn – Constructed Dress, Latch Hook Pillow, Quilt o Cassidy Schirmer: Dean’s Challenge Showmanship – Honorable Mention, Dairy Judging: 3rd Individual, Senior Placings

– 1st (Made MD 4-H Dairy Judging A Team); Photography – 1st, 1st, P Food Preservation: Pickles – 2nd o Samantha VanPelt – Dairy: Holstein Intermediate Age 11 Showmanship-10, Holstein Yearling-10 o Olivia Whitehair Dog o Abby Zsebedics – Dog Obedience – 4th

Check out the 4-H article on State Fair Fashion Revue at https://www.extension.umd.edu/news/2013-state-4-h-fashion-revue Dairy Judging Results are available at http://www.ansc.umd.edu/extension/dairy/4h/index.cfm?directory=results/2013MarylandStateFair.cfm

To everyone who has helped with Ag Center Clean-ups and Painting! Mr. Nip Nicholson of Nicholson Tinting who completed then donated the Ag Center sign in the middle

of the fairgrounds. This sign was commissioned by the JLC. Mr. Nicholson asked that the money the JLC was going to spend, be spent on something else at the grounds. Thank you!!!!!

Rabbits and Cavies Standard of Perfection Book (2001 – 2005 Edition). If you have a rabbit or guinea pig 4-H project and would like to have the older version to learn more about them, the book is available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.

Kent County Fair T-shirts - if you are a 4-H’er who exhibited at the 2013 Kent County Fair and did not get a t-shirt, stop by the Extension Office to pick up your shirt. If any youth or adults would like to purchase a shirt, they are $5/shirt. Many sizes are available. Contact the office for sizes or just stop by!

Updates on Local, Regional and State Level Leadership Opportunities and Activities MD 4-H Teen Council – Kent County 4-H is able to have 2 representatives on the Council. Casey Roberts and Grace Taylor have completed their 1st year. Grace has left for college so we are looking for a 2nd Kent representative. A flyer giving dates and more info about council is in this newsletter. If you are interested in being Kent’s 2nd representative, please contact the 4-H Office ASAP for an application.

Junior Leadership Council – JLC 2013/2014 The 5th meeting will be held Thursday October 3rd, 7:00 pm at the Extension Office. All 4-H’ers interested in Leadership, working with other 4-H’ers from different clubs, helping guide the Kent 4-H program and of course, having FUN are welcome and encouraged to attend. Here are upcoming highlights for 2013/2014: Present: You! Meeting Notes:

Activities – always open with fun leadership and team building games Will select the 2014 Achievement and Fair Theme (at November joint meeting) Will determine the use of 4-H Youth Fund monies to use at the 2014 Kent Ag Center and Kent County Fair Will select the 2014 Fair Premium Book and Backdrop Design And much more! Plan to attend our next meeting! Next JLC Mtg. – Thursday October 3, 2013; 7:00 pm, Extension Office.

CLUB NEWS and REPORTS

Clubs: should be preparing for club re-enrollment and new member recruiting, beginning in September. Also, preparing for National 4-H Week: October 6-12, 2013. Bits and Bridles 4-H Horse Club – BB meets the 3rd Saturday day of each month at the Running W Kennel. Contact Stephanie, 443-262-9735 or Avra, 443-480-3346, for more information. Clay Crushers 4-H Shotgun Club – Members are practicing weekly in preparation for the State Shotgun Match on October 26th. Join us every 2nd and 4th Sundays at the Kent County Gun Club and Sudlersville Skeet Club. Russ Parson, Club Leader Fuzzy Tails & Shiny Scales 4-H Club – Congratulations to club member Jillian Lovett who showed her rabbits at the MD State Fair and did very well! As the weather turns colder, the club will be meeting at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown and doing a service project there. The club meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. Contact club leader Carrie Douthit for more information. Junior Dairy Associates 4-H Club – Members participated in the July Ag Center clean-up. Members showed their cattle at many local fairs and at the All American in Harrisburg. We said goodbye to members Nickie and Samantha VanPelt who moved to Pennsylvania over the summer. Everyone was together at the MD State Fair. Club members served ice cream at the QA Co. Fair in support of the Eastern Shore Dairy Association. Our annual club picnic was held in September. In October, members will be making cheese in honor of National Cheese Month. The club meets the 3rd Friday of each month, 7:00 pm at Kennedyville United Methodist Church and welcomes any youth interested in the dairy industry! Junior 4-H Rifle Club – Members practiced small bore weekly all summer at Alexander’s Shooting Range in Massey. 3 members then attended the State 4-H Rifle Match, September 7th in Baltimore Co. The team of Vincent Conte, Sean Melotti, and Chase Robertson placed 2nd in Junior Prone team competition. Members will begin their winter schedule shooting air rifles on the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s, 2-4 pm at the Kent Ag Center, Tolchester. JR welcomes any additional members. Leader John Curlett is willing to work with any youth who wants to learn. All interested youth age 8 and above are welcome! Contact John for more info at 410-778-0924. Kent Clover Calf 4-H Club – Many members showed and participated in summer fairs and activities and were recognized at the September meeting. The club welcomed new member Dean Sipe! The clubs main fundraiser is the ice cream booth at the County Fair. It was very successful and many members helped serve throughout the fair. As a service project, members painted ornaments, made cards and donated boxes of personal items that will be shipped to sailors on the Naval missile guided ship the USS Stout who is about 1 month into a 9 month deployment. In October, the club will be working on 4-H publicity for National 4-H Week. KCC meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 pm at Kennedyvillle UM Church.

Kent County 4-H Puppy Pals Dog Club – Members practiced weekly through the summer in preparation for many local shows and MD State Fair. Congratulations to Grace Boege, Dylan Hill, Peyton Maristch, Chloie Massey, Kenny Matthews, Sarah and Clair Parker, Audrey, Olivia and Natalie Whitehair, & Abby Zsebedics who showed this summer. Peyton

has also been teaching members and their dogs the sport of Fly Ball in August. Practices return to Radcliffe Creek School and change to Wednesday nights beginning October 2nd night at 6:30 pm. Contact Bert Lindauer for more information – 410-778-2887.

Kentgineering 4-H Robotics – Members demonstrated several robots on Friday at the County Fair. Great job! The club needs additional volunteers! If you have an interest in computers, robotics, technology or a willingness to learn, we need your help! The club is re-organizing this fall. Please contact the Extension Office

if you are interested. See note under “4-H News” concerning Mr. Rushton. Shore Shots 4-H Archery Club – 3 club members will be attending the State Archery Match at the Thendera 4-H Center in

Hurlock on October 12th. The club will have a food booth fundraiser at Crow Farms in November. Club meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Sunday's of the month at Cypress Creek in Millington. If anyone is interested in joining Shore Shots, please let

Jesse know so a safety training class for new members can be organized. Contact club leader Jesse Guilbault Jr., leadsled11999@yahoo.com or Teresa Quinn, if you have any questions. Udder Delights 4-H Dairy Goat Club – Members showed their goats at the several local fairs this summer. Meetings are held the 4th Monday, 6:30 pm, at the Friends Meeting House, Chestertown. Contact club leaders Owen McCoy or Christine Betley for more information. All club REPORTERS! Articles, pictures, news, and announcements concerning your club will be printed in the 4-H Times but only if you submit them! You can e-mail, fax, or mail reports to the Extension Office. E-mail articles to Beth at emshill@umd.edu . It will appear here in the next newsletter.

4-H Entomology Workshop Series Class 1: Insect Collecting Trip – Sunday September 29, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Kent Ag Center Class 2: Insect Pinning Class – Will be scheduled for those interested For the 1st time collector or the experienced amateur entomologist, these classes will help you start an insect collection or add to an existing one. The classes are for all ages at no cost. For the collecting trip, youth will need clothes appropriate for the weather, sunscreen, water and any collecting equipment you have. For new members, collecting jars will be available. Learn how to look for and collect insects. Time will be available to pin insects as well. Sign up by 9/27!

Family Fall Festival: “4-H Apple Science & 4-H Fun!” Saturday October 5, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Kent Museum, Turners Creek

Kent 4-H will once again be a part of this great family DNR event. There will be lots of organizations present; Knocks Folly will be open and much more fun for the whole family. To complement the Kent Museum’s Apple Butter Festival, 4-H will have a booth featuring fun apple science activities including identifying apple varieties, how apples grow, taste testing apples and an apple craft or two. We will also be promoting our upcoming 4-H Apple Sauce Canning Class. Sound like fun?? 4-H’ers are needed to help with these activities, help promote 4-H and work with kids. Sign up for an hour or all day by contacting the 4-H Office or emailing emshill@umd.edu Participants can bring 4-H projects to show (maybe you need to exhibit a project you didn’t get into the fair!!!) and should wear 4-H shirts etc. (club and fair shirts are fine). Sign-up today!

National 4-H Week Activities!

October 6 - 12, 2013 Lot of events and activities are planned for Nation 4-H Week 2013. Plan to join in and be a part! Monday October 7th : 4-H Science Night (see below) Tuesday October 8th: 4-H Proclamation with Kent County Commissioners! 6:30 pm at the Commissioner’s Hearing Room 400 High Street, Chestertown. Wear your 4-H shirts and bring one of your 4-H projects (not an animal please!) to show the commissioners, thank them for their support, show your 4-H pride and hopefully,

get your picture in the Kent News! This is an excellent public speaking, citizenship and 4-H promotion opportunity to put in your record book. Please sign-up by 10/3 so we can notify the Commissioner’s Office. Wednesday October 9th : 4-H Spirit Day! Get out your favorite 4-H gear – shirts, hats, buttons, watches, pins, even pens and pencils at school. Do all you can to show your 4-H pride and publicize YOUR 4-H program! All Week: Hang up posters, club signs, put up a club booth or store window displays, hand out 4-H stickers and buttons – DO anything to get the word out about your club! Notify your club leader and/or the 4-H Office with your efforts. Record in your record book!

4-H Science Night – a part of National 4-H Week Monday October 7, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, at Extension Office

Must Register by 10/4! Want to learn about science concepts? Do some fun hands on science activities? Even be amazed??? Join us for a night of science fun for the whole family. Learn about static electricity, liquids and solids, friction, optical illusions and more! All materials and a snack will be provided! Coming soon! The 2013 National 4-H Science experiment is Maps and Apps focusing on mapping and utilizing GPS/GIS. A Maps and Apps session is being scheduled with a local scientist who will take the experiment and do much more! If you want to be notified when it is scheduled, please email Ms. Theresa, trich@umd.edu to be placed on the list. It will also be posted on the Kent 4-H Facebook page.

4-H Horse Exhibitor Clinic Saturday October 12, 2013 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at the Kent Ag Center

4-Her’s will learn how to prepare for an overnight horse show and what is expected of them throughout the Kent Co. Fair. Topics will include fair entries, what to bring to Fair, horse health and safety in a new environment, show day tips, horse show rules, showmanship, and participation in a mock horse show. Attendees should bring a horse to ride/do showmanship with (if possible) and dress in neat riding attire according to the weather. This attire should include riding boots, riding pants, form fitting jacket/shirt (please no baggy jackets so that when riding the instructor can see your body form, i.e., if your shoulders are back), and an SEI/ASTM certified riding helmet. Attendees will be divided in 2 groups, so it is possible for 2 youth to share a horse/pony. Parents are strongly encouraged to come and listen and learn. This is a great way for families new to showing horses to find out all about the fair. A 2nd clinic will be offered on a Saturday in May 2014. Attendance at one of the two clinics is MANDATORY. The horse show is changing for the fair this year and it is in the best interest of the 4-Her and their parent(s) to attend. Please register by 10/10 so instructors can adequately prepare. Participants should eat before arriving and bring a drink for the afternoon. All information and materials provided.

Fall Ag Center Clean-up & Family Night Bonfire Saturday October 19th at the Ag Center: 3-5:30 pm Clean-up, 6:00 pm - ? Bonfire

Clean-up: Plan to help ready the Ag Center for winter. A general clean-up of the grounds and buildings is needed. Fall is a great time to prune shrubs, weeds, and close up buildings. The shade cloths in the animal barns need to be rolled up so they aren’t damaged by winter winds. All families are needed even you can only give an hour. If you can help, plan to stay for the Bonfire! 4-H Family Bonfire: Come for the clean-up and stay, or just come for the 4-H Family Bonfire. This has been a popular event the last few years. Families are asked to bring finger-type foods – snacks, fruit, desserts, etc. The 4-H Office will provide hotdogs, rolls, paper goods and drinks. Families must register with number attending by October 16th.

14th 4-H Toy Drive Begins – 1st Planning Meeting Monday October 21st, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Kent Extension Office

This is your chance to be a part of Kent 4-H’s largest service project of the year! The Toy Drive is run by a core group of young people interested in helping other youth here in Kent County. Planning Committee members plan the drive, man 2 booths in fountain park, plan and do a float in the Chestertown Christmas parade, solicit businesses and donors, make collection boxes, collect toys and gifts, sort toys and even help pack them for delivery to families. Members can earn up to approximately 22 service hours! Yes, you too can be a part of this great project!!! Plan to attend this meeting, learn about the project and help get started! Youth of ALL ages are welcome and encouraged to be a part!

4-H Record Book & Senior Portfolio Workshop Series 1. New 4-H’ers & 1st Timers: Thursday October 24th, 7:00 pm at the Extension Office

Never done a RB before? Not sure what to do? Have to do one because you sold at the 4-H Livestock or Cake auctions? Here is your chance to learn how to complete the 4-H record book or Senior Portfolio. Learn how to complete all parts, where to find record sheets online, learn about the new animal project records and see examples of actual books. All materials for the workshop will be provided. If you need 2013 project pictures, please let the 4-H office know ahead of time and you will receive a CD-Rom with your pictures from 2013 4-H events. Copies of news clippings will also be available. Participants must register by 10/22.

2. Animal Science Project Record Orientation: Tuesday October 29th, 7:00 pm, Extension Office The new Animal Science Project Records will be required for 2013 Kent 4-H record books that will be submitted January 21st, 2014. Learn about how to complete the new animal project record for Your species. Class will include an overview of requirements and generalities of each project record. Then specifics for each species will be discussed. The project records can be found at the new 4-H website – http://extension.umd.edu/4-h Click on Programs, then Animal Science. Participants must register by 10/28

3. Senior Portfolio Resume Writing Workshop: Tuesday November 12, 7:00 pm, Extension Office Not quite sure how to do a 4-H resume or just want to make your current resume better? Attend this workshop and learn how to layout, format, and complete a 4-H resume. Learn what to include and what to leave out and learn how to use Action Verbs for better impact. All materials provided. Bring a draft resume if you have one. Participants must register by 11/11.

4. Senior Portfolio Essay Writing Workshop: Tuesday November 19, 7:00 pm, Extension Office The 4-H Essay could be your key to a winning portfolio! Learn how to write an essay correctly using several different essay writing models. Develop an outline for the 2014 4-H essay topic. Please register by 11/18.

5. 4-H Record Book Work Day: Monday December 30, `13, 1 hour or all day (8:30 – 4:00 pm), Ext. Off. Need a day to get your record book together? Need pictures or Newspaper clippings from the 4-H Office? Plan to spend part or all of the day working on your record book in the 4-H Office. Materials and supplies are available as well and help from Ms. Beth. Don’t put it off any longer! Please register by 12/20.

4-H Family Blood Night Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Kent Extension Office

How much blood is in a human? What blood type are you and what does that mean anyway? Blood Bank of Delmarva biologist, Alexis Innis, will be on hand for an interesting evening of learning about blood, blood types, giving blood and much more. She has great activities to make learning about blood FUN! All supplies and fun snacks will be available. This event will last about 45 minutes and is for the whole family. We must have 25 people attend as Ms. Innis is coming from Annapolis. Please register by 11/4 To learn more about the Blood Bank of Delmarva, go to www.DelmarvaBlood.org

Building Skills to Pay the Bills Workshop Series! Mastering Soft Skills in the Workplace & Beyond – coming in NOVEMBER!

“The Interview”, “Writing Letters and Thank you’s” Coming this winter – Ethics, Teamwork on the Job, Professionalism, Financial Readiness

4-H SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY “Service above Self”

1. Kent County Public Schools Service Learning Verification Forms - Many of you are accumulating service learning hours toward your 75 hour graduation requirement. Great! 4-H can help you in that process. When you participate in 4-H service projects, you will receive the “KCPS Service Learning Verification Form” with the information on the project already completed. You will need to complete the remainder and turn it in to your school’s service learning coordinator. Additional forms are available in the 4-H office and are posted on the Kent 4-H website at http://Kent.umd.edu/4-H . If you need my signature for a 4-H project, please contact me. Your 4-H club leader can also sign-off for club service projects. Call the 4-H office for more information, contact your school coordinator.

2. 4-H Service Learning Award Log – Kent 4-H recognizes all Kent 4-H’ers who achieve any service learning hours. They receive a certificate stating their accumulated hours and an award. To receive the award, you must complete the MD 4-H Youth Development Service-Learning and Citizenship Record.

Kent 4-H Adopt-A-Highway Project (10th YEAR!!) 4th and Final 2013 Pick-up – Saturday October 19th, 9:00 am (weather permitting)

Adopt-a-Highway is a rewarding way to help keep our environment clean, earn service learning hours and have fun too! 4-H Adopted Highway – 1 mile section of Rt. 213 north of Urieville Lake. Accumulation totals are: 2013 Accumulated Statistics: 3 Pick-ups ~ 13.0 Volunteer Hours Contributed ~ Bags: 7 Trash/1 Bags of Recycling 4-H Accumulated Stats (Since `04): 39 Pick-ups ~ 356.25 Volunteer Hours ~ 104 Bags of Trash, 11.5 Bags of Recycling

The new URL for the Maryland 4-H website is: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h

Kent 4-H Mourns It is with a sad heart that Kent 4-H mourns the loss of Kentgineering 4-H Robotics club leader, Mr. Bruce Rushton who passed away Friday September 20th. Condolences can be sent to the Rushton family, his wife Sharon and their son Kylee, at 202 Radcliffe Drive, Chestertown.

Maryland 4-H in Action - Calling 4-H members ages 8-18...do you like writing, sharing stories or telling stories? Are you interested in learning about the world of journalism? The Maryland 4-H Foundation and American Farm Publications are partnering together to produce 4-H in Action, an annual supplement to the Delmarva Farmer to be published during National 4-H Week. 4-H members are needed to write stories, take pictures and layout the newspaper. We need lots of articles and advertisements to make our paper a success! Here is what we are looking for:

1. Stories a. News Story –this is an article about an event/happening/experience/person written in the 3rd point of view.

About 500 words. Example: a reporter asking interviewing the state 4-H communications winner and then writing the story about the contest and the winner.

b. Editorial- the newspaper’s opinion on a topic or issue, supported with facts. Example: 4-H members opinion on the power of 4-H on youth

c. Column-a story told from the first person point of view. Example: My experience traveling to National 4-H Congress

d. Briefs- short article announcing event or workshop or small news. Covers the basic who, what, when, where, why. 100-200 words. Example: New Club formed in Prince Georges County

e. Feature Photo- picture with longer caption. Caption has 3-5 sentences explaining picture and giving context. Example: Picture of Grand Champion Market Lamb at County Fair where caption gives more than just 4-H member’s name.

2. Advertisements a. To purchase an ad or share with 4-H alumni, family and friends please contact the Extension Office! TIMELINE! September 22 - Conference Call for all interested, at 3:30 pm, 1-866-295-5950 use passcode 68099# September 27 - Articles DUE to akbrown@umd.edu or sean@americanfarm.com September 29 - Newspaper layout, 2:00 pm at the American Farm Publications office Easton, MD. Email for directions October 8 - NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED in Delmarva Farmer! Questions? Contact Amanda Clougherty- 301-314-7835, akbrown@umd.edu or Sean Clougherty- sean@americanfarm.com

Maryland Hosting the 2014 Northeast Regional Leaders Forum! The North East Regional 4-H Volunteer & Teen Forum (NERVF) Finance Committee needs help! To help finance the forum, 4-H is conducting 6, yes SIX fundraisers in the next year! Your help as volunteers is needed!

1. Sponsorship Opportunities- share with businesses, friends and family to support our Forum 2. 4-H T-shirt Quilt raffle - It’s a beautiful quilt done by retired 4-H Educators! It has t-shirts from all MD 4-H

programs (including Kent County). We need people to help sell tickets! The quilt will be on display at the MD 4-H Volunteer/Teen Forum in November in Ocean City. Tickets will be available then or we can mail them to you!

3. Online Auction – Plans are for a statewide online auction, in time for Christmas if there are a few people to help organize. If not, the Auction will be in 2014. Helpers are needed to collect items, post items online and to donate items to sell.

4. Silent Auction – will be held at Maryland Volunteer/Teen Forum in November 2013. 4-H families and volunteers are asked to please bring items and do lots of bidding!

5. Lock Up for 4-H – Maryland State Fair 2014…help raise the funds to keep 4-H celebrities out of “jail”! 6. County Challenge- Clubs and Counties will be challenged to raise funds for prizes and rewards

Do any of these fundraisers sound fun to you? Would you like to help us in any area? Please consider helping the NERVF Finance committee raise money to support this 13 state invitational program we are hosting! Questions? More information? Contact Amanda Clougherty, MD 4-H Foundation at 301-314-7835

Come join us for this year’s MD 4-H Volunteer Forum: Strengthening Leadership in Adults & Teens in Ocean City, MD.

It is a wonderful time of the year to visit the resort area. With the slower pace, traffic and parking problems are almost non-existent. Air temperatures are usually comfortable this time of year allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the area. The event provides time to meet other 4-H families and learn more about all the wonders of the 4-H program. It is an excellent opportunity for teen and adult volunteers to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful leaders in their local 4-H programs. There are classes offered in environmental sciences, camping, animal sciences, leadership, volunteer development, human sciences, SET, and many other exciting topic areas.

The Carousel Resort Hotel is our host for the weekend. This Ocean City landmark is known for its indoor ice rink, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and family friendly accommodations. The Forum has saved a block of rooms for early bird registrants at an excellent rate of just $68/room per night (plus taxes). Most rooms have two double beds and feature a microwave and mini-refrigerator. Call the Carousel directly at 1-800-641-0011 to reserve your room by October 10, 2013 and be sure to mention the MD 4-H Forum for the special rate. Ocean front rooms and condos are also available for slightly more. A family weekend in OC doesn’t get any more affordable!

Register by October 10th to receive the “early bird” conference rate of $75.00. The registration fee is $100.00 for registrations postmarked after October 10th. Registrations must be accompanied by a check and will only be accepted until October 31st; don’t delay, register today! Check with your local 4-H Educator about the availability of a Forum Scholarship. Address any questions to Forum Coordinators, Dr. Lisa Dennis at ldennis@umd.edu, 410-603-0000 or Cheryl Hill at chill1@umd.edu, 888-326-9645. The following Forum Packet is available in hard copy or as email attachments. Please contact the 4-H Office. 2013 Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum Information Packet.pdf 2013 Intermediate Class.pdf 2013 4-H Volunteer Forum Class Descriptions.pdf 2013 Liability Release Form for Minors.pdf 2013 Operation Snowflake Sign-up for youth Ages 5-7 Years.pdf 2013 Liability Release Form for Adults.pdf 2013 Junior Forum Class Up! Up! And Away! Flyer 2013.pdf 2013 Putt Putt Mini-Golf Sponsorship Form.pdf 4-H Health Form (MEP323).pdf

Maryland 4-H: AFRICA 2014 – the humanitarian focused trip to Tanzania Africa for our Maryland 4-H members will be July 14-18, 2014. Promotional materials, information and details will be available mid-October.

Kent 4-H and Social Media Facebook – Kent County 4-H is on Facebook! 4-H posts updates regularly so Friend us and stay in the know!

Look for us at “Kent County (Maryland) 4-H”

4-H Haiku Fair Poetry Challenge! The 2014 contest concludes Feb 1st, 2014. Get your entry in anytime between now and then. A form has been included in this newsletter.

Information from the Maryland 4-H Foundation and National 4-H Council http://www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com/ ~ www.fourhcouncil.edu

The Maryland 4-H Foundation Needs Your Support! We need you to be a part of a joint effort with The Delmarva Farmer newspaper to support Maryland 4-H. Please put your advertising dollars to good use and reserve space in the October 8th special 4-H in Action supplement – written and designed by Maryland 4-H youth. The foundation is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization supporting national 4-H trips, Maryland state 4-H events, Maryland county grants and programs, awards and scholarships, and program endowments. It’s your charitable contributions to the Maryland 4-H Foundation that help support the vital needs of tomorrow’s leaders - Maryland’s youth. The Maryland 4-H Foundation was founded in 1959 with the mission of building and managing the financial resources to support Maryland youth in reaching their fullest potential as competent, caring, responsible individuals through 4-H programs.

Special Advertising Rates : Platinum - Back page with process color $2,000; Gold- Full page $1,000; Silver- 1/2 page $800 Bronze- 1/4 page $600; Sponsor Block- 3”x 2” block $200 To advertise in this special supplement Tiffany or Emily at 1-800-634-5021 The Kent Endowment Campaign RECEIVED $10,000 MATCH! Kent raised the $10,000.00 ensuring an endowment

for the county 4-H program. Mr. And Mrs. Bruce and Donna Berlage contributed the $10,000 match in April 2013! (We were notified in July after fair). The funds will help ensure the future financial health of Kent County 4-H. Thank you to all who helped make this possible! But we’re not done! Funds will continue to be deposited in the account and any interest earned will be reinvested to keep our endowment growing. Check here for how we are

doing. Questions? Contact Beth Hill emshill@umd.edu or Amanda Clougherty, MD 4-H Foundation, 301-314-7835 or by e-mail: akbrown@umd.edu. Kent contributions to date: $15,524.28. Market value of account (as of June 2013): $26,616.18

VOLUNTEER & PARENT CORNER

Onl i ne UME 4- H Vol unt eer Tr ai ni ng Avai l abl e Mont hl y

All potential volunteers interested in the online training option, you must completed all UME Volunteer paperwork, been interviewed, completed a position description, and have complete reference checks on file before attending the training. The Kent 4-H Office will then register you for the class that works for you. Volunteers should contact Theresa Rich, trich@umd.edu, a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the class date. All classes will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 2013 Training Dates: October 17, November 12 and December 19; 2014 Dates: 1/1, 2/11, 3/11, 4/16, 5/13, 6/16, 7/17, 8/11, 9/16, 10/15, 11/11 and 12/11/14.

Kent UME 4- H Vol unt eer Tr ai ni ng – Face t o Face ( F2F) The next 4-H training at the office will be this October 23rd, 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Extension Office

If you are a 4-H parent or are currently helping with 4-H, you are strongly encouraged to attend UME Volunteer training. Completion of the training provides legal protection in your volunteer duties through the MD Tort Claims Act. All volunteers working directly with you, club and project leaders and chaperones MUST complete the training. All materials are provided. A snack will be provided but no dinner. Please sign-up by 10/22.

MD 4-H Volunteer Association - Want to make a difference? The time commitment is small but the return is huge! The MD 4-H Volunteers’ Association is looking for a dedicated volunteer to serve as the Vice President. The position is a 2-year term, which then becomes a 2-year term as President. Don’t forget 4-H Alumni are always welcome to join our ranks! Interested? Know of someone we should ask? Please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Wendy Sites at kids21077@verizon.net “As a former Vice President & President, I can say that this was an amazing experience. I met dedicated volunteers from across the state, always willing to lend a hand! The meetings were few, less than 5 a year, and as a result were always very productive. The availability to conference call made it even easier to be there. I highly recommend being a part of this group.” Wendy Sites, President, 2009-2011

4-H Leaders Council Notes: Highlights from the July Leaders Council Meeting. Leaders were asked to put together a list of educational needs their club might have with funds from 4-H Office –

Archery requested re-curve bows and the Rabbit Learning Lab for Fuzzy Tails. All clubs welcome to request! The next Leader’s Council Meeting is Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at the Extension Office. Agenda will

include Club Re-enrollment, Financial Reports, IRS e-postcards, fall planning and more!!

Kent County All Stars are Getting Active! All Stars is an organization of 4-H alumni with the purpose to support 4-H. Former Kent 4-H’er and All Star Bill Thompson is reorganizing the group to be more active. For more information on the MD or Kent All Stars or to see the copies of the All Star newsletter “The Maryland Trail”, contact the Ext. Off. For more info on All Stars, contact Bill Thompson at 410-778-2706.

4- H Vol unt eer s Needed! ! !

Could you help here? Here are several upcoming positions where 4-H needs your help! 1. Workshop Leaders – Do you have a skill you are willing to share with you people? 4-H is looking for

volunteers willing to lead workshops and teach young people a skill, talent or something just for fun. Ideas include – cooking, baking, origami, crafts, woodworking, sewing, fishing, animal track plaster casting, art (drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.), writing, communications, workplace skills, holiday decorations, food preservation, scrapbooking, making educational displays, gourds, jewelry making, or any skill you can share!

2. Kent County Fair 2014 – 4-H Department Chairs Needed: Indoor Chairs are responsible for taking in entries on the Tues and Wed. of Fair week, getting judges, organizing entries, recording results, placing ribbons and score sheets with awards, and presenting the awards for viewing during the fair. Chairs are encouraged to help with fair clean-ups, especially in your designated area. New ideas are always welcome.

4-H Clothing Chairs Needed – currently there is no clothing/sewing division chair for the fair. Easily handles by one person. Judging done prior to fair. 4-H/Open Small Pets Division Co-Chairs Needed – this chair would work closely with the rabbit chair,

check in entries, help prepare the small pets/rabbit barn for fair, recruit judge and run small pets show. 4-H Promotion Division Chair – This is a small indoor division – club booths, promo posters, banners, trash

cans and parade entries. Responsible for taking in entries, organizing entries and recording results. Meat Goats Co-Chairs Needed – Small 4-H only show. Chair needs to get a judge, organize and run show, review entries, work on awards with Fair Board, etc. Division includes – meat goat breed show, market goat show and pet goat classes.

If you are interested in helping with any of these positions, please contact Beth at the 4-H Office, 410-778-1661.

FAIR AND SHOW NEWS Kent Agriculture Center, Inc., Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

Fair Website - http://www.kentcountyfair.org/; Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/353480669766/#!/KentCountyFair

2013 Board of Directors: John Plummer (Pres.), Ann Baldwin (VP & Commercial Exhibits Chair), Amanda Bird Miller (Sec.), Sharon Redding (Treas.), Patrick Welch (Awards), Barney Debnam (Volunteer Coordinator & Publicity), Danny McHenry (Grounds), Holly Langenfelder (Food and Gate), Kevin Miller (Animal), Cindy Todd (Fair Indoor/Outdoor Division), Beverly Clark (Entertainment) and RJ Baldwin (4-H Youth Rep). The Fair Wrap-up meeting was held August 15th. Chairs and Board members present gave a wrap-up of

their division or area of responsibility. Those not able to attend did send in reports. Great ideas were presented.

Ideas were presented for show ring fans, a roof vent and fans in the horse barn and more. Next Meeting: Thursday June 20, 2013; 7:00 p.m., location TBD.

EASTERN SHORE SPRING SHOW (ESSS)- Saturday May 10, 2014 at the QA County 4-H Park

Kent Count y Fai r July 17-19, 2014 THEME: will be determined in November 2013

Since 1982, celebrating 32 years of the Fair at the Kent Ag Center! See YOU there! New Website!!! http://www.kentcountyfair.org/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/353480669766/#!/KentCountyFair

Fair Suggestions – If you have any suggestions to help improve the Kent County Fair, we want to hear it! If it is 4-H related, contact Beth Hill at emshill@umd.edu if it is a general fair issue, contact the Kent County Ag Center Board in writing at PO Box 386, Chestertown, MD 21620.

August 21 – September 1st, 2014; 133nd Maryland State @ State Fairgrounds in Timonium

State Fair Animal Results are Online at: http://www.marylandstatefair.com/. Click on Competition, then 4-H.

Ceci l Count y Br eeder ’ s Fai r - May 31 – June 1, 2014 @ Fair Hill Fairgrounds, Elkton

4-H PROMOTION `13/14 4-H Ambassadors: Sarah Bitter, Lydia Davis, Dylan Hill, Stephen Quinn and Josh Tyer

4-H Ambassador Contest – Congratulations to the Ambassadors listed above. You did a great job! 4-H Promotion on the Radio – Would you like to promote 4-H? 4-H is looking for youth, adults, parents and

volunteers interested in talking about 4-H on the radio. Extension is part of the noontime “Today on the Shore”

segment every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. on WCTR, 102.3 FM and 1530 AM. This is a 15+ minute “chat” with host Keith Thompson. If you would be interested, please contact Beth for scheduled 4-H dates. This is a great public speaking opportunity! Next date Thursday October 10th, 12:10 pm. at the WCTR studios, Flatland Road, C-town. National 4-H Week!

New Animal Science (AS) Project Records Implemented – see workshop section for clinic

The Horse Connection www.equinestudies.umd.edu

MD 4-H Horse and Pony Rule Book Available at the MD 4-H Horse Program website - www.4hhorse.umd.edu, Maryland Horse Web Site: www.mdhorse.org .

MD Horseman’s Party - Friends and family are invited as we celebrate the Maryland 4-H Horse Program Sunday October 6, 2013 from 2-5pm at Ten Oaks Ballroom, Clarksville, MD. Congratulations to our 2013 Maryland 4-H Horse Award Winners: +Maryland 4-H Horse Youth Development Award-Conrad Arnold, Dorchester County! Conrad has served the 4-H Horse program for many years at the Maryland State Fair 4-H Horse show. His dedication to 4-H youth is much appreciated. +Maryland 4-H Horse Volunteer of the Year- Karen Macleod, Carroll County! Karen was an active volunteer in Carroll County, acted as nurse for the State 4-H Horse Jamboree, and served on the Horseman’s Party Committee. Her leadership with the truck raffle in 2011 and 2012 raised significant funds to support the 4-H Horse program. Her dedication and service will have a lasting impact on the Horse program. Please make plans to join us in celebrating these award winners, 2013 4-H National Teams-Communications, Judging, Hippology and Horse Bowl; and 2013 Horsemanship Standards Level Award winners! We will gladly accept donations of club baskets or auction items the day of the event. To RSVP contact Amanda Clougherty, 301-314-7835 or mail in completed flyer, available by email, mail or in the 4-H Office. Early bird rates extended until September 27, 2013!

4-H HUMAN SCIENCES Healthy Lifestyles, Food and Nutrition, Fashion, Communications, and More!

Healthy Living Ambassadors - TEENS Wanted! 4-H Teens are needed!!! We have three healthy living grants and all three offer opportunities for teens to have their expenses paid while they earn service learning hours doing healthy living activities. Many states have 4-H Teen Health Ambassadors. We currently have healthy living programs to engage teens. Shopping Matters offers training (a 2 day overnight training for interested teens) to conduct shopping tours of local Wal-Mart’s in the grocery area. Teens will share knowledge of nutrition while sharing information to help consumers make wise choices in food selection. (See article below) Teens Take on Health is a grant where Town Hall-style events for teens and other stakeholders will be held to discuss and raise their voices on health and their solutions to the leading healthcare issues facing the nation today. Molina Healthcare will be included in the planning especially for their expertise in engaging unreached youth and families.

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And the third opportunity is Youth Voice: Youth Choice sponsored by Wal-Mart. These programs to reach underserved/at-risk/minority youth and their families with quality healthy living education and other learning opportunities will utilize our UP for the CHALLENGE curriculum. The goals are to: o Improve dietary choices and increase physical fitness. o Improve attitude toward and understanding of healthy foods. o Improve knowledge of local resources available to underserved youth and their families that support and provide further information on healthy living. Are you a teen who might be interested in using your 4-H leadership skills, speaking skills and interest in healthy living? Please contact the Kent 4-H Office if you are interested and we will forward your name to the State 4-H Office. Programs are starting NOW!!! Shopping Matters!! A grant through National 4-H Council has presented an opportunity for 60 Maryland 4-H teens and volunteer leaders. We are looking for 4-Hers who are willing to participate in a training that will lead to grocery store tours. Yes, "Shopping Matters". We'll be training our 4-Hers to help others make wise choices when food shopping. 4-H teens and volunteer leaders who will be conducting at least two “Shopping Matters” tours in their local Wal-Mart stores between now and the end of November, 2013. In exchange, each youth will receive up to 60 hours of community service hours as well as incentives for participation. And certainly the training will be a fun informative 2 day/overnight training time where they will meet other teens from across the state. Focus on the Health "H" and win incentives and get Service Learning Hours as you increase your shopping savvy. Call Sandy (301-314-7363) or email (corridon@umd.edu) and find out about the upcoming trainings. We'll be focusing on training sites in Frederick County, Thendara 4-H Center (Dorchester Co) and perhaps another depending on the interest and location of our 4-H youth volunteers. Sign up today and become a member of the Team! Share Our Strength®, Maryland 4-H and National 4-H Council will provide the training for our teens and adults. Information is posted on the 4-H Website - Human Science Page. Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition (ASAC) News www.kentasac.org, email

info@kentasac.org Kent County 4-H is a member and Beth Hill is Co-Chair and on the ASAC Board. The next community meeting is Monday October

21, 3:00 pm in the Public Works conference room.

The coalition is looking to expand its membership! If you are interested in underage drinking issues, heroin and other drug issues in Kent Co. Join ASAC and make a difference.

Currently the Coalition is funding saturation patrols, liquor store compliance checks and 3rd party sales prevention activities with law enforcement through a state grant. The coalition is looking for volunteers interested in attending county liquor board meetings, conducting environmental scans and more. See below if you would like to volunteer.

The Coalition sponsors an annual Prescription Drug Roundup in April. However, if you have unused, expired or medications no longer needed, they can be dropped off at the Kent County Sheriff’s Office (on Flatland Road), Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. They will take over the counter, prescription and even pet medications. Not only does it get them out of your house and reduces access to youth, medications are disposed of properly and not polluting our environment or water supply.

ASAC is a coalition of community members, volunteers, agencies, law enforcement, schools, private business and youth serving organizations. For more information on how you can become involved locally with substance abuse issues, please visit www.kentasac.org or contact Beth Hill at the Extension Office or Nora Becker, 410-778-7918, Kent Behavioral Health.

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Level 6 Diamond Clover Projects - 2013 Proposals were due September 15th and are due on this date annually. If you are considering completing a Level 6 Diamond Clover Service project, below are the criteria you should consider. The next round of applications will be due September 15th, 2014. Projects will be implemented in 2015. Start thinking about your project now! Forms are available by email from the 4-H Office.

The 4-H Level 6 Diamond Clover Service Project Requirements: • 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, to organize, implement, conduct, promote, evaluate and

provide follow-up information of the success of your 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 club leaders, parents, committee, or friends!!!

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

CHARACTER COUNTS! Fairness ~ Trustworthiness ~ Respect ~ Citizenship ~ Responsibility ~ Caring

To learn more about CC! Visit www.CharacterCounts.org , Josephson Institute Center for Youth Ethics. We all face Choices, lots of choices. This was the topic of week 2 in-school Character Counts education. This couldn’t be more true for 4-H. Every day you make choices – what to eat, wear, and how to spend your time out of school. In choosing 4-H for your out-of-school time activity, you have chosen to build your character through honesty, responsibility, service to the community, leadership, decision making, experiential learning and so much more. Notice I didn’t even touch on project work which adds responsibility, mastery of skills, knowledge and dedication. In choosing 4-H, you have chosen to make yourself the best you can be!!!!

Kent County 4-H Club Meeting Information Betterton, Fairlee, Galena, and Rock Hall – These Communities need a 4-H Club!

You can help by volunteering, start a 4-H club, reap the rewards of helping youth become the best they can be? Bits and Bridles 4-H Horse Club – 3rd Saturday, Running W Kennel, Worton, 1:00 pm

Leaders: Avra Sullivan, 443-480-3346 and Stephanie Turner, 443-262-9735 Clay Crushers 4-H Shotgun Club – 2nd & 4th Sunday Afternoons, Sudlersville Skeet Club & KC Gun Club,

Leaders: Russ Parson, cell (443-480-0292) and Robert Baldwin (410-348-5727) Junior Dairy Associates – 3rd Friday, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, 7:00 pm

Leaders: Beth Hill (410-778-1661) and Cheryl Plummer (410-646-6828) Junior Rifle Club – 1st and 3rd Sunday, 2:00 pm, Kent Ag Center Rifle Range

Leader: John Curlett (410-778-0924) Kent Clover Calf – 2nd Wednesday, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, 7:00 pm

Leaders: Jennifer Debnam (410-348-5905), Carrie Douthit (443-480-6964) Kentgineering 4-H Robotics Club – Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, 118 Lynchburg St, Chestertown

Leaders: Under re-organization Puppy Pals 4-H Dog Club – Winter: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Radcliffe Creek School, 2nd Monday – Running W Leaders: Bert and Jim Lindauer, 410-778-2887 Shore Shots 4-H Archery Club – 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:30 pm, Cypress Creek Archery, Millington

Leaders: Jesse Guilbault (410-275-2790), Teresa Quinn (410-348-5239) Udder Delights 4-H Club – 4th Monday, 6:30 pm, Chester River Friends Meeting House, Chestertown

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Leaders: Owen McCoy (410-639-7217) and Christine Betley, 410-739-0304 New 4-H Horse Science Club – Newly forming at Worthmore Stables, Worton

Leaders: Pam Kuster. For more info email - worthmore_equestrian@hotmail.com

http://www.extension.umd.edu/kent-county If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation in any 4-H meeting/program, please

contact University of Maryland Extension, Kent County Office at 410-778-1661.

4-H On the Web – Note! Many site addresses have changed! Kent County 4-H: http://www.extension.umd.edu/kent-county

Maryland 4-H - http://extension.umd.edu/4-h

National 4-H Council – www.fourhcouncil.edu and www.4-H.org

Thoughts for September/October!

“Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open.” ~Thomas Dewar

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

~Wayne Dyer

On the hill the goldenrod and the aster in the wood, And the yellow sunflower by the brook, in autumn beauty stood.

~ William Cullen Bryant

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NON PROFIT ORG

US POSTAGE PD

PERMIT NO. 157

CHESTERTOWN, MD

Elizabeth M.S. Hill

Faculty Extension Assistant, 4-H

& Youth Development

E-Mail: emshill@umd.edu

Theresa Rich

Administrative Assistant, 4-H & FCS

E-Mail: trich@umd.edu

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION

KENT COUNTY

709 MORGNEC ROAD, SUITE 202

CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620