September 11, 2017 CALLAWAY COUNTY 4-H NEWS Equal Opportunity/ADA Institutions Upcoming Dates: Sept. 15-United Way Kick Off Sept. 16-17 State Shooting Sports Sept. 25-6:30pm Senior Council Sept. 28-6:00pm CYE meeting Sept. 30-5:00pm County Wide Kick-Off at the Expo Grounds Oct.1-Sign up begins for the new 4-H year on 4-H online Oct. 2-Recognition Forms, Project Report Forms, Clover Kid Report Forms Due October 10-Secretary Books, Scrapbooks & Treasurer Books Due, Leader Award Nominations Due Callaway County 4-H Kick Off September 30 5pm-7pm We are trying something new out on September 30! From 5pm-7pm at the Youth Expo grounds each club will be present to talk with new members and present opportunities and show projects that 4-H has to offer. If you know of new families that are interested in 4-H this will be a great event for them to come to and talk with club leaders and find out more about 4-H. The flyer is attached to hand out to any families that might be interested in 4-H! In case of rain this will be held in the Auxvasse Elementary School! The horse show at 7pm has been cancelled. This will count towards your member in good standing as working a county wide event. Please call Sarah at the extension office if you can help. Jobs needed: If the event is outside: 3:00pm-5:00pm need 5 adults and 5 kids to help get nachos ready, cut desserts, and check bathrooms 5:00pm-7:00pm need 5 adults and 5 kids to help serve nachos, drinks and desserts, and check bathrooms 5:00pm-7:00pm need 2-3 kids at each club booth to answer questions and show off their projects that they brought, and help their club leader as needed 7:00pm-9:00pm-need 4 adults and 5 kids to clean up kitchen, check for trash in the barns, clean the bathrooms and help as needed. 20-25 families to bring one pan of brownies or 1-2 doz. large cookies Sarah Rohrbach rohrbachs@missouri.edu 642-0755 Callaway County 4-H Youth Program Assistant http://extension.missouri.edu/ callaway/4h.aspx If the event is inside: No food or drink can be brought into the gym so we will only need workers to help at their club tables. This marks the beginning of National 4-H week which runs Oct. 1-7. The theme is 4-H Grows True Leaders!
September 11, 2017 Awards See attached information about the awards that are offered for filling out the Missouri Recognition Form and Project Reports. MO Recognition Forms & Project Record Reports-Due October 3, 2017 to the extension office. Officers Books/Reports & County Leader & Volunteer Reports-Due October 10, 2017 to the extension office. Anyone can nominate a leader or volunteer. County Happenings Committees-These are being formed for some of our county wide events. Contact Sarah at the extension office to see how you can help for the coming 4-H year. The following county wide fundraising events have been approved for the 2017-2018 year ***The amount of kids/adults needed for each event are rough numbers taken from last years events. Each event will be around 2 hour shifts, the CYE food booth may be longer depending on the times it is open. Please let Sarah know if you are an adult or teen and would like to be on a committee(s) to help organize an event. (Jobs may include picking up items for the event, an extra hour of set up or clean up, delegating tasks to the kids, or just being there to supervise. ) Fall Events Event Date of Event Amount of Kids/Adults Needed Desserts Needed Committee Members United Way Campaign Middle of September 15 total and some adults Pies or Cakes Parent in charge of sign in ( ) County Wide Kick Off Last weekend September 30 food booth, 3-4 for each club table Brownies or Cookies Sarah, Christal, Santa Claus Breakfast 1 st Weekend in December 10 for breakfast Large bag of candy for x-mas float later that day Parent in charge of sign in and to stay with the kids ( ) Spring Events United Way Banquet February 4-5 kids over 12 yrs. for servers Possibly pies or cakes Parent in charge of sign in and to stay with the kids ( ) KTIS Dinner 1 st weekend March 55 kids and some adults Pies Sarah,, Fun Run 1 st weekend in April 30 kids and some adult workers Muffins for those running Steve Hartman, Sarah, Tractor Supply Drive Last weekend in April 20 kids? and adults to stay with them Baked goods Leah Baker, Jackpot Swine Show Last weekend in May 40 kids and some adults Desserts for Fri. night dinner???? Soni Jones, Julie Jones,, Summer Events Food Booth for Callaway Youth Expo 2 nd week of July All clubs and kids help None,,, Page 2
September 11, 2017 Projects Our new 4-H year starts October 1! If you know you would like to be project leader this year for your club or county wide let Sarah or your club leader know. It is always nice to know what projects might be available before sign up begins. Aquaculture project New project for Callaway County to be led by Jim Wetzel Professor of Aquaculture at Lincoln University. Meetings will start the middle of October with a field trip likely in November. Aquaculture-What is aquaculture? Aquaculture is the controlled to semicontrolled production of aquatic organisms. We will be developing 4-H projects that can be done indoors using aquariums or tanks as well as cages in ponds.your club leader has the full description of the project or it can be e-mailed to you. Ham Leaders-Carson Humphreys would like to have a meeting with all ham leaders before starting the project this fall. Please contact him at chumphreys@fulton58.org if you are going to be a ham leader this year. Contact Sarah at the extension office and Jim Wetzel at WetzelJ@lincolnu.edu to be a part of the project. Important Websites http://mo/4honline.com http://4h.missouri.edu http://extension.missouri.edu (Forms and expo information can be found on this site.) http://www.mostatefair.com *****Remember to check this site for project requirements. (examples: posters, cake decorating, foods, photography) Callaway Youth Expo Fair Checks There are still a few checks to be picked up. These checks are void on November 3, 2017. 4-H online will be down the month of September for maintenance. No enrollment or event registration will be available during this time! Callaway County 4-H programs receive financial support from the Callaway County United Way.
September 11, 2017 Fall paper clover drive October 4-15. These funds help go to camp scholarships! Donate $1 for each clover. Regional Happenings Silver Dollar City- 4-H Day at Silver Dollar City will be Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9:30am-6:00pm. See Aug. 28 newsletter for the form. Livestock Judging Clinic-There will be a livestock judging clinic at Truman State University on September 30, 2017. See attached flyer. State Happenings Volunteers-New for this year. Most returning volunteers will be screened every other year. When you re-enroll online it will prompt you to fill out a background screen form only if necessary. Save the Date for State Activities Sept. 16 & 17 Shooting Sports Events at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports Sept. 30-Public Speaking Contest October 7-State Fashion Revue Oct. 22-Shotgun state team tryouts in Branson at Ozark Shooters Nov. 1-Outbound Exchange Applications Due Dec. 1-FLEX and Japanese Host Family Applications Due Liberty Tree Program Trees can be planted in each county. See attached form. If your club is interested the form needs to be submitted by the end of the week. State Dues-Those needing help paying $20 state dues for the 2017-18 4-H year and have Missouri Care Insurance can call 1-800-322-6027 and request a voucher. The voucher should be filled out by the family and dropped off at the Callaway Extension Office and then will be mailed to the state office. Global Education-Check out our website for summer 2018 opportunities to have an experience with a host family for 3 weeks in Japan, Korea, Costa Rica or Norway. Application deadline is November 1. Details are included on our updated flyers under http://www.4h.missouri.edu/globalexperiences/main Opportunities Outside 4-H Science on Wheels-will be held at the Callaway County Extension Office on Sept. 21 at 6pm. See flyer in the August newsletter. Trick Riding Horse Clinic-The clinic is Saturday, October 7th in Greentop, MO. See attached flyer. Like us at Callawayco4h! Youth Trapper Education Clinic-Saturday, October 21 at Whetstone Conservation Area in Williamsburg, MO. See attached flyer. Hurricane Harvey-If you would like to give to the relief efforts for 4-H for Hurricane Harvey victim s please see attached flyer. The Callaway County Extension Council is looking for a 4-H member 14+ to be a part of their decision making. They meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. The extension council is made up of members from various organizations and areas of Callaway County. The 4-H representative would listen to ideas of the council and bring ideas and suggestions to the table for council discussion. This would be a 1-2 year commitment. Please call Rhonda or Anita at 642-0755 for more information or go to http://extension.missouri.edu/callaway/council.aspx.
4-H Callaway County Awards & Recognitions Name of Award Who May Participate Entry Requirements Award Clover Kids Award 5-7 year olds that have completed the year Turn in Clover Kids end of the year report 4-H bag of goodies Project Record Comple tion MO Recognition Form Helen Jean Hopkins Award Livestock Awards 8 yrs. and up who have completed 1 or multiple projects 8 yrs. and up who have completed the form 8 yrs. and up who are in a clothing/sewing project 8 yrs. and up who have completed a MO Project Record or Recognition Form and participated in a livestock project Complete form Y620 on the Missouri 4-H website. Complete Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 on the Missouri 4-H website depending on your age. Complete a Missouri Project Record in a Clothing/ Sewing Project Complete a Missouri Project Record or MO Recognition Form Silver Disc for each project for white board $10 cash award for top winner in Level 1, $15 cash award for top winner in Level 2, $25 for top winner in Level 3, t-shirt or bag for all that turn in a report & disc for white board $20 cash award for the top winner Plaque given to top 2 in each species for 13 and under category and 14 and up. Key Award Outstanding 8-10 year Member Outstanding 11-13 year member Members 14-18 that have been a member for at least 1 year and worked with a mentor Members 8-10 year olds Members 11-13 year olds Members work over a period of 2 years in the areas of Leadership, Community Service, Project Excellence and Personal Growth Members completing the MO Recognition Form and have done a demonstration. They show promise in leadership, participation, and growth in the club. Members completing the MO Recognition Form and have done a demonstration. They show promise in leadership, participation, and growth in the club. Medallions awarded for each section; key award with 4 completed. Plaque awarded for winner. Silver Disc for white board and $20 cash award Plaque awarded for winner. Silver Disc for white board and $20 cash award
4-H Callaway County Awards & Recognitions Name of Award Who May Participate Entry Requirements Award Outstanding 14 + year member State Fair Demonstration Members 14 and up Any member that has given a state fair demonstration Members completing the MO Recognition Form and have done a demonstration. They show promise in leadership, participation, and growth in the club. Members that can show completion of a demonstration at the state fair Reporter of the Year Any club reporter Turn in completed club report Secretary of the Year Any club secretary Turn in completed secretary s book Treasurer of the Year Any club treasurer Turn in completed treasurer s book Scrapbook of the Year Any club historian Turn in completed scrapbook according to guidelines Scholarships Plaque awarded for winner. Silver Disc for white board and $20 cash award Silver disc for white board and $10 cash award Silver disc, plaque and $5 cash for 1 st place Silver disc, plaque and $10 cash for 1 st place Silver disc, plaque and $10 cash for 1 st place Sliver, disc, plaque and $15 cash for 1 st place Name of Award Who May Participate Entry Requirements Award Callaway County Collegiate Scholarship 4-H Members who have been active their junior and senior year and will be in their 1 st or 2 nd year of college. Must complete the following: 1)MO Recognition Form 2) Have graduated with accreditation from a high school or equivalent program. 3) Must submit a letter of acceptance from a university, college, or technical school. 4) Must submit a copy of an official high school transcript. 5) Must submit a letter of application stating goals and plan of action. 2-$250 scholarships or 1-$500 scholarship depending on applications 4-H Foundation Scholarships 4-Hers who are current high school seniors and form 4-Hers who are college students Must apply scholarship funds toward tuition at any postsecondary or technical school Guidelines and Appli cations can be found at the Missouri 4-H website http:// www.4h.missouri.edu/ recognition Monetary awards vary depending on the type of scholarship
COUNTY LEADER AND VOLUNTEER AWARDS These awards are given to leaders who meet the criteria for each award and are nominated by either members, club leaders, project leaders, parents or other interested individuals. If wanting to nominate a leader please fill out the Leader Nomination Form. First Year Man A male leader in his first year of leadership is eligible. Leadership roles eligible are project leader, club leader, activity leader and county 4-H Council committee member. First Year Woman A female leader in her first year of leadership is eligible. Leadership roles for consideration are the same as First Year Man. Project Leader of the Year Any project leader who has completed their project leader role is eligible. Club Leader of the Year Any club leader or assistant club leader is eligible for nomination. Expo Award Any 4-H volunteer involved in the Callaway Youth Expo is eligible. Teamwork Award Club leaders, project leaders, committee members or any other volunteers who work together as a team are eligible for this award. Special Award This award is designed to allow the Council to honor special volunteers who may not fit in the categories above. Nominate any individual, team, or business who you feel is especially deserving. Golden Circle Award Two awards are given to persons who have been nominated but did not receive the above awards. These are a special group of people that have been recognized by their peers. Club Leader nominations must be submitted by the 2nd Tuesday in October. ****Please fill out the leader award nomination form for these awards. Those awarded will receive a plaque and recognition at the annual Extension Dinner.
Liberty Tree Program Please note that all tree plantings must be done between Oct 1 and Oct 8. In order to ensure that the trees are equally available across the state, only one tree per county will be available. Email form by Sept 15, 2017 to Missouri 4-H Foundation at 4hfoundation@missouri.edu County Representative Contact Information: County: 4-H Group Name: 4-H Adult Contact: Phone: E-mail Address: 4-H Staff Name: Phone: E-mail Address: Program Information: Tree Planting Date: *Must pick a date between Oct 1 st - Oct 8 th Tree Planting Location: (Community area/specific site/gps coordinates) Tree Shipment Address: (County Extension Address) Number of Youth Participating: Partners: (Government/civic/volunteer) Region: Zip Code: