TRIBUNE September 2017 Thank You!!! CONTENTS Thank You!!!... 1 Fair T-Shirts... 1 Fair Entries... 1 Welcome Natalie Gahm!... 2 Paint Nite with CC 4-H... 2 UME Volunteer Training... 2 Volunteer Council Meeting... 2 Scholarships... 2 Project Record Workshops... 3 Project Records Due... 3 Teen Council Meetings... 3 Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum... 4 National 4-H Conference... 4 Senior Portfolio Workshop... 4 4-H Promotional Contest... 4 Clover Halloween Party... 4 Blah s... 5 Carroll County 4-H All Stars... 5 Volunteer Survey... 5 Diamond Clover Level 6... 5 Club Treasurer Books and 990 Postcards... 5 Club Leader Updates... 6 Club News... 6 CC 4-H/FFA Fair... 6 Ag Center News... 7 DATES TO REMEMBER... 7 A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated and volunteered at the 2017 Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair! This event would not be possible without the wonderful and dedicated volunteers that give back so much to CC 4-H members. Next time you see one of these volunteers, thank them for all that they do for the 4-H program and the fair! Fair T-Shirts Please take a minute and write a Thank You note to those who sponsored fair shirts. Fair shirts were supplied by Bowman s Feed & Pet. If you received one of these, please send a Thank You note to: R.D. Bowman & Sons, Inc. 107 Englar Road Westminster, MD 21157 And don t forget to send a Thank You to your award sponsor(s) as well! Fair Entries Any items that were not picked up from the 2017 Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair must be picked up by Friday, September 8 th. Items can be found in the back hallway of the Extension Office. Any items remaining after September 8 th will be discarded. 1
Welcome Natalie Gahm! We would like to welcome Natalie Gahm as the newest member of the 4-H Team. Natalie started July 24 th and will be taking on programming responsibilities with Residential Camps, Environmental and STEM programs. Next time you are in the office stop by and introduce yourself. Here is a little more information about Natalie: A native of Woodbine, MD, Natalie Gahm received her B.A. in Communications from Hood College in 2007. However, in the years that followed, she discovered that she possessed a passion for the wonderful and wild world of insects, and she ultimately earned her B.S. and M.S. in Entomology from Oklahoma State University in 2015 and 2017, respectively. Natalie is thrilled to be back in her beautiful home state and able to give back to Carroll County as an Agent Associate in 4-H Development with the University of Maryland Extension! Paint Nite with CC 4-H Make plans now to join us on Friday, November 3 rd at 7pm at the Extension Office for our first Paint Nite Fundraiser! We will be painting a Cover Bridge scene. No experience is necessary to come out and paint. The cost to attend is $35 (all materials are provided) and light refreshments will be provided. To register to attend following this link: http://www.tutoringart.com/calendar-ofevents/2017/11/3/painting-fundraiser-for-carroll-county-4-h-development-program UME Volunteer Training Would you like to be a University of Maryland Extension Volunteer? Are you helping out at club meetings with projects or activities? Do you have parents in your club who have expressed an interest in being a 4-H volunteer? All adults who are working within our program should go through this training. The next UME training will take place on Thursday, September 7 th at 6pm. Registration is required so please call the Extension Office at 410-386-2760 if you are interested in the next training. Volunteer Council Meeting The next Carroll County 4-H Volunteer Council Meeting will be held on Monday, September 25 th at 6:30pm at the Extension Office. We would love to see you attend! You will receive updates on the county program, and this is your chance to ask questions, share concerns, and provide feedback to us! Everyone is welcome to attend, including senior 4-H members! If you are a Carroll County 4-H All-Star, be sure to stay for the All-Star meeting immediately following! Scholarships Don t forget that a book filled with a variety of scholarships is available to view at the Extension Office! Make sure to stop in and take a look at these great opportunities. Some new opportunities were just added in late May! 2
Project Record Workshops There s no school, so why not come out and join us on September 21 st and 22 nd and October 20 th to work on your project records at the Extension Office from 9am-3pm? We will be available during that time to answer questions and help you work on completing your project records. This is a great opportunity to come out and knock out all of your records in one day! Please note that you can drop in at any time during those days and leave when your records and questions have been answered. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to the Extension Office at 410-386-2760 by September 19 th for the September workshops and by October 18 th for the October workshop. Project Records Due Project records will be due to the Extension Office on Monday, November 27 th. Please check with your club leader to see when your records are due to them. If you participated in the following areas (ALL MARKET ANIMALS, Rabbit, Poultry, Horse, Photography, Garden, Plants and Flowers) at the 2017 fair, you MUST turn in completed project records to be eligible for the 2018 CC 4-H/FFA Fair. See the attached Tips for Project Records for 2017 for additional information. Please follow this link to Carroll County s Extension website for the correct project record forms: https://extension.umd.edu/carroll-county/4-h-youth/4-h-member-resources. Teen Council Meetings Are you interested in expanding your leadership and service experience? Then the Carroll County 4-H Teen Council might just be for you! If you are 12 years of age or older and have an interest in learning more about this club, please call the Extension Office at 410-386-2760 to sign up! The Carroll County 4-H Teen Council is holding another Google Hangout online meeting on Sunday, September 10 th from 7:30pm-8:30pm! All 4-H teens are invited to attend this virtual meeting from the comfort of their own home. Connect to learn more about what Teen Council has planned for the remainder of this year, as well as a recap of the recent trip to Baltimore! WHAT: Carroll County 4-H Teen Council Online Meeting WHEN: Sunday, September 10 th, 2017 TIME: 7:30pm-8:30pm LOCATION: Online via Google Hangout WHO: All 4-H teens (age 12-18) are welcome to attend RSVP to let us know you are joining at https://tinyurl.com/teencouncilhangout. Once you RSVP, we will send you the link to join the Google Hangout. It is easiest to participate if you use a Gmail account. We will continue planning events for the county program. If you have questions, please contact club leaders Josh and Jenn Hiscock via e-mail at hiscockj@gmail.com or hiscockjenn@gmail.com. 3
Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum Make plans to attend the MD 4-H Volunteers Association Forum on Friday, November 17 th through Sunday, November 19 th. This weekend event is designed to unite volunteers and teens from around Maryland for engaging training and networking opportunities. Whether you come for a day or stay for the weekend, we hope you come to Learn by Doing in order to help the Maryland 4-H Program Make the Best Better! The whole family is welcome to come and learning tracks are provided for youth ages 5-11 in the Clover, Junior, and Intermediate tracks which will easily allow parents to attend the training tracks that span the breadth of 4-H programming from Agriculture and Camp to Clubs and S.T.E.M. activities. There is something for everyone! More information will be available soon. National 4-H Conference If you are a senior 4-H member and would like to possibly be awarded a National Trip, then it s time to start thinking about your Senior Portfolio! Senior Portfolios for National 4-H Conference are due to the Extension Office by Monday, October 2 nd. Just update your portfolio and get it submitted! If you have questions, contact Becky at 410-386-2760 or bridgewa@umd.edu. Senior Portfolio Workshop The Senior Portfolio Workshop will be held at the Extension Office on Saturday, November 4 th from 9am-2pm. You will have the opportunity to build your 4-H resume. The afternoon session will help you with interviewing skills through mock interviews and give tips on how to dress. All seniors and last year intermediates are welcome to attend. Don t miss out on this opportunity! This is a great time to work on your interview skills for any opportunity. RSVP to the Extension Office by Wednesday, November 2 nd. Please plan on bringing a laptop if available; if not, please let us know. If you have questions, contact Becky at 410-386-2760 or bridgewa@umd.edu. 4-H Promotional Contest Show off your GREEN while promoting 4-H during National 4-H Week October 1 st through October 8 th happening in various locations. Plan to put your club s activities on display in your favorite window, library, or school! Make sure to call the Extension Office by Friday, September 29 th to let us know where your display is for the promotional contest! If you need promotional flyers, please contact the office. The judging criteria is attached to this issue of the Tribune. Clover Halloween Party Save the date! The Carroll County 4-H Ambassador Team will be hosting the annual 4-H Clover Halloween Party on Saturday, October 21 st from 6pm-8pm at the Extension Office. The program will be open to all 4-H Clovers and will feature games, music, and lots of seasonal treats. Registration is required. More information will be featured in the October Tribune. 4
Blah s Beat the Midwinter Blah s will be held on January 27 th, 2018 at the Carroll County Extension Office and Ag Center. Please mark the date on your calendar now and plan on joining us for this informative and fun day! Attached to this issue of the Tribune is a form requesting classes for the Blah s. If you are interested in teaching, please be sure to fill out the form and return it to the Extension Office by November 3 rd. If you want to teach, but don t know what to do, let us know we have lots of ideas! Carroll County 4-H All Stars Attention all Carroll County 4-H All-Stars! Our next meeting will be held on Monday, September 25 th immediately after the Volunteer Council meeting which starts at 6:30pm. At this meeting, we will be forming our nominating committee for new officers and would love to have you serve! We certainly hope to see each of you there! Please contact Jennifer Hiscock at hiscockjenn@gmail.com with any questions or concerns! Volunteer Survey The Maryland 4-H Program could not reach the thousands of youth in Maryland or offer the highquality programs it does without the time, energy, and support of each UME 4-H Volunteer. For this, WE THANK YOU!!! To help strengthen and grow the Maryland 4-H Volunteer system, the Maryland 4-H Office and Volunteer Systems and Development Specialist, Jamie Morris, asks that you contribute your thoughts to a volunteer survey designed to identify the needs, wants, and concerns of you and your fellow volunteers. The survey can be located at http://tinyurl.com/4hvolsurvey. Diamond Clover Level 6 If you plan on working on your Level 6 project, it is time for you to reach out to the Extension Office and create a team including your club leader, a 4-H Educator and a 4-H All-Star. Please contact Becky Ridgeway at 410-386-2760 or bridgewa@umd.edu for further information. Level 6 plans must be submitted by Friday, September 15 th to the state program. Start making your plans now for your project! Club Treasurer Books and 990 Postcards Remember to close out all club treasurer books on June 30, 2017. Your books should include all information from July 1, 2016 June 30, 2017. If you have questions, please call the Extension Office. Club treasurer books and Annual Financial Summary forms are due to the Extension Office by Monday, October 16 th. IRS 990 ELECTRONIC POSTCARDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE IRS BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 TH! Send a copy of your submitted postcard to Becky at bridgewa@umd.edu. 5
Club Leader Updates The Fall Club Leaders Meeting has been scheduled for MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 TH AT 7PM. This is an important meeting to attend, as we plan to go over important information and updates from the state 4-H office that may affect your clubs. All club leaders should make plans to be there. Newspaper Articles When sending in an article/picture to the newspaper, please send it to Becky and we will get it on the Extension Website. Ag Center Building Use When reserving a building with the Ag Center, please follow these steps. 1. Call a 4-H Educator. 2. Give a reason you need the building. If we can accommodate you at the Extension Office, that will be our first option. 3. If an Ag Center facility is still needed, the 4-H Educator will make the reservation for your club. Club News Take a minute to check out what is happening around Carroll County with the latest news from 4-H Clubs! Be sure to submit your club s articles. Articles are found at https://extension.umd.edu/carrollcounty. CC 4-H/FFA Fair Everyone is welcome to participate in Fair Board meetings held at the Extension Office. The next meeting dates are September 6 th and September 27 th, Too many ribbons or trophies? Don t throw them away! Bring them to the Extension Office or to a Fair Board meeting so they can be recycled for next year! So don t throw them out let s recycle! Indoor Building News A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the Fair Set-Up and Clean-Up in the Red Building! Lots of hands make the work lighter for everyone! By dividing the alphabet for Set-Up and Clean-Up, it gave us great help and allowed us to finish earlier on both days. Also, by using less shelving, less tables and wooden shelves, it made the work more manageable for 4-Hers. If anyone finds that they have accidentally picked up items that do not belong to them, please return them to the Extension Office so we can get them to the members whom they belong. If you received a Grand Champion or special award from a department in the Red Building, please send a thank you note to the award donor. If you need the name and address of the donor of the trophy or award you received, please contact Ms. Sandy Stonesifer at 410-857-0416. Clothing Exhibitors Please send a thank you to Avenue Tailors and Cleaners at 19 Pennsylvania Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 for the garment bags they donated to cover the entries on display. It s very easy to criticize and complain about things we don t like. As a superintendent, it is nice to get a thank you. Please send a note to the superintendent of the departments you entered to thank them for their hard work and dedication to your project area. If you need any address information, please contact Ms. Sandy Stonesifer at 410-857-0416. 6
Ag Center News Need something to do on the weekends? Want to get your service hours for school complete? Come check out the Carroll County Ag Center's 2017 Corn Maze; Buy Local, Carroll County Grown! The fun starts October 6 th and goes every weekend until November 12 th. We are looking for clubs to volunteer with this awesome event! For more information, please contact Alexis Dickson with the Carroll County Ag Center at 410-848-6704 or alexiscarrollcountyagcenter@gmail.com. Becky Ridgeway Natalie Gahm Extension Educator Extension Agent Associate 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development bridgewa@umd.edu ngahm@umd.edu Carroll County 4-H Youth Development Phone: 410-386-2760 University of Maryland Extension Toll-Free: 888-326-9645 700 Agriculture Center Fax: 410-876-0132 Westminster, MD 21157-5700 http://extension.umd.edu/carroll-county - The Carroll County 4-H Website. Find the Tribune online, plus other forms and information for youth and leaders. http://extension.umd.edu/4-h - The Maryland State 4-H Youth Development Website. News & information from all over the state, plus forms and information for youth and leaders. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by University of Maryland Extension is implied. If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation in a program, please contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 410-386-2760, fax: 410-876-0132, two (2) weeks prior to the program. DATES TO REMEMBER Check out the year round calendar of Carroll County 4-H events at http://extension.umd.edu/carrollcounty/4-h-youth. Sept 4 Sept 6 Sept 7 Sept 10 Sept 15 Sept 21-22 Sept 25 Sept 27 Oct 2 Oct 9 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 25 Nov 4 Nov 10 Nov 17-19 Nov 22 Nov 23-24 Nov 27 CC Extension Office Closed, Labor Day Fair Board Meeting, CC Extension Office, 7:30pm UME Volunteer Training, CC Extension Office, 6pm 4-H Teen Council Meeting, Google Hangout, 7:30pm-8:30pm Diamond Clover Level 6 Plans Due Project Record Workshop, CC Extension Office, 9am-3pm Volunteer Council Meeting, CC Extension Office, 6:30pm 4-H All Stars Meeting, CC Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, CC Extension Office, 7:30pm Senior Portfolios Due to the CC Extension Office for National 4-H Conference CC Extension Office Closed, Columbus Day Project Record Workshop, CC Extension Office, 9am-3pm Clover Halloween Party, CC Extension Office, 6pm-8pm Fair Board Meeting, CC Extension Office, 7:30pm Senior Portfolio Workshop, CC Extension Office, CC Extension Office Closed, Veterans Day MD 4-H Volunteer Forum Fair Board Meeting, CC Extension Office, 7:30pm CC Extension Office Closed, Thanksgiving Project Records Due to the CC Extension Office 7
CLASS INFORMATION SHEET -- BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLAHS January 27, 2018 Carroll County Ag Center Due: November 3, 2017 Return to: Mail: Blahs, Carroll County Extension Office, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 Fax: 410-876-0132 Email: loria@umd.edu Instructor Name: Email address: Address: Telephone (Day): (Evening): Class Title: I can teach this class I cannot teach this class but have provided detailed instructions for someone else to teach Preferred Time of Class: (Please Circle) Morning Afternoon Preferred Length of Class (minimum ½ hour; maximum 1 hour OR all day): Classroom requirements or special needs or equipment: Do we charge for this class? Yes* No Class fee: *[If yes, what fees will cover supplies for the class per person? To reduce fees in some cases, please consider listing in the class description what supplies participants should bring with them to the Blahs] Does the class have a minimum age? Yes No If so, what age? How many participants for this class? Minimum Maximum Class description -- describe the actual class, including supplies and/or equipment the participant should bring. Please write on the back of this form. Only original receipts will be accepted for reimbursement of supplies purchased. Indicate clearly which items on the invoice were purchased for your class with a total cost. Itemize on a separate sheet of paper if needed. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. CLASS INFORMATION SHEET -- BEAT THE MID-WINTER BLAHS January 27, 2018 Carroll County Ag Center Due: November 3, 2017 Return to: Mail: Blahs, Carroll County Extension Office, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 Fax: 410-876-0132 Email: loria@umd.edu Instructor Name: Email address: Address: Telephone (Day): (Evening): Class Title: I can teach this class I cannot teach this class but have provided detailed instructions for someone else to teach Preferred Time of Class: (Please Circle) Morning Afternoon Preferred Length of Class (minimum ½ hour; maximum 1 hour OR all day): Classroom requirements or special needs or equipment: Do we charge for this class? Yes* No Class fee: *[If yes, what fees will cover supplies for the class per person? To reduce fees in some cases, please consider listing in the class description what supplies participants should bring with them to the Blahs] Does the class have a minimum age? Yes No If so, what age? How many participants for this class? Minimum Maximum Class description -- describe the actual class, including supplies and/or equipment the participant should bring. Please write on the back of this form. Only original receipts will be accepted for reimbursement of supplies purchased. Indicate clearly which items on the invoice were purchased for your class with a total cost. Itemize on a separate sheet of paper if needed. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
Carroll County 4-H Paint Night Fundraiser Join us for a fun family evening of painting. Maryland artist, Vivian Davis will lead you stepby-step to recreate an original acrylic painting to take home and hang on your wall! No previous experience is necessary. $35 per person with advance payment includes all materials and light refreshments. Friday, November 3rd, 2017 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 700 Agricultural Center Drive Westminster, MD 21157 https://go.umd.edu/cc4hpaint The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension Carroll County office at 410-386-2760 by (at least 2 weeks in advance).
Promotional Display Contest SUPERINTENDENT: Wanda Rawlings 410/857-1896 Entry Procedure Club s registration for Promotional Display Contest to be called to the Carroll County Extension Office (4-H) check Tribune for due date Contest National 4-H Club Week October 1-7, 2017 RULES AND REGULATIONS Promotional Display Contest 1. Each club may enter only one class window display, bulletin board display, or table-top display. 2. Clubs may display booths or banners entered at the Carroll Co. 4H & FFA Fair as their entry in the Promotional Display Contest. 3. Club representative, when registering their entry, will also advise of location of their display. If display is within a building, also include times building is open so that display can be judged. 4. 4-H members are responsible for setting up the display. Parents and volunteers may assist but not assume total responsibility for setting up the display. 5. All displays must include the Affirmative Action statement (4-H Is Open to All) or the display will not be considered for premiums. The Affirmative Action statement is available at the 4-H Office. 6. Displays must be in place no later than Monday, October 3, and remain in place until Monday October 10. 7. Displays will be judged on the following basis: a. Effective Title (short, personal, an action verb) 10 points; b. Promotes 4-H (how to get involved) 30 points; c. Attracts Attention (has stopping power) 10 points; d. Holds Interest (encourages study) 10 points: e. General Appearance (simple, has balance, use of color) 10 points; f. Workmanship (neat, well-constructed) 10 points; g. Effective Location (area of maximum visibility for youth and parents) 10 points h. Total possible points 100 8. There will be one Champion and one Reserve Champion for each category. An overall Grand Champion may be selected from Champion Window Display, Champion Bulletin Board Display, and Champion Tabletop Display. 9. Premiums Champion - $10, Blue Award - $8, Red Award - $6, White Award - $4 Section 001 Promotional Display Contest Class 4001 Window Display Class 4002 Bulletin Board Display Class 4003 Table-Top Display Section 002 Promotional Display Special Awards Class 4011 Grand Champ & Reserve Grand Champ Promotional Display