August 31, 2018 CALLAWAY COUNTY 4-H NEWS Equal Opportunity/ADA Institutions Upcoming Dates: Sept. 14 11:0am-8:00pm United Way Kick Off Sept. 24-6:30pm 4-H Senior Council Sept. 27-7:00pm Callaway Youth Expo Meeting Oct. 1 Project Records and Level 1, 2, and 3 reports due Oct. 1-Enrollment for 4-H begins Oct. 7-14-National 4-H Week Oct. 9-Leader awards due, Secretary & Treasurer books due Oct. 14-1:00pm Countywide kickball tournament & fun at Veteran s Park Oct. 22-5pm Senior Council Oct. 25-5:30pm Countywide Ham Meeting Oct. 25-7:00pm Callaway Youth Expo Meeting Workers and desserts are needed for the United Way kick off events at Memorial Park in Fulton on September 14. Workers are needed for 2 hour shifts from 11am-8pm. I need 15-20 desserts are also needed for this event. Pies, cakes, brownies, or cookies can be made. Please let Sarah know if you can work or make a dessert. Desserts will need to be at the Extension Office by 10:30am on the 14th. This will count towards your county wide event worked on your member in good standing sheet for 2018-19. It s almost awards time! See attached sheet on the awards available. Project records and MO Recognition Forms are due on Oct. 1 and leadership awards and officers books are due on Oct. 9. Sarah has copies of project records and MO Recognition forms all levels in the office and they can also be found at 4h.missouri.edu/ resources-and-forms. Scroll all the way to the bottom subtitle is recognition and awards and you will find fillable pdf s of these forms. We will be judging the reports and books possibly on October 4 and October 22. If you are available to come help judge please let Sarah know. We are requesting at least 1-2 helpers from each club. Like us at Callawayco4h! Sarah Rohrbach rohrbachs@missouri.edu 642-0755 Callaway County 4-H Youth Program Associate The Member in Good Standing Form has been revised for this year. It is attached along with county wide fundraisers we will be doing this year. There will be committee sign up sheets at our Kick Ball tournament on October 14. We will be needing adult volunteers for the following: EXPO food booth, 4-H Senior Council, Livestock Committee, United Way Events, Awards, 4-H Expo Events, 4-H to Expo Liaison, SPIN Club Support, and Fundraisers. Thanks for your extra help!
August 31, 2018 County Happenings United Way Kick Off-The Callaway County United Way will have their kick off and radiothon on Friday, September 14. They have asked for 4-H to bring pies and assorted desserts that do not need to be refrigerated and will also need our help at the event. More information is on the attached flyer. The United Way funds received from this event directly helps fund ribbons, materials, and trainings for Callaway County 4-H. 4-H Online-4-H online will not be available the month of September for sign up or any other information. New project material-looking for some new material to use for your projects or looking for a totally new project to learn about this year. Ask Sarah what materials are available for the upcoming year. Kick ball tournament-october 14 from 1pm-4pm at Veteran s Park in Fulton. Attached is a flyer about our county wide kick off event. This is for all families and anyone interested in 4-H. Snacks will be provided. Club Meeting Ideas National 4-H has partnered with HughesNet to establish the 4-H STEM Lab with hands on activities for a variety of ages of youth. A few examples are found here. https://4-h.org/parents/stem-agriculture/youth-stem-activities/ These hands-on activities are designed to instill curiosity, and critical thinking, helping kids develop the skills needed to be successful in life. They are also fun, easy to do, and feature a messy factor just for you! The activities come with a PDF of the step by step and supply list. These could be good possibilities for 4-H SPIN Club activities around STEM. CLUB LEADER REMINDER-LG760 Youth Service form and club meeting reports are due in September. 4-H Dues Re-enrollment Dues: State $20, County $5 (until Dec. 31) After Dec. 31, 2018 County dues go up: $10 for Jan. 2019 $15 Feb. 2019, $20 for March-July 2019 State dues will continue to be $20 for all re-enrolling families. New members Dues: State $20, County $5 (until July 2018) Open enrollment will begin on October 1 for the new 4-H year. Every volunteer (new & old) will need to do a new background check. The state is switching to the Family Care Registry system. Form is attached. The digital Clover can be found at: http://digitalpubs.extension.missouri.edu/ univofmissouridigitalpubs/4685839319932147 National 4-H Week will be October 7-13 National 4-H Spirit Day is October 9. (Wear a 4-H shirt to school). Page 2
August 31, 2018 Important Websites http://mo/4honline.com (site to sign up for 4-H) http://4h.missouri.edu (to look up all the project possibilities, project briefs, links to other websites to help with the project and information for officers and state events) http://extension.missouri.edu/ callaway/4h.aspx (Forms & expo information can be found on this site) There are a few CYE checks and state fair projects here at the Callaway Extension Office. We are here from 8am-4:30pm, M-F. Don t forget a note from your child if you are picking up a check saying that is fine to pick it up. Regional Happenings Linn County Dog Show-Linn County will be hosting a 4-H/FFA dog show on October 27 from 9am-4pm. See flyer in Aug. 20 newsletter. The show will be run by the newest AKC rules. State Happenings State Fashion Revue-September 22 in Columbia on the MU campus. 4-HOnline registration will open July 1 - August 31. You can visit the State Fashion Revue website for more information http://4h.missouri.edu/fashion-revue 1st Annual Missouri 4-H Sporting Clays Charity Shoot-Saturday, October 6 at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia. Registration form attached. Money raised will supporting the Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports program and endowment fund. Global Education-We are partnering with Japan, Finland, Costa Rica, and Korea for our 2019 Global Outbound Experience. Deadline for application and deposit is November 1, 2018 at the state office. Application website is: http:// www.4h.missouri.edu/global-expereinces/4h-exchanges. Other Happenings Sheep & Goat Conference- The 3rd annual Missouri Sheep and Goat Conference will be held on Oct. 12 & 13. The website for sign up is: www.mosandgc.com Town & Country Dinner-Thursday, Sept. 20. See attached flyer for details. Missouri Livestock Symposium-Save the date for December 1 to hear Julie Goodnight, internationally respected trainer and clinician to speak at the Missouri Livestock Symposium. Scholarships Missouri Dairy Association-Applications will open until September 14. For more information go to https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/dairyrevitalization.php National 4-H Council-National 4-H Council is looking for 4-Her s with a great story to tell through the 2019 4-H Youth in Action Awards. For more information visit www.4-h.org/youthinaction. Thanks so much! Callaway County 4-H programs receive financial support from the Callaway County United Way.
4-H Callaway County Awards & Recognitions Project forms and MO Recognition Forms are due Oct. 1, 2018, Leader Awards & Officer Books are due Oct. 9, 2018 Name of Award Who May Participate Entry Requirements Award Clover Kids Award 5-7 year olds that have Turn in Clover Kids end of 4-H bag of goodies completed the year the year report Project Record Completion 8 yrs. and up who have completed 1 or multiple Complete form Y620 on the Missouri 4-H website. Silver Disc for each project for white board MO Recognition Form Helen Jean Hopkins Award Livestock Awards 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 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 $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 old 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. Medallions awarded for each section; key award with 4 completed. Plaque awarded for winner. Silver Disc for white board and $20 cash award
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 Plaque awarded for winner. Silver Disc for white board and $20 cash award Silver disc for white board and $10 cash award 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 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 Scholarships Name of Award Who May Participate Entry Requirements Award Callaway County Collegiate Scholarship (Application to be submitted in January) 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 (Application to be submitted in January) 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 Applications 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 date stated by the Extension Center. ****Please fill out the leader award nomination form for these awards.
LEADER AWARD NOMINATION FORM DIRECTIONS: Complete a separate form for each person nominated (unless nominating them for a joint award). You may nominate anyone you feel is deserving of any of the following awards/ recognition. Nominations are due the second Tuesday in October. 1. Name of person(s) to be nominated: 2. Name of Club person(s) are members of/associated with: 3. What award would you like to nominate them for? First Year Man Award Project Leader of the Year First Year Woman Award Club Leader of the Year Expo Award Teamwork Award Special Award (explain in detail) Golden Circle Award 4. Why should this nominee be recognized for outstanding achievement and receive the award you have nominated them for? (use back if necessary)
MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING FORM FOR 2018-2019 Member Name Club To be a member in good standing and to complete the 4-H year, members are required to complete the following: o Complete your enrollment process and other forms and be current on your dues. o Do at least one demonstration in at least one project. Name of Demonstration Date Given Witness initials o Work the Expo Food Booth and one county fundraising event. 4-H Fundraising events are: KTIS Dinner, United Way Events, Annual 5K, Tractor Supply/Clover Drive Events worked Date Leader/witness initials Events worked Date Leader/witness initials o Participate in a community service activity with your club or on your own. Name of community service Date Witness initials o Complete one or more projects under the supervision of a project leader. 10 hours for shooting sports, 6 hours for all other projects. Name of project(s) Date completed Leader initials Name of project(s) Date completed Leader initials Name of project(s) Date completed Leader initials o Attend at least 50% of regular club meetings and be an active member in club activities. o To be eligible for premiums at the Callaway Youth Expo you must be a member in good standing and pre-register. There may be additional requirements set forth by the Callaway Youth Expo board in order to show or sell.