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November - December 2015 – Voice Issue 410
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What a year we have had in 2015; we can’t believe it is almost over! We have had such a great
year from Officer Training and Public Speaking to Camps and most recently the Fair. Thank you
to everyone who helped make this year so successful. We couldn’t have done it without you!
2015 started with the formation of a new club, St. Peter’s 4-H Club. Welcome to the new club
and all the new 4-Her’s throughout the program. We hope you had a great first year in 4-H!
We had many of our youth participate in regional, state and national 4-H events. Again this
year, we had 3 fantastic camps with great teen leaders and an amazing adult staff. September
brought the fair and with the fair came the renovation of our risers in the 4-H building. They
were painted an electric green that brightened up the 4-H building and helped showcase the
many projects that were entered in the building. Thanks to Farmer’s Fortune for coming out and
painting the risers.
We just had another very successful Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply! They are always such
wonderful supporters of the program and helped us show off what 4-H does for youth. In
November we are looking forward to more youth heading to national contests. Good luck to
everyone headed on trips! We know you will represent Maryland well!
Unfortunately, with the change of date this year, 4-H will not be participating in the Kris Kringle
Market at the fairgrounds. But, don’t miss out on the vendors and Christmas lights.
Thank you everyone for always “Making the Best Better” during 2015! We are thankful for so
many wonderful youth and adult volunteers!
The Charles County Staff are looking forward to a great 2016 4-H year!
Bonnie Boyden Debbie House Dale Bowling Donna Mohler
Program Management Program Asst. Program Asst. Admin. Assistant
“Equal Opportunity Employer” “Equal Access Programs” University Maryland Extension
Charles County Office
9375 Chesapeake St. #119
La Plata MD 20646
301 934-5404 or 301 753-8195
FAX 301 753-1857
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4-H Youth Membership Requirements
4-Hers: to be a member in good standing, you must attend a percentage of club meetings
established in your club by-laws (EXAMPLE: The BYLAWS state your club will have 10 MEETINGS A
YEAR, AND YOU NEED TO ATTEND 5 OF THE TEN) to be eligible to participate in events, such as
but not limited to, fairs (county and state), showing animal science projects, participating in
county and state contests.
There are also enrollment deadlines for participation. This is why it is important to attend your
monthly club meeting to get deadline and event information.
Do you get our weekly updates???? If not, YOU need to become a member of our one-list for 4-H information. Please email: cc4h-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to request to become a member and get all the 4-H news.
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE FOR 2016
Yes, we have another new enrollment system!
Again in 2016 all enrollments will be entered by YOU!!! ON-LINE. It will be each
family's responsibility to enroll all members both youth and UME Adult Volunteers
in the new on-line system. PLEASE do NOT pay on-line.
All fees are still to be paid directly to your primary club!
2016 PARTICIPATION FEE REMAINS THE SAME
The Annual State 4-H Participation fee is still $10.00 and is payable to your primary club.
Clovers (ages 5-7) do not have to pay.
For families with 3 or more regular age members the maximum paid is $30.00/family.
As usual, if you have any questions feel free to call the office.
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Please check the calendar for upcoming dates and deadlines!
Remember all dates are subject to change or programs may be canceled due to weather
or lack of registration. Please make sure you register for all programs!
REMEMBER WHEN THE SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
4-H PROGRAMS ARE ALSO CANCELLED!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Registration required for ALL events!
NOVEMBER
9- New Volunteer Training Webinar – Part I
11-Veterans Day- Office Closed
18- Diamond Clover Workshop
26-27- Happy Thanksgiving- Office Closed
30- Senior Resume Workshop
DECEMBER
8- New Volunteer Training Webinar – Part I
14- RECORD BOOKS DUE!!!!
15- Poultry Judging and Avian Bowl Practice Starts
25- Happy Holidays!- Office Closed
JANUARY 2016
1- Happy New Year- Office Closed
4- Steer Registrations Due
4- Skillathon Practice Starts
8- Senior Resumes Due
13- Officer Training at 6:15pm
18- Martin Luther King Day- Office Closed
30- Steer Weigh In & Tagging
ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND
CANCELLATIONS
http://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/4-h-youth
RECORD BOOKS
&
Diamond Clover Awards
DUE DATE
December 14, 2015
► All livestock youth must turn in a record book to be
able to show livestock for 2016.
► Some individual clubs also have record book
requirements.
► Clover 4-Hers may also turn in record books.
► Record sheets for most projects and guidelines for
completing record books can be found on the county
website under the “Projects and Record Books” tab.
Some other project sheets are also available in the 4-H
office.
Record Books will be sent out to be judged. Books will
be returned to the clubs in January. Book awards will be
presented on the club level.
The County Website is:
http://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/4-h-youth
PLEASE DO NOT USE RECORD SHEETS FROM OTHER
STATES or COUNTIES! If you do you will automatically be
given a red award on that project.
If you need help with your record book or have
questions let us know (301) 934-5404.
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4-H SENIOR RESUME WORKSHOP Do you like to travel and meet people from all
over the country who love 4-H as much as you
do? Would you like to represent Maryland? If
so, all you need to do is write and turn in a
senior resume.
We will be holding a Senior Resume Workshop
on Monday, November 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the
4-H Office.
The Maryland 4-H Portfolio Program includes a
resume, an essay, and an interview. This
program selects delegates from each county to
represent Maryland at National 4-H Congress
(Georgia), West Virginia Older Members
Conference (West Virginia), Virginia 4-H
Congress (Virginia), and Camp Miniwanca
(Michigan).
Your cover sheet, resume, and Out of State
Trips Application are due to the 4-H Office by
January 8th.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
WE NEED YOU!
You are valuable to us and we need you to
complete your requirements to be a UMD
Extension Volunteer! You will not be enrolled as
a volunteer without having completed your
training and all of the documentation that
accompanies it. This applies to leaders of
special interest groups as well as clubs. If you
are not sure of your status, please call the office
to get it straight! Continuing volunteers must
complete an enrollment each year and be
reappointed to remain a recognized volunteer.
Remember to be a volunteer in the University of
Maryland Extension organization you MUST have
completed:
a. Volunteer packet (application, references, job
description, confidentiality statement, and
appointment agreement.)
b. Enrollment form - annually
C. On-line Trainings Part 1 and Part 2 – in office.
You are only required to complete the full
training one time.
NEXT VOLUNTEER TRAININGS
The next trainings will be at 6:30pm at the 4-H
office on:
► November 9th Part I ► December 8th Part I Any adults who would like to help out in the
program please either call or email Donna
Mohler at dmohler@umd.edu to register.
Please register at least two days in advance of
the training. Sessions may be canceled due to
low registration. You only need to attend one of
these Part I sessions. Part II date – TBA.
OFFICERS INSTALLATION KIT
Elections and installations of club officers are
right around the corner. The office has an
officer installation kit available if your club
needs to borrow it for installations. Please call
ahead to reserve the kit.
If your club would like Bonnie to attend your
officer installations, please let her know in
advance so she can put it on her schedule.
PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST:
The 2016 Public Speaking Contest will be
on February 5th at the First Baptist Church
of La Plata. The registration form will be
posted on the website as we get closer to
the date. Please call 301 934-5404 or
email Donna Mohler with questions.
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OFFICERS’ TRAINING WORKSHOP
The 2016 Officers' Training Workshop will be
Wednesday, January 13th at the 4-H Office at
6:15 p.m. The training is to help your new
officers understand their role as President, Vice
President, Reporter, Secretary or Treasurer. All
of our clubs should be represented. Alternates
may also attend. Call or email to register.
ROBOTICS TRAINING WORKSHOP
Interested in learning more about the Lego
Mindstorms robotics program? Volunteer
leaders from the Gears 4-H Club in Garrett
County have offered to lead a coaches’
workshop using the 2016 Lego FLL Challenge.
Leaders and teen mentors will work together to
build and program their robot to accomplish
tasks on the playing field. Emphasis will be on
programming. The workshop will be held on
Saturday, February 20th 9:30am-3:00pm at the
Charles County Extension Office. Lunch will be
provided. Registration fee is $5.00 which
includes the lunch. The registration form will be
available on the Charles County 4-H website.
ATTENTION:
DIAMOND CLOVER PARTICIPANTS If you are working on your level 5 or 6 Diamond
Clover please consider attending the workshop
on November 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office.
This workshop is designed to help you
understand the requirements of the higher level
diamond clover awards and your Level 6 plan.
For questions or to register for the workshop
please call (301) 934-5404 or email Dale
Bowling at dbowling@umd.edu.
SHOTGUN
The Shotgun Group began shooting in August
and about 20 youth went to the State 4-H
Shotgun Match on Saturday, October 24th at the
Prince George’s Trap & Skeet Center. All the
kids did a fantastic job and the results are as
follows:
Seniors-
Jonathan Martinez- 1st High Individual Overall
Trevor Thorne- 3rd High Individual Overall
Austin Ager- 8th High Individual Overall
Jordan Jackson- 9th High Individual Overall
Austin Bowling- 11th High Individual Overall
Kyle Proctor- 13th High Individual Overall
Intermediates-
Paul Henry- 3rd High Individual
C.J. Burke- 5th High Individual
Brian Wathen- 7th High Individual
Emory Bowling- 8th High Individual
Congratulations to all the shooters on a job
well done!
If you are interested in doing shotgun, you can
call the office to be placed on a list. Weather
and facility permitting, we will have another
shotgun class beginning in the Spring.
AIR RIFLE
If you are interested in learning the
fundamentals of shooting air rifles, the air rifle
class will begin after the first of the year. Call
the office by January 1st, (301) 934-5404, if you
are interested in signing up for air rifle.
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As we complete another 4-H livestock year we
would like to congratulate everyone on an
amazing show year. The 25th Charles County
4-H Livestock Show and Sale was an enormous
success. Thanks to the Charles County Fair
Board and all our volunteers. This was one of
the best shows and fair weekends ever! We
have the best volunteers in the country. Thank
you for your support of the 4-H program.
STEER WEIGH-IN
The 2016 steer weigh-in and ear tagging will be
held on Saturday, January 30th at the Charles
County Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
If you are planning to raise a steer for 4-H you
must bring the steer to the fairgrounds at that
time. If you have any questions, please call 301
934-5404.
You must register your steer with the 4-H office
by Monday, January 4th. The registration form
can be found at the end of this edition of the
VOICE or at the 4-H office.
SKILLATHON PRACTICE STARTS
Monday, January 4th at 6:00pm at the Extension
Office is the beginning of Skillathon practice. If
you would like to learn more about your beef,
sheep, swine or goat then this is a great
opportunity to learn about feeds, meat, breeds
and equipment. Call 301 934-5404 or email
Donna Mohler to register. dmohler@umd.edu
2016 Quality Assurance On-line Classes
All youth participating in livestock are required
to take these classes. You must take the on-line
Quality Assurance training when the dates are
announced if you are:
1. First time shower
2. Have moved up an age division
3. Added a species that you have not shown in
the past.
You must also attend species workshops to
show at the fair. The dates are as follows:
Beef and Swine Quality Assurance
The 2016 Beef and Swine will be held on
Monday, March 14th at the Charles County 4-H
office at 6:30 p.m. You MUST attend this
meeting to show your animals. Please RSVP.
Sheep and Goat Quality Assurance
The date for the 2016 Goat and Sheep class will
be Monday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the
Charles County 4-H office. Any 4-H’er who will
be participating in these projects for 2016
MUST attend this meeting. Please RSVP.
1st Time Showers Quality Assurance
The 2016 Quality Assurance class will be held on
Monday, May 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles
County 4-H Office. If this is your first year
showing livestock then you MUST attend this
workshop. Please RSVP.
If you have any questions about any of these
meeting and requirements either call or email
Bonnie.
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2016 Requirements and Deadlines
for Livestock
Mark these dates on your calendar NOW for 2016;
deadlines sneak up on us!
1) You must own and register a market steer by
January 4, 2015. Registration form is in this issue of
the VOICE.
2) All breeding animals must be registered with 4-H
and a copy of registration papers must be submitted
to the office by July 1. If you do not register the
animals, you will be unable to show them in 4-H. If
you do not have registration papers, they will have
to show in the crossbred class (commercial) in all
species. Heifers, ewes and does must have a state
breeding tag to be eligible to show in a 4-H class.
Breeding animals may be leased but must have the
lease agreement on file with the office by July 1.
3) All market swine, goats and sheep must be owned
and registered by June 1, 2016. They will be ear
tagged prior to Spring Show.
4) 4-H'ers must own their Livestock project market
animals.
5) There is no substitution of market animals once
they have been registered and tagged. You may tag
only 5 beef, sheep, swine and 3 goats. If you intend
to show at the state fair, you may tag more than
these limits, but they may only be shown at the state
fair.
6) If your animal loses its state ear tag, save the tag
and contact the office at once for a replacement tag.
No animal will be shown or weighed in at the fair
that does not have a 4-H tag.
7) All male animals must be castrated prior to ear
tagging or they will not be tagged.
8) You must turn in a record book to the 4-H office to be able to show livestock the following year.
LIVESTOCK REQUIREMENTS NEW
FOR 2016!!
► All swine MUST be tagged with either a USDA
or MDA premises ID tag BEFORE weigh in and
tagging. These premises ID tags MUST come
from the breeders. 4-H will no longer be
providing tags with a premises ID number on
them.
► We strongly encourage that all beef animals
have their USDA or MDA premises ID tags from
the breeder BEFORE weigh in and tagging.
ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE HORSE AND
PONY PROJECT MUST TAKE THE ON-LINE
QUALITY ASSURANCE.
The date will be announced when the site is up
and running. You must take the training if:
1. First year showing your horse
2. Moved up an age division
DATES TO REMEMBER FOR REQUIRED
PAPERWORK:
Horse and Pony Cards due – May 31st!
Horse Leases due – May 31st! HORSE BOWL, JUDGING AND HIPPOLOGY
Are you interested in learning more about
horses? This is a great way to learn and have
fun. Horse Bowl, Judging, and Hippology are a
great way to learn about horses. The practices
have started but if you are interested please call
the 4-H office and we will get you in touch with
the volunteers that are working with the
groups.
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Horsemanship Standards
Horsemanship Standards is the means to
measure youth’s knowledge and riding ability.
All 4-H’ers must pass riding and knowledge
levels 1&2 to participate in county 4-H horse
shows. To participate at the Maryland State Fair
4-H’ers must have passed riding levels 1, 2, & 3
and knowledge levels 1&2. Area UME
volunteers are invited to become testers for the
Standards. If interested, please call the 4-H
office at 301 934-5404.
All youth who are planning on participating in
the Dog Project for 2015 must register
their animal(s) with the 4-H office. If you
have participated in the past and plan on using
the same dog for this year, you can call
Elizabeth and ask her to update your 4-H Dog
Card for 2016. You must also have an up-to-
date rabies certificate on file. This information
must be on file by May 31st.
ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE POULTRY
PROJECT MUST TAKE THE
ON-LINE QUALITY ASSURANCE.
Dates will be announced in the future when
the site is up and running.
You must take the training if:
1. First year showing your poultry
2. Moved up an age division
POULTRY JUDGING AND AVIAN
BOWL Are you interested in learning all about poultry?
Poultry Judging and Avian Bowl will have their
first practice on Tuesday, December 15th at 6:30
at the 4-H Office.
Call the office to register for the first practice.
We hope to see you there!
BROILER PROJECT!
For 2015 you may order your broilers any
time between March 1 and June 30th. You must
notify the office and fill out the required paper
work to start the project.
Please contact Bonnie if you have any
questions.
RABBIT NEWS:
We have a very active Rabbit Club
and if you would like to learn more
about this project call the office for more
information. All youth who participate in the
Rabbit Project must have a 4-H Rabbit Card on
file with the office by August 1st. If you already
have a card on file and plan to use the same
rabbit for 2016 all you need to do is call the
office to update the card.
ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE RABBIT
PROJECT MUST TAKE THE
ON-LINE QUALITY ASSURANCE.
Dates will be announced in the future when
the site is up and running.
You must take the training if:
1. First year showing your poultry
2. Moved up an age division
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The 2015 Charles County Fair was an exciting achievement. Thank you to all the youth and volunteers who made it
such a remarkable event!
BUILDING CHAMPIONS
Bread- Senior- Josh Clark
Candy- Intermediate- Madison Osakowicz; Senior- Rebecca Giannini
Cookies, Cupcakes, Brownies- Junior- Addison Herbert; Intermediate- Madison Osakowicz; Senior- Josh Clark
Decorated Cakes- Junior- Riley Jo Herbert; Senior- Josh Clark
Field Crops – Junior- Annabelle Talbert; Senior- Holden Goldey
Flowers – Junior- Ivy Phillips; Intermediate- Jack Sien; Senior- Rebecca Giannini
Flowers- Arrangements- Junior- Ivy Phillips; Intermediate- Parker Stonesifer & Georgia Bowling; Senior- Rebecca Giannini
Flowers- House Plants- Junior- Ivy Phillips; Intermediate- Jack Sien; Senior- Mikie Gonzales
Food Preservation – Junior- Annabelle Talbert; Intermediate- Sage Phillips; Senior- Gabbie Gonzales
Food Preparation – Intermediate- Hannah Wetherald
Clothing – Junior- Tiffany Abell; Intermediate- Brynna Bode; Senior- Marie Ammar
Clothing- Beginner- Junior- Sarah Culver; Intermediate- Brynna Bode; Senior- Molly Lancaster
Home Environment – Junior- Shelby Herbert; Intermediate- Hannah Wetherald; Senior- Hannah Sien
Arts – Junior- Victoria Drury; Intermediate- Jordyn Sinsel; Senior- Amber Hanson
Crafts – Junior- Annabelle Talbert; Intermediate- James Devine- Senior- Heidi Kisamore
Photography – Junior- Annabelle Talbert; Intermediate- Brynna Bode; Senior- Marie Ammar
Woodworking & Electric – Junior- Joseph Beuchert; Intermediate- Jack Sien; Senior- Hunter Goldey
Collections – Junior- Victoria Drury; Intermediate- Hannah Piazza; Senior- Mikie Gonzales
Natural Sciences – Junior- Sara Robertson; Intermediate- Madison Palma; Senior- Kyle Noah Batchelor
Animal Sciences – Junior- Annabelle Talbert; Senior- Hannah Sien
Vegetables –Intermediate- Georgia Bowling; Senior- Lee Abderrahim
Garden Display- Junior- Ivy Phillips
Rabbits & Cavies – Junior- Sarah Culver; Intermediate- Kaylee Tappen; Senior- Hannah Sien
Rabbit Showmanship –Junior- Sarah Culver; Intermediate- Brynna Bode; Senior- Elena Solis
Champion Dog Show– Junior- Kaelyn Bramell; Intermediate- Erin Possehl; Senior- Marie Ammar
Overall Best of Show Dog- Marie Ammar
Connie Dunbar Radish Challenge – Champion- Lee Abderrahim; Reserve Champion- Erin Possehl
CONTESTS RESULTS:
Poultry Judging – Junior- Caitlyn Hancock; Intermediate- Jack Sien; Senior- Elena Solis
Dog Knowledge – Junior- Ivy Phillips; Intermediate- Erin Possehl; Senior- Hannah Lehew
Horse Skillathon – Junior- Emma Proctor; Intermediate- William Kendrick; Senior- Heidi Kisamore
Horticulture Judging – Junior- Ivy Phillips; Intermediate- Georgia Bowling; Senior- Hannah Sien
Livestock Skillathon – Junior- Sarah Culver; Intermediate- Brynna Bode; Senior- Emily Solis
Rabbit Judging- Junior- Sarah Culver; Intermediate- Maya Tappen; Senior- Hannah Sien
COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
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4-H Club AWARDS:
Club Banner – Farmers Fortune 4-H Club
Club Booth – Creative Critters 4-H Club
Club Scrapbook – Creative Critters 4-H Club
LIVESTOCK RESULTS: MARKET ANIMALS
Grand Champion Market Animals
Beef – Tiffany Abell; Goat – Ashley Braun; Lamb – Evan Charles; Swine – Cheyenne Roberts
Reserve Grand Champion Market Animals
Beef – Annette Braun; Goat –Hunter Burch; Lamb – Annette Braun; Swine – Savannah Roberts
SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPIONS
Beef Showmanship – Champion – Caitlin Nutter; Reserve Champion – Tiffany Abell
Sheep Showmanship – Champion – Caitlin Nutter; Reserve Champion – Evan Charles
Swine Showmanship – Champion – Dylan Bowling; Reserve Champion – Jamie Roberts
Goat – Dairy Showmanship – Champion – Heidi Kisamore; Reserve Champion – Jack Sien
Goat – Meat Showmanship – Champion – Ashley Braun; Reserve Champion – Hayley Tanner
BREEDING ANIMAL CHAMPIONS
Beef – Heifer – Annette Braun and Bull- Annette Braun
Dairy Goat –Heidi Kisamore
Meat Goat – Ashley Braun
Sheep – Ewe – Caitlin Nutter and Ram – Brynna Bode
TO ALL OUR CHAMPIONS
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2016 MARKET STEER REGISTRATION FORM DUE BY: Monday - JANUARY 4, 2016
4-H’ER NAME: ________________________________________ Phone________________
CLUB__________________________________________________ Age (as of 1/1/16) _________
To show at the state fair, your steers must be registered with the appropriate association.
ALL INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED OUT!
1) EARTAG NUMBER OR TATTOO_____________ DATE OF BIRTH______________
BREED__________________________ Date Purchased_____________ or Bred & Owned______
PURCHASED FROM: Name_______________________________________________________
City________________________________________ State_______________________________
2) EARTAG NUMBER OR TATTOO_____________ DATE OF BIRTH_____________
BREED__________________________ Date Purchased_____________ or Bred & Owned______
PURCHASED FROM: Name________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State______________________________________ 3) EARTAG NUMBER OR TATTOO_____________ DATE OF BIRTH_____________
BREED__________________________ Date Purchased_____________ or Bred & Owned______
PURCHASED FROM: Name________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________ State_______________________________ 4) EARTAG NUMBER OR TATTOO_____________ DATE OF BIRTH_____________
BREED__________________________ Date Purchased_____________ or Bred & Owned______
PURCHASED FROM: Name________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________ State_______________________________ 5) EARTAG NUMBER OR TATTOO_____________ DATE OF BIRTH_____________
BREED__________________________ Date Purchased_____________ or Bred & Owned______
PURCHASED FROM: Name________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________ State_______________________________
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