4-H Adult & Youth Recognition Night

November 22, 2014

The OSU Extension Service, the 4-H Awards & Recognition Committee, and

the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association Board present the

Clackamas County 4-H Member & Leader Recognition Night & Dessert

and

Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association, Inc. Annual Meeting

Awards Night in Wonderland

Saturday, November 22, 2014 6:30 pm Clackamas County Event Center, Canby

Mission Statement

4-H will develop youth potential to improve communities through helping young people:

• learn to live • learn to make a living • learn to make their communities better • become lifelong learners

Your hosts for the evening are

Maxine Nelson and Daniel Leinbach assisted by the Clackamas County Ambassador Team (CCAT) and the Clackamas County Awards & Recognition Committee

Awards Night in

Wonder~land

Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge .................... CateLee Kambur I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Introduction of Special Guests .............................. Maxine Nelson Welcome/Convene Annual Meeting ..................... Jacob L. Johnson President, Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association Silent Auction ................................................. CateLee Kambur Distinguished Service Awards ........................ Mandy Vanderpool Special Leader Anniversaries ............................... James Stafford Presentation of Scholarships ................... Alicia Hannigan & Donors

Clairmont Riders Saddle Club HEARTH Advisory Clackamas County Riding Club Livestock Advisory Bob’s Red Mill Small Animal Advisory CC4-HLA Dog Advisory Kim Salem Memorial Ambassador Team Horse Advisory

Special Member Awards ...................................... Gabrielle Brant

Metro Citizenship Award National 4-H Congress delegate “I Dare You” Leadership Award

Advisory & Project Awards

Fair Management Committee International Exchange Program Horse Advisory Shooting Sports Program

Member and Leader Recognition and Awards

Independents, please come forward when your name is called. Clubs, please come forward when your club is called.

Narrators: Alicia Hannigan Maria Meisenhelder Mandy Vanderpool Megan Lofgren Mallory Nelson Amberly Zissa

Recognition of CCAT ......................................John Meisenhelder Thank You to Record Book Evaluators & Committee Members ............................. Megan Lofgren Thank You to Sponsors ........................................ Amberly Zissa Silent Auction Results ...................................... CateLee Kambur CC4-HLA Voting Results .................................. Jacob L. Johnson

“Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”

Record Book Pick Up

Record Books will be available for pick up in the back of the building immediately following the program. Members, parents, or leaders may sign for books taken.

Thank You To Donors

4-H Members and Leaders Please remember to thank your donors. Thank you notes have been provided to members and leaders with donor addresses.

Special Thanks We are pleased to extend special thanks to the sponsors and planners who made this awards and recognition program possible. We are proud to honor the members of Clackamas County 4-H for their achievements and the 4-H volunteer leaders and friends who have contributed so much to their growth and development.

Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association Board Clackamas County Fair Board

Awards Donors Clackamas County 4-H Ambassadors

Oregon State University Extension Service in Clackamas County Clackamas County 4-H Awards & Recognition Committee

Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition Committee Parents & Families of 4-H members

Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association Board

Jacob L. Johnson, President Kjell Hjelmervik Polly Crouch, Vice-President Loyal Hjelmervik Miranda Gibson, Secretary Tammy Johnson Paul Hardzinski, Treasurer Janet Jordan Doug Birkeland Kelsey Leinbach Linda Burns Swede Salo Holly Hibdon Tim Thacker Janet Hibdon

Clackamas County Fair Board

Dan Sandberg, President Raeline Kammeyer, Director Ron Oberg, Vice-President Darrell Ricksger, Director Rhonda Dimick, Secretary / Laurie Bothwell, Event Center Treasurer Director

County Achievement Medal Donors Other donors listed elsewhere in this program.

American Quarter Horse Youth Association – Horse

Coats & Clark – Clothing & Textiles

Eastman Kodak – Photography

Kraft Foods Inc. – Foods & Nutrition

National Pork Board – Swine (Breeding)

The Capital Press – Meat Animal: Beef, Meat Animal: Goats, Meat Animal: Sheep

Oregon 4-H Foundation – Achievement, Beef (Breeding), Citizenship, Clothing & Textiles, Dogs, Fashion Revue, Food Preservation, Foods & Nutrition, Forestry, Gardening, Goats, Horse, Leadership, Meat Animal: Beef, Meat Animal: Goats, Meat Animal: Sheep, Photography, Public Speaking, Swine (Breeding), Veterinary Science

Dog Advisory – Achievement, Community Service, Dogs, Personal Development

HEARTH Advsiory – Achievement, Child Care & Development, Citizenship, Clothing & Textiles, Community Service, Fashion Revue, Foods & Nutrition, Forestry, Home Environment, Leadership, Performing Arts, Photography, Shooting Sports, Visual Arts

Horse Advisory – Achievement, Agriculture, Citizenship, Communication Arts, Community Service, Demonstrations, Horse, Judging, Lamp of Knowledge, Leadership, Personal Development, Reporting Media, Safety

Livestock Advisory – Achievement, Beef (Breeding), Citizenship, Community Service, Lamp of Knowledge, Leadership, Meat Animal: Sheep, Personal Development

Small Animal Advisory – Achievement, Cavies, Citizenship, Community Service, Leadership, Poultry, Rabbits

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Clackamas County 4-H Awards & Recognition Committee Paula Means, Chair Janet Moore Tammy Johnson Holly Wheeler Jennifer MacWilliams

Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition Committee

Mary Hein, Chair Annabelle Morgan Wendy Hein Kelly Redwine Cathy Marconi Janet Tilp John Meisenhelder Corinne Thomas-Kersting

Oregon State University Extension Service 4-H Staff

Wendy Hein, 4-H Youth Development Agent Janet Nagele, 4-H Youth Development Agent Jan Williams, 4-H Youth Development Agent Trisha White, 4-H Program Assistant Kelly Redwine, 4-H Secretary

Please report errors and omissions to the Extension office: (503) 655-8635

Leader Awards Awards presented by club or individually.

First Year Leader Pins - provided to leaders who have completed one year of service; funded by a grant to the Friends of Oregon 4-H/Oregon 4-H Foundation.

Ashley Stet Peggy Heath Kevin Re Trista Ayres Susan Helgeson Brenda Roland Jason Branstetter Aubrae Hersel Mike Rusher Allison Burns Beth Irwin Kimberly Sandberg Renay Butts Barbara Iverson Aleta Sanstrum Jennifer Cameron Randy Johnson Jodi Shaddix Lori Choruby Chad Juranek Diane Sinclair Deborah Cochell Gretchen Keyser Kraig Stein Brenda Coggin Sara Kiser Misty Stepper Stephanie Davies Denise Kozlowski Jason Terry Ruth Derksen Kelsey Leinbach Carol Thumberg Jennifer Dewart Mark Lyen Tayler Uesato Kelly Douglas Carmelia Lyon Stephanie Wagner Tanya Eilersen Samantha MacDonald Kahra Wahler Sara Ellington Tracey McCarrell Michelle Waite Brett Ethington Nicholas McCloud Mary Walton Staci Farrell Danielle Myers Becky Waverly Kimberly Fuson Sandall Calvin Nunn Kathleen Weidemann Carrie Gartrell Shawn Parrish James Williams Jean Hanna Carol Pauli Ann Marie Yoder Barbara Hartman

“…that shows that there are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get unbirthday presents——"

"Certainly," said Alice.

"And only one for birthday presents, you know.”

Awards for Service - provided to leaders who have served five years and multiples of five years (5, 10, 15 years, etc.). Funded by the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association.

5 Years

Diana Brainerd Cindy Lake Eileen Rands Stephanie Brant Randy Lake Michelle Rieskamp Jennifer Byrne Nathan McCarty Matthew Stonehouse David Caseday Jodi McMaster Michelle Urton Rhonda Collier Shawn Means Teresa Uttke Kristen Haskett John Meisenhelder Angie Wacker Molly James-Bartel LuAnn Meisenhelder Letitia Weikel-Peterson Michelle Janik Deanna Nelson Laurie Zeise Debbie Knapp

10 Years

Susan Anderson Judy Greiner Thomas McFarland Katie Ballini Kasondra Heilman Rene Riback Jennifer Benz Steve Iverson Kristen Schweitzer Karen Brennan Craig Jones Tina Tewes Michelle Cook Hayley Lankford Trisha White Becky Jo Goodwater Rae Anne Lunde Katie Wilks

15 Years

Michael Ballini Beth Dudley Deborah Jones Tamara Bugarsky Mary Kay Galla Adrienne Lulay

20 Years 25 Years 30 Years Corinne Thomas- Dana Brown John Headrick Kersting Becky Gepford Becky Sintek

35 Years 40 Years Glendel Campbell Tomalene Borquez

Distinguished Service Awards - for leaders providing outstanding service beyond the club level for leaders serving five years or less, and leaders serving over five years. Funded by the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association. Selected by the Awards & Recognition Committee.

Five Years or Less Over Five Years Mark Craig Glendel Campbell Sarah Geisler Kasondra Heilman Ann-Marie Pegnone Bob Johnson Gordon Tickell Cathy McClaugherty Angie Wacker Tim & Diana Thacker

“O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!”

He chortled in his joy.

Advisory Recognition

Each Advisory Board (project committees) and Service Committee (providing countywide programs for all) may recognize outstanding volunteer contributions or member achievements from their respective committees.

Fair Management Committee Horse Advisory

International Exchange Program Shooting Sports Program

Member Awards Based on Record Books

turned in by October 1

Seals and certificates for Record Keeping Skill ~ all members who turn in records are recognized and rewarded with a certificate and a gold, silver, or bronze seal reflecting their skill in communicating their 4-H experiences through record books.

Gold Seal Award Lindsay Almquist Cole Carroll Kendra Guttridge McKenzie Arnbrister Leif Colbry McKayla Hainey Ingrid Bartlett Mason Colbry Sarah Hamilton Makenzie Baumhardt Kaylin Coles Samantha Hanson Megan Baumhardt Elizabeth Cour Hannah Hathaway Isabelle Baurer Addy Crouch Benjamin Johnson Jaymie Belcher Del DeAngelis McKenna Johnson Clarice Benz Kenra DeAngelis Nicole Jolibois Hannah Berreth Kaitlin DeSpain Hannah Joy Taylor Berreth Brooke Dodge CateLee Kambur Brooke Birchard Dawn Dravis Abigail Keep Mikaela Bjorn Katherine Dravis Samantha Keithan Garrett Blackwell Mila Dunbar- Avalon Kelly Taylor Blackwell Martinez Kalyssa Kempthorn Kendall Bosket Ellen Anne Foy Devin Kilpatrick Gabrielle Brant Lauren Gerig Jennifer Kitchen Brian Brennan Miranda Gibson Alexis Knight Elizabeth Brennan Cassie Glass Peyton Knight Emily Brink Chris Glass Renee Kozlowski Mae Bryant Dakota Glover Hannah Lake Michael Callaway Kate Glover Keira Leinbach Tyler Callaway Megan Gorsek Savannah Lelm Shannon Campbell Caeli Griffin Rebecca Lettenmaier Sarah Carlson Kara Guttridge Taylor Lowe

Gold Seal Award - continued Teresa Mantei Benjamin Raisl Caitlyn Tietz Hannah Markowski Sela Raisl Jordyn Tietz Caitlin McCabe Alayna Roberts Paige VanBeek Gwen McKenzie Austin Roberts Audrie Voeller CJ McKinnis Cassie Roberts Alexa Wacker Hannah Meisenhelder Elsie Rodolph Mikayla Wacker Maria Meisenhelder Adonaia Rodrigues Cody Wafford Lola Melendez Trinity Rodrigues Riley Walton Kalani Miller Lacey Rourke Delanie Watkins Kaitlyn Mixon Beulah Russell Katee Watkins Danielle Moser Haven Russell Luke Weber Delaney Myers Lauren Sandberg Ryan Weber Mallory Nelson Alexis Schuettke Anneka Wedell Maxine Nelson Sydney Schwenk Amanda Wendell Niamh Nolan Carly Shanklin Sydney Willis Theo Nunn Kendall Shanklin Celeste Willsea Mikayla Olinger Bridgette Smith Garrett Willsea Cody O'Neil Josephine Smith Wesley Willsea Connor O'Neil Colton Stein Katelyn Wing Gretchen Pauli Aimee Stuart Rylie Wood Grace-Ann Pegnone Audrey Taylor Margaret Zackery Anna Persell Jennifer Tibbetts Hannah Ziettlow Taylor Prichard

Silver Seal Award

Jacob Allen Lauren Iverson McKenna Neldner Susan Beck Jacob T Johnson Kylie Parsons Elizabeth Bowman Hannah Kaufman Jamie Pierce Ronnie Broadfoot Kathleen Kilgo Morgan Prichard Paige Bultema Jakob Lamb Jacob Robertson Jessica Craig Claire Langley Jessica Samarin Rebecca Dancey Jolie Lathrop Kalena Sandberg Arianna Duncan Daniel Leinbach Erin Schmidtke Stacey Edgecomb Olivia Leonhart Kyler Shearer Alicia Hannigan Megan Lofgren Kathleen Tobin Emily Hatch Kyle Lynch Payton VanBeek Jessica Hatch Fallon Marshall Megan Walton Courtney Helgeson Halie McCloud Kaydilayne Weikel Holly Hibdon Nicole Montpart Cody P Williams Jasmine Hill Brandon Mungenast Kayla Wright

Bronze Seal Award

Lena Davies Mika Steyskal Cybelle Wolters Meg Stepper Mackenzie Widmer

Certificate of Merit - awarded to non-competitive record books.

Mikayla Bradley Daniel Johnson Samantha McDonald Ethan Cour Elizabeth McDonald

Evaluators Choice - approximately the top 10-30% of youth in each grade with outstanding records and demonstrating record keeping skill.

5th Grade 8th Grade 10th Grade Taylor Berreth $ Makenzie Baumhardt Michael Callaway Theo Nunn $ Mikaela Bjorn Del DeAngelis Sela Raisl $ Kendall Bosket Alexis Knight $ Addy Crouch Hannah Markowski

6th Grade Kate Glover Hannah Meisenhelder $ Kaylin Coles $ Kalyssa Kempthorn Maria Meisenhelder $ Benjamin Johnson Caitlin McCabe $ Lacey Rourke Gretchen Pauli $ Grace-Ann Pegnone $ Garrett Willsea $ Jennifer Tibbetts 11th Grade Jordyn Tietz $ Lindsay Almquist $

7th Grade Luke Weber Brian Brennan Ingrid Bartlett Miranda Gibson $ Hannah Berreth 9th Grade Avalon Kelly Tyler Callaway $ Dawn Dravis Maxine Nelson Peyton Knight $ Katherine Dravis Josephine Smith $ Rebecca Lettenmaier Lauren Gerig $ Riley Walton Kalani Miller Hannah Hathaway Alayna Roberts $ Lola Melendez $ 12th Grade Sydney Schwenk Mallory Nelson $ Clarice Benz $ Anneka Wedell Celeste Willsea Gabrielle Brant Shannon Campbell 2014 Graduates Mikayla Olinger $ Samantha Hanson $ Cody Wafford $ Caitlyn Tietz $ Wesley Willsea $

$ members also received $20 Program Awards funded by the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association for the Top Record Books in each grade. These Program Dollars can be used by the recipient for any 4-H activity. Awards to 5th grade members are given in memory of Sheila Kester.

County Achievement Medals - selected members are rewarded with a pin for growth in project work, leadership and citizenship. Medals provided by national and state donors and county advisory boards.

Achievement Citizenship Community Service - McKenzie Arnbrister Cole Carroll continued Brooke Birchard Kara Guttridge Megan Gorsek Lena Davies Jennifer Kitchen Jessica Hatch Kenra DeAngelis Hannah Meisenhelder CateLee Kambur Kaitlin DeSpain Kalani Miller Renee Kozlowski Caeli Griffin Maxine Nelson Hannah Markowski Samantha Hanson Audrie Voeller Jamie Pierce Courtney Helgeson Luke Weber Adonaia Rodrigues Jacob T Johnson Cody P Williams Katelyn Wing Hannah Kaufman Avalon Kelly Clothing & Textiles Demonstrations Kyle Lynch Ellen Anne Foy Brooke Dodge Josephine Smith Holly Hibdon Jennifer Tibbetts Kathleen Kilgo Dogs Megan Walton Fallon Marshall Delaney Myers Beulah Russell Niamh Nolan

Agriculture Katee Watkins Alexa Wacker Communication Arts Margaret Zackery Teresa Mantei

Beef (Breeding) Taylor Prichard Fashion Revue Tyler Callaway Lacey Rourke Lauren Gerig Sydney Schwenk Haven Russell Aimee Stuart Community Service Meg Stepper Lindsay Almquist Anneka Wedell

Cavies Kendall Bosket Caitlin McCabe Michael Callaway Food Preservation Leif Colbry Hannah Berreth

Child Care & Elizabeth Cour Celeste Willsea Development Jessica Craig

Grace-Ann Pegnone Del DeAngelis

County Achievement Medals - continued Foods & Nutrition Horse - continued Meat Animal: Sheep

Brian Brennan Mika Steyskal Megan Baumhardt Emily Brink Mackenzie Widmer Elizabeth Bowman Samantha Keithan Cybelle Wolters Gabrielle Brant Kalyssa Kempthorn Kayla Wright Daniel Leinbach Trinity Rodrigues

Forestry Judging Cody Wafford Dakota Glover Chris Glass Amanda Wendell Alayna Roberts Savannah Lelm Austin Roberts Kaitlyn Mixon Performing Arts Shannon Campbell

Gardening Lamp of Knowledge Lauren Sandberg Paige Bultema Personal Development Addy Crouch Isabelle Baurer

Goats Dawn Dravis Susan Beck Jordyn Tietz Katherine Dravis McKayla Hainey Taylor Lowe Hannah Hathaway

Home Environment Morgan Prichard Megan Lofgren Miranda Gibson Alexis Schuettke CJ McKinnis Mikayla Olinger

Horse Leadership Kathleen Tobin Mae Bryant Clarice Benz Rebecca Dancey Alicia Hannigan Photography Mila Dunbar-Martinez Lola Melendez Kate Glover Arianna Duncan Danielle Moser Alexis Knight Lauren Iverson Mallory Nelson Benjamin Raisl Hannah Joy Riley Walton Paige VanBeek Peyton Knight Wesley Willsea Delanie Watkins Jakob Lamb Claire Langley Meat Animal: Beef Poultry Jolie Lathrop Kendra Guttridge Nicole Montpart Rebecca Lettenmaier Brandon Mungenast Kylie Parsons Meat Animal: Goats Cody O'Neil Jacob Robertson Halie McCloud Bridgette Smith Kendall Shanklin Colton Stein

County Achievement Medals - continued Public Speaking Reporting Media Swine (Breeding)

Jasmine Hill Abigail Keep Makenzie Baumhardt Maria Meisenhelder Safety Veterinary Science

Rabbits Stacey Edgecomb Jaymie Belcher Ingrid Bartlett Nicole Jolibois Mikaela Bjorn Visual Arts Sarah Carlson Shooting Sports Elizabeth Brennan Gwen McKenzie Mason Colbry Anna Persell Audrey Taylor Devin Kilpatrick Caitlyn Tietz Payton VanBeek Hannah Ziettlow

State 4-H Award Nominees - members in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades are eligible to apply. Applications are prepared by the members and submitted to the Extension office. County applicants will be selected for each award and submitted to the state office. State winners will be announced at the 4-H Summer Conference in July 2015. Nominees from record books are:

Leadership Ingrid Bartlett Hannah Hathaway Alayna Roberts Makenzie Baumhardt Samantha Keithan Jacob Robertson Mikaela Bjorn Claire Langley Adonaia Rodrigues Tyler Callaway Caitlin McCabe Alexis Schuettke Sarah Carlson Mallory Nelson Jennifer Tibbetts Brooke Dodge Cody O'Neil Jordyn Tietz Dawn Dravis Grace-Ann Pegnone Hannah Ziettlow

2014 Oregon Leadership Award Winner: Hannah Markowski

State 4-H Award Nominees – continued Citizenship

Cybelle Wolters Kalani Miller Jordyn Tietz Ingrid Bartlett Mallory Nelson Delanie Watkins Makenzie Baumhardt Cody O'Neil Katee Watkins Kendall Bosket Grace-Ann Pegnone Amanda Wendell Tyler Callaway Benjamin Raisl Celeste Willsea Sarah Carlson Alayna Roberts Katelyn Wing Leif Colbry Austin Roberts Rebecca Dancey Elizabeth Cour Adonaia Rodrigues Kathleen Kilgo Dawn Dravis Haven Russell Claire Langley Hannah Hathaway Lauren Sandberg Halie McCloud Samantha Keithan Alexis Schuettke Jacob Robertson Caitlin McCabe Jennifer Tibbetts Megan Walton Lola Melendez

Communications

Ingrid Bartlett Caitlin McCabe Jennifer Tibbetts Makenzie Baumhardt Lola Melendez Jordyn Tietz Tyler Callaway Mallory Nelson Claire Langley Sarah Carlson Grace-Ann Pegnone Halie McCloud Leif Colbry Alayna Roberts Jacob Robertson Elizabeth Cour Adonaia Rodrigues Megan Walton Dawn Dravis Alexis Schuettke Hannah Ziettlow

2014 Oregon Communications Award Honorable Mention: Olivia Palacios

Alice felt dreadfully puzzled. The Hatter's remark seemed to have no sort of meaning in it, and yet it was certainly English. “I don't quite understand you,” she said, as politely as she could.

Triple Crown Award - members in the horse project who turn in record books and participate in at least two of four qualifying events – Horse Public Speaking & Presentations, Horse Bowl, Hippology, Horse Judging – receive this award, provided by the Horse Advisory.

Lindsay Almquist Alicia Hannigan Mikayla Olinger Jaymie Belcher Lauren Iverson Kylie Parsons Hannah Berreth Nicole Jolibois Jamie Pierce Taylor Berreth Hannah Kaufman Morgan Prichard Brooke Birchard Abigail Keep Taylor Prichard Kendall Bosket Alexis Knight Cassie Roberts Elizabeth Bowman Peyton Knight Lacey Rourke Paige Bultema Renee Kozlowski Alexis Schuettke Kaylin Coles Hannah Lake Carly Shanklin Addy Crouch Jakob Lamb Kendall Shanklin Rebecca Dancey Claire Langley Jennifer Tibbetts Lena Davies Jolie Lathrop Caitlyn Tietz Brooke Dodge Daniel Leinbach Jordyn Tietz Dawn Dravis Keira Leinbach Kathleen Tobin Katherine Dravis Savannah Lelm Audrie Voeller Mila Dunbar-Martinez Olivia Leonhart Alexa Wacker Cassie Glass Rebecca Lettenmaier Mikayla Wacker Chris Glass Teresa Mantei Kaydilayne Weikel Megan Gorsek Kaitlyn Mixon Mackenzie Widmer Caeli Griffin Danielle Moser Katelyn Wing McKayla Hainey McKenna Neldner Rylie Wood Sarah Hamilton Theo Nunn Kayla Wright

“Who are at it again?” she ventured to ask. “Why the Lion and the Unicorn, of course,” said the King. “Fighting for the crown?” “Yes, to be sure,” said the King: “and the best of the joke is, that it's my crown all the while!”

Oregon 4-H Ambassador Nominees - members in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades are eligible to apply. Applications are prepared by the members and submitted to the Extension office. Applicants will attend the Ambassador track of the State 4-H Youth Summer Conference and upon, completion of the conference, will be selected as Oregon 4-H Ambassadors. Applicants in 10th and 11th grades may also interview to become members of the Statewide Oregon Ambassador Team. Nominees from record books are:

Lindsay Almquist Hannah Hathaway Brandon Mungenast Megan Baumhardt Courtney Helgeson Mallory Nelson Isabelle Baurer Holly Hibdon Maxine Nelson Brian Brennan Jasmine Hill Cody O'Neil Paige Bultema Jacob T Johnson Grace-Ann Pegnone Michael Callaway CateLee Kambur Trinity Rodrigues Cole Carroll Avalon Kelly Lacey Rourke Jessica Craig Devin Kilpatrick Beulah Russell Del DeAngelis Jennifer Kitchen Alexis Schuettke Kaitlin DeSpain Alexis Knight Bridgette Smith Dawn Dravis Hannah Markowski Josephine Smith Katherine Dravis Caitlin McCabe Jordyn Tietz Stacey Edgecomb Halie McCloud Audrie Voeller Lauren Gerig Hannah Meisenhelder Riley Walton Miranda Gibson Maria Meisenhelder Cody P Williams Kara Guttridge Lola Melendez Celeste Willsea Alicia Hannigan Danielle Moser Margaret Zackery Past Summer Conference Ambassador Trainees:

Gabrielle Brant * Jasmine Hill Hannah Markowski Ely Crawford Chris Janik Conor McCabe Miranda Gibson * Jacob L. Johnson Maxine Nelson Alicia Hannigan Jacob T. Johnson Mikayla Olinger Courtney Helgeson Daniel Leinbach *

* Member of the Statewide Oregon Ambassador Team

Metro Citizenship Award - provided by the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association for leadership that made a significant difference in the community.

Maxine Nelson

National I Dare You Leadership Award - provided by the Danforth Foundation and funded by the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association, this award recognizes youth in the 10th – 12th grades who have demonstrated emerging leadership.

Miranda Gibson Hannah Markowski

National 4-H Congress Nominees - members in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades are eligible to apply for this national trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA. Members must have a minimum of three years of 4-H participation including the current year. Application includes a resume that members submit to the Extension office. Those selected for interviews by the State Recognition Committee will participate in an interview day during the State 4-H Youth Summer Conference. Selected members will attend Congress in November 2015. Nominees from record books are:

Lindsay Almquist Kara Guttridge Hannah Meisenhelder Megan Baumhardt Alicia Hannigan Maria Meisenhelder Jaymie Belcher Jessica Hatch Danielle Moser Clarice Benz Courtney Helgeson Maxine Nelson Brian Brennan Holly Hibdon Trinity Rodrigues Emily Brink Jasmine Hill Lacey Rourke Paige Bultema Jacob T Johnson Beulah Russell Michael Callaway CateLee Kambur Josephine Smith Shannon Campbell Avalon Kelly Audrie Voeller Cole Carroll Jennifer Kitchen Cody Wafford Del DeAngelis Alexis Knight Riley Walton Kenra DeAngelis Daniel Leinbach Cody P Williams Kaitlin DeSpain Hannah Markowski Kayla Wright Miranda Gibson CJ McKinnis

Clackamas County Delegate to 2014 National 4-H Congress is:

Mikayla Olinger

Alice had begun to think that very few things indeed were really impossible.

College Scholarships - winners of these scholarships will be announced during the program.

Scholarship Amount Winner Clairmont Riders Saddle Club $1,000 Cody Wafford Clackamas County $1,000 Daniel Leinbach Riding Club $1,000 Mikayla Olinger Kim Salem Memorial $1,000 Mikayla Olinger Bob’s Red Mill $300 Clarice Benz Clackamas County 4-H $300 Shannon Campbell Leaders Association $250 Clarice Benz $250 Emily Brink Horse Advisory $500 Jaymie Belcher $500 Kayla Wright HEARTH Advisory $200 Gabrielle Brant $200 Emily Brink $100 Clarice Benz Dog Advisory $500 Gabrielle Brant Livestock Advisory $500 CJ McKinnis Small Animal Advisory $500 Daniel Leinbach Ambassador Team $350 Gabrielle Brant

Members interested in applying for State 4-H Scholarships should visit http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/oregon-4h-scholarships.

Applications are due to the Extension office by February 17, 2015.

Additional

Member Awards & Recognition

Shooting Sports Recognition – Members who participate in the mail-in tournaments, (held December – April) can qualify to shoot at the State Tournament in June. This year’s State Tournament honors include:

Jacob T. Johnson – Nationals Qualifier, Shotgun Kaylee Lyen – Nationals Qualifier, Smallbore Rifle Dylan Nelson – Reserve Champion, Muzzleloading

Kaden Bennett – Reserve Champion, Smallbore Pistol

2014 Mail-In Tournament Participants

Josephine Boell Lola Melendez Hosanna Sevilla Benjamin Johnson Keaton Meyers James Sevilla Jacob L Johnson Weston Meyers Natasha Sevilla McKenna Johnson Kalani Miller Colton Stein Devin Kilpatrick

International Exchange Recognition – Delegate pins and certificates are awarded to members who participated in 2014 Outbound Program to Japan. Funded by States’ 4-H International.

Maria Meisenhelder Hannah Speegle

First Year Junior Leader Pins - Junior Leaders are 4-H members in 7th - 12th grades who are selected by 4-H club leaders to assist with a specific leadership task in the 4-H club. Junior leaders serve as assistants to the adult leaders. They are recognized with pins when they complete their 1st year of junior leadership. Donated by the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association.

Jeanette Banke Eve Hallock Grace-Ann Pegnone Makenzie Baumhardt Alicia Hannigan Beulah Russell Josephine Boell Samantha Hanson Rebekah Rutledge Shannon Campbell Jessica Hatch Ashley Stet Emily Casterline Aubrey Johnson Brianna Sundquist Del DeAngelis Jacob T Johnson Kayla Vanderpool David DeFrain Daniel Leinbach Megan Walton Arianna Duncan Josi Nunn Luke Weber Ethan Gallant Olivia Palacios Hannah Ziettlow Suzanne Geisler

Nine-Year Member Pins – members who complete nine years of 4-H, in 4th - 12th grades, are recognized with a nine-year member pin. Funded by the Clackamas County 4-H Leaders Association.

Josephine Boell Abigail Hicks Kaden Parker McKenna Clayton Jordan Hitchcock Monica Poet Katelyn Eggiman Chris Janik Jeane Stafford Alyson Fazzolari Jacob L Johnson Caitlyn Tietz Lovana Gepford Shauna Kitchen Zach Wetzler John Michael Gibson Conor McCabe Tama Willis Mallery Gould Sydney Morgan Wesley Willsea

“I could tell you my adventures — beginning from this morning,” said Alice a little timidly:

“but it's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.”

Graduating Seniors - congratulations to those 4-H members who graduated from 4-H in 2014. They have been recognized with a special Graduating Senior Certificate. Certificates were presented this summer to the graduates.

Maggie Atchley Kate Halvorson Madison O'Connell Vincent Bell Keyera Hanna Patricia O'Leary Caitlyn Boatman Samantha Hanson Kaden Parker Josephine Boell Abigail Hicks Monica Poet Marie Burkoff Jordan Hitchcock Amy Prosser Abigail Chadwick Tayler Howard Amanda Rieskamp McKenna Clayton Sydney Ison Kody Russell Ely Crawford Chris Janik Amanda Schlimpert David DeFrain Jacob L Johnson Chasity Shuler Elizabeth Dewart Haleigh Kaster Mikenna Spencer Arianna Duncan Shauna Kitchen Jeane Stafford Katelyn Eggiman Jennifer Knapp Brenna Storey Bethany Emmert Audrie Knox Mariah Stueland Alyson Fazzolari Conor McCabe Samantha Sturman MacKenzie Fetsch Jacob McDonald Cyla Tickell Kady Fugere Tyler McDonald Caitlyn Tietz Lovana Gepford Rayann Metteer Samantha Uttke John Michael Gibson Erika Meusch Zachary Wetzler Morgan Gilbert Isabelle Michelini Tama Willis Mallery Gould Paige Mills Wesley Willsea Natalya Haight Sydney Morgan

Thank You! …to the following volunteers for their time and skill in judging 4-H record books and other help at the Metro and/or County Record Judging Days:

Donalene Biller Holly Hibdon Nathan McCarty Doug Birkeland Janet Hibdon Paula Means Gabby Brant Barbara Hicks Hannah Meisenhelder Stephanie Brant Loyal Hjelmervik John Meisenhelder Jean Bremer Penny Jahraus Maria Meisenhelder Ann Burton Jacob L. Johnson Sam Meisenhelder Avery Cackler Tammy Johnson Annabelle Morgan Susan Cackler Janet Jordan Laura Neish Lynn Cass Isabel Kendall Maura Palumbo Melissa Chee Alice Kersting Ann-Marie Pegnone Maggie Cherry Annie Kersting Grace Pegnone Kayla Cochran Linda Kubes Karmyn Raisl Jane Comer Shari Lawrence Kelly Redwine Lisa DeSimone Abby Lewis Meg Redwine Olivia DeSimone Diana Lewis Carolyn Smithee Eileen Geiter Nancy Lewis Ellie Tarnowski Miranda Gibson Cathy Marconi James Terpening Kaye Gomes Ron Marconi Tina Tewes Paul Hardzinski Amy Marsh Corinne Thomas-Kersting Mary Hein Z Marsh Debbie Tibbetts Wendy Hein Marla Mason Molly Tietz Lucia Henry Jean McCabe Janet Tilp Molly Henry Davis Debbie McCarty Deanne Yoder

We couldn’t do it without you!

The 4-H Awards & Recognition Committees want YOU!

Volunteers are needed for everything from a single afternoon to a year-long commitment.

Contact the Extension office to learn how you can help!

Congratulations from…

The following officials responded to our invitation and congratulate our award winners:

Extension Advisory Council – Jeremy Baker, Jackie Hammond-Williams, Ron Oberg

Extension Regional Administrators - Mike Bondi, Patrick Proden

Oregon State University – Deborah Maddy, Scott Reed, Roger Rennekamp

City Councilors & Commissioners – Ken Rider, Canby Markley Drake, Happy Valley Karen Bowerman & Jeff Gudman,

Lake Oswego Amanda Fritz, Portland Jody Carson, West Linn

Mayors – Brian Hodson, Canby Kent Studebaker, Lake Oswego Charles Hales, Portland

Clackamas County – John Ludlow, Board of Commissioners Don Krupp, County Administrator Laurie Bothwell, Event Center Director

State Representatives - Brent Barton, Vic Gilliam, Bill Kennemer, Julie Parrish, Carolyn Tomei

State Senator - Chuck Thompsen,

U.S. Senators - Jeff Merkeley, Ron Wyden

Awards Night in Wonderland

…has been brought to you by the 2014-15 Clackamas County 4-H Ambassador Team:

Gabrielle Brant Megan Lofgren Josephine Smith Shannon Campbell Kyle Lynch James Stafford Miranda Gibson Hannah Markowski Lauren Urton Alicia Hannigan Hannah Meisenhelder Morgan Urton Hannah Hathaway Maria Meisenhelder Amanda Vanderpool Courtney Helgeson Mallory Nelson Riley Walton Jacob T. Johnson Maxine Nelson Haley Weise CateLee Kambur Mikayla Olinger Madison Yoder Daniel Leinbach Leah Rosenbaum Amberly Zissa

Thus grew the tale of Wonderland: Thus slowly, one by one,

Its quaint events were hammered out — And now our tale is done

And home we steer, a merry crew, Beneath the setting sun.

Clackamas County Ambassador Team

4-H Ambassadors is a program that can broaden your leadership and life skills. Our mission is to promote 4-H and

have a blast while doing it! We help our community and country through service projects, help the 4-H program through promotion and educational activities, and help

ourselves through social and skill building events.

The Clackamas County Ambassador Team is for high school aged 4-H members who have a heart for 4-H, community service, and leadership.

We meet the second Sunday of most months, at 2:00 pm in the Extension annex. Come and join the team!

Contact the Extension office for more information.

Ambassador Dinner The Ambassadors’ annual fundraiser dinner is scheduled

for February 21, 2015 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby. This family-friendly meal will be accompanied by entertainment. Tickets will be available in January. They can be purchased from any Clackamas County

4-H Ambassador or at the Extension office. Come join us for tasty treats and activities.