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Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national

origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/

affirmative action employer.

The time has come to Raise Your Hand and be counted as a 4-H Alum! We would like to invite all 4-H alum to register at the following website: http://4-h.org/RaiseYourHand/ The Raise Your Hand 4-H Alumni promotion will take place from March 1st - June 30th . The goal is to get as many 4-H alumni to register as possible during this time. Please help us out by regis-tering yourself and asking friends and family members who are 4-H alumni to register. In addition to being a way to reconnect with 4-H Alumni, this is also a national competition! The state that gets the most hands raised between now and June 30

th will receive

$20,000 for the state 4-H program!

Lets Go Virginia 4-H!

Congress Registration is now

open

The 97th Virginia 4-H State Congress will be held at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia from Monday, June 19 - Thursday, June 22, 2017.

Cost: $220, includes lodging (3 nights), meals (Monday dinner - Thursday breakfast), workshops and t-shirt. Registration forms are due to the office no later than April 20th.

****Partial scholarships are available****

Bike-A-Thon The 40th Annual Bike-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at James Wood Middle School Amherst Campus; 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., on the track, behind the school.

Anyone collecting $30.00 or more will receive a Bike-A-Thon Shirt, plus 4-H’ers will receive a $25.00 scholarship towards the 4-H Camp of their choice. (Camping season 2017)

Prizes will be given in each age category for the person riding the most miles. (Individual ending totals the day of the Bike-A-Thon will be final for prize consideration.) Age categories are 5-8; 9-11; 12-13; 14-19. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PRIZES, INCLUDING T-SHIRTS, PARTICIPANTS MUST TURN IN THEIR MONEY BY JUNE 5th.

The project is used to raise funds for partial camp scholarships, and to pay the fees for Adult Volunteers at camp. Any remaining money will be distributed by the Frederick County 4-H Leaders Association. Forms can be found on the 4-H webpage

County All Star Clinic

Date: Thursday Apr il 20th

Time: 6pm to 8pm

Place: Extension Office-1st floor Conference room

Who attends: Junior and Senior (high school) 4-H

members who are interested in applying for/wanting

more information on the All Star program.

Purpose: We will explain the form, how points are

calculated, what can be used where, and help you with

"how to" of record keeping and so much more.

Items to bring- Pen, notebook, blank copy of ALL

STAR form, your childs resume (if you have one or list

of activities ect.)

Please RSVP to Tammy Epperson by Tuesday April

18th tepperso@vt.edu

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Share the Fun Contest Results

Congratulations to all of our members who competed this year and a big thank you to our judges and volunteers for making this years

contest a success.

Juniors-Variety Title Ribbon Evan Hakola “Life’s Laughs” Blue

Juniors-Instrumental Hunter Eversole & Laney Jenkins “Little Drummer Boys” Blue

Intermediate-Drama Brian Light & Hannah Anderson “Did You See That?” Red

Senior– Instrumental Liam Philbin “Hungarian Rhapsody” Blue Taylor Swisher “Fur Elise” Red Julia Sorenson “River Flows in You” Blue

Senior– Drama Aiden Ockerman & “The Pain Scale Red Mikayla Ockerman Natalie Whitacre & Taylor Swisher “Dancing Zebras” Red

Senior– Vocal Natalie Whitacre “Bless the Broken Road” Blue Emma Sheetz “Hallelujah” Red Ashley Seminaro “BURN” Blue Joy Farinholt “Stay” Blue

Senior– Combination Berkeley Frank & “Make You Feel My Love” Blue Emma Vogler Valerie Miller “Turning Tables” Red Jim Ramey “Riptide” Red

Non-Competitive Round Hill “Chicken farmer” Dawson & “Songs and Witty Sayings” Kollin Tesdall Gore Sprits “The Gore Express” Golden Paintbrush “Sleepless Nights” Round Hill “Come see the Monster” Apples ‘n’ Bits “Be Our Guest”

Our sincere thanks go to: Aneta Swisher Director Gary Swisher Assistant Director Gore Sprits Stage Crew Scott Whitacre Sound

Member/Leaders

National 4-H

Congress

For over 80 years, National 4-H Congress has served as the premiere educational and recognition event for senior 4-H members. It is held each year in Atlanta, Georgia, in late November or early December. National 4-H Congress offers participants an exciting opportunity to explore careers, engage in a variety of quality learning experiences, and have great fun by getting to know other 4-H members from across the country. Outstanding 4-H members will be selected to represent Virginia at National 4-H Congress. Candidates for selection must be current-year senior 4-H members who are able to demonstrate outstanding achievement as a 4-H members in the areas of leadership, citizenship, and personal development. For more information on the application process please visit: http://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/national-congress.html

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Member/Leaders

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Horse

State Horse Show Nomination Forms

Forms are due to the extension office no later than April 28, 2017!

Youth may declare more than one horse but all forms must be on file with the extension office by the date listed above.

http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-125/406-125.html

The State Horse Calendar of events can be found here:

http://ext.vt.edu/content/dam/ext_vt_edu/topics/4h-youth/horse/calendar-of-events.pdf

Events are added as they are approved so check this often to stay as up to date as possible

Changes to the State Fair Horse Show

FREE! Who doesn’t love free stuff? And any of you can get it! The Horse Show Hero program allows ANYONE to get a FREE entry into the 2017 State 4-H Horse Show! Any amount counts and every little bit helps! If you are able to fundraise $300 for the Virginia 4-H Horse Program you will receive a free entry into the show! That’s right! FREE!!! And with the addition of allowing our Seniors to bring two horses they will also have the opportunity to received TWO free entries by fundraising $500 for the Program! Gifts over $25 are tax deductible and the youth that raises the most money will get free tickets to the Washington International Horse Show and one free night at a hotel!

For more information for the Hero program can be found at: http://www.frederickco4h.com/horse.html

State Qualifying Shows

Date Location Contact

May 6 Durbin Arena, Free Union Va

Bertha Durbin berthadurbin@ earthlink.net

May 21 Fredrick County Fair Grounds Winchester, VA

Rose McDonald 540-877-4935 Faye Strickler 540-533-7029

June 4 Hear the Beat Horse Show, Lexington VA

Linda Swenson at (540) 464-3303

June 24

Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, Front Royal VA

Jackie McClintic at (540) 338-9631

Horsemanship Skills Test Dates

Testing is required for all horse and rider pairs who have not competed together at a

previous State 4-H Horse Show

April 1, 2017 - Registration Form Durbin Arena, Free Union, VA contact: berthadurbin@earthlink.net

April 29, 2017 Location: Frederick Country Fairgrounds, Clearbrook, VA Con-tact: Rose McDonald at 540-877-4935

June 3, 2017 Location: Lexington Horse Center, Lexington, VA the day before the June 4, 2017, Hear the Beat and Northern District Qualifying Open Horse Show Contact: Linda Swenson at 540-461-3303

June 23 and June 24, 2017 - Registration Form Location: Front Royal 4-H Center This will include testing the day before the show as well as on the day of the Northern District 4H only Qualifying Contact: Jackie McClintic, 540-338-9631

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Goat, Sheep, and Hog Tag In is scheduled for

May 13th at the Frederick County Fair Grounds

8am-10am

2017 Northern District

4-H Livestock Judging

Contest

The 2017 Northern District 4-H Live-stock Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 beginning at 9:00 AM. All Virginia counties with 4-H Livestock Programs are invited to par-ticipate in this event.

All contestants should come prepared to evaluate classes of Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine and Goats (subject to change due to the availability of live-stock). Market and breeding classes will be offered in each species. Data on the individual classes will be provided whenever possible, and should be used in determining the final placing and an-swering questions. This is a learning and educational contest, therefore some guidance may be given by com-mittee members approval during the contest.

Senior age level participants (14 to 19 years old as of 09/30/17) will give one set of oral reasons for each spe-cies. Junior age level participants (9 to 13 years old as of 09/30/17) will be ex-pected to give one set of oral reasons on a class and species to be named the day of the contest. Participants who have not turned 14 as of January 1, 2017 but, will turn 14 on or before September 30, 2017 are eligible to compete as JUNIORS. To do this, simply enter them as a junior or with a junior team. All participants will be responsible for answering questions relating to individual classes. The an-swers will be scored and included in the overall scores. REGISTRATIONS AND FEES ARE TO BE

POSTMARKED BY APRIL 14TH Entry forms here: http://www.frederickco4h.com/livestock.html

Livestock

YMQA Certification Trainings

Date Location Contact Phone #

4/17 Frederick County Mid Atlantic Farm

Credit 6-9pm

Markley Walsh

540-665-5699

4/19

Clarke County Enders Fire Company Social

Hall

6-9pm

Corey Childs 540-635-4549

5/18 Loudoun County

Fairgrounds Carly Griffith 703-777-0373

5/25 Frederick County Mid Atlantic Farm

Credit 6-9pm

Markley Walsh

540-665-5699

5/30

Shenandoah County

Government Center,

Woodstock

6-9pm

Corey Childs 540-635-4549

6/22

Shenandoah County

Government Center,

Woodstock

6-9pm

Corey Childs 540-635-4549

7/7 Page County

Extension office. 1-4 pm

Nicole Clem 540-778-5794

http://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/youth-livestock/youth-meat-qa.html

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Clarke-Frederick-Warren Beef

Show

The Tri County Beef show will be held on May 20th at the Warren County fair grounds. Early set up will be May 19 from 5-7pm. More information will be available soon.

Junior Beef Round-up

When: April 13 - 15, 2017

Location: Rockingham County Fairgrounds - Harrisonburg, Virginia Schedule: 2017 Virginia Beef Expo Tentative Schedule of Events (pdf)

Exhibitor Information

2017 Junior Beef Roundup Rules

Please see the tab Youth Beef Show and Rules and Entry information for direct link to online entry system.

Stalling Requests

All stalling requests must be made prior to April 3 on the designated form. The form is available in the entry program

http://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/youth-livestock/shows/jr-roundup-index.html

Livestock

Youth Poultry Convention

April 21, 2017

The Youth Poultry Convention offers both competition and education for those attending. Youth rank classes of production hens and give oral reasons from memory on one of the classes. They grade ready-to-cook broiler carcasses, turkey carcasses, candled eggs, broken-out eggs and exterior eggs. They are also asked to identify mixed broiler parts. The competitions are followed by fun and educational events including a youth poultry carnival for juniors and job shadowing and production tours for seniors. In 2016, youth educational tracks were available to all participants featuring a Live Production Track, Post-Production Track, Consumer Advocacy Track, and a Food Challenge Track. Registration must be postmarked by March 31, 2017. Packets can be found here: http://www.frederickco4h.com/livestock.html

State Stockmen's Contest

When: April 14, 2017 Location: Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, VA For More Information: Joi Saville - 540-231-2257

Contest Information The state stockmen's contest is a comprehensive test of livestock knowledge including identification classes

of meats, feeds, equipment and breeds; evaluation classes of meats, hay, sheep, swine, and beef; a

knowledge-based quiz; and an applied team problem.

http://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/youth-livestock/

competitions/state-contest.html

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19th Annual Lamb Camp

Sponsored by Frederick County 4-H Livestock Club & Clarke County Lucky Leaf 4-H Club

Calling all 4-H and FFA members currently enrolled in the sheep project. Come join us for this hands-on workshop! Don't forget your lamb! (Cloverbuds are welcome; however, they cannot bring a lamb or be in control of a lamb during camp.) Topics to be covered include health, nutrition, marketing, what to expect at the fair, general care, and showmanship. In addition, we will be having a shearing demonstration, trimming feet, giving shots, cooking, washing lambs, fun activi-ties, and much more! Come have a great time and make new friends! When: Saturday, June 17, 2017 Where: Frederick County Fairgrounds Cost: $25 per person (all 4-H/FFA members & parents)

Registration is due JUNE 5th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe69PsWJU3N9GafBXJID3ePhViumxjRmJdd-MTPdO-3hnvWJA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Livestock

2017 Northern Shenandoah

Valley Goat Camp

(registration forms coming soon) Open to 4-H and FFA youth in Berkeley, Clarke, Frederick, Jefferson, Loudoun, Page, Shenan-doah and Warren counties. Come join us for this hands-on workshop and don't forget to bring your goat! (Cloverbuds are welcome; however, they cannot bring a goat or be in control of a goat during camp.)

Join us for a fun day filled with workshops covering the following: health, nutrition, marketing and recognition, what to expect at the fair, general care, and showmanship! In addition, we will be having a clipping and trimming demonstration, washing goats, participating in a mock show, and much more! Come and have a great time and make new friends!

When: Sunday, June 11, 2017 Arrive as early as 8:00 a.m.; Registration from 8:30-9:00 a.m. Awards and check out 3:30-4:00 p.m.

Where: Clarke County Fairgrounds (890 West Main St., Berryville, VA 22611)

$15 per person (all 4-H / FFA members); $5 per parent/ guardian to accompany youth participant Includes meals, snacks, t-shirts, and handouts Make checks payable to VCE-Clarke County

Registration is due Friday, May 5, 2017

Registrations will be accepted through June 1, 2017; however, a t-shirt will not be guaranteed

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Master Calendar

Frederick Count Extension Office

107 N. Kent St., 2nd Floor

Winchester, VA 2601

(540) 655-5699 Fax: (540) 722-8380

Markley Walsh,

Associate Extension Agent,

4-H Youth Development

April

11 Leaders Association Meeting/County Council Meeting

12 YMQA Page County

13-15

Virginia Beef Expo

14 State Stockmans Contest, Harrisonburg

13-15

Jr Beef Rondup, Harrisonburg

17 YMQA Frederick County

19 YMQA Clarke County

20 Congress registration due to office

22 Risk Management Training– Front Royal

28 State Horse Show Declaration Forms Due

May

5 Extension office closed for Apple Blossom

6 Northern District Qualifying 4-H Horse Show- 4Hers on-ly, Location: Durbin Farm, Free Union, POC: Bertha Dur-bin, email: berthadurbin@earthlink.net

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Hunter Ed. Championship – Shotgun, Rifle, Bow, Out-

door Skills, Hunter Responsibility Exam – Holiday Lake

4-H Center. Contact: David Dodson

david.dodson@dgif.virginia.gov

13 Sheep/Pig/Goat Tag in, Frederick County Fair Grounds 8-10am

13 Bike-A-Thon

13 Youth Livestock Judging Clinic, Blacksburg

18 YMQA Loudoun County

20 Clarke/Frederick/Warren Beef Show, Warren County Fair Grounds

21 Northern District Qualifying Open Horse Show, Location: Frederick County Fair Grounds

24 General Fair Meeting

25 YMQA Frederick County

June

4 Hear the Beat and Northern District Qualifying Open Horse Show. Location: Lexington Horse Center

11 I-81 Show Down– Harrisonburg, VA

11 Goat Camp

13 Leaders Association Meeting/County Council Meeting

12 All Star and Honor Cub Meeting

15 Mandatory State Horse Show Orientation

20 4-H Fair Work Detail

19-22

State 4-H Congress, Blacksburg, VA

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4-H/NRA Shooting Education Camp. Airfield 4-H Center. Contract Trevor Saunders trev23@vt.edu

22 YMQA Shenandoah County

24 Northern District Qualifying 4-H Horse Show- 4Hers only, Location: Front Royal 4H Center

25-29

4-H Jr. Camp

25-30

4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Grand Island, Nebraska. Contact Tyler Painter tpaint85@vt.edu

July

1-4 Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match. Rogers, Ar-

kansas. http://www.dnbbgcm.com/ for additional infor-

mation. Contact Tyler Painter tpaint85@vt.edu

3 Last day to turn in State Horse Show Entries

6 FFA Fair Work Detail

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Frederick County Fair

Airfield 4-H

Center Presents...

4-H

Shoot ing Educat ion

Camp

June 15-19, 2015

Airfield 4-H Center 15189 Airfield Road

Wakefield, VA 23888 www.airfield4hcenter.com

- - -If you are a person with a disability and desire

any assistive devices, services or other accommoda-

tions to participate in this activity, please contact

Michael McDermott Program Director Airfield 4-H

Educational Center at 757-899-4901(phone num-

ber/TDD*) during business hours of 9:30 a.m. and

5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to

the event.

*TDD number is (800) 828-1120

For Additional Information, please contact: Michael McDermott Program Director

Phone: 757-899-4901 Fax: 757-899-6611

Return registration form along with pay-

ment by May 27, 2015 to:

Airfield 4-H Center

15189 Airfield Road

Wakefield, VA 23888

Attn: Silvia Brooks

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees,

students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability,

gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin,

political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic

information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by

law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies,

contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-

231-8771 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300

(0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

Additional Information:

◊ Registration Fees: Rifle ,Archery & Black

powder is $265. Multi-Discipline is $290.

Shotgun fee is $330. (Includes meals,

lodging, insurance, instruction, ammo,

awards, and T-Shirts)

◊ Open to girls and boys ages 9-17 with an

interest and/or experience with competi-

tive shooting. (Firearms will be available)

◊ All instructors are certified through 4-H,

NRA, NAA and other National Organi-

zations.

◊ 18 hours of specific discipline instruc-

tion

◊ Learn the importance of shooting safety,

shooting fundamentals and theories,

marksmanship instruction and competi-

tive shoots.

◊ Shooters with little experience or want-

ing a chance to try it all should sign up

for multi-discipline.

◊ Each participant should have their own

ear and eye protection, water bottle as

well as a back pack or other carrying

case for their equipment.

Afternoon and evening programs may in-

clude:

⇒ Wildlife I.D.

⇒ Muzzle Loading

⇒ Fishing

⇒ Swimming

⇒ Canoeing

⇒ And much, much, more!!!

REGISTRATION FORM

Name _______________________________________ Age_______ Gender _______

Address _______________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State _________ Zip code ____________

Best Contact Phone ( )________________________ Parent Email ____________________________

Shooting Discipline

• Please list 1st and 2nd choice- do not use checkmarks!

• You will be in the same discipline all week!

__Archery($265)___Rifle($265) ___Black powder ($265)___ Shotgun($330) * ___Multi-Discipline($290)

(*must be 12*)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS May 27 2015

T-Shirt

Please circle the adult size:

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE OTHER ___________

Equipment (circle all that apply)

Will Bring own equipment Need to Borrow Equipment Left-Handed Right-Handed

Refund Policy

The registration fee is non-refundable after June 5, 2015. NO EXCEPTIONS.

August 9-13, 2015

Virginia 4-H/NRA

Shooting Education

Camp

Courses Include: Shooting safety education

Shooting fundamentals and theory

Marksmanship instruction

Competitive shoot Plus special afternoon and evening

programs: Reloading, Seneca Run, Laser Shot (interactive hunting video), Campfire and more!

Instructors: Certified through 4-H, VDGIF, NRA, NAA

and other National Organizations. Available Courses:

Small Bore Rifle, Shotgun, Air Rifle, Pistol, Muzzleloading or Archery

(18 hours of instruction)

Facilities and Accommodations:

Shooting Education Camp

Information Holiday Lake 4-H

Educational Center

Sponsored by:

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Friends of NRA

VA Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries

VA Shooting Sports Association

Open to boys and girls ages 12-16 with interest and/or experience with firearms.

Bring your own or use ours.

Also open to adults with interest in being certified as instructors.

Call for details.

8 Shooting Ranges

Comfortable Rustic Cabins

Dining Hall/Meeting Rooms

Camp Store

Jr. Olympic Pool

Recreation Pavilion

Volleyball, Softball,

Basketball, Tennis

Fishing

Canoeing

Nature Trails

First Aid facilities

Virginia Cooperative Extension and Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center programs and

employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity,

gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any

other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action

employer.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other

accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the 4-H Center at

434-248-5444/ *TDD during business hours of 8AM-4:30PM to discuss accommodations 5

days prior to event.

*TDD number is 800-828-1120

Shooting Camp Application

Registration Deadline: July 17, 2015

Refund Policy

Full: On or before July 17, 2015

50%: On or before July 24, 2015

25%: On or before July 31, 2015

0%: After July 31, 2015

Name __________________________________ Age ______ Sex _______

Address

City State Zip

Phone (___)________________ E-mail _______________________

Shooting Discipline (Please list 1st and 2nd choice - do NOT use checkmarks) Note: You will be in the same discipline all week. ___Air Rifle ___Archery ___Muzzleloading* ___Pistol ___.22 Rifle ___Shotgun* Payment (Please check one) ________ Enclosed is $230.00 check ($245 for Muzzleloading* or $295 for Shotgun*) made payable to:

Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center.

T-shirt (Please circle adult size) Small Medium Large X Large XX Large

Liability: We understand that the camp is conducted by volunteers who have the best interest of our child at heart and we will hold them blameless for any unforeseen mishaps. Likewise, we hold blameless the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the National Rifle As-sociation.

Camper Signature

Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________

Return with payment by July 17, 2015 to: Sharon Harris

or register online at 2638 North Creek Road holidaylake4h.com/shootedreg.php Appomattox, VA 24522

Cost: Archery, Pistol, Rifle - $230

Muzzleloading - $245

Shotgun - $295

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For additional information, please contact:

Sharon Harris

Phone: (434) 352-2467

Fax: (434) 352-2702

sharon1rose@aol.com