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Goshen County Extension:
Megan Brittingham
4-H Educator
Caleb Carter
Ag Educator
Mercedes Powers
Administrative Assistant
Mary Evans
CNP Assistant
Goshen Gazette May 2017
In This Issue:
4-H Council Trainings
Cloverbud Event
Dog Practice
Fair News
Fundraiser Reminder
Horse Clinic
Horse Safety Certification
Leader Reminders
Little Showcase
Livestock Judging
Quality Assurance
Sale Committee Meeting
Scholarship Winners
Showcase Showdown
State 4-H Horse Camp
Sewing Help
Wool & Meats Results
And More...
Market Sheep, Swine
& Goat Tagging
Saturday, May 13 from 9am-12 NOON
at the Fair Grounds
Friday, May 26, from 4-7pm
at the Fair Grounds
All market livestock being exhibited at
the Goshen County Fair must be
properly tagged. Sheep & Goats must
have a Srapie Tag.
2017 4-H Camps: Pirates of the Camp-abbean
Registration for this year’s 4-H Camps will be directly mailed to eligible 4-H Pirates soon! Keep
your eyes on the mailbox, matey! 4-H Camp: June 30-July 2 Pirates
between the ages of 8-12 years old are invited
to spend three days and two nights engaged in
hands-on learning programs and classes
planned and led by Goshen County 4-H Jr. Leaders. Classes include Drone Discovery, Cupcake Decorating, Fire Building, Candy Making, Crafts and more! Favorite activities
include dancing, campfire, hiking and games!
Cloverbud Camp: June 16 Cloverbud Pirates are invited to spend this
day-long camp in Jay Em participating in classes led and planned by Jr. Leaders. The
includes lunch, games and making new friends!
Yo-ho, yo-ho a pirate’s camp for me!
Welcome, Terra! We excited to introduce this summer’s
Extension Assistant, Terra Seyler, to
Goshen County 4-H! Terra is a student at
Colorado State University studying English
Education and is an alumni of Colorado
4-H.
Terra’s responsibilities will include
providing support to the Extension Office
and Goshen County Fair during our busy
summer. Terra’s first day will be May 15
and we look forward to her joining our of-
fice team!
Breeding IDs
All breeding livestock (and
dairy goats) must have a
Breeding ID on file at the
Extension Office by June 1 in
order to exhibit at the Goshen
County Fair.
Forms are available at the
Extension Office!
Rabbit Identification All rabbits being exhibited at the Goshen County Fair should be tattooed. Tattoo
numbers should be recorded on the Rabbit ID form kept at the Extension Office. Tattooing for all rabbits will be Friday, May 26 at 5pm at the Fair Grounds. Forms will be available, too.
Welcome New Leaders! The following volunteers who recently
completed New Leader Orientation:
Loleen Carter, Happy Hounds
Brad Frazier,
Bent Barrels Crooked Arrows
Augusta Jurek, Southeast Cowpokes
Maxine Mitchell,
Gleaners Union
Stacey Willey, Gleaners Union
4-H
Council
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4-H Council Meetings & Trainings
3rd Tuesdays of each Month
Extension Office
May 16, 2017, 6pm
Wyoming 4-H policies and procedures have been
released and we’ll be reviewing these to ensure Goshen
County is following! Send at least one adult and one youth
representative!
The agenda includes plans for the county-wide Fair
Grounds clean-up, which all 4-H Clubs are encouraged to
do!
June 20, 2017, 6pm
July 18, 2017, 6pm
NO AUGUST MEETING
Sale Committee Meeting The next meeting of the Junior Livestock Sale Committee is scheduled for June 6 at 6:30pm at the Fair Grounds.
Contact Megan with agenda items!
Club Fundraisers
MUST turn in a “Fundraising Request Form”
to Extension Office for approval PRIOR to all
fundraising activities
The form is Not optional
Required to contribute 10% net profit to Goshen
County 4-H Foundation
Please complete a “Fundraising Receipt” and
return with your 10% contribution to the
Extension Office
Money contributed to 4-H Foundation goes back to
4-H members through sponsorship of trips, trainings,
camps, scholarships, contests and more!
Pancake Supper: Gleaners Union, Rough Riders,
Bent Barrels Crooked Arrows
Fair Decorating & Silent Auction: Lingle Aggies,
Prairie Center
State Fair Packing: Horseshoe Acres,
Southeast Cowpokes
Harvest Carnival: Lone Star, Goshen Livestockers
Achievement Program: Bear Creek Guys & Gals,
Happy Hounds
Fair Books & Club Packets Important Fair information will be available to 4-H Club Leaders in early June. This will include a Fair Book and Fair Entry Forms for each family in your 4-H Club and Pen/Stall Reservation forms. Thanks for your help in getting these important documents to your Club’s families.
Our Newest 4-H Member Meats Judging Volunteer Coaches, Mike and Mai Lee Olsen, welcomed their son Robert William on March 10, 2017. Baby Bert weighed 6 lbs. 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Since entering the world, Robert has wasted no time participating in 4-H; in his short few weeks, he has spent plenty of evenings at the Extension Office practicing his Meats Judging skills (and playing with his many adoring fans!) Robert William was everyone’s favorite fan during the state contest in Laramie April 22.
Congratulations, Mike & Mai Lee!
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Scholarships Congratulations to the following 4-H and FFA
members who have been selected for local scholarships:
Goshen County 4-H Foundation:
Jesica Hovis: Dalton Keller
Mildred Kidney: Colter Wyse Barbara Ochsner: Makenna Greenwald
Jr. Leaders: Sarandon Keeran
Goshen County Homemakers Scholarship: Sarandon Keeran and Dalton Keller
Static Exhibit Auction Scholarship: Sarandon Keeran
Terry Viktorin Memorial Scholarship: TBD
ATTENTION THOSE ENROLLED IN FABRIC & FASHION!
Are you looking for help or instruction with sewing
with wool or other fabrics?
The Extension Office may be able to help connect
you with some volunteers to help you learn!
Contact the Extension Office if you are looking for
help in this project.
4-H Dog Clinics Open to all 4-H members enrolled in the Dog Project, these clinics include Obedience, Rally and
Showmanship (unless otherwise stated.) Please bring a water bowl, crate, doggie clean up bags; members should wear athletic-type (soft sole) shoes to practice.
Next Practice:
May 21, 2pm at the Grass Show Ring,
AGILITY
Please plan to arrive at 1pm to help set-up Agility Equipment. Record this as community service in
your Record Book!
For more information, please contact Dog Key Leaders Cheryl Raboin or Tinker Clarke!
LIVESTOCK JUDGING Practice Begins When: Wednesday, May 10 at 6pm Where: Extension Office It’s not too late to join the award-winning Livestock Judging team! This will be the first practice and the contest is held in August during the Wyoming State Fair.
For more information, please contact Volunteer Coach, Brodie Mackey!
Little Showcase June 3 at LCCC
Registration is now OPEN for this fantastic
opportunity to learn more about the contests offered
at Showcase Showdown and gain some practice, too.
Those with plans of participating in the state
Presentation, Table Setting, Hippology, Robotics, and
Produce Judging contests should plan to attend!
Registration materials are available from your coach
and are due May 25 to the Extension Office. The cost
is $15/youth to cover supplies and snacks.
Contact the Extension Office for more information!
UPCOMING Rabbit & Poultry Dates: ARBA Rabbit Show, Cheyenne,
May 20
Rabbit & Poultry Palooza, Torrington, July 15
HORSE CAMP Registration is now available online for Wyoming State 4-H Horse Camp, June 15-18 in Douglas. This is a terrific opportunity to learn and practice horsemanship. FMI Check out the state 4-H website: wyoming4h.org
Horse Showmanship/Ranch Riding Clinic
Spots are still available to
participate in this special horse
clinic on July 6 from 9am-4pm at
the Pavilion. Space is limited to 15
youth. Those interested should
RSVP immediately to the Extension Office.
Lots of opportunities do not make our newsletter, be sure check out the bulletin board at our office!
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4-H members planning to exhibit market animals at the Goshen County Fair are REQUIRED to complete Quality Assurance (QA).
Quality Assurance is a promise that the food from our livestock will be the highest possible quality and youth producers will do
everything possible to make products safe to eat.
4-H members in the Senior age division will be expected to complete Levels 1 and 2 before completing Level 3.
Intermediate age youth must complete Levels 1 and 2.
Junior age youth must complete Level 1.
Youth who have previously completed any Quality Assurance Levels are on record at the Extension Office and will only be
required to be certified at the next appropriate Level. Youth who have completed Pork Quality Assurance, Beef Quality Assurance or
any other species specific Quality Assurance programs can bring in the appropriate documentation, usually a card, and be exempt,
provided they renew their certification.
Upcoming Quality Assurance Dates:
QA must be completed by June 15 and appropriate records must be submitted to the Extension Office at this time.
Level 1: May 25, at 6pm: Pathfinder Building, LCCC Cheyenne
Level 2: May 25 at 6pm: Pathfinder Building, LCCC Cheyenne
Level 3: May 25 at 6pm: Pathfinder Building, LCCC, Cheyenne
RSVP Laramie County Extension by May 22: 633-4383
Level 1: June 2 at 10am: Extension Office
Level 2: June 2 at 1pm: Extension Office
Level 3: June 2 at 3pm: Extension Office
RSVP Extension Office by May 30: 532-2436
This chart shows the forms, actions and due dates for most Goshen County 4-H animal projects.
Animals must be appropriately identified in order to exhibit at the Goshen County Fair.
Forms received on the deadline day can be left in the red mailbox by the front door.
Breeding Animals
(Beef, Sheep, Swine,
Breeding Meat Goats and
Dairy Goats)
ID Forms due June 1
Forms Available at Extension Office
No Tagging
Cats Cat IDs due May 1
Forms Available at Extension Office
No Tagging or Tattooing
Dogs Dog IDs due May 1
Permanent Jump Height by May 1
Measuring for Permanent Jump Height:
During Dog Clinics
Horse Ownership Deadline May 1
Turn in ID Forms by May 1
June 7
June 14
Market Animals
(Sheep, Swine, Goats)
No ID Form Tagging:
May 13, 9 am– 12 NOON
May 26, 4 -7 pm
*Sheep & Goats MUST have a scrapie tag*
Market Beef No ID Form Tagging Dates Have Passed
Poultry No ID Form Market Poultry must be banded 6/1
Rabbits Rabbit ID due June 1
Forms available at Extension Office
Tattooing
May 26, 5 pm, Fair Grounds
Horse Safety Certifications
For the safety of all exhibitors and horses, 4-H members must complete a horse safety certification for each horse and each
event in which they will compete. Separate endorsements for trail, speed events, roping and jumping must be successfully
passed by exhibitors wishing to participate. This must be completed by July 1.
Horse Safety Certifications will be held on June 7 and June 14 at the Fairgrounds. Contact the Extension Office to
schedule your appointment!
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What is
Showcase Showdown? 4-H members from around the state
gather in one place to show off skills in
a specific area, learn about new project
areas, meet youth with similar interests
and experience University of Wyoming
campus first hand!
Registrations Packages Include: Package A: All Inclusive Registration $125
Two nights in the UW Dorms
(sheets, blanket, pillow, towel, wash cloth provided)
Meals: dinner Tuesday; breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wednesday; breakfast and lunch Thursday
Conference Registration
T-Shirt
Package B: Part Time Registration $80
One night in the Dorms (sheets, blanket, pillow,
towel, wash cloth provided)
Tuesday Night OR Wednesday Night
Three meals (Dinner Tuesday, breakfast and lunch
Wednesday OR dinner Wednesday, breakfast and
lunch on Thursday) Determined by night chosen
Conference Registration
T-Shirt
Package C: Commuter Package $80
Meals: dinner Tuesday; breakfast, lunch and dinner
Wednesday; breakfast and lunch Thursday
Conference Registration
T-Shirt
Package D: Complete Commuter Package $20
Conference Registration
T-Shirt
Robotics Contest
Produce Judging
Hippology
In addition to competitive events, tours and activities include a
Planetarium Show, Project Runway, fishing trip, tours, workshops and
a dance!
Pre-Registrations is required in order to participate in this conference.
Because of Goshen County 4-H’s unique financial support, we ask that
interested members complete a hard copy registration form
(available from the Extension Office) and speak to Megan. Funding
from 4-H Council and 4-H Foundation may be available for kids to
participate.
Competitions in these events over the course of three days:
Cake Decorating
Dog Skill-A-Thon
Food Cook-Off
Hippology
Horse Judging
Livestock Skill-A-Thon
Presentations
Impromptu
Prepared
Produce Judging
Rocket Launch
Robotics
Construction
Mission
Sumo
Table Setting
Robotics Contest
Horse Judging
Table Setting
A great practice for most of these events will be held during the upcoming “Little Showcase”
on June 3 in Cheyenne at LCCC. With 4-H friends: Albany County, Carbon County, Converse
County, Laramie County, Natrona County, Niobrara County and Platte County, you can choose
your events to learn more, gain practice and prepare for the state competition!
Call Megan for more information!
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It’s not to early to schedule processing of your
animal for this year’s Sale! Brand Inspection should be done at the time of
purchase.
Market Poultry
All market poultry must be banded; bands will
be available soon.
Minimum weight is 5.5 pounds. Maximum
weight is 8.5 pounds.
Market Chickens must be 8-10 weeks as of
weigh-in.
Market Turkeys minimum weight is 24 pounds,
maximum weight is 47 pounds.
Beef Showmanship will be Friday, July 28
Dog Agility will be Monday, July 26 at 6 pm.
The Static Exhibit Auction is a great place to sell
non-livestock projects. Which of your projects
could be sold in this auction?
Horse Show Changes
New Class: Ranch Riding
Showmanship & Halter has been moved to
Tuesday, July 25!
Programmed Ride and Trail classes will be
held in the Outdoor Arena on Tuesday.
4-H & FFA Team Sort will be held on
Saturday, July 29 at 12 NOON
Stock Charges are due to the Fair Office before
9 a.m. Wednesday, July 26.
Each 4-H Club is asked to provide two items for
the Silent Auction during Fair. Proceeds benefit
the 4-H Council Scholarship.
Ultrasound Carcass Contest
Market Beef, Swine, Sheep and Goats are
eligible for competition
Must show in the respective Market Class in
order to receive awards.
There is a $7/head entry fee which is due with
entry.
Contact Mercedes with questions!
Goshen County Fair Join us July 20-30 as we voyage To the Moon and Back! In preparation for your intergalactic journey, here’s
some news that may be helpful:
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STATE MEATS JUDGING
RESULTS The Goshen County Senior 4-H Meats Judging Team
earned third place overall at the State Contest held on
April 22 in Laramie while the Junior Team earned
seventh place in their contest.
The Senior team included Kendall Haas, Anna Schmick,
Kaci Schmick and Shelby Schainost. The Junior team
was Lucas Gara, Jami Garson, Jesse Lynn Garson and
Rori Masterson.
SENIORS:
Kaci Schmick earned 5th High Overall Senior; 11 Place
Individual in Placings; 6th Place in Reasons; 6th Place in
Retail ID
Anna Schmick earned 6th High Overall Senior; 10th
Place Individual Placings; 11th Place Reasons; 5th Place
Retail ID
Kendall Haas earned 9th High Overall Senior; 5th Place
Individual Reasons;
Shelby Schainost earned 12 High Overall Senior; 2nd
Place Individual Placings;
INTERMEDIATES
Jesse Lynn Garson earned 5th Place High Intermediate
Individual; 11th High in Questions; 10th Place in Retail
ID
Rori Masterson earned 10th Place in Questions;
JUNIOR
Jami Garson earned 9th Place Overall Individual Junior
and 7th Overall in Retail ID
Meats Judging is coached by Mike & Mai Lee Olsen.
STATE WOOL JUDGING
RESULTS For the first time in 6 years, Goshen County 4-H sent
members to compete in the State Wool Judging Contest
on April 21 in Laramie. The Senior Team earned 5th
place and the Junior Team earned many individual
awards.
The Senior team was comprised of Josie Andersen,
Anna Schmick and Kaci Schmick.
Jesse Lynn Garson competed as an Intermediate
Individual and the Junior team was made up of Kodie
Andersen, Brett Gara, Lucas Gara and Jami Garson.
SENIORS:
Anna Schmick earned 7th High Senior Overall; 7th High
Overall in Placings; 3rd High Individual on the Grading
Line
Kaci Schmick earned 5th High Senior Overall in
Questions; 9th Place on the Grading Line
INTERMEDIATES:
Jesse Garson earned 9th Place in Questions
JUNIORS:
Kodie Andersen earned 11th Place Overall Junior
Individual; Kodie earned 8th Place in Questions; 3rd
Place on the Grading Line
Jami Garson earned 11th Place in Placings;
Brett Gara earned 4th Place in Questions;
2017 Goshen County 4-H Wool & Meats Judging Teams
Back Row: Anna Schmick, Kaci Schmick, Shelby Schainost and
Kendall Haas
Front Row: Jami Garson, Jesse Garson, Lucas Gara,
Rori Masterson, Brett Gara
Not Pictured: Kodie Andersen, Josie Andersen, Mai Lee Olsen,
Mike Olsen
Nebraska 4-H Horse Camp
Historic Fort Robinson State Park will once again
host the 4-H Horse Camp on June 8-10!
All individuals, ages eight and older, are
welcome to attend with activities for junior,
intermediate, and senior / adult. The 4-H code of
conduct will be in effect but membership is not
mandatory.
Registration is due May 19 and topics include
bareback equitation, showmanship, ranch horse
pleasure, hippology, equine dentistry, body
condition/scoring and the AQHA Trail Challenge.
Option horse judging and trail challenge are
offered, too!
FMI Contact the Extension Office
University of Wyoming Extension
Goshen County 4516 US Hwy 26/85
Torrington, WY 82240 Phone: 307-532-2436
wyoming4h.org/goshen4h/
MAY 2017
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May 2017 1: Cat ID Forms Due 1: Dog ID Forms Due 1: New Leader Orientation, 6pm, Extension Office 1: Jr. Superintendent Applications Due 1: Final 4-H Project Enrollment Deadline 2: Cloverbud Spring Event, 5:30pm, Extension Office 10: Livestock Judging Practice begins, 6pm, Extension Office 13: Tagging, 9am-12 NOON, Fair Grounds 16: 4-H Council Training & Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office 20: ARBA Rabbit Show, Cheyenne 21: Dog Practice, 2 pm, Fair Grounds 25: Quality Assurance (All Levels), Cheyenne, 6pm 25: Little Showcase Entries Due, Extension Office 26: Tagging, 4-7pm, Fair Grounds 26: Rabbit Tatooing, 5pm, Fair Grounds 29: Extension Office Closed, Memorial Day
June 2017 1: Breeding Livestock ID Forms Due 1: Meat Chicken Banding Deadline 1: Showcase Showdown Registration Forms Due, Extension Office 2: Last Chance Quality Assurance 3: Little Showcase, LCCC 6: Sale Committee Meeting, 6:30pm, Fair Grounds 7: Horse Safety Certifications 14: Horse Safety Certifications 15-18: State 4-H Horse Camp, Douglas 16: Cloverbuds of the Camp-abbean, Jay Em 20: 4-H Council Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office 20-22: Showcase Showdown, Laramie 24: LaGrange Mini Fair 30-July2: 4-H Camp, Haven on the Rock July 2017 4: Office Closed, Independence Day 6: Horse Clinic, 9am, Pavilion 6-9: State Shoot, Douglas 7: Goshen County Fair Entry Deadline 15: Rabbit & Poultry-Palooza, Fair Grounds 18: 4-H Council Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office 20-30: Goshen County Fair
Important Dates for Goshen County 4-H
