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TRIBUNE

TRIBUNE

TRIBUNE

TRIBUNE

CONTENTS

Maryland State Fair ............................. 1 4-H Member and UME Volunteer Cards 1 Vet Science Experience ........................ 1 UME Volunteer Training ...................... 1 Silent Auction ...................................... 1 Congratulations 2018-2019 Junior

Ambassadors! ...................................... 1 4-H Show Attire for Livestock

Exhibitors ............................................ 1 Dairy Judging ...................................... 2 Livestock Judging ................................ 2 Poultry Judging ................................... 2 Quality Assurance Program ................. 2 4-H All Stars ........................................ 3 MD State Fair Workers Needed ............ 3 Diamond Clover Level 6 ....................... 3 State 4-H Aerospace Workshop and

Challenge............................................. 3 Paper Retriever ................................... 4 Club Treasurer Books .......................... 4 Club Leader Updates ............................ 4 Club News! .......................................... 4 CC 4-H/FFA Fair .................................. 4 DATES TO REMEMBER ....................... 6 Booth Reminder .................................. 6

July/August 2018

NEW 4-H ENROLLMENT March 2015 Maryland State Fair

Get your entries in early! Maryland State Fair

online entry system closes on July 31st at

11:59pm. Computers are available at the Extension

Office from 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday, if needed. Don’t

forget that you need to also complete the Exhibitor

Release Form, which is an electronic form. You can find

online registration at www.marylandstatefair.com

4-H Member and UME Volunteer Cards

4-H Cards WILL NOT be included in fair packets. They

WILL be mailed directly to each family household.

Cards will be mailed towards the end of June so please

be on the lookout. When the cards are mailed, an email

will be sent to all 4-H families who have provided email

addresses to us. Please notify the Extension Office

before Friday, July 20, 2018 if you do not receive

your 4-H member/UME Volunteer Cards.

NO CARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT FAIR WEEK!!

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Vet Science Experience

Think you have what it takes to become a Vet some day or are

just interested in learning more about how to take care of

animals. Make plans to join us on Friday, August 17th at

the CC Extension Office for the Vet Science Experience

Preview Day. We will spend the day gaining more hands on

experience working with animals and in lab settings.

Registration information can be found at the end of this

Tribune. Register quickly as space is limited.

UME Volunteer Training

Would you like to be a University of Maryland Extension Volunteer? Are you helping out at club meetings

with projects or activities? Do you have parents in your club who have expressed an interest in being a

4-H volunteer? All adults who are working within our program should go through this training.

The next UME training will take place on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6 pm. Registration is

required, so please call the Extension Office at 410-386-2760 if you are interested in the next training.

Silent Auction

It’s that time of year again to start thinking about what you or your club can donate to the 2018 Silent

Auction at the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair. The funds raised by the silent auction help to cover all of

the Maryland 4-H State Contest Fees that the county program is responsible for. This includes events

from a variety of judging contests, robotics, tractor driving and much more! Donations of baskets,

sporting/concert tickets, purses/bags and other items that bring a lot of attention to the silent auction

are appreciated. The more items that are donated means more money is set aside to help fund our

Carroll County 4-H members. Items can be dropped off anytime at the Extension Office from now until

the fair.

Congratulations 2018-2019 Junior Ambassadors!

Congratulations to the following 4-H members for being

selected to serve on the 2018-2019 Junior Ambassador Team:

Ella Bates, Elena Castonguay, Mary Fisher, Teaghen Green,

Ashlynn Kidwell, Andrew Knatz, Claire Newman, Ben

Schildwachter, Camryn Schooley, Alyson Schulze, Wyatt Snyder

and Makenna Steele.

4-H Show Attire for Livestock Exhibitors

The Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair will be using traditional show ring attire to show for 2018. All FFA

members will wear their standard FFA attire.

Males – Khaki or green trousers – no shorts are permitted. All shirts are to be white, have a collar, and

able to be tucked in. All exhibitors must have a neckpiece (green or black).

Females – Khaki or green skirt or slacks – no shorts are permitted. All shirts are to be white, have a

collar, and able to be tucked in. Shirts may be sleeveless for girls, but no tank straps or spaghetti-style

straps will be permitted. No shirts exposing bare midriff. Sleeveless polo style or button-down shirts are

allowed. All exhibitors must wear a neck piece (green or black).

Dairy Judging

It’s that time of year again to start thinking about Dairy Judging. Don’t miss out on attending the

following practices.

July 3rd – Spring Valley Farm, 10am

July 10th – Maple Dell Farm, 10am

July 17th – Haines Farm, 10am

July 24th – Crown Stone Farm, 10am

July 29th – Carroll County Fair, 9:30am

Please call or text Kelly Zepp if you have questions or need directions. 443-340-0809

Livestock Judging

More Livestock Judging practices have been planned with Mr. Andy, Wyatt Debnam and some others.

July 11th – Mason Dixon Fair – All Species, 8am

July 23rd – Rills Farm, Sheep, 6:30pm

July 25th – Hough’s (Howard County), Pigs, 6:30pm

August 1st – Carroll County Fair Contest

More information on practices will be shared when they are scheduled. Please call Kathy Gordon at 301-

667-0559 with any questions you might have.

Poultry Judging

Did you know that the USDA has standards regulating which eggs make it to the grocery store and which ones don’t measure up? Come to poultry judging practices to learn the standards for not only eggs, but also meat and live birds! The practices culminate in a contest held on Thursday during fair week. Whether you own chickens or not, come to our first practice and see what it’s all about! All practices are held in the Extension Office basement at 7:00pm. Here are the dates:

July 5, 12, 17 If you have any questions contact Glenn Haines (443-536-5302) or Sarah Giordano (443-824-7861 or sarahgiordano@verizon.net).

Quality Assurance Program

If you are a new member or have moved to a new age group (Junior to Intermediate, Intermediate to

Senior), you are required to take the Online Quality Assurance Program this year. The program is online

and required for ALL 4-H members showing beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, horses/ponies, poultry,

rabbits and alpacas/llamas. The website to complete the program is: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/ahqa/

You must register and complete this program if you are going to show at any 4-H show. The website is

available 24 hours a day. If you have questions, please contact Becky at 410-386-2760. Computers are

available at the Extension Office, if needed. Quality Assurance must be completed by Friday, July 20th

to be eligible to show at the CC 4-H/FFA Fair.

4-H All Stars

Attention all Carroll County 4-H All-Stars! The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 18th at 7:00pm. We

certainly hope to see each of you there! Please contact Jennifer Hiscock at hiscockjenn@gmail.com with any

questions or concerns!

We would like to congratulate, Jason Watt, on finishing his term as Big Chief to the Maryland 4-H All-Stars.

Thank you for all the time you took to strengthen and move forward our state organization! On behalf of the state,

we are thankful for the leadership and guidance that you provided.

Congratulations to new member inductees Erica McAndrew, Payton Steele, Cindy Speak and Tessie Weant.

The new officers for the Maryland 4-H All-Stars are as follows:

Big Chief- Cindy Bell

Lesser Chief- Jennifer Hiscock

Scribe- Bob Durgin

Medicine Man- Debbie Ross

Scout- Dawn Craumer

MD State Fair Workers Needed

The Maryland State Fair is looking for youth workers over the age of 14 to help at the 2018 Maryland

State Fair. Positions to help at the 4-H/FFA Home Arts Building, U-Learn Farm, and U-Learn Food &

Fiber are available. Applications are now being accepted from enthusiastic youth interested in promoting

4-H/FFA at these active fair venues! Applicants must be 14 years of age as of January 1, 2018, currently

enrolled in Maryland 4-H or FFA, and willing to work 4 hour shifts during the State Fair. The deadline

for applications is July 1, 2018.

The Job Description, Reference Form, and link to the online Application can be found on the Maryland

4-H website at: https://extension.umd.edu/4-h/maryland-state-fair.

Diamond Clover Level 6

If you plan on working on your Level 6 project, it is time for you to reach out to the Extension Office and

create a team including your club leader, a 4-H Educator and a 4-H All Star. Please contact Becky

Ridgeway at 410-386-2760 or bridgewa@umd.edu for further information. Level 6 plans must be

submitted by September 30th to the state 4-H office. Start making your plans now for your project.

State 4-H Aerospace Workshop and Challenge

The annual Maryland 4-H Aerospace Challenge will take place on Sunday, July 22nd from 2-7

pm at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Contestants MUST qualify to attend the State

Challenge through one of three regional qualifiers. Participants need to bring a ”launch-

ready” rocket they built. More information on the workshop and challenge can be found on

Maryland 4-H Online.

Paper Retriever

Don’t forget that we have Paper Retriever containers at the Extension Office for everyone to recycle their

paper products. Any paper items (excluding food products) such as paper, cardboard, phone books,

books and magazines can be dropped off. Don’t forget…this serves as a year round fundraiser for the

Carroll County 4-H Program. Pass the word to help us with our fundraising efforts.

Club Treasurer Books

Remember to close out all club treasurer books on June 30, 2018. Your books should include all

information from July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018. If you have questions, please call the Extension Office.

Treasurer books and Annual Financial Summary Forms are due to the Extension Office by

September 15th!!!!!

Club Leader Updates

LEADERS MEETING – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 7 PM AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE – MANDATORY MEETING – LOT OF NEW ITEMS TO DISCUSS!!!

Newspaper Articles – When sending in an article/picture to the newspaper, please send it to Becky and we will get it on the Extension Website. Ag Center Building Use – When reserving a building with the Ag Center, please follow these steps. 1. Call a 4-H Educator. 2. Give a reason you need the building. If we can accommodate you at the Extension Office, that will be

our first option. 3. If an Ag Center facility is still needed, the 4-H Educator will make the reservation for your club.

Club News!

Take a minute to check out what is happening around Carroll County with the latest news from 4-H

Clubs! All articles can be found at extension.umd.edu/carroll-county

CC 4-H/FFA Fair

Everyone is welcome to participate in Fair Board meetings held at the Extension Office. The next meeting date is July 25, 2018 at 7:30pm. Too Many Ribbons or Trophies? Don’t throw them away! Bring them to the Extension Office or to a Fair Board meeting. The Fair will recycle them for next year! So don’t throw them out, let’s recycle! Fair Theme – The 2018 Fair Theme is “Keep Calm and Fair On” Indoor Building Superintendent Meeting – There will be an Indoor Building Superintendents meeting on Thursday, July 12th, 7 PM at the Extension Office. Make plans to attend now for updates on this year’s fair and your departments.

Cake discs are available in the Extension Office. Please pick them up before the fair. However, during the week of the fair, they will be available in the Red Building Superintendent area. Check the fair catalog for rules and regulations for each department/description of classes. Bring your claim sheet with you on the day of entry and entry pick up. Photography exhibitors are limited to 5 total entries. Entry Class Changes – Please come to the Red Building Superintendent table when you arrive if you need to change a class number. Class changes can only be made within the same department. You will need a new entry tag from the Superintendent table to have that item judged and to receive your premium for that item. Fair Setup/Cleanup – Every 4-Her is expected to help with Fair Set-Up and Clean-Up. The time for intermediates and seniors whose last name starts with letters M-Z is Sunday, July 22nd at 9am. The time for juniors/clovers whose last names starts with letters M-Z is Sunday, July 22nd at 10:30am. Fair Clean-Up should be starting about 10am on Saturday, August 4th for exhibitors whose last name starts with letters A-L. Indoor Guard Duty – Every 4-H club has a time slot for Guard Duty of the indoor entries. The volunteer “guards” watch over exhibits and help keep them from being touched, broken or stolen. The Indoor Guard Duty schedule has been emailed to all club leaders. Indoor Building Department Orientation – SEE ATTACHED AT END OF TRIBUNE Any questions about exhibits need to be directed to the department superintendent before the fair. Sandra Stonesifer – 410-857-0416

Becky Ridgeway Extension Educator

4-H Youth Development bridgewa@umd.edu

Carroll County 4-H Youth Development Phone: 410-386-2760 University of Maryland Extension Toll-Free: 888-326-9645 700 Agriculture Center Fax: 410-876-0132 Westminster, MD 21157-5700 http://extension.umd.edu/carroll-county - The Carroll County 4-H Website. Find the Tribune online, plus other forms and information for youth and leaders. http://extension.umd.edu/4-h - The Maryland State 4-H Youth Development Website. News & information from all over the state, plus forms and information for youth and leaders.

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation,

physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by University of Maryland Extension

is implied.

If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation in a program, please contact the Carroll County Extension

Office at 410-386-2760, fax: 410-876-0132, two (2) weeks prior to the program.

DATES TO REMEMBER

July 4 EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED July 11-13 Clover Fun Days, CC Extension Office July 16-20 Residential Camp – Older Week, Hashawha July 21-22 Fair Set Up Weekend, CC Ag Center July 28-Aug 3 Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair Aug 8-10 Clover Fun Days, CC Extension Office August 17 Maryland Vet Science Experience, CC Extension Office Aug 22-Sept 3 Maryland State Fair September 3 EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED September 6 UME Volunteer Training, CC Extension Office, 6pm September 12 MANDATORY Club Leader Meeting, CC Extension Office, 7pm November 16-18 Volunteer and Teen Forum, Ocean City, MD

Booth Reminder

Make sure to read the new Dimensions for booths taking place in 2019. Double check the Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair rules and the MD State Fair Booth Rules.

• NEW Booth Dimensions: 36” W x 30” D x 16” H. The sides must be in the shape of a right triangle using the following dimensions: 16”tall x 30”long/deep.

• Old dimensions will be accepted for 2018. Next year, 2019, must use new dimensions only.

16”

36” 30” Example ID Card

2”

30”

ID CARD

Green Clover Club

Wicomico County

Bottom

Back

3.5”

Indoor Building Department Orientation

1. Entering and judging for the majority of indoor exhibits takes place over 4 days. It is necessary to do this due to space and overlapping of judges. Make sure to check the Fair schedule for entry times. Crafts and General Departments have been moved back to Thursday judging (July 26). Shoebox Floats will be on Friday again this year (July 27)

2. Craft Entering and Judging is done in 3 areas: Nathan Blizzard Building, Library and Rooms A & B in the Extension Office.

3. Photography will be entered and judged in Rooms A & B of the Extension Office.

4. Shoe Box Floats will be entered and judged in Library of the Extension Office.

5. Mechanical Arts entering and judging is in the Therapeutic Riding Building.

6. Silk and Dried Flowers, Plants and Flowers and Woodworking are in the breezeway outside of Burns Hall.

7. Foods are judged in Medford and Alesia Buildings (Red Buildings), Nathan Blizzard Building and Decorated Cakes in Rooms A & B in the Extension Office.

8. Review the Fair schedule for the judging days and times of your items.

9. Each day you are entering exhibits make sure you bring your claim sheet. Otherwise you will need to have a new one printed.

10. Items are judged by a pair of judges which is called conference judging. The judges will ask the 4-Hers questions about the item(s). This is a learning experience. After being judged, the item(s) will be placed on shelves or display areas for exhibition.

11. Be aware of the ending time for judging in each department. If you have a lot of entries in a department, judge your time accordingly. Be respectful of our volunteer judges’ time.

12. Release of exhibits is Sat. Aug. 4, 9AM-11AM. 4-Hers need to bring their claim sheet to pick up their items.

NO ITEMS CAN BE TAKEN OUT FRIDAY, AUG. 3

Application for the 2018 Maryland 4-H Veterinary Experience Preview Day August 17, 2018

REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 3rd AND A $20.00 FEE PAYABLE TO Carroll County EAC

MAIL TO THE Carroll County 4-H Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157

NAME AGE BIRTHDATE

ADDRESS

PHONE YEARS IN 4-H COUNTY

EDUCATOR: PHONE

EMAIL:

What are you interested in learning about? Check all that apply Large Animals ______ Small Animals________ Performance Animals _________ Exotic Animals _________

What animals do you currently have experience working with? Large Animals ______ Small Animals________ Performance Animals _________ Exotic Animals _________

4-Hers Signature DATE

Parent/Guardian Signature DATE

SCHEDULE Friday, August 17th

9:00am – Registration Opens 9:30am – Program Starts (hands on opportunities throughout the day relating to veterinary care of animals) 3:00pm – Safe Travels Home

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs

Location: Carroll County Extension Office

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION SHEET for MD 4-H Veterinary Science Experience

This form must accompany registration forms.

TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN

As Parent/Guardian of I hereby grant him/her permission to attend the 2018 Vet Science Experience. In granting this permission I relieve the 4-H Program of any liability in case of an accident or illness. I understand that my child will be participating in a program with live animals and give permission for my child to participate in the program.

Please indicate any potential problems we might possibly encounter with your child. RE: allergies, illnesses, and medication the staff should be aware of

Allergies:

Food Allergies:

Medications my child is taking:

Emergency Name & Number:

Name:

Relationship to child:

Telephone number or numbers:

Yes, my child is covered by health insurance.

My child date of birth:

Parent/Guardian Signature DATE

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs

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INFORMATION SHEET

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW:

The 2018 Maryland 4-H Veterinary Science Experience (Preview Day) will be held at the Carroll County Extension Office. If you have any interest in gaining hands-on experience related to animal health care, this workshop will cover many topics of interest you may have. The purpose of the program is to showcase a variety of techniques used in the daily routines of veterinarians. Through the preview day, we will showcase a variety of aspects relating to veterinary practices from hands-on experience with animals to more research-based practices in lab settings. Opportunities to gain experience working with livestock, small animals, and performance animals (horses) will be highlighted throughout the program. The purpose of the preview day is to expose 4-H members to a variety of different interests they may have relating to animal science. There will be a 2-day event planned in the future exposing 4-Hers to more hands-on applications into veterinary science partnering with local veterinarians.

Space is limited to 20 youth with a fee of $20.00 per youth.

QUESTIONS – Contact Becky Ridgeway (410) 386-2760 bridgewa@umd.edu Bonnie Boyden (301) 934-5404 bboyden@umd.edu

LOCATION OF WORKSHOP: Carroll County Extension Office 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157

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MARYLAND 4-H EVENT

LIABILITY RELEASE AND INFORMED CONSENT AGREEMENT

EVENT NAME:

EVENT DATE(S) & LOCATION:

I wish/my child wishes to participate as a part of the University of Maryland (UME) Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program in all activities associated with the above-named Event. If the individual participating in this event is my minor child, I give my permission for my child’s participation in this event. In connection with and consideration of participation in the Event, I, on behalf of my child and/or myself, my heirs, personal representative(s) and assigns, hereby represent and agree as follows: 1. I am aware that any program activity can be dangerous, and I fully recognize and understand that there are risks and hazards,

both minor and serious, associated with participation in the Event and related activities. These risks and hazards include but are not limited to: cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, muscle strains, pulls or tears, head, neck, back, eye and other bodily injuries, heat prostration, brain damage, blindness, deafness, drowning, heart attacks, paralysis and death. As with any activity, there are other inherent and/or unforeseen risks and hazards associated with the Event and related activities that cannot be predicted. I also understand that risks and hazards associated with the Event may arise in various contexts including but not limited to the following:

• Participating in activities associated with this Event. • Contact with animals that may be associated with this Event. • Transportation to and from the Event and/or Event activities by public carrier, by personal conveyance, or by vehicle

driven by a UME volunteer/staff member. • Residing in a hotel/dormitory or other housing with adults of the same gender. • Use of lodging facilities pool, exercise, and/or other recreational facilities. • Fire and/or weather-related events. • Terrorism attacks while participating or traveling to and from Event activities.

2. I understand participation in the Event is purely voluntary and neither my child nor I am in any way required to participate. I want to/want my child to participate in the Event and related activities, despite the possible dangers.

3. I understand that participation in the Event and related activities may require a minimum level of fitness and/or expertise for safe participation, and that UME recommends participants have a physical examination to determine their fitness for participation. Should my child or I require emergency medical treatment or first aid as a result of illness, injury or accident arising in connection with the Event or related activities, I consent to such first aid and/or treatment. I will notify UME in writing if my child has/I have any health or medical conditions that may affect his/her/my participation and/or about which emergency personnel should be informed. I further understand that UME does not provide medical, health or other insurance for Event participants, and I represent and warrant that my child has/I have adequate medical, health and/or other insurance.

4. Knowing the dangers, hazards and risks associated with the Event, and with sufficient knowledge of my/my child’s physical condition(s) and limitations, I voluntarily assume all responsibility and risk of loss, damage, illness and/or injury to person or property in any way associated with my/my child’s participation in the Event and/or related activities.

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5. I agree that my child/I will abide by all rules and regulations applicable to participation in the Program. 6. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release and forever discharge, and agree not to sue and to indemnify and hold

harmless, the State of Maryland, the University of Maryland, University of Maryland Extension and their governing boards, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands and causes of action of any kind on account of any loss, damage, illness or injury to person or property in any way arising out of or relating to my participation in the Event and/or related activities, whether due to the negligence, mistake or other action or inaction of UME or any other person or entity.

I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND INFORMED CONSENT FORM, AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS SIGNIFICANCE. I UNDERSTAND THAT AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS IS REQUIRED FOR MY/MY CHILD’S PARTICIPATION IN THIS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EVENT, AND THAT IF I CHOOSE NOT TO AGREE TO THESE TERMS I/MY CHILD CANNOT PARTICIPATE.

4-H Youth Adult

Printed Name of Participant Participant’s Signature Participant’s Status

*Printed Name of Parent/Guardian

*Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

*PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED IF THE EVENT PARTICIPANT IS A 4-H YOUTH OF ANY AGE

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