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Member/Leader…...………….…….…1-3 Horse...……..….…………..…..…...…….4 Livestock………….…….…………..….5-6 Calendar…………………………...……..6 Shooting Sports Camps…………...7-10
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 [email protected]
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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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
5-7
Hunter Ed. Championship – Shotgun, Rifle, Bow, Out-
door Skills, Hunter Responsibility Exam – Holiday Lake
4-H Center. Contact: David Dodson
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
19-23
4-H/NRA Shooting Education Camp. Airfield 4-H Center. Contract Trevor Saunders [email protected]
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 [email protected]
July
1-4 Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match. Rogers, Ar-
kansas. http://www.dnbbgcm.com/ for additional infor-
mation. Contact Tyler Painter [email protected]
3 Last day to turn in State Horse Show Entries
6 FFA Fair Work Detail
31-5
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
Prices include meals, lodging, ammo, targets,
awards and T-shirt.
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For additional information, please contact:
Sharon Harris
Phone: (434) 352-2467
Fax: (434) 352-2702