Clover Communicator The latest news and information for the Lorain County 4-H Community.

September 2019

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In this Edition Fair Follow-up

• Award Winners

• Jr. Fair Input Meeting

Advisory Update:

• Banner Club Deadline

• Board Member Nominations

• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

• Chili Cook-off

Endowment Update:

• Time to say Thanks!

• Endowment Grants

4-H Club News:

• End-of-Year Club Awards

• Camp Counselor Applications

• New Volunteer Applications

Upcoming Events

• Shooting Sports Fun Shoot

• Fall Trail Litter Pick-up

• Community Service Opportunities

Jr. Fair Board

• Fair pictures

2020 Dates

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Dates & Deadlines SEPTEMBER

6 BANNER CLUB & BOOK ENTRIES DUE 7 CARTEENS (AC) 9:00 a.m. 10 Sr. Fair Board (FG) 7:30 p.m. 11 Dog Council Meeting (AC) 7:00 p.m. 12 Jr. Fair Input Meeting (NRTL) 17 FCS Meeting (AC) 6:30 p.m. 17 SESP Council (AC) 7:00 p.m. 18 Advisory Committee (AC) 6:00 p.m. 18 Endowment Board (AC) 7:00 p.m. 24 Saddle Horse Council (AC) 6:30 p.m. 24 Shooting Sports (AC) 6:30 p.m. 26 CARTEENS (AC) 5:30 p.m. 26 Jr. Fair Board (FG) 7:00 p.m.

OCTOBER

1-31 North Coast Inland Trail 4-H Litter Pick-Up 5 CARTEENS (AC) 9:00 a.m. 8 Sr. Fair Board (FG) 7:30 p.m. 12 Dog Awards Banquet 15 SESP Council (AC) 7:00 p.m. 16 Advisory Committee (FG) 6:00 p.m. 16 Endowment Board (AC) 7:00 p.m. 17 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM (FG) 22 Saddle Horse Council (AC) 6:30 p.m. 22 Shooting Sports Council (AC) 6:30 p.m. 24 CARTEENS (AC) 5:30 p.m.

Notes from Jacki Congratulations to all of our 2019 Lorain County Fair participants! It was a wonderful fair full of fun, laughter, a few tears, and lots of learning! I enjoyed getting to meet many of you and learn more about what you learned in your 4-H projects. Early mornings, club booths, shows and fun contests, milk barn, barn duty, award ceremonies, parades, 4-H dances, club dinners, livestock auctions, and late nights are all part of the exhausting fun that occurs at fair. Thank you for welcoming me and allowing me to a part of all of it!

I am looking forward to the cooler fall temperatures, colors and delicious harvest that fall brings! We also use this time to reflect on the great 4-H year we have had through club, county and volunteer awards programs and recognition banquets. As you are reflecting on this past 4-H year, make sure you take time to thank all of those that helped you along the way.

Headline News Congratulations to our Overall Skill-a-thon Winners!

Large Animal Senior Division Delaney Adams, High Point Chloee Howard, Runner-up

Large Animal Junior Division

Emma Lewis, High Point Joan Lamb, Runner-up

Small Animal Senior Division

Alexis Starner, High Point

Taylor Wallace, Runner-up

Small Animal Junior Division Cadence Kyser, High Point

Daniel Dular, Runner-up

Royalty Courts Congratulations to all of our youth that competed for royal court honors!

Junior Fair Royalty Queen Gabrielle Peloquin 1st Runner Up Callee Aviles

King Zack Slimack 1st Runner Up Dylan Andolsek

Dog Council Royalty

Princess Brooklyn Wise 1st Runner up Elizabeth Filipiak

Queen Juliette Marcus 1st Runner up Alexis Starner

2nd Runner up Liberty Jordan

Small Equine Small Pony Royalty

Princess Kaitlyn Likes 1st Runner Up Emma Gillespie

2nd Runner Up Isabelle Wulf

3rd Runner Up Kayla Edwards

Prince - Austin Berghaus

Horsemanship Queen Competition Queen -- Savannah Engelman

1st runner up -- Norina Hawke

2nd runner up -- Chloee Howard

3rd runner up -- Rebecca Harris

Jr. Fair Input Meeting THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th 7:00-9:00 p.m.

New Russia Township Lodge 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, Ohio 44035

Jr. Fair is interested in your suggestions!! Jr. Fair rules, classes, schedule, etc. for 2020 will be voted on and finalized during September, October, and November meetings by Jr. Fair Board. Jr. Fair exhibitors, parents and advisors are invited to share suggestions. All participants are expected to be respectful and courteous.

Time Schedule for Sept. 12th Input Meeting:

7:00- 8:00 p.m. Input for these Departments:

Goats

Fowl

Swine Dairy/Milking Parlor Horse

8:00- 9:00 p.m. Input for these Departments:

Sheep Cavy/Rabbits/Small Animals

Beef Dog FCS/Ag & Still Life Special Events (Parade, Sweepstakes Showmanship, Opening Ceremony)

Anyone who cannot attend is welcome to send comments or suggestions via mail (Lorain County Jr. Fair, Attn: Sherry, 23000 Fairgrounds Rd., Wellington OH 44090) or email: loraincountyjuniorfair@gmail.com before September 20th.

County News Did you know that Lorain County 4-H has seven busy volunteer councils & committees whose purpose is to provide educational programs for our 4-H community?

4-H Advisory 4-H Endowment

Dog Council Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Council Saddle Horse Council Shooting Sports Council Small Equine Small Pony (SESP) Council

Please click on a committee to learn more about their purpose, officers, meeting calendar, and upcoming functions that you should be attending!

4-H Advisory Banner Club If your club is participating in Banner Club be sure to submit your banner club report sheet and supporting documents no later than Friday, September 6th. If your club has a banner club plaque that will need engraved with a new recognition year please bring it in with your paperwork.

Advisory Board Member Nominations It is that time of year again for the 4-H Advisory Committee to begin looking for new members. The 4-H Advisory Committee structure was changed in 2018 to go into effect with the voting for 2020 membership. This year we have one member whose 3 year term is completed. In addition to the 3 year term positions, there are 1 year terms that are open for At-Large, Community Leader and Key Leader. The nomination form contains additional details.

If you would like to participate on this committee, feel free to nominate yourself, or ask someone to nominate you. These nominations are due into the Extension Office by Friday, September 27, 2019. After the nominations are received and verified that the nominees do want to participate on the 4-H Advisory Committee, you will be notified by email with a survey link to cast your vote. Click here for the nomination form.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

4-H volunteers and a guest please join us on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th at the Fair Hall, Lorain County Fairgrounds to celebrate the hard work of all our county advisors and volunteers. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner served 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a great meal and the annual slide show highlighting events from the 2019 Lorain County Fair. A $5.00 reservation deposit is required, but will be refunded to you at the door when you arrive.

RESERVATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th!!! Mark your calendar and plan to attend this relaxing evening.

Chili Cook-Off October 5, 2019 at the Carlisle Town Hall Who's ready for chili and corn bread? Put your favorite chili recipe to the test OR simply come out to taste! Help to raise funds and have fun with Lorain County 4-H!

For more information click here. Click here for the entry Form.

4-H Endowment Thank you Booth Showing your appreciation to those that have supported our youth and our program is always encouraged! Our 4-H Endowment Board recognizes the importance of saying thank you and provided all youth with an opportunity to write thank you cards to any person or group that has assisted in supporting 4-H in any way.

All youth that received awards and special prizes in showmanship classes please be sure to show your appreciation and send a thank you to the Livestock Youth Reserve!

Livestock Youth Reserve Committee 22961 Hawley Rd. Wellington, OH 44090

Lorain County 4-H base funding is provided through local, state and federal tax dollars. Please be sure to express our gratitude to our County Commissioners for their continuous support of Lorain County 4-H.

Commissioner Matt Lundy Commissioner Lori Kokowski Commissioner Sharon Sweda Lorain County Administration Building 226 Middle Ave. – 4th Floor Elyria, Ohio 44035

Lorain County 4-H is very blessed to have several wonderful local foundations that continue to provide funds to ensure we may offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for ALL youth in Lorain County.

Nordson Corporation Foundation 28601 Clemens Rd. Westlake OH 44145

Community Foundation of Lorain County 9080 Leavitt Rd. Elyria OH 44035

Friends of Lorain County Junior Fair P.O. Box 732 LaGrange OH 44050

Endowment Grants Any Lorain County 4-H entity may apply for project grants to assist with funding new learning opportunities for our youth! Deadline for submission is October 15. Click here to access the project grant application.

4-H Club News End of Year Awards If you are in need of member pins, certificates and club work ribbons for your members please complete the order form included in this newsletter and return to our office by October 4th. You need to tell us quantities of each that you need. Club packets with pins and ribbons will be available for pick-up at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner on October 17th or can be picked up at our office AFTER that date. If you need these items before October 17th for a club program please contact our office in advance to make arrangements.

Click here for the order form.

OFFICER BOOK CONTESTS FOR MEMBERS Again this year, the Lorain County 4-H Advisory Committee is conducting this contest. Cash awards of $15, $10, and $5 will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Encourage your club officers to enter! The contest covers the following books:

Secretary’s Book Junior Division 9-13 year olds and Senior Division 14-18 year olds

Treasurer’s Book Junior Division 9-13 year olds and Senior Division 14-18 year olds To enter the contest, books must be submitted to the Extension Office by September 6, 2019. Complete details are available at the office.

TABLE CENTERPIECES FOR VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM If your 4-H Club is interested in making centerpieces for the October 17th 4-H Volunteer Recognition Program please call the Extension Office at 440-326- 5851. We are asking for 12 centerpieces from 2-3 clubs.

4-H Camp Counselors Join us for a fun opportunity to share your leadership skills and love for 4-H as a camp counselor! Lorain County offers two counselor opportunities:

Cloverbud Day Camp (usually in June) Jr. Camp on Kelley's Island (usually in July)

No previous experience at camp is necessary to apply. Junior and Cloverbud Camp Counselor applications are due November 1st and interviews take place December 9th, 12th and 15th. Click here to for the application and more information.

Share your News! What is your club doing? We want to know! One of the best ways to get new ideas is to share with others. If you are interested in submitting an article for the Clover Communicator, please send to Jacki by the 15th of the month at the link below.

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Upcoming Events

FALL TRAIL LITTER PICK-UP

When the North Coast Inland Trail, running from Kipton to Elyria was opened, Lorain County 4-H adopted it to do litter pick-ups in April and October. It’s time to sign up 4-H clubs for the October pick-up. We have divided the trail into nine sections:

Industrial Parkway to Murray Ridge Rd. (1.1 mi.) Murray Ridge Rd. to Russia Rd., (1.5 mi.)

Russia Rd. to Butternut Ridge Rd. (2.3 mi.)

Butternut Ridge Rd. to E. Lorain St. (1.4 mi.) E. Lorain St. to S. Pleasant St. (1 mi.) S. Pleasant St. to Pyle South Amherst Rd. (1.4 mi.)

Pyle South Amherst Rd. to Quarry Rd. (1.1 mi.)

Quarry Rd. to Gifford Rd. (1.6 mi.)

Gifford Rd. to Baird Rd. (1.5 mi.)

Call the Extension office to sign your club up for a trail section!

Do you enjoy beekeeping, or want to know more about it? Here is an opportunity to meet local beekeepers and talk with them while serving. The Lorain County Beekeepers Association is having their Annual Dinner on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Building 19 (Fair Hall). The Doors will open at 5:00, with dinner served at 6:00 p.m. The Beekeepers Association is asking for clubs to help with serving dinner and clearing the tables. A donation will be made to clubs that participate, if you choose to accept the donation. If your club is interested in this, please contact the OSU Extension Office. Those who sign up to participate will receive further instructions as time of the event draws closer. (This event will qualify towards community service and Banner Club points if no donation is accepted)

Lorain Co. Jr. Fair We are thankful for Sr. and Jr. fair board for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our youth to exhibit and demonstrate what they have learned through their 4-H project experience!

Click here to visit the Lorain County Fair website

Looking for pictures from the Lorain County Fair? Visit our official fair photographer's website!

https://photos.messarosphoto.com/LorainCountyFair/2019-Lorain-Couinty-Fair

Lorain County Fair 175th Anniversary August 24 – 30, 2020

Community Happenings

OHIO CHEVIOT BREEDERS STARTER FLOCK AWARD

The Ohio Cheviot Breeders Association (OCBA) is seeking applicants for the Jim Cluff Memorial Starter Flock Award.

The OCBA started the contest in 1994 to award a Cheviot starter flock to an Ohio youth up to 17 years of age. The purpose of the award is to introduce the youth to the enjoyment of raising and owning a purebred Cheviot sheep, as well as encouraging the growth of new Cheviot breeders in Ohio.

The contest winner will receive the following: a one-year membership in the OCBA, one bred ewe the first year, one ram the second year and in the third year the youth will donate a lamb to continue the award.

The application deadline is September 30th. For an application and contest rules please contact the Ohio Cheviot Breeders Association Starter Flock Committee Chairperson, Tabitha Weisend, at 740-459-9751 or tabithasregcheviots@yahoo.com.