October/November Cooperative Extension

Administrative Secretary

Program Coordinator 4-H Youth Development

Assistant Agent, 4-H Youth Development

Assistant Agent, 4-H Youth Development

CLOVER COMMUNICATOR YAVAPAI COUNTY 4-H NEWS

October/November 2007 (Review this newsletter in color at http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/newsletters/4h/index.html)

Contents

National 4-H Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Awards & Recognition Reception. . . . . . 2 Do what you love..love what you do . . . . 2 What is 4-H Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 4-H/FFA Expo Mtgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Youth Livestock Loans. . . . . . . . . …. . . 4 Livestock Mortality Insurance. . . . . . . . . 4 Youth Livestock Quality Assurance. . .. . 4 Test Your Limits and Overcome. . . . . . . 5 Expo Ambassador Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Meat Carcass Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 State Fair Judging Contests. . . . . . . . . . .6 Livestock Judging Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Record Book Workshop …. . . . . . . . . . . .7 Horseland TV Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Focus on 4-H Horse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Arizona 4-H’er wins National Contest…….9 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

The calendar is on our website at: http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/

newsletters/4h/archive/calendar.pdf

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Prescott Office 840 Rodeo Dr. Bldg C Prescott, AZ 86305 Phone: (928) 445-6590 Fax: (928) 445-6593 Cottonwood Office 2657 Village Drive Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Phone: (928) 646-9113 Fax: (928) 646-9108

Black lights, walking sticks, pitfall traps, butterfly nets, a Black Witch and Hercules Beetles! Wow! What do these things have in common?

Have you ever heard of entomology? Entomology is the exciting study of insects. If you are interested in insects then 4-H Entomology is the project for you! In the 4-H entomology project you will learn about the many fascinating insects… not just ―bugs‖… that live in our world. As a matter of fact, ―bugs‖ are only a small group of animals known as in-sects. Scientists estimate that insects make up more than ¾ of the spe-cies of animals living on our planet. And new species of insects are be-ing discovered every year!

The 4-H Entomology project has three levels… Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Like most 4-H animal projects, in 4-H entomology a member learns the parts of the insect. 4-H members also learn what different insects eat and where different insects live as well as learn about different insects’ life cycles. Members can learn about collecting and observing insects. They can learn to make their own collecting equipment such as a net and also how to construct traps for insects. To complete a 4-H entomology project a 4-H member must finish seven ac-tivities in their 4-H Entomology workbook, attend 80% of their 4-H meet-ings (club and project), do a demonstration or illustrated talk on some-thing they learned in the project, and interview and exhibit either an edu-cational entomology poster or an insect collection at the 4-H/FFA Expo in April.

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.

Happy New 4-H Year! We have worked hard in the months since Expo tweaking record books, putting together project requirements and sched-uling training opportunities so that everyone can start the new year off with the tools and information necessary to create a fun and successful 4-H year. Starting with this issue of the Clover Communicator we will be focusing on sharing information related to the many different projects that 4-H offers. This issue we will focus on Entomology here and Horse inside.

Tammy Kieren

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National 4-H Week October 7-13, 2007

You are cordially invited to attend the:

Yavapai County 4-H Awards and Recognition Reception

Saturday, October 6, 2007 12:30 p.m.

Mayer Recreation Center ♦ Mayer, AZ Time and Details to be Announced

Mark your calendars to attend!

Do what you love… and love what you do! By Angela Teskey-Peterson

I became a 4-H leader because there was a need. Our club’s swine leader resigned and there was no other adult that wanted the job. I had never been a 4-H’er, and only knew about pigs because my oldest son, Steven, had just completed his swine project. Never the less, I stepped out of my comfort zone and volun-teered! Now, 14 years later, I am more excited about our 4-H club and Yavapai County programming than ever! I continue to volunteer as a leader because I love to see children and their families learn and grow. I love Making the Best Better! I used to think it was because I loved to teach. Now I know it’s because, ―I love to learn!‖ Well, OK, maybe both!

4-H should be a family affair! Successful 4-H families form a starting point for their children to explore and create new adventures by enrolling them in a 4-H project! Parents soon should realize that a child’s time spent on their animal or craft project is only ―part‖ of the real life lesson. Creating Character Building Opportunities and nurturing children to assume leadership roles falls right into place with instilling responsibility and learning where your food comes from!

Some of my most memorable 4-H experiences have come not only from seeing members complete projects and win championship ribbons ……. but observing how they learn and grow from losing. Yes, I said losing! Those that lose … and return again the next year … are members who love to learn! These children are learn-ing ―real‖ life lessons. Members that continue, win or lose, are the ones ―challenging themselves‖ to do better than the year before, they are truly experiencing what ―Learn by Doing‖ and ―Make the Best Better‖ mean!

Our club has grown tremendously! This year we anticipate at least 80 members and 15 leaders. Awesome Leaders who are ―Learning by Doing‖ and constantly working to ―Make the Best Better‖! One of our dog lead-ers, Jeri Holton, was a 4-H member… until they kicked her out for being too old. So, what did she do? Jeri became a Volunteer! Just can’t get rid of her! (We’d never want to try!) I admire long time Volunteers who don’t even have children participating in the program. They make every member ―their‖ kid! Thank you Jeri! And Thank You ALL for volunteering to help mold our country’s future.

In an effort to involve as many of our members as possible, Lonesome Valley Wranglers has formed a Mem-ber’s Officer Team. Our Club’s leadership now includes; an Immediate Past President (future community club leader in training), a President, and a President Elect (training for the Presidency and ready to take over next year when the current President becomes the Immediate Past President). We have two Secretaries, two Treasurers, two Recreation Leaders, a Reporter and even more members asking, ―Well, what can I DO?!‖ It’s incredible to see them taking charge of THEIR club!! By next year I may be out of a job!

Being a ―good volunteer‖ means being able to ―Teach‖. Being a ―better volunteer‖ means being able to ―Demonstrate‖. Ultimately, the ―best volunteer‖ should mean being able to ―Inspire‖. To see Members, Lead-ers and Families taking active roles in teaching, leading and learning… Now that is 4-H!

Celebrate Success!

For every time, there is a season…. And in the Fall is the season for National 4-H Week and also 4-H Recog-

nition programs when local 4-H Clubs and county 4-H programs celebrate the successes of their 4-H Clubs,

4-H members and 4-H leaders. As a 4-H member stands to receive a pin and completion certificate, that

member has a reason to feel proud of their accomplishment and deserves the applause from family, friends

and others from the community who support and encourage their learning and commitment to ―Making the

Best Better‖..

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4-H Volunteer

Orientation

Announcing….. two 4-H Leader Orientation Trainings held for all new 4-H leaders, those leaders who haven’t yet attended an orientation and those seasoned leaders who wish to come. In other words it is open to all 4-H Leaders! This will be an interactive, hands-on training that will cover What is 4-H?, Managing a Club, Curriculum, Policies and Procedures, and Child Protection. The trainings will be held in Prescott and also in the Verde Valley. Pick a date that best fits your busy schedule. Registration and additional information will be posted at

www.cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/4hyd

Dates October 17, 2007 - Cottonwood County Annex Bldg -Verde Room-RSVP by 10/11 October 18, 2007 - Prescott– Shelby Hansen Room, Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds-RSVP by 10/11

Training starts promptly at 6:00 p.m.

What is 4-H Recognition? By Stephanie Shank

In 4-H Youth Development, participants are provided opportunities to develop their unique talents and capabilities through training (learning) and practice (doing). Through this process, 4-H members develop life skills that are relevant now and in the future. Life skills involve learning specific information for completing a task and under-standing how to apply the basic principles or techniques to other situations. 4-H Recognition is the encouragement and support given for learning… an acknowledgement and affirmation of the personal growth in an individual. It is also the encouragement and support given for groups working toward a common goal and affirms the personal growth of the members of the team.

There are many ways to recognize 4-Hers. A handshake, a high-five, a big smile and a hearty, ―Congratulations!‖ or ―Good Job!‖, a certificate, a ribbon, a medal a plaque, a trophy, a gift certificate… the list can go on and on. The National 4-H Recognition Model stresses that in order for 4-H Recognition to be meaningful, it must be balanced and it must be timely. If a Recognition program is out of balance one may hear comments that ―There is too much focus on competition!‖

There is a place for peer competition and recognizing the one individual who has truly attained excellence, going above and beyond the normal scope of their 4-H project and thus earning a top award. However, when a ―Grand Champion‖ is routinely or automatically awarded, whether or not the individual has truly attained excellence, then the individual has been ―given‖ the award… not earned it. If a multitude of awards are ―given‖… and not earned… the awards become less meaningful. Many 4-H members know when they have not earned an award! When con-stantly presented with awards for a mediocre job or just doing the bare minimum, some may decide that the 4-H program doesn’t have very high standards! They may look for another program where they feel that their desire to excel will truly be recognized!

The 4-H Recognition Model includes four categories of recognition for both individuals (4-H members) and groups (4-H Clubs or 4-H project groups). The categories are Recognition for Participation, Recognition for Progress to-ward self-set goals, Recognition of Achievement of Standards of Excellence and Peer Competition. All of them are important in encouraging and supporting the efforts of young people in learning to improve their knowledge and developing their life skills.

Categories of Recognition

Examples of types of recognition earned by individuals

Examples of types of recognition earned by Groups

Participation Every participant receives a certificate, pin or other item for participation

Groups receive certificates for participat-ing. Recognize 4-H Clubs for their Community Service.

Progress toward self-set goals

Members receive positive comments from lead-ers, judges and others; and possibly ribbons, certificates or medals recognizing their progress toward their goals

Charters

Achievement of Stan-dards of Excellence

4-H exhibits, records and presentations receive ribbons or medals based on the quality of the work. Blue = Excellent; Red = Good and White = you did the minimum requirements.

Club Goals - Seals

Peer Competition Grand Champion Best 4-H club display at the fair

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Youth Loans Available For Youth Livestock Show Projects

Contact the Farm Service Agency if funds are needed to purchase a show project animal, feed, show equipment, or to finance an income-producing 4-H or FFA project. Who’s eligible? Any youth between the ages of 10 and 20, who lives in the country or in a community of less

than 10,000 people. How are funds used? Buy animals, equipment and supplies; buy, rent or repair needed tools and equipment; pay operating expenses for the project. Other types of projects which could be funded through a Youth Loan include: livestock & crop production; lawn & garden services; repair shops & roadside stands. Youth Loans have a maximum amount of $5,000. For more info & to obtain an application package, contact: the Northern Arizona Farm Loan

Team, located at 51 W. Vista, #2, Holbrook, Arizona 86025, or telephone: 928 - 524 - 3214, Extension 2.

Ask for Connie Skinner, Farm Loan Manager or Cam Anderson, Farm Loan Officer.

4-H/FFA EXPO Meetings

The Yavapai County 4-H/FFA EXPO Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month in the Shelby Hansen Memorial Room at the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds starting @ 6:30 p.m. Every community club is encouraged to send a representative to every meeting. For more info or to confirm meeting dates/times, con-tact Ken Vargha, General Superintendent by email at kvargha@cableone.net or by phone at (928) 541-9097.

Livestock Mortality Insurance

Some individuals have been searching for livestock mortality insurance providers. While the risk is not monu-mental, young 4-H members learn about the risks of being in business when they choose to raise a livestock project for county and state fairs or national shows. Tough decisions need to be made that will result in breaking even, turning a profit or taking a loss. Young entrepreneurs can help minimize the risk of loss by taking out 4-H project insurance through Farm Bureau or other carriers. The 4-H leader is required to sign the applications, along with the 4-H member, certifying the general health of the animal at the time the policy is written. For additional information, please contact your local Farm Bureau, National Livestock Insurance or American Livestock Insurance agent.

Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Certification Workshops December 1, 2007

8:30 Sign In - 9:00 a.m. Start time. Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Grounds

Certification is required for those wishing to show market animals at either Expo or the Verde Valley Fair. Deadline for registering is November 15, 2007 - Cost is $10

Go to http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/4hyd for registration form Who must attend-

If you have never attended a Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop

If it has been three year’s since you were first certified. Not sure?. . . . go to

http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/quality/ and click on certification and then participant list.

There will be two separate workshops running simultaneously. For questions contact Pam Denney @ 928-445-6590 ext 226.

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Join The 4-H/FFA Expo Ambassador Team You can help make this year’s EXPO the most successful ever! Apply to be a Yavapai County 4-H/FFA EXPO AMBASSADOR.

In an effort to increase community awareness and participation in the 4-H/FFA EXPO we are looking for a few 4-H and FFA members to attend county-area business and service club meetings (i.e., Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis) to introduce, explain and answer questions about EXPO, 4-H, FFA, animal projects and the auction process. Duties:

To attend various meetings in different areas of the county. (depends on the number of ambassa-

dors- but, hopefully, each member will only attend 2-4 meetings) and give a 10-15 minute presenta-tion about EXPO,

To speak on radio shows

In December the Ambassador Team will meet to discuss a schedule and to prepare the presentation.

Meetings with business and service club organizations will be arranged for January, February and March. Ambassadors may be asked to make presentations on school days in the early morning (~7:00AM) or during the lunch hour, so you may need to be late for school or have an extended lunch time. Some meetings will be in the evenings.

Junior and senior members are encouraged to apply. (Note to parents- it may be necessary for you to drive your child to and from the meeting location, we will try and keep meeting locations as close to your child’s school/house as possible)

Applications can be obtained at www.4hffaexpo.org. They are due by December 1 to either Extension office. For questions contact Cathy Alger at 928-632-7726.

My name is Emily Stevens and I am a member of the Chino Valley Breakaway Latigos. I was recently crowned Miss Prescott Frontier Days Jr. Court Queen for 2008. 4-H has helped me get through all the obstacles that come with running for rodeo queen. I had to give a speech from memory, model, do an interview and ride a horsemanship pattern. It is a lot of fun and I think that a lot of the kids in 4-H that ride could do very well in this competition. This is the perfect opportunity to test your limits and overcome any fear about public speaking. I am looking forward to improv-ing my own skills so that I can help others to succeed at their own challenges. So this is the perfect chance to test your life skills that you learn in 4-H. I hope to see you at next year's pageant!

Test Your Limits and Overcome By Emily Stevens

Meat Carcass Evaluation Team Forming!

Come be a part of the newly forming Yavapai County 4-H Meat Carcass Evaluation Team. Initial information and training will be provided in conjunction with the Youth Livestock Quality Assurance Workshop. To be eligible you must be a member in good standing and have raised at least one animal for market. Dr. John Marcello, Professor Animal Science and head of the University of Arizona Meat Science Laboratory will be leading the workshop. Members who are interested will be required to attend this initial workshop, pay the $30 materials fee and commit to traveling to the University of Arizona Meats Laboratory sometime in early 2008. If you are interested please indicate on the Youth Livestock Quality Assurance registration form. For more information contact Pam Denney at 928-445-6590 ext. 226.

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October 12 - November 4, 2007 (Closed Mondays)

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 8:30 AM

DIVISIONS The oldest member of the team will determine the classification for all members of that team for team and individual awards. The Junior Division will consist of 4-H members under 14 years old on January 1st of the current year. The Senior Division will consist of 4-H members 14 to 18 years old on January 1 of the current year

TEAMS Each team will consist of one to four members. ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS will be allowed to judge as part of a 4-H Club. Individuals are eligible for individual awards, but will not be included in team scores. Team scores will consist of the combined scores of team members (excludes those designated as additional individuals) having the three (3) highest scores.

ENTRIES DUE to the Arizona State Fair by October 1. Mail entries to Arizona State Fair, Livestock Judging Contest, 1826 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Entry forms are available in the Arizona State Fair Livestock Exhibitor Handbook, from your County 4-H office or at www.cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/4hyd Use separate entry blank for each team entered.

ELIGIBILITY 4-H members in good standing are eligible for this contest. Each 4-H Club may enter one Junior and one Senior team in the Dairy Judging contest and one Junior and one Senior team In the Livestock Judging contest. Past participants of the National 4-H or National FFA judging contest are not eligible to compete under that organization.

Horse Judging Contest and Clinic Arizona State Fair

We had such a great turn out and so much fun last year, we are going to offer Horse Judg-ing at the State 4-H Horse Show on Saturday Oct 20, 2007 (after the Western Show) again this year. Sign–in at 3:30 p.m. Judging will start at 4:30 p.m. There is no fee for this clinic. This will be open to all Junior and Senior 4-H members. You do not have to be showing in the Horse Show in order to participate. If you are showing in the State Horse Show send in your registration for the judging with your State 4-H Horse Show entry forms. If you are not showing in the State 4-H Horse Show, send your registration in along with a signed Code of Conduct Form, Parent/Guardian Consent & Release of Medical Information Form, and Photo Release Form to the address on the registration form. Forms can be found at www.cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/4hyd For those seniors that are interested, this contest will be used to qualify a Judging Team of 4-H Seniors to attend and compete in the Denver Horse Classic (Nationals) in January 2008!! After the contest you will have a chance to sit down with the judges and ask questions and talk about judging. So come and join us for lots of fun, food, drinks and knowledge!!!

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Record Book Workshops

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to come and learn how easy it is to keep records on your 4-H project. Who: 4-H Leaders, 4-H Members, 4-H Parents When: Tuesday, November 13 in the Verde Valley - Location to be determined Thursday, November 15 in Prescott at the Shelby Hansen Rm

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. What: Bring a copy of the Involvement Record and the appropriate project record. Copies of the record book can be found online at www.cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/4hyd/4hforms . Also bring something to write with. Registration forms are online at www.cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/4hyd and are due by November 8.

Livestock Judging Clinic Triangle 4-H will be hosting a Livestock Judging Clinic on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Z Bar in Kirkland.

Sign in will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the clinic starting at 9:30 a.m.

Lunch will be provided for a fee of $5/person.

For more info contact Margaret Kellis at 928-925-0595.

New 4-H Commercial Running During Horseland TV Show on CBS

Be sure to watch the Horseland television show during Kewlopolis—the CBS weekend morning kids programming block—and look for 4-H’s new com-mercial. The 4-H commercial will air during Kewlopolis on CBS as part of a sponsorship opportunity with Horseland and DIC Entertainment, and we ask you to spread the word about the educational cartoon throughout the 4-H community. For more Horseland information, show times and to access downloadable promotional tools to help you let others know about Horseland and 4-H, go to: www.fourhcouncil.edu/horseland.aspx. Horseland is about kids and their horses experiencing adventures with themes of friendship, teamwork, accep-tance, and compassion similar to the leadership, citizenship and life skills youth learn through their participation in 4-H. DIC Entertainment is also featuring 4-H through a variety of additional outlets including: • a Disney.com and Nick.com expandable banner advertisement which ran from August 15 to September 15 • a full-page color print ad in the fall issue of Kewl magazine • 12 months of banner ads on horseland.com and a Web page devoted to 4-H. We also encourage you to pick up the latest issue of Kewl magazine set to hit the streets on October 1st to see 4-H’s full-page print ad and go to horseland.com to see 4-H’s animated banner ad. Remember, be sure to tell all your 4-H family and friends to tune into the Horseland television show weekends on CBS, KEWL magazine and horseland.com!

Horseland © 2006 DIC. Property © & TM Horseland LLC;

Kewlopolis © 2007 DIC; TM & © 2007 CBS Broadcasting Inc.

All Rights Reserved.

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Horseless Horse

Basic Horse Project

Focus on a particular Horse area

Eligible for State Contest

Must enroll in 4-H Horse or Horseless project no later than December 15.

x x x x

Attend 80% or better project meetings x x x x

Attend 80% or better community club meetings x x x x

Complete seven new activities each year in 4-H CCS project level, completing each level in at least three years.

x x x x

Complete six hours of 4-H Community Service with your 4-H Community Club

x x x x

Give a prepared demonstration or illustrated talk relevant to the 4-H horse project

x x x x

Participate in Horse judging x x x x

Complete and turn in to club and county 4-H Involvement Record , 4-H Story, Horse Record and current CCS Horse Manual (By April 1)

x x x x

Turn in Permanent Individual Animal Record with other records by April 1.

x x x

Participate in Proficiency Day including a one-on-one interview evaluation with:

Record Book Evaluator Riding Goals Evaluator (in arena)

X (no riding)

x x x

Exhibit project at 4-H Expo Indoor Exhibits x

Showmanship x

Showmanship x

Showmanship x

ID horse by Jan. 1 and Provide primary care for said animal for 120 days before exhibit

x x x

Participate in independent horse shows x

Participate in Horse Quiz Bowl

Participate in Horse Education Day

Participate in County Demos & Public Speaking Contest

Complete Optional Focus Area Checklists x

Serve as Jr. Leader or Teen Leader

Participated in NRCWAY, JOLT, STAR, National Conference or National Congress

Welcome to a brand new year of the 4-H Horse project! Do you want to learn to ride a horse? Are you interested in learning about horses and how to take care of them? The Yavapai County 4-H Horse program has something for everyone who is interested in horses… whether you own a horse or not! Every 4-H Horse project member will be completing at least seven lessons in their own copy of the horse project manual/workbook from the Life Skills Series. Basic requirements for completion of the 4-H Horse project are shown in the table below and are also listed online in the NEW Yavapai County 4-H Project Requirements Handbook http://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/4hyd/4hforms.html . While you are online, check out the new Animal Project Record and the Permanent Individual Animal Record that 4-H members helped to create. Each 4-H Horse member will be evaluated based on that member’s self-set goals. That’s right! If you are interested in horses, but you don’t have a horse… you can still take the 4-H Horse project, learn all about horses and enter in Expo! A more advanced or Senior rider may decide to focus on developing trail and packing skills needed for taking their horse on overnight packing trips. Each member is encouraged to develop their own goals and work towards attaining what they are interested in.

4-H Horse Requirements

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Arizona 4-H Member Wins Global Water Crisis Speech Competition

SEDONA, Ariz.—Katie Radosevic, an Ariz. 4-H member, won the Global Water Crisis speaking competi-

tion during The Words That Shook the World National High School Public Speaking contest – a program

designed to showcase the power of oratory in America’s young people and discuss important issues.

Katie’s winning speech addressed the global water crisis by asking listeners to imagine a life without

water and how more than one billion wake up each day without clean water. The high school senior

challenged all to write their public representatives to address the issue and support WaterAid, a

London-based organization whose mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world’s poorest

people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education, and other international efforts to

eliminate this growing problem.

―We congratulate Katie on her speech,‖ says The Words That Shook the World founder Richard Greene.

―In her winning speech, she challenged us to find a solution to this terrible problem that confronts so

many millions and she did it in a compelling, focused and moving way.‖ The competition – free and open

to every high school student in America – is designed to enhance students’ oratory skills, leadership,

critical thinking and ethical decision-making abilities, and to help furnish the skills needed to be of

service to others.

For her first place finish, Katie was awarded a VIP trip to New York City to meet with Richard Greene,

WaterAid executives and The Police, a supporter of WaterAid. In addition, Katie’s message will be

promoted through WaterAid to the international media.

―I am honored and excited to have taken first place in the summer camp competition,‖ says Katie. ―This

competition allowed me to share my views and encourage people to be more conscious about this

important issue while also enhancing my public speaking skills.‖

To view Katie’s speech or for more information, visit www.wordsthatshooktheworld.com.

ATTENTION! ALL 4-H Community Club & Project Club Leaders ! Please remember to protect yourself and your members by notifying the Yavapai County 4-H Office of ALL meetings, practices, field trips and other club events before hand. Those clubs with monthly activity calendars, please send us a copy by mail or email or fax to: Pamela L. Denney, Program Coordinator Phone: (928) 445-6590 4-H Youth Development Program Fax: (928)445-6593 UA Yavapai County Cooperative Extension pdenney@ag.arizona.edu 840 Rodeo Dr. Bldg C Prescott, AZ 86305

Ariz. 4-H member Katie Radosevic (2nd from

right) meets Sting and The Police during her

Global Water Crisis speech award trip to New

York City.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 Livestock

Judging Clinic—Kirkland

4 STATE FAIR CLOSES

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12 Veteran’s Day

OFFICE CLOSED

13 Record Book

Training Verde Valley

14 15 Record Book

Training Prescott

Enrollments/New Charters Due

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18 19 20 21 22 Thanksgiving

OFFICE CLOSED

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Expo Mtg 3 4 5 6 Awards & Recognition

7 8 Columbus Day

OFFICE CLOSED

9 10 11 12 RSVP for

New Leader Orientations Next Week

13 State Fair Opened

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15 16 17 New Leader Orientation Verde Valley

18 New Leader Orientation Prescott

19 State 4-H Horse Show

20 State Horse

& Livestock Judging Contests State 4-H Horse Show

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Eve ANLS Livestock

Judging

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Ear tagging

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Colorado River Small Stock Show

20 Colorado River Small Stock Show

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December 2007

January 2008

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County 840 Rodeo Dr., Bldg. C Prescott, AZ 86305

Return Service Requested

We would love to hear from you! Email your club’s activities to pdenney@ag.arizona.edu or submit by mail to:

Pam Denney, Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County 840 Rodeo Dr., Bldg. C, Prescott, AZ 86305

Deadline for submitting articles for the December/January is Tues, November 20th.