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How is 4-H impacting you?
4-H Canada wants to hear from 4-H members directly! Are you a club member in grades 4 to 12 who can share your ideas on how to make 4-H even better than italready is? Do you want to let us know about your favourite 4-H programs, initiatives and events in Alberta? The survey will take about 30 minutes and is easy to fillout. It is one way to share your voice while giving back to 4-H.
Visit https://survey.search-institute.org/s3/dapv3-16567 to participate in 4-H Canada’s Youth and Program Strengths Survey. Survey closes January 31.
Selections 2020
Attention Senior Members…get your diaries ready! Selections 2020, taking place May 1 - 4 in Olds, is now open for registration.
We believe that youth are the key to their own success, and to the success of those around them. What Selections does is simply give senior members a few more tools for helping them to realize their full potential at school or in the workforce upon graduation from high school. This short program offers all of this in a dynamic and fast-paced atmosphere, with plenty of time for making friends and having a great time – dancing included! 4-H Alberta Ambassadors, the Premier’s Award Recipient and various travel award recipients are also selected at this program.
Your 4-H Diaries should be received by your 4-H Specialist no later than February 15.
Provincial Archery Competition
Indoor Mailmatch is a provincial competition shot in the comfort of your own club! Due to the vast geography of our province it can be difficult to attend a provincial archery competition, but the desire to see where you stand against other 4-H’ers is still there. Mailmatch allows for this to happen without having to travel further than your local club. Each month, over the span of four months, an archer can submit one score and the highest of the four scores shot throughout the designated time period will be used to determine your final placing. This competition is open to all ages and equipment types.
Members can submit scores in January, February, March, and April with the winners being announced shortly thereafter. The cost to enter is $10 and the registration deadline is December 31. To take your archery project to the next level simply visit https://www.4habregistration.ca/ and sign up today!
For more information click https://www.4h.ab.ca/downloads/documents/4HAlberta_Mailmatch.pdf or contact Jody at [email protected].
4-H Alberta Events & Opportunities
Selections 2020
This short program offers a dynamic and fast-paced atmosphere, with plenty of time for making friends and having a great time – dancing included!
Date: May 1 - 4, 2020Registration Deadline: March 5, 2020Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 15, 2020
4-H Alberta Magazine
We'd LOVE to share your story with other 4-H'ers by publishing it in the 4-H Alberta Magazine - Spring/Summer Edition. Simply send us the details (with pictures) to [email protected].
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2020
4-H Alberta Pheasant Project
It is time for a brand new year of our partnership with the Alberta Conservation Association, with the 4-H Pheasant project!
Registration Deadline: February 7, 2020
Other Events & Opportunities
Senior 4-H Member Ski Trip
Senior members join the 4-H Alberta Alumni group for a weekend of carving the slopes at the Panarama Mountain Resort.
Dates: March 6 - 8, 2020Registration Deadline: February 1, 2020
4-H Canada Events & OpportunitiesDiscover Science
4-H Canada’s #4HDiscoverScience initiative encourages 4-H’ers to explore STEM through hands-on activities with their 4-H club!
Application closes January 5, 2020
4-H Canada Science Fair
The 4-H Canada Science Fair is an opportunity for you to explore, experiment and discover! As part of our 4-H Canada Science Fair, 4-H youth plan, research, complete and submit science projects, independently or as pairs, to be judged virtually, in the hopes of moving to our in-person round and ultimately to the Canada-Wide Science Fair.
Registration closes: January 16, 2020
Club to Club Exchanges
Club to Club Exchanges are all about meeting new 4-H’ers from across the country! You and your 4-H club will be matched with a club elsewhere in Canada, and together you’ll learn about each other, your communities, other provinces, and all of Canada.
Apply for 4-H Canada’s Club to Club Exchanges and get to explore Canada.
Applications close January 13, 2020.
Find Your 4-H Wings
Find Your 4-H Wings is an exciting campaign that encourages 4-H’ers to get active outdoors and learn about their winged friends!
Registration opens December 4 and closes January 26, 2020
Careers on the Grow Internships
With Careers on the Grow internship placements, you can take advantage of hands-on learning opportunities within companies, on farms, with social enterprises, and in rural and urban communities across Canada and abroad.
Applications close January 30, 2020
Connect with @4halberta on Social Media
2019 Alberta Agriculture and Forestry 4-H Alberta Hall of Fame InducteesTwo outstanding Albertans are being recognized for their longtime service to 4-H and their communities. Sally Barkwell and Leora Carothers are the 2019 inductees into Alberta’s 4-H Hall of Fame.
The 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional 4-H leaders for their exemplary service, mentorship and volunteerism in their communities. Candidates are nominated by their 4-H peers and are evaluated based on their demonstrated leadership qualities, community references and contributions to 4-H, agriculture and their local communities.
Biographies
Sally Barkwell, from Peace River, is a passionate and avid supporter of the 4-H program and values the skills it teaches members, especially communication and leadership. A 20-year volunteer, Sally has worked tirelessly with 4-H Alberta to ensure that the needs of the Peace are met and that it is not forgotten!
Leora Carothers, from Stettler, has been a tireless 4-H leader and volunteer for more than 30 years. A constant source of tireless energy and enthusiasm, Leora has always combined her wealth of knowledge and leadership to ensure 4-H members got the best possible experience from the 4-H program. Every community Leora has lived in has benefited from her giving, caring nature to make the world a better place.
Congratulations to two very deserving individuals. Leora and Sally will be recognized for their long-time service to 4-H and their communities and officially inducted into the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry 4-H Alberta Hall of Fame in the spring of 2020. For more information on the Hall of Fame click here.
Member Development Opportunities 4-H Standardbred Project
The 4-H Standardbred Yearling Program coordinated by ASHA in a joint effort between Alberta Standardbred breeders and 4-H Alberta. Successful applicants to the Standardbred 4-H Project will be matched with a Standardbred breeder. The breeder and the member will arrange for a weanling to be delivered to the farm or acreage where the weanling will remain until the ASHA Yearling Sale is held in the fall of 2020. During the project period (4 - 5months) the member will learn how to responsibly care for, feed, manage health requirements and the economics of raising a horse. With this project, the members will gain valuable knowledge and expertise relating to raising a Standardbred yearling. The Standardbred Project culminates at the 4-H member's Achievement Activity and then at the sale of the yearling at the ASHA Yearling Sale.
Who Can Apply?Open to 4-H members who are 12 years of age or older and have completed Rider Level 3 Dismounted who have the permission of their parent(s) and a
recommendation from their 4-H leader. Participants must be a member in good-standing of a 4-H club. Applications must demonstrate adequate stabling, feeding and grazing facilities. Applicants will be expected to have horse experience, knowledge and adult assistance. Application and more information: Click here
Sally and Leora met Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen on November 28.
What’s Happening In The Calgary Region
PLAN AHEAD.. .Click each event title for more information
Regional Winter BonanzaDate: January 3 - 5, 2020Location: Kamp Kiwanis, Bragg Creek
Regional Horse Committee MeetingDate: January 17, 2020Location: Airdrie Ag Building, Airdrie
4-H on Parade Leader MeetingDate: January 27, 2020Location: Balzac Hall, Balzac
Regional Curling FunspielDate: February 17, 2020Location: TBARegistration Deadline: TBA
Regional Council MeetingDate: February 5, 2020Location: Airdrie Ag Building, Airdrie
Regional Multi Species JudgingDate: March 14, 2020Location: Olds Regional Exhibition's Cow Palace, OldsRegistration Deadline: February 17, 2020
Junior and Intermediate Fun DayDate: April 25 - 26, 2020Location: Great Canadian Barn Dance near Fort McLeodRegistration Deadline: March 15, 2020
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.ca for up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many
districts offer workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic opportunities to have a well-rounded 4-H experience!
For more information about what’s happening in the Calgary Region contact:
Alexia Hoy4-H Specialist- Calgary Region
4-H Section Main fl Agriculture Centre97 East Lake Ramp NE
Airdrie AB T4A 0C3Phone:403 948-8501 Fax: 403 948-2069
Email: [email protected]
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A reminder to watch for information about Regional Curling and Regional Multi Judging as both of these events either happen or have registrations deadlines in February!
Calgary Region hosted the Annual Awards Day on November 30. Congratulations to all recipients! Thank-you to Kneehill for hosting the annual event.
Calgary Region Scholarship Recipients
Kaitlyn Stewart, Tianna Donnelly, Orrin Henn, Tiana Miller, Hailey Kenney, Reid Caukill
Calgary Region Recognition Award
Andrea Hanson
Multi Judging Awards
JuniorTori Anderson, Kiersten Hoffe, Amelia Rich, Rowan Gottenbos, Teaghan Bertamini, Reese Morison, Norah Gottenbos, Georgia Konschuk, Leslie Siewart, Blaze Weitz
IntermediateDavis Gottenbos, Mark Norregaard, Scott Anderson, Colten Spackman, Eryn Krebs, Samantha Horkoff, Liam Heppner, Dayne Stevens, Hailey Milligan, Jacksen Bedry
SeniorKeely Airth, Meagan Heppner, Emma Tanner, Annalise Holmes, Faith Stevens, Jamiee Jackson, Liam Edmand, Martina Pagenkopf, Ceili Konschuk, Justin Noel
Bursary Recipients
Aidan Miller, LaneWoods, Cassidy Sawyer, Annalise Holmes, Dawson Grattidge, Morgan Cruikshank, Kailey Beckie, Keely Airth, Jamie McKinnon, Kelsey Uittenbogerd, Isabelle Posein
Portfolio Awards
Tait Ackermann, Jaci Becker, Wyatt Becker, Sharla Berry, Clara Blatz, Finn Blatz, Reese Breesee, Logan Carroll, Grace Chen, Morgan Cruikshank, Kate Foster, Brennan Hrycyk, Emma Johnson, Bryce Kavanagh, Nikki Kehler, Jillian Klys, Ceili Konschuk, Georgia Konschuk, Lauren Kornelson, Nicole Kraus, Brynnleigh Lohner, Brooklyn Malenchuk, Hailey Mazubert, Kody McGee, Kailey Morrison, Corbin Neal, Kaylyn Nielsen, Ava Scheerhoorn, Tahlia Skanderup, Erin Slemko, Justin Watkins, Jessica Wolfs
Raintree Financial Solutions/Sheila Nielson Scholarship
Cailey Church
Platinum Award of Excellence
Alexander Horkoff, Breanna Correia, Cassidy Sawyer, Ceili Konschuk, Channel Pagenkopf, Deshann Valentine, Drew Bayes, Harrison Rawn, Jazmin Martens, Jillian Klys, Kaitlyn Stewart, Lane Woods, Mackenzie Konschuh, Morgan Cruikshank, Ryan Edwards, Tiana Miller
Three Year Leader Recognition
Erin Babin, Cassidy-Rae Barnert, Mark Bedry, Amber Beeby, Danielle Bradish, Jenn Cooper, Shelley Den Hann, Fernanda Eisler, David Ellis, Anita Etmanski, Jack Fisher, Dalene Friesen, Terry Gottenbos, Kristen Hall, Christina Hambrook, Lark Hamilton, Kerry Johnston (Salisbury), Jennifer Jones, Bobbi Lausen, Lisa Mckeage, Holly Moen, Chrissy Mouland, Clay Neal, Jenna Packer, Jason Packer, Elizabeth Patterson, Alana Perrott, Sherri Rice, Lindsay Savage, Sarah Scheerhoorn, Sarah Simpson, Carla Sparks, Grace Stewart, Nancy Turner, Leanne Ully, Tara Wingenbach
Five Year Leader Recognition
Lara Bec, Susan Biskup, Natasha Bolster, Bev Busslinger, Coreena Carr, Brenda Chernoff, Gwen Cruikshank, Vince Dal Collo, Russell Gallelli, Sue Gatenby, Eric Heuver, Dawn Kalbhen, Sasha Kimball, Rachel Kingsford, Jessica Klis, Maartens Klis, Crystal Klys, Robert Klys, Johanne Lawn, Carolyn Morrison, Brad Parker, Cindy Skanderup, Sarah-Dawn Thiessen, Mike Vang, Tricia Wade, Debbie Wilson, Randy Wilson, Brissa Wipf, Janet Yule
Ten Year Leader Recognition
Connie Edwards, Angela Foster, Kelly McMullen, Jill Oliver, Tara Suddaby-Johnson, PJ Thomson
Fifteen Year Leader Recognition
Stephen Hughes, Jennifer Woods
Twenty Year Leader Recognition
Anita Beaudin, Cheri Foat
Thirty-Five Year Leader Recognition
Joanne Gourley, Sharon Uhrich
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all! Enjoy the time spent with family and friends.
Andrea Hanson receives the Calgary Regional Recognition Award. Presented to Andrea by the Calgary Regional Executive.
What’s Happening In The East Central Region PLAN AHEAD.. .
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Fun DayDate: January 04, 2020Location: William E Hay Stettler Secondary Campus, Stettler
Leader Training Level 1Date: January 4, 2020Location: William E Hay Stettler Secondary Campus, Stettler
Junior Winter CampDate: February 21, 2020Location: Circle Square Ranch - Near HalkirkRegistration Deadline: January 15, 2020
4-H Night at the Red Deer RebelsDate: March 14, 2020Location: Red Deer Centrium, Red DeerTicket Purchase Deadline: January 24, 2020
Grama Shirley's Horse CampDate: May 15, 2020Location: Donalda Riding Arena, DonaldaRegistration Deadline: April 17, 2020
Regional 4-H Beef Female ShowDate: June 21, 2020Location: Coronation Rodeo Grounds, CoronationRegistration Deadline: June 3, 2020
Fax: 403 742-7527email: [email protected]
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.cafor up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many districts offer workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic
opportunities to have a well-rounded 4-H experience!
Happy New Year! Looking forward to the year 2020!
Thank you to the campers and spent the weekend at Intermediate Camp, at Circle Square Ranch! A shout out to Miranda, Brittani, Jessica, Kurt, Dominic and Dante for staffing camp.
Regional Fun Day is Saturday, January 4 at the William E Hay Secondary Campus in Stettler. The fun filled day will offer a variety of sessions along with swimming! Lunch and an ice cream social is included. Please contact Lois Andrew if you have any questions! See you there!
A reminder that Leader Training Level 1 is being held in conjunction with Fun Day. The session will start at 9:30 am and will conclude at 12:30 pm with lunch. If you have not sent your RSVP, please let me know so that there will be enough training materials prepared.
A reminder that the registration deadline for Junior Winter Camp is January 15. New this year, you can register using the Online Registration System, using your unique username and password. Paper forms are available on the East Central page on the 4-H Alberta website.
4-H Night at the Red Deer Rebels is Saturday, March 14. The Rebels faceoff againstthe Calgary Hitmen for a great night of hockey! Ticket order deadline is January 24.
It is always interesting to hear what clubs are up to within the region! If you would like your club to be featured in the 4-H Alberta Monthly Scoop or on the 4-H Alberta Facebook page, please submit your photos and a brief detail of your event to [email protected].
The East Central 4-H Region has 4-H Fabric available for purchase! The cost is $15 / meter + shipping. To purchase fabric, please contact: Sylvia Axley at [email protected]. Check out the cool projects made by Elma Herde: Thank you to Elma for sharing your photos!
~ Yvonne
4-H Specialist - 4-H SectionPostal Bag 600
Stettler AB T0C 2L0Phone: 403 742-7547
Fax: 403 742-7527email: [email protected]
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.ca for up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many districts offer
workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic opportunities to have a well-rounded 4-H experience.
For more information about what’s happening in the East Central Region contact:
Yvonne Yaremcio
What’s Happening In The Northeast Region
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.ca for up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many districts offer workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic opportunities
to have a well-rounded 4-H experience!
For more information about what’s happening in the Northeast Region contact: Shelly Ann Dodgson
4-H Specialist - NortheastBox 24 4701 - 52 StreetVermilion AB T9X 1J9
Phone: 780 853-8115 Fax: 780 853-4776 email: [email protected]
PLAN AHEAD.. .Click each event title for more information
4-H Night at Rogers PlaceDate: January 5, 2020Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton
Regional Council MeetingDate: January 11, 2020Location: St. Paul Municipal Library, St. Paul
You Be the Judge - Consumer Decision MakingDate: February 8, 2020Location: Lakeland College MEAD Building, Vermilion Registration Deadline: January 31, 2020
Spring Fling CampDate: April 3. 2020Location: Wood Buffalo (Ft. McMurray) Registration Deadline: March 27, 2020
4-H Alberta Northeast Region Promotional ItemsCheck them out them out on the 4-H website or call the Regional Office for a
brochure and order form.
From the Desk of Shelly Ann!
Welcome to 2019! Clubs are gearing up for Communication activities and Judging is right around the corner! Is your district in the need of some training? Or help with district events? Please contact your Key Leaders or Key Members; they have the tools and contacts to make your year successful. Your district does not have a Key Leader or Key Member? There is no time like NOW to elect someone into the position.
Key Leaders in the Northeast
Key Members in the Northeast
SAVE THESE SUMMER DATES and Register Online Today!
• Moose Lake Junior Camp (August 4-8)
• Moose Lake Intermediate Camp (August 9-13)
~ Shelly Ann
What’s Happening In The Northwest Region
For more information about what’s happening in the Northwest Region contact:
Stacy Murray4-H Specialist - 4-H Section2nd fl Provincial Building
6203 49 StBarrhead AB T7N 1A4Phone: 780 674-8250
Fax: 780 674-8309email: [email protected]
PLAN AHEAD.. .Clubs and districts are busy preparing for winter fun days and holiday celebrations, and while the weather outside is frightful, or at least unpredictable, I hope that you are warm and preparing for some time with family and friends over the next month.
January is typically when members and clubs start to think about Communications Competitions. Did you know that the 4-H Alberta website has all the learning tools and competition materials online? Visit http://www.4h.ab.ca/downloads/ to access everything from the rules and guidelines, organizer’s guides, judge’s score sheets, How to Emcee, and more!
Sometimes it can be hard to find enough communications judges for your club, district or regional competition each year. Judging at the club-level is a great fit for a new judge. Sometimes a potential judge may say they feel uncomfortable about judging at the event because they think they will need to be highly critical of a member’s efforts. We know that’s not the case!
Judging at a 4-H communications competition is an opportunity to provide encouragement, praise, and constructive feedback to members. Clubs could reach out to alumni, parents, grandparents, teachers, professionals, community volunteers, neighbours, etc. to help build a network of new judges!
The Judge’s Orientation Package is a handy guide to what a judge needs to know. I really encourage clubs to reach out to someone new this year and invite them to judge.
Selections: Senior members! If you are interested in attending this year’s Selections program, please submit your diaries ASAP. Our region always has a wonderful turnout for this program and it takes a significant amount of time to mark the number of diaries I receive. If I have marked your diaries in the past (for a platinum, or for Selections) I only need to see any you’ve completed since I marked them, or any you wish to make changes to. Registration is open and the deadline is Mar 1.
A reminder that Achievement Day information is due in the Regional Office by February 1. Beef sales please include your radio spot information.
Click each event title for more information
4-H Night at the Oil KingsDate: January 5, 2020Location: Rogers Place, EdmontonTicket Purchase Deadline: December 20, 2019Join in the cheering as the Edmonton Oil Kings take on the Saskatoon Blades. The Oil Kings have planned some great experiences and contests for members in attendance. The club that sells the most tickets will be able to select the member who drops the opening puck.
Where’s the Beef? Learning DayDate: January 18, 2020Location: AgBarn, BarrheadRegistration Deadline: January 3, 2020The Barrhead District is looking forward to hosting all beef members, parents, and leaders for a full day of all things beef. Complete information has been sent to all general club contacts (with beef projects) and is also available on the 4-H website.
4-H Winter WeekendDate: January 25 & 27, 2020Location: Camp Nakamun, BusbyRegistration Deadline: January 3, 2020Members, aged 9-12, will experience a fun filled day and a half at Camp Nakamun. Arriving mid-morning on Saturday, and heading home just after lunch on Sunday, members will have the opportunity to play in the great outdoors, take advantage of the indoor pool, and spend one night in cabins with their friends. It’s a great ‘first camp’ experience, or winter ‘catch up’ for those who’ve been to camp in the past.
Multi Species Livestock Judging CompetitionDate: April 18, 2020Location: Barrhead AgBarn, BarrheadRegistration Deadline: April 2, 2020
Consumer Decision Making CompetitionDate: April 18, 2020Location: Barrhead Elementary School, BarrheadRegistration Deadline: April 2, 2020
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.ca for up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many
districts offer workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic opportunities to have a well-rounded 4-H experience!
What’s Happening In The Peace Region PLAN AHEAD.. .
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Peace Country Beef CongressDate: January 11 - 12, 2020Location: Lakota Agriplex, Dawson Creek, BC
Regional Council MeetingDate: January 25, 2020Location: GPRC, Fairview
Winter CampDate: February 7 - 9, 2020Location: Camp Tamarack, Grande Prairie Registration Registration Deadline: January 31, 2020
Peace Country Classic Agri-ShowDate: March 7, 2020Location: Drysdale Centre Evergreen Park, Grande PrairieRegistration Deadline: March 1, 2020
Peace Beef Prospect ShowDate: April 18, 2020Location: Valleyview Ag Society Ground, Valleyview
Learning DaysDate: April 24, 2020Location: Teepee Creek Ag Events Centre, TeePee CreekRegistration Deadline: April 3, 2020
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
- Edith Lovejoy Pierce
Congratulations to the Peace Region’s Sally Barkwell on her induction into the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s 4-H Hall of Fame.. Sally and her fellow inductee, Leora Carothers (East Central), met Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen. Both Sally and Leora will be officially inducted in the Spring of 2020.
Thank you to the Peace Regional 4-H casino volunteers who completed shifts at the casino in Grande Prairie on December 15th and 16th, 2019. We appreciate your time!
Campers and Counsellors: Peace Winter Camp registration is open online! Come join your 4-H friends for an awesome weekend of fun, games, crafts, good food and sleeping in a log cabin. Winter Camp is February 7-9th, at Camp Tamarack near Grande Prairie, and is open to members aged 9-14. Senior Members, if you’re curious about what it takes to be a camp counsellor, or are thinking of taking Counsellors-in-Training (CIT) this summer, winter camp is a great way to work alongside experienced counsellors and camp organizers.
January is typically when members and clubs start to think about Communications Competitions. Did you know that the 4-H Alberta website has all the learning tools and competition materials online? Visit http://www.4h.ab.ca/downloads/ to access everything from the rules and guidelines, organizer’s guides, judge’s score sheets, How to Emcee, and more!
Sometimes it can be hard to find enough communications judges for your club, district or regional competition each year. Judging at the club-level is a great fit for a new judge. Sometimes a potential judge may say they feel uncomfortable about judging at the event because they think they will need to be highly critical of a member’s efforts. We know that’s not the case! Judging at a 4-H Communications Competition is an opportunity to provide encouragement, praise, and constructive feedback to members. Clubs could reach out to alumni, parents, grandparents, teachers, professionals, community volunteers, neighbours, etc. to help build a network of new judges! For many years, my volunteerism with 4-H consisted of my annual Saturday morning to judge a Club Communications Competition. I looked forward to it each year! The Judge’s Orientation Package is a handy guide to what a judge needs to know. I really encourage clubs to reach out to someone new this year and invite them to judge.
Sexsmith Multi 4-H Members learned about sending Christmas cards oversees to Canadian Forces Members, and each 4-H’er completed a card to send away.
Grande Prairie 4-H District members at the District Social, with Key Member, Torann Mecham, ready to try the glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt!
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.ca for up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many districts offer
workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic opportunities to have a well-rounded 4-H experience!
For more information about what’s happening in the Peace Region contact: Nicole Hornett, 4-H Specialist - 4-H Section
Provincial Building, 10320 99 St. Grande Prairie AB T8V 6J4
Phone: 780 538-5630 email: [email protected]
What’s Happening In The South Region
For more information about what’s happening in the South Region contact:
Ginny Smith 4-H Specialist - 4-H Section Agriculture Centre 100, 5401-1 Ave South
Lethbridge AB T1J 4V6Phone: 403 381-5815 or
Fax: 403 382-4526email: [email protected]
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.ca for up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many districts offer workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic opportunities to have a well-rounded 4-H experience!
PLAN AHEAD.. .Click each link for more information
SnowfestDate: February 18 - 21, 2020Location: Whispering Pines Bible Camp, Elkwater Registration Deadline: February 1, 2020
Senior 4-H South region members may wish to try out SMILE January 31 to February 2 in Seven Persons. More information available from Shirley Elliott at [email protected] .
Happy New Year! Together we can “see” that 2020 will be a great year!
Consumer Decision Making took place in Vauxhall on the last day of November, so results were not featured in December’s Scoop. Congratulations to 77 members, from 8 out of 10 South 4-H Region districts for participating in a very fun day, and thanks to the organizing committee and slate of volunteers needed to make the day run smoothly! This year’s event featured Horse Blankets, Dog Food, Electric Fencers, Sunglasses and Gaming Chairs – something for everyone!
Top placing members were: Juniors: 1st – Rylen Guitton, Claresholm 4-H Beef, 2nd – Alysha Siewert, Stavely Parkland 4-H Beef, 3rd – Katherine Delanoy, Retlaw Prairie 4-H Beef, 4th – Clare Lewall, Medicine Hat 4-H Multi, 5th – Riley Van Zeggelaar, Turin 4-H.Intermediates: 1st – Rayann Campmans, Turin 4-H, 2nd – Kourtney Serfas, Turin 4-H, 3rd – Georgia Gorzitza, TNT 4-H Multi, 4th – Lauren White, Claresholm 4-H Beef, 5th – Wyatt Lehr, Seven Persons 4-H BeefSeniors: 1st – Heinrich Klassen, South Slope 4-H Beef, 2nd – Jessie Ferguson, Retlaw Prairie 4-H Beef, 3rd – Brett Niznik, South Slope 4-H Beef, 4th – Lammert Wildeboer, Hays 4-H, 5th – Clayton Lehr, Seven Persons 4-H Beef.
Winding up 2019 was a spectacular Farming Smarter Conference featuring great 4-H speakers on both days of the conference including: Kiara Porteous (MC), Lucy Woolf and Abbey Slorstad on December 11 and Brooklyn Niznik (MC), team of Charles and Lauren White, Anna Lundgren and Ellie Stauffer on December 12. The positive response from the conference attendees was an indicator of how strong our 4-H communications program is, and a tribute to these wonderful members who represented the South 4-H Region well!
The 4-H Auction at the conference was another huge success, raising over $10,000 to use towards various 4-H programs within this region. Clancy Holthe, auction chairperson was all smiles as he said “Thank you to our speakers and thank you to everyone who helped by donating or getting donations or helping out over the conference! Plus a special thank you to Perlich Bros Auction Market for auctioneering at the live auction on December 11th. And a really big thank you to Farming Smarter staff, for their continued support of our 4-H program, by allowing 4-H members to experience speaking at the conference, and hosting the auction! This was fantastic.”
As we move into January, Communications is once more coming up quickly on the schedules of 4-H clubs, districts and the South 4-H Region as they prepare to hold their competitions and provide opportunities for members to speak about almost any topic. A reminder that the South 4-H Region’s Communications competition will take place at the Lethbridge College on Saturday, March 14 with competition starting at Noon. Please note the location for 2020.
The Host district for 2020 will be 40 Mile District. The rooms will be the responsibility of the districts as follows: Junior Public Speaking – Warner, Intermediate Public Speaking – Taber, Senior Public Speaking – Newell, and Presentations (3 rooms) – Cactus Country. These districts are responsible to seek out officials for their room(s), and by February 28, complete and return the provided form listing all of those volunteers.
More information will be sent via email directly to all district communications contacts so that they can check out their responsibilities and utilize the correct form for recording results, with a copy to the district key leaders so that they may provide assistance. Questions about the regional competition can be addressed to one of the committee members – Lorelei Bexte ([email protected]), Wendy-Ellen Nittel ([email protected]), Shari Wehlage ([email protected]) or Karla Porteous ([email protected]).
Please keep in mind that all 10 district communication competitions must be completed no less than 2 weeks prior to March 14, and those results must be sent immediately to Tracy Snortland ([email protected]) of the 40 Mile district so that the volunteers within the host district may complete all of the required forms and materials in preparation for the regional event.
A favorite winter event for Junior and Intermediate members between the ages of 9 and 14, put on each year by the South 4-H Region Council is Snowfest. The delegate and counselor applications will be available soon, so please keep an eye on the 4-H calendar for registration information. The program dates are February 18 - 21, at the Whispering Pines Campsite in Elkwater.
A suggestion from Arlene Good, chairperson of the region’s sheep committee to 4-H members in the sheep project – “When thinking about a buddy for your market lamb, why not consider a ewe lamb? That way “ewe” will have another learning and fun opportunity too! And don’t forget to keep May 16, 2020 in mind for Eweniversity combined with the Beef Learning Day and the BEEP Show at the Taber Agriplex.” More details and times will be forthcoming.
Remember that deadlines for the Scoop are approximately the 20th of every month, to allow for preparation before the release on the 1st of the following month. The Scoop is a great place to stay up to date, and see the latest news. Also check out the calendar. 2020 is going to be busy!
What’s Happening In The West Central Region
PLAN AHEAD.. .Click each event title for more information
Remember to check out the calendar at www.4h.ab.ca for up to date district,regional, provincial and national opportunities! Many districts offer workshops throughout the club year, check out these fantastic opportunities to
have a well-rounded 4-H experience!
For more information about what’s happening in the West Central Region contact:
Yvonne Yaremcio4-H Specialist - 4-H Section
Postal Bag 600Stettler AB T0C 2L0
Phone: 403 742-7547Fax: 403 742-7527
email: [email protected]
Happy New Year! Looking forward to the year 2020!
Congratulations to the following clubs who are celebrating milestone anniversaries!Knee Hill Valley 4-H Beef Club – 70 yearsCentral Lacombe 4-H Beef club – 50 yearsFalun East 4-H Beef club – 50 years
The Regional Judging Competition was held on Saturday, December 7 at the Horse in Hand Ranch, Blackfalds. A shout out to the Lacombe District for hosting.
Congratulations to the following members!
Juniors Overall placings: Paige Laitila, Gilby 4-H Beef ClubOverall reasons: Evangeline Hoogland, Crestomere 4-H Multi ClubOverall winners:1st: Paige Laitila Gilby 4-H Beef Club2nd: Evan Murphy, Central Lacombe Beef Club3rd: Livia Miskey, Paws R Us 4-H Canine Club
IntermediatesOverall placings: Chase Laitila, Gilby 4-H Beef ClubOverall reasons: Kolton Hoogland, Crestomere 4-H Multi ClubOverall winners:1st: Kolton Hoogland, Crestomere 4-H Multi Club2nd: Chase Laitila, Gilby 4-H Beef Club3rd: Rylin Klatt, Lakedell Lighthorse 4-H Club
SeniorsOverall placings: Samantha van de Gun, Rangeland 4-H Beef ClubOverall reasons: Kate Harink, Lakedell Lighthorse 4-H ClubOverall winners:1st: Kate Harink, Lakedell Lighthorse 4-H Club2nd: Kristy van de Brake, Udderly Unique 4-H Dairy Club3rd: Mackenzie Denschikoff, Lakedell Lighthorse 4-H Club
The West Central Region will be hosting two in person Leader Training Level 1 sessions! The first session will be January 11th in Lacombe, starting at 10 am and the second session will be January 18th in Red Deer starting at 1 pm. Watch your email for details and how to RSVP.
A reminder that the registration deadline for Junior Winter Camp is January 15. New this year, you can register using the Online Registration System, using your unique username and password. Paper forms are available on the West Central page on the 4-H Alberta website.
4-H Night at the Red Deer Rebels is Saturday, March 14. The Rebels faceoffagainst the Calgary Hitmen for a great night of hockey! Ticket order deadline isJanuary 24.
West Central Regional 4-H Centennial Cookbooks are still available! These would make great Christmas gift. Cost is $20. To purchase, please contact Sherry Wardley at [email protected].
It is always interesting to hear what clubs are up to within the region! If you would like your club to be featured in the 4-H Alberta Monthly Scoop or on the 4-H Alberta Facebook page, please submit your photos and a brief detail of your event to [email protected].
The next Regional Council meeting is at the Lacombe Memorial Center, Lacombe on Wednesday, January 29 starting at 7 pm.
~ Yvonne
Annual 4-H Curling BonspielDate: January 10, 2020Location: Clive Curling Rink, Clive Registration Deadline: January 2, 2020
Leader Training Level 1Date: January 11, 2020Location: Lacombe
Leader Training Level 1Date: January 18, 2020Location: Red Deer
Intermediate Winter CampDate: January 17 - 19, 2020Location: Alberta 4-H Centre, Westerose
Junior Winter CampDate: February 28 - March 1, 2019Location: Alberta 4-H Centre, Westerose Registration Deadline: January 15, 2020
Regional Council Meeting Date: January 29, 2020Location: Lacombe Memorial Center, Lacombe
4-H Night at the Red Deer RebelsDate: March 14, 2020Location: Red Deer Centrium, Red Deer Ticket Purchase Deadline: January 24, 2020
Regional 4-H Horse ShowDate: May 29, 2020Location: Westerner Park, Red Deer
Council News & Briefings
Please do not adjust your screen….ing. We are experiencing a few technical difficulties…
Wondering about your volunteer or leader screening progress and approval? We are experiencing unusually high volumes of volunteers screening this year and that is a very good thing! However, the increase in numbers has set the review and approvals process a bit behind. Please rest assured we will get to your screening and/or your messages just as soon as we can. If you have completed the screening components and mailed in a current, original police check, your final approval email will be sent just as soon as it all entered and reviewed. Phone calls will not be answered until the new year. For help, emails to [email protected] are recommended but, again, please be patient as there are many and emails are responded to in the order in which they were received.
A few things to remember:
• You must mail in your original police check. Mailing in a copy or simplysending an image via email/text is not sufficient and will delay screeningapproval. Mail original police checks to 4-H Council of Alberta, RR 1 Site 7Box 1, WESTEROSE, AB T0C 2V0. Enclose a self-addressed, stampedenvelope if you want the original returned.
• If your club was just recently approved and you just received your screeningemail, you have a bit more time to get it all done but please don’t delay.Find that email, click on the links and complete the online application.Remember to download the police check letter while you are within theonline application form. Forgot to download it? Email Bernadette [email protected] for a copy of it.
• If your screening was delayed or stalled for other reasons, such asreferences not responding, please carry on with other components ofscreening. Acquire that police check and mail it in as soon as possible. [email protected] if you need help resending reference requests.
• If your police check will be delayed due to fingerprinting or other reasons,email [email protected] to have an extension noted to your file.
• THANK YOU for being diligent and for working together with all of us in 4-H Alberta to provide superior, safe programming and meaningfulmentorship to our 4-H youth! Screening is one way in which we all worktogether to keep our 4-H youth safe and learning to do by doing! [email protected] for more information.
Stay warm and enjoy this wintery, holiday season.
Leader & Volunteer Screening What's New at the 4-H Alberta StoreHow is it possible that it is Christmas already? It is crazy how time flies! Now that the New Year is right around the corner it is time to start thinking about public speaking! If you are struggling to find the right gifts for your judges take these two packages into consideration!
1. Our spiral notebooks make a wonderful gift for judges, not onlyare they easy to write in they also have a slot on the inside to keep yourpen safe. As well they contain sticky notes and a place for business cards.For the month of January if you buy 8 spiral notebooks, you get 1 free, for$64.00 you can have your judges gift taken care of.2. Or the other option is our ceramic coffee cup and thank you teaset. This makes a perfect little gift for your judges with the mug, tin and 4different flavours of tea, your judges are going to be thrilled to receivethis. With the purchase of 8 gift sets you also get 1 free! For $120.00 youcan have the perfect thank you gift!
These deals are only going to be here for the month of January, contact Amy at the 4-H Alberta Store at 780-682-2648 or [email protected] to order yours.
Foundation News & Opportunities
SponsorsWe would like to express our sincerest appreciation to our partners and supporters for their continued investment and support.
Thank you! We could not provide first-class youth programs without your help!
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ScholarshipsThe 4-H Foundation of Alberta sent scholarship payments via cheques in late December and scholarship recipients should have received their cheques by now if they provided their complete scholarship recipient information by the requested deadline.
2019/2020 Growing Alberta Scholarship
This is a gentle reminder that we are now accepting applications for the Growing Alberta Scholarship. The application deadline is January 31, 2020. For more information such as eligibility and to access the scholarship application, please click here.
Please feel free to contact Bianca von Nagy at [email protected] if you do have any questions or visit https://www.alberta4hcentre.com/index.php/scholarships-3/ or http://www.4h.ab.ca/About/scholarships.html.
Club Fundraisers It is hard to believe that we are almost in 2020! What a better way to start off the New Year than cleaning up our environment! Has your Club thought about Recycling?
You can find all the information for the Tire & Electronics Recycling program by clicking here. Register your Club today! If you have any questions or would like to register your Club, you can contact Tricia Johnston at [email protected] or call 1 877 682-2153.
Ongoing 4-H Alberta fundraising opportunities are:
- Phil’s Fudge and Jerky Fundraiser – 100% Alberta based company! $5.00 profit toClubs for every unit sold!- Meadowbrook Greenhouses – With Spring just around the corner this would be agreat option! Also makes a great Mother’s Day gift!- Battery Recycling- Alberta Highway Clean Up
Information for all these fundraisers can be found here or contact Tricia Johnston at [email protected].
Calgary Flames/ Roughnecks Game PollGreat news! Our partners at the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. are proud and thrilled to offer us 4-H Nights at one Calgary Flames game and one Calgary Roughnecks game. For every ticket sold, the Flames/ Roughnecks will donate $5.00 to benefit 4-H in Alberta.
Here are the dates and price points:
Flames 4-H Night
• Monday, February 17th @ 2PM – FAMILY DAY – Anaheim Ducks; $40 per ticket• Friday, March 6th @7 PM – Arizona Coyotes; $40 per ticket• Sunday, March 8th @ 5PM – Vegas Golden Knight; $52 per ticket
Roughnecks 4-H Night
• Friday, March 13th @ 7:30 PM – Saskatchewan Rush (St. Patrick’s Day game);$30 per ticket
• Saturday, March 28th @ 7:30 PM – Vancouver Warriors; $30 per ticket• Friday, April 17th @ 7:30 PM – Saskatchewan Rush (last game of the season);$30 per ticket
We are also currently working on pop and popcorn vouchers for the Roughnecks game.
Please follow this link: https://doodle.com/poll/73wsrg57dd4hpbyi and vote for the Calgary Flames game as well the Calgary Roughnecks game that works best for yours and your family’s schedule; the most popular dates will be offered as our 2020 Calgary Flames/ Calgary Roughnecks 4-H Nights.
We will see you then!
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