July - September 2019 Voice Issue 423...July - September 2019 – Voice Issue 423 1 4-H exists to facilitate positive youth development. What is positive youth development? Positive

July - September 2019 – Voice Issue 423

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4-H exists to facilitate positive youth development. What is positive youth development?

Positive youth development is the idea that young people are vital resources in our community, with

tremendous assets and potential to be developed.

The past few months have been such a wonderful time of seeing the positive youth development that

occurs in Charles County 4-H. I spent the weekend of June 1-2 at the Charles County Spring Show,

watching dozens of youth ranging in age from 8-18 showing various species of livestock. During these

two days, I saw an amazing group of youth who were learning and practicing vital life skills. Each of

these young people demonstrated incredible levels of responsibility as they have worked with their

animals from birth to the present (depending on the species the time invested can range from 5 to 12

months). The ability to control their often very independent minded livestock is a true testament to the

countless hours they invest in caring for, and training these animals. Prior to the show, they practice

animal science knowledge, they care for the animals being cognizant of the best feeds and cleaning

products. In the show ring, they demonstrate strong communication skills as they are required to follow

the judge’s directions, and answer his/her inquiries about their animal and its care regimen. Finally, they

are required to practice recordkeeping as they create and submit record books to document this

process—a skill necessary in every facet of life.

The Dog Show The Swine Competition

I’ve also had the opportunity to visit our community clubs. It is amazing to see the dedication of our club

leaders, and the impact that dedication has on the youth in their clubs. I’ve seen birdhouse creations,

Father’s Day gift production, painted tree cookies and rocks at La Plata’s Artfest, and a beautiful 4-H

parade float at the Cobb Island Day Celebration. Our young people are doing amazing things with the

help and support of awesome club leaders.


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As I write this, we have just finished a week of day camp at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Again, I was

so impressed by our youth participants, our dedicated volunteers, and amazing staff. I am honored to

work alongside so many wonderful folks. What impressed me most about Day Camp was seeing our

teen leaders embrace their roles as mentors for the younger campers. They did such a great job

transitioning from being young campers shepherded by experienced leaders to becoming those very

shepherds guiding the next group through the 4-H camp experience. I was also humbled to serve

alongside the volunteers who give so generously of their time to support positive youth development. A

full list of thank you’s appears later in the newsletter. Please take a moment to look it over and

acknowledge these folks when you next see them. 4-H could not accomplish its mission without this

dedicated group. We are very fortunate.


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Finally, a huge thank you to

the 4-H staff that works

tirelessly to ensure that we

provide positive experiences

for the youth in our

community. Bonnie Boyden

has spent decades developing

relationships and a teen

leadership training program.

It was awesome to see it

come to fruition during Day

Camp. Jeanne Williams puts

in tons of hours behind the

scenes coordinating shooting

sports and livestock

instructors and finalizing class

schedules and rosters for Day

Camp. Darby D’Ambrosio is

quick to offer support

wherever she can; continually

running here and there to pick

up and deliver camp supplies,

when she isn’t busy

facilitating robotics or

teaching cooking classes at

Day Camp. Donna Mohler transitions seamlessly from volunteer to staff as she checks campers in and

out each day, and then moves inside to teach crafting with her mother. Finally, we must thank Suzanne

Stuart who stayed at the office to hold down the fort while the remainder of us were at camp.

I am so proud to be a part of 4-H. Seeing young people have the opportunity to shine in various settings

is an awesome privilege. Kudos to all of you youth for working so hard day in and day out to make the

best better, parents and volunteers for dedicating your time, expertise, and love to the children in this

program. We often hear it said that it takes a village to raise a child. Here in 4-H we experience the

village at its best. Parents devote time and resources to support their child’s interest. Volunteers share

their expertise in workshops designed to educate the youth, and take time to give one-on-one feedback

during practice rounds and even official events.

I encourage each and every one of you to come out to the culminating events for each of our programs—

see the results of the village at work; youth and adults working hand-in-hand to make the best better.

Your child might only be interested in showing pigs, but I would encourage you and them to come

support their fellow 4-Hers who participate in robotics or sewing; and vice versa.


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Thank you for the gracious welcome I’ve received in Charles County. I am looking forward to working

more closely with each and every one of you in the coming months and years.

Amy Lang, Charles County 4-H Educator

Bonnie Boyden, Program Management Specialist

Darby D’Ambrosio, Program Assistant Jeanne Williams, Program Assistant

Donna Mohler, Administrative Assistant

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

University of Maryland Extension Charles County Office 9501 Crain Highway, Box 1 Bel Alton, MD 20611 301 934-5404 or 301 753-8195

Website: extension.umd.edu/charles-county

CLOVER DAYS Coming soon, August 6 and 7. We can’t wait to see you!

Registration form and Release form are included at the end of this newsletter and are posted on our website under: FORMS/REGISTRATIONS.

https://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/4-h-youth/formsregistrations

REGISTRATION DUE – TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2019 Space is limited so register soon.

https://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/4-h-youth/formsregistrations


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Registration required for ALL events!

Call the 4-H Office at 301 934-5404 for registration information or visit our website.

JULY 2019

1- Livestock Breeding Registration Due 4- Holiday – Office Closed 5-7- MD 4-H Horse Jamboree 10 & 17- Horticulture Succulent Gardens Workshop 21-27- Overnight Camp 31- MD State Fair Entries Due

AUGUST 2019

1- Rabbit and Poultry Cards Due 6 & 7- Clover Days 8- Fair Project Day 10- Nature Fair Project Day (see flyer below) 14- County Fair Entry Forms Due 16- Project U in Chesapeake Beach (see flyer below) Aug 23- Sept 2- MD State Fair

SEPTEMBER 2019

1- Mounted Wanderers Horse Show 1- Level 6 Diamond Clovers Due to County 2- Labor Day – Office Closed 9-16- Charles County Fair 14- Livestock Auction 23- Volunteer Training 28- Volunteer Development (details forthcoming) 30- 4-H 101 and Camp Celebration Event (details forthcoming)

OCTOBER 2019

1- Start Record Books 6-12- National 4-H Week 12- Volunteer Training 13- Mounted Wanderers Horse Show 14- Columbus Day – Office Closed TBD- Club Leader Fall Meeting

NOVEMBER 2019

11- Veterans Day – Office Closed 18- Volunteer Training 28 & 29- Thanksgiving – Office Closed

DECEMBER 2019

4- Senior Resume Training 6- Record Books and Diamond Clovers Due 7- Volunteer Training TBD- Horse Bowl Practices begin 25- Holiday – Office Closed

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES AND CANCELLATIONS

https://extension.umd.edu/charles-county Facebook Group – Charles County 4-H (closed group – contact Jeanne at [email protected] to be added)

Also be sure to sign up for our weekly email updates by becoming a member of our Charles County 4-H One-List so you receive the latest 4-H information delivered right to your inbox. Please submit your request via email to: [email protected]. Sign up today so you are sure not to miss important 4-H updates and reminders.

2019 Charles County Fair – ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

It’s time to start thinking about what you want to enter in the fair this year! The 4-H Fairbook is posted on our website

along with the entry forms. If you plan to enter rabbits and poultry, make sure you turn in your Poultry and Rabbit

Cards by August 1st! Livestock and Equine youth: You will be sent entry forms for those divisions directly.

Link to 4-H Fairbook & Entry Forms - https://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/4-h-youth/state-county-fairs-2019

2019 Fair Project Day – August 8, 2019 9am-4pm Registration Due – THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019

Learn how to prepare your projects for entry in the fair as well make a few new ones to enter. Registration form and

Release form are included at the end of the newsletter & are posted on our website. Space is limited so register soon.

2019 Nature Fair Project Day – August 10, 2019 @ Smallwood State Park Register By WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2019

Enjoy a morning of exploration and then make nature crafts you can enter in the fair. See Flyer below for more details.

http://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/4-h-youth

https://extension.umd.edu/charles-county

mailto:[email protected]


https://extension.umd.edu/charles-county/4-h-youth/state-county-fairs-2019


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BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Intermediate Showman Champion: Riley Herbert Senior Showman Champion: Cheyenne Roberts Reserve: Savannah Roberts Champion Beef Showmanship: Cheyenne Roberts Reserve Beef Showmanship: Savannah Roberts

BEEF Angus Market Steer Champion: Parker Stonesifer Shorthorn Market Steer Champion: Annette Braun Crossbred Market Steer Champion: Savannah Roberts Reserve: Cheyenne Roberts Grand Champion Market Steer Savannah Roberts Reserve Champion Market Steer Annette Braun Other Registered Breeds Heifer Champion: Annette Braun Crossbred Heifer Champion: Savannah Roberts BEST OF SHOW HEIFER Annette Braun SWINE SHOWMANSHIP Junior Showman: Champion: Luke Talbert Reserve: Remington Posey Intermediate Showman: Champion: Robbie Abell Reserve: Cole Barrett Senior Showman: Champion: Annette Braun Reserve: Parker Stonesifer Champion Swine Showmanship: Annette Braun Reserve Swine Showmanship: Robbie Abell

SWINE Champion Market Hog: Annette Braun Reserve Champion Market Hog: Annabelle Talbert

SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP Novice Showman: Champion: Robbie Abell Junior Showman: Reserve: Tanner Bowling Intermediate Showman: Champion: Tiffany Abell Reserve: Riley Herbert Reserve Sheep Showmanship Tiffany Abell

SHEEP

Other Registered Breeds Ewe Champion: Remington Posey Other Registered Breeds Ram 1-2 Yrs Champion: Remington Posey Grand Champion Market Lamb Tiffany Abell Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb Robbie Abell DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP Champion Intermediate Showman: Claire Bright Champion Senior Showman: Brynna Bode Champion Dairy Goat Showmanship: Brynna Bode Reserve Dairy Goat Showmanship: Claire Bright

DAIRY GOATS Champion Alpine: Brynna Bode Champion Nubian: Claire Bright Champion Recorded Grade: Claire Bright BEST OF SHOW – DAIRY Claire Bright

MEAT GOATS Champion Full Boer Champion: Amber Hanson Champion Boer Cross Champion: Annabelle Talbert Reserve: Cheyenne Roberts Champion Commercial Reserve: Tiffany Abell Bred and Owned Doe Champion: Annabelle Talbert BEST OF SHOW – MEAT DOE Amber Hanson Champion Meat Goat: Amber Hanson Reserve Champion Meat Goat: Tiffany Abell

MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP Novice Showman: Champion: Brianna Williams Junior Showman: Champion: Tanner Bowling Reserve: Shyanne Stine Intermediate Showman: Champion: Billy McConnell Reserve: Annabelle Talbert Senior Showman: Champion: Cheyenne Roberts Reserve: Amber Hanson Champion Meat Goat Showmanship: Cheyenne Roberts Reserve Meat Goat Showmanship: Billy McConnell

SPRING SHOW RESULTS - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!


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Volunteer Showcase Commissioner Breakfast

o Thank you to our youth participants who took time out of their school day to come share

what 4-H meant to them; Sydney Garner and Lorenzo, LaMaree’, and LaKayla James.

o Thank you to Gale Kladitis for the beautiful flower arrangements.

o Thank you to all who brought food to share.

o Thank you to our Charles County Extension Advisory Council (CCEAC) members for

hosting the event, and especially to Ann Herbert for emceeing the event.

Spring Show

o Thank you to all our volunteer instructors, emcees, and judges.

o Thank you to all of the families who helped with the food booth throughout the weekend.

Day Camp

o Thank you to the awesome group of class instructors for Day Camp!

Cindy Beuchert and Caitlin Olejnik – Air Rifle

Tyler Thorne – Archery

Paul Bailey and Betty Lou More – Aerospace and Woodworking

Cathi Graff – Photography

Billy Moore and Betty Lou Moore – Wildlife Adventures

Kimmy Hancock – Childcare

Sue Herbert, Libby Wanzer and Sue Edelen – Sewing

Bill Allen and Kay Redman – Gardening

Ginger Jones & Donna Mohler – Home Furnishings

Donna Mohler – Crafts

Barbara Macri – Crocheting & Embroidery

Darby D’Ambrosio and Lisa Barrett – Camp Snacks

Donna Bailey – Ceramics

Lisa Barrett – You Be the Chef!

Thank you Camp Chief Caitlin Olejnik!

Volunteer Requests Mentor families - Many of our new 4-H families have expressed an interest in having a long term

family mentor them through the 4-H process. There are many deadlines and requirements that

they could use help understanding. Please contact Amy at [email protected] if you would be

interested in serving as a mentor to our newcomers.

Club News - We would love it if club leaders could find members in their club who would take on

the responsibility of sharing club news in our quarterly newsletters. We love to hear what is

happening in the 4-H community. If you have club news and/or photos you’d like to share please

send it to Amy at [email protected]

New Volunteers - We Need You!!

Please call or email Donna Mohler at [email protected] to register at least two days in advance

of the training. Sessions may be canceled due to low registration so sign up early.





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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES

Monday, September 23 from 6-9pm Saturday, October 12 from 9am-12 noon

Monday, November 18 from 6-9pm Saturday, December 7 from 9am–12 noon

Returning volunteers must submit an online enrollment each year and be reappointed via the

online enrollment system in order to continue as an official UME volunteer.

Partner Appreciation We want to thank the kind folks at Tractor Supply for their generous donation of show belts.

A big thank you to the Charles County Fairground staff for hosting our Day Camp.

Thank you, Charles County Parks and Recreation, for inviting 4-H to provide programming at

your summer camp programs.

State and National Opportunities National Youth Summits registration opens June 23, https://4hcenter.org/tours-

programs/national-youth-summits/

Citizenship and Leadership Focus registration now open, https://4-h.org/parents/citizenship-washington-focus/

DAY CAMP

We had another great year of camping in 2019! Day Camp ran from June 24-28 at the Charles County Fairgrounds. The week was

filled with classes and fun activities.

Thank you to the awesome group of class instructors for Day Camp! Our instructors were: Cindy Beuchert & Caitlin Olejnik – Air Rifle,

Tyler Thorne – Archery, Paul Bailey – Aerospace & Woodworking, Cathi Graff – Photography, Sue Herbert, Libby Wanzer and Joan

Edelen – Sewing, Ginger Jones – Home Furnishings, Barbara Macri – Crocheting & Embroidery, Donna Mohler – Crafts, Darby

D’Ambrosio – Camp Snacks, Donna Bailey – Ceramics, and Billy and Betty Lou Moore – Wildlife, Kim Hancock – Child Care, Lisa

Barrett – You Be the Chef & Sports, Bill Allen and Kay Redman – Gardening. Special Programs were offered by Alan Leslie, Donna

Bailey, Amy Lang and Anna Lancaster.

https://4hcenter.org/tours-programs/national-youth-summits/

https://4hcenter.org/tours-programs/national-youth-summits/

https://4-h.org/parents/citizenship-washington-focus/

https://4-h.org/parents/citizenship-washington-focus/


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Thank you to our older youth that filled the leadership roles at Day Camp! Each child was assigned to a group and the older youth

served as leaders, assistants, scribes, and LITs. The groups were:

Bears- Hayley Tanner – Leader, Sydney Garner – Assistant, Johnny Andrews – Scribe, Emma Proctor – LIT; Eagles- Annette Braun –

Leader, Parker Stonesifer – Assistant, Tessah Good – Scribe, Joe Willett – LIT; Mallards- Taylor Good – Leader, Jack Sein – Assistant,

Addison Herbert and Victoria Drury – Scribes, Madelyn Posey – LIT; Otters- Sam Guzzone – Leader, Lauren Liberati – Assistant,

La Kayla James – Scribe, Josh Hanson and Kathleen Cain – LITs Rattlers- LaMaree’ James – Leader, Brynna Bode and Jenna Burtch –

Assistants, Alana McGuigan & L.J. James – LITs; Wolves- Leslie Verga – Leader, Patricia Cain and Madison Palma – Assistants, and

Ray Guzzone – LIT.

Congratulations to the youth who received the highest honors at the closing of Day Camp. They were Joey Clark – HEAD, Claire

Bright – HEART, Brylee Boyden – HANDS, Joe Willett – HEALTH, and Billy McConnell– SPIRIT.

OVERNIGHT CAMP Coming Soon – We will be away July 21-27 for Overnight Camp. Join us for our camp celebration on Monday, September 30 at 6:30pm. We will share photos and stories with our friends and families who were unable to travel with us.

ROBOTICS NEWS Our robotics teams are going strong. We have teams working on Lego robotics and VEX now, too. We are currently working with three full Lego teams and one VEX team for the State competition. These youth are meeting weekly to prepare as best as possible! Come by and show your support on August 25, 2019, at the State Fair. Thank you to our wonderful coaches and Coordinator: Kyle Beckett, Bob Davidson, Bill and Denise McConnell, and Gary Prybyla. You make our best better!

4-H ROBOTICS FREE BUILDS

If your child is interested in Robotics, but is not on one of the teams mentioned above, they may still come build with us on Tuesdays from 5-6pm. We call these Free Builds. The remaining dates are 7/2, 7/23, and 8/13. Please contact Darby via email [email protected] for more information!



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AIR RIFLE Are you interested in learning the fundamentals of shooting and how to shoot an air rifle? If so there are plans to start

an Air Rifle class soon. The class will run for 8 weeks. More information will be shared as it becomes available. Watch for

updates. Please contact Jeanne in order to attend the class: (301) 934-5404 or email ([email protected]).

Thanks again to Cindy Beuchert and Debbie Olejnik for teaching our spring classes. We couldn’t do it without you!

SHOTGUN The Shotgun Group will meet Sunday afternoons and begin shooting August 18 to prepare for the State Shotgun match in October. Please call the office, 301-934-5404 or email Jeanne, [email protected] to register.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers that serve as shotgun instructors: Frank Fruh, Ray Pierce, Archy Miller, Joe Gregory, Henry Font and Clarke Peacock. You all are amazing!

We have a very active Rabbit Club and if you would like to learn more about this project call the office for more

information. All youth who participate in the Rabbit Project must have a 4-H Rabbit Card on file with the office by

August 1. If you already have a card on file and plan to use the same rabbit for 2019 all you need to do is call the office

to update the card.

HORSE BOWL

Are you interested in learning more about horses? Horse Bowl is a fun and great way to learn about horses. You don’t

even have to own a horse in order to participate! Horse Bowl practices will start in December. Call or email Jeanne at

[email protected] to learn how to get involved in the program!

Poultry cards are due August 1. If you have questions please call the office, (301) 934-5404, or email us!





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2019 SOUTHERN MARYLAND

REGIONAL DOG SHOW

Judge: Amber Rabie CGC: Jennifer Zembower

RESULTS

FITTING AND SHOWING

Place Class 1 Fitting and Showing Junior 1st Year

1st Olyvia Krauss Mixed-Paisley

Class 2 Fitting and Showing Intermediate 1st Year

1st Zoey Huber Mixed-Pookie

2nd Caitlyn Hancock Mixed-Buster

3rd Joshua Hanson Doberman-Kaos

Class 3 Fitting and Showing Senior 1st Year

1st Callie Hancock Mixed-Toffee

Class 6 Fitting and Showing Senior 2nd+Year

1st Erin Possehl German Shepherd X-Elsa

2nd Brynna Bode Mixed-Lily

3rd Morgan Bussey Chesapeake Bay Retriever-Fisher Price

CHAMPION OVERALL

Champion Erin Possehl

Reserve Callie Hancock

OBEDIENCE

Class 10 Obedience, Sub-Novice Senior

1st Brynna Bode Mixed-Lily

2nd Morgan Bussey Chesapeake Bay Retriever-Fisher Price

3rd Erin Possehl German Shepherd X-Elsa

Class 11 Obedience,

First Year Beginner Novice

Junior


Class 12 Obedience,

First Year Beginner Novice

Intermediate

1st Joshua Hanson Doberman-Kaos


2nd Zoey Huber Mixed-Pookie


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Class 13 Obedience, First Year

Beginner Novice

Senior

1st Callie Hancock Mixed-Toffee

Class 16 Obedience, Beginner

Novice

Senior

1st Jillian Dore Lab/Border Collie X – Annibelle

Class 19-Obedience, Novice Senior

1st Morgan Bussey Cav. KC Spaniel - Maisie

CHAMPION OVERALL Champion Brynna Bode

Reserve Jillian Dore

RALLY

Place Class 22 Novice Rally Junior


Class 23 Novice Rally Intermediate

1st Zoey Huber Mixed-Pookie


3rd Joshua Hanson Doberman-Kaos

Class 24-Novice Rally Senior

1st Erin Possehl German Shepherd X-Elsa

2nd Brynna Bode Mixed-Lily

3rd Morgan Bussey Chesapeake Bay Retriever-Fisher Price

4th Callie Hancock Mixed-Toffee

Class 27-Advanced Rally Senior

1st Morgan Bussey Cav. KC Spaniel-Maisie

2nd Jillian Dore Lab/Border Collie Mix – Annibelle

CHAMPION OVERALL Champion Erin Possehl

Reserve Morgan Bussey


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July - September 2019 Voice Issue 423...July - September 2019 – Voice Issue 423 1 4-H exists to facilitate positive youth development. What is positive youth development? Positive