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Kent Clover September 2017

69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-730-4000

FAX : 302-735-8130

http://extension.udel.edu/4h

September 2017

4- Labor Day-

Office closed

11- Record Books

DUE

19- Achievement

Banquet Forms

DUE

19- Diamond Clover

Reports DUE

19- Leader’s

Meeting

19- 4-H Exchange

19- Jr. Council

19- State Horse

Advisory

22– Delaware Livestock

Expo Entries Due

23- 4-H Volunteer

Training

27- Window Display

& Litter Barrel

forms DUE

28– Kent County 4-H

Livestock Advisory

28– Links Meeting

30– DE State Fair Jr.

Board Applications DUE

October 2017

1– YAP Conference Regis-

tration Due

1-7– National 4-H Week

2– Window Displays and

Litter Barrels in place

4-15—Paper Clover Pro-

motion at local Tractor

Supply Stores

8– Link’s 90th Anniver-

sary Celebration

14—4-H Exchange Yard

Dear 4-H Families,

I’d like to welcome everyone to the start of another 4-H year! If you take a look at our yearly

calendar, there are many events and activities that will create great opportunities and pro-

vide excellent learning experiences for the members. As you look at the calendar, highlight

a few events that you’ve never done before, and give it a try!

As clubs begin to meet, this is an important time to begin scheduling project meetings for

the club, and this is where parents can contribute to the success of the club by volunteering

to lead a project group. Some of the most popular project groups include those subject areas

where we offer contests, including: Archery, Photography, Foods, Horticulture, Wildlife,

Clothing Judging, Woodworking, and animal related project groups such as Horse, Live-

stock and Dairy. There are many other projects too, for example Fishing or Public Presen-

tation. To see a list of project areas that offer project curriculum books, contact the office.

Project groups are the backbone of the 4-H program, and if you find yourself facilitating a

project group and don’t know where to start, please contact the office. Our team would be

excited to help you!

I can’t wait to see all the great work that is documented in 4-Her record books, which

should be submitted starting September 11th. You can find multiple formats on our web-

site, including a new “fillable” PDF. Recognition for record books will be given at the Kent

County Achievement Banquet on October 22nd. We will be recognizing many youth that

afternoon, and we are asking 4-H clubs and 4-H members to join us! The recognition that

takes place is a result of the very type of programs that help mold our youth into young out-

standing leaders.

Do you think 4-H is a little overwhelming? Consider attending the Leader Training on Sep-

tember 23rd. Additional information can be found in the newsletter.

I’d like to mention that National 4-H week is October 1-7th and to celebrate this week, clubs

are busing creating their masterpieces during the month. I’m looking forward to seeing the

ideas and creativity of our 4-H clubs as they display the litter barrels and window displays

in our community. The Paper Clover campaign will take place October 4-15, please be sure

to stop by your favorite Tractor Supply Store and purchase a clover to support your local 4-

H program. We do get those funds in our county, so every clover helps! If your club is inter-

ested in sharing about 4-H and hosting a display at the store, please contact the office, we

can provide a Kent County 4-H Display Board.

Finally, when you begin participating in 4-H, one of the first things you should do, is enroll

as a member in 4-H Online, the sooner the better. Caroline, our 4-H Administrative As-

sistant is the 4-H Online expert in our county, and is very helpful in getting members en-

rolled. Please contact her at 730-4000 or [email protected] with any questions. Get it done

and cross it off your to-do list!

Yours in 4-H,

Kristin Cook, Extension Educator, 4-H & Youth Development

Enrollment/Re-Enrollment begins September 1st for

the 2017-2018 4-H Year.

http://extension.udel.edu/4h

mailto:[email protected]

https://de.4honline.com/

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Sandy Reynolds, Project Leader, Pure Country 4-H Club

I would like to introduce our Kent County 4-H Families to a long-time

4-H Volunteer, Sandy Reynolds. Sandy has been involved with 4-H for

over 50 years, 28 years as a leader! When asked what the biggest dif-

ference between 4-H now and then, Sandy chuckled and said the clubs

were based on gender, girls clubs and boys clubs, and the 4-Hers

dressed up to go to their meetings. Sandy also mentioned that project

areas were also gender based, where girls participated in the foods and

clothing, and the boys did the woodworking, animal sciences for exam-

ple. Today, a lot of things have changed. Our clubs are all inclusive of

everyone, and there is a good mix of girls and boys in all of our project

areas. Currently, Sandy spends most of her time as project leader of a

foods project group (although she also serves as a project leader in

clothing, since she helps her grandchildren sew). The foods group, also

known as “Kent County Kookers” is open to all 4-Hers in Kent County.

If you are a member of another club, you can stay in that club AND still

participate in Sandy’s Food Group. They meet on Sunday’s, more regu-

larly during the first part of the 4-H year, up to the Favorite Foods con-

test (early March). Parents are asked to stay and assist with the inter-

active curriculum that Sandy provides, including some related food sci-

ence homework! Many participants use this project group to develop

new cooking skills that they utilize for the Favorite Foods contest, and

some learn important facts to help them with the Foods Judging Con-

test. At the end of each meeting, Miss. Sandy has the 4-Hers jot down

what they did and what skills they learned. When it’s time to complete record books, the Kent Coun-

ty Kookers are able to complete them in a snap. Sandy was the Kent County 4-H Outstanding Life-

time Volunteer, recognized in 2008 and was also the nominee for the national award that same year.

A huge thank you goes out to Sandy for her many hours she has dedicated to working with 4-H youth!

National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week is October 1st-7th

Please be sure to promote 4-H to your family and friends.

Invite them to join us and get involved with our 4-H pro-

gram. It’s an experience they will never forget! Suggested

National 4-H week activities: Help with your club’s Win-

dow Display and Litter Barrel, talk about 4-H at a school

or community event, hand out 4-H brochures, wear your 4-

H shirt to school, or make a poster about National 4-H

Week. You can also show your pride by sharing photos on

Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags

#4HGrown and #TrueLeaders.

National Youth Science Day

October 4, 2017

4‑H National Youth Science Day

(NYSD) is the world’s largest youth-

led science experiment. Every year

thousands of youth take part in the

National Science Challenge focusing

on important STEM topics and issues. This year’s 4‑H

NYSD event will take place on

October 4, 2017.

National Youth Science Day challenge: Incredible Weara-

bles. Developed by the University of Nebraska - Lincoln,

the Incredible Wearables kit is a fun way for kids to build

wearable fitness trackers.

Fifer Orchards Front Porch Demos

September 9th - Kent County Kookers

Apples, Broccoli & Cabbage

October 14th - New Horizons

Pumpkins, Fall Squash & Cauliflower

November 11th—Pony Pals

Fifer’s Holiday Open House

Kent County 4-H Leaders

Meeting

September 19th

7:00 pm As the new 4-H year begins, we are working

hard to improve communication between the

4-H office and 4-H cubs. Therefore, it’s very

important that each club has representation

at every leaders meeting. If the organization-

al club leader is unable to attend a leader

meeting, please plan on a project leader or a

parent attending. All are invited to attend

the 4-H Leader Meetings. Please join us !

4-H Volunteer Training

September 23, 2017

10:00 am—3:00 pm

At the Kent County

Extension Office.

Lunch will be provided.

For more information and

how to register see flyer at

the end of the newsletter.

to members of

Harrington Sunshine 4-H, Houston Cardinals 4-H,

Peach Blossom 4-H, Pony Pals 4-H, Westville 4-H and

Woodside Emeralds 4-H for coming out and supporting

The Fifer Orchards -

37th Annual Free Peach Ice Cream Day

on

August 12th

Record Books

are due to

the Kent County Office

on

September 11th

County Record Books are a great opportunity for 4-H members

to detail their activities and experiences during the past 4-H

Year. Take time now to start completing your record book. The

forms can be found on the county and state 4-H webpages. Be

sure to ask your leader or an older 4-H member to help. We

strongly encourage all 4-H members to submit records books

for all 4-H projects they have completed. Record books will be

due in the Kent County Office on September 11th . If you have

questions related to these books, please contact Kristin Cook

at the County Extension Office at 730-4000

Applications for

Achievement Banquet

Awards

Due September 19th Applications for the following awards

are due September 19th to the Kent

County Office -Diamond Clover,

Community Service, Public Presenta-

tion, and Michael Everline Memorial

Leadership Award. All forms can be

found at the end of the newsletter

and on the Kent County website.

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4th H for Health Challenge

Calling all 4-H Club Leaders! Interested in making your club meetings

healthier, while having fun at the same time? The 4th H for Health

Challenge is an easy program that is available for all clubs! The challenge

helps your 4-H’ers adopt club meeting practices that will help them be

healthy now, and in the future. With the 3 principles of Drink Right, Move

More, and Snack Smart, it’s easy to teach and reinforce healthy habits. For

challenge information, contact Caroline Del Vecchio at [email protected] or

730-4000.

The Kent County 4-H Links

are working to update their address list. If you are or know anyone who was a Kent

County 4-H Link could you please email address

information to [email protected]


Kent County Achievement Banquet October 22, 2017 at the

Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall

Starting at 3:00 pm

Join us on Sunday, October 22nd at the Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall to cele-

brate the accomplishments that were made over the last 4-H year by our Kent County

4-H members. The Achievement Banquet is open to all 4-H members and their fami-

lies. 4-H members will be presented with the following awards : Swine and Goat

Awards , Community Service, Public Presentation, Project Book Pins, Record Book

Ribbons, Team Judging Trophies, Diamond Clover Awards, Exploring 4-H, Outstand-

ing 4-H, Michael Everline Memorial Leadership Award, and Prudential Spirit Award.

Detailed information on all the awards is at the end of the this newsletter. Applica-

tions for awards are due September 19th to the Kent County Office.



2017 Window Display and Litter Barrel Contest—Registration DUE September 27th

Online Registration now available at

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/kent-county-4-h/kent-county-4-h-forms-resources-for-members/

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/kent-county-4-h/kent-county-4-h-forms-resources-for-members/


Join Junior Council

Jr. Council is a group of Kent County 4-H’ers aged 13-19. This group provides input

into the county 4-H program, plans and carries out county-wide activities for youth,

and provides leadership opportunities. Jr. Council members are ambassadors of the 4-H pro-

gram and are positive role models for younger 4-H members.

Questions? Email Jenny Trunfio at [email protected]

Delaware State Fair Jr. Board

Now Accepting Applications

Applications are being accepted through Sept. 30, 2017 for 6 two year appoint-

ments on the 12 member DSF Jr. Board. This opportunity is available to youth

age 16-21 (as of 10/31/17). There are usually two members selected from each

county. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours

before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Jr. Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal

skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of the Delaware State Fair. A brief interview to

take place mid-October may be required. An application can be obtained at the end of the newsletter

or from the Delaware State Fair Web site www.delawarestatefair.com or by calling the DSF office

at 302-398-3629. This link provides additional information: http://www.delawarestatefair.com/p/

Info/About-Us/204






14th Annual All-Breed DOUBLE Open/Youth Rabbit Shows; Single Open/Youth Cavy Shows

Saturday, September 23,2017

Entries must be postmarked by September 14, 2017

Talbot Agriculture & Education Center

10659 Hinders Lane

Easton , MD 21601

Show room opens at 7:00 am, Check-In will begin shortly after; Judging will start at 9:00 am sharp.

For detailed information and registration see Flyer/Entry Forms at the end of the newsletter.

Club News due

by September 22nd

for the October Newsletter.

Please submit all news to Caroline

Del Vecchio at [email protected].

Healthy Living Ambassadors will meet on

Thursday, September 7th at the UD Paradee

Center at 6:45 pm. All welcome … See you

there!

For more information contact Sequoia Rent at

730-4000.

www.delawarestatefair.com

http://www.delawarestatefair.com/p/Info/About-Us/204

http://www.delawarestatefair.com/p/Info/About-Us/204

KENT CLOVER SEPTEMBER 2017

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Looking Forward

October

1– YAP Conference Registration Due

1-7—National 4-H Week

2– Window Displays and Litter Barrel Entries in place

4-15—Paper Clover Promotions Tractor Supply, Camden-Milford– Smyrna

8– Links 90th Anniversary Celebration 2:00-4:00 pm Federica Senior Center

14– 4-H Exchange Yard Sale 9:00-2:00 pm Kent County Office

14-15—Livestock Expo Delaware State Fairgrounds

17– Club Officer Training 7:00 pm Kent County Office

17—Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

17– Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

17– 4-H Exchange Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office

19– Club News Due for November Newsletter

22—Achievement Banquet 3:00 pm Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall

29– Great Pumpkin Day 2:00 pm Kent County Extension Office

November

5– State 4-H Trail Ride 10:00 am Redden State Forest Headquarters

7– State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

10-12 - Yap Conference Sands Hotel and Conference Center

13– Delaware 4-H Horse of the Year Entries Due Kent County Office

13– State 4-H Hippology Contest Entries Due Kent County Office

16– Links Meeting 7:00 pm Kris Mujica Home

20– Club News Due for December Newsletter

21– Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

21– 4-H Exchange Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office

21– Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

23-24—Thanksgiving Holiday—Kent County Office Closed

30– Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Training

Available at the Danner Campus

Free with Purchase of Most New ATVs

A half-day, hands-on ATV RiderCourseSM to learn the proper and safe use

of all-terrain vehicles is being offered Sept. 9th, Oct. 7th, and Nov 4th at the Danner Campus in Dover, DE. The ATV

RiderCourse is conducted by certified instructors from the nationally recognized ATV Safety Institute (ASI), which has

been conducting these courses for more than 20 years.

Information about class location and availability can be found at www.atvsafety.org (click on “Online Enrollment”) or by

calling (800) 887-2887. The ASI ATV RiderCourse is free for purchasers of most new ATVs and it is available to others for

a reasonable fee.

http://www.atvsafety.org/

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Scribbles from: Susan Garey, Extension Educator, Animal Science

52nd State 4-H Horse Show Results

35 Delaware 4-H Horse project members competed recently at the 52nd Annual State 4-H Horse Show

held on July 28, 2017 in the Quillen Arena during the Delaware State Fair. Put on by 4-H volunteers

on the State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, the show offers 4-H members the opportunity to show

and learn under the guidance of capable volunteers and judges while having fun at the same time.

Judged this year by Justin Smith of Ridgely, Maryland members competed in the required showman-

ship classes as well as horsemanship, equitation, trail, pleasure, driving and fun classes like barrel

racing, egg and spoon, dollar bareback and costume. Trail classes were evaluated by Ms. Morgan

Scuse of Smyrna, Delaware.

Champion and Reserve Champion Horse Show awards were sponsored by the Delaware Equine

Council and the Delaware Quarter Horse Association respectively and were presented to the following

4-H members:

Champion Western Horse- Sydney Messick exhibiting Zip It Up Charlie- Kent County

Reserve Champion Western Horse– Sydni Brown exhibiting A Country Porsche – Kent County

Champion Western Pony- Alexis Skodinzski exhibiting Lex- Kent County

Reserve Champion Western Pony – Dawson Mitchell exhibiting Fiesta – Kent County

Champion English Horse- Ashley Bullock exhibiting Willie’s Lovely Lady- Kent County

Reserve Champion English Horse – Kassidy Hearn exhibiting Hobby’s Honky Tonk- Kent County

Champion English Pony- Lauren Williams exhibiting Steel N Cookies-

Reserve Champion English Pony – Kenzie Ward exhibiting KW’s China Doll– Sussex County

Grand Champion Walk Trot – Stephanie Strachar exhibiting Confidential – Kent County

Reserve Champion Walk Trot – Paige Taylor exhibiting Big Boy Bernie – Sussex County

The Betty Niblett Perpetual Trophy is presented to the 4-H member who acquires the most points in

Showmanship and Equitation/horsemanship classes. Betty was the President of the State 4-H Horse

Advisory Committee at the time of her death and helping kids with horse projects was a passion of

hers. The winner of the 2017 Betty Niblett Perpetual Trophy was Sydney Messick of the Peach Blos-

som 4-H Club in Kent County.

The annual horse show is open to any 4-H member on the Delmarva Peninsula or Delaware 4-H

members. Major sponsors and supporters of the 2017 show included the State 4-H Horse Advisory

Committee and the Delaware Equine Council, the Delaware Quarter Horse Association.






Saddle Up with 4-H!

The annual State 4-H Trail Ride sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee will be held on No-

vember 5, 2017 at the Redden State Forest with the ride off occurring at 10 am. This is a fun family event with

riders of all ages and experience level. There will be some volunteer walkers as well to assist our less experi-

enced riders if needed. Following the trail ride there will be a picnic in the pavilion beginning at 11:30 am.

ASTM/SEI hard hats are required for all riders. Proof of negative Coggins Test and a certificate of vac-

cination for Equine Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (EHV) within the past 180 days are required to partici-

pate. For more information please see the flyer posted on the State 4-H Animal Science webpage https://

cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/22080659/2017-4-H-Fall-Trail-Ride.pdf To RSVP, please

contact Susan Garey at (302)730-4000 or [email protected] no later than November 1st.

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Delaware Livestock Exposition

The 2017 Delaware Livestock exposition is coming on October 14 and 15th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds.

This is a breeding animal show for junior exhibitors ages 21 and under as of January 1 of 2017 showing meat

goats, swine, sheep and beef cattle. The exhibitor handbook and entry form is available on the expo website at

http://www.delawarelivestockexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Showring-Catalogue-2017.pdf Entries

must be postmarked by September 22, 2017. Late entries will be accepted this year but at double the

regular entry fee. Judges are Olivia Rush of Pennsylvania for the goats, John Ebersole of Pennsylvania for

the swine, Bradley Gill of Pennsylvania for the cattle and Kyle Wood of California will be evaluating sheep en-

tries. For more information please contact Susan Garey at [email protected] or Kristin Cook at kris-

[email protected] or by phone at (302)730-4000.


Cow Camp- It Takes A Team!

54 campers from all three counties participated in Cow Camp at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in early July.

Campers learned about fitting and showmanship, GMO’s, udders, dairy products and making butter, and dairy

breed basics in addition to participating in team building activities and caring for their heifer calf throughout

the weekend. Congratulations to Dylynn Cubbage our 2017 Cow Camp Champ who will be joining the plan-

ning team for Cow Camp 2018!

We couldn’t have an event with this many campers and animals without the essential help of lots of volunteers

- Sharon Anderson, Charmayne and Sara Busker, Lee Dulin, Leslie McClements, Len Green, John and Ron

Hickey, Stephanie Knutsen, Jenna Morris, Richard Morris, Dan Severson, Emily Smith, and all the parent

chaperones. Special thanks to the past Cow Camp Champs for all their help in planning and carrying out this

year’s camp- Holly Anderson, Jaiden Cain, Garrett Geidel, Mackenzie Larimore and Spring Vasey. Last but

not least extra special thanks to the Morris/Cook family, Bob Moore and Cheryl Vest for providing extra heifer

calves for the campers that needed them.






https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/22080659/2017-4-H-Fall-Trail-Ride.pdf

https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/22080659/2017-4-H-Fall-Trail-Ride.pdf


http://www.delawarelivestockexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Showring-Catalogue-2017.pdf




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Delaware 4-H Horse of the Year- Deadline November 13, 2017

Have you ever wished that you could have a model of your own favorite horse or pony

to cherish forever? Here’s your chance!

Peter Stone of Stone Model Horses (www.stonehorses.com) has volunteered to create a

model horse to honor the great horse or pony selected as Delaware’s “4-H Horse of the

Year”. The winning 4-H member will be announced at the Horse Bowl contest and

awarded their horse/pony model horse at the winning member’s county achievement

banquet in fall of 2018.

Any currently enrolled traditional Delaware 4-H member (Cloverbuds are not eligible),

can nominate their beloved horse/pony by completing these steps:

1. Complete the Nomination Form 2018.

2. Provide Four (4) 4x6” full color photos of your horse/pony in natural light (not in the

barn): front, back, left side and right side. Attach to the provided page. These photos

will not be returned so make sure you have copies.

3. Add an essay of 500 to 1000 words written by the 4-H’er (age of 4-H’er will be con-

sidered in writing quality). The award will be chosen based on how well the 4-H mem-

ber can answer the following topic:

“I am thankful for a horse in my life because…”

a. Should be a horse or pony you have owned or worked with in some way.

b. Do NOT include your name or the horse/pony’s registered name in the essay.

c. Use the horse’s unregistered nick name in the essay.

d. Not required to own the horse or pony being nominated.

4. The nomination with the essay must be postmarked by November 13, 2017.

Nomination forms, the scoring rubric used by judges, and more details are available on

the state 4-H animal science webpage

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/projects-activities-for-members/4-h-animal-science/

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/projects-activities-for-members/4-h-animal-science/

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4-H Calendar 2017-18

AUGUST 15 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 15 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 15 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 18 Rate of Gain Forms Due

SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day – Office 11 County Record Books Due 19 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 19 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 19 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 19 County Achievement Banquet Information Due 19 Award Applications Due (Diamond Clover, Community Service) 19 State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 22 Club News Due for October County Newsletter 22 Delaware Livestock Expo Entry Due 23 New Leader Training 10:00-3:00 pm Kent County Office 27 National 4-H Week Entries (Window Display & Litter Barrel) Due 28 Link’s Meeting 7:00 pm Jean Callaway, Felton 28 Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 29-1 Shooting Sports Training New Jersey 30 Delaware State Fair Jr. Board Applications Due

OCTOBER 1 YAP Conference Registration Due 1-7 National 4-H Week 2 National 4-H Week Entries (Window Display & Litter Barrel) in Place 4-15 4-H Paper Clover Promotion Tractor Supply Smyrna, Camden, Milford 8 Links 90th Anniversary Celebration 2:00-4:00 pm Frederica Senior Center 14 Kent County Exchange Craft Yard Sale 9:00-12:00 pm Kent County Office 14-15 Delaware Youth Livestock Expo Delaware State Fairgrounds 17 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 17 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 17 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 19 Club News Due for November County Newsletter 22 Achievement Banquet 3:00 pm Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall 29 Great Pumpkin Day 2:00 pm Kent County Office

NOVEMBER TBD 4-H Exchange Basket Bingo 5 State 4-H Trail Ride 10:00 am Redden State Forest Headquarters 7 State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 10-12 Youth/Adult Partnership Conference (YAP) Sands Hotel and Conference Center 13 Delaware 4-H Horse of the Year Entries Due Kent County Office 13 State 4-H Hippology Contest Entry Due Kent County Office 13 Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity 1st Payment Due 16 Link’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kris Mujica Home 20 Club News Due for December County Newsletter 21 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 21 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 21 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 21 County Trim-A-Tree Entries Due 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday – Office Closed

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30 Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office DECEMBER 1 Diamond Clover Intent Forms Due 1 National Conference Applications Due 2 State 4-H Hippology Contest 8:30 am TBD 4 County Trim-A-Trees in Place 8 Teddy Bears Due to the County Office 10 Holiday Fun Day 2:00 pm Kent County Office 19 Club News Due for January County Newsletter 19 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 25-Jan1 Extension Office Closed TBD Statewide 4-H Holiday Ice Skating Party Delaware State Fairgrounds JANUARY 2018 TBD Favorite Foods Contest Training 6:30 pm Kent County Office TBD Kent County Order of Links Holiday Party TBD Registration for State 4-H Leader Forum 12 Public Speaking Entries Due 15 Martin Luther King Holiday – Office Closed 16 Day Camp Counselor Forms Due 16 State Camp Scholarships Applications Due 16 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 16 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 16 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 21 Public Speaking Contest (snow date 1/28) 1:00 pm/2:00pm Kent Levy Court Office Building 26 Club News Due for February County Newsletter FEBRUARY 1 Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity 2nd Payment Due 1 Honey Bee Contest Essays Due 1 Livestock Overnighter Registration Due 3 State 4-H Leader Forum 8:30 am 6 State Horse Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 8 Kent 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 12 State 4-H Horse Bowl Entries Due State 4-H Office, Newark, DE 15 Woodworking/Photography Judging Contests 4:00-8:00 pm Kent County Office 16 Favorite Foods Contest Entries Due 16 County Photography Contest Entries Due 17-18 Livestock Overnighter 9:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds 20 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 20 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 20 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 23 Club News Due for March Clover 23-25 4-H Junior Leader Retreat 6:00 pm Kent County Office MARCH 1 RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR ALL MEMBERS 1 Registration Opens for State 4-H Camp 1 Begin Selling 4-H Horse Show Ads 2 Kent 4-H Exchange Group Quarter Auction 7:00 pm Harrington Fire Hall 2 Younger Member Weekend Registration Due 3 Favorite Foods Contest & Foods Judging Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall & Photography Contest Display & Winter Fun Day 6 State Horse Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 9 Spring 4-H/FFA Dairy Expo Entries Due

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10 State Horse Bowl Contest 9:00 am Lake Forest North Elementary 10 Delaware Livestock Expo Benefit Dinner Felton Fire Hall 16-17 Younger Member Weekend (Register Early- Space is Limited) Mallard Lodge 20 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 20 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 20 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 20 Clothing/Textile Showcase Intent Forms Due 20 Bunny Drive Due Kent County Office 22 Kent County Link’s Meeting 7:00 pm Home of Connie Harrington 22 Kent 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 23 Kent County Basket Auction 6:00 pm Felton Fire Hall 23 Club News Due for April County Newsletter APRIL TBD 4-H Legislative Day Registrations Due TBD 4-H Legislative Day 8:30 am Legislative Hall- Dover, DE 7 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Show 9:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds 8-12 National 4-H Conference Washington, DC 9 (noon) Clothing/Textile Showcase Garments with Forms, Fashion Notebooks and Sewing Contest Entries Due 14 County Clothing/Textile Showcase Contest/ Lake Forest High School County Clothing Judging Contest Participants Arrive 1:00 pm/ Revue 7:00 pm 16 Delaware 4-H Equine Art Contest Entries Due to the County Offices 17 County Demonstration Entries Due 17 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 17 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 17 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 19 4-H Day Camp Counselor Meeting 6:30 pm Kent County Office ?? 4-H Paper Clover Promotion Tractor Supply 23 Club News Due for May County Newsletter 25 County Demonstration Contest 4:00-7:00 pm Kent County Office 26 Kent 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office MAY 1 National 4-H Dairy Conference Applications Due to Susan Garey 1 State 4-H Record Books Due 1 Dairy Leasing Forms Due to County Offices 1 Jackpot and County Livestock Shows Entries Due 1 Delaware 4-H Foundation Scholarship Forms Due 1 Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity Final Payment Due 3 Horticulture / Wildlife Judging Contests 5:00-7:00 pm Kent County Office 8 State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 12 Kent County Livestock Tagging for DSF 9:00-11:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds 15 Demonstration Make-Up Entries Due 15 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 15 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 15 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 18 Livestock Tagging for DSF-

Kent County 4-H Show and Jackpot show 6:00-9:00 pm Delaware State Fairgrounds 19 County Livestock/Jackpot Shows Delaware State Fairgrounds 22 Final Livestock Tagging date for DSF 5:00-8:00 pm Delaware State Fairgrounds 23 Demonstration Make Up Day scheduled individually Kent County Office 24 Kent County Links Meeting 7:00 pm Home of Erica Knight 24 4-H Day Camp Counselor Meeting 6:30 pm Kent County Office 25 Club News Due for June County Newsletter 25 Kent County Horse Show Ads Due 28 Memorial Day – Office Closed 30 Dairy Judging Contest 6:30 pm Location TBD

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JUNE TBD Livestock Judging Contest TBD PQA Dates Kent County Office TBD New Castle County 4-H Livestock Show Delaware State Fairgrounds TBD Kent County Horse Show Delaware State Fairgrounds 1 Entry deadline for ALL entries at Delaware State Fair 5 Horse Judging Contest 6:30 pm TBD 6 Cow Camp and Junior Dairy Futurity Meeting 6:30 pm Kent County Office 7 Poultry Judging Qualifier 6:30-7:30pm Kent County Office 7 4-H Day Camp Counselor Meeting 6:30 pm Kent County Office 8 Cow Camp Registration Due 11-16 First Week – State 4-H Camp Camp Barnes 12 State 4-H Horse Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 14 Kent 4-H Livestock Advisory Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 18-23 Second Week – State 4-H Camp Camp Barnes 30-1 Cow Camp Delaware State Fairgrounds JULY TBD State 4-H Environmental Camp 30-1 Cow Camp Delaware State Fairgrounds 2 4-H Day Camp Counselor Meeting 6:30 pm Kent County Office 9-13 4-H Summer Day Camp Harrington Moose Lodge 16 Fair Entries Due to the 4-H Building 19 Plant, Vegetable and Foods Entries Due to the 4-H building 19-28 Delaware State Fair 29 Fair Entry Pick-Up from the 4-H Building 8:00-12:00 pm Delaware State Fair AUGUST 11 Fifer Orchard Customer Appreciation 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Fifers – Camden, DE 17 Rate of Gain Forms Due to Susan Garey Kent County Office 21 Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office 21 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office 21 Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

All Delaware 4-H Leaders are invited to attend this statewide training which will be beneficial not just to a new 4-H volunteer but to any leader who may need a refresher of 4-H! All are welcome!!

DATE: Saturday, September 23, 2017 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Kent County Extension Office Paradee Center, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover 19901

Lunch will be provided.

Please contact Tammy Schirmer to register by calling

856-2585 ext. 544 or email [email protected]

Topics:

It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, age or national origin.

NEW 4-H LEADER TRAINING

It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, age or national origin.

2017 4-H Youth-Adult Partnership Conference

Ride the Wave to Healthy Living

November 10-12, 2017

Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach, DE

A weekend conference for teams of 2-4 teens and an adult voluteer/

staff member from the Northeast Region. Get the latest information on

healthy living and take back ideas to your community for projects to improve the health of your school and community. The conference

will include:

Workshops

Speakers

Dance

All in a setting on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk!

Full conference (Friday-Sunday) and Saturday only registration rates available. Registration materials will be available June 15th: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - October 1, 2017 Registration Questions—Contact Melissa McDerby at 302-831-2509 or [email protected]

T-shirt

Great Food

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/2014-4-h-youth-adult-partnership-conference-on-healthy-living/

Healthy Harvest Community D

ollar Dinner

Thursday, October 26, 2017 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Solid Rock Community Outreach Center 109 N. West Street, Dover, DE 19904

Cost: $1.00 per Family Member

Come out & enjoy a catered delicious and nutritious meal with friends and family!!

Also Enjoy… 4-H Healthy @ Home Food/Cooking Demonstration

Receive valuable nutrition tips Raffle

RSVP, not required, but preferred to: [email protected]

Participating Partners: Connections Community Support Programs, Inc.

Dover/Kent County MPO Nemours Health & Prevention Services

Solid Rock Baptist Church University of Delaware 4-H


SEAT RESERVATIONS 20 ___ Kent County 4-H Achievement Banquet

PLEASE LIST ALL WHO PLAN TO ATTEND.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OUR SEAT COUNT. PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS PAID PRIOR TO THE BANQUET.

Please complete this form and submit with check by one week prior to Banquet

All Seats $3 per person Children 4 & under are FREE

Please make checks payable to: KENT COUNTY 4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION

Club Name _____________________________ Leader _______________________________ Name of individual or family name # of Seats at $3 each Children 4 & under FREE Total # of Seats ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(YOU MAY ATTACH A SEPARATE LIST) Total # of seats at $3 _____ Total FREE Seats _____ Total $ DUE ___ For office use: Total $ received _____ Check(s) _________________________________ Cash ________

Kent County 4-H Community Service Award 20 ___

In an effort to recognize Kent County 4-H members for their volunteer efforts in the community, the Kent County Links will award certificates to all 4-H members who have completed more than 50 hours of community service work. Please complete this form to nominate 4-H members who have met this level of community service work and provide detailed information related to the member’s activities and total number of community service hours completed.

Member’s name: ______________________________________ Age: ________

Club name: ___________________________________________ Grade: _______

Please detail community service activities that this 4-H member has been involved in during the past 4-H year: (attach additional sheet if necessary)

ACTIVITY HOURS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Total Volunteer Community Service Hours _______________________ September 1st of previous year through August 31st of this current year

Nominated By: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

Kent County 4-H Community Service Award

Sponsored by the Kent County Order of the 4-H Links In an effort to recognize Kent County 4-H members for their volunteer service in the community, the Kent County Links will award certificates to all 4-H members who have completed their respective required hours of community service work. Youth who have met this level of community service work, should complete the fillable form to provide detailed information related to the member’s activities and total number of community service hours completed.

The form is due typically in mid-September, for the 4-H year that just completed, September 1-August 30.

Youth ages 11 and under (including Cloverbuds): 25 Hour Requirement Youth 12 and up: 50 Hour Requirement

How to Apply: Complete community service log which can be found on the Kent County 4-H Website

Deadline: Typically due in September of the each 4-H year

Awards are presented at the Kent County 4-H Achievement Banquet to 4-Hers who have participated in worthy community service events.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award In addition to the Kent County Links sponsored award, the Prudential Spirit of Community Award will also be presented to the top 4-Her(s) in both the middle level (grades 5-8) and high school level (grades 9-12). The community service log will be used to select these recipients; no additional submission, to be considered for this award, is required.

There are several factors to consider when judging applications:

Initiative: Did the applicant initiate the activity(s) or show exceptional leadership in an existing one?

Effort: How much time did the activity(s) require? Did the applicant overcome any significant obstacles?

Impact: Were many people affected by the activity(s), or were individuals impacted in a major way?

Personal growth: Did the applicant gain insights or skills from the activity? Did he/she demonstrate a sound understanding of the value of service?

service work. Youth should complete the fillable form (or type your activity/hours) who have met this level of community service work and provide detailed information related to the member’s activities and total number of community service hours completed. This log should include service projects from September 1 of previous year through August 31 of current year. Use additional pages as necessary.

Year: ________

Member’s Name: _________________________________ Age: ___________

Club Name: _____________________________________ Grade: __________

Date Location/Name of Non-Profit Organization

Activity # of Hours

Supervisor’s Signature

Total # of Hours ______

Leader Signature of Club: ______________________________________________________

Kent County 4-H Community Service Award In an effort to recognize Kent County 4-H members for their volunteer service in the community, the Kent County

Links will award certificates to all 4-H members who have completed their respective required hours of community

collections or drives to benefit local causes will not be accepted as service hours unless you are providing the leadership to organize it or going above and beyond.

Here are some scenarios: If 4-Her mows your elderly neighbor’s lawn, or carries in groceries or shovels their snow, it counts. If they are paid by the neighbor, it doesn’t. If they mow your lawn, it does not count as that is just part of being a family and they benefit financially from that arrangement.

If they are a musician, time spent playing a benefit performance for a charity would count (as well as time to prepare and commute). Regular practice time does not count.

If they attend a 4-H meeting, it does not count. It does count if they are leading the meeting (which benefits other 4-Hers), teaching / demonstrating, organizing trips, buying supplies for other 4-Hers, spending a week as an unpaid counselor at camp, etc. In the case of a counselor, count the waking hours when they were responsible for other campers. The planning time for an event that benefits others is also appropriate to count.

Athletes do not count practice, games, or paid refereeing. Coaching a younger student, setting up conditioning practice for the team, volunteering to work a tournament, etc. would count. Mentoring or teaching younger youth would count as community service. Attending a clinic does not qualify, teaching at a clinic does.

Leading a Bible study or mentoring younger students counts, as does setting up or tearing down for an activity. Performing in a church program is not considered community service. Preparing a meal for another family in crisis would count.

Volunteer babysitting to assist a family in need counts. Watching their own younger siblings does not. Training for first aid or CPR counts; but not if it is required for a paid job.

Helping at voter registration or a polling place counts; but helping a candidate or a cause does not count

Fundraising is not acceptable to count as community service hours. If you are raising funds for your club to provide community service at a later date, count the time/service when you actually execute that activity. For example, if your club raises funds and the funds are spent on making tray favors for the nursing home at the holidays, you would count that time it took to make the favors and related activities. If your club uses the funds to go to the Pennsylvania Farm Show, you would not count that. Exchange fundraisers are not considered community service. Time selling raffle tickets is not considered community service.

Members assisting a disadvantaged person with a chore (cleaning out their garage, gardening, repairing their home, etc.) counts, but helping a family member or any able-bodied person with a chore does not count.

Community Service or Volunteer Service Hours are the compilation of time your student spends doing things for other people. If it counts for a school credit/grade, you cannot also count it as time spent volunteering, since you’ve been compensated. If your kids are paid for it, directly or indirectly, it does not count. Just participating in an extracurricular activity does not count. There is a difference between service and donations. General donations,

Additional information if needed ....

Acceptable examples of Community Service: Coastal Cleanup or Adopt-A-Highway Litter Barrel and Window Display, Trim-A-Tree (be accurate with your reporting here) Making food /Assembling Care Packages Haunted Hallways – not donating candy but attending the event Assisting at 4-H events (Holiday Fun Day, Fav Foods, Fashion Revue, DSF, Hall of Fame, State Teen Conf., Basket Auction, etc) Making / Delivering Tray Favors; Making centerpieces for a non-profit Making Hats/Scarves; Filling Holiday Stockings; Filling Shoeboxes Collections, Drives if you are the leader/organizer (donations themselves are not community serv) Assisted and/or Handed out ribbons at a livestock or horse show Yard work for someone who is unable to do it for themselves Assist as a junior leader at the Livestock Overnighter or serve on the Livestock Advisory Committee and regularly attend planning meetings. Training for first aid or CPR counts Members assisting a disadvantaged person with a chore (cleaning out their garage, gardening, repairing their home, etc.); helping at a local mission Volunteer time at a 4-H display booth, not collecting funds, lead a craft, talk to passer-bys, provide demonstrations, educating public. Must be engaging. Standing at a table is not considered service. Vacation bible camp volunteering counts Ringing the Salvation Army Bell Volunteer time to the following approved service organizations; Ruritan, Elks, Moose, Delaware Farm Bureau, Delaware State Grange, 4-H Foundation (not local club), FFA Foundation (not local chapter), Delaware Food Bank, Relay for Life, Special Olympics or your local Firehouse. Volunteering at Fifer’s IF you are educating or presenting some type of display. Offering a petting zoo for a non-profit event/organization or providing a nativity scene Helping at voter registration counts or a polling place counts Officer at any level (club, jr council etc): 10 hours of service per year A committee member: time in meetings, time spent shopping; time at event (Great Pumpkin Day, Holiday Fun Day, Favorite Foods etc.) Younger Member Weekend or Day Camp Counselor: Time at the event and time planning are appropriate to count Junior Project Leaders: Time spent teaching other 4-Hers is appropriate to count

Some activities that have been submitted in the past, that do not count as community service • Hosting a foreign exchange student or family; or Interstate Exchange• Helping a family member or any able-bodied person with a chore does not count; for example cleaning

stalls/volunteering at a local farm or helping to haunt the local attraction is not community service…• Garage sales – although you may help someone if they are holding a garage sale and all the proceeds are

going to charity• Adopt a Family at the holidays or gift buying for the holidays… these are great donations but not service.• Teaching Health Rocks or Up for the Challenge or any other program where youth are compensated• Running/Walking in a 5K or any other type of donation is not considered community service• Hosting breakfasts or dinners for the purpose of fundraising as well as working snack stands and food

booths, with the exception of the approved service organizations listed below

Application Form 20 ___

Kent County 4-H Order of Links

Criteria for Membership: Please contact the 4-H office for criteria information.

To be completed by applicant or sponsor and returned by the date indicated to:

LINKS University of Delaware

Kent County Cooperative Extension Office 69 Transportation Circle

Dover, DE 19901

Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: _____________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Years in 4-H: ______ Last Year of Membership: _______ Leadership: ____________

Give a brief summary of your participation in 4-H:

Reasons for wanting to join LINKS:

4-H Goat Award

Due to Wayne Moore by September 30th

Sponsor:

The Wayne Moore Family

Purpose:

This award will recognize a Kent County 4-H member for their work in the 4-H Goat

Project area during the past 4-H year.

Criteria:

Submission of an essay on the topic of “What I hope to learn from a Goat Project?” or "What I have learned from my Goat Project." Note: Essay can be handwritten or typed.

Please make sure essay is legible. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE

ESSAY, but please enclose a 3 x 5 index card with your name, age, address, and club.

Goat Essay must be postmarked and submitted by the 4-H member by

the required due date. Please forward your essay to the following address:

Wayne Moore Family

Attn: 4-H Goat Award

752 Equitation Lane

Felton, DE 19943

email: [email protected]

Additional Requirements for Recipient of Award:

o Youth must agree to show the goat awarded at the Kent County 4-HLivestock Show and the Delaware State Fair.

Please contact the 4-H Extension Office at 730-4000 or Wayne Moore at 284-8335 with

any questions you may have regarding this award.

Award winner must agree to monthly visits by Wayne Moore toensure goat is in acceptable show condition. Wayne will be availableto help with any feeding, clipping, showing or basic care questions.

4-H Swine Award

Due to 4-H Office by September 30th

Sponsor:

Double “K” Showpigs (Kayla and Kristen Kemp)

Purpose:

This award will recognize a Kent County 4-H member for their work in the 4-H Swine

Project area during the past 4-H year.

Award:

Selection of one (1) market barrow or gilt.

Requirements:

Submission of an essay (minimum of 200 words) on the topic of “Why I Want toShow a Market Hog.” Note: Typed essay is preferred; however essay can be

handwritten, but must be legible. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON

THE ESSAY, but please enclose a 3 x 5 index card with your name, age,

address, and club.

Swine essay must be postmarked and submitted by the 4-H member by the

required due date. Please forward your essay to the following address:

Kent County 4-H Office

Attn: 4-H Swine Award

69 Transportation Circle

Dover, DE 19901

Youth applying must have raised and exhibited a market hog for at least oneyear.

Additional Requirements for Recipient of Award:

o Youth must agree to show the swine awarded at the Delaware State Fair.

Please contact the 4-H Extension Office at 730-4000 or Kayla Kemp at 284-3215 or

email [email protected] with any questions you may have regarding this award.


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4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATION AWARD

GIVEN BY KENT COUNTY 4-H LINKS

PURPOSE

To recognize 4-H’ers who give 4-H demonstrations, public speeches or action exhibits several

times during a given club year and who thereby increase their proficiency in making

presentations.

To share things learned in the 4-H program thereby promoting 4-H projects, 4-H

demonstrations and the 4-H program.

REQUIREMENTS

The members must:

Give a demonstration, speech, or 4-H class at least four times during the club year.

It does not have to be the same presentation each time.

4-H Presentations can be given at the following:

4-H County Demonstration Contest

4-H Public Speaking Contest

4-H Afterschool Class Presentation

4-H Day Camp Class Presentation

Presentation to a non 4-H group (for example: service clubs, school classes or before the

public) related to one of your 4-H projects

Presentation to a club project group, regular club meeting, at a new 4-H club meeting or

state event.

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PUBLIC PRESENTATION AWARD 20 ___

Audience or Occasion Topic Date

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

I have completed the requirements of the 4-H Public Presentation Award.

I gave my demonstration at the places listed above, during this club year.

___________________________________ _______________

Signature of Member Date

___________________________________ ________________

Signature of Leader Date

Michael Everline Memorial Leadership Award

A Leadership Award has been developed in memory of Michael Everline, a longstanding dedicated and devoted 4-H member and supporter. This will be an annual award to recognize a Kent County 4-H member for their leadership role in the Delaware 4-H program and in other outside groups and organizations. Several individuals who were fellow 4-H members and friends have developed this award to present in his memory.

Michael Everline was a very active member of the Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club. He always spoke highly of his 4-H activities, experiences and the training he received from 4-H. He was a competitor and a person who showed a great deal of creativity in anything he was involved with in his life. But, most importantly, he was a person who demonstrated outstanding and exceptional leadership skills in both 4-H and in other organizations outside of 4-H. He will always be remembered for his ability to develop, encourage and motivate any group he led. His leadership in the 4-H program will not be forgotten.

Please take the time to nominate a 4-H member who you feel has been an active leader in 4-H and other organizations and one who has demonstrated strong leadership skills in their daily life. Completed nomination forms should be returned to the 4-H Office by the required due date. If you have any questions regarding this award, please feel free to contact the office at 730-4000.

MICHAEL EVERLINE MEMORIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD 20 ___

NOMINEE’S NAME: ________________________________________ AGE: ___________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________ CITY: _______________________________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: ____________ PHONE; ______________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________ 4-H CLUB: _________________________________________________

Please describe the leadership experiences and activities of the 4-H member in the Delaware 4-H program at the following levels:

LOCAL / CLUB: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

COUNTY: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STATE: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list or describe any leadership experiences and activities of the 4-H member outside of the 4-H program. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please briefly state why you feel this 4-H member should be recognized for their leadership activities in Kent County. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NOMINATED BY: ____________________________________________________________

JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION (Due by September 30, 2017 - A typed application is preferable)

Name: ____________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ County: ________________ State: _____ Zip: __________

Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________________

School: ______________________________________________ Grade: __________________

The information provided on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY YEAR(S)

What contributions can you make to The Delaware State Fair? (Please use additional paper

if necessary)

What experiences do you hope to gain from becoming a member of The Delaware State Fair

Junior Board?

List any Fair related participation, awards and/or honors:

List two (2) community/professional references including their name, relationship to you

(how you know them), telephone and email address:

Please fax to 302-398-5030, email to [email protected] or mail to the following

address:

The Delaware State Fair

Attention: Rebekkah Angeles

PO Box 28

Harrington, DE 19952


For the latest updates in regards to our show please follow us on Facebook at Delmarva Rabbit

and Cavy Breeders Association September 23, 2017 Shows! Please check out our blog at

drcba2017.blogspot.com

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This Catalog is subject to change at the discretion of the show committee.

Update version 8/8/17 @ 4 pm

14th

Annual

All-Breed DOUBLE Open/ Youth Rabbit Shows

Single Open/Youth Cavy Show *we are still actively

looking for a 2nd

cavy judge*

Saturday, September 23, 2017

In addition, multiple Specialties

Showroom Location: Talbot Agriculture & Education Center 10659 Hinders Lane Easton,

Maryland 21601

Show room opens at 7 am, Check-In will begin shortly after, Judging will start at 9 am sharp.

*Entry fee must be PAID before the start of the show.

Honorable Rabbit & Cavy Judges: Tom Schweikart, Carol Hooks, Bonnie Burdick, Donna

Grimm, Bill Bramble, Robert Frizzell, Chris Howell, Peter Velcheck, and Jacinta Taulbee. Cavy

judge Faith Storms

Sanctioned Breeds: If you do not see your breed sanctioned there is still time. Contact Tresa Hutchison (youth

secretary NOW). Breed sanctions are for National Club Sweepstakes Points. If you would like to sponsor a breed

sanction, contact Brandy Burroughs Dunn or myself. For current, up-to-date national club information and cost of

sanctioning your chosen breed, please go to www.arba.net/nati_specialty.htm . Breeds with an active Certificate of

Development (C.O.D.) are welcome please bring a copy of their working standard and provide it to the judge.

All breeds may be shown regardless of being sanctioned or not.

Californian, Dutch, English Lop/French Lop, Flemish Giant, Florida White, Angoras (O/Y),

Harlequin (O/Y), Himalayan, Holland Lop, Jersey Wooly, Lion Head, Mini Rex, Mini

Satin/Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Palomino, Rex, Tan, Giant Chinchilla (open) and Blanc

de Hotots (open)

The following AWARDS will be offered for both open/youth: BIS, RIS, BOB, BOSB

http://www.arba.net/nati_specialty.htm

For the latest updates in regards to our show please follow us on Facebook at Delmarva Rabbit and Cavy

Breeders Association September 23, 2017 Shows! As well as our blog at drcba2017show.blogspot.com

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Raffle: New or gently used donations are always appreciated. Table items must be placed by 9

AM. Any rabbits donated must have pedigrees and no disqualifications! Rabbits are to be left

with the Show Secretary in the exhibitor’s carriers for selection. Any rabbits not selected and

carriers of those selected will be available for pick up after 1pm. Raffle winners will be drawn at

1 PM.

Registrar: A registrar will be available, please bring rabbit(s) and or cavies, a copy off the

complete pedigree, your ARBA card, and $6.

SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. This show will conform to all ARBA Show rules. This is a rabbit and cavy show. There will be no other animals

allowed in showroom. Parents are responsible for their children. Please keep an eye on them. Playing in or around

buildings will not be allowed. No roller blades, skateboards, bicycles or scooters allowed.

2. The Show Committee reserves the right to add or substitute judges. The decision of the Show Committee as to

the placing of the breeds on a judge’s table will be final. No changes will be made at the show tables. All

changes must be made at the Secretary’s table before the start of judging for that breed. Entry will be forfeited as

according to ARBA rules

3. All animals must have a legible tattoo or ear tag. Animals not properly earmarked will be eliminated from the

show and no entry fee refunded.

4. Exhibitors attempting to or actually interfering with, annoying, molesting, influencing a judge or acting in an

unbecoming manner will be rejected and barred from the show. All entry fees will be forfeited.

5. This is a carrying cage show. All carriers/cages must have solid bottoms or trays. You are responsible for cleaning

up your area before leaving. THERE WILL BE NO DUMPING OF CARRIER PANS IN THE TRASH

CANS!! VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED!!

6. Any animals showing signs of disease (including fleas, mites, worms, etc.) must be removed by exhibitor from the

showroom upon request by the Show Committee and the entry fees will be forfeited. No breeding allowed in the

showroom. Absolutely no baby rabbits less than 12 weeks of age in the showroom for sale.

7. There will be no alcoholic beverages allowed in the showroom or on the show grounds. There will be NO

SMOKING in the show area. All fire lanes must remain clear. This rule will be strictly enforced. Please park in

designated areas.

8. In the event a check is returned for non-sufficient funds, there will be a $50.00 bank charge. All checks must be

made good or entries will be forfeited and left off all show reports. In the event you email your entries and do not

show, you will still be held responsible for those entry fees and will receive a bill. If you do not pay the entry fees,

you will not be able to show at future DRCBA shows until this matter is taken care of.

9. The Delmarva Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Association, members of the Talbot Agricultural Center and its Board

members will not be responsible for fire, theft, injury, accident, or providential loss, but every precaution will be

taken. You may leave animals overnight at the show site, but PLEASE understand this is AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Agriculture & Education Center WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE for Loss, Damage, etc. IF YOU CHOOSE

TO LEAVE YOUR ANIMALS AND Supplies OVERNIGHT at the show location!!!!

10. To keep the show running smoothly, please have your rabbits and or cavies up to the table when they are called

the first time. The show committee and the judges have the right to utilize the “2 calls and you’re out” rule! After

your breed has been called to the table there will be two (2) announcements made. After the second call for a class

there will be a 2 minute allowance for rabbits to be brought to the judging table. When the time allowance expires

the judging will begin. If your rabbit and or cavy is not at the table after the second announcement the judge will

proceed and entry will be forfeited! Please let your fellow exhibitors know where your exhibits are so they can assist

you with getting your rabbits & cavies to the show table in a timely fashion.

Important Entry Information

*Entry fee must be PAID before the start of the show.

Mail In Cavy/Rabbit: For a Single show the entry fee is $4.00; show your animal (2) times and

the entry fee will be $7.00, Fur/Wool $2.00 per show. MUST BE POSTMARKED BY

September 14, 2017. PLEASE contact the appropriate show secretary (Melissa Deitrich for

Open & All Cavy; Tresa Hutchison for Youth) for their address, if you would like to mail in

your entry.

Email Rabbit/Cavy: For a Single show the entry fee is $4.00; show your animal (2) times and the

entry fee will be $7.00, Fur/Wool $2.00 per show. No later than Monday September 18, 2016 by

10pm!

Day of Show Rabbit/Cavy: $10.00 per animal, Fur/Wool $5.00 per show. Before 8am sharp! NO

EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Please make checks payable to Delmarva Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Association, or plan to pay

with cash

PayPal: When this information becomes available it will be posted.

Check your EMAILED check-in sheets for mistakes!!!! Once judging has started, no changes

can be made even if it’s the show secretary’s mistake.

*You will receive an Exhibitor Check- In Sheet via email for entries that have been received via

mail or email! This will be your only copy of your entry. We will not be printing Exhibitor

Check-In Sheets for you to go over on the day of the show. If a correction needs to be made,

once we email you the Exhibitor Check-In Sheet please let us know ASAP, via email so the

corrections can be fixed. These changes will made for free up until 9/20/17! Once the corrections

have been corrected in the show program, we will email you another Exhibitor Check-In Sheet.



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If the show secretaries do not hear from you by 9/20/17 (we will be printing early Friday

morning) we ASSUME that your entry is correct and will accept it as correct, any corrections

after that will be charged the day of show entry. In other words., Please Check YOUR Email,

and if there is a correction that needs to be made, please contact us via email. No changes will be

allowed at the show table, per ARBA Rules! Youth may show in both open and youth, but not

with the same animal.

There will be a $1.00 fee per animal for Day of Show substitutions. Changes will be allowed

only in the same breed, sex, variety, tattoo and class. Day of Show entries and all changes must

be made at the Show Secretary’s table.

Exhibitors are solely responsible for getting their rabbits/cavies to the table when their

breed/variety is called. Classes will be called a maximum of three (3) times after which judging

will resume. If you are showing multiple breeds, please let others know where your animals are!

All cavies will be judged by an ARBA licensed cavy judge. All ARBA judges are required to

verify permanent ear numbers, so no tape will be used. The show committee reserves the right to

amend or change these rules as necessary; having at all times the interest of the exhibitor and

their animals in mind.

Specialty Shows:

Mid-Atlantic Mini Lop Club Brandy Burroughs-Dunn 4811 Goose Creek Dr. Salisbury, MD

21804 [email protected] Pre entry is $3.50 for members only; $4.00 for

non-members, $5.00 Day of Show. Ear changes are $1.00. Entries close Thursday September 21

at 10 pm.

Mid-Atlantic Himalayan Club JoAnna Perez 30 Eaton Circle Clementon, NJ 08021

[email protected] When this information becomes available it will be posted.

United Angora Rabbit Club Melissa Deitrich [email protected] entry fee

is $4.00 (pre entry) No later than Monday September 18, 2016 by 10pm! Day of Show $10.00

per animal Before 8am sharp! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Eastern Harlequin Rabbit Club Melissa Deitrich [email protected]

entry fee is $4.00 (pre entry) No later than Monday September 18, 2016 by 10pm! Day of Show

$10.00 per animal Before 8am sharp! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Eastern States Polish Rabbit Club Tesa Hutchison (PLEASE CHECK IN WITH Timothy

Vaillancourt) please send entries to [email protected] $4.00 per rabbit pre entry, deadline is

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Dutch Specialty (hosted by the Delmarva Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Association) please send your

entries to Debbie Athey at [email protected] entry fee is $4.00 (pre entry) No later than

Monday September 18, 2016 by 10pm! Day of Show $10.00 per animal Before 8am sharp! NO

EXCEPTIONS!!!!

Possibility of a Netherland Dwarf Specialty Show When this information becomes available it

will be posted.

Possibility of a English Spot Specialty Show When this information becomes available it will

be posted.

If your specialty club would like to join us please let me (Melissa Deitrich) know ASAP so we can help publicize

it.

VENDORS ARE WELCOME! Please contact Tresa Hutchison for more information (410)

924-2259 [email protected]

Cage Vendor: When this information becomes available it will be posted When this information

becomes available it will be posted.

Food: Please note less than 10 minutes away in Easton, MD there is countless options for food.

We are working with a food cart for food to be on site. When this information becomes available

it will be posted When this information becomes available it will be posted.

Accommodations:

Hampton Inn 8058 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD 410-822-2200

Econo Lodge 8175 Ocean Gateway. Easton, MD 21601 410-820-5555

Holiday Inn Express 8561 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD 410-819-6500

Days Inn 7018 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD 410-822-4600

Comfort Inn 8523 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD 410-820-8333

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Entry Form *Please use additional sheets if you need to* Only 1 sheet per exhibitor please!

Open/All Cavy/ Harlequin and Angora Specialty Show Entries go to:

Melissa Deitrich [email protected] 302-670-9912

Name

Address

Email

Cell

Ear #

Tag #

Breed Variety Class Sex Show

A Fur/

Wool

Show

B Fur/

Wool

Show

A

Show

B

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int Senior

Buck

Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int

Senior

Buck

Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int Senior

Buck

Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int

Buck

Doe




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Senior

Entry Form *Please use additional sheets if you need to* Only 1 sheet per exhibitor please!

Youth Entries/Polish Specialty Show Entries go to Tresa Hutchison [email protected] 410-924-2259

Name

Address

Email

Cell

Ear #

Tag #

Breed Variety Class Sex Show

A Fur/

Wool

Show

B Fur/

Wool

Show

A

Show

B

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J Junior

Int

Senior

Buck Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int Senior

Buck

Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int Senior

Buck

Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int Senior

Buck

Doe

Pre-J

Junior

Int Senior

Buck

Doe


Documents

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