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LeaderlineOctober - November - December 2015

A Quarterly Newsletter To Volunteer Leaders Providing 4-H News In New Mexico

Cooperative Extension Service • College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesNew Mexico State University • U.S. Department of Agriculture

Note from Rick

Thanks to LindaBy Rick Richardson Interim 4-H Department Head

Thanks to Linda,

In case you haven’t heard, Linda Schultz, NM 4-H Volunteer Development Specialist, is retiring October 31, 2015. I would be amiss if I did not acknowledge her through this newsletter for her dedication and commit-ment to New Mexico 4-H. Linda is a true believer in 4-H and to the leader/adult support and love needed for the program to flourish and grow. Her commitment to New Mexico 4-H is seen in the detail of which she plans events and her viewpoint from the point of volunteers is always the foremost of her thinking. Linda has been a valuable

team member to the New Mexico 4-H Department. She has brought to New Mexico a unique and energizing perspec-tive to New Mexico 4-H. Personally, she has made me look at things from a different angle, which has given me an appreciation for looking at 4-H from a larger view. I consid-er myself one of the luckier state 4-H program leaders in the nation because of Linda and the rest of the 4-H office team. Yes, we are a team, and we are about to lose one of our team members. We and New Mexico have been blessed to have Linda as one of our team members, and she will not be easily replaced. She has become a valuable part to my life because of her professionalism as an extension professional, and because I can call her my friend.

Vaya con Dios, mi amiga! !

Inside This IssueThanks to Linda ................................................................. 12015 Shooting Sports National Championships ................ 2New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Dates Set ........................................................................ 3Community Service Scholarship Application for Senior Leadership Retreat - Deadline Near ............................... 3Mark Your Calendar for WRLF 2016 ................................. 3Learning about other cultures is important ........................ 4A way to broaden your horizon .......................................... 54-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) .......................... 6Submit your Record Book stories for 4-H Essay Contest .. 68th Annual NM 4-H Home Economics School ................... 7Project Catalogs ................................................................ 7Senior Leadership Retreat................................................. 7Come to 4-H Adult Forum for new ideas, stronger friendships, and enthusiasm .......................................... 8

Food Day .......................................................................... 8Citizenship Washington Focus ......................................... 9New Mexico State 4-H Ambassador/Diplomat Duties and Qualifications .......................................................... 92015 New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum (flyer)...................... 10New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum: Registration Scholarships Available ..................................................11New Mexico 4-H Leaders’ Association ............................114-H Adult Forum ..............................................................11State 4-H Photo Contest................................................. 12New Mexico 4-H 2015 Buckle Available (order form) ..... 12New 2015-2016 State 4-H Officers Elected .................... 134-H Alumni: Perspective on ‘Being an Advisor’............... 14Calendar of Events (2015-2016) .................................... 15National 4-H Week ......................................................... 16

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Note from Craig

2015 Shooting Sports National ChampionshipsBy Craig Painter State 4-H Agent

New Mexico 4-H was well represented at the National 4-H Shooting sport Championships in Grand Island, NE. Here are the results:

Archery Compound team from San Juan county overall, 8th place: Bradley Canion, Clint Valerio, Douglas Hood, and Alec Budd. Bradley Canion was 12th high individual only 15 points behind first.

Hunting Skills team from Dona Ana county overall, 2nd: Dakota Tharp, Trevor Wax, Justin Butt, and Justus Brown. Trevor was 6th high individual, Justus was 7th high, Dakota was 11th high, and Justin was 13th.

Muzzle Loading team from Taos overall, 10th: Wade Roberts, Damian Romo, Antonio Romo, and Jacob Torres. Antonio was 16th high individual.

Small-bore Pistol team from Curry county overall,

13th: Garrett Baldock, Morgan Wade, and Halie Perkins. Small-bore Rifle team overall, 3rd: Devlon Shaver,

Emily Fitzgerald, and Michael Dietz. Emily was 8th high individual and Michael was 12th high individual.

Shotgun team from San Juan county overall, 15th: Rory Eavenson, Camron Martinez, and Racine Eavenson.

Congratulations to all participants and coaches on a job well done!

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THAT ISHEAD • HANDS • HEART • HEALTH

nm4h.nmsu.eduWe are glad to send you this educational material. Our purpose is to provide educational services to the people of New Mexico. These services are financed jointly by the county, state, and federal governments and are offered on a nondiscriminatory

basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. The Extension Service is represented in every county in the state by a staff of local agents in agriculture and resource development, home economics and 4-H youth development work.

Rick RichardsonInterim Department Head/4-H and Youth Development

Linda Schultz4-H Youth Development Specialist

Leaderline is a quarterly newsletter for New Mexico volunteer leaders providing 4-H news of statewide interest. Tax dollars support distribution of Leaderline to enrolled New Mexico 4-H leaders through the following issues: January/February/March (1st issue); April/May/June (2nd issue); July/August/September (3rd issue); and October/November/December (4th issue).

Subscriptions: For subscription information, address changes, or article submissions, write to us at: State 4-H Office, MSC 3AE, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30003, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003.

Web site: http://nm4h.nmsu.eduFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NMSU4H

Editor: Linda Schultz4-H Youth Development Specialist

Contributors: Jenna Casaus, Isabela Lucero, Craig Painter, Rick Richardson, Linda Schultz, Peter Skelton, Mindy Turner, Melissa Woodall, and Amy Zemler

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

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Note from Craig

New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Dates SetBy Craig Painter State 4-H Agent

Our next training will be held in Tucumcari, NM on February 19-21, 2016. The policy to maintain certification, according to our New Mexico State 4-H Shooting Sports Policy and Procedures, is as follows:

5. MaintainingState4-HShootingSportsCertification a. To maintain certification an instructor/leader must be active two

out of three consecutive years. If inactive for two consecutive years, re-certification is required.

More information on the training will be posted on the state 4-H website as it becomes available.

Note from Amy

Community Service Scholarship Application for Senior Leadership Retreat - Deadline NearCommunity Service Scholarships are available to any Novice, Junior or Senior 4-H member, serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, Diplomat or participant in a 4-H activity. Those interested in applying for the scholarship must submit a New Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarship application form which is available on the 4-H website.

Community Service Scholarship Applications for Senior Leadership Retreat are due in the State 4-H Office by October 15, 2015.

Note from Linda

Mark Your Calendar for WRLF 2016When: March 2-4, 2016Where: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center

Conference capacity is limited to 500. First-come, first-served.

Registration deadlines are:November 1 - December 14, 2015 - early birdDecember 15, 2015 - January 31, 2016 - regularFebruary 1 - 28, 2016 - late

For more information visit www.alaska2016.com or Facebook.com/AlaskaWRLF2016.

For hotel reservations call 1-800-544-0970 or go online to www.westmarkhotels.com. Reference group code 4HST030415.

Check out www.explorefairbanks.com or call 1-800-327-5774 for ideas to make the most of your stay in Fairbanks.

Experience Northern Delights at the 4-H Western Regional Leaders Forum (WRLF)

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Back home from Japan: Jenna Casaus

Learning about other cultures is importantBy Jenna Casaus, Bernalillo County States’ 4-H International Exchange Program 4-week delegate

Japan is an incredible country, and I was so fortunate to be able to spend a month there this summer as a States’ 4-H International Exchange delegate. First, arriving in Tokyo was very difficult for me. I didn’t know any Japanese, and the culture is drastically different. I caught on quickly though, and I enjoyed my stay very much.

I attended school for two weeks with my host sister, and made some really great friends. The teachers were all very nice to me and welcomed me into their classes. I learned many Japanese words and phrases at school from the teachers and my friends.

My host family was wonderful. One weekend they took me camping by Mt. Fuji. It was so beautiful. One of my favorite memories from Japan is when I went to karaoke one afternoon during a weekend with my family. My family got our own private karaoke room, and we sat around the table singing songs (both Japanese and English) and eating snacks. I never enjoyed singing by myself in front of other people, but Japanese karaoke made me feel comfortable and I had so much fun. I got very close to my host family, especially my mom and my sister. My host sister speaks fluent English, but my host mom speaks only a little. It was so interesting how I could communicate so well with my host mother without speaking the same language as her. We spent enough time with each other that language was not important. I didn’t understand the words she said to me, but I always

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Top photo: From my four-day Utrek summer camp (group shot). Left: Photo taken at the Tokyo Tower with my host family. Middle right: Me with my host Mom. Bottom right: Me with my sister, Mianu, and my brother, Oki.

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Back home from Japan: Isabela (Bella) Lucero

Some of my favorite foods, Soba and Tempura.

Two of my host siblings from my second host family at the beach in Kamakura.

Some Manga books that I purchased.

Japan 8 week exchange:A way to broaden your horizonBy Bella Lucero, Bernalillo County States’ 4-H International Exchange Program 8-week delegate

Japan is an amazing country, with beautiful sights, and spectacular people. Everyone in Japan is so polite and traditional, they are very kind and considerate and everyone made me feel so warm and welcome. I made so many lifelong friends as well as new, extended family. The food was also phenomenal, and this coming from someone who used to be an extremely picky eater. Some of my favorite food included tempura, soba (a Japanese noodle), and of course sushi!

My host families were so amazing! I got to experience living with just one sibling, younger, which was new for me! My first host family lived near Tokyo and I got to travel to and from language class each day on the train by myself! My second host family was very different because we lived in a rural area near the ocean. It was breathtaking and very different from the city. It was great because I was able to experience both the city and

rural areas. My second host family was also great because I had a sister who was my age, as well as two awesome younger siblings.

I love anime and manga, which was also a big reason for my desire to go to Japan. I was able to visit many animation stores and even the Ghibli museum! It was like living my wildest dreams, in all aspects! Overall, Japan

was amazing beyond anything I could have ever imagined! I made memories and friends that have changed my life, and I know I have grown as an individ-ual. I would recommend this exchange to my fellow 4-H’ers in a heartbeat! It was the perfect way to end my last year in 4-H, and I believe that it is a great way to experience another culture and broaden your horizon.

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Note from Peter

4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD)4-HNationalYouth Science Day

by Peter Skelton, PhD Associate Professor and Director Memorial Middle School Ag Extension & Ed Center 4-H Youth Development Program

4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) is the premiere national rallying event for year-round 4-H Science programming, bringing together youth, volunteers and educators from the nation’s 111 land-grant colleges and universities, and the Cooperative Extension System to simultaneously complete the National Science Experiment. This annual event seeks to spark an early youth interest in science and future science careers. National Youth Science Day presents a great opportunity to engage youth in hands-on science, engineering and technology activities while developing critical thinking skills.

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This year’s NYSD experiment, happening October 7th, is Motion Commotion. The 2015 National Youth Science Day Experiment, Motion

Commotion, empowers youth to explore the physics of motion and distracted driving. Developed by Oregon State University Cooperative Extension, this exciting activity will combine a speeding car collision and a distracted driving demonstration in a simulated activity that investigates the physical and human factors of motion. The two-part experiment will test young people’s knowledge of science, speed, and safety by:• Constructing a simulated runway

to analyze the speed, momentum and kinetic energy of a car in motion, and will explore the science behind the car’s collisions

• Leading an experiment that uses the same physics principles to demonstrate the consequences of distracted driving.

This is a great opportunity to interact with youth through an inquiry-based learning environment and to demonstrate that science is fun. 4-H National Youth Science Day kits are available for $23.95 at the National 4-H Website (www.4-hmall.org/Product/educationalkits/2015-national-youth-science-day-kit-pre-order/NYSD7.aspx). Be sure to register your event on the 4-H National Website (www.4-h.org/4-h-national-youth-science-day/registration).

Note from AmySubmit your Record Book stories for 4-H Essay ContestBy Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

Ignite creativity in the Shakespeares of the 4-H Program by encouraging members to submit their Record Book stories for the Essay Contest. Let them use their imagination to create a typed, double-spaced story (maximum of three pages) on the exciting program they are involved in...4-H! Members can win one of the following trips:

• One FREE registration for a Novice member (ages 9-11 of the current 4-H year) and a friend to attend Youth Get-Away in April 2016.

• One FREE registration for a Junior member (ages 12-13 of the current 4-H year) and a friend to attend Youth Get-Away in April 2016.

• One FREE registration for a Senior member (ages 14-18 of the current 4-H year) and a friend to attend 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in January 2016.

4-H Record Book stories must be in the State 4-H Office no later than November 2, 2015.

Check out the information about the essay contest on the State 4-H Web site at http://nm4h.nmsu.edu. Click on State Events, then click on State Contests, and then scroll to Essay Contest at the bottom.

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From Mindy

Save the Date: 8th Annual NM 4-H Home Economics SchoolWhen: March 11-13, 2016Where: Belen High School

Tracks to be Announced

Project Catalogsby Mindy Turner Extension 4-H Youth Specialist, Home Economics

Ask your County Extension Office for the new 2015-16 Literature Handbook. This catalog contains descriptions for the 4-H Projects and publications available in 4-H, and it also includes the Curriculum Kits catalog to tell you about resources available for check out. Catalogs are available at your County Extension Office or online at http://nm4h.nmsu.edu.

Helpful TipWhen you see publication numbers for any New Mexico 4-H Publication they are typically followed with an N-# or an R-#. For example, 4-H Cakes 100.E-86 (N-08). This denotes if a project is a Revision (R) or New (N) and the year of the publication. Cakes is a new project book in 2008. Look at the publication number to make sure you have the most recent version of any publication.

If you have questions or concerns you would like to have addressed by the curriculum committee please contact Mindy.

Note from Amy

Senior Leadership Retreat By Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

2016 is not far away and with that comes Senior Leadership Retreat! The event is going to take place at the Marriott in Albuquerque on January 23-24, 2016. The event is a two-day, one-night event filled with great workshops and neat opportunities.

During the weekend, youth will be involved in hands-on activities while learning about college degrees, leadership skills, community service, and much more! There will also be time for them to cut the rug and show their dancing skills! The 2015 Ambassadors and Diplomats are excited about putting on this event for all who attend! Registration will be approximately $115 per person.

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Come to 4-H Adult Forum for new ideas, stronger friendships, and enthusiasmBy Melissa Woodall Vice President NM 4-H Leaders’ Association

When I first heard about the 4-H Adult Forum, I thought, “that couldn’t be for me!” I just helped out at club meetings now and then. And, how could I afford it, and take the time away from the kids? I was told it was for leaders and parents of 4-H members, and that I could apply for a scholarship that would pay for it, but I still wasn’t convinced that I could leave the kids for the day. It took me three years to be convinced, and I wish I had gone the first year! What a great experience! I learned so much! I chose to go to workshops about

insurance, leadership, hippology, and crafts. Since then, I’ve led the leadership project and organized our hippology project. I learned about aspects of insurance that I’d never thought of. I learned a little bit about a few other projects during the make and take activity, and brought home new ideas for community service. I was energized by the guest speaker, felt appreciated by the agents, and talked to other leaders from all over the state about how they do things in their counties. I got a lot of good ideas from them, and I felt like I could bring good ideas home and implement them. Every year I’ve gone back, and I come home with new ideas, stronger friendships, and enthusiasm

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about the upcoming 4-H year. Our upcoming Forum will be on

Saturday, November 14th, and I’d like to encourage you to attend. We have excellent presenters, make and take activities and a community service project. Our motivational speaker, Chris Natzke, will teach you about creating a purposeful vision, consciously persisting through obstacles, and compassionately serving others. We have time built in for fun activities, social time, a silent auction, and we always have fun door prizes. A scholarship could pay for your registration fee, and you can car-pool to save gas! You will not regret the decision to join us and “Grow With the Green”!

OCTOBER 24, 2015

4-H Clubs around the state of New Mexico have been invited to participate in Food Day in October. Food Day inspires Americans to change their diets and our food policies. Every October 24, thousands of events all around the country bring Americans together to celebrate and enjoy real food, and to push for improved food policies. Last year, more than 8,000 events took place in all 50 states, supported by hundreds of national groups and organizations.

With your experience and history of hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, citizenship, and healthy living, we hope you will join millions of people around the country who will celebrate Food Day this fall. For more information, visit www.foodday.org.

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knew what she meant. Leaving Japan and my host

family was very difficult. I still miss them, but I know that I will always be a part of their family and they will always be a part of mine. I had an amazing time on my exchange. Going to another country is a little scary, but it is always worth it. I would encourage everyone to go on an exchange if they can. Learning about the world and other cultures is so important. This exchange taught me how to be more open-minded, understanding, and has deepened my love for experiencing the world. I can’t wait to travel more.

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Notes from Amy

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUSAmy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a leadership program for high school age youth from across the country. Every summer, thousands of young people stay at the National 4-H Center near Washington D.C. to participate in this week-long program.

CWF is a program which provides opportunities for youth to broaden appreciation and practice respect for themselves and others in their world; increase individual commitment to citizen involvement; and understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders.

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Time is provided for 4-H members to report accomplishments in 4-H to their representatives in Washington D.C.

as well as participate in sight-seeing trips to the following attractions:

• Washington National Cathedral• FDR Memorial• Arlington National Cemetery• Iwo Jima Memorial• Mount Vernon• Vietnam Veterans Memorial• Newseum and Freedom Park• Korean War Memorial• Nightview of Washington

The cost is estimated at $1,700 depending on airline ticket rates. The deadline for first payment and registra-tion information is October 15, 2015, and the second payment is due in March, 2016, with final payment due in May, or sooner depending on the week chosen to go. The registration fee covers airfare, six nights lodging at

the National 4-H Center, most meals, workshops, assemblies, field trips, transportation in D.C., dinner theatre, and insurance.

The program is open to 4-H members, ages 14-18, so get a group of friends together and start raising money for this hands-on opportu-nity to learn and practice skills that promote “Better Citizens Today, Better Leaders Tomorrow.” Contact your County Extension Office for registration information.

New Mexico State 4-H Ambassador/Diplomat Duties and QualificationsBy Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

Each January, eight senior 4-H members are selected as new Ambassadors and Diplomats. Through their term, they are expected to:

• Assist with the New Mexico State Fair Junior Livestock Show and Sale, the McDonalds’ Farm, and the state fair parade to name few.

• Plan and conduct Senior Leadership Retreat.• Assist the Officer Team in designing and conducting

workshops and evening sessions at State 4-H Conference.• Assist with promotional events.

To qualify for these positions, member must:• Be a senior 4-H member who will remain an eligible

member during the year of service beginning January 1, 2016, to January 1, 2017.

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• Be a New Mexico resident during the full term.• Be an active 4-H member in good standing with his

or her club and County Council.• Not serve simultaneously as a State 4-H Officer.

ExpensesAmbassadors and Diplomats must each contribute a total of $550 toward various expenses throughout the year. Contributions can be from their 4-H County Council, donors, and personal funds. Applicants must clear financial support from their 4-H County Council prior to applying. Team members must also cover the expenses for their team trip either personally, or by fund raising and sponsorships. Don’t let your 4-H’ers miss this opportu-nity! Applications are available at your County Extension Office and on the 4-H Website. Please remember that the applications need to be in the State 4-H Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2015.

102015 New Mexico 4-H Adult ForumWho: Adult 4-H Leaders, 4-H Parents and 4-H Staff from throughout New Mexico.

When:SaturdayNovember 14, 2015

Where:CNM Workforce Training Center5600 Eagle Rock Ave. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113

Register by October 15thfor the best rate!

What Is It All About? Enthusiasm Sharing Workshops Dynamic Motivational Speaker Developing Fresh Ideas

Meeting New People Learning Displays Silent Auction Fun!

Learn How To:support shooting sports program safely preserve foods prepare contest demonstrations involve youth with disabilities pursue the updated Entomology project help members reflect on their activities

conduct a fund raising project add 4-H to your curriculum keep senior members build solar cars teach basic horse knowledge incorporate nutrition education

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Notes from Linda

New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum:Registration Scholarships AvailableBy Linda Schultz 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Eight, $30 registration scholarships are available for 4-H Leaders and 4-H Parents. To apply, you must submit a completed 4-H Adult Forum registration form AND payment, along with your completed Scholarship application. If you are selected, you will receive the scholarship funds following the event. Registration materials and the Scholarship Application form are available from the New Mexico 4-H Web site (under the ‘Adult Volunteer Leader’ tab) or from your County Extension Office.

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Please consider participating in this year’s 4-H Adult Forum where you will meet other adults involved in 4-H; hear a motivational speaker on the “Mind of a Champion”; participate in workshops, a community service project, Make and Take activities, silent auction and more! Come for a full day of fun, networking and education. Registration includes the workshops, speaker, special activities, lunch and breaks – it is a bargain at $30.

New Mexico 4-H Leaders’ AssociationBy Linda Schultz 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Applications for the Executive Board positions are due by October 15. Three-year positions are open in each of the four 4-H districts. In addition, the NW district has a 1-year position available.

Duties include:• Plan the annual New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum.

• Communicate with County 4-H Leader Associations in their district for the expansion, improvement, and promotion of 4-H youth and leader educational programs.

• Advise the State 4-H Program Leader on matters of program policy and future directions.

• Transact necessary business of the Association.

Application forms are available on the Web site, from your County Extension Office, or Linda Schultz at 575-646-1156. Applications are due in the State 4-H Office by October 15, 2015.

Note from Rick

4-H Adult Forum By Rick Richardson Interim 4-H Department Head4-H Adult Forum is November 14 in Albuquerque. Details have been sent to agents and are posted on the State 4-H Website. There are also several articles in this addition of the Leaderline. I hope you will make this the biggest and best Forum ever. This program is my energizer. I enjoy visiting about all the neat things you are doing in your club programs. The enthusiasm is contagious and if you are a new leader, this is the place to get ideas. I would like to see our attendance grow to 125. As a matter of fact, I challenge each of you that attended last year’s Forum to bring one new leader or parent with you!

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Notes from AmyState 4-H Photo ContestBy Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

Below are the winners of this year’s State 4-H Photography Contest. Their photos will be on display at the New Mexico State Fair.

Landscape winners1st Place – Cody Joe Delk, Doña Ana County, Fans During Sunrise2nd Place – Amber Treat, Otero County, Bend in the Road 3rd Place – Jonathan Herrell, Curry County, Blooming Yucca

Animals 1st Place – Jami Maestas, Guadalupe County, Is this My Good Side2nd place - Johnathan Salazar, Rio Arriba County, Butterfly 3rd Place – Katelyn Peach, Bernalillo County, Grandma’s Goats

Buildings 1st Place - Katelynn Kenyon, De Baca County, Taiban Church2nd Place - Teghann Gonzales, Socorro County, Tribute to the Fallen3rd Place – Esther Wood, Otero County, Wood Screw

People 1st Place – Cody Joe Delk, Doña Ana County, Sand Rainbow 2nd Place – Opal Kerr, Socorro County, Father and Son 3rd Place – Grace Myers, Otero County, Beach at Dusk

Overall winner - Cody Joe Delk, Doña Ana County, with Sand Rainbow.

The four 2nd and 3rd place winners received a ribbon, the four 1st place winners received a ribbon and a camera case, and the overall winner received a rosette and $100 cash prize. All photos in the contest will be used in the 2015 Photo Contest Screen Saver available to download from the NM 4-H webpage.

New Mexico 4-H 2015 Buckle AvailableBy Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

The 2015 New Mexico 4-H Buckle is now available for $75. They make great gifts or awards. The buckle was designed by the State 4-H Leadership Team and is made by Rowdy Silver of www.rowdysilver.com. Profits benefit the New Mexico State 4-H Leadership Team.

Send payment by check, cash, or money order. Make checks or money orders payable to the New Mexico State 4-H Foundation. Send order form below with payment to the 4-H Youth Development Program, MSC 3AE, New Mexico State University, PO Box 30003, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003. Allow 4-6 weeks for shipping. Orders must be in by December 31 to get the 2015 buckle.

NM State 4-H 2015 Buckle Order FormName

Address

City

State Zip

Number of Buckles

(Buckles are $75 each) X $75

Total $

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Note from Amy

New 2015-2016 State 4-H Officers ElectedBy Amy Zemler State 4-H Activities Specialist

The officers from left to right - Joshua Knight, Parliamentarian, Bernalillo County; Sean Owensby, Treasurer, Union County; Abby Spindle, Vice President, Santa Fe County; Britt Dixon, President, Chaves County; Clay Bob Stearns, Secretary, Lincoln County; Kaly Cone, Reporter, Roosevelt County; and Katelin Spradley, Song and Rec, San Juan County.

The 2015-2016 New Mexico 4-H state officers were elected during the 4-H State Conference in July. They have begun planning many activi-ties for their fellow 4-H members. This year’s officers are Britt Dixon of Eddy County, president; Abby Spindle of Santa Fe County, vice president; Clay Bob Stearns of Lincoln County, secretary; Sean Owensby of Union County, treasurer; Kaly Cone of Roosevelt County, reporter; Joshua Knight of Bernalillo County, parlia-mentarian; Kaitlin Spradley of San Juan County, song and recreation leader.

As members of the state officer team they will plan and conduct Youth Get-Away, State Conference and provide county and multi-county leadership workshops. They will also contact public officials on 4-H-related matters and help at the New Mexico State Fair.

Britt Dixon, from Chaves County, was chosen as the 4-H state president at this year’s 4-H State Conference. He has served as the State 4-H Treasurer, Chaves County council officer and Berrend 4-H club president. “To me, 4-H is leaders training leaders for our future.” Said Dixon, 17, of Roswell. Son of Barry and Traci Dixon, Britt shows lamb and goats on county, state and national levels.

“I have had so many opportunities through 4-H and I want to ensure that others enjoy and participate in them just as I have,” said Abby Spindle, 15 of Moriarty, in Santa Fe County. “I have applied what I’ve learned in 4-H in every aspect of my life.” Spindle was elected as the 4-H state vice-president. Daughter of Tom and Becky Spindle,

Abby shows steers, heifers and pigs and has received high awards in those projects.

“4-H has given me so much and this is my way of giving back,” Clay Bob Stearns of Lincoln County said. “I want to serve.” Stearns holds the state secretary position. Son of Robert and Michelle Stearns, Clay Bob partici-pates in many different projects. He is the Lincoln County 4-H Council Vice President, as well as his clubs vice - president. He has also received overall novice, junior, and senior awards, livestock and achievement awards.

Sean Owensby, 17, of Des Moines, was elected as the 4-H state treasurer. Son of Raymond and Kathy Owensby, Sean has held office as a state 4-H diplomat, county council president, and club president and treasurer. “Through 4-H I have experienced many things and want to help others have similar experiences,” said Owensby.

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4-H Alumni: John Garlisch

Perspective on ‘Being an Advisor’By John Garlisch Bernalillo County Dip and Dor Advisor 2012-2015

“Thrilling yet Challenging; Tiring, yet invigorating... all in all a positive life and growth experience,” that is how I would describe my three years serving as the Dip - Dor advisor. The youth serving as ambassadors and diplomats are driven and tenacious individuals who are looking to be challenged and looking to grow. This ambition fueled myself to challenge my perspective and meet their tenacity for learning and growing as an individual.

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I will be the first to admit that keeping up with them takes a LOT of energy and can be tiring. Is it worth it? YES! To see the transfor-mation of our youth; to push them out of their comfort zone; to mold them into leaders; and to personally witness that ‘A-ha’ moment in their own self-realization. Those are the reasons to serve as a state advisor

and influence my own personal growth.

We as agents see the day-to-day of our local youth, and a small group of our youth see their impacts beyond their city and county. How do we foster the larger vision and global impact for our youth? Serving as advisor to our state teams is one such opportunity for that. We, the advisors, enable our youth to navigate and learn different perspectives in a larger society. It is witnessing the personal growth of our youth in these situations that is invaluable. In turn, we as advisors, grow with them.

Not all experiences will be positive, but they are all real-world learning experiences. Many of the opportunities and experiences are

challenging, and in return, those opportunities are priceless. I would challenge all of us to serve as advisor for a few years with our state delega-tions. In the end, you will leave an impact legacy on our youth, and they will leave an impact legacy of learning in you.

John Garlisch

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collaborating effectively with individ-uals who are very different than me or have very different interests than I do,” Kaly Cone from Roosevelt County, said. Cone was elected as the 4-H state reporter. Daughter of Mike and Karen Cone, Kaly has received grand champion honors with her steers, beef heifers and dairy heifers as well as a number of showmanship awards. She has also competed in wildlife, dairy and livestock judging, livestock skill-a-thon, favorite foods, prepared public speaking, and poetry,

winning top honors either individually or as a team. “4-H has provided me with many skills and qualities that I will need to be a successful adult.”

Joshua Knight, 18, from Bernalillo County, son of Josh and Jennifer Knight, was elected as the 4-H state parliamentarian. Josh is very involved in the shooting sports projects and has placed high in various competitions entered. He is also enrolled in the beef, lamb, goat, and leadership projects. “4-H is a program that helps young people grow and develop themselves into great leaders while helping them develop skills they can use later in life to further themselves in their career

paths” said Knight.“I want to inspire and enable other

4-H members to become leaders in their own clubs, counties, and state,” says Katelin Spradley, newly elected state song and recreation leader from San Juan County. Daughter of Craig and Casey Spradley, Katelin is currently enrolled in the beef, lamb, public speaking and leader-ship projects. She has received many awards in livestock judging and livestock skillathon contests as well as the overall agriculture record book award, and first place in prepared and impromptu public speaking at the county level.

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New Mexico State 4-H Calendar of Events - 2015-2016October 20154-10 NATIONAL 4-H WEEK7 2015 4-H NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE DAY15 Community Service Scholarship applications

for Senior Leadership Retreat 2016 are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

15 Citizenship Washington Focus 2016 regis-trations and first payment due (contact your County Extension office)

15 Early Bird registrations (best rate) for 4-H Adult Forum due postmarked-Linda Schultz, 575-646-1156

15 Applications for Executive Board positions for New Mexico 4-H Leaders’ Association are due to State 4-H Office-Linda Schultz, 575-646-1156

24 Food Day - see www.foodday.org for details31 Regular Registrations for 4-H Adult Forum due

postmarked-Linda Schultz, 575-646-1156

November 20151 Early bird registration begins for WRLF 2016-

see www.alaska2016.com for details1 Purina Mills Young Cattlemen’s Leadership

Scholarship applications due2 Essay Contest submissions due to State 4-H

Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-520414 New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum (Albuquerque,

NM)-Linda Schultz, 575-646-115616 Ambassador and Diplomat applications are due

to State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

December 2015 Registrations for Senior Leadership Retreat

2016 are due31 Last day to order New Mexico 4-H 2015

Buckle to help benefit the State 4-H Leader-ship Team

January 201615 Community Service Scholarship applica-

tions for Home Ec School 2016 are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Registrations for State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training are due

23-24 Senior Leadership Retreat (Albuquerque, NM)-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

February 20161 Community Service Scholarship applica-

tions for Youth Get-Away 2016 are due to

the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

19-21 New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training (Tucumcari, NM)-Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

Registrations for Home Ec School 2016 are due

March 20161 NMSU Scholarship applications are due

through the State 4-H Office: • Vernon Hall Memorial Scholarship

• Pioneer Hi-Bred Scholarship • Tiny Faye Jones Memorial Scholarship • Quay County 4-H Scholarship • Otero County 4-H Scholarship • College of Ed 4-H Scholarship

2-4 Alaska WRLF 2016 (Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center, Alaska)

11-13 Home Ec School 2016 (Belen High School)-Mindy Turner, 575-646-1166

Registrations for Youth Get-Away 2016 are due

TBD Second payment due for Citizenship Washing-ton Focus 2016-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

April 201615 Community Service Scholarship applications

for Officer positions are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

15 Community Service Scholarship applications for State 4-H Conference are due to the State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

May 2016TBD Final payment due for Citizenship Washington

Focus 2016-Amy Zemler, 575-646-52046-8 State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

(Raton, NM)-Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

June 201615 State 4-H Officer applications are due to the

State 4-H Office-Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204 Registrations for State 4-H Conference 2016

are due

Contact your County Extension Office for deadline

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Ideas for doing something memorable for National 4-H Week Highlight the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Program’s success and the youth involved. Showcase what 4-H’ers have gained from 4-H activities and events at local and county level. Celebrate each day of this week. Help families and serve others. Present and share personal experiences about 4-H. Share the 4-H Pledge and what it means to you. Host a social to promote 4-H. Distribute promotional information at public places. Host a career day sponsored by 4-H clubs. Hold 4-H membership drives. Set up 4-H related activity booths. Visit a children’s home or nursing home, and deliver care packages, and talk about 4-H. Distribute snacks to local businesses that support 4-H throughout the year. Raise money for charities. Promote 4-H STEM programming. Highlight community service projects. Volunteer at a local animal shelter. Help 4-H’ers with their projects. Give community talks about health and safety. What other ideas can you dream up?

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