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TABLE OF CONTENT

2020 Calendar of Events …………………………………………………………………1, 2, & 3

OSU Extension Information………………………………………………………………….……4

Welcome to 4-H… ................................................................................................... 4

4-H....What is it All About?… ................................................................................... 4

4-H Enrollment & Completion Requirements……………………………………….……5 & 6

Putnam County 4-H ~ A Youth Organization Within the Junior Fair ........................... 7

Putnam County Junior Fair Livestock…………………………………………………….…….8

Guidelines For 4-H Clubs and Advisors…………………………………………………………9 4-H Advisor Information… ...................................................................................... 9 Project Guidelines/Exhibit Requirements… ........................................................... 10

~ABC Grade Guidelines/Poster Requirements

Putnam County 4-H Project Judging Schedule… .................................................... 11

4-H Member Activities & Opportunities……………………………………………………….12

Putnam County 4-H Member Awards………………………………………………………….13

Other State-Wide 4-H Opportunities… ................................................................... 14

2020 Putnam County Junior Fair Livestock Entry Form… ....................................... 15

2020 Putnam County Junior Fair Horse/Pony Entry Form… .................................... 16

2020 Putnam County Junior Fair Dog Entry Form… ............................................... 17

2020 Putnam County Jr. Fair Livestock Requirement Summary………………….18 & 19

Dress Code for Junior Fair Shows………………………………………………………….…..20

Putnam County Fair Time Line …………………….…………………………………………..21

4-H Camp Time Line………………………………………………………………………………22

Putnam County Extension /2020

JANUARY January 1 Market Steer/Heifer Ownership deadline January 10 Market Beef ID Day (picture, ID Tag and form due to the office per steer) January 14 Ag. Advisor Kick Off Meeting - 6:00 PM January 14 4-H Council Meeting - 8:00 PM January 16 Jr. Fair Board Meeting - 6:00; Junior Leadership Meeting - 7:30 PM January 30 New Advisor/Makeup Training; 6:00 PM (Putnam County Education Service Center) FEBRUARY February 1 Ohio 4-H Achievement February 10 Turkey Hatch Dates (hatched February 10 - February 25 & owned 48 hours after hatch) February 11 CARTeen Meeting – 5:45 PM Putnam County Extension Office February 14 Registration due for State 4-H Volunteer Conference Luncheon February 20 Jr. Fair Board Meeting - 6:00; Junior Leadership Meeting - 7:30 PM February 25 Maumee Valley New Advisor Training - 6:30 PM (Archbold, OH) February 27 Turkey Possession Deadline February 27 Camp Counselor Training - (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) MARCH March 1 PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H ENROLLMENT DEADLINE (note date change) March 7 Camp Palmer Counselor Training March 14 State 4-H Volunteer/Teen Conference/Recognition Luncheon March 19 Jr. Fair Board Meeting - 6:00; Junior Leadership Meeting - 7:30 PM March 26 Camp Counselor Training : 6:30 – 8:00 PM March 26 4-H Council Meeting : 7:30 PM March 26 Geese Hatch Date (hatch dates March 26 – April 9 and owned within 48 hours after hatching) APRIL April 1 4-H Project Enrollment Change Deadline (note date change) April 6 Quality Assurance Program - 7:30 PM (all market animals including lactating dairy cows and goats) (dairy and beef feeders are not required to attend). Optional for parents to attend April 11 Geese Possession (hatch dates March 26 – April 9 and owned within 48 hours after hatching) April 13 Camp Counselor Training 10:00 – Noon - Putnam County Extension Office April 13 Market Rabbit to be born between April 13th – 19th April 14 Quality Assurance Program - 7:30 PM (all market animals including lactating dairy cows and goats) (dairy and beef feeders are not required to attend). Optional for parents to attend April 15 ANIMAL POSSESSION DEADLINE (Feeder Calf, Dairy, Goat, Beef Breeding, Sheep Breeding, Market Lamb, Horses, & Swine) April 15 Weigh-in registration forms for Lamb, Goat and Feeder Calf due to office April 15 4-H State Camp Award Applications Due April 15 Club Programs due April 15 Club Charter’s, Constitution, & EIN Due to Extension Office April 16 Jr. Fair Board Meeting: 6:00 PM & Junior Leadership Meeting : 7:30 PM

April 18 Feeder Calf Weigh-in and Tagging (fairgrounds): 8:30 – 10:00 AM April 18 Market Lamb/Goat Weigh-in and Tagging (fairgrounds): 8:30 - 9:30 AM April 23 Camp Counselor Training: 6:30 – 8:00 PM Extension Office Meeting Room April 25 Rabbit/Poultry Clinic: 2 sessions offered 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM – Putnam Co. Ext. Office (Pullorum testing available) April 26 4-H Chicken BBQ : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Putnam County Fairgrounds (carry-out only) April 30 Meat Chickens & Ducks Hatch Dates (April 30 - May 14 and owned within 48 hours after hatching) MAY May 1 Pullets & Fancy Chickens Possession Deadline (birds recommended to be at least 6 months old at the time of the fair). May 8 Must have Quality Assurance completed to be eligible to exhibit at the Putnam Co. Fair May 15 4-H Camp Scholarships, Junior Achievement, Career Achievement Awards Due May 16 Meat Chicken and Duck Possession Deadline (Hatch Dates April 30 – May 14 and owned within 48 hours after hatching May 20 Entries Due for Junior Fair Horse/Pony Show (PAS) May 21 Jr. Fair Board Meeting : 6:00 PM & Junior Leadership Meeting 7:30 PM May 22 KING/QUEEN APPLICATIONS DUE) May 25 Rabbit Possession Deadline May 28 Camp Counselor Meeting: 6:00 - 8:00 PM 4-H Council Meeting: 7:30 PM May 31 Rabbit Tattooing - Putnam County Fair Rabbit Barn : 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM JUNE June 1 Skillathon Kits no longer loaned out to 4-H Clubs June 5 JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK ENTRIES DUE June 6 Horse/Pony Fun Show - Putnam County Fairgrounds June 7 Horse/Pony/PAS Show - Putnam County Fairgrounds June 8 Camp Counselor Training : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM June 9 Early Bird Judging: Extension Office (call office for appointment @419-532-6294) June 10 Creative Writing Projects due to the Extension Office June 11 King/Queen Interviews June 11 Skillathon Judging : Ottawa K of C Hall (8:30 – 1:30 registration) June 12 Junior Fair Board Work Day at the Putnam County Fairgrounds : 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM June 12 Silent Auction Items due to Extension Office June 12 Club dues turned in to the Extension office June 16 SPECIAL INTEREST (HOME ECONOMICS) JUDGING; Kalida: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM June 17 MISCELLANEOUS JUDGING: Fairgrounds 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM June 17 Booth Set-up : 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM June 18 MAKE-UP LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON JUDGING: Ext. Office (9:00 AM-4:00 PM - call office for appointment @419-523-6294) June 18 Jr. Fair Board Meeting - 6:00 June 20 State Fair Livestock Entries Due June 20 State Fair Rabbit Entries/State Fair Scholarships Due June 20 Fair Parade / Booth Set-Up following parade (Building open till 8:30 PM) June 21 Booth Set-up (11:00 AM – NOON) June 22-27 PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR

JULY July 1 Sweepstake Awards & Woodworking Awards due to Extension Office July 6 4-H Camp Registration Dues to Extension Office July 7 Camp Counselor Training : (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) July 9 Camp Counselor Training : (10:00 AM - Noon) July 14-18 PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H CAMP July TBA Ohio State Fair Junior Dog Show Registration Deadline to State 4-H Office Due July TBA Ohio State Fair Horse Shows Entries due (no late entries will be accepted this year) July 20 State Fair Orientation Meeting - Extension Office: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM July 25 Cloverbud Camp: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Extension Office Meeting Room July 29 – August 9 Ohio State Fair AUGUST August 7 Secretary/Treasurer Books, Financial Report & Honor Club Application due to Extension Office August 13 Junior Fair Board & Camp Counselor Evaluation Meeting: Putnam County Extension Office: 6:00 PM August 30 Ice Cream Social and Achievement and Awards Day

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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION ~ PUTNAM COUNTY

OFFICE INFORMATION EXTENSION OFFICE STAFF Address: 1206 East Second St. /Ste. 2 Jason Hedrick - Educator, 4-H Youth Development

P.O. Box 189 Beth Scheckelhoff - Educator, ANR Ottawa, OH 45875 Anna Gerten - Program Assistant Diana Kaufman- Prog. Asst., SNAP

Phone: (419) 523-6294 Norma Unverferth - Office Associate Ann Meyer - Office Assistant

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.putnam.osu.edu

We would like to welcome you and your family to Putnam County 4-H! By belonging to 4-H you are joining over 900 other Putnam County boys and girls in one of the largest youth organizations in the world. This 4-H Family Handbook has been prepared for the benefit of you and your family. Please read it carefully. If you have any questions or concerns at anytime about 4-H , please call our Putnam County office. Our address, phone number and e-mail address are listed above. We hope you have an enjoyable year in 4-H and that you are able to take part in the many 4-H activities planned for your education and enjoyment! Be sure to check out our 4-H web pages and get the latest and greatest in Putnam County 4-H! The web page offers 4-Her’s, volunteers, and parents a new way to get information about the 4-H program in Putnam County. The web page contains our monthly newsletter, and forms and applications for a variety of activities including Junior Fair Board, Junior Leadership, Camp Counselors, and Junior Fair Entries. The 4-H Handbook and current Calendar of Events are also posted. The web page can be a valuable tool for everyone! If you have suggestions on how to improve the site, please give us a call. Feedback is al- ways welcome.

4-H is a voluntary, educational program designed to meet the needs and interests of boys and girls. Membership to the 4-H club program begins when a child is at least age 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of January 1 of current year. Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19. Cloverbuds membership begins when a child has reached age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 of current year. Participation and membership are open to all such youth without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, social-economic situation, or place of residence. The purpose of 4-H is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for boys and girls which will help them grow and develop to the fullest of their potential. Projects, programs, and activities are tools used to help members in this regard. They should be adapted to fit the needs and interests of each person or group of persons. Although competition is a necessary part of 4-H, we must all be careful to remember that the real benefit comes from learning and not winning. Skills learned and friendships made in 4-H will long outlast any ribbons and trophies won! Although it is not mandatory, most 4-H members exhibit their 4-H projects at the Putnam County Fair. All 4-H members exhibiting at the fair must abide by all rules established by the Putnam County Agricultural Society. **While we try to inform all our 4-H members about county fair rules, we cannot adequately cover all rules and regulations of the Putnam County Fair in this handbook. It is the responsibility of members to obtain a copy of the Putnam County Fair Book when it is published in early spring to become better informed.

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Welcome To Putnam County 4-H!

4-H ……. What Is It All About?

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1. PROJECTS: Members must select at least one 4-H project. Projects should be selected from the list of approved Ohio 4-H projects listed in the 4-H Family Guide Book. The county may make changes in the projects offered. Special interest projects may also be taken with the approval of the Extension Office.

First Year Members - may enroll in two projects and be a member of only one club the first year. Second Year Members - may carry more than one project and be a member of no more than two clubs if they have completed the previous year satisfactorily. (With no grade less than a “B”; any incomplete project from the previous year, limits any member to one project for the current year.) Advanced Members - may enroll in and carry a total of five different projects per two clubs with only three total market livestock projects per member/per year, if they have completed the previous year satisfactorily. Livestock project choices being: beef, feeder calves, swine, lambs, poultry, rabbits, milk, or goats. Any incomplete project from the previous year limits any member to one project for the current year. Junior Lead- ership may be taken in addition to five projects providing the youth has completed one year of 4-H Club work and is a freshman the current year in school.

2. ENROLLMENT: In order to join a 4-H club, each potential member must fill out a 4-H enrollment paper listing each project to be taken. This completed enrollment paper must be signed by a parent/guardian and turned into the Putnam County Extension Office by a club advisor no later than March 1st. Project additions, corrections, and changes may be made at the Extension Office until April 1st. (Any project changes after this date will be considered ineligible for championship class trophies and will be judged for a grade only.)

**Please Note: The 4-H Enrollment paperwork does not enter your livestock project in the Jr. Fair. A Junior Fair Entry Form must be completed in June to be entered.

3. BOOKS: All 4-H project books will be distributed to the 4-H members by the club’s advisor. Advisors may pick up project books from the Putnam County Extension Office . Some project books will have an additional charge to the member above and beyond the local club dues. For example: all livestock re- source books will be offered at additional cost.

4. PROJECT GUIDELINES/REQUIREMENTS: Project guidelines and judging/exhibit requirements for all 4-H projects are included in the member’s project book(s). In addition, the Putnam Coun- ty Fair Book must be referred to for additional fair rules. These are very important in knowing what to bring to the project judging, so be sure they are included with the member’s project book.

5. PROJECT COMPLETION: For completion, all 4-H projects must be judged. The member may choose one of the following options: A ) A county wide interview judging will be held for all 4-H projects. Dates are listed in the calendar of events. Most projects judged at these events are eligible for county awards. B ) An Early Bird Judging will be held at the Extension Office excluding livestock exhibitors (date listed on calendar) for those unable to attend the scheduled county judging date. There will also be a Livestock Skilla- thon Make-up judging day for any livestock member that cannot attend the scheduled judging dates. This must be complete prior to the start of the fair.

*Members not completing one of the above options for their projects will be incomplete!*

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4-H ENROLLMENT AND COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

6. ATTENDANCE: All members /advisors are expected to attend at least six local club meetings per year. Individual club constitutions may provide for some type of make-up meetings. Fulfilling club attendance requirements is part of being in good standing and is required for Camp Counselor, Jr. Fair Board and fair participation.

7. All 4-H projects, including livestock, will be interview judged at a specified date prior to the fair. 4-H members will be required to have their completed project book and livestock record book at the interview judging to receive an “A” grade. (Please refer to page 9 for grade guidelines.)

8. PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR - OPTIONAL: Exhibition at the Putnam County Fair is optional for all 4-H members and does not determine whether a project is complete or incomplete. Only those projects that are exhibited at the fair will be eligible for a fair premium. (Refer to the Fair Premium Book for exact amounts and number of entries allowed.)

9. DEMONSTRATION: Each member should give a demonstration/illustrated talk pertaining to their project at the their local club meeting.

10. GRADES: Final project grades are received at interview judging. Projects exhibited at the fair will also include a fair exhibit grade to determine money paid.

11. Any project made for competition or for a grade in any activity, such as FFA, FHA, school, or similar organizations, cannot be entered as 4-H projects at the county fair.

12. No individual may be a 4-H member in 2 or more counties simultaneously. Youth are expected to affiliate with the 4-H program in the county of residence. However, in instances where youth live out of the county, membership considerations will be given by the 4-H Educators in the county of residence and the county of participation when a positive educational experience will result. An “Across County Line” membership form must be on file for all 4-H members residing outside of Putnam County. Please refer to http://www.ohio4h.org/ policies/documents/Cross%20County%20Line%20Membership%20Policy.pdf for state policy.

13. ALL 4-H projects must be the work of the individual 4-H member. Help from parents, advisors, and other interested adults is encouraged as long as it is of an educational nature. The final exhibit must be the work of the member.

14 The Putnam County 4-H Council in consultation with the County, Regional, and State 4-H Staffs shall have the final authority in any controversies arising in the Putnam County 4-H Program. Prob- lems or concerns dealing with the Jr. Fair will be under the final authority of the Sr. Fair Board.

15. CLOVERBUDS: Eligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child has reached age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year. The philosophy of the program is to be activity based. Cloverbuds are not eligible for out-of-county activities, competitive events, residential camps, and/or projects designed for 9-19 year olds and are not to hold offices, but can lead pledges, etc. County Junior Fairs are open to participation by Cloverbud 4-H members for exhibit only. This program is optional for Putnam County 4-H Clubs. Parents should be strongly encouraged to be present and participate in the meetings with their K-2nd grader.

There is a special relationship between 4-H and the Fair. 4-H does not solely signify “Fair” (or Junior Fair) nor does the “fair” solely signify 4-H. The Putnam County Fair serves as a showcase for youth participating in 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and Farm Bureau. It provides the opportunity for youth to exhibit the results of their project(s) and to compete for awards and prizes under the Junior Fair Division of the fair. Participation in the fair is not required for completion of 4-H projects.


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4-H ENROLLMENT AND COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

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1. The Putnam County Junior Fair is open to all boys and girls, no older than 19 , regardless of race, gen- der, creed, national origin, and who are bonafide current members of Putnam County Youth Organiza- tion. (4-H, FFA, FHA, Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, Farm Bureau Youth.)

2. Junior Fair Member Age & Eligibility: 4-H ~ to compete in fairs or other exhibitions the following membership statements will apply. Membership to the 4-H Club program begins when a child is at least age 8 and enrolled in the 3rd grade as of January 1 of the current year. All Junior Fair participants must successfully meet all requirements of their youth organization before being eligible to exhibit in the Jun- ior Fair.

3. No Junior Fair participant may exhibit in more than one Junior Fair. Youth are expected to affiliate with the youth program in the county of residence. However, in instances where youth live out of county, membership considerations will be given by the 4-H Educator/FFA/FHA Advisor only when a positive education experience will result. An “Across County Lines” application form must be on file for all members residing outside of Putnam County or Putnam County School District boundaries.

4. Every exhibitor shall hold primary responsibility for their own projects and individually share the care of group exhibits as directed by their leader.

5. Premiums: Premium money is paid by the Putnam County Fair for exhibition of project work. The premium disbursed is based upon amounts set by the Putnam County Agricultural Society for each category or department on an individual or group basis. All premiums for 4-H project(s) will be based on a combination of project grades. For livestock, this includes the skillathon grade, exhibit, and an interview grade.

6. Ribbons will be awarded on skillathon grade.

1. Each club displaying projects in the Junior Fair Building will be assigned a fair booth based on the number of non-livestock projects for your club. 2. Although reasonable effort will be made to protect 4-H exhibits from damage or theft, neither the Putnam County Fair Board or the Extension Office are responsible for the safety of any Junior Fair exhibit. All exhibits, including livestock, are placed on display at the risk of the member. Clubs assigned to a booth will be asked to sign-up for a time to watch the Junior Fair Building the week of the fair. 3. Clubs can set up their booths during Miscellaneous Judging and after the parade on Saturday until 9:00 PM. 4. All exhibits must be removed from the Putnam County Fairgrounds on the day after the fair is concluded. 5. Due to space availability some clubs may have to share booths with other clubs. This will be decided after all entries have been made.


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PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H ~ A YOUTH ORGANIZATION

WITHIN THE JUNIOR FAIR

FAIR EXHIBITS

1. All Junior Fair Livestock projects (except horses) MUST BE COMPLETELY AND FULLY OWNED (as evidence by bill of sale or registration papers) including all showing rights, and in complete possession and continual care of the exhibitor. 4-H Horse projects may be owned or formally leased and 4-H members must have complete and exclusive showing rights during the lease/ownership time. A copy of the lease must be on file at the Extension Office by April 15th.

2. The following possession dates for Junior Fair Livestock must be adhered for eligibility at the Putnam County Fair.

Mkt Steer/Heifers….......January 1st Goats……………..April 15th Turkeys………………….February 26th

Horses………………….....April 15th Mkt. Lambs……...April 15th Poultry/Fancy/Pullets….…...…May 1st

Rabbits……………………..May 25th Mkt. Hogs………..April 15th Beef/Dairy Feeders…….…..April 15th

All Breeding Animals…...April 15th

Geese….………….April 11th Meat Chickens & Ducks……..May16th

*Substitutions for animals made after the possession dates listed must be made at the discretion of the youth organization (4-H/FFA) involved. Any animal substituted after the possession date will be ineligible for championship classes at the Putnam County Fair or the Ohio State Fair.

3. Members must refer to the Putnam County Fair Premium Book for a complete list of rules and regulations regarding exhibits at the Putnam County Fair. This includes number of entries allowed, showing rules, dates and times of shows, and many other regulations. Please read over sections that pertain to you and the livestock specie(s) you plan to exhibit.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE: This year it is mandatory for ALL 4-H Livestock Exhibitors taking market beef, market dairy steer, market lambs, market swine, market goats, rabbits, poultry or lactating dairy to participate in a Quality Assurance. These meetings will be held on a county-wide basis between the beginning of the year and May 8th. Exhibitors 12 and older may take Quality Assurance on the 4-H Online for a fee of $13.00 per person. You will not be allowed to exhibit at the fair unless you have attended one of the meetings or passed the online program. ODA youth quality assurance policy: http://4hansci.osu.edu/livestock/documents/2006MinimumStandards.pdf

Update to YQA: http://4hansci.osu.edu/livestock/documents/Thisisamandatoryrule.pdf

STATE FAIR: In order to be eligible to show at the Ohio State Fair, the exhibitor must meet all eligibility requirements of the Putnam County Fair and the youth organization they are involved in. All State Fair Livestock Entries will be approved by 4-H Educator or FFA Advisor in order to qualify. They will be approved by the state fair office.

All members wanting to enter livestock in the Putnam County Junior Fair must complete a Junior Fair Entry Form. Junior Fair Entry Forms will be available at the Extension Office or on-line at www.osu.edu. All information to complete this form must be obtained from the Putnam County Fair Premium Book. Please be sure to use the class names and numbers listed in the Junior Fair section (back half) and not the open class. This form does not enter your project(s) in the open class show. YOU must enter all open class animals at the Putnam County Fair Office.

Junior Fair Livestock Entries Due – Friday, June 5, 2020 All entries turned in after the 5th will be charged a $10.00 late fee per week until the form is turned in. NO

FORMS will be accepted 72 hours prior to the start of the fair.


PUTNAM COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK

JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK ENTRIES

http://4hansci.osu.edu/livestock/documents/2006MinimumStandards.pdf

http://4hansci.osu.edu/livestock/documents/Thisisamandatoryrule.pdf

http://www.osu.edu/

1. It is required that your 4-H club hold at least 8 meetings or activities during the year. All members/advisors are expected to attend at least 6 club meetings in order to be considered complete for the year.

2. 4-H clubs may organize when a minimum of 5 youth express an interest in membership. At least 1 adult (18 years or older) must agree to register as the club advisor. 4-H clubs are required to draw up constitutions. Rules and by-laws must meet the minimum regulations set for by the OSU Extension and the Putnam County 4-H Council. Clubs are urged to establish regulations which may include policies for dues, number of members in club, types of projects which may be allowed, meeting attendance, and project completion requirements set forth by the County 4-H staff.

3. ALL NEW ADVISORS MUST complete an application form and attend NEW ADVISOR ORIENTATION meeting (see calendar) and adhere to volunteer selection guidelines set forth by Ohio State University Extension prior to receiving 4-H Advisor Status.

4. The “Standards of Behavior” form must be signed and on file at the Extension Office for all volunteers. All advisors must abide by the guidelines listed on the “Standards of Behavior” document.

5. All 4-H project books are to be evaluated by the club advisor. The only books to be turned in to the Extension Office are the club’s secretary /treasurer books and the financial form for honor club. These books are due the first Friday of August along with the Honor Club application form. Advisor must fill out the honor club form.

6. All advisor must attend either the Advisor Kick-off meeting held at the beginning of the 4-H season or the new advisor/make-up training held in late January or early February. (Check calendar for date)

7. Advisors are encouraged to inform the Extension Office of problems of a club nature when they arise.

8. All clubs must meet chartering guidelines. Check with OSU Extension for details and timeline.

Putnam County 4-H Council - Members of the 4-H Council serve to give suggestions and evaluate the Putnam County 4-H Program. If you have questions or suggestions for improving the county program, feel free to con- tact one of these individuals.

Kristina Hofman Amy Jo Schumaker Cynthy Kleman Marilyn Calvelage Diana Recker Melissa Meyer Mary Siefker Jane Warnimont Ben Smith Christina Landin Cherie Verhoff Matt Maag Lois McKnight Tracy Unterbrink

4-H Volunteer Kick-off - Each advisor is invited to attend the annual county 4-H Advisor Volunteer Kick-off sponsored by the Putnam County Agricultural Society. Date, place, and program is determined by the 4-H Council. Each advisor will receive a certificate of recognition. All advisors will also be invited to attend an Ohio Volunteer Conference including a luncheon to recognize advisors completing 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 & over years of service. This will be held in Columbus.

Honor Club Award - As a part of the 4-H Advisor Recognition program, a prize will be presented to a 4-H Honor Club drawn during the program. Honor Club applications must be turned in with Secretary /Treasurer books & financial form by first Friday of August.


GUIDELINES FOR 4-H CLUBS AND ADVISORS

4-H ADVISOR INFORMATION

A listing of 4-H project guidelines and exhibit requirements for Putnam County 4-H will be included with each member’s project book(s). In order to standardize judging as much as possible, all members who bring their project(s) to judging and the fair should follow the judging and exhibit requirements listed for each project(s). Members who fail to do so may be penalized at the discretion of the respective judge.

Many projects require an exhibit or poster for judging. Although displays are encouraged, posters are ac- ceptable. Listed below are some guidelines for making posters. Members are not limited on number of posters, but each one used should follow the guidelines.

1. Remember only one poster should be displayed at the fair for each project. (Need to ask advisors what size they want in the booth.) 2. Make is as colorful and attractive as possible. Any color may be used as long as it has good visibility. 3. Make your lettering large enough to be read from a distance of 4 to 8 feet. Captions should be made in bold face lettering. 4. Exhibitor’s name and club should be on the back of the poster. 5. Central theme of the poster must be easily seen and understood.


PROJECT GUIDELINES / EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS

“C” - A member will receive a “C” for their project interview if they do not meet ANY of the project requirements listed for their project and/or demonstrate little or no knowledge of project taken.

Livestock Skillathon grades will be determined by a point system on each of the various stations.

*forgetting your sewing pattern

*forgetting project books and record books

A, B, C INTERVIEW GRADE GUIDELINES For 4-H project interviews, judges will award grades based on the following guidelines:

“A” - A member will receive an “A” for their project interview if they meet ALL the project require-

ments listed for the project and they demonstrate adequate knowledge of the project. For most projects, the requirements include: bringing complete and/or up-to-date project books and

record books, an exhibit or display, and constructed items, etc.

“B” - A member will receive a “B” for their project interview if they meet merely SOME of the project requirements and demonstrate only a fair amount of knowledge.

The following examples would constitute receiving a B interview grade (if required for your project):

Please note that this is the 2020 4-H Project Judging Schedule. Projected enrollment could force us to make minor changes in the days which projects are judged. All 4-H Members and Advisors will be notified of these changes and will have a complete judging schedule sent with the monthly newsletter in May. Please be sure to check with your club advisor before coming to judging.

Judging

Date

Projects to Be Judged

Comments

Early Bird Judging

Tuesday, June 9th

Any member who has a conflict with the regular judging dates can schedule a time to be judged at the Extension office with exception of livestock exhibitors.

Judging will be done by appointments only. You need to call the office to make an appointment. *Members will not be eligible for county 4-H placings.

Livestock Skillathon Judging

Thursday, June 11th

Livestock projects only! Including horses & dogs

Any member wanting to exhibit a livestock project at the fair must have their skillathon grade completed prior to fair.

Special Interest (Home Economics)

Judging

Tuesday, June 16th

All special interest projects will be judged on Tuesday this year.

Judging will be scheduled by project areas.

Miscellaneous Judging

Wednesday, June 17th

Cats, small animals, bicycles, woodworking, crops, natural resources, plants, airplanes, rockets, lawn care, welding, and others

Judging will be scheduled by project areas. *Members are asked to leave projects they plan to exhibit at the fair in their club booth after judging.

Livestock Skillathon Make-up Judging

Thursday, June 18th

All livestock projects including dogs will be interview/ judged. 4-H members will participate in various skillathon stations.

Judging will be done by appointments only. You need to call the office to make an appointment.

All members must participate in an interview judging in order to have a complete 4-H project and be eligible to exhibit at the fair. Members planning to exhibit livestock must take part in a skillathon judging prior to exhibiting their animal at the fair. Livestock exhibitors who do not attend Livestock Skillathon Judging must attend the Make-up judging at the Extension Office in order to show at the fair.


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PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H PROJECT JUDGING SCHEDULE

PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H CAMP - The 2020 4-H Camp will be held Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18 at 4-H Camp Palmer. Camp is open to all youth in third grade to the completion of 8th grade who are enrolled in a 4-H Club. Camp is an opportunity to meet new friends, experience new things, and enjoy the outdoors. Registration forms are sent to all eligible members in early June. Mark your calendars now! COUNTY JUNIOR LEADERSHIP CLUB - This is a county-wide 4-H youth organization whose basic goal is to develop leadership and provide community service. These youth are in turn expected to provide assistance to advisors and younger members in their local club. Members must be at least a freshman in high school (15- 19 years old) and have successfully completed one year of 4-H Club work in order to join J.L.

4-H CAMP COUNSELOR - Youth that are at least current freshman in high school desiring to be a camp counselor need to submit an application form to the Extension Office by the first Friday of December. The counselor interviews will be held in December, applicants are responsible for checking on dates and times of interviews. Individuals need to be able to display leadership abilities, cooperate in a group, and assist in planning the camp program. Due to the planning involved counselors must be committed to attending all meetings. (Counselors selected will be responsible for paying a portion of the camp fee.)

CARteens - The Ohio State University Extension's 4-H CARteen Program is a traffic safety program for first time juvenile traffic offenders. The program's primary goal is to reduce the number of repeat juvenile offenders. therefore, the participants attend only one session. Program topics include drinking and driving, seatbelt safety, consequences of unsafe driving, and tips for safer driving. The CAR in CARteens stands for caution and responsibility while Teens refers to the teenagers who help prepare and present the program. A program might include video presentations, speeches given by CARteen members, personal testimonies from law en- forcement personnel and medical professionals, skits demonstrations, etc.

Responsibilities as a CARteen: • assist with planning program format • present speeches or give personal testimony • assist with record keeping • prepare evaluation forms • assist with tallying evaluation forms • be a good driver and a role model for your peers

JUNIOR FAIR BOARD - Members must be freshman through senior in High School and have exhibited three years at the county fair. Junior Fair Board members must be willing to assume leadership responsibilities and assist in carrying out the Junior Fair Program. Some members will serve a two-year term on the board and must be a 4- H and/or FFA exhibitor. Eleven at-large positions, which are one-year terms, may be filled as the need arises at the discretion of the selection committee. Members meeting the above requirements must submit an application form to the Extension Office by first Friday of December. Junior Fair Board interviews are held in December and applicants are responsible for calling for dates and times of interviews. Applications are available at the Extension Office or online.


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4-H MEMBER ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

4-H PHOTO CONTEST - NEW CATEGORIES THIS YEAR:

1. This exhibit is open to 4-H members ages 9-19. 2. Participation is NOT limited to just those 4-H’ers enrolled in photography projects. 3. All entry photos must have been taken by the 4-H’er submitting the entry during the contest year. 4. Entrants must submit their photos within the division that applies (Junior/ages 9-13 OR Senior/ages 14-19) 5. Each entrant may submit only one photo in each of the three categories ("4-H Ag Humor", "4-H Selfies'

and 4-H Family Fun). This means that each individual 4-H’er may have as many as three entries so long as they submit each entry in a different category.

6. Photos may be in color OR black-and-white. 7. Send your entries at the highest image resolution possible so that we can display high- quality

images. 8. Photos will be displayed in the Jr. Fair Building the week of the fair. 9. Entries should be a photo not larger than a 5 x 7.

PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - This year a $100.00 Wal Mart card is presented to the top Putnam County 4-Her’s at the Annual 4-H Achievement Day Program. The 4-H exhibitor is selected on the basis of their overall 4-H career record. Members need to fill out an Achievement Form and turn it in by May 15th.

4-H CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS - Each year a number of 4-H members are selected to receive partial

scholarships to attend Putnam County 4-H Camp. Any 4-H’er of camping age is eligible to apply. Camp will be held July 14-18, 2020. Camp Scholarship Application forms are due to the Extension Office by May 15th.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Youth ages 12-14 years old desiring to apply for a Junior Achievement Award can do so by submitting an application form by May 15th to the Extension Office. Gift cards from Wal Mart of $20.00 will be awarded to a number of applicants each year. (Previous winners not eligible.)

JUNIOR FAIR KING AND QUEEN - The applicant must complete: an application form, essay on “Why I Want to Become Putnam County Jr. Fair King/Queen”, and also a 2 page resume listing their various activities and accomplishments. All applicants will be interviewed by a panel of judges. The judges will select the King, Queen, and members of the Court based on the application, resume, and interview. Announcement is made prior to the Band Show at the Putnam County Fair. Application deadline is May 22nd.

STATE 4-H AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - Each year, county delegates are selected to serve a one year term as a State 4-H Ambassador. Selection is based on accomplishments in leadership, public speaking, and community service. Following training at 4-H Youth Expo, Ambassadors are then eligible to represent 4-H youth at various state and local events. Interested individuals must be 14 years old. Application forms are available from the Extension Office and are due February 1st.


PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H MEMBER AWARDS

FAIR PREMIUMS AND RIBBONS - The Putnam County Agricultural Society provides premiums and ribbons for all Junior Fair Exhibitors.

SPECIAL INTEREST SWEEPSTAKES - General guidelines

1. Must be a 4-H member enrolled in Putnam County 2. Must be enrolled in at least one special interest/misc. project for the current year 3. Display the projects at the county fair 4. Complete the Sweepstakes Application and return it to the Extension Office by the deadline. 5. Can only be eligible to win every other year in each division. 6. Winner will be announced during the 4-H Ice Cream Social and Awards Day. 7. Award donated by Dick & Delores Schroeder

OHIO 4-H ACHIEVEMENT RECORD

All 4-Her’s 14 years of age and older are eligible to complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record to compete for various state opportunities and recognition. Opportunities available include: State Achievement Awards in various project areas, Ohio 4-H Scholarships, State Jr. Fair Board, and other conferences. District nominees in each category are selected to send down for state consideration. Selections are based on program and/or project work, participation in 4-H events, exhibited leadership, community service, and perceived interest. Forms are available on line at putnam.osu.edu and must be turned in by February 1st.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 4- H’ers entering college as freshman to an accredited university, OSU or OSU branch, may apply for a number of scholarships offered through 4-H. Those applying for Ohio Scholarships must complete an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. All application forms are available online at putnam.osu.edu and must be turned in by February 1st.

INTERNATIONAL 4-H YOUTH EXCHANGE (IFYE) Young adults, 19-25 years of age and former 4-H’ers are eligible to become IFYE delegates to other nations. Applications and additional information are available at the Extension Office. STATE FAIR PARTICIPATION In the Ohio 4-H Family Guide, many projects are shown as being eligible for STATE FAIR. However, this does not indicate that someone will be sent in every project listed in the Family Guide. It only means that the project is eligible for judging at the State Fair. The county judges will make the decisions as to who will be the representatives at the State Fair. Therefore, not all projects area winners are automatically eligible and all projects may not be represented. State Fair participants will be notified by mail after the Putnam County Fair.

STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK PARTICIPATION: Any individual wishing to exhibit an animal at the Ohio State Fair must submit entries before June 20th. To enter, youth must be a current member of a 4-H or FFA club, be enrolled in that project area and be eligible to compete at the county level. ENTRY FORMS will be confirmed by the Educator through an online system at state.


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PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H MEMBER AWARDS CONTINUED

OTHER STATE- WIDE 4-H OPPORTUNITIES

NAME: AGE: (AS OF Jan.1)

ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP:

PHONE: CLUB:

Please refer to the Junior Fair Section (back part) of the Putnam County Fair Premium Book when completing this form. List entries by livestock departments, class numbers and breed (if needed). Premi- ums will be paid only on classes listed in the book. Each entry must be listed on a separate line. Please be sure to indicate the number of you are animal(s) bringing for each class entry. Please call the Exten- sion office if your animal(s) need penned with other 4-H members in order to share feeders and equipment at 419-523-6294.

NOTICE: 72 hours prior to load in at fair no late entries will be accepted!

Department Class # Class Name Breed Class Name # of Animals Tag or tattoo (Example) (Example) (Example) (Example) 1 if your

Beef Breeding

J 1 Heifer, Born between March 1, ‘12& Aug. 31,

‘12

Class A - Angus animal has one

NOTE: ALL ANIMALS WILL BE RELEASED AT 7:00 AM ON SUNDAY

I hereby agree to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the Putnam County Junior Fair, and further agree to be bound by the decision of the Putnam County Agricultural Society and other fair officials in case any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of any rules.

“The Putnam County Fair Board / Junior Fair Board and Putnam County Agricultural Society assume no responsibility for livestock and/or articles exhibited, entered, and/or shown upon the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Exhibitor/Entrant specifically acknowledges his/her or its awareness that livestock and exhibition articles are placed upon and maintained upon the Putnam County Fairgrounds by them at their sole risk. Further, entrant/exhibitor agrees to hold the Putnam County Agricultural Society and the Putnam County Fair Board / Junior Fair Board harmless from any and all claims to or resulting from their respective livestock and/or exhibits from any cause whatsoever. The aforesaid indemnification shall include injuries to the person or property of third parties resulting from the aforesaid livestock and/or exhibition articles. The Putnam County Fair Board /Junior Fair Board assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in the foregoing booklet.”

I have examined the items listed above and certify that I understand and will assume all liability for entries brought on the fairgrounds.

EXHIBITOR’S SIGNATURE:

PARENT’S SIGNATURE:

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2020 PUTNAM COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK FORM Due to the Extension Office on Friday, June 5, 2020

Any form turned in after the 5th of June will be charged a $10.00 late fee per week!

NAME: AGE: (AS OF Jan. 1)

ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP:

PHONE: CLUB:

Please refer to the Junior Fair Section (back part) of the Putnam County Fair Premium Book when completing this form. List entries by livestock departments, class numbers and breed (if needed). Premiums will be paid only on classes listed in the book. Each entry must be listed on a separate line. Please be sure to indicate the number of you are animal (s) bringing for each class entry. Please call the Extension office if your animal(s) need penned with other 4-H members in order to share feeders and equipment at 419-523-6294.

NOTICE: 72 hours prior to load in at fair no late entries will be accepted!

Department (Ex.) Horse

Class # (Ex) J51-A

Class Name (Ex.) Western Show-

manship Class

Horse/Pony Name (Ex.) Sugar

NOTE: ALL ANIMALS WILL BE RELEASED AT 7:00 AM ON SUNDAY

I hereby agree to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the Putnam County Junior Fair, and further agree to be bound by the decision of the Putnam County Agricultural Society and other fair officials in case any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of any rules.

“The Putnam County Fair Board / Junior Fair Board and Putnam County Agricultural Society assume no responsibility for livestock and/or articles exhibited, entered, and/or shown upon the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Exhibitor/Entrant specifically acknowledges his/her or its awareness that livestock and exhibition articles are placed upon and maintained upon the Putnam County Fairgrounds by them at their sole risk. Further, entrant/ exhibitor agrees to hold the Putnam County Agricultural Society and the Putnam County Fair Board /Junior Fair Board harmless from any and all claims to or resulting from their respective livestock and/or exhibits from any cause whatsoever. The aforesaid indemnification shall include injuries to the person or property of third parties resulting from the aforesaid livestock and/or exhibition articles. The Putnam County Fair Board / Junior Fair Board assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in the foregoing booklet.”




Putnam County /2020

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2020 PUTNAM COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR HORSE FORM Due to the Extension Office on Friday, June 5, 2020


NAME: AGE: (AS OF Jan. 1)

ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP:

PHONE: CLUB:

Please refer to the Junior Fair Section (back part) of the Putnam County Fair Premium Book when completing this form. List entries by livestock departments, class numbers and breed (if needed). Premiums will be paid only on classes listed in the book. Each entry must be listed on a separate line. Please be sure to indicate the number of animals bringing for each class entry.

NOTICE: 72 hours prior to load in at the fair we will not accept any late entries!

Department

Example Dog—Male or Female

Class # Example

1

Class Name Example

Sub-Novice A

Dog’s Name Example

Spot

I hereby agree to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the Putnam County Junior Fair, and further agree to be bound by the decision of the Putnam County Agricultural Society and other fair officials in case any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of any rules.

“The Putnam County Fair Board / Junior Fair Board and Putnam County Agricultural Society assume no responsibility for livestock and/or articles exhibited, entered, and/or shown upon the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Exhibitor/Entrant specifically acknowledges his/her or its awareness that livestock and exhibition articles are placed upon and maintained upon the Putnam County Fairgrounds by them at their sole risk. Further, entrant/exhibitor agrees to hold the Putnam County Agricultural Society and the Putnam County Fair Board / Junior Fair Board harmless from any and all claims to or resulting from their respective livestock and/or exhibits from any cause whatsoever. The aforesaid indemnification shall include injuries to the person or property of third parties resulting from the aforesaid livestock and/or exhibition articles. The Putnam County Fair Board / Junior Fair Board assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in the foregoing booklet.”





2020 PUTNAM COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR DOG FORM Due to the Extension Office on Friday, June 5, 2020


Specie Possession Date

Tag Date Limits Weight/Age/Sex

Health Requirements

Quality Assurance

Dairy Goats

April 15th Not required No limits DUNF YES

Market Goats April 15th April 18th Tagged @ fairgrounds 8:30AM - 9:30 AM

Must weigh 50# or more to be eligible for champion classes. See fair premium book for rules on horns. Limit 2 entries

DUNF YES

Dairy-Beef Feeders

April 15th April 18th

Tagged @ fairgrounds 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Need to weigh between 300-600 # to be eligible for championship classes. Must be dehorned

NO

Limit 2 entries

Beef/Heifers & Dairy Steers

January 1st A form & picture is required for each steer/heifer/dairy steer registered. Due January 10th to the Extension Office.

Beef & Dairy Steer must weigh more than 900 # to be eligible for championship classes. Heifers must weigh more than 800 # to be eligible for championship classes. Must be dehorned

DUNF YES

Beef Breeding April 15th Not Required Registration required by January 10th for extra Award from Putnam Co. Ag Society and Cattleman’s Assoc.

NO

Market Lambs April 15th April 18th Tagged @ fairgrounds 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Must weigh 85# or more to be eligible for champion classes. Must be dehorned

DUNF YES

Limit 3 entries


2020 Putnam County Junior Fair Livestock Requirement

Summary This information is not complete. Please check rules in Fair book.

IMPORTANT: Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) required for market animals and lactating dairy.

Note: All animals must have a Jr. Fair Livestock entry form turned in by June 5th. A $10.00 fee will be charged per week for all forms that are turned in after the 5 t h . No forms will be accepted 72 hours prior to load in at the Putnam County Fair.

2020 Putnam County Junior Fair Livestock Requirement Summary Continued

Specie Possession Date

Tag Date Limits Weight/Age/Sex

Health Requirements

Quality Assurance

Breeding Sheep April 15th Not Required No Limits NO

Market Swine April 15th June 21st Tagged at weigh-in.

Must weigh Between 210-280 lbs. for championship classes. May not be shaved or oiled for show. Limit 3 entries

DUNF YES

Breeding Swine Breeding Swine Classes have been eliminated from fair schedule

Poultry Meat Chickens & Ducks

Pullets & Fancy Chickens/Ducks

May 16th (Hatch dates April 30 – May 14th )

May 1st

June 21st Weighed at Putnam County Fairgrounds

Meat Chickens must weigh between 4 to 7 lbs. to be eligible for championship classes

DUNF & Pullorum test required for all poultry

YES

NO

Turkeys February 27th (Hatch dates February 10th – 25th)


DUNF & Pullorum test required for all turkeys

YES

Geese

Fancy Geese

April 13th (Hatch Dates March

28th – April 11th )

May 1st


DUNF & Pullorum test required for all poultry

YES

NO

Market Rabbits

Breeding Rabbits (tattooing and weights do not apply to breeding rabbits)

May 25th

April 15th

May 31 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Rabbit tattooing at the Fairgrounds. Must be tattooed to show or sell.

Meat rabbits must weigh between 3 to 5.5 lbs. to be eligible for championship classes

DUNF YES

Horse/Pony April 15th Not Required (see fair book for regulations)

NO


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2020 Dress Code Guidelines for Junior Fair Show HIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Dress Code Guidelines for all Exhibitors: ◇ Full-length pants, belts are strongly encouraged. No Shorts ◇ Hard soled shoes or boots are suggested for large animals. No slides, sandals, or athletic shoes. ◇ Shirts should have collars, sleeves and be tucked in. No halter-tops, or bare midriff. ◇ Dress code and equipment needed for all the species can be found below.

SPECIE EXHBITOR DRESS CODE EQUIPMENT GOATS Dark pants, jeans, collared shirt with

sleeves Nylon or metal choker preferred. No lead strap needed.

BEEF Dark jeans with back pocket or holster to carry a scotch comb. Collared shirt with sleeves

Show stick/show halter/scotch comb

DAIRY FEEDERS Dark jeans with back pocket or holster to carry a scotch comb. Collared shirt with sleeves

Show stick/show halter/scotch comb

SWINE Dark jeans with back pocket or holster to carry a small hand brush. Collared shirt with sleeves

Cane or driving stick. Small hand brush

SHEEP Dark jeans. Collared shirt with sleeves.

No special equipment needed.

RABBITS Dark jeans. Long-sleeved shirt, preferably white and collared. May also wear white show coat. No exposed jewelry


POULTRY Dark jeans. Long-sleeved shirt, preferably white and collared. May also wear white show coat. No exposed jewelry



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