OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

ROSS COUNTY 4-H HOTLINE Important Dates, Deadlines and Details March / April 2019

The Four F’s of Feedback! A great book Sally and I picked up this year at the Ohio 4-H Camp Directors Conference was Growing Great Qualities in Kids by keynote speaker Michael Brandwein. His book is full of a million quick tips to encourage positive attribute development in our youth. Sally and I use this book (and others) during camp counselor training to help our teens develop skills for working with campers. Brandwein shares an approach he refers to as “L.A.S.E.R.B.E.A.M.” that stands for Look for Any Signs of Excellent Behavior and Respond to that Behavior to Educate and Motivate. As an example, he shares a story of a girl who when gathering around in a group to listen to a speaker when kids are pushing and shoving to see. A girl looks over her shoulder, sees someone behind her that cannot see, and scooches over to make room. Brandwein responds to the situation by saying aloud “Maya, you’re making room. That’s being kind. We appreciate that.” He questions, if I respond with these words instead of the classic reprimand of bad behavior, what are the chances Maya will make room for people in the future? What are the chances she will identify herself as being kind and repeat kind behaviors in the future? What are the chances some of the other kids will hear the feedback and look for opportunities to scooch or be kind too? An sample of how to give L.A.S.E.R.B.E.A.M. feedback is to do the following:

1. Look for certain actions 2. Notice them out loud in a few brief words

3. Specifically label what is demonstrated 4. Express that it’s valued

He shares that the way adults can easily see bad behavior can be re-trained to easily see good behavior with a laserbeam and recognize and promote replication by the individual and their peers. The four F’s of feedback he offers to help remind yourself of how to do this are:

• FOCUSED- Specific words that identify the exact conduct we want to grow in young people • FREQUENT- Positive constant recognition of the good choices instead of pointing out bad • FAST- Instant and energetic response to good behavior instead of bad • FACTUAL- Make feedback meaningful and credible for a realistic positive self-image

More than anything, this lesson reminds me what our purpose is with 4-H. We aren’t in the business of scrapbooking or baking or showing exceptional sheep. We are in the construction business. The business of building good people. Best of luck building this year. Please let us know how we can help!

As I always say to our teens, DO good, BE good, MAKE good choices! Katie Feldhues

Quality Assurance ............. Pg 2 Project Records & Books . Pg 2 Kroger Comm. Rewards .... Pg 3 Mental Health Training ...... Pg 3 Livestock Projects ............. Pg 4 Skillathon ........................... Pg 5 Jr. Fair Night ...................... Pg 6 Fair & Booth Themes ........ Pg 6 Scholarships & Trips ........ Pg 7 Community Service ........... Pg 8 4-H Camps ......................... Pg 9 Buckeye Brigades ........... Pg 10 Calendar ........................... Pg 11 Livestock Judging Team BACK

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Quality Assurance In order to show and sell animals at the Ross County Fair, all Quality Assurance (QA) MUST be completed and proof of attendance must be submitted to the Extension office by June 19, 2019.

All Exhibitors of Market Steers, Market Hogs, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Market Rabbits, Poultry (including market broiler, turkeys, ducks & geese), Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goats must attend Quality Assurance training annually in order to show, exhibit and sell their animals at the county or state fair. If an exhibitor is showing any of the above animals at the Ohio State Fair they must complete the training prior to June 9 per the OSF guidelines.

Advisor Notes: • By now, your club members should be registered for County Quality

Assurance. Remind them to be 15 minutes early for their session • The other option for members is to attend a QA program at a qualified

area or state event. For dates and locations call the Extension office, or go to ross.osu.edu, click on 4-H Youth Development, then click on the Quality Assurance article.

• Remind your members that if they do attend a QA in another county or a State event, it is the youth’s responsibility to bring proof back to the Ross County Extension office!

• Ohio 4-H QA policy can be found on the website.

ADVANCED QA & TEST-OUT OPTION Test-Out Option Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019 • Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noonish (TBD - member completion time) • Location: Ross County Service Center • Pre-registration: by March 1, 2019 (reminder: only Advisors can pre-

register members) • Age Requirement: Members must be ages 15-18 by Jan. 1 of current

year.

ADVANCED QA WORKSHOP • Offered to youth and FFA members ages 15-18 who wish to participate

in the Test-Out Option. The advanced QA workshop will serve as a test preparation as well as meet the quality assurance requirement if the member does not pass the test. Members who pass the QA test-out option are finished with QA for their 4-H career. Youth will only be given one chance to take the exam. Members not passing the test will meet their QA requirement (for the current year only) if they participated fully in the Advanced QA workshop. They are eligible to return the next year to try the test again.

ROSS COUNTY QUALITY ASSURANCE DATES Tues. April 9: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm OR 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Thur. April 18: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm OR 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm MAKE UP - Thurs. May 23: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm LAST CHANCE - Wed. June 19: 6:00 pm **$20.00 fee** • Sign-in begins 30 minutes before each session • Pre-registration is required—only advisors can call and reserve

spots

2019 LIVESTOCK PROJECT BOOKS 4-H Livestock Project Books will only be provided to members taking the specie for the first time. A Livestock Resource Book is also only given to the member the first year (1 per family—only if family is new to project). Otherwise, members within a family are to share the handbook provided previously—if lost or not available the family will need to purchase a new handbook. Project books are available for purchase in the Extension Office for anyone taking the project for the second year and beyond. 2019 PROJECT RECORD BOOKS All second year and beyond members will receive a paper project record packets that will need to be completed and brought to SKILLATHON JUDGING for grading.

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SUPPORT ROSS COUNTY 4-H WHILE “KROGERING” You will be supporting the 4-H Committee every time you shop by registering your Kroger Plus card at: krogercommunityrewards.com and following the directions below:

Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up. If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.

Click on Sign In/Register Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the “New

Customer?” box. Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering

your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions. You will get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the

email. Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step. Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number. Update or confirm your information. Enter NPO number, 72557 or name of organization, select organization from list and click on

confirm. To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of

your information page. Do you use your phone number at the register? If so, call, 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus

card number. Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related

to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.

ADULTS TEENS March 12 April 3

6:00 - 7:30 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm

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RABBIT CLINIC March 28, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at RCSC for members and parents

BEEF CLINIC April 6 – 9:00 am at Fairgrounds - Dr. Tim Osborn—Nutrition and animal health

STEER & HEIFER CLASSIC April 6 at 12 noon at Fairgrounds – Ross County exhibitors will receive points toward Outstanding Beef Exhibitor Award. Contact Matt Flesher 740-253-0025 with questions.

CALF SCRAMBLE CONTEST Rules and applications are available in the at ross.osu.edu; click 4-H Youth Development; Forms & Documents. Apps are due May 1. Event is held after Jr. Fair Night, Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

WIN TWO CORREIDALE EWES Pair of ewes from the Ohio Corriedale Club are being offered to a youth exhibitor interested in starting their own flock and showing as a Jr. Fair Project. Applications due April 1. Contact Jodie Duff duffyjy@msn.com.

WILMINGTON SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST April 13 - Little International sponsored by Wilmington Collegiate 4-H to help youth improve their showmanship skills. There will be four age divisions: Beginner (ages 9-10 years old), Junior (ages 11-12 years old), Intermediate (ages 13-16 years old) and Senior (ages 17-21 years old). Up to four species can be chosen: Beef Cattle, Equine, Goats, and Sheep. Participants can choose to show all four species or pick only a specific species. All animals and show equipment will be provided on the day of the show. Registration forms available through Ext. Office. Fees are $5/class or $20 for all classes (pre-registered by March 31) or $8/class or $35 for all classes (day of show). Please direct any questions to Sam Richer at sricher@wilmington.edu.

MARKET CHICKEN All Market Chicken orders are due in the Extension office by 4:30 pm on April 1. Orders must be in and paid ($15) by this date or the member will not have chickens to take to the fair. The forms are in the office or online ross.osu.edu. Chick Pick-up Day is TBD.

All Poultry Project exhibitors must provide a copy of their Pullorum-free Certificate to leave at the fair for office records. The Market Broilers (project #150CM) ordered through the Extension office will be supplied with a Pullorum-free Certificate. If birds co-mingle with other poultry that are not certified polluram-free (must show proof), then these birds must be re-tested.

MARKET RABBIT If a member has light or heavy-weight rabbits, those rabbits will NOT sell at the Rabbit Sale on Saturday of fair; these animals will go to the packer. Light-weight and heavy-weight rabbits are NOT allowed to go home. Members will show the rabbits on Wednesday in separate classes for heavy and light-weight rabbits. The member is also eligible to participate in Showmanship.

LIVESTOCK TAG & WEIGH-IN **While members do not have to be present when their animal is tagged and/or weighed, someone must be there who:

1. Can identify which animal belongs to which child and if applicable which animal is the “family” animal

2. Can give the member’s name, complete mailing address, and the club/chapter name

3. Can name which parent the member wants listed on the Fair Sale Bill

**If an animal’s tag comes out please call the Extension Office to be put on the re-tag list. If you find the tag, please save it.

SPRING TAG-IN at the Fairgrounds Saturday, May 4 8:00 am – 11:00 am Monday, May 6 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

ALL Hogs, Lambs and Goats will be weighed/tagged on these 2 dates

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SKILLATHON 2019 – REQUIRED Category Junior Intermediate Senior Notes Age 8-11 12-14 15-18 Station 1 Record Book or

Project Book (1st year members) All youth exhibitors must complete and bring the paper livestock record book. ***NEW***INCLUDES COMPLETED THANK YOU NOTE

Station 2 Livestock Kit Testing Skillathon Kits parts (breeds, parts, reproductive systems, cuts of meat, etc.) will be identified as appropriate for different age levels-consistent across species. Only one type will be covered each year and they will rotate

Station 3 Quality Assurance The QA team of adult volunteers will select a topic relevant to the 3 GPPs that are highlighted each year. Kids will randomly select questions to answer.

Station 4 Interview about Project Youth will be asked questions related to their project’s development, species, etc. Topic lists will be shared in advance.

Station 5 Skills: Basic Animal Care

Skills: Showmanship Best Practices

Skills: Situational Word Problem

Each age group will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge on an age specific skill area. Topics will be shared in advance and youth will randomly select questions to answer.

SKILLATHON STUDY TOOLS • Study Guides: posted on Ross County 4-H website after May 1:

http://ross.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/skillathon • Library: Practice program available on the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library

computers • Skillathon Club Officer: Think about making this a mandatory activity during your club

meetings planned by a youth. Other 4-H Program’s offer great study tools too! Google Search…

• Geauga County 4-H Skillathon • Union County 4-H Livestock Skillathon • Kentucky 4-H Livestock Skillathon • Texas A&M Agrilife Extension 4-H Skillathon

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LIP SYNC RULE CHANGES • NO LONGER FIRST COME FIRST SERVE • All props are to be hand held and carried on to the

stage (i.e no stationary objects set up on stage). All props must be moved at least once within the performance. Parents can stand behind the backdrop but cannot carry any props. Ruling on this is at the discretion of the Jr. Fair Board and is FINAL. Groups are encouraged to get approval before the night of prelims.

• MAXIMUM OF 3 SONGS in a mix

*NEW* ROUND BALE ROLL RULES AND REGULATIONS • Each club can submit one team that includes 2 or 3

members. Two alternates permitted. • All participants must be ages 13 and up as of Jan 1. • All participants must wear closed-toed shoes and bib-

overalls. Work gloves are highly recommended but not required.

• JFB members will be along the track as spotters if things go hay-wire.

• Winning team is the first to roll a bale to touch the finish line.

• Heats will include 3 bales racing at a time. Bales will be approximately 600 lbs. Bales will be wrapped.

• Event will be held immediately following the Outhouse Races.

• Sample bales will be available for test-rolling at prelims. There will be no official preliminary race.

JR. FAIR NIGHT RULE CLARIFICATION No Cloverbud participants are allowed to participate in any Jr. Fair Night activities. This is consistent with 4-H Youth Development standards that outline Cloverbud-aged youth should not participate in competitive activities.

FAIR & JR. FAIR BOOTH THEMES 2019 Help fill the Jr. Fair Building with your club’s fair accomplishments! Booths promote the 4-H program and demonstrate the positive impact and creative expression that youth experience through 4-H, show off its members, their accomplishments, and the many projects available. Use Fair Booth or Fair Theme! 2019 Fair Booth Theme:

Club fair booth requests are due by May 15 to the Extension office. NOTE: Any 4-H Club that has over 15 projects in the areas of General Projects, Food & Nutrition Projects, and Family & Consumer Science Projects (but NOT including livestock projects) MUST have a fair booth. The booth does not have to be judged—however you do need to paper the booth and identify projects and members which makes a better display for the public. Contact the office if your club has less than 15 projects and would like a booth (space permitting). • Cloverbuds are encouraged to have an item

for display, but it is not mandatory. • Livestock Projects are not required to be

represented in your booth. • Project Books do NOT have to be in your

booth unless they are a part of the project’s Fair Exhibit Requirements.

• Refer to 4-H Booth Guidelines & the Booth Request Form found our website.

2019 Fair Book Slogan Contest Submit ideas by March 30 Ross Co. Sr. Fair Board P.O. Box 614, Chillicothe, OH 45601

FAIR & JR. FAIR BOOTH THEMES 2019 Help fill the Jr. Fair Building with your club’s fair accomplishments! Booths promote the 4-H program and demonstrate the positive impact and creative expression that youth experience through 4-H, show off its members, their accomplishments, and the many projects available. Use Fair Booth or Fair Theme! 2019 Fair Booth Theme: “Any way you cut it, 4-H is top choice!”

Club fair booth requests are due by May 15 to the Extension office. NOTE: Any 4-H Club that has over 15 projects in the areas of General Projects, Food & Nutrition Projects, and Family & Consumer Science Projects (but NOT including livestock projects) MUST have a fair booth. The booth does not have to be judged—however you do need to paper the booth and identify projects and members which makes a better display for the public. • Cloverbuds are encouraged to have an item

for display, but it is not mandatory. • Livestock Projects are not required to be

represented in your booth. • Project Books do NOT have to be in your

booth unless they are a part of the project’s Fair Exhibit Requirements.

• Refer to 4-H Booth Guidelines & the Booth Request Form found our website.

2019 Fair Book Slogan Contest Submit ideas by March 30 Ross Co. Sr. Fair Board P.O. Box 614, Chillicothe, OH 45601

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ROSS COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Kingston National Bank ($500)- Jacob Calvin, Deloris Corcoran, Tori Neff, James Shuman,

Jason Shuman, Keagan Stewart, Hannah Swepston, Megan Watson Nicky Morris Memorial ($500)- Hayley Clarkson Ross County 4-H ($1000)- Ashley Jones, Bailey Lochbaum, Nicholas Naumovski,

Brice Robinson Carteens – ($500) Kari Ellison

ROSS COUNTY 4-H ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Barn Superintendent Memorial ($1000)- Kainnon Bryans, Andrew Corcoran,

Cassidy Corcoran, Brynna Guthrie, Bret Lane, Andrew Lenox, Alexis Putnam, Madison Schumacher, Hannah Skinner, Hannah Sykes

Ross County 4-H ($1000)- Rachel Barlage, Lucas Clark

ROSS COUNTY 4-H AWARD TRIPS Citizenship Washington Focus: Maddie Huff Leadership Washington Focus: Braeden Martin & Gabriel Lynch Leadership Camp: Gretchen Search

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTERS We appreciate the continued support from our local community. Thank you to the following sponsors of the Award Trips, County Scholarships, and Camp Scholarships:

Chillicothe Kiwanis Ross County Agricultural Society Judy & Steve Gary Ross County 4-H Endowment Jennifer & Mark Johnston Ross County 4-H Advisory Committee Kingston National Bank Ross County Halloween Campout Committee Mr. & Mrs. Nick Morris, Cindy & Alex Uhrig In memory of Nicky Morris Anonymous Donors

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Ross County Farm Bureau Awarding (2) $500 scholarships, entry deadline is April 1, 2019. Applicants must be high school senior or current college student, may reapply if he/she has previously been a recipient of the award, must have a family member in good standing membership with Ross County Farm Bureau, and planning to study in an agricultural related field. Applications available in the office or the Ross County Farm Bureau Office. Ohio State Fair Scholarships In an effort to recognize outstanding youth of Ohio, and to help those interested in furthering their education, the Ohio Expositions Commission has established a Scholarship Program. Applicant must be high school junior, senior, or graduate from an accredited institution. Can be any field of study. Completed applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2019. Scholarship information and application are available at: http://www.ohiostatefair.com/osf/downloadbooks/gm/scholarship_app.pdf Ross County Horse Committee Seniors in high school that are current Ohio 4-H members, have not previously received the scholarship, and are attending any post-secondary college/university are eligible for the scholarship. Applications are in office and available through Lisa Bair (740) 703-8428 due by April 15, 2019. Mt. Logan Riding Club Seniors in high school that are current Ross County 4-H or FFA members taking a horse project that are attending any post-secondary college/university are eligible for a $250 scholarship. Applications in office and through Peggy Ford (740) 703-7564 and are due April 1, 2019.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH A HEALTHY LIVING TWIST Clubs struggle with identifying interactive healthy community service options. Here’s a list of 50! 1. Plan a formal dance for a senior citizen community 2. Demonstrate how to pack a healthy lunch 3. Launch a “Rethink your Drink” campaign 4. Lead physical activities for an afterschool program 5. Start a youth hiking program 6. Bring fresh fruit and vegetables into a local school 7. Launch a bicycle helmet drive and donate helmets to children in need 8. Teach others how to manage stress 9. Facilitate a peer mentoring program 10. Work with local parks and rec to build and install playground equipment 11. Partner with local police to stage a realistic car accident to increase awareness of distracted driving 12. Host a movie screening and community forum around bullying 13. Build a community garden 14. Perform a skit about healthy living during a county-wide 4-H event 15. Collect and distribute food to those in need 16. Help local children achieve the President’s Active Lifestyle Award 17. Choreograph dance routines and teach them to others 18. Lead a discussion in healthy stress-management tips 19. Build a safe walking trail 20. Teach others how to interact with people who have a physical disability 21. Identify places to buy healthy food in the community and provide recommendations to community leaders 22. Take children on a visit to a local farm 23. Organize a community health night featuring activities, cooking lessons and exhibits 24. Host a blood drive 25. Teach children the importance of dental care 26. Organize an anti-smoking/drugs campaign for middle school students 27. Facilitate a cooking class that teaches others how to make healthier desserts 28. Hold a class at the Service Center to teach families how to cook on a budget 29. Provide a series of bicyle safety clinics 30. Develop a reading partners program that uses literature to teach about healthy living 31. Host/Participate in a Relay for Life event 32. Plan a presentation to teach children about the MyPlate food icon 33. Demonstrate principles of food and kitchen safety 34. Research local history and traditions to organize a community celebration 35. Create a program to regularly bring pets to nursing homes 36. Make a healthy meal and serve it at a homeless shelter 37. Research the availability of free drinking water in the area and install a new water fountain 38. Start a “Plant a Row for the Hungry” campaign and donate produce to a food bank 39. Work with a local gym to offer free fitness classes for kids 40. Educate others about bullying and how everyone has a role 41. Teach a workshop about teen dating violence 42. Work with a local counseling center to offer a mental health training for community members 43. Develop a toiletry drive for a homeless shelter 44. Offer a cultural dance lesson 45. Collect donated toys and school supplies to create “Hero Packs” for military children 46. Teach first and safety basics to a group 47. Offer a free bicycle repair clinic 48. Bring in a police officer or fire department guest speaker 49. Offer a CPR class 50. Create social media posts that teach about healthy living.

ROSS COUNTY LITTER CONTROL & RECYCLING WANTS YOU! Please join Ross County Litter Control & Recycling for their Annual Spring Cleanup Campaign from April 1— May 31. 4-H clubs (ages 12 and up recommended) can participate by volunteering to clean a section of county or township roadway, waterway or other public area. Ross County Litter Control & Recycling will loan you a trunk that contains safety vests, a first aid kit, a caution flag and bags for your cleanup. A Materials Checklist, Safety Considerations and Summary Report are included. You are not responsible for disposal. When you schedule your cleanup, Ross County Litter Control will schedule a time to pick up your bags of litter following your cleanup.

Our Adopt-A-Road Program is also available to 4-H clubs. To become an Adopt-A-Road partner, your club would agree to clean an approximate 2 mile stretch of a county or township road of your choice twice a year. Materials and disposal are provided. Ages 12 and up are eligible.

Guest Speaker presentations are available on recycling, litter prevention, resource conservation, lowering your carbon footprint and other related topics. All presentations are FREE and can be scheduled for evening or weekend meetings with advanced notice. This is a great way to fulfill environmental or health and safety requirements!

For presentations, questions about Adopt-A-Road or other community service opportunities or to schedule your cleanup, please contact Judi Mannion at 740-772-5326. We look forward to hearing from you!

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ROSS COUNTY 4-H CAMPER ROUND UP Thursday, May 9 from 4-7 pm @ RCSC • Senior and Junior camp will cost $130/camper if

registered on May 9, after that the cost will increase to $150/camper.

• Cloverbud camp fee is $40 regardless of when Cloverbud is registered. Registration deadline is June 1.

Parents may register their own campers or someone else’s, but all forms must be complete to register (picture and tetanus shot records too); campers do not have to be present to register.

No early registrations accepted. Registration forms will be available online, in the office, or in the May Family Hotline.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS- Applications Available online & in office 4/1/19

STATEWIDE 4-H CAMPS! 4-H Stem Camp at Canter’s Cave Youth completing 5th - 7th grades this spring from an 11-county region in southern Ohio (including Ross) are invited to attend STEM Camp at Canter's Cave this summer. The camp will begin after lunch on Monday, June 3, and end late morning on Wednesday, June 5. It will be held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio. The fee is just $82 per camper. Only the first 90 registrants will be accepted, and all registrations are due by May 1. Scholarship info & registration forms available at Extension office or on our website ross.osu.edu.

Ohio Special Needs Camp A special needs camp for children (ages 8-18) with multiple disabilities will be held at Elizabeth L. Evans Outdoor Education Center/Canter’s Cave 4-H camp from July 5 – 7, 2019. Each camper will need to be accompanied by a caregiver. For information, contact Michelle Stumbo at the Meigs County Extension office, 740-992-4719 or via email, Stumbo.5@osu.edu. Scholarships may be available for Ross County 4-H members and their caregiver interested in attending. Forms will also be available in our Extension office. Check out the YouTube clip about the Special Needs 4-H camp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww6iV7-d9Es

AgriCULTURE Camp & Camp Tech For youth interested in the wild and wacky ways of technology or exploring cultural diversity in agriculture, check out Ohio 4-H camp options held at The Ohio State University Campus! Check out: http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/4-h-science/4-h-center-camps. **SCHOLARSHIPS for ALL CAMPS potentially available through 4-H Committee upon request and need. Dozens of memories are made

possible every year by generous families who step up financially in order to to help

others step out of their comfort zones and be able to attend

camp. Contact the office today to help sponsor a camper

through scholarship donations.

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BUCKEYE BRIGADES Introducing students to food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environmental careers in southern Ohio TELL ME MORE? OKAY! 25 teens from Ross and Highland County 4-H programs will be selected for a two-day immersive experience May 30 & 31, 2019. Members of the brigade will: • Visit local agribusinesses and interact with potential future employers • Consult with local postsecondary and career technical institutions to identify training, certificates,

and degrees necessary for careers they are interested in • Participate in leadership workshops to help identify their strengths and career interests • Create a professional development plan to guide their future decision-making and be mentored

Our goal: Connect future workers with future employees to reduce the likelihood of youth leaving the region to find other jobs

IS THIS FOR YOU!?!? Apply go.osu.edu/buckeyebrigades19 by April 1 Cost $50 – please request scholarships if needed

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MARCH 1 Due: -Enrollments, Charter, Dues

Last date to register members for QA sessions

3-9 Ohio 4-H Week 4 Jr. Fair Board Mtg. 6 pm @ Fairgrounds 5 Dr. Lyda Garcia – Open Livestock Clinic 6 pm

@ RCSC –RSVP! 6 Camp Counselor Training 5 – 7:30 pm

Jr. Leader’s Meeting 7:30 pm @ RCSC 7 Farmers Care Breakfast @ RSCS 7-10 am 9 4-H Cloverbud Sidekicks 9-11am RCSC 9 Ohio 4-H Conference 12 Mental Health Clinic ADULTS 6 pm @ RCSC 16 Goat Livestock Clinic 10 am @ RCSC

Basic Rifle Class 10-2 Ross Co. Conservation League

18 Horse Committee Mtg. 6:30 pm RCSC 19 Sale Committee Meeting 6:30 pm RCSC 20-24 Buckeye Leader Wksp. @ Camp Ohio 23 Basic Rifle Class 10-2 Ross Co.

Conservation League 28 Rabbit Clinic for MEMBERS 6:00 pm @ RCSC 30 QA Training & Test Out 9:30 am RCSC Carteens 9 am – 12 pm @ RCSC

Basic Rifle Class 10-2 Ross Co. Conservation League

APRIL 1 Last Day for Any Project Changes

DUE: Market Chicken Orders w/payment Jr. Fair Board Mtg. 6 pm @ Fairgrounds

Senior Fair Board Mtg. 7 pm @ Fairgrounds 3 Camp Counselor Training 5-8 pm Mental Health Clinic TEENS 7 pm @ RSCS 6 Ross County Steer & Heifer Classic:

Clipping/Fitting/Showmanship Beef Clinic 9 am @ Fairgrounds 7 Swine Livestock Clinic 4-6 pm @

Fairgrounds 9 Ross Co. QA 5-6:30 pm or 7-8:30 pm

Must pre-register 11-14 Equine Affaire – Columbus 13 Cloverbud Sidekicks 9-11am RCSC 13-14 Canter’s Cave Counselor College 15 Horse Committee Meeting 6:30 pm @ RSCS 16 Sale Committee 6:30 pm @ RCSC 18 Ross Co. QA 5-6:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Must pre-register 20 Basic Rifle Class 10-2 Ross Co.

Conservation League 23 Advisor Workshop 6-7:30pm RCSC 26-28 Shooting Sports Adult Leader Workshop @ Canters Cave 27 Carteens 9 am-12 n 28 Horse Clinic 12n @ Fairgrounds

MAY 1 Due: Camp Scholarship Applications Camp Counselor Training 5 – 7:30 pm

Junior Leader’s Mtg. 7:30 pm 2 Camp Counselor Work Day 2-6 pm 4 SPRING TAG-IN: HOGS, LAMBS &

GOATS 8 am – 11 am @ Fairgrounds 6 SPRING TAG-IN: HOGS, LAMBS &

GOATS 5 pm – 8 pm @ Fairgrounds Jr. Fair Board Mtg. 6 pm @ Fairgrounds

Sr. Fair Board Mtg. 7 pm @ Fairgrounds

8 Camp Counselor Work Day 2-6 pm 9 Camper Round-Up 4 – 7 pm @ RCSC 11 Clovebud Sidekicks 9-11 am @ RCSC 15 Due: -Fair Booth Request

-County Bred/Born/Raised Cert. for Goats

-All Jr. Fair Night Entry Forms Camp Counselor Training 5-7:30 pm 18 Poultry Clinic 1 pm @ RCSC Goat Clinic 1 pm @ Fairgrounds 20 Horse Committee Mtg. 6:30 pm @ RCSC 21 Sale Committee Mtg. 6:30 pm @ RCSC 23 Make Up Ross Co. Quality Assurance

5-6:30 pm 25 Basic Pistol Class 10 am - 2 pm Ross

Co. Conservation League 27 Memorial Day—Office Closed Check out Ross County 4-H Facebook for the latest date changes, updates, and reminders!

Ross County Extension

475 Western Ave. Ste F.

Chillicothe, OH 45601 P) 740-702-3200/ F) 740-702-3209

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ROSS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAMS Tentative Practice Schedule (Expect changes and contest dates to be added) Junior Team – 8-13 years old March 13th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 15th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 22nd / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 29th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 5th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 12th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 19th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 26th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 10th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 24th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Senior Team – 14-18 years old March 14th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 15th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 20th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 30th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 3rd / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 10th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 17th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 24th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 8th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. 24th / Ross County Service Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m. BOTH TEAMS:

July 16-18th Ross County Mini Camp July 26th – Ohio State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest August 7th – Ross County Fair Livestock Judging Contest

All Ross County 4-H’ers are eligible to participate. No team or livestock project required. Must attend at least 6 practices to be eligible to participate on state fair teams and competitions. Call coach Madi Schumacher with questions 740-505-2935.