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St. Joseph County

June & July 2019

Contact Us

Eva Beeker 4-H Program Coordinator Tonya Barrington Program Aide Ginny Sutton Program Aide 612 E. Main St. Centreville, MI 49032 Phone (269) 467-5511 Email msue.stjoseph@county.msu.edu Web Site http://canr.msu.edu/st_joseph Remind (how to register) Text @4hgener to 81010 or go to RMD.AT/4HGENER

For us to better serve you: If you are planning a trip to the MSU Extension Office to pick up multiple copies, bulletins and/or publications you can call ahead at (269) 467-5521 to let us know you are coming and we will do our best to have them waiting for you.

Helpful Links Be sure to check the fair book and website for information, updates and new requirements. Fair Information - https://www.canr.msu.edu/st_joseph/4-h/4_h_fair Companion Animals - https://www.canr.msu.edu/st_joseph/4-

h/4_h_dog_project Horse & Pony - https://www.canr.msu.edu/st_joseph/4-h/4_h_horse_and_pony Livestock - https://www.canr.msu.edu/st_joseph/4-h/4_h_project_resources Still Project - https://www.canr.msu.edu/st_joseph/4-h/4_h_still_projects

Dear 4-H Family:

Summer is in full swing and so are the 4-H activities in St. Joseph County!

There are a lot of opportunities in the next few months that you should be aware

of. Be sure you read this issue of “4-H Family News” so that you don’t miss

anything! Some of the highlights for June and July are County Wide work-out

dates, several livestock shows, species pre-fair meeting dates just to name a few.

If you have questions, or would like more information on anything in the

newsletter, be sure to call the MSU Extension office at 269-467-5521 or email me

at beekere@msu.edu.

Helping to “Make the Best Better”

Eva Beeker

4-H Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development

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Dates to

Remember

June 10– Poultry Clinic 7-8pm @ the SJC Fairgounds June 15– Megan Holt Horse Show @KalVal Grounds June 22-23– State Qualifier Show @ Horseman’s Association August 15–Cut off date for YQCA. Anyone showing at the fair this year must have a YQCA certificate on file at the MSU Extension Office Check the calendar for

WHO WHAT/WHERE WHEN

Beef/Dairy Tagging/registration - Fairgrounds Saturday, March 23, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Dairy Feeder &

Sheep

Initial weigh-in, tagging and registration -

Fairgrounds

Tuesday, June 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. or

Thursday, June 6, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Goat

Possession deadline June 1

Initial weigh-in, tagging and registration - Fairgrounds

Tuesday, June 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. or

Thursday, June 6, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Poultry Hatch Dates Turkeys = May 18; Chickens = July 27

Poultry Countywide Turkey

vaccination/tagging - Fairgrounds

Sunday, July 14, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. or

Monday, July 15, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Poultry Countywide tagging/banding for Chickens &

Breeding Stock - Fairgrounds

Sunday, August 18, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. or

Monday, August 19, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Rabbit Tattoo Deadline - Place to be determined by club By August 15, 2019

Swine Initial tagging and registration - Place to be

determined by club

June 1-15: Tagging/Weigh-in is organized and conducted

by the Swine leader(s) for your 4-H Club.

Congratulations Scholarship Recipients!

Several area youth deserve the recognition for a job well done...

Zach Sackrider……...$1500.00 St. Joseph County 4-H Achievement/

Service/Leadership Scholarship

Loren King………………..$1500.00 St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council

Scholarship

Brady Littlefield……..…...$1000.00 St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council Scholarship

Jaylyn Kelley…………..…$750.00 St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council Scholarship

Kali Reeg……….$750.00 St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council Scholarship

Caitlynn Hughes……….$750.00 St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council Scholarship

Jessica Haller……….$750.00 St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council Scholarship

Jami Myers…..$500.00 In Memory of Midge Bender 4-H Scholarship

St. Joseph County State 4-H Award Delegates

St. Joseph County will have several area youth participating in the State Awards process

this year. All have successfully created a 4-H portfolio for Regional Awards selection and

will now participate in the 2019 State Awards at Exploration Days this summer.

Creating a 4-H Awards portfolio shows a lot of time and dedication to a project and

keeping accurate records.

This year’s St. Joseph County 4-H State Awards delegates are: Rachel Eggleston, Jacie

King, Loren King, Abby McNamara, Shawn McNamara, Emily Mead, Andy Rambadt,

Peter Rambadt, and Zachary Sowards-Haack. We wish each of these 4-H members the

“Best Of Luck”!

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Using the Remind App

Our office has been using the Remind App to get information out as quickly as

possible. Remind is a text message app that we use to send messages out to our 4-H

families. When we send out a message its just a brief note letting you know of

upcoming events you need to be aware of. To get the Remind app on your phone or

tablet you will need to log in to your 4-H Online account, the first clickable link

under the Announcements & Newsletters will have the instructions to sign up to

receive the updates. If you have questions please call our office (269) 467-5511.

Summer 4-H Camp

Register soon to join the fun at Summer 4-H Camp, July 9-11, 2019 at Camp Fort Hill! Summer 4-H Camp activities include hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, crafts, outdoor games, singing, dancing, campfire activities and more!

Location: Camp Fort Hill is located on Middle Lake situated mid-way between Sturgis and White Pigeon, and is approximately one mile north of U.S. 12. Detailed directions and a map will be mailed to all registered campers.

When: Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, with campers ready to “head for home” at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11.

Camper Eligibility: Summer 4-H Camp is open to all St. Joseph County 4-H members 7-11 years of age by January 1, 2019.

Registration Deadline: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for delivering/mailing your completed 4-H Camp Registration Form, Overnight Housing Parent/Guardian Permission Form, and camp registration fee payment to the St. Joseph County MSU Extension office is Friday, July 5, 2019. Register early to guarantee a spot at Summer 4-H Camp! Please make check payable to: St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Council.

Adult Volunteers Needed!!! - Do you have a morning, afternoon or day that you could volunteer your time to make the 2019 St. Joseph County Summer 4-H Camp a safe, fun and educational experience for this year's campers? If you would like to volunteer, please contact Eva Beeker, 4-H Program Coordinator at 269-467-5521 or at beekere@msu.edu. Be sure to leave your name, telephone number and where you would like to help at camp as a message for Eva if you are unable to reach her, she will be happy to return your call.

Mark Your Calendars For 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Exploration Days will be June 19 - 21, 2019.

4-H Day At Michigan’s Adventure

Admission is $26.00 per person and includes

UNLIMITED use of the amusement and water

parks (with the exception of RipCord and

Bumper Boats) on Saturday, June 8. Children 2

years of age and younger are free. 4-H Day Meal Tickets will be available for only $7.00

each! Meal consists of a hot dog, macaroni salad, chips and a soft drink and will be served

at Mary Lynn’s Group Catering Pavilions 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Purchase meal tickets when you

purchase your admission tickets on June 8. Reservations are required for admission and

meal tickets by June 3, 2019: Contact the Group Sales Office directly at

youthsales@miadventure.com, 231-766-9959 or visit www. miadventure.com/

specialevents. Michigan’s Adventure accepts cash, money orders, VISA, MasterCard,

Discover and American Express. Checks are not accepted. Members will be asked to

present a card or something representing 4-H membership. Wear a club shirt so you can

be recognized as an honored guest! There is a fee for parking standard and oversized

We have replaced a printer in our office and have new ink cartridges that we no longer can use. HP 564XL, 3-Black, 1-Blue, Pink, Yellow. $20 for all, please call our office (269) 467-5511 if you are interested.

Farm Bureau “Harvest For All” Food Drive Results Thank you to all who participated! First place club is LUCKY 4-H CLUB

Check the fair book for any changes!

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Congratulations to John Collins and Jacie King for making the State Youth Leadership Council (SYLC).

John Collins was selected for World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute (WFPMIYI). Great Job John!

Still Project Judging Schedule

Saturday September 7,

2019

9-noon & 1-4 p.m.

Crocheting & Creative

Crocheting

Knitting & Creative

Knitting

Sewing & Creative Sewing

Candlewicking

Counted Cross-Stitch

Embroidery

Needlepoint

Plastic Canvas

Quilts

Comforters

Quilting (Other than quilts)

Stuffed Toys

Other Needlecraft

Nutrition & Fitness

Ceramics

Hand-Molded Pottery

Cartooning

Drawing

Painting

Sculpture

Wardrobe Personalization

Ball-Point Tube Painting

Caning

Ink-On Glass

Jewelry Making

Latch Hook

Leathercraft

Leatherwork

Macramé

Macramé (life skills)

Paint-by-number

Other Crafts (kits, original)

Gift Wrapping

Other Creative Arts (not

listed)

Basket Making

Blacksmithing

Buckskinning/Indian Lore

Calligraphy

Candle Making

Stenciling

Tin Punch

Weaving

Wood Burning

Wood Carving

Wooden Toys

Other Folk Arts (not listed)

Woodworking (all)

Puzzles

Soap Making (melt & pour,

Lye)

Scrapbooking

Rubber Stamping

Flower Arranging

Animal Science

Aquatic Science

Veterinary Science

Pocket Pets

Horse Science

Horse Judging

Goat Science

Poultry Science

Rabbit Science

Aerospace

Computer Science

Computer Graphics

Electrical Science

Engines (automobile,

tractor, small)

Model Construction

(general)

Model Construction (snap-

together)

Model Construction

(specialty)

Diorama

Weather

Beekeeping

Birds

Conservation of Natural

Resources

3R’s Creative Conservation

Recyclable Art

Entomology

Entomology-No Kill

Fish

Forestry

Mammals

Rocks & Minerals

Taxidermy

Wildflowers

4-H Club Banner

Career Exploration

Personal Appearance

Creative/Illustrated Writing

Self-Determined Project

Emergency Preparedness

Fire Prevention

First-Aid

Health

Physical Fitness

Safety

Substance Abuse Prevention

Child Care

Family Life

Genealogy

Home Design

Rugs

Landscaping

Citizenship

Teen Leadership

Bicycle Care/Safety/Touring

Fishing, Fun, & Fellowship

Fly Tying

Kite Flying

Recreation Ideas/Games Kit

Sports (Individual)

Sports (Team)

Sign up for all

Demonstrations

(Dept. 73)

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St. Joseph County

Youth Council would

like to Thank everyone

for supporting the

Silent Auction it was

once again a

successful event!

Saturday, September 14,

2019

9-noon & 1-4 p.m.

Cake Decorating

Candy Making

Food Preparation

Food Preservation

Food Drying

Outdoor Meals

Photography

Corn

Hay

Small Grains

Soybeans

Weeds and/or Crops (not

listed)

Fall Ornamentals

Decorated Pumpkins

Flower Gardening

Great Pumpkin

Indoor Gardening

Vegetable Gardening

Coin Collections

Stamp Collections

Other Collections (not

listed)

Shooting Sports - Note-

books

Robotics

Cloverbud Projects

Sign up for all Demonstra-

tions (Department 73)

Rabbit Kindling Reports

4-H Club Display

4-H Club Promotional Dis-

play

Still Project Judging Schedule

Still Exhibit Judging

All 4-H still exhibits MUST be checked in and evaluated on Saturday, September 7 or Saturday,

September 14 (see judging schedule for project dates) during one of the following evaluation periods:

Morning Evaluation: 9:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon

Afternoon Evaluation: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

There will be an hour lunch break for judges and judging clerks from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Still

project exhibit buildings will be closed during the lunch break. Member access to the exhibit

buildings will be limited as necessary starting at 11:30 a. m. to help ensure that judges wrap things up

in time for lunch.

The Still Exhibit Evaluation procedure is as follows:

1. Pick up an envelope containing your 4-H member gate admission pass and still project

exhibit tags in building #46 during the times noted above.

2. Report to the EAST end of the appropriate still project exhibit building. An Evaluation

Traffic Controller will assist members with finding the right stations.

3. 4-H members only will be admitted into the buildings during evaluation times.

Each member exhibiting "still projects" will receive a one-on-one evaluation.

Public viewing of the still exhibit barns start at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Swine Tagging

1st-15th

2 3

Youth Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

4

Goat, Dairy Feeder & Sheep Tagging 5-7 p.m.

Horse Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

5 6

Goat, Dairy Feeder & Sheep weigh-in and tagging 5-7 p.m.

7 8

9 10

Livestock Association

Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Poultry Clinic

7:00 p.m.

11 12 13 14 15

Swine Tagging ends

Megan Holt Horse Show KalVal Grounds

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17 18 19 20 21 22

State Qualifier

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State Qualifier

24 25 26 27 28 29

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Sunday

Monday

1

Youth Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

2

Horse Council

Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

3

Thursday

4 Office Closed

Friday

5

Saturday

6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14

Turkey Tagging

5:00-7:00 p.m.

15

Turkey Tagging 5:00-7:00 p.m.

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23

Sheep Pre-Fair

Meeting 6:30 p.m.

24

Non-Dairy Goat Clinic

Beef Pre-Fair Meeting

6:30 p.m.

25

Dairy Goat Clinic

26 27

Chicken Hatch Date

28 29 30

Goat Pre-Fair

Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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Swine Pre-Fair

Meeting 6:30 p.m.

June

July

4-H Exploration Days

Summer 4-H Camp

Citizen Washington Focus

CWF

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STATEWIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4-H Events and Workshops D j

June 1: 4-H Children’s Garden Geocache Event

Plant and Soil Sciences Building, East Lansing

This event is for everyone interested in spending a day on a geocaching adventure. Bring a

picnic lunch and come spend the day in the gardens.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-children-s-garden-geocache-event

June 8: 4-H Day at Michigan’s Adventure

Michigan Adventures, Muskegon

Support 4-H and enjoy a day of fun with 4-H friends. Tickets are $26.00 per guest and includes

use of both parks. Advanced purchase is required.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day-at-michigan-s-adventure

June 11: Interviewing Success

Online webinar

This webinar will help youth 13 years and older prepare for job, scholarship and award

interviews. Topics include what to wear, how to answer tough questions and more.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/interviewing-success-june-11

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June 14: MSU Tollgate Starry Night on the Farm Family Overnight 2019

Tollgate Farm and Education Center, Novi

This family-oriented visit will give you a rare glimpse into what goes on after sundown on the

farm. Registration is required.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/msu-tollgate-starry-night-on-the-farm-family-overnight-

2019

June 15: Archery Regional Training

Livingston Conservation and Sports Association, Brighton

This training is open for adults and teens 14 years and older who would like to become certified

instructors for the 4-H Shooting Sports program.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/archery-regional-training

June 22: State 4-H Goat Show

MSU Pavilion, East Lansing

Great Neighbor

Photo Contest

Tractor Supply Co. (TSC)

is holding its yearly Great

Neighbor Photo contest.

Until June 16, Michigan

4-H members and FFA

youth have the

opportunity to submit a

memorable photo of 4-H

or FFA projects.

The photo should

illustrate how you have

made a positive impact in

your community. Include

with the photo a brief

caption explaining your

photo submission in 200

words or less.

TSC will recognize three

winners at each stop

along their fair tour route

as a way to highlight the

differences that both 4-H

and FFA make in their

communities. Each

winner will be presented

with a plaque and a TSC

gift pack.

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STATEWIDE NEWS AREA

Explore your personal wellness with

4-H Healthy U @ MSU Are you interested in learning more about living a nutritious and healthy lifestyle by

maintaining your physical and mental health? If the answer is yes, join Michigan 4-H

for a one day program at Michigan State University on August 2.

Participants of the program will be provided information on nutrition, physical fitness

and emotional health, with tips regarding how to maintain your health throughout the year. The event will be

held on campus, with a check-in time at 9:30 a.m. and will last till 5:00 p.m.

To attend this event, the cost is $35.00 for 4-H members and $50.00 for non 4-H members. The cost of the

event includes meals, a t-shirt and camp materials. To learn more, visit https://

www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_health_food_science_camp/ and make plans to register by July 12.

2019 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners Author: Betty Jo Krosnicki

Every year, counties across Michigan offer 4-H youth, ages 11 and 12, the opportunity to participate in

Michigan 4-H State Awards’ 4-H Mark of Excellence essay contest. The essay theme is “Because of 4-H, I can…”

and the youth referred to a variety of memorable experiences in their time as 4-H’ers.

As part of the contest, up to two 4-H youth essays from each country are selected to be recognized as award

winners. In 2019, the following 37 4-H members from 26 counties were selected as the 2019 Mark of Excellence

county winners.

Each recipient received a medal, and their winning essays were added to the Mark of Excellence history book

at the Michigan 4-H Foundation and State 4-H Office at MSU Extension. The essays are also on display at

the Kettunen Center in Tustin, Michigan. Congratulations to our winners!

Alpena County: A’va Maria Mitchell

Berrien County: Derrick J. Freehling

and Isabelle Noel Hunn

Cass County: Leah Shelby

and Savannah Shelby

Chippewa County: Jessy Baron

Clare County: Haley Schunk

and Allison Whitaker

Clinton County: Natalie Bounds

Genesee County: Elizabeth Hartmann

Gratiot County: Brayden Bonga

and Paisley Hansen

Ionia County: Alyssa Possehn

and Nicole Trierweiler

Iosco County: Symphonie J. Nelkie

Isabella County: James Endres

and Eva Lynch

Lapeer County: Arianna Wright

Lenawee County: Holly Mitchell

Livingston County: Yasmin Scheuneman and Karley Williams

Macomb County: Shelby Philion

Mecosta County: Jadyn Herzog

Missaukee County: Chiara Z. Sible

Monroe County: Brandon Fisher

and Camden Schmidt

Newaygo County: Aimee Jo Boisvert

and Isabel R. Zimmer

Oakland County: Mitchell Bessolo

and Oscar Vartanian

Saginaw County: Noah Hecht

Sanilac County: Amelia Adamczyk

and Maggie VanSickle

St. Joseph County: Zachary Sowards Haack

Van Buren County: Jack Loomis

Washtenaw County: William Rogers

Wayne County: Cooper Genaw

4-H Exploration

Days 50th

Celebration

Join 4-H alumni, retirees

and friends at an ice

cream social celebrating

50 years of 4-H

Exploration Days.

Attendees of the event

will have the opportunity

to share stories of past

4-H Exploration Days,

hear current 4-H

experiences, enjoy the

4-H Children’s Gardens

and celebrate with treats.

Reservations are

required, to learn more

visit: https://

www.canr.msu.edu/

events/4-h-exploration-

days-50th-celebration.