The Clover Connection Lane County 4-H - May 2017

May See online calendar for Community Club Meeting Dates

May 4 Lane Leadership Team Meeting, 6:00 pm, Extension Office

May 15 T-shirt Order Deadline Extended to May 15th!

May 29 Holiday, Extension Office Closed

May 30 Fair Awards Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Extension Office

June

June 1 Youth Fair Entry DEADLINE, 5:00 pm

June 1 Lane Leadership Team Meeting, 6:00 pm, Extension Office

June 12 Record Book Check, 6:00—8:00 pm, Santa Clara Grange

June 13 Lane County 4-H Association Meeting, 6:00 pm, Extension Office

June 14 Record Book Check, 6:00 –8:00 pm, Elmira Grange

June 15 Record Book Check, 6:00 pm, Trinity Baptist Church, Springfield

June 21 Record Book Check, 4:00 pm, Dorena Grange, Creswell

June 24 Lane County 4-H Dog Fair

July

July 5 Fair Clerk Training, 6:00pm

July 6 Lane Leadership Team Meeting, 6:00 pm, Extension Office

July 11 Lane County 4-H Association Meeting, 6:00 pm, Extension Office

July 13-15 4-H Horse Fair, Lane County Fairgrounds

July 16 4-H Static Judging, Lane County Fairgrounds Convention Center

July 19-23 Lane County Youth Fair, Lane County Fairgrounds

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Note from Emily

Dear Lane 4-H Family,

This is the month you will pour over the 4-H Exhibitor Handbook and decide which Fair classes to enter! Have you considered trying a new non-animal project? Remember that any member can enter static exhibits even if they’re enrolled in a livestock project. There is so much to choose from including new projects like performing arts, tanning rabbit hides, and innovation projects! Take a look and try something new, we’d love to see that exhibit building all filled up this year! Just don’t forget, you’ll need a project record for each project you take to Fair!

Sincerely,

Emily Anderson

4-H Youth Development Educator

LAST CHANCE! THE T-SHIRT ORDERING DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED

TO MAY 15TH! ORDER ONE FOR YOURSELF AND ONE FOR A FRIEND!

Lane County 4-H Fair Awards Fundraiser

Buy your 4-H t-shirt today to support the Awards Committee!

T-shirts are $15 each for any size

Order Form

Make checks payable to Lane County 4-H

Association

Mail or drop off completed order form and

check/cash to:

OSU Extension Service

996 Jefferson St

Eugene, OR 97402 All t-shirt orders must be dropped off at the office or

post marked by May 15, 2017 Questions? Contact Marisa Owens:

541-554-0180 or marisa.s.owens@gmail.com

Here’s What’s Coming Up!

High Desert 4-H Spring Fling Classic Small Animal Show May 13, Crook County, Prineville

See Flyer for details and registration

Statewide 4-H Poultry Day, Saturday, May 6

RSVP by May 3rd to candi.bothum@oregonstate.edu or 541-548-6088 x7954

State Poultry Judging Contest

The Avian Bowl

State Veterinarian Visit

See Flyer for details

Oregon Junior Livestock Expo

Jackpot Steer, Heifer, Hog, Breeding Gilt, Lamb & Goat

Show

Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany—May 20th

This is a great learning experience for youth involved in

livestock projects—beef, swine, sheep, and meat goats.

The entry deadline (to avoid being charged a late fee) is

Monday, May 8th.

See Flyer for details and entry form

Here are two small animal events at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds on May 20th

Spring Fling In Cage Poultry Show and Spring Fling Rabbit & Cavy 4-H Show

See flyers for all the details and registration

Here’s What’s Coming Up!

Bow—Wow By The Sea

29th Annual Invitational 4-H Dog Show

Sunday, June 4 National Guard Armory, Newport

Dog Pre-entry form due by May 24

See flyer for details and registration

2018 4-H Summer Science Study Tour Options

1) Oregon 4-H Hawaii Natural Science and Cultural Study Tour

Volcanoes to the Ocean: Big Island of Hawaii: June 24-30, 2018

See flyer for all the details!

2) Oregon 4-H Marine Ambassador Marine Science Live-aboard

Hawaii Island: Kona Aggressor II: June 30-July 7, 2018

See Flyer for all the details!

Judging Palooza at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Livestock Judging Clinic July 15-16

Top overall Judge in each level will receive a pair of boots plus other great prizes!

Linn-Benton Community College 2017 Livestock Judging Clinic

June 26-27 at Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility, OSU Campus,Corvallis

Discussions on industry trends (market & breeding) in beef, sheep, goats, and swine.

See Flyer for details and registration

Camps

LBL & More Outer Space . . . .. at 4-H Camp

Are you ready to experience Outer Space at 4-H Camp?! Then you’re in luck! Registration is now live for the popular LBL & More Summer Camp! Join your peers, make new friends, and try new things like swimming,

archery, canoeing, crafts, and so much more! Visit the website to register or to find out more.

When: June 25 – 30

Where: Oregon 4-H Center

Who: Youth in 4th – 8th grades; open to both 4-H youth, and non-4-H youth.

How: Register here, or contact Emily McDonald-Williams, emily.mcdonald-williams@oregonstate.edu, (541) 344-5043 ext. 3 for more information!

Registration is first come, first served so don’t delay, sign up today!

High Desert Youth Range Camp

When: June 21-24, 2017

Where: Northern Great Basin Experimental Range, located just west of Riley, Oregon

Cost: $50 per student (all meals provided)

Flyer Application—due May 1st

Range Camp is a great experience open to all Oregon, Idaho, and Washington high school age stu-

dents that may be interested in a career involving high desert range. It is four fun-filled days of teamwork,

leadership, learning about the high desert and of course, fun!

Check it Out!

4-H Summer Conference When: June 21st –24th, 2017 at Oregon State University

Who: Open to 7th-12th Grade Youth

How: Online Registration Opens May 15th at 6:00 AM

Information: See Summer Conference website and flyer

Scholarships: Limited number of 50% need-based scholarships available - first come first served!

Contact Emily McDonald-Williams for more information 541-344-5043 or Emily.mcdonald-

williams@oregonstate.edu

Join us for an extra special event as we

celebrate the 100th anniversary of Summer

Conference. John Beede, the ultimate adven-

turer, returns as our keynote speaker, having

conquered Mount Everest since his last visit.

Participate in a musical run/walk through the

various decades. Actively engage in over 80

workshops covering topics from dog agility to

chemistry. As always, you will explore campus

life, make new friends, and have loads of fun!

Come join us and experience your own

exciting adventure!

Follow these steps to register:

1) Complete the scholarship application

2) Complete the climbing wall waiver

3) Bring completed scholarship application if using and climbing wall waiver to Lane Extension office and pay $100 with scholarship, $200 without scholarship. Make check payable to Lane 4-H Association.

4) Once this is done we will give you a password to complete the online registration.

5) Registration opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, May 15th. Classes fill quickly so plan ahead and regis-ter EARLY! Class schedule with descriptions will be posted on the Summer Conference website by May 1st.

Japanese Host Families Needed!

Looking for some new fun and excitement this summer? Host a boy or girl from Ja-

pan in your home for 3 1/2 weeks, July 23 to August 18. The Oregon 4-H Internation-

al Program is offering hosting opportunities to 30 families and Japanese youth are

anxiously waiting to learn who their new family might be! The focus is on everyday

family life. Special trips and activities are not required. Click here for more infor-

mation.If interested please act quickly! Host family assignments need to be made as

soon as possible. Applications are accepted until all youth are placed.

Contact Shana Withee at shana.withee@oregonstate.edu or call 541-573-2506.

NEW

TIME!

Lane County Youth Fair Update

The 2017 Lane County Fair is July 19th-23rd!

As information becomes available we will post it here and on our

website. For more information check the Lane County Fair page.

Important Dates

2017 Lane County Youth Fair Schedule

4-H Dog Fair—June 24

4-H Horse Fair - July 13-15

4-H Static (Non-Animal) Judging Day— July 16

Youth Fair— July 19-23

Fairbook

2017 Lane County Youth Fair Exhibitors Handbook

2017 Fair Entries

Fair entries will all be submitted online this year! Please ask your Community Club leader for details

on the process. The online entry system will be open May 1 – June 1.

All 4-H entries must be submitted by June 1. This includes the online entry and delivering the following

items to the Extension office:

1) 4-H Fair Entry Worksheet

2) $20 per exhibitor fee (cash or check payable to OSU Extension Service)

3) Code of Conduct

4) 4-H Health Form

5) Animal Science Exhibitor Agreement (if applicable)

Please note: your online entry will not be accepted if these items are not in the office on June 1.

Those participating in Open Youth Classes should contact the Fair Office for Open Youth

Lane County Youth Fair Update continued

Fair Awards Committee Meeting — Tuesday, May 30, 6:30 pm , OSU Extension Service

State Fair 2017

Save the Date: the schedule for State Fair is changing for 2017!

Check out the contest dates here.

Record Book Checks

All 4-H Fair exhibitors are required to complete records for each project they’re taking to Fair. Your record book must be checked for completion on one of the following dates. Furthermore, the record book contest in September is a great opportunity for recognition and awards for all of your record keeping efforts! You’re encouraged to start early and keep up with your record book to make this process much easier. Guidelines for assembling your record book can be found here and all of the forms you need are on our website here. Call Emily in the office if you have any questions!

June 12 – North Lane 4-H Community Club 6:00–8:00 pm, Santa Clara Grange

June 14 – West Lane 4-H Community Club 6:00—8:00 pm, Elmira Grange

June 15 – Springfield 4-H Community Club 6:00–8:00 pm, Trinity Baptist Church

June 21 – South Lane 4-H Community Club 4:00—6:00 pm, W.O.E Fairgrounds—

New Location!

If you cannot make it to one of the checks, and options have been exhausted the youth can make prior arrangements to meet with Emily.

Support the 4-H Lane Leadership Team!

Have dinner at Papa’s Pizza in Springfield on Thursday and support the Lane Leadership Team! Bring this flyer with you and 50% of what you

spend on food will be donated to the Lane Leadership Team. Share the flyer with your friends, coworkers, and family members!

The LLT members will be having their monthly meeting there and hope to see you, too!

When: Thursday, May 4th

Where: Papa’s Pizza in Springfield

What: Bring this FLYER

Why: 50% of what you spend will go to LLT to buy supplies for their county-wide 4-H events and

activities including Farm Olympics at the Youth Fair!

Come meet the Leaders

and Join 4-H!

Find Meeting Times Here! Lane 4-H Calendar

Lane County 4-H

Oregon State University Extension Service – Lane County

4-H Youth Development

996 Jefferson St.

Eugene, OR 97402

541-344-5043

LaneCounty4H@oregonstate.edu

Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without

discrimination based on age, color, disability, familial or parental status, gender identity or expression, genetic

information, marital status, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, reprisal, sex, sexual orientation,

veteran’s status or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.

Oregon State University Extension Service is an AA/EOE/Veterans/Disabled. This publication will be made

available in accessible formats upon request. Please call 541-344-5043 for information. If you have a physical

disability that requires special considerations in order for you to attend an event please notify Lane County 4-H

at 541-344-5043 2 weeks prior to the event.

Extension Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm

The Office is closed on Fridays

El Servicio de Extensión (Extension Service) de Oregon State University ofrece programas educativos,

actividades, y materiales sin discriminación basada sobre edad, color, incapacidades, identidad o

expresión de identidad sexual, información genética, estado matrimonial, origen nacional, raza,

religión, sexo, orientación sexual, o estado de veterano. El Servicio de Extensión de Oregon State

University es una institución que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se puede obtener esta publicación

en forma alternativa. Por favor llame al 541-344-5043 para más información. Si usted tiene alguna

incapacidad que necesite consideraciones especiales para que usted pueda asistir al (name of event),

por favor llame a Lane County 4-H al 541-344-5043 antes de (date).

We appreciate all of our

amazing

volunteer 4-H Leaders.

You make a difference in the lives of Lane County youth

everyday!

Enrollment Forms

Youth Enrollment Packet

Fee Sheet

New Volunteer Enrollment Packet and Background Check

Volunteer Re-enrollment Packet and Background Check

Stay Connected with Lane County 4-H!

Website http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/4h

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LaneCounty4HOregon

Twitter https://twitter.com/OSUExtLane

Contact 4-H Staff with questions, comments, and to learn more about 4-H!

Contact us at LaneCounty4H@oregonstate.edu or call 541-344-5043

Emily Anderson, 4-H Youth Development Educator emily.anderson@oregonstate.edu

Emily McDonald-Williams, 4-H Education Program Assistant emily.mcdonald-williams@oregonstate.edu

Donna Mastrandrea, 4-H Office Support donna.mastrandrea@oregonstate.edu

Patty Driscoll, Administrative Program Assistant patty.driscoll@oregonstate.edu

Contact Us!