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4-H CLOVER CLIPPER

A NEWSLETTER FOR LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4 -H FAMILIES

14 E. 19th Street, Suite 102, Higginsville, MO 64037

660-584-3658 Fax 660-584-3659

www.extension.missouri.edu/lafayette or mo4h.missouri.edu Email: Lafayetteco@missouri.edu

Volume XVII Issue 6 June 2017 Eric Jackson, Youth Program Specialist

4-H CLUB LEADER ROUND-UP — Thurs, June 8, 7 p.m. Remember to bring your completed work sheet for helpers for the fair. Please have your club represented by Club leaders and assistants. This will be our last gathering before the fair so plan to attend. REVVED UP! CLOVER KIDS AND FRIENDS DAY CAMP

Wednesday, June 28, 8 a.m-3:30 p.m. Higginsville Community Center. Clover Kid members and leaders will receive information and registration materials by email. Or, access info and

registration online. Camp is also open to 5–7 year olds not enrolled in 4-H Clover Kids. Registration and $35/youth fee due by June 9 to the Extension office. COUNSELORS NEEDED FOR CLOVER KID CAMP Volunteers (12 & up) are needed for Clover Kid Camp —both teens and adults are welcome. Call Eric at 660-584-3658 to have your name added to the helper list. We will have counselor training on Monday, June 26 from 1-4 pm at the Extension office. No cost for counselors. HITT 4-H BAKE SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 8AM In downtown Corder, Missouri, to help raise funds to support improvements of the Corder Community Building. FARM TOUR, THURSDAY JUNE 22, 8 AM-4:30 PM

Mark your calendars for the 2017 Lafayette County Farm Tour. The Farm Tour will introduce 4-H members to local agricultural businesses and community leaders. Stops include Heins Family Farm, Concordia Veterinary Clinic and more. Speakers include Representative Glen

Kolkmeyer and FCS Financial. Transportation and lunch will be provided. $2/person is requested. Space will be limited. More details will be on the Lafayette County 4-H page soon. Email Eric with the subject line “Keep me posted” for updates.

SHEEP AND GOAT NOSE PRINTS FOR STATE FAIR If you are exhibiting a market goat or market lamb at the Missouri State Fair, you must have your animal nose printed. These need to be on file at the Missouri State Fair by June 15. Please contact the Extension Office to schedule a time to borrow the equipment to do this. QUILT CAMP 2017 Quilt Camp will be Monday, July 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Missouri Star Quilt Company in Hamilton, Mo. Registration is $15, lunch included. Please note any dietary restrictions with your registration. To register, email MUEXTAdvancement@missouri.edu. RSVP preferred by July 1. MISSOURI AGRICULTURE PHOTO CONTEST CAPTURES BEST OF FARM, RURAL LIFE The Missouri Department of Agriculture today launched the 8th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, asking Missourians to share the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs. More information at agriculture.mo.gov. Entries due June 15.

Upcoming Events Missouri 4-H Upcoming Events in Lafayette County

THERE GOES THE SUN — SOLAR ECLIPSE

The solar eclipse is coming! The solar eclipse is coming! Much of Lafayette County will witness a complete solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Hundreds of people travel

around the globe to catch a full solar eclipse. You just have to go outside!

Pick up your stylish, sun-safe 4-H Solar Eclipse ‘Sun” Glasses at the Lafayette County Extension office for

$1.50 a pair. Supplies are limited, so act fast!

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture & Local Extension Councils Cooperating Equal opportunity is and shall be provided to all participants in Extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the armed forces of the United States of America.

Camps are offered the week of July 9-13 and July 16-20. Early registration began May 5. (Some camps already have a waiting list, so don’t delay.) Check the registration information for the age range of each camp. NW FLOAT TRIP - AGES 13 AND UP, JUNE 26-28 Travel the Meramec River near Leasburg, MO. Activities will include float trip, spelunking (guided cave tour), hiking, and PAINTBALL!!! Fee: $150 includes transportation, most food, raft, t-shirt, and camping fees ($130 without paintball). We will be camping this year. Applications (online) accepted until we’re full or June 15. Contact Shaun Murphy (660-646-0811 for more details. CONCESSION STAND: CALLING ALL PIES! Each club will be asked to bring three or four pies and cobblers on the day of your shift (no cakes or muffins — they do not sell well), and provide at least one adult to work with your group at the concession stand. 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS EVENTS

Range Masters WHCS Match, June 11

State Skeet Shoot, August 27, Hazlewood, MO

Trap Shoot, August 26, Linn Creek, MO

Archery 300, August 26 & 27, Columbia, MO

Listing of state shoot events

National 4-H Western Heritage Project, August 1-3, Fort Benton, MT

Fall Leader Certification Workshop October 6-8, 2017, in Pinecrest Camp, Fredericktown, MO

HORSE & LIVESTOCK EVENTS

State Horse Judging Contest, July 29 at the Missouri State Fair Grounds, Sedalia, MO

State Livestock Judging Contest, Aug. 26, Trowbridge Livestock Center, University of Missouri, Columbia.

STATE 4-H ROBOTICS CONTEST, AUGUST 13 4-H members in the robotics project may participate in the State 4-H Robotics contest at the Missouri State Fair on Sunday, August 13. The challenges and rules are posted on the Missouri 4-H Robotics page QUILTING QUESTIONS FOR FAIR? Note: As long as the 4-Her pieces the quilt together, it is acceptable to have a volunteer complete the actual quilting. Keep in mind, doing so may will be taken into consideration by the judges and may affect your final score. STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK REGISTRATIONS For information regarding deadlines for state fair livestock entries go to the Missouri 4-H State Fair page. For specific rules and guidelines on entering, go to the Missouri State Fair page. For competition updates, check the updates page.

PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR ORDER For those preparing fair exhibits, matte board and photo sleeves are available for order from MU Extension Publications

For matte board select 4-H members>project literature>photography. See item #Y3500 8x10 matte board.

For photo sleeves select 4-H members>project literature>photography. See item #Y3501, 8 x 10 display sleeve

CLUB REPORTERS CORNER

Hitt 4-H met May 7 at the Corder Fire Department. Members had the opportunity to see, learn, touch and experience what it is a fireman does. The business meeting was lead by Brooks Kappelman and concluded with snacks for all provided by Noah and Joel Mahnken. The next meeting will be Sunday June 4 at 5 p.m. at Corder City Hall for trash pick up.

Corrections? Additions? Please email Eric by the 15th of each month your special events to be included in next month’s newsletter.

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CLOVER KIDS’ CORNER

If You Plant It, They Will Come!

Caterpillars are the perfect introductory insect to the child who is a little squeamish of bugs. Caterpillars don’t bite, pinch or sting! While flowers attract butterflies, if you want caterpillars, you need to plant food sources. You can make this happen almost effortlessly at your home. The black swallowtail caterpillar loves parsley — flat– or curly-leafed varieties. Plant enough for your own use and then plant extra for the caterpillars. A simple container garden of parsley is all you need in addition to your flowering garden. Female black swallowtail butterfly species will sip nectar from nearby flowers, and drop little golden eggs on leaves of the parsley plant. Keep watch on the eggs. In a week or so, you’ll have hungry little caterpillars to enjoy through much of the summer.

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REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

June 9—Achievement Day Events (Demonstrations, Public Speaking, Fashion Review, King and Queen Ambassadors. You do not have to pre-register for judging classes and Clover Kids Events.) After June 9, there is a late entry fee of $15/member/event.

June 25 - All Livestock, Horses, Ham, Small Animals and Clover Kids Pet Show

COUNTY SHOOTING SPORTS MATCH—Registration and more information. Deadline– June 5

For a complete list of registration forms and deadlines, see center of the Lafayette county 4-H/FFA FAIR BOOK (PDF) FAIR CONCESSION STAND SCHEDULE Lafayette County 4-H Council will operate the Concession Stand during the fair. Keri Borchers is the chair. Clubs : Remember to have a minimum of two adults and three youth. Designate one person to grill. Each club is to bring three or four pies or cobblers for the shift they are working. 4-H Clubs Concessions work schedule: Saturday, July 8 4-H/FFA Horse Show 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Mighty Mo 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm Fairview 3:00 pm – late afternoon Glory Riders Monday, July 10 5:00 –8:00 pm 40-Ville Tuesday, July 11 8:30 am — 11:30 am Young Sportsmen 11:00 a.m. – closing Hazel Dell Wednesday, July 12 8:30 am – 11:30 am Walkenezer 11:00 - closing Alma Thursday, July 13 8:30 am – 11:30 am Hitt 11:00 a.m. — closing Napoleon Cloverleaf 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Southwest 4-H CLOVER KID FUN NIGHT After the 4-H Clover Kids Pet Show on Monday, July 10, join us for Clover Kid events for ages 5-7! Clover Kids DO NOT NEED to preregister for Fun Night but they do need to pre-register for the Clover Kids PET Show. 4-H SUPER FARMER CONTEST TUESDAY, JULY 11 — 4-H’ers age 8–18 5:30 Registration 6:00 p.m. The games begin! Pre-registration required by June 25 to guarantee a Super Farmer T-Shirt. Teams of 1 boy & 1 girl age 8-10, 1 boy & 1 girl age 11-13, and 1 boy and 1 girl age 14 & over will be formed based on the entry forms. FIND THE FAIR BOOK ON-LINE Fair book and other 4-H forms. Copies of all applications for the fair are available there.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H EXCELLENCE AWARD SCORECARD

Name______________________________________ Club_______________________________________ 4-H age (Jan. 1 this year_______________________ Project Name _________ Project Number _________ The top individual in each project area scoring at least 70 points will receive the Excellence Award.

Section I. Achievement Day, June 17 (Member com-pletes And Turns in at Achievement Day)

Participation in judging events 10 points_______ Title of Demonstration in project area _______________________________________________ Best ribbon for DEMONSTRATION in project area Ribbon________ Points ________ Title of PUBLIC SPEAKING in project area _______________________________________________ Best ribbon for PUBLIC SPEAKING in your project area Ribbon________ Points ________ 20 Rosette 15 Alternate 10 Blue 8 Red 5 White Subtotal_______ Section II. Exhibit Day, July 10 Judge’s Interview (Judge completes) 10 Excellent 8 Outstanding 6 Good 4 Fair 2 Needs improvement Presents with confidence_______

Speaks clearly, communicates effectively_______

Displays project willingly. (Eager to show)_______

Displays knowledge of project objectives, processes, termi-

nology_____ Subtotal_______

Section III. Ribbons (Fairboard completes) 20 Rosette 15 Alternate 10 Blue 8 Red 5 White Total Exhibit Day ribbons received in this project. Rosette _____Alternate _____ Blue _____Red _____White_____ TOTAL – Achievement Day + Interview + Ribbons = ________

LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H/FFA FAIR

MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING

Means that the 4-H member has enrolled by the deadline date, paid their dues, and

attended a majority of the club and project meetings. Members in good standing receive a completion pin and are eligible to exhibit at the

fair and attend camps and conferences.

June 1 Deadline to complete SMQA training (http://www.agebb.missouri.edu/smqa/register.asp) 3 Sportfishing Event 6-8 4-H Camp at Camp Palestine, Chilhowee, Missouri 8 Registrations due for Achievement Day 8 4-H Leader Round-Up 7 p.m. at the Extension office 10 Concordia Saddle & Wagon Club’s Annual Fun Show — See pages 4-5 10 Hitt 4-H Bake Sale, 8 a.m. downtown Corder. Funds to support Corder Community Building 11 Lafayette County Range Masters WHCS Match 13 4/H/FFA Fairboard meeting, 7 p.m. at the Extension office 15 Registration due for NW Float Trip (June 26-28) 15 Lamb and Meat Goat nose prints need to be postmarked 17 Achievement Day, Lafayette County C-1 Middle School — JUDGES NEEDED 17 State Poultry Day, Columbia, MO 18 Happy Father’s Day 22 Lafayette County Farm Tour 2017, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 22-24 Missouri State 4-H Kids & K-9 Camp 25 Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Livestock and Horse Entries (PDF) due 26 Clover Kid Camp Counselor Training, 1 p.m., Extension Office, Higginsville 26-27 Northwest Region Float Trip. More details coming soon! 28 Clover Kids Day Camp, Fairground Park in Higginsville July 1 Show-Me Wares at Missouri State Fair application deadline 1 Western Heritage & Cowboy Shooting Volunteer Training (opening soon) 4 4th of July Holiday, Extension Office Closed 5 Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair Board, Extension Office, 7:00 p.m. 7-9 Lafayette County Shooting Sports County Contests 8 Lafayette County Open 4-H/FFA Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Higginsville 8-13 Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair, Higginsville 11 4-H Super Farmer Contest with supper served by the Lafayette County Cattlemen 18 Carcass Show, Higginsville Processing 22 NW Regional Shooting Sports Invitational, Marshall, MO. Registrations and fees to Saline

County Extension Office 25-27 Missouri S&T Aerospace Camp 27-30 State Fair 4-H/FFA Horse Show. Entry Form (PDF) 31 Quilt Camp in Hamilton, Missouri. RSVP by July 1. (See page one for details.)

Hunter Todd for being selected as a Missouri National Shooting Sports Ambassador and for being accepted into the Missouri Agribusiness Academy.

The YCLS team of Corbin Bell, Rebecca Butters, Taylor Scott, Caleb and Connor Bergman, Hunter Todd, Elliot Zeiler and Haley Schnetzler for receiving the YCLS mini grant to support the Lafayette County Farm Tour 2017.

Savannah Twyman for receiving 3rd in showmanship for her age group at Mini Rex Nationals in Lebanon Indiana

Hitt Club for being awarded a Shaping Rural Missouri Grant to help fund a beautification project Corder Community Center

Corbin Bell, Abby Oelrichs, Rebecca Butters, Taylor Scott and Wade Johnson for signing up to be Clover Kid Camp Counselors. (We need 3-4 more, ages 12 & up)

2017 4-H State Congress youth delegate Ian Isdell.

Clovers to…

4-H Achievement Day

Saturday, June 17, 2017 Lafayette C-1 Middle School, Higginsville

*** To make this event for our youth successful, we need JUDGES ***

For more information how you can help, contact Eric This county-wide event includes demonstrations, judging contests, Fashion Review, Public Speaking and the King and Queen Ambassador Contest. Selections are made for State Fair demonstrations, State Public Speaking Contest and State Fashion Revue. Ribbons are judged according to the Danish system (blue, red and white). First place winners receive a purple rosette. All awards will be presented at 4:15 p.m. Pre-registration is required for Demonstrations, Public Speaking, Fashion Review and King and Queen Ambassador by June 9. ALL ENTRIES PAST THE JUNE 9 DEADLINE MUST PAY A $15.00 FEE FOR EACH ENTRY. You may come and go throughout the day and times will be assigned for demonstrations, king and queen interviews and presentations and public speaking.

Lafayette County C-1 Middle School Gym…………………….Higginsville Judges Orientation………………………………………………12:15 pm Registration………………………………………………..12:15-12:45 pm Welcome…………………………………………………………..12:45 pm King and Queen Ambassador Interviews…………...1:15 pm - 3:00 pm General Demonstrations……………………………...1:15 pm - 3:00 pm Working Demonstrations…………...Group 1……….1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Group 2……….2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Group 3…..…..3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Judging Classes…..………………………………….12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Public Speaking Contest……………………………...1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fashion Review Contest………………………………………….2:30 pm Clover Kid Activities …………………………………..1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Official Placing for Judging Classes…………..……..3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Fashion Style Show………………………….……………...…….4:00 pm Awards Assembly…………………………………………….……4:15 pm

See the 2017 Lafayette County Fairbook for contest specifics for:

Judging Classes — page 14

Public Speaking — page 10

Demonstrations and Working Demonstrations — page 11

Fashion Review — page 9

King and Queen — page 9

Excellence Award — pages 15-16

And more

4-H CLOVER KID EVENTS AT ACHIEVEMENT DAY Intro to Achievement Day for Clover Kids.............. …………………....1:15 pm King and Queen Activities for Clover Kids………………………….…..1: 15 pm Clover Kids present a demonstration (about 3 minutes)………….…...2:45 pm Clover Kids Judging Class………………………………………….…….3:15 pm Clover Kids Present a Health or Safety Tip ………………….………...3:30 pm Clover Kids who present a health tip, participate in judging and give a demonstration are recognized at the Awards program…….….4:00 pm. 1. Clover Kids do not have to preregister. 2. They receive a green clover ribbon for judging, one for presenting a health or safety tip and one for doing a

demonstration. These will be presented in the Clover Kid room at the end of their program. 3. All of these events will take place in the Clover Kids area, not in the general assembly area.