Vol. 27 No. 3 January/February 2014

Dear 4-H Family and Friends:

All of us here at the 4-H Office wish you a healthy and happy New Year. This new 4-H year represents many new beginnings, and we look forward to an exciting year. We hope 2014 is a year in which we are able to work hard and accomplish a lot. We also hope we make new friends and grow closer to old friends, fulfill our dreams, and brighten up the lives of those around us. This newsletter has the information we hope will make your winter bright.

If you have just joined 4-H, this may be your first newsletter. There are six issues a year with each issue having two months worth of information. The purpose of the newsletter is to give you information about upcoming county, state, and national 4-H events and activities and provide you with a calendar to put on your refrigerator. It also publicizes the results of county, state, and national 4-H events as it relates to our county‘s 4-H members. The newsletter also has sections on educational opportunities that might not be hosted by 4-H, but are supported by 4-H because they benefit young people or adult volunteers.

The newsletter also gives your club a place to report what has happened in their club. The ―Around the County‖ section is based on Club Meeting Report forms sent in by our club‘s

secretary or historian. The newsletter can also promote your club‘s next event or fund raiser.

In some clubs, your leader will review information from the newsletter at your club meeting. It is really up to you to take time and read about what is happening in 4-H. If you have any questions, please don‘t hesitate to call the 4-H Office at (609) 625-0056 or e-mail us at: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] It‘s an exciting time in Atlantic County 4-H, and we‘re happy that you are a part of it! Thanks for all you do ―To Make the Best Better!‖

In 4-H Spirit,

Deborah L. Cole County 4-H Agent

Navonne M. Owen

4-H Program Associate

Kendrin Dyitt 4-H Program Associate

Pat Goldberg, Supervising Clerk Stenographer Lori Jurasik, Clerk-Typist

Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County

6260 Old Harding Highway

Mays Landing, NJ 08330-1533

njaes.rutgers.edu/extension

609-625-0056

Fax: 609-625-3646

Vol. 27 No. 3– January/February 2014

mailto:[email protected]





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UPCOMING EVENTS

YEARBOOK COMMITTEE TBA

FCS ADVISORY COUNCIL Monday, January 13~ 7:30 p.m.

LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Thursday, January 23 ~ 6:30 p.m. 4-H Center

FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING Thursday, January 23 ~ 7:30 p.m. 4-H Center

SENIOR MEMBER WINTER CAMP Friday, January 18 – Sunday, January 20 L.G. Cook 4-H Camp (pre-registration required)

OPEN HORSE SHOW AWARDS & SILENT AUCTION Saturday, January 25~ 5:30 p.m.

WINTERFEST 2014 Saturday, February 1 ~ 9 a.m.

ATLANTIC COUNTY SMALL ANIMAL SHOW Saturday, February 15 ~ 9 a.m.

SOUTH JERSEY TEEN CONFERENCE Friday, February 28 – March 2 Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Longbranch

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP Tuesday, March 11~ 7 p.m. 4-H Office

DIRTY HAIRY FUN SHOW Saturday, April 5 COUNTY PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Friday, April 11~ 7 p.m. Hess School, Mays Landing HORSE PROJECT OVERNIGHT CLINIC Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13

WELCOME TO 4-H

New Members EJ Adams Hannah Ahlstrom

Devanie Aponte Robert Byrd

Jenna Fenton Rachel Jensen

Ethan Johannessen Sandra Juarez

ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H NEWS

Bi-Monthly Newsletter - Free Subscription for Registered Members and Volunteers

Published by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of

Atlantic County 6260 Old Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (609) 625-0056 ext. 6120

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Staff of Atlantic County 4-H

Deborah L. Cole, County 4-H Agent [email protected]

Navonne M. Owen, 4-H Program Associate [email protected]

Kendrin Dyitt, 4-H Program Associate [email protected]

Pat Goldberg, Supervising Clerk Stenographer [email protected]

Lori Jurasik, Clerk-Typist [email protected] Visit the 4-H Website:

www.rutgers-atlantic.org

http://www.rutgers-atlantic.org/

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SPECIAL EVENTS

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We thank everyone for the great job done at the 4-H Awards Banquet and Program. Over 200 members, volunteers, and families attended the dinner and program enjoyed the food and socializing while members received recognition. We thank everyone who helped set up/take down the tables and chairs, as well as clean up after the event. With everyone‘s help it didn‘t seem like work at all!

AWARDS NIGHT SILENT AUCTION

Thank you to EVERYONE who took part in the Silent Auction at the 4-H

Awards Night program in December. We would like to thank all of those who donated items and the

individuals who secured those items. Your help and donations were greatly appreciated! Silent Auction Donors Atkisson Family Denelsbeck Family Foster Family Pat Goldberg Groff‘s Auto Salvage Joni Grunow Jeff & Cathy Hansen Diane Kilborn Laurel Oak Garden Center Mary MacKain Makres Family Mathis Family Navonne Owen Quirk Family John Whitehead

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP Tuesday, March 11 ~ 7 p.m. 4-H Office Interested in participating in the Public Presentations contest, but not sure what it entails? Want to enhance your public presentation knowledge and skills? Then, make sure to attend the 4-H Public Presentations Workshop! This annual workshop will help you learn how to give a better 4-H public presentation, explain how the Public Presentations contest works, and introduce you to the different types of speeches, the basic parts of speech, and what the judges are looking for. All 4-H members and leaders are invited and encouraged to attend. Informative handouts and presentations will be provided. Pre-registration is required. A minimum of ten registrations is needed to hold the workshop. Please call on or before Friday, February 27, to register.

HOLD THE DATE….4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Friday, April 11– 7 p.m. Hess Educational Complex, Mays Landing

Yes—you, too, can learn how to give a great speech and 4-H Public Presentations will be coming up on April 11. This is your opportunity to learn how to

speak in public and get rid of that old stage fright. Public Presentations is for YOU and all of your 4-H friends.

What is a Public Presentation? A public presentation is a talk or demonstration given in front of people (that‘s what makes it ―public.‖)

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What kinds of Public Presentations can I give? Demonstration—This is when you demonstrate or show how to do or make something, such as how to make an aquarium, how to sew a waistband, or how to apply first aid.

Illustrated Talk—This is when you talk about something and have charts to ―illustrate‖ to help the audience understand better. An example of this kind of presentation would be talking about the parts of a sewing machine and having a chart with a picture of the machine with the parts labeled.

Formal Speech—A formal speech is a speech in which you write about a subject that you‘re interested in. An oratory is a speech given by someone else, such as the Gettysburg Address.

I’ve never done a presentation before; which type should I choose? Probably the demonstration or illustrated talk. The formal speech is usually easier to do after you have some experience.

What topics may I use? Your presentation may be on any topic you‘d like. The topic you choose does not have to deal with your 4-H project. To choose a topic, just make a list of things you like to do or things you are interested in, and narrow it down until you find a topic you feel comfortable with. Remember, if this is your first presentation, choose something easy.

So, how can I get involved? First, ask your leader to help you put a presentation together. You can also call the 4-H Office for a copy of the NJ 4-H Public Presentations Members Guide. The entry forms will be sent to you in the March/April issue of 4-H News, so you‘ll be pretty much set by then. Also be sure to attend the Public Presentations Workshop, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11.

Set aside one club meeting where every member brings and works on their public presentation. Practice at the club level, then take your presentation to county level. If you receive an ―Excellent‖ rating and are a senior member, take it to the state level.

Call Navonne if you have any questions at the 4-H Office. If your club is interested in a special workshop at your club meeting, call and let her know.

Is there a state 4-H Public Presentations program?

Yes, there is. NJ 4-H Public Presentations is open to all Senior members – grade 8 and above – who receive an ―Excellent‖ rating at County Public Presentations.

SAVE THE DATE…NJ STATE PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Saturday, June 7

MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING

POLICY Deadline for Enrollment In addition to individual state and national event rules and regulations, youth must be enrolled as a registered 4-H member by January 1 of the current year to enter in any New Jersey state or national 4-H competitive event – including the selection process for National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress, and Citizenship Washington Focus. Member in Good Standing Criteria ~ Must submit a record book. ~ Attend a minimum of 70% of club meetings ~ Do a public presentation at the club level or

higher ~ Participate in a 4-H sponsored community

service project at club, county, regional, or state level

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2014 WOOD/DILKS 4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Do You Fit these Qualifications?

1. Been an active 4-H member for at least three years.

2. Enrolled in an institution of higher learning. 3. Need financial assistance.

If you answered ―yes‖ to all three of these qualifications, then you may be eligible for a Patricia Wood-Barry Dilks 4-H Memorial Scholarship. These scholarships are offered to those members who are actively involved in furthering their education. Scholarship applications are available from the 4-H Office and must be returned by April 30.

ATLANTIC BOARD OF AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

The Atlantic County Board of Agriculture will award one $500 scholarship annually to an Atlantic County resident enrolled in a

recognized school or college for the study of agriculture or related fields. Interested individuals may obtain an application form through their high school guidance office or by contacting the Atlantic County Board of Agriculture, 6260 Old Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 or call (609) 625-0056.

MASTER GARDENERS OF ATLANTIC COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP If you are an Atlantic County high school senior pursuing a college degree in agriculture or an agricultural related field with a 3.0 GPA or higher, you are eligible for this scholarship. One $500 scholarship will be awarded through a selection process by the Master Gardener committee. Applications are available at the RCE of Atlantic County office and are due by April 1st.

YEARBOOK

UPDATE

2013-2014 4-H YEARBOOK CONTESTS

The Yearbook Contests give members a chance to contribute their talents to the annual 4-H Yearbook. All entries are due in the 4-H Office by May 15. Here are descriptions and rules:

"WHY I LIKE 4-H" ESSAY CONTEST Open to All 4-H members.

Essay must be 25 to 300 words.

Each essay must be printed clearly or typed.

On the back of each entry, please include name, grade, address, phone number and name of 4-H club.

Judging will be based on originality, sincerity, style, and content.

Entries due in the 4-H Office by May 15. ―Why I Like 4-H‖ Essay Contest Awards – Each member submitting an essay, or essays, will receive a participation ribbon. The member with the selected winning entry will have their essay printed in the Yearbook and will be recognized during the Fair with an award. Youth Council sponsors this contest.

COVER DESIGN CONTEST All 4-H members are eligible to submit entries! You don't have to be an artist to enter a cover design! The idea is more

important than fine art work. The yearbook printer is able to make the winning design professional. Come up with a theme, and create your design around it.

1. The size of your design should be 8 ‖ x 11‖.

2. Your design should be vertical (up and down).

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3. Somewhere on your design should appear ―2013-204 Atlantic County 4-H Yearbook.‖

4. No more than two colors should be used, not counting the background paper color.

5. Don‘t use copyrighted characters, such as Disney characters, Superman, etc.

You may enter as many designs as you like. Cover Design Contest Awards – All members submitting an entry, or entries, will be recognized in the July/August issue of 4-H News. The member submitting the winning entry will have his/her design printed on the cover of the yearbook. In addition, the winner will be featured in the Yearbook and will receive an award. This contest is sponsored by Fair Association.

PHOTO CONTEST We want to see your 4-H events, activities and fun times – that‘s the main purpose of this contest.

1. All members are eligible. 2. There are two categories:

Single Photo – one picture of a 4-H activity, club, member, etc. Sequence of Photos – a group of photos about a 4-H activity, such as a planned event, which would include before, during, and after shots.

3. All photographs must have been taken by the 4-H member entering the contest.

4. Each photo, or group of photos, must have a caption relating to 4-H. One caption may be used for the entire sequence, but must still be put on each photo.

5. Each entry needs to be mounted on a piece of 8 ‖ x 11‖ poster board or heavy paper. Sequence photos should be mounted together on the same piece of poster board – use a larger piece if needed. Don‘t glue it permanently – we recommend rubber cement.

6. You must include: name, grade, address, phone and club on the back of each mounted entry. You may submit as many as you wish.

Photo Contest Award – All members submitting one or more entries will have their entries on display during the fair. A cash prize will be awarded to the winning entry in each of the two categories.

YEARBOOK INFO

The planning stages of the 2012-2013 Atlantic County 4-H Yearbook have begun. Call the 4-H Office to find out more. Anyone that is interested in being on the Yearbook Committee should contact the office. The Yearbook Committee asks that clubs keep the following things in mind throughout the 4-H project year.

CLUB PICTURES AND WRITE-UPS Each club is asked to provide the Yearbook Committee with a club photograph and a paragraph about your activities. The committee will take a picture of your club if you contact them! All write-ups are the clubs‘ responsibility—this is a great job for the club‘s Historian! Please do not refer us to your Face Book page for a club photo; it is a blocked website and we cannot access it. All write-ups are due in the 4-H Office by May 15.

PHOTOGRAPHS A picture is worth a thousand words! Tell us what your club does through photographs. Take pictures of your club‘s activities during the year. If you have a special event, call Tammy Schaab she will take pictures for you. Any pictures you take should be sent to the 4-H Office for the yearbook. We are looking for EACH club to send in at least ONE picture of them completing their community service projects.

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AD SALES Selling ads is how the 4-H Fair Association pays to have the Yearbook printed. As a reward for those members and clubs who work especially hard at selling ads, we have special gifts for Top Selling Commercial Ads, Top Selling Friends of 4-H Boosters, Top Selling Club, and Quota Clubs.

TRIPS,

TRAINING & FUN

WINTERFEST 2014 Saturday, February 1 ~ 9 a.m. 4-H Center

Introducing…..Winterfest 2014! Winterfest is a day long project learning day for all 4-H members being held on Saturday, February 1. It is a great way to beat the winter blues and make exciting new projects. The event is being planned and run by Youth Council. All 4-H families are encouraged to participate as there is something for all ages and interests.

See attached flyer for more details, class list, and registration information. Registration is due January 17.

DISCOVER THE LEADER IN YOU! REGIONAL CONFERENCE-SOUTH Saturday, March 15 – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Gloucester County 4-H Office Clayton, NJ

4-H members in grades 6-8 are invite to attend this leadership conference. You will have fun, meet new friends and develop leadership and personal development skills that you can utilize at home, in school, in your 4-H club, and in your community. Registration materials are available through the county 4-H Office. Cost is $30 and includes snacks, lunch, and program supplies.

4-H WRITERS, ILLUSTRATORS & ARTISTS CONVENTION Saturday, April 26 – 9 AM to 5 PM Somerset County 4-H Building

Hosted by the 4-H WorldWideWriters.Ink Club of Somerset County, the day will include workshops, guest speakers, exhibits, and contests. The contests are open to 4-H Junior and Senior members in good standing.

Contest Categories: Short Stories Narrative Diary Musings *Poetry *Jingles *Captions *Photographs *Illustrations

*multiple divisions or special rules

Pre-Registration is required and entry forms must be signed by 4-H Agent or Program Associate. DEADLINE: April 1, 2014.

Fees: $1.50 per entry (up to 6 entries) $10 flat fee (7-10 entries) $15 flat fee (11-15 entries) Call the office for registration and permission forms. Attending workshops only is an option – call for more information.

NATIONAL 4-H WESTERN HERITAGE CONFERENCE & INVITATIONAL SHOOT July 30 – August 2, 2014 Virginia City, Montana

Any 4-H member, leader, and family interested in the 4-H Western Heritage Project is invited to attend. Celebrate the

150th anniversary of the founding of Montana Territory in Virginia City, Montana during three days of workshops, tours, and the 4-H Western Heritage National Invitational Shoot. Cost is $90 per youth, $110 per adult and includes all meals Thursday to Saturday, most workshops, a live theatre play, and invitational shoot. Find out more at http://nj4hshootingsports.org/Training.html

http://nj4hshootingsports.org/Training.html

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SAVE THE DATE… NJ 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS TRAINING April 25 – 27: LG Cook 4-H Camp

CAMPING CHRONICLES

CAMP COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY Saturdays ~ April X, XX, & XX Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp

The focus of the day will be to get the camp ready for the summer. Projects will include the cleaning up of cabins, the dining hall and opening buildings. We also will set up the waterfront and do trail maintenance. Lunch is provided, so please RSVP via email [email protected]

BECOMING AN OUTDOOR FAMILY Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp

Come join the fun on May 16th, 17th and 18th for an outdoor educational

experience the whole family can enjoy. This program is in the spirit of the Get Outdoors, It‘s Yours

National Campaign Initiative to promote, address and instill in the general public a basic understanding of environmental conservation, safety and fun in the out of doors. Expert instructors begin each class with the basics, providing hands-on experience and encouraging participants to ask questions. The variety of experiences includes wildlife, forestry, orientating skills, hiking, natural arts, outdoor cooking, kayaking, canoeing, Air Rifle, Archery, fishing, and much, much more. We hope you can join us. Visit the Becoming an Outdoor Family Page for details.

S.E.T. CAMP Monday, June 30 – Thursday, July 3 Campers, 5th to 8th grade, will be spending four days at camp for hands on learning experiences in one of the S.E.T initiative subject areas. Each camper will choose a workshop topic to explore, and will have six sessions in that topic area. Each session will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Workshop topics include: Robotics, Chuck It, Rocketry, CSI Forensics, Eco-Detectives, Super Coasters, Car Talk, Crazy Contraptions, Underwater Robotics and the Search for Bigfoot.

The cost of the program is $350 per camper. Parents are invited to attend the workshop demonstrations. For a pdf copy of the schedule for SET camp and more information, log on to www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu

The cost of the program is $300 per child. Registration, payment and workshop enrollment is now online for your convenience.

PLAN NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp

If you are thinking about going to camp this summer at the Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp, now is the time to start planning. Located just off Route 206 in Sussex County, this camp offers environmental, arts, and sports activities each week. Members and friends may attend any one of the following weeks.

Session 1: July 7-12 ~ The Hungry Games! Session 2: July 14-19 ~ Pirates of Lake Shawanni Session 3: July 21-26 ~ Chaos! Session 4: July 28-Aug 2 ~ Medieval Mythland Session 5: August 4-9 ~ Super Secret Agent Spy Session 6: August 11-16 ~ Camp Smorgasborg

Early Bird Registration –$50 discount until March 14, 2014. For more information, log on to the website www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu


http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/Seasonal/Family%20Camp.html

http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/Seasonal/Family%20Camp.html

http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/

http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/

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HOOFBEATS

17h ANNUAL MARYLAND HORSE WORLD EXPO January 17 - 19 Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD

This event will offer educational seminars, mounted demonstrations, breed demonstrations, and more. For information, log on to

www.horseworldexpo.com

2014 ATLANTIC COUNTY 4-H

HORSE SHOW DATES

Open Shows English: April 27 & October 19 Games: April 18, *May 2, June 27, July

25, September 19 & October 24 Dressage: May 18 & October 5 VSE/Driving: *June 7 & September 7 Western: May 10 & September 13

Qualifier Shows Games: May 2 VSE/Driving: June 7 English/Western: June 14

Horse Project registration forms

are due by April 1. Watch your

mailbox for this important mailing.

SAVE THESE DATES

Equine Spring Health Clinic Saturday, March 15

Overnight Clinic Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13

VSE IN HAND CLINIC & DRIVING CLINIC February 22, 2014 Sleepy Hollow Stables, New Egypt

VSE In Hand will begin at 9 AM and end at 11 AM. The Driving Clinic will begin at 12 noon and include Horse, Pony, and VSE instruction.

All drivers and horses must have some driving experience; this is not for the horse or member that has never driven or had horse hooked up to a cart. Drivers under 14 must have an adult in the carriage at all times and ALL drivers must have a Header.

The cost of the clinic is $20 ($10 audit fee). For more details, an entry form, and/or permission form please contact the Office.

DIRTY HAIRY SILVER DOLLAR OPEN FUN SHOW Saturday, April 5 – 9 a.m. 4-H Center

Mark your calendars!! Horse n Around 4-H Club is sponsoring their sixth annual Dirty Hairy Open Fun Show. The proceeds will help support Mid-Atlantic Regional Search and Rescue. MARSAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They depend solely on donations and fundraisers.

Divisions Cloverbud (Grade K-3) - Walk/Trot Only Junior (Grade 4-8) Senior (Grade 9 and Older) Novice (All Ages) - Walk/Trot only

No show clothes required, just dress warm. You must wear a helmet and boots. Horses must have proof of ALL current shots. For more information, contact Cindy Boddy at (609) 646-8293 or (609) 457-1325.

http://www.horseworldexpo.com/

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LIVESTOCK LIVERY

NJ JUNIOR BREEDER & YOUNG FARMER SYMPOSIUM Saturday, April 5 School of Environmental & Biological Sciences An educational symposium for adults and children that provides a wide variety of valuable and interesting agricultural topics. will be discussed and there will be many opportunities for hands-on experience. Information sessions on small ruminants, cattle, horses and poultry will be held with many opportunities for hands-on experiences. A small animal (rabbit) segment will also be included due to favorable response in 2013. Watch for more details to come.

NJ JUNIOR BREEDER PROGRAM The New Jersey Junior Breeders‘ Fund is looking to future generations of agricultural education/FFA students and 4-H members to continue to advance the breeding of purebred livestock and the production quality of grade livestock. In doing so, they offer loans to help agricultural education/FFA students and 4-H members of the state to carry out this goal. The terms of the loan is specific for each project (dairy cattle, beef cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, turkeys, goats, equine, lambs and other livestock). For an application, log on to http://somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/pdfs/4h-2012-

Jr-Breeder-Loan-Packet.pdf or call the 4-H Office.

LIVESTOCK REGISTRATIONS DUE MAY 1

All 4-H livestock projects being considered for participation in county and state 4-H livestock events will need to be formally registered by May 1. Registered project members will receive information and official forms the first week of March. Club leaders are encouraged to work with members to see that forms are completed and sent in. However, it is the members‘ and parent‘s responsibility to see that requirements for their project area(s) are fulfilled.

Animals that are born to registered project animals after the deadline will be eligible for participation. Animals born from non-registered projects, purchased, or given to a member after May 1 will be ineligible.

SMALL ANIMAL PETPOURRI

ATLANTIC CO. SMALL ANIMAL SHOW Saturday, February 15 Doors Open 9 a.m.; Judging at 10 a.m. David C. Wood 4-H Center It‘s a double show for rabbits, cavies, small animals, and herpetology. This show is sponsored by Country Critters and Whiskers, Whistles, and Wabbits 4-H clubs.

http://somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/pdfs/4h-2012-Jr-Breeder-Loan-Packet.pdf

http://somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/pdfs/4h-2012-Jr-Breeder-Loan-Packet.pdf

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TEEN

UPDATE

SENIOR MEMBER WINTER CAMP January 17 - 19 L.G. Cook 4-H Camp

Active seventh grade and up senior 4-H members who have pre-registered are looking forward to attending Winter Camp to be

held at L.G. Cook 4-H Camp in Sussex County. Registration is closed at this time.

SOUTH JERSEY TEEN CONFERENCE Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 2 Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch, NJ The theme for the 2014 SJTC is “Painting the World Green.” County delegate teams and STAC (State Teen Advisory Council) are planning many exciting, interactive games, activities, and workshops. This year‘s conference will be held at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. All members eligible to attend will receive a mailing soon. Registration fees can be offset by Youth Council or Yearbook credit.

TEEN LEADERSHIP EVENTS Applications will be going

out soon to teen members for Citizenship Washington Focus and National 4-H Congress. If you don‘t get one and are interested, call the office for an information/application packet.

Citizenship-Washington Focus will be held at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD from July 8-14. 4-H‘ers enrolled in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to apply. CWF is a six-day educational program using the 4-H learn-by-doing concept to teach youth about citizenship and government. Participants meet with 4-H youth from other states and learn about the process of government and tour Washington, DC. National 4-H Congress: November 28 – December 4 in Atlanta, GA. Congress is a national leadership conference held each year over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The program combines plenary sessions, seminars, discussion groups, and a service learning experience.

VOLUNTEER FORUM

THE BUTTON’S BEEN “PUSHED” ON MEMBER ENROLLMENT DATABASE A mailing sent to club leaders in September 2012 required that re-enrollment forms for members were due back to the Office by October 29. These forms not only tell us which 4-H members completed projects for the past project year and who is deserving of project completion pins and certificates, but who to keep in the database for the upcoming project year. Re-enrollment also enables us to comply with mandatory federal regulations, which requires users to update mailing lists yearly in order to use official mail privileges.

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If a club did not return their clubs‘ forms, not only did members not receive their pins and certificates, they are NOW listed as INACTIVE in our database. That means they are no longer considered active 4-H members and they will receive NO FURTHER MAILINGS and will be INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE in county, state, or other 4-H events – including Public Presentations, SJTC, Winter Camp, and the 4-H Fair.

BUSINESSES USED FOR 4-H ITEMS As a reminder, any vendor that uses the 4-H name and emblem must have official approval by either the state 4-H Office (if it is an in-state vendor selling only in state) or National 4-H Headquarters (if it is from another state or selling across state lines). If you are using a vendor for t-shirts, trophies, etc. without official approval, it needs to be corrected as soon as possible. For New Jersey vendors, we can get approval very quickly. They need to complete an Application for Authorization to Use the 4-H Club Name and/or Emblem. This can be found on the National 4-H Headquarters website at: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_name.htm. This can also be accessed through the New Jersey 4-H policy page.

LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Thursday, January 17 – 6:30 p.m. 4-H Center The 4-H Leaders‘ Association is the 4-H program‘s advisory group and is open to volunteers, leaders, parents, and members. The group works together to develop and provide leadership for the 4-H program, events and activities, and members. This is an opportunity for clubs to share ideas, meet new people, and have fun while supporting the 4-H program. We hope you will join us.

FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING Thursday, January 17 – 7:30 p.m. 4-H Center

Immediately following the Leaders‘ Association, the meeting of the 4-H Fair Association will begin at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda will be the approval of this year‘s budget, an update on building fundraiser, and updates on many issues related to the fairgrounds and building. If you‘re not a voting member, you may still attend meetings, get involved on committees, and provide valuable input into future plans for the maintenance of our facilities and the 2013 4-H Fair.

LEADERS’ ASSOCIATION MEMBER/VOLUNTEER INSURANCE

Invoices will be going out soon for your club‘s insurance payment at $10 per member and adult leaders. Clubs can determine how they will collect the amount due for payment. Below are a few suggestions to offset the cost:

participation in the annual pizza and cookie dough fundraiser and using your club‘s profits.

Yearbook ad sales credit

holding a club fundraiser for the purpose of the insurance payment

finding an ―insurance‖ donor – someone or a business willing to pay for the cost of the club

collect dues with a portion designated to the insurance cost OR collect insurance directly from members

4-H MISSION STATEMENT: The Rutgers

Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.

http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_name.htm

http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_name.htm

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KUDOS KORNER

4-H AWARDS

Congratulations to our 4-H members who received county project award pins, certificates, and Honorable Mentions for their accomplishments and achievements during the 2012-2013 4-H project year.

Michaela Allen Citizenship Demonstration Fashion Revue Leadership Performing Arts Honorable Mention ~ Clothing

Carley Atkisson Community Service Honorable Mention ~ Horse

Emily Barbera

Community Service

Michael Bellace Citizenship Public Speaking

Danielle Brooks Community Service

Nikita Cope Judging Veterinary Science Honorable Mention ~ Horse

Marley Deegler Cavy

Erin Doyle Achievement Citizenship Leadership Public Speaking

Amanda Dupras Citizenship Food & Nutrition Leadership Public Speaking

April Ernst Pets/Small Animals Rabbit

Malena Foster

Honorable Mention ~ Pets/Small Animals Honorable Mention ~ Rabbit

Kira Foster Pets/Small Animals Technology & Engineering

Alyssa Grasso Achievement Veterinary Science

Zoey Gross

Demonstration Honorable Mention ~ Food & Nutrition

Brandon Henry Honorable Mention ~ Pets/Small Animals

Tatum Henry Pets/Small Animals

Shannon Hotlen Achievement Horse

Bethann Keenan Horse

Dan Kelleher Personal Development Honorable Mention ~ Citizenship Honorable Mention ~ Public Speaking

Georgia Kelleher Achievement Citizenship Leadership Public Speaking Visual Arts

Autumn MacFarlane Clothing Honorable Mention ~ Fashion Revue

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Alexis Mathis Performing Arts

Marie Meineke

Honorable Mention ~ Performing Arts

Erin Moran Honorable Mention ~ Horse Honorable Mention ~ Judging Honorable Mention ~ Veterinary Science

Kyle Murray Rabbit

Cheryl Neveling

Achievement Horse Judging Veterinary Science

Kaitlyn Quirk Community Service Horse Personal Development Honorable Mention ~ Leadership

Gia Richwine

Healthy Living

Rachel Rimmele Community Service Leadership Personal Development Honorable Mention ~ Achievement Honorable Mention ~ Public Speaking

Caitlin Rummler Personal Development

Jillian Rogers Honorable Mention ~ Clothing Honorable Mention ~ Fashion Revue

Rachel Schafer Horse Personal Development

Abigail Scheel Cavy

Isabella Scheel Cavy

Matthew Schrieber Honorable Mention ~ Citizenship Honorable Mention ~ Leadership Honorable Mention ~ Personal Development Honorable Mention ~ Public Speaking

Sarahann Schrieber Honorable Mention ~ Visual Arts

Rebecca Schroer Personal Development Rabbit Technology & Engineering

Sydney Shinn Horse

Cloverbud Moving Up Morgan Curry Rachel Dutton Rebecca Einwechter Tristen Foster Jason Gill Zachary Glass Alyssa Manansala Julianna Nardone Joshua Negin Ariana Reeder Lacy Rummler honorariums

Honor Clubs Barn Ratz Brumbies Cologne Busy Bees Colts ‗n Fillies K-9‘ers

Character Award Winners

Character Award winners for 2013 are: Junior: Craig Baronowitz Senior: Rebecca Schroer Adult: Fran Hagel

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AROUND THE COUNTY

YOUTH COUNCIL

Youth Council members spread some holiday cheer to the ARC on December 5 Members are looking forward to Winter Camp in January and South Jersey Teen Conference in March.

HOLD THE DATE!!!

Monday, April 28, 2014

16th Annual Symposium Animal Emergency Working Group

(AEWG) The past few years we have dealt with a few big storms and subsequent flooding, damage, and power outages. Along the way, there have been many lessons. AEWG has met a few times to discuss and exercise those lessons learned. This symposium will help in making connections, networking with others in animal emergency planning, and beneficial by participating in hands on training. This symposium will feature large animal rescue and include setting up a shelter using a trailer. Stay tuned for registration information.

DOGS VS. CATS

The Dog’s Diary

8:00 a.m. – Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 a.m. – A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 a.m. – A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 a.m. – Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 p.m. – Milk bones! My favorite thing! 1:00 p.m. – Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 p.m. – Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 5:00 p.m. – Dinner! My favorite thing! 7:00 p.m. – Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 8:00 p.m. – Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 11:00 p.m. – Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

The Cat’s Diary

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at her feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a ―good little hunter‖ I am. Darn!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed is solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of ―allergies.‖ I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously an idiot. The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now…….

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4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS – APRIL 11, 2014

ENTRY FORM DUE: April 1, 2014

Return by April 1 to: Check the division of your presentation:

Demonstration

Atlantic County 4-H Office Illustrated Talk (not using power point)

6260 Old Harding Highway _____ Illustrated Talk (using Power Point)

Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Formal Speech

Fax: (609) 625-3646 Performing Arts

Non-Competitive

(see explanation of divisions on back)

TITLE OF PRESENTATION

BRIEF EXPLANATION

NAME AGE PHONE

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS

YEARS IN 4-H GRADE IN SCHOOL LEVEL: Cloverbud Junior Senior

(as of September 2013) (circle one)

NAME OF 4-H CLUB

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT BEFORE?

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION*

TYPE OF SMALL ANIMAL BEING USED (if applicable)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED (All rooms will have an electrical outlet and Easel- If doing a power point presentation, an LCD projector

and laptop will be provided)

* FIRST TIME JUNIOR OR 4-H CLOVERBUD MEMBER (GRADES K-7): 3-15 MINUTES

* JUNIOR MEMBER (GRADES 4-7): 5-15 MINUTES

* SENIOR MEMBER (GRADES 8-13): 8-15 MINUTES

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 11, AT 7 P.M. AT THE HESS EDUCATIONAL

COMPLEX, 700 BABCOCK ROAD, MAYS LANDING. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ARRIVE BY 6:45 P.M.

(over)

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DEFINITIONS METHODS OF PRESENTATION

A. DEMONSTRATION * a. A demonstration is showing how to make something, how to perform a skill, how

to repair something, or how something works. In this method, the subject—animal, machine, food, clothing, musical instrument, or model—is used in the presentation.

B. ILLUSTRATED TALK *

a. An illustrated talk communicates ideas with the aid of charts, posters, pictures, slides, flannel graph, or chalkboard. The object discussed is not used; only pictures, a model, or other representation of the object.

C. ILLUSTRATED TALK – Using Power Point *

a. This presentation utilizes technology as your visual aid. The object discussed is not used, but using technology allows you to use realistic photos, sounds/music and/or videos in the presentation to communicate the point you want to address.

D. FORMAL SPEECH *

a. This is a presentation of a speech written by the participant given from memory, from notes, or outline on index cards as an aid.

E. PERFORMING ARTS * a. Types of presentations in this category are Monologues, Pantomimes, Puppetry,

Group Scene, Creative Movement, Musical Performance (instrumental), oral interpretation of literature, dance (tap, folk, clogging, jazz, etc.) or musical performance (vocal). Even though you may demonstrate or showcase the performing art, your presentation must also include verbal speaking. You still need and introduction, body and summary.

F. NON-COMPETITIVE *

a. All Cloverbud members (grades K-3) must enter this category. Any Junior or Senior member may also enter this category, if desired. Participation ribbons and comments only will be given. Please also check method of presentation.

* PLEASE NOTE – ANY MEMBERS, GRADES 8-13, INTERESTED IN GOING TO STATE PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE NON-COMPETITIVE CATEGORY. YOU MUST BE EVALUATED AND RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT RATING TO BE ELIGIBLE TO GO TO STATE PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS.

Music, drama, poetry, dance, and gymnastics may not be given as stage performances in solo or in group form. These categories of

presentations must meet the requirements of one of the above methods of presentations.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Happy New Year

(office closed)

2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

State 4-H Goat

Extravaganza

12 13

FCHS Advisory Council, 7:30 PM

14 15

Youth Council, 7:30 pm

16 17

18

19

Sr. Member Winter Camp, Jan. 17-19

20

(office closed)

21 22 23

Leaders’ Assoc., 6:30 pm Fair Assoc., 7:30 pm

24 25 State 4-H Model Horse

Show

4-H Mentor Year End Celebration

Horse Council Open Show

Awards, 5:30 pm

26 27 28 29 30 31

2014

January

Sr. Member Winter Camp, Jan. 17-19

Events are current as of January 9, 2014. This calendar is to be used as a guide only, as events are subject to

change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state events, log on to www.nj4h.rutgers.edu

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Winterfest, 9 am

2

3 4 5

Jr. Horse Council, 7 pm Full Horse Council, 7:30pm

6 7 8

9 10

Lincoln’s Birthday

(office closed)

11 12

13 14

15

Atlantic Co. 4-H Small Animal Show

State 4-H Horse Bowl & Equine Arts Show

16 17

Presidents’ Day

(office closed)

18 19


20 21 22

VSE In Hand &

Driving Clinic New Egypt, NJ

23 24 25 26 27 28

2014

February

SJTC, Feb. 28 – March 2

Events are current as of January 9, 2014. This calendar is to be used as a guide only, as events are subject to change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state events, log on to

www.nj4h.rutgers.edu

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SJTC, Feb. 28 – Mar. 2

2

SJTC, Feb. 28 – Mar. 2

3 4 5

Jr. Horse Council, 7 pm Full Horse Council, 7:30pm

6 7 8

9

Daylight Saving Time begins

10 11

Public Presentations

Workshop, 7 pm

12 13 14 15

Regional 4-H Leadership Conference - South

4-H Horse Health Clinic

16 17

18 19


20

Spring begins

21 22

State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small

Animal, Herpetology & Poultry

Educational Symposium

State 4-H Avian Bowl

23 24 25 26 27

28 29

State 4-H Hippology &

Horse Judging Contest

30

State 4-H Hippology & Horse Judging Contest

31

2014

March

Events are current as of January 9, 2014. This calendar is to be used as a guide only, as events are subject to change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event

information. For state events, log on to www.nj4h.rutgers.edu

Climate & Environmental Change

Teen Summit, 27-28

5


Horse Registrations due in

4-H Office

April Fools’ Day

2

Jr. Horse Council, 7 p.m.

Full Horse Council, 7:30pm

3 4 5

Dirty Hairy Horse Show

Junior Breeders Livestock

Symposium

6 7

Leaders’ Assoc., 6:30 pm

Fair Assoc., 7:30 pm

8 9 10 11

County Public Presentations

12

4-H Horse Overnight Clinic

13

4-H Horse Overnight Clinic

14

Passover begins at sundown

15 16


17 18

4-H Open Gaming Show

Good Friday (office closed)

19

20

21 22

Earth Day

23 24 25 26

27

4-H Open English Show

28

Animal Emergency Working Group

Symposium, Horse Park

29 30

WOOD-DILKS SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS DUE

2014

April

National 4-H Conference, April 5 - 10


change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state events, log on to


6


Livestock/Poultry

registrations due in 4-H Office

2

4-H Open Game Show

3

4 5 6 7

Jr. Horse Council, 7 pm


8 9 10

4-H Open Western Show

11

Mothers’ Day

12 13

Fair Association, 7:30 PM

14 15 16 17

18

4-H Open Dressage Show

19 20 21


22 23 24

25 26

Memorial Day (office closed)

27 28 29 30

31

2014

May

Events are current as of January 9, 2014. This calendar is to be used as a guide only, as events are subject to change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state 4-H events, log on to


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3

Leadership Washington

Focus Orientation-South

4

NJ 4-H Climate Summit



5 6 7

4-H Open VSE & Driving

Show (& county qualifiers)

8 9

Citizenship Washington

Focus Orientation-South

10 11 12 13 14

4-H English & Western

Division Qualifiers

Flag Day

15

Fathers’ Day

16 17 18


19 20 21

Summer begins

22 23 24 25 26 27

4-H Open Game Show

28

First of Ramada begins at

sundown

29 30

2014

June


change. Please refer toyour bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state 4-H events, log on to


8

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2

Joint Horse Council, 7:30pm

3 4

Independence Day

(office closed)

5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15

Leadership Washington Focus, July 15-19

16

Volunteer Barbecue, 6:30 pm

Youth Council (following)

17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25

4-H Open Game Show

26

27 28 29 30 31

2014

July

Citizenship Washington Focus, July 8 - 14



9

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2

3 4

Pre-Fair Animal Health

Meetings

5 6

4-H Fair Horse Events

Begin

Fair Entries: 6-9 PM

7

8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20


21 22

23

24 25 26

State 4-H Dairy Show

27 28 29 30

31

2014

August

Atlantic County 4-H Fair, Aug, 7, 8, & 9

Events are current as of January 9, 2014. This calendar is to be used as a guide only, as events are subject to change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state 4-

H events, log on to www.nj4h.rutgers.edu

State 4-H Horse Show, August 22-24

10


Labor Day

(office closed)

2 3

Joint Horse Council, 7:30pm

4 5 6

7

4-H Open VSE &

Driving Show

8 9 10 11

Patriot Day

12 13

4-H Open Western Show

State 4-H Small Animal,

Herpetology & Poultry

Show

14 15 16 17


18 19

4-H Open Game Show

20

21 22

Fall begins

23 24

Rosh Hashanah begins at

sundown

25 26 27

28 29 30

2014

September


change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state 4-H events, log on to


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2 3

Yom Kippur begins at sundown

4

“Join 4-H” Open House @

Octoberbest, Smithville

5

“Join 4-H” Open House @

Octoberbest, Smithville

4-H Open Dressage Show

6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13

Columbus Day (office closed)

14 15


16 17 18

19

4-H Open English Show

20 21 22 23 24

4-H Open Game Show

25

26 27 28 29 30 31

2014

October


change. Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state 4-H events, log on to


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2

Daylight Saving Time ends

3 4

Election Day

(office closed)

5



6 7 8

9 10 11

Veterans Day

(office closed)

12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19


20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

(office closed)

28 29

30

National 4-H Congress, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

2014

November


Events are current as of January 9, 2014. This calendar is to be used as a guide only, as events are subject to change.

Please refer to your bi-monthly newsletter for updated event information. For state 4-H events, log on to


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3



4 5

4-H Awards Night (tentative)

6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16

Hanukkah begins at sundown

17


18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

(office closed)

26

27

28 29 30 31 January 1, 2015

(office closed)

2014

December




Documents

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