Kendra Swee 4-H Youth Specialist PO Box 190 Steelville, MO 65565 (573) 775-2135 [email protected]Linda Shelton Youth Program Associate 112 E. 5th St. Salem, MO 65560 729-3196 [email protected]Dent County 4-H Newsletter 4-H Council Meeting Monday, March 4 6:30 pm Extension Conference Room Inside this issue: Community Garden 2 Livestock Pre-show 2 Events/Birthdays 2 4-H Day w/STL 3 State 4-H Congress 3 Club News 3 Clover Kids Corner 4 March 2019 Camp Counselor applicaon deadline is March 4th Camp Counselors are a very important part of 4-H Camp. They work with youth ages 8 to 13 and assist the camp staff. In addion, the counselor experi- ence provides an opportunity to make new friendships and lifeme memories, while learning valuable leadership skills. Those interested in being selected as camp counselors this summer will need to aend three training sessions: in Rolla on March 12, April 1 and 22; and then Counselor Camp May 31-June 1 at Camp Clover Point - Lake of the Ozark State Park. Counselors must be 14 years old by December 31, 2018. The Dent County 4-H Council will pay the counselor camp training fee ($60.00) for any youth applying to be a camp counselor. If accepted as a counselor, youth must pay $80.00 of the regular camp fee ($130.00 which includes a camp t-shirt) when registering for camp. The 4-H Council will pay the remain- ing $50.00. Livestock Quality Assurance Meeting March 18th, 7:00 pm Old City Hall The rules for attendance: (using 4-H age as of 12/31/18) If you are 8-13 years old, you must attend two consecutive years (if you’ve done that, you don’t attend again until you’re 14) If you are 14 years old, you must attend this year and you are done If you are 14-18 and new this year, you must attend Clover Kids are not required to attend. Ham and bacon exhibitors must attend. (using the above rules) If you can’ t make this meeting, call Linda. Club leaders also have a list of who must attend. “Camp Safari!” 4-H Camp at Camp Clover Point June 3-6, 2019
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Kendra Swee 4-H Youth Specialist PO Box 190 Steelville, MO 65565 (573) 775-2135 [email protected]
Linda Shelton Youth Program Associate 112 E. 5th St. Salem, MO 65560 729-3196 [email protected]
Dent County 4-H Newsletter
4-H Council Meeting
Monday, March 4
6:30 pm
Extension
Conference Room
Inside this issue:
Community Garden 2
Livestock Pre-show 2
Events/Birthdays 2
4-H Day w/STL 3
State 4-H Congress 3
Club News 3
Clover Kids Corner 4
March 2019
Camp Counselor application deadline is March 4th
Camp Counselors are a very important part of 4-H Camp. They work with youth ages 8 to 13 and assist the camp staff. In addition, the counselor experi-ence provides an opportunity to make new friendships and lifetime memories, while learning valuable leadership skills. Those interested in being selected as
camp counselors this summer will need to attend three training sessions: in Rolla on March 12, April 1 and 22; and then Counselor Camp May 31-June 1
at Camp Clover Point - Lake of the Ozark State Park. Counselors must be 14 years old by December 31, 2018.
The Dent County 4-H Council will pay the counselor camp training fee ($60.00) for any youth applying to be a camp counselor. If accepted as a counselor, youth must pay $80.00 of the regular camp fee ($130.00 which includes a camp t-shirt) when registering for camp. The 4-H Council will pay the remain-ing $50.00.
Livestock Quality Assurance Meeting
March 18th, 7:00 pm Old City Hall
The rules for attendance: (using 4-H age as of 12/31/18)
If you are 8-13 years old, you must attend two consecutive years
(if you’ve done that, you don’t attend again until you’re 14)
If you are 14 years old, you must attend this year and you are done
If you are 14-18 and new this year, you must attend
Clover Kids are not required to attend.
Ham and bacon exhibitors must attend. (using the above rules)
If you can’t make this meeting, call Linda.
Club leaders also have a list of who must attend.
“Camp Safari!” 4-H Camp at Camp Clover Point
June 3-6, 2019
Page 2 Dent County 4-H Newsletter
MARCH BIRTHDAYS Hayden Easter 3
Braiden Fleener 3
Charlie Voigt 8
Brady Schafer 10
Brayden Headrick 18
Bailey Martin 19
Kaenan Knaack 25
Lori Terrill 26
Justin Rusk 27
Bryce Martin 31
Mar 12 Camp Counselor Trng
Rolla 6 pm
Mar 16-17 Teen Conference
Columbia
Mar 18 Quality Assurance Mtg
Old City Hall 7 pm
Mar 23 Hog Weigh-in
Salem Livestock Barn 6:30—9 am
Apr 1 Camp Counselor Trng
Rolla 6 pm
Apr 22 Camp Counselor Trng
Rolla 6 pm
May 4 Lamb/Goat Weigh-in
Salem Livestock Barn 8—9 am
May 11 4-H Day w/STL Cards
St. Louis 1:15 pm
Dent County Jackpot Show and Livestock Pre-Show Saturday, June 1 Commons The Livestock Pre-show is a part of the Dent County Jackpot Show.
The mandatory requirement is that all 1st timers showing an animal
species at the Expo must attend the Jackpot Show with the following
rules:
Market hog, lamb and goat 1st timers have the option of attend-
ing as either an exhibitor or a spectator
Market steer 1st timers have an option of attending a separate
a.m. showmanship clinic (held at the Commons during the Jackpot
Show), or participating as an exhibitor in the Jackpot Show
The Jr. Livestock Committee will pay the $20.00 Jackpot Show regis-
tration fee for one animal for all Dent County 1st time exhibitors. All
entries must be pre-registered.
The Dent County Jackpot Show is open to all 4-H/FFA members.
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop dates: March 22-24: Spring Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop at
Camp JoOta in Clarence.
April 12-14: Hunting & Outdoor Skills Leader Certification Workshop at
Windermere in Roach.
May 3-5: Western Heritage Leader Workshop at Saline County 4-H Range in
Marshall.
October 4-6: Fall Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop at Camp
Galilee in El Dorado Springs.
State Shoots:
August 17: State Skeet Shoot at Gateway Gun Club in Bridgeton.
August 24: State Trap Shoot at Missouri Trap Shooters in Linn Creek.
August 24-25: Archery NFAA 300 round at Prairie Grove in Columbia.
September 21-22: State Shoot All Disciplines in various locations
Page 3 Dent County 4-H Newsletter
State 4-H Congress May 29– 31, 2019
University of MO, Columbia
Congress is designed for 4-Her’s ages 14-19. The MO State 4-H Council plans and implements this event.
Elect the 2019-20 State 4-H Council
Enjoy quality workshop and education-al opportunities
Experience campus living–residence halls, cafeterias, classrooms, etc.
Get to know other 4-H youth from across Missouri
...and HAVE FUN!
Cost is $225 (Dent Co. 4-H Council offers $60 scholarships – apply at the Extension office). Registration opens March 1 online at https://mo.4honline.com through your 4-H online profile. Registration deadline is April 15th.
More information is available at http://4h.missouri.edu/events/congress/
18th Annual 4-H Day w/ St. Louis Cardinals 4-H members, alumni, families and their friends are invited to join us for 4-H Day with the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, May 11. The Cardinals will be playing the Pittsburg Pirates in a 1:15 pm game in Busch Stadium. 4-H mem-
bers, leaders, alumni, and families who purchase 4-H Day with the Cardinals tickets will have the opportunity to pa-rade around the Busch Stadium outfield. Pre-game ceremo-nies will include a recitation of the 4-H pledge and ceremo-nial first pitches by an IL and MO 4-H member. Also, every-one who orders a ticket on this form will receive a specially designed t-shirt featuring the 4-H and Cardinals logos to commemorate the day. Note: Groups of families or county groups that wish to sit together must send their orders in one package. Tickets usually sell out, so order early. Tickets and t-shirts will be mailed on April 29th. Tickets for the event must be ordered on the 4-H Day with the Cardinals order form. Ticket order forms are available at the Extension office, or at www.mo4h.missouri.edu. Ticket orders must be postmarked by April 1, 2019. 4-H Clubs, counties, or groups of families who would like to be seated together must send their orders in the same envelope.
Green Forest 4-H club meeting was held February 11, 7:00 pm at the Green Forest School. Meeting was called to order by Justin Rusk. American pledge was led by CeCe Reed . 4-H pledge was led by Jet Cartwright. Roll call and read-ing of the minutes was done by Rachel Counts. Treasurer report was read by Colton Lerma. In old business we talked about Butter Braids fundraiser. New business: Steer weigh-in is February 23 at 7:00 am, Hog weigh-in is March 23 at 6:30 am, Lamb/Goat weigh-in is May 4, 7:00 am. Quality Assurance meeting will be March 18, check with extension office or Sharon Shafer if you are on the list to attend. First-time steers exhibitors will be required to bring their steer to the Jackpot Show. Bill Shafer went over things from the livestock meeting. Camp counselors are wanted. Must be 14 years by December 31, 2018. Kick-off Horsemanship meeting is February 12 6:30 at the Dent County Fire Station. A pro-gram on drugs was done by Justin Roderman, SCO. Meeting was adjourned by Sharon Shafer . CJ Lerma, Reporter
Equine Opportunity: Show-Me Success Clinic
The Missouri Quarter Horse Association and Stephens College are hosting the Show-Me Success Clinic at
Stephens College in Columbia, MO on April 5th
- 6th. Watch AQHA World and Congress Champion trainer
Tommy Sheets instruct riders and learn to score each class with AQHA judge Kendra Wei. Please see the
attached flyer for more information about the event and how to register. Or contact the Extension office.
Summer 2019 Internship on the Big Island of Hawaii! Big Island Farms would like to invite you to join our upcom-ing Hawaii internship programs, here on our organic permaculture farm. Big Island Farms is located on the Hamakua coast of Ha-waii’s Big Island and is interconnected with 10 of the world’s 13 available microclimates ranging from vibrant jungle to arid desert tundra. This ancient island lends Big Island Farms a culturally and biologically rich and diverse environment. During our program students gets to experience and study most of the micro climates available on the island. At the Big Island Farms, a vibrant 64 acre collection of fruit trees, nut orchards, permaculture food forests, botanical gardens & medicinal gardens, our team unites around a shared vision of sustainability, community, and the desire to understand how to live off the land through a process of discovering the deeper rooted connections that we all share within the organic permaculture. We are searching for like-minded individuals who we can share our knowledge with and who can also leave their mark at Big Island Farms. Through our interdisciplinary education model, which incorporates classes, tangible hands-on experience, expeditions and guest speakers, students will pursue their pas-sions, broaden their worldviews, and work towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Come be an active participant in a progressive learning environment and expand your horizons! We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2019 and beyond. Internship spots are limited. Check out our website www.bigislandfarms.com for program details. Email at [email protected] for details
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Clover Kids Corner
Lucky Smoothie Make this healthful, green smoothie for St. Patrick’s Day.
You Will Need:
2 (peeled) kiwis
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Splash of milk Dab of honey Green food coloring (optional)
Here’s How:
Adults and youth work together to put all of the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Serve in a chilled glass.
