Stephanie Schindler 4-H Youth Specialist 1 W. Liberty, Suite 101 Farmington, MO 63640 573-756-4539 [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 5 6:30 pm Extension Conference Room Inside this issue: Dent County Shoot 2 Livestock Pre-show 2 Events/Birthdays 2 4-H Day w/STL 3 State 4-H Congress 3 Horse Project events 3 Clover Kids Corner 4 March 2018 Camp Counselor applicaon deadline is March 5th 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: Mondays in Rolla on March 13 and 27, April 10; and then Counselor Camp June 1-2 at Camp Clover Point - Lake of the Ozark State Park. Counselors must be 14 years old by December 31, 2017. 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 6th; 7:00 pm Old City Hall The rules for attendance: (using 4-H age as of 12/31/17) 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. If you can’ t make this meeting, call Ted or Linda. Club leaders have a list of who must attend. “Ride the Tide!” 4-H Camp at Camp Clover Point June 4-7, 2018
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Stephanie Schindler 4-H Youth Specialist 1 W. Liberty, Suite 101
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 5
6:30 pm
Extension
Conference Room
Inside this issue:
Dent County Shoot 2
Livestock Pre-show 2
Events/Birthdays 2
4-H Day w/STL 3
State 4-H Congress 3
Horse Project events 3
Clover Kids Corner 4
March 2018
Camp Counselor application deadline is March 5th
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:
Mondays in Rolla on March 13 and 27, April 10; and then Counselor Camp June 1-2 at Camp Clover Point - Lake of the Ozark State Park. Counselors must
be 14 years old by December 31, 2017.
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 6th; 7:00 pm Old City Hall
The rules for attendance: (using 4-H age as of 12/31/17)
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.
If you can’t make this meeting, call Ted or Linda.
Club leaders have a list of who must attend.
“Ride the Tide!” 4-H Camp at Camp Clover Point
June 4-7, 2018
Page 2 Dent County 4-H Newsletter
MARCH BIRTHDAYS Lucas Blackwell 3
Braiden Fleener 3
Charlie Voigt 8
Brady Schafer 10
Brayden Headrick 18
Bailey Martin 19
Tyler Schellhammer 23
Lori Terrill 26
Joseph Hayes 27
Justin Rusk 27
Bryce Martin 31
Mar 6 Quality Assurance Mtg
Old City Hall 7 pm
Mar 24-25 Teen Conference
Columbia
Mar 13 Camp Counselor Trng
Rolla 6 pm
Mar 24 Hog Weigh-in
Salem Livestock Barn 6:30—9 am
Mar 27 Camp Counselor Trng
Rolla 6 pm
Apr 10 Camp Counselor Trng
Rolla 6 pm
May 5 Lamb/Goat Weigh-in
Salem Livestock Barn 8—9 am
May 19 4-H Day w/STL Cards
St. Louis 1:15 pm
Dent County Jackpot Show and Livestock Pre-Show Saturday, June 2 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.
Congress is designed for 4-Her’s ages 14-19. The MO State 4-H Council plans and implements this event.
Elect the 2018-19 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 $100 scholarships – apply at the Extension office). Registration is 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/
17th 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 19. The Cardinals will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies 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 May 7. 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 9, 2018. 4-H Clubs, counties, or groups of families who would like to be seated together must send their orders in the same envelope.
State 4-H Robotics Contest May 19, 2018 Location TBD
Please mark your calendars now for the 2018 State 4-H Robotics Contest. The location and chal-lenge will be announced at a later date.
2018 Robot and Technology Expo Saturday, March 17th Mineral Area College Field House Park Hills, MO 8:30 am—4 pm
FREE for spectators and open to the public. All youth, elementary through high school are invited to enter the robot and programming challenges. The Children's Technology Playground for ages 3 - 10 will be back. There are several competitions including VEX Skills Events, VEX in the Zone Competition, Robot Sumo and Exhibition Events and a Programming Competition. Youth may participate in one or more events. There will also be free hands-on activities for families to enjoy.
To register, go to https://sites.google.com/site/2018robotechnoexpo/entry-fees
Registration deadline is March 2nd.
Last Call for MO Equine Trip
The deadline of March 1 for applications for the 2018 Equine Tour is fast approaching! We are re-ceiving applications daily and anticipate to fill before March 1. There is an awesome itinerary for the tour including a trail ride in the mountains. After the bus is filled with 50, there will be a waiting list prioritized by date received. Registration information: https://4h.missouri.edu/equine-tour
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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.
