February 2019
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October 2015
Harold the Hare throws the ceremonial rock to start curling at the Saskatchewan Rocks event during the 4-H Canada Leadership Summit. photos by Jodi Schellenberg
Saskatchewan ROCKS
4-H’ers from across the province showed why Saskatchewan Rocks during the 2019 4-H Canada Leadership Summit. The summit was held in Saskatoon for the first time January 30 to February 1, with more than 100 delegates from across Canada attending. There were two special events, the Leadership awards on Thursday evening, held at the Remai Modern, and the Provincial Showcase, hosted by 4-H Saskatchewan, on Friday evening. The 4-H Saskatchewan Provincial Showcase, dubbed Saskatchewan Rocks, was held in Dalmeny. The event was a time to showcase the amazing members and leaders in various clubs around Saskatchewan and some of the unique projects their club offers. Some of the clubs who had diplays were Wishart Multiple 4-H Club, Longlaketon Multiple 4-H Club, Big River Multiple 4-H Club, Spruce Home Multiple 4-H Club, Viscount Beef 4-H Club, Vanscoy Multiple 4-H Club and Sunset Rangers 4-H Club. The delegates arrived around 5:30 p.m. at the Dalmeny
Curling Rink, where they had the opportunity to look at some of the club displays around the hall before the program. Then Emily Letendre and Brett Rumpel welcomed everyone to the event before talking a little bit about what makes 4-H Saskatchewan unique. The delegates then enjoyed a delicious beef on a bun meal, complete with Saskatoon berry pie for dessert. After supper, the delegates had the opportunity to try their hands at curling, check out the walk through history display and buy 4-H Saskatchewan items from the store. The buses arrived around 9 p.m. to take them back to their hotel, so they could get some sleep before catching their early flights Saturday morning. This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you to Saskatchewan Egg Producers, Sask Milk and the Ministry of Agriculture. A huge thanks also goes out to all our hard working 4-H’ers, who volunteered throughout the evening, helped plan the event and showed the delegates how Saskatchewan Rocks!
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4-H Saskatchewan Events & Opportunities New Club Booklet
If your 4-H Club is brand new this year – or is a Returning Club that would like a fresh take on starting out your 4-H year, get a copy of the New Club Booklet.
This booklet reviews the basics of running a 4-H Club, including: Club Requirements, Booking Meetings, Volunteer Screening, Information & Registration Nights, Agendas, Preparing for your Next General Meeting, and Staying in the Know. It also answers those little annoying questions like: Who can vote at the beginning of the 4-H year?; What do you need to figure out signing authority?; and, What do you need to do after your registration night? Talk to your regional 4-H specialist for a copy of the New Club Booklet!
Journey 2050 and Farmer 2050 The year 2050 is a key moment in time - the world’s population is projected to be 2 billion more than today. Food production needs are expected to rise by at least 60 per cent resulting in increased pressure on agricultural land, habitats and communities. Nutrien has created two apps, available on Google Play and iTunes, to help teach youth about these challenges.
Farmer 2050 Nutrien worked with community partners around the world to launch Farmers 2050 – a new version of the Journey 2050 farm simulation game that allows for ongoing game playing at home – and it’s available for download to your mobile device right now. Farmers 2050’s interactions include more commodities, exposure to careers, unique learning moments, videos of real farm practices and much more. There are educational messages incorporated to ensure players understand the importance of feeding the world while balancing economic, social and environmental factors.
Journey 2050 Journey 2050 takes students on a virtual farm simulation that explores world food sustainability. Using an inquiry based approach the program encourages students to make decisions and adjust them as they see their impact on society, the environment and the economy at a local and global scale. The students experience the lives of three farm families in Kenya, India, and Canada and learn the role of best management practices in feeding the world, reducing environmental impacts and in improving social performance through greater access to education, medical care and community infrastructure. Both apps are available on iTunes and Google Play or through their website.
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Regional 4-H Judging Judging is an important life skill, which teaches the process of evaluation and how to identify important characteristics that can improve quality in an item or animal. If your club has never attended a judging competition, no problem! Your Regional 4-H Specialist can present a Judging workshop for your club or your club members can attend judging workshops. Many of the Regional 4-H Judging Competitions have a judging clinic or workshop for younger members or beginners to judging.
Regional 4-H Judging Competitions Regional judging competitions select only the top eight senior members to be Regional Judging Teams. Most judging competitions also combine a judging clinic for younger members. You do not need to be in a livestock project to participate.
2019 Regional 4-H Judging Competition Dates will be available on the 4-H website and the back page calendar of this document.
Cramer Livestock Expo 4-H Saskatchewan is teaming up with the Cramer Livestock Expo to bring some cool programming to 4-H’ers and friends! In 2019, there will be a 4-H Pavilion at the Ninth Annual Cramer Ag Expo on February 21 in Swift Current at Kinetic Park, where 4-H will be running a day program with a focus on livestock. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch provided for participants. More information will be available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website in the new year.
Join Us! The WCVM Equine Club is excited to announce that the annual Equine Education Day for your riders (6-18yr) including Pony Club and 4H members will take place on Saturday March 2nd 2019 at the WCVM. This one day event is focused on promoting horse health care and safe enjoyment of our equine pals! Horse care and wellness topics will be addressed with games, labs, talks and demos that are created and presented by veterinary students
Equine Education Day Saturday March 2nd 2019 8:45am - 4:00pm
We will review common horse scenarios, aim to stretch your boundary of knowledge and share new developments in horse health care. Registration deadline: February 1 2019 Registration is on a first come first serve basis and is complete upon having received registration and payment
Registration (including a pizza lunch): 20$/ young rider 15$/ Chaperone Questions may be directed to Allison Hay via email at agh076@usask.ca
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4-H Saskatchewan Scholarships There are many scholarship opportunities available exclusively to 4-H members from 4-H Saskatchewan, 4-H Canada and other sources. Scholarships are available due to the generosity of our sponsors. To apply, visit the 4-H website under Opportunities or contact your Regional 4-H Specialist for the application form and guidelines. Scholarships may have other requirements not listed here. Applications for these scholarships must be received by April 1 each year.
Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Three $3,000 scholarships for students entering or continuing in any program at any post-secondary institution who demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm and awareness of the entrepreneurial concept. Applications must be accompanied by an essay answering “how and why business and entrepreneurial skills are needed in your field of study?�.
The Cervus Equipment Scholarship For 4-H Members
The Cervus Equipment Scholarship for 4-H’ers offers five scholarships of $1,500 to students entering their first or second year of an agriculture-related degree, diploma, certificate or trade program. Applicants must come from a rural/farm background. Preference will be given to applicants whose parents are active in the farming/agriculture industry, and preference will be given to those residing in the Melfort, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Watrous, or Rosthern areas where Cervus Equipment John Deere locations are located. Cervus Equipment is proud to support the development of local 4-H members pursuing higher education related to advancing the growing agriculture industry.
The Morris Industries Scholarship
As a short-line agricultural equipment company, Morris wants to support the education of 4-H members who will contribute to future developments in agricultural equipment and technology. Morris Industries created this scholarship in 2016 to support Saskatchewan 4-H members entering their first or second year in an agriculture-related degree, certificate or trade-based program at secondary college or university. Valued at $2,500.
The Hector Loveridge Memorial Scholarship
An Entrance Scholarship for students entering the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, with preference given to students who have been in 4-H. Value varies each year (approximately $1,000).
The Western Producer Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship has been established by The Western Producer. It is available to 4-H members entering a diploma or degree program related to agriculture, agribusiness or the rural economy of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to applicants who come from a farm and have parents that make the majority of their income from farming. This award will be based on academic history, community involvement, goals and ambition, as well as their direct involvement and experience within Saskatchewan 4-H.
Gordon and Eileen Bonnor Scholarship Fund
One scholarship valued at $1,000 is provided by the Gordon & Eileen Bonnor Scholarship Fund for a student enrolled in a Saskatchewan agriculture university Degree program. Applicants must have completed three years of 4-H and been a registered 4-H member within the last two years. Applicants must submit a resume and an essay describing why they deserve the award, outlining their community involvement, leadership, extra-curricular participation and how they contribute to the success of their family farm.
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The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) Scholarship
One $1,000 award is available to an active 4-H member who is a student entering or continuing post secondary education (university or college) who aims for a career in the beef cattle industry. Applications must submit a statement (limited to 250 words) which identifies one challenge facing the beef industry and a suggestion to overcome that challenge; as well as identify the program the applicant will enter in the coming academic year and how that program will help them to enter a career in the beef industry.
Palliser Insurance Scholarship
Two (2) scholarships valued at $500 each is provided by Palliser Insurance based out of Saskatoon. These scholarships are available to 4-H members entering any degree/diploma/certificate program. It can be used at a University or any other post-secondary institution. This scholarship will be awarded with a heavy emphasis on people skills, leadership skills, goals and ambition with less emphasis on academic history.
Bayer CropScience Scholarship
This $500 scholarship, provided by Bayer CropScience is a University of Saskatchewan entrance Scholarship for Saskatchewan 4-H members entering the College of Agriculture in a degree or diploma course. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of Saskatchewan 4-H and community involvement, goals, ambitions and scholastic ability.
The Future Leaders Scholarship
The Future Leaders Scholarship, offers one $500 scholarship to a student, entering first or second year of a post-secondary degree or diploma program related Arts, Fine Arts, Business, Social Work, Education, and/or Humanities, who demonstrates the knowledge and leadership skills gained from the 4-H experience are the key component of their career choices. Applicants must have completed five years of 4-H, held at least one club executive position, and submit a 250 word statement outlining “what does leadership mean to me’ accompanied by examples of how they have demonstrated leadership.
The McConaghy Award
The McConaghy family has been involved with the Beatty 4-H Beef Club since the 1950’s. Trevis McConaghy currently funds six awards in Saskatchewan. One $500 scholarship is provided by the McConaghy family for a current 4-H member entering a Business, Economics, Agriculture degree program at the University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan. Applicants must come from a rural (small town or farm) background and display active involvement in their community and 4-H.
ProFarm – Advancing the Dairy Industry Scholarship
One scholarship valued at $500 is available to a passionate, current 4-H member looking to contribute to the dairy farming industry. The scholarship is eligible to be used for educational pursuits (training or course opportunities with an emphasis on dairy) or for a project they have developed. Preference will be given to a 4-H’er from a rural/farming background. Applicants must demonstrate career ambitions in/related to the dairy industry, and provide a Statement of Intent (500 word maximum) “Why Enter the Dairy Industry”. If applying for funding a project, please include a description of the project as well.
How To Apply for 4-H Scholarships If you are unsure of how to apply for scholarships, here is a quick steps guide for you to follow: 1. Head to the 4-H Saskatchewan website. Go to 4-H Resources > Opportunities > 4-H Saskatchewan Scholarships. (www.4-h.sk.ca/sk-scholarships.html) 2. Scroll down to Scholarship Application Package and click on the button called “Application Form.” 3. Read through the list of helpful tips on the applicaiton form. This will help make sure your applicaiton is the best it can be! 4. Ask your references to fill out the reference form (also available on the website) long before your application is due, so you aren’t struggling at the last minute. 5. Before sending in your completed application, go through the applicaiton checklist, provided on page 16 in the application document. 6. If you aren’t sure your application made it to the office, make sure to phone to double check! Also, remember your specialist is there to help and answer your questions!
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4-H Lottery is a Great Club Fundraiser! The Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery returns in 2019!
Other prizes will include: • 1 – iPad Pro 128GB with Case – donated by Your club or district can get involved by selling tickCooperative Hail Insurance ets for the 23rd annual Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery! • 2 – $500 Gift Cards – donated by Peavey Industries Participating clubs or districts receive 60 per cent of • 2 – $500 Advertising Vouchers – donated by The sales value of their completely sold books. Western Producer • 1 – iPad 6th Generation 32GB – donated by Staples All of the proceeds from the lottery support 4-H. The remaining 40 per cent of sales is invested into regional Tickets are $5 each. The draw will be made on August and provincial 4-H programs! 21, 2019. Contact the 4-H Office to order your ticket books. Prizes may not be exactly as pictured. Lottery Thank you to our Grand Prize Supporters, Kubota and pending approved license. Yara Belle Plaine Inc. with A.E. Peacock students! Kubota Z Series Mower
Garden Shed
Donated by Kubota Canada Ltd and Participating Sask. Retailers
Made by the students at A.E. Peacock School, with material donated by Yara Belle Plaine Inc.
4-H Citizenship Day (formerly called 4-H at the Legislature)
Join other 4-H’ers from across the province for a day of fun and learning. During your time in Regina, you will have the Who: Recommended for 9-15 year olds, but all opportunity to tour the Provincial Legislature buildwelcome! ing and see the Members of the Legislative Assembly in session. When: April 18, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will also learn about Parliamentary Procedure Where: In Regina, at the Saskatchewan Legislative and debates, before participating in a group debate Building and the Lakeview United Church with your fellow 4-H members. Cost: $20 Registration forms will be available on the 4-H website or you can register through Eventbrite. 6
Provincial 4-H Ski Day Bring a friend (or two, or three) and head for the hills. On March 2, 2019, Provincial 4-H Ski Day will be held at four locations across the Province. Registration deadline is February 15. Choose any location you want to go to and join us for a fun day skiing, snowboarding or just hanging at the hill. 4-H’ers and 4-H friends who register through 4-H Saskatchewan will enjoy a discount at Table Mountain (NW), Hidden Valley (SW), Wapiti Valley (NE) or Mission Ridge (SE) Ski Facilities. Each ski location has its own registration form, with its own prices and information, which is available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website. Please be sure to read the entire registration form, as each has important information regarding the ski hill’s rules and guidelines.
Staff Challenges This year, we will have social media challenges every two months for 4-H members to take part in! Make sure to pay attention to the 4-H Saskatchewan Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as somedays there might be random challenges popping up. Make sure to compete, as there will be prizes for individuals and clubs!
January/February Find Out More About 4-H Test your knowledge about 4-H! We will be having random Q & A sessions on social media these months! Whoever comments with the correct answer to each 4-H question will be entered in to win a prize. These will be random, so be sure to follow the 4-H Saskatchewan social media pages!
March/April Introduce someone new to 4-H
May/June Springing To Achievement
We want to see how you are introducing your friends and family to 4-H! Show us your unique way of sharing 4-H with the world. This could be anything from a presentation or skit to a special recruitment tool. Share on social media using the hashtag #4hskintroduction.
It’s spring and with the new season comes Achievement Days! We want to see what your club does at Achievement Day, from showing cattle to presenting a display. Share your stories and videos on social media, using the hashtag #4hskachievementday.
Don’t forget to check the Monthly Update and social media for other special challenges! Some months may have some exciting opportunities for your club to get involved.
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Summer Camp is back! Do you want to meet other 4-H members and have a fun, activity-filled summer experience and are between the ages of nin to 14? Come to 4-H Summer Camp! There will be exciting 4-H programming, based around our four pillars, summer camp activities, which include canoeing, archery and swimming, as well as campfires, games and more!
North 4-H Summer Camp
South 4-H Summer Camp
Big River Bible Camp facility August 11-16, 2019
Lumsden Beach Camp facility August 26-31, 2019
Early bird registration deadline: March 31 Early Bird Price: $275
Early bird registration deadline: March 31 Early Bird Price: $275
Final registration deadline: June 15 Price: $325
Final registration deadline: June 15 Price: $325
Registration will be available on Eventbrite. More information will be available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website.
Want to be a camp counsellor? Are you passionate about 4-H? Do you enjoy working with youth and want to volunteer your time to help out younger 4-H members at summer camp? We are looking for 4-H members who are 16 or older to be Camp Counsellors at the Summer 4-H Camp! Your responsibilities will be running skills and activities, be in charge of a cabin of youth ages 9 to 14 and helping the 4-H staff where required. If you are 15 years old, you can apply to be a Counsellor In Training and will be paired up with a counsellor. You will help run activities and make sure the campers are having a great 4-H experience. All counsellors will be required to attend a Counsellor Training Day before camp. This training day will let you meet the other counsellors and learn more about what is required of you during the week of camp. Application deadline is May 3! Application forms can be found on the 4-H Saskatchewan website.
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Overnight Chaperones and Camp Nurse Wanted! We are looking for overnight chaperones If you are already a registered, screened leader, you for three of our overnight programs – North are all set! Summer Camp, South Summer Camp and the 4-H Summer Getaway. Overnight Chaperones will be required to do cabin checks throughout the night to make sure members Chaperones must be at least 18 years old for sum- are in their beds. They may also be asked to help out mer camp and 25 years old to chaperone Summer with other tasks as needed. Getaway. The camp nurse should have medical All chaperones must go through the 4-H training and be comfortable giving medications to Saskatchewan Screening Process. campers. They could be a registered nurse, a nursing student or medical student. This includes a criminal record check and providing three references. You can find the volunteer Overnight Chaperone/Camp Nurse forms will be screening package on the website. available on the 4-H Saskatchewan website.
a b o t i n a M H 4 e t a i d e m r e t n I nt e v E r e b m e M Volunteers Wanted Kids have questions – help answer them! Sign up NOW to visit a local classroom during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month in March to talk food and farming with students and share your personal agriculture story! Sign up at: www.aitc-calm.ca
SAVE THE DATE!
May 3rd to 5th, 2019 Inglis, MB near Asessippi Ski Area & Resort With 50 spaces for 4-H Manitoba members and 25 spaces for 4-H Saskatchewan members!
Open to 4-H members ages 12 to 14 as of January 1st, 2019
Join us for a fun weekend filled with games, leadership building activities and more! Watch for more info on this event in January 2019
Registration will be open from February 5th to April 5th
If all spaces fill up prior to the deadline, a waiting list will be created
Questions? Contact M4HC Program Coordinator Courtney Newton at cnewton@4h.mb.ca or 204-726-6136
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4-H Saskatchewan Public Speaking Public Speaking is a proud 4-H tradition that allows members to share a persuasive, informative, or entertaining speech on a topic of their choice, developing self-confidence and communication skills! 4-H clubs across the province will host their own club public speaking days, with the top place speakers having the opportunity to advance on to Districts, Regionals, and Provincial levels of competition. The first place winners from District competitions go to the Regional Competitions. Remember the appropriate speech lengths are: Cloverbud - 1-3 minutes Junior – 2-4 minutes Intermediate - 3-5 minutes Senior 4-8 minutes We’ve updated the Public Speaking Scorecard! The content, scoring weights, and other information remains the same. It’s been reformatted to give more space for judges’ comments and is printed ‘portrait’ style instead of landscape. It is designed to be cut on the dotted line. Members receive their comments, but not their raw scores.
Region Date Location Contact
North West
South West
TBD TBD Kalynne Martin northwest@4-h.sk.ca 306-933-6723
March 30
South East
March 30 or 31 (tent.) March 16 Beatty Moosomin Mortlach Kaitlyn Keller Shelby Longworth Tannis MacFarlene-Kelly southwest@4-h.sk.ca northeast@4-h.sk.ca tnt0215@hotmail.com 306-964-1545 306-964-1544 306-645-4285 Provincial Public Speaking: April 13 Lancer, SK *first and second place winners from Regionals go on to Provincials.
Equine Symposium (formerly Young Horse Clinic)
Equine Symposium will be held on May 4 in Weyburn. The cost will be $43 for members and leaders, $54 for 4-H parents and friends. Lunch will be provided to participants. There will be a live demonstration with a young horse, as well as speakers on equine health topics. Since it is a demonstration clinic, attendees are not required to bring a horse. Registration deadline is April 19. Registration will be available online through Eventbrite. Check the 4-H website for more information! 10
North East
Photo Contest
The 4-H Saskatchewan Photo Contest is back. Make sure that you take lots of pictures this year to enter in the contest! There are five photo categories: Nature - Capture a naturally beautiful scene, whether it’s a Saskatchewan sunset, an ocean view, or a Prairie Lily in bloom - this is the category for your nature photos. People - Do you like taking pictures of your friends or family? This is the category for you! It doesn’t need to be a formal portrait, as long as it captures a human moment. Animals - Domestic or wild, it doesn’t matter! This is the category for all of those photos of your project animal, or that special shot of a wild bird or deer! Action Shot - Photos of sports scenes, animals in motion, or a funny event about to happen are perfect for this category!
Hands To Larger Service - Show us how you, your fellow 4-H’ers, leaders and parents are giving back! Show us your community engagement and how you are using your “Hands To Larger Service.” All Saskatchewan 4-H members are eligible to enter (you do not have to be in the Photography project). Entries will be judged in three age categories: 1: Cloverbuds and Juniors (6 - 12 as of Dec. 31, 2018) 2: Intermediates and Seniors (13 - 21 as of Dec. 31, 2018) 3: Adult E ntries will be judged based on lighting, composition, and creativity. Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between April 30, 2018 and April 30, 2019. All submissions must be accompained by a registration form or they will be disqualified. Submit your photos electronically to northwest@4-h.sk.ca or the 4-H Saskatchewan DropBox before April 30, 2019 to enter.
Provincial 4-H Curling This year, provincial curling will be hosted by the District #26 4-H Clubs in Tisdale on February 15-17, 2019. These clubs are the Tisdale 4-H Beef Club, the South Star 4-H Club and the Arborfield 4-H Club. The objective of 4-H curling is to have every participant have fun while participating, learning curling skills, developing leadership and sportsmanship, as well as interpersonal skills. This event provides a great opportunity for 4-H members from throughout the province to meet and share their 4-H experiences. District #26 is excited to host this event and said the curling events are open for the public to come watch. There will be silent auction items and raffles at the event, with all funds raised being used to support 4-H projects in their community. 11
Regional Updates North West Region
North East Region
District Public Speaking
Spring District Meeting Dates
Please send in your District Public Speaking dates to the Provincial 4-H Office so we can share them on the website! • District 22 – March 10, Clavet Community Hall, Clavet SK • District 24 – March 17, 1:00 PM Handel • District 34 – March 9, 1:30 PM Hafford Senior Center Hall, Hafford SK
Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their spring meeting. Please report your district meeting date to your regional 4-H specialist.
Spring District Meetings Please send in your District meeting dates to the Provincial 4-H Office so I can plan to attend as many as possible as well as include them in my monthly club email. • District 22 – March 15, 7:00 PM 4-H Saskatchewan Head Office • District 24 – March 17, Following District Public Speaking • District 34 – March 9, Following District Public Speaking • District 38 – March 5, 7:00 PM Turtleford School, Turtleford SK
Events Regional Public Speaking- March 30, 2019 in Senlac • More information to come!
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District 32 – March 12, 7 p.m. @ Sask Polytechnic
District Public Speaking Please send in your District Public Speaking dates to the Provincial 4-H Office so we can share them on the website! • • • .
District 18/19- March 17th, 2pm in Norquay District 31- March 17th District 32- March 3rd, 1pm, John M Cuelenaere Library in Prince Albert
Proposals – Provincial Public Speaking The North East is hosting Provincial Public Speaking in 2020! If your district is interested in hosting, please talk about this at your spring district meeting and bring a proposal to the 2019 North East Regional Meeting at AGM.
If you have an event you would like included in my monthly email sent to all clubs in the Region, please have that information to me before the 6th of the month with the heading ‘Club Email Submission’.
District Events
Proposals – Provincial Curling
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The North West is hosting Provincial Curling in 2020! If your district is interested in hosting, please talk about this at your spring district meeting and bring a proposal to the 2019 North West Regional Meeting at AGM.
Regional Curling Congratulations to all teams that competed at the North West Regional Curling in Maidstone SK. The stormy weather didn’t keep our competitors away! We had a fun filled day with a packed rink full for 4-H curling supporters as well as a hockey tournament happening that day. We broke after the first match for a banquet lunch and a cameo appearance by our mascot, Harold! Thank you to District 35 for hosting this event!
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NE Regional Public Speaking- March 31st, 2019 in Beatty, SK NE Regional Judging- April 13, 2019 in Prince Albert @ the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds Melfort 4-H Beef Regional Show- July 7 & 8, 2019
Awards Elgin Bracken Memorial 4-H Light Horse Award This award will provide $750 to a deserving 4-H light horse member from the North East region who best exemplifies a commitment to, and a passion for, horses as well as shows leadership in the 4-H club and community. This award is open to any light horse member aged 13-21 in the North East Region, and the application deadline is April 1, 2019.
South West Region
South East Region
Spring District Meeting Dates
Spring District Meeting Dates
Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their spring meeting. Please report your district meeting date to your regional 4-H specialist so she can attend!
Each club should send two adult and two member representatives to their spring meeting. Please report your district meeting date to your regional 4-H specialist so she can attend!
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District 2 – TBD District 3/4 – March 17, 11 a.m., Val Marie School District 8 – March 6, 7 p.m. in Moose Jaw District 9 – March 4, 7 p.m. in Swift Current District 10 – Feb. 25, 7 p.m. in Maple Creek District 11 – March 5, 7 p.m. in Abbey District 16 – March 6, 7 p.m., Conference Call District 17 – TBD District 40 – March 6, 7 p.m., Location TBD
Regional Event Rotation South West Regional Public Speaking is being hosted by District 8. It will take place on March 30 in Mortlach.
Apply to be a 4-H Saskatchewan Ambassador! Do you want to get involved in 4-H beyond your club levelm but you aren’t ready to be on the Board of Directors or Advisory Council? Become a 4-H Saskatchewan Ambassador! Ambassadors are members and leaders, who exemplify the markings of a 4-H trailblazer. They share they 4-H spirit at events, sharing their 4-H story. They are elected at the Regional Meeting at AGM for a one-0year term. There are three member and three leader positions available in each region. Apply by March 11! For information and nomination forms, visit www.4-h.sk.ca/board-and-council-business.html
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March 1 – District 41 Meeting March 3 – District 13 Meeting, Grayson March 5 – District 14 Meeting, SE 4-H Office, Regina – 7 p.m. March 6 – District 12 Meeting, Gallagher Centre, Yorkton – 7 p.m. March 7 – District 7 Meeting, Weyburn Ag Society Office, Weyburn - 7 p.m. March 12 – District 5 Meeting
Regional Public Speaking 2019 South East Regional 4-H Public Speaking will be held on March 16, 2019 at 1 p.m.in the Bethel United Church, 804 Gordon Street, Moosomin Contact: Tannis MacFarlane-Kelly, Chairperson, 2019 South East Regional 4-H Public Speaking Committee Phone: 306-645-4285 Email: tnt0215@hotmail.com DEADLINE TO SEND FORMS IN: March 11, 2019. Registration forms will be sent to District hosts via the SE Regional 4-H Specialist
Curling Results South East Regional 4-H Curling was held on January 19, 2019 in Stoughton SK. The results were as follows: • Junior A-Side Winners: Alameda Beef 4-H Club (Dst. 41) • Junior B-Side Winners: Springside 4-H Beef Club(Dst. 12) • Senior A-Side Winners: Hilltop 4-H Club (Dst. 12) • Senior B-Side Winners: Alameda Beef 4-H Club (Dst. 41) Special thank you to Brittany Stepp and the District 7 4-H Council for hosting Regional Curling! Good luck to our SE teams at Provincials!
Provincial 4-H Ski Day Saturday March 2, 2019 - Mission Ridge Winter Park, Fort Qu’Appelle. Registration forms available online. Registration deadline is February 15, 2019.
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AGM IS COMING!
Are you ready for this year’s Annual General Meeting? The registration deadline has now passed, but districts have until February 15 to submit name changes to the 4-H office. All delegates will receive an AGM prepackage in the mail before AGM. This prepackage will have important information for all delegate to know. Once you receive your package, please make sure to read it and bring it with you to AGM. As a District Delegate, there is important information you should be aware of as a voting representative. The Board of Directors nominees and the proposed resolutions will be posted on the 4-H website during the month of February. Once they are available, make sure to consult your district to see how they would like you to vote. Remember, you are representing your district’s opinion at AGM! The 4-H Saskatchewan AGM is not only just a business meeting – it is also a place for members and leaders to gather together to make friends, share ideas and socialize. Although the 4-H staff and Board of Directors want everyone to enjoy their time at AGM, they also want to provide a safe environment for all participants. In addition to the business meeting, there will also be some fun activities throughout the weekend for the delegates. On Saturday night, members will enjoy an awesome 4-H dance, while leaders will try their luck at BINGO and enjoy socializing with each other. On Sunday morning, there will be new topics to spark conversation at the Focus on 4-H Forum! This year’s topics will cover Alternative Selections Methods, Building Brand Awareness and Communication of Programs. This year, 4-H Saskatchewan was also the recipient of a SSCF grant to host one of 50 Vital Community Conversations as a part of its 50th anniversary. More information will be available in the prepackage. We are excited to see you all there! Resolutions and Nominee bios will be available on the website. Go to Resources > Documents > Board and Council Business
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4-H Canada Events & Opportunities Can You Dig It? Your club can help create a global picture of the health of soil by taking part in 4-H Canada’s new Steeped in Soil initiative. Offered in partnership with Syngenta Canada, Steeped in Soil encourages 4-H members to participate in a science experiment with 4-H clubs across Canada! Members will be burying tea bags in the soil, measuring how degraded the tea bags become after three months, and collecting and sharing the data globally! Check the website at https://4-h-canada.ca/steepedinsoil in January for deadlines and more information.
Register for the 4-H Canada Virtual Job Fair Are you a senior 4-H member or alumni? Join us for 4-H Canada’s first Virtual Job Fair happening on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The 4-H Canada Virtual Job Fair uses online discussion forums to connect you with prospective employers from anywhere in the country, at a time convenient for you. Plus, it’s free for job seekers to attend! Visit 4-h-canada.ca/jobfair to register today!
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Don’t Be Shy – Apply for a 4-H Canada Scholarship Each year, 4-H Canada helps members by investing in the lifelong learning opportunities for our 4-H youth. These scholarships help 4-H’ers who are entering, or continuing, post-secondary schools – and this year there is more than $365,000 in scholarship funding available for 4-H’ers like you! 4-H Canada is proud to offer 195 amazing scholarships – The amounts and requirements for each of the awards vary, so be sure to read the guidelines for each scholarship to discover which one(s) are for you. But don’t be shy – apply! Learn more at https://4-h-canada.ca/scholarships 15
CANADA’S AGRICULTURE DAY | February 12, 2019
Post a pic of your favourite Canadian food Tag it with #CdnAgDay
Let’s celebrate the food we love AgDay.ca
Canada’s Agriculture Day is back. Last year, the entire ag industry gathered at hundreds of events across the country, shared our pride, opened doors to new food conversations, and trended nationally on Twitter. And this year it’s even bigger. Join us on February 12 as we celebrate the food we love. With more events, more conversations and more connections in 2019, you can make the celebration better than ever. Connecting with consumers Canada’s Agriculture Day is a time to showcase all the amazing things happening in the industry and help consumers see the connection to where their food comes from and the people who produce it. Consumers want to learn more, and this day is a great way to start the conversation in person and on social media. Here are a few ways you can get involved: • Post a photo, make a video, or write a blog. Share what you’re doing on social media – and use hashtag #CdnAgDay. • Host a potluck and encourage your friends to use all-Canadian ingredients. • Teach someone something new about agriculture. Share your knowledge and story with others. Visit AgDay.ca for more ideas to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day. Be sure to visit the Events page for a list of activities happening in communities across Canada – many ag industry associations, businesses and Agriculture More Than Ever partners are hosting their own Canada’s Agriculture Day events that are open to the public. It’s all about celebrating Canadian agriculture and food in engaging, fun and respectful ways. 4-H Saskatchewan is proud to support Canada’s Agriculture Day. If you’re fortunate to be part of this amazing industry too, we hope you’ll get involved and celebrate the day in your own way. 16
4-H Saskatchewan is a project-based youth organization dedicated to the growth and development of our members, leaders, volunteers, and staff through our motto:
Learn To Do By Doing
Board of Directors The role of the Board of Directors is to set direction and policy of the 4-H program. They contribute to defining the organization’s Mission, Vision and Core Values and governing their fulfillment.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY
Glenn Gress Clint Panter Cameron Choquette
NORTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES Cameron Choquette Annaleigh LeBruno Clint Panter
306-327-8460 (C) 306-237-4377 (H) 306-469-7763 (H)
Tracy Fitzsimmons Tara Malinowski Leslie Penner
306-255-2751 (H) 306-576-2003 (H) 306-873-5425 (H)
Stan Figley Alvin Pawlitza Nora Schock
306-375-2775 (H) 306-689-2597 (H) 306-662-2951 (H)
Glenn Gress Tammy Rumpel
306-487-3279 (H) 306-731-2429 (H)
NORTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES
Provincial 4-H Office The provincial office is made up of a dynamic staff team ready to serve our new and existing members, leaders and clubs throughout the province. The provincial office staff is happy to be of assistance, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
CONTACT US!
Phone: (306) 933-7727 Fax: (306) 933-7730 E-mail: info@4-h.sk.ca
VISIT OR MAIL US!
Address: 3830 Thatcher Avenue Saskatoon, SK. S7R 1A5 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Closed on holidays
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(306) 933-7729 manager@4-h.sk.ca
Cera Youngson
COMMUNICATIONS Jodi Schellenberg
(306) 933-6961 communications@4-h.sk.ca
ADMINISTRATION
(306) 933-7728 4hservices@4-h.sk.ca
Karrie Watson
FRONT DESK
Shirley Wensley
ACCOUNTING
Sandi Sirois
DEVELOPMENT
Shelby Corey
Kalynne Martin
Office: 306-933-6723 Cell: 306-280-3755 Email: northwest@4-h.sk.ca
SOUTH WEST
Kaitlyn Keller
Office: 306-964-1545 Cell: 306-229-2064 Email: southwest@4-h.sk.ca
SOUTH EAST LEADER DELEGATES
18-YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Emily Letendre Brett Rumpel
306-930-2543 (C) 306-731-2429 (C)
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVE Leah Clark
306-946-3237 (W)
(306) 933-7727 frontdesk@4-h.sk.ca
REPRESENTATIVE TO SK 4-H FOUNDATION
(306) 933-7731 accounting@4-h.sk.ca
REPRESENTATIVE TO ADVISORY COUNCIL
(306) 933-7348 development@4-h.sk.ca
REGIONAL 4-H SPECIALISTS Each region has a regional 4-H specialist available to support the members, leaders, and clubs in that region. Contact your regional 4-H specialist with questions, or if you require support. They are also happy to help with club start-ups, and offer workshops for clubs. NORTH WEST
SOUTH WEST LEADER DELEGATES
NORTH EAST
Shelby Longworth
Office: 306-964-1544 Cell: 306-220-6315 Email: northeast@4-h.sk.ca
SOUTH EAST
Melodi Hawkesford-Lee
Office: 306-787-1958 Cell: 306-529-5446 Email: southeast@4-h.sk.ca
Alvin Pawlitza
306-689-2597 (H)
Tara Malinowski
306-576-2003 (H)
Youth Advisory Council The Youth Advisory Council brings the opinions, ideas, and voice of youth 4-H members to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council.
REGIONAL MEMBER ADVISORS NW Doug doug.mal.sroka@gmail.com NE SW
Sroka Freya Kinash Adrianna Simpson
freyagk@gmail.com alorittasimpson62@gmail.com
CANADIAN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Kody Farrow
306-254-2717
18-YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Emily Letendre Brett Rumpel
306-930-2543 (C) 306-731-2429 (C)
Contact your Regional Representatives if you would like to share your opinions, suggestions, or concerns relating to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council’s policy, programming or direction.
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Calendar of 4-H Events 4-H Canada Virtual Carer Fair
Feb. 21
Online
Provincial 4-H Curling
Feb. 15-17
Tisdale
Beef Symposium
Feb. 23
Saskatoon
Ski Day
March 2
Four locations
South East Regional Public Speaking
March 16, 2018
Moosomin
AGM
March 23-24
Saskatoon
US National 4-H Conference
April 6-11
Washington, DC
Prince Albert Regional Judging
April 13
Prince Albert
Provincial Public Speaking
April 13
Lancer
4-H Citizenship Day
April 18
Regina
Citizenship Congress
April 30 - May 5
Ottawa
Equine Symposium
May 4
Weyburn
4-H Manitoba Camp
May 4-5
Assessipi/Inglis, MB
4-H Summer Getaway
July 19-21
Christopher Lake
North Provincial 4-H Camp
August 11-16 (tentative)
Big River Bible Camp
South Provincial 4-H Camp
August 26-31
Lumsden Beach Camp
4-H Canada Members’ Forum
Nov. 26-30
Calgary, AB
Deadlines Ski Day Registration
Feb. 15
Ambassador Nominations
Mar 11
4-H Saskatchewan Scholarship
Apr. 1
Equine Symposium Registration
Apr. 18
Counsellor Application
May 3
4-H Canada Scholarship
May 31
Camp Registration
Jun. 15
Public Speaking North West • March 30 • Senlac
South West • March 30 • Mortlach
North East • March 31 • Beatty
South East • March 16 • Moosomin
Provincial Public Speaking April 13 Lancer
Follow your Regional 4-H Specialist on Facebook! Want to stay in contact with your Regional 4-H Specialist? Follow them on Facebook! Use the search bar to type in their page name! • For Kalynne Martin, search “North West Regional 4-H Specialist” • For Shelby Longworth, search “North East Regional 4-H Specialist” • For Kaitlyn Keller, search “South West Regional 4-H Specialist” • For Melodi Hawkesford-Lee, search “South East Regional 4-H Specialist”
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