Clover Chatter CHARLES MIX COUNTY
Announcments
Attached below are the fillable Record Book forms. I will also send them in PDF format via email. Please remember that Record Books are due by September 30. Awards order forms are also due to the office by September 10. You can take pictures or scan them and email them to me. Thank you again for making this year's fair a wonderful experience. We appreciate your continued participation and wish those advancing to the State Fair the very best of luck!
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Are you headed to the State Fair? Be sure to check your email before you go! State Livestock Committee Chairs have been sending out important information and reminders to help you prepare for arriving and exhibiting at the fair. Take a few minutes to review these updates so you know what to expect and are ready for a successful experience. Best of luck, and have a great State Fair!
Birthdays This Month! Shaelynn Deurmier 09/03 Teagan Petrik 09/10 Riata Bultje 09/17 Carly Bierman 09/17 Claire Koupal 09/17
Record Books Be sure to start filling out your record book for the 2025-2026 4-H year! Start early and set your goals! Lets have a great year!
Clubs Hearty Helpers Meet the second Sunday of each month in Lake Andes or Geddes Community Hardworkers Meet the second Sunday of each month in Wagner.
Meetings Leaders Association September 28th @ 4-H Center Starts at 6:00 pm in Lake Andes Fair Board TBD
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CHARLES MIX COUNTY 4-H MEMBER’S ANNUAL REPORT 4-HYEAR________ to________ Name
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Address__________________________________________________Zip
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Date of Birth __________________________ Age (on January 1 of current club year) _______ County _______________________________ Years in 4-H (include present year) __________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Name _______________________________________________________ Check one: ______ a member of a 4-H club
______ a special interest 4-H group member
______ as an individual (4-H member at large) My special interest group is _______________________________________________________ My local club’s name is __________________________________________________________ Club or Group Leaders ___________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Club or Group Leaders President __________________________Vice President ____________________________ Secretary __________________________Treasurer ________________________________ Reporter ___________________________ Office __________________________________ Other 4-H Members ______________________
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My 4-H Goals: This year in 4-H, I would like to do the following: _______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ My Club has the following goals for this year: ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (Last Updated September 10, 2024)
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Year ________
4-H Meetings/Activities During the year, I will make brief notes about my plans and myresponsibilities and accomplishments at 4-H club meeting, project meeting and activities. Indicate what meetings you attended by placing a check mark (√) in the month column.
Month
Club Meetings
Other Activities this Month
October November December January February March April May June July August September
(Last Updated September 10, 2024)
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Year ________ Ididthefollowing in my club (L),county (C),or state(S) this year. (check the ones you did, and indicate the number if done more than one time). _______1. First year members: I learned the 4-H pledge. _______2. I was host or hostess for our club. _______3. I led the pledges at our meeting. _______ 4. I went to ____ 4-H Camp ____ Teen Camp ____ 4-H Conference ____ Performing Arts _______5. I was elected ____________________________________ of our club. _______6. I served on the following committees: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ _______7. I helped with the following community service projects: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ _______8. I promoted 4-H in the following ways: ________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ _______9. I was involved in church, school, and community activities other than 4-H. (list) ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Signed _____________________________ Signed________________________________ 4-H Club Member (Last Updated September 10, 2024)
Date
4-H Signature Parent/Guardian Date pertains to completion of these records!
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Charles Mix County 4-H Accumulative Record For Youth-In- Action Activities
(Each year,movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
Public Presentations
Demonstrations, IllustratedTalks,projectWhy, Public Speaking Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForYouth-In- Action Activities
(Each year,movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
Judging Both Livestock&Non-Livestock Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForYouth-In- Action Activities
(Each year,movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
FashionRevue Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForYouth-In- Action Activities
(Each year,movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
SpecialFoods Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForYouth-In- Action Activities
(Each year,movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
Showmanship Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForAll other project areas
(Each year, movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
All other project areas (Beef, Visual Arts, Wood Science Etc.) Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForAll other project areas
(Each year, movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
All other project areas (Beef, Visual Arts, Wood Science Etc.) Year
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
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Charles Mix County 4-H Accumulative Record For All other project areas
(Each year, movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report) (Last Updated September 10, 2024
All other project areas (Beef, Visual Arts, Wood Science Etc.) Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForAll other project areas
(Each year, movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
All other project areas (Beef, Visual Arts, Wood Science Etc.) Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
Charles MixCounty 4-H Accumulative Record ForAll other project areas
(Each year, movethissheettothefrontofyourcurrentrecordbookjustbehindtheannual report)
All other project areas (Beef, Visual Arts, Wood Science Etc.) Year
Title
(Last Updated September 10, 2024
L- Local (Club) C - County -Give Ribbon Placing S - State - Give Ribbon Placing
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Project
General 4-H Project Financial Summary (To be used for any other project besides animals, crops & horticulture) INCOME 1.Value of Project if purchased (total number of items)
$
2.Value of products or items sold (if applies)
$
3. Value of premiums
$
4. Total income (Add lines 1, 2, 3)
$
EXPENSES 5. Cost of Project materials on hand
$
6. Cost of Project materials purchased
$
7. Additional expenses (example: Labor costs)
$
8. Total expense (Add lines 5,6,7)
$
9. Net return from project (line 4 minus line 8)
$
(Last updated September 10, 2024)
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CharlesMix County Livestock/Small Animal Financial Form Name_______________________________________________ Years in Project_________ Check one: ____ Beef ____ Dairy
____ Dog ____ Horse
____ Poultry ____ Rabbit
____ Sheep ____ Swine
____ Goat ____ Cat
(Use a separate record insert for each kind of livestock) List animals used as part of your 4-H project. Animal Name
Sex
Age
Breed
EQUIPMENT INVENTORY (Optional) This inventory should be a listing of the equipment you used with your animal this year. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
(Last Updated January 13, 2012)
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Year ________
ANIMAL EXPENSE RECORD Record the date of immunizations and treatments given, and list other expenses, except feed costs. Income might include sale of animal, checking pastures, milk production and wool sale. Date
Animals Name
Itemized Expenses
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What kind of grain was fed (oats, corn, commercial feed, etc.)? _______________________
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What kind of hay did you feed? ________________________________________________ Pounds per day _____________________________________________________________
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Was your animal turned out on pasture for feed, exercise, or both? ____________________ How long each day? _________________________________________________________
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How much water did or do you think your animal drank each day?_____________________
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Did you feed your animal supplements (salt, minerals, vitamins)? _____________________ If so, what kind? ____________________________________________________________
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Did you practice good livestock/small animal management (housing) and safety around your animal? Explain._________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
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Rate of Gain as of weigh-in's at Achievement Days (end weight - Beginning weight / total days)
(Last Updated January 13, 2012)
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Year ________ FEEDRECORD The purpose of a monthly feed record is to clearly demonstrate the fluctuation in prices of feedstuffs during the year and the changing requirements of the animals during the year.
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Grain / Commercial Feed Pounds/Cups
January February March April May June July August September October November December
(Last Updated January 13, 2012)
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Hay / Pasture Pounds
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Whatdid you teach your animal this year and how did you do it? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
What
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(Last Updated January 13, 2012)
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4-H Story Use lined or unlined standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Yourstory may be typed or handwritten but should be neat and legible with correct spelling and grammar. § Cloverbuds and Beginners have the option to use the 4-H Year in Review page, or they may write a short story about their 4-H year. § Juniors and Seniors should submit a written story outlining the following: · Local Club's activities and member's participation · Problems or challenges you encountered in 4-H the past year · Successes in 4-H the past year · What they learned about themselves through 4-H · Plans for next year
4-H Year in Review for Beginners and Cloverbuds 1. What has your 4-H experience been this year?
2. What was the most challenging project you had this year?
3. What goals did you accomplish this year?
4. What is the most engaging project area for you?
5. What are your plans for next year in 4-H?