Clover connections september 2013 by Jeff Wood

Clover Connections September 2013 State Fair Pick Up

Thank Fair Award Sponsors

If your project went to State Fair, be sure to pick it up on September 4, in the Fort Collins Room of the McKee Building from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. If you cannot be there, please send someone to pick up your items.

4-H members, did you win a trophy, rosette ribbon, or a special award during County Fair? Have you written a thank you note to the sponsor? If you haven’t, please take a moment to write to them. They would love to hear who won the award they sponsored. Without their support, there would not be any awards. The name of your award sponsor was attached to the award. If you can't find the sponsor's name, contact the Extension Office.

State Fair Results Congratulations to all of the Larimer County project exhibitors at the Colorado State Fair. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and the knowledge and skills you have gained as a result of your project work. For 4-H exhibitor and 4-H contest results go to: http://www.colorado4h.org/ events_opportunities/state_fair/ results/2013/2013-results.php

Index Fair/Achievement Night ..... 1-3 Project Completion ............. 3-4 Leader/Member ................. 4-5 Horse/Livestock....................... 6 General Information ............... 7 Advertising .......................... 8-9 Calendar ................................ 10

Achievement Night Mark your calendars for Achievement Night to be held on Friday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. Plan to attend this year's event to enjoy a slide show capturing 4-H youth and leaders in action and a time to honor our 4-H leaders and youth for a job well done! Look for additional information in the October Clover Connections. See other articles in this newsletter to nominate worthy 4-H members and leaders for awards.

Leader of the Year Awards Do you know a 4-H Leader who has gone the extra mile for your club or the county? Special awards will be presented to this year's outstanding leaders from the Shader Memorial. Anyone can nominate a leader by sending a one page letter that includes the following information: What the leader has done to help your club, Larimer County, or the State 4-H Program What special character traits does the leader have that make him/her outstanding? The leader will be recognized at Achievement Night. Nominations are due in the Extension Office by September 16.

Colorado State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Achievement Night Community Service Award Community Service projects are a very important part of the Larimer County 4-H Program. We will recognize outstanding club and individual Community Service projects at the Achievement Night with cash prizes from the 4-H Foundation. To enter the contest, members and clubs must submit a one page letter with the following information to the Extension Office by September 16. Contact Kathy with questions.  Name of the Project  Project Objectives: What were you trying to accomplish?  What was done: When was the project done? What action was taken? Who and how many people were involved?  Project Cost  Project results: Who and how many people benefited from the project?  Pictures and/or any other supporting materials: Are there any news clippings or other documentation that will strengthen the application? Should not exceed 4 pages.

Junior Leadership Awards In order to be eligible to receive Junior Leadership awards at Achievement Night, members must have: Enrolled in the Junior Leadership project Served on county, district, state-wide committees or taken major leadership roles in a 4-H club  Completed the Junior Leadership record book  Completed a portfolio  Participated in an interview specifically for the award  

Each member enrolled in the Junior Leadership project has received a letter with details for eligibility for awards. The deadline for submitting your portfolio is Tuesday, October 1. The interviews will be held on Wednesday, October 9 in the late afternoon or evening. For more information, contact Kathy at 498-6000.

Special Awards for Achievement Night These special awards are presented at Achievement Night, November 8. Congeniality Award: This award recognizes a 4-H member who worked very hard to help someone else during the County Fair. If you know of a member who accomplished this, please nominate him/her for the award by letter. (Check page 2 Fair Premium Book for details) Due September 16. Diligence Award: This special award is presented to a 4-H member who tried very hard, but due to some unusual circumstance had a difficult time. Do you know someone in your club like that? If so, please nominate them by letter. This might be the encouragement a 4-H member needs to stay in the program. Nominations are due September 16.

Performing Arts Good Sportsmanship Award A sportsmanship trophy will be awarded at Achievement Night, Friday, November 8, to a 4-H member who has exhibited exceptionally good sportsmanship before, during or after the 2013 Performing Arts contest. A 4-H member may be nominated by a 4-H leader, parent or another member. Members may not nominate themselves. Nominations should consist of a one page written description of how the member demonstrated the characteristics of: 1) Good sportsmanship 2) Superior character 3) Commitment to 4-H ideals before, during and after the competition. Please submit your written nomination to the Extension Office by September 16.

Achievement Night/Completion Information Family Consumer Living Award

Record Book Contest

The Family Consumer Living Award is for 4-H members who have had an outstanding 4-H career in Family Consumer Science projects and activities. The award is presented at Achievement Night.

4-H members are encouraged to enter the County Animal Record Book Contest to have their books evaluated. Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be given to the top Junior, Intermediate and Senior books in each division. To qualify for this award; have experience in This contest is for members who want their Beef, several of the following projects: Dairy Cattle, Dog, Cat, Goat, Horse, Alpaca/Llama,  Foods, Clothing, Home Environment, Child Poultry, Rabbit Sheep and Swine record books Development, Ceramics, Heritage Arts, evaluated on the county level. Each specie will be Visual Arts, Financial Champions, Cake judged separately. If you put all of your species in one Decorating, Scrapbooking. E-Record book, you must make a separate copy of your book for each contest you wish to enter; otherwise, the Participate in some, if not all of the following: book will only be judged in one of the specie  Cake Decorating Contest categories.  Fashion Revue Beef members remember your deadline is August  Creative Cooks Contest 30, to participate in the Beef Rewards program.  Demonstration Contest – a demonstration in For the purposes of using the Jr. Livestock Sale one of the above projects price in your record book calculations, youth should use the price determined on the night of the sale and Junior leader experience in some of the should not wait for the final amount included in the Jr. projects and activities listed above. Livestock Sale Committee letter (including add-on’s This award is presented to a 4-H member (s) and commission adjustments). This letter typically is with a strong, well-rounded consumer family living not received until mid-September. background. 4-H members can self-nominate for this 4-H club members do not have to compete in this award or a 4-H leader can nominate as many contest to complete their 4-H year or project work, but members as qualify. Previous award winners may must have their book (s) reviewed by their club or apply, however, new applicants may be given project leader for completion. preference. All Family club members are required to submit their animal e-record books directly to the Extension How to Apply - Submit a letter to the Extension Office. office with the following information: To enter the contest, give your record books to your  Name of the nominee. club leader before September 16 (please check with  Age (no restriction) your leader for their entry deadline). They will check  Past and present 4-H Consumer Family your record book before turning it in at the Extension Living projects taken and completed. Office. All record books must be received before 4:30  Learning experiences in projects. p.m. on September 16.  How knowledge gained has been practically applied. Lost and Found  How the 4-H member teaches others. A narrative form may be used along with If you lost any items at County Fair this year, photographs and other materials that lend please check with the Extension Office at 498-6000, we strength to the application. may have them here.  Application deadline is September 16.

Completion/Leader/Member Information Leaders Re-Enroll Every 4-H Leader must complete an enrollment form every year. We have no other way of knowing if leaders wish to continue to volunteer from year to year. Background checks are completed for new leaders and can periodically and randomly be conducted on veteran leaders. When a 4-H leader signs an enrollment form, they agree to abide by the code of conduct.

Thank a Superintendent! A special “Thank you” to all of the Superintendents that made the 2013 Larimer County Fair a great success! Superintendents spend hours of their own time planning, organizing and running the individual shows that make up the Fair. If you enjoyed showing your animal or project at the County Fair this year, make sure you thank the Superintendents in charge of those project areas. The Fair is made possible through their time, knowledge and dedication to the 4-H program and the kids. Thank you Superintendents! Job well done!

Fall Leader’s Forum The 2013 Colorado 4-H Leader’s Forum will be held on September 27 and 28 at the Fred Field Western Heritage Center in Gunnison. Workshops will include; Blue Ribbon Display Boards, Speak Easy; Building demonstrations and presentations with fun speaking activities, ERecord Review, What’s Your H?, Heritage Arts Updates, 4-H National Science Day, Communication Fun For Forum Schedule, Workshops, Maps and Registration, go to www.gunnison.colostate.edu

Completion Packets Attention Club Leaders: Please make sure to return your completion packets, including Financial Reports, to Pam at the Extension Office by September 16. Thank you for your attention to this important deadline.

Completion Requirements Club Organizational Leaders and Family Membership Leaders/Parents should have recently received or will soon receive the 2013 4-H completion forms in the mail. These forms need to be filled out and returned to the Extension Office by September 16 in order for members to receive Achievement Night awards. To complete the 4-H experience for 2013, each member must meet the following requirements.  Exhibit the results of one's project work. This exhibition can be at County Fair, a club meeting, or another public gathering.  Complete a record book for one project. (Members in family clubs must turn their livestock books into the Extension Office to complete their livestock project.)  Participate in a community service activity  Do one of the following: --Give a demonstration or an illustrated talk --Participate in a decision making activity or judging team This is the minimum requirement. We strongly encourage members to complete all of their projects and record books. Individual 4-H clubs are allowed to set more strict completion requirements as long as all members are notified of the requirements at the beginning of the 4-H year. Youth who don’t complete their project work are welcome to join the program again next year and try to do better.

Secretary/Treasurer’s Books 4-H Club Secretary and Treasurer Books for the county contests are due in the Extension Office by September 16. Books are evaluated on neatness, accuracy and completeness. Awards are provided by the 4-H Foundation at Achievement Night.

Member Junior Leaders Dairy Bar

Babysitting Class

The Junior Leader Club wishes to thank all the clubs and customers who made this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairy Bar so successful. In terms of gross sales, this is the best year since moving to the new fairgrounds. This is vitally important because the Junior Leader Club is being asked to provide more monetary support for the Larimer County 4-H program than ever before. The Junior Leader Club provides three college scholarships for someone who has been active in the club for several years, partial scholarships for the Colorado Leadership Conference, Leadership Development Conference, the State 4-H Conference, events sponsored by District II and the Youth Fest. In addition, the Junior Leader Club conducts at least two or three community service projects every year. They sponsor the Formal Night Out event and Officer Training. You might also note that the Club supports the Fashion Revue, Achievement Night and ten awards for the County Fair. We appreciate all of your support.

The next Babysitting class is schedule for November 16, 2013 at the McKee Building. The class is open to young people 12 and older and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a $25 fee for this class for 4-H members and $35 for non-4-H members. The class includes first aid, selecting toys and activities, what to do in case of emergencies, feeding infants and children, plus so much more. The class does not include CPR. It requires an additional 8 hours of training to be certified in CPR. To register, contact kwolfe@larimer.org. Give your name, address, age, phone number and email and send a check for the fee to: Larimer County Extension, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524.

Fiber Fun Fest Date The 2014 Fiber Fun Fest will be held February 22, at the McKee Building. If you are interested in helping to plan this event, would like to present a workshop or assist with marketing, please contact Kathy at 498-6000 or kwolfe@larimer.org

Website Information

Make It With Wool The Jean and Casey Brown, Colorado Make It Yourself With Wool State Competition will be held on November 2, at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The rules are simple. Construct a garment of at least 60% or more wool or wool specialty fibers after January 1, 2013, be a Colorado resident, be willing to be a MIWW ambassador and enter the contest. Information or entry forms are available at www.MAKEITWITHWOOL.com for national rules and entry form. You may mail a self addressed stamped envelope to Make It With Wool, c/o Helen Lechman, 8015 County Road #32, Sedgwick, CO 80749 or call (970)520-2559 or papagram@pctelcom.coop

The Larimer County Extension website is receiving a makeover. Watch for new and exciting changes that will make our website more up to date and easier to navigate. It will have a new look and still contain all the important information you need. Visit the Extension website at www.larimer.org/ ext for all your 4-H Program information. Watch for monthly newsletters, updated information, activities and opportunities.

Horse/Livestock Riding Hour Logs Are you keeping track of all those hours you spend riding? Hour Logs are available on the web site at: www.larimer.org/ext Click on “4-H/Youth”, “Projects” then “Horse”. Every member is eligible to participate. Hours can only be kept on ID project horses. Count only the hours you are actually riding. The 2013 program covers the dates of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Logs must be checked and signed by leaders and turned in to the Extension Office by October 1.

Congratulations! Congratulations to all the Larimer County 4-H Horse project members who rated up this year! We had 69 members rate up in Western, English or Working Ranch Horse. Of those, 19 members passed more than one test! The total number of tests passed so far this year in Larimer County is 88! Great job! If you have any questions about testing, or the Horse project, please contact Diane Kern at dkern@larimer.org

2013 Larimer County Fair Horse Show & Gymkhana We stalled 146 horses this year at Fair, and that doesn’t include some of the Gymkhana horses that came in for the day. Our Horse Show entries were record breaking! 293 English 571 Western 58 Working Ranch Horse 523 Gymkhana 34 Musical Freestyle 21 Entries for Super Team 1,500 Total Horse Entries

Important Dates for Horse September 16 – Deadline for turning in record books to be judged, Extension Office, Fort Collins  October 1 – Deadline for turning in Riding Hour Logs, Extension Office, Fort Collins 

Horse Project Library Please remember to return any borrowed books and DVDs in a timely fashion so others may also enjoy them, thank you.

Horse Show Dates Rockie Mountain Saddle Club Wellington area, September 14 See the website for more details. 

Carcass Contest The awards for the Carcass Contest will be September 16, at 7:00 p.m., in the Berthoud Meeting Room, McKee 4-H Building. If you have questions, please contact Pam at 498-6012.

Beef Rewards Program

Due to the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hansen, we will once again offer the Beef Project Rewards program. For all AQHA Trail Challenge the details and requirements on how you Do you and your equine partner trust each other? Learn how can qualify, go to: www.larimer.org/ext a trail challenge, like the AQHA Trail Challenge Program can “4-H/Youth”, “Projects” and “Breeding/ provide a terrific venue to enhance your relationship with your Market Beef”. equine partner. Developing this partnership through an Completed record books must be educational experience will help make riding safe, fun and more turned in for judging to the Extension pleasurable. This new event for all trail riding enthusiasts geared Office by 4:30 p.m. on August 30. toward the recreational rider, will be held September 22, 1:00 p.m., at Fort Robinson State Park - Ice Ponds in Nebraska. Entry fee is $5.00. Housing and stalls available to rent. Pre-registration required, call (308) 432-3373.

General Information Rabies: 10 Ways to Keep Safe          

Vaccinate your pets and livestock Don’t keep wild animals as pets Don’t handle dead or live wildlife Avoid animals displaying unnatural behavior Prevent contact between pets and wildlife Feed your pets indoors Animal proof your trash Prevent wildlife from getting into your house Teach children never to touch a wild animal Report stray animals that appear to be sick to animal control

Free Leathercraft Workshop for Kids Columbine Leather Guild is hosting the International Federation of Leather Guilds Trade Show in Denver this fall. Class Instructors: Tony Laier/Jim Linnell (from Tandy Leather) Time: Saturday September 28, 9:00 a.m. to Noon (PreRegistration is required, See Class Registration form) Class Description: The basics of leather tooling (carving & stamping) will be demonstrated in this morning workshop for aspiring leather workers aged 19 and under. Students will receive individual hands-on help with practicing the techniques and completing a leather project. Materials Needed: Some stamping tools and mallet, if possible. All materials will be provided. Maximum: 30 participants Cost: Free Go to www.columbineleatherguild.webs.com for more information and registration form.

Women’s Leadership Conference Aspire to Grow is an annual leadership event dedicated to promoting the education, cultivation, and empowerment of young women in the agricultural industry. Conference is available to high school and college age women and will be held on September 17, from 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton in Fort Collins. For information and to register, go to the Colorado FFA website at: www.coloradoffafoundation.org

Clover Connections

4-H Youth Development Agent/Project Coordinator

Is an official publication of Colorado State University Extension- Larimer County 4-H

Sincerely,

The publication is published 10 times per year (no August or December editions), is mailed or e-mailed to all 4-H families and is available on the Larimer County Extension website: www.larimer.org/ext

Kathy Wolfe Extension Agent kwolfe@larimer.org

Sincerely,

Diane Kern 4-H Program Coordinator dkern@larimer.org

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4-H Advertising

Free Laying Hen Old English Red Pyle pullet free to 4-H member. Hatched early May. Contact Michelle at 970-672-7353

Horse For Sale 14 year old, 15.2 hand Tovaro Paint Quarter Horse Gelding for sale. Registered APHA, Barrels, Hunter Jumpers up to 2'3", English Pleasure, English Equitation, Hunter Hack. Safe kid horse, loves everyone. Asking $6,200. 970-286-4224. Serious inquires please.

Your ad could be hereâ&#x20AC;Ś.. Call 498-6000 to place an ad

Guide to Location Codes Bold = New/Updated

GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map: http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109 TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center), next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.

McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below) JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568 EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins

4-H Advertising

Calendar October

August 22 23 – Sept 2 29 30

Archery, 5:30 p.m., Swift Ponds Colorado State Fair

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Archery, 5:30 p.m., Swift Ponds Beef Rewards Program, Record Books Due, EOFC

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September 2 4 11

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Labor Day, Extension Office Closed Exhibits come back from State Fair, Ft Collins Rm, McK 4-H Advisory Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK Completion Packets & Financial Reports Due, EOFC Family Membership Record Books Due, EOFC Leader of the Year Nominations Due, EOFC Congeniality Nominations Due, EOFC Community Service Award Nominations Due, EOFC Family Consumer Living Award Nominations Due, EOFC Performing Arts Sportsmanship Award Nominations Due, EOFC Diligence Award Nominations Due, EOFC Secretary & Treasurer Books Due, EOFC Animal Record Book Contest Due, EOFC Horse Record Book Contest Due, EOFC Carcass Contest Awards, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Meeting Room, TR Jr. Leader Meeting, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., EOFC Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ft. Collins Rm, McK District II Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park Rm, McK

Horse Riding Hours Log due, EOFC Junior Leadership Awards Deadline, EOFC Catch-It-Pig Awards & Potluck, 6:00 p.m., Timnath Rm, TR Jr Leader Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park Rm, McK Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ft. Collins Rm, McK

November 8 11 16 20 26 28-29 29 Dec 3

4-H Achievement Night, 6:00 p.m., McK Veterans Day, Extension Office Closed Babysitting Class, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., McK District II Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park Rm, McK Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ft. Collins Rm, McK Thanksgiving Day, Extension Office Closed National 4-H Congress, Atlanta Georgia December

Jr Leader Meeting, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., EOFC

Christmas Holiday, Extension Office Closed

Guide to Location Codes Bold = New/Updated McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below) JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568 EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins