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4-H County News and Notes

Andrew, Buchanan, Holt Counties

September 2012

4-H Extension Staff

Andrew County

Carol Williams

4-H Youth Program Associate

williamscarol@missouri.edu

Office phone: 816 -324-3147

Becky Simpson, YS

Buchanan County

Julie Schmitt

4-H Youth Program Associate

schmittju@missouri.edu

Office phone: 816-279-1691

Debbie Davis, YS

Holt County

Teresa Kurtz

4-H Youth Program Associate

KurtzT @missouri.edu

Office phone: 660-446-3724

Annette Deering, YS

County Web Sites:

http://extension.missouri.edu

Missouri 4-H web Site:

www.mo4h.missouri.edu

Welcome to a new 4-H Year!

Check out the new Clover that lists the 4-H projects, resources list, ownership

dates and general calendar of state events for your reference.

The new curriculum is available for you to preview at your extension office

along with other 4-H curriculum and resources.

Entomology

Sew With Confidence, A beginner’s guide to basic sewing by Nancy

Zieman. A great resource that takes you from the basics to completion with

ideas for sewing projects to get you started.

Curriculum maybe order through Missouri 4-H Literature & Merchandise.

Order form found in leader’s packet or on line at

4h.missouri.edu/resources/materials/docs/LG911.pdf

And always check out the Missouri 4-H web site under specific project for

resources to help you with any 4-H project. www.mo4h.missouri.edu

SHOOTING SPORTS by Gerry Snapp

State Shooting Team Try-outs Begin

The State Shoot on September 15 & 16 marks the conclusion of the year for 4-H Shooting Sports, but is also the start

of the state shooting team selection process for 2013. Information is now posted on the web regarding the state team

selection dates and process. Missouri 4-H will select four senior age 4-H members (14 & older) for each of 9 shooting

teams to represent our state program at the 2013 4-H National Invitational, June 23-28 at Grand Island, NE. Each team

has different dates and processes, so read the provided information closely.

http://4h.missouri.edu/go/projects/shootingsports/contests.htm

Shooting Sports Leader Workshop

September 28-30

Blue Mountain Camp

Fredericktown/Ironton

Information and registration form for the fall shooting sports certification workshop for volunteers is now available.

Pre-registration is due by September 15, but the workshop is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Recent workshops

have filled up and registrations have been denied so don’t wait! Get your pre-registration form in early. Contact the

county extension officer or download information and form direct from the web.

http://4h.missouri.edu/go/projects/shootingsports/workshop.htm

4-H NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE DAY by Bill Pabst

Gear up for 4-H NYSD with these great tools!

Whether you hold your NYSD event on October 10, 2012, during summer camp, or at a science event at your local

museum, we can help you prepare to share the experiment in your community.

Get started by watching our How-To Video Discover the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge with our easy step-by-step video. Use this three minute video to train

facilitators or provide context the scientific exploration of environmental issues. This kid-friendly approach to the

experiment takes participants through Parts 1 & 2 of the National Science Experiment and invites them go beyond

Bailey Beach to make an impact in their community.

Find Free Event-Planning and Promotional Toolkits Download our free youth and facilitator guides, plus customizable materials including NYSD bookmarks, flyers,

and banners. Tell your community about your 4-H NYSD event with our promotional toolkits, which include 4-H

science fact sheets, template press releases and media alerts. Head to the 4-H National Youth Science Day page to

download these materials: http://www.4-h.org/4-h-national-youth-science-day/nysdhome.aspx

Purchase the 2012 National Science Experiment Kit If you haven't placed your order, visit the 4-H Mall to purchase your 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge kit, which includes

enough materials for ten youth and one facilitator to participate. Each kit is $22 and will arrive within 5-7 days.

Questions? Email 4HNYSD@4-H.org.

State 4-H News

2012 NW 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest

Saturday, September 1st

Chillicothe - Livingston county Fairgrounds

Registration $7.00

7:45-8:15 am till noon

4-H MOVE ACROSS MISSOURI by Alison Copeland

4-H Move Across Missouri (MOVE) promotes physical activity by encouraging youths and families to engage in

physical activities they enjoy such as walking, biking, running, swimming, dance, taekwondo, gardening and more.

Using an online system, youths and their families can “log” the number of minutes they accumulate throughout the

year. Sign up as an individual or as part of a team. MOVE awards will be provided. Sign up on the 4-H website at

http://www.4h.missouri.edu/programs/move/ Kids, families, clubs, afterschool groups and others can have fun while

being physically active!

MONTHLY MOVEMENT ACTIVITY

SHAKE, STOMP, AND ROLL

Materials

Music

Music player

Directions: You can do this activity with any number of people. Arrange players in a scatter formation with space

between them. Play music and alternately call out the following:

Shake – players should shake all their body parts

Stomp – players should alternately stomp their feet

Roll – players should lie on the floor or ground and roll from back to stomach, stomach to back

CLOVER KIDS CORNER by Alison Copeland

Through Clover Kids clubs, children learn how to get along, share, and work in groups, explore their interests, and

build self-confidence. Each Clover Kids Corner provides an activity, information or other materials that Clover Kids

leaders can use in planning and implementing experiences that introduce five to seven-year olds to the 4-H concept of

learning by doing.

Build a Tower – design and build

Challenge: Working in teams of two, design and build a tower that is at least 12 inches tall.

Materials Toothpicks, Gumdrops, Ruler

Directions Teams design and build a tower that is at least 12 inches tall.

Buchanan County Livestock Show and Sale

will be September 9th at the Andrew County

fairground.

Weigh in begins at noon with Beef Show starting at

1:30 pm.

Awards and Premium sale at 6:30 pm

Resources

Northwest Regional 4-H News

Archery

Compound finger

Junior : 1st, Allen Dakota (Nodaway)

2nd, Sam Coleman (Harrison)

Intermediate: 1st ,Thompson Madison (Nodaway)

2nd, Trenton Head (Clinton)

Senior: 1st, Jessica Gunderson (Caldwell)

2nd, Jasmine Mumford (Clinton)

Compound release

Junior: 1st, Daniel Carlton (Clinton)

2nd, Matthew Carlton (Clinton)

3rd, Madison Shaw (Caldwell)

Intermediate: 1st, Hannah Carlton (Clinton)

2nd, Dylan Berning (Clinton)

3rd, Ethan Colemen (Harrison).

Senior: 1st, Taylor Orton (Clinton)

2nd, Steven Brown (Clinton)

3rd, Trestan McGeorge (Nodaway)

Recurve

Junior: 1st, Natalie Orton (Clinton)

Intermediate: 1st, Hannah Persell (Grundy)

2nd, Trevor Burrows

3rd, Sydney Orton (Clinton)

Senior: 1st, Jessica Gunderson (Caldwell)

Trap

Intermediate: 1st, Trevor Burrows (Harrison)

2nd, Garret Donoho (Livingston)

3rd, Grant Schaffner (Livingston)

Senior: 1st, Jake Shrewsbury (Clinton)

2nd, Keegan Budine (Buchanan)

3rd place, Cole Schaffner (Livingston)

Rifle

Junior: 1st, Malloree Summers (Livingston)

2nd, Isaac Lawrence (Clinton)

3rd, Clinton Walker (Buchanan)

Intermediate: 1st, Garrett Donoho (Livingston)

2nd, Haleigh Karl (Clinton)

3rd, Fayne Hamilton (Harrison)

Senior: 1st, Keegan Budine (Buchanan)

Rifle – air pistol

Intermediate: 1st, Jensen Mayes ( Clinton)

Senior: 1st, Gretchen Mayes (Clinton)

BB/Pellet

Junior: 1st, Seth Hansen (Livingston)

2nd, Hannah Dominique (Livingston)

3rd, Caroline Mayes ( Clinton)

Intermediate: 1st, Treinton Head (Clinton)

2nd, Haleigh Karl (Clinton)

3rd place, John Barnhart (Atchison).

On July 23rd, members of the NW 4-H Outdoor

Adventure Team embarked on a journey of fun,

fellowship and service. Along the way, their own

Revolution of Responsibility was born.

The 4-H Outdoor Adventure is an annual University of

Missouri Extension program that connects 4-H members

from across NW Missouri with the goal of positive youth

development in an outdoor setting. Typically youth

engage in a float trip and other outdoor activities along the

way. The 2012 edition featured a trip to SW Missouri.

Members enjoyed a float on Shoal Creek and splashed

around in Missouri’s largest waterfall, Joplin Falls. The

team also participated in laser tag and had a blast (no pun

intended).

However, the activity that left the greatest impression

was the opportunity to serve residents of Joplin who were

effected by last year’s tragic tornado.

Pony Express Shoot Out results were as follows: 47 4-H Youth participated.

Northwest Regional 4-H News

Congratulations to Jessi Crowder.

She has been very busy this

summer. She attended the

Missouri Citizenship Washington

DC, and then attended the NW

Missouri Float trip to Joplin. She

ended the summer with a trip to

the state fair to sell her soy

candles. Thank you Jessi for

taking part in 4-H opportunities.

Leaders, please have your enrollment forms in the office on

November 1.

Officer training tentatively scheduled for September 24, basement of the courthouse, 6pm.

Please have all of your Interstate projects into

the office October 3 tagged and ready for dis-

play. You may pick them up after 3pm on Oc-

tober 6 at East Hills Mall.

Hannah Baker will represent Andrew County

for 2012 Interstate Girl

New Andrew County Council officers for the 2012/2013 4-H year:

Amy Bunse and Kelly Proctor Co Presidents, Hannah Baker

Secretary, Jessi Crowder treasurer, Kaitlyn Ruoff Public relations

and John Duncan Parliamentarian.

Andrew County News

Trevor Simmons won BEST OF SHOW at the Missouri

State Fair for the 2nd time, with his 5 mo. old cochin

pullet "Shyann". She is the offspring of his 2011 Best of

Show Winner--Cochin Cock "Winston". Trevor's

poultry competed against 1318 other poultry at the fair.

Trevor is a member of # Five 4-H Club.

NEW CLUB YEAR BEGINS!

Before you put away all your 2011/12

4-H items, Complete your Recognition

form and turn in by September 17th.

Do you want to be a council officer?

Contact the Extension office or attend the

September 17th council meeting to help

prepare the slate of officers for 2012.

Pull your Interstate exhibits for the

October 4th Interstate Show.

Interstate is October 4 - 6th

Recognition Night: will be October 7th.

2012/2013 4-H year:

Everyone will need to complete the NEW

enrollment forms

Turn enrollment in to club with your dues

as soon as possible

Enrollment must be in by December 31st

to be in good standing. The sooner you

have it in the more up to date our mailing

list will be.

Keep the office (279-1691) and your club

leader informed of your project selections

and changes throughout the year.

Let Julie know what and how you are

doing in your 4-H work so that your

achievement and club activities may be

highlighted in the News and Notes

Watch and read your News and Notes to

keep informed on deadlines and what is

happening here, regionally, and around

the state.

HAVE A GREAT 4-H YEAR!

Achievement Day Premiums will be coming out through your

club.

State Fair Projects are back, be sure to pick them up along with

your state fair ribbon at the Extension office.

Taylor Faucett

Has completed her work for the 4-H

Key Award. She will be recognized

at the September 21st Foundation

Fall Banquet held in Columbia,

Missouri

Buchanan County 4-H Council meets on September

17th at 7 pm.

Buchanan County News

Members who exhibited total of 17 projects in the

MO State Fair 4-H Building receiving large purple

ribbons:

Grace Ezzell - Zucchini Muffins; “Space

Needle” photo

Gabrielle Heck - “Night Sky on Rocks” photo;

“Old Barn” photo

Laci Kurtz - Chocolate Colossal Cookies;

Brown & Pink Peace sewn pillowcase

Rachel Kurtz - “Chicken Enchilada” poster;

“Sunlight through Palm Trees” photo

Carina Metzgar - Purple & Gold Beach Towel

Bag; Jelly Roll Quilt Top

Bryan Nowling - Multi-colored Crocheted

Scarf; Pink & Purple Peace sewn shorts

Jonathan Nowling - Blue Junk Robot;

“Elephant Statue” photo

Olivia Richards - “Bluebird Facts” poster;

Bluebird house

Sophia Richards - Single Crocheted Hat

Gabrielle Heck

doing a working

demonstration,

“Microwave Puppy

Chow”

Bryan presented a

General

Demonstration about

“Pudding Cake.”

New 4-H Year beginning on Sept. 1.

Shiloh and Sunrise Clubs will be

meeting sometime in Sept. Watch

for communications from your club

leaders. Also mark your calendars

for Saturday, Sept. 15 evening for

the Holt County 4-H Recognition

Night with the Shiloh Club hosting.

4-H families will receive invitations

in the mail with details about place

and time. Sure hope all can attend

to receive your yearly completion

pins and for this annual social event

to celebrate accomplishments.

4-H Interstate Show is October 4 - 6 at the East Hills

Mall. Check out many county displays of project work in

the mall area. Also on Saturday, October 6 is Special

Activities Day at the East Hills Library Auditorium.

Those members who were selected at Achievement Day

and want to participate, notify Holt office (660-446-3724)

by Friday, Sept. 14.

Those people being: Working Demos – Jon (Robot),

Dallas (Woodworking), and Sophie (Jewelry)

General Demos – Grace (Pretzels); Dallas (Fire

Starters), and Jon (Itch Cream).

There is also a Talent Show which each county can have

3 participants so Olivia, Sophia, Grace, and Madison: if

any of you are interested in preforming, it will be a first-

come-first serve basis. If you are interested in attending

notify Holt office. We need to also know Talent

participants by September 14.

Special Activities Day Schedule: General Demos:

12:30 check-in begins at 1:00 pm; Working Demos: 1:30

check-in for one of two ½ hour times either 2:00 – 2:30 or

2:30 – 3:00; Talent: check-in at 3:00 begins at 3:30.

Clover Kid William Heck

demonstrating

“How to Make Bird Feeders”

Grace doing a Working Demo on “Stuffed

Strawberries”

Holt County News

September October

8 State Fashion Revue

9 Buchanan County livestock show

10 State livestock judging

15,16 State Shooting sports Contest

15 Holt County Recognition

17 Buchanan County 4-H Council mtg. 7

24 Andrew County officer training, 6 pm

28-30 Shooting sports Leader Training

29 Regionally held volunteer forum,

Chillicothe

4 - 6 INTERSTATE SHOW, East Hills Mall

7 Buchanan county recognition,

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