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COLLEGE OFAGRICULTURAL, CONSUMERAND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICEU.S. Department of Agriculture

Leaderline JulyAugustSeptember

2019A Quarterly Newsletter to Volunteer Leaders Providing 4-H News in New Mexico

Highlights4-H Adult Forum

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4-H Rodeo

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State Conference

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The Third “H”By Stephen BeckExtension Department HeadNew Mexico 4-H Youth Development

As I travel New Mexico, I get to see a lot of amazing things, Tent Rocks, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands and so much more! However, what really excites me is hearing from our 4-H members who are giving back to their communities. These efforts come in all different shapes and sizes from care packages for the homeless to teaching others about the dangers of drug addiction. All of these members have the same thing in common, a passion for the third “H,” hands. They meant it when they said, “I pledge my hands to larger service.” This year, encourage these outstanding individuals to submit an application for the National 4-H Youth in Action Awards. Not only do the four finalists receive scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the National 4-H Gala, they also have the opportunity to raise awareness for their causeand to encourage other 4-H members to give back to their communities.

Finally, I want to say, “thank you,” to the many 4-H Volunteers and Parents who are constantly encouraging our youth to make their pledge to the third “H” meaningful. You are all amazing! Applications open August 1st and applicants must be 15-19 years of age. Application guidelines, videos of past recipients and more are available at https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-youth-in-action-awards/.

BE BOLD. Shape the Future.College of Agricultural, Consumerand Environmental SciencesCooperative Extension Service

If you are an individual with a disability and need an auxiliary aid or service please enter your required accommodations on Form 300.A-3 and notify your County Extension Office.

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The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and extension programs. New Mexico 4-H is happy to send you this educational material. These services are financed jointly by the county, state, and federal governments. The Cooperative Extension Service is represented in every county in the state by a staff of local agents in agriculture and resource development, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development work.

Leaderline is a quarterly newsletter for New Mexico volunteer leaders providing 4-H news of statewide interest. Tax dollars support distribution of Leaderline to enrolled New Mexico 4-H leaders through the following issues: January/February/March (1st issue); April/May/June (2nd issue); July/August/September (3rd issue); and October/November/December (4th issue).

Subscriptions:For subscription information, address changes, or article submissions, write to us at: State 4-H Office, MSC 3AE, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30003, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003.

Website, Facebook and Twitter:nm4h.nmsu.edufacebook.com/NMSU4Htwitter.com/nmsu_nm4h

Editor:Cheryl ButterfieldState 4-H Agent

Contributors: Steve Beck, Cheryl Butterfield, Craig Painter, Mindy Turner, and Amy Zemler

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

2019 New Mexico 4-H Adult ForumBy Cheryl ButterfieldState 4-H Agent

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019Who/What: Adult 4-H Leaders, 4-H Parents and Extension faculty/staff actively learning together through workshops, a community service project, special activities educational displays, a guest speaker, networking and more! Location: Alamogordo, NMTheme: 4-H Rising Above The Rest

Watch For Registration To Open August 2019Early Bird Cost: $40 by October 15 Registration Cost: $50 by October 30

Note: First Timer Registration Scholarships will be available for 4-H Leaders (consider applying when they are available in August.)

New Scholarships AvailableGerry Copeland Adult Leader ScholarshipGerry Copeland was a 4-H leader for several years, but her participation grew in 4-H after her own children graduated. She worked as a 4-H volunteer for 30 years by working on committees, working with the county 4-H ambassadors and taking leadership roles with 4-H Leaders’ Association events. She believed in the importance of giving 4-H volunteer leaders the professional development they needed to guide 4-H’ers. When she died in December 2018, after a brief battle with breast cancer, her friends and family established this award for other 4-H adult leaders in New Mexico, so that they could also grow their skills, confidence, and passion for the 4-H program. One scholarship of $20.00 will be awarded to a volunteer from each county attending 2019 NM 4-H Adult Forum. To nominate a volunteer complete the online form at https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/adult-volunteer-leaders.html by September 1, 2019.


New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum:First Timer Registration Scholarships Eight, $20 registration scholar-ship applications will be available for 4-H Leaders attending the Forum for the first time. You must submit a completed 4-H Adult Forum registration form AND payment, along with your completed Scholarship applica-tion. If you are selected, you will receive the scholarship funds following the event. The Scholarship Application form is at https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/adult-volunteer-leaders.html. The registration form will be available in August at the above website or from your County Extension Office. Please consider participating in this year’s 4-H Adult Forum where you will meet other adults involved in 4-H; hear a motiva-tional speaker; participate in workshops, a community service project, Make and Take activities, silent auction and more! Come for a full day of fun, networking and education. Registration includes the workshops, speaker, special activities, lunch, and breaks – it is a bargain at $40 if registered before October 15.

4-H Is More ThanJust a Club.

We’re One Big Family!

2019 Shooting Sports National ChampionshipsJune 23-28, 2019 Grand Island Nebraska, Heartland Shooting Park

The following teams represented New Mexico 4-H at the Shooting Sports National Championships:

.22 RifleQuay County

MuzzleloaderValencia County

.22 PistolDoña Ana County

Compound ArcheryDoña Ana County

Recurve ArcheryDoña Ana County

HuntingOtero County

ShotgunDoña Ana County

Congratulations to all the teams, and Good Luck at the National Shoot!

2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity and 3-Year-Old Versatility Nominations The following 4-H members are eligible to participate in the 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity and 3-Year-Old Versatility at the New Mexico State Fair Horse Show.

2-Year-Old Western Pleasure FuturityMember Horse CountyKelsey McDonald Cowboy Chex to Cash San JuanFayth Lynch Pancho ChavesColby Priest Chex Bell N Whistle Doña AnaMagdelena Lujan Faline ValenciaAntonio Lujan Cisco Valencia

3-Year–Old VersatilityMember Horse CountyIsabelle Ivey Rosewood Drifter Doña Ana


New Mexico State 4-HShooting SportsBy Craig PainterState 4-H Agent

All the results for the 2019 4-H Shooting Sports State Championships are on the 4-H webpage under the “4-H Shooting Sports” tab. Save the date for next year’s state championships April 30-May 3, 2020, at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. Our next 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training is scheduled for Farmington, New Mexico. We are moving our dates to accommodate northern New Mexico weather. The dates are October 25-27, 2019. We will not have one in February.

4-H Sanctioned Horse ShowsThe 2019 NM Sanctioned 4-H Horse Shows are as follows: Taos, County - July 13, 2019Quay County - July 19-20, 2019State Fair - TBA The State Fair 4-H Horse Show will remain open to all members enrolled in the horse project and do not have to qualify to participate. This is a saddle series and all prizes are awarded at the State Fair Horse Show. Rules are located on the State 4-H website: http://nm4h.nmsu.edu click on “Horse and Livestock Events.”

Once A 4-H’er,Always A 4-H’er.

2019 Guide for Livestock Exhibitors’ RequirementsBy Craig PainterState 4-H Agent

The requirements for showing Junior Livestock in New Mexico is on the New Mexico 4-H website at http://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/ or the New Mexico Livestock Board website at https://www.nmlbonline.com/ All “show season” inspections are due by July 15, 2019.

4-H Rodeo All contestants must have personal accident insurance plus a signed and completed “Consent and Assumption of Risk” form in the State 4-H Office 15 days prior to the participant’s first rodeo of the current year in order to compete in Sanctioned 4-H Rodeos.

Sanctioned state rodeo’s schedule:• Quay County - July 26 & 27, 2019• Santa Fe County - August 10-11, 2019• State Finals (Albuquerque, NM) - September 20-22, 2019

For more information about the 4-H rodeo program, go to our website at http://nm4h.nmsu.edu and click on the “4-H Rodeo” tab on the left side.

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4-H Home EconomicsLettermenBy Mindy TurnerExtension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Any 4-H Member who is active in Home Economics Projects may “letter” in Home Economics. All that is necessary to “letter” is to complete the requirements in their age level and submit the appropriate forms to their County Extension Office by September 1. The first year a member letters they receive a “clover” letter as you would see on a lettermen jacket. Bronze, Silver, and Gold pins in the shape of the letter “H” are awarded in the respective age levels. A member can “letter” at any time, even if they did not begin as a novice, but they will receive the pin for the appropriate age level. In addition, two platinum letters will be awarded each year in the form of a plaque. The platinum letters are based on overall achievement and may be received at any age level. Platinum awards are selected from all applica-tions submitted in that 4-H program year. For information on how to “letter” and appropriate application forms, refer to the State 4-H website at https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/home-ec-letterman.html or contact your County Extension Office.

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State Fair Youth OfficialsSenior Age 4-H Members have the opportunity to serve as State Fair Youth Officials. Members can apply to come to State Fair early and assist with 4-H Indoor Exhibits. Youth officials stay in the dorms and help take in county entries, organize exhibits, assist judges, and complete exhibit displays for the State Fair. Youth Officials will need to arrive on Tuesday, September 3, between 9 and 10 am. They will serve through Thursday, September 5, at noon. For application deadline, please contact your County Extension Office.

Did you knowKids who participate in 4-H tend to take on more leadership roles as kids and as adults. That’s just one of the big differences we make!

New Mexico 4-H FoodChallengeThe third annual 4-H Food Challenge contest will be on Saturday, September 14 during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque. It is open to two teams per county in each age group – Novice, Junior and Senior. Contact your County Extension Office for complete guide-lines..

Contest summaryA team of 3-5 youth have 40 minutes to use secret ingredients and pantry items to create a dish. They will plate one serving of the dish for the judges and give a 5-minute presentation relatedto their nutrition knowledgeand the dish they created.

“ I’m notaware of any youth program anywhere that contributes more to the training for future leadership and to give constructive activity to young people than 4-H.”- Joseph “Joe” Robbie,General Manager and Owner of the Miami Dolphins and 1986 National 4-H Alumni winner.


Be the Leader, Be the LightBy Amy ZemlerState 4-H Activities Specialist

State 4-H Conference 2019 is around the corner. This year’s conference is set for July 8-11, 2019, located at the New Mexico State University campus. The theme is Be the Leader - Be the Light. Attendees can enjoy evening sessions, guest speaker Matt Rush, retiring addresses, contests, workshops and other activities, community service, dances, talent show, awards ceremony and the election of new State Officers.

Here are several of the 29 workshops/activities:• Planting the Seeds of Greatness• Technology in STEM• Fashion and Textiles• Welding 101• Destination: My Career• Harmonizing Food and Water• Innoventure Entrepreneur Experience• Radio Telemetry and the Study of Animal Dispersal• 4-H Healthy Living

Dances and Community Service Project: The evening dance theme titles are: All American Dance (Monday), Street Dance (Tuesday), and Glow for 4-H Dance (Wednesday). The community service project is for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico. Help support Ronald McDonald Houses by donating the tabs you pull from open soda, soup and other aluminum cans. The funds generated from the Pop Tab Program help support our programs. Whichever county brings the most tabs gets to ‘pie in their face’ a State 4-H Officer. Entries are weighed when brought to state 4-H Conference. The heaviest entry wins.

Scholarship ApplicationsNew Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarship applications are due to the State 4-H Office for:Senior Leadership Retreat – Due October 15, 2019For more information and criteria, go to: aces.nmsu.edu/4h/scholarships.

CWF 2019By Amy ZemlerState 4-H Activities Specialist

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), a week-long 4 H citizenship program for youth ages 14-19, is the preeminent 4 H citizenship and leadership experience for 4 H youth. Every summer, high school students from across the country travel to Washington, D.C. to partici-pate in CWF, 4 H’s premier leadership and citizenship program. CWF is more than a Washington, D.C., field trip – it’s an opportunity for 4 H’ers to learn how to be citizen leaders and make a difference in their communi-ties.

CWF participants: Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s capital and the chance to meet members of Congress; develop communication, leadership and citizenship skills through hands-on learning and group activities; and build new and lasting friendships. Contact your County Extension Office at http://aces.nmsu.edu/county for more information about CWF. Registrations and first payments are due October 15, 2019.


Guest Speaker Matt Rush is ready to inspire all at State 4-H Conference

Matt Rush

Matt Rush is ready to share a take away message, engage the audience, make you look good and leave you inspired. His message will make you think - a message you will remember long after the event is over. Matt Rush has entertained, lectured, lead groups and leader-ship workshops, and has given keynote addresses for years. He is passionate about inspiring people to do more, be more and have more than they ever thought possible. From the time Matt was in the 8th grade he knew his life’s ambition was to help others become more than they ever thought possible. Since then, his speeches, seminars and coaching have inspired thousands of people. Having grown up on a farm in rural New Mexico, he brings a

common sense, “farm boy” logic and humor to his speaking. Tom Ziglar, son of the late Zig Ziglar said, “Matt brings an energy and enthusiasm to his speaking and training that will leave you and your audience motivated and inspired. His ability to connect with people of all ages will make you feel like you have known him forever from the first time you meet. His message of encourage-ment will put a smile on your face

and on your heart. He embodies the Ziglar philosophy in every way.” Matt has served as the former CEO of the New Mexico Farm Bureau and past president of the Ethos Leadership Group. He has also previously served on the American Farm Bureau’s Foundation for Agriculture Board of Directors and the Berean Children’s Home Board of Directors. He has won state and national awards for his public speaking, Co-Authored several books on leadership and is authoring the upcoming book, The Power of an Inch. Rush is passionate about his values, helping others and is dedicated to the development of a strong, successful future for our current and upcoming generation.

NM State 4-H Calendar of Events 2019Events DatesState 4-H Conference (Las Cruces, NM) – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204 Jul. 8-11Sanctioned 4-H Horse Show (Taos County) Jul. 13Livestock Exhibitors’ Inspections due by – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472 Jul. 15Sanctioned 4-H Horse Show (Quay County) Jul. 19-20Sanctioned State 4-H Rodeo (Quay County) (Tucumcari, NM) Jul. 26-27*State Fair Youth Officials application deadline – Mindy Turner, 575-646-1166 TBANew Mexico State 4-H Photo Contest Submissions are due in the State 4-H Office or on Facebook at facebook.com/NMSU4H - Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

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Sanctioned State 4-H Rodeo (Santa Fe County) (Santa Fe, NM) Aug. 10-11Gerry Copeland New Leader Scholarship - to nominate a volunteer for $20 scholarship awards - nominations are due – Cheryl Butterfield, 575-646-1156

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4-H Home Economics Lettermen applications are due in the State 4-H Office – Mindy Turner, 575-646-1166

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NM State 4-H Calendar of Events 2019-2020Events Dates3rd Annual New Mexico 4-H Food Challenge Contest (during New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque) – Steve Beck, 575-646-1157

Sep. 14

New Mexico 4-H Rodeo State Finals (Albuquerque, NM) Sep. 20-22NATIONAL 4-H WEEK Oct. 6-12Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) registration and first payment are due – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Oct. 15

Community Service Scholarship Applications for Senior Leadership Retreat 2020 are due in the State 4-H Office – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Oct. 15

Early Bird Registrations for New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum are due – Cheryl Butterfield, 575-646-1156

Oct. 15

First Timer Registration Scholarship Applications to attend New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum - applications are due – Cheryl Butterfield, 575-646-1156

Oct. 15

*New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training (Farmington, NM)Late Registrations for New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum are due – Cheryl Butterfield, 575-646-1156

Oct. 25-27Oct. 30

New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum (Alamogordo NM) – Cheryl Butterfield, 575-646-1156 Nov. 9New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports State Championships (NRA Whittington Center - Raton, NM) – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

Apr. 30 -May 3, 2020

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State 4-H Office, MSC 3AENew Mexico State UniversityPO Box 30003Las Cruces NM 88003-8003

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