A l l e g a n y C o u n t y , M D

FOCUS ON 4-H

The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate

against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin,

marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 8—UME Closed, Election

Day

9—Record Book Workshop

11—Veterans’ Day, UME

Office closed

15—Treasurer’s Books

with Annual Financial

Report & Club Inventory

Report for 7/1/15-6/30/16

19—MD 4-H Volunteer

Forum

19—County steer tagging, 8

-10 a.m.

24 to 25—UME Office

closed for Thanksgiving

December 1—Market Steer

registrations, County Bred

Entry Cards, Bred &

Owned Entry Cards due to

4-H Office.

1—Shooting Sports

Instructor reports due to

State Coordinator

26 to 30—UME Office

Closed for winter break

November/December 2016

NEW 4-H YEAR

Due November 15 to County 4-H Office from Clubs: 4-H Club/Group Annual Financial Summary Report

4-H Club/Group Property Inventory Report

4-H Club/Group Treasurer books for county review

Proof of 990 filing (Please complete as soon as possible as MD 4-H can be fined for any late filings.)

Clubs MUST submit verification of filing.

Keep a copy of verification of filing in 4-H club/group treasurer book.

All Clubs/Groups must file, even if they do not handle money

(Above items are for reporting July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016)

Due February 1 to County 4-H Office from Clubs: 4-H Record Books and Project Records for 2016 4-H Enrollment forms (members and volunteers) for 2017 Club Secretary Book which includes Public

Relations Effort by Clubs Form AA-4H/HE4. Charter forms 2017 Planning Calendar 2017 Club Officer list

4-H BEEF TAGGING Tagging for market beef is scheduled for November 19 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Cessna’s Farm. Breeding beef may also be tagged that day. Registration forms, including County Bred and Bred & Owned forms for market beef are due to our office by Thursday, December 1. You may find the livestock registration form and other Allegany County 4-H/FFA livestock information here: http://www.extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth If you have any questions, email lashby@umd.edu.

4-H VOLUNTEER FORUM

West Region 4-H Volunteer Forum November 19, 2016

Who: 4-H Volunteer leaders and teens Where: Allegany County Fairgrounds Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: $10—Lunch will be provided Each year, the Maryland 4-H Program and the Maryland 4-H Volunteers’ Association work to present the Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum. Traditionally, this event is held the weekend before Thanksgiving and over the past several years has been hosted in Ocean City. This year, the plan is a little bit different. The Forum will be coming to a region near you! In an attempt to broaden the reach of the Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum and provide an opportunity for more UME 4-H volunteers to become involved in the training opportunities made available, this year it will be held on one day in 5 regional locations: Allegany County Fairgrounds, Carroll County Extension Office, Bowie State University, Chesapeake College and UMES. All locations are held on the same date: Saturday, November 19, 2016. The day will begin with a morning of “connected engagement” (distance engagement to include a Program Leader address and guest speaker) followed by workshop sessions at each location (either through distance engagement or in person) presented by members of a 4-H Training Team and designed around the following topics: Club Programs, Camping Programs, Youth Activities and Subject Matter Specific Activities This event is open to all teens and adults, whether you are currently a UME 4-H Certified Volunteer, a parent that volunteers for your child’s club or is interested in becoming an active member of our growing volunteer corps. Registration is required and there is a $10 registration fee. Please visit the link below to register for the 2016 Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum! Register here: http://tinyurl.com/md2016forum Registration Deadline is Friday, November 4, register today!

SANTA LETTERS

Allegany County 4-H is once again providing “letters from Santa” for $2.00 each as a fundraiser for the annual Achievement Night Dinner. Send $2.00 with the following information for each letter:

Person’s Name

Address

Age

Boy or Girl *Include your phone/email in case we need to contact you. Mail to or drop off requests in our mail box at:

Allegany County 4-H One Commerce Drive

Cumberland, MD 21502

All requests must be submitted to the office by December 9. We can use help from older 4-H members to prepare the letters for mailing during the week of December 12. If interested, email jparrish@umd.edu.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

LaVale Library November 20, 5 to 7 p.m.

Event will include decorations, music, holiday crafts and games. Refreshments available.

For more information, call 301-729-0855

RECORD BOOKS

UPCOMING LIVESTOCK EVENTS AND DEADLINES

November 19 – Winter

Tagging & Weigh In (market steers only)– 8:00-10:00 a.m. @ Cessna Farm

Breeding beef optional, but mandatory by Spring Tagging & Weigh In

December 1 Due – Market Steer 4-H/FFA Livestock Registration – No Exceptions to Deadline. Forms can be found at http://www.extension.umd.edu/allegany-county-4-h-livestock-forms

December 1—County Bred Entry Cards and/or Bred & Owned Entry Cards for Market Steers due with market steer registrations.

Record books are due February 1 to the 4-H Office.

Your record book must contain the following items to be considered complete: 1. Sturdy Cover - A 4-H record book cover, other notebook or

report cover with fasteners. Please put your name on the front of the book.

2. Title page – Name, recent photo, 4-H age and club name(s). 3. Table of Contents – List items in your book. 4. Maryland 4-H Summary Record - Submit only one for the

current year. 5. 4-H Story - Include information about your year in 4-H such

as projects and activities. 6. 4-H Project Record - Complete one for each project area. If

a 4-H project workbook was used, put it behind that project sheet.

Awards and Fair Eligibility: To receive a ribbon and certificate/

seal: members must complete a record book with at least one completed project record inside.

To receive project pins: projects must be complete and inside a complete record book.

To meet fair eligibility to show livestock: members must submit a complete record book with a completed project sheet for each project exhibited at the 2016 fair to show at the 2017 fair.

For a Record Book Guide which gives the order of the record book and what not to put in your record book, email jparrish@umd.edu or visit: https://www.extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4-h-forms

Don’t forget to have your leader review and sign the book before you turn it in by

February 1.

4-H SHOOTING SPORTS INSTRUCTOR REPORTS Completed form are due to the State Shooting Sports Coordinator by December 1. This is for October 1 to September 30. Reports and other shooting sports resources can be found at: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/instructor-resources

\DIAMOND CLOVER AWARDS

MARYLAND 4-H STATE COUNCIL

The Maryland 4-H State Council is the premier 4-H leadership opportunity in Maryland. Are you 13-18 years old and passionate about growing the Maryland 4-H Program? Join the State Council! Applications for 2017 are due to the State Office by December 15.

For more information, email Lacie at lashby@umd.edu or visit: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-program-areas/maryland-4-h-state-council The 2017 Maryland 4-H State Council application and the application packet are available at the above website.

STATE EVENT POSSIBILITIES Maryland 4-H has many competitive events. Check them out and let Lacie know if you would be interested.

Animal Science Events Dairy Bowl Dairy Judging Dog Bowl Dairy Goat Judging Hippology Horse Judging Horse Communication Horse Bowl Egg Preparation Poultry & Egg Judging Avian Bowl Livestock Judging Livestock Skillathon Rabbit Judging

Engineering Events Bicycle Safety Lawn Tractor Tractor Operator Safety Small Engine Electric Computer Robotics

Other Events Horticulture Judging Fashion Revue 4-H Presents! Public Speaking

There are six levels of the Diamond Clover Awards. The goal of the program is to encourage youth to continue to grow and accept new challenges as they gain more experience in the 4-H program. Each level requires a slightly higher level of participation. The expectations for each level give members a guide to assist them in planning their activities for the year. Once they master the new level, they are

recognized for their achievements by receiving a Diamond Clover pin. The final level, Diamond Clover 6, is the highest award a 4-H’er in Maryland can receive. It requires that the youth be active in their county 4-H program and also that they plan and conduct a significant community service project. For More Information: A summary of the requirement for each level is available on the State 4-H website at: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/youth-families/awards-recognition Level 6 proposals are due each year by August 31 to be approved before starting your project. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 301-724-3320.

4-H IN THE NEWS!!

Submit your photos and articles to jparrish@umd.edu by the following dates:

February 18; April 18; June 18; August 18; October 18; December 18.

MARYLAND STATE FAIR Livestock exhibitors were:

Kaitlynn Holliday - 2nd in market goat class; 3rd in market goat class; 6th in goat showmanship

Makenna Holliday - 2nd in market goat class

Garrett Slider - 7th in market lamb class; Best of Breed with two rabbits and Best Opposite

Johnna Slider - 2nd in breeding goat class Livestock judging participants were:

Holden Cessna—6th in beef, 8th in sheep, reasons and overall intermediate

Carl Eckard—18th overall intermediate

Maria Eckard—16th overall intermediate

The intermediate team (Holden, Carl & Maria) placed 4th. Robotics participants were:

LEGO Junior team: Gus Jackson, Reed Jackson, Ethan Kwok, Andrew Mahovich, Liam McKenzie and Carter Schrecengost—2nd Place

LEGO Intermediate team: Christian Cimaglia, Noah Richards, Mitch Septoff and Andrew Young—4th Place

LEGO Intermediate team: Alex Dignan, Jessica Farrall, Brenna Jackson and Emmaline Speis—3rd Place

LEGO Senior team: Luke Mahovich, Chloe Richards, Will Speis, and Jack Weston—2nd Place

Engineering Senior team: Nicole Airesman, Ryan Airesman, Jacob Mahovich and Griffith Speis—1st Place

Engineering Senior team: Alicia Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Alex Rozas and Dillon Young—2nd Place

2016 NATIONAL YOUTH ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

The 66th annual National Youth Engineering Challenge was

held September 25-27, 2016 in Lafayette, Indiana and hosted

by Purdue Extension Faculty, Staff and volunteers. Allegany

County is proud to have sent a robotics team of three members

who received first place. Members were: Ryan Airesman,

Jacob Mahovich and Griffith Speis.

CRAFT CORNER

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS!

Jason Alexis

Tabitha Baker

Austen Crowe

Augustus Jackson

Savannah Kimble

Lance Lavin

Liam McKenzie

Grace Miller

Sierra Price

Wyatt Robosson

Emmaline Speis

Brianna Westfall

Cheyenne Willison

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS!

Kanon Burkett

Sara Gaughan

Norah Hershberger

Isaac Houser

Todd Houser

Ethan Kwok

Madalyn Miller

Sadie Strawderman

PAINT STICK SNOWMEN Supplies: wooden paint stir stick painted white 3″ x 3″ piece of felt for hat 8″ x 1″ strip of material or felt 3 buttons or pony beads 1/2 of a orange toothpick 6″ piece of yarn white craft glue scissors black marker or black paint hot glue gun Instructions: Wrap 3″x3″ fabric around the top of the stick and hot glue together in the back. You can also use white craft glue and attach a wooden clothespin to the stick and hat to hold it in place while it dries. Tie yarn around the top of the hat and trim ends. Fringe the top of the hat with scissors if you like.

Wrap 8″x1″ strip of material around the neck, tie in a knot. Fringe the ends with scissors.

Use white craft glue to attach 3 buttons or beads below the scarf and glue the orange toothpick on for the nose. Use black marker, or a toothpick dipped in black paint to create the mouth and eyes.

LIVESTOCK STRING ART

Make an outline of your favorite animal with nails on a piece of wood of your choice. Connect the dots with string and crisscross to fill it in. You can also add more nails and a contrasting color of string for a heart or other design such as a 4-H clover.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION

ALLEGANY COUNTY

FACULTY AND STAFF

Area Extension Director:

Dr. Jennifer Bentlejewski, Area Extension Director—Director of the Western Maryland

Cluster (Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties)

Administrative Assistants:

Jody Parrish, Administrative Assistant II—Provides support to AGNR & 4-H Educators and

the Area Extension Director. jparrish@umd.edu

Barb Scarlett, Administrative Assistant I—Provides support to the FCS and FSNE programs.

bscarlet@umd.edu

4-H:

Lacie Ashby, Extension Educator—Coordinates the 4-H Club program and livestock

program. Also conducts educational programs to youth & families of Allegany County.

lashby@umd.edu

Jessica Mellon, Agent Associate—Works with 4-H school enrichment, community outreach,

and camps in the areas of robotics and STEM. jmellon2@umd.edu

Agriculture:

Sherry Frick, Senior Associate Agent—Coordinates Master Gardener Program and provides

information on agricultural production and profitability, alternative agriculture enterprises,

natural resources, and horticulture. sfrick@umd.edu

Jessica McClurg, Nutrient Management Advisor—Provides nutrient management plan

writing for Allegany County producers. jmcclurg@umd.edu

Family and Consumer Sciences:

Dr. Jesse Ketterman, Extension Educator—Programs focus on financial capability for

families, youth, and communities in Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties.

jketterma@umd.edu

Lisa McCoy, Extension Educator—Programs focus on increasing the awareness of Healthy

Living to residents of Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties. lmccoy@umd.edu

EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program):

Sara Barnard, Extension Nutrition Assistant—Delivers nutrition education to large, ethnically

diverse youth populations, such as after school programs and summer day camps.

sbarnard@umd.edu

Kathy Kinsman, Extension Nutrition Assistant—Educates families on how to be as healthy as

they possibly can through proper nutrition and healthy lifestyles. kkinsman@umd.edu

FSNE (Food Supplement Nutrition Education):

Tammy Humberson, Senior Associate Agent & FSNE Project Leader—Plans and implements

nutrition education programs across the county for all ages. tammyh@umd.edu

Shirley Guinn, Faculty Assistant—Works with food assistance organizations through the

UME Food Assistance Initiative and CDC Grant. sguinn1@umd.edu

Amanda Hawkins, Faculty Assistant—Supports the Smarter Lunchroom & T2B Healthy

programs. ahawkin7@umd.edu

Allegany County Office

1 Commerce Drive

Cumberland, MD 21502

301-724-3320

http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county

January 1—UME Office Closed

10—Resumes for national trips due

to Lacie.

15—Resumes for national trips to

State 4-H Office.

17—MD 4-H Gala

18—UME Office Closed

22 to 24—World Horse Expo

February 1—Due to 4-H Office: Record

Books, Enrollment Forms, Secretary

Books

TBA—Livestock Skillathon

Practice, 6:30 p.m.

March 4—County Public Speaking Contest,

6:30 p.m.

5—State Livestock Skillathon

22—Officer Training, 6:30 p.m.

25—Easter Egg Hunt, UME Closed

April 9 to 14—National 4-H Conference

12— New UME Volunteer Training,

6:00 p.m.

23—Spring livestock tagging, 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m.

24—Achievement Dinner, 3:00 p.m.

30—Maryland Day, State Public

Speaking

May 2—ALL Livestock Registrations,

County Bred Entry Cards, Bred &

Owned Entry Cards, Horse, Chicken,

Rabbit Registrations, Breeding/

Performance Leases—for all animals

exhibiting at fair—both breeding and

market!

7 to 8—MD Sheep & Wool Festival

21—4-H/FFA District Livestock

Show, Garrett County

30—Memorial Day, UME Closed

June 1—County scholarship applications

due to 4-H Office.

1—MD 4-H Foundation scholarship

applications due.

7—Record Book workshop, 6:30

p.m.

26-30—Camp Algawa

26-30—MD 4-H Teen Congress

July 1—QA and Horse Standards must be

completed.

4—UME Closed

12—Fair set up & picnic

17 to 23—Allegany County Fair

18—4-H Presents at Fair

23—4-H Livestock Sale at Fair

31—State Fair entries & Exhibitor

Release forms due

August 26 to Sept. 5—Maryland State Fair

27—State engineering contests

28—Robotics challenge at State Fair

31—Diamond Clover Level 6

proposal due to UME Office.

September Enrollment for new 4-H year begins.

3—State Livestock Judging

4—State Fashion Revue

5—Labor Day, UME Office Closed

10—State Rifle Match

October 2 to 8—National 4-H Week

4—New UME Volunteer Training

10—National Trip applications to

Lacie.

15—National Trip applications to

State Office

TSC paper clover sales TBA

November 8—UME Closed, Election Day

9—Record Book Workshop

11—Veterans’ Day, UME

Office closed

15—Treasurer’s Books with

Annual Financial Report & Club

Inventory Report for 7/1/15-6/30/16

19—MD 4-H Volunteer Forum

19—County steer tagging, 8-10 a.m.

24 to 25—UME Office closed for

Thanksgiving

December 1—Market Steer registrations,

County Bred Entry Cards, Bred &

Owned Entry Cards due to 4-H

Office.

1—Shooting Sports Instructor

Reports due.

26 to 30—UME Office Closed for

winter break

Dates and Times Subject to Change

2016 4-H CALENDAR

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4-H Faculty/Staff

Lacie Ashby Extension Educator lashby@umd.edu

Jessica Mellon

Extension Educator jmellon2@umd.edu

Jody Parrish

Administrative Assistant II jparrish@umd.edu

301-724-3320

http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth

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Allegany County Office

One Commerce Drive

Cumberland, Maryland 21502