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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
The Leader
TRUMBULL COUNTY 4-H NEWS APRIL-MAY 2019
A Word From Ashlee Dear 4-H Families, Happy Spring! It has been so refreshing to soak up some rays the last few days. I hope warmer weather is here to stay! We have begun our official 4-H year with the closing of the 4-H enrollment deadline as of 4/1/19. I will be working closely with committees to organize animal registrations in the near future. I’m looking forward to a spectacular year. Please use this edition of The Leader to keep up on news about Quality Assurance guidelines, project judging information, 4-H camp and fair news! Families, star your personal calendars about important 4-H deadlines coming up. I ask that you please communicate any dropped projects to our office so we can prepare successfully for project judging and fair entries! Let’s continue to “Make the Best Better” in Trumbull County in 2019.
Ashlee Dietz, 4-H Extension Educator
IN THIS ISSUE: .
4-H Youth Dev...............................Page 2 4-H News ......................................Page 3-6
Quality Assurance Info………….Page 4
Jr. Fair Board……………………..Page 5
4-H Camp News…………………..Page 6
4-H Advisory Comm……………..Page 7
April 1 4-H Enrollments & Animal Registrations, 4:30 p.m. 1 Royal Court Apps due to OSUE. 4:30 p.m. 1 Trumbull County 4-H Advisory Scholarship Apps due 1 QA test-out, OSUE 4:00-5:30 p.m. 1 4-H Advisory Comm., OSUE, 7:30 p.m. 5 Dairy Palooza Pre- Registrations Due 6 Quality Assurance, Fairgrounds, 9:00-11:30 a.m. 6 Dairy Comm. Mtg, to follow QA, Fairgrounds 9 Market Duck Estimated Arrival 9 4-H Small Animal Comm. Mtg., OSUE, 7:00 p.m. 10 Livestock Sale Comm. Fairgrounds, 7:00 p.m. 17 Jr. Fair Board Meeting, Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m. 18 4-H FCS Committee Mtg, OSUE, 5:30 p.m. 27 Dairy Palooza- Mahoning County Fairgrounds 23 Equine Comm. Mtg, Fairgrounds, 6:00 p.m. 27 Goat/Sheep, Swine, Beef Feeder Tagging, Fairgrounds 29 CARTEENS, OSUE, 6:00-9:00 p.m. May 1 Horse Person Contest Registration Due, OSUE, 4:30 p.m. 1 Geauga-Trumbull 4-H Camp Scholarship Apps Due, 4:30 p.m. 6 4-H Advisory Comm., OSUE 7:30 p.m. 8 Livestock Sale Comm. Fairgrounds, 7:00pm. 14 4-H Royal Court Interviews, OSUE, 5:00-8:00 p.m. 15 Jr. Fair Board Meeting, Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m. 20 CARTEENS, OSUE, 6:00-9:00 p.m. 27 Memorial Day- OSUE Closed 28 Equine Comm. Mtg., Fairgrounds, 6:00 p.m.
June 1 4-H Activity Fees due to OSUE, 4:30 p.m. 3 4-H Advisory Comm., OSUE, 7:30 p.m. 4 4-H Animal Project Judging, Fairgrounds, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 6 General Project Judging, OSUE, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8 PAS Horse Show #1, Fairgrounds, 8:00 a.m. 10 Horse Person Test/Essay, OSUE, 6:00 p.m. 16 Geauga-Trumbull 4-H Camp, (ends 6/21), Windsor 12 Livestock Sale Comm., Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m. 19 Jr. Fair Board Meeting, Fairgrounds, 6:00 p.m. 20 Ohio State Fair Junior Livestock Entry Deadline 24 CARTEENS, OSUE, 6:00-9:00 p.m. 25 Equine Comm. Mtg., Fairgrounds, 6:00 p.m. 28 Clothing Project Judging, OSUE, 1:00-4:00 p.m. 29 PAS Horse Show #2, Fairgrounds, 8:00 a.m.
Trumbull County Fair Countdown
97 Days! (as of 4/1)
4-H Youth Development
TRUMBULL COUNTY SADDLE HORSE COMMITTEE
SPAGHETTI DINNER On Sunday, April 7th the Trumbull County Saddle Horse Committee will be having a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent
Auction from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Cortland Moose located on State Route 46. Cost is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for
children (ages 5-10). Carry out is available. Proceeds will benefit equine 4-H clubs.
TRUMBULL COUNTY JR. FAIR BOARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Jr. Fair Board will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 8:00 am-2:00 pm. Cost is $8.00 for all
you can eat!
WEIGH IN & TAGGING All weigh in/tagging will be at TC Fairgrounds
Swine: April 27 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am Beef Feeders: April 27 from 10:00 – Noon Sheep/Goats: April 27 from 10:00 – Noon
4-H PROJECT JUDGING/SKILLATHON All Animal Projects
(beef, dairy, dairy feeders, equine, goat, rabbits, sheep, small animals, swine)
Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Trumbull County Fairgrounds
General Project Judging Thursday, June 6th, 2019 6:00-8:00 p.m. at OSUE*
Clothing Project Judging Friday, June 28th, 2019 1:00-4:00 p.m. at OSUE
*Please bring completed project books and any
associated records (animal) or display/poster with you to project judging.
4-H CLUB MINI GRANTS
The 4-H Advisory Committee provides opportunities for financial assistance when it comes to club educational
activities, community service projects and other educational endeavors. Mini grants are offered
quarterly (April 1, July 1, September 1 and January 1). In order to receive a mini grant, clubs must fill out an
application and detailed budget. The mini grant maximum per quarter is $500.00. For more
information, please visit trumbull.osu.edu under the 4-H Forms & Applications Tab.
HONOR CLUB APPLICATIONS
It’s never too early to start building your honor club application! I encourage all clubs to look at the points
system and set goals for the club to achieve honor club status. Many points are given by participating county events! How will you strive to make the best
better in your club in 2019?
CONFERENCE ROOM RESERVATIONS
FOR CLUB MEETINGS Reminder: Please call Amy Reeher [330-637-2056] at
the Soil & Water Conservation District Office to reserve your club’s meeting dates for 2019. First come first
serve! Several clubs utilize the large conference room available at the Trumbull Agriculture and Family
Education Center. If you do use the room regularly for your club meetings, please remember to be respectful of the space and leave it cleaner than you found it :] *
Please keep in mind that the conference room can only be reserved for civic or educational
events/meetings.
CARTEENS Trumbull County 4-H partners with the Ohio State
Highway Patrol and Trumbull County Courts to help young people understand the importance of safe
driving. We are on the search for teen volunteers to help lead our program! As teen leaders, you will help
assist with hands-on activities with our program participants. Our program is offered once per month
for three hours. This is an excellent community service opportunity and to network with teens. For more
information, please contact Ashlee at the Trumbull OSUE Office at [email protected] or 330-638-6783.
Upcoming Dates: Monday, April 29, 2019 6:00-9:00 PM OSUE Monday, May 20 2019, 6:00-9:00 PM OSUE
Monday, June 24, 2019, 6:00-9:00 PM OSUE
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR 2019 Dates: Sunday, July 7 through Sunday, July 14,
2019. Jr. Fair Theme is: “Dancing Through the Decades at the Trumbull County Fair”. Fair Schedule will be shared in June-August Edition of The Leader.
CLUB BOOTH- JR. FAIR
How will your promote your club at the Trumbull County Fair this year? Start brainstorming on club
booth ideas now! There are three judging categories: Jr. Fair Theme, Education and Project Based.
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4-H News for Advisors and Members
ACTIVITY FEE REMINDER Advisors- a reminder that the 2019 4-H Activity Fee of $10.00 will be not be due with your 4-H enrollment and animal registration forms. Instead, you will receive a reminder from the office in May with a
roster of 4-H’ers in your club (primary members). The activity fee will be due June 1, 2019 via club check. Please remember that if activity fees are not paid on time, you risk not receiving your 2019 Trumbull
County Fair passes for your club!
4-H MEMBERSHIP-AFTER APRIL 1ST After the April 1st enrollment deadline, members are locked in to the
club(s) and projects they have enrolled in for the year. Head advisors were mailed a club roster of active members as of 3/12. This
roster serves as a preliminary check point to check club enrollment and associated projects. Please contact the office if deletions need to
be made. It is normal for members to drop projects and is appreciated to communicate that information with the OSUE Office.
Membership can still be granted after the April 1st deadline by way of “associate membership”. This means that the 4-H member can join
the 4-H club and attend meetings, club activities and complete project judging but they are not permitted to exhibit their project at the
Trumbull County Fair or Ohio State Fair for competition. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
2019 4-H PROJECT GUIDELINES The 4-H project guidelines are a tool and resource for families and
clubs to keep tabs of deadlines and important upcoming events. Each set of guidelines provides a checklist, special project notes, project
information & fair information.
Guidelines are available for the following areas: Beef Clothing Companion Animal Dairy Dairy Feeder Food & Nutrition General/Still
Please keep one for your reference. The guidelines are posted on our webpage: https://trumbull.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-project-information.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Advisors can achieve their annual trainings through a multitude of
different avenues. One of those avenues is to attend a multi-county volunteer training. The training is put on by 4-H educators in
surrounding counties. Flyers will be shared as they become available. Geauga County: April 11th
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Annual Accident Insurance American Income Life
Please remember the Sr. Fair Board REQUIRES you to purchase annual accident insurance ($1 for volunteers and 4-H members, $2 for equine) through American Income Life. You MUST submit proof of coverage before fair passes will be distributed to your club. AIL supplies annual accident insurance and short term special event insurance.
2018-2019 Club Officer Book Requirement
As clubs are electing officers for the new year, keep in mind that Secretary and Treasurer records/binders will be due the 1st Monday in October in 2019 to the OSUE Office and every year after. Moving forward, this will be a strict requirement. The 4-H Advisory Committee will be reviewing these materials and providing positive and constructive feedback to improve club management skills. Please take this seriously and alert your new officers of the collection and their responsibility as an officer.
Goat Horse Poultry Rabbit Sheep Shooting Sports Swine
TRUMBULL COUNTY QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
2019 Focus: Good Production Practices 7, 8 & 9
7. Practice good environmental stewardship.
8. Maintain proper workplace safety. 9. Provide proper animal handling and care.
Quality Assurance Training is MANDATORY for all junior fair participants exhibiting livestock animals. Market Livestock Exhibits include any animal that produces meat or milk. Each 4-H member planning to exhibit a market / dairy livestock animal at the Trumbull County Junior Fair must attend a program along with at least one parent or guardian (if younger than 16 years of age and if have already taken a livestock/dairy project at least once in the past). Please keep in mind that it is Fair Board Policy and Ohio Revised Code (901-19-36) Law that this training be completed for both new and returning 4-H market livestock exhibitors. What happens if a member fails to complete the training? Any
4-H member who has not completed one of the Quality Assurance Programs will not be permitted to participate in Junior Fair with his or her projects or to sell at the Trumbull County Fair.
Quality Assurance will be offered ONE TIME ONLY. There will be a quality assurance program on April 6, 2019 at the Trumbull Fairgrounds from 9:00-11:30 AM. If you are unable to attend this quality assurance session, you have the option of:
Quality Assurance Training must be complete at least 45 days prior to the beginning of fair (July 7, 2019). The last day to obtain training is May 23, 2019.
REMINDER: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE FACE-TO-FACE PROGRAM ON APRIL 6. Nearby County Programs: Ashtabula: April 28 - 1:30 p.m.-4-H Expo Building @ Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. $5.00 fee for Out of County participants. No admittance after the first 10 mins. Geauga: May 4 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Geauga County Fairground. $5.00 fee for Out of County participants. Must be checked-in by 9:55 a.m. Portage: April 27 10:00 - Noon & May 19 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. @ Portage County Fairgrounds – Hubbard Building $5.00 fee for Out of County participants. If you plan to participate at another county, please call the Trumbull Office to RSVP.
4-H Project Book Order Reminders
• All 4-H Project Book Orders must be made in writing using the advisor order form. Forms are available through the Extension Office. Only advisors should be placing orders for project books with a club check in order to be tax free.
• FULL payment must accompany all orders. Please make checks payable to: Ohio State University Extension, Trumbull County. Please place club name in the memo area of the check. Make sure you are using the 2019 Project Book Order Form.
• Project books must be ordered by May 1, 2019.
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Students Making a Safer Highway (SMASH)
Fundraiser
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Other 4-H News & Announcements:
DAIRY PALOOZA
Dairy Palooza is an educational, hands-on learning day for dairy 4-H members and families. Quality Assurance will also be offered at this event. In the past, sessions have included tips on showmanship, fitting/grooming, animal handling, dairy cattle welfare, dairy nutrition, milk quality and more! When: Saturday, April 27, 2019. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with program beginning at 9:00 a.m. Program concludes at 4:00 p.m. Cost: Pre-registration by April 5, $6.00 or $10.00 at the door Where: Canfield Fairgrounds (Mahoning County), Canfield, OH
Save the Date & Things to Keep in Mind: 2019 4-H Poster Contest The poster contest is organized by the Silver Claws 4-H Club advisors and is open to ALL 4-H members. Posters are to be informational/educational of the animal species the 4-H member exhibits. Posters are to be 22X28 in. in size and displayed horizontally. There are three divisions: Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Posters are to be turned in between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Trumbull County Fair to the Silver Claws’ Advisors (cat/rabbit area). Posters are then hung in 4-H Block Building for fair goers to read and view! 2019 4-H Public Speaking Contest When: Sunday, July 14 @ 1:00 pm in the 4-H Block Building.
Applications Due: Monday, July 1st to the OSUE Office. Competition Divisions:
Cloverbud 4-H Pledge Jr. 4-H Pledge Jr./Sr. 4-H Creed Jr. Individual Jr. Team Int. Individual Int. Team Sr. Individual Sr. Team Jr. Thank You Card Int. Holiday Card Sr. 4-H Infomercial
Check out more information on www.trumbull.osu.edu!
Trumbull County Jr. Fair News:
RIBBON ORDERS Jr. Fair ribbon orders will be distributed April 1st to species committees. The Jr. Fair Board has requested that ribbon
orders be turned in no later than Friday, April 19th to Committee Chair, Callae Moody. Junior Fair Board members
are trying to be more proactive with ordering and ribbon organization, so let’s do our part in helping them achieve their
goal!
JR. FAIR KING & QUEEN CONTEST Applications for the Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest are now
available on the Trumbull County Fair’s website at: http://trumbullcountyfair.com/entry-forms-rules/. Note: This royalty
competition differs from the 4-H Royal Court Competition. Applications are due by May 1st to Leeoria Willis (please contact
Leeoria directly for address at [email protected]). Interviews will be held on Sunday, June 2nd.
GRAND MARCH/PARADE OF COLORS AT THE FAIR
The Grand March will be held Tuesday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. All clubs and species/project areas are invited to join! Awards will be given in
several categories. There is also a float contest! More details to come as fair draws near.
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SAVE THE DATE! Geauga-Trumbull 4-H Camp 2019: Pirates of Camp Whitewood
June 16-21 @ Camp Whitewood in Windsor, OH
2019 Pricing: $290.00 for a week of fun! Ages 8-14
How Can I Register For 4-H Camp? Go to https://4hcampwhitewood.com/camp-forms to fill out the online
version or stop by the OSUE office to request a hard copy.
2019 CAMPERSHIPS The 4-H Advisory Committee offers camp scholarships, also called “camperships”. Campership applications will be available soon. In 2019, camperships awards were valued at $150 for individuals or
$200 per child if more than one sibling was attending.
Camp Counselor Car Wash Fundraiser Come support the Geauga-Trumbull Camp Counselors on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at the Middlefield Tractor Supply.
Trumbull 4-H Camp News
Ohio 4-H State Camp Opportunities
Camp Tech: June 5-7, 2019 For 6-8th graders (as of Fall 2019) $250.00, 4-H Center Columbus
4-H Space Adventure Camp: June 11-13, 2019 For 5-7th graders (as of Fall 2019) $230.00, 4-H Center Columbus Registration due May 3rd ($50 deposit)
4-H Global Agricultural Camp: June 10-14, 2019 For 8-10th graders (as of Fall 2019) $350.00, Ohio State University
Shooting Sports Education Camp Jr. Camp, Ages 9-12: June 28-30, 2019 @ Canter’s Cave $225 Sr. Camp, Ages 13-18: July 14-19, 2019 @ Canter’s Cave $325
Piedmont Shooting Sports Camp: June 8-10th For ages 9-13, $150 Registration due May 11th
How Can I Organize my 4-H Experiences & Opportunities? A 4-H Career Record Book is available for club members to document and track their achievements over the course of their 4-H journey. Each year has its own section. This book was created by Hocking County and is perfect to assist with filling out Ohio 4-H State Achievement Records or for scholarships! I would recommend placing the record book in a 3-ring binder or folder for safe keeping. If you are interested, please visit the Hocking County website at www.hocking.osu.edu under the 4-H Youth Development tab 4-H Forms and Applications.
4-H Royal Court
Applications are due Monday, April 1 by 4:30 pm.
Applicants will be given an interview time for Tuesday, May 14th between the times of 5:00-8:00 p.m. Applicants will be sent a letter regarding
this. Best of luck!
4-H Advisory Committee
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2019 Ohio 4-H Conference
On March 9, 2019, the Ohio 4-H Conference Took place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus,
OH. We had 16 youth and adult volunteers represent Trumbull County! 4-H Volunteers included: Ginny Eltman,
Jill Halstead, Hannah Shafer, Seth Steward, Jennifer Svensson, Melissa Rose and Tracey Wagner. 4-H
Members included: Kiara DiPietro, McKenzie Dyson, Sierra Kaster, MicKayla Lichty, Amanda McCauley, Cathy McCauley, Josie Wagner, Emma Wylie, and Leeoria Willis.
The Ohio 4-H Conference provides educational and hands-on learning opportunities for both youth and
volunteers. It also serves as a networking event for all of 4-H across the state of Ohio. I hope everyone had a great
experience and I encourage you to attend in 2020!
Trumbull Co. 4-H’ers Attend Proclamation Day at Commissioners Meeting on March 6th
On March 6th, 15 Trumbull County 4-H members had the opportunity to attend Proclamation Day at the Trumbull County Commissioners Meeting. Family, 4-H volunteers and Ohio State University Extension staff members were also present. Our young 4-H leaders never disappoint sharing about their 4-H experiences and passion they have for their projects!
4-H members in attendance: Cody Bartholomew, Sydney Collins, Kiara DiPietro, Logan Easterday, Courtney Hubbard, Rayna Lambert, Callae Moody, Milenka Moody, Ella Moss, Izzy Petrilla, Teagan
Pierce, Andrew Totten, Kiersten Tricker and Leeoria Willis.
These members were excellent role models throughout our program! Some even shared a short speech about the impact 4-H has had on their lives. Thank you all for your continued support of our 4-H program and thank you to Trumbull County Commissioners Mr. Frank Fuda, Mr. Mauro Cantalamessa, and Mr. Daniel Polivka for allowing us to spend the morning with you! Let's continue to “Grow 4-H” in Trumbull County!
Ohio State University Extension – Trumbull County
520 West Main Street, Suite 1
Cortland, OH 44410
Phone: 330-638-6783
Fax: 330-637-2172
Email: [email protected]
URL: trumbull.osu.edu 4-H Youth Development
OSUE Trumbull Office Hours
Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed for Lunch 11:30 -12:30 pm.
Fri. – Closed to public
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4-H Club Mentoring Program
Members of the 4-H Advisory Committee are interested in mentoring new and established clubs with the goal to strengthen meetings, understand county and state opportunities, and spread the news about 4-H Advisory outreach in our county. If you are interested in this program, please contact Amy Popichak, a member of the Education Committee of the Trumbull County 4-H Advisory Committee to learn more at [email protected].