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August 1 State Fair demo sign-up DUE—4honline.com State Lvst. Judging entry DUE State Shooting Sports entries DUE 3 State Fair items DUE in office by 3 pm 7 Buchanan County Shoot entries DUE 10-20 MO State Fair 19 State 4-H Hall of Fame—Kay Green induction Buchanan County Shoot 26-27 State 4-H Shoot #1 27 4-H County-wide Swim Party at Chilli Bay 31 State Public Speaking entries DUE State Fashion Revue entries DUE Shooting Sports Leader Certification entry DUE September 10 Year End Forms/Rec. Forms DUE in office 16-17 State Shoot #2 21 Livingston 4-H Council, 7 pm Litton Center October 1-7 National 4-H Week 4-H Council—3rd Thursday in Sept., Nov., Jan., April, June.

Event information online at:

http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/events.aspx

Updated Area Shows/Livestock Events

http://extension.missouri.edu/daviess/fairs.aspx

What’s Inside This Month…

Pg 2—State 4-H Hall of Fame—Kay Green

Pg 3—Livingston County 4-H Foundation; AKSARBEN

Pg 4—State Fair/Shooting Sports info

Pg 5– Officer and Leader Corner

Pg 6—Dale Whiteside recognized

4-H Swim Party!!!

When: Sunday, August 27 from 6-8

pm

Who: 4-H members and family (each

member may bring a friend as an in-

centive to join 4-H.

Where: Chilli Bay!

Cost: Free!!! (sponsored by the 4-H Council)

Kay Green to be inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame SEDALIA, Mo. – Longtime 4-H Volunteer Kay Green will be inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 19, at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Cen-ter on the State Fair Community College campus in Sedalia. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. See full story on page 2.

STATE FAIR ITEMS

DUE in the Extension Office by

Thursday, August 3rd at 3 pm.

Recognition Forms and Project Records

- DUE September 10

*Recognition Forms—Last year, members in NW MO

received 4-H Camp ($50) and Teen Conference ($169) schol-

arships due to their work on Report Forms.

-Level 3 youth can earn a trip to Nat. 4-H Congress in Atlanta,

GA (Kyle Hansen and Marley Anderson attending this year)

-It can help you earn college scholarships.

How to get started? (Due September 10)

1. Go to: http://4h.missouri.edu/recognition/awards/

competition.htm

2. Find the age level needed, check out the sample forms and

tip sheets.

3. Follow instructions!

4. Focus on “what was learned”, not the award received.

5. Need help or tips? Contact the Extension office to set up a

time with 4-H staff to go over your report form.

*Project Record – youth can fill out and will re-

ceive a pin (first year only) or certificate at recognition day

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Abby Jones 1

Sadie Burtch 1

Marley Anderson 3

Jaxon Albertson 4

Carson Rhodes 5

Ella Johnson 6

Mylee Waters 7

Natalie Gittings 7

Sarah Hopper 7

Grant Warren 9

Trace Rardon 9

Keely Shira 10

Kirk Crowe 10

Maddox Haynes 11

Lylah Smith 12

Audrey Meservey 13

Gracie Riddle 13

Kallie Clark 13

Samuel Meservey 13

Jaclyn Hines 15

Maddie Eller 15

Rachel Holt 15

Natalie Graupman 16

Carter Allen 22

Emile Paxton 23

Kamryn Cleek 24

Taylor McCumber 24

Kyra Slaughter 25

Henry Link 26

Olivia Anderson 26

Landon Harper 28

Corbin Rodenberg 29

Luke Thompson 31

Equal opportunity/ADA Institution

Kay Green to be inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame SEDALIA, Mo. – Longtime 4-H Volunteer Kay Green will be inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 19, at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center on the State Fair Community College campus in Sedalia. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Kay has been involved in a wide variety of roles in her 4-H experience. She has a been a 4-H parent, club leader, project leader, event chaperone, and more. She is a founding board member of the Livingston County 4-H Foundation and con-tinues to serve as the Foundation Treasurer. She served for 9 years on the Livingston County Extension Council. Kay is a lifetime member of both the Missouri 4-H International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) Association as well as a lifetime member of the US IFYE Asociation. As a 4-H Member Kay attended many trips and Conferences, including Teen Conference, State Congress and the 4-H Citizenship Trip to Washington DC. Kay's experience as one of two USA 4-H IFYE's to Jamaica in 1968 continues to affect Kay and her family's lives. As a 4-H Volunteer she has hosted a 4-H International IFYE member from India as well as a 4-H LABO from Japan. Kay and her family continue to maintain friendships developed through these experi-ences. Kay started the first 4-H Interstate Exchange in Livingston County and served as a chaperone for the first three exchanges. Kay served as the Livingston County Youth Education Assistant in 1986 and she also guided and supported her own children in their 4-H activities. Two of Kay's children served as Northwest Regional Representatives on Mis-souri State 4-H Council. In addition to her service to 4-H, Kay is a retired Middle School Math teacher who also taught Math at North Central MO. She continues to be very active in the community. Kay is a Sunday School Teacher, Church Clerk and works with the Special Needs team and Women's WMU Leadership group. She has served as Co-Director and board member for 'Birthright in Chillicothe' and as State Council Rep. for the 'Kairos Prison Ministry' in Chillicothe as well as a volunteer for CLAIM Medicare in MO. She is an active Garden Club member and Master Gardener. Kay has traveled for Misssion work to Belarus, Taiwan, Nicaragua, Joplin, and Houston and is a Red Cross disaster volunteer. Please make plans to attend the ceremony if you are available as Livingston County 4-H and Missouri 4-H honor Kay for her dedication and service. The ceremony is a free event and open to the public, but RSVP is requested to augustinere@missouri.edu or 573-884-7641.

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Opportunities Outside 4-H* Shane Potter 2017 AKSARBEN Stock Show Online Entry

The 2017 AKSARBEN Entry process will be an online entry process. The entry process opens Monday, July 24. Entries will be accepted through August 31 at the published entry fee rates. Entries from midnight August 31 until midnight September 7 will be at 2 times the normal entry fee. Entries received September 8 through Septem-ber 14 will be at 3 times the normal entry fee. NO entries will be accepted after September 14.

The online entry process will require parent contact information and verification of 4-H member information. Pay-ment will be processed via credit or debit card prior to leaving the entry page. Each family will be able to create a unique password to ensure security of information.

More information will be provided soon. Complete login and entry instructions will be posted on the aksarbenstockshow.com website.

Other important dates to remember:

August 31 - All entries for the AKSARBEN Stock Show are due online.

September 14 - No entries accepted after this date.

September 23-24 - AKSARBEN Horse Show in Grand Island, NE at Thompson Arena / NE State Fair Grounds. September 28-October 1 - AKSARBEN Stock Show in Grand Island, NE at Fonner Park / NE State Fair Grounds. For any questions or assistance with the online, please contact Chyann Smith, smithc@aksarben.org, 402-554-9600 ext. 103.

DALE WHITESIDE HONORED AT ANNUAL 4-H FOUNDATION MEETING

Kay Green, 4-H Foundation Secretary

The annual meeting of Livingston County 4-H Foundation was held April 18, 2017, at the Farm Credit Services

building in Chillicothe. Attending were trustees Mike Sensenich, John MeNeely, Suzi Beck, Diane Kerns, Kay

Green, Dale Whiteside, Jackie Woodworth and 4-H Specialist Shaun Murphy and Youth Program Associate Sharon

VanDusen. Others present were: Joe Johnson, 4-H Council President, Steve Radcliff, Extension Council Chair,

Marilou Whiteside and John Marcolla, financial advisor.

Mike Sensenich, chairman, reported that annual donor letters would be sent in the near future. Kay Green, treasurer

gave a financial report showing expenses of $9802 for the year and income through donations of $12,728. This ex-

pense included support for the part-time 4-H Youth Program Associate, Sharon VanDusen.

John MeNeely, Suzi Beck and Jackie Woodworth were reelected to serve on the board and officers elected were Mike

Sensenich, chairman, Dale Whiteside as vice chairman, Dian Kerns, secretary, and Kay Green, treasurer. The founda-

tion members voted to serve ice cream at the county fair on July 20 with the expenses being paid by foundation mem-

bers.

Shaun Murphy, 4-H Specialist, presented an overview of Livingston County 4-H. It remains the largest enrollment in

the region with members on the state 4-H council and attending national events. Joe Johnson, president of the 4-H

Council, reported about making hunger awareness in schools while promoting 4-H. Sharon VanDusen, Youth Pro-

gram Assistant, shared a new program called “Courtesy Counts” which focuses on showing manners, courtesy and

respect. This program is available to area 4-H clubs.

The annual spring meeting of the Livingston County 4-H Foundation is open to the public. Donor’s continued support

is appreciated and necessary for the continued success of 4-H programs in Livingston County. Interested donors will

receive tax deduction acknowledgement from this 501-c3 organization. Donations may be mailed to Livingston

County 4-H Foundation, % Mike Sensenich, 11224 LIV 2311, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

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FACEBOOK USERS - Join “Livingston 4-H

(Missouri)” for up to the minute updates on 4-

H events and happenings.

https://www.facebook.com/

groups/124595659892/

Shooting Sports Facebook

Join Livingston County (MO) 4-H Shooting

Sports for practices updates/cancellations and

upcoming contests.

https://www.facebook.com/

groups/1592735644302292/

Statewide 4-H Shooting Sports Events

Go to the state website w/ click-able links! http://4h.missouri.edu/shooting-sports…/more-

shooting-sports

Buchanan County—August 19

(registration DUE August 7)

State 4-H Shoot—Aug. 26-27. Sept. 16-17

Shooting Sports Leader Certification—DUE Aug. 31

Parents - are you interested in joining the 4-H Shooting Sports team? We have a great shooting sports program, and it's because we have great leaders who care about the success and safety of our youth! If you are interested in working with youth on a county-wide basis, consider becoming a certified leader. Interested? Give Shaun or Sharon a call at 646-0811 or talk to one of our certified instructors.

IMPORTANT NOTE: to register for a training, you must be an official 4-H volunteer. These trainings fill up fast, so we would need to get you "official" PRIOR to registering.

Shooting Sports Leader Certification

The fall shooting sports leader certification workshop registra-tion is now open and accepting enrollments. The workshop will take place at Pinecrest Camp in Fredericktown, October 6-8 2017. The cost for the workshop will be $90.00 and includes five meals and overnight lodging. For More information about the workshop, please check out the website at:

http://4h.missouri.edu/shooting-sports-events/shooting-sports-leader-certification

Litton Event Scholarships

If you completed the Litton event fund scholarship form and

have not submitted “thank you’s” to the Litton Foundation,

please do so ASAP so you may be reimbursed.

4-H and the Missouri State Fair 4-H exhibits and competitions are part of the fun of the Missouri State Fair. You won’t want to miss this special event – visit the 4-H building to see the projects of our 4-H youth or catch the judging competitions. Be sure to visit the 4-H building to check out Livingston County youth selling their 4-H Wares and members presenting demonstrations!

Clover Kids Day at the State Fair Anne Reeder A special day for Clover Kids (youth ages 5-7) will be featured in the 4-H building in Sedalia on August 13 from 9:00 – 3:00. All 4-H Clover Kids and their families are invited to attend this event.

Clover Kids can:

Display up to two items they have made

Receive a State Fair participation ribbon

Give a demonstration (sign up that day in the building)

Participate in science, arts/crafts and other fun learning activities

See cool 4-H stuff displayed in the building

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Officer and Leader Corner Officers and Leaders-End of Year Materi-

als and Needs

End of Year 4-H Materials, DUE Sept. 10—If you

have questions, feel free to contact us at any time.

Each club is asked to return the following docu-

ments to the Extension Office. This ensures account-

ability for clubs and recognition for members. If you

need help completing or have questions, please ask!

· Completed Secretary’s book

· Completed Treasurer’s book (with audit and year

end report – in back of book)

· Completed Seal Application so your club can be

recognized

· Community Service form

· Award Applications

· Recognition Forms – individual 4-H awards. Used

for scholarships, awards, etc. http://4h.missouri.edu/

peercompetition.aspx

Things to do at your August club

meeting:

1. Elect officers (optional—also an opportunity for

the new officer position of Health Officer)

2. Elect Council Representatives (optional)

3. Select your club and assistant club leaders

4. Discuss project leader recruitment and

enrollments

5. Emphasize applying for awards, work with

youth on Recognition Forms

6. 4-H life can be busy. Consider identifying a co-

leader(s). This will help current leaders and

help train future leaders.

4-H PROJECT BRIEFS

Looking for a way to get started on your new pro-

ject? The Project Briefs were written for both lead-

ers and members as a supplement to the 4-H project

curriculum & offer project ideas, meeting sugges-

tions, demonstration ideas, tours, and more!. Project

briefs are being developed for each project and will

be posted as they are developed. Project briefs are

on-line at the Missouri 4-H Website.

http://4h.missouri.edu/projects/briefs/

Did You Know? 4-H members have coverage

through American Income Life? Special coverage is

also available through the Extension office for special

4-H events.

Most common injuries are trauma suffered while working

with a large animal. Typical scenarios are a youth or adult

being struck or crushed while working with the animal in an

enclosed area. A youth being dragged while hanging on to

a large animal that has bolted is another common mishap.

Be sure to follow safety guidelines implemented by your

State 4-H Program and the facility housing shows and com-

petitions. Proper supervision by parents and adult leaders is

always an effective deterrent to unexpected acci-

dents. When the unexpected does occur, the American In-

come Life Special Risk Division provides easy to use

claims service to promptly pay medical bills following a

covered accident.

Need 4-H Curriculum? The Extension

Office has a library of curriculum availa-

ble for checkout! Contact the office or

stop by for more information.

4honline.com shuts down August 31—September 30.

You will not be able to enroll/access information until

October 1. August—September are great months to lay

the groundwork for the upcoming year!

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

University of Missouri 4-H Center for Youth

Development 4h.missouri.edu

Shaun Murphy

Regional Youth Specialist

Sharon Van Dusen 4-H YPA

Jena Eskew

4-H LIFE YPA

2881 Grand Dr., Suite 2 Chillicothe, MO 64601

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Chillicothe, MO

Permit No. 192

Check out the county web

page:

http://

extension.missouri.edu/

livingston

For the newsletter, entry

forms, and other 4-H in-

formation.

Dale Whiteside was recently honored for 20 years of service to the Livingston County

4-H Foundation. He is pictured with Mike Sensenich, current foundation president.

Dale, Mike, and the entire 4-H Foundation work to ensure the success of Livingston

County 4-H for generations to come. If you are interested in contributing, you can find

donor information and an article regarding the 4-H Foundation on page 3.