Hood River County
4-H Newsletter
January 2015
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Now is the time to get your club together to plan what you will be working on for the year. We
will be offering some great workshops and events throughout the winter and spring. Be sure to
read through the newsletter and see what is happening. You don’t want to miss out!
Dani Annala
Re-Enrollment Forms Due February 1st
Clubs, 4-H members and all adult volunteers MUST re-enroll each 4-H year.
Re-enrollment forms are due in the Extension Office by February 1st.
4-H Members - The following is a list of items that you need to re-enroll.
For the
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first or only club you enroll in:
4-H Member Enrollment Form
Official 4-H Health Form
Code of Conduct Form
Acknowledgement of Risk & Waiver of Liability form that includes a Media Release
$20.00 fee which covers your club fee, insurance and the 4-H participation fee.
(Note: some clubs and projects may have an additional materials fee or club dues.)
For each additional club you enroll in, you will need:
 Half sheet Additional Club Member Enrollment Form
 $1.00 club fee
All checks are payable to 4-H Leaders Association
LATE FEE: Re-enrollments turned in to the Extension Office after February 1 st will be charged
an additional $5.00 for a total of $25.00.
(NOTE: Members will need to fill out a current health form and Code of Conduct for additional
County events or Camps that they may be attending as the events or camps occur.)
Forms for the 2014- 2015 4-H year will be posted to the Hood River County Extension Service 4-H
website (http://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver/.) Click on 4-H website left hand column.
PLEASE DO NOT USE FORMS FROM PRIOR YEARS.
If you have any questions, please contact your 4-H leader or call the Extension Office at 541-3863343.
Teen Leadership Information
Columbia Gorge Teen
Camp Counselor Training
Are you interested in being a camp counselor? No matter if you are interested in counseling for a 4-H
camp, outdoor school, sports camp, day camps or any other type of youth camping program, this training
is for you.
Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties is offering a free camp counselor training series for youth in 7 th through
12th grades. Guest presenters will help you learn about being a camp counselor through engaging and hands-on activities. Throughout the program you will:
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Learn camp games, skits, and songs
Define the role of a camp counselor
Develop organizational and communication skills
Lead group activities
Enhance time management skills
Practice basic first aid
Learn how to supervise and interact with youth
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and make a difference in youth camping. Preference
for 4-H Camp Morrow Counselors will be given to those that attend a minimum of one training. The following are
the training dates:
Date
Event
Place
Who Should Participate?
January 19, 2015
Winter
Counselor
Retreat
Hood
River
Extension
Office
7th-12th graders interested
in serving in counselor roles
through 4-H.
TBD
7th-12th graders interested
in serving in counselor roles
through 4-H.
10am-3pm
February 16, 2015
10am-3pm
Camp
Counselor
Training
Why Should You Participate?
Complete required counselor
training hours
Meet new people
Serve as a camp counselor
Complete required counselor
training hours
Meet new people
Serve as a camp counselor
March 28-29, 2015
Sat Morning-Sun.
Morning
Leadership
Camp
Camp
Morrow,
Wamic,
OR
th
th
All 7 -12 Graders.
Hang out with fun people for the
weekend
Meet new people
2015-16 College Scholarship Information for Senior Members
There are two types of 4-H college scholarships: those offered by the State 4-H Office and those offered at the county level. Each has their own application process and deadline.
ALL Oregon 4-H scholarship applications must be signed and approved by county Extension 4-H agent, who will then
forward them to the State 4-H office. Please let the office know if you plan to apply for the State Scholarships. You
will want to pick up or download the application as soon as possible. Applications must be in the Hood River Extension Office by Thursday, February 19th in order to meet the State 4-H office application deadline. Information
online: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/oregon-4h-scholarships
Hood River County scholarship applications will be mailed to all qualifying Senior members in early February.
Deadline for return is Thursday, April 2nd.
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Adult Volunteer Information
NEW 4-H VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The 4-H program in Hood River County is growing!
Young people throughout the county are discovering
the wonderful things that 4-H has to offer and they
want to become a part of the program. With this
growth comes the need for new leaders to start new
clubs or to help with afterschool programs.
As a volunteer, you can share your interests and
hobbies with youth who may have similar interests.
4-H offers many exciting and different project areas
with information to make your project a success.
If you or someone you know might be interested in
becoming a 4-H Leader or resource volunteer,
please encourage them to call the Extension Office
at 541-386-3343 for more information. We will be
happy to help you fill out the paperwork and get
started in your role as a 4-H Volunteer.
You’d make a great 4-H Volunteer!
New 4-H Leader Training
4-H New Leader training will be offered on Tuesday, January 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Hood River County OSU
Extension Office (2990 Experiment Station Dr., H.R.) This training will provide you with great activities to take back
to your club, and also prepare you for a great 4-H year. All leaders must complete the new leader training. If you
have recently turned in paperwork to become a leader you must attend this training. Please mark your calendar
and look for your postcard invitation in the mail. RSVP to Dani at 541-386-3343 x260.
New Resources for Leaders & Clubs
Hood River County 4-H Blog
Be sure to follow our blog for great tips and curriculum.
https://hr4hblog.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/hood-river-county-4-h-what-is-so-great-about-4-h/
4-H Educational Resource Kits
Need a lesson for a club meeting? Can’t think of a good 4-H project? Be sure to check out our resource kits that are
available to you! http://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver/4-h-educational-curriculum-kits
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Livestock News
MANDATORY COOL
FORM
4-H and FFA members who will be selling a market animal at the Hood River County Fair
must submit a COOL (Country of Origin Label) form at the mandatory pre-fair weigh-in. The
COOL form must be signed by the person who sells you your animal. This is a federal law
and you will not be allowed to sell your animal at the auction without a COOL form on file.
COOL forms are available in the Extension Office, your leader may have a copy, or you may
download a copy from the 4-H website: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver/
BEEF WEIGH-IN
MARCH 7TH
The Steer Pre-Fair Weigh-In will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at
the Hood River County Fairgrounds. This pre-fair weigh-in is mandatory for all 4-H and FFA
members who are planning to enter their market steer at the Hood River County Fair. If you
have a conflict and are not able to attend, you are required to submit a written excuse before March 7 to the Extension office. Your steer still needs to be weighed and tagged, so
arrangements must be made to have the animal brought to the Pre-Fair Weigh-in and COOL
form turned in.
 All animals must be dehorned and castrated before pre-fair.
 You are responsible for telling the clerk if you are exhibiting this animal in the 4-H or
FFA program.
 Animals must be controlled; double ties are required.
 Turn in a COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) form for each animal.
SHEEP, SWINE &
GOAT WEIGH-IN
MAY 2ND
All 4-H members who plan to exhibit a market sheep, swine or
goat at the Hood River County Fair are required to attend the PreFair Weigh-In on May 2. This is a mandatory event; all market
sheep, swine and goats must be weighed and tagged on this date.
Your COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) form for each animal is
due at the weigh-in.
If you have a conflict and are not able to attend, you are required to submit a written excuse before May 2 to the Extension office. Your animal still needs to be weighed and tagged,
so arrangements must be made to have the animal brought to the Pre-Fair Weigh-in and
COOL form turned in.
MARKET ANIMAL POLICY
1. 4-H/FFA members participating in the beef, sheep, swine and goat market project area may tag two animals of
the same species at the pre-fair weigh-in.
2. If 4-H/FFA members tag two animals, records must be keep on both animals as they are both considered part of
their project.
3. 4-H/FFA members must then decide which animal to bring to fair, as they are only able to bring and weigh one
market animal in each species at the Hood River County fair. (4-H/FFA members are only allowed to sell 3 animals/species total at the Hood River County Livestock Auction.)
4. If the second tagged animal qualifies for a breeding class, the 4-H/FFA member may exhibit in the breeding class.
4-H/FFA records will be required.
5. A 4-H or FFA Member may only sell TWO (2) market animals at the 2014 Hood River County Fair Auction.
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Livestock News
MARKET ANIMAL REPLACEMENT POLICY
If a tagged market animal of a 4-H or FFA member should die or become sick/injured:
1. And the 4-H/FFA member has a second tagged animal, they may use that animal.
2. If they do not have a second tagged animal and want to replace the animal, the 4-H/FFA
member is to provide the following information within 48 hours to the Livestock Auction
Committee:
a. a vet statement on the dead, sick or injured animal prepared by a veterinarian or the
species Fair Superintendent.
b. a statement of support from his/her 4-H leader or FFA advisor regarding the replacement.
c. a summary of the events that lead to the death of the animal.
d. The Fair Superintendent must tag the replacement animal.
3. If replacement is approved by the Livestock Auction Committee:
a. Replacement animal does not qualify for rate of gain contest.
b. Replacement animal will sell last in sale order for their ribbon placing (e.g., if it received a blue ribbon, the
animal would sell last blue or, if received a red ribbon, the animal would sell last red ribbon animal.)
4. No replacement request will be granted within 10 days of the start of the Hood River County Fair.
MARKET SPECIES 2015 POSSESSION AND MANDATORY WEIGH-IN DATES
Species
Possession
Date
Weigh-In Date
Beef
March 1
March 7
Swine
May 1
May 2
Sheep
May 1
May 2
Goats
May 1
May 2
** All market poultry must be purchased within two
weeks of hatch date and owned no later than June
15th.
Ducks **
June 15
July 11
Poultry ** June 15
July 11
Turkeys ** June 15
July 11
Rabbits
June 30
July 11
Cavies
June 30
Mark Your Calendars
with these all-important dates.
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4-H Workshops
Join us for these exciting workshops where we will explore a variety of 4-H project areas. If you participate in the project or are interested in learning more about the project these workshops are for you!
Cost: Most are Free for 4-H members and $5 for non-members unless otherwise noted in the Description.
Location: OSU Extension Service Annex Meeting Room (2990 Experiment Station Dr., Hood River)
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm (unless otherwise noted)
Preregistration: Please use the SignUp Genius website or call the OSU Extension Office (541-386-3343) to register.
(Cntrl+click the link below for each workshop to add your name to the list and receive an email reminder 2 days
before the event. You do not have to join SignUp Genius to use it for workshop registration.)
Date
Event &
Preregistration Link
Description
January 26, 2015
1:00pm-3:00pm
Introduction to Sewing
Come join us as we create fleece hats while learning the basics of sewing. Doubles as a community service activity as
hats will be donated to One Community Health in Hood River.
February 16, 2015
1:00pm-3:00pm
Fiber Art Extravaganza
Create an art project out of fiber! Learn to weave, create
patterns and more!
March 2, 2015
1:00pm-3:00pm
Photography- Portraits
March 23, 2015
10:00pm-3:00pm
OSU Babysitting Training
Capture the perfect portrait by learning from a professional
photographer the basics of the perfect shot. Bring your own
camera or borrow one of ours!
This training is designed to train youth in many aspects of
babysitting including first-aid, baby care, toddler care,
healthy snacks and easy meals for kids to cook and eat, business tips, age appropriate games and safety. Those completing the training will receive a certificate and a wallet sized
completion card.
$20 Cash or Check at the Door - Everyone
April 13, 2015
1:00pm-3:00pm
Pickling Vegetables
Come learn the basics of pickling vegetables! You don’t want
to miss an opportunity to preserve tasty treats. Pickling is
not just for cucumbers!
4-H Members - Projects from these workshops may be entered in the Hood River County Fair
even if you are not enrolled in the project area. There are many premium county only classes;
Window Displays, Textiles for All, Wearable Art, Art for All, Handcrafts & Hobbies, Trash to
Treasures Handcrafts & T to T Remodeled Garments, Foods for All, Table Decorating, Photography, and Presentations are all classes where skills learned at a workshop may be applied.
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MARK YOUR CALENDER
4-H Project Leader Meetings
All 4-H volunteers are encouraged to attend meetings related to their project areas. These meetings are where decisions are made. All meetings are held in the Extension Annex meeting room (2990 Experiment Station Dr., HR).
January 8, 2015
5:30pm
Dog Program Meeting
6:00pm
Small Animal Program
Meeting
7:00pm
Larger Animal Program
Meeting
January 15, 2015
5:30pm
Cloverbud, Art, Cooking,
Sewing Program Meeting
January 20, 2015
6:00pm
Leader’s Association
Meeting
March 12, 2015
5:30pm
Dog Program Meeting
6:00pm
Small Animal Program
Meeting
7:00pm
Larger Animal Program
Meeting
March 19, 2015
5:30pm
Cloverbud, Art, Cooking,
Sewing Program Meeting
March 17, 2015
6:00pm
Leader’s Association
Meeting
Designing Effective 4-H Meetings
Volunteer Benefits - What Does
4-H do for you?
Quarterly 4-H Leader’s Association Meetings - IMPORTANT TO ATTEND
Tuesday, January 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00 p.m.
All volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend these leader meetings held in the Extension Annex Meeting Room.
Every club needs a voice. Please make sure the primary leader is present or a representative in their place.
Email, Social Media and the 4-H Program
Email and social media are increasingly important communication tools for the Hood River 4-H program. The 4-H office
uses email, Facebook, Instagram and a blog to engage adults and members. A few 4-H clubs also have a Facebook page. If
your club would like to set up a club social media page, please review the Social Media Guidelines for Oregon 4-H or contact
the Extension Office for help.
How to find us (Ctrl+click on the links):
Facebook - Or search in Facebook for Hood River County 4-H Oregon
Instagram - Follow HoodRiver4H or post pictures at #hoodriver4h
Hood River 4-H Rambler Blog on Wordpress
Email - click to reach the 4-H Department or [email protected]
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Is this your last
4-H newsletter?
What happens if re-enrollments are not turned in by
February 1st?
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Members and leaders will not be covered by 4-H activity
insurance.
Members and leaders will no longer receive information
or communications about 4-H events and activities.
Members might not be able to exhibit at the County Fair
as a 4-H member.
Late enrollments will be charged a $5.00 late fee for each
member.
Hood River County Fair Week 4-H Calendar Preview
July 17 - Fashion Revue Contests
July 18 - Barn Set Up
July 19 - Camping trailers come in after 4:00pm
July 20-25: 4-H Contests
July 24 - Auction
July 26 - Animals released
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