Hood River County
4-H Newsletter
January 2016
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!
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 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
FEE Schedule
 $20.00 fee which covers your club fee, insurance and the 4-H participation fee.
 Family Rate: 2+ members in same immediate family—$40.00 flat rate.
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(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 per member even if paying family rate.
(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.)
Enrollment packets for the 2015 - 2016 4-H year are available in the 4-H office and 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 to download.
PLEASE USE ONLY TH3 CURRENT HOOD RIVER COUNTY ENROLLMENT FORMS. Please DO NOT
use forms from prior years, or other county’s forms or the Oregon State 4-H form.
If you have any questions, please contact your 4-H leader or call Debbie at the Extension Office at
541-386-3343 x38252.
4-H Agent Update
Interview Process—You are invited…….
The initial telephone interviews are complete for the open 4-H Agent position and four candidates have been invited
to come to Hood River for a face-to-face interview and a public demonstration where they are each asked to “teach”
a 20-25 minute lesson utilizing a 4-H programming component with additional time for questions.
You are invited and encouraged to attend the public demonstrations. Here is the schedule:
Wednesday, January 20th
9-10 am Candidate Liana Hardin
10-11 am Candidate Karen Pleasant
Friday, January 22th
9-10 am Candidate Lena Hosking
10-11 am Candidate Jesse Schneider
All of the candidates will be presenting again on Thursday, January 21st at OSU in Corvallis to state 4-H staff.
This is a rigorous interview process and we want to make each candidate feel welcome in our county. They have diverse backgrounds, extensive experience, and are coming from all over the United States.
Please mark your calendar and join us in the Extension Annex meeting room
on January 20th and/or January 22nd.
2016-17 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 or representative, 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 18th 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 1st.
Resources for Leaders & Clubs
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
Livestock resource kits are also available for small and large animal projects. Call Debbie to reserve a kit—541-3863343 x 38252.
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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 clubs, to be a resource to
existing 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 541-3863343 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!
Mark Your Planning Calendar
January 19
Leaders Association Quarterly Meeting
6:00pm in the Extension Annex Meeting Room
February 1
March 5
March 12
April 16
Re-enrollment forms DUE
Steer Weigh In
Home Ec Skills Contests
Leaders Association Quarterly Meeting
May 7
Weigh In—Swine, Goats and Sheep
July 9
Weigh In—Small Animals
July 22
July 25-30
Fashion Revue
Hood River County Fair 4-H Contests
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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. 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/
GENERAL WEIGH IN
INFORMATION FOR
ALL LARGE ANIMAL
SPECIES
 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.
 If the member has a conflict and cannot attend, arrangements must be made to have the
animal attend.
STEER WEIGH-IN
MARCH 5TH
The mandatory Steer Pre-Fair Weigh-In will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 8:00 am to
9:30 am at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. If you have a conflict and are not able to
attend, you are required to submit a written excuse before March 3 to the Extension office.
Your steer still must be weighed and tagged.
SHEEP, SWINE &
GOAT WEIGH-IN
MAY 7TH
This is a mandatory event; all market sheep, swine and goats
must be weighed and tagged on this date.
If you have a conflict and are not able to attend, you are required
to submit a written excuse before May 5 to the Extension office.
Your animal still needs to be weighed and tagged.
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 2016 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 enter 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 of the 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 POSSESSION AND MANDATORY WEIGH-IN DATES
Species
Possession
Date
Weigh-In Date
Beef
March 1
March 5
Swine
May 1
May 7
Sheep
May 1
May 7
Goats
May 1
May 7
** All market poultry must be purchased within two
weeks of hatch date and owned no later than June
15th.
Ducks **
June 15
July 9
Poultry ** June 15
July 9
Turkeys ** June 15
July 9
Rabbits
June 30
July 9
Cavies
June 30
Mark Your Calendars
with these all-important dates.
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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.
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
Email - click to reach the 4-H Department or [email protected]
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