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Klamath County 4-H Department
Your 4-H Newsletter Has Arrived!!
4-H Staff
Jed Smith
Misty Buckley
[email protected]
[email protected]
Agents and Office Staff
Willie Riggs
Claudia Tosh
Brian Charlton
Jewel Haskins
Stacey Bennett
Chanda Engel
Patty Case
Karen Hottman
Kristy Weidman
OSU Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center
3328 Vandenberg Rd., Klamath Falls, OR 97603
phone: (541) 883-7131 ● fax: (541) 883-4582
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec/
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Family and Community Health, 4-H Youth, Forestry
& Natural Resources, and Extension Sea Grant programs. Oregon State University, United
States Department of Agriculture, and Klamath County cooperating. The Extension Service
offers its programs and materials equally to all people.
Jed’s Journal
Here we are in the middle of winter and for some reason this week we
have very little to no snow on the ground and it is almost what you
might consider warm out. Even though that might be the case still pay
some extra attention to your feathered or furry friends to make sure
they are happy and healthy this winter. I know that even my critters
really enjoy a little extra scratch or pet this time of year, since they
might not get quite as much attention as they would when the weather
is nice.
Before you know it the time of weigh-ins and the Spring schedule of
4-H events will be upon us. Be watching your e-mail inbox as well as
your mail box for notifications of upcoming clinics or classes that
might help you with your project this year. All of these opportunities
are designed to help you get a foot up on the competition and have at
your disposal the best knowledge that you can. I hope to see you at a
few.
I just got back from the High Desert Leadership Retreat in central
Oregon and I must say that was a wonderful group of young people.
There were over 116 7th-12th grade youth present and they had a great
time in their leadership classes. It wasn’t all work, there were fun
events too and one night there was even a talent show with 13 acts everything from comedy to singing and dancing. It was a great show!
For any of you that know Sam Johnson, he was there from Klamath
County and let me tell you he represented you with the utmost respect
and integrity. If you think you might be interested in the High Desert
Leadership Retreat in the future, ask Sam about it when you run into
him at school or at fair or anywhere around the 4-H world.
I hope you all continue to have a wonderful winter and fun along the
way. For those that will be around at the 51st Annual Klamath Bull and
Horse Sale and all the events surrounding it. I will see you there!
JED
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Oregon State University Extension Service: 1911-2011
100 years of serving Oregonians!
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Extension is made up of five unique parts we call program areas. Many
people know one part of our organization but are surprised when they
find out there is much more to Extension than just 4-H. Extension
educational programs are also offered in:
 Agriculture & Natural Resources
 Family & Community Health
 Forestry & Natural Resources
 Sea Grant
Our Oregon State University Extension Service faculty are part of a
network of more than 80 Extension Services nationwide that are known
as the Land-Grant University* system. This network of experts has the
knowledge and expertise to help us solve local problems and address
local issues.
*Land-Grant Universities can be found in every U.S. state. They are the home of
most state-based Extension Systems. They were founded under the Morrill Act
of 1862 to focus university knowledge on the pressing local problems of
communities and people. The Land-Grant system continues to focus today on
grass-roots issues like our food, environment, economy, communities, and
most importantly to many, our young people.
Extension is found in all 36 counties of Oregon and also throughout the
United States. In Oregon, we provide more than 2.3 million educational
interactions—where somebody learns something—every year.
The OSU Extension Service is a partnership of federal, state, and county
governments. It is also supported with private funding and user fees.
Extension has more than 20,000 volunteers across Oregon.
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Have you found us on Facebook yet? If not, we invite you to check it
out! Facebook won’t replace our other communications but it is a fun
way to keep in touch with those who like this social network.
http://www.facebook.com/Klamath.County.4H
If you are a Facebook user, enjoy this new way
we are reaching out to our 4-H community!
Record Books
The newly refreshed record book committee will reconvene on
February 9, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Extension Conference Room. The
group will meet and discuss the revisions that have been made to the
record books thus far in 2011 and work on adapting the scoring system
as well as the incentives for youth. So please be thinking about what
rewards you would like to see for a record book well done and feel free
to e-mail Jed any time with your suggestions. The awards are for you,
4-H members, so help the adults to better suit your wishes.
Another outcome of this meeting will be setting dates for record book
clinics throughout the rest of the year. As the system evolves it is the
goal of Klamath County 4-H to make everyone successful with the new
record book system.
Market Livestock
Superintendent Meeting
The market livestock superintendents, along
with a representative from the Rotary Auction
committee, will meet February 1, 2011 to discuss
the youth livestock auction at this year’s upcoming county fair. Topics
of discussion will be that of incorporating the small animals into the
sale throughout the sale and that of formalizing the “terminal sale”
definition. This team will meet intermittently until fair concludes. The
meeting will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office
Conference Room.
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OSU Summer Conference
It’s not too soon to be thinking about summer; all too soon the school
year will be over and summer will be upon us. One amazing annual
event that always happens in June is coming once again and that is OSU
Summer Conference. Join 300 other 4-H members from around the
state for a week of adventure and fun on the main campus of Oregon
State University. There are a lot of fun workshops, interesting tours
and trips to participate in throughout the week. This year’s conference
is planned for June 22-25, 2011. Registration forms will be available
later this spring, but put it on your calendar now as a “to do for
summer” event. Event scholarships will be available which means that
the cost to attend will not be all out of your or
your parent’s pockets.
If you would like to get in on the program a little
bit early here is your chance...help out with the
Summer Conference T-Shirt design contest!
For all you creative 4-H members out there, try
your hand at graphic design. If your design is selected you will receive a
reduced rate on your OSU Summer Conference Registration cost.
Guidelines for Contest:
 Design is to include the theme of “4-H Write Your Own Story”
 Design must be created and submitted electronically to the email
address below
 The T-Shirt design should include no more than three colors
 Include your first and last name as well as your phone number in
your email
T-Shirts designs are due by Thursday, March 10th and should be sent to
[email protected]. If you have any questions please contact
Jamie Davis at the Lake County Extension Office at 541-947-6054.
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College! You can go!
There is an old saying of unknown origin which says, "If you fail to plan,
you plan to fail." There are many online programs that help persons of
all ages attend college at two or four year institutions. Visit
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/college-you-can-go to access important resources so you can make your dream of attending college a
reality. It will take time to work through these resources. It is time
well-invested in your potential to make a difference in the world.
High school senior 4-H members should have
received a packet in the mail with a link to the
Oregon 4-H Scholarships web page at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/state-4hscholarships. Further information will follow
later in the spring for Klamath County 4-H
scholarships.
Urban Rural Exchange 2011
This year the Urban Rural Exchange will occur in two parts: the first
being inbound (this being urban youth coming to Klamath County), and
second being outbound (Klamath youth going to Multnomah County).
The inbound portion of the program will be April 7-12, 2011. If you are
a farming or ranching family that may be interested in hosting 2 youth
or an adult chaperone please contact Jed for further details. The
program is a success due to the wonderful families
that have participated thus far over the past 5 years.
The second leg of the program will then be the
outbound trip to Portland were Klamath youth stay
with Portland 4-H Urban Rural Exchange families.
The outbound part will take place April 20-24, 2011.
Chaperones will be needed, so if parents and leaders are interested in
advocating for rural Oregon please consider this opportunity. If anyone
has any questions or concerns regarding this program please contact
Jed. There are full color reports and descriptions available that explain
the program in great detail and this can be accessed at
http://www.4hwildlifestewards.org/Oregon%20Programs/UrbanRural%20Exchange/.
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International Exchange
There is a need for families to host
inbound youth for summer 2011. Many
families that have participated in the
past in Klamath County have had a
wonderful experience and made
memories that will last forever. Klamath County is also very interested
in having a volunteer coordinator to facilitate this program. The
coordinator is reimbursed for mileage involved with the program. If
you are a parent or leader who may be interested in this position
please schedule a meeting with Jed to discuss the position more
thoroughly and get the schedule for the related trainings. The lodging
and mileage are also reimbursed for the required training that comes
with the job. This is a wonderful program to be involved with and we
encourage all to participate.
“The only guide to a man is his conscience; the only
shield to his memory is the rectitude and sincerity of
his actions.”
- Sir Winston Churchill
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
 February 28, 2011 .. 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Market Swine Selection and Feeding.
 March 7, 2011......... 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Market Lamb Selection and Feeding.
 March 15, 2011....... 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Market Goat Selection and Feeding.
 March 22, 2011....... 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Budgeting Basics (ideal for high school ages).
 March 31, 2011....... 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Basic Livestock vaccinations and deworming.
All of these opportunities are open to youth and adults (and these
qualify as continuing education for leaders as well!) We hope to see
some of you there.
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Setting Club and Project Goals
Adapted from Malheur County 4-H News,
written by Barbara Brody, Malheur County 4-H Agent
Identifying and setting goals is a crucial part of the 4-H project. Establishing desired objectives are important to all age groups. If youth
learn to set goals, plan, and work toward the goals they set, they learn
self-discipline and decision making skills. Goal setting provides a roadmap for 4-H members in their 4-H projects as well as 4-H clubs. A goal
is an “end”; something specific to be accomplished. It involves
decision-making and setting priorities. Goals may be short term or
long term, individual or group, and may be adjusted along the way. A
goal should provide a challenge, and be realistically attainable.
Steps for goal setting are:
1. Defining the goal. Make sure it is clear and specific.
2. Determining action needed to achieve the goal - steps or objectives
with specific timelines and measurable outcomes.
3. Identifying resources needed to accomplish the goal.
4. Identifying possible blocks and strategies to avoid them. This is
where goal setting becomes a valuable planning tool.
There are many opportunities in 4-H to teach goal setting skills.
Projects provide an ideal way for individuals to experience goal setting,
evaluation, and achievement. Club goals provide an opportunity for
teamwork!
Generally, very young 4-H members should set short term goals. As
members mature and gain experience, they should be encouraged to
set more challenging goals and to work on more than one goal at a
time. Gradually, members are led by caring adults to visualize future
possibilities and set long term goals for themselves.
Individual Goals
This guide for setting individual goals sets forth a series of questions
that can be used by youth, parents and volunteers to guide individual
4-H members through the goal setting process. Individual goal setting
works best on a one-on-one basis or in very small groups of two or
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three. Experienced teens who practice and understand goal setting can
be very effective volunteers.
1. What would you like to accomplish in your 4-H project or activity?
Many goals will tend to be general. Help them identify specific
things they want to do or learn.
2. What resources will you need to reach this goal? Resources can
include time, money, materials, energy, skills, knowledge, and family support.
3. What steps will you need to take to reach your goal? The 4-H
member needs to list the steps and establish dates for completing
each step.
4. Does the goal align with your time commitment and abilities? Is it
meaningful and does it present a challenge?
5. Are you motivated by your goal? Is it really something you want to
do?
6. Have you written your goal and listed steps in your plan of action
including timelines for completion?
7. Who will review progress toward accomplishing the goal with you?
Goal setting and self-assessment are good learning processes.
When appropriate, help the 4-H’ers understand that circumstances
beyond their control can affect their plan. Help them make adjustments and process feelings. Identify specifics that he/she can repeat for continued success. When needed, ask questions that lead
him/her to another step or probe for additional solutions.
8. How do you feel about your progress? Give recognition for progress. Age and ability are factors to consider throughout the process.
Group Goals
Just as goals serve as maps for individuals, they guide groups. The
steps for setting group and individual goals are the same. Group
process, however, can be more involved and often takes longer.
Consensus building and establishing group ownership takes time but is
necessary for success. All clubs should be setting goals early on in the
year! Group goals:
1. Provide opportunities for youth to learn to work together.
2. Provide opportunities for all members to experience success.
3. Allow common focus to emerge from the group.
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Group Goals Become Motivators for Members When:
1. Members feel ownership of the goals.
2. They present a challenge that stretches them, but meets members’
skill level.
3. Members feel they are attainable and can be accomplished.
The following questions can be used by volunteers to guide 4-H club
members through the goal setting process. It is essential to involve the
members in identifying the goals. Members will support a group goal
only if they feel ownership.
1. What would you like to do together as a 4-H group? Ask members
to give one or two ideas orally and capture it on a flip chart or ask
each member to write ideas on a card, then list and discuss them.
Don’t push too fast for a consensus; maybe two or three choices
will emerge. Ask questions to identify additional information
needed. List information, where to find it, and who will assemble it
before the next meeting.
2. At the next meeting ask, “What additional information do we have?
Discuss the information gathered and its impact on potential goals.
Determine needed resources. Select the goals by group consensus.
3. What steps will need to be taken to reach each goal? List steps,
establish target dates and identify persons responsible. Each step
may have several sub steps with specific members responsible for
each. It is important for each member to have a task.
4. Discuss relevance and ability to accomplish the goal by asking,
“How is the goal relevant to your group or worthy of your time and
abilities?” Do you feel you can accomplish the goal in the time
allotted and with the resources at hand? If not, what can be
changed to make it possible?”
5. Are you satisfied with the goal? Is it really something you want to
do? Determine if all or most members support the goal.
6. Have you recorded your goal, plan of action with dates, and
person(s) responsible?
7. Who will review progress toward accomplishing the goal with
members?
8. How will you communicate how you feel about your progress?
Involve all members, give feedback, and stress the need for ongoing
feedback and recognition.
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Market Livestock Information
March 5 & 6, 2011 ........................................ Market Beef Weigh-In Dates
 Saturday, March 5 - 10:00 a.m. through noon, Barrett Livestock
 Saturday, March 5 - 1:30 p.m. through 3:00 p.m., Klamath
Livestock Auction Yard
 Sunday, March 6 - noon through 2:00 p.m., Bly
May 20 – 26, 2011 ..................................... Market Swine Weigh-In Dates
 Friday, May 20 - Chiloquin, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Ghan Ranch
 Saturday, May 21 - Klamath Falls, 7:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. Fairgrounds
 Sunday, May 22 - Bly, 5:30 through 7:30 p.m. - Valladao Ranch
 Wednesday, May 25 - Bonanza, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Bonanza School
 Thursday, May 26 - Lost River, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Lost River School
date you weigh-in.............................. Market Swine Possession Deadline
May 31, 2011 .................................. Market Goat & Sheep Weigh-In Date
 Tuesday, May 31 - 4:30 p.m. - Fairgrounds
 The lambs need to be shorn, with bills of sale, health papers,
place of origin, etc. All papers will be checked.
May 31, 2011 ......................... Market Goat & Sheep Possession Deadline
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Rotary Livestock Loan
For those of you who are looking at a beef, sheep, or swine project for
the upcoming year, please remember the Rotary 4-H/FFA Loan Program
is available to help if funds are an obstacle to your participation.
The Youth Market Livestock Loan was established to promote youth
livestock projects that may otherwise be financially restrictive. The
purpose is to provide an interest-free loan to be used towards
purchasing a market quality animal to raise as a project.
Maximum Loan Amounts:
Deadlines:
Beef = $1,000
February 1st
Sheep = $200
June 1st
Swine = $250
June 1st
Please contact us if you would like an application for this program.
4-H Communications Activities
Did you know that you can participate in demonstrations, speeches,
impromptu speaking, educational displays and videography?
Communications is open to all members enrolled in 4-H. It can be a
stand-alone project or it can be used in conjunction with any other
project.
These activities are available for members enrolled in ANY project! You
can even qualify for state fair! Check it out, it is FUN!!
A presentation is a way to share information with others, to teach what
you know, or what you have learned. An educational display is a visual
presentation of information.
Videography is a way to communicate a
message through the thoughts and
creativity of one person or a team of
people by video or movie.
Check out http://
oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/
communications-projects or give us a
call for more information!
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E-Mail
Do you get the e-mail update messages from the
Extension office? These messages are sent with
time-sensitive information that needs to go out
between newsletters. If you are not getting these
messages and you would like to, send an e-mail to
[email protected] and ask to be
added to the e-mail list! Members & parents can have multiple e-mail
addresses associated with your name to help keep you informed.
As an enrolled member or volunteer you can expect bi-monthly
newsletters in the mail and frequent e-mails from us. If you aren’t
receiving this correspondence from us, please let us know so we can
make sure your enrollment is accurate.
Shooting Sports Trainings
The Shooting Sports program along with all of the Outdoor Education
and Recreation 4-H programs in the state of Oregon are growing like
wildfire. This year Oregon 4-H has added ATV and Sport Fishing
programs to the list of activities. Klamath County at this time does not
have anyone registered as a leader in either of those programs and
would love to have someone go that direction. If interested check in at
the office for more info.
In direct relation to the Shooting Sports project with Oregon 4-H
Klamath County is also on a wonderful trajectory. To date Klamath has
leaders who provide club activities for Archery, Pistol, Rifle, and
Muzzleloading. For parents that may be interested in becoming a
shooting sports leader or for leaders who would like to add another
discipline to your certification there are some opportunities on the
horizon:
January 29............ Douglas County ............... Archery
February 12 ......... Columbia County ............ All disciplines
April 16 ................ Grant County ................... All disciplines
June 18 ................ Klamath County............... Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol,
and Muzzleloading (at this time)
For registration forms contact the Extension Office.
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