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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
Jordan Rainwater
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
Well here we are at spring once again, at least according to the
calendar! Hopefully all of you are getting used to the time change and
your critters are adjusted to it by now as well. This is a great time of
year; many of you are well into your project work this year and some
are really just beginning to jump off the starting line. It is also time for
spring sports so set yourselves up for success by keeping your projects
in mind as you plan your schedules.
For those of you doing market projects I would like to briefly mention
a couple of things that are imperative in your selection of a successful
market project. More specifically, there are three things that due to
genetics you cannot change with your animal; they are the balance,
structure, and amount of muscle.
Balance:
Balance is a very important trait and one you cannot change.
You want your animal to look well-proportioned throughout
its body shape. Does the animal look wide enough, is it the
right length, are the shoulders and hips nearly level with
each other? Be sure to look for these things before you go
spend your hard-earned money on a project animal. If an
animal you are looking at seems like it has some parts but
not others and kind of looks to you like it is scrapped
together don’t buy that one; you will not be able to correct
the balance of the animal.
Structure:
Here is a genetic trait the animal will get from its parents. Is
the animal well-boned, or is it too light of a skeleton? Are
the legs straight, do they walk comfortably; are they “cow
hocked” or “pigeon toed”? These particular traits again you
cannot correct as they are genetically programmed to look
one way or another. If possible look at the parents, they
will display similar characteristics.
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Muscle:
Your market project will have a certain muscle composition the
day you purchase the animal and this composition will not
change over the life of the animal. Yes, the muscles will
grow and get larger but the shape and proportion of the
animal that they are will remain constant from the time you
take them home until you sell that animal. This is a genetic
trait of your young animal - look at the parents if possible
and see how they look then imagine them the size of your
young one. Then remember that your animal will look the
same as it does the day of purchase just multiplied in size
by the time you finish the animal out.
The basic thought when you go to purchase your project animal is take
a good look and be willing to change your mind about an animal. The
way the baby critter looks is how it will look in the end, it will simply
be larger. Yes, you will have fat cover and things of that sort but the
basic shape of the animal will not change, the way they look is the way
they look and they will grow that way. Good luck on your selections as
you move forward. If you have questions feel free to ask; we are here
to help!
JED
Rotary Livestock Loan
For those of you who are looking at a 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:
Sheep = $200
June 1st
Swine = $250
June 1st
Please contact us if you would like an application for this program.
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Congratulations!
Recently, one of our outstanding 4-H
volunteers was recognized as the
Airman of the Year for the 173rd
Operations Group. Shawn Blodgett was
chosen because he exemplifies the Air
Force core values: Integrity First,
Service Above Self and Excellence In All
We Do. Service Above Self refers to sacrificing for your country and
going above and beyond to serve the Air Force; but it also recognizes
serving your community, so his volunteerism as a member of the
Klamath Community College Board of Education and his years of
service as a 4-H Leader were factors as well when he was chosen.
Last summer, Shawn was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for
his outstanding contributions during the Unit Compliance Inspection.
This is a HUGE inspection only done every 4 years. Team Kingsley
earned an overall "excellent," however Shawn's flight earned an
"outstanding" rating which is the highest rating that can be earned.
Shawn was singled out in the inspection team’s report as being an
integral part of why they earned such a rating. Typically it may take
several years for an individual to be presented with this medal so when
Shawn was awarded the medal after only 8 months of becoming an
Airman, it was a major achievement!
Shawn’s wife, Amanda, is also a long-time 4-H volunteer. Amanda was
recognized as one of the junior enlisted members who make up 81% of
the population of Team Kingsley. The Wing Commander and Command
Chief noted that the wing couldn't be as successful as it is without the
junior enlisted members.
Shawn started 4-H in the 5th grade; the lessons he took from his years
in 4-H have served him well both as a business owner and now as one
of the finest Airman at Kingsley Field. Hopefully his story can inspire
anyone reading this to always strive to be your best!
Congratulations to both Shawn and Amanda Blodgett. They are not
only a great example of volunteering in the community, but also a great
example of the valuable experience that can be gleaned from 4-H!
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities
 March 31, 2011....... 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Basic Livestock vaccinations and deworming.
 April 13, 2011 ......... 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Market Lamb Selection & Feeding.
 April 27, 2011 ......... 5:30 p.m. ....... Extension Office Auditorium;
Record Book Clinic.
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.
Welcome to 4-H!
If you have not already received a “Welcome to 4-H” book from your
4-H Club Leader, you should be receiving one soon. These books were
created not only to be a resource to those who are new to 4-H, but also
hopefully to provide an even greater level of knowledge to long-time
4-H families.
Ambassadors
It’s time to start thinking about applying to be a 2011-12 Oregon 4-H
State Ambassador. The Oregon 4-H State Ambassador team is made up
of 12-18 fantastic 4-H members and serves as the public relations arm
of the 4-H program. The role of the State Ambassadors varies from
year to year, but typically they do things like moderate the Oregon 4-H
facebook page, serve as hosts at State Fair, and emcee Summer
Conference and other events.
Interested members should be in the 10th or 11th grade for the 2010-11
school year. They need to attend a training and interview at Summer
Conference as well as submit an application. Applications are due
June 1, 2011 to the State 4-H office and can be found at http://
oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/ambassador-program If you have any
questions. Please contact Sara Miller at [email protected].
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For more information, visit http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-summer-conference
All too soon the school year will be over and summer will be upon us.
Summer Conference is an amazing annual event planned for June 2225, 2011. Join 300 other Oregon 4-H members for a week of adventure
on the main campus of OSU. There are fun workshops, interesting
tours and trips to participate in throughout the week. Registration
begins May 2nd, and event scholarships will be available!
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Have you purchased your tickets to Klamath's premier leadership event
yet? On Friday, May 6, 2011, the Klamath County Chamber of
Commerce is giving you an opportunity to hear from ten great leaders
including money management expert Dave Ramsey, the CEO of CocaCola Muhtar Kent, and the founder and president of The Freedom
Writers Foundation Erin Gruwell.
This one-day leadership event will help you identify and use your
leadership voice - at work, at home and in your community. Every
leader has a unique voice. One offers direction, while another inspires.
Some voices impact lives without uttering a single word. At the 2011
Maximum Impact Leadership Event, you will hear from speakers who
embrace five different leadership voices:
 Voices of Service - behind-the-scenes leaders, impacting other
through their generous gifts of time and talent.
 Voices of Innovation - pioneers, helping others realize dreams
through their fresh prespectives and contagious enthusiasm for the
future.
 Voices of Hope - encouragers, inspiring others to plan for and
expect that a better outcome is always within reach.
 Voices of Purpose - visionaries, steadily and confidently directing
others toward the envisioned destination.
 Voices of Influence - mentors, humbed by the responsibility that
comes with empowering, developing and guiding fellows leaders.
Tickets are just $75 per person and includes
lunch and materials. You can purchase tickets
online or call the Chamber of Commerce office
at (541) 884-5193.
Event Information
Friday, May 6, 2011
OIT College Union Auditorium
Registration: 7 a.m., Start Time: 8 a.m., End Time: 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union, Pacific Power,
Cal-Ore Communications, Inc., Express Employment Professionals, &
Goodwill Industries of Southern Oregon.
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Important Meetings
 Market Superintendents Meeting; March 29, 2011 at 6:00pm
Extension Office Conference Room.
 Record Book Committee; April 12, 2011 at 6:00pm
Extension Office Conference Room.
2011 State Fair Changes
Due to fiscal shortfalls and staffing, Oregon 4-H will be cutting the
foods contests as well as all presentations that would have regularly
taken place at State Fair. This cancellation is for the time being only to
be in effect for 2011; for 2012 these activities should be offered again.
If you have questions or concerns related to this issue please contact
Jed Smith 541-883-7131, or the State 4-H Office at 541-737-4444. The
note below is from Roger Rennekamp, State 4-H Program Leader:
I want to take this opportunity to communicate the decision that has
been made regarding 4-H activities and events scheduled to be held
this summer. The state 4-H staff met and reached consensus on a plan
for moving forward in light of budget reductions and vacancies.
I am happy to announce that 4-H Summer Conference will be held as
planned in 2011. Since many have indicated that 4-H Summer
Conference was the most important state 4-H event of the year, we will
actively be looking for ways to grow and improve the conference in
future years. The 4-H Fashion Revue Fashion revue will be held but is
limited to one session (Friday Aug 26 - Saturday Aug 27).
We will, be canceling the foods contests and all presentations that
were slated to be held at the 2011 State Fair. Last year, 44 youth
participated in the food contests and 83 youth made presentations at
the State Fair. This decision affects only the 2011 program year. Being
considered for 2012 and beyond are modifying the foods contests to
more closely align with learning outcomes and looking for alternate
venues for conducting the presentations. Decisions regarding 2012
activities and events will be made at a later date.
Thanks in advance for your support of these decisions.
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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 you are interested
check in at the office for more information.
In direct relation to the Shooting Sports project
with Oregon 4-H, Klamath County is also on a
wonderful trajectory. 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 upcoming opportunities:
April 16 ................ Grant County ................... All disciplines
June 18 ................ Klamath County............... All disciplines
Registration materials for the Grant County training are available, and
forms for the Klamath County training will be ready before May 1,
2011. The Shooting Sports Division would like to ask every club to
collect up to 5 items that relate to Klamath County to be disbursed to
the trainees as souvenirs of Klamath, please be thinking about this and
have your leaders bring them to the May All-Leaders meeting.
Angler & Aquatic Education Training
Participants will qualify to serve as both 4-H club leaders and Oregon
Department of Fish & Wildlife Angler Education Instructors. This 8
hour class is scheduled for April 23, 2011 at the Deschutes County Fair
& Expo Center and will cover: ODF&W Angler Education Program,
Oregon 4-H Angler & Aquatic Education Program, introduction to
fishing gear & equipment, basic knot tying, terminal tackle preparation,
rod set-up & casting, parts of a fish, fish identification, angler ethics &
responsibilities, how to use the Sportfishing Regulations, where to fish,
and water safety. For more details call David White at 541-548-6088.
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Oregon 4-H Leaders’ Forum
April 8-9, 2011
Join us at the Oregon 4-H Center for the 2011 state-wide 4-H Leaders’
Forum, “Clover Fun for Everyone!” This educational Forum is designed
for volunteers. Adult and teen volunteers can attend, learn, and then
teach or share information with others.
Fun activities, such as a camp-wide
scavenger hunt and a 4-H carnival including
“tack-a-horse” and making a ‘felting’ project
will happen on Friday evening. You can use
these ideas in club and county programs!
Saturday will include over 25 educational workshops to choose from,
such as:
Aloha Redworms!
Science in 4-H Projects
Videography
How to Re-Use Denim Jeans
Fun with Speaking
All the Ways 4-H Foundation Supports 4-H
Games & Icebreakers
Traditional Mexican Dance
LEGO Robotics
Creating a Great Display
Fun, Effective Leader Associations Outdoor Adventures with Your Horse
Call a Veterinarian: or not?
How to Manage a Small Animal Show
Dutch Oven cooking
New Sewing Machines, Tools, Notions
Cultivating Cloverbuds
and more…!
Getting Financial Literacy into 4-H Projects
Further information such as a schedule and the registration form can be
found at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/. The cost will be under $50
per person for registration, 3 meals, and lodging for one night at the
camp. Come and have “Clover Fun!” Talk with 4-H acquaintances and
meet new friends!
“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to
hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time,
and still retain the ability to function.”
-F. Scott Fitzgerald
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The Westminster Dog Show is
known as the Superbowl of dog
shows and Klub K9's 4-H Junior
Leader Erika David had a dog going!
DV9K9's Red Hot Star, also known as
"Rocket," qualified for his invitation
to the Westminster Dog Show this
year, and at 1 1/2 years old he just
happened to be the youngest to be
competing in the Finnish Spitz ring!
This beautiful Finnish Spitz was born and bred right here in Klamath
Falls by 4-H Dog Superintendent Michelle Leathers and Klamath Union
sophomore Erika David. Erika has created her first Finnish Spitz
website and Facebook page that has more information on the Finnish
Spitz breed and more pictures of Rocket, as well as other Finnish Spitz.
The website is located at finnishspitzpups-DV9K9.com and the
Facebook page is DV9K9 Finnish Spitz Pups.
Erika and Michelle have successfully shown Rocket to earn his title as
AKC's Grand Champion and #3 Finnish Spitz for 2010.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by the GM Foundation, is
designed to help students who are leaders in both
the classroom and their communities, but who may
not have the financial means to attend college. The
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award: Up to $25,000 per
year for 100 students and $2,000 per year for 1,000 students
The following students are encouraged to apply:
 Will be enrolling full-time as a first-time freshman at a 4-year
college or university.
 Plan to major in one of the following: Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or
Design.
 Have an interest in a career in the automotive or related industries.
Act fast! This application is due by March 31, 2011; you can complete
it online at www.buickachievers.com.
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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 in the past 5 years.
The second leg of the program will be the outbound trip to Portland
where 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/.
The applications say they were due in February, however that was for
the Portland participants; so for those of you interested please contact
Jed or Misty to get an application to go north. The more participants
we have the more fun it will be!
WANTED: 4-H Volunteer Katie Feinauer
is looking for Legos and blue Ball
canning jars. If you have any available,
please contact Katie at (541) 783-2636.
Paige Rajnus of the Mouse Pads 4-H Club recently won
the Best of Show junior division award in the Winter
Wings student art competition. Way to go, Paige!
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PeaceJam Northwest Youth Leadership
Conference at Oregon State University
"Dream of a Beautiful Future: Change Begins With You"
featuring Nobel Peace Prize Winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum
•Who: Middle school and high school students throughout the Pacific
Northwest.
•What: Hundreds of PeaceJammers in 7th through 12th grades will join
1992 Nobel Peace Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum, for a lifechanging weekend, exploring issues of peace and social
justice. Participants will be inspired by Rigoberta’s courageous story,
perform hands-on service projects in the surrounding community,
attend thought-provoking and skill-building workshops, and have the
opportunity to present their Global Call to Action projects to the
Laureate and their peers.
•Where: Corvallis, Oregon – Oregon State University
•When: All day Saturday, April 16 – Sunday, April 17, 2011
•Why: Participation sparks commitment to justice and peace, increases
social responsibility, increases global awareness, increases academic
performance, provides positive role models, engages students in
service-learning.
•Cost: $75 per person attending. This includes two days of conference
activities such as workshops and service projects, as well as three
meals on Saturday, two meals on Sunday, a t-shirt, and water bottle.
•Registrations will be accepted until April 7th! For more information or
registration forms, contact Courtney Nikolay at (541) 737-3172 or
[email protected]. You can also refer to http://
oregonstate.edu/studentaffairs/peacejam for more details.
This is a powerful weekend of inspiration for high school students
across the Pacific Northwest, encouraging them to engage in positive
activities and service, empowering them to make a difference.
It has been a great opportunity for 4-H members and their friends to
attend. It is HIGH energy, FUN and very INSPIRATIONAL.
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Summer Science Camp
The State 4-H Office is inviting Oregon middle
school students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 in the
fall 2011 to apply to attend the ExxonMobil
Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp (EMBHSSC)
this summer at OSU. All selected campers will be
fully funded by scholarship. There will be 48
youth selected to attend the program offered July
31 through August 11, 2011. The camp promotes
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
education and supports historically underserved and underrepresented
students with limited opportunities.
The application involves completing an application form, writing a 250word student essay, recommendations from Science and Math
teachers, and school test scores in Math and Science of at least a B
average. Information is available online at http://
oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/summer-science-camp. The application
deadline is Friday, April 1, 2011. A printed copy of the registration
form can be requested from Camp Coordinator Andy Hoffmann by
calling 541-737-4081 or email [email protected].
The two-week residential camp offers youth innovative ways to
enhance their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. Students are introduced to college life by living in a
dormitory and attending classes that include problem solving, science
inquiry, engineering principals, research, and communication skills.
Students participate in a pre- and post-camp evaluation. Evaluation
results in 2010 showed that for the fourth year in a row, there were
significant changes in camper science process skills from the beginning
of camp to the end. In addition, an increase in camper science interest
and attitudes were found from pre- to post-camp.
Partners include: The ExxonMobil Foundation, The Harris Foundation,
College of Education–Department of 4-H Youth Development Education
and Science & Math Investigative Learning Experience program, College
of Science–Department of Science & Mathematics Education, College of
Engineering–School of Chemical, Biological & Environmental
Engineering and Hinsdale Wave Research Lab.
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Food Preparation
& Mini Meal Contests
Friday April 29
& Saturday April 30, 2011
Please call Misty at 541-883-7131
with your choice of times.
(1 hr for food prep, 2 hrs for mini-meal)
Natural Resource Career Science 4-H Camp
June 27-30, 2011
At Lake Creek Youth Camp in Logan Valley, Grant County, Oregon
For youth who have completed grades 6-9
Cost: $60.00, Scholarships Available
Eight to ten campers are housed in a rustic A-frame cabin with a
counselor and adult chaperone. The boys are in one area and the girls
are in another area. Each has their own bath/restroom facility.
Campers eat in a family style setting.
Activities: Learn about Careers & Activities in Wildlife Biology,
Archeology, Hydrology, Geology, Fisheries, Water Quality, Outdoor
skills & safety, as well as learn about outdoor recreational
opportunities such as campfires, hiking, trail riding, archery, cultural
beading, fly tying & star gazing.
Contact: Maxine Day at 541-575-1911 or [email protected]
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4-H Volunteer e-Learning
Did you know? There is a great e-Learning module available to
supplement face-to-face volunteer development.
Among comments by volunteers: “This was a great way to learn at
my own pace.” “It was very educational and kind of fun…!” “The
online course has offered a large amount of information that every
4-H leader, new or experienced, should take the time to look at.”
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We encourage current volunteers, parents, or any other interested
parties to use these instructions to log in and check out this learnat-your-own-pace training opportunity!
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/elearning-course
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