November/December 2012
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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
Jewel Haskins
Patty Case
Claudia Tosh
Stacey Todd
Karen Hottman
Jamie Fitch
Trisha Nagorski
Laurie Wayne
Brian Charlton
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. Oregon State University
Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination
based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Oregon State University Extension
Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This publication will be made available in accessible
formats upon request. Please call (541) 883-7131 for information.
Jed’s Journal
Welcome to late fall and early winter in Klamath County everyone!! The
weather continues to be on the fritz it would seem at this time so it is
indeed hard to say what or when the weather may change. For all of
you who might have been or are still out in the hunting woods or sage I
hope that your seasons were bountiful and many great experiences and
memories were created. For me fall is a time of creating memories on
the largest scale and this year was certainly no different. If you have
time I will spin you a tale of a whopper of an elk season, but I won’t fill
the pages here with that.
Winter in Klamath County can find us all hiding in our houses more
hours of the day than we otherwise would, which allows us all some
time for all of those things throughout the year we don’t have time for
when we can be outside. So be looking to your record books and
educational activities with your clubs; this is a great time to get a jump
on that part of the program! It is also a time to enjoy one another’s
company and camaraderie and to really build a strong sense of
community within your club and the larger community. Start planning
your fundraising events for the year now so you have a plan and
direction to head; the same goes for your educational endeavors...get a
jump on them!
Finally, it is the Holiday Season as well! Remember with all the hustle
and bustle and for some the travel be careful and considerate in all that
we do as a 4-H community. Remember to lend a hand to those that
could use one, tell someone thank-you for a job well done, and spoil
your pets or livestock just a little more. Sometimes just a friendly
gesture may make someone’s day, and this time of year it becomes a
bit easier perhaps for us all to put that in focus. For you all I wish you a
Merry Christmas or whatever your holiday may be and may it be a
wonderful one!!
JED
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Klamath County 4-H Enrollment
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Returning member enrollment has ended.
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Friday, January 4: New Member enrollment deadline
The enrollment fee is remaining at $30/member with a $60/household
maximum. Enrollment packets can be downloaded from our website
on the members page at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec/members or
printed copies can be obtained from our office.
Enrollment forms for new members should be signed by the club
leaders and all forms should be complete with both the youth and
parent signatures before they are turned in to us.
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others,
you should put a good deal of thought into the
happiness that you are able to give .
- Eleanor Roosevelt
State 4-H Scholarships
Information on 2013 State 4-H scholarships
and County/State 4-H Fair scholarships has
been updated and is now available at http://
oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/oregon-4hscholarships. We encourage members who are
heading to college in fall 2013 to apply! Applications must be approved
and signed by county 4-H agents; to meet this requirement applications
must be turned into our office no later than February 20, 2013.
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Recognition Committee
The State Recognition Committee is looking to
fill 5 spots this year, and welcomes
nominations from Klamath County. The
committee is made up of agents and
volunteers from across the state.
Please consider joining the
committee; it is a great way to learn
about how to get our county involved.
The State Recognition Committee meets twice
annually to select National 4-H Congress and State
4-H Scholarship winners. In addition, the committee
selects the winners of the state level awards in Leadership,
Communication, Citizenship, and Community Service. Being a member
of the committee is a wonderful opportunity to learn about all that 4-H
members do and how 4-H plays a central role in the development of
many youth. Serving on the committee is also a great way for to learn
about the opportunities available to older 4-H members.
Members of the committee serve a term of 3 years. The time obligation
is concentrated around two yearly meetings, with little obligation
outside of those times. In 2013 the committee will meet in Corvallis on
March 21-22 and June 27-28. The March meeting is devoted to the
initial review of State Resumes and the selection of National 4-H
Congress finalists and scholarship and state award winners. The June
meeting takes place in conjunction with the OSU Summer Conference
and is dedicated to interviewing and selecting delegates to National
4-H Congress which will be held in Atlanta next November.
The short nomination form is due
December 15th. Contact us for further
information!
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Be a Mentor
Research shows it often only takes one key adult for a young person to
develop a positive attitude and gain confidence in his or her ability to
lead a successful life. If adults throughout our community see this as
part of their civic and moral responsibility, 100 percent graduation is a
very realistic goal for the Basin. In other words, all adults can be
“treasure hunters” for our youth. Please consider what you can do to
help the young people you know build hope in their futures and
confidence in themselves.
The above is an excerpt from a Guest Commentary by Paul Hillyer in
the 9/22/12 Herald & News. The entire article can be accessed at:
http://www.heraldandnews.com/members/forum/guest_commentary/
article_39d33c90-f4c1-11e1-aeac-001a4bcf887a.html.
Although the article was not written about 4-H, it is certainly true of
our dedicated volunteers...everyone has something to contribute and
each of us has a gift we can share with others and perhaps make a
difference in the life of one or more young people. If you are not yet a
4-H volunteer, ask us about the simple process to become a club or
project leader. You never know when you will be the one to make an
important difference in someone’s life!
Would you like to receive the Klamath
Clover Co-Op only electronically? If
the first thing you do when your
newsletter arrives in the mail is throw
it in the trash, let us know and we will
put you on the list to receive it only by
e-mail. This saves the 4-H Leaders
Association money for the cost to
produce the newsletter! E-mail Misty
at [email protected] if
you want to stop receiving paper
copies of the newsletter.
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National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
Essays are due in the State 4-H office by February
1, 2013. The 4-H Beekeeping Essay is a great
opportunity for 4-H members to research and
write about honey bees. Cash prizes of $750,
$500 and $250 will be awarded to the 3 top
National winners. The essay theme for 2013 is
"Reducing the Usage of Bee-Killing Pesticides in
my Community.” Contest details are located at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-beekeeping-essay-contest. 4-H
members can also use the information they gather to make an
educational display for the fair. Essay contestants are not required to
be enrolled in a 4-H beekeeping project.
TRAILBLAZER NIGHT
Back by popular demand!
As we did a few years ago, Oregon 4-H will again have a 4-H Night at
the Rose Garden. Contact us to obtain the form to order speciallypriced tickets for a Portland Trail Blazer game on Wednesday, March 27
against the Brooklyn Nets. Orders must be in by March 6, 2013!
After the game, 4-H people will be invited down on the court to shoot
free throws, take pictures, and meet players. People attending should
wear 4-H attire.
One family who attended a couple of years ago says: even though it’s
in the 300 section…the design of the Rose Garden is such that it’s just
as exciting and engaging for the kids and adults up there as it is in
lower levels! With everyone wearing some kind of 4-H attire, people
were noticing AND they even had the “Welcome 4-H” digital sign up on
the jumbo screen for all to see…so the kids were
screaming and shouting showing their “thanks” for
being recognized for attending!
Take advantage of this fun opportunity.
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Fair Dates for 2013
It has been confirmed that the Klamath County Fair will retain the same
time frame as years past. Thus the Fair will take place August 7th
through the 11th of 2013. Horse fair will continue to be the week prior
to that as well as the statics portion of our Fair time activities.
The schedule for 2014 is still currently
under review; as the Extension Office is
made aware of any changes or
confirmations the information will be
forwarded to members and leaders in an
appropriate and expedient manner.
Klamath Clover Co-Op Newsletter
The Clover focuses on events, trainings, general information and deadlines. We mail one copy to each enrolled household of everyone involved in Klamath County 4-H. It is important to share the newsletter
with others in your home.
We encourage clubs and individuals to submit photos and articles. All
information must be received in the 4-H Office by the 2nd Wednesday of
odd-numbered months and may be submitted to:
[email protected].
Rotary Livestock Loan Program
For all who are planning on raising a large livestock animal for the
coming 2012-2013 4-H year be aware that there is indeed a loan
program offered by our Klamath County Rotary Club to aid in the
purchase and/or feeding and care of your animal. The club has a large
pool of money that they are willing to assist in your project with and
they love to see the funds utilized. For more information
regarding this program please call the extension office at
541-883-7131 or obtain the application at http://
www.kcrotary.org/LivestockLoanApp.cfm.
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Kudos!!
Payton Bustos of Malin has been a busy
young lady, continuing after the Klamath
County Fair showing her heifers and steers
at the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair, the
Jackson County Harvest Fair, and with a
big win at the Cow Palace near San
Francisco, California where she won
Champion Progress Steer with her locallyborn & raised steer! From there, Payton showed in the Cascade Classic
in Redmond and in Orland, California at the Northern Exposure jackpot
steer and heifer show where she took home several top prizes.
Payton’s club leader is her mom; Deanna says she is so proud of her
daughter and notes that she is continually amazed with Payton’s
perseverance and work ethic. In addition to winning some top prizes,
Payton has pocketed some nice jackpot money which should boost her
college fund. While keeping busy with her cattle, Payton didn’t neglect
her studies; she still managed to be named to the Honor Roll in school!
Payton is shown here on the cover of the Pacific Showcase Magazine
with her Champion heifer at our Klamath County Fair. She maintains a
small herd of her own Simmental x Angus cattle, with three of her nice
show steers expected to be seen at next year’s Klamath County Fair and
two going to the Jackson County Fair.
Payton is an example of a 4-H member who has taken
her project above and beyond! If you want to find
out how to be more involved with your projects, give
us a call. There are opportunities for jackpot shows
for both large and small animals, contests for nonanimal projects, and of course many opportunities
through 4-H for leadership, citizenship, foreign and
stateside exchanges, and more. To take your
projects to the next level, simply ask how!
“It's amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out
without preconceived notions.”
- Charles F. Kettering
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International Exchange
Oregon families have the opportunity to host youth from other
countries for 3-4 weeks during the summer (dates for 2013 are still in
the rough). 2013 Inbound international 4-H exchange opportunities
include the following countries:
· Norway
· Japan
· Argentina
Cultural immersion opportunities are
available during the summer. 2013
Outbound international 4-H exchange
opportunities include the following:
· Argentina .............. 4-week.................... July 8 – August 6
· Australia................ 4-week.................... June 19 – July 18
· Finland .................. 4-week.................... July 1 – July 31
· Japan ..................... 4-week.................... July 10 – August 8
· Japan ..................... 8-week.................... June 12 – August 8
· Tanzania ............... 2-week.................... July 12 – July 29
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Katie Feinauer at [email protected] or (541) 892-0958.
Give the Gift of 4-H!
Are you wondering what to give your 4-H’er for Christmas? Youth in
grades 7-12 are eligible to attend 4-H Summer Conference,
on the beautiful campus of Oregon State University each
June. For $65 you can purchase your Intermediate or Senior
4-H member a gift certificate to attend the 2013 Summer
Conference! Call Jed at 541-883-7131 for more information.
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The goal of the Western Region 4-H Leaders’ Forum 2013 is to
provide training opportunities for adults and teens that serve youth in
our communities.
The workshops at the WRLF 2013 will inspire and enable adults and
youth to gain a better understanding of themselves, others, and their
world as we continue to Strive for Excellence. Developing life skills
will help participants grow and become more capable contributors to
4-H families, clubs, and communities. The workshops should
emphasize leadership, communication, science, technology, and
cultural experiences. Activities will focus on, but are not limited to,
looking at different aspects of our lives in an experiential, hands-on
format. Go to the Kulia I Ka Nu’u website for more information at:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/wrlf/
After the annual Western Region Forum, participants can be part of
local training. Volunteers can share an idea for clubs or counties to
consider, distribute a lesson plan, make a connection to a website,
and/or encourage others to get involved in new ways.
The deadline for Early Bird registration ($295) has been extended to
January 7! January 8 – February 21, 2013 the registration fee is: $375.
After February 22, the registration fee is $425.
To register for the conference, you will need your hotel confirmation
code from the Marriott Waikiki Beach. Due to conference costs, there
will be a $400 surcharge for participants who choose to stay at a
different hotel.
In 2015, the Oregon 4-H Program will host the Western Region
Leaders’ Forum in Portland! If time & travel have been a hurdle to
your attendance at these forums in the past, 2015 will be the year for
you!
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BRRRRRRR...
As our winter temperatures begin to dip, those with
animals (livestock as well as small animals, pets &
birds!) need to be sure you are providing proper care
for the animals to help them through this time.
Water is an important but not-so-obvious concern;
drinking too-cold water not only lowers the animal’s
body temperature but increases the caloric level
needed for maintenance. For further information you
can refer to “EC 1635” at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/
where you will be directed to not only a PDF publication but you can
also access a Podcast there!
Be Safe!
Winter is great, but with it come some specific things we need to be
aware of to keep us safe and injury-free.
 Home fires are more prevalent in the winter months than any other
season. Winter fire hazards include cooking, space heaters,
fireplaces and candles.
 Each year, hundreds of people die from hypothermia...Don’t be one
of them!
 Be careful to avoid head injuries when playing winter sports (skiing,
sledding, snowboarding, snowmobiling).
 Be safe when driving! Remember it takes us all a few days to
“remember” how to drive on slick roads.
 According to the CDC, carbon monoxide detectors save lives, but
less than one-third of American homes have one installed. Do you?
 This is the time of year we see an increase in the number of people
who suffer from food-borne illness. At parties and potlucks, foods
may sit out for longer periods of time. Be aware of food safety.
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West-Watters-Buchanan Scholarship
needs help!
For many of the older youth with livestock in our local 4-H and FFA
programs, the West-Watters-Buchanan Scholarship is known as one of
the largest scholarships not only for the initial amount typically granted
to deserving recipients, but also because the scholarship has
historically included the option for an annual renewal opportunity.
Typically the largest fundraiser of the year occurs at the Klamath
County Fair Rotary Junior Livestock Auction; this year, the amount
raised was markedly reduced which leaves the scholarship fund in the
position of potentially not being able to continue giving at the level
they have in the past.
You can help! If you or a business you know of is in a position of being
able to make a contribution, tax-deductible donations in any amount
can be made to the West-Watters-Buchanan Scholarship fund and can
be sent to our office at 3328 Vandenberg Road, Klamath Falls, OR
97603.
If you would like further information about the history and eligibility
for this important scholarship, feel free to contact us.
Leaders Association News
As of the Klamath County 4-H Leaders Association meeting held
November 19th, 2012 a new assessment has been created by the leaders
in a fundraising effort. From that date forward all new and returning
leaders will be asked to pay $10 upon membership as opposed to the
previous $1 ($2 horse leaders) fee for insurance. This new membership
“dues” style assessment will aid in providing support for leaders and
youth alike to valuable educational activities in and out of the county
through the year. For those leaders who have already enrolled for the
year, while not required to pay this due it would be of great benefit if
you would consider doing so for this year.
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4-H Recognition Night 2012
On November 13th, Klamath County 4-H recognized the members and
volunteer leaders for achievements of the past year. We hope that
those who were able to attend took away a sample of what can be
achieved in the 4-H program along with an appreciation for all of the
adult volunteers who make it happen for all of the youth.
The evening was made possible thanks to generous donations by
Floyd A. Boyd Co., Yummy's Cowboy Cuisine, Turn Thom Tire Factory,
The Cakery, Sherm's Thunderbird Market, Safeway, and Albertsons;
desserts were served by the Langell Valley Beef club.
Please remember to thank these businesses who do so much for our
program year after year!
Those of you who have been in our program for the last few years will
remember that our Recognition Night dinners have been cooked by
the awesome crew at Yummy’s Cowboy Cuisine. Yummy’s has a fun,
new service called Dad's Turn to Cook and each Thursday they feature
a different menu of a complete meal to serve 4-6 people for only $45
per order or $55 with dessert. Call (541) 798-5700 or email them at
[email protected] with your order. Yummy’s also
has a Christmas Eve dinner special you can read about on their
Facebook page. Tell them you are with the Klamath County 4-H
program and you appreciate their continued support!
Did you know???
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With a combined annual production estimated at more than 11
million trees, Oregon, Washington, & Idaho produce more than
one-quarter of all Christmas trees grown in the country.
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An acre of Christmas trees provides the daily oxygen requirements
of 18 people.
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Recycled trees have been used to make sand and soil
erosion barriers and been placed in ponds for fish
shelter.
(Facts courtesy of Oregon State University & Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom)
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Leaders Association Leadership
A very warm and appreciative welcome to our leader’s association leadership for 2012-13.
Executive Council:
Linda Hammerich
1st Vice President:
Carol Reid
2 Vice President:
Rita Perozzi
Secretary:
Tracie Reed
Treasurer:
Leslie Wilkerson
Historian:
Amy McKinney
At Large:
Suzie Galloway
Youth Rep Rec.:
Leslie Allen, Jessica Criss
President:
nd
Superintendents:
Beef Division:
Kellie Myrick Div. Sup., Gregg Sherrill Asst. Div. Sup.
Cat Division:
Betty Carestia Div. Sup.
Dog Division:
Sue Newnham Div. Sup.
Goat Division:
Diane Keith Div. Sup.
Pygmy Goat:
Diane Keith lt. sup.
Meat Goat:
Luhree Riggs lt. sup., Matt McCadden lt. sup.
Dairy Goat:
Horse Division:
Gaming:
Open
Dani Decker Div. Sup.
PeggySue Watson lt. sup.
Judging:
Sue Newnham lt. sup.
Jmp/Comb:
Diane Keith lt. sup.
Ranch Horse:
Krisa Spiesschaert lt. sup.
Dressage:
Non-Animal:
Lydia Robinson lt. sup.
Molly Hurtado Div. Sup., Julie Dentinger Asst. Div. Sup.
Art:
Sharon Kendall lt. sup.
Clothing/FR:
Julie Dentinger lt. sup.
Comm:
Sharon Kendall lt. sup.
Fiber Arts:
Correne Cleland lt. sup.
Foods:
Molly Hurtado lt. sup.
Horticulture:
Heather Baldock lt. sup.
Knitting/Cro.:
Heather Baldock lt. sup.
Misc.:
Betty Carestia lt sup.
Photography:
Audrey deHoop lt. sup., Cindy Hamel asst. lt. sup.
S.T.E.M.:
Ralph Carestia lt. sup.
Sheep Division:
Peggy Smith Div. Sup.
Shooting Sports Div.:
Katie Feinauer Div. Sup.
Small Animal Division:
Brittany Thompson Div. Sup.
Cavvy:
Kimberly Mauch lt. sup
Poultry:
Dawn Lytle lt. sup.
Rabbit:
Kris Allen lt. sup.
Swine Division:
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Klamath County Training Corner
Leaders Only
New 4-H Volunteer Training and Orientation
Wednesday January 9th, 2013 at the Extension Office Conference
Room 5:30pm-7:30pm
The Essential Elements of Youth Development for 4-H (this is also
open to junior leaders.)
Wednesday January 16th, 2013 at the Extension Office Auditorium
5:30pm-7:30pm
Record Book Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at the Extension Office Conference
Room 5:30pm-8:00pm
Youth, Leaders, Parents
Klamath County Record Book Training
Wednesday January 30th, 2013 at the Extension Office Auditorium
5:30pm-8:00pm
Teen Council
At one time there existed a Klamath County 4-H Teen Council and over
the years for one reason or another it has gone away. For 2013 the
Klamath County 4-H program would like to reintroduce this valuable
piece of the program. Starting in January of the New Year the council
will begin meeting at least once per month to reestablish their mission
and direction. For all older youth in the county 9th-12th grade this is a
great opportunity for leadership in the program outside of your club.
You will have the ability to be a direct voice to the executive council
within the 4-H leaders association as well as direct communication and
advisement with the 4-H program staff. This is really your chance to
help your fellow 4-H’ers have the program you all would like to have.
The first inaugural meeting will be held January 23rd, 2013 at the
extension office conference room from 5:00pm until 6:30pm, at which
time future meeting schedules will be created.
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High Desert Leadership 2013
To all older youth in the Klamath County 4-H program once again the
time is near for the High Desert Leadership Retreat (HDLR) in central
Oregon! If you are in a leadership role within your club you should
seriously consider this event, you will gain invaluable leadership
training along with opportunity for some fun and networking with
other youth leaders from around the state.
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