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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
Well crew here we are smack dab in the middle of winter and it
sure has been flexing its chilly grip here of late. As I write this piece
today it is certainly warmer than we have experienced in the last
couple of weeks and with a smidgen of precipitation on the horizon.
We all know we could use more snow for the winter so we have a good
irrigation season. With all of the cold and snow we have had to date I
hope all of you are making it along through winter in a healthy and
happy fashion. This past weekend my wife and I had the pleasure of
once again teaching and chaperoning 112 youth in central Oregon at
the High Desert Leadership Retreat, and what a great experience that
was. Also this past weekend was the PLAY Outdoors event held here in
Klamath County which I know that some of you amazing 4-H’er worked
at and others participated in. That event had right at 2500 people in
attendance and somewhere around 1500 were youth, excellent job
Klamath County residents!
Remember this is the time of year to be thinking about all the
bookwork we might have related to our 4-H projects. If you find
something you could use a hand or mind with related to your 4-H
projects please feel free to contact myself or Misty here at the office so
that we might help you along. Also, if you have some idea of a class or
workshop that would benefit your 4-H peers please let me know so we
can help in whatever way would be the most beneficial to you?
The Klamath Bull and Horse Sale is also just around the corner
and I am sure I will see many of you in and around the Fairgrounds for
that as well. I would be willing to bet that some of you may even be
getting into the Ranch Rodeo portion one of these days perhaps even
this time around. Believe me we do cheer for all of our 4-H youth when
we hear your names announced at any event we attend!
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Keep an eye open for upcoming 4-H related workshops and
opportunities as they come up as we move along this winter. Look to
the Training Corner section of the newsletter to catch some of the
opportunities that are coming down the pike. Stay safe, stay warm, stay
dry, and most of all have fun!
JED
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re
right!”
- Henry Ford
Market Steers
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Market Beef Mandatory Weigh-In
 10 - 12:00 a.m. -- Barrett Livestock, 10404 Gale Road, Bonanza,
OR 97623 * Please no straw in trailers *
 1:30-3:00 p.m. -- Klamath Livestock Auction, 1601 Laverne
Avenue, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
→ All 4-H & FFA steers, including back-up steers, must be weighed at
one of these locations. Eight-way and Ivermec will be donated for the
weigh-in. If you do not want your calf to have these, please tell them
at the chute.
The cost of the ear tags are $20.00 for one calf and $7.00 for a back up
steer.
Please bring your t-slips, brand inspection, or other proof of
ownership.
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Urban-Rural Exchange 2013
It is time once again for the Urban-Rural 4-H Exchange, this
being the seventh year of the program. The program continues to grow
and build our impact on urban Oregon based on the education the SE
Portland youth receive from our participating rural counties. This year
we still have Multnomah, Grant, Wallowa and Klamath Counties
however we have added Harney, Wheeler and very likely Union
Counties to the role as well for 2013. The urban youth I know are very
excited to get down here or out to any of the other participating
counties, as they have already been sending in their applications to
Maureen in Portland.
The Urban Exchange portion of the program will take place this
year in March running from 3/13 thru 3/17. This is the piece of the
program for the 7th and 8th graders of the Klamath County 4-H program
to go to Portland for those five days and see how they live and operate
and how their charter school (Sunnyside Environmental School)
functions. They really do enjoy having you all as guests. If you are
interested in that trip please go to this site and pick up the application
and get it in to the Klamath Office by February 8th so they can match
you up with a host family:
http://www.4hwildlifestewards.org/Oregon%20Programs/UrbanRural%20Exchange/index.html. Also for the Urban portion of the
exchange if you are a parent of an interested youth please consider
being a chaperone for the trip, it is a great experience. Jed will be
unable to attend the trip this year and as such for any youth to
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participate we will really need a strong and willing volunteer to make
this happen. For youth participants the Urban portion of the program
will have a registration fee of $90 due upon receipt of your application.
The Rural Exchange portion is set for 4/4 thru 4/9. In similar
fashion it will be 7th and 8th grade youth from SE Portland coming here
to Klamath County. We expect to have 10 youth from Portland headed
our way for the exchange. This of course means that we are looking for
host families as well, and in the case of having 10 youth from Portland
that means we need 5 families for the youth to stay with (2 per family)
and up to three possible places for chaperones to stay as well. If you
might have room on your farm or ranch to host these folks it would be
great. We will start making phone calls to prospective hosts soon, but
if this sounds like something you would be interested in please don’t
hesitate to get the ball rolling and call us now. The website previously
mentioned also has the application available to be a host family.
National 4-H Congress Applications due
Member applications for National 4-H Congress 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.
Applications are located at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/the-state4h-resume. In mid-March the State Recognition committee will select
the Congress finalists who will be interviewed during 4-H Summer
Conference in late June.
National 4-H Congress Fundraising Efforts Are Underway!
For the older youth of Klamath County please give some thought to
National 4-H Congress for the coming years. Many Congress delegates
describe attending this event as the highlight of their 4-H career.
Unfortunately, over the past few years, the number of Oregon
delegates we have been able to send to National 4-H Congress has
decreased dramatically. In 2004 we sent a group of 27 youth; in 2012
we could afford to send only 17.
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Summer Conference
June 26-29, 2013
While it is still many months until summer arrives it is still not too early
to be looking towards summer events. Remember some of these events
have a registration fee, such as Summer
Conference where it will cost around $250 to
attend. Those of you that would be interested in
attending events like this please do not hesitate
to get in contact with Jed so you can all work
together on getting some fundraisers underway
to help with the cost.
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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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.
Hall of Fame Nominations
The Hall of Fame nominations are due March 1, 2013. This is your
opportunity to nominate a volunteer or former faculty member who has
made a significant impact on the Oregon 4-H program, its members or
leaders. Nomination forms are at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/oregon-4h-hall-fame-0.
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Note from Katie Feinauer
4-Shots 4-H is a shooting sports program geared to teach youth 4th-
12th grade responsible safe handling of rifles, archery, pistol,
muzzleloader, shotgun and western heritage shooting. The key
meeting is the first Monday of each month at 6pm at OSU/KBREC, 3328
Vandenberg Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. At that meeting, the
members receive the schedule for the practices that will occur that
month.
Around the World 4-H is a world citizenship program
geared to teach youth 4th-12th grade ancestry, photography,
communication and prepare to be an exchange student or host an
exchange student. That meeting is held the second Tuesday of each
month at 6pm at OSU/KBREC, 3328 Vandenberg Road, Klamath Falls,
OR 97601.
Please note for international exchange: There will be an International
4-H Host Family Orientation for those thinking they may like to host a
student from Japan, Argentina, Norway and Cameroon.
Date: February 2, 2013 — Time: 11:00am — Location: KBREC
Auditorium, 3328 Vandenberg Road, Klamath Falls, Oregon
This opportunity is for youth in grades 4-12 to host a student for 4
weeks during the summer. The dates vary but will be occurring June to
August 2013.
Adventurers’ 4-H is a program for youth K-3rd grade.
We meet
on the second Tuesday of the month at OSU/KBREC, 3328 Vandenberg
Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. We do hands on projects to prepare
the students for community service, animal science, water science and
more.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Katie Feinauer at
[email protected] or call 541-892-0958. You may also wish to
contact the 4-H office at 541-883-7131.
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Record Book Updates for 2013
The record book committee met on January 15th to review the current
Klamath County Record Books and has made a few revisions. The
revisions are in place and in effect for 2013. The forms have been
updated on the county website, along with the Guidelines document
that explains in great detail how to complete your record book. Further
workshops will be offered also to aid in the understanding and
successful completion of your 4-H record book. These records are very
important not only on the management of your projects but also for
the scholarship opportunities that may come down the road for all of
you.
Record Book Committee Meeting
st
February 21 , 2013 the Klamath County 4-H Record Book Committee
will meet to discuss scoring rubrics for the record book competition.
The meeting will start at 5:30pm at the Extension Office 3328
Vandenberg Road.
COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE!!
Please be sure to read and share the various opportunities highlighted
in the monthly newsletters. Set aside time to discuss important
information such as deadlines, expectations, roles and responsibilities,
opportunities and exciting achievements shared in the monthly
newsletter. Unfortunately, we sometimes hear that 4-H families didn't
know about fun activities or important dates when this information
was shared in the monthly newsletter! Does the newsletter cover
everything? No, there are training resources, project manuals, rule
books and various other resources to use throughout the year. The
newsletter provides current updates and opportunities. E-mail is
another way we often communicate; if you are not receiving our e-mail
messages please send Misty an e-mail at
[email protected] and ask to be added to the list.
Please let us know if there is something you need or don't understand.
We are here to help build positive youth development opportunities
for all youth in Klamath County!
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Farm Expo 2013
It is almost time again for the Farm Expo, an
opportunity for the community to get re-acquainted
with our rich agricultural resources.
On February 27 and 28, 4th-graders from Klamath and Lake counties
visit the John Hancock Event Center to taste locally grown foods and
have a hands-on learning time with animals such as pigs, sheep, goats,
beef & dairy cattle, small animals, and horses. Crops such as hay,
grains, potatoes, and mint will be highlighted along with the everpopular bee station where students can sample a honey stick! Groups
representing other important aspects of agriculture such as water and
forestry education and weed and pest control will also be present to
talk with visitors. Guests will learn interesting facts about the various
aspects of agriculture represented, but also will have the chance to see
heavy equipment up close. Wednesday evening the event has
historically been open to the public, so mark your calendars and plan to
attend!
Social Media Dashboard
Get involved with the National 4-H social media sites:
 http://www.facebook.com/4-h
 https://twitter.com/4H
 http://www.youtube.com/national4H
Get involved with the Oregon 4-H social media sites:
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-4-H/358684260698
 http://www.youtube.com/user/Oregon4H
Get involved with the Klamath County 4-H social media sites:
 https://www.facebook.com/Klamath.County.4H
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State 4-H Award Applications due
Information on 2013 State 4-H awards is now available at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/state-4h-recognition-awards Minor
changes for 2013 include the following:
A 4-H Member can receive only one individual State 4-H award per
year, although they can apply for multiple awards in the same year
 A 4-H Member can receive each individual State 4-H award only
once
 Team Community Service Award projects can receive only one
award per community service project (i.e. cannot win more than
one Team award for the same project)

Intermediate and seniors members please 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.
New Scholarship Opportunity
John and Lois Stilwell have funded a new scholarship for graduates
(including home-schooled graduates) of high schools in Klamath
County. This $2000 scholarship is geared toward students with
participation in livestock programs of 4-H or FFA organizations in
Klamath County. For further requirements and details, you can check
online at https://secure.osac.state.or.us/listScholarships.aspx.
While you’re there, look for other opportunities that fit your plans too!
If you see the Stilwell’s when you are out and about, say hello and
thank them for their generosity. They wanted to be sure this was sent
out so everyone in our program would know about it!
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A Super Science Resources Reminder from
Oregon 4-H to YOU!
The state 4-H staff and the state science leadership team have been
busy this past year providing free, easily assessable resources to help
counties improve the science in their 4-H youth development
programs. All of these projects were taken on to address needs you
helped us identify in 2011 and 2012. Yes, we DO try to listen! Following
is a review of the resources and their locations:
 There are Science Rich Handbooks developed for eight 4-H project
areas. They are each posted on their specific project page
accessible from http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/projects.
Handbooks are available for Clothing, Dog, Entomology, Foods,
Forestry, Geology, Horse, and Horticulture.
 On the Science, Engineering and Technology page at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/science-engineering-andtechnology there are additional resources that reach ACROSS 4-H
projects. A new fair display which any youth may enter is for
Science Investigations. A link to the evaluation sheet shows the
components youth must include on the display.
 There is a PowerPoint posted under Science Inquiry Training
entitled “Inquiry for Oregon 4-H Leaders”. This PowerPoint must be
downloaded onto your computer to “work” – it is a narrated
presentation. You click on the speaker icon on each slide to hear
the narration.
 There are 10 National 4-H Award Winning
videos posted that you can use for training
in inquiry, again, across project areas. The
videos are on an Intro to Science Inquiry,
Rocket Stompers, Bee Buzzers, Parachutes,
Egg Crushers, Worm Behavior, Animal
Color Preference, Farm Animal Health,
Fabric Dyeing and Milk Magic.
As you plan your 2013 programs we hope you
will use these resources and find them useful.
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Junior Leaders and Teen Council
As a reminder to the many youth that are acting in a leadership
capacity out in the county please make sure we know you are doing so,
check in with the office and make sure we have you marked as a junior
leader on your enrollment form. We know there are many of you that
are very active leaders in your 4-H clubs and we want to be sure you are
recognized for your service. Also this allows you to then be a part of
the Teen Council which is open to 9th-12th grade 4-H members. The role
that the Teen Council will play is set by you and for you so please take
the opportunity. Leadership is a wonderful trait to build within yourself
and 4-H members are excellent at being leaders in the community as 4H youth and giving back as adults. Teen Council meetings will be held
the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm at the Extension Office and
monthly through May.
Congratulations Are In Order
We welcome Leslie Allen and Jessica Criss to the
4-H Executive Council as our two youth
representatives for this year. This is a great
opportunity to gain insight into what makes the
4-H program work from the Leaders’ perspective,
how decisions are made, and also to gain valuable
leadership experience that looks awesome on résumés and
applications! Welcome to the Council, Leslie & Jessica!
Revised Horse Contest Guide
The PNW Horse Contest Guide (formerly
PNW 574) has been revised and is now
available only online. The Oregon 4-H
Horse Advancement Program publication
was also new in October so if you are in the
Horse project area, make sure you have the
correct version of these publications in
particular.
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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.
Through 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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Klamath County Training Corner
Leader Tract
January 31st, 2013 Klamath County Record Books. This records
workshop will focus on the new changes made new for 2013. Come learn
what goes where, and why. The workshop will start at 6:00pm at the
Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
February 6th, 2013 The Essential Elements of the 4-H program. This
workshop will focus on just what the essential elements of the 4-H
program are and how you can be sure to incorporate them into your club
work. This is also open to junior leaders. The workshop will begin at
5:30pm at the Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
February 13th, 2013 New 4-H Leader Orientation. This is the required
orientation in order to become an operational leader in the Klamath
County program. All new leaders for 2013 must attend one of these
sessions even if you have already completed the online courses unless
prior arrangement has been made with the county faculty. The workshop
will begin promptly at 5:30pm at the Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg
Road.
February 20th, 2013 Klamath County Record Books. This records
workshop will focus on the new changes made new for 2013. Come learn
what goes where, and why. The workshop will start at 5:30pm at the
Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
March 6th, 2013 New 4-H Leader Orientation. This is the required
orientation in order to become an operational leader in the Klamath
County program. All new leaders for 2013 must attend one of these
sessions even if you have already completed the online courses unless
prior arrangement has been made with the county faculty. The workshop
will begin promptly at 5:30pm at the Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg
Road.
March 7th, 2013 Your 4-H Permanent Record. This workshop will focus
on the permanent record for your 4-H career. Come learn why this
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particular piece of the records is so important to your youth for
scholarships as they transition into college. The workshop will start at
5:30pm at the Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
Youth and Adults
January 31st, 2013 Klamath County Record Books. This records
workshop will focus on the new changes made new for 2013. Come learn
what goes where, and why. The workshop will start at 6:00pm at the
Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
February 20th, 2013 Klamath County Record Books. This records
workshop will focus on the new changes made new for 2013. Come learn
what goes where, and why. The workshop will start at 5:30pm at the
Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
March 7th, 2013 Your 4-H Permanent Record. This workshop will focus
on the permanent record for your 4-H career. Come learn why this
particular piece of the records is so important to you for scholarships as
you transition into college. The workshop will start at 5:30pm at the
Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
March 20th, 2013 Bio-Security in 4-H Animal Science (Disease
Transmission). Come learn how and what types of diseases are
commonly spread during fair and other large events with your livestock.
The workshop will start at 5:30pm at the Extension Office 3328
Vandenberg Road.
March 26th, 2013 Bio-Security in 4-H Animal Science (Understanding
Risks). Come learn how and what types of diseases are commonly spread
during fair and other large events with your livestock. The workshop will
start at 5:30pm at the Extension Office 3328 Vandenberg Road.
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