4-H News & N tes Oregon State University Extension, Union County 10507 N McAlister Rd, La Grande, OR 97850 Ph(541) 963-1010 • Fax (541) 963-1036 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/union/4-h/ October 2013 A new 4-H year brings new opportunities! GENERAL NEWS Enrollment The new 4-H year began October 1 and all 4-H area? Well, now’s your chance! As we kick clubs, leaders, and members need to re-enroll. All off a new 4-H year, this is the perfect club leaders should bring their completed enrolltime for you to try something new. ment packet to the office. Packets that haven’t been It doesn’t take much to tack on a new picked up will be mailed. Enrollment packets conproject area. If you’re in a livestock or tain: club enrollment form, club financial summary horse club, consider joining a form, leader enrollment form(s), and member enclothing or foods group to learn a new rollment form(s). skill. You can enter static exhibits at fair For uninterrupted mailing of your newsletter, we without taking time away from your anirecommend that all enrollment is done by Decemmal science projects. We have very acber 31. tive dog clubs, as well. Does your fami**Did you know that new leaders must complete ly dog need to learn some manners or a an application form, have their references checked, new trick? Consider taking him to dog club meetpass a background check, and attend a “New Leadings! All members should think about er Training” before they can participate as a club joining a shooting sports group, too! leader? This is also the way new leaders are covYou can choose from shotgun, archery, ered by our insurance policy. Please check with or rifle clubs. Our shooting sports proyour new leaders to make sure they have an appligram is one of the strongest and most cation form on file with our office and have comsuccessful in the state, don’t miss this opportunity pleted their “New Leader Training.” to build and showcase your shooting skills! ***See the back page of the newsletter for enrollIn addition to our traditional project areas, we ment fee schedule and deadlines. have fantastic volunteers starting clubs for NEW project areas, inMembership Madness Contest!!! cluding: photography, ceramics, Looking for more members? Just starting a club? leather and wood crafts, fishing, and Need some new energy in your group? Here’s a litart. If any of these projects pique your intle incentive to boost your membership… Between terest, give us a call or stop by the office and we’ll November 1 and December 31, the club with the hook you up! MOST NEW MEMBERS enrolled will receive a Here’s to a fabulous new 4-H year filled with new movie night/pizza party complete with dinner, experiences, growth, and continued success! I’m sweet treats, 4-H goodies, and a looking forward to working with you to find new 4- movie screening at a location and H opportunities that fit your interests. The options date of their choosing. An evening are limitless! of fun and fellowship hosted by yours truly: Emily! Have you ever thought about trying a new project 4-H News & N tes October 13 1 and leaders LOVE helping with record books! Your trusty Program Coordinator, Emily, happens to be one of them! All it takes is a phone call and an invitation to a club meeting, and voila! Record book help session complete! For a more permanent solution I would recommend asking a reliable parent to be responsible for record book assistance. Dedicating a few minutes at each club meeting for record book updates will ensure a complete book when its time to turn them in, avoiding the typical last-minute scramble. And if parents are hanging out at your Recognition Dinner meeting anyway, why not offer them The annual Recognition Dinner was held on Sep- a job? tember 29th at 5 pm at the 4-H Exhibit Building. Older youth in your club are fantasMany members, parents, and leaders were present tic resources as well. Encourage one of them to sign to celebrate a great year in 4-H and to recognize up as a Junior Leader and commit their Junior individuals for their accomplishments. Leader Project to helping their fellow members This year’s event was again organized by the Un- with record books throughout the year. ion County 4-H Ambassadors. Finally, the simplest solution to record book headIf you missed the event you can pick up pins and aches is taking advantage of “Record Book Work awards at the Extension Office. Days” put on at the Extension Office. Robin Gerber See list of award winners and first, four, and sev- and Emily play host and provide one-on-one help en year members starting on page 7. for members. We even include pizza for an added incentive! Watch for announcements about upcoming dates, then schedule a 4-H meeting concurrent LEADER NEWS with one of these work days so all of your members attend. 4-H Leaders Association Quarterly There you have it, no more excuses, plenty of soMeeting: January 15 at 6:30 pm in the Extension Office con- lutions to eliminate your record book woes! ference room, immediately following the project leader meetings. OLDER YOUTH NEWS Start talking to neighbors, coworkers, school friends, church groups, and 4-Hers in other project areas. Send invitations, make presentations to groups, get creative! Convince them of the fun and excitement they will find in your club and send them to the office for an enrollment form. Call Emily if you need suggestions, resources, or materials, we’re happy help with your efforts! We’ll track numbers at the office, you just get them jazzed about your club and send them our way! Ready… Set… RECRUIT!!! Project Leaders Meeting HOME EC - Jan. 15 at 5:30 pm LIVESTOCK - Jan. 15 at 5:30 pm DOGS– Nov. 5 at 3:30 pm Eastern Oregon Leadership Retreat Mark your calendars, the 2014 EOLR will be held March 7-9 in Grant County! Members in 8th-12th grades are encouraged to attend. Watch for registration Those Pesky Record Books! materials in the coming months. Leaders, do the words “record books” make your EOLR governing board applications are due Nov. hair stand on end? If you haven’t gotten the hang of 1! GB members must be in 10th-12th grade and priit or it’s the part of club work that you simply ority is given to previous EOLR participants. dread, don’t despair! You don’t need to take this on yourself or feel pressured to fumble through it if it Interstate Exchange just isn’t making sense. The exchange club is making plans to host 4-H There are plenty of resources and other techniques members from Pennsylvania this summer and will you can draw on. Believe it or not, some parents travel to PA in 2015. Members will experience 4-H News & N tes October 13 2 Amish communities, Washington DC, Gettysburg, Hershey Park, and much more! There are a few slots open for new members on a first come, first served basis. Call Emily if you’d like to participate! Travel expenses can be completely covered through fundraising efforts, so don’t let financial constraints hold you back. Interstate exchange may be the highlight of your 4-H career, don’t miss this opportunity! Join us November 7 at 5:30 pm in the Extension Office Conference Room for more details. PROJECT NEWS Club Spotlight The Saddle Club is under new management! With a change in leadership, this horse group is gearing up for a big, exciting future! Tracy Reed, who has been a leader in the past for a small animal club, will now be housing the Saddle Club out of her new home, “Summerville Stables.” Tracy’s barn on Hunter Rd. includes a 65x132 indoor arena, an even larger outdoor arena, a round pen, boarding facilities, and horse trails through the 40 acre wooded property. She envisions this facility as a family friendly barn where kids can come to learn, play, and explore in safe and healthy environment. She’d love to offer the space to other 4-H groups as a gathering place for events, clinics, or contests. Her club will also provide opportunities for kids who want to lease a horse, learn dressage, or practice trail. With a handful of members rearing to go, The Saddle Club still has plenty of room for new members. This would be a great place to start for kids considering a horse project. Call the office if you’re interested in joining and we’ll introduce you to Tracy and The Saddle Club! *Future newsletters will include our new “Club Spotlight” column to highlight clubs with success stories, special news, or who are deserving of recognition. Contact Emily if you’d like to see a certain club highlighted. 4-H News & N tes Summerville Event Facility Members of the Pleasant Grove Grange Hall in Summerville have graciously offered the use of their space to 4-H groups at no charge. The Grange is trying to increase membership and awareness of the facility and decided a partnership with 4-H could be mutually beneficial. If your club is looking for a meeting space or an exciting new location for a special event, consider using the Grange. Please show your gratitude by leaving the facility clean and thanking the Grange members when you have the chance. Please direct your inquiries to Emily who will schedule your events and meetings for you. Welcome Home Georgia! Georgia Larvik recently returned from her 4-H International Exchange adventure in Finland. After a summer abroad, she is transitioning back to the American way of life. Georgia has countless stories and beautiful memories to share with anyone curious about her travels. She would recommend an international experience to any other 4-H member with a sense of adventure and curiosity about another culture. For 2014, members can apply to programs in Australia, Costa Rica, Norway, Japan, and Costa Rica. Applications are due Nov. 18. Call Emily or look online at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4hworld-citizenship-project-overview if you want more information. 4-H SNACZ Clubs New this year, the 4-H SNACZ clubs are now accepting ALL students in grades 4-8 in Cove, Elgin, Imbler, North Powder and Union communities. If you are interested in the SNACZ program please contact program coordinator Patty Herron at 541963-1010. Also, clubs have been busy in the second year of the program conducting their second outreach projects: promoting students to eat more fruits and veggies. A summary of each clubs specific project is coming soon to the Union County SNACZ 4-H webpage. Be sure to check them out at http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/union/snacz-4-h-club. October 13 3 4-HER’S MAKING NEWS Art Anderes, Callahan Carlsen, Kelsee Teeter, Jacey Oil painting, Sr Scrapbooking, Sr Wearable Accessory, Sr. Blue Blue Blue Clothing and Sewing Ricker, Dean Ricker, Romayne Ricker, Romayne Slack, Kaylene Basic Skills Level 3 - Non-garment item Basic Skills Level 2 - Garment with casing Basic Skills Level 2 - Garment with skills Basic Skills Level 1 - Garment with skills Blue Blue Blue Blue Dog Performance Nickerson, Faith Pre-Novice Dog Obedience, Int Blue Dog Showmanship Hubbell, Moriah Parker-Halsted, Zosha Dog Showmanship, Int Dog Showmanship, Sr Blue Blue Educational Displays Carlsen, Kelsee Christensen, Garrett Hassan, Breanna Hassan, Malia Nickerson, Faith Nickerson, Mariah Ricker, Romayne Roberts, Carsyn Educational Display, Sr Educational Display, Int Educational Display, Int Educational Display, Int Educational Display, Int Educational Display, Jr Educational Display, Jr Educational Display, Sr Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Fashion Revue Anderes, Callahan Anderes, Callahan Faulk, Emily Hassan, Breanna Hassan, Breanna Hassan, Malia Hassan, Malia Snider, Jessica Fashion Revue, Ready to Wear, Sr Fashion Revue, Sr Fashion Revue, Int Fashion Revue, Int Fashion Revue, Ready to Wear, Int Fashion Revue, Int Fashion Revue, Ready to Wear, Int Fashion Revue, Ready to Wear, Sr Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Rch Fiber Arts Baker, Sarah Patchwork Quilt, no kits, Jr Blue Ch Flowers & Ornamentals Teeter, Jacey Arrangements, Sr Blue Rch 4-H News & N tes October 13 Rch 4 Food and Nutrition Barry, Kylie Carlsen, Kelsee McClelland, Carson Morton, Rosalyn Patterson, Hailee Patterson, Hailee Teeter, Jacey Teeter, Jacey Wilhelm, Clay Cookies (Bar, Drop, No Bake) Ph 1-3 Favorite Recipe Collection, Phase 4 Alternative Dietary Need, Ph 1-3 Cookies (Bar, Drop, No Bake) Ph 1-3 Yeast Bread (using Bread Machine) Ph 4-6 Yeast Bread (using special shaping) Ph 6 Favorite Recipe Collection, Phase 8 Foam Cakes (Angel Food, Sponge, Cookies (Rolled, Filled, Shaped) Ph 1-3 Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Food Contests Faulk, Emily Teeter, Jacey Food Prep, Int Food Prep, Sr Blue Blue Ch Food Preservation Hassan, Breanna Hassan, Malia McClelland, Carson Patterson, Hailee Patterson, Ryan Snider, Vanessa Beginning Division, Cooked Jam Beginning Division, Cooked Jam Beginning Division, Cooked Jam Expanding Division, Canned Vegetables or Beginning Division, Cooked Jam Beginning Division, Cooked Jam Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Rch Ch Home Environment Teeter, Jacey Decorative Item, Sr Blue Honeybee Roberts, Carsyn Honey Bee Educational Display, Sr Blue Horse Equitation Clark, Ellie Clark, Ellie Henry, Sarah Hoskin, McKayla Rynearson, Courtney Rynearson, Courtney English Equitation, Int Western Equitation, Int English Equitation, Sr Western Equitation, Int English Equitation, Sr Western Equitation, Sr Red White White White Red Blue Horse Trail Clark, Ellie Hoskin, McKayla Rynearson, Courtney Trail Horse, Int Trail Horse, Int Trail Horse, Sr White White Red Horse Showmanship Clark, Ellie Henry, Sarah Hoskin, McKayla Horse Showmanship, Int Horse Showmanship, Sr Horse Showmanship, Int Red Blue Red 4-H News & N tes October 13 Ch Ch Ch Rch 5 Rynearson, Courtney Horse Showmanship, Sr Blue Knitting Carlsen, Kelsee Phase 3 Knitting with Needles Division - Blue Master Showmanship Patterson, Hailee Intermediate Master Showmanship Blue Photography Anderes, Callahan Blake, Westin Evans, McKenzie Patterson, Hailee Series or Story, Sr Nature - Animals, Jr Action/Movement, Sr Landscape, Int Blue Blue Blue Blue Presentations Faulk, Emily Impromptu Speaking, Int Blue Sheep Breeds Patterson, Hailee Patterson, Hailee Patterson, Hailee Patterson, Hailee Winn, Caleb Crossbred meat, Ewe and own produce Crossbred Meat, Producing Ewe Crossbred meat, Producing Ewe with 4-H Crossbred Meat, Spring Ewe Lamb Suffolk, Yearling Ewe Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Sheep Showmanship Patterson, Hailee Winn, Caleb Sheep Showmanship, Int Sheep Showmanship, Sr Blue Blue Swine Breeds Patterson, Hailee Crossbred, April Gilt Blue Swine Showmanship Patterson, Hailee Swine Showmanship, Int Blue Vegetables & Herbs Fox, Alisa Herbs, Fresh Cut, Jr Blue 4-H News & N tes October 13 Ch JC Ch 6 Member Recognition First, Four, Seven and Nine year members were recognized with membership pins at the Annual 4-H Recognition Banquet. (Pins can be picked up at the office) First Year: Ashleigh Aber Zoe Adamson Hannah Anchors Alex Anderson Skye Arnzen Teigan Bailey Sarah Baker Joe Barnes Owen Barnes Carter Blackburn Aryana Bouten Kurt Boyd Cheyenne Boyer Natasha Brasure Brenna Bushman Shyanna Campbell Kate Cole Brendan Colwell Devin Colwell Harley Creech Abby Crews Harmony Daniels Harley Davis Reagan Davis Jordan DeFries John Dippold Emily Dockweiler-Deal Lucchese Douglas Caiman Dowell Raegan Duby Ella Dunlap Samantha Durning Callum Ebel Tucker Ehrmantraut Elie Emerson Nicholas Emerson Pearl Erickson Kaelin Evans Henry Fager Taylor Felt Grady Fite Colt Foltz Ilyjah Free Wyatt Frost Megan Garoutte Madison Gentleman Ashley Gentry Emily George Kaleb Giese 4-H News & N tes Geoy Greenlee Jaden Guardia Walker Hackett Quinten Hallgarth Wyatt Hallgarth Ashley Halsey Hailey Hammond Levi Hammond Ty Hammond Breanna Harvey Johnathon Hazen Colby Hendrickson Kevin Hendrickson Randi Hennings Taylor Herrera Michaela Hill Rory Hill Caleb Hubbell Matthew Hubble Isaac Insko Keifer Ivins Amelia Jones Liz Jones Alex Kehr Austin Kendall Monte Kirby Ashlyn Knight Madalynn Koeffler Hanna Krantz Owen Kreutz Kaylee Lantis Courtney LaPrelle Brooklyn Lathrop Adam Lewis Kristen Lewis Ty Liddle Dylan Maguire Kylie Marriott Kaitlin Martens Luke Mattson Natalie McCracken Anika McDonald Eli McKern Issac McKern Cole McLean Austin Miller Truvy Miller Kierra Moore Madilyn Neil Jordan Null Carrig O’Rourke Meaghen O’Rourke McKaylee Orton Mykiah Overton Rylie Overton Aidan Patton Tanner Paulson Jace Phillips MaKenzie Polfer Tristan Pratt Jimmy Price Sarah Price Andrew Read Emma Rice Laramie Ricker Garritt Ritter Shayne Ritter Chance Rivard Mckenna Rynearson Logan Sandoval Abigail Schmittle Andres Schmittle Jakob Schmittle Kaleb Smith Kitty Smith Rand St. Germaine Brady Stisi Ruthanna Stockhoff Austin Sutton Chase Tennis Christian Treat Haley VanLeuven Garrett Vaughn Joel Villamor Craig Wallace Clara Walter Jonathon Warren Bryce Weaver Riley Weigand Clay Wilhelm Shanice Wilson Sarah Witten Ellie Clark Ty Coon Arie de Lint Caitlin Defries Alex Edwards-de Lint Samantha Fessler Hannah Gerlach-Duby Emma Hall Michael Hays Tony Hensley Heather Keniry Silas Larvik Malloree Loree Scottie Loree Magnus McGinness Faith Nickerson McKenzie Orton Dawn Redick Caden Ricker Collin Ruth Claire Rynearson Jade Schiller-Bristol Jacob Walter Fourth Year: Nine Year: Ryan Allen Ian Andersen Riley Baker Tyler Bales Riley Bruce Jacob Byron October 13 Seventh Year: Ryann Alexander Jordan Carrothers Ashley Durning Ellissa Durning Megan Espinola Hannah Haefer Austin Insko Josey Koehn Georgia Larvik Kindra Moore Hailee Patterson Carsyn Roberts Shania Ryan Maggie Sheehy Vanessa Snider Katie Wagner Callahan Anderes Jaden Bales Sarah Henry Kagan Koehn Nikoa Murchison Kelsey Walenta 7 Recognition Night Leader Years of Service The following leaders were recognized for their years of service at the Annual Recognition Banquet. One Year: Emily Anderson Kylee Carlsen Twila Ivins Kristine McLean Barb Smutz Calvin Stout Tessa Tsiatsos Sally Sheehy Gayla Skeen Ruth Becker-Peters Heather Huntington Sandy Lentz Keri Polfer Brooke Stout Tom Stratton Ten Years: Shelley Batty Ken Patterson Twenty Years: Robin Gerber Twenty-Five Years: Meg Moore Five Years: Annetta Evans Stacy Johnson Ron Larvik Jesse Parker Courtney Skeen Astrid Hensley Elaine LaRochelle Scott Loree Robin Parker Fifty Years: Earl Graham Special Horse Awards given: Janice & Michael Denning Pursuit of Excellence Horsemanship Award - Ellie Clark Overall High Point Horse Judge - MaKayla Hoskin Overall High Point Horse Award - Courtney Rynearson Chloe Larvik Memorial Award - Sarah Henry Record Book Contest winners Congratulations to all record book contest participants: Juniors 1 project Colt Foltz Ashleigh Aber Breanna Harvey Sarah Witten Alex Kehr Res Ch R R R W Juniors 2-3 projects Mariah Nickerson Res Ch Emma Perry B Laramie Ricker R Abby Crews R Joee Baldwin R Juniors 4-6 projects Ryan Patterson Ch 4-H News & N tes Carson McClelland Truvy Miller Allison Larvik Caleb Miller Romayne Ricker Res Ch B B R R Juniors 7 projects Shala Jones-Bristol R Intermediates 1 project Kayle Rynearson R Intermediates 2-3 projects Faith Nickerson Ch Caden Ricker R Silas Larvik R October 13 Georgia Larvik R Intermediates 4-6 projects Hailee Patterson Ch Dean Ricker Res Ch Malia Hassa B Breanna Hassan B Seniors 1 project Caleb Winn R Seniors 4-6 projects Kelsee Carlsen Ch Jessica Snider R Vanessa Snider R 8 Calendar of Events November 2013 – June 2014 November 1 5 5 6 7 11 11 13 18 22-24 25 28-29 28 - Dec 2 EOLR-Governing Board application deadline Dog Leaders Mtg ~ 3: 30 pm SNACZ Leader Training ~ 5:30 - 7:30 pm New Leaders Training ~ 5:30 - 7:30 pm Exchange Club Mtg ~ 5:30 pm SNACZ Ambassador Training ~ 9:30 - 11:30 am 4-H Ambassador Mtg ~ 6:30 pm Executive Committee Mtg ~ 5:30 pm International Exchange deadline Activate Oregon 4-H Ambassador Mtg ~ 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Holiday (office closed) National 4-H Congress December 11 24-25 Executive Committee Mtg ~ 5:30 pm Christmas Holiday (office closed) January 1 5 8 11 15 15 19-20 20 New Years Day (office closed) EOLS Steer Weigh in ~ 1 - 2 pm Resume Workshop ~ 6 pm Jr Leader Workshop ~ 10 am - 12 pm Early Bird Enrollment Deadline Leaders Association Quarterly Mtg EOLR-GB Retreat MLK Day (office closed) February 3 15 EOLS STEER possession date State 4-H Scholarship Deadline March 1 1 1 5 7-9 22-23 Leaders Association Scholarship Deadline Shooting Sports Contest (shotgun) ~ Cove Shooting Sports Contest (archery) ~ Alpine Archery EOLS Breeding stock possession date Eastern Oregon Leadership Retreat ~ Grant County Annual 4-H Radio Auction April 1 1 1 1 4-H News & N 4-H Participation Enrollment Deadline ALL Animal Lease Deadline UCF STEER/CAMELID possession date Horse possession date tes October 13 9 Calendar of Events November 2013 – June 2014 5 6 14 16 20 25-27 27 Horse Grooming Contest EOLS SHEEP/SWINE/GOAT possession date Experienced 4-H Camp Counselor Planning Session ~ 6 - 8 pm Leaders Association Quarterly Mtg Easter Spring Horse Classic Spring Livestock Judging Contest May 1 1 11 12 14 15 15 15 16-17 17 17 19 21 26 31 31 31 UCF Breeding Stock possession date DOG possession date Mother’s Day 4-H Camp Counselor Training (REQUIRED) ~ 7 pm Executive Committee Mtg ~ 5:30 pm Early Bird 4-H Camp Registration Deadline Animal Science Exhibitor Agreement Deadline EOLS Entry Deadline Shooting Sports Leader Training Shooting Sports Contest (shotgun) ~ La Grande Shooting Sports Contest (archery) ~ MERA Record Book Workshop ~ 4 - 7 pm EOLS Superintendent Mtg ~ 12 - 1 pm Memorial Day (office closed) Final 4-H Camp Registration Deadline EOLS Clean up Day UCF SMALL ANIMAL possession date June 2-8 15 16 16-17 18-19 23-24 26 25-28 30 July 4 7 8-11 11-12 14 15 4-H News & N Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Fathers Day UCF SHEEP/SWINE/GOAT possession date 4-H Camp Counselor Overnight (tentative) State Shooting Sports Contest ~ Albany 4-H Camp Counselor Overnight (tentative) Pre-Fair Shooting Sports Leader Mtg ~ 5:30 pm Summer Conference UCF MARKET FOWL/RABBIT possession date 4th of July Holiday (office closed) Camp Counselors to Camp Tri-County 4-H Camp State Livestock Judging Contest Record Book Workshop ~ 4 - 7 pm Union County Fair Entry Deadline tes October 13 10 4-H News & N tes October 13 11 DID YOU KNOW... It’s time for leader and members to reenroll for the new 4-H year that started on October 1. The fees are detailed below. For uninterrupted mailing of your newsletter we recommend that all enrollment is done by December 31. By Jan 15 After Jan 15 2 members from same family $50 $60 3 members from same family $57 $67 4 members from same family $64 $74 5 members from same family $71 $81 Cloverbud members $1 $1 Regular leaders $1 $1 Horse leaders $2 $2 Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, 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 541-963-1010 for information. 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