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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

2015 Handbook

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Dear 4-H Family The 4-H handbook has been prepared to assist you and your family. Please read it carefully. You will need this handbook for the entire 4-H year. The handbook and other valuable resources are also available online at: wyandot.osu.edu under “4-H youth development.” If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please call The Ohio State University Extension, Wyandot County at 419-294-4931. We hope you have a wonderful year in 4-H as you take part in the many activities planned for you. Robbi Sigler Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development

2015 Wyandot County 4‐H Handbook

Contents Changes for 2015 ...................................... 3 Project Levels vs. Ages .............................. 3 OSU Office and Advisory Council………….4 4-H Membership ........................................ 5 Community Club Organization .................... 7

4-H Projects—FAQ, Books, etc. ................. 8 Project Judging Information ........................ 9 Wyandot County Fair ................................ 10 4-H This and That… ……………………….11 Poster Requirements .……………………..12 Special Rules for Livestock ...................... 13 Calendar ................................................... 14

NEW PROJECTS FOR 2015!! 382 Am I Ready for Work? 405 The Laundry Project 498 Quilting the Best Better 500 Science Fun with Physics 507 Robotics 1 with LEGO® EV3

What is 4-H?

4-H is an educational program for youth age 5-19 which is based on interactive and hands-on activities.

The 4-H Program includes membership in community clubs, individual projects, group activities, camping, and more. The purpose of Ohio 4-H is to provide youth development programs and opportunities that assist youth and adult volunteers in reaching their fullest potential by becoming positive, capable, competent, and caring citizens.

Other special interest programs include CARteens, DocuDrama and county and state 4-H camps.

This handbook provides information primarily for members of our community clubs program.

For Information about other 4-H programs, please contact The Ohio State University Extension,

Wyandot County at 419-294-4931.

http://sandusky.osu.edu

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Discontinued Projects: 124R Techniques for Judging Dairy Cattle 481 Food and Fitness for Fun 482 Food and Fitness Choices for You 488GPM Team Up for Good Nutrition 554GPM ATV Safety Leader’s Guide (will be online only) 613 Exploring Our Forests 617 Exploring Ohio Ponds 625GPM Fishy Science 645 Exploring Our Insect World 2

Project Levels vs. Ages

Beginner Level projects are designed for mem-bers of any age who have little to no experience in the project area.

Intermediate Level projects are designed for those members who have previous experience in the project area, or have completed the beginner level projects.

Advanced Level projects are designed for mem-bers who have completed the intermediate level projects and / or have extensive experience in the project area.

If members take multiple projects within the same project area, they should choose projects within the same level (for example two beginner health projects, or two intermediate health projects, but

not one beginner and one intermediate).

Changes for 2015

Competition & Sportsmanship

4-H project and club work is designed to provide learning experiences for our youth. While the 4-H program does promote the use of healthy competition, the focus of 4-H is to build leadership, citizenship and life skills. Please remember that the blue ribbon, trophy, or other award is not the end goal.

Updated / Revised Projects: 151 Poultry Production: Raising Pullets 152 Poultry Production: Raising Broilers 153 Raising Fancy Poultry 166 Raising Turkeys 168 Duck or Goose 179 Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows 459 I Spy in the Kitchen 461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads 611 Let’s Explore the Outdoors 751 Archery Member Record Book

Notes

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OSU Extension, Wyandot County

Ohio State University Extension Person-

Phone: 419-294-4931 Fax: 419-294-6415 Mail: 109 South Sandusky Ave Room 16 Upper Sandusky OH 43351 Website: http://Wyandot.osu.edu Ohio 4-H website: http://www.Ohio4H.org Facebook Page: Wyandot County 4-H

Doneta Carter Karen Humphrey Julie Riedlinger Kendra Myers Courtney Frombaugh Joy Bils Dawn Kidwell Sharon Calvin Laura Wines Missy Breidenbach Scott Goodman

2015 4-H Advisory Council

Matt Weir Amy Amert Vicki Parker Jennifer Homburg Tami Niederkohr Youth Representatives Brian Bils Kennedy McKain Curran McKain

Extension Representatives

Robbi Sigler Elaine Tschanen Betsey Rossman

Business/Community Representatives Janeen Heilman

Jr Fair Representative Sarah Bennett

Advisor & Parent Representatives

Robbi Sigler

OSU Extension Educator

4-H Youth Development

County Extension Director

[email protected]

Mitzi Kitchen

Program Assistant

Snap-Ed

[email protected]

Elaine Tschanen

Office Associate

[email protected]

Betsey Rossman

Program Assistant

4-H Youth Development

[email protected]

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Project Member Program Project Members must enroll in an approved, chartered 4-H Community Club and select at least one 4-H project from the list of projects.

Members may enroll in more than one club, provided they select at least one project with each club.

While assistance is sometimes available from 4-H volunteers, it is the member’s responsibility to complete their projects and keep track of any deadlines associated with them.

Each member must fill out an enrollment form (whether returning or new) listing each project that will be taken.

In order for a member to compete for awards, completed enrollment forms must be submitted no later than April 1 (If April 1 falls on a weekend, the due date will be the following Monday).

**Members are encouraged to limit their projects to only those which they are capable

of completing by scheduled judging date.**

Who Can Join 4-H? All 4-H programs are co-ed in nature and are open to both boys and girls. Participation is open to all youth of appropriate ages, on a non-discriminatory basis.

Eligibility for 4-H Cloverbud Program begins when a child is in kindergarten and is at least age 5 as of January 1 of the current year. A child is no longer eligible for cloverbuds when he or she qualifies for the Project Member Program.

Eligibility for the 4-H Project Member Program begins when a child is in third grade and is at least 8 years old as of January 1 of the current year.

Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual reaches the age of 19 years.

4-H Membership

Enrollment Deadlines ALL Members ................................ April 1st All project drop/add ..................... May 15th Members enrolling after the above deadlines will be registered as non-traditional members. Non-traditional members may still complete club activities and complete a project, but they are not eligible to participate in county competitions, place in any projects, compete at the Ohio State Fair, or exhibit livestock at the County Fair. Drop/Add forms MUST be completed by member and signed by their advisor and turned into the OSU Extension Office.

Member Fees Project Members ....................... $10 Includes books for up to 5 projects There may be extra book fees involved with some projects. Individual club policies will determine payment methods for these additional book fees.

Cloverbud Members ................... $8 Stays with the club to support activities

Cloverbuds Program The Cloverbud Program is activity based, meaning they complete short-term activities at meetings, and not projects at home.

Cloverbud leaders challenge the youth to explore a variety of topics through hands-on and interactive experiences.

Cloverbud members are not eligible for most out of county activities, competitive events, residential camps, and/or projects designed for 8-19 year olds. They may also not hold a club office.

Non-competitive public presentations (speeches, demonstrations, poster displays, etc.) are encouraged for Cloverbuds at the club and county level.

Cloverbuds may display items at the county fair for exhibit purposes only. Those projects are not judged competitively. Youth are not permitted to bring livestock to the fair through cloverbuds.

There is also a special Cloverbud Fun Day held

annually.

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4-H Membership

Membership Across County Lines

Youth are required to join the 4-H Program in their county of residence or receive approval ahead of time for membership outside of the county of residence.

Cross county membership is not permitted when requested for competitive reasons, such as higher livestock sales prices, less competition in classes, etc.

4-H membership in two counties simultaneously is not permitted. Youth must choose one county.

In situations where the county of residence does not have a 4-H program, youth may not join in another county.

If a member is approved for cross county membership, and the 4-H Program in their county of residence ceases to exist for financial reasons, the youth’s membership will end on December 31st of that year.

In the case of youth with multiple addresses, the county of residence is based on the address they use to determine school

district eligibility.

4-H is an Ohio State Extension Program

Ohio 4-H is an educational program provided by The Ohio State University Extension. Each county’s program is provided through a partnership between OSU Extension and local county commissioners.

The Ohio State University Extension, Wyandot County 109 South Sandusky Avenue, Room 16 Upper Sandusky OH 43351

(419) 294-4931

http://wyandot.osu.edu

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Dual Membership 4-H / FFA Often older 4-H members are also FFA members, sometimes within the same county and sometimes in an adjacent county. Members may not take the same project in both 4-H and FFA. Separate or different projects must be taken in each organization. Members may find it easiest to take completely different projects (such as two different species of livestock). However, members may take livestock projects of the same species if they take a breeding project in one organization and a market project in the other.

Ohio State University Extension thanks

the Wyandot County Commissioners for

partnering with us to make all

Extension Programs, including Wyandot County

4-H, possible!

4-H FFA

Allowable Market Steer Market Hog

Allowable Market Steer Beef Breeding

Not Allowable Market Steer Market Steer

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County Club Requirements To remain a club in good standing, clubs must meet the following expectations each year:

Complete club enrollment packet by April 1st

Have at least 5 members from at least three different families enrolled by April 1st

Plan and hold a minimum of 8 meetings or activities between April 1st and December 31st.

At least six (6) of the 8 meetings should include a business meeting, demonstrations, recreation, etc.

Complete at least two educational events each year (ex. project work sessions, guest speakers, tours, demonstrations)

Complete IRS and Ohio 4-H required financial reporting:

File year end financial report with OSU Extension by January 31

Member Requirements

EACH CLUB MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN THEIR CLUB BY LAWS.

A 4-H member in good standing must:

Members must follow Club by-laws for attendance and participation at club meetings, activities, tours, service projects, etc.

Perform responsibilities of club member (demonstrations, committees, etc.)

Adhere to project requirements listed in project book and the Project Requirements and Fair Completion Guide.

Complete 4-H project work (by having the project judged) and book to satisfaction of advisor.

Follow 4-H Code of Conduct that you signed on the enrollment form.

Member must be a “member in good standing” for the entire 4-H year.

Community Club Organization

Individual Club Rules Clubs are required to adopt a constitution which is provided as a template by Ohio 4-H.

Clubs may also adopt individual rules by creating By-Laws to attach to their constitution, provided those rules are not in conflict with state guidelines.

Some examples of rules adopted by individual clubs are:

club dues policies

maximum number of members

types of projects permitted & completion poli-cies

attendance policies (see below)

Clubs are not permitted to vote on accepting or not accepting particular members into their club. This is a clear violation of Ohio and National 4-H Council policy.

Club Attendance Policies Members are expected to participate in as many club meetings and activities as possible.

Every member must meet their club’s attendance policies (as listed in the club by laws) in order to exhibit at the county fair and receive Jr. Fair premiums or represent Wyandot County at The Ohio State Fair.

Members not meeting the club’s requirements will NOT be permitted to exhibit. This will be enforced. See your club advisor for a copy of your club’s by-laws.

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4-H Projects

Project Books Although some project books are designed to be used for more than one year, we require a NEW project book for EVERY project EVERY 4-H Year!

Each book cover will have a designated sticker with the current 4-H year on the book.

Project Books & Resources Every 4-H project has a designated project book, which includes background information, activities, and instructions for completing your project. These books are designed for the members to write in and complete as they do their project activities.

The only projects without books are the self-determined and master projects which instead have outlines for youth, who then design their own project.

Some projects also suggest the use of a resource manual, or other additional resources. These are common for animal projects, but are also available for a few non-animal projects. If your project has a suggested resource manual, it will be noted in the project description.

Project books do not include county judging or fair display

requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions Can I see the project books ahead of time?

Yes. Project books can be viewed at the Extension Of-fice during our normal business hours ,members can preview one activity of any Ohio 4-H Project book any-time through the online Ohio 4-H Project Central (see below) or attend the 4-H Family Kick off event on Sun-day February 8th, 2015 in the Fairgrounds Dining Hall.

Does a member have to do all of the activities in the project book?

Answers for this question vary based on the project. Some projects are designed to be used for a single year and require all activities to be completed. Others are designed for multiple years and require only 1/2 or 1/3 of the activities to be completed each year. This information will be included in the front section of each project book

Can I change a project if I decide I don’t like it or it’s too hard?

Members may make changes to their projects through May 15 of each year. After May 15, if a member still wishes to change a project they will not be eligible for awards or state fair participation, or to exhibit livestock at the fair (if the livestock project was changed)

How do I know what to take to judging or to the fair?

The county judging and fair requirements for each project , along with the project descriptions, are available online at Wyandot.osu.edu under 4-H Youth Development .

Project Central Ohio 4-H has launched a website where members can learn more about projects including a preview for each book where they can review the table of contents and one activity.

www.ohio4h.org/projectcentral

On this same site members can also provide ratings and reviews for projects they have already taken to help Ohio 4-H improve projects for the future.

Please note that only state-wide projects are listed. Most, but not all, state projects are currently offered in Wyandot County.

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Why are 4-H Projects Judged? Project judging gives members an opportunity to visit with a judge about their project experience.

This interview style judging is designed to be a positive experience which teaches youth valuable interview skills, and provides a closure for the project.

Judging also serves as a way for youth to be rewarded for their project work through letter grades, placing's, state fair participation opportunities, and other project awards. Members must have 4-H Projects judged!

State Fair Participation Many 4-H projects can be taken to the Ohio State Fair or other state level competitions. Please see the project descriptions to know which projects can be taken to the state fair.

Livestock and Small Animals:

Members do not need to qualify, but they do need to pre-register by June 20th.

Information is online at www.ohiostatefair.com

Horse Projects:

Members must qualify through a special horse show called a PAS show.

Please see your advisor for details.

Other Projects:

Members are selected for state fair participation through Pre-Fair judging.

Selection criteria vary among different project areas.

Members selected for state fair should read their entire packet carefully. Many requirements are different from county

judging.

Project Judging

County Judging Days Still-Project (Outdoor/FCS) judging will be held on

Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Members are highly encouraged to be judged at scheduled judging days and evaluated by a

qualified judge. This is your only opportunity to qualify for county awards or State Fair competition.

Livestock Interview Judging is August 15, 2015.

Specific county judging requirements can be found in the Project Completion and Fair Requirement Guide on the county website. Projects judged at these events will receive an A, B, or C grade and most projects, other than livestock, will be eligible

for county awards.

All 4-H members are responsible for bringing their project(s) to the appropriate judging. OSU

Extension personnel are not responsible for items left at any judging event.

Make-Up Judging If a member cannot attend the regular County judging day, they have two options for completing their project.

Make– Up: Still project Judging– Wednesday June 17, 2015 Livestock Interviews Judging– Wednesday August 5, 2015

Members may schedule an appointment for make-up judging by calling the OSU Extension Office.

Members who attend make-up judging are still eligible for letter grades, but are NOT eligible for county awards or state fair selection.

Advisor Judging - Anytime before August 15th

Members can make arrangements to have their projects judged by their club advisor.

Projects judged by advisors will receive a participation ribbon, but are NOT eligible for county awards or state fair selection.

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Junior Fair Exhibits

Members must return all entries to the Sr. Fair office BEFORE the ENTRY DEADLINE AUGUST 15. If there is doubt about an entry, make it. An entry can always be dropped, but it cannot be added after the deadline. Jr. Fair entries must be approved by 4-H club advisors. Advisors should review members’ 4-H project books and records verifying that they are complete and check member-in-good-standing status before making entries.

Exhibits are to be “checked in” on Monday before the fair from 4:00-9:00 p.m. All 4-H members whose projects have been judged or evaluated and entered are eligible to exhibit something representing their project at the Wyandot County Fair. Please check the judging schedule for your appropriate judging date. Projects other than livestock are exhibited in club booths or the all-county booth if a club booth is not available.

PROJECT ANIMALS MAY NOT BE REPLACED after possession dates. Posters may be displayed in club booths or the all-county booth or barns, but livestock posters for animals that died must be “checked in” at the barn.

Although a reasonable effort will be made to protect your 4-H exhibit from damage or theft, neither the Wyandot County Fair Board nor the Wyandot County office of Ohio State University Extension is responsible for the safety of any Junior Fair exhibit placed on display at the Wyandot County Fair.

All exhibits, including livestock, are placed on display at the risk of the member. In addition, members and their parents are responsible for any damage or injury which their livestock may cause to other individuals or property. Please check your homeowner's liability policy to see if it covers your animals on display at the fairgrounds.

All exhibits MUST be in compliance with established fire regulations!

All exhibits must be removed from the Wyandot County Fairgrounds by the deadline established by the Wyandot County Agricultural Society. Any exhibits left after that deadline will be discarded.

Junior Fair Sale

See the current Wyandot County Official Fair Premium Book for rules and guidelines for the Jr. Fair Sale.

Wyandot County Fair

Exhibiting at the Wyandot County Fair

Exhibiting at the fair is optional but encour-aged for 4-H members. The Wyandot County Offi-cial Fair Premium Book contains all rules for exhibit-ing at the fair.

All Junior Fair entry procedures and fair booth information will be arranged by the Wyandot County Junior Fair Coordinator. All Junior Fair ex-hibits will be released according to rules stated in the Wyandot County Official Fair Premium Book (not until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday of the fair).

Projects other than livestock must have been evaluated by a judge at judging days or make-up judging day, or be officially reviewed by an advi-sor before August 15 and exhibitor must complete a fair entry form for fair participation.

All projects, including Cloverbud projects, exhibited at the fair require a Jr. Fair entry form. Entry forms complete with advisor signature must be returned to the Secretary’s office on the Fair-grounds by August 15. Do NOT return entry forms to the Extension office.

Only members who exhibit their projects at the fair are eligible for a premium. A specified amount of money (fair premium) will be paid by the Wyandot County Senior Fair Board. Check the Wy-andot County Official Fair Premium Book for exact amounts and the way premiums will be paid. Pro-jects evaluated by advisors and Cloverbud projects of members who have an I.D. which are displayed at the fair will receive a $1.00 fair premium.

The member’s identification pass will be required to pick up premium checks. Any checks not picked up during the fair can be picked up at the Sr. Fair office Monday, Wednes-day, or Friday through November 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No premium will be paid unless each project is displayed at the fair for entire duration of fair (until release time).

ID passes for the Wyandot County Fair are available to 4-H members in good standing who complete their project(s). A pass will be required for all Jr. Fair exhibitors. Check for current year prices. Youth exhibiting in open class will be required to purchase a youth season pass in ad-dition to the 4-H pass. Passes will be available to pick up at the Fairgrounds Secretary’s Office.

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Participation in 4-H and Junior Fair is a privilege and not a right.

All 4-H exhibitors and spectators will be expected to be cooperative and courteous to all junior and senior fair officials, volunteers, parents, and other members of the public.

Practice good sportsmanship in all fair activities or events.

Make quality your goal in all your 4-H project work and exhibits.

Parental help or advisor assistance must be limited to guiding and teaching–not doing the actual work.

All members must be present, directly involved, and participating during any grooming of their animal.

Dress for any 4-H or Junior Fair event or activity must be neat, appropriate, and comply with Jr. Fair dress code for shows and sale.

Follow the “Assuring Quality Care for Animals” practices as you provide the proper care and handling for animals raised for food or fiber.

PROJECT BOOK REVIEW All 4-H project books should be reviewed by the local club advisor. Writing Project Books need to be turned in to the OSU, Extension Office PRIOR to Still-Project judging. Date TBD.

GROUP PROJECTS A group project may be taken by 2 or more members. When exhibiting group projects at the fair, each member displays the item made for the project or displays a poster or educational exhibit sharing some aspect of the project. Individual displays are paid a premium.

4-H This and That

4-H clubs are NOT to conduct humiliating, degrading, or embarrassing initiations. Welcome ceremonies are encouraged.

Clubs of Distinction

4-H clubs may complete an application for “Club of Distinction” recognition. See application in 4-H packet. 4-H Advisory Council will select outstanding clubs from the applicants to receive additional recog-nition. Applications are due October 1.

Officer Book Awards

Each 4-H Club may enter their secretary's book and treasurer's book for county competition. Books should be neat, contain pictures of club events, news clippings (supplied by the club news reporter) of club meetings, have all minutes signed by secretary and president, Club constitution signed annually by all members, have the treasurer's book up to date and audited by the date the books are due in the OSU Extension Office. A committee from the 4-H Advisory Council will evaluate the books and select the top club books for certificates.

4-H Club Secretary and Treasurer Books being judged for outstanding certificate are due in the Extension office by October 1.

ANIMAL PROJECTS Members taking an animal project(s) must be physically involved on a DAILY basis in the feed-ing, watering, training, and grooming of project animals beginning at possession date and contin-uing through the duration of the project. Project animals which are part of a herd or flock must be penned apart from that herd or flock by the possession date if the member wishes to ex-hibit at the fair.

HORSE PROJECTS Members taking horse projects must complete the Horse Safety Program and follow “Uniform Rules for Horse Shows” rules. Lease Papers must be on file for ALL horses leased for projects.

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Poster Requirements

Health and Safety Speaking/Skit Contest

Each year all members are invited to participate in the County 4-H Health and Safety Speaking Contest. There is a Sen-ior Division (ages 14 and older as of January 1 of current year) and a Junior Division (ages 13 and under as of January 1 of current year). County winner(s) will be selected in the Senior Division and will be eligible to participate at the District Contest if considered worthy by the judges. District winners compete at the State Fair. The Junior Division winner will be eligible to compete at the District level in July. For Skit Contest rules, please contact the Extension office.

Health and Safety Speaking Contest Rules:

Member selects a topic of health or safety that affects family living, whether it is in the home, on the farm, on the highway, or in public places.

Prior county and area winners are eligible to participate.

Health and Safety speeches presented by Junior Division contestants are to be 2.5 to 3.5 minutes in length. Senior Division speeches are to be 4.0 to 5.5 minutes in length. Those over will be penalized.

Prompters may not be used when the contestant is speaking.

Posters

Many projects require a poster for judging. Listed below are some guidelines for making a poster. Remember, if the guidelines are not followed, the project grade may be lowered.

Tell only one story on a poster. Keep it simple. Make your lettering large enough to be read from a distance of 4 to 8 feet. Letters should be at least ½ inch high. Your poster should attract attention. Make it as colorful and attractive as possible. Keep it neat and do your own work. Poster should include your name and the project name. Poster should be appropriate to the size of exhibit it contains (unless poster size is specified in project guidelines).

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR PROJECT GUIDELINES FOR POSTER SIZE!

Demonstration or Illustrated Talk Contest

Demonstration/Illustrated Talk Contest is designed for those who would like to "show and tell" how to do something. Individuals who compete in the county contest may be invited to compete in the State Fair Contest. Only those consid-ered worthy by the judges will be eligible. County winners will not automatically be State Fair participants.

A county award winner will be selected in each of the following divisions: (Note: Junior - age 8 and in 3rd grade-age 11; Intermediate – age 12-13; and Senior - age 14 and older [all as of Jan. 1 of current year])

Individual – Junior without computer technology Individual – Intermediate without computer technology Individual – Intermediate with computer technology Individual – Senior – with computer technology Individual – Senior – multi-media presentation Team – Junior without computer technology Team – Intermediate without computer technology

Rules: A member may select any topic for his or her demonstration.

An individual who has participated in the contest before will be expected to present a different demonstration each year.

A demonstration, whether given by an individual or team of two members, should be 6-12 minutes in length and not exceed 12 minutes.

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Livestock Quality Assurance ‐ All livestock exhibitors of market animals and lacta ng dairy animals, including dairy goats, must a end a Quality Assurance training, unless they have previously tested out. First year exhibitors must a end with a parent or guardian. There are four op ons for comple ng quality assurance training:

1. A end one of the training sessions offered in Wyandot County:

Tuesday June 9, 2015 6:00pm Wyandot County Fairgrounds Dining Hall

Saturday July 11, 2015 9:00am Wyandot County Fairgrounds Dining Hall

Saturday July 11, 2015 1:00pm Wyandot County Fairgrounds Dining Hall

Tuesday August 11, 2015 6:00pm Wyandot County Fairgrounds Dining Hall

2. A end a qualified QA training in another Ohio county ‐ fees may applies

3. A end a qualified QA training at an Ohio 4‐H approved event ( Beef Expo, Poultry Clinic, etc.) Proof of a endance at either #2 or #3 must be provided to the OSU Extension office before August 1, 2015.

4. Tes ng Out : Members age 15 and older (as of January 1) may test out– for the following years— by passing a 50‐ques on mul ple‐choice test with at least a 70 percent grade. The test will be offered a er each Wyandot County QA training session. See #1 above for dates.

Project Book Requirement ‐ Members must submit a completed record book for each project animal being exhibited at the fair. Books will be evaluated at Livestock Interview Judging on Saturday, August 15, 2015.

Junior Fair Livestock Entries ‐ Jr. Fair entries are required for all animals being exhibited at the fair and are due August 15th, in the secretary’s office at the fairgrounds. These entries must be signed by the club advisors, so wai ng un l the last minute is not advised.

Entries will not be accepted from members who have not completed livestock Quality Assurance by August 11, 2015. This is a Sr Fair Board rule, and cannot be changed by your advisor or the Extension Office.

Specific Project Requirements ‐ Most livestock projects have addi onal requirements such as possession dates, tagging / iden fica on, weight limits, age, breeds etc. in order to show at the county fair. Please check Jr Fair requirements.

Drug Use No fica on Form (DUNF) ‐ DUNFs are required for all market and lacta ng animals (not needed for breeding stock). They are to be turned in on check‐in day at the county fair (Monday, September 14, 2015).

County Fair Requirements ‐ Each livestock commi ee has par cular requirements for exhibi ng at the county fair. Please refer to the Fair Book for these details.

Club Requirements ‐ Junior Fair entries will not be accepted from members who fail to meet their club’s par cipa on requirements (a endance, project comple on, community service, etc.). Members who fail to meet club requirements are not in good standing and are therefore not eligible to compete at the county fair.

Special Rules for Livestock Projects

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2015 Calendar of Events January

1/27/2015 First Advisor Update Hospital Conference Room 6:30pm

1/29/2015 Second Advisor Update Hospital Conference Room 6:30pm

1/31/2015 Club Financial Summary Due OSU Extension, Wyandot County

February

2/7/2015 Final Advisor Update Hospital Conference Room 9:30am

2/8/2015 Pancake Sausage & 4‐H Family Kick Off Wyandot Fairgrounds Dining Hall 10:00‐2:00pm

March

3/10/2015 Volunteer Apprecia on Banquet Wyandot Fairgrounds, Dining Hall 5:30pm

3/14/2015 Ohio 4‐H Conference Columbus Conven on Center

April

4/1/2015 Enrollment Deadline OSU Extension, Wyandot County

May

5/15/2015 Drop/Add Deadline OSU Extension, Wyandot County 8:30‐4:30pm

5/30/2015 Ask the Expert Livestock Day Wyandot Fairgrounds, Dining Hall 10:00‐12:00pm

June

6/9/2015 Quality Assurance Wyandot Fairgrounds 6:00pm

6/17/2015 Make Up Summer S ll Project judging Wyandot Fairgrounds By appointment

6/19/2015 Cloverbud Fun Day Wyandot Fairgrounds 9‐2:30pm

6/22/2015 Summer S ll Project OUTDOOR Judging Wyandot Fairgrounds 4:00‐7:00pm

6/23/2015 Summer S ll Project FCS Judging Wyandot Fairgrounds 4:00‐7:00pm

6/25/2015 Summer S ll Projects Award Ceremony Wyandot Fairgrounds 7:00pm

6/6/2015 Feeder Calf, Goat, Market Lamb Tagging Wyandot Fairgrounds 8:00‐11:00am

5/27/2015 Camper Round Up Wyandot Fairgrounds, Dining Hall 5:30pm

2/21/2015 4‐H Volunteer Retreat Vangaurd‐Sen nel Career Center 9:30am‐3:00pm

*Advisory Council— First Thursday of the Month *Horse Commi ee– Third Thursday of the Month

*Jr Fair Board Second Wednesday of the Month *Endowment Commi ee– First Tuesday of the Month

*CarTEENS– First Monday every other Month

July

7/1/2015 Jr Fair Royalty Applica ons DUE

7/11/2015 Quality Assurance Wyandot Fairgrounds 9:00am

7/11/2015 Quality Assurance Wyandot Fairgrounds 1:00pm

7/16 —7/20/2015 4‐H Camp Kelleys Island

7/29 ‐ 8/9/2015 Ohio State Fair Ohio State Fair, Columbus OH

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September

9/12/2015 Booth Set up Wyandot Fairgrounds 9:00am‐4:00pm

9/13/2015 Booth Set up Wyandot Fairgrounds 12:00pm‐7:00pm

9/14/2015 Booth Set up Wyandot Fairgrounds 4:00pm‐9:00pm

9/14/2015 Livestock weigh In Wyandot Fairgrounds 4:00‐9:00pm

9/14– 9/20/2015 Wyandot County Fair Wyandot Fairgrounds

9/20/2015 Fair Booth Tear Down & Project Pick Up Wyandot Fairgrounds 7:00pm

October

10/1/2015 Club Of Dis nc on Documents Due OSU Extension, Wyandot County

November

11/17/2015 Ensure the Legacy Endowment Dinner Trinity Evangelical Church 6:00pm

OSU Extension is Closed in Recogni on of the Following Holidays:

1/1/2015 New Years Day

5/25/2015 Memorial Day

9/7/2015 Labor Day

11/26‐27/2015 Thanksgiving

1/19/2015 Mar n Luther King Jr. Day

7/4/2015 Independence Day

11/11/2015 Veteran’s Day

12/24‐25/2015 Christmas

August

8/5/2015 Make up Judging Livestock Wyandot Fairgrounds By appointment

8/11/2015 Quality Assurance (Last Chance!) Wyandot Fairgrounds 6:00pm

8/15/2015 Livestock Interview Judging Wyandot Fairgrounds 9:00‐1:00pm

8/15/2015 Market Rabbit Ta oo Day Wyandot Fairgrounds 9:00‐1:00pm

8/15/2015 Skillathon Wyandot Fairgrounds 9:00‐1:00pm

8/15/2015 Jr Fair Entries Due Wyandot Fairgrounds

**ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

*Advisory Council— First Thursday of the Month *Horse Commi ee– Third Thursday of the Month

*Jr Fair Board Second Wednesday of the Month *Endowment Commi ee– First Tuesday of the Month

*CarTEENS– First Monday every other Month