Photo: Top place finishers at Provincial Judging

Fall is Here!Summer has flown by and it has been exciting for 4-H. A new logo, new faces that have joined the 4-H team, Bits & Pieces has a new look and we have added some new events, opportunities and projects.

We finished off the summer with 43 participants at Provincial Judging, August 14 - 15 in Saskatoon. It was a great weekend at Prairieland Park and we are looking forward to seeing the top place finishers at the Canadian National Judging Competition at Agribition, November 23 – 25 in Regina.

Thanks to the support of our very generous sponsors, we raised money for clubs and 4-H programs with our 19th annual Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery. The lottery draw took place on July 15 at our Provincial 4-H Office in Saskatoon.

In the September Monthly Update, please check out some exciting upcoming Events and Opportunities, take note of fast approaching deadlines and recap recent and important news.

Have a great September 4-H’ers of Saskatchewan!

Leaderama 2015 December 5 - 6 in Regina

Teambuilding activities, motivational speakers, and LOTS and LOTS of networking with other leaders, council members, and staff....You don’t want to miss this!

The registration fee is $200, which includes Saturday accommodation, all meals, all workshops and sessions, and a Saturday night social activity. It is only $125 if you do not require accommodation.

Register before Nov. 1, 2015! No late applications will be accepted. Registration forms and more information are available HERE or from your Regional 4-H Specialist.

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Monthly Update

September 2015

4-H at the Legislature Register by September 28, 2015Event held October 9, 2015

Join other 4-H members from across the province this fall at the Saskatchewan Legislature. Please fill out and return your REGISTRATION FORM to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council by September 28, 2015. For youth aged 10 - 15, this October 9 event will be held in Regina, at both the Lakeview United Church and the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. Event is $20 and will include lunch and, depending on numbers, a bus trip to Regina from Saskatoon. For more information please call us 306-933-7727 or check out the website. Please send your registration forms to the address below:

3830 Thatcher Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6 ornortheast@4-h.sk.ca

Vetavision 2015

Western College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Saskatchewan

October 2 - 3, 2015

Vetavision is a biennial open house event that invites attendees to experience the Veterinary

College, speak to students, listen to professional speakers, and visit a wide variety of displays

demonstrating the dynamic field of veterinary medicine.

4-H Clubs are welcome to book tours for Vetavision.

$5 per member / chaperones are free

Book your Club Tour by September 14, 2015

News and RemindersBrand Support for Clubs

4-H Saskatchewan Celebrates 100 Years in 2017Plans are underway to celebrate 4-H Saskatchewan’s centennial anniversary in style.

Dates are still tentative, but 4-H’ers can look forward to Regional Celebrations in the summer of 2016, as well as a galaevent and banquet in Spring 2017. We’re working on celebration packages that will be available for clubs to celebrate intheir own communities.

We’re working on commemorative keepsakes, including a 100th anniversary cookbook and quilts. 4-H Alumni are encouraged to reconnect with the Provincial 4-H Office to stay informed on 100th anniversary activities.

June 11 was a historic day for 4-H when the brand new logo was revealed. Find out more about this exciting change at http://www.4-h-canada.ca brand

Have you tried the 4-H Logo Generator, a neat tool on 4-H Canada’s website that generates logos for clubs with the new 4-H Canada Clover? Visit http://www.4-h-canada.ca/brandapp, select your province, type in your club name, and hit “preview.” It will quickly create several file types for you to download and use!

If your club is looking to buy new banners, displays or signage with the new logo, check out the Growing Forward 2 4-H Canada Club Fund Program. Clubs can apply for up to $1,500 for new materials that proudly display the new 4-H clover. You will be able to submit your application online between August 4 to October 30, 2015. Successful applications will be notified in November 2015.

For more information click HERE

Agribition is Nov. 23 - 28, 2015.

There are several scholarships available for exhibitors.

Visit www.agribition.com for the 2015 Exhibitor Handbook,

the schedule of events, and scholarship information.

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Upcoming 4- H Saskatchewan Events & OpportunitiesShow Your 4-H Colours!Show your 4-H Spirit in November. November 4 is Show Your 4-H Colours Day! Wear your green and white, set up a club display and celebrate 4-H!

AGM 2016The Saskatchewan 4-H Council Annual General Meeting will take place March 19-20, 2016 at the Ramada Hotel in Saskatoon.

Each district can send one member and one leader delegate to represent them. AGM is much more than a business meeting! It is a fun-filled weekend that includes social activ-ities, guest speakers and workshops. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Delegates are chosen at Fall District Council Meetings. Make sure to attend your District Meeting if you are interested in attending. More information is available HERE.

SeCan 4-H Grow a Leader Selfie Program PromotionSeCan will donate $50 per eligible selfie to a maximum of $500 per individual 4-H club to a maximum of $5,000 per province.

Selfies must be taken by a 4-H member with the Grow a Leader sign and/or a SeCan Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybean field sign. Photos must then be upload-ed on Twitter and the post MUST include the following hashtags: #SeCanGrowaLeader #RR2Y #4Hclubname Example tweet: #SeCanGrowaLeader #RR2Y soybeans are growing tomorrow’s leaders #Perth4HCropClub

Contest will runs until Monday, September 7, 2015

Get involved as an individual, or as an entire club, by creating and doing your own AGtivity. Maybe you’ll host a harvest supper in your community, plan a farm safety workshop or build a community garden – it’s up to your interpretation and creativity – the sky is the limit, so long as it is agriculture related. It’s that simple, spread the word about agriculture. What you do is up to you! This year’s theme is Ag Awareness and Education. The 4-H Staff will be sharing our AGtivities in the Bits & Pieces and online to give you some inspiration. We know that you’re creative and we can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Share your story with all of 4-H Saskatchewan by sending in a write-up and photos to your Regional 4-H Specialist. You can submit as many activities as you would like! You can share online too – use #AGtivities on Facebook and Twitter to connect with others.

All AGtivities will be featured in the Bits & Pieces, and be eligible for the People’s Choice Award to be chosen at AGM in March. All activities must be submitted by March 15, 2016 to be eligible for the People’s Choice Award.

New 4-H Challenge!

AGtivities

North West RegionRegional Updates

Meet Your Board of DirectorsPaul Mitchell is the General Leader of the Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club in the Battlefords (District #34)

Clint Panter is the General Leader of Big River Multiple 4-H Club in the Big River area (District #33). Clint was elected as the Foundation Representative.

Darcy Yasieniuk is the General Leader of the Reigning Riders 4-H Club in the Hafford area (District #34). Darcy was elected Advisory Council Representative.

Meet Your Member AdvisorKeltye Blais is a Light Horse Member and Club Secretary in the Reigning Riders 4-H Club in the Hafford area (District #34).

Fall District Council MeetingsEach club should send two adult and two member represen-tatives to their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Below are the known dates:

Meet Your Board of DirectorsMarc Bernier is the General Leader of the Hillview Riders 4-H Club near Prince Albert (District #32).

Cindy Cooper is the General Leader of the Touchwood Hills Light Horse 4-H Club near West Bend (District #20). Cindy was elected President of the Board of Directors.

Meet Your Member AdvisorAutumn Lawson is a Light Horse Member and Club President in the Melfort Trail Blazers Light Horse 4-H Club in Melfort (District #27).

Fall District Council MeetingsEach club should send two adult and two member representatives to their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Below are the known dates:District #32 Oct. 27 7p.m. Prince Albert- LF McIntosh Building

Regional 4-H CurlingAs many of you have already heard, curling is back! We are looking for a district to step up and host the North East Regional Curling in 2016. If your district is interested in hosting this exciting regional event, please contact Jodi Schellenberg, your North East Regional Specialist as soon as possible. Also, districts should be prepared to talk about district curling at your fall meetings.

Regional Workshops The North East Regional 4-H Specialist, Jodi Schellenberg, will be holding two Regional workshops this fall and presenting on a variety of 4-H topics. The topics and dates for the workshops will be announced in October, but as of now one will be hosted in the Melfort area and the other in the Kelvington area. The workshops are open to all 4-H Clubs. Leaders and parents are welcome, but presentations and discussion will be targeted for Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H Members.

North East Region

District #22 Oct. 16 7p.m. Saskatoon- 4-H Office Board RoomDistrict #35 Oct. 15 7p.m. TBDDistrict #36 Nov. 27 7p.m. Pierceland- Josie Britton Centre

Regional 4-H Curling4-H Curling will be held January 15 - 17, 2016 in Meadow Lake.

Regional Workshops Annaleigh LeBruno, the North West Regional 4-H Specialist, will be holding two Regional workshops this fall, one in Lloydminster and one in Spiritwood/Shell Lake area. The workshops will be on a variety of 4-H topics and topics will be announced in October. These workshops are open to all 4-H Clubs. Leaders and parents are welcome, but presentations and discussion will be targeted for Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H Members.

Meet Your Board of DirectorsAlvin Pawlitza is a Project Leader in the Abbey-Lancer 4-H Beef Club of Pennant area (District #11).

Miranda Seymour is the General Leader of the Mossbank Multiple 4-H Club of Mossbank (District #2). Miranda was elected Secretary.

Ginelle Sonmor is a Project Leader in the Bea-Bank Beef 4-H Club in the Marengo area (District #17). Ginelle was elected Vice-President of the Board of Directors.

Meet Your Member AdvisorKaylee Duncan is a Beef Member and Club President in the Clairbank Multiple 4-H Club near Gull Lake (District #9).

Fall District Council MeetingsEach club should send two adult and two member repre-sentatives to their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Below are the known dates:

Fall District Council MeetingsEach club should send two adult and two member repre-sentatives to their fall meeting. AGM delegates are chosen and district business is discussed at fall meetings. Please report your district meeting date to your Regional 4-H Specialist. Below are the known dates:

South West Region South East Region

District #9 Oct. 22 7p.m. Swift Current- Large Animal ClinicDistrict #10 Nov. 9 7p.m. Maple Creek- Jasper CentreDistrict #11 Nov. 10 TBDDistrict #16 Nov. 17 7p.m. Conference CallDistrict #17 Oct. 28 7p.m. Kindersley- Brother’s RestaurantDistrict #40 Nov. 4 7p.m. Fiske- Fiske Hall

Regional 4-H Curling4-H Curling will return in 2015-16.

Regional 4-H CurlingDistrict 14- Regina & Area

Regional 4-H Public SpeakingDistrict 13- Melville & Area

Regional “How-to-Host” manuals will be available at District Meetings or by contacting the SE 4-H Office at 306-787-1958 or southeast@4-h.sk.ca

Regional Workshops Melodi Hawkesford-Lee, the South East Regional 4-H Specialist, will be holding two Regional workshops this fall and presenting on a variety of 4-H topics (topics will be announced in October). Workshops are open to all 4-H Clubs. Leaders and parents are welcome, but presentations and discussion will be targeted for Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H Members. The two dates are:

November 7 – Yorkton (location TBA)

November 14 – Regina SE 4-H Office 515 Henderson Drive

Provincial 4-H Judging 2016 Provincial 4-H Judging Aug. 12 - 13 Weyburn, SK

SYET Cowboy Dressage Clinic September 4-5, 2015 - Moose Jaw

The Saskatchewan Youth Equestrian Tournament is back! This prestigious equine event was held in past years and played host to many 4-H and SHF members. The remaining committee members are holding one final event: The SYET Cowboy Dressage Clinic with special guest clinicians, Dee Myers. Find out more here.

District #1 Nov. 4 7:30p.m. Estavan Exhibition OfficeDistrict #12 Nov. 10 7p.m. Yorkton- Yorkdale SchoolDistrict #13 Oct/Nov Hosted by Goodeve MultipleDistrict #14 Nov. 4 7p.m. SE 4-H Office 515 Henderson Dr. Regina

Regional Workshops Regional workshops will be held in the south west region in the coming months. Check the website for updates on the dates and locations.

Upcoming 4-H Canada Events & Opportunities4-H Science Contest 2015/16Building on the 4-H Science Contest held this past year, 4-H’ers will have an opportunity to take their experimentation and exploration even further in 2016! There will be a 4-H’ers stream in the 2016 Canada-Wide Science Fair!

4-H’ers will be able to pick a challenge topic to explore from the options below:

• Discovery • Energy • Environment • Innovation • Information • Health • Resources • International

They will then submit their project to 4-H Canada, where virtual judging will take place. The top placed submissions will be invited to attend the 4-H National Science Fair (date and location to be determined) in March 2016. The winners of the 4-H National Science Fair will then attend and compete at the Canada-Wide Science Fair!

Find detailed information online please click HERE

Registration opens September 1, 2015Projects must be submitted by December 15, 2015

Canada-Wide Science FairMay 14 - 21, 2016

www.cwsf.youthscience.ca

Are you passionate about agriculture? Enter the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture Competition!

Prepare a five-to-seven minute speech on one of five topics and you could be presenting it at the Royal Agricultural Fair in Toronto! Prizes are available for the top junior and senior participants. The competition will be held on November 7, 2015!

Register before September 30!Click HERE Find more information and to register

Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture

4-H Canada Grants and Exchanges Please note, those listed below have approaching deadlines, there are a variety of other 4-H Canada Opportunities listed HERE FCC 4-H Club Grant- Opened August 17, available until all funds have been awarded. Find out more HERE. Sears in Your Community 4-H Grant Program- Deadline of October 30. Find out more HERE. Growing Forward 2 4-H Canada Club Fund Program 2015/16- Deadline of October 30. Find out more HERE.VICTORY® Hybrid Canola “Reaping Returns” Program- A downloadable pdf with full instructions HERE. Going Global Service Learning Exchange- Deadline of November 2. Find out more HERE.

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4-H Saskatchewan is a project-based youth organization dedicated to the

growth and development of our members, leaders, volunteers, and

staff through our motto: Learn To Do By Doing

REGIONAL 4-H SPECIALISTSEach region has a Regional 4-H Specialist available to support the members, leaders, and clubs in that region. Contact your Regional 4-H Specialist with questions, or if you require support. They are also happy to help with club start-ups, and offer workshops for clubs.

NORTH EASTJodi Schellenberg

Office: (306) 965-1544Cell: (306) 220-6315Email: northeast@4-h.sk.ca

SOUTH WESTNew Specialist Soon!

If you need assistance,Phone: (306) 933-7727Email: info@4-h.sk.ca

SOUTH EASTMelodi Hawkesford-Lee

Office: (306) 787-1958Cell: (306) 529-5446Email: southeast@4-h.sk.ca

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (306) 933-7729Cera Youngson manager@4-h.sk.ca

COMMUNICATIONS (306) 933-6961Erin Holm communications@4-h.sk.ca

ADMINISTRATION (306) 933-7728Karrie Watson 4hservices@4-h.sk.ca

FRONT DESK (306) 933-7727Shirley Wensley frontdesk@4-h.sk.ca

FUND DEVELOPMENT (306) 933-7348Carole Rae development@4-h.sk.ca

ACCOUNTING (306) 933-7731Sandi Sirois accounting@4-h.sk.ca

Provincial 4-H OfficeThe provincial office is made up of a dynamic staff team ready to serve our new and existing members, leaders and clubs throughout the province. The provincial office staff is happy to be of assistance, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

CONTACT US!Phone: (306) 933-7727 Fax: (306) 933-7730 E-mail: info@4-h.sk.ca

VISIT OR MAIL US!Address: 3830 Thatcher Avenue Saskatoon, SK. S7R 1A5Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Closed on holidays

NORTH WEST Annaleigh LeBruno

Office: (306) 933-6723Cell: (306) 280-3755Email: northwest@4-h.sk.ca

Board of Directors The role of the Board of Directors is to set direction and policy of the 4-H program. They contribute to defining the organization’s Mission, Vision and Core Values and governing their fulfillment.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT Cindy Cooper VICE-PRESIDENT Ginelle Sonmor SECRETARY Miranda Seymour AG REPRESENTATIVE Shelley Jones

NORTH WEST LEADER DELEGATESPaul Mitchell (306) 937-3333Clint Panter (306) 469-7763Darcy Yasieniuk (306) 549-4810

NORTH EAST LEADER DELEGATESMarc Bernier (306) 763-3903Cindy Cooper (306) 675-5645

SOUTH WEST LEADER DELEGATESAlvin Pawlitza (306) 689-2597Miranda Seymour (306) 361-3356Ginelle Sonmor (306) 968-2311

SOUTH EAST LEADER DELEGATESMelanie Bashutski (306) 675-4846Darren Fisk (306) 435-2055Glenn Gress (306) 487-3279

18-YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Cameron Choquette (306) 327-5772

Shayla Endicott (306) 375-2709

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE REPRESENTATIVE Shelley Jones

REPRESENTATIVE TO SK 4-H FOUNDATION Clint Panter (306) 469-7763

REPRESENTATIVE TO ADVISORY COUNCIL Darcy Yasieniuk (306) 549-4810

Youth Advisory Council The Youth Advisory Council brings the opinions, ideas, and voice of youth 4-H members to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council.

REGIONAL MEMBER ADVISORSNW Keltye Blais TBANE Autumn Lawson TBASW Kaylee Duncan TBASE McKenzie Stachura TBA

CANADIAN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cameron Choquette (306) 327-5772 18-YEAR-OLD MEMBER DELEGATES Cameron Choquette (306) 327-5772

Shayla Endicott (306) 375-2709

Contact your Regional Representatives if you would like to share your opinions,

suggestions, or concerns relating to the Saskatchewan 4-H Council’s policy,

programming or direction.

The South East Office address is:515 Henderson Drive, Regina SK. S4N 5X1

Deadlines4-H at the Legislature Registration Sept. 28

Young Speakers for Agriculture Application Sep. 30

GF2 4-H Club Fund Program Application Deadline Oct. 30

Sears In Your Community™ 4-H Grant Program Oct. 30

Leaderama Registration Deadline Nov. 1

Going Global Exchanges Application Nov. 2

Going Global Service Learning - Ghana Nov. 2

Club Registration Deadline Nov. 15

Club to Club Exchanges Applications Deadline Nov. 30

Investing in Me Career Exploration Application Nov. 30

4-H Saskatchewan Travel Award Deadline Dec. 1

Record Book Competition Deadline Dec. 4

4-H Canada Science Fair Project Submission Deadline Dec. 15

Leader Screening Deadline Dec. 15

AGM Registration and Payment Deadline Dec. 15

2016 Hall of Fame Application Deadline Dec. 31

National 4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year Jan. 31 2016

Find your 4-H wings Jan. 31

AGM Resolution Deadline Jan. 31

Deadline for AGM Name Changes Feb. 15

Ski Day Deadline Feb. 22

4-H Saskatchewan Scholarship Application Deadline Apr. 1

Larry Milton Campbell Memorial Scholarship May. 31

CIBC 4-H Post-Secondary Education Scholarship May. 31

Weston Family 4-H Agricultural Scholarships May. 31

4-H Canada Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (L.E.A.D) Spring

Calendar of 4-H Events

Other EventsThe events listed here are offered by organizations outside of 4-H Saskatchewan, but may provide an educational opportunity for 4-H members or leaders.

Vetavision October 2 - 3, 2015 U of S, SaskatoonExplore the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at this open house event designed to let youth and adults experience the exciting field of veterinary medicine. Tours are available to 4-H clubs that book before September 14, 2015. All are welcome to attend without booking a tour.

Agribition Nov. 23 - 28, 2015 ReginaAgricultural exhibition and trade show which includes livestock sales, educational exhibits, agricultural technology and services. For more information: http://www.agribition.com/

Yorkton Spring Steer & Heifer Show Mar. 31 - Apr. 2 Yorkton

4-H Day at the Legislature Oct. 9 Regina

National “Show Your 4-H Colours” Day Nov. 4 Everywhere!

Canadian National 4-H & Youth Judging Competition Nov. 23 - 25 Regina

National 4-H Member’s Forum Nov. 25 - 29 Regina

Leaderama 4-H Leadership Conference Dec. 5-6 Regina

National Leadership Summit Feb. 18 - 21, 2016 Ottawa, ON

Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference Feb. 20 - 21 Saskatoon

4-H Canada Science Fair: Semi-Finalist Round Mar. 3 - 6 Truro, NS

Provincial 4-H Ski Day Mar. 5 4 Locations

2016 AGM Mar. 19 - 20 Saskatoon

USA National Members Conference Apr. 8 - 14 Washington, USA

Investing in Me - Career Exploration May - August Weyburn / Toronto

Citizenship Congress May 3 - 8 Ottawa, ON

Canada Wide Science Festival May. 14 - 21 Montreal

2016 4-H Canada AGM Jun. 2 - 4 Calgary, AB

Going Global Service Learning Travel - Ghana Jul. 4 -24 Ghana, Africa

2016 Provincial 4-H Judging Aug 12 - 13 Weyburn

National Members Forum Nov. 2 - 6 Toronto, ON

2017 AGM Mar 24 - 26, 2017 Saskatoon

Canada hosts Global 4-H Conference 2017 Ottawa, ON

South WestDistrict #9 Oct. 22 7p.m. Swift Current- Large Animal ClinicDistrict #10 Nov. 9 7p.m. Maple Creek- Jasper CentreDistrict #11 Nov. 10 TBDDistrict #16 Nov. 17 7p.m. Conference CallDistrict #17 Oct. 28 7p.m. Kindersley- Brother’s RestaurantDistrict #40 Nov. 4 7p.m. Fiske- Fiske Hall

District Meeting Dates District meeting dates listed below, all other districts please check HERE for an updated listing of District Meeting dates.

South EastDistrict #1 Nov. 4 7:30p.m. Estavan Exhibition OfficeDistrict #7 Oct. 26 7p.m. Weyburn Ag OfficeDistrict #12 Nov. 10 7p.m. Yorkton- Yorkdale SchoolDistrict #13 Oct/Nov Hosted by Goodeve MultipleDistrict #14 Nov. 7 7p.m. SE 4-H Office, 515 Henderson Drive, Regina

North WestDistrict #22 Oct. 16 7p.m. Saskatoon- 4-H Office Board RoomDistrict #35 Oct. 15 7p.m. TBDDistrict #36 Nov. 27 7p.m. Pierceland- Josie Britton Centre

www.4-h.sk.ca 4-H Saskatchewan @4HSask

North EastDistrict #32 Oct. 27 7p.m. Prince Albert- LF McIntosh Building