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Caroline.umd.edu
University of Maryland-
Caroline County 4-H
Administrative
Assistant
Wendi Potter
Sept/Oct 2017
9194
Legion Road
Suite #4
Denton
MD 21629
Phone
(410)
479.4030
Fax
(410)
479.4042
4-H Extension Educator
Melissa Leiden Welsh, Ph.D.
Congratulations to all 4-Her’s and their families who have demonstrated
their mastery within a variety of projects at regional and state competi-
tions and county and state fair events recently. There is a great sense of
accomplishment in showing others what you have learned by demon-
strating these new skills to peers. A reflection upon how you’ve learned is
as important as what you have learned. Sometimes learning new skills
can be challenging and using a previous learning style can help. Maybe
you can recall all the lyrics to a song because of the catchy melody but
have a hard time memorizing vocabulary words? Making a song of your
own using the new words may help to jog your memory. Or you draw
pictures to help remember the steps to solve a problem or tell a story.
During national 4-H week you are encouraged to celebrate your 4-H
experience with all you meet during the week of October 1st-7th with the
theme “4-H Grows Here”. Share how you have grown in each of the 4 “H”
areas (Head, Heart, Hands & Health) and the great opportunity for them
to learn. Use your favorite style of learning to express your enjoyment of
4-H- draw a picture and hang it on your locker, design a t-shirt to wear
that week or sign up at the county office to record a radio spot on WKDI.
Continue to show your green pride this month!
Congratulations to Jeremy Fisher for completing his Diamond Clover Project!
In the this picture, Jeremy is handing over the keys to the newly constructed building that he was responsible for planning, finding supplies for, and con-structing as part of his project. Good job, Jeremy!
Many people will enjoy the product of your hard work and determination!
If you want to submit a Diamond Clover Proposal of your own, please contact the office asap because they are due Friday, September 15, 2017.
4-H In Action! Newspaper
With summer at a close, it's time for another great 4-H in
Action Newspaper, to be printed as a supplement for The
Delmarva Farmer and published electronically through
Maryland 4-H. The goal of the supplement is to be written by
4-H members across the state, covering Maryland geograph-
ically, 4-H participation, and the diverse 4-H projects.
4-H members can write stories, editorials, testimonials,
columns and submit pictures to the paper. We encourage 4-H
youth to reflect on the activities of their club, county and state in the past year and consider sharing
it with other in written form.
Submissions are due September 25 for the October 3rd publication. Send articles
Here are some more details:
News Story- this is an article about an event/happening/experience/person written in the 3rd
point of view. About 500 words. Example: a reporter interviewing the state 4-H communica-
tions winner and then writing the story about the contest and the winner.
Editorial- the newspaper's opinion on a topic or issue, supported with facts. Example: 4-H
members opinion on the power of 4-H on youth.
Column- a story from the first person point of view. Example: My experience traveling to
National 4-H Congress
Briefs- short article announcing event or workshop or small news. Covers the basic who, what,
when, where, why. 100-200 words. Example: New Club formed in your county
Feature Photo-picture with longer caption. Caption has 3-5 sentences explaining picture and
giving context. Example: picture of Grand Champion Mark Lamb at County Fair where caption
gives more than just 4-H member's name.
Topics to consider (not limited to):
Diamond clover projects and their community impact
International 4-H Exchange Experiences
National 4-H project/leadership trip experience
County/State Events
National 4-H Youth Science Day preview
4-H Military camp/European clubs and activities
Good luck and best wishes to the Archery Club members that
are training to compete in the upcoming State Archery
Match! Go 4-H Archers!! Get a bullseye!
Healthy living Ambassadors on the MOVE!
Are you a healthy living ambassador? We want to hear what cool activities you have
been doing to spread the Healthy Living Message across Caroline County. Individuals
completing at least 6 activities and reporting them to the online state healthy living site
are rewarded with a healthy living action t-shirt and are often invited to attend state and
national meetings. So, go online now to review cool ideas for your planning and then
return to the site to tell us what you’ve done: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-
program-areas/healthy-living-ambassador
A computer station is
available at the county
office for 4-H youth and
volunteers to complete
online applications and
trainings.
Have you completed the public speaking portion of your project?
Each year a 4-Her needs to practice their public speaking skills by sharing what they have
learned that year through presenting a demonstration at their local club meeting or presenting
a public speech. You now have the opportunity to share your 4-H experience through a record-
ed audio clip for WKDI radio. It’s very simple. Prepare your 2 minute speech (be sure to include
your name). Read your 2 minute speech while recording the audio. Send your audio file to
[email protected]. Yes, this means you can practice and record until you are satisfied with
your vocal tone and flow. Please call the office or email to let us know you will be submitting an
audio file.
Club Officers Workshop, October 11
from 6:30 pm—8:30 pm, Extension
Office. Please call or email the of-
fice to register by October 1.
Congrats to State Fair participants… Charlie Bunker,
Quinn Cochran, Brandon DeLeon, Alexis Fredette,
Phylicia Galvin, Kaleb James, Samantha Jessee, Ben
Johnson, Mariah Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Jarrett
Keys, Taylor Moody, Jonna Nickerson, Caroline
Saathoff, Paul Saathoff, Craig Strickler, Kaitlyn Strong,
Emily Thomson, Cheyenne Wells, Madison Weston.
Thank you for representing Caroline County and
sharing your talents at the State level!
State Smallbore Rifle Match was held last weekend and we would like to congratulate our 4-Hers on
their awesome performance! Our participants were Timothy Parks, Jake Johnson, Grant Robinson,
Brennen Burrows, and Mackenzie Saathoff.
Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum
The 2017 Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum, will be held November 17-19, 2017 in Frederick, Maryland at the Clarion Inn. The Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum strives to educate volunteer and teen leaders about the best practices involved in working with, teaching, empowering youth while developing leadership and life skills that support of the mission of 4-H Youth Development.
This year’s Forum Theme is: Know Your Impact on Today’s Youth and Tomorrow’s Leaders.
Questions? Please contact Jane Burke, Workshop Committee Tri-Chair, Maryland 4-H Volunteers’ Association Secretary at [email protected].
The Planning Committee is seeking Track Coordinators for the Clover, Junior and Intermediate tracks. Track Coordinators will identify and organize age appropriate activities that highlight the 4-H Mission Mandates of Citizenship, Healthy Living and Science. Track Coordinators should either plan to present or secure presenters to cover the entire day of workshops on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00-4:00. If you are interested in serv-ing as the Clover, Junior or Intermediate Track Coordinator, please contact Jennifer Hiscock at [email protected].
RARE Bear Sew-In (Family sewing night)
Join the Caroline County 4-H families in making Rare Bears for children with rare diseases. RARE Science (www.rarescience.org) started the RARE Bear program for grassroot communities to use outreach events to make cloth bears for children suffering from rare diseases. Community members gather to cut out and sew together one-of-a-kind teddy bears for one-of-a-kind “rare” kids. Once the rare bear finds its new home with a child, a picture of the youth and the child’s story is shared with the bear’s creator. No sewing experience necessary- we will teach you too! Call the office to sign-up today for this great holiday event on Monday December 18th. Registration is $10 for each bear the family or individual plans to complete
& donate. Free volunteers are also welcome. Donations of fabric, notions, monies and borrowed sewing machines to conduct this project are also welcome. All are welcome to join this event- invite your friends!
National 4-H Week is October 1-7, 2017
Maryland is celebrating with a 4-H “Spirit Week,” sharing all we love about 4-H
by exercising the four “Hs” in our communities and throughout the state.
Sunday, October 1 - Show Your Green
Wear green! Show off your 4-H gear and spark conversations about your projects!
Monday, October 2 - Eat Your Green
Promoting the fourth “H,” Health. Eat your favorite green food! Share your favorite recipe or
snack!
Tuesday, October 3 - Share the Green
Tell all your friends about the Power of 4-H! Paint your social media green!
Wednesday, October 4 - Green STEMs (National Youth Science Day)
STEM is everywhere, not just in the classroom. Share your 4-H projects and hobbies, highlighting
how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is part of almost everything we do!
Thursday, October 5 - 4-H Night Out (Restaurant/Event Fundraiser)
Invite friends and neighbors to come together in celebration of 4-H in your community.
Connect with local businesses to host a fundraiser night full of food, fun, and fellowship.
Friday, October 6 - Green Gratitude Day
4-H would not be possible without the
support of our amazing 4-H educators,
volunteers, leaders, parents, and
community partners. Show your
appreciation in your own special way!
Saturday, October 7 - Green Your World
Join together as Maryland 4-H works to
bring green to our community, country,
and world! Organize an environmental-
related service project and share it in your
community and on social media. Your
county will have an environmental service
project to celebrate!
Fair Highlights
Thank you to everyone who participated in the County Fair! It was an amazing event and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! Looking forward to 2018!
Child Care Dominic Reinhold
Clothing Dominic Reinhold Taylor Moody Jarrett Keys
Home environment Dominic Reinhold Kaitlyn Bradley Jarrett Keys
Cookies Owen Caraballo Kaitlyn Bradley Caroline Saathoff
Decorated Cakes Owen Caraballo Rachel Widmaier Kelsey Walters
Food Preservation Owen Caraballo Rachel Widmaier
Photography Caleb Saulsbury Rachel Widmaier Caroline Saathoff
Crafts Natalee Emerson Rachel Widmaier Quinn Cochran
Woodworking Kaleb James Jarrett Keys
Electric Chris Saulsbury Jr.
Cut Flowers Dominic Reinhold Caroline Saathoff
Arrangements/Corsages Dominic Reinhold
House Plants, Dish Gardens, Terrariums Dominic Reinhold Rilynn Blake
Vegetables Dominic Reinhold Lily Thornton Paul Saathoff
Grains Paul Saathoff
Poster Art Dominic Reinhold Keeley Good
Fashion Revue Taylor Moody
Beef Fitting & Showing Benjamin Johnson
Been, Angus, Champion Heifer Matthew Good
Beef, Crossbreed, Champion Heifer Benjamin Johnson
Beef, Shorthorn, Champion Heifer Matthew Johnson
Beef, Market Steer Matthew Johnson
Swine, Fitting and Showing Caroline Saathoff
Swine, Yorkshire, Champion Female Cheyenne Wells
Swine, Champion Market Hog Caroline Saathoff
Sheep, Fitting and Showing Benjamin Johnson
Sheep, Other Purebred Benjamin Johnson
Sheep, Shropshire, Ewe Matthew Johnson
Sheep, Shropshire, Ram Benjamin Johnson
Sheep, Market Lamb Matthew Johnson
Rabbit, Dutch, Senior Doe Hayden Hutchison
Rabbit, Mini Lop, Senior Buck Joshua Hrynko
Goat, Baby Doe Crosses Elizabeth Ross
Goat, Champion Market Devan Burnside
County Fair Champions! Indoor and Livestock
Is your club looking for an informational and fun
outing this fall?
Check out the list of bird watching activities happening this
fall on the Eastern Shore. Learn to identify birds by their
colors and calls at the bird sits and watching events. Help
researchers tag and examine bird health at the bird banding
events. Pre-registration is required for groups at all events.
Call the Extension office with questions about these family
friendly club social events!
Sunday, September 3, 2017. Bird Walk at Tuckahoe State Park. Leader: Danny Poet. Meet at
Queen Anne’s side parking lot near boat ramp at 8 am.
Saturday, September 9, 2017. Maryland Ornithological Society Board meeting – Caroline
County Bird Club host. Refreshments will be provided. Caroline County Public Library, 100
Market St., Denton from 7:30 am – 2 pm.
Saturday, September 16, 2017. Fall Bird Count. Contact Debby Bennett at
Thursday, September 21, 2017. Program. Tuckahoe State Park’s Scales and Tales : Birds of Prey
7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.
Sunday, October 1, 2017 . Trip. Bird Banding observation in Chestertown. Jim Gruber, Bander.
8:00 AM. Great for kids. Adults welcome too. To register and for directions, contact Danny Poet
at (410)827-8651 or [email protected].
Saturday, October 7, 2017. Caroline’s Big Sit. Location: Tuckahoe State Park - gazebo between
the lake and restrooms. Will run from early morning to early evening for some owling. Details will
be listed on our Facebook page and Blog.
Thursday, October 19, 2017. Program. George Beston: Best practices for building and installing
Bluebird Box predator guards. Will also cover predator guards for bird feeders. 7:30 PM, Caroline
County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.
Sunday, November 12, 2017. Bird Trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Meet at
Denton Rite Aid parking lot at 7:00 am to car pool.
Thursday, November 16, 2017. Program. Matt Pluta, Choptank Riverkeeper "The State of the
Choptank River: a review of our current water quality sampling results and local initiatives.”
7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.
Saturday, December 16, 2017 Christmas Bird Count. Coordinator: Contact Steve Westre at
All events are free and open to the public, For more information about birding and the
Caroline County Bird Club, go to: https://carolinebirdclubmos.blogspot.com
Calling all club reporters and secretaries…
Tell us about your club activities and
upcoming events. Submit articles and
pictures highlighting accomplishments by
members and volunteers in your club.
Please email [email protected] for
deadlines each month.
2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum This fall there will be three distinct training opportunities for county
programs and volunteers to interact and get energized through a
network learning opportunity across the United States. These sessions
will be broadcast and presented by the design teams, but are designed
to provide hands on activities at host sites. Each session will help
enhance our county volunteer training. Caroline County has been
selected as a mid-shore site host. Please review the list below and let
the Extension office know of your interest in attending.
October 5, 2017- 7:00-8:30 Cultivating an Environment of Growing True Leaders
This session will feature ideas and activities that help foster life skill development by focusing on strate-
gies for more effective club interactions. Participants will learn about the Essential Elements of 4-H and
the 5 C’s of positive youth development, so join us to set the stage for more successful club meetings!
November 2, 2017- 7:00-8:30 PM “STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders
Participants will gain resources to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) leaders
through traditional animal sciences project areas in communities. Volunteers will gain ideas for planning
and organizing fun, educational sessions for youth.
December 7, 2017- 7:00-8:30 PM Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life & Work
During this session volunteers will share ideas, receive resources and see a variety of successful programs
that help youth focus on life-long learning, workforce readiness and career exploration. Caring adults can
help all young people make decisions and create their own positive future.
4-H On-line Volunteer Orientation’s have been scheduled for 2017 and are available
on the State 4-H Website via the calendar or at
the following link:
http://extension.umd.edu/events/series/4471
The dates are as follows:
Thursday, September 21 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuesday, October 17 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Wednesday, November 29 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuesday, December 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Attention 4-H'ers… Do you like Halloween?? Do you like to dress up and scare people? If so, then we need you… The Eastern Shore Jousting Association works in conjunction with Schrader Outdoors in Bridgetown (Henderson) to put on a Haunted Hayride each year. We are looking for clubs or individuals who want to help. The dates for the Hayride are Friday, October 20 from 8-10pm, Saturday, October 21st from 7-10pm, Friday, October 27 from 8-10pm and Saturday, October 28 from 7-10pm. If you are available any of those days to help, please try and attend the informational meeting on Thursday, September 21st at 6:30pm at Schrader's, 16090 Oakland Road (Rt. 312), Henderson, MD 21640. You can come up with your own skit to perform or you can work one of ours. The more the merrier! Credit will be given for Community Service Hours. A monetary donation will be given to all clubs who participate. For more information, contact Mason Platzke at 410-829-0095.
September 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
10 11 12 13 14 15 Diamond Clover pro-
posals due
16
17 18 19 20 21 On-line Volunteer
Orientation, website
22 23
24 25 26 27 Buzz Event, Extension
Office, 6:30m
28 29 30 Exploring Alpacas,
Llamas, 1:00pm,
Secret World Alpacas
October 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
National 4-H Week
2
National 4-H Week
3
National 4-H Week
4
National 4-H Week
Science Experiment
5
National 4-H Week
4-H Volunteer e-
Forum7pm, online
6
National 4-H Week
7
National 4-H Week
State Archery Match
Exploring Alpacas,
Llamas, 1:00 pm,
Outstanding Dreams
Farm
8
MD 4-H Horseman’s
Party
9 10 11
4-H Club Officers
Training, 6:30 pm,
Extension Office
12 13 14
AGNR Open House
Exploring Alpacas,
Llamas, 1:00pm,
Alpaca Road Farm
15
National 4-H Con-
ference Portfolios
due
16 17
On-line Volunteer
Orientation, website
18
19 20 21
4-H Indoor Craft &
Flea Market, 8 am,
4-H Park
22 23
Financial Study
6:30pm, Ext Office
24 25 26 27 28
State 4-H Shotgun
Match
29
State 4-H Dog Bowl
Contest
30 31
State Council Officer
applications due
November 2017 Club Treasurer Report Due State 4-H Volunteer Forum, 11/17—11/19 State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting, 11/19
December 2017 State Council Membership Apps due, 12/1 Christmas In Caroline, 4-H Park, 12/2 & 12/3 State Volunteer e-Forum, 12/7 State 4-HAnimal Science In-Service, 12/14
January 2108 Maryland 4-H Awards Gala, 1/14 Fair Prep Workshop, 1/26
February 2018 Out of State Trip Interviews, 2/3 Fair Prep Workshop, 2/22
March 2108 Tractor Safety Class/Certification, 3/9—3/10 Caroline County Achievement Banquet, 3/17 Regional Public Speaking, 3/23 4-H Craft/Flea Market, 3/24
May 2018 Eastern Shore Spring Show, 5/12
Upcoming Events to mark on your calendar: