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March 28, 2017
It is time for 4-H county contests. You must participate in a county contest to be eli-
gible to go to Club Congress or Project Achievement Day. If you have signed up for
a contest there are three days for you to choose from to come in and do your contest.
These days are: Tuesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 27. You may come to the Ex-
tension Office anytime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Please call us and let us
know what time you can come. If you have questions, please call us at 423-7016.
2017 County Contests
Tishomingo County
4-H
April newsletter
Please be sure to
read your news-
letters and re-
spond to things
you wish to par-
ticipate in by the
appropriate date.
FCS/4-H Extension Agent ANR/4-H Extension Agent
Upcoming Events
The Robotics meetings will be on Monday, April 3 and Monday, April 17 from
3:30-5:00 PM at the Extension Office.
The next cooking class will be on Monday, April 10 at 4 PM at the Extension Of-
fice.
The next sewing class will be on Tuesday, April 25 at 3:30 PM at the Extension
Office.
Please check with the instructors and/or check the Tishomingo County 4-H Face-
book page for updates about shooting sports practices. Practice times will also be
sent out via Remind text messages.
CONTACT INFO:
Zach Yow
Emily Cox
238 Kaki Street
Iuka, MS 38852
(662) 423-7016
Text Notification Reminders
If you have not already signed up to receive the text notification remind-
ers, PLEASE do so as soon as possible. This is a really good way to re-
ceive reminders about 4-H events. We’re relying on this service and the
4-H Facebook page to update everyone about events. To sign up, text
@4htc (in the message area) to 81010 (in the recipient box).
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Form 224
Photography Contests
Horticulture Photography Contest
This is a contest for digital and film pictures of horticulture (plants). The rules for this contest can be found at
http://msucares.com/counties/amite_3/horticulture_photography_rules.pdf.
Each entry must be mounted and accompanied by a completed NJHA entry form.
These entries are due in the Extension Office by June 15 at 5:00 PM.
Photography Exhibit Contest
This contest includes digital and traditional photography exhibits and is open to all members ages 8-18 as of January 1, 2017.
The 4-H member must photograph all entries submitted, but does not have to be enrolled in the photography project. There are
three divisions: traditional film (35mm), digital, or creative digital. Junior and senior entries will be judged separately. The best
five entries overall in each category will be declared the winning junior entries. A county may submit a total of 18 entries, but
only three entries per category (nine junior and nine senior entries.) Duplications or photos that are VERY SIMILAR such as a
color and/or black/white photo as the same image are discouraged and may be disqualified.
TRADITIONAL (FILM)
Print (black and white and/or color) must be from a 35mm negative, not a disk or slide). For each entry, you must submit one
8”x10” (photographic) print in a clear 8”x10” or 8.5”x11” page protector. Enclose the whole strip of uncut negatives (usually 4-
6) in an unsealed letter-size envelope. On the outside of the envelope containing the negative, please indicate the frame number
of the negative to use for enlargement.
DIGITAL
This category can include black and white and/or color print with very minor adjustments, and have only had VERY MINOR
tone, color and contrast adjustments.
CREATIVE DIGITAL
This category can include black and white and/or color prints that have been greatly manipulated or digitally altered/enhanced.
Photos must have been noticeably altered or enhanced … no minor adjustments here! You must also submit the original photo
along with the one print of the creatively enhanced photo. Note: If a photocomposition or collage is created, (one photo edited
together with pieces of several other photos), the 4-H member submitting the entry must have taken all photographs used in the
composition. The original photos used for the composition can be either film or digitally created. Please be aware that all photos
that are published in books and magazines are copyrighted. Illegally scanning and copying of these photos for use in a composi-
tion is against the Federal Copyright Law.
For each entry in the digital and creative digital category, you must submit one 4” x 6” or 8” x 10” photo to be judged on
the county level. If the photo is selected to be entered in the state competition, you must then submit a 8" x 10"
(photographic) print of the photo in a clear 8" x 10" or 8.5" x 11" page protector (if you submitted a 8” x 10” photo to be judged
at the county level, you may use that photo; it’s not necessary to have another one printed). In order to show the most detail in
your final print, do not submit prints from an ink-jet printer. Take your final edited image file to a film processor to be printed
(such as: Wal-Mart or Walgreens).
In addition to the one 8" x 10" print for each entry, a CD with the final edited image file must be submitted for each entry. The
final file should be at least 300 dpi at the 8" x 10" size.
To ensure adequate reproduction quality, all photos entered in the digital or creative digital category must be taken with at least a
3 megapixel camera. We will label all entries (film, digital, creative digital) at the Extension Office (do not write any infor-
mation or place a label directly on he back of the prints, as it will ruin the prints).
These entries are due in the Extension Office no later than May 1 at 5:00 PM.
Horse Photography Contest
This contest is open to junior and senior members and includes digital and 35mm photo. These photos must be taken by the
member submitting it and it must have a horse/equid as the primary focus of the picture. There are four categories: breed promo-
tion, action, nonaction/candid, and human interest. Digital and 35mm photos in each category will be judged together. Members
may submit only one entry per category and photos must have been taken since July 1, 2016. The photos may be color or black
and white and must be a printed 5”x 7”. All digital photos must include both original and altered photos and be mounted on sep-
arate poster board. For more specific rules, please contact our office at 423-7016 and we will be glad to get them to you.
These entries are due in the Extension Office no later than May 26 at 5:00 PM.
Horse Ownership Please remember that the deadline for ownership of horses that you plan to show at the 2017 District and State Horse
Show is MAY 1st. This is grade horses as well as registered horses! This is also the deadline to be an enrolled 4-H
member. Rule books and entry forms should be available within a few weeks. All entries are due in the office no later
than May 1st. Please contact our office as soon as possible for forms. The Northeast District Horse Show will be held
June 7-10 at the Starkville Horse Park and the State Horse Show will be held June 20-24 in Jackson, MS.
Horse Related Contests (No Horse Needed)
The following contests are open to junior and senior 4-H members. You do not have to own a horse to participate. The
junior contests will be held at the District Horse Show June 7-10 and the senior contests will be held at the State Horse
Show June 20-24, 2017. If you would like more information about these contests, please contact our office.
Horse Bowl Contest
This competition tests your knowledge of horse-related matters. Our county must have a team of 4-5 people to partici-
pate. The top three junior teams will advance to the Horse Bowl Contest at the State Horse Show competition.
Horse Individual & Team Demonstrations
This contest consists of a demonstration or presentations that must relate to the horse industry. Junior demonstrations
should be 5-10 minutes long and senior demonstrations should be 10-15 minutes long.
Horse Public Speaking
This contest consists of giving a speech with the subject matter pertaining to the horse industry. Senior speech lengths
must be 7-10 minutes and junior speech lengths must be 3-5 minutes. The top three junior individuals from each district
will advance to the state contest.
Horse Judging
This is a team contest where you will place 2-3 classes of horses and give oral reasons. The top three junior teams and
top three individuals will advance to the Horse Judging competition at the State Horse Show.
Hippology (Seniors Only)
This contest provides a friendly but competitive opportunity for members to demonstrate their knowledge of equine
(horse) science and management, particularly the practical application of this knowledge and skill. Our county can only
enter one team of 3-4 members in this contest that consists of an exam, stations, judging, and team problems.
Horse Art
A member may enter artwork in several different mediums that are horse related. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE
FOR MORE SPECIFIC RULES. These entries are due in our office no later than Friday, May 26 at 5 PM.
Record Books
If you are interested in completing a record book and need forms please contact our office and we will be glad to get
them to you. All record books (Senior, Intermediate, Junior, and Volunteer) are due in our office by June 15 at 5:00 PM.
Senior 4-H Resumes Another phase of the record keeping program is the 4-H Resume. This opportunity is available only for senior 4-H
members ages 15-18. Members submitting resumes must have actively been enrolled in 4-H during the current year.
There is an application that has to be filled out that will be judged at the state level. There is also an interview if your
resume is selected. A 4-H member can submit a record book and a resume in the same year either in the same project
category or in two different project categories. For more information, or for forms, please contact our office.
SENIOR, INTERMEDIATE, JUNIOR, VOLUNTEER, AND 4-H RESUMES ARE ALL
DUE IN THE EXTENSION OFFICE JUNE 15, 2017 BY 5:00 P.M.
Congratulations to everyone that participated in the Glen Shooting Sports Invitational on March 18th and
the Tippah County Shooting Sports Invitational on March 25th! Keep up the hard work and good luck at the
District Shooting Sports Competition on April 29th!
Tippah Invitational
Shotgun
Caleb Bonds
Nathan Cutshall
Bo Winters
Jordan Cole
Jack Powers
Austin Rast
Jackson Gray
Caleb Curtis
Johnathan Martin
Isaac Simpson
Archery
Vinny Sanders
Brooks Keith
Glen Invitational
5-Meter Air Rifle
Rorin Eaton
Josie Cox
Gavin Edgeworth
Katie Labbee
Austin Turner
Battle Labbee
10-Meter Air Rifle
John Wyatt Daily
Ethan Hall
Maggie-Clare Pruitt
.22 Rifle
Jack Powers
Michael Winters
Maggie-Clare Pruitt
Sarah-Cate Turner
Ethan Hall
Bo Winters
10-Meter Air Pistol
Brooks Keith
Rorin Eaton
Josie Cox
.22 Pistol
Reuben Grissom
Jed Roaten
Jonah Holland
Archery
Austin Turner
Brooks Keith
Alex Turner
Jonah Holland
Miranda Grissom
Shotgun
Jack Powers
Clint Robinson
Jackson Gray
Austin Rast
Chase Smith
Jordan Cole
Caleb Curtis
Dylan Brose
Reuben Grissom
Seth Hickox
Garrett Hig-
ginbotham
Tyler Kennedy
Bo Winters
Nathan Cutshall
Shooting Sports News
The Northeast District Competition is April 29 in Blue Springs. Registration fees are $10 per dis-
cipline and a current health and code of conduct form needs to accompany each youth participating
on the day of the NE competition. Event registration will begin at 7:00 AM on April 30. The gate
will be open at 6:30 AM. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 8:45 AM & live fire will begin at
9:00 AM. Registration opens April 10 and closes April 17. Please come by our office or call
us for information regarding registration.
Poster Contest Information
There are two different poster contests that you can participate in that are coming up. These contests are open to all
junior and senior members ages 8-18 as of January 1, 2017.
Mississippi Poster Art Contest:
The theme for this poster contest is “4-H: Rising to the Challenge.” You also have the option of creating your own
theme. A member may submit only one poster in this contest. The poster must be on a .016 ply construction poster
board (solid fiber board) that is 14 x 22 inches in dimension (half the standard size sheet of poster board). Posters may
be any medium (ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oil or collage) but cannot be 3-dimensional. Posters incorporating copy-
righted material (such as cartoon characters) will not be accepted. Open theme participants are urged to avoid “Join 4-
H” themes or theme ideas that have been used nationally in the past. The three most outstanding posters in the state
will receive cash awards: Sr. 1st place-$25; 2nd place-$15; 3rd place-$10; Jr. 1st place $15; 2nd place-$10; 3rd place-
$5.
Dairy Poster Art Contest:
The 2017 Dairy Poster Art Contest theme is “Get More With Milk.” The poster must be 22 x 28 inches and can be on
poster board or a substitute. Do not use brand names or copyrighted material. Posters will be judged by the following
factors: attracts attention, original or well-adapted, follows theme, conveys message, accurate information, and general
appearance. Awards are given at the state level with 1st place receiving $100, 2nd place receiving $75, and 3rd place
receiving $50.
These posters must be turned into our office by Friday, May 26th, no later than 5:00 PM.
April 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 Robotics 3:30
PM @ Extension
Office
4 5 6 7 8
9 10 Cooking
Class 4 PM @
Extension Office
11 12 13 14 Good Fri-
day—Ext. Office
Closed
15
16 Easter Sun-
day
17 Robotics
3:30 PM @ Ex-
tension Office
18 County Con-
tests
19 20 21 22
23 24 25 Sewing Class
3:30 PM @ Ex-
tension Office
26 27 County Con-
tests
28 29 NE District
Shooting Sports
Competition @ Blue
Springs
30
You must let us know FOR SURE if you will be able to attend Club Congress by May 1. Registration opens on April 3 and closes on May 3.