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April 2012
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Li. Co. Fair Rate of Gain Contest - |
Visit the WA State 4-H Website!
Go to: http://4h.wsu.edu
Can't find what you're looking for?
Click on the 4-H Site Map (located top, right-hand side of screen under the Banner.) Still can't find what you need?
Contact Karen or cal 509- 659-3209.
WA State will have a new 4-H License Plate! MORE
Celebrate!
50th Anniversary
of the
Washington State 4-H Foundation
June 30, 2012
Pasture Golf! at 231 North Event Center in Reardan, WA!
Click HERE for info and more Anniversary Celebrations
Enrollment
To see which Lincoln-Adams volunteers, clubs & groups are enrolled in the Lincoln-Adams 4-H Program for 2012? Visit:
2012 VOLUNTEER & CLUB ENEROLLMENT LIST
Questions about Enrollment? Do you want to know if specific members or leaders are currently enrolled, how to add new projects, change head leaders, start a new club, order project materials, or other enrollment questions? Contact:
Karen Robertson at robertk
wsu.edu
or call 659-3209.
4-H Volunteer Hours Reporting
ON-LINE Volunteer Hours Reporting is REQUIRED for all enrolled WSU volunteers!
Statistics (value of volunteer hours) based in input could help save 4-H and other Extension programs in tight budget times!
If you have computer access with adequate speed, PLEASE ENTER YOUR OWN HOURS ON-LINE !! It's not hard! OR ask someone in your club to enter your hours for you!
If you are unable to access the on-line hours reporting system, due to no or slow internet service and can't find another leader, teen, or friend to enter for you, Extension will enter Lincoln-Adams 4-H Volunteer hours as time permits. However, please use this option only if necessary!
Many of you expect or encourage 4-H members to keep records on their 4-H activities. What about you?
Don't know or lost your user name and password? Have questions? Contact:
Karen at robertk wsu.edu or cal 659-3209 ASAP!
Click HERE for more information.
Local 4-H Club & Program News
Check out the latest accomplishments of the
Harrington Community Action Team Servers
(H-CATS) Click HERE
YOUR 4-H News on the Web
Reports of past or upcoming 4-H activites can go here!
Did you learn something new are do something fun & exciting in 4-H?
Or, are you a 4-H Club reporter? Do you know a 4-H club reporter?
Send to Karen Robertson, robertkwsu.edu
Appropriate news can be posted here!
FAIRS
4/10/12
The Governer still has to sign . . . but the 2012 legislative session is over. The Fair Fund remains at the same amount appropriated last year. That is $1,750,000 per year for 2012 and 2013. That is a decrease of $250,000 per year from full funding, but considering that it was proposed to eliminate Fair Funding entirely, remaining stable is huge.
Wheat Land Communities Fair
Wampum Date moved to May 5th.
CAMPS
Camp Na-Bor-Lee will be July 11 - 14 this year!
Camper application flyers will be available SOON.
Wanted:
Na-Bor-Lee 4-H
Youth Camp
Volunteer Counselors
July 11th -14th, 2012. Would
you like to work with 2nd-6th
grade youth in the outdoors?
Apply now! Applicants must
have completed 7th grade or
be older as of June 2012. For
information contact Nicole
Conway at 509-641-0264 or
email naborlee@gmail.com,
before April 14th, 2012.
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LEADERSHIP
2012 State 4-H Forum - "Gateway to Our Future"
October 19 - 21, 2012
SeaTac, WA
Plan now to attend! AND . . . Workshops are needed!
Click HERE for the workshop application form for the 2012 Washington State 4-H Forum. It will be held October 19–21 at the DoubleTree Hotel in SeaTac. This is a great opportunity to share your skills and expertise with the rest of the state. Longer, track-style workshops will be offered on Friday and 60 or 90 minute workshops will be offered on Saturday. Applications are due by May 25th.
Forum info will be posted HERE
2013 Western Regional Leaders Forum is in Hawaii!
March 21-24, 2013, at the Waikiki Marriott in Honolulu Volunteers & Teens can submit Workshop Proposals!
The goal of the Western Region 4-H Leaders’ Forum 2013 is to provide training opportunities for adults and teens that serve 4-H youth in our communities.
The workshops at the WRLF 2013 will inspire and enable adults and youth to gain a better understanding of themselves, others, and their world as we continue to Strive for Excellence. Developing life skills will help participants grow and become more capable contributors to 4-H families, clubs, and communities. The workshops should emphasize leadership, communication, science, technology, and cultural experiences. Workshops utilizing an experiential, hands-on format to involve participants are preferred but others will be thoughtfully considered.,?
See the workshop proposal form due May 15th. Direct questions to one of the contact individuals listed on the form. Please share this with colleagues and adult and teen volunteers. The 4-H members, leaders, families, and faculty and staff at the University of Hawaii look forward to seeing you next March.
TEENS ARE WELCOME: Youth will be fully involved in the WRLF 2013 as participants and presenters. Presenters may target a particular audience; however, workshops will be open to all participants.
4-H Shooting Sports Training
State 4-H policy requires
4-H Shooting Sports Training in specific discipline(s): Archery, Shotgun, Riflery, Pistol, Black Powder, and/or Hunting - in order for a volunteer to be a Shooting Sports Project Leader.
4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Offered
4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training sessions which will be held in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on the weekend of April 28 & 29, 2012. The training details are now available to distribute in the form of an informational flyer. While it is being held in Idaho, 4-H volunteers are welcome from surrounding states (Montana, Oregon, Washington) to participate. It is an excellent opportunity to obtain certification in two disciplines in just one weekend.
Note registration is due by April 20th and completion of an on-line risk management module is required by April 20th for those that want to receive their certificate at completion of training.
More information Jim Wilson, jwilson@uidaho.edu.
At least 2 Almira 4-H club leaders are planning to attend!
Skagit and Snohomish County will host a Shooting Sports training for the Archery and Rifle Disciplines on Sunday, May 6, at the Silver Arrow Bowmen Range in Mt. Vernon, WA.
Leaders' Councils
Active participation and representation in Leaders' Council is necessary for a vibrant local 4-H program!!
ams
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council Meeting
The next meeting will be Wednesday, April18th - 5:00 pm at the Wooden Nickel in Ritzville.
Spring Clinic
The Adams Co. 4-H Leaders' Council is organizing a 4-H Spring Clinic on April 21, 2012 starting at 9:00 am at the Ralson Grange. Activities will include Demonstration Tips, Record Book Workshop, Foods & Clothing Judging, and Livestock Related Judging (non-live animal.)
Need more information or want to help? Contact:
Carla Jerue PDF Flyer
Lincoln Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
The March Council meeting was held on Tuesday, March 13th. The Know Your Government participants shared hi-lights from their recent experience at the KYG Conference in Olympia. Carmen S. also reported on her experience on the WA State Livestock Judging Team at the National Livestock Judging Contest in Denver, CO.
The next Council Meeting will be a BBQ - June 12th at 6:30 pm in the Sprague Park. If you have questions or agenda items, contact Leaders Council President, Joy Wilken, 257-2319.
Latest Li. Co. 4-H Leaders' Council Newsletter
MORE Information on Leaders' Councils
Horse
Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program Meetings
4-H Horse Program meetings are usually held on the 1st Monday of the month. This month's meeting will be held on April 9th.
The Summer Sizzler 4-H Horse Show, open to Lincoln & Adams Co. 4-H Horse Project members, is scheduled for June 23rd. at the Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds in Davenport, WA.
2012 State Hippology Contest Information
The 2012 State Hippology Contest will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012, during the Spring Fair at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/.
Note, rules have been modified to allow individual contestants this year! MORE
Click HERE for Horse Program Information
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LIVESTOCK
Spokane Area Sheep Producers’ Field Day
May 19, 2012 -
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
For ALL Area Sheep Producers, 4H & FFA Sheep Exhibitors
Location will be 3 farms in the Sprague area. Agenda will include flock management topics and skill activities. RSVP's will be due by May 12th. FLYER
Attention Lincoln Co. Beef Leaders
Weigh-in and ear tags for steers to be shown at the Lincoln County Fair.
It is time to order ear tags for steers to be shown at next fall’s Lincoln County Fair.
Steers that are going to be entered in the Rate of Gain contest need to be weighed and tagged between Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 29.
Call Cindy immediately at the WSU Extension office in Davenport (509) 725-417I to request ear tags & weigh-in forms for your enrolled beef project members planning to participate in the Li. Co. Fair Rate of Gain Contest.
Good luck with those steer projects!
Small Farm
Livestock Production Workshop
Growing Your Own Food Series
Saturday, April 14th
Ferry County - Malo Grange
Are you interested in raising your own lamb, beef, pork, poultry or goat meat for your family freezer or extra income? Perhaps you want to raise your own source of fiber for your creative projects.
Come to the FREE livestock production workshop and learn about breeds, fencing, acreage, housing, feed, processing, added products and start-up costs from our local & state experts.
Please call (509)775- 5225 x1116 to reserve your seat!
LUNCH - will be provided for those who pre-register by Monday, April 9, 4pm. Dr. Eldridge, State Vet will be joining us!
WSU Pig Sales
Click HERE for information on WSU pig sales:
April 7, and April 28, 2012
Livestock Fitting & Showing Clinic & Judging Contest
April 14, 2012 - Moscow, ID
4-H'ers with livestock projects may be interested in U of I Block and Bridle Fitting and Showing Clinic and Livestock Judging Contest on April 14th. This would make a great outing for a 4-H Club.
Registration DUE March 19th
Registration Flyer (Word) Registration Flyer (PDF)
2012 Lambing & Management School
One more WSSP lambing &
management schoosl will be offered
this year on April 7. Dr. Jill Swannack
will be teaching the school during
lambing time at Feustel Farms in Lamont. Topics covered include
basic lamb care, normal lambing,
grafting, lambing supplies, dystocia
management, drugs and dosages,
correcting malpresentations, necropsies,
handling, feeding, and raising
bummer lambs and ewe management. Class size is limited to ten (10)
students. Enrollment is on a first-paid,
first-enrolled basis, with advanced
payment required to reserve your
spot.
Information: Marcia Parrish, Exec. Secretary, WSSP,
(509) 888-3003 wsspgmx.com
Beef Management Calendar
NEW! WSU Extension has released a Beef Management Calendar for 2012. This customizable, month-at-a-glance calendar comes with instructions on how to set up a useful reference for your cattle production operation, including economic, feeding, breeding, calving, herd health, and other management concerns. The calendar may be downloaded for free from the livestock IPM web page at http://ipm.wsu.edu/livestock/livestock.html
Livestock Judging Skills Online
Lincoln and Adams County 4-H'ers still have access to a great, on-line livestock judging website called Elite Livestock Judging, where 4-H youngsters and adults can sharpen their livestock judging skills. Access to this web site is by subscription, and WSU/Lincoln-Adams 4-H purchased a subscription last year - through June, 2012. With recent updates, there are now tutorials on thirteen different judging classes. MORE
Scrapie - A Good topic for Sheep & Goat Project Meeting
Looking for information on Scrapie for your 4-H sheep & goat members, leaders, and parents? Click HERE for some sources!
Junior Livestock Show of Spokane
Click HERE for important dates.
Market Livestock Health Forms
Remember to take a Market Livestock Health Form with you when you PURCHASE your animal! That way you won't have to track down the person who sold you your animal right before Fair!
Health Records More explanation
General 4-H Livestock Information
TEEN TOPICS
Know Your Government Report
Hello, my name is John. I ran as the 4-H Gubernatorial candidate representing Lincoln Co. at the Know Your Government (KYG) Conference in Olympia, WA. Although I did not win, I gained a great deal of wisdom and knowledge. I learned that a great leader not only works with his or her peers, but at times must also hold true to his or her separate and unchanging beliefs. Yes, compromising is what working with a team or . . . MORE
State 4-H Teen Conference
…submitted by Jan Klein, jlkleinwsu.edu
Teen Conference is just around the corner, June 24th-26th.
Although registration does not open until May, there is helpful information being posted weekly to familiarize you with the events, speakers, workshops and activities of the conference. Don't forget to check it out at http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/index.htm and on Facebook.
More 4-H Teen Opportunities
Click HERE for MORE opportunities for 4-H teens!
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