News & Announcements
June 2009
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Shooting Sports
Summer Shotgun Program
All kids aged 10 to 19 of age, entering 5th grade
or above in 2009, who wish to learn shotgunning basics and have
fun are invited! Spokane 4-H is sponsoring a summer shotgun shooting
sports introductory program, meeting Thursdays into August. Details and
registrations. Click
HERE or go to
www.spokanekids.wsu.edu/ -
click on the "4-H
Shooting Sports - Summer Shotgun Program" link on right
hand side.
Participants will meet every Thursday from 5:30
to 7:30 pm (may adjust the time depending on the group’s needs)
through the middle of August. The first meeting is scheduled on June
25th at the Spoknae Extension Office at 5:30 pm. Registration, review
of the schedule, and begin preliminary safety general instructions
will take place on the 25th.
Walk-in registrations will be allowed as well for an additional $10 fee. Open
to ALL. Previous 4-H enrollment not required. We will
also do at least one workshop on GPS use, and weave a bit of science
and math in related to shooting sports and the shooting sports games
(trap, skeet, etc.)
Gary Varrella - WSU Extension, Spokane Co. - 509-477-2163
July 29 Spokane 4-H Summer Extravaganza
Clothing/Style Review and Textiles, Still Life, Demonstrations and Public Speaking, and Performing Arts, held on the WSU-Spokane Campus. (Competitors may qualify for State through this event.) Watch for all the details on www.spokanekids.wsu.edu/ or
call 509-477-2165
Stevens County Activity Day
Come to the Colville City Park from 9 am to 1pm on June 18 to participate in day of fun 4-H activities.
http://stevens.wsu.edu/FourH/countyactivityday.htm
Call 684-2588 or email Shannon Gordon for information.
Washington State Department of Health is seeking a few volunteers to conduct mosquito trapping for species identification and WNV surveillance.
Volunteers would trap twice a month, June through September, every other week. DOH would provide equipment, dry ice, and training for volunteers and would set the trapping up so that collected mosquitoes could be shipped to DOH on its FedEx account.
This would make a great summer project for 4-H’ers
(Jr. High age & up),
Master Gardeners, or other curious and interested people. Tom Platt also
has some curriculum that could be used with the project. For more information,
contact Tom Platt or Jo Marie Brauner at DOH.
Tom Platt |
Jo Marie Brauner Washington State Department of Health West Nile Virus Project Bird & Mosquito Surveillance Coordinator 360.236.3064 |
4-H Scholarship Awards
Lincoln-Adams 4-H is proud to announce the 2009 recipients
of their 4-H Scholarships: Bethany Cobb of Nine Mile Falls, Stephanie Wilson
of Odessa, and Mariah Mielke of Davenport.
More . . .
Vicki Contini
The 4-H clubs of Benton and Franklin County invite you to
join them for their 2nd Annual All Club 4-H Picnic on June 20 from
10:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Columbia Point Marina Park (Shelter #2) in Richland. This
event is for all 4-H members, their families, and
leaders. It is
a family picnic with games, activities, and lunch. There is no charge
for attending but you are encouraged to bring your favorite desert to share. You
will want to bring lawn chairs and/or a picnic blanket as well as hats,
sunglasses and sunscreen.
For directions and more information, contact Hope Harkins at:
509-627-1293 or 4hprcommittee@gmail.com. Please
RSVP so we know about how much food is needed!
The Kittitas County Rabbit and Cavy Open Youth 4-H Show will be held June
6, 2009 at the Rabbit Poultry Barn Kittitas Valley Events Center in Ellensburg,
WA.
Judging Clinic for all participants 9-11:00 am Fitting and Showing
11:30 -5:00 pm
No limit on animal entries, new this year poster contest! Best dressed
Cavy and Rabbit will be
separate classes and separate prizes!
Entries due May 29th. If you need more information please email Janet
Downs or call 509-962-1222
Info & Registration (Word) Info & Registration (PDF)
Fishing Kids Event
--Janet Schmidt
Catch a Special Thrill on Saturday, June 13, as youth
in Whitman County and the surrounding areas are invited to the Ninth Annual
Fishing Kids Event. Held at Gilchrist Pond, kids preregister for
time sessions between 9:00am -1:30pm. This event is one of twelve
offered in different locations in Washington State. Up to 400 kids
are expected to attend this fun event.
Youth between the ages of 5-14 will have the opportunity to experience
first-hand, the excitement of fishing as the Washington State Department
of Fish and Wildlife and the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation partner with
WSU-Whitman County 4-H, Whitman County Parks and Recreation and several
other local sponsors to expand sport fishing opportunities for kids.
A nominal $5.00 registration fee provides each child who registers before
the deadline with their own Zebco rod and reel and a “Fishing Kids” T-shirt.
The registration deadline is June 5.
For more details,
contact the WSU Extension Office in Whitman County at:
509-397-6290. Flyer Web
Leaders' Councils
Note: Council Meetings are open to the public. All welcome! All enrolled leaders are voting members and are encouraged to attend!
Adams
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Ritzville High School Library.
Salad Pot Luck. More
Lincoln
Co. 4-H Leaders' Council
Our next meeting (originally planned for the 11th of June)
will be rescheduled to the 16th of June, Tuesday, 6:30 at the Lincoln Co.
Alcohol & Drug Center in Davenport.
Contacts:
Dawn Nelson, President Joyce Bodeu,
Secretary
636-2343 email 639-0155 email
Lincoln & Adams
Leaders' Council Minutes & Info
Training for 4-H Volunteers
Check out the on-line training modules for 4-H volunteer leaders!
On-line training is an accessible, interactive, and fun way to learn about
topics that are important for your 4-H educational program! MORE
For Lincoln-Adams 4-H Leader Training and certification, make sure you
have an Application on
file, and contact Bridget Rohner at 725-4171 about the Li-Adams Volunteer
Leader Training schedule.
State 4-H Forum
- Project area meetings
- Interactive educational seminars
- Important state-wide policy decision making
- Banquet honoring members of the 4-H Hall of Fame
- Meet other 4-H leaders and volunteers from across the state
- Find out the different opportunities open to leaders and members across the state
We are being hosted by the SW District and they have selected a marvelous
family-friendly site for us---- the Great Wolf Lodge at Grand Mound. With
its indoor water park and animatronics its will be an adventure for even
the youngest family members. So save the date: October 16 - 18, 2009 and
reserve your room soon!
Visit the 2009 WA
State Forum page PDF Poster
4-H Enrollment Updates
To request enrollment reports for your Lincoln or Adams 4-H club, group, or program, contact Karen at 659-3209. Please indicate email or snail-mail preference. Enrollment Info
Na-Bor-Lee
4-H Youth Camp for 2nd - 6th grade youth
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"Survival Day Camp."
July 20-21 and July 23-24
This is going to be very cool! It is a collaboration between the OMK and 4-H, open to all kids! The camps will be held at the 7 Mile Training Area (near the ORV park in Riverside State Park). There will be geology in the morning and then survival instruction with the experts from the FAB Survival School in the afternoon and all day on the second day of camp.
7/20-21 is for 7 – 9 year
old youth and
7/23-24 is for 10-12 year old
youth.
Camp & Registration
Details available from Karen Hammock at
477-2649
or Contact Patty
Foster in the Spokane Extension Office at 477-2160
or Karen
Robertson in the Lincoln-Adams Extension Office 659-3209.
Promo Flyer
Sign up for Cougar Kids Camp this summer
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CLUB NEWS
Ritzville Livestock 4-H Club
Ritzville Livestock meeting schedule:
- Monday, June 8.
Activity Time: 5:30 p.m. 4-H Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Camille
Nelson
Your Club News on the Web
Do you know the dates of
your Club Meetings? Or are you a club reporter? If you send
a news article to the paper, email a copy to Karen. Hi-lights will appear
in this Club News Section! Please send meeting info to Karen for
Web News & Announcements or the Web Calendar!
Teen Conference
June 28 - 30, 2009
WSU Campus, Pullman,
WA
•Workshops •Speakers •Activities!
Click
HERE to visit the Teen Conference web page.
On-line registration & registration info should be available May 6th.
- Teen Conference Scholarship Applications due June 1
- Early registration is May 6 to June 7, for $125. After June 7, registration goes up to $145
- Registration closes June 22
Teen Time 4-H plans a scuba diving activity at the Harrington Pool for
their last meeting of the year. MORE
Lincoln County Fair Superintendents Needed!
Please contact Sharon at 725-5161 for details.
Cats Fruits & Vegetables
Floral Rabbits & Cavies
Open Crafts 4-H Demonstrations
Fine Arts
Spokane Interstate Fair
Entry Deadline - August 11
Exhibitors Guide is on-line only this year.
www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif/
July 29 Spokane 4-H Summer Extravaganza: Clothing/Style Review and Textiles, Still Life, Demonstrations and Public Speaking, and Performing Arts, held on the WSU-Spokane Campus. (Competitors may qualify for State through this event.) Watch for all the details on www.spokanekids.wsu.edu/
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has up-to-date information on the H1N1 Flu - a.k.a. "Swine Flu." Or visit the WSU web page on the H1N1 Flu.
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Swine project leaders and members - Click HERE for More
Market Livestock Clinic
The 2nd annual Livestock Clinic is planned for Tuesday, July 7th at the Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds in Davenport, WA. Open to all youth & adults - 3rd grade (this past year) and up - 4-H enrollment not required. 4-H members will be allowed to bring their beef & sheep project animals for "Fitting & Showmanship mini-clinics." MORE
Columbia Basin Sheep and Goat
Information
Day
Area sheep and goat producers are invited to attend the 2009 Columbia Basin Sheep and Goat Information Day on June 18th, 2009 at the Parker Ranch in Moses Lake. The Information Day is organized by the Columbia Basin Sheep Producers and WSU Grant/Adams Area Extension. Sheep and goat producers of all production sizes and types are welcome to attend. In addition, 4-H/FFA members, leaders, and parents involved in 4-H/FFA lamb and goat projects are also encouraged to attend as a special education section will be dedicated to youth (4-H/FFA) sheep and goat producers. MORE
Check Lists from WSU Veterinary Medicine Extension
Two checklists to review:
- BioSecurity Checklist for Livestock Exhibitors Checklist Here
- BioSecurity Signs for Fairs
The WSU Veterinary Medicine Extension site is a good place to visit for up to date information related to ag. animal health.
Market Livestock Health Record Forms Were Revised
this Spring!
The NEW Market Animal Health Record Forms satisfy most
Fair Livestock Sale QA Health Record and COOL record requiements.Click
HERE for QA Market
Health Records.
Be sure and check with specific Fairs/Sales for their 2009 record keeping
requirements.
Swine Influenza Concerns for Swine Producers and 4-H/FFA Swine Projects
The spread of the “Swine Flu” or Swine Influenza
Virus H1N1 in Mexico, the U.S. and around the world has naturally created
increased concern for individuals involved with swine production. Even
though the name indicates a connection to swine, the spread of this illness
has not been linked to contact with pigs.
MORE Information
Training Module for 4-H Livestock Projects
Check out the new training module for 4-H Livestock Volunteers. Fair managers & superintendents will also find this information useful! This training covers bio-security practices and how they can be used to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading diseases while raising 4-H livestock. It is a great way to learn disease prevention while providing you with inspiration and teaching ideas so you can bring these concepts to youth in your county!
The training is delivered on-line at http://vetextension.wsu.edu/programs/4-H/index.htm
(preferred method).
For those with no or slow internet access, a DVD
of the training is available from the Extension Office. Lincoln-Adams
volunteers can contact Karen or
call 659-3209 to check out a DVD or make an appointment to view at the
Extension Office.
More Livestock Information
Summer Sizzler Horse Show
4-H Horse Show on July 11 open to Lincoln & Adams County enrolled 4-H
Horse Project members. RSVP due July 1. Show
may be cancelled if not enough RSVP's.More
NEXT Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program Meeting:
Monday, July 6, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds, Davenport, WA
More
Horse Clinic in Davenport
was held June 14, 2009
Ritzville Horse Clinic
Sponsored by Ritzville Rodeo Association
June 28 - 30
Registraion
Flyer - Word Registration
Flyer PDF
Contact Aimee Schell 659-1631.
Click
HERE for 4-H Horse Program Info!
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SET
(Science, Engineering &
Technology)
Natural Science - Birding
Are you looking for new, low-cost activities for your homeschool or youth
program? Consider the BirdSleuth curriculum
developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The first module, BirdSleuth: Most Wanted Birds, contains fun,
easy lessons with activities that teach children how to identify birds
and collect observations that can be reported to the Cornell Lab and used
in scientific studies. Each flexible, easy-to-use lesson in BirdSleuth
is geared toward upper elementary and middle-school students. Youngsters
learn how to identify birds and to really appreciate nature’s diversity
in their own neighborhoods. visit www.BirdSleuth.net
*This page provides links to external sites for the convenience of users. These external sites are not managed by the WSU Extension. Furthermore, WSU Extension does not review, control or take responsibility for the content of these sites, nor do these sites implicitly or explicitly represent official positions and policies of WSU Extension. Reference to commercial services, non-4-H activities, products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endoresement by WSU Extension or 4-H is implied.
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