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Kent Clover January 2018

69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-730-4000

FAX : 302-735-8130

http://extension.udel.edu/4h

January

1– County Office Closed

7– Recipe Redo Training

12– Public Speaking En-

tries Due

15– MLK Day—Office

Closed

16– State Camp Applica-

tions Due

16– Day Camp Counse-

lor Forms Due

16– Leader’s Meeting

16– 4-H exchange Meet-

ing

16– Junior Council

Meeting

21– Public Speaking

Contest

26 Club News Due

28—SNOW Date for

Public Speaking

TBD– Favorite Foods

Training

February

1– Delaware Junior

Dairy 2nd Futurity Pay-

ment Due

1– Honey Bee Essay Due

1– Livestock Overnight-

er Registration Due

3– State Leader’s Forum

12– State Horse Bowl

Entries DUE

Dear 4-H’ers, Parents, and Leaders,

A New Year is upon us and 2018 will find many 4-H activities and events

that have been planned and are on the schedule for all 4-H members to participate.

As we ended 2017, the County Trim A Tree event provided many beautiful and crea-

tive trees placed in various areas of our county that helped share the holiday spirit.

Many wonderful entries were seen by all at our Holiday Fun Day. The partici-

pants at this event continue to show and increase their creative talents each year.

They stuffed 54 stockings that were donated to local veterans. Thanks to all the partici-

pants and to all the members and leaders who worked on making these successful

events again this year. The Teddy Bear drive was also a success! Due to your sup-

port and help in this program, Kent County 4-H’ers donated a large assortment of

bears and other animals to children and family members who are in the hospital

during the holidays. Thanks again for caring and participating in this worthwhile

activity and community service event and thanks to everyone for their generous do-

nations.

As we move into 2018, I encourage each and every 4-H member to get in-

volved in an upcoming 4-H event. During the next few months you can participate

in Favorite Foods, Livestock Overnighter, State Horse Bowl, the County Photog-

raphy Contest, and judging contests in Foods, Photography, and Woodworking.

Also, look for upcoming information on various 4-H camps and plan to attend, learn

and have fun. These are great opportunities and experiences for everyone and all

4-H members are encouraged to get involved in one or all of these events.

Plan to get involved and have fun in 4-H while learning and growing at the

same time. There are many excellent opportunities and experiences available to all

4-H members and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of them. I look for-

ward to seeing each of you in 2018 at a 4-H activity soon!

Yours in 4-H,

Kristin Cook, Extension Educator, 4-H & Youth Development

State Leader’s Forum - February 3, 2018 University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Registration Opens—Early January

Plan to attend the premier leadership training and recognition program for volun-

teers at the 2018 Delaware 4-H State Leader’s Forum. Join us for a day of learning

and fellowship as many 4-H leaders from around the state gather together and recog-

nize the recipients of our 4-H Salute to Excellence awards given to the Outstanding

Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer of the Year for the Dela-

ware 4-H Program. This day-long event is a must on the annual punch list for any

Delaware 4-H volunteer!

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Kent County 4-H Leaders Meeting

January 16, 2018

7:00 pm As the new year begins, we are working

hard to improve communication between

the 4-H office and 4-H cubs. Therefore, it’s

very important that each club has repre-

sentation at every leaders meeting. If the

organizational club leader is unable to at-

tend a leader meeting, please plan on a

project leader or a parent attending. All

are invited to attend the 4-H Leader Meet-

ings. Please join us !

Wanted - Day Camp Counselors!

Forms Due - January 16th

4-H members who are ages 13-19 (as of 6/1/18) may

serve as Traditional or Cloverbud camp counselors.

Participants will learn to plan the camp and learn

the behind the scenes details that are incorporated

in helping set up for a week full of fun. Counselors

will also be planning interesting classes, speakers,

and activities for our camps. If you are interested in

serving as a Day Camp Counselor,

complete the form at the end of this

newsletter and return it to the 4-H

Office by January 16th or sign up

online HERE . Please phone the of-

fice if you have any questions relat-

ed to this activity.

Public Speaking Contest - Sunday, January 21st The Kent County Public Speaking Contest will be held at the Kent County

Levy Court Office, 555 Bay Rd., Dover. Times of arrival are staggered:

Juniors and Seniors will begin 1:00 pm; Beginner Categories and

Cloverbuds will begin at 2:00 pm. This is a great time to get started by

choosing a topic you would like to talk about in this contest. Please keep

these ideas in mind when writing your speech. Public Speaking participants

should write speeches with topics that are special or interesting to them.

Public Speaking is not a demonstration contest so posters and props should

not be used. You have lots of time to write and practice your speech. When

choosing a topic, consider your other 4-H projects, your pets, school activi-

ties, or just a special community issue that you would like to stress. Your

speech can be serious, funny or sad. All speeches should be informational

and they will be scored on the organization of the information, use of communication skills and con-

tact with the audience. The participants should write his or her own speech.

Division Age Minimum Speech Time Maximum Speech Time Arrival Time

Beginners 8-9 1.5 minutes 3 minutes 2pm

Beginners 10-11 2 minutes 4 minutes 2pm

Juniors 12-13 4 minutes 6 minutes 1pm

Seniors 14-19 5 minutes 7 minutes 1pm

Rule: 1 point for every 15 seconds over or under the required length will be deducted from the final

score. Audience should not be asked if there are any questions at the conclusion of the speech.

Public Speaking Contest Registration Form DUE January 12th ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PUBLISHED

PROGRAM

Online registration available at the Kent County 4-H website under Forms & Resources

Public Speaking Guidelines can be found HERE on the State 4-H website .

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTknTETp8B5sA9uUvL8FPZ-jqZn9FsWiHKgQz5jLIR74sdVQ/viewform

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/kent-county-4-h/kent-county-4-h-forms-resources-for-members/

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/public-speaking-demonstrations/

Club News due

January 26th for the Febru-

ary Newsletter. Please email

all news to Caroline Del Vec-

chio at [email protected].

State Camp Scholarship

Applications Due

January 16, 2018 State Camp Scholarship applications

Can be found online here

http://extension.udel.edu/4h/kent-

county-4-h/kent-county-4-h-forms-

resources-for-members/

Or at the end of the newsletter—

No Late Applications will be

accepted

Woodworking & Photography Judging Contests

February 15, 2018

Kent County Extension Office

Starting at 4:30 pm.

The Woodworking and Photography Judging contest is an

opportunity for 4-Hers working in these project areas to

demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have learned.

The top ten senior participants from each county are eligible

to participate in the state contest. Should ten seniors not be

available, juniors may be named to the County Team.

Woodworking Judging Guide can be found HERE

Photography Judging Guide can be found HERE

PAGE 3 KENT CLOVER JANUARY 2018

2017 Trim-A-Tree

Each Club did an amazing job decorating their trees and

the winners are …

4-H Theme

1st- Harrington Sunshine

2nd -Henotes

3rd-Woodside Emeralds

Traditional

1st (tied) - Country Wildcats

Legacy

2nd(tied)- Midstate

Peach Blossom

Houston Cardinals

3rd- Just Country Kids

Other

1st (tied)- Hearts 4 Horses

Westville

2nd- On Target

3rd-Create 2 Learn & 2 Lead

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orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its em-

ployment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational

Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and

sexual violence.

24th Annual Teddy Bear Drive

Was a Great Success!

97 Teddy Bears were collected and sent

to the Home for the Chronically Ill in

Smyrna, DE.

Thank You to all who donated .





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Recipe Redo Training

For anyone looking for new options for healthy

cooking

January 7, 2018

1:00-4:00 pm


Are you participating in the Favorite Foods

Contest? Are you interested in cooking healthy

foods? Well you’re in luck! 4-H and the Family

Consumer Sciences Team are conducting a train-

ing for the special diets category with fun activi-

ties, cooking demos, and tons of great

information.

Registration Required

Contact Caroline Del Vecchio at [email protected] or

730-4000

Junior Leader Retreat

Open to all Kent County 4-H Teens

ages 13-19

February 23-25, 2018

University of Delaware

Paradee Center , Dover, DE

For more information contact Jenny Trunfio

at [email protected]







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The re-enrollment deadline for 4-H members is MARCH 1st.

All inactive members can not participate in 4-H meetings, contests or events .All members must be re-enrolled by March

1st or they will not be able to participate in the Delaware State Fair. If you need assistance with the re-enrollment pro-

cess , please contact Caroline Del Vecchio at 730-4000 or [email protected].

Favorite Foods Contest - March 3rd

Applications and Recipes are due to

the office by February 16, 2018

The Kent County Favorite Foods contest will be

held in the Exhibit Hall at the Delaware State

Fairgrounds on March 3rd. 4-H members can

choose to enter in one of the following catego-

ries:

Appetizers

Soups, Stews and Chili (New)

Side Dishes

Meat & Main Dishes

Desserts

Breads

Recipe Redo (New-Junior/Senior only)

Participants will select a favorite recipe to make

and prepare a table setting to display their dish

to the judge. Members will need to submit a

complete entry form (all 3 pages) with the se-

lected recipe and meal plan that includes the

prepared dish. All participants will be sent a

scheduled time to arrive. It is very important

that we remember Food Safety at this event so

please make plans now to keep COLD foods

COLD and HOT foods HOT. This contest is only

open to Active 4-H Members. The 3-Page Entry

can be found in this newsletter and fillable on

our website under forms and resources.

*Cloverbuds are eligible to participate but

are limited to Cookies, Cupcakes or

Brownies.* The Kent County Food Judging

Contest and Winter Fun Day will be held at the

at the same time at the Delaware State Fair Ex-

hibit Hall.

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Holiday Fun Day Results Gingerbread with a Scene Beginners 1st– Aaron Wallace, Legacy

2nd– Hope Newton, County Line

3rd– Alex Armstrong, Legacy

Beginner Team 1st– Carley Rebuck & Rylan Rust, Peach Blossom

Juniors 1st– Bethany Beyer, Harrington Sunshine

2nd– Olexa Hudran, Harrington Sunshine

3rd– Julia Swearingen, Legacy

Junior Team 1st– Sydney Messick & Rylee Barlow, Peach Blossom 2nd-Delayna Barlow & Savannah Messick, Peach Blossom

Seniors 1st– Autumn Wallace, Legacy

2nd– Natalie Buchmoyer, Woodside Emeralds

3rd– Jeremy Mahoney, Harrington Sunshine

Senior Team 1st– Leslie Webb & Leighton Webb, Peach Blossom

Gingerbread without a Scene Beginners 1st– Justus Moritz, Harrington Sunshine

2nd– Addison Brode, Harrington Sunshine

3rd– Aaron Wallace, Legacy

Juniors 1st– Brenna Geidel, Peach Blossom

2nd– Carmen Blanchette, Harrington Sunshine

3rd– Anthony Blanchette, Harrington Sunshine

Seniors 1st-Jaiden Cain, Harrington Sunshine

2nd– Riley Taylor, Harrington Sunshine

3rd– Autumn Wallace, Legacy

Wreath Beginner 1st– Justus Moritz, Harrington Sunshine

2nd– Addison Brode, Harrington Sunshine


Juniors 1st– Hailey Cylinder, Houston Cardinals

2nd– Abigail Cholewa, Westville

3rd– Mary Moller, Woodside Emeralds

Seniors 1st– Riley Taylor, Harrington Sunshine

2nd– Jeremy Mahoney, Harrington Sunshine

3rd– Rachel Taylor, Peach Blossom






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Drop Cookies Seniors 1st– Mary Ratledge, New Horizons


Rolled Cookies Seniors 1st– Mary Ratledge, New Horizons


Bar Cookies Beginners 1st– Justus Moritz, Harrington Sunshine

Seniors 1st– Autumn Wallace, Legacy

2nd– Leslie Webb, Peach Blossom

3rd– Charlie Moller, Woodside Emeralds Embellished Stockings Beginners 1st– Emery Miller, Houston Cardinals

2nd-Elizabeth Couzens, Midstate


Juniors 1st– Bryan Couzens, Midstate

2nd– Alaina Judd, Houston Cardinals

3rd– Mary Moller, Woodside Emeralds

Seniors 1st– Rachel Taylor, Harrington Sunshine

2nd– Riley Taylor, Harrington Sunshine

3rd– Leslie Webb, Peach Blossom

54 Embellished Stockings were stuffed with

toiletries for our local Veterans through Home

of the Brave. Thank you to all who donated

and participated!


2017 County Photography Contest

Entries DUE February 16th

to the Kent County Extension Office

4-H Members will be able to enter their favorite snapshots in the following categories:

People Picture

Creature Picture (any living thing)

Landscape (a portion of land/territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including

objects it contains)

Marinescape (view of the sea)

Waterscape (center of attention/dominant feature is on any body of water except the sea or ocean;

water in the picture is not enough)

Building Picture

Action Picture

Close Up Picture

Special Effects Picture (a picture with some sort of special effect—see page 50 of Unit 1 4-H Project

Manual Focus on Photography for tips and suggestions. Member must describe the special effect

on the back of the photo)

Composition Picture (picture showing interesting shapes, patterns and textures; shadows and

lighting can also be important. Show one of the following: Depth of Field, Backlighting, or Lines

and Shapes)

Sunrise/ Sunset

Plants / Flowers

Still Life (arrangement of non-moving or still objects in an interesting way)

Delaware History

Patriotism

What Green Means to Me (display of 6 pictures illustrating what “Green” means to you)

The 4 Seasons, one picture, each 5”x7” representative of each of the 4 seasons mounted on 14”x22”

poster board

6 Picture Story Sequence - display 6 pictures with title illustrating idea, event or “how to project”

mounted on 14”x22” poster board

Best Photo Album of photos taken by 4-H member ( a minimum of 5 pages)

Delaware Agriculture (a photo depicting agriculture in Delaware)

Science Matters - a photo showing how life science is behind the food we eat, benefits your health

or helps animals—write a caption telling us why science matters to you.*NEW CATEGORY*

Mount individual photos on poster, mount board or mat board; not to exceed 6”x8” except

where noted. DO NOT USE construction paper or foam core board.

All entries should be taken during the current 4-H year. Photographs can be taken using a digital

camera, color film or black and white film. Members are limited to one photo per category. Back of

photos must include the Kent County Photography Contest Label attached , and include name, club,

age, and class and indicate camera type, brand, model, and film size if film is used. Please also note

anything unusual about your picture that you think will help the judges to better understand your

picture. The Kent County Photography Contest label can be found in this newsletter, on the Kent

County Website here or can be picked up from the Kent County Extension Office. Entries will be on

display from 11 am—1 pm at the Favorite Foods Contest (March 3rd at the Delaware State Fair-

grounds Exhibit Hall). This is an excellent opportunity for 4-H project members and all “camera

buffs” out there to show off their skills in photography. It is also an excellent opportunity to prepare

future exhibits for the Delaware State Fair.


Kent County 4-H Photography Contest NAME: CLUB:

AGE:

CAMERA BRAND AND MODEL: as of Jan 1st CATEGORY: check only one photo per member per category 1. People 2. Creature (any animal, insect, amphibian, fish or living thing) 3. Landscape (apportion of land which the eye can comprehend in a single view) 4. Marinescape (a view of the sea) 5. Waterscape (center of attention on any body of water except the sea or ocean) 6. Building 7. Action 8. Close Up 9. Special Effects (explain) 10. Composition: depth of field, backlighting, lines, or shapes 11. Sunrise/Sunset 12. Plants/Flowers 13. Still Life (arrangement of no-moving or still objects in an interesting way) 14. Delaware History 15. The Delaware State Fair 16. Patriotism 17. What Green Means to Me: display of 6 photos on poster board 18. The 4 Seasons: display of 4 photos mounted on poster board 19. 6 Picture Story Sequence

(display with title illustrating idea, event or how to project mounted on poster board) 20. Best Photo Album or photos taken (minimum of 5 pages) 21. Delaware Agriculture 22.____ Science Matters –a photo showing how life science is behind the food you eat, benefits your health Or helps animals – write a caption telling us why science matters to you

JUDGE COMMENTS Overall: Blue Red Disqualified:

Cloverbud Participation

Merits: Great / Good Composition Clear and simple Interesting Balanced Dramatic

Nice Textures / Patterns / Shapes Nice use of Lines / Curves

Improvements to consider in future: Sharpen focus (adjust lens or avoid movement) Lacks clear point of interest, subject, or focal point (too many items competing for focus) Cluttered / distracting foreground / background (framing should direct attention to subject) Be aware of distracting shadows / lack of sufficient light (flash may be needed) Avoid glare / harsh backlighting / reflected flash / flash shadows / over exposure Consider change of angle relative to subject – move left / right / up / down Consider moving closer / further away (or zooming in / out) Adjust depth of field (lacks balance / proper isolation or highlighting of focal point) Plan ahead or use patience to wait for a better time to take a photograph of this subject Printing improvements possible: Should crop top / bottom / left / right Some items seen cut-off in photo Use “rule of thirds” to emphasize subject and to improve balance and interest Rotate photo to emphasize vertical lines Level the scene (avoid non-level water surface / out-of-plumb buildings) Other issues: Entered in wrong category / only one entry allowed in each category Matting does not meet requirements / mounting not neat Title required for this category Need camera information

The 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

DUE FEBUARY 1st

2018 Essay Topic:

“What's So Super About the Super Organism in

the Honey Bee?”

The honey bee continues to be on everyone’s mind. From

beekeepers to scientists to the public, the honey bee is a

great super organism. What does this mean to you, to your

community and to the world? Put on your thinking caps

and GO!

For complete announcement and rules, go to the State 4-H

website under State and National Events.

AWARDS: Cash Prizes to 3 Top Winners:

•1st Place — $750.00

•2nd Place — $500.00

•3rd Place — $250.00

Each State Winner, including the national winners, re-

ceives an appropriate book about honey bees, beekeeping,

or honey.


Kent County 4-H Clubs Join with our local JOANN Fabrics Store to Spread Love and

Grow Local 4-H Programs with Paper Clover Campaign for the entire month of February

and Valentine’s Day Service Projects on Saturday, February 3rd 11:00– 2:00 pm.

Delaware 4-H and JOANN Fabrics stores want to see more Delaware kids learning by doing, creating

and making. Thousands of local 4-H members, staff, volunteers and supporters will join with JOANN

customers to ensure more kids get that chance through a new Paper Clover campaign to bring hands-

on 4-H programs to Kent County.

On February 3rd , Kent County 4-H’ers will partner with their local JOANN store to hand-make and

deliver custom Valentine’s Day cards to Military members and our local Police departments.

Proceeds from the Paper Clover campaign will directly support Kent County 4-H programs. Each Pa-

per Clover will include instructions for a special Valentine’s Day craft idea that customers can create

to share with someone special. With the $4 Paper Clover, customers will also receive a coupon for $4

off their next purchase.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Valentine’s Day Service Project, please contact Caroline

Del Vecchio at 730-4000 or [email protected] for more information.

To learn more about the national partnership, visit www.4-h.org/JOANN

http://www.4-h.org/JOANN


Livestock Overnighter 2018 - Registrations DUE Feb 1st

The Kent County Livestock Advisory Committee is busy planning another fun and educational Live-

stock Overnighter for all Kent County Livestock project members. The event is planned for Saturday

and Sunday, February 17-18 in the Exhibit Hall at the Delaware State Fair. Registration begins at

9:00 am. Weekend activities will end Sunday morning. This livestock event is designed

for young people currently involved with livestock projects and those who might be interested in enrol-

ling in one. Please note that if you plan to participate in the overnighter, you must be pre-

sent for the entire event. We will not be allowing participants to come and go throughout

the weekend.

Fun interactive learning sessions are being planned. A portion of Saturday afternoon’s sessions will

count towards Quality Assurance Training as it relates to producing a safe and high quality meat

product. This is a great opportunity to renew your QA certifications. Young people that participate

will receive their 2018 certification. Fun and games are planned for Saturday night following dinner

and will conclude with ice skating. Teen members of the Livestock Advisory Committee are planning

some additional activities. A Livestock Trivia Scavenger Hunt will also be included.

Once again there will be Ice Skating! Permission slips are in this newsletter. The schedule of events,

once your registration is received, will be mailed. Parents are welcome to join us for the weekend’s ac-

tivities and we are always looking for additional individuals to serve as overnight chaperones, if they

have completed the Delaware 4-H volunteer screening. The committee requests that any adults plan-

ning on spending the weekend with us, fill out the parent registration form, and include $10 per adult

to partially cover food costs for the weekend.

If you are interested in attending this excellent and fun training opportunity, please complete the reg-

istration form included in this newsletter and return it to the Kent County 4-H Office by February 1st

along with the registration fee and ice skating permission.

YOU MUST BE ENROLLED WITH YOUR CLUB THROUGH

4-HONLINE, WHICH INCLUDES YOUR HEALTH/CODE OF CONDUCT/PHOTO RELEASE

INFORMATION IN ORDER TO ATTEND.

In addition to the $20 registration fee per youth participant, all youth attending MUST bring an item

of $5 value with them, to donate to the Kent County SPCA. The SPCA provides shelter for not only

dogs and cats but large animals that are housed on “foster” farms and even small pocket pets like

hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Below are examples of items on the SPCA “Wish List” (new items

only please).

-Canned or dry cat/dog food (any type) - Dish soap (blue Dawn or green Palmolive)

-Hand sanitizer/hand soap - Paper Towels

-Kitten and puppy formula - Liquid laundry detergent

-Collars - Rabbit hay and feed

-Leashes - XL trash bags

-Stamps - Bleach

-Rawhide and chewies - Pet toys

-Cat litter - Bowls



ployment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amend-

ments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and oth-

er applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual

violence.

2018 Livestock Overnighter Registration Form

Deadline February 1st

YOU MUST BE ENROLLED WITH YOUR CLUB THROUGH

4-HONLINE WHICH INCLUDES YOUR HEALTH/CODE OF CONDUCT/

PHOTO RELEASE INFORMATION IN ORDER TO ATTEND

4-H Member Registration

Name: ______________________________________________ Club: __________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________ State: __________ Zip: ____________________

Phone: ______________ Email: _____________________________ Age as of Jan. 1st _____

Staying Overnight? ___Y ___N

Is there any health issue that we should know about that is not covered on the Health Form?

LIST ALL ALLERGIES HERE

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

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COST is $20/ 4-H member & $10 /parent

Number of members $20 ______

Number of parents $10 ______

Total enclosed $ _______

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: KENT COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE

Mail Registration, Ice Skating Permission, & Payment to:

Livestock Overnighter


69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901

_____________________________________________________________________________

Parent Registration

Name: ________________________ Email: _______________________________________

Have you been screened as a Kent County 4-H volunteer? Yes _____ NO____

If no, you must pass a Criminal Background Check well in advance of the Overnighter.

Please provide your Date of Birth ___/___/___ Daytime Phone: ______________________

Address if different from Youth above: ___________________________________________

ICE SKATING PERMISSION ON NEXT PAGE

Ice Skating Permission for Livestock Overnighter

As part of the overnighter activities we will be walking over to the ice arena for our own private

skating time from 7:45 pm to 9:15 pm on Saturday, February 17th. The fee for skating and skate rental is covered by your registration fee and the Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory

Committee. If you wish for your child to wear a protective helmet whiles skating, the ice arena

staff suggest sending a bike helmet along with your child. The ice arena no longer provides

helmets to skaters.

Please check the appropriate box(es) and sign.

Yes I give my permission for my child to go ice skating at the Delaware State Fair Ice

Arena as part of the Livestock Overnighter event.

Yes I wish for my child to wear a helmet while skating and am sending their bike helmet

with them.

No my child does not have my permission to go skating as part of the Livestock

Overnighter Event.

Child’s Name ________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature ___________________________________________

Date _______________________

This form must accompany your registration!

Children with no permission slip returned will not be allowed to participate.

Don’t forget your $5 donated item/child for the SPCA as part of your admission for the

weekend and your permission slip if you wish to go ice skating!

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: KENT COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE

Mail Registration, Ice Skating permission & payment to:

Livestock Overnighter



Delaware 4-H’ers Compete at State 4-H Hippology Contest

The Delaware 4-H program held their statewide 4-H Hippology contest on Saturday, December 2 at the Blue Diamond

Equestrian Center at Rowan Farm in Middletown, Delaware. Hippology meaning “study of the horse” is an activity that

enhances learning for 4-H members by letting them exhibit their knowledge and understanding of equine science and hus-

bandry in a competitive setting. 50 youth ages 8-19 from across the state participated in the hands on competition. The

Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, a group composed of 4-H volunteers from all three Delaware counties that are

dedicated to providing quality 4-H horse programs to members, sponsored the event.

4-H members competed in both individual and team categories. The individual portion of the contest had competitors

complete five different station based activities focused on equine anatomy, tack, grooming equipment, horse coat color and

marking identification and horse breed identification. In the team portion of the contest youth competed on teams of up to

four individuals to complete more difficult and comprehensive team problem solving activities. The two team problem

solving activities involved safety; requiring youth to identify safety issues that were staged in the barn area as well as in a

horse trailer, and hay; requiring youth to identify different types of hay, identify quality issues with hay samples and

match horse production and feeding scenarios to the proper hay choices.

4-H volunteer adult leaders coached young people in the month leading up to the competition to prepare them using speci-

fied resource materials. Special thanks to Brianne Everline of Blue Diamond Equestrian Center and Rowan Farm owned

by Kim and Emmett Meier for providing the location for the event. Thanks also to the Delaware State University Eques-

trian Team and Head Coach Jennifer Ridgely for providing station monitors and timing for the event.

The High Individuals in each age division were:

Beginner (8-10 year olds) tie

Miranda Garey- Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County

Clara Gulick- Tails and Trails 4-H Club New Castle County

Intermediate (11-13 year olds)

Danielle Eisemann- Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex County

Senior (14-19 year olds)

Carly Mekulski- Tails ‘n Trails 4-H Club, New Castle County

The High Teams in each age division were:

Beginner (8-10 year olds) tie

Camo and Cowgirls- Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent County

Members; Miranda Garey, Savannah Messick, Carley Rebuck, Ethan Stafford

Shooting Stars- Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex County

Members; Clara Gulick, Chloe Megee, Cate Reilly, Steph Strachar

Intermediate (11-13 year olds)

Spirit of the Stallion- Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex County

Members: Danielle Eisemann, Ava Reilly, Hailey Smith, Christopher Vargas

Senior (14-19 year olds)

The Unicorns- Hearts 4 Horses 4-H Club, Kent County

Members: Sierra Kane, Rylee Ridgely, Alexis Skodzinski

Cooperative Extension Education in Agriculture and Home Economics, University of Delaware, Delaware State

University and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating. Distributed in furtherance of Acts of Congress

of May 8 and June 30, 1914. It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be sub-

jected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin.


Peach Blossom 4-H Club’s 2017 December Meeting

By: Brielle Carter

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! We started this month’s

meeting with a fun healthy living activity led by our junior leaders. After

those who attended the YAP conference gave a demonstration, the mem-

bers split into six groups. Each junior leader of the group had a fortune

teller, giving all sorts of fun exercises to do.

Thank you to all members that attended the Harrington Christmas

Parade and rode our club’s float. Our club earned second place! We had a

blast dressing as elves for the parade theme this year, which was “Elf on a

Shelf”. We wore our elf hats and red and white colors that looked great

with our float. Holiday Fun Day sure was fun and our statewide 4-H Skate

Night was a hit!

Another thanks to any members who covered shifts for the Salva-

tion Army Kettle Drive. The cold may have been a bit hard to bear, but we

kept up the Christmas spirit! We wouldn’t have collected all the donations

if it wasn’t for you outstanding 4-Hers!

Public Speaking is coming up on January 21st. 4-Hers that want to

participate in this event should start deciding a topic and writing their

speeches. For more information contact Mrs. Elaine Webb or Mrs. Tammy

Geidel.

Our next club meeting is January 3, 2018. The theme is Pajama

Night, icebergs and polar ice caps, and the donation is $1.00 PJammin Do-

nations. Keep warm and we plan to see you next month!

CLUB NEWS

Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame In 2002, the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, National 4-H Council and 4-H National Headquarters partnered to create the Na-tional 4-H Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established to recognize 4-H volunteers, Extension professionals, staff employees, donors and others who made a significant impact on 4-H at the local, state or na-tional level. In conjunction with the national event, Delaware 4-H also created the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame. This event is sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Foundation.

The next class of laureates will be inducted on October 6, 2018. The event is planned to be held at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, DE.

If you know of a special individual who has had a major impact on the 4-H Program in Delaware, you may nominate them for induction into the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame in 2018. Nominations at that time will be

open through May 15th. The 2018 class will be selected in June 2018. The full nomination form and FAQ document are located on the State 4-H website at the link below. http://extension.udel.edu/4h/the-delaware-foundation-4-h-hall-of-fame/

Rebecca Kemp—Harrington Sunshine

Harrington Sunshine has been ex-

tremely busy this month. We have

continued with our nursing home vis-

its and hospital favors. We stuffed

stockings for local youth, as well as

rang the bell for the Salvation Army

at the Milford Walmart. We partici-

pated in the Harrington Christmas

parade and we all had a blast. Our

float was called naughty or nice. Har-

rington Sunshine celebrated the sea-

son with our family night. At family

night the club did games, exchanged

gifts, honored club members and en-

joyed a pot luck dinner. We are look-

ing forward to the experiences and

achievements the New Year will

bring.

Harrington Sunshine would like to

wish everyone a safe and happy holi-

day.

Legacy 4-H

Julia Swearingen

December was a busy month with lots of

activities! We volunteered at our local

Food Bank. We filled many meal boxes

and made bags for backpacks. We deco-

rated our ornaments to be displayed on

our 4-H tree and decorated stockings for

veterans. We also had fun decorating gin-

gerbread houses. We used lots of candy

and icing! Lastly, at our monthly meeting

we talked about the Public Speaking Con-

test. We brainstormed what a speech

should look like and sound like. We com-

pleted our clover ornament and ate some

yummy cupcakes. We're excited to see

what 2018 brings. Happy Holidays from

Legacy 4-H.

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KENT CLOVER JANUARY 2018

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Looking Forward

February 2018

1– Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity 2nd Payment Due

1– Honey Bee Contest Essays Due State 4-H Office, Newark

1– Livestock Overnighter Registration Due

3– State Leader’s Forum 8:30 am

12– State Horse Bowl Entries Due State 4-H Office, Newark

15– Woodworking/Photography Judging Contest 4:30-7:00 pm Kent County Office

16– Favorite Foods Entries Due

16– County Photography Entries Due

17-18– Livestock Overnighter 9:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds

20– Leader’s Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

20– 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office

20– Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

23—Club News Due for March Newsletter

23-25– 4-H Junior Leader Retreat 6:00 pm Kent County Office

March 2018

1– RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR ALL MEMBERS

1– Registration opens for State 4-H Camp

1– Begin selling Horse Show Ads

2– Kent 4-H exchange Group Quarter Auction 7:00 pm Harrington Fire Hall

2– Younger Member Registration Due

3– Favorite Foods Contest, Foods Judging Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall

Photography Contest Display & Winter Fun Day

9– Spring 4-H/FFA Dairy Expo Entries Due

10-State Horse Bowl Contest 9:00 am Lake Forest North Elementary

10– Delaware Livestock Expo Benefit Dinner Felton Fire Hall

16-17 Younger Member Weekend (Register Early Space is Limited) Mallard Lodge Smyrna, De

20– Leaders Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

20– 4-H Exchange Group Meeting 6:00 pm Kent County Office

20– Junior Council Meeting 7:00 pm Kent County Office

20– Clothing/Textile Showcase Intent Forms Due

20—Bunny Drive Due

23– Kent County Basket Auction 6:00 pm Felton Fire Hall

23– Club News due for April Newsletter

Inclement Weather Cancellations

If events are cancelled due to bad weather, we will attempt to take the following steps:

We will post the cancellation on our Delaware 4-H Facebook page.

We will email all Organizational Leaders if the cancellation is decided during regular working hours.

We will post our cancellation on WDOV and WBOC.

We will phone people, if we know who is attending.

We will place a sign on the outside doors.

Please also note if our building is delayed in opening or closing, we follow the Del Tech Terry Campus, Dover schedule.

Delaware Equine Council Foundation Scholarship- $1500

Eligibility:

Must be a U.S. citizen and a Delaware resident or Delaware Equine Council

member. ($10.00 to become an individual member)

Must be enrolled and in good standing in an agriculture, equine, veterinary

or vet tech program in the United States.

Must submit a typewritten 250-word essay :

"How I plan to use this course of study to further the equine or agriculture in-

dustry."

Must complete a typed application and include a transcript of a minimum of

one full semester's grades from an accredited college or university.

All awards are given without discrimination as to race, sex, or creed.

Application postmark deadline is January 31, 2018. Winners will be awarded in

March 3, 2018. To download the application or for more details please visit:

http://www.delawareequinecouncil.org/ScholarshipPAGE.html

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Champions Choice Lamb Camp

Coming to Pennsylvania Summer

of 2018

There will be a Champion’s Choice

Lamb Camp in Pennsylvania on June

16, 2018 at the Romano 4-H Center of

Chester County in Honey Brook, Penn-

sylvania. Topics to be covered include

showing, growing, managing, fitting

and marketing. Youth bring their own

show lamb and participate in the day’s

activities. Tracy Dendinger, an Ag Ed

instructor from Washington Court-

house Ohio will be the instructor. Tra-

cy is a high energy presenter that has

judged our 1st State Livestock Jackpot

Show twice in the past. The registra-

tion fee for the one day camp in Penn-

sylvania is $50.00 per youth/$15.00

per spectator and is being subsidized

by sponsorships from MacCauley

Suffolks and John Rock, Inc. For more

information or to register please go to:

http://

www.championschoicelambcamp.com/

Scribbles from: Susan Garey, Extension Educator, Animal Science

eXtension Free Webinar- Poultry Integrated Pest

Management for Flies, Birds and Rodents

Event starts: Tuesday, January 9

at 3:00 pm EST

Event ends: Tuesday, January 9

at 4:00 pm EST

Location: https://extension.zoom.us/

j/758476300

A good biosecurity program requires

control of flies, birds and rodents. Dr.

Mike Darre from University of Con-

necticut will discuss Integrated Pest

Management to control these common

pests.

Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl

The Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl will be held on March 10, 2018 at Lake Forest

North Elementary. Divisions are available for Ages 9-10, 11-13, and 14-19 as of

January 1 of the 2018 4-H year.

Questions may come from:

4-H Horse Manuals(blue cover 2015 version):

“Giddy Up and Go”, “Head, Heart and Hooves”, “Stable Relationships”,

“Riding the Range,” “Jumping to New Heights,” “Horse Project Helper’s

Guide.,”

and 4-H Horse curriculum corrections found on-line at www.n4hccs.org.

In 2019 the “Your Pony, Your Horse” Resource will be replaced with “Horse Care

for Kids” by Cherry Hill. “Your Pony, Your Horse” is no longer in print and be-

coming difficult to purchase.

In addition to the 4-H Horse Project manuals:

Age 8-10: Your Pony, Your Horse, by Cherry Hill

Age 11-13: Your Horse, a step-by-step guide to horse ownership, by Judy

Chapple (and age 8-10 material).

Horses and Horsemanship – by Ray Antoniewicz, National 4-H Council-

Age 14 and older: Storey’s Horse-Lover’s Encyclopedia, edited by Debo-

rah Burns (and age 8-10 and 11-13 material).

Horse Science- by Ray Antoniewicz, National 4-H Council

Complete contest rules and guidelines are posted on the State 4-H Animal Sci-

ence page at

https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/29062355/2018-

HORSE-BOWL-CONTEST.pdf

The 2018 Horse Bowl entry deadline is

February 12, 2018.

http://www.delawareequinecouncil.org/ScholarshipPAGE.html

http://www.championschoicelambcamp.com/

http://www.championschoicelambcamp.com/

https://extension.zoom.us/j/758476300

https://extension.zoom.us/j/758476300

http://www.n4hccs.org

https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/29062355/2018-HORSE-BOWL-CONTEST.pdf

https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/29062355/2018-HORSE-BOWL-CONTEST.pdf

Delaware Junior Dairy Futurity Second Entry Deadline The second entry deadline for the 2018 Delaware Junior Dairy futurity is

February 1, 2018. The entry form can be found here https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/

wp-content/uploads/2012/02/22080910/2018-Delaware-Youth-Dairy-Futurity-Entry-

Form.pdf

To participate in the 2018 Futurity for Summer Calves, a calf must be nominated by

May 1, 2018. All calves, born June 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017 inclusive, of any dairy

breed are eligible to enter the Delaware Youth Dairy Futurity. Calves MUST be ex-

hibited by a Delaware State Fair Junior Dairy Exhibitor. Leased animals are eligi-

ble and an exhibitor must be named on the last entry on May 1, 2018.

1st payment of $5.00 due on or before November 13, 2017

2nd payment of $10.00 due on or before February 1, 2018

3rd payment of $15.00 due on or before May 1, 2018

Late entries are permitted but if you do not enter the animal on the first due date,

the payment will be doubled. If your first entry is made on February 1, your entry

fee will be $30.00. If you do not enter until May 1, your entry fee is $70.00 on May 1.

Entry questions can be directed to volunteer Dairy Futurity co-chairs John Hickey or

Charmayne Busker [email protected]

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DPI Offers College Scholarships

Applications for the 2018 round

are being accepted for undergrad-

uate and graduate scholarships

that are available in the amount of

$1,500 or more. Applications must be

completed and received at the follow-

ing address on or before 4:30 p.m.

on April 2, 2018: DPI College Schol-

arship Program, 16686 County

Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE

19947-4881. Late, incomplete, or

handwritten applications will not be

considered.

Undergraduate applicants must be a

Delmarva resident and a student in

good standing at any accredited, de-

gree-granting institution in the United

States or in the case of graduating

high school seniors, accepted to an ac-

credited, degree-granting institution

within the United States. Individuals

must have an academic major in a sub-

ject area relevant to Delmarva's chick-

en industry and be planning a career

in a segment of this industry. An aca-

demic transcript must accompany each

application.

Graduate student applicants must

meet the above criteria, with the ex-

ception of Delmarva residency. In ad-

dition, the individual must be engaged

in research that could positively bene-

fit Delmarva's chicken industry.

To download complete instructions,

requirements and application

forms due on or before 4:30 p.m. on

April 2, 2018 for both the undergradu-

ate and graduate scholarships, visit

http://www.dpichicken.org/

scholarship/ .


Delaware Livestock Exposition Fundraiser Dinner and Auction- Felton Fire Hall!

Mark your calendar for the 2018 Delaware Livestock Exposition, October 13-

14 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The show is a junior

breeding show for beef cattle, sheep, swine, and Boer goats and is open to

exhibitors from across the country. Entry and registration information is

available via our new website at www.delawarelivestockexpo.com Premi-

ums are paid to the top placing animals in each class. Sponsors and donors

support the Expo financially however we still need your help too! This show

has returned over $250,000 in premiums to our young livestock exhibitors.

The show committee is hosting a benefit fried oyster and chicken salad din-

ner as well as a silent and live auction at Felton Fire Hall on Saturday,

March 10th A cash bar will be available that evening. Tickets are $30 each

and are available for purchase at the Kent County Extension office or from

an Expo committee member. Final ticket purchase deadline is February 26,

2018. Please email Susan Garey [email protected] or Kristin Cook kris-

[email protected] to reserve yours now. All proceeds are used towards Livestock

Exposition premiums and expenses. We are also actively looking for dona-

tions of unique items for our silent and live auctions that evening. Please

join us for a fun filled evening to support our livestock youth!

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mailto:[email protected]

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Delaware Ag Week

Delaware Ag Week programs, along with an agricultural trade show and exhibits by the First State Antique

Tractor Club, are being held January 8-12, 2018 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware.

Sessions focused on beef cattle production and hay and pasture are among the events being held. For the com-

plete schedule of events and individual session schedules please visit http://sites.udel.edu/delawareagweek/

Delaware Ag Week Seminar for Beef Cattle Producers

January 8, 2018- 6:00-9:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Board Room

Our featured speaker this year is Dr. Matthew Weeman, DVM. Dr. Weeman founded Bayside Bovine Veteri-

nary Services, a mobile veterinary practice, in December 2016. Dr. Weeman grew up on a dairy farm in north-

eastern Ohio. He attended The Ohio State University where he obtained his B.S. in agriculture in 2010 and

went on to earn his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2013 when he graduated as president of his class. He

later earned his M.S. in Comparative and Veterinary Medicine in 2016.

He began his career in the heart of dairy production in the Finger Lakes region of New York before relocating

to the Delmarva Peninsula in 2015. He will tailor his services to meet the unique needs of herds with thou-

sands of cows and those with just a few 4-H animals. He lives with his wife Hannah who serves the industry

in her role as communications director of the Animal Agriculture Alliance in Arlington, Virginia.

6:00-6:05- Welcome and Housekeeping

6:05-6:15 pm- Sharing a Case Example - Whole Farm Revenue Protection Crop Insurance” Don Clifton

- Farmers First Services or Laurie Wolinski, University of Delaware

6:15-6:45- Vaccination Protocols for Different Classes of Beef Cattle- Dr. Matthew Weeman, DVM- Bay-

side Bovine Veterinary Services

Break for Light Dinner and Delaware Beef Advisory Board/NCBA Updates- Sponsored by the Delaware

Beef Advisory Board

7:00- 7:45 pm- “Introduction to Delaware Animal Response and Large Animals”- Karen Clark, Dela-

ware Animal Response Coordinator, Department of Health and Human Services

7:45-8:15 pm- “Simple Protocols for Synchronizing Reproduction in Beef Cattle” –Dr. Matthew Wee-

man, Bayside Bovine Veterinary Services

8:15-8:45 pm- “Parasite Control for Beef Cattle Now and in the Future”- Dr. Matthew Weeman, Bayside

Bovine Veterinary Services

8:45- Questions, Evaluations and Adjourn

Please RSVP to by January 4th to [email protected] or (302)857-6425 if you plan on attending so we can

make the necessary arrangements for food and materials.






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Delaware Ag Week

Delaware Ag Week programs, along with an agricultural trade show and exhibits by the First State

Antique Tractor Club, are being held January 8-12, 2018 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Har-

rington, Delaware. Sessions focused on beef cattle production and hay and pasture are among the

events being held. For the complete schedule of events and individual session schedules please visit


Delaware Ag Week Agenda

MD/DE Forage Council

January 9, 2018

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.- Welcome and Housekeeping Details- Dan Severson, University of Dela-

ware Extension Agriculture Agent

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.- “Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Pasture and Hay” -Dr. Mark VanGessel,

Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware and Quintin Johnson, Extension Weed

Associate, University of Delaware

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.- “Metabolic Disorders and Pathogens Related to Forages”- Jeff Semler,

Extension Educator, AGNR UME – Washington County

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – “Cattle's Impact on Soil Health -- Degrading or Beneficial?” -Doug

Peterson, Missouri rancher and Iowa & Missouri Regional Soil Health Specialist, Soil Health Divi-

sion, USDA-NRCS, Des Moines, IA

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.-” Words from the Maryland Delaware Forage Council”- Les Vough,

President MDFC and Forage Crops Extension Specialist Emeritus, University of Maryland

12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. “Healing the Land with High Density Grazing” -Doug Peterson Missouri

rancher and Iowa & Missouri Regional Soil Health Specialist, Soil Health Division, USDA-NRCS,

Des Moines, IA

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Nutrients and Forage Quality”- Dr. Jarrod Miller, Agronomist, University

of Delaware







As we finish out 2017, and enter into 2018 as a new year, the Delaware 4-H Program would like to offer the following Top Ten Resolutions for 2018 to help every 4-H youth to be active and engaged in the 4-H program. We encourage you to try them ALL!!

Top Ten 4-H Resolutions for 2018

• Be an active participant in your local club o Serve on committees, give reports, attend project group meetings, attend club

activities, help with fundraisers, and more. • Be active in a minimum of one (1) 4-H Project Area

o 4-H has over 100 project areas to choose from. Every member should be actively involved in at least one (but can do more).

• Participate in several County 4-H events/activities o 4-H has many competitive, educational and fun events for members to take part

in during the year including Public Speaking, Favorite Foods, Demonstrations, Clothing Showcase, Legislative Day, Livestock Events, County Judging Contests and more!

• Participate in at least 1 (or more) County Judging Contests o 10 different Judging Contests are held throughout the year. Members are

strongly encouraged to participate in at least 1 (or more). • Attend one or more County training events

o Training is provided for many 4-H contests and events – be sure to attend to learn more and help you to prepare.

• Be a volunteer in your community o Help to make a difference by volunteering for different community service

activities in your club/county/state. • Serve in a 4-H Leadership role

o Serve in a leadership role in your club to help your leader and to work with younger 4-H members; participate in your County Junior Council or serve as a counselor for various 4-H camps.

• Attend a 4-H Camp event o 4-H has various day camps, weekend camps and State Camp available to all.

• Prepare projects to exhibit in the Delaware State Fair o Work on exhibits to showcase your 4-H project work at the state fair.

• Invite your friends to join 4-H o 4-H is available to everyone; be sure to tell all your friends about the 4-H

Program!

FAVORITE FOOD CONTEST APPLICATION

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2018 NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL CONTEST DATE: MARCH 03, 2018

CONTEST LOCATION: DELAWARE STATE FAIR EXHIBIT HALL

Names of other family members who will enter the contest:

Name: Club:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Email:

Age as of January 1, 2018:

Number of years in this activity:

DIVISION (Use age as of 01/01/18) CLASS OF FOOD (Check one)

Beginner (8-10 years) Appetizer

Junior (11-13 years) Breads

Senior (14 and over) Cookies, Cupcakes or Brownies (Beginners only)

Dessert Meat or Main Dish

Recipe Redo (Juniors & Seniors only)

Side Dish

Soup, Stew or Chili

Cloverbud (5-7 years) Cookies, Cupcakes or Brownies

Return to: Caroline Del Vecchio via email [email protected]


Recipe Title:

RETURN THIS WITH YOUR ENTRY FORM BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOURSELF

MEAL PLAN (Menus are not required for Cloverbuds)

Please fill in the information below carefully, neatly and accurately. This sheet will be given to the judge. Please type. BE SURE TO PROOFREAD AFTER TYPING! Name:

Club: MEAL PLAN: Beginners & Juniors: Plan for one meal using recipe.

Senior: Meal plan for full day using recipe in one meal.

RETURN THIS WITH YOUR ENTRY FORM!!!!

RECIPE Name: Club: Recipe Title:

- Be sure the amounts of ingredients are accurate! - List ingredients first in order of use . . . then directions! - Don’t forget to include temperature and number of servings! - BE NEAT!

Kent County 4-H Public Speaking Contest (January 21, 2018) Registration Form Due January 12th

IN ORDER TO BE LISTED IN THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPANT MUST BE ENTERED WITH SPEECH TITLE BY DEADLINE

The Kent County 4-H Public Speaking Contest is held at the Kent County Levy Court Building at 555 Bay Road, Dover. The start times are staggered: Juniors and Seniors will begin at 1:00 pm

and Beginner Categories and Cloverbuds will begin at 2:00 pm. Division Age Minimum Speech Time Maximum Speech Time Arrival Time Beginners 8-9 1.5 minutes 3 minutes 2pm Beginners 10-11 2 minutes 4 minutes 2pm Juniors 4 minutes12-13 6 minutes 1pm Seniors 14-19 5 minutes 7 minutes 1pm Rule: 1 point for every 15 seconds over or under the required length will be deducted from the final score. Audience should not be asked if there are any questions at the conclusion of the speech.

Name: Club:

Address: City: Zip:

Phone: 4-H age as of January 1, 2018

Email:

Category: Cloverbud (5-7) Beginner (8-9) Beginner (10-11) (Based on 4-H age) *Cloverbuds see below* Junior (12-13) Seniors (14-19)

Topic

Speech Title

FOR CLOVERBUDS ONLY

Cloverbuds should fill in the blanks with their own answers. Please limit the responses by completing the sentences. Do not add additional sentences.

Use this form, copy, or hand write this on a note card. And bring it with you the day of the contest. Do not submit this with the above registration.

Please arrive at 2 pm on the day of the event!

Hello. My name is .

I am years old.

I go to school and am in grade. I

am a member of the 4-H club.

My favorite part about 4-H is _ .

One day I want to _.

DAY CAMP COUNSELOR FORM Form due to the 4-H Office January 16, 2018

Name __________________________________________________________

Age as of JUNE 1st _____

Club __________________________

Cell Phone _____________________

Email _________________________

Street Address____________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State _____ Zip ________

Please list your Leadership Experience:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

State Camp Scholarship Application Form 2018 Form DUE to Kent County 4-H Office by Jan 16, 2018

Name: Club:

Address: Years in 4-H:

Number of years 4-H’er has attended State Camp: Circle: State Camp or Environmental Camp

City: Phone: Age: as of 1/1/18 4-H Involvement in past 12 months (Give as much detail as possible.)

Which Camp are you planning to attend? (Check one) Environmental Camp State Camp Family Information Number of members in household

Parents’ employment status:

Has 4-H’er attended camp in years past?

Leader’s Signature 4-H Member’s Signature Leader’s Comments: (Please include specific leader comments regarding financial need)

(If you need more space, attach a separate sheet)

Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl Contest

Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:00 a.m.

Lake Forest North Elementary School Felton, Delaware

If you have special needs that need to be accommodated, please contact the office two

weeks prior to the event

General Rules, Regulations and Entry

1. Selection of Teams, Contestants, and Eligibility

A. Any club or organization may enter a team, which may consist of two (2) to four (4) members each. B. All contestants must have passed their 8th birthday and must not have passed their 19th birthday as of

January 1st of the current year. C. Contestants may not have participated in a previous National Horse Bowl Contest as an official

member or alternate.

D. The club and/or organizational leader must certify contestant and team entry and eligibility.

E. Contestants must be entered in the appropriate age division (as of 1/1/18): 8-10, 11-13, 14-19. Any team whose members come from two age groups must compete in the older group.

F. At the discretion of the Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, teams may be combined if only a single member of a team shows up the day of the contest.

G. Individual responses from Senior contestants (14-19) will be tracked by a 4-H Horse Advisory

Committee member to identify top senior members to potentially participate in an out-of-state Horse Bowl type event.

2. Questions may be from:

4-H Horse Manuals (blue cover 2015 version):

“Giddy Up and Go”, “Head, Heart and Hooves”, “Stable Relationships”, “Riding the Range,” “Jumping to New Heights,” “Horse Project Helper’s Guide.,” and 4-H Horse curriculum corrections found on-line at www.n4hccs.org. These are the newly updated 2015 4-H Horse Manuals. These new versions have the same titles but have blue covers.

(References continued next page)

Cooperative Extension Education in Agriculture and Home Economics, University of Delaware, Delaware State University and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating. Distributed in furtherance of Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30,1914. It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin

http://www.n4hccs.org/

In addition to the 4-H Horse Project manuals:

Age 8-10: Your Pony, Your Horse, by Cherry Hill (starting in 2019 this reference will be replaced with: Horse Care for Kids by Cherry Hill)

Age 11-13: Your Horse, a step-by-step guide to horse ownership, by Judy Chapple (and age 8-10 material).

Horses and Horsemanship – by Ray Antoniewicz, National 4-H Council Age 14 and older: Storey’s Horse-Lover’s Encyclopedia, edited by Deborah Burns (and age 8-10

and 11-13 material). Horse Science- by Ray Antoniewicz, National 4-H Council

Questions will be comprised from the following three categories:

Regular questions (worth 1 point each) to which any member of either team may respond. Toss-up questions (worth 1 point each) to which any member of either team may respond. [The

only difference between a regular and a toss-up question would be that toss-up questions would have a bonus question attached to each and, in general, would be somewhat more difficult than the regular questions.]

Bonus questions (worth a pre-determined 1-3 points); all parts of the bonus question must be

answered before any points will be awarded. No part of the bonus question will be repeated, nor will any additional information be given to the contestants relative to the questions. Any member of the team winning the toss-up may provide answers to bonus questions.

This will be conducted as a double elimination event. Answers to any questions, which are shown to be in conflict between references, will be discarded. The decision of the judge as to the acceptability of any answer will be final.

3. Entries

Entries, including entry fee, must be postmarked by February 12, 2018. An entry fee of $10 for each team must accompany the entry form. Checks are to be made payable to “Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee”. There will be a limit of eight teams per age division. Teams will be registered on an “as received” basis. Incomplete entries, or entries not accompanied by the registration fee, will not be registered. Entry fees on teams which cannot be accepted will be returned. Teams must be preregistered in order to compete in the 4-H Horse Bowl. Day of contest entries will not be accepted. If you have registered for the Horse Bowl you will receive written confirmation in return.

4. Awards to the top teams

In each age category: 1st Prize $20 2nd Prize $15 3rd Prize $10 For additional information, contact the Susan Garey at (302)730-4000 or [email protected]

5. Rules

A. Cell Phone Use and Recording of Questions 1. Young people participating in the contest may not use a cell phone while they are in the competition. This includes the time spent in the holding area as well as in the hallway between the contest room and the holding area. Once a participant has been eliminated from competition, they may use their cell phone. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification from the contest.


2. Spectators may not use cell phones in contest rooms and must have them turned off. 3. No recording of questions by any means (audio, video, written etc.) is permitted. Violation of this policy by anyone in attendance may result in the individual being dismissed from the competition room for the remainder of the event and/or disqualification of the teams they are affiliated with, from the contest. This is in accordance with the spirit of the competition not to teach to the question or have youth simply memorizing answers. B. Reading and Answering the Questions 1. The moderator will read all questions and identify the type of question. Ten seconds will be allowed for starting a response. If an answer is not given or wrong, the moderator will read the next question. If the answer given is the same as or means the same as the expected answer, it will be accepted. If the answer is different than the expected answer, it will be referred to the judge for a decision. 2. Once a contestant activates a buzzer, they must be acknowledged before they can answer the question. After they have been acknowledged, the contestant has ten seconds to start a valid answer. First answers will be considered valid answers. 3. An acknowledgement penalty of one point will be deducted from the contestant’s and their team’s score if they answer a question before being acknowledged. 4. If a question is interrupted during the reading of it, the moderator will stop reading as soon as a buzzer is activated. The contestant has ten seconds after being acknowledged, to begin their answer. If the answer given is correct for the way the question was written, it will be accepted. If the answer given is correct for only the portion of the question heard, but wrong for the way the question is written, the answer will not be accepted. If the question was interrupted, the judges will not be allowed to ask for any type of clarification of the answer given. 5. The judge will be allowed to verify an answer, or the validity of a question. If verification cannot be made, the question will be replaced. The judge has the final say. Disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior by parents or coaches will not be tolerated. If a coach or parent continues to argue after an official ruling has been given, the coach or parent will be dismissed from the competition room for the remainder of the event and/or the team may be disqualified.

6. The first answer given by a contestant will be the answer accepted by the judge. C. Double Elimination 1. Teams - Each team will play in a pre-numbered position, according to the position number drawn by the team captain or event official.

2. A total of two losses will automatically eliminate a team from the competition.

D. Individual Scores - Scores will be kept for each senior individual contestant, with the high 5 individual contestants receiving special recognition. E. Time Outs - The team captain, coach or any staff member may call for a “time out” for clarification of a

rule, score, to seat an alternate, or to allow for any unexpected problem. “Time-outs” may be called only after a question has been answered and before the next question starts. F. Holding Area - All teams, alternates, and coaches must remain in the designated holding area until it is their turn to play.

1. After their round match is played, they must go to an appropriate designated area, until the conclusion of the round in progress.

2. After the round is completed, all teams/alternates and coaches (not eliminated from the contest) must return to the designated holding area to await the next match.

3. All coaches in the holding area are responsible for supervision of the teams. These rules are a matter of ethics and require the cooperation of all team members and coaches. G. Contest Procedures

1. Teams are assembled and seated at their respective panels, with the designated team captain

seated in the #1 chair, nearest the middle. Each contestant will be given the opportunity to check the equipment.

2. The designated set of questions for each round will be opened by the moderator and verified with the judge/referee before starting the game. Prior to reading a question, the moderator will announce the number and type of question. Each succeeding question, will be read in this manner, until all the questions for that match are read. The correct answer will be given for all unanswered or wrong answers at the end of the round.

3. Contestants, who respond to a question, will receive the appropriate points applied to a particular question.

4. If the time (ten (10) seconds) in which to answer a question lapses without a contestant activating the buzzer, there shall be no loss or awarding or points to either team. In this case, after the response time has elapsed, the next question will be read.

5. If the buzzer is activated and an answer is not started within the 10 second allowable time, the question will be offered to the opposing team for a response. Should the second team not respond or respond incorrectly, the next question will be read. H. Time Allowed for –

To start a response to a question 10 seconds To start answer after acknowledgement 10 seconds For team to confer on a bonus question 60 seconds

I. Information Sources - No source of information is infallible. At times there may be answers given that are in agreement with the recommended reference books, which in fact are erroneous or out of date. Every effort is made to eliminate such questions, however, in the event one slips in, the judges may agree to:

1. To accept the answer and give an explanation of the correct or up-dated information, for future

use of the question.

2. To accept only the correct answer.

3. Replace the question to the appropriate contestants. 4. The judge’s ruling is final.

(entry form follows this page)

Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl Entry Form

Postmarked by February 12, 2018 to: Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl State 4-H Office 113 Townsend Hall 531 S. College Avenue Newark, DE 19716-2210

An entry fee of $10 for each team must accompany the entry form. Checks are to be made payable to “Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee”.

Age Category (circle one): 8-10 11-13 14 and older

Team Name County State

Team Members Names Dates of Birth

Coach/Leader Name Complete Address Including Email Phone

Please list each team on a separate sheet. Please designate a coach

to remain with the team in the holding area during competitions.

Coach passes will be distributed the morning of the contest and are

non-transferrable.

Documents

Kent Clover January 2018 - University of Delaware · 2017-12-22 · The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin,