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Joanne Brown, Middlesex County VolunteerSelected as the 2015 Salute to Excellence Northeast Regional Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer!Congratulations to Joanne for being selected by national 4-H Council for this honor! Joanne has served as a club leader for several clubs, New England Center coordinator for the MA 4-H delegation, the Chair of the State Clothing Committee, Middlesex County Advisory Council Treasurer, Coordinator for the State Photography Contest and the State Performing Arts Contest, just to name a few of her roles. We are so proud of Joanne and happy to have her as a MA 4-H Volunteer! She is representative of our many outstanding MA 4-H volunteers. As one of four regional winners, Joanne is now eligible for the National Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer award.
Calling All Photographers!All 4-H members are encouraged to enter the State 4-H Photography Contest. Photographs taken since last July may be entered and are due to the Waltham 4-H office by July 1. Go to http://mass4h.org/forms/contest-forms and click on Photography Contest for complete guidelines and instructions.
4-H Club Grant OpportunitiesBe sure to check out the 4-H Foundation website for 4-H club grant and funding opportunities. All clubs requesting grant funds should have a bank account. New this year – grant funds for 4-H clubs that have a garden and donate the produce to food pantries and shelters. Go to http://mass4hfoundation.org/index.php/programs/grants.
Massachusetts 4-H STATEWIDE NEWSLETTER Spring 2015April is National
Volunteer Month
4-H Thanks our 2452 Volunteers and Collaborators!4-H volunteers serve as
club leaders, short term
program facilitators
and teachers, Advisory
and Program Council
members, judges,
fundraisers, food booth
coordinators, chaperones,
coaches and more!
Through these volunteers
we were able to reach
over 21,000 youth last
year with positive youth
development programs.
4-H is taking this
opportunity to say “thank
you” to each and every
one. Without you, there
would be no 4-H!
Members of Belchertown 4-H clubs harvest produce from their garden for donation to Belchertown food pantries and the Senior Center.
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Performing Arts ContestThere will be a Performing Arts Contest on May 9th beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole. Performances will be selected for the New England Center stage at the Big E. Details and registration information will be posted on the 4-H website in April; pre-registration is required.
Operation Military Kids Program The OMK program ended on March 31. We are now prohibited from using the name Operation Military Kids. That said, 4-H will continue our important work with youth from military families. We are now calling our programs a “4-H Military Partnership.” For more information on these programs click on “4-H Military Partnerships” on the home page of the 4-H website.
It’s Time to Think About Summer!Don’t Forget to Register for 4-H Camp!Register soon as the most popular weeks fill up quickly!
• CampFarleyinMashpee:www.campfarley.com
• CampMarshallandHorseCampinSpencer: www.campmarshall.net
• CampLeslieinGeorgetown:www.campleslie.org
• CampMiddlesexinAshby:www.campmiddlesex.org
• CampHoweinGoshen:www.camphowe.com
Opportunity to Facilitate 4-H Impact Programs4-H Impact programs are short term (6-8 sessions) programs usually delivered in collaboration with libraries or community groups that serve youth. Our most popular 4-H Impact program is the 4-H Babysitters Training course. We are looking for adults who would be willing to facilitate and/or teach some of these courses; stipends are available. This would be a great opportunity for college students to earn some money during the summer. If you are interested contact your 4-H Educator for details.
Thanks to all Who Contributed to the State Community Service Project!82 clubs reported their results via our Survey Monkey survey. Here is a brief summary:
• 57%collectedatotalof13,354poundsoffoodand$12,435anddonatedtopantries
• 25%collectedcareitems,foodand$2558anddonated to animal shelters
• 10%donatedclothing,giftcardsandholidaygiftstoshelters
• 11%sentcarepackagestomilitarymembersand/orthank you cards to military children
• 56%reportedonprojectstheyconductedinaddition to the statewide project including community beautification, toy drives, baking for residents of shelters, and projects benefiting hospital patients and nursing home residents
We are looking for ideas for next year’s statewide project so contact your local Educator if you have some ideas!
The Barnstable County Creative Hearts 4-H Club made pillows to donate to Hospice.
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National 4-H CongressNovember 27 – December 1st, 2015
This event provides a tremendous opportunity for Massachusetts 4-H members, ages 15-18, to meet and interact with 4-H members from across the country while taking part in an exciting educational experience. It is designed to address the needs and issues of youth while helping to develop capable, competent citizens. Being selected to attend is one of the highest achievements a 4-H member can reach. For additional information, visit www.national4-Hcongress.com. To apply for this honor, submit your application packet by May 18, 2015. This year we will also be accepting applications electronically. The application materials are found at www.mass4h.org. Go to Programs, then Leadership. Volunteers interested in judging application packets should contact Kim Pond at [email protected].
What are Your Teens Doing this Summer?Why Not Send Them to College?UMass Amherst invites motivated high school students to apply for Summer Pre-College. There are more than a dozen programs running from June 28 through August 8. Residential students will live in the brand new Commonwealth Honors College Residential Community, enjoy 3 meals a day in the award-winning dining halls and may participate in an array of extra-curricular activities. For details and application information go to www.umass.edu/summer/precollege.
Join us this Summer for Science, Engineering and Technology Days
Save the date! This program will be offered twice for your convenience; July 22 in Walpole and August 4 in Hadley.
• MorningSession:Science&EngineeringFair
• AfternoonSession:SolarCarCompetition
So, plan to recycle those Visuals and Science Fair projects – or plan an entirely new one, it’s up to you! Check out the website this summer for more information and registration materials.
Join Us at Our Summer Science Programs on the UMass Amherst Campus!More information and registration information will be on the 4-H website at: www.mass4h.org.
Animal Science:
Exploring Veterinary Science Academy – June 6 & 7 Open to youth ages 13-18
Beef & Dairy Academy – June 13 & 14 Open to youth ages 9 and older
NEW - Goat Day – June 13 Open to youth ages 9 and older
Summer of Science Program:
June 28-30 The main tracks will focus on Veterinary Science, Robotics, Solar Cars and Movie Making. Open to 4-H’ers ages 12-16, or in grades 6-10 forthe2014-2015schoolyear.
The Regional 4-H Horse Show July 31 – August 2Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA
New classes to be offered this year!
NEW – The youth who collects the most in sponsorships will be eligible for the $200 cash prize! Special thanks to our sponsor Tognarelli Plumbing &HeatinginGreenfield,MA.BannerandClass/Championship Sponsorship Forms are located at https://mass4h.org/programs/horses.
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Massachusetts State 4-H Dairy Show July 31 – August 2 Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield, MA
2015EntryBookislocatedathttps://mass4h.org/programs/beef-and-dairy
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Adventures in Veterinary MedicineDo you know an aspiring veterinarian? Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) is a fun and engaging career exploration program for middle and high school students interested in pursuing a veterinary career. For more information about the program including dates, eligibility and tuition visit the AVM website: https://vetsites.tufts.edu/avm
Join the 4th H for Health Movement in Massachusetts!Nearly 200 4-H’ers in Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire have completed the 4th H for Health Challenge and your club can join them! To complete the challenge and earn the 4th H for Health pin, set an example of healthy eating habits and physical activity at your club meetings. You can request FREE pins, while the supply lasts! Visit www.HealthyKidsHub.org/4H to get the 4th H for Health Challenge Leader’s packet, which includes resources to help you bring three healthy practices to your meetings. Healthy Kids Out of School is an initiative of ChildObesity180 at Tufts University.
Massachusetts 4-H wants you to be a Maker!Are you creative and inventive? Like to recycle materials? Maker classes are coming to some of the 4-H fairs so check out your fair premium book or speak to your local 4-H Educator for details.
UMass Livestock ClassicSaturday, April 11, 2015 (All day) – UMass Horse Farm, 111 North Maple Street, Hadley, MA
Each year students of the UMass Pre-Veterinary and Animal Science Club organize the Baystate Livestock Classic, a livestock show founded in 1938 in which students and faculty take part. “The Classic” occurs in April and is open to the public. Fun, food, and activities are provided for kids of all ages. Student participants spend a good portion of the spring semester training and fitting the animals that they have chosen to show during the Classic. The event culminates with the selection of the “Premier Showperson.” We hope to see you at the Classic!
Livestock Verification Forms DueIf you plan to exhibit a leased animal at any 4-H fair and/or the Big E, you need to submit a Livestock Verification Form to your local office. Forms are due May 1 for Dairy and Beef animals and June 1 for Goats, Sheep and Alpacas. The forms are available on all livestock animal program pages of the 4-H website www.mass4h.org.
Food for Thought!Top 5 Highest Paying Degrees of 2015
1. Engineering
2. Computer Science
3. Math and Science
4. Business
5.AgricultureandNaturalResources
Source: U.S. Today,January31,2015
Big E Information
Visual Presentation Big E Quality RibbonsYouth who received a Big E Quality Ribbon at County VP Day are eligible to participate in the New England Center at the Big E but must first attend an orientation session to learn about what is required and submit all the required paperwork by July 15. For more information go to http://mass4h.org/programs/public-speaking-and-visual-presentations and click on “Big E Winner – What to Expect.”
Big E 4-H Packets – Soon to be on-line for Dairy Cattle, Dog, Goat, and Sheep The entry packets for the Big E New England 4-H Show will soon be on-line on the new Big E website. NOTE THERE IS A NEW PROCEDURE! We will still have selection processes for the Beef, Goat and Dairy Cattle 4-H Shows but youth will now submit their own entry forms on-line and send the original signed copies to the 4-H Office by August 20th. Packets will be located at http://www.thebige.com/competitions/agriculture/4-h/packets/. Now is the time to start looking over the packets to prepare for the September Big E. All participants must be at least 12 years old as of 1/1/15. The deadline for on-line entries has not been determined yet so watch for details. Questions about the Beef, Dairy, Goat or Sheep programs should be directed to CarrieChickering-Searsat413-549-3257or [email protected]. Questions about the Dog program should be directed to Nancy Searle [email protected].
Youth Working Steer Program at the Big E The show packet for the Youth Working Steer Program is located on the Big E site at http://www.thebige.com/competitions/agriculture/youth-working-steer/.
Please contact Carrie Chickering-Sears at [email protected](413)549-3257forfurther details on the show. Youth must be age 12 by 1/1/15 in order to participate.
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2015 Massachusetts Animal Health RegulationsCheckoutthe2015regulations,foundontheanimal program pages of the 4-H website.
www.mass4h.orgUMass Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.Contact your local Extension off ice for information on disabi l i ty accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Off ice i f you have concerns relatedtodiscrimination,413-545-4800orsee www.umassextension.org/civi l r ights.
We Are Raising Money For You! The Foundation has two major fundraisers this summer. Won’t you help us make them a success? In 2014, the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation provided over $300,000 in direct support to Massachusetts 4-H. These funds helped to send delegates to National 4-H Congress and Horse Round Up; provided support to leaders and clubs in the form of curriculum, new club kits, matching grants, publicity grants and club grants; and supported major programs such as Visual Presentation Day. The Foundation also partially funds the salaries of the four Regional 4-H Educators.
Shirley Kane Memorial Golf Tournament, Holden Hills Country Club, Holden, MA on Wednesday, July 14. We are looking for sponsors, players, and raffle items. For more details visit, www.mass4hfoundation.org.
All proceeds from this event will benefit 4-H programs and activities throughout the state.
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Online Auction will be held from July 1–14. Right now we are collecting auction items.
• Wouldyoudonateagiftcertificatetoyourfavoriterestaurant, tickets to a Boston sporting event or concert, a vacation home?
• Doyouhaveahomeorgardenserviceyoucouldoffer?
• Wouldyouhelpussecureauctionitemsfromyourfavorite vendors (hair and nail salons, spas, grocery or restaurant chains?
Thanks in advance for your support. Items can be sent to Massachusetts 4-H Foundation, 22EliotStreet,Ashland,MA01721orcontact LaurieFlanagan,ExecutiveDirectorat(508)881-1244, [email protected].
