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MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVER UPDATE © 2011, Regents of the University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to 612-624-2116. April 2016 In This Issue Enrollment ............................................................................................ 2 Horse Project Bowl .............................................................................. 2 Leaders Council .................................................................................. 2 4-H Horse PDC Metting........................................................................ 2 Fishing Workshop ................................................................................ 2 Animal ID DEADLINE May 15 ........................................................... 2 Summer Camps .................................................................................... 3 Message from Dorothy ........................................................................ 4 Sign up now for the 2016 4-H Rube Goldberg Challenge! ............... 5 Announcing the 2016 Fall Volunteer Training .................................. 5 Minnesota 4-H Horse Expo volunteers needed ................................ 5 Register for YELLO! ............................................................................. 5 Apply to be a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador .............................. 6 Spaces still available for CWF! ........................................................... 6 Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration ........................................ 6 4-H grows true leaders ........................................................................ 6 Scholarships for college-bound 4-H youth ....................................... 6 Announcing FairEntry.com ................................................................. 6 Super session: A 4-H Dog Project training workshop ..................... 7 Train the Trainer: A 4-H Dog Project leader training workshop...... 7 Livestock and horse bonus trips ....................................................... 7 LQA&E policy ....................................................................................... 8 2016 Share the Fun reminder.............................................................. 8 Gopher Dairy Camp ............................................................................. 8 Calendar ........................................................................................... 9-10 Clearwater County Fair August 3-7, 2016 CONTACT US Clearwater County Extension Office 213 Main Ave N Dept #106 Bagley MN 56621 218-694-6151 / 1-800-866-3125 Fax: 218-694-3875 Katie Becker 4-H Program Coordinator [email protected] Donna Rae Carlson Support Staff Wed. only [email protected] Website: www3.extension.umn.edu/c ounty/clearwater April 2016 Clearwater County

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MINNESOTA 4-H CLOVER UPDATE

© 2011, Regents of the University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to 612-624-2116.

April

2016

In This Issue

Enrollment ............................................................................................ 2

Horse Project Bowl .............................................................................. 2

Leader’s Council .................................................................................. 2

4-H Horse PDC Metting ........................................................................ 2

Fishing Workshop ................................................................................ 2

Animal ID – DEADLINE May 15 ........................................................... 2

Summer Camps .................................................................................... 3

Message from Dorothy ........................................................................ 4

Sign up now for the 2016 4-H Rube Goldberg Challenge! ............... 5

Announcing the 2016 Fall Volunteer Training .................................. 5

Minnesota 4-H Horse Expo volunteers needed ................................ 5

Register for YELLO! ............................................................................. 5

Apply to be a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador .............................. 6

Spaces still available for CWF! ........................................................... 6

Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration ........................................ 6

4-H grows true leaders ........................................................................ 6

Scholarships for college-bound 4-H youth ....................................... 6

Announcing FairEntry.com ................................................................. 6

Super session: A 4-H Dog Project training workshop ..................... 7

Train the Trainer: A 4-H Dog Project leader training workshop ...... 7

Livestock and horse bonus trips ....................................................... 7

LQA&E policy ....................................................................................... 8

2016 Share the Fun reminder.............................................................. 8

Gopher Dairy Camp ............................................................................. 8

Calendar ........................................................................................... 9-10

Clearwater County Fair

August 3-7, 2016

CONTACT US

Clearwater County Extension Office 213 Main Ave N Dept #106 Bagley MN 56621

218-694-6151 / 1-800-866-3125 Fax: 218-694-3875

Katie Becker 4-H Program Coordinator [email protected] Donna Rae Carlson Support Staff – Wed. only [email protected] Website: www3.extension.umn.edu/county/clearwater

April 2016 Clearwater County

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Enrollment We still have several families that have NOT re-

enrolled in 4-H. As of January 1, if you are NOT

re-enrolled, you will no longer receive

correspondence from our office. This means you

and your family are going to be missing out on

great things including events, Animal ID

information, etc. Please, re-roll TODAY!! Don’t

wait. Go to http://mn.4-Honline.com and re-enroll

TODAY.

Horse Project Bowl Heading to State Congratulations to the Clearwater Horse Project

Bowl teams on a great season. Clearwater County

had three horse teams that competed at the

Northern Minnesota 4-H Project Bowl Invitational

which was held on February 13 and also at the

Regional Project Bowl held in Bemidji on March

19th. This year we had two senior teams and one

junior team. The team members included. Sr. Can

Cashers: Keira Evenwoll, Kaitlyn Reynolds, Kaleb

Tronnes, & Judah Bennett. Coached by Crissy

Otting Sr. Cowgirls: Katrina Evenwoll, Courtney

Evenwoll, Keva Munter, and Kirah Otting. Coached

by Crissy Otting Jr. Jockeys: Brianna Tronnes,

Brooke Haman, Kyra Jorgenson, and Kylie

Evenwoll. Coached by Stephanie Tronnes

Good Luck to the Cowgirls and Jr. Jockey teams

which will be competing at the Minnesota State

Project Bowl on Saturday, April 16.

Shooting Sports & Wildlife Shooting Sports & Wildlife practices are held

indoors at the Old Clearbrook School. Practice is

from 4-00 PM – 6:00 PM every Sunday. If you are

looking for more information please call the

extension office at 218-694-6151.

Dog Training Dog Training will be starting on Monday, May 2

from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Dog training will be held

on every Monday and Wednesday with Monday

being the main night. If you have any questions

please contact the extension office at 218-694-

6151.

Leader’s Council Clearwater County 4-H Leader’s Council meeting

will be held on Monday, April 11 at 7:30 PM.

(Please NOTE the time change for this meeting.)

Leader’s Council is open to anyone to attend. It is

our goal to have both youth and adult

representation for each of our Clearwater County

clubs at the Leader’s Council meetings.

Throughout the year we have each charter club in

Clearwater County host Leader’s Council meeting.

When clubs host the meeting they provide snacks

and also share with Leader’s Council an activity or

a demonstration that youth could bring back to

their own clubs. During the month of March Leon

Ramblers hosted and shared with Leader’s Council

a great way to get to know each other through a

name game. Thank you to the Leon Ramblers Club

for providing this fun ice breaker.

Hosting the month of April will be Independent

youth.

4-H Horse PDC Meeting Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 PM at the Clearwater

County Courthouse. All 4-H Horse project

members are invited to participate in the Horse

project meeting.

Fishing Workshop SAVE THE DATE: Saturday June 4 – Sunday June 5.

More information will be coming out.

National Volunteer Week University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota

4-H would like to say ‘Thank you’ to all of our

outstanding adult volunteers. Many of our

volunteers help young people in a variety of

hands-on learning experiences across the state.

National Volunteer Week, April 10 – 16, 2016 is an

appropriate time to thank all of the hard-working

dedicated volunteers.

A special thanks to 4-H volunteers across

Clearwater County who tirelessly share their time,

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talents, and resources ‘To Make The Best Better’

for youth here in Clearwater County. Thank you

for caring for our young people and taking action.

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, I would

like to invite all of our volunteers to stop into the

Extension Office for some goodies. Please join us

on Monday April 11 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

2016 NE 4-H Livestock Show The 2016 Northeast 4-H Livestock Show will be

held Saturday, September 17 & Sunday, September

18 in Brainerd. This is also the 82nd year of this

show!

Blue ribbon winners in grades 3 and up at the

county fair in beef, sheep, swine, market goat,

poultry, rabbit and dairy steers are eligible to

participate (animal/lot may not be exhibited at the

State Fair). All participants in grades 6 and up

MUST also be current in their LQA&E certification.

To participate, you must complete the registration

forms and pay for fees at county fair.

Animal ID Fair season is fast approaching. I have heard many

4-Hers talking about new animal projects that

they are getting ready for the fair.

Please watch the mail for your animal ID

information. This is a critical deadline so please

let us know if you have any questions. The office

number is 218-694-6151.

Please stop by the Extension office to pick up ear

tags. If the office is closed, please go to the 2nd

floor service center, they will be able to help you.

ANIMAL ID DEADLINE IS MAY 15.

Mark Your Calendar - Sand Hill Lake 4-H Camp If you are currently in grades 3-6, mark your

calendars for June 16 - 18, 2016! You won’t want

to miss 4-H Camp at the Sand Hill Lake Bible

Camp near Fosston. This camp is a great way to

meet other 4-H’ers from across the region, enjoy

the great outdoors, learn new skills and have fun!

The registration cost this year will be $130.00 per

camper.

Watch for registration materials in the upcoming

weeks.

SAVE THE DATE: 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Camp

July 25-26 WHEN/WHERE: July 25-26, 2016 at Galilee Bible Camp near Lake Bronson State Park Camp will begin on Monday, July

25 with registration from 10-

10:30 a.m. Campers will be

released at 3:00 p.m. on

Tuesday, July 26. WHO: Youth currently or

completed grades 3-8. All

participants will be expected to enroll as a 4-H

member, sign the parental consent to handle

fire arms or air guns, and to abide by the

Minnesota 4-H policy and guidelines.

WHAT: Youth will explore disciplines of the

Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Program

with Certified Instructors in: Archery, Air Rifle,

Air Pistol or BB Gun, and Wildlife. Other activities

the youth will

enjoy include 4-H

ATV safety

training, fishing,

canoe,

paddleboats, and

kayaks,

swimming and

building friendships.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE & COST:

June 1, 2016- $60 includes a lodging, meals,

equipment, T-shirt, and activity materials.

Registrations received after June 1-$70 is not

guaranteed a T-shirt. *Registration is non-

refundable,

substitutions

allowed. (Talk to your

local county program

for assistance in the

fee). Registration

forms can be found at

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your local 4-H office or website. Checks should

be written to: UMN- SSW CAMP, and mailed to

your local 4-H Office.

CHAPERONES NEEDED: Each County with youth

participants must also provide a chaperone-1:10

ratios, certified instructors in SS are welcome and

encouraged.

QUALIFY FOR STATE

SHOOT, 2017: A

certificate will be awarded

to each participant for all

hours spent in certified

training.

TRANSPORTATION: is the

responsibility of each

camper. Carpooling is

encouraged. Ask your county program coordinator

if there are plans for carpooling available.

Celebrate Service: National Volunteer Week University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota

4-H salutes its more than 11,000 adult volunteers

who annually who engage young people in a

variety of hands-on learning experiences in every

county in Minnesota. National Volunteer Week,

April 10-16, 2016, is an appropriate time to thank

all of the hard-working dedicated volunteers who

symbolize the week's theme of "Celebrate Service."

Volunteers contribute to the 4-H program in

multiple ways: direct service to youth; advising

program direction; and sharing resources,

including telephone calls and emails, miles

traveled in personal vehicles and personal dollars

spent for program supplies and donations.

Special thanks to 4-H volunteers across northwest

Minnesota who tirelessly share their time, talents,

and resources to help youth develop into caring,

competent, and contributing adults. We thank

you for taking action and bettering your

communities on behalf of youth!

Message from Dorothy

Dear 4-H families and volunteers,

April 10-16, 2016 is National

Volunteer Appreciation Week,

and I would like to take a

moment to thank all of our

volunteers for their

invaluable contributions to

the Minnesota 4-H program.

Volunteers are 4-H's most valuable asset. We rely

on our adult volunteers to deliver the 4-H

program, whether leading 4-H clubs or after-

school programs, working with groups of youth

on community service efforts, or providing their

skills and expertise mentoring youth on a 4-H

project.

Research shows that relationships with caring

adults are an essential component to positive

youth development.

Our success in providing Minnesota youth with

meaningful learning experiences is dependent on

our adult 4-H volunteers, some who have special

knowledge or expertise, or enjoy organizing

events, or like the smell of animals, and most

importantly, like working with young people.

Thank you for your contributions of time and

talent to support the positive development of

Minnesota youth through the 4-H program!

Our youth are thriving because of your

involvement.

Sincerely,

Dorothy M. Freeman

Associate dean and state 4-H director

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Sign up now for 2016 4-H Rube Goldberg Challenge! It’s April and teams are already signing up for the

2016 4-H Rube Goldberg Challenge! Help your

team get a jump start and sign up now! Then

start designing your machine to crush an empty

aluminum soft drink can and put it into a

recycling container!

The handbook with all the information you need

for this year’s challenge is posted at www.4-

H.umn.edu/events/engineering-design-challenge/.

Remember that this year, each team needs two

adult volunteer leaders, and both leaders must

register for the challenge before youth team

members can register.

Teams are encouraged to sign up by May 15 in

order to have time to design, build and test their

machines before bringing them to county fairs this

summer! Contact your county 4-H program

coordinator with any questions.

Announcing the 2016 Fall Volunteer Training The 2016 Fall Volunteer Training, "Vibrant Youth,

Vibrant Clubs - It Takes a Village”, will focus on

creating a healthy club culture with an emphasis

on a shared rotation of leadership. The training

will utilize club management tools and provide

support for engaging other adult volunteers to

help the club reach its full potential. Watch 4-H

Clover Update for dates and additional

information.

WeConnect global citizenship curriculum: Choose your 30-minute webinar Volunteers--Teach global citizenship and connect

to your teens! At the 2015 Fall Volunteer

Training, we shared a curriculum resource with

you, and we'd like to tell you a little more about

how you can use that resource with your 4-H club

or other group. Plan to come to either one of two

upcoming 30-minute webinars on WeConnect: A

Global Citizenship Curriculum on April 22 at 12

noon and 7:30 p.m. This resource developed by

Minnesota 4-H is a series of 20 lessons that help

young people learn about who they are and how

they connect to others in the context of a global

world. During the webinar, you'll get an overview

of the lessons and sample an activity. The

webinars will also be recorded for those unable to

make the live events. If you are looking to really

connect with your teens and help to keep them

engaged, you will find this resource to be very

helpful. The WebEx-based meeting link for either

meeting is:

umn.webex.com/umn/j.php?MTID=mae13cf7b77

440e012206625b22ad072f (or go to

umn.webex.com and enter meeting number 743

086 078). Questions? Email Heidi Haugen at

[email protected].

Minnesota 4-H Horse Expo volunteers needed We are looking for 4-H’ers and their families to

volunteer at the Tack Swap at the Minnesota 4-H

Horse Expo. This event is the main fundraiser for

the Minnesota 4-H Horse Program. This event is

run by volunteers and depends on you to help!

This is a great opportunity for you to provide

service to 4-H as well as see all the items at the

tack swap! You can sign up for one or more

shifts. This is a great outing for a club or horse

project group. The proceeds of the Expo Tack

Swap help to keep the costs down for the

Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show and provide

many other educational opportunities for youth

involved in the Minnesota 4-H Horse Project in

counties. Support the program, sign up for a

volunteer shift or two at www.4-

H.umn.edu/projects/animal-science/horse/expo-

tack -- we need you!

Register for YELLO! Registration will open by April 1 online at 4-

h.umn.edu/yello for the 2016 4-H Youth

Exploring Leadership and Learning Out loud!

(YELLO!) conference to be held in St. Paul, June 8-

11. This year's theme will focus on global

citizenship and how you can "think global and act

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local". The conference will include keynote

speakers, educational sessions, a field trip, and

several service projects that will use the jeans

collected at the BLUs! The Minnesota 4-H State

Ambassadors cannot wait to see you there!

Apply to be a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador Applications for the 2016-17 Minnesota 4-H State

Ambassador team will be posted online at

4-h.umn.edu/ambassadors on April 4. The State

Ambassadors plan and facilitate youth leadership

retreats around the state (BLU and YELLO!), and

serve as spokespeople for Minnesota 4-H at several

functions, including the Minnesota State Fair.

Applicants must have completed their sophomore

year of high school at the time of application. The

application deadline is May 13.

Spaces still available for CWF! Application materials for the 2016 Citizenship

Washington Focus (CWF) are available online at 4-

h.umn.edu/events/citizenship-washington-focus

and will remain open until filled! CWF is a

leadership and citizenship program for high

school youth from across the United States, and 50

youth attend each year as part of Minnesota's

delegation. This week-long conference is held

outside of Washington, D.C. at the National 4-H

Youth Conference Center, and engages youth in

learning about the legislative process, touring DC

sites, meeting 4-H youth from across the country,

and visiting Minnesota legislative offices.

Minnesota's delegation will be attending July 2-9,

2016 - what better place to see Independence Day

fireworks than in our nation's capital?! Adult

chaperone applications are also posted.

Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration Applications are now available for a new

opportunity for youth to learn about the executive

branch of the US government. CWF: Presidential

Inauguration Focus (PIF), will engage up to 50

Minnesota 4-H youth in learning about the office

of the president, including a field trip to

Washington, DC, where participants will attend a

youth conference with 4-H youth from across the

country and view the inauguration. Additional

information, including application materials is

available at www.4-h.umn.edu/events/citizenship-

washington-focus/cwf-presidential-inauguration/.

4-H grows true leaders Is 4-H helping your youth become a leader?

Beginning April 11, join Minnesota 4-H on

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to celebrate

ways our youth are #TrueLeaders. Share a photo

of your 4-H’er via social media with a brief

description of how they have real confidence,

work well with others, endure through

challenges, or will stick with a job until it’s done.

Be one of the thousands of 4-H families from

across America who participate. View an

example at z.umn.edu/trueleaders. Let’s

celebrate our 4-H #TrueLeaders!

Scholarships for college-bound 4-H youth Applications for scholarships from the

Minnesota 4-H Foundation are due in just two

short weeks. Over $20,000 is available to college-

bound 4-H’ers and we encourage you to apply.

Visit the Minnesota 4-H Foundation website

(http://z.umn.edu/sga) or contact Erin Kelly-

Collins ([email protected] / 612.624.7667) to

learn more.

Announcing FairEntry.com Minnesota 4-H families registering for their

county fair in 2016 will be going online to

register their fair entries. FairEntry.com is

integrated with 4HOnline.com, which means that

families will be using their 4HOnline logins to

access FairEntry, and all previously entered

family members and contact information will

already be there. FairEntry is mobile friendly, so

families can easily use any Internet connected

phone or tablet to register for the fair, along

with any Internet connected computer running

an updated web browser. (Alternative

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registration options will be available for those

without Internet access.)

Families can prepare for this transition by:

Watching for future communications about

when fair registration is opened and when

it will close (registration deadlines will still

apply)

Making sure all youth are currently enrolled

or re-enrolled (only active 4-H members can

register for the fair)*

Knowing the email address and password

associated with the family's 4HOnline

account (forgotten passwords can be reset

easily, as long as the email is known)*

* More information about enrollment and family

4HOnline accounts can be found at

http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-

H/4honline/.

Super session: A 4-H Dog Project training workshop 4-H dog owners bring their dogs to this training

and networking workshop for youth age third

grade and older, their families, trainers, potential

trainers, youth and adult leaders. Topics presented

include: agility training, obedience training, agility

games, rally training, showmanship training and

much more. Each class will have a certain focus,

not just the basics of how to do each class. A

focus for every class will be “Keeping your dog’s

focus on you!”

June 11-12, 2016, Redwood County

Fairgrounds, 201 North DeKalb Street,

Redwood Falls

Early bird registration deadline: May 23,

2016

Cost: $30 per person for weekend, $20 per

person for one1 day only

More information available at

http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-

H/events/dog-supersession.html

Train the Trainer: A 4-H Dog Project leader training workshop This is only for youth leaders of high school age

and adult leaders who train in county programs -

not for youth leaders/parents who want to

experience more of the Minnesota 4-H Dog Project.

Obedience guidelines taking effect in 2016 have

had major changes. The showmanship guidelines

have had minor changes.

The dog project development committee is

sponsoring training for the trainers –

recommended for all to attend.

April 9, 2016, Bloomington Obedience

Training Club

Or April 30, 2016 Wadena County

Fairgrounds, 4-H building

You must pre-register for this training by April

1.

More information is available at www.4-

H.umn.edu/events/dog-train-the-trainer.html.

Livestock and horse bonus trips Links for livestock and horse bonus trip

applications will be available online starting

April 1:

These are awarded in state fair livestock

species (except lama) for quality

programming and quality animals (60 extra

trips awarded annually)

Awarded in horse for quality programming

(20 trips awarded annually)

Very Simple Process - 200 words (one page)

along with one page of photos and one

page of publicity, etc.

Designed for volunteers and PDC’s to put

together – NOT staff.

Updated applications will be posted April 1

at www.4-H.umn.edu/state-fair/livestock-

bonus-trips.html.

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LQA&E policy All youth participating as a state fair livestock

exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry,

rabbit, meat and dairy goat and lama must have

completed a Livestock Quality Assurance and

Ethics workshop. Certification is good for three

fair seasons. The level of training required is

determined by the grade of the youth at the time

the training takes place.

Note: Since 2006, pre-state fair age 4-Hers are

recommended to be certified. Some counties do,

however, require certification of pre-state fair

age 4-Hers for participation at the county fair. It

should be recognized that county policies might

be stricter than this state policy.

Please contact your local Extension office or visit

www.4-H.umn.edu/projects/animal-

science/lqae/index.html to find a training near

you.

2016 Share the Fun reminder This is an early reminder that state fair Share

the Fun nominations/application forms will be

available June 1, 2016. Start thinking about your

Share the Fun acts and if you’d like to

participate. Rehearsal times are assigned on a

first come, first served basis upon receipt of the

nomination forms.

This reminder is to help alert everyone to keep

Share the Fun in mind so that nominations are in

on time in late July. More info can be found at

www.4-h.umn.edu/events/share-the-fun.html.

If your county has a Share The Fun competition

at county fair, reserve a place on the rehearsal

time schedule any time after June 1 (this will

hold a time for your county).

Gopher Dairy Camp Gopher Dairy Camp, presented by the Gopher

Dairy Club and the Minnesota State 4-H Dairy

Committee will be held on the University of

Minnesota St. Paul Campus June 12-14, 2016.

Gopher Dairy Camp is a fun 3-day workshop for

teens who want to improve their dairy cattle

skills. The camp is open to all youth who have

completed grades 6-9, but have not yet started

10th grade. Activities include dairy fitting and

showmanship workshops, dairy showmanship

contest, the Gopher Gold Auction, dairy foods

workshop, fun around the Twin Cities, and an

awards banquet.

Learn more at

www.gopherdairyclub.umn.edu/home/gopher-

dairy-camp/http://z.umn.edu/cwfinauguration.

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Calendar

APRIL

1 Minnesota Alliance with Youth Red Wagon Award nomination deadline

3 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

2 LQA&E Training, University Teaching and Outreach Center, Crookston, 8:30AM

7 County livestock PDC training webinar

9 Train the Trainer: A 4-H Dog Project leader training workshop, Bloomington

9-14 National 4-H Conference, Washington, D.C.

10 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4-:00 PM – 6:00 PM

10-16 National Volunteer Appreciation Week

11 Leader’s Council Meeting, Clearwater County Courthouse 7:30 PM

14 Horse PDC Meeting, Clearwater County Courthouse 7:00 PM

15 Minnesota 4-H Foundation college scholarship applications due

16 State Project Bowl, Sauk Rapids

17 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

21 Horse PDC Meeting, Clearwater County Courthouse, 7:00 PM

23-24 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Leader Certification training, Mora and Worthington

24 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

30 Train the Trainer: A 4-H Dog Project leader training workshop, Wadena

MAY

1 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

2 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

4 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

9 Leader’s Council Meeting, Clearwater County Courthouse, 7:30 PM

9 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

11 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

13 Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador application deadline

15 Animal ID deadline

15 2016 4-H Rube Goldberg Challenge registration due

15 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

16 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

18 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

22 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

23 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PP

25 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

29 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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JUNE

4-5 Fishing Workshop

5 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

8 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

8-10 YELLO!

11-12 Super session: A 4-H Dog Project training workshop, Redwood County Fairgrounds

12-14 Gopher Dairy Camp, St. Paul Campus

12 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

13 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

15 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

16-18 4-H Summer Camp, Sandhill Fosston

19 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

20 Leader’s Council Meeting, Clearwater County Courthouse, 7:00 PM

20 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

22 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

26 SSWL Practice, Clearbrook, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

27 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

29 Dog Practice, Clearwater County Fairgrounds, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

JULY

2-9 Citizenship Washington Focus

22 Demonstrations & Performing Arts Judging

28 Clothing Constructed/Purchased & Fashion Revue

30 Clearwater County Dog Show, Clearwater County Fairgrounds

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