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University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County County Administrative Building

200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500 Elkton, MD 21921

Ph: 410-996-5280 Fax: 410-996-5285

4-H Talk Newsletter September 2015

Access 4-H Talk Online and upcoming 4-H events at: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county

and open up the 4-H & Youth Tab “This issue of 4-H Talk Contains Important Information about the 2015 & 2016 4-H Project Years”

Cecil County Fair Thank You!!!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Fair Board Members, Chair people, 4-H Volunteers, 4-H Members and parents who helped to make this year's Cecil County Fair a big success. Thanks to all those that helped with set up, clean up, barn security and 4-H promotion. Without the help and dedication of committed volunteers, it would be difficult to achieve what we do. Look under the results section to see a list of the 4-H grand champions. The entire fair results listing should be posted on the fair website by the end of September.

Cecil County Fair Suggestions If you have any suggestions on helping to improve the 4-H end of the Fair, please drop April an e-mail by October 1st at adhall@umd.edu. If it is a Fair issue, you can send your suggestions in writing to the Cecil County Fair, at P. O. Box 84, Childs, MD 21916. Send an e-mail to generalinfo@cecilcountyfair.org, leave a message at 410-392-3440, or bring the suggestion up at the open Fair Board meeting which will be held on November 12th at 7:00 PM in the Cecil County Administrative Building, Elk Room.

Cecil County Fair Premiums

Fair premium checks were mailed on Wednesday, August 26th. If you do not receive your fair premium check by September 4th or have a question about your payment, contact the Cecil County Fair via e-mail at generalinfo@cecilcountyfair.org or give her a call at 410-392-3440. Our fair officers are volunteers for the fair and works full time. Please allow them several days to get back to you with an answer.

Cecil County Fair Livestock Sale Checks

If you have not received your Livestock Sale check it is because April has not received your buyer’s thank you notes. As a reminder, you must turn in your original, self-addressed, stamped thank you letters to April Hall Barczewski by October 1, 2015 in order to receive your Livestock Sale Check and to be eligible to sell in 2016. If you need the buyer’s name and/or address, you may contact April at the Extension Office at adhall@umd.edu or 410-996-5280.

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Cecil County 4-H Camp Kudos From August 9th through 13th, over 130 youth campers, counselors and adult volunteers attended the Cecil County 4-H Camp at the Rocks in Harford County. Thanks go to the dedicated camp counselors and adults who helped make this event run smoothly and made it a fun-filled week for the campers. Also, many thanks go to all the campers as we look forward to having you back at camp next year. Training for camp counselors (actual age 15 as of the start of camp) will begin in January. More information about the counselor trainings will be in the next issue of 4-H Talk.

Maryland State Fair

The Maryland State Fair is currently underway. Check out all the indoor exhibits and upcoming shows as the fair runs until Monday, September 7, 2015. For more information check out the Maryland State Fair website online at: http://www.marylandstatefair.com/. Good luck Cecil 4-H participants in the upcoming judging events and contest.

National 4-H Congress Trip Recipient

Kudos to Lindsay Smith for earning a trip to Atlanta, Georgia on November 27 – December 1, 2015. She will represent Cecil County as a delegate to National 4-H Congress. Lindsay will be traveling with fellow 4-H teens from across Maryland. 4-H youth from across the United States and Puerto Rico attend National 4-H Congress.

National 4-H Horse Bowl Team Participation

Kudos to River Shannon who will be traveling to participate as a member of the Maryland 4-H Horse Bowl team to the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio in mid-October and Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in early November in Louisville, Kentucky. Congratulations and Good Luck at both events!

Diamond Clover Level 6 Proposals If you were thinking about doing a Diamond Clover Level 6 project in 2016 proposals were due to the County Office by September 1, 2015 for review as they are due to the State by no later than September 15, 2015 in the online portal. Please contact April via e-mail if you missed the county deadline on September 1st to see if we can work an arrangement out to review your proposal by no later than Friday, September 11, 2015 so that it is submitted in the online portal by the State deadline.

Cecil County 4-H Reenrollments

Reenrollment time for the 2016 project year will take place in October & November and data entry will not begin until the State rolls over to next year. The intent is for enrollments to be streamlined and take place online. More information will be forthcoming as we transition to the new system.

Cecil County 4-H Record Books

Completing a record book is not something most 4-Hers think of as fun but it can be one of the most important things you do in 4-H. Learning to keep good records of the work you do is something that will help you in school and may lead to a successful career, plus more. Record Books will be due to the Extension Office by January 22, 2016 by 7:00 p.m. Your 4-H record book must be signed by your leader prior to submission the county level, so please make those arrangements well ahead of the due date. Any

book submitted without a leader’s signature will not be accepted. Record books can be either typed or hand written. Forms are available online at our website, http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/record-keeping or in paper form from the Extension Office. As a reminder we started using the new State Animal Specific Forms last year and those will be the ONLY Animal Forms that will be accepted in 2016. Please do not use the Cecil County 4-H Market Animal and Non-Market Animal Forms but use the specific species from that the State developed. We will be offering two record book workshops. One on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6:30 PM and the other on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 6:30 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. Please RSVP your attendance by the day of the workshop.

National 4-H Conference Opportunity for Teens

National 4-H Congress is a once in a lifetime experience where youth from all across the nation get together to address the needs and issues of youth, listen to motivational speakers and socialize with fellow 4-Hers. The trip will take place April 9-14, 2016 in Washington, DC. Applicants must be enrolled in 4-H and not older than 4-H age 18 the year the trips take place. Youth interested in applying must do a 4-H resume, essay, fill out an appropriate selection process application and receive an interview. Completed applications for National 4-H Conference are due to the Cecil County Extension Office

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by October 9, 2015 and the interviews will take place in November. The essay topic for 4-H Conference is “Write an essay describing the impact that being in 4-H has had on your life.”

Upcoming Activities, Events and Meetings

Countywide Archery Practices The Sanford-Cranes will be hosting weekly archery practices in preparation for the State Contest beginning on Thursday, September 10, 2015 and running until October 15, 2015. Practices begin at 6:30 PM. Practice will not be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015.

4-H Sewing Workshops 2015-2016

4-H Volunteer, Joan Gaffney, will be having county-wide Sewing Workshops every month starting in September. The workshops will take place from 2-4 pm at Trinity Church, 105 N. Bridge Street, Elkton. If you would like to learn how to sew, please attend the workshops. These workshops are open to any 4-H’er, including clovers, parent or volunteer. Please RSVP for each workshop at least one week in advance by calling Joan at 443-553-7492. Below are the dates and topics. Please complete the flyer and bring it with you to the workshop! See the attached flyer with additional information.

• Sunday, September 20 “Sewing 101” • Sunday, October 18 “Let’s Sew” • Sunday, November 15 “Measuring Up” • Sunday, December 20 “Seam Finish Tips” • Sunday, January 17 “Finishing Touches” • Sunday, February 21 “Recycling” • Sunday, March 20 “Sewing Sense” • Sunday, April 17 “Show-N-Tell”

Hands-On Animal Science Classes

We will be offering fun, hands-on Animal Science classes for 4-Hers on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. You do not have to attend all the class topics. Please RSVP online at: http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecil-county-4-h-hands-animal-science-classes or call 410-996-5280 the day prior to each scheduled class so that enough supplies can be gathered and materials prepared in advance. The dates and topics are as follows:

• September 22nd “Animal-ology-Test Your Animal Knowledge” we will be learning and participating in a skillathon event.

• October 27th “Mighty Muscles” we will be learning about muscles and dissecting chicken wings All the classes will be very fun and energetic as all the sessions will be hands-on.

Cecil County 4-H Goat Interest Meeting

Are you interested in dairy goats, pet goats, cart goats or pack goats? There will be a Goat Interest Meeting covering all these topics on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7 PM at the Cecil County Extension Office in Elkton. Come learn about a variety of opportunities that the goat project has to offer.

Cecil County Carrot Crunchers Rabbit Interest Group The Cecil County Carrot Crunchers, a rabbit based group will be meeting at the Kalman residence, 2565 Lewisville Rd, Lewisville, PA on Sunday, September 27th at 6:00 pm. They hope to start a rabbit judging team for 2016 and will be covering a variety of rabbit related topics at each meeting.

Cecil County 4-H Animal Science Planning Meeting

On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 7 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office in Elkton, we will be discussing 4-H Animal Science (beef, dairy, goats, horse, pet, poultry, rabbit, sheep & swine) issues, planning for the 2015 project year and discussing animal science opportunities. We will be discussing Skillathon, Quiz Bowl, Judging, Animal Science Workshops and Animal Science Rules. Anyone (youth and adults) who is interested in the animal science project area are welcome to attend.

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Cecil County 4-H Horse Bowl Practices Practices for Horse Bowl are just getting underway as the first practice is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office. Additional practice dates and times will be set after the first meeting. Please contact Elaine Keys at 856-332-3380 or keys.elaine@gmail.com if you have any questions or can’t make the first practice.

National 4-H Week Activities National 4-H Week is October 4-10, 2015. Show that you are proud to be a 4-H member during National 4-H Week. This year we encourage 4-H clubs/youth to prepare displays and/or posters to exhibit in schools, libraries, or businesses during National 4-H Week. This is a great way to use your club’s banner. Friday, October 9, 2015 has been designated as Cecil County 4-H Spirit Day, when youth and volunteers are encouraged to wear their 4-H t-shirts. This is a great way to show your 4-H spirit by telling others what you do in 4-H and encouraging others to join. 4-H promotional materials are available in the Cecil County Extension Office.

The Goblin Gallop

The Cecil County 4-H Horse Program is sponsoring a Halloween Themed Paper Chase on Sunday, October 4, 2015, beginning from Lot 1 at Fair Hill. There will be Slowpokes and Daredevils, a Costume Contest, great food, great photographer, great prizes, great fun. . . basically, GREAT EVERYTHING! The cost is $20 for 4-H members and volunteers and $30 for all other riders. The horse program fundraising event helps keep the cost down for 4-H horse activities including Horse Hoopla. See the Goblin Gallop Flyer for additional information. Please contact Monica Mason at monica.mason80@gmail.com for more information.

National Youth Science Day Join us on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30 PM in the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, for the eight annual 4-H National Youth Science Day, entitled Motion Commotion, to learn about physics, speed and safety! Contact the Extension Office by Friday, October 2nd if you plan to participate.

Delaware Livestock Exposition The 2015 Delaware Livestock Exposition will be held on October 10-11, 2015 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, DE. The exhibitor’s handbook and entries forms are available online at http://delawarelivestockexpo.com/. The entry deadline is September 18, 2015.

State Archery Contest

The State 4-H Archery Event will be held at the Thendara 4-H Center, 6275 Lords Crossing Road, Hurlock, MD in Dorchester County on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Each youth participant must register in advance and include a registration fee payable to Maryland 4-H Foundation. Any registration postmarked after 10/2/15 or any registration received without payment will incur a late fee. Contact your archery instructor or the Cecil County Extension Office to receive registration materials.

Cecil County 4-H Open House and Project Fair

Come to the Cecil County 4-H Open House and Project Fair on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6-8 PM. Our faculty, staff, volunteers and 4-H youth will have displays and activities to share with prospective and current 4-H families.

Apple/Pumpkin Fest

Apple/Pumpkin Fest will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Calvert Grange Hall in Calvert. Entries will be accepted from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The judging and program will begin at 10 AM. The main ingredients in the recipe must be apples or pumpkins. See the attached flyer for registration and class information. Registration is due by Friday, October 30th in the Cecil County Extension Office.

Open Fair Board Meeting/Fair Board Opportunities The open Fair Board meeting is scheduled on November 12th at 7:00 PM in the Elk Room of the County Administrative Building. This is the meeting to attend if you are interested in serving on the Cecil County Fair Board or have information or changes to propose to the Fair Board. The Fair Board also has positions for 4-H youth who are interested in serving on the Cecil County Junior Fair Board. The application is available on the Cecil County Extension website and is due by October 31, 2015 to Mark Barczewski.

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Holiday Craft Workshop The 4-H Junior Council is planning an exciting Holiday Workshop on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until noon at the Walls Activity Hall in Fair Hill. There is also a class offered for adults. Registration materials will be available by October 1st on the Cecil County Extension website.

Friends of Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5th! We will be holding another benefit to help the Cecil County 4-H

Program. There are several events scheduled that day at the Walls Activity Hall at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area (fairgrounds). Following the Holiday Crafts Workshop, the Friends of 4-H Fundraiser will be held beginning with a roast beef dinner. Refreshments will be available. Beginning at 7:00 P.M. there will be a Silent and Live Auction to raise money for our clubs and county 4-H programs. Club donations are due by Monday, November 23th. Clubs can contribute to the auction by getting items donated or creating a gift basket. One half of whatever your items earn at the auction will go to your club and the other half will go to fund county 4-H programs like

Achievement Night. Any questions may be answered by contacting April or Vicki at the Extension Office. Please support your local 4-H program! To make this event successful, everyone needs to help. If every club and the All Stars can get items donated for the auction, we will have a great turnout!

University of Maryland Extension 4-H Volunteer Trainings Are you interested in becoming a University of Maryland Extension Volunteer or do you know anyone that might be interested? Don’t wait because now is the time April and/or Vicki will be conducting two UME Volunteer trainings this fall and one in January. They are:

• Monday, October 19, 2015 in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6:30-8:30 PM • Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6:30-8:30 PM • Thursday, January 7, 2016 in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton from 6:30-8:30 PM

If you are interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer please register online at http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecil-ume-volunteer-training-registration or call the Extension Office at 410-996-5280 to confirm your attendance.

Club Activities and Highlights

Calvert Boys and Girls-Great Potato Contest Ending Event The 2015 Great Potato Contest Ending Event will be on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Calvert Grange. Weigh-in will run from 6-6:30 PM. Remember to bring your bucket back so that the weigh-in committee can dig your potatoes for you and weigh them. Any Clover or Junior contestants bringing back their potatoes already out of bucket will be disqualified. Seniors and Intermediates need to bring their 4 best potatoes to be entered by 6:30 PM. As a reminder do not wash your potatoes. Please bring them on a white paper plate. The Great Potato Dinner will start at 6:30 PM. Please bring a potato dish and drink to share. Place settings and hotdogs will be provided. At the event participants will be playing some potato games! Please contact Ellen Larrimore with questions at 443-945-0370 or elarrimore@zoominternet.net

Making Strides 4-H Club-Car Wash-Saturday, September 20, 2015 Making Strides 4-H Club is hosting a car wash at Tractor Supply of Elkton from 10 AM-2 PM.

Calvert Boys and Girls-Chicken BBQ-Saturday, October 10, 2015 Please contact Ellen Larrimore with questions at 443-945-0370 or elarrimore@zoominternet.net

Calvert Boys and Girls & Other 4-H Clubs-Quarter Auction-Friday, November 7, 2015 at the Calvert Grange Please contact Ellen Larrimore with questions at 443-945-0370 or elarrimore@zoominternet.net

Leaders Corner 4-H Leaders and Volunteers Meetings

The next Cecil County 4-H Leaders and Volunteers meeting will be on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton. Another 4-H Leaders and Volunteers meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2015 at 7 PM in the Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton

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4-H Leaders Reminder-Club Financial Books Don't forget to close out treasurer's books, ending June 30, 2015. The treasurer's book have transitioned to the 4-H Fiscal Year from July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015. Please submit your completed books to the Cecil County Extension Office by October 15, 2015 and complete the online 990-N e-postcard no later than November 15, 2015. Thank you for your diligence on this important club paperwork!

Cecil 4-H UME Volunteer Development Series Volunteers and teen leaders are encouraged to enhance their skills by registering for the Cecil County 4-H Volunteer Development Series. You can pick and choose which topics you would like to attend. The topics and dates are as follows:

o 11/2-Club Management & Program Planning and Youth Adult Partnerships and Working with Your Officer Team

The programs take place from 6:30-8 PM in the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office at 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton in Suite 1500. If you would like to attend, please register online at https://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/cecil-4-h-volunteer-development-series or call the Extension Office at 410-996-5280.

Educational Videos, Learning Kits, and Materials Available For Loan The Cecil County 4-H Office has some educational videos, learning kits, curriculum and equipment which club leaders can borrow from our office on a variety of topics. If you are interested in borrowing videos, learning kits, curriculum or equipment stop by the Extension office.

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE BORROWED THE BEEF KIT AS WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE IT!

Upcoming Extension Opportunities

Pasture Site Tour and Hay Evaluation Workshop September 16, 2015

The second event will focus on the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate hay quality. The workshop will be held at the Baltimore County Agriculture Center, 1114 Shawan Road in Cockeysville on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dr. Les Vough will present a program on hay quality evaluation; Dave Martin, agriculture educator for Baltimore County Extension, will conduct a tour of the newly established rotational grazing site and lead a discussion on cool season grasses commonly used in hay production. Registration for the event is $10 per person. A limited number of spots are available so registration is requested by September 11. Light refreshments will be provided. See more at http://extension.umd.edu/news/events/wed-2015-09-16-1830-pasture-site-tour-and-hay-evaluation-workshop

Toxic Plant Seminar October 20, 2015

The third and final event of the fall series will explore toxic plants that pose a threat to livestock in Maryland. This seminar will be held at the Harford County Extension Office, 2335 Rock Spring Road in Forest Hill, on Tuesday, October 20 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Veterinarian Dr. Anna Snarski and Extension Educator Sara BhaduriHauck will discuss the principles of plant toxicity, identification of toxic plants and tips for keeping livestock safe from plant poisoning. Light refreshments and printed resources will be provided. Registration is $5 per person; please register by October 12. For more information on any of these programs, or to register, please contact Sara BhaduriHauck at the Harford County Extension Office at 410-638-3255 or sbh@umd.edu. See more at http://extension.umd.edu/news/events/tue-2015-10-20-1800-toxic-plant-seminar

Maryland 4-H Foundation Opportunities Bag and Basket Bingo hosted by the Maryland 4-H Foundation

The Maryland 4-H Foundation will be hosting a Bag and Basket Bingo on October 2nd at the Maryland State Fairgrounds! Doors open at 6:00pm and the games start at 6:30pm. 20 games will be played along with 5 special games. If interested in sponsoring a basket or filling a basket please contact Amanda Clougherty at akbrown@umd.edu. To order tickets or for more information, please check out www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com.

Support MD 4-H by Purchasing an Ad in Our 4-H in Action Supplement to the Delmarva Farmer! The Maryland 4-H Foundation needs your support! Please put your advertising dollars to good use and reserve space in the October 6th special 4-H in Action supplement to the Delmarva Farmer. The supplement is completely written and

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designed by Maryland 4-H youth! 50% of the advertising revenue will be donated directly to the Maryland 4-H Foundation! To advertise in this special supplement, call Tiffany or Emily at 1-800-634-5021. Advertising deadline is September 30th.

Calling All 4-H Writers, Reporters & Photographers!

The Maryland 4-H in Action supplement to the Delmarva Farm is back for 2015! This is an opportunity for 4-Hers to showcase Maryland 4-H through their own eyes. The supplement will be written, edited and designed by 4-H youth interested in media and

writing under the guidance of Maryland 4-H and Delmarva Farmer staff. A share of the advertising sales will go toward the Maryland 4-H Foundation. All articles must be emailed to Sean Clougherty at sean@americanfarm.com by September 21, 2015. Still have questions? Contact Amanda Clougherty at akbrown@umd.edu or 301-314-7835.

Maryland 4-H Horsemen’s Party

The 29th Annual Maryland 4-H Horsemen’s Party is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 3-6:30 pm. The event will be held in the Vista Room at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. The event serves two main purposes for the Maryland 4-H Horse Program. First it provides an opportunity to recognize 4-H members, volunteers and supporters for their outstanding accomplishments and amazing support. Second, the party is an important fundraising event. Proceeds benefit the Sallie Robertson Memorial 4-H Horse Endowment Fund which helps to underwrite the Maryland 4-H Horse Program. We hope you will plan to join us! Registration materials and additional information are available online at http://www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com/calendar/2015-horsemens-party.

Other Opportunities J.A.K.E.S. Conservation Day

The Tri-County Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation invites you to a J.A.K.E.S. (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics & Sportsmanship) Conservation Field Day on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM at Thendara 4-H Center, 6275 Lord’s Crossing Rd, Hurlock. Activities include Air Rifle and BB Trailer, Trapping, 3-D & Field Archery, Fishing, Turkey Calling and Retriever Demonstration. The cost is Ages 17 and under $10 and Parents/Adults $5 for more information contact Conrad Arnold at 410-330-5967.

REMINDER: Now that County Fair is over, 4-Hers are encouraged to work on Record Books now to avoid last minute

delays and mishaps Support the Tractor Supply Paper Clover program from October 7h-18th at the Tractor Supply Store here in Elkton as part of the proceeds benefit the Cecil County 4-H Program.

4-H Calendar of Events

August 2015 27-9/7 Maryland State Fair, Timonium September 2015 1 Deadline: 4-H Diamond Clover Level 6 Proposals to UME-Cecil 4-H Office 5 Most State 4-H Judging Contests at the Maryland State Fair 5 State 4-H Smallbore Rifle Match, Marriottsville 11 Calvert Boys & Girls Great Potato Ending Event, Weigh In 6-6:30 PM, Dinner-6:30 PM, Calvert Grange, Calvert 15 Deadline: 4-H Diamond Clover Level 6 Proposals in State 4-H Portal 19 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Update (for instructors certified & trained prior to 2013), Patuxent River 4-H Center,

Upper Marlboro 20 4-H Sewing Workshop, 2-4 PM, Trinity Church, Elkton 20 Making Strides 4-H Club Car Wash, 10 AM-2 PM, Tractor Supply, Elkton 21 Cecil 4-H Leaders and Volunteer Meeting, 7 PM, UME Cecil County 4-H Office, Elkton 22 Hands-On Animal Science Class, 6:30-8 PM, Animal-ology-Test Your Animal Knowledge, Cecil County Extension Office,

Elkton 23 Cecil 4-H Dairy Goat Interest Meeting, 7 PM, UME Cecil County 4-H Office, Elkton

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27 Cecil 4-H Carrot Crunchers Rabbit Interest Meeting, 6 PM, Kalman Residence, Lewisville, PA 29 Cecil 4-H Animal Science Planning Meeting, Elkton, 7:00 PM, UME Cecil County 4-H Office, Elkton 30 Horse Bowl Practice, 6:30 PM, UME-Cecil County Office, Elkton Thursdays Archery Practice, 6:30 PM, Sanford-Crane Residence, Elkton (Beginning 9/10) October 2015 4-10 National 4-H Week 4 Cecil County 4-H Horse Program-Goblin Gallop Fundraiser, Fair Hill 6 National 4-H Youth Science Day Activity, 6:30 PM, UME Cecil County 4-H Office, Elkton 9 Cecil 4-H Spirit Day, Wear Your 4-H Shirts to Promote and Showcase the 4-H Program 9 Deadline: National 4-H Conference Portfolios Due to UME-Cecil 4-H Office (After County Approval must be submitted to

State in online portal by 10/15) 10 Calvert Boys and Girls Chicken BBQ Fundraiser 10-11 Delaware Livestock Exposition, Harrington (Entry Deadline-9/18/15) 15 DEADLINE: Club Financial Report for July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015 and 4-H Property Inventory Due to Cecil County

Extension Office 15-18 Fair Hill International & Festival in the Country, Fair Hill 17 State 4-H Archery Match, Camp Thendara, Hurlock 17 Cecil County Farm Museum Apple Butter Festival, 10 AM-4 PM, Fair Hill 18 4-H Sewing Workshop, 2-4 PM, Trinity Church, Elkton 19 University of Maryland Extension Volunteer Training, 6:30 PM, UME Cecil County 4-H Office, Elkton 21 Cecil County 4-H Open House & Project Showcase, 6-8:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 24 State 4-H Shotgun Match, PG Trap & Skeet Club, Glenn Dale (Tentative as registration is not out yet) 27 Hands-On Animal Science Class, 6:30-8 PM, Mighty Muscles, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 31 DEADLINE: Junior Fair Board Application (Due to Mark Barczewski) Thursdays Archery Practice, 6:30 PM, Sanford-Crane Residence, Elkton (Until 10/15) TBA Horse Bowl Practice, 6:30 PM, UME-Cecil County Office, Elkton November 2015 1 Maryland 4-H Horsemen’s Party, 3-6:30 PM, Vista Room, Timonium 3 Volunteer Series: Club Management, Program Planning & Working with your Officer Team, Elkton, 6:30 PM, UME Cecil

County 4-H Office, Elkton 5 Cecil 4-H Record Book Workshop, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 7 Apple/Pumpkin Fest, 10 AM, Calvert Grange, Calvert (Entries received between 9-10 AM) 7 Calvert Boys and Girls & Other 4-H Clubs Quarter Auction, Calvert Grange 10 University of Maryland Extension Volunteer Training, 6:30 PM, UME Cecil County 4-H Office, Elkton 12 Cecil County Fair Open Fair Board Meeting, Cecil Co. Commissioners Office, Elkton, 7:00 pm 15 4-H Sewing Workshop, 2-4 PM, Trinity Church, Elkton 15 DEADLINE: 4-H Club 990-N E-postcard submission 20-22 Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum, Ocean City 23 Cecil 4-H Leaders & Volunteer Meeting, Elkton, 7:00 PM, UME Cecil County 4-H Office, Elkton 23 DEADLINE: Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction Items TBA Horse Bowl Practice, 6:30 PM, UME-Cecil County Office, Elkton December 2015 5 Breakfast with Santa, Walls Activity Hall, Fair Hill 5 Holiday Craft Workshop, Fair Hill 5 Lambing and Kidding School, North Harford High School, 5 Countywide 4-H Benefit Auction, Fair Hill, Live auction begins at 7 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) 20 4-H Sewing Workshop, 2-4 PM, Trinity Church, Elkton January 2016 4 DEADLINE: Senior 4-H Essay & Resume due to Cecil County Extension Office for National 4-H Congress, West Virginia

Older Members Conference, Camp Miniwanca, & Virginia 4-H Congress for Review (After County Approval must be submitted to State in online portal by 1/15)

4 DEADLINE: 2015 4-H Club Plans to be turned into the Extension Office or E-mailed to April 2 or 9 Tagging & Weigh In & Ownership Deadline for Market Ready Beef & Dairy Steers 5 Cecil 4-H Record Book Workshop, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 7 University of Maryland Extension Volunteer Training, 6:30 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 11 Dairy Bowl Practices Begin, Elkton, 7 PM 17 State 4-H Awards Gala, Carriage Room, Laurel Park

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17 4-H Sewing Workshop, 2-4 PM, Trinity Church, Elkton 21 Cecil County Breeders Fair Planning Meeting, 7 PM, Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton 22 DEADLINE: All Cecil County 4-H Record Books, 7 PM, UME Cecil County Office, Elkton 22-24 Horse World Expo including 4-H Horse Art Contest, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium 29 DEADLINE: Completed 2015 Diamond Clover Level 1-5, Horsemanship Standards and Service Learning Forms 29 DEADLINE: Completed 2015 Club Forms 29 DEADLINE: Members & Volunteer reenrollment forms due so not to be dropped off the e-mail/mailing list ***For more information about any event, call, email or stop by the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office.

If you need special assistance to participate in any of our programs, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, at 410-996-5280 at least 1 week prior to the scheduled program.

***For more information about any event, call, email or stop by the University of Maryland Extension Cecil County 4-H Office.

4-H Club Meeting Dates Rabbit Wranglers-2nd Sunday Tailwinds Trotters -2nd Sunday Making Strides-3rd Sunday Puddle Jumpers -2nd Monday Stars & Stripes -2nd Monday Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers-2nd Monday Kids of the Future-2nd Tuesday

Junior Council -3rd Tuesday Kibbles-N-Kids-2nd Wednesday Rising Sun Milk Squirters-2nd Wednesday Cecil Sliders-2nd Wednesday Young Guns Shotgun Practice-Every Thursday Kuntry Livestock-1st Thursday

Calvert Boys and Girls-3rd Thursday Krazy Kritters-3rd Thursday County Archery Practice-Thursdays C-Line 1st Placers-2nd Friday Tri-State Trotters-2nd Friday Rainbow Riders-TBA Reaching for the Stars-2nd Saturday Robotics-Varies

April Hall Barczewski Victoria “Vicki” Stone Extension Educator Program Assistant 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development Cecil County Cecil County

“University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or

mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.”

The following documents are located on the Cecil County Extension website at http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county under the 4-H Youth Development Tab

Cecil County Fair 4-H Awards Ceremony Results UME Cecil County 4-H Open House Flyer Cecil 4-H Horse Program Goblin Gallop Flyer

Apple/Pumpkin Fest Flyer & Registration Cecil County Junior Fair Board Application 4-H Sewing Workshops Flyer

Cecil County Fair 2015 4-H Awards Ceremony Results

Indoor Exhibits Food Preservation: Canned Fruit-Olivia Richart Canned Vegetables & Meats-Sarah Megee Pickles & Relishes-Hunter Johnson Jellies, Jams & Bread Spreads-Anna Reyburn Baked Products & Candy: Yeast Breads & Rolls-Anna Reyburn Quick Breads-Madelyn Patrick Cakes & Cupcakes-Anna Reyburn Cookies-Abby Shortall Pies-Sarah Megee Candy-Sarah Megee Healthy Choices-Bethany Wilson Dried Foods-Rhandi Brown Expressive Arts: Fine Arts-Sarah Megee Photography-Morgan Shipley Handicrafts & Handiwork: Knitting/Crocheting/Tatting/Felting-Brynn LaSala Crafts-Gabriella Smith Home Furnishing-Olivia Richart Woodworking-Crimson Haubrich Garments/Clothing-Arianna Cordrey Miscellaneous: Collection-Seth Donnelley Fashion Revue: Junior Constructed Wear-Tarra Todd Intermediate Constructed Wear-Taylor Todd Senior Constructed Wear-Arianna Cordrey Junior Ready to Wear-Tarra Todd Intermediate Ready to Wear-Gavra Goldie Senior Ready to Wear-Arianna Cordrey Farm & Garden Products: Potted Plants-Abby Shortall Cut Flowers-Abby Shortall Flower Arrangements-Abby Shortall Field Products: Hay-Mary Lawrence Field Products: Straw-Anna Reyburn Field Products: Grains-Courtney Schrader Field Products: Corn-Mary Lawrence Eggs-Taylor Knight Fruit-Rhandi Brown Garden Products-Sarah Megee

Large Animals: Dairy Fitting & Showing-Alison Ferver Supreme Champion Dairy- Jared Schrader Dairy Steer Fitting & Showing-Lindsay Smith Dairy Steer-Olivia Ness ROG Dairy Steer –Mary Lawrence Beef Fitting & Showing-Lindsay Smith Beef Steer-Joseph O’Brien ROG Beef Steer-Alex Kerns Beef Heifer-James Sprout Swine Fitting & Showing-Lindsay Smith Market Hog-Madison McMillan ROG Market Hog-Justin Ward Sheep Fitting & Showing-Jayci Mitchell Market Lamb-Sarah Megee ROG Lamb-Mary Lawrence Breeding Ewe-Sarah Megee Breeding Ram-Sarah Megee Dairy Goat Fitting & Showing-Erricka Maule Champion Challenge Fitting & Showing-Jillian Seay Best Doe of Show-Erricka Maule Premier Exhibitor-Jillian Seay Meat Goat Fitting & Showing-Alison Ferver Market Meat Goat-Jayci Mitchell ROG Meat Goat-Jayci Mitchell Breeding Meat Goat Doe-Jayci Mitchell Breeding Meat Goat Buck-Alison Ferver Horse: English: Junior Grooming & Showmanship-Angela Edelson Intermediate Grooming & Showmanship-Gavra Goldie Senior Grooming & Showmanship-Sarah Megee Halter Senior Hunter Type-Sarah Megee Walk/Trot Rider-Crimson Haubrich Beginner Rider-Paige Kelleher Junior Equitation-Danielle Triola Intermediate Equitation-Gavra Goldie Senior Equitation-Cecelia Lucatamo Green Horse/Pony-Arianna Thawley Pleasure Pony-Danielle Triola Pleasure Horse-Morgan Shipley Pony Hunter-Cecelia Lucatamo Horse Hunter-Arianna Thawley Western: Junior Grooming & Showmanship-Vivian Miller Intermediate Grooming & Showmanship-Madelyn Patrick Senior Grooming & Showmanship-Morgan Shipley Halter Type Senior-Morgan Shipley Junior Rider-Danielle Triola Intermediate Rider-Madelyn Patrick Senior Rider-Arianna Cordrey

Junior Pleasure-Vivian Miller Senior Pleasure-Andrew Dvorak Green Horse-Zoe Bramble Junior Speed-Sadie Kalman Intermediate Speed-Carly Mekluski Senior Speed-Andrea Gold Jumper: Overall-Sarah Megee Dressage: High Point-Sadie Kalman Combined Test: High Point-Abbey Kegley Small Animals: Best of Show Small Pets-Jillian Seay Best of Show Large Pets-Sarah Megee Pygmy Goat-Sadie Kalman & Taylor Todd Rabbit Showmanship-Gavra Goldie Best of Show Rabbit-Gavin Davis Market Rabbits-Hannah Kirk Best of Show Guinea Pig-Anna Chidester Dog: First Year Novice Fitting and Showing-Sadie Kalman Novice Fitting and Showing-Emma Schmidt Open Fitting and Showing-Ruby Garvey Overall Fitting and Showing-Ruby Garvey Poultry and Fowl: Poultry Showmanship-River Shannon Overall Poultry-Grace Ryan Egg Production-Brynn LaSala Purebred Large Fowl-Grace Ryan Bantam Purebred-Rhandi Brown Crossbred-Arianna Cordrey Market Broiler Pair-Selena Oceanic Engineering Events: Farm Tractor-Lindsay Smith Lawn Tractor-Josh Kline Computer-Travis Ward Electric/Energy-Ethan Lacher Small Engines-Hunter Madron ATV Safety-Matt Larrimore Welding-Ethan Lacher Shooting Sports: Compound Archery Junior-Danielle Triola Recurve Archery Junior-Isabella Fausnaught Compound Archery Intermediate-Mackenzie Barnett (Champion) Recurve Archery Intermediate-Marc DiSciullo (Champion) Compound Archery Senior-James Sprout Recurve Archery Senior-Grace Lusby

Shotgun Junior-Hunter Johnson Shotgun Intermediate-Noah Cage Shotgun Senior-Gavin LaSala Shotgun Advanced-Austin Brown Overall Shotgun Champion-Austin Brown Pretty Animal: Small Animal-Casey Johnson Large Animal-Shiyann Mullins Herdsman: Overall Beef: Cole Stafford Overall Swine: Justin Ward Overall Sheep: Ruby Garvey, Cara Keene, Adele Macatee, PJ Macatee, Alexis Malpas and Olivia Young Overall Dairy: Alison Ferver, Selena Oceanic, Courtney Schrader and Jared Schrader Overall Goat: Hunter Johnson Overall Individual Horse: Morgan Shipley Group Horse: Arianna Cordrey & Lily Planck Individual with Multiple Horses: Sara Megee Poultry Husbandry Team: Brynn & Gavin LaSala Poultry Husbandry Individual: Arianna Cordrey Rabbit Husbandry Team: Sadie Kalman & Tara Lander Rabbit Husbandry Individual: Gavra Goldie Club Entries: Club Promotional Booth-Calvert Boys & Girls Club Themed Booth-Making Strides Club Promotional Banner-Stars & Stripes Club Themed Banner-Kuntry Livestock Clover Banner-Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers Club Decorated Board-Kids of the Future Club Promotional Trashcan-Cecil Sliders Club Themed Trashcan-Kibbles-N-Kids Clover Decorated Trashcan-Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers Club Scrapbook-Kids of the Future Parade Promotional Walking Unit-Kibbles-N-Kids Parade Themed Walking Unit-Kids of the Future Parade Promotional Float-Kibbles-N-Kids Parade Themed Float-Kids of the Future Clover Walking Unit-Calvert Boys & Girls Clovers Junior Fairboard Poster Contest: Clover-Abby Barnhart, Isabel Severson, Todd Junior-Gabby Severson Intermediate-Ethan Lacher Senior-Lexy Droz Best Overall-Lexy Droz Team Goat Fitting-Chicken Wings 4-H All-Star Scholarship Recipients: Alison Ferver, Lucas LaMonica & Lindsay Smith Carl Stafford Spirit Award: Matt Gaffney

“University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color,

sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political

affiliation, or gender identity and expression.”

If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office

by October 1, 2015 at 410-996-5280.

You and your Family are invited to the

Cecil County 4-H Open House and Project Fair! Join your fellow 4-Hers and new youth as you

learn about what Cecil County 4-H has to offer. Bring a friend and join in on the fun!

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

6-8 PM

University of Maryland Extension

Cecil County Office 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1500, Elkton

You’re Invited!

The Cecil County 4-H Horse Program Presents

The Annual Goblin Gallop Sunday, October 4, 2015

Fair Hill NRMA, Lot 1 across from the main entrance on Rt. 273

Join us for a Halloween-Themed Paper Chase! Registration opens at 8:30 AM

Slower Spooks start @ 9:30-11:30 AM Screamin’ Demons start @ 12-1:30 PM

$30 per rider, $20 for 4-H members and volunteers All proceeds benefit the Cecil County 4-H Horse Program

Prizes awarded first through sixth place for closest to optimum time (Bonus obstacles at the end for extra points for the bravest souls! Approach if you dare . . . muahaha!)

Costume Contest! Awesome prizes awarded in the following categories:

Scariest Prettiest Funniest Most Original Judge’s Special Themed Group

Terrific Fall food available before and after your ride, and photographer on site!

For more information or to pre-enter check out www.cecilhorse4h.org or contact Monica at monica.mason80@gmail.com

“University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.”

“If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office,

at 410-996-5280 by September 15, 2015.”

Apple Preparation Contest Rules and Registration

The main ingredient must be apples or pumpkins.

Classes are: Pies, Cakes, Other Desserts, Main Dish, Craft

Recipe cards must accompany the prepared recipe – DO NOT PUT NAME ON RECIPE CARD.

Craft entries must include directions.

Clovers may enter 1 craft and /or 1 dessert recipe. They will be judged and presented a Participation Ribbon.

Registration Forms must be received by Friday, October 30, 2015 in the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office.

All prepared recipes and recipe cards must arrive at the Apple/Pumpkin Fest location (Calvert Grange Hall) between 9AM – 9:45 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Judging and program begin at 10AM.

Apple/Pumpkin Fest Saturday, November 7, 2015

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Calvert Grange Hall

2357 Telegraph Rd., Rising Sun, MD

Activities:

Pie Making Demonstrations

Apple/Pumpkin Contest (submit your recipe for judging)

Apple/Pumpkin Craft

Competition classes for persons ages 5 through 100! Win prizes and ribbons! Door prizes, too!

Apple/Pumpkin Fest Registration Form - Must be received by Friday, October 30, 2015

Mail to: University of Maryland Extension-Cecil County, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921

Contestant Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________ Email_________________________________________ I would like to participate in the following APPLE division(s):

□ Pies □ Cake □ Other Dessert □ Main Dish □ Apple Craft (made with real apples)

I would like to participate in the following PUMPKIN division(s):

□ Pies □ Cake □ Other Dessert □ Main Dish □ Pumpkin Craft (made with real pumpkins)

Please check the appropriate age group (age as of 1/1/15)

□ Clover (Age 5-7) □ Junior (Age 8-10) □ Intermediate (Age 11-13) □ Senior (Age 14-18) □ Adult (Over 18)

____ Yes, I will be participating in an Demonstration

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender

identity and expression.

If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, at 410-996-5280. by October 16, 2015

⇛YEAR 4

Trinity Church, 105 N. Bridge St., Elkton 2pm to 4pm

4-H Sewing Class Series 2015-16

4-H Volunteer, Joan Gaffney will be having county-wide Sewing Classes every month starting in September. If you would like to learn how to sew and make cool stuff, please attend the following class series. These classes are open to any 4-H’er, including clovers, parent, or volunteer. Please RSVP for each class at least one week in advance by calling Joan at 443-553-7492 and leave a message. Please complete the information sheet and bring it with you to your first class! Information Sheet Child’s Name ___________________________ Age____________ Parent’s Names _________________________________________ Phone Number ______________________ Email address_______________________ I belong to _____________________________________4-H club. Have you ever sewn before? ___Yes ___No Do you own a sewing machine? ___Yes ___No List 5 sewing tools and how to use them….

1. ___________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________

*************************************************************************************************** ON PAGE 2 IS THE LIST OF CLASS SERIES DATES AND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS. When filling out your record sheets indicate name of lessons under “project activities section”.

4-H Sewing Class Series 2015-16

LIST OF CLASS SERIES DATES AND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

#1 (Sun Sept 20) “Sewing 101” lesson. Create your own sewing box. Learn about sewing machine parts and uses. Thread your machine, wind a bobbin, straight stitches (regular and baste). Bring a box to decorate and items to put in it (ages 8-10 --bring 8 items and ages 11-13 --bring 12 items). Bring your sewing machine and tools. #2 (Sun Oct 18) “Let’s Sew” lesson. Making a bookmarker and a drawstring bag. Bring cotton fabric with a pattern (9-inch long by 3-inch wide). Bring ½ yard cotton fabric and 45-inch long cording, sewing machine and tools. #3 (Sun Nov 15) “Measuring Up” lesson. Starting your first outfit and learn how to use a tape measure. Bring fabric, pattern, notions, sewing machine, tools and a pencil. #4 (Sun Dec 20) “Seam Finish Tips” lesson. Continue sewing and learn about seam finishes. Bring fabric, pattern, notions, sewing machine, tools. #5 (Sun Jan 17) “Finishing Touches” lesson. Learn about irons, accessorizing and modeling. Finish your first outfit (bring sewing machine & tools). Bring finished outfit, footwear to be worn with it, jewelry and props. #6 (Sun Feb 21) “Recycling” lesson. Will make a scented sachet and a patchwork placemat from scraps of cotton fabric. Potpourri will be provided. Bring your sewing machine, tools, scraps of fabric and least 5” x 5” square. #7 (Sun Mar 20) “Sewing Sense” lesson. Start your second outfit and learn about zippers and Velcro. Bring fabric, pattern, notions, sewing machine, tools and a pencil. #8 (Sun Apr 17) “Show-N-Tell” lesson. Continue sewing or finishing up second outfit. Bring fabric, pattern, notions, sewing machine, tools and a pencil. {Year 5 Series will include braided bracelets, tie blankets, demonstrations, create display board, tie dye white apron and embellish it, label a swatch of fabric, pull a thread to make a straight line to cut on, make a nine patch pillow case}

Junior Fair Board Responsibilities A big part of 4-H is the Cecil County Fair, which is a lot of work but is also very fun and rewarding! Junior Fair Board members have an important role at the fair, before the events begin and after the events end. Members help with accepting Home Art and Farm and Garden entries, at Livestock check in and at the shows. They plan and help lead special events including the “Cecil Celebrities Gone Hog Wild”, 4-H Team Goat Fitting Event, 4-H awards ceremony, children’s day, pretty animal contest, senior day, recycling, social media, and at other events. Moreover, they coordinate educational displays in the barns and buildings promoting 4-H and Agriculture. Responsibilities start before the fair opens with members working with adult committees, organizing ribbons and trophies and assisting with set up and after the fair is over with clean up. Junior Fair Board members are expected to attend meetings in January, March, May, June, July, October, and the dinner in December and help with work sessions at the fairgrounds. In addition, members are to be positive role models as you are representing 4-H and the fair. Members help establish rules and assist in carrying out the entire county Junior Fair program under the guidance of the Cecil County Fair Board and Cecil County Extension Office. The board is made up of 4-H youth. Members are selected for a one-year term and can reapply each year. Applicants must be between the ages of 14-20 as of January 1, 2016 and be a good standing member in the Cecil County 4-H program or a 4-H Alumni. Those out of 4-H must have a Cecil County Fair Board Director who is a committee chairperson to be your mentor. The mentor cannot be a direct relative.

Please submit application and one letter of recommendation (from a non-relative) (letter of recommendation only needed for new members) to:

April Barczewski, UME-Cecil County, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921 or adhall@umd.edu or Mark Barczewski, 38 North Edgewood Dr, Elkton, MD 21921 or

mrbarczewski@gmail.com

Cecil County Junior Fair Board Application DUE: OCTOBER 31, 2015

Name: ______________________________________________________ Age (1/1/16): ______

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________

School: _____________________________________________________ Grade: __________

1. Activities, Leadership and Interest a. Years as a Junior Fair Board Member: _______ Explain Responsibilities: b. Years in 4-H: _______ Name of Club(s): _________________________________________ Explain Positions Held/Responsibilities: c. Explain School and Other Outside Activities and Positions Held: d. Hobbies and Interest:

2. Explain your leadership experiences? 3. What have you exhibited or how have you participated in the Cecil County Fair in the past three years? 4. Why do you wish to serve on the Cecil County Junior Fair Board? 5. What is your favorite aspect of the Cecil County Fair and why? 6. What, in your opinion, is the Junior Fair Board’s responsibility to the Fair? 7. Describe, in your opinion, what you believe to be the Fair’s responsibility to our community? 8. If selected to the Junior Fair Board, what changes or improvements would you like to see at the Cecil County Fair? If out of 4-H, name of Fair Board Director and Committee Chairperson who will be your mentor Mentor Name: _________________________ Mentor Signature: __________________________

In signing this I understand my responsibilities in serving on the Cecil County Junior Fair Board.

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date:___________________