From my desk to yours Shooting Sports...
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From my desk to yours: Shooting Sports Updates!
4-H Newsflash Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld & Sanborn Counties
November 2019
Shooting Sports 4-H Capital Day
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Teens for Jeans 3
What are Project Medals? District Calendar
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Aurora Co. News 6
Science of AG What makes a good demo?
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Sanborn Co. News Jerauld-Buffalo Co. News
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Inside this issue:
Audra Scheel
SDSU Extension 4-H Youth
Program Advisor
Jerauld County Extension Office
PO Box 366
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605)539-9471
Aurora County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605)942-7754
Sanborn County Extension Office
PO Box 397
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605)796-4380
Greetings 4-H Members!
As we fall back into our winter routines, its time to start thinking about Shooting Sports. We have a lot of 4-H members who are involved with this program! Each coun-ty faces their own challenges whether it be wanting to start a program, continue a program, grow their volunteer base, capitalize on facility use, or streamline processes. I want to make you all aware of some upcoming changes and volunteer processes. I also would like to begin a shooting sports coaches network between our county units. I think there are many things that could be learned from each other! Stay tuned for more….
Coaches Recertification
If you were trained before 1-1-17 you will need to recertify in those disciplines by 1-1-2022.
Discipline only, not youth development at this point.
If trained after 1-1-17, recertification in those disci-plines will be required after 2023.
Recertification can be done at the annual meeting ($25/discipline) or at State Wide Trainings ($50/discipline). (1 hr vs. 8 hrs.)
Upcoming Coaches Trainings
Nov. 9 -Clear Lake SD
Jan. 4 – Vermillion SD
Jan 11 – Ipswich SD
Annual Meeting
Pierre – Izaac Waltons – December 13-14
Agenda (Tracts will be discipline, 4 disciplines going at same time)
Dec 13 – 6:30 pm Registration
7-8 pm Tract 1
8-9 pm Tract 2
Dec 14 - 8:30 am Registration
9-10 am – Tract 3
10-11 am– Tract 4
11-1 pm - Lunch and Discipline Discussions 1-5 pm – Annual Meeting
Hunting Team Applications
Watch for on igrow.org. Should be posted this week 11-4.
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4-H Newsf lash
4-H Shooting Sports
SDSU Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program supports a tremendous pro-ject area called Shooting Sports. There are many disciplines to try, and there are opportunities for competitions and national trips as you progress through the program. Youth that are eight years old as of January 1st can be active members in 4-H and can start in the Shooting Sports program. The best thing about 4-H Shooting Sports is that safety is of primary focus. From the first meeting, all participants are consistently reminded that safety is the number
one objective. Safety not only includes personal safety and proper handling of equipment, but youth are partnered with caring adults experienced with eight hours of training in a chosen discipline as well as four hours of youth development training. 4-H Shooting Sports is available in Jerauld and Sanborn Counties; youth can participate in many disciplines including: BB gun, Air Pistol, Air Rifle, and Archery. See district calendar for schedules. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Shooting Sports coach/volunteer please contact the Extension office.
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Service Learning Project
About Teens for Jeans
• This project was selected by dele-
gates in attendance of the 2019 Teen
Leadership Conference.
• It is coordinated by the State 4-H
Ambassador Program.
• This project strives to ensure that
no one has to go without a pair of
jeans!
What will this project look like in
my county?
Each county office is encouraged
to collect jeans to participate in
the statewide community service
project.
Create a jeans drop off location at
your county office or at different
locations around your community.
Once the box is full, count the
jeans and record it on the 2019-
20.TeensForJeans_CSProject_Im
pactReport.
If you are a club who would like to
help with this state wide project
please contact your county office
so we can assist you!
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What is a Project Medal? So what is a project medal you ask…
It is a medal youth can apply for in their 3rd year of 4-H. Medals promote project achievement and allow
youth to learn about a specific project area through exhibits, judging, and demonstrations/talks. So start think-
ing about the project you have done and those that you are interested in doing. This is why we encourage you
to give talks that relate to the project you are learning about and share that knowledge with others at club or
county events. There are project medals available in over 50 areas and many ways to exhibit in those areas.
Project medal requirements…
Enrolled 3 years in 4-H www.4honline.com
Enrolled at least 2 years in project and enrolled the year youth applies for medal.
Gave 1 county public presentation or 2 club demonstrations or talks in project area.
Show project accomplishment the current year by exhibiting.
Completed record book.
Participated at judging if available for that project area.
Example of my 4-H friend Avery…
Avery loves the beef project area and this is her 3rd year in 4-H. Last year Avery bought a heifer and exhibited
the heifer at Achievement Days and State Fair. Avery learned a lot about the beef project; she even gave her 4-
H talk about “Rotational Grazing” and shared with her fellow 4-H members how this relates to the beef pro-
ject. Avery has selected her show heifer for this year and will chose another beef related topic to share at a 4-H
club meeting. Avery has also attended livestock judging events and has learned what to look for when select-
ing a beef animal. When Avery turns in her record book in the fall of 2019, she will fill out a project medal
application. The project medals are then awarded to youth during recognition events.
Project Achievement
Youth need to be able to access any materials and resources needed to fully explore the project. SDSU Exten-
sion promotes the 4-H mission through research and facilitating mentorship from industry leaders and volun-
teers. If we don’t know the answer we will work with you to find someone who does! Leader and parents en-
courage your 4-H youth to work towards a project medal when planning your 4-H year.
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Nov.
Nov. 9 Tripp Co Calf Show– Winner SD
Nov. 10 Sanborn Co. Recognition Event– 2 PM at 4-H Building
Nov. 14 Sanborn Shooting Sports Safety Night @ 6:30 4-H Building—Forestburg
Nov. 17 Aurora Co. Recognition Event– 2PM at Ag Building
Nov. 24 Jerauld-Buffalo Recognition Event– 5:30PM at Ag Building
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving
Nov. 29 Miner Co Calf Show– Howard SD
Nov. 30 Jordan Mack Memorial Calf Show– Watertown SD
Dec.
Dec. 9 Sanborn Shooting Sports Safety Night @ 6:30 4-H Building—Forestburg
Dec. 9 Aurora County Leaders Meeting @4:30 pm– Courthouse
Dec. 14 4-H Christmas Caroling in Alpena @ 3:30 PM
Please RSVP to Joy 350 7404
Dec. 27 YQCA training—1-2PM @ Ag Building in Wess. Springs.
Jan.
Jan. 5 Sanborn Shooting Sports– Practice Starts 2PM
Jan. 7 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM
Jan. 12 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 1-6PM
Jan. 14 Sanborn—Central Electric Supper @ 6:30 PM—Forestburg
Jan. 19 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 1–6PM
Jan. 26 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 1–6PM
Jan. 28 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM
Feb.
Feb. 2 Sanborn Shooting Sports, 1–6PM
Feb. 4 Sanborn Shooting Sports– practice 6-9PM
April
April 24-26 Spring Shoot– Pierre SD
July
July 23-26 SD Summer Spotlight
Aug.
Aug. 3-4 Jerauld-Buffalo Co. Achievement Days
Aug. 6-8 Sanborn Co. Achievement Days
DisTrict Calendar 2019—2020
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Aurora County 4-H News
4-H Leader/Parent Meeting Monday, September December 9, 2019, 4:30 pm
at the Courthouse Community Room
Agenda will include: election of new officers, planning dates for
new 4-H year, assigning club duties for Central Electric Supper
and 4-H Auction.
Soup Served
28th Annual 4-H Auction—
January 25, 2020
Aurora County Courthouse
20th Annual Parade of Trees
4-H Clubs are welcome to decorate a tree or
wreath. Decorating is Dec. 2nd thru Dec. 6th.
Open House is Friday, December 13. 1-4 pm
Removal of trees will be week of December 30th.
Call the Treasurer’s Office at 942-7162 to make sure
they have a name card for you.
Central Electric Supper Thursday, January 2, 2020, 6:30 pm
4-H Clubs need to help set up, serve and clean up. Central Electric is a spon-
sor of the Aurora County 4-H program and provides a generous donation to
the Clubs
4-H Recognition
Event
Sunday, November 17, 2019 @ 4-H Building
2 pm—Presentation of 4-H Awards
Followed by SDSU Ice Cream and Toppings
Fabulous Door Prizes given throughout the afternoon!
Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas?
Handy Camel clips make a great gift to
keep those bags of dog/cat food; bird
seed; potting soil, etc. closed tight and
easy to carry.
The 4-H Leaders have these available
for $10 each. Families are asked to sell
at least 10 clips to help with this fund-
raiser.
If you have money collected, please
bring it to the Recognition event on No-
vember 17. If you need to pick more
up, they will be available.
It is time to register on 4hOnline for the
2019-2020 4-H year! The website can be
found at https://sd.4honline.com.
Please try to do this as soon as possible.
Thank you!
ARE YOU READY FOR 4-H IN 2020?!?!?!?
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4-H knows that today’s youth are tomorrow’s agriculture leaders. The new 4-H Science of Agriculture (SOA) asks youth to explore and develop science-based solutions to agriculture-related issues that they have identified in their communities. Youth teams will work with local partners to explore issues and finds solutions to challenges in agronomy, animal husbandry, soil science, ag business, rural finance, food sci-ence and engineering.
To ensure high quality experiences for youth, mentors, and coaches, teams must agree to meet deadlines set by the state, meet throughout the project to discuss progress and celebrate achievements, issue work that fits under the 6 Pillars of Agricultural Literacy and the 8 Principles of Engineering. They also agree to reflect on their experiences with a coach, publicly demonstrate their learning, abide by all SDSU Extension policies, and participate in regional and state 4-H Science of Agriculture events.
Maybe there is already a science fair project in the works or a FFA project that can be adapted to fit this program. For more information on how to get involved in the Science of Agriculture program please contact the Extension office. Scholarships are being secured currently for top placing teams.
Teams must sign up before Feb. 1, 2020 https://extension.sdstate.edu/tags/science-agriculture
The Science of Agriculture Competition
Elements of a 4-H Talk or Presentation One of the most valuable skills a 4-H member will learn during their 4-H career is public speaking. I hear time and time again from teachers that they can tell if a
youth is a 4-H member when they get up in front of a classroom to speak. As a horribly shy child this was a fear that I had to overcome time and time again. But
overcome it I did, with lots of practice. I am able to speak in front of a crowd of people because of what 4-H instilled in me as a child. For your first talk, pick
something you know a lot about or are comfortable talking about. Some of the other things your child will develop for life skills through public speaking include:
How to find and research a subject and supplies with initiative and motivation How to plan and organize information and thoughts in a logical manner How to prepare original visuals and use them to support what you say How to express yourself clearly, convincingly and creatively How to teach and show others what you have learned How to select an appropriate delivery method and use appropriate delivery techniques How to listen to the opinions of others and accept feedback How to manage your time How to manage stress
4-H Public Presentation Guide
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It is time to register on
4hOnline for the 2019-2020 4-H
year! The website can be found
at https://sd.4honline.com.
Please try to do this as soon as
possible. Thank you!
You are invited to participate in the “Parade of Trees”
at the Courthouse! Trees should be in place between
December 2nd-December 12th and remain until after
New Years (removed by January 6th if possible).
The Open House will be held on Friday, December 13th,
1-4:30 PM with the courthouse employees
serving coffee, cookies, bars & cider.
Santa will be present at the Courthouse on
the 13th between 3:00 and 4:30.
Please call Lynn (796-4516) by November
25th to reserve a spot!
Shooting
Sports
We have scheduled two nights for shooting sports registration & required safety
training at the 4-H Building – you will need to attend one of the two options:
Thursday, Nov 14 Monday, Dec 9
We will begin from 6:30-7 with a light supper/registration, and then have safety training at 7 which
will take about an hour. Kids may choose to take the safety test at the end of the training or take dur-
ing shooting sports practice that will kick off in January. Cost for registration is $15 per shooter.
**Special note for Senior level shooters – age 14-18: If you are a returning Shooting Sports member, and senior level –
you may choose to take the safety test(s) between 6:30-7. If you get a 90% or above, you will not have to stay for the
hour – you can leave at 7:15. If your score is below 90%, you will need to stay for the entire safety training session.
Shooting Sports practice will begin on Sunday, January 5th at 2 pm and regular practice will run 1-6
each Sunday for guns & archery, and 6-9 each Tuesday for guns only. We are also working on adding
22 rifle to our discipline options (must be junior age level or older – ages 11-18).
You can save time during 4-H Shooting Sports registration if you want to complete the re-enrollment
process in advance (Shooters & instructors). Otherwise, we can do it that night.
https://sd.4honline.com/Login.aspx
To review information – and find the Study guides for the tests, see our website here:
http://sanborncounty4h.com/shooting_sports_10.html
Sanborn County Recognition Event
Sunday, November 10th
4-H Building in
Forestburg
2 p.m. ~ snacks followed by
Recognition Event
Please bring 2 dozen cookies
for sponsor plates and a snack to share.
Congratulations to Jessie Krueger
for receiving the 2019 Shooting
Sports Sportsman Award!
Photography Group
Do you enjoy taking pictures? Would you like to
broaden your camera knowledge? We are looking
into the possibility of starting a photography group
that would meet monthly. We would explore a dif-
ferent topic each month and then
present a month challenge to the
group. This would be for 4-Hers and
adults.
If interested, please send an email to
the extension office or give Sherryl a
call at 796-4380.
Mark your calendars! The Central
Electric supper is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30 pm.
Sanborn County 4-H News
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Jerauld—Buffalo County 4-H News
Upcoming Events
November 24 Recognition Event-Starting at 5:30 with potluck supper
It’s that time of year again!
Re-enroll online for the 2019-
2020 4-H year!
https://sd.4honline.com
Registered Volunteers
If you are a registered volunteer or
would like to become one, please con-
tact the extension office so we can get
you the paperwork.
Shooting Sports
Plans are still in the works for the
2019-2020 Shooting Sports Season.
Watch your emails .
Award Requirements
With the new 4-H year starting below is a reminder of the require-
ments each year for youth to receive their year end awards at
Recognition Event.
Youth must participate in at least ONE Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H
Community Service project
Youth must give a Public Presentation (can be done at ANY 4-H
Event)
Youth must do Judging (except those who just participate in shoot-
ing sports, they must pass safety test)
Youth must attend at least ONE club meeting for each club they
belong to
Christmas Caroling in Alpena
All 4-H Members Welcome
Dec. 14 3:30PM
Please RSVP to Joy 350 7404
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