Important Dates

January 24—Shooting Sports January 24—Beef Weigh ins & Tagging—Fairgrounds, 1:00-1:30 February 7—Shooting Sports February 21– Shooting sports February 19-20, 2016 -State Leaders Conference, Sheridan WY Later dates to add to your calendar: Livestock Camp– June 9-10 4-H Camp– June 24-26

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation

with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Glen Whipple, Director, Cooperative Extension Service, Uni-

versity of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071. Persons seeking admission, employment, or access to

programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, disability, age, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, and marital or familial

status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program infor-

mation (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact their local UW CES Office. To file a com-

plaint, write the UW Employment Practices/Affirmative Action Office, University of Wyoming, P.O. Box

3434, Laramie, Wyoming 82071 3434. Crook County

4-H Websites:

National: www.4h.org

State: www.uwyo.edu/4-H

County Extension www.wyoming4h.org/

crook4h/

Crook County Extension Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/pages/Crook-County- Exten-

sion/487752917923187

January 2016

Crook County 4-H

Office Hours: 7:30 am—4:00 pm

Shooting Sp rts 1:00 at the shooting sports building, Sundance Practice Dates: January 10 COUNTY SHOOT January 24 April 10 February 7 Time TBA February 21 March 6 March 20

Re-Enroll! Would you like to re-enroll in 4-H? Do you have sister or brother, who would like to be in 4-H this year?

On October 1st the 4-H Online enrollment system will be back up and running! On that date or afterward

please visit: https://wy.4honline.com.

Currently all members and leaders are INACTIVE in their status. You will need to log in and update your

information, clubs, projects, etc.

Member and leader fees are $10 each. Please contact the Extension Office if you have any questions.

Abigail Palus, Willow Lindholm,

Brody Delfino, Jesse Rathburn,

Andrew Davis, Kayleigh Huven,

Taylor Anderson, Hayes Haiar,

Galvin Reynolds,

Hayden Bryant, Levi Rudloff,

Taylor Kephart, Koltin Gantz

2016 Dues

$10 Regular membership

$10 Leaders

$1.35 Cloverbuds

JANUARY

Leader Opportunities

Crook County 4-H Leader Training Series

February 23: How to have the best meetings

March 15: Recruiting and retaining members

April 12: Fair and record book prep

Call 307-283-1192 or email sfleenor@uwyo.edu to RSVP. These trainings are for new or

experienced leaders. 5:30 PM in the Courthouse Community Room

Sundance, WY

2016 Wyoming State 4-H Calendar of Events/Activities More information online at www.Wyoming4H.org

Other opportunities:

State 4-H Leadership Team ~ applications due May 31/interviews at Showcase Showdown

National Shooting Sports Invitational ~ Applications due April 30 Updated: 11/16/15

Event Date Location State 4-H Leaders’ Conference

Registration closes: Feb. 5, 2016

February 19-20 Sheridan, WY

National 4-H Conference

Applications due November 2, 2015

Interviews: November/December 2015

April 9-14 Washington, D.C.

Wool Judging/Meat Judging Registration available in mid-March- completed through the county office

Late April Laramie, WY

Citizenship Washington Focus (15-18 years old)

Registration closes February 1, 2016

June 10-18 Washington, D.C.

Horse Camp Registration dead-line: May 27

June 16-19 Douglas, WY

Showcase Showdown

Individual Registration deadline: June 10

Team Registration Deadline: June 15

June 21-23 Laramie, WY

State Shooting Sports Match Registration deadline: June 27

July 7-10 Douglas, WY

Leadership Washington Focus (7th-9th grades)

Registration closes February 1, 2016

July 9-15 Washington, D.C.

Wyoming State Fair August 13-21 Douglas, WY

Shooting Sports Awards Trip

12 winners are selected based on scores at State Shoot

2 winners are selected based on portfolio submissions (due end of July)

September Raton, New Mexico

National 4-H Congress

Applications due: TBD

Interviews held during Showcase Showdown

November 25-29

(typically Fri-Tues after Thanksgiving)

Atlanta, Georgia

http://www.Wyoming4H.org

Scholarships Available

http://www.wyoming4h.org/4hfoundation/scholarships/

Wyoming 4-H Scholarships

Application deadline: February 15 There are three (3) different places you can apply for college scholarships if you were actively involved in

4-H. Each has different applications and specific needs. Please read the eligibility criteria for each scholar-

ship carefully. You may apply for any or all scholarships listed below for which you qualify.

NILE SCHOLARSHIP The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Scholarship Program funded by the NILE Foundation, is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Since 1990, the NILE has awarded scholarships to deserving FFA and 4-H students that have been actively involved in their respective programs and communities, excelled in the classroom, and participated in NILE events. "Promoting the future of agriculture through the support of youth via scholarships is a long standing tradition of NILE." says Jennifer Boka, General Manager of the NILE. "Educating today's youth to be tomor-rows ag proponents is crucial to the entire world and we are NILE are proud to support and embrace the future of agriculture."

Similar to previous years, the NILE Scholarship Committee will be awarding three levels of scholarships. The first level will be the one-time scholarship awarded to high school seniors, similar to what the NILE has al-ways done. The second level of scholarships offered will also be a one-time grant, for students already en-rolled in College or a Vo-Tech school. Finally, the third level, which will offer the greatest scholarship amount, will be a rolling scholarship. The rolling scholarships will be offered to a select group of High School Seniors who will have the opportunity to renew the scholarship yearly, up to four years of their secondary education. Recipients of rolling scholarships will be chosen from the pool of applicants that are current sen-iors in High School.

Each year the NILE touches the lives of nearly 10,000 youth through its many programs, events, "live" animal scholarships, and college scholarships. Every year the NILE provides over $55,000 in cash and live animal scholarships.

The NILE Foundation was established in 2009 as a supporting arm of the NILE organization, which is dedicat-ed to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and respect for the western culture.

Scholarship applications and guidelines can be found on the NILE's website, or by contacting the NILE Office at 406-256-2495. Applications must be in the NILE Office by Friday - March 11, 2016. Applications incom-plete or late will not be considered. Scholarships will be awarded and announced in mid-April.

Wyoming Association of Fairs Scholarship

If you are in college now as a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior, and are a 4-H

or FFA Alumni you are eligible for this scholarship. www.wyomingfairs.net or

email wyomingfairs@gmail.com

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Everyday people have an opportuni-

ty to cheat. Sometimes people cheat to get

ahead and make themselves look good to

others. Sometimes they cheat because it is

easier than working hard to accomplish a goal

and they don’t think they will get caught.

There are many reasons cheating is

wrong and many of them involve breaking

trust. Following are several examples of how

cheating breaks trust:

You’ll lose the teacher’s/4-H leader’s/4-H

member’s trust that you will do your own

work.

You’ll lose your self-respect and pride.

Do you really want to think of yourself as

a cheater?

Once you tell one lie, you have to create

a whole lot more lies to keep the first lie

covered up.

Cheating is like robbing others who are

honest. It is taking something you have-

n’t earned. Is this any different than

stealing?

Cheating hurts everyone, the cheater as

well as those around them. People who are

trustworthy will always have more respect

and stronger relationships than cheaters.

They will also have confidence in their abili-

ties because they have done their own

There are many ways to demonstrate trustworthiness. Taking

time at a club meeting to make a top

10 list of these ways can be fun and

useful. How? Follow these steps: At a

club meeting, divide the members up

into groups of 5-6. Each group will

need a note taker and a reporter. Ask

each group to brainstorm ways they

can become more trustworthy, such as

keep promises, tell the truth, do what

you’re told, be loyal, admit when

you’re wrong, never cheat, etc. Have

each group record their ideas and

when every group is finished have

them report back to the whole group.

Once each group has reported their

ideas, have the entire club work together to come

to a consensus on the 10 best ways to build trust-

worthiness.

Ask the members if they can live by these

actions to build trust and then recognize members

efforts by awarding them trustworthiness certifi-

cates or small prizes throughout the year. The public

recognition will be a great reminder to continue the

journey toward trustworthiness.

Source: Character Counts! More Good Ideas

Book, K-5

Trustworthiness in 4-H

Why Strive to be Trustworthy?

Character Counts

Trustworthiness

Clover Connection

Head - Speak honestly

Heart - Be loyal

Hands – Be reliable

Health – Trust is essen-

tial to build healthy

relationships with

those around us.

January, 2016

Like this activity? Find more like it in the “Good Ideas Book” at your local Extension Office

“Rather fail with

honor than

succeed by fraud.”

Sophocles,

Greek dramatist (496-406

B.C.)

It is exciting that our Cloverbud participation is growing in Crook County.

Please look at the following guidelines for these participants.

What Is Cloverbuds?

The 4-H Cloverbud is a FUN youth program specially designed for children in K—2nd grade (ages 5-7 as of Jan-uary 1 of 4-H year). The focus is hands-on cooperative learning in small groups with adult supervision. Clover-buds participate in activities, games, and other positive experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment that introduce them to the wide variety of 4-H project experiences which are available to them when they turn 8 years old.

Key differences between Cloverbuds and Older 4-H Members

Cloverbuds

-Learning is activity centered

-Instruction is leader directed

-Recognized for participation only

-Activities come from approved curriculum or through materials approved by the county educator

-DO NOT work with animals, participate in shooting sports, or compete in events.

-Cloverbud clubs do not elect officers or have fundraising events.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.Can my Cloverbud participate in the Crook County fair? A Cloverbud cannot show in a Youth or 4-H class at the county fair because these are competitive events. Crook County Fair does have Pee-Wee classes which are open to the public. As these are not 4-H sponsored events, a youth could participate in these events but not as representing 4-H.

2.Can my Cloverbud work with animals? No.

3.Do Cloverbuds complete record books? No.

4.Can my Cloverbud participate in shooting sports? No.

5.How much does it cost? Cloverbuds cost $1.35 and have to complete the same enrollment process each 4-H year (October 1-September 30) as the traditional members.

If you have programming ideas or

know of someone that might be

willing to host a workshop,

please contact the

Extension Office.

Crook County Extension Office 309 Cleveland P.O. Box 368 Sundance, WY 82729 (307) 283-1192 Fax (307)283-4555