Caroline.umd.edu

University of Maryland-

Caroline County 4-H

Administrative

Assistant

Wendi Potter

wpotter@umd.edu

Sept/Oct 2017

9194

Legion Road

Suite #4

Denton

MD 21629

Phone

(410)

479.4030

Fax

(410)

479.4042

4-H Extension Educator

Melissa Leiden Welsh, Ph.D.

drmwelsh@umd.edu

Congratulations to all 4-Her’s and their families who have demonstrated

their mastery within a variety of projects at regional and state competi-

tions and county and state fair events recently. There is a great sense of

accomplishment in showing others what you have learned by demon-

strating these new skills to peers. A reflection upon how you’ve learned is

as important as what you have learned. Sometimes learning new skills

can be challenging and using a previous learning style can help. Maybe

you can recall all the lyrics to a song because of the catchy melody but

have a hard time memorizing vocabulary words? Making a song of your

own using the new words may help to jog your memory. Or you draw

pictures to help remember the steps to solve a problem or tell a story.

During national 4-H week you are encouraged to celebrate your 4-H

experience with all you meet during the week of October 1st-7th with the

theme “4-H Grows Here”. Share how you have grown in each of the 4 “H”

areas (Head, Heart, Hands & Health) and the great opportunity for them

to learn. Use your favorite style of learning to express your enjoyment of

4-H- draw a picture and hang it on your locker, design a t-shirt to wear

that week or sign up at the county office to record a radio spot on WKDI.

Continue to show your green pride this month!

Congratulations to Jeremy Fisher for completing his Diamond Clover Project!

In the this picture, Jeremy is handing over the keys to the newly constructed building that he was responsible for planning, finding supplies for, and con-structing as part of his project. Good job, Jeremy!

Many people will enjoy the product of your hard work and determination!

If you want to submit a Diamond Clover Proposal of your own, please contact the office asap because they are due Friday, September 15, 2017.

4-H In Action! Newspaper

With summer at a close, it's time for another great 4-H in

Action Newspaper, to be printed as a supplement for The

Delmarva Farmer and published electronically through

Maryland 4-H. The goal of the supplement is to be written by

4-H members across the state, covering Maryland geograph-

ically, 4-H participation, and the diverse 4-H projects.

4-H members can write stories, editorials, testimonials,

columns and submit pictures to the paper. We encourage 4-H

youth to reflect on the activities of their club, county and state in the past year and consider sharing

it with other in written form.

Submissions are due September 25 for the October 3rd publication. Send articles

to: sean@americanfarm.com

Here are some more details:

News Story- this is an article about an event/happening/experience/person written in the 3rd

point of view. About 500 words. Example: a reporter interviewing the state 4-H communica-

tions winner and then writing the story about the contest and the winner.

Editorial- the newspaper's opinion on a topic or issue, supported with facts. Example: 4-H

members opinion on the power of 4-H on youth.

Column- a story from the first person point of view. Example: My experience traveling to

National 4-H Congress

Briefs- short article announcing event or workshop or small news. Covers the basic who, what,

when, where, why. 100-200 words. Example: New Club formed in your county

Feature Photo-picture with longer caption. Caption has 3-5 sentences explaining picture and

giving context. Example: picture of Grand Champion Mark Lamb at County Fair where caption

gives more than just 4-H member's name.

Topics to consider (not limited to):

Diamond clover projects and their community impact

International 4-H Exchange Experiences

National 4-H project/leadership trip experience

County/State Events

National 4-H Youth Science Day preview

4-H Military camp/European clubs and activities

Good luck and best wishes to the Archery Club members that

are training to compete in the upcoming State Archery

Match! Go 4-H Archers!! Get a bullseye!

Healthy living Ambassadors on the MOVE!

Are you a healthy living ambassador? We want to hear what cool activities you have

been doing to spread the Healthy Living Message across Caroline County. Individuals

completing at least 6 activities and reporting them to the online state healthy living site

are rewarded with a healthy living action t-shirt and are often invited to attend state and

national meetings. So, go online now to review cool ideas for your planning and then

return to the site to tell us what you’ve done: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-h-

program-areas/healthy-living-ambassador

A computer station is

available at the county

office for 4-H youth and

volunteers to complete

online applications and

trainings.

Have you completed the public speaking portion of your project?

Each year a 4-Her needs to practice their public speaking skills by sharing what they have

learned that year through presenting a demonstration at their local club meeting or presenting

a public speech. You now have the opportunity to share your 4-H experience through a record-

ed audio clip for WKDI radio. It’s very simple. Prepare your 2 minute speech (be sure to include

your name). Read your 2 minute speech while recording the audio. Send your audio file to

drmwelsh@umd.edu. Yes, this means you can practice and record until you are satisfied with

your vocal tone and flow. Please call the office or email to let us know you will be submitting an

audio file.

Club Officers Workshop, October 11

from 6:30 pm—8:30 pm, Extension

Office. Please call or email the of-

fice to register by October 1.

Congrats to State Fair participants… Charlie Bunker,

Quinn Cochran, Brandon DeLeon, Alexis Fredette,

Phylicia Galvin, Kaleb James, Samantha Jessee, Ben

Johnson, Mariah Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Jarrett

Keys, Taylor Moody, Jonna Nickerson, Caroline

Saathoff, Paul Saathoff, Craig Strickler, Kaitlyn Strong,

Emily Thomson, Cheyenne Wells, Madison Weston.

Thank you for representing Caroline County and

sharing your talents at the State level!

State Smallbore Rifle Match was held last weekend and we would like to congratulate our 4-Hers on

their awesome performance! Our participants were Timothy Parks, Jake Johnson, Grant Robinson,

Brennen Burrows, and Mackenzie Saathoff.

Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum

The 2017 Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum, will be held November 17-19, 2017 in Frederick, Maryland at the Clarion Inn. The Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum strives to educate volunteer and teen leaders about the best practices involved in working with, teaching, empowering youth while developing leadership and life skills that support of the mission of 4-H Youth Development.

This year’s Forum Theme is: Know Your Impact on Today’s Youth and Tomorrow’s Leaders.

Questions? Please contact Jane Burke, Workshop Committee Tri-Chair, Maryland 4-H Volunteers’ Association Secretary at jcoesterling@gmail.com.

The Planning Committee is seeking Track Coordinators for the Clover, Junior and Intermediate tracks. Track Coordinators will identify and organize age appropriate activities that highlight the 4-H Mission Mandates of Citizenship, Healthy Living and Science. Track Coordinators should either plan to present or secure presenters to cover the entire day of workshops on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00-4:00. If you are interested in serv-ing as the Clover, Junior or Intermediate Track Coordinator, please contact Jennifer Hiscock at hiscockjenn@gmail.com.

RARE Bear Sew-In (Family sewing night)

Join the Caroline County 4-H families in making Rare Bears for children with rare diseases. RARE Science (www.rarescience.org) started the RARE Bear program for grassroot communities to use outreach events to make cloth bears for children suffering from rare diseases. Community members gather to cut out and sew together one-of-a-kind teddy bears for one-of-a-kind “rare” kids. Once the rare bear finds its new home with a child, a picture of the youth and the child’s story is shared with the bear’s creator. No sewing experience necessary- we will teach you too! Call the office to sign-up today for this great holiday event on Monday December 18th. Registration is $10 for each bear the family or individual plans to complete

& donate. Free volunteers are also welcome. Donations of fabric, notions, monies and borrowed sewing machines to conduct this project are also welcome. All are welcome to join this event- invite your friends!

National 4-H Week is October 1-7, 2017

Maryland is celebrating with a 4-H “Spirit Week,” sharing all we love about 4-H

by exercising the four “Hs” in our communities and throughout the state.

Sunday, October 1 - Show Your Green

Wear green! Show off your 4-H gear and spark conversations about your projects!

Monday, October 2 - Eat Your Green

Promoting the fourth “H,” Health. Eat your favorite green food! Share your favorite recipe or

snack!

Tuesday, October 3 - Share the Green

Tell all your friends about the Power of 4-H! Paint your social media green!

Wednesday, October 4 - Green STEMs (National Youth Science Day)

STEM is everywhere, not just in the classroom. Share your 4-H projects and hobbies, highlighting

how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is part of almost everything we do!

Thursday, October 5 - 4-H Night Out (Restaurant/Event Fundraiser)

Invite friends and neighbors to come together in celebration of 4-H in your community.

Connect with local businesses to host a fundraiser night full of food, fun, and fellowship.

Friday, October 6 - Green Gratitude Day

4-H would not be possible without the

support of our amazing 4-H educators,

volunteers, leaders, parents, and

community partners. Show your

appreciation in your own special way!

Saturday, October 7 - Green Your World

Join together as Maryland 4-H works to

bring green to our community, country,

and world! Organize an environmental-

related service project and share it in your

community and on social media. Your

county will have an environmental service

project to celebrate!

Fair Highlights

Thank you to everyone who participated in the County Fair! It was an amazing event and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! Looking forward to 2018!

Child Care Dominic Reinhold

Clothing Dominic Reinhold Taylor Moody Jarrett Keys

Home environment Dominic Reinhold Kaitlyn Bradley Jarrett Keys

Cookies Owen Caraballo Kaitlyn Bradley Caroline Saathoff

Decorated Cakes Owen Caraballo Rachel Widmaier Kelsey Walters

Food Preservation Owen Caraballo Rachel Widmaier

Photography Caleb Saulsbury Rachel Widmaier Caroline Saathoff

Crafts Natalee Emerson Rachel Widmaier Quinn Cochran

Woodworking Kaleb James Jarrett Keys

Electric Chris Saulsbury Jr.

Cut Flowers Dominic Reinhold Caroline Saathoff

Arrangements/Corsages Dominic Reinhold

House Plants, Dish Gardens, Terrariums Dominic Reinhold Rilynn Blake

Vegetables Dominic Reinhold Lily Thornton Paul Saathoff

Grains Paul Saathoff

Poster Art Dominic Reinhold Keeley Good

Fashion Revue Taylor Moody

Beef Fitting & Showing Benjamin Johnson

Been, Angus, Champion Heifer Matthew Good

Beef, Crossbreed, Champion Heifer Benjamin Johnson

Beef, Shorthorn, Champion Heifer Matthew Johnson

Beef, Market Steer Matthew Johnson

Swine, Fitting and Showing Caroline Saathoff

Swine, Yorkshire, Champion Female Cheyenne Wells

Swine, Champion Market Hog Caroline Saathoff

Sheep, Fitting and Showing Benjamin Johnson

Sheep, Other Purebred Benjamin Johnson

Sheep, Shropshire, Ewe Matthew Johnson

Sheep, Shropshire, Ram Benjamin Johnson

Sheep, Market Lamb Matthew Johnson

Rabbit, Dutch, Senior Doe Hayden Hutchison

Rabbit, Mini Lop, Senior Buck Joshua Hrynko

Goat, Baby Doe Crosses Elizabeth Ross

Goat, Champion Market Devan Burnside

County Fair Champions! Indoor and Livestock

Is your club looking for an informational and fun

outing this fall?

Check out the list of bird watching activities happening this

fall on the Eastern Shore. Learn to identify birds by their

colors and calls at the bird sits and watching events. Help

researchers tag and examine bird health at the bird banding

events. Pre-registration is required for groups at all events.

Call the Extension office with questions about these family

friendly club social events!

Sunday, September 3, 2017. Bird Walk at Tuckahoe State Park. Leader: Danny Poet. Meet at

Queen Anne’s side parking lot near boat ramp at 8 am.

Saturday, September 9, 2017. Maryland Ornithological Society Board meeting – Caroline

County Bird Club host. Refreshments will be provided. Caroline County Public Library, 100

Market St., Denton from 7:30 am – 2 pm.

Saturday, September 16, 2017. Fall Bird Count. Contact Debby Bennett at

dabennett1996@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 21, 2017. Program. Tuckahoe State Park’s Scales and Tales : Birds of Prey

7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.

Sunday, October 1, 2017 . Trip. Bird Banding observation in Chestertown. Jim Gruber, Bander.

8:00 AM. Great for kids. Adults welcome too. To register and for directions, contact Danny Poet

at (410)827-8651 or birder231@hotmail.com.

Saturday, October 7, 2017. Caroline’s Big Sit. Location: Tuckahoe State Park - gazebo between

the lake and restrooms. Will run from early morning to early evening for some owling. Details will

be listed on our Facebook page and Blog.

Thursday, October 19, 2017. Program. George Beston: Best practices for building and installing

Bluebird Box predator guards. Will also cover predator guards for bird feeders. 7:30 PM, Caroline

County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.

Sunday, November 12, 2017. Bird Trip to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Meet at

Denton Rite Aid parking lot at 7:00 am to car pool.

Thursday, November 16, 2017. Program. Matt Pluta, Choptank Riverkeeper "The State of the

Choptank River: a review of our current water quality sampling results and local initiatives.”

7:30 PM, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.

Saturday, December 16, 2017 Christmas Bird Count. Coordinator: Contact Steve Westre at

swestre26@comcast.net

All events are free and open to the public, For more information about birding and the

Caroline County Bird Club, go to: https://carolinebirdclubmos.blogspot.com

Calling all club reporters and secretaries…

Tell us about your club activities and

upcoming events. Submit articles and

pictures highlighting accomplishments by

members and volunteers in your club.

Please email drmwelsh@umd.edu for

deadlines each month.

2017 National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum This fall there will be three distinct training opportunities for county

programs and volunteers to interact and get energized through a

network learning opportunity across the United States. These sessions

will be broadcast and presented by the design teams, but are designed

to provide hands on activities at host sites. Each session will help

enhance our county volunteer training. Caroline County has been

selected as a mid-shore site host. Please review the list below and let

the Extension office know of your interest in attending.

October 5, 2017- 7:00-8:30 Cultivating an Environment of Growing True Leaders

This session will feature ideas and activities that help foster life skill development by focusing on strate-

gies for more effective club interactions. Participants will learn about the Essential Elements of 4-H and

the 5 C’s of positive youth development, so join us to set the stage for more successful club meetings!

November 2, 2017- 7:00-8:30 PM “STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders

Participants will gain resources to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) leaders

through traditional animal sciences project areas in communities. Volunteers will gain ideas for planning

and organizing fun, educational sessions for youth.

December 7, 2017- 7:00-8:30 PM Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life & Work

During this session volunteers will share ideas, receive resources and see a variety of successful programs

that help youth focus on life-long learning, workforce readiness and career exploration. Caring adults can

help all young people make decisions and create their own positive future.

4-H On-line Volunteer Orientation’s have been scheduled for 2017 and are available

on the State 4-H Website via the calendar or at

the following link:

http://extension.umd.edu/events/series/4471

The dates are as follows:

Thursday, September 21 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, October 17 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Wednesday, November 29 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday, December 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM

Attention 4-H'ers… Do you like Halloween?? Do you like to dress up and scare people? If so, then we need you… The Eastern Shore Jousting Association works in conjunction with Schrader Outdoors in Bridgetown (Henderson) to put on a Haunted Hayride each year. We are looking for clubs or individuals who want to help. The dates for the Hayride are Friday, October 20 from 8-10pm, Saturday, October 21st from 7-10pm, Friday, October 27 from 8-10pm and Saturday, October 28 from 7-10pm. If you are available any of those days to help, please try and attend the informational meeting on Thursday, September 21st at 6:30pm at Schrader's, 16090 Oakland Road (Rt. 312), Henderson, MD 21640. You can come up with your own skit to perform or you can work one of ours. The more the merrier! Credit will be given for Community Service Hours. A monetary donation will be given to all clubs who participate. For more information, contact Mason Platzke at 410-829-0095.

September 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

10 11 12 13 14 15 Diamond Clover pro-

posals due

16

17 18 19 20 21 On-line Volunteer

Orientation, website

22 23

24 25 26 27 Buzz Event, Extension

Office, 6:30m

28 29 30 Exploring Alpacas,

Llamas, 1:00pm,

Secret World Alpacas

October 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

National 4-H Week

2

National 4-H Week

3

National 4-H Week

4

National 4-H Week

Science Experiment

5

National 4-H Week

4-H Volunteer e-

Forum7pm, online

6

National 4-H Week

7

National 4-H Week

State Archery Match

Exploring Alpacas,

Llamas, 1:00 pm,

Outstanding Dreams

Farm

8

MD 4-H Horseman’s

Party

9 10 11

4-H Club Officers

Training, 6:30 pm,

Extension Office

12 13 14

AGNR Open House

Exploring Alpacas,

Llamas, 1:00pm,

Alpaca Road Farm

15

National 4-H Con-

ference Portfolios

due

16 17

On-line Volunteer

Orientation, website

18

19 20 21

4-H Indoor Craft &

Flea Market, 8 am,

4-H Park

22 23

Financial Study

6:30pm, Ext Office

24 25 26 27 28

State 4-H Shotgun

Match

29

State 4-H Dog Bowl

Contest

30 31

State Council Officer

applications due

November 2017 Club Treasurer Report Due State 4-H Volunteer Forum, 11/17—11/19 State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee Meeting, 11/19

December 2017 State Council Membership Apps due, 12/1 Christmas In Caroline, 4-H Park, 12/2 & 12/3 State Volunteer e-Forum, 12/7 State 4-HAnimal Science In-Service, 12/14

January 2108 Maryland 4-H Awards Gala, 1/14 Fair Prep Workshop, 1/26

February 2018 Out of State Trip Interviews, 2/3 Fair Prep Workshop, 2/22

March 2108 Tractor Safety Class/Certification, 3/9—3/10 Caroline County Achievement Banquet, 3/17 Regional Public Speaking, 3/23 4-H Craft/Flea Market, 3/24

May 2018 Eastern Shore Spring Show, 5/12

Upcoming Events to mark on your calendar: