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January 12 MHSA State Horse Bowl Entries DUE 18 Livingston 4-H Council 24 Energizer pre-registration DUE in 4honline 27 MHSA Horse Bowl Contest—Columbia February 1 YCLS reg. DUE in 4honline 3 NW Regional Energizer, Cameron 9 4-H Skiing at Snow Creek 15 State Teen Conference registration DUE 24 State Horse Judging Contest March 1 Litton Project Grant DUE MO State 4-H Scholarship DUE 2-4 Youth Civic Leaders Summit 9-10 4-H Regional Lock-In at Chillicothe YMCA 24-25 State Teen Conference, ages 11-13 April 2 Livingston County 4-H Scholarship DUE 7 Livingston County 4-H Contest Day Summer Events June—4-H Camp, wk 1, June 4-7; wk 2, June 11-14 July—Livingston Fair, July 14-20; Tractor Pull, July 6 4-H Council—3rd Thursday in Sept., Nov., Jan., April, June.
Event information and forms online at:
http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/events.aspx
Missouri 4-H website: http://4h.missouri.edu/
NW Regional 4-H Energizer
February 3, 2018, 8:00am-2:00 pm.
Register in 4honline.com
Cameron Veterans Middle School, 1015 South Park Avenue, Cameron, MO
Look on page 3 for workshop titles and instructions on how to get signed up!
Come join the 4-H fun! A great day for all family members participating in workshops to learn new pro-ject skills, strengthen leadership, discover new ideas, and have fun with 4-H friends! You won’t want to miss out! Registration is only available through 4HOnline to active 4-H members and families and will close after January 24. $10 registration fee for each participant, youth (including Clover Kids) and adults. The fee pro-vides lunch and most workshop materials. Please note that a few workshops include an additional fee for ma-terials. Early registration will help ensure your first choices as all workshops have participant limits. Late registration will only be accepted at the door for $15 per participant with NO Lunch and limited workshop choices.
Childcare for children 4 years and younger is available for no charge. Both the Cameron High School and Cameron Veterans Middle School parking lots will be open for parking and entry to the building at each lot. If inclement weather is pending, please call 816-539-3765 for cancellation information. No refunds if cancelled
4-H Camp Counselor apps are DUE January
26th.
Contact the office for an application.
4-H Ski Trip at Snow Creek
When: Fr iday, February 9th is designated as Livingston
County’s date (member’s can also go the first 3 Friday’s in
January or February)
How to order tickets: You must get a code star ting the
Saturday before the event (2/3 for the 2/9 ski date) from the
office or Max Veale (text 816-390-3368 or email
Where: Snow Creek-1 Snow Creek Drive, Weston
Time: Please ar r ive as close to 5 pm as possible. Skiing is
from 5-9 PM.
Who: All 4-H youth, family and friends
Cost: $30 per person - regular price w/rental is $68! Can
ski until midnight for another $10 (purchase in advance or
that night)
Details—You will pick up your tickets at Snow Creek.
Watch Facebook or contact us for updates!
Litton Project Grant—DUE March 1
How would you like a cash award to expand or start
your 4-H project? Here’s your chance! Applications
are available at:
http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/4-
HScholarships.aspx
Applications are due March 1st, so don’t wait!
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Max Probasco 2
Remington Isaacs 2
Santiago Campos 4
Alexa Young 5
Carven Crawford 5
Cooper Narr 6
Quinten Eskew 7
Ruger Cox 7
Smith Link 7
Tug Summers 7
Mallory Crawford 8
Ruby Cordray 8
Karlie Waterman 9
Miley Bowling 10
Spencer Shira 10
Aubrie Burton 12
Mackenzie Beetsma 12
Madyson Eskew 12
Alexandria Williams 13
Jaycie Stimpson 13
Kimber Woodworth 14
Brooklynn Hall 15
Sophia Luetticke 16
Chloe Funk 18
Bryce Dominique 19
Ella Stephens 19
Carter Crawford 21
Jenna Reeter 22
Nicholas Radcliff 23
Carson Samm 24
Konner Gilson 24
Drevion Fetters-Smith 25
Sang Hyun Lee 25
Sang Joon Lee 25
Tristin Johnson 26
Keaton Trussell 27
Blake Anderson 28
Cadence Judy 28
Leon Nickell 30
Owen Oesch 30
Jenna Hicks 31
Ruby Murphy 31
Equal opportunity/ADA Institution
Youth Civic Leaders Summit (YCLS) - Livingston County will be taking a team...sign up today!
Ready to grow your leadership, strengthen your team, and re-energize with friends from across Missouri and beyond? Find “The Courage To Lead” at the Missouri Youth Civic Leaders Sum-mit, March 2-4, 2018, at Windermere Conference Center.
You are invited to join 150-200 teens and adult leaders for YCLS 2018, a leadership conference by/for teens and adults who are active in leader-ship and service! Highlights include youth and adult keynote speakers, workshop sessions, EDGE challenge course, line dance/open gym, service projects, and team talent showcase! Meet new friends from Missouri, and special guests from Wisconsin 4-H and Mizzou Alternative Breaks!
Registration for teens ages 14-18 is open in 4-HOnline. Cost is $160/person, including 2-nights lodging, meals, activities, and most recreation.
http://4h.missouri.edu/YCLS/main
2018 Missouri 4-H Equine Tour
Join up! The 2018 Equine 4-H tour, May 21-28, will be headed
west to Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado exploring the equine
world for teens, ages 14-18, dreaming of an equine related ca-
reer or aspiring to learn more about the horse world. Each
year’s tour has a unique itinerary to help youth explore the di-
verse equine industry indigenous to the destinations. The 2018
will have a focus on the both English and Western performance,
the rodeo and entertainment industry and visits to leading medi-
cal facilities. The itinerary will include visits to top horse
ranches, dude ranches and a Colorado mountain trail ride. One
of the higher education visits will be at Colorado State Universi-
ty in addition to meeting nationally recognized leaders and
trainers in the equine industry.
The $650 tour fee includes charter bus transportation, tours, trail ride, hotels, meals, tour t-shirt, travel bag and other associated costs. Applications are available: http://4h.missouri.edu/equine-tour/equineregist The fifty tour seats typically fill prior to the March 1 deadline. To avoid disappointment, submit complete application packet early! Questions? Debbie Davis, [email protected] or 816-539-3765.
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How to Register for the NW Regional 4-H Energizer
Log onto 4-H online, click continue to family, go to register a member in an event, choose a member you wish to register, then NW Regional 4-H Energizer, then follow the provided instructions. Feel free to call the coun-ty office if you need assistance.
Abbreviated Energizer Schedule—full workshop titles WITH descriptions in 4honline or
at the office.
Session 1, 9—9:50 a.m.
Jewelry Making
Shooting Sports Opportuni-
ties
Cook It and Eat It!
Fun in the Kitchen!
Livestock Judging 101!
Beginning Welding
What’s all the BUZZ?
(Beekeeping)
Floriculture Inspirations!
Amphibians and Reptiles!
Ag Literacy. Issues Facing
MO Ag
How to be a GREAT Pro-
ject Leader!
Do Your Best! (Resume’s
and Job Interviews)
Volunteer Orientation
Build your Public Speaking
Skills!
Community Service Project
Sportsfishing Activities
Games with Friends!
Clover Kids
Introductory EV3 Lego Ro-
botics
Babysitting for kids 4 and
under (4-H age)
Regional MRF Interviews
(must pre-qualify)
Regional Rep Interview
(must complete application
by January 15)
Session 2, 10—10:50 a.m.
Jewelry Making
Western Heritage Shoot-
ing Sports
Kitchen Chemistry
Fun in the Kitchen!
Dog Obedience
Beginning Welding
What’s all the BUZZ?
(Beekeeping)
Floriculture Inspirations!
Outdoor Adventures!
Entrepreneurship
4-H Club Leader Tips 101
Google Virtual Reality
Photography 101
Looking Your Best on a
Budget
Community Service Pro-
ject
4-H Trips and Opportuni-
ties
Games with Friends!
Clover Kids
Introductory EV3 Lego
Robotics
Babysitting for kids 4 and
under (4-H age)
Regional MRF Interviews
(must pre-qualify)
Regional Rep Interview
(must complete applica-
tion by January 15)
Session 3, 12—12:50
a.m.
Vet Science
Shooting Sports Leaders
Q/A
Cook It and Eat It!
Cake Decorating
Dog Showmanship
Electricity
Leathercrafting 101
All About the Birds!
Tractors and More
Service Learning and
More!
Dig Into Gardening!
Google Virtual Reality
Photography 102
Bicycling!
Rabbits 101
4-H Trips and Opportu-
nities
String Art
Clover Kids
Robotics Leaders
(youth/adult)
Babysitting for kids 4
and under (4-H age)
Regional MRF Inter-
views (must pre-qualify)
Regional Rep Interview
(must complete applica-
tion by January 15)
Session 4, 1—1:50 a.m.
4-H Global!
My child is in 4-
H...NOW WHAT?
Everyday Science
Cake Decorating
Dog Rally
Electricity
Leathercrafting 101
Entomology!
Rocks Rock!
How to be a GREAT
Project Leaders!
Youth Garden Project
Forestry
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Full STEAM Ahead
Rabbits 102
4-H Trips and Oppor-
tunities
String Art
Clover Kids
Robotics Leaders
Courtesy Counts
Babysitting for kids 4
and under (4-H age)
Regional MRF Inter-
views (must pre-
qualify)
Regional Rep Inter-
view (must complete
application by January
15)
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Please complete enrollment in
4Honline.com
NEW! Returning members enrolling December 1st or
later will be charged a $10 late fee. New members
enrolling after December 1st will not be charged the $10
fee, but will need to “pay by check” to the club or office
to avoid paying the $10 late fee.
MEMBERS MAY JOIN AT ANY TIME THROUGH-
OUT THE YEAR—HOWEVER, THEY MUST MEET
MEETING/PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TO BE A
“MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING”
NEW—don’t miss out, get your meetings in!
Adopted at the November 2017 4-H Council meeting—
members must attend 6 meetings between September 1
and June 30 in order to participate at the fair.
Countywide Knitting and Crocheting Project
We are starting a countywide group. Below are the
dates. Please call 646-0811 or email vandus-
Knit/Crochet Group meeting dates (held at the office):
January Sun 1-7-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 1-18-18 4:30-5:30pm
February Sun 2-4-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 2-4-18 4:30-5:30pm
March Sun 3-4-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 3-15-18 4:30-5:30pm
April Sun 4-1-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 4-19-18 4:30-5:30 pm
May Sun 5-6-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 5-17-18 4:30-5:30pm
June Sun 6-3-18 2:00-3:00pm, Thur 6-21-18 4:30-5:30pm
Key Award—Award for members 14-18 The Key Award, the highest award a 4-H member can receive, recognizes 4-H members who have achieved significant leadership at the club or group, community and state levels. The Key Award is a prestigious award rewarding 4-H members for their hard work and ac-complishments as well as the contribution they have made to the overall 4-H program.
The objective of the Key Award is to encourage the growth of Missouri young people in the areas of leadership, community service and project excellence.
Info can be found here: https://4h.missouri.edu/personalgoals.aspx
Eligibility
Ages 14-18 years old on Dec. 31 of the program year
4-H member for at least one year
Worked with an adult mentor (preferably an adult that is not the member's parent or guardian)
Application process
Visit with your 4-H Youth Development Specialist or Youth Education Assistant.
Select an adult mentor who will support your work and help document your efforts for your Capstone Effort.
Members who reach the minimum points required will receive the Missouri 4-H Key Award and certificate at the local level; they will also be recognized at the state level. The mentor will receive a 4-H Key Award mentor pin.
Application format
Complete the application form with all the required signatures.
Documentation of achievements is important. Document your work to demonstrate that you have reflected on and applied the experi-
Register by Jan. 5th! Contact
the office if interested!
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State 4-H Teen Conference Overview
March 24-25, 2018 (Columbia, Missouri) Description
Teen Conference is a fun-filled, two-day event for ages 11-13, planned by your State 4-H Council to promote belonging, independence, generosity and mastery by
creating opportunities to make many new friends from across Missouri,
building leadership skills through quality learning experiences,
connecting youth with our best teen role models, the State 4-H Council, and
finding out about the exciting opportunities that await as a 4-H teenager.
ALL YOUTH MUST BE PREREGISTERED. December 1, 2017 through February 15, 2018: Registration is available through 4HOnline. February 16-28, 2018: Late registration period (additional $20) March 1, 2018: Registration closed.
4-H Family Handbook—Live and Online!
Have you ever wished there was a place where you can find general information about many of the opportunities
that Livingston County 4-H has to offer? Well, now you can! Check out the 4-H Family Handbook. We have
copies in the office, or you can access it digitally online at the website below. This is a great resource for both new
and old families and will have general information about annual events, dates, application forms, and much
more—check it out!
http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/events.aspx
Opportunities Outside of 4-H—more info at: http://4h.missouri.edu/home.aspx Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Applications Now Availa-
ble. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2018. These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies. One $5,000 platinum scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Mis-souri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, and thirty $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agri-culture are being offered. For more information and to download and application, click here.
MO Agri-Business Academy (MABA) - due Feb. 1. http://agriculture.mo.gov/connect/youth/agribusacademy.php Why Science Matters to Me Photo Caption Contest — Youth submit a photo showing how life sci-ence is behind the food they eat, benefits their health or helps their animals. They write a caption telling us why science matters to them. The contest opens Nov 1 with details available
here: https://4-h.org/ScienceMattersContest. Prizes range from a trip for three to the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science, in D.C. to gift cards.
How Will Agriculture Feed the World? 2018 Ag Day Essay Contest Rules and Guidelines.
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
University of Missouri 4-H Center for Youth
Development 4h.missouri.edu
Shaun Murphy
Regional Youth Specialist
Sharon Van Dusen 4-H YPA
Jena Eskew
4-H LIFE YPA
2881 Grand Dr., Suite 2 Chillicothe, MO 64601
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Chillicothe, MO
Permit No. 192
Check out the county web
page:
http://
extension.missouri.edu/
livingston
For the newsletter, entry
forms, and other 4-H in-
formation.
4-H Move Across Missouri is back for 2018!
And, youth and adults can register for it on 4HOnline!! Enrollment for new and re-
enrollment for current MOVErs begins now and continues until May 1. MOVE promotes
physical activity and encourages youths to engage in a broad range of activities such as
walking, biking, running, swimming, dance, taekwondo, gardening and more.
Here’s what youth and adults need to do to participate:
· Enroll in the Move Across Missouri (MOVE) project (HF775) in 4HOnline in
their profile. Enrollment in 4-H MOVE does not count as a part of county
limits on projects.
Using a paper tracking system found on the 4-H website at: http://4h.missouri.edu/4hmove/
moveinfo, youth and their families can “log” the number of minutes throughout the year
(scroll to the bottom of the website page and click “My Move Activity Log”). The competi-
tion period will be from February 1 to April 30. Youth and families will submit their log
between May 1 - 15 in 4HOnline.
4-Hers and adults can register for the competitive event as individuals or as part of a
team. An individual MOVEr may also be a part of a team. A team can consist of a family
or members of a 4-H club or group. MOVE awards will be provided.
For more information about 4-H MOVE visit - http://4h.missouri.edu/4hmove/main