Dorchester County ● 501 Court Lane, Room 208, Cambridge, MD 21613 ● (410) 228-8800
Kerry Turner, 4-H Program Assistant, kerryt@umd.edu
Navonne Owen, Faculty Extension Assistant, nowen@umd.edu
The New Year also brings the new 4-H year. We are
excited for 2016 and hope you are too.
Some of the things to watch out for this winter and
spring include:
 Re-enrollment – it’s time for members and
volunteers to re-enroll in 4-H
 Public Speaking Contest – a chance to learn
and share your projects and skills
 Club workshops – a variety of topics that can
be presented at your club meetings
 4-H Recognition Program – awards program &
dinner to celebrate and recognize
Please review the newsletter and calendar and let us
know if you have any club dates or information to
include, or if you have any questions.
Since we are in a new year, it is also a new 4-H year,
and that means time for all 4-H members and
volunteers to re-enroll.
Club leaders will be mailed their re-enrollment packet
with forms for members and volunteers. All forms
need to be turned in to the office by March 4th.
Club leaders are encouraged to offer the following at
your upcoming meetings:
 Club Officers training
 Record Books/Record keeping
 New volunteer training
 Project-specific educational workshops (i.e.
animal science, SET, healthy living, plant
science, etc.)
 ??? Additional areas of interest particular to
your club/needs
Please contact Navonne at nowen@umd.edu for more
information and to set-up a date for her to visit your
club to offer the workshop(s).
 Hunter Fitzhugh – Leprechauns
 Victoria Fitzhugh – Leprechauns
 Piper Knode – Leprechauns
 Dundas “Dusty” Orr, IV – Leprechauns
 Layla Orr – Leprechauns
If you miss your next club meeting and need a form,
please contact Navonne at nowen@umd.edu.
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 or expression. The Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
is pleased to announce an expansion of their
Environmental Sciences Scholarship program. In past
years scholarships were limited to students
whose home residency was in one of Maryland's nine
Eastern Shore counties. Beginning this fall term,
student eligibility has been extended to students
with home residency in ANY of Maryland's 23
counties and Baltimore City.
FOB is again offering 3 scholarships ($3,000,
$2,000, & $1,000) to qualified students majoring in
Environmental Studies related programs. Visit
http://www.friendsofblackwater.org/scholarship.html
for details and an application.
Scholarship applications must be received by March
15, 2016.
Save the date (Saturday, May 21st) for an exciting 4H recognition program. This will be a dinner-time
event to recognize and celebrate our 4-H leaders,
volunteers, members, and community partners. More
information and invitation to follow in March.
Public speaking is one of the most important life skills
you can learn and enhance through 4-H. All members,
including Cloverbuds, are encouraged to participate in
the 4-H Public Presentations Contest on Friday,
February 19th. This is the perfect time to practice
and learn in front of a small audience and judges. The
contest will start at 6:30 pm and will be held at the
Caroline County 4-H Park in Denton. 4-Hers from
both Caroline and Dorchester are welcome and should
participate. Placement ribbons and certificates will
be given. Cloverbuds will receive participation ribbons.
See attached registration sheet for categories, time
requirements/limits, and details. Registration
deadline is Wednesday, February 3rd.
The Eastern Shore 4-H Regional Public Speaking
Contest will be held on Friday, April 1st at 6:30 pm at
Easton High School in Talbot County. 4-Hers from
across the shore are invited to participate. The top
three members in each age level and category from
the county contest are eligible to participate. This
event is a practice event only – contestants will be
judged and scored but scores/results will not count
for the state contest in June. Ribbons and premium
monies will be given for Regional Public Speaking
Contest participants. Registration deadline is March
24th and materials will be available soon.
As the temperature decreases, the chance for
inclement weather increases. In case of inclement
weather, here is a friendly reminder of the 4-H
meeting/event cancellation policy:
If Dorchester County Public Schools are closed or
close early because of the weather, 4-H meetings and
programs will be cancelled for that evening. If the
event falls on a weekend, please contact the office by
4 pm on Friday for further instructions. Visit UME
Dorchester County 4-H on Facebook for updates as
well. Safety is top priority and meetings/events can
be rescheduled. Please contact the office or your
club leader if you are unsure.
Thank you to those who helped or provided donations
for the annual Christmas in Caroline, which is a
fundraiser for the Caroline/Dorchester County Fair.
A special thank you to the following for their time,
talents, and efforts: Mary Lou Brown, Valarie
Brinsfield, Jacob Brown, Grace Brinsfield, The Orr
Family, and Kerry Turner. If I missed anyone, please
accept our sincere thanks!
 4-H Leprechauns Club for being selected to
receive one of the Berlage Innovative Grants
through the Maryland 4-H Foundation. The
club will receive their grant check and be
recognized at the 4-H Awards Gala on January
17th.
Many Thanks go out to the Seeds for Change 4-H
Club for the beautiful hand-made Christmas Cards.
Decorated cards went to Veterans overseas and to
the Mallard Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Great job 4-H’ers; you brought a smile to many faces
this Christmas Season.
Maryland 4-H is pleased to announce their bi-annual
service trip to Africa! The 2016 experience will take
place from July 6-21, 2016 and is open to 4-Hers age
15-18. This trip will help with continuing efforts to
promote global education and intercultural
experience. While there, the delegation will be
lending a helping hand in the community, as well as
teaching 4-H project information to develop the 4-H
program in Tanzania. For more information about
costs (and fundraising opportunities), requirements,
etc., please visit: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/4-hprogram-areas/maryland-4-h-international-programs.
Deadline to apply is February 1, 2016.
The Maryland 4-H Volunteers’ Association is
currently accepting applications to fill the Young
Alumni Liaison position and would love to have many
wonderful graduates of the 4-H program apply! The
Young Alumni Liaison (one appointed every odd year
and one appointed every even year) will be chosen
through an application and interview process to serve
a two-year term. He/She will be tasked with
welcoming new volunteers ages 18-25 and helping to
ease the transition from that of 4-H member to
volunteer. The individuals will also serve as appointed
members of the Executive Committee and
chairpersons of the Young Alumni Committee.
All applications (application available at
http://goo.gl/forms/YqWtFSTrXy) and supplemental
materials are due at 11:59pm on Sunday, January
10th. All applicants should be between the age of 1825 and be an official UME certified volunteer or be
signed up for an upcoming training within the next 6
months. If you have any questions or concerns, please
do not hesitate to contact President Jennifer
Hiscock at hiscockjenn@gmail.com
The tenth annual Maryland 4-H Horse Art Contest
will take place this year during Maryland Horse World
Expo to be held January 22-24, 2016 at the Maryland
State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. The entry form
is attached. Entries must be received by no later
than Thursday, January 14, 2016. Entries will be
judged before the first day of the expo and will be
displayed throughout the expo. Please share the
attached entry form with any 4-H member you think
might be interested.
Caroline/Dorchester County Fair – August 3-6, 2016
Maryland State Fair – August 26 – September 5,
2016
Kudos to the Trail Blazers and 4-H Leprechauns for
participating in the annual Hurlock Christmas parade
on December 12th. Both clubs shared their 4-H and
holiday spirit, as seen in these photos:
Where: The Wisp Resort
296 Marsh Hill Road
McHenry, MD 21531
4-H Presenters: Ann Sherrard & Karen Wood
For more information, registration deadline and costs
go to:
https://extension.umd.edu/events/fri-2016-01-290900-4-h-day-wisp#sthash.fK5QJJ6W.dpuf
Mike Embrey, will be offering a beginning beekeeping
class at the Talbot County Extension Office in
Easton, Maryland. The first of seven session will be
held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 9:00 AM 12:00 noon. The recommended textbook, “The
Beekeeper’s Handbook, Fourth Edition” by Diana
Sammataro is used in conjunction with the class and
can be purchased on Amazon.
For more information, registration, costs, etc.,
contact:
Pam Chollet
Talbot County Extension Office
28577 Mary’s Court, Suite #1
Easton, MD 21601
Phone: 410-822-1244
Fax: 410-822-5627
OR, go to website:
http://extension.umd.edu/events/sat-2016-01-230900-bee-keeping-101
4-Hers and
families are invited
to take advantage
of a group rate
for skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and ice
skating at the Wisp Resort.
When: Friday, Jan. 29, 2016; and/or
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016
9:00am to 9:00pm
The holidays may be over but there is still fun to
be had. Wicomico County 4-H will be holding the
Winterfare Workshop for 4-H members across the
Eastern Shore. Classes will include cooking,
robotics, crafts, etc. Come have a good time at
Winterfare and meet other 4-H members.
DATE: Saturday January 30, 2016
9:30-3:00
PLACE: Wicomico County
Christ United Methodist Church
Salisbury, MD
We will send updated information on registration
and class schedules as it becomes available.
Young people, children/adolescents, need to belong;
by belonging to a group, one feels they are a part of
something bigger and more important than ourselves.
Children need acceptance, attention and to connect
with their peers. They need to be good at something,
achieve their goals, gain the respect of others and
learn to respect themselves – self-respect and selfconfidence can make a big difference in a child’s life.
If you or someone you know is interested in
becoming a 4-H volunteer and/or starting a 4-H
club, contact the County Extension Office at 410228-8800. We will be happy to
talk with you and set up a training
session to help you become a
volunteer. :
The H’s on each leaf stand for the
words Head, Heart, Hands, and
Health.
 4-H Colors: Green and White
 4-H Slogan: “learn by doing”
 4-H Motto: “to Make the Best Better”
 4-H pledge: “I pledge my Head to clearer
thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my
Hands to larger service and my Health to
better living, for my club, my community, my
country, and my world.”
Annual Participation Fee: $10
Memebership Age:
 5 to 7 - Clovers
 8 to 18 - 4-H
4-H members, parents, and volunteers can find
out about Dorchester County 4-H by going online
to: https://extension.umd.edu/dorchester-county
or; about State- Level 4-H programs, policies, and
forms by going online to:
www.extension.umd.edu/4-h
4‐H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS CONTEST February 19, 2016 – 6:30 PM (snow date: 2/26) Caroline Co. 4‐H Park, Denton Open to all 4‐Hers in Caroline and Dorchester Counties ENTRY FORM DUE: February 3, 2016 Return by Feb. 3rd to your county Ext. Office: Check the category of your presentation: (descriptions on back or attached) UME Caroline County 9194 Legion Road, Suite 4 Denton, MD 21629 Fax: (410) 479‐4042 Email: wpotter@umd.edu _____ _____ Prepared Speech Extemporaneous Speech Radio Spot Interpretation Visual Presentation/Demonstration* * county contest only ____ _ Cloverbud – Show & Tell or recite 4‐H pledge, pledge of allegiance, or a poem AGE UME Dorchester County 501 Court Lane, Room 208 Cambridge, MD 21613 Fax: (410) 228‐3868 Email: nowen@umd.edu NAME PHONE _____ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________ E‐MAIL ADDRESS 4‐H CLUB(S) COUNTY ____________________________________ AGE LEVEL: Cloverbud Jr. Int. Sr. (circle one) _____ Time Requirements/Limits:  Prepared Speech – Juniors: 3‐5 minutes; Intermediates & Seniors: 4‐6 minutes  Extemporaneous Speech – Juniors & Intermediates: 2‐3 minutes; Seniors: 3‐5 minutes  Radio Spot – Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors: 30 seconds  Interpretations – Juniors: 1 ½‐3 minutes; Intermediates: 2‐4 minutes; Seniors: 3‐5 minutes  Visual Presentation/Demonstration – Juniors: 3‐5 minutes; Intermediates & Seniors: 4‐6 minutes  Cloverbud Show & Tell or Reciting Pledge/Poem – 1 minute Participants will receive placement ribbons and certificates. Cloverbud members will not be judged, but will receive a participation ribbon and certificate. LIC PRESENTATIONS WILL HELD ON FRIDAY, AT 7 P.M. AT 4‐H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS CATEGORIES PREPARED SPEECH A Prepared Speech is a speech on any topic chosen by the 4‐H member. Choose a topic that interests you; consider things like 4‐H projects, hobbies, passions, school, community service, etc. Topics that might be considered controversial should be approved by the county 4‐H staff in advance. 4‐Hers should write, prepare, and practice their speech well in advance. Note cards containing a key word outline are permitted. Only juniors may use a complete script. Memorization is not encouraged. Presentation should NOT include an introduction of yourself. That will be provided by a room host. EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH An Extemporaneous Speech is one that is done on the spot. The 4‐H member will draw three different topics from those provided and will decide on one topic to speak on. Juniors & Intermediates will have 30 minutes to prepare their notes and presentation. Seniors will have 15 minutes to prepare their notes and presentation. Contestants may use one side of up to four, or both sides of up to two, 5 x 8 inch note cards for their key word outline. Extemporaneous speakers will be shown color time cards at correctly timed intervals indicating “30 SECONDS”, “1 MINUTE” AND “STOP”. Presentation should NOT include an introduction of yourself. That will be provided by a room host. RADIO SPOT A Radio Spot is an exactly 30 second “public address” or “public service announcement” you would hear on the radio. Radio spots may include a musical or sound effect introduction and/or background, but may not include a spoken introduction or “tag” by anyone other than the contestant. If music or a sound effect is used, the contestant must provide and operate the sound‐making device. The contestant must provide a complete written script (including notations about music/sound effects) to the timekeeper to aid in timing accuracy. Musical/sound effect introductions and endings are considered a part of the radio spot and must not cause the 30 second time limit to be exceeded. The spot should relate to 4‐H, be original, and be created by the contestant. INTERPRETATION Interpretations are to be memorized oral interpretation or a selection of narrative in language of speaker’s choice. Interpretations consist of four categories: a. DRAMATIC ‐ Serious selection of narrative or dramatic literature. Monologues are acceptable. b. MIME ‐ Use your body to create an interpretation. c. POETRY ‐ Recite and interpret a poem from memory. d. HUMOROUS ‐ Humorous selection of narrative or literature. Cuttings may be taken from published plays/prose. VISUAL PRESENTATION/DEMONSTRATION (available at county contest only – not eligible for regional or state) A Visual Presentation is a presentation using props (such as charts, PowerPoint slides, posters, animals, etc.) that help illustrate and accentuate the presentation. The props allow the audience to see and understand facts and concepts shared in the speech. Contestants should construct a speech like they were doing a prepared speech, and include pauses/breaks to point to a prop, hold up a poster, show slides, etc. These pauses should be factored in to the overall time of the presentation. Contestant must provide all necessary props/equipment. A Visual Demonstration is a presentation where the contestant shows step by step how to do or make something. Some examples include: how to groom a rabbit for show, how to make a corsage, how to make balloon animals, etc. The contestant would prepare and bring all the supplies needed for their “how‐to” demonstration. Supplemental materials such as posters with instructions, take‐home directions, and samples for taste testing, etc. are encouraged. CLOVERBUD SHOW & TELL OR RECITE PLEDGE/POEM 4‐H members ages 5‐7 (as of January 1st) have the opportunity to share and tell the audience about any special toy, collectible, favorite item, pet, etc. Notecards can be used. Cloverbud members can also recite either the 4‐H pledge, pledge of allegiance, or an age‐appropriate poem.
Maryland 4-H Horse Art Contest at
the
Maryland Horse World Expo January
22-24, 2016
General Information
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Entries should be related to the 4-H horse project.
Entries must include a 2-3 sentence description on a 4x6 card to be displayed with the entry. Please do not tape to
the back of the entry.
Entries will be divided into two divisions for each age divisions: 1) Drawings and 2) Photographs. Drawings should be in crayon,
colored pencil, paint or marker. Photographs can be in color or black and white and must be taken by the 4-H member. Artwork
can be matted, but it is not required. Please do not submit items in frames with glass.
Drawings must be no smaller than 8.5” x 11” and no larger than 2’ x 2’ in size. Photographs must be no smaller than 5” x 7”
and no larger than 2` x 2` in size.
Entries will be judged by a Horse World Expo Clinician on Friday, January 22nd and placed on display for the
remainder of the Horse World Expo.
Awards will be given based on the Danish System and a Champion will be awarded in each age division of the contest
divisions.
Contestants may submit no more than 3 entries in each division. Each entry must have a separate entry form when
submitted.
Contestants may pick up their artwork and awards at the Horse World Expo on Sunday, January 22nd after 4pm or at the
Maryland 4-H Center after January 23rd, 2016. Entries will not be mailed back by the Maryland 4-H Program.
Eligibility
 Contestants must be bonafide Maryland 4-H club members carrying a 4-H Project.
 4-H members must be between the ages of 5 - 18 years old as of January 1 of the current year.
Contestant Information:
Name:
County:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State/Zip:
Day
Evening Phone:
Email:
Age
Division (check one):
Clover (5-7 years old)
Junior (8-10years old)
Intermediate (11-13 years old)
Senior (14-18 years old)
Inquiries:
Please contact Brittany Hoffman at bhoffma2@umd.edu or 301-314-7826 if you have any questions.
Mailing Entries:
Submit entries no later than Thursday, January 14, 2016 to:
Brittany Hoffman
8020 Greenmead Drive
Buildin800
College Park, MD 20740
Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program
Maryland 4-H Center, 8020 Greenmead Drive, College Park, MD 20740
Phone: (301) 314-9070 Fax: (301) 314-7146 Website: http://www.maryland4h.org