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505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4
Centreville, Maryland 21617
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AUGUST
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OFFICE CLOSED, MEMORIAL DAY
QACHS Graduation
KIHS Graduation
University of Maryland
Extension has a new look
on their web page…check it
out! Just go to
http://extension.umd.edu
Scroll down and find our
county. At the top of our
page will be tabs click on
4-H or whatever you are
interested in viewing.
Remember this web page is
a work in progress.
LAST DAY to update Horse & Pony ID CARDS
FOR STATE
OWNERSHIP DEADLINE, MKT GOATS, LAMBS, & HOGS
The Mill Swine Show
Tagging and Weigh In, 4-H Park 5-8 p.m.
Novice Animal Project Class, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Canning Workshop, 9-2 , 4-H Park
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL….YIPEE!!
FATHERS DAY
FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!
SMILE Livestock Show
CONGRATULATIONS AND
4-H Day Camp
GREAT NEWS….THE QA ALL
4-H Night at Camden Yards
STARS PRESENTED FIVE (5)
Ownership deadline for breeding stock
Canning Workshop, 9-2, 4-H Park
OFFICE CLOSED, HOLIDAY
Beef Workshop, 4-H Park
Talbot County Fair
MANDATORY Pre-Fair Meeting, 7 p.m. 4-H Park
Kent County Fair
Canning Workshop, 9-4, 4-H Park
Caroline County Fair
Canning Workshop, 9-2, 4-H Park
$900.00 BOOK
SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE
FOLLOWING:
CYLE JOHNSTON, SARAH
BRANHAM, OLIVIA
SULTENFUSS,
AMBER CRUZ AND
ANNA SISSOM.
Congratulations!!
Second Option MANDATORY Pre-Fair Meeting, 7 p.m.
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY FAIR
MARYLAND STATE FAIR
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW 2013 ALLSTAR INDUCTEES!!!!
THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
OLIVIA SULTENFUSS, JOANN WHALEN, LAUREN BRANHAM
AND JENNIFER BRANHAM
2013 EASTERN SHORE SPRING SHOW RESULTS
SHEEP SHOW
Champion F/S
Reserve Champion F/S
Champion Market Reserve Champion Champion Ewe Reserve Champion Ewe Champion Ram Reserve Champion Ram -
Doug Megee, Cecil County
Katrina Schmidt, Queen Anne’s
Doug Megee, Cecil County
Hunter Russell, Cecil County
Lydia Hokuf, Queen Anne’s
Cade Eyman, Cecil County
Hunter Russell, Cecil County
Hunter Russell, Cecil County
CAVY SHOW
Best of Breed -American
Best of Breed – Abyssinian
Best of Opposite – Abyssinian
Cythina Lednum, Caroline County
Meredith Strickland,
Tabitha Lednum, Caroline County
Champion Cavy Reserve Cavy -
Meredith Strickland
Cynthia Lednum, Caroline County
RABBIT SHOW
Best of Breed Polish Best of Opposite Polish -
Tabitha Lednum, Caroline County
Cythnia Lednum, Caroline County
Best of Breed Netherland Dwarf
Best of Opposite N Dwarf
Jillian Lovett,Kent County
Jillian Lovett, Kent County
Best of Breed Lionhead -
Samantha Van Pelt, Kent County
Best of Breed English Lop -
Jennifer Quinn, Kent County
Best of Breed Mini Lop Best of Opposite -
Anna Sissom, Queen Anne’s
Anna Sissom, Queen Anne’s
Best of Breed Jersey Wooly
Gabrielle Parsley, Caroline County
Best of Breed Dutch
Best of Opposite Dutch
Casey Roberts, Kent County
Shelby Tracy, Queen Anne’s
Best of Breed Mini Lop
Best of Opposite Mini Lop
Tabitha Lednum, Caroline County
Tabitha Lednum, Caroline County
Best of Breed California
Best of Breed Holland Lop Best of Opposite Holland Lop -
Sandra Todd, Caroline County
Logan Bozarth, Queen Anne’s
Katelynn Cherry,Talbot County
Best of Breed Lilac Best of Opposite Lilac -
Samantha Vanfelt,Kent County
Nickie Vanfelt, Kent County
Best of Breed Velveteen Lop -
Selinde Roosenburg,Talbot County
Best of Breed Rex -
Samantha Tracy, Queen Anne’s County
Best of Opposite Rex -
Shelby Tracy, Queen Anne’s County
Best of Breed New Zealand Best of Opposite New Zealand -
Helen King, Queen Anne’s
Helen King, Queen Anne’s
Best of Breed Giant Chinchilla
Cynthia Lednum, Caroline County
Best of Breed Standard Chinchilla
Katelynn Cherry, Talbot County
Best of Breed English Angora -
Katelynn Cherry, Talbot County
Best of Breed Trianta -
Stephen Quinn, Kent County
Best of Breed American -
Sandra Todd, Caroline County
Best of Breed Himalayan Best of Opposite Himalayan -
Casey Roberts, Kent County
Casey Roberts, Kent County
Champion Rabbit - Giant Himalayan
Reserve Rabbit – Mini Rex
Cynthia Lednam, Caroline County
Anna Sissom, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Showmanship Reserve Showmanship -
Samantha Vanfelt, Kent County
Kendall Larrimore, Kent County
DOG SHOW
Champion First Year Novice
Obedience
Natalie Whitehair, Kent County
Champion Novice F/S Intermediate
Gillian Weigman, Queen Anne’s County
Champion First Year Rally
Natalie Whitehair, Kent County
MEAT GOAT SHOW
Champion Showman
Reserve Showman -
Erica Willing, Dorchester County
Jayci Mitchell, Cecil County
Champion Market Goat Reserve Champion -
Kylee Mitchell, Cecil County
Jacyi Mitchell, Cecil County
Champion Registered Doe Champion Registered Buck -
Jayci Mitchell, Cecil County
Eric Willing, Dorchester County
Champion Commercial Doe Reserve Champion Commercial Doe –
Erica Willing, Dorchester County
Claudia Severson, Cecil County
BEEF SHOW
Grand Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman -
Lindsay Smith, Cecil County
James Sprout, Cecil County
Champion Dairy Steer Reserve Champion Dairy Steer
Lindsay Smith, Cecil County
Lindsey Smith, Cecil County
Grand Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman -
Hannah Story, Queen Anne’s County
Jake Schuman, Talbot County
Champion Angus Reserve Champion Angus -
Michael Nickerson, Kent County
Julia Smith, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Cross-Bred Reserve Champion Cross-Bred
Hannah Story, Queen Anne’s County
Hannah Story, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Hereford Reserve Champion Hereford -
Jake Schuman, Talbot County
Drew Frase, Talbot County
Grand Champion Heifer Reserve Champion Heifer -
Jake Schuman, Talbot County
Michael Nickerson, Kent County
Grand Champion Market Steer Reserve Champion Market Steer -
Trent Riggs, Queen Anne’s County
James Sprout, Cecil County
SWINE SHOW
Grand Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman -
Tony Wise, Queen Anne’s County
Caroline Saathoff, Caroline County
Champion Duroc Boar Reserve Champion Duroc Boar -
Nick Kinnamon, Queen Anne’s County
Julia Jackson, Queen Anne’s County
Grand Champion Boar Reserve Champion Boar -
Nick Kinnamon, Duroc, Queen Anne’s County
Tony Wise, Yorkshire, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Berkshire Gilt Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt
Quinn Williams, Queen Anne’s County
Nick Kinnamon, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Chester White Gilt Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt –
Julia Jackson, Queen Anne’s County
Andrew Jackson, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Duroc Gilt -
Nick Kinnamon, January, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Hampshire Gilt Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt
Julia Jackson, January, Queen Anne’s County
Ginny Faust, January, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Spot Gilt Reserve Champion Spot Gilt -
Julia Jackson, February, Queen Anne’s County
Ginny Faust, January, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Yorkshire Gilt -
Tony Wise, February, Queen Anne’s County
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt
Ginny Faust, January, Queen Anne’s County
SUPREME CHAMPION GILT
RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION
GILT -
Tony Wise, February Yorkshire, Queen Anne’s County
Champion Prospect Market Reserve Champion Prospect Mkt –
Andrew Williams, Queen Anne’s County
Caroline Saathoff, Caroline County
Light Weight Champion Light Weight Reserve -
Nick Kinnamon, Queen Anne’s County
Allie Harris, Queen Anne’s County
Middle Weight Champion Middle Weight Reserve -
Andrew Williams, Queen Anne’s County
Tony Wise, Queen Anne’s County
Heavy Weight Champion Heavy Weight Reserve -
Caroline Saathoff, Caroline County
Paul Saathoff, Caroline County
Nick Kinnamon, Duroc, Queen Anne’s County
DAIRY
F/S Novice Champion F/S Junior Champion F/S Intermediate Champion F/S Senior Champion -
Parker Miller, Kent County
Eric Smith, Queen Anne’s County
Courtney Schrader, Cecil County
R.J. Baldwin, Kent County
Senior Heifer Calf Champion Senior and Grand Champion
3 year old Cow -
Cassandra Plummer, Kent County
Cassandra Plummer, Kent County
Junior Champion Sr. Yearling
Heifer -
Cassidy Schirmer, Kent County
Sr. and Grand Champion
Jr. 2 year old -
Ethan Miller, Kent County
Junior Champion Calf
Under 4 months
Paul Myers, Kent County
Senior and Grand Champion
4 Year Old Cow -
Henry Myers, Kent County
Junior Champion Summer
Yearling -
Jared Schrader, Cecil County
Grand Champion Junior
2 Year old cow -
Eric Smith, Queen Anne’s County
SUPREME CHAMPION
-
Eric Smith, Queen Anne’s County
REGIONAL AND STATE PUBLIC SPEAKING RESULTS
Congratulations to all who participated in the Regional and State Contest.
Radio Spots
Jr- Jonathan Irons, 1st ; April Lee, participation; Intermediate-Kiersten Lancaster, 1st; Jacob
Elborn, 2nd and Kayla Eisenhart, participation. Sr. Annie Seward, 2nd; and Gabbi Millken, 3rd.
Prepared Speeches
Jr-Daniel King, 3rd, and Ashlynn Kunes, participation; Int-Brigid King, 1st and State Reserve
Champion; Melyn Rhodes, 3rd place. Sr-Helen King, 2nd and Anna Sissom, participation
Extemporaneous Speeches
Jr- Caitlin Milliken, 1st; Int- Willow Podraza, participation; Sr- Jennifer Huffman, 2nd; and Taylor Meyr,
participation.
Interpretations
Jr- Skylar Podraza, 1st and State Reserve Champion!
place.
Daniel Irons, 2nd place. Int- Hannah Irons, 2nd
SHOOTING SPORTS – WHAT AN AWESOME AND OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT!
Five members of the Queen Anne’s County
4-H Marksmanship Club traveled to
Colorado Springs to compete with air rifles
in the Junior Olympic National
Championships Competition. The members
were: Mark Mathaney, Drew Cheezum,
Tyler Martin, David Sink and Mekenna
Richardson.
Mark Mathaney finished 5th in the NATION and was High J2 (15-17 yr. olds)
and Drew Cheezum finished 13th in the NATION and was 2nd J2 out of 102 competitors!
Mark received a Gold medal and Drew a Silver Medal for their J2 placing’s. Tyler Martin also received a
Silver medal. David and Mekenna represented us well in their competitions too.
CONGRATULATIONS 2013 GRADUATING SENIORS
Congratulations to the Class of 2013, what an awesome accomplishment: The following 4-H’ers will be
graduating this year:
Savanna Tasler - Graduate of Queen Anne’s High School, a member of the Church Hill 4-H Club will
be attending Chesapeake College in the fall.
Tony Wise – Graduate of Queen Anne’s County High School, a member of the Farm to Market 4-H
Club will be working for Bell Nursery.
Anna Sissom- Graduate of Chestertown Christian Academy, a member of Growing Together 4-H Club
will be attending Chesapeake College in the fall.
Sarah Wooters – Graduate of Queen Anne’s High School, a member of Loco Llamas 4-H Club and will
be attending Chesapeake College in the fall.
4-H DAY CAMP – JUNE 24-27
If you are 5 through 12 years old, come join us for a fun-filled day camp! Camp will be held at the Queen
Anne’s County 4-H Park from 8:30am until 4:30pm Monday through Thursday. Each day we will focus
on a different theme. We will have animals to learn about and interact with, science and engineering to
explore, games and healthy activities to learn about and occupational trades to examine. There will be
crafts to make along with the many fun activities planned. . Clovers will have a separate program in the
mornings and join the older campers in the afternoons.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their bicycles, helmets required, for some recreational bike riding. There
will be a water activity on the last day for everyone’s enjoyment. Snacks and drinks will be provided each
day. Lunch will be provided by the Queen Anne’s County 4-H All Stars on Thursday and you will need to
pack and bring lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Refrigeration and a microwave are
available.
The cost of camp will be $80.00. Families with more than one child attending will pay full price for the
first child and $70.00 for their siblings. Some scholarships are available for those in need of assistance or
those who have more than two children attending camp.
We are looking for 13 year olds to be “CIT’s” (counselors in training) and 14 years and up to be
counselors. Counselors attend for free and CIT’s attend for half price. If you are interested in being a CIT
or a counselor, please contact Miss Sally at srosenbe@umd.edu or call 410-758-0166, ext.17.
The registration form is enclosed and needs to be returned to the Extension office by June 10th.
CALLING ALL MODELS FOR FASHSION REVUE!!
Fashion Revue is a project that teaches you self-confidence, poise, money management, fashion expertise
and more. It is open to all ages and to boys as well as girls. There are two categories to fashion revue. The
first is the “Constructed” category which means you make (construct) your outfit that you will model.
The other is the “Ready to Wear” category which means your outfit has been purchased at a bargain or is
a “hand-me-down” from siblings or friends. You will be judged in a two part process. The first part will
be an interview with the judges where they will ask you questions about your outfit check the fit and
look on you and check the construction of what you have sewn. The second part is being judged on the
runway.
We will hold some classes on makeup, hair and modeling prior to the contest. You will have to write a
short script to be read as you do your runway modeling. We will also give you help with that process.
Clovers and juniors will have their interview judging held on July 11 th at the Queen Anne’s County
Extension Office. Intermediates and seniors will have their interview judging also at the Extension Office
but on July 18th. Both interview judging days will begin at 6:30pm. Runway judging will have all ages
judged together, date to be determined. Families will be allowed to watch the runway judging.
The Fashion Revue Show will be held during the Queen Anne’s County Fair on Wednesday August 14th
at 7:00pm. All of the ribbons and awards will be handed out at the show during the fair. You also receive
fair premiums for participating in the Fashion Revue as long as you model in the show at the fair.
A list of the classes and the entry form are enclosed in this newsletter. Entries are due by July 3rd.
SEWING WORKSHOP
Beginner sewers, come make an apron on Wednesday, July 10th at the 4-H Park. Our class will be from
8:30am until 4:30pm. We will cover basic sewing skills and learn to use a sewing machine. Bring a sewing
machine if you can. We have a few that we will bring too. Please try to bring a “helper” with you too. We
will have irons and ironing boards for adults to use.
Other items you need to bring are:
One yard of 45” fabric for your apron that you have washed and dried. (That will preshrink the
fabric so that your apron turns out nicely.)
Thread to match the fabric
Sewing shears
Seam gauge or ruler and tape measure
Pins
Please bring a packed lunch. We will have snacks and drinks available and access to refrigeration.
Class size is limited to 15 4-Hers. Cost will be $1.50. RSVP by July 5th. Registration is enclosed.
SEWING REGISTRATION FORM
(THIS CLASS IS ONLY FOR BEGINNERS)
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CLUB:
AGE:
CONTACT NUMBER:
FEE: $1.50
Please bring or drop off or mail registration and fee to the Extension Office
no later than July 5th!
University of Maryland Extension
c/o Sally Rosenberry
505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4
Centreville, MD 21617
MARYLAND 4-H NIGHT AT CAMDEN YARDS
The Orioles will be playing the Cleveland Indians at 7:05 p.m. on the 27th. Maryland 4-H will
be reserving seats in the upper reserve, sections 316-356, rows 13-25 for $13 a ticket. $5 of
every ticket purchased will support Maryland 4-H. Tickets are only available online. Visit
www.mymaryland4Hfoundation.com
ANIMAL SCIENCE NEWS
BEEF WORKSHOP
The Farm to Market 4-H Club will be hosting a workshop for beef cattle at the 4-H Park on July 8th. It
will be held in the evening. The exact time is yet to be determined. Ethan Whiteside will be teaching the
workshop. Bring ONE cow to the 4-H Park to work with. The focus will be on how to handle your cow
and how to show it.
To sign up or for more information, please email Jody Story by July 1st at: Jody_Story@yahoo.com.
ARE YOU A FIRST TIME ANIMAL PROJECT MEMBER??
June 4 - 7pm at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park in Queen Anne’s county we will do a face to face
novice quality assurance training for first time animal science project members. We will also include
basic information about what is expected and how to feed, groom and show your animal. Email
cjohnstn@umd.edu by June 1 to register for the workshop. Include what species you are showing so that
we can prepare for the class and your interests.
MANDATORY PRE-FAIR INOFRMATION SESSIONS:
If you plan on exhibiting any animal (dogs excluded)at the Queen Anne’s County Fair in 2013 you will be
REQUIRED to attend one of two pre-fair information sessions. Important information regarding
animal health issues, behavior expectations, livestock sale information and requirements will be shared.
We are offering two dates for you to choose from. If the 4-H member is not available either date than a
family representative should attend. We encourage both youth and parents to attend. The Maryland
Department of Agriculture has set some new policies in place for our fairs and shows and it is important
that you attend or send a representative. You can come on July 17th or August 5th - 7pm at the 4-H Park.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR OWNERSHIP AND TAGGING
Important Dates: June 1 ownership deadline for Market goats, lambs and hogs; June 1 ownership deadline
for feeder calves and commercial females; July 1 Ownership deadline for breeding animals
Reminders market animals MUST be weighed and tagged at the June 3 tagging from 5pm to 8pm at the
4-H Park unless you already tagged at the Eastern Shore Spring Show. Feeder calves only need to be
tagged by June 3rd.
Important details for breeding stock. The 4-H member must have bona -fide ownership by July 1st. This
means that the registration papers from the respective breed association are in the 4-H members name
only – not a farm name or siblings. Purebred breeding stock does not need to be tagged but any
commercial or crossbred breeding stock will need to be tagged by June 3.
Maryland 4-H On-Line
Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance
(AH&QA) Program
The Maryland 4-H Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance (AH&QA) Program is an on-line training
program which enables youth to fulfill the Quality Assurance training requirement via internet from their
home, school or local library. A new Junior Level has been added for 2013.
2013 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
* All 4-H members enrolled in alpacas, beef, dairy, goats, horse and pony, llamas, poultry, sheep, swine
and rabbits are required complete the training to be eligible to exhibit their project animals in 2013
Maryland County 4-H and State 4-H Shows.
*4-Hers are required to complete the on-line training program when they reach each 4-H age division
(Juniors (ages 8-10), Intermediates (ages 11-13), Seniors (ages 14-18) – all as of January 1 of the current
year) OR when as Intermediates and Seniors, they are new to an animal science project listed above.
Thus, each time a member enters a new age division, they will be required to complete the training PLUS
if an Intermediate or Senior 4-H member chooses to show a new species since last completing the
program within an age division they must return to the program and complete the program for the new
species area.
There are two different Levels to the program. Members will be automatically taken to the appropriate
Level according to the birthdate entered on the registration screen:
Junior AH&QA Level
There is one part to the Junior Level.
There is not species specific information as in the Intermediate and
Senior Level
Intermediate and Senior AH&QA Level
There are two parts to the Intermediate and Senior Level:
Part 1 is completed by all intermediate and senior members.
Part 2 - contains specific information for each animal species - members will need to complete Part 2 of
the program for each specie project they are enrolled in and wish to exhibit. For 2013, members will have
access to the AH&QA program from March 15 through July 31st. Members MUST complete the AH&QA
training no later than July 31st.
Also for 2013, ALL members completing the program (or any portion of the program) must
register and a NEW PASSCODE will be assigned. Passcodes from prior years are no longer
valid.
Information to Help You Successfully Complete the Maryland 4-H AH&QA Program:
Members may access the AH&QA program at: https://webtools.moo.umd.edu/AHQA/ or a link to the
program will be posted on the Animal Science Program Resources page of the Maryland 4-H website at
http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/ .
The AH&QA program has voice narration, so the material is shared in written and oral form. Members
will be asked to respond to questions to evaluate knowledge at different points during the program.
When members register for the program, they will be provided a unique Passcode. Members should
write their Passcode down and keep it in a safe place! They will be asked to enter their passcode when
responding to the “Check Your Knowledge” and “What I Learned” quizzes. The program takes about 45
minutes for Juniors to complete and 60-75 minutes for Intermediates and Seniors to complete. If a
member needs to stop the AH&QA training in the middle of the program, he or she may return to the
program where they left off by entering their Passcode on Page 1 of the program. A member may log out
at any point by clicking on the Log Out? link underneath each slide.
A member must be LOGGED IN for the system to track their progress and record their completion of the
program. There is a note at the bottom of each slide indicating the member’s status. When logged in, the
message will read “Welcome, [Member’s Name].
Log out? “. If the member is not logged in correctly, the message will read “You are not currently logged
in. Your progress will NOT be recorded”.
Upon completion of the Junior Level or the Intermediate and Senior Level individual specie sections,
members will have an opportunity to print a Certificate of Completion for their records. It is suggested
that members keep the Certificate of Completion with their animal health papers (CVI forms),
registration papers and other important animal records.
If a member is correctly logged in, the Certificate of Completion will automatically fill in the member’s
name and date of completion. A blank Certificate of Completion would indicate that the member was
not correctly logged in.
Each member’s progress will be kept in a statewide database and their County 4-H staff will receive
notification that they have completed the AH&QA training.
JUDGING TEAM INFORMATION
The Maryland Shorthorn Association will host a Shorthorn Beef Judging Contest and Clinic on Saturday,
June 15, 2013 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. There will be three age divisions - Juniors 8-10;
Intermediates - 11-13; and Seniors 14-21. All ages as of January 1, 2013. There will be three classes of
heifers and one class of steers. There will be individual awards for the top 10 in each age division. There
will be no teams. There is no entry fee and no admission fee to the grounds. Registration will start at 8:30
AM and the contest will begin at 9:00 AM. This is an excellent way to start your summer judging
season. There will be food available on the grounds. We look forward to seeing 4-H members, coaches,
and parents on Saturday, June 15, 2013
DAIRY JUDGING KENT COUNTY
4-H is hosting several dairy judging practice sessions for youth interested in learning how
to judge dairy cattle and give oral reasons. Patrick Welch is coordinating the practices and
invites 4-H members from any county to attend. Contact the Kent county 4-H office for
the current list of dates and locations. This is an opportunity to learn more about your
dairy cattle, improve your showmanship, better select breeding traits and learn to better
select animals at sales. Adult volunteers are also welcome to attend and assist with coaching the youth.
410 778-1661.
UPCOMING SHOWS
The Mill of BelAir is hosting a show on Sunday June 2 at the State Fairgrounds. Go to their website for
entry information.
The Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Show (SMILE) will be held June 21-23 at the St. Mary’s
County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown MD. Go to their website for details http://smile-inc.org
OTHER COUNTY FAIRS – Several other local counties hold 4-H invitational shows that you can also
attend. Check their county 4-H websites for dates and information.
MARYLAND 4-H AVIAN BOWL
The Third Annual Maryland 4-H Avian Bowl event is being offered on June 29, 2013 at the University of
Maryland Animal and Avian Sciences Building in College Park, MD 20742. Registration is at 8:30am and
the Contest begins at 9:00am. Registration for the Avian Bowl is due by June 1.
Registration Forms can be found at the link below:
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2013 MARYLAND 4-H LIVESTOCK ROUND-UP
Register now! The 4th offering of the Maryland 4-H Livestock Round-Up will be held July 1-3, 2013 at the
Frederick County 4-H Camp and Activity Center, Frederick, Maryland for 4-H youth, ages 8-18. Registration
Packets are now available on the Maryland 4-H website. Registration is limited.
2013 MARYLAND 4-H HORSE TRIPE CROWN RESULTS
The 2013 Maryland 4-H Horse Triple Crown was held April 20-21 on the University of Maryland campus.
94 4-H members participated in the Horse Judging contest; 106 members participated in the Hippology
contest; and 161 members participated in the Horse Bowl contest. 15 counties were represented.
HORSE BOWL RESULTS…GREAT JOB !
Congratulations to our QA County 4-H’ers who participated in Horse Bowl and Hippolgy,
the following are the results:
HORSE BOWL Jr. Team- 12th; Emma Golden, 10th; Int. Team- 2nd ; Hannah Irons, 3rd; Dakota
Albers, 4th; Jen Gannon, 14th Sr. Team- 12th; Jen Huffman, 12th
HIPPLOGY Jr. – Individual; Morgan Kling, 10th ; Int. – Individual; Dakota Albers, 3rd; Maggie
Kling, 10 ; Jen Gannon, 19th….Great job!
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2013 HORSE JAMBOREE
The 2013 Horse Jamboree Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s event. The 2013
Jamboree is being hosted by Carroll County, July 12-14, at Hashawha Environmental Center
Westminster, MD. The Jamboree features a variety of Workshops, Demos, Farm Visits, a Horsemanship
Contest, a Horse Artistic Expressions Show, and other fun and educational Equine and camp activities, as
well as the annual Maryland 4-H Horse Communications Contest. Registration information will soon be
posted on the Maryland 4-H website at http://extension.umd.edu/4-h and Maryland 4-H Horse pages at
http://www.4hhorse.umd.edu/ .
2013 MARYLAND 4-H HORSE COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST
The Horse Communications Contest will be held Saturday, July 13, 12:30pm, in conjunction with the
Horse Jamboree at Hashawha Environmental Center Westminster, MD. The event includes three areas of
presentation including: 1) Individual Speech, 2) Individual Presentation, and 3) Team Presentation.
Three age divisions are offered: Juniors (8-10), Intermediates (11-13), and Seniors (14-18), based on a
member’s age as of January 1 of the current year. Ribbons will be awarded in each division for each age
group. The top placing senior(s) in each division will be eligible to compete in the National 4-H Horse
Communication Contest at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, Kentucky this fall as a
part of the Maryland 4-H State Horse Communications Team. Registration information will soon be
posted on the Maryland 4-H and Maryland 4-H Horse websites listed above.
MARYLAND 4-H HORSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Maryland 4-H Horse Advisory Committee will meet on Saturday, July 13, 7:00pm, in conjunction
with the Horse Jamboree being held at Hashawha Environmental Center Westminster, MD. The
Maryland 4-H Horse Advisory Committee meets bi-annually to discuss and evaluate the 4-H horse
program and to plan future horse activities and events. These discussions may include but are not limited
to: State Contests (including Horse Bowl, Judging, Hippology, and Communications), Horse Jamboree,
Horsemanship Standards, Horseman’s Party, Awards, and State Fair. These meetings are also used to
generate new ideas and resources to benefit the program. The Committee is made up of representatives
(volunteers, youth, and UME staff) from Maryland counties that participate in the 4-H Horse Program.
NOTE: committee is not meeting on June 1 as had been posted due to conflict with the Southern
Maryland Regional Spring Show.
2013 MARYLAND 4-H HORSEMEN’S PARTY
Mark your calendars now! Plan to join us for the 2013 Maryland 4-H Horsemen’s Party on October 6,
2013, 2:00-5:00 pm, at Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029. The Horsemen's
party serves as the primary fundraiser for the Sallie Robertson Memorial 4-H Horse Endowment Fund
which supports 4-H equine educational programs and the annual trip for 4-Hers representing Maryland
at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Round Up in the areas of horse judging, hippology, horse bowl,
demonstrations and public speaking and other national contests. The fund may also provide scholarships
for 4-H volunteers and members to attend leadership conferences, equine-related workshops and
National 4-H Congress. The planning committee meets Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 7pm, via teleconference.
Contact Amanda Clougherty, Maryland 4-H Foundation, at akbrown@umd.edu to become involved in
the event’s planning.
Please contact me by phone (301-314-7187) or email (canders2@umd.edu )if you have questions. Thank
you for all you do to support Maryland 4-H Horse programs.
INTERNATIONAL 4-H EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY
Our state 4-H staffs are currently in the process of searching for Maryland 4-H families to host delegates
from Japan as part of our involvement with the States’ 4-H International Exchange Program. Our ten
Japanese youth and one adult chaperone will be arriving in the United States on July 21st and staying
through August 19th. Because the 4-H States’ Exchange Program wants to make sure that each delegate
has a host sibling that they can relate to, these families will need to have at least one child between the
ages of 12 and 17.
If you think that your family would be interested in participating please go to the event website for more
information http://states4hexchange.org/
Click the “Become a host family” tab and follow the
instructions to fill out the Electronic Host Family Information Sheet(e-HFIS). As a reminder, filling out
the e-HFIS is not any form of official commitment, but simply the first step in finding out if the family is
a good fit for the program.
Please notify our county 4-H office if you are interested so that we can assist you with the UME
volunteer process.
STATE 4-H SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Maryland 4-H Foundation was able to present twenty-six academic scholarships to well deserving
students attending an accredited university, college, or post high school vocational program in the year
2012. The 4-H Foundation plans to match this once again this year, planning to present several different
scholarships ranging from $500-$2500. Scholarship Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2013.
Completed applications can be sent to the Maryland 4-H Foundation, Inc. Applicants must meet all
requirements listed in the application to be considered for awards. Incomplete applications will not be
reviewed. Recipients will be selected by a committee composed of the Maryland 4-H Foundation Board
of Directors, who will review all applications and select the most qualified applicants. All committee
decisions are final. Winners will be notified by October 1, 2013. Academic Scholarship Award winners
will receive their scholarship payment in full at the 2013 Maryland 4-H Gala, Sunday January 19, 2014,
Laurel Park, Laurel MD. The individual or family representative must attend to receive the award.
One World, One 4-H, One Dream…To Make the Best Better June 25-27, 2013
Maryland State 4-H Teen Leadership Conference will be held at the beautiful University of College Park
Campus June 25-27, 2013. This is the premier, statewide annual 4-H event for teens. The mission of Teen
Focus is to provide educational experiences on a campus setting that help participants to develop life and
leadership skills. This is a great opportunity for youth to make decisions about their future educational
and professional endeavors.
In 2013 we will be teaming up with Future Farmers of America (FFA) to offer a fabulous event. This
collaboration provided both organizations the ability to increase their capacity to offer premier youth
development programs. One example is the keynote speaker, Ricky Kalmon a famous motivational
speaker. Many of you may recognize him from the Disney show Snapp. In addition, he has made
numerous special guest appearances on Fox, FX, E, and Comedy Central. Kalmon’s uniqueness comes
from the way he combines music, audience participation, and comedy to create an unforgettable show
which is unmatched by anyone. It’s a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat and take you on a
Vacation of the Mind! We know it will be an awesome memorable experience for all in attendance.
FFA and 4-H have an amazing line up of workshops for the conference. Combining the groups has
allowed us to bring in outside presenters from a variety of organizations. Our extraordinary line up of
classes for Teen Focus range from CSI-Barnyard, Zumba, Campus Tours, Health Rocks! Youth MiniGrants, Livestock, Healthy Lifestyles, Community Leadership, to Entrepreneurship. It is definitely a line
up everyone will love. 4-H’ers and FFA youth will attend classes together. This year, instead of signing
up for classes in advance, youth will receive an on-line link where they can register on-line. By combining
the two groups, we now expect more than 400 teens from all across the state of Maryland in attendance.
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Champions’ Choice
Jackpot Pig Show
Sunday- June 2, 2013
Maryland State Fairgrounds - Swine Building
2200 York Road Timonium, MD 21093
Check-In and Weigh-In 7:00 am to 9:30 am
Show Starts at 10:30 am (Conformation Classes Only - No Showmanship)
Guaranteed Jackpot Prizes –
$250.00 Grand Champion
$150.00 Reserve Grand Champion
$50.00 Breed Champion
*Early-Entry fee $10.00 per head* - Entries will be accepted the day of the show.
Entries the day of the show will be $15.00 per head and exhibitors may not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Exhibitors must be no older than 21 years of age as of January 1, 2013.
Exhibitors must show their own animals. – There is no limit on the number of animals shown.
Only barrows and gilts are eligible to show.
Weight limits - no minimum weight; maximum weight = 280lbs
*Pigs will only be weighed once.*
Pigs are shown by breed
Berkshire
Chester White
Duroc

and weightHampshire
Landrace
Poland China
Spotted
Yorkshire
All Other Registered Breeds
Crossbred
There must be a minimum of 6 pigs in a breed to show as a breed division (if not 6 head in a
given breed, pigs will be shown in the “All Other Registered Breeds” Division).
In order to show in any of the purebred classes or the “All Other Registered Breeds” classes,
pigs must have pedigrees and matching ear notches that correspond to the pedigree.
Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own bedding. Exhibitors are responsible for
cleaning their pens before leaving the fairgrounds.
Contact Information:
For more information, please contact us –
Karen Holloway 443-807-8642 or Dave Holloway 717-515-4147
keholloway@themillofbelair.com
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Refer to the Maryland Department of Agriculture website for complete health requirements:
www.mda.maryland.gov/ (Click on the Animal Health tab, then Fairs and Shows link)
All hogs must meet health requirements set by the Maryland Department of Agriculture:
Maryland Swine 1. Swine shall be identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.
2. Ear notch identification is acceptable for barrows, crossbred gilts and breeding swine.
3. Animals showing clinical signs of contagious or infectious disease or external parasites will not be allowed to
show or remain on the fairgrounds.
4. All hogs to be exhibited must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by an
accredited veterinarian. The certificate must be issued within 30 days of the show. A Livestock Exhibotor’s
Self Certification of Animal Health must also be completed and signed, and must accompany pigs upon
arrival at the show.
5. Brucellosis: Maryland is a Brucellosis Class-Free State. Brucellosis testing is not required for Maryland Swine.
Tuberculosis: Maryland is an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State. Tuberculin test is not required for Maryland
Swine
6. Leptospirosis immunization is recommended.
Out-of-State Swine 1. Swine shall be identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.
2. Ear notch identification is not acceptable for crossbred animals.
3. Animals showing clinical signs of contagious or infectious disease or external parasites will not be allowed to
show or remain on the fairgrounds.
4. Out of state hogs to be exhibited must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by
an accredited veterinarian. The certificate must be issued within 30 days of the show. A Livestock
Exhibitor’s Self Certification of Animal Health must also be completed and signed and accompany pigs
upon arrival at the show.
5. Brucellosis: All swine, except barrows, 6 months of age and older shall test negative for brucellosis within 30
days prior to exhibition entry, or originate directly from a validated brucellosis-free herd.
Pseudorabies: Swine over 6 months of age shall be negative to an official test for Pseudorabies conducted
within 30 days prior to exhibition entry, or originate immediately and directly from a qualified Pseudorabies
negative herd.
6. Leptospirosis immunization is recommended.
Champions’ Choice
Jackpot Pig Show
2013 Entry Form
Name:____________________________ email:_________________________
Age as of January 1, 2013:_____ Date of Birth: ___________________
Address: _______________________________City: _____________State:___
Telephone: ________________________________________________________
Breed
Ear Notch and/or Tag
Date of Birth
Number of Pigs Entered: __________ x $10.00 = $_____________
All exhibitors who register by May 17, 2013 will receive a
FREE Champions’ Choice Jackpot Show t-shirt!
Please circle your shirt size:
Youth L Adult S
Adult XL Adult 2XL
Adult M Adult L
Adult 3XL
Signature of exhibitor:___________________________ Date:_______
*** Send Entry Form and Fees to:
The Mill of Bel Air
c/o Karen Holloway
424 N. Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
*Make checks payable to “The Mill of Bel Air”
Any questions please contact: Karen Holloway 443-807-8642 (cell)
keholloway@themillofbelair.com
The Mill of Bel Air 410-838-6111
Dave Holloway 717-515-4147 (cell)
2013 Queen Anne’s County
4-H Fashion Revue Application
(Due by July 3rd at the Extension Office)
Email to: srosenbe@umd.edu
Or mail to UME Queen Anne’s County, 505 Railroad Ave., Suite 4, Centreville, MD 21617
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Telephone_________________________4-H Club__________________________
Email__________________________________
Age :( as of 1/01/ 13) _______________
Circle one:
Clover
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Clover – One (1) outfit, any category
Jr. and Int. – Any two (2) outfits from any 2 different classes
Senior – Any three (3) outfits from any 3 different classes
Category A (Garment Made by 4-Her)
1) Class # Entered
#_____________________________________________
2) Class # Entered
#______________________________________________
3) Class # Entered
#_______________________________________________
Category B (Ready to Wear Garment)
1) Class# Entered
#___________________________________________________
2) Class# Entered
#___________________________________________________
3) Class# Entered
#____________________________________________________
Clovers and juniors will do their interview judging on July 11 th at the Extension Office at 6:30pm. Intermediates
and seniors will do their interview judging on July 18 th at the Extension Office at 6:30pm.
Runway judging will be held for all ages at the same time. This will be held at the 4-H Park on a date yet to be
determined. The runway judging will be open for families to watch.
The Fashion Show is the evening of Wednesday, August 14th at the Fair. You will receive your awards that
night.
*Seniors who win the opportunity to continue to the State Contest must complete a more extensive
application form.
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY FASHION REVUE CLASSES
Classes are as follows:
SECTION A. GARMENT MADE & MODELED BY 4-H MEMBER
1. Sports Wear/ Lounge Wear- Outfits include jogging outfits, beach wear, tennis wear, riding habits, ski
outfits, skating, or other sports outfits. Lounge wear includes appropriate sleep wear.
2. Costumes- costumes which are historic, ethnic, or created for theatrical or special events.
3. Creative Choice- Outfits which are knitted, crocheted, or made from fabric that the member has tiedyed, batiked, hand painted, appliqued or created by similar methods.
4. Re-design- Outfits created by re-constructing or re-utilizing an existing garment.
5. Formal Wear- Outfit suitable for evening or semi-formal events, including men’s wear, long or short
dress, skirt or evening pants.
6. Business/Professional- Outfits appropriate for job interviews or professional settings.
7. Outer Wear- Pull-over jackets, short and long coats, rain wear, capes, blazers, and other garments to
be worn outdoors but not specifically designed for a particular sport.
8. Dresses- Could include a sundress or other non-formal dress.
9. Separates- Jacket, vest, slacks, skirt, blouse, shorts-an outfit appropriate for school or casual affair (2
or more pieces required- all constructed)
10. Regular Wear- Skirt, slacks, shirt, blouse, capris, shorts, skorts, etc. ( This class does NOT go to State
Fair)
SECTION B. READY-TO-WEAR FASHION MODELED BY 4-H MEMBER
11. Sports Wear/Lounge Wear- Outfits include jogging outfits, beach wear, tennis wear, riding habits, ski
outfits, skating, or other sports outfits. Lounge wear includes appropriate sleep wear.
12. Costumes- Costumes which are historic, ethnic, or created for theatrical or special events.
13. Formal Wear- Outfit suitable for evening or semi-formal events, including men’s wear, long or short
dress, skirt or evening pants.
14. Business/Professional- Outfits appropriate for job interviews or professional settings.
15. Outer Wear- Pull-over jackets, short and long coats, rain wear, capes, blazers, and other garments to
be worn outdoors but not specifically designed for a particular sport.
16. Dresses- Could include a sundress or other non-formal dress.
17. Separates- Jacket, vest, slacks, skirt, blouse, shorts-an outfit appropriate for school or casual affair (2
or more pieces required- all ready-to-wear)
SECTION C. THIRTEEN YEAR OLD
Two 4-H members per 4-H unit, who are 13 as of January 1 of the current year, may participate in the MD.
State Fashion Revue but will NOT be judged. Their participation will be as a learning experience and as a
member of the county group. These activities are offered to the 13 year olds to prepare them for their
first competitive year on the state level.
Queen Anne’s County 4-H Day Camp
June 24, 25, 26, 27, 2013
The Queen Anne’s County 4-H Summer Day Camp is open to 4-H and Clover Members ages 5-12 as of
January 1, 2013. Registration is limited to 60 with a minimum of 24 campers. Campers are on a first
come, first serve basis. Clovers will have a separate program in the morning and join the older campers in
the afternoon.
The fee for the camp is $80.00 with the registration deadline being June 10th. Upon receipt of the
registration form and a $40.00 deposit (or payment in full), all applicants will receive a full registration
packet that will include a health form, behavioral expectations form along with further information. Some
scholarship money is available. *Requests for scholarships may be made to the 4-H office at 410-758-0166.
Deposit is refundable if cancellation is received prior to June 17th. Make all checks payable to
QACEAC. Snacks and drinks will be provided each day. LUNCH WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED ON
THURSDAY.
University of Maryland Extension
ATTN: CAMP
505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4
Centreville, MD 21617
(Please print clearly)
NAME:
Age as of 1/1/12:
Sex: Male or Female
Address:
State:
Zip Code:
4-H Club:
Parents Name:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
Adult volunteers will be needed each day. Please indicate if you would be willing and able to help out on
the days listed: (Please circle): MONDAY (TIME:
WEDNESDAY (TIME:
THURSDAY (TIME:
TUESDAY (TIME:
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
505 RAILROAD AVENUE, SUITE 4
CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 46
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
Or Current Occupant
THIS ISSUE OF THE CLOVERPRESS HAS BEEN PREPARED BY:
Christine M. Johnston
Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth
And
Sally G. Rosenberry, 4-H Program Assistant
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all people 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 expression.