October/November 2013
Washington County
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, Maryland 21713
TEL 301-791-1404
FAX 301-791-1048
4-H News & Views
Promote you club and your Pride: October 7 - 11
This week is designated as National 4-H Week where 4-H Clubs, leaders and programs are encouraged to
share their knowledge of 4-H with others including youth and families not already involved in 4-H. Some
great ways to share your pride is to wear a 4-H T-shirt to school, invite a friend to your club meeting during
the month of October, volunteer to read stories at your local library or set up a presentation at an afterschool
club or other community organization/event.
Another great way to promote your club and support the 4-H program during National 4-H Week would be to
sponsor an obstacle for St. Jude’s Trail Ride on Saturday, October 5th.
The St. Jude’s Trail Ride is from 10:00-2:00 at the Agricultural Education Center and is a fundraiser hosted by
the Washington County Horse Council to support the kids at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Your club can
sponsor an obstacle for the ride and post a club sign to promote your club.
Please contact a member of the 4-H Team for additional information or to find out how to sign up your club.
Living History Day at The Rural Heritage Museum
On Saturday, October 19th take a step back in time. Wash clothes on a scrub board,
tour village buildings, watch a spinning wheel spin, hull corn with old fashioned
technology, visit a blacksmith shop and enjoy a wonderful fall day! This event runs from
10:00-4:00 with activities that range all over the Agricultural Education Center. Come
and play or help for the day!
The 4-H Program will be providing kid’s activities at this event including crafts, toys and
games. We are looking for youth and adults to assist in presenting activities and the
Rural Heritage Museum would love to have you help with any of theirs.
To learn more about these opportunities or this event, please contact Jamie Kenton at
jkenton@umd.edu or 301-791-1404.
The 4-H News and Views newsletter…
will now be released on a quarterly basis. They will be chalked full
of information for each season of the year. Keep your eyes on
September, December, March and June for all of your 4-H news
Local Governments ● U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
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ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.
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WWII Youth Event
Once again, the 4-H Youth Development Program will be
participating in the WWII & USO Event in Williamsport October
12-13, 2013. This is an event open to the public to engage in a variety
of activities to learn about life during the war years, both for those on
the front lines, but also on the home front.
The 4-H Program will provide activities and information about the
impact of 4-H Clubs on the war effort, as well as, the effect the war
had on youth during the 1940’s. Activities will include:
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scavenger hunt for “junk” that would have been collected for the
war effort (rubber, plastic and the like)
Victory Garden poster creation and V-mail letter writing
learn about WWII life on the home front from a child’s perspective
play a WWII era game or with a WWII era toy
The 4-H Program is looking for interested youth, clubs and adults to assist with the presentation of this
outreach event. Interested assistants will need to dress in WWII era clothing appropriate for their age group.
Please contact Jamie Kenton at jkenton@umd.edu or 301-791-1404 for additional information or to sign up to
be a part of history!
Maryland 4-H Volunteer Forum
Strengthening Leadership in Adults & Teens
November 22nd-November 24th
Ocean City, MD
This event provides time to meet other 4-H families and learn more about all the wonders of the 4-H program.
It is an excellent opportunity for teen and adult volunteers to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to be
successful leaders in their local 4-H programs.
There are classes offered in environmental sciences, camping, animal sciences, leadership, volunteer
development, human sciences, SET, and many other exciting topic areas.
Registration and information available. Contact a member of the 4-H Team for registration information or to
check about the availability of a Forum Scholarship.
4-H Committee Updates
4-H Advisory Committee- Membership is open to anyone interested in helping to steer the 4-H Youth Development
Program. The following date has been set for the remainder of 2013.
• Wednesday, November 13th from 1:00-3:00 Hagerstown Library
2013 4-H Recognition Night Committee- Membership is open to any youth, leader, parent, volunteer or adult
interested in assisting with the preparation and production of the annual Recognition Night event to be held on
Saturday, April 12th, 2014.
• Wednesday, November 6th from 6:30-7:30
• Tuesday, February 11th from 6:30-7:30
For more information or to sign up to be a member of either committee, please contact Jamie Kenton at
jkenton@umd.edu or 301-791-1404.
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4-H Record Book Rally Dates
Registrations are now open for the following Record Book Rally dates!
These sessions will provide participant’s access to electronic copies of the Record Book
forms via the use of laptops computers or in paper form, as well as, the ability to ask
questions and receive direct assistance with their individual forms from the 4-H Team and
expert volunteers. Learn the importance of the Record book to the 4-H Program, work with
your 4-H peers and have fun doing it!
each session is open to 12 registered participants. Please contact amy simmons at
simmons@umd.edu or 301-791-1404 to register.
You will be allowed to register for only one session at a time.
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Tuesday, October 29 from 11:00-2:00 PM
Tuesday, November 19th from 6:00-9:00 PM
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Saturday, December 14th 12:30-4:00 PM
Saturday, January 4th 12:30-4:00 PM
Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser Coming in October 2013
Fall Paper Clover will be October 9-20, 2013. During this fundraiser, Tractor Supply Company asks
customers to donate $1 to support 4-H. 70% of the collected funds support the local and state 4-H programs
where they were raised. Talk to your local TSC store and ask how your club can get involved to help raise
money.
Attention All Members who sold in the 2013 Market Sale
Everyone who sold an animal in the 2013 Market Sale will be receiving two pictures. One copy of the
picture is for you, the other is to be delivered to the buyer. Remember that personal contact is a way to
build lasting relationships with your buyers.
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2014 Market Animal and Commercial Tag In and Weigh In Dates
NEW FOR 2014 Market and Commercial Animal Tag In. 4-H members MUST submit re-enrollment or
new member paperwork along with Livestock Registration Forms prior to tag in dates.
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December 14, 2013
8am-12pm
Beef Steers, Commercial Beef Heifers, and
2nd Year Dairy Steers *Paperwork due December 11,
2013 in order to tag and weigh Beef Steers, Commercial
Heifers and 2nd Year Dairy Steers.
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March 29, 2014
9 am- 10:30 am
1st Year Dairy Steers *Paperwork due March 26,
2014 in order to tag and weigh 1st Year Dairy Steers.
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May 9, 2014
5:30pm- 7:30 pm
Market Lambs and Goats, Commercial
Sheep and Goats *Paperwork due May 7, 2014 in
order to tag and weigh Market Lambs and Goats,
Commercial Sheep and Goats.
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June 7, 2014
7:30 am – 12pm
Market Swine *Paperwork due June 4, 2014 in order
to tag and weigh Market Swine.
Livestock Skillathon
Got Livestock? Or maybe just interested in learning?
Livestock Skillathon is a program where you will learn about producing sheep, goats, swine and cattle. There
will be learning sessions starting in November where you will learn about equipment, feeds, breeds, meat cuts
and much more! You do not have to raise livestock or carry a livestock project to come and learn! There is a
Maryland State Skillathon contest held in March, where you may choose to compete.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Shannon at suzelac@umd.edu or call
(301)791-1404.
Save the Date
Washington County 4-H/FFA Spring Swine Show will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2014 at Four States
Livestock Auction. If you are planning on showing market swine at the Spring Show you will need to be
enrolled in 4-H for 2014 by December 4th and enrolled in the swine project. Swine will be tagged on
December 7, 2013. Time will be arranged with each exhibitor.
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2014 4-H Recognition Night
Please remember that the annual 4-H Recognition Night has been moved
from March to April. The 2014 4-H Recognition Night is scheduled for
Saturday, April 12th from 6:30-10:00 at the Multi-Purpose Building.
The Recognition Night Committee will be meeting on Wednesday,
November 6th from 6:30-7:30 at the University of Maryland Extension
Office. Their task at this meeting is to determine the theme, develop
ideas for activities and entertainment and FOOD! If you would like to
share your opinions and ideas, feel free to attend the meeting or email
the 4-H Team your ideas prior to November 6th.
Tis the Season?
Once again, Washington County 4-H Youth Development Program will be
decorating a Christmas tree at the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree event held at
the Springfield Barn in Williamsport.
We are asking each club to create up to five ornaments that represent your club
and/or 4-H to donate to be used to decorate the Christmas tree.
Decorations will be accepted starting October 15th, but must be to the Extension
Office no later than Friday, November 15th to be placed on the tree.
Please contact a member of the 4-H Team at 301-791-1404 with any questions
or for additional information. No registration is needed to include your club
decorations on the 4-H Charlie Brown Christmas Tree.
Ag Expo and Fair 2014
Congratulations to all who exhibited at the 2013 Ag Expo and Fair. We extend a
huge thank you to all those who volunteered with any of the shows and/or
activities.
Although next year’s Ag Expo seems far away, it will be here before you know
it! Keep the dates in mind and be sure to check upcoming newsletters, the
Washington County Facebook Page and email blasts for opportunities and
information for this event.
July 19-26, 2014
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4-H News & Views
Project Explorations! Day Camp
The Washington County 4-H Youth Development Program offered two week long day camps this
summer to youth ages 6-11. They included a STEM Day Camp in June and an AG Day Camp in
August.
We had 35 campers at the STEM Day Camp and 21 at the AG Day Camp.
Thank you for all of the wonderful help from the Teen Leaders (listed below) and awesome adult
staff (also listed below) that gave of their time and energy to put on both of these camps.
A special thank you to those who collaborated with us to provide educational programming for
the campers; including
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Jeff Semler- UME Ag Agent- for Heart Dissection, Fruits and Veggie and Chickens
Derrick Bender- UME CRED Coordinator- Turbines and Wood Energy
Western Maryland Research Education Center- Ag activities including Fruit Pressing, Bugs, Tractor
Ride, Soil Pit, GPS, Chickens
Rural Heritage Museum- Historical STEM and Ag activities including chores, corn hulling, visiting
the museums and village buildings, and working in the garden
OMK- tech kits and scholarships for military youth
Teen Leaders: Jared Csordas, Devin Fales, Rose Froelich, Maggie Green, Kevin Hammond,
Janai Heise, Skyla Heise, Grace Holder, Savannah Minnick, Lindsay O’Brien, Alexia
Poffenberger, Carly Shaw, Tatian Smith, Caitlyn Woodring
Adult Staff: Katie Frey, Crystal Minnick-Greek, Dorothy Morris, Amy Simmons, Nevalene
Uzelac, Shannon Uzelac, Kinsley Wilde
We look forward to creating equally exciting camping programs for next summer. If you are
interested in learning more about the Teen Leader roles OR Adult Staff opportunities, please
contact Jamie Kenton at jkenton@umd.edu.
Keep your eyes peeled for 2014 Camp Calendar!
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Youth Volunteerism
There are always opportunities for youth to assist the 4-H Program provide outreach, school
enrichment, camping or club programming while promoting your club and your passion for 4-H.
Many of these opportunities allow youth to develop leadership skills while assisting other youth
complete an educational activity. Whether you want to earn Student Service Learning hours
or share your passion for 4-H, check out the Youth Volunteerism flyer on our website
http://extension.umd.edu/washington-county. Copies are also available in our office contact
a member of the 4-H Team at (301) 791-1404 for more information.
Club Needs?
The 4-H Team is in the process of compiling contact information and programs that may be desirable and
beneficial to your club meetings. An example would be, the name and contact information of an individual
that would be willing to come to your club to talk about marketing your animals to buyers.
Let us know:
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ideas of what your club wants and/or needs in terms of information, activities, presenters
your name and contact information if YOU are someone with special skills and/or knowledge along with
the interest to work with youth in our 4-H club
names and contact information of people you KNOW that may have a special skill and/or knowledge who
may be willing to work with you in our 4-H club
Send your information and suggestions to Jamie Kenton at jkenton@umd.edu or by calling 301-791-1404.
National Rabbit Convention
The National American Rabbit Breeder convention will be held in Harrisburg Pa. farm show building October
19th- 21st, 2013.
Shannon Uzelac, 4-H Program Assistant, will be attending along with Curtis Uzelac, Rabbit Club leader. If
anyone is interested in attending or visiting one day, please contact Shannon or Curtis. This is a wonderful
opportunity to see characteristics of breeds and varieties.
Shannon Uzelac – suzelac@umd.edu, 301-791-1404
Curtis Uzelac- kritterlaneu@aol.com, 301-797-7833
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Don’t forgot to check us out on Facebook!
Washington County 4-H
Create your own Clover Character!
Make your mark in the 4-H Newsletter by designing your own Clover Character!
Use the clover provided below (either copy it, trace it or request a copy via email at
jkenton@umd.edu, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE 4-H CLOVER) and create a unique cartoon
character like the one to the right.
Cutie Clover
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Feel free to add to the clover using digital means or by hand.
Feel free to include a caption with your clover.
Be sure to include a title for your clover (i.e. Cutie Clover).
Be sure to include your name, age and either your club or city.
Be creative!
All entries will be considered and the best entries will be included in an upcoming edition of the 4-H
Newsletter. Send your creation to:
4-H Clover Character
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21702
OR
jkenton@umd.edu
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Club Communication
Newsletter Deadlines- Please send any club information, articles, pictures or club highlights to
Amy Simmons at simmons@umd.edu by the following dates for inclusion in the 4-H newsletter.
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November 15- Winter Issue
 February 15- Spring Issue
 May 15- Summer Issue
 August 15- Fall Issue
Facebook page- To become a member, friend Shannon Uzelac on Facebook and she will invite
you to join this closed group. You must be a member of the group to post.
4-H Calendar of Events- this is a bi-monthly calendar that is shared with the public and the 4-H
Community. Please send information for the 4-H Calendar to Jamie Kenton at
jkenton@umd.edu or 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 by the 25th of all odd
months for inclusion in the 4-H Calendar of Events.
Email sharing- if you would like the 4-H Team to send out an email containing information to
the 4-H Community, please send information to Shannon Uzelac at suzelac@umd.edu by the
Wednesday of each week for Shannon to send out by Friday of the same week.
Outreach Opportunities
The 4-H Program offers a variety of fun, engaging educational activities for youth of all
ages. These activities span a variety of areas including engineering, gardening and robotics
and more. These are available to be used at your club meeting, a scouting group, or an
afterschool program. View our Outreach Program flyer at our website at http://
extension.umd.edu/washington-county. Copies are available in our office or can be sent to
you by contacting a member of the 4-H Team at 301-791-1404.
Upcoming Events
Washington County 4-H
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713
Phone: 301-791-1404
Fax: 301-791-1048
Sincerely,
The 4-H Team
Jamie Kenton
Extension Educator
jkenton@umd.edu
Shannon Uzelac
Program Assistant
suzelac@umd.edu
Amy Simmons
Admin. Assistant
simmons@umd.edu
October 5:
St. Jude’s Trail Ride 10-2
Agricultural Ed. Center
October 12-13:
WWII & USO Event 9-4
October 18:
WeDo Robots 5-7
Boonsboro Library
October 19:
Living History Days 10-4
Rural Heritage Museum
October 26:
Junk Drawer Robotics 10-12
Sharpsburg Library
October 28:
SuGo Robots 1-3
Boonsboro Library
October 29:
Record Book Rally 11-2
Extension Office
“To Make the Best Better”
Visit us on the web at:
http://washington.umd.edu/
H-H-H-HA Corner
What do you call a robot driving a car?
A roadbot!
To have your joke published in an upcoming edition of the 4-H Newsletter,
please send it to: jkenton@umd.edu, subject line: 4-H Jokes or
4-H Jokes
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21702
Be sure to include your name, age and either your club or city. All entries will be
considered and the best entries will be included in an upcoming edition of the
4-H Newsletter.
Make us laugh!